When Emperor Chongzhen watched the backs of Zhong Jinwei and Xu Guangqi disappear outside the palace gate, he realized that it was already late and it was almost time for dinner.
He sat on the throne and thought for a while, then feudalized all the vassal kings and clans overseas, and led the Ming Dynasty to take a step forward and achieve achievements that even his ancestors had never achieved.
Emperor Chongzhen became excited just thinking about it. He immediately had no intention of approving the memorial and directly ordered his chamberlain to arrange for Empress Zhou, Concubine Tian and Concubine Yuan to have dinner together.
It was not common for an emperor and three concubines to have dinner together. It was more common for Emperor Chongzhen to eat in a hurry and then continue to review memorials until late at night, or to discuss matters with his ministers while eating.
Therefore, when Emperor Chongzhen's order reached the ears of the three concubines, and because it was still early, they had not eaten. Therefore, they were all very happy and dressed up one after another. Even Queen Zhou, who was five months pregnant,
No exception.
During the dinner, Emperor Chongzhen was in a good mood, and the three concubines were in an even better mood, so they enjoyed the dinner happily.
When the meal was almost done, the family of four began to talk.
Seeing that Emperor Chongzhen was more happy than ever before, Concubine Tian was a little curious and couldn't help but ask Emperor Chongzhen: "What makes His Majesty so happy today?"
At this time, Empress Zhou had a good relationship with the two concubines, and she was the only one who had a son, so she seemed a lot more generous. At this time, when she heard that Concubine Tian actually inquired about political affairs, she was afraid that Emperor Chongzhen would be unhappy, so she pretended to reprimand: "
Sister Tian, you are not allowed to interfere in political affairs."
Out of curiosity, Concubine Tian said casually that she did not have Wu Zetian's idea of interfering in government affairs.
After hearing Empress Zhou's rebuke, she immediately woke up, left the table in a hurry, and blessed Emperor Chongzhen. While pleading guilty, she said: "I am quick to speak, but I have no other thoughts in my heart. I just want to be happy with His Majesty, but...
I have violated the ancestral rules, so please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Among the three concubines, Emperor Chongzhen respected Empress Zhou the most, but the one he loved most was Concubine Tian. Concubine Yuan was sandwiched between the two, neither above nor below.
Although he was not very satisfied with the incident involving Tian Guifei's father, Governor Zuo, the anger in his heart was revealed. Besides, Governor Zuo was Governor Zuo, and Concubine Tian was Concubine Tian, so he still liked Concubine Tian the most.
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At this time, he was in a good mood, and saw that Concubine Tian apologized in time, so he didn't take it seriously. He smiled and said: "Concubine Tian is up, I don't blame you. If there is a big thing done, I will surpass King Qin, Han Wu, and Tang Zong."
Song Zu became the greatest emperor in history. Today he has successfully taken the first step in this matter, so I am very happy."
Men like to express themselves in front of their women, and even the emperor is no exception. Therefore, Emperor Chongzhen looked a little proud when he spoke.
When the three women heard this, they all looked at Emperor Chongzhen curiously. Even Queen Zhou, who was five months pregnant and had a calm demeanor, was also surprised, and it immediately showed on her face.
Emperor Chongzhen saw his woman behaving like this, and his inner desire for expression was satisfied, so he said to them: "It's okay for you to talk about this matter, but don't spread it outside. I have classified this matter as Class A confidentiality.
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When Empress Zhou heard this, she knew that the matter was of great importance. Since it was a Class A secret, she wanted to stop Emperor Chongzhen from telling it.
But women are naturally curious, and it was Emperor Chongzhen who took the initiative to speak, so she refrained from persuading him. She just said to the maid serving beside her: "You guys go down first."
The chambermaids had heard what Emperor Chongzhen said, and now that the queen had given the order, they bowed and retreated without seeing any objection from Emperor Chongzhen.
Chongzhen nodded secretly, and when there were only four of them left in the palace, he said with a smile: "I want to implement a national policy to feudalize all the vassal clans in the Ming Dynasty overseas. One is to solve the domestic clan burden, and the other is
Open up and expand territory for the Ming Dynasty. When the time comes, the dragon flag of the Ming Dynasty will be planted all over the world, becoming a true empire on which the sun never sets."
As Emperor Chongzhen spoke, he thought about this wonderful prospect in his heart and couldn't help but look forward to that day.
The three women were also very happy at the beginning. Emperor Chongzhen could achieve such achievements. As his women, they were naturally honored.
However, the smile on Queen Ma Zhou's face disappeared, and she frowned. After thinking for a while, she asked Emperor Chongzhen, who was still smiling over there: "Your Majesty, may I ask a question?"
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he looked at her and nodded: "You are my queen. If you have any questions, just ask them."
Empress Zhou did not show joy because she heard Emperor Chongzhen's generous words. Her beautiful eyebrows were still wrinkled and she looked at Emperor Chongzhen and asked: "Your Majesty, the feudal clan of this vassal is overseas, but how can it be?"
Will it include His Majesty’s Dragon Son and Dragon Girl?”
When Concubine Tian and Concubine Yuan heard what Queen Zhou said, the smiles on their faces immediately disappeared.
Although they haven't given birth yet, this matter is related to their future children, so of course they are very concerned about it.
What's more, now that the crown prince has been decided, if the feudal princes and clans that the emperor just mentioned are all feudal overseas, including the emperor's dragon son and dragon girl, their children will definitely go overseas. Then it will be difficult to see each other again in the future.
Naturally, the mother is reluctant to part with her.
Emperor Chongzhen was startled after hearing this. He had never thought about this issue before. In his mind, the vassal clans referred to were the vassal clans that have been sealed now.
Those people were not very close to Emperor Chongzhen, and his closest brother was Emperor Tianqi, who had passed away. Therefore, in the face of national interests, Emperor Chongzhen had no scruples in feudalizing those people overseas.
But the question raised by Queen Zhou now was really a question he had missed.
If he had multiple sons, he thought about this, glanced at Queen Zhou's bulging belly, and continued to think: Since the prince is already here, the other sons must be crowned princes and future vassal kings.
Emperor Chongzhen couldn't laugh anymore when he thought of this. He lowered his head and looked at the dishes in front of him in a daze.
Empress Zhou, Concubine Tian and Concubine Yuan remained motionless, paying attention to Emperor Chongzhen to see what he would say.
Emperor Chongzhen was indeed a little entangled. If his son did not go feudal overseas, then other feudal princes and clans who had feudal overseas would definitely be dissatisfied, which would affect this feudal prince's clan's feudal overseas move.
But if his son also lives overseas, he is also his biological father, so he naturally wants to see Juju from time to time. Once he goes overseas, it is basically difficult to see him.
Thinking of this, he looked up at his three favorite women, all looking at him with concern.
He knows their inner thoughts. As a father or a mother, who doesn’t want to be with his biological son!
Emperor Chongzhen sighed in his heart and looked down at the dishes again.
After a long period of time, he suddenly raised his head, glanced at his three women, and then said decisively: "I have decided!"