I'm really not the carpenter emperor

In the warm pavilion, Zhu Youxiao rested his elbows on the imperial case, resting his hands on his cheeks, looking thoughtfully at Feixue outside the window.

As the time came to the five years of the apocalypse, the climate also began to become erratic.

Since the second year of Tianqi, natural disasters and man-made disasters have become more and more frequent in various places, and the winter has been getting longer every year, and even the wind and snow blowing from outside the Great Wall have become more and more cold.

At this time, a young eunuch who was a direct palace supervisor came in, replaced the hot stove with care, and backed out without saying a word.

The Xinuange is still so warm, but Zhu Youxiao knows that he needs to plan ahead, because as time goes by, the life of the local people will be difficult.

"Master, this old slave has something important to report."

There was a whisper from outside the house, and Zhu Youxiao knew immediately that it was Wei Zhongxian who came again, so he cheered up and said:

"It's Zhongxian, come in, it's cold outside."

Wei Zhongxian shook off the snowflakes on the big clothes outside the door, knocked his feet on the pillar, and then walked in to salute and said:

"Master, this old slave has something important to report, it's about King Xin."

When Zhu Youxiao heard that it was Zhu Youjian's business, he raised his eyelids and said indifferently:

"I'm listening."

Wei Zhongxian waited on the side, respectfully said:

"According to His Majesty's will, King Xin is going to get married next month, and the concubine is given by the concubine, a daughter of the Zhou family in Daxing County, Shuntian Prefecture."

Zhu Youxiao nodded and said:

"Well, I have asked the concubine about this matter. The Zhou family is virtuous and virtuous, and can be the royal concubine. But I have been too busy in the past two years, and almost forgot about the marriage of the king."

"Besides that, is there anything else?"

Wei Zhongxian followed Zhu Youxiao's gaze, looked at the ground, and asked for instructions:

"The old slave sent someone to Prince Xin's mansion today and bought sixteen peonies for the big wedding in the future."

"Why, did he confiscate it?" Zhu Youxiao asked.

Wei Zhongxian said: "Accepted, but His Highness said that he is a prince and grandson who can't go up the mountain or swim in the water. After he asks for a big marriage... he will become a feudal lord."

"He can't go up the mountain, he can't swim, I can do it? Is he alluding to me being playful and ignoring government affairs?"

Zhu Youxiao chuckled and said:

"Since he wants to be a fan, then I will follow his will. You can send someone to ask him where he wants to be a fan."

Wei Zhongxian was taken aback, his eyes dodged and he said:

"Master, King Xin is only 16 years old, and he just got married next month. Normally, he should be a feudal clan in two years. Letting him go now may cause the courtiers to backