Chapter 1453 Father and son communicate with each other
Emperor Chongzhen has always been frugal, and this year he is even more frugal.
Even for such an important festival as the Mid-Autumn Festival, not only did it not have any big events, it was even more simple than in previous years. There were no major events except for the display of lanterns and colors.
There was no big banquet. The officials just gave some mooncakes from the palace to some cabinet ministers, and then held a family banquet at Qianqing Gate. The queen, concubines, princes, princes, and princesses gathered together and the family happily ate. Reunion dinner and moon viewing.
This reunion dinner was so important to Emperor Chongzhen’s family, and its meaning was so different.
Because at least three people in their family knew that this meal was not easy to come by. In the dream entrusted by the gods, their family and country had already been destroyed!
Only those who have been lost and regained the rest of their lives know how to cherish it best. Therefore, it is very hard-won for the family to be reunited and sit together to share the human relationship. Behind this is a lucky star who led thousands of troops to fight for it through life and death.
"It would be great if Chang Yu were here." The prince couldn't help but murmured as he looked at the bright moon in the sky. Zhu Ainao next to him nodded in agreement. Queen Zhou looked at the dark-skinned son in front of her and couldn't help but take her into her arms: " He still has things to do, my son, how much suffering you have suffered outside."
"Mother, the child has not suffered much, it's just that the sun outside is too hot, but the people outside are really suffering..." As soon as the conversation started, Zhu Cixi couldn't stop himself, but Emperor Chongzhen waved his hand to stop him: "Today, Say something happy during the holidays. I miss you so much after not seeing your mother for a long time. Prince, please give your mother a drink."
The eunuch next to him poured wine for him, but Zhu Cixiang raised his glass and walked to Emperor Chongzhen: "My son, please respect your father first. I wish your father good health, and may our Ming Dynasty be peaceful and the people be safe!"
"Okay, okay, okay" Emperor Chongzhen said three times in a row and picked up the wine glass: "My son has grown up." After saying this, he drank it all in one gulp. Empress Zhou was also happy. The prince became more sensible after going out.
"Tell me, what's your request?" Emperor Chongzhen drank the wine in one gulp and looked at Zhu Cixiang with a smile.
The prince touched his head and chuckled: "My child heard that Chang Yu is going to Shanhaiguan tomorrow, and my child wants to follow him to learn more."
Emperor Chongzhen groaned and rubbed his hand on the wine glass. The eunuch next to him quickly filled it up for him: "You have been out of the palace for more than a month, and your studies have been delayed a lot. Although the outside world is big and comfortable, the palace is where you should ultimately be." A place to stay”.
"Father, my child never dares to be lazy when reading morning and night chants when he is out, and no matter how much he reads this book... You have already said that all the civil servants in the dynasty are just losers... My child just wants to follow Chang Yu. Go to the door and see what he does."
Emperor Chongzhen smiled: "The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty studied to govern the country, and you study to govern the ministers and subordinates. You still have to read some books, otherwise you will not be able to suppress them. As for Chang Yu's methods, you cannot and cannot learn them. ”.
These words made Zhu Cixi very curious: "Why can't you learn his methods? Look at him, whether he is fighting wars or rectifying the civil servants and generals, whether he is making money or planning, he is unparalleled in the civil and military affairs of the entire dynasty."
Emperor Chongzhen smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Chang Yu's methods are simple, crude, direct, clear and very effective, but the core of them can be described in six words: "use every possible means." To achieve his goal, he can use any dirty means. This method he can Use it, but if you can’t do it, neither can I!”
Zhu Cihong was stunned for a moment, but he was talented and intelligent and quickly understood some of the truth.
Different statuses have different impacts on words and deeds. Dongchang has a bad reputation, and everything Chang Yu does is taken for granted by others.
To put it simply, people in the world are accustomed to hooligans doing hooligan things.
But if the royal family behaves like a hooligan, everyone in the government and the public will scold their father and mother.
He can be shameless, but the royal family must.
