In the evening, Yunxi returned to Xingzai and gave Yunzhi some novelties purchased from the Bei City to calm her unhappiness because she could not go to the market.
Yunzhi's mood calmed down quickly. She was not really unhappy in the first place, she was just joking with Yunxi. Yunxi actually knew it, but it was fun to tease her little sister, so she cooperated.
Yun Zhi played with the novel gadget in her hand and said: "Brother, are you leaving Shanghai tomorrow? Go to Hangzhou quickly. You can't go out in Shanghai."
Yunxi didn't care about her suspicion of 'interfering in politics' and said with a smile: "It won't work tomorrow. There are still many family members of the original Zhang Shicheng in Shanghu County. In order to calm their dissatisfaction with the court, I will go to comfort them tomorrow.
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"But it's just a formality. One hour is enough. I pack up in the afternoon and can leave for Hangzhou the day after."
But Yunzhi didn't know what she thought of, and suddenly said: "Brother Emperor, in that case, let my sister go and comfort her tomorrow."
She said before Yunxi could speak: "Brother, as a man, it is inconvenient for a man to comfort his female family members. My sister remembers that my mother-in-law said that my grandma (Empress Ma) once comforted the soldiers when my grandfather was emperor."
family members, so it would be better if a girl from the clan can comfort them tomorrow; but now that the royal brother did not bring his sister-in-law out this time, my sister has no choice but to take on the important task of comforting them."
Yunxi thought for a while, not to mention that although Yun Zhi's final conclusion was quite crooked, the principles used in the derivation were not all crooked. It was not convenient for the emperor to comfort his family members, and Queen Ma did comfort the families of soldiers many times.
but,
"There has never been a precedent for a princess to comfort her. I'm afraid the ministers above the court will impeach her," Yunxi said.
"Hasn't it been there since my younger sister?" Yunzhi said.
Yunxi was silent for a moment and suddenly said: "Actually, you just want to use this as an excuse to go out for a walk." He revealed Yunzhi's true purpose in one sentence.
However, Yun Zhi didn't look at Yunzhi's instantly red face, and continued: "What you said makes sense. It is indeed more convenient to take you there. But you can't use the name of Xuan comfort, just follow the emperor's brother there.
I’m just going to visit the city of Shanghai to express my condolences.”
"So, the emperor agreed?" Yunzhi said hurriedly.
"Yes, I agree. And in order to further show that your original intention is not to comfort me, I will also take Baoqing and Xianqin with you." Yunxi said.
The Confucian culture that has developed to this day is so weird. The imperial concubine can comfort the military dependents, but the princess cannot; and it is more acceptable for the princess to go out to play than to comfort the military dependents.
Reforming tradition does not happen overnight. Yunxi can only advance slowly and does not dare to take too big steps, so now he can only partially follow them. However, he has also set a timetable and is waiting for the most necessary things to be completed.
Finally, after the preliminary preparation work was completed, large-scale reforms were carried out.
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Early the next morning, Yunxi drove up to Shanghai with full imperial honors, and went to the place where the family members of Zhang Shicheng's old troops who surrendered to the Ming Dynasty stayed here to comfort them.
Yunxi originally just wanted to go through the motions and say a few words and leave, but something happened here that left him stunned.
Yunxi said: "..., if the guard here treats you with disrespect or bias, you can tell me and I will definitely uphold justice for you."
A man who was about fifty years old and had some white hair on his temples said to Yunxi: "Your Majesty, the generals of the guard station have no intention of neglecting the common people. All the common people who are soldiers of the guard station also have them."
"The Caomin and others followed Zhang Shicheng to fight against the Ming Dynasty. After Zhang Shicheng's defeat, he refused to surrender. He deserved death. Fortunately, His Majesty's grace allowed the Caomin and others to surrender to the Ming Dynasty and serve the Ming Dynasty. The Caomin and the others burst into tears of gratitude."
"There is a girl among Cao Min and others. She is the sister of Li Jiqian, who was in charge when Cao Min and others were wandering at sea. She is seventeen years old. She feels your Majesty's kindness to Cao Min and others and is willing to enter the palace to serve His Majesty. I hope that Your Majesty will accept Cao Min and others.
His loyalty to the Ming Dynasty." The old man knelt down and said.
After the old man finished speaking, a woman kneeling not far away raised her head and said, "It is difficult to repay His Majesty's great kindness to the common people. I am willing to enter the palace to serve Your Majesty."
Yunxi was stunned. Today's script shouldn't be about him appeasing Zhang Shicheng's old men, saying they are grateful, and that they can get enough supplies to avoid scarcity this time? How did it become like this?
Then Yunxi began to evaluate the impact of this incident: First, for Zhang Shicheng's old men, it would be a great good thing to bring a girl into the palace as a tribute. If the girl can get a man and a half woman to be named a concubine, it will naturally be a great thing.
The guards no longer dared to treat them harshly, and it was easier for them to integrate into the Ming Dynasty's military; even if this woman was not favored, it was only a woman's sacrifice, not a big loss.
Second, at the same time, these people also expressed their respect for the Ming Dynasty and expressed their intention to actively integrate into the Ming Dynasty.
Third, this woman is Li Jiqian's sister. Yunxi also knows that Li Jiqian is their former leader, has some abilities and loves his sister very much. Yunxi takes in his sister to ensure his loyalty.
Of course, the most important thing is that this little girl is very beautiful and has a good figure, and Yunxi has been a vegetarian for more than a month since leaving the palace - as a principled emperor, he will not sleep with her easily
The palace maid was a little ready to move when she saw such a beautiful girl, and she didn't want to let go.
Yunxi then said: "In this case, I will accept her into the palace as a maid."
"The common people thank Your Majesty for your kindness." The old man said excitedly. Not only him, but everyone present said excitedly: "The common people and others thank Your Majesty for your kindness."
Yunxi could only say to them: "I am here to express my condolences today. You don't need to be so polite."
On the way back, Yunxi still felt a little strange. He didn't know what he was thinking while sitting in the car. Yunzhi smiled and said to him: "Brother, I have also seen this woman. She is indeed very beautiful. Her name is
Called Li Shaer, she will probably become my sister's sister-in-law before she returns to Beijing."
Yunxi said nothing in the face of his sister's gesture. What could he say? Nothing was appropriate. In order to change the subject, Yunxi said to the guards outside the car: "Call Baoqing and Xianqin to come over."
Unexpectedly, Li Bo showed an extremely frightened look on his face and said, "Your Majesty, Princess Baoqing has just been frightened."
"What? How could she be frightened? What happened?" Yunxi immediately asked anxiously. Yunzhi also showed a caring look.