Not far away, Queen Zhou came over with Zhu Cijiong. She frowned and looked at the eunuch beside her.
Zhu Cijiong was the third son of Emperor Chongzhen. In 1644, when Li Zicheng invaded the capital during the Jiashen Revolution, Zhu Cijiong disappeared!
Later, in the Qing Dynasty, there were rumors that Zhu Cijiong rebelled against the Qing Dynasty and restored the Ming Dynasty. It is not known whether it is true or not. However, this person was named King Dingai during the Southern Ming Dynasty, and he probably died at that time.
Zhu Cijiong, who is twelve years old this year, is also extremely smart. His brother Zhu Cixiang disappeared, so he has to take on greater responsibilities and become the new crown prince of the Ming Dynasty.
"Back to the Queen, good news came from the front line. Lord Lin Fanlin has regained the lost territory of the Ming Dynasty, and the people have also stabilized!"
"The intruder Li Zicheng and his military advisor Niu Jinxing were also caught. His Majesty was very happy during this period. Sometimes he would shout "Hello" even when sleeping!"
The eunuch beside him said with a smile.
kindness!
After hearing what the eunuch said, Queen Zhou frowned. She did know a little about the frontline matters, and she also knew that Lin Fan had defeated Li Zicheng.
However, with the news that Li Zicheng was captured alive, she only now knew that this Lin Fan was really the biggest threat to her son!
Zhu Cijiong looked at his mother's face and knew that this Lin Fan was his biggest enemy. He said solemnly: "Mother, this Lin Fan is a talented person. When he returns to the capital, I am going to visit him."
"My son is smart. If you can become friends with Lin Fan and get his support, mother will feel relieved."
Empress Zhou saw that Zhu Cijiong was so sensible and touched his head and said.
Of course, Empress Zhou only said half of what she said. If Lin Fan couldn't support Zhu Cijiong, then she would have to find a way to get rid of Lin Fan.
However, Queen Zhou will never understand that what she is worried about now is actually unnecessary, because she cannot threaten Lin Fan.
"Your Majesty, I heard that you have been working hard for state affairs recently. Jiong'er was worried about your health and specially found a Ganoderma lucidum for you. This is Jiong'er's filial piety."
Queen Zhou walked to Emperor Chongzhen and said with a smile.
Chongzhen was eating when he saw Queen Zhou arriving and said that Zhu Cijiong had found a Ganoderma lucidum for him. He smiled and said: "Queen! Come and sit down. I have indeed dealt with a lot of political affairs recently, but I am happy in my heart."
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"Jiong'er, you found such a Ganoderma lucidum for me, what reward do you want?"
When Chongzhen looked at Zhu Cijiong, his eyes were full of doting.
"Father, Jiong'er doesn't need anything. Jiong'er just wants my father to be healthy and live a long life, so that he can protect me for hundreds of years, thousands of years, and ten thousand years of the Ming Dynasty!"
Zhu Cijiong knelt on the ground and said seriously.
Empress Zhou looked at Zhu Cijiong and nodded repeatedly. Her son's answer was perfect. Emperor Chongzhen also nodded repeatedly after hearing this.
"Okay! My son is really filial, but if my father doesn't reward you with something, it will appear that my father is stingy. How about my father making you a prince?"
Chongzhen said with a smile.
"Thank you, Father!"
Zhu Cijiong said in a deep voice.
Queen Zhou's expression was not very happy. If Zhu Cijiong was named a prince when Zhu Cihong was around, she would definitely be very happy, but at this time, he should be named a prince.
Chongzhen saw that Queen Zhou's face was not very happy, so he asked: "Queen, what's wrong with you?"
Empress Zhou said: "Your Majesty, Cixi has not been found until now. I am the one who has never seen anyone alive or dead! How will I live in the future?"
"Woo! Your Majesty, it is said that the mother is as valuable as her son. Now in this harem, even the concubines don't take me seriously. Your Majesty, I have recently suffered from angina pectoris. I don't know how long I can live!"
Queen Zhou said, covering her chest. Zhu Cijiong hurriedly stepped forward, supported Queen Zhou, and asked with concern: "Mother, do you have heartache again?
Someone come! Send the imperial doctor quickly!"
"Jiong'er, there's no need to call the imperial doctor. This is an old problem for my mother. Just be patient and you'll be fine."
Queen Zhou said in a deep voice.
Emperor Chongzhen also said with concern: "Queen, you should pay more attention to rest in the future, and never say such depressing words again!"
"Now, the Ming Dynasty has just recovered some of its vitality. You should join me and watch the Ming Dynasty become stronger!"
Emperor Chongzhen also knew that Empress Zhou wanted to make Zhu Cijiong the crown prince himself, but Zhu Cijiong was not the best candidate in his mind.
Although Lin Fan is his illegitimate son, he is still his son. Now, he has a large number of soldiers, and his power in the entire Ming Dynasty even exceeds his own.
Moreover, I could hear his inner voice. This boy had long been aiming for a big deal, and now he was so powerful. If I canonized Zhu Cijiong as the crown prince, fratricide would inevitably happen.
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid Cixi will never come back. This country cannot be without a king for a day, and the Prince's Palace cannot remain empty forever!"
Queen Zhou said.
"Queen, I know what you mean. It's better to let the prince's matter go for now."
Emperor Chongzhen said.
Empress Zhou saw that Chongzhen's face was becoming increasingly indifferent, and knew that if she continued to talk, it would only make Emperor Chongzhen disgusted, so she could only change the topic and talk about some things in the harem.
After a long time, she took Zhu Cijiong away. On the way back, Zhu Cijiong asked: "Mother, does my father not want to make me the crown prince?"
"Jiong'er, it's not that your father doesn't want to make you the crown prince, it's just that you haven't done a good enough job. Starting from tomorrow, you will go out to give porridge to the poor people!"
"Only by accumulating a good reputation in the hearts of the people can you be a good prince!"
Queen Zhou said in a deep voice.
However, everyone knows that Lin Fan has the highest status in the hearts of the people at this time. However, he is not Chongzhen's legitimate son. No matter how good he is, what can he do?
In the city of Xi'an, Lin Fan replenished the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to 100,000 men, all of which were left to Zhang Liang. With her commanding them, they could quickly support him at any time.
The 150,000 troops and horses were naturally left to Zhang Liang for training. Only when Lin Fan could trust them could he transfer them to other places for guarding.
"Sir, are you going back to the capital today?"
Zhang Liang saw that Lin Fan had arranged these things and knew that he was leaving.
"Yes, I am going back to the capital with a hundred thousand Xuanjia troops to replace equipment. I will leave you with another task, which is to buy me one hundred thousand war horses!"
Lin Fan said.
"Yes! Sir!"
Zhang Liang obeyed.
Lin Fan led 100,000 Xuanjia troops, escorted 10 million taels of silver, Li Zicheng, and Niu Jinxing to the capital. At this time, the capital also underwent earth-shaking changes!