"Although the monarch cannot be like this, there must be people under his command who do everything possible." Zhu Cixiang responded quickly: "Wu Mengming and Chang Yu are both such people in the hands of their father."
"Wu Mengming? And" Emperor Chongzhen couldn't help but curl his lips: "At best, he is just an obedient and loyal slave. In terms of talent, he is not even one ten thousandth as good as Chang Yu."
"Then how do you control a man like Chang Yu who is the best in the world?" Zhu Cixiang asked about the point. Chongzhen nodded happily and motioned for him to sit down next to him: "Anyone like this who is the best in the world is extremely difficult to control.
, if you encounter someone who is ambitious, you should get rid of him as soon as possible to avoid causing trouble!"
Zhu Cixiang was shocked: "My father wants...Chang Yu is not an ambitious person, right?"
Emperor Chongzhen shook his head, his eyes blurred: "His ambition shocked the past and the present!"
Ah, Zhu Cixi was shocked: "Father..." Emperor Chongzhen waved his hand to calm down: "Don't be anxious, listen to me slowly speaking to you." Emperor Chongzhen raised his glass and drank slowly: "Although Chang Yu has ambitions,
He is more loyal, he does not have much desire for power and money, his greatest desire is war, and his greatest ambition is to expand territory for the Ming Dynasty! More importantly, he is a eunuch, and he has no interest in seeking power and usurping the throne, because
It’s meaningless, he’s interested in endless conquests!”
If Chang Yu were here, he would definitely be shocked. He never expected that Chongzhen would understand him so well!
Zhu Cihong breathed a sigh of relief: "Since he is loyal, there is no need to get rid of him. Should he be controlled with love?"
Emperor Chongzhen nodded: "My son went out for a trip, and he has really made progress." He changed the topic: "Chang Yu is a person who is domineering and restrained. He has little ability to attack, but he is too emotional. This is
His strengths have also become his greatest weaknesses, and as long as he treats them with affection, he will not go back on them."
Zhu Cixiang suddenly realized that no wonder his parents had become much closer to Chang Yu since the Ningyuan War, especially his mother who almost treated Chang Yu as a son.
Of course, what's even more fortunate is that he is an eunuch. If he were a normal person, he would end up being cooked to death with his demeanor.
"Father, if that's the case, then tomorrow's trip to Shanhaiguan..." Zhu Cixi still held on to the last glimmer of hope. Emperor Chongzhen sighed: "Forget it, after a hundred years this country will still be yours. Chang Yu will be about the same age as you then.
I can continue to assist you, no matter how close you two are, I also believe that we will not do that disobedient thing."
Hearing this, Zhu Cixi made a sound and knelt down quickly: "No matter how bold my child is, he would not dare to do such a rebellious thing like bullying his master and destroying his ancestors. My child just wants to learn more from Chang Yu. If my father doesn't like it,
Just stay away from him from now on."
Emperor Chongzhen shook his head slightly: "I know Chang Yu better than my son." Then he walked to Zhu Cihong and helped him up: "You can learn more about him, but you don't need to learn from him."
Zhu Cixiang nodded vigorously: "Actually, Chang Yu also told the child about this matter, warning the child that being too close to him would make his father worried."
"Oh, really?" Emperor Chongzhen smiled: "Then did he say anything else?"
Zhu Cixiang thought for a while: "He also said that as long as he is around, even if the child has intentions, he will do his best to stop it and will never allow this to happen."
Emperor Chongzhen nodded with satisfaction: "I believe he also believes in my son." He motioned Zhu Cixiang to sit down: "If you want to go out with him for a visit, I will allow you, but you must study hard when you come back."
Zhu Cixiang was overjoyed: "The child must be obedient."
Next to her, Queen Zhou secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and the father and son dug into their hearts: "This is a big holiday, can you two talk less about what is and what is not, and look at the moon more?"
"Father, I also want to go out with Chang Yu to get some fresh air." At this moment, Princess Kunxing, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke, causing Emperor Chongzhen to choke out a mouthful of wine and cough for a long time: "Kunxing, are you drinking too much?"