It's time for the morning court, and there is bound to be some quarrels and quarrels in the court today, but these are matters between the emperor and his courtiers.
However, Chang Yu, who had hidden his identity and reputation, did not return to Dongchang Yamen but went to a house to have morning tea.
It's a little too early for morning tea at this time, but Chang Yu believes that as long as he knocks on the door, this person will be happy to get up and accompany him. Maybe he has already gotten up at this time, or maybe he is not asleep yet.
This person was Gong Yonggu, the brother-in-law of Emperor Chongzhen and the consort of Princess Le'an.
Chang Yu has met all kinds of people since he traveled through time, including the suspicious and restrained Emperor Chongzhen, the innocent young Zhu Cixiang, the sinister and cunning Liu Zeqing, the secretive Wu Sangui, the iron-blooded Zhou Yuji, the heroic Huang Degong, etc., but if we talk about the most...
The one person who made him feel comfortable was Gong Yonggu, a gentle gentleman as gentle as jade.
Gong Yonggu was not only Emperor Chongzhen's brother-in-law, but also someone he absolutely trusted. It could even be said that he trusted him more than Chang Yu, because even Chang Yu felt that Gong Yonggu was a trustworthy person.
As expected, Gong Yonggu appeared in front of Chang Yu soon after the concierge announced the news. Although his face looked tired, he could not hide his surprise: "The magpie has announced the good news, and a distinguished guest is here."
"I can't sleep, so I want to come and chat with Mr. Gong, sorry for bothering me." Chang Yu cupped his hands. He saw that Gong Yonggu must not have slept yet, and he also understood why he had insomnia. Princess Le'an had just passed away, and the couple was deeply in love and grieving!
Gong Yonggu liked the title of Mr. Chang Yu very much. Although he was the Prince Consort, he had no official title, so he was not an adult, and he didn't like being called Prince Consort.
Of course, he not only likes the name Chang Yu but also likes him as a person. After all, from another perspective, he can be said to be Chang Yu's boss.
It was also he who discovered Chang Yu, a strange man, with the prince in Duanben Palace. Chang Yu's so-called god's dream was also the first to tell him about it.
Therefore, he has absolute trust and appreciation for Chang Yu, and facts have proved that Chang Yu lived up to his expectations and brought too much hope to Ming Dynasty.
To put it simply, not many of the emperor's relatives like and trust Chang Yu. The number of people who are full of them and Emperor Chongzhen is four and a half. Emperor Chongzhen trusts him but is also wary of him. After all, he is naturally suspicious and mistrustful.
Queen Zhou has a grateful heart, the prince admires her, Princess Kunxing is a young girl who loves spring, and Gong Yonggu admires her.
Not to mention his ability in literature and martial arts, he was adept at fighting, unpredictable in his plans, and his ability to control people with both soft and hard tactics, kindness and power, amazed him.
In the Ming Dynasty, concubines in the Ming Dynasty were simply the intruders of ordinary people. However, the rules were more strict and strict. Consorts could not serve as officials or engage in politics and had no rights. Some could not even exercise freedom in matters between husband and wife. They were very miserable anyway.
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However, Gong Yonggu and Princess Le'an are a very loving couple, which is rare in the past.
Gong Yonggu's Prince Consort's Mansion is very simple and does not have the sense of grandeur and splendor of a wealthy family. Moreover, because Princess Le'an died less than two months ago, plain silk can be seen everywhere in the house.
Chang Yu went to the hall to offer incense to Princess Le'an. When he saw the gold book and the phoenix crown on the case, he was filled with emotion and was moved by Gong Yonggu's deep affection.
The Ming Dynasty had strict regulations. After the death of a princess, all objects related to the royal family, whether they were previous rewards or items brought as dowry to the princess, must be taken back, including marriage certificates (gold albums). These two items in the case at hand must be taken back.
Princess An's belongings were begged by Gong Yonggu from Emperor Chongzhen.
Gong Yonggu couldn't help but his eyes turned red again. The couple had been deeply in love for more than ten years. A few months ago, Chang Yu said lightly: Princess Le'an's time has come. Who knew that the words came true and made Gong Yonggu trust Chang even more?
The god of Yu told me in a dream.
The little eunuch spent the rest of the month leading the army to fight. As soon as he returned to Beijing, he came to offer incense to Princess Le'an. This made him both grateful and touched. After all, he was just a powerless intruder. Although he had a good character and outstanding academic skills.
