It's late at night and the hustle and bustle is gone.
There was silence in the imperial city, except for the cool sound of patrolling guards stepping on the stone slabs.
In the Hall of Yangxin, the prince sat by the table with his eyebrows lowered, looking at the steaming cup of hot tea in front of him. Opposite him, the gray-haired Chongzhen held the tea cup in his hand and looked at the miraculous son in front of him.
"Have you ever been to Panjiayao?"
"No," Zhu Cixi begged in a low voice, shaking his head slightly: "But I have confirmed that the brick kiln was used as a cover, and there were only five or six people with specific knowledge. As a eunuch in the palace, he was a trustworthy person."
Chongzhen had no expression on his face, drank the cup of tea and exhaled: "You trust Chang Yu, but you know that those treasures belong to the palace. When necessary..." He paused for a moment, he really didn't want to have that in his heart
When necessary.
"Father, Chang Yu is loyal and unparalleled in the world. Everything he does is for the Ming Dynasty and for our Zhu family. He has never had any selfish motives." Zhu Cihong and Chang Yu have a very strong relationship and cannot allow others to question it, even his father, who is so suspicious
's dad.
Chongzhen was silent for a while, and then nodded: "Perhaps, at least it is the same expression of loyalty, but Wei Zaode is much more sincere. Eyes cannot deceive others."
When he mentioned Wei Zaode, Chongzhen's heart ached like a knife. Why? Because he trusted Wei Zaode so much that he even regarded him as a male god. Otherwise, Wei Zaode would not have been promoted as a rocket in four years. All because of his personality.
Opening one's mouth is very pleasing to Chongzhen, even if nothing can be accomplished, the most exaggerated moment is when Li Zicheng's troops are approaching the city, when Chongzhen is at his wits' end, he says to Wei Zaode, "I will listen to whatever you say!"
It's just that this coward is afraid of taking responsibility, so he doesn't even let go.
"I heard that he bought a private house outside?" Chongzhen asked suddenly, which shocked Zhu Cixiang.
Chang Yu set up Huang Zhai in Guangqumen as an unexpected matter. Zhu Cixiang naturally knew about it, but the question is how did Chongzhen know about it?
Chang Yu once told that besides him, only the palace maid Linglong and two close eunuchs Chunxiang and Jiang Quan knew about this...
I was horrified. Could it be that my father had sent people to follow Chang Yu, or maybe someone among the three people had sold Chang Yu. I suddenly broke into a cold sweat thinking about it. This matter could be big or small. If I only knew a private house, it wouldn't matter.
But if he knew that he was raising private soldiers, it would be tragic if he was involved.
Therefore, he had to pretend not to know about this matter, so he shook his head slightly and said, "I don't know about this kid, but even if he bought a private house, it is normal. There are also many eunuchs in the palace who buy private houses outside."
After hearing this, Chongzhen nodded slightly: "I think he bought it. I heard that he often doesn't return to the palace at night. It doesn't matter. He just needs to be loyal to my Zhu family. It doesn't hurt to buy some furniture privately. Besides, he has a way to make money and is cautious.
It reassures me that he is not the kind of person who takes things by force and plays with power. Do you know that what I am most worried about is raising a person like Liu Jin and Wei Zhongxian in my hands."
It turned out to be just a guess, but it seems that my father had someone check on Chang Yu.
Zhu Cixiang said quickly: "Father, Chang Yu is definitely not that kind of person. I have been with him for a long time. He is really not greedy for power, but he really loves money." He said with a slight smile: "But he has many clever ideas, so he can
make money".
Speaking of Qian Chongzhen, he couldn't help but smile when he heard this: "Smart, clever and unconventional, rare and loyal to the royal family. It is really a blessing for the Zhu family and a blessing for the Ming Dynasty to have such a person in the palace."
He was happy to say: "He likes money and knows how to make money, and he also solves urgent needs. He is really good."
