Emperor Chongzhen was unfortunate. After he came to the throne, he was caught up in the Little Ice Age that only happened once in a thousand years. He encountered locust plagues, droughts, plagues, earthquakes, and every natural disaster you can think of, and it became more and more serious every year.
, In addition to the internal and external war disasters, he was exhausted to cope with it, and finally fell into a quagmire and was unable to struggle out.
But from a certain point of view, he was a lucky emperor. Only one of his biological brothers died. His son was still young and he didn’t have to worry about his uncles and nephews competing for the throne. He could sit on the throne and administer policies. Otherwise, look at previous generations
, I’m tired of guarding against this and that every day.
After all, the prince is only fifteen years old now, and he doesn't have the ability or the inclination to covet the throne.
But today, after listening to Chang Yu's words, his face still darkened, and he didn't even hide the suspicion in his eyes: "You said you want the prince to get out of the palace to get more experience?"
"The prince is the crown prince, and he will rule the world in the future. The ancients said that he has to read thousands of books and travel thousands of miles. There are also sages and wise princes in this dynasty who have done this. The prince is still young and should broaden his horizons. He can only learn in the palace...
These things in books, discussing military affairs and controlling the world on paper... If it is a stable year, it is fine, but if it is a fleeting year... it is insufficient."
Chang Yu's words were very direct and bold. Emperor Chongzhen also understood the meaning of using him as a metaphor. He also knew that only loyal people could say this.
However, he was still very unhappy!
He raised his eyebrows and sneered: "Broaden your horizons? The sage you are talking about refers to Xuanzong, right?"
Zhu Zhanji, the son of Zhu Gaochi, Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty, was deeply loved by his grandfather Zhu Di. From an early age, he took him with him to fight in the north and south to cultivate the skills of emperors. He taught him how to bow and horse, ride and shoot, teach him how to march and fight, and taught him the skills of emperor.
, and allowed him to experience the sufferings of the people. Renzong lived up to his expectations and became the leader of the Ming Dynasty's resurgence!
"I will rejuvenate the Ming Dynasty for thousands of years," Chang Yu kowtowed.
Huh, the corner of Emperor Chongzhen's mouth twitched. Of course he knew that Chang Yu was loyal, but he didn't want him to get too close to the prince. The reason was simple. He was only thirty-three years old, and he was still young. He would do it again in his thirties or forties.
Year is no problem.
And what does Chang Yu want to do to train the prince so early? It doesn't matter if the prince is young now. In another ten or eight years, I'm afraid he won't have the patience to wait until I am buried until he is seven or eighty years old before ascending the throne.
"You want the prince to follow you in the army, right?" Emperor Chongzhen sneered: "Xuanzong was trained by Cheng Zu, but you are more naive than Cheng Zu."
The implication is self-evident.
"I don't dare!" Yu quickly knelt down and sighed in his heart. No matter how he expressed his loyalty, Emperor Chongzhen's narrow-minded and suspicious character could not be changed. Even he was wary of his own son. This may be his own personality.
Flaws, or perhaps it is just the cruelty of the royal family.
"I am not asking His Royal Highness to accompany the army. That would be too dangerous. I suggest that His Highness be allowed to accompany the Prince Consort to the capital for inspection!"
Oh, Emperor Chongzhen raised his eyebrows: "Inspecting hundreds of officials, experiencing the suffering of the people, um..." He nodded slightly: "This may be possible, let me think twice" and then waved his hand: "You go out of the palace first and get busy."
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Outside the Qianqing Gate, Chang Yu looked up at the gloomy sky and exhaled a long breath. He was so depressed that he even wanted to shout to the sky. He was loyal to the royal family and the Ming Dynasty. The sun and the moon could tell him, but Emperor Chongzhen had such a suspicious temper.
It was so frustrating for him.
On the surface, he wanted to help the prince to be released from the ban, but in fact he sincerely wanted to train the prince for the sake of the future of the Ming Dynasty. However, he also knew that this matter had touched Chongzhen's objections, or it could be said that this was the sorrow of the royal family.
There is no family affection like ordinary people's family, and the most unkind family is the emperor's family.
Neidongchang Yamen outside Donghua Gate.
Chang Yu sat down at the desk and opened the official document, with a cup of fragrant tea in his hand. Several eunuchs in the yard were cleaning carefully, for fear of disturbing him in the hall.
