Lin Shangli was behind Ming Chengzu, massaging him carefully. He pretended not to have heard the conversation between the two and did not make any remarks.
First, he had only heard Xiao Chen talk about this royal clan leader. As for who he was, he didn’t know much about him. If he said it right, it would be of no benefit to him. If he said it wrong, he would probably get Ming Chengzu in exchange.
A scolding.
Forget it, I'd better do what I'm good at and let them have this debate.
Seeing that he couldn't deal with it, Xiao Chen had no choice but to face it calmly.
"Reporting to the Emperor, on the 15th, Wei Chen happened to go to Qinghe Store and mentioned the matter of joining the imperial court as an official to the royal family chief. The royal family chief promised Wei Chen that he could consider it. Wei Chen thought that although the royal family chief was erudite and talented
, but he has no practical experience in court affairs. If he is really willing to serve as an official in the court, be a cabinet minister, and give advice to the emperor, it may be possible. It may be a bit difficult to take charge of the entire Ministry of Rites all at once. The most important thing is that suddenly,
If a new face appears and ranks first among the six ministries, the ministers in the court will inevitably be dissatisfied. If they try to squeeze out the royal family leader, I am afraid that the royal family leader will want to quit again."
Xiao Chen's face was filled with anxiety.
Knocking his right hand lightly on the table, Ming Chengzu nodded: "What you said should be considered, but it is nothing to worry about. I will assign someone to the Ministry of Rites. Is it possible that the officials will object to it. Besides, the DPRK
I have just demoted the ministers one level, and even fined them a year's salary. I don't believe it. They don't even look at it, and they want to run on the people I personally arranged."
Ming Chengzu smiled faintly and glanced at Xiao Chen, with absolute confidence on his face.
Looking at Ming Chengzu's eyes, Xiao Chen sighed in his heart.
You are the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Who dares to go against you? But if the royal family leader is unwilling to come, I can't do anything. I have seen people forcing people to do coolies and asking for money. This is the first time I have seen people forcing people to become officials.
.
"Your Majesty, when do you want the royal family chief to take office?" Xiao Chen asked helplessly.
"Of course, the sooner the better. It's best to come to Beijing today and let me have a look." Ming Chengzu narrowed his eyes slightly and raised the corners of his mouth slightly.
Xiao Chen was stunned, suddenly feeling that the Ming Emperor's IQ seemed a bit worrying.
He hasn't agreed yet, but you want him to come to Beijing today. This is not about arresting prisoners, just arrest them. If you want someone to work for the court wholeheartedly, it is not a matter of force. You should give him some buffer.
Time.
"Wei Chen has been to Qinghe Store for a few days, so the royal family leader should still be considering it. He will definitely not be able to enter Beijing today. Otherwise, Wei Chen will go to Qinghe Store again tomorrow to find out what he says?" Xiao Chen bowed
Shen Dao.
"Tomorrow? I will go with you." Ming Chengzu said excitedly.
Hearing that the emperor was going to Qinghe Inn, Lin Shangli behind him became a little anxious and said: "Your Majesty, you are the king of a country, how can you lower your status and go to Qinghe Inn? Even if the entire Ministry of Rites is empty, you cannot go to see that royal family
long."
"Why not? In ancient times, Liu Bei visited the thatched cottage three times. Why can't I go to Qinghe Inn? Besides, after being in this palace for several months, I have long wanted to go out for a breath of fresh air. It's decided that you will pick me up early tomorrow morning.
Me, let’s go to Qinghe Store together.”
Ming Chengzu seemed to feel that entering the palace was a bit cumbersome, so he shook his head again.
"You just wait in Dongchang, I will go find you."
Xiao Chen: "..."
The next day, at five o'clock, the sky in the capital was still pitch black, and Xiao Chen had already arrived at the Dongchang station with the entire captain of the Thirteenth Army.
The lights in the East Factory were brightly lit. Lin Shangli changed into a clean eunuch uniform and sat quietly in the hall.
"Good morning, Mr. Factory Master." After saying hello, Xiao Chen arranged for the captains to line up and wait, and he and Duan Tianming walked into the East Factory Hall.
"Well," Lin Shangli nodded, "The emperor asked us to wait in Dongchang. Who knows when he will come over. We have to get up early."
"When the emperor leaves the palace, his subordinates are always a little worried. Do you want me to wait outside Dongzhimen?" Xiao Chen said.
"The emperor spent his whole life fighting in the north and south. If we make the decision without authorization and wait outside Dongzhimen, I'm afraid it will cause the emperor's dissatisfaction. Let's wait here." Lin Shangli shook his head and said helplessly.
The sky was slightly bright, and the eastern horizon was just showing a trace of fish belly white. Two figures, one tall and one short, appeared outside the gate of Dongchang.
Xiao Chen and others were anxious in their hearts. They knew that the hall was much warmer than the entrance. It was obvious that without the emperor, who would be in the mood to wait peacefully in the hall. They were already standing at the entrance, watching the official road coming out of the palace.
"There are two people in front of you, could they be the emperor?" Duan Tianming asked, staring at the two tightly wrapped shadows not far away.
"Probably not. These two people are dressed as civilians. They are clearly a shopkeeper and a servant. Besides, how could the emperor come out without an escort?" Lin Shangli shook his head and continued to look at the official road behind the two of them.
Xiao Chen said nothing.
Although these two people were wrapped tightly, their walking postures were somewhat similar to those of the Emperor and Wang Xiaosi?
Looking at the still empty official road, Lin Shangli couldn't help but feel a little anxious. He couldn't help but waved to the two figures approaching the team of captains: "Dongchang Station, all idlers should stay away."
"Xiao Linzi, you really didn't recognize me?" A voice came from the burlier figure, with a hint of excitement.
"Me?" Is this the emperor?!
Everyone was shocked and fell to their knees: "I have seen the emperor."
"Get up." Ming Chengzu pushed up the big cotton hat on his head, revealing his majestic face, "I am traveling incognito this time, so these etiquettes are waived. Today you call me Master."
After proudly circling in front of everyone, Ming Chengzu said: "How about it, do you look like a common man dressed today?"
"Like, like, I've fooled this old slave." Lin Shangli bowed his back and flattered him hurriedly.
Xiao Chen opened his mouth half-open, unable to speak for a long time.
Wearing shiny silk and satin, are you afraid that others will not know that you are rich? If you don't look at your face, but just look at your clothes, you look like a nouveau riche.
Hearing only Lin Shangli's praise, Ming Chengzu was extremely dissatisfied and puffed up his chest: "Why, do you think I, no, think I don't look like a common man with my outfit?"
"Like." Xiao Chen took the lead, and all the captains shouted in unison.
Hearing everyone's shouting, Ming Chengzu instantly felt satisfied. He looked up at Lin Shangli with a look of disdain.
"Are you afraid that others won't know that I am the emperor or something, so why don't you get a brand new father-in-law's uniform to wear? Go back and change it."
After taking a look at the eastern sky, before Lin Shangli could reply, Ming Chengzu said again: "Forget it, don't go. You can't look like a common man even if you put on casual clothes. Xiao Chen, let's set off."