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Seeing Chongzhen praising Chang Yu so much, Zhu Cihong was overjoyed and nodded quickly: "Although he loves money, he turns over almost all the money he makes, and the rest is just for turnover. He always says that a penny is too much for a hero."
The emperor of the Han Dynasty needs money, and the Ming Dynasty needs money. I hate that those who have served your country so hard are still acting like misers. I wish I could skin and cut them."
"Yes, how can a penny be a hero? This little eunuch has a serious intention." Chongzhen's eyes were wandering, and he actually picked up the wine glass next to him and poured himself a glass and drank it all: "I only hope that he can bring some good news when he goes west."
He had a sad look on his face.
"Definitely." Seeing his father's expression, Zhu Cixiang couldn't help but feel distressed: "Didn't the dream have changed subtly? For example, in the child's dream, Wei Zaode was the first assistant, and Wang Jiayan never became the governor of the capital."
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"But the facts haven't changed yet, haven't they? Pingyang Mansion is still lost, and the next step for the bandit army is to besiege Taiyuan." Chongzhen sighed heavily. At this moment, he believed deeply in the so-called immortal dream of the prince, but anyone would believe the facts. After all, those prophecies
One by one, it happened in reality. Even Li Jiantai's intention to fight on behalf of the emperor was foreseen. What's more, even Wei Zaode's intention to be the first assistant was also foreseen, because at this time, Chen Yan's intention to resign had been thrown out, and in his heart
Wei Zaode had already been appointed to the throne. If it hadn't been for the prince's dream, everything would have been just like the dream.
So there is no room for him not to be convinced, which is why he was able to decisively dethrone Wei Zaode, the male god in his heart, and make him an abandoned son.
"The reason why Pingyang Mansion was lost was because we were in a hurry and were not prepared enough. After all, some people were overwhelmed. But now that we know that the intruders will besiege Taiyuan next, we will mobilize our troops and generals to respond. Maybe we can reverse the decline." Zhu Cixiang
He tried his best to comfort his father, because he knew that what Chongzhen needed most at the moment was encouragement and comfort.
"Your Majesty, what you said makes sense. You are telling me about that dream..." Chongzhen nodded slightly, looking at Zhu Cixiang with even more fondness. Looking at the history of emperors, which one did not pray to God or Buddha, but how many people met him?
Although I am in deep quagmire now, I was lucky enough to encounter a miracle, and it happened to my own son. I just asked the emperors of the past generations if they accepted it!
The sky was slightly bright. Chang Yu had gotten up early and was sweating all over with a few guards in the guard courtyard of the Prince's Palace. After returning to the palace last night, he wanted to find Zhu Cixiang to chat all night long, but he never thought that Xiao Zhu would be called in.
The love between father and son in the harem was gone, so they went to bed early.
"Eunuch Chang, the meal is ready. Do you want to eat now or..." Fang San stood at the entrance of the side courtyard, looking at Chang Yu who was sweating profusely and shouted.
"Heat some hot water and take a bath before eating."
"Okay," Fang San responded.
After taking a hot bath, washing up, and having breakfast, the prince still did not return home, and Wu Mengming was already waiting for him outside.
Forget it, no longer waiting, Chang Yu got up and left the house.
Wu Mengming, who had been waiting in front of the house, hurriedly greeted him: "When will Eunuch Chang leave?"
"Let's go now" Chang Yu responded: "Where is the silver car?"
"We're waiting in front of Qianqing Gate. Which gate do you want to take?"
"What's the point?" Chang Yu was startled. It seems that the city gates of Beijing didn't turn to use silver carriages.
"No." Wu Mengming shook his head: "It depends on your preference!"
I like your sister, so say p, Chang Yu rolled his eyes: "Since there is nothing special, just leave the palace through Bei'anmen and then exit the city from Deshengmen in the north. Let's also get a chance to win."
"Okay, I'll listen to you." Wu Mengming shrugged and walked ahead. Chang Yu walked slowly, followed by Fang San holding a long box.