A eunuch sweating profusely ran to the door of the lobby and gasped: "Mr. Factory Master, I went to the Qintian Prison to ask, and it said that the weather was fine and the same as today. Isn't this a bluff?"
Why would it be nice if it’s cloudy today?”
Chang Yu chuckled: "It's cloudy and cool, just suitable for the military parade. If it's sunny, you can get a layer of skin." He said for a moment, "Is this what the Qintian Supervisor said is accurate?"
"I've always been inseparable. This time, Superintendent Tang is conducting the deduction himself, so he should be very sure of it," the eunuch said.
Qin Tianjian is simply called the Astronomical and Meteorological Bureau, and Jian Zheng is equivalent to the director of the National Observatory in later generations.
Tang Jianzheng? Chang Yu raised his eyebrows: "Tang Ruowang?"
"Yes, yes, that's the Roman with the big beard and big nose." The eunuch nodded vigorously. Chang Yu looked at his expression: "Have you seen him?"
"I've seen him. He often walks around the palace. He's tall and strong and has a very long beard. He looks like a wild man..." The eunuch rambled on, and Chang Yu couldn't help but laugh: "You're not still his disciple, are you?"
Tang Ruowang was originally a Jesuit missionary who was knowledgeable in astronomy and science. In the third year of Chongzhen's reign, he was recommended by Xu Guangqi, the Minister of Rites, and became the Supervisor of Qintian Supervisor, responsible for the weather forecast of the Ming Dynasty.
Of course, this is just his side job. His real main job is preaching. He goes to and from the imperial city to preach to eunuchs and maids, and he actually recruits a group of believers.
"Furthermore, we Da Ming believe in Taishang Laojun, the Jade Emperor and Guanyin Bodhisattva. Where did his talk about God Jesus come from? Have you ever heard of this wild monk? I will never believe it." The eunuch looked disdainful and paused.
Said: "But the palm seal leader of the Royal Horse Supervisor is his disciple."
Pang Tianshou? (There was an error in the previous data query, the title of the imperial horse supervisor was written as Wei Dahai, and later it was corrected to Pang Tianshou) Chang Yu was surprised to find that this old slut was actually a Catholic.
Chang Yu was handling official documents at the Yamen. Unknowingly, it was almost noon, and the eunuch who was serving him came to ask whether he should go to the Shangri-La next door to eat or bring the food to eat at the Yamen.
To put it simply, Shangshan Supervisor is the canteen in the imperial city, across from the Neidongchang Yamen. Chang Yu was a handyman under it at first, but who would have imagined that he would now become the boss of the Yamen next door.
At this moment, it was almost noon and it was lunch time. Chang Yu was not happy with the crowd and was about to ask the eunuch to bring food. At this time, a eunuch came to report that the emperor had summoned the military department, the governor's office of the five armies, the rites department, the household department and the Jinyiwei.
Several bigwigs entered the palace and gave a banquet.
These departments are responsible for tomorrow's military parade, and Emperor Chongzhen attaches great importance to this ceremony. Of course, calling them into the palace at this time is not just for eating, but also to determine tomorrow's procedures and other matters.
I wonder how the arrangements for the venues outside the city are going? Chang Yu suddenly wanted to go outside the city to have a look. After all, the emperor will personally go out of the city for a military parade tomorrow. No mistakes are allowed in any joint. As the emperor's confidant, Dongchang has the responsibility to exclude any potential dangers.
Although it was said that in order to avoid suspicion of taking credit, the matter was handed over to the Jin Yiwei.
It's better to go and take a look and feel reassured.
So Chang Yu didn't plan to have lunch in the palace, and hurriedly left the Yamen and headed towards Dong'anmen.
There was a carriage tied next to a small teahouse across the street from the Dong'an Gate in the imperial city. Ji Jike, Chen Wangting and several other people gathered around to drink tea and chat. Although they were subordinate to Dongchang's personal attendants, they were not allowed to enter the palace at will.
, this is a dead rule.
Whenever the imperial city gate opens, they will take a look. When they see Chang Yu's figure flashing out, they immediately surround him.
"You haven't eaten yet?" Chang Yu asked, and everyone nodded.
"We've invited you to lunch, let's go down to the restaurant!" Chang Yu raised his hand and greeted. The guards were overjoyed. They were going to have a great meal.