Different from the Imperial College in the city, the Yanwu Hall is located under Xishan City in the western suburbs, with a hundred acres of land set aside to serve as a school grounds.
The main reason why it is in Xishan is because the emperor’s garden is located on Yuquan Mountain near Xishan.
It is a place with green mountains, abundant springs, numerous lakes, and rivers and lakes at the foot of the mountains. It has the characteristics of a water town in the south of the Yangtze River.
In view of this, it took more than a year and nearly 200,000 yuan of internal funds. Fortunately, the sea transportation was smooth and the giant trees from Fujian continued to move north. In time for summer, the emperor's family moved into this garden.
"Your Majesty, this garden is really cool."
After walking a hundred and eighty steps, there was a spring with many pavilions. Somebody added goldfish and other things to the river, which made people feel happy.
The princesses couldn't wait to jump up and down, and the princes who were holding hands couldn't restrain their joy and ran after them, which made the serving nuns anxious.
Queen Sun Xueniang was dressed in a green robe, with a simple hair fork on her head. Her oval face looked fairer, and her smile was gentle and charming.
Anyone who meets her will know that she is a great woman who can run a household.
"There are mountains, water and pavilions, so cool!"
Zhu Yixi breathed in the air, which seemed to be filled with the breath of freedom. All the rules and regulations in the Forbidden City were gone here.
He can spend the night wherever he wants, sleep as many times as he wants at a time, and no one can control him.
This is the pain of being an emperor!
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh.
Looking around, the mountains and rivers are pleasant, and beauties are everywhere. It is really a paradise.
"Queen, do you think this place is better than the Forbidden City?"
"Your Majesty said what I thought." Sun Xueniang couldn't help but smile like a flower: "This place is indeed much better than the cold Forbidden City."
"Your Majesty, is it possible to fish here?"
Sun Damniang, who had just given birth to the emperor's sixth son, was full of joy. Her chubby face was back, but her bulging breasts were much bigger and eye-catching.
Once in Yangzhou, she often accompanied the emperor. She was also attracted by fishing and fell in love with this activity. Of course, this was only a public statement.
"Humph, damselfly, even if I change the land, you can't beat me."
Mu Haner said crisply, straightening her small chest and not giving in an inch.
"Humph!" Sun Damiang also raised her chest, and the big and small tofu collided, neither giving in: "Let's try it before we talk!"
"Ahem..." As soon as Sun Xueniang coughed, the two of them immediately became frightened, bowed their waists in a polite manner, and lowered their eyebrows.
"Although it's just a garden, there are still rules. How can we be so arrogant?"
"I don't dare to do it anymore (×2)" the two of them said in tears, their beautiful eyes constantly glancing at the emperor, their eyes as lively as a mouth.
"Okay, Queen, if you come out once in a while, you can truly feel relaxed and at ease. Forget about the routine in the palace!"
The emperor personally interceded and then gave up.
Tian Renze on the side understood the interest and continued to introduce: "Due to time constraints, the Qinghua Garden of the Wu Qingbo Li family of the Shenzong Dynasty was quite good, so I simply bought it and turned it into a royal garden..."
"Although the area is not large, only more than 300 acres, it has pavilions and pavilions. In the front is the main hall for discussion, and in the back is the area where Your Majesty lives. They are all dominated by water features. They use living water and the food is sweet.
, the fish raised are also very fat, your majesty will definitely have a good harvest from fishing..."
Hearing this, all the concubines also became happy, like birds out of their cages, relieved of their burdens, with joy and freedom written on their faces.
Turning around, the emperor saw that everyone was happy and couldn't help but say: "Be more free in the garden. You can read, fish, and play. Just be careful of the river water under your feet and don't fall in!"
"I understand." He prolonged the ending, and everyone could not hide their joy.
The women were happy, and so was he. He shook his head and no longer restrained himself.
Wait, the water problem——
Speaking of this, Zhu Yixi suddenly realized the draft problem in Beijing.
In ancient times, regardless of the Tang, Song, Ming and Qing dynasties, it was common for the population of a capital city to exceed one million, so urban diseases were prevalent.
For example, in Beijing at this time, a large population gathered, and the excrement and garbage produced every day and night prompted the creation of tens of thousands of dung pickers, who piled it up day and night.
Difficulties such as blocked sewers and the supply of food and firewood abound, especially the problem of drafts, which has lasted for thousands of years.
Beijing has a large population, so well water has become the main source. However, due to its high mineral content, it generally has a salty and bitter taste.
The common people could only sigh: "The bitterness has been changed into sweetness, and the name Suzhou has become Jizhou."
For the royal nobles, drinking water is not a problem at all. They only eat the sweet water from Yuquan Mountain.
"Now that we don't have running water technology, how can we solve the draft problem?"
Touching his beard, he fell into thinking.
At this time, Tian Ren saw that there were no concubines following the emperor, so he whispered: "Your Majesty, there is a Taoist temple in the southwest of this garden. It was built according to your wishes."
"Moreover, there is a secret passage at the back door. You can go directly to the city gate, and then you can leave the city directly..."
Although it is said to be a garden, it has a palace and a palace. It is considered a palace. There are more than 3,000 guards stationed there.
"Yes!" Zhu Yixi nodded with satisfaction. This guy really understands people's hearts, and eunuchs are really useful.
Wouldn't it be too convenient to have a small door to steal fragrances and jade?
"Let Shuntian Prefecture Yin come to see me."
Zhu Yixi said.
Soon, Shuntian Fuyin arrived.
That person is Yan Yingyuan.
In history, during his tenure as Jiangyin Dianshi, he led 100,000 volunteers to face 240,000 Qing cavalry and more than 200 heavy artillery, and trapped the isolated city for 81 days, causing the Qing army to defeat three kings and eighteen generals.
Seventy-five thousand people died, which is known as Jiangyin Eighty-one Days in history.
But now, Hongguang persisted for two years. Although Nanjing fell, Zhu Yixi worked hard and recovered almost instantly. Except for the massacre of Yangzhou, there were very few massacres in other cities.
However, Yan Yingyuan is a figure who left a great name in history. In the name of being a classic, he imprisoned the county magistrate and encouraged the gentry to seize the city. After Nanjing was captured, he was the first county to be recovered.
You know, Jiangyin is very close to Nanjing.
Therefore, relying on this meritorious service, he rose straight up and was directly appointed as the prefect of Zhenjiang, almost rising to the top.
When Du Yinxi served as the governor of Jiangsu, he was not willing to be lonely. He measured the land and cleaned up the guards, which was appreciated and recommended.
As a later generation, Zhu Yixi treated Yan Yingyuan with special eyes, who was talented in literature, martial arts, courageous, and more importantly, loyal, and directly appointed him as the Yin of Shuntian Prefecture.
Of course, Shuntian Prefecture Yin at this time only had jurisdiction over Daxing and Wanping counties.
"The humble minister Yan Yingyuan, Yin of Shuntian Prefecture, is here to pay homage to Your Majesty."
Yan Yingyuan has a medium build, a slender beard, a slightly dark face, and even looks a bit stiff. He is in his forties and appears to be very smart and capable.