The popularity is good, but there are still very few people who can warm the heart like the little eunuch.
The sky was getting bright quickly in summer, and the sky was already turning white. Gong Yonggu made tea and ordered his servants to make breakfast. Then he and Chang Yu started chatting. As they chatted, his expression became serious.
Chang Yu would not take it seriously that he just came to him to drink tea and chat because he couldn't sleep. The first was to visit, and the second was to invite him out of the mountain!
Gong Yonggu is a prince-in-law with no power and no official position. Why does Chang Yu ask him to come out?
This depends on the current national conditions of the Ming Dynasty.
At present, in the Ming Dynasty, the area west of the Yellow River was almost all the territory of Li Zicheng's thieves, and the south of the Yangtze River was the territory of Zhang Xianzhong and other thieves. The area that the court could still control in a real sense was the provinces north of the Yangtze River and east of the Yellow River.
However, even in these areas, wars and natural disasters continued. More importantly, officials in various places were corrupt and deceitful, and even disobeyed government orders.
This is true for the areas under the control of the imperial court. You can imagine what chaos has become in those places in the south of the Yangtze River where the emperor is far away and there are rebels!
To give a simple example, the Qing army entered the Pass in April last year. Zhou Yanru, the first assistant, was ordered to supervise the army. He announced a great victory without firing a single shot, but was later exposed by Luo Yangxing, the commander of the Jin Yiwei.
Think about it, this is still within the area controlled by the imperial court. The dignified chief minister of the cabinet dares to play fictitious military affairs that are related to the survival of the Ming Dynasty! You can imagine what other officials in other parts of the Ming Dynasty are like, it is simply shocking!
Therefore, Emperor Chongzhen could hardly see or hear real people and things. If it were not for Jin Yiwei and Dongchang, he would really be a blind emperor.
So at this time, he needs two very trustworthy people, one to help him supervise the army, and the other to help him supervise the government!
Chang Yu was good at marching and fighting, and had no interest in government affairs or internal strife among civil servants, so he secretly arranged to recruit some officials and even the emperor to go to the front line to fight for him. Although he also wanted to assist in civil affairs, he was incapable of doing it. At present, quelling the chaos was the top priority, but the people's livelihood was also at stake.
He couldn't ignore it, so he thought of letting Gong Yonggu serve as Emperor Chongzhen's special envoy to patrol the world for him.
That is, the imperial minister! Commonly known as the inspector of the Eight Prefectures among the people!
Because Gong Yonggu was the most loyal to Emperor Chongzhen, he would give the truest reaction to what he saw and heard to Emperor Chongzhen!
"But usually the supervisory censor is the supervisor. It is the ancestral system that the consort cannot be an official. This matter will be opposed by the courtiers, which will make the emperor very passive." Gong Yonggu frowned and shook his head. He was determined to help Chongzhen patrol the world.
But I also know that there would be too much resistance if he goes there in his capacity!
"Chang Yu laughed. The ancestors taught us that eunuchs are not allowed to be officials or lead the army. But Chengzu established a system of military supervision, and the eunuchs dictate military affairs. Now the emperor has even given our family the title of military governor, and Ming Ze is the supervisor.
In fact, the military power is all in our hands. Mr. Gong, his name is empty, and the actual power is the most important. Just like the supervisory censor went to the capital under the order and was called the imperial envoy. He called himself the inspector, and the common people called him Bafu.
Patrolling, it’s actually the same thing!”
"Eunuch Chang means..." Gong Yonggu understood.
"You can find any excuse, such as the inspector on behalf of the emperor... You don't have a formal official title, you don't have power, and no one can find a fault. But those officials still know that you are the imperial minister, who supervises officials in various places for the emperor.
.It’s just whether you want to go or not.”
Gong Yonggu was naturally willing. To be honest, his life was extremely boring and boring. Apart from chatting with the emperor every day, he devoted his life to music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Apart from that, he could not even show the slightest yearning and desire for power.
This is a royal taboo!
"Did the emperor ask Eunuch Chang to come?" Gong Yonggu asked.
Chang Yu shook his head: "Let's ask Mr. Gong's opinion first. If you agree, we will tell the emperor."
Gong Yonggu felt warm in his heart. This little eunuch did things to make people feel comfortable. He would seek his own opinions first rather than directly force him. So he smiled faintly and said, "Eunuch Chang, I'm afraid I might have gotten sick at home."
Chang Yu glanced at Princess Le'an's phoenix crown: "It's always good to go out for a walk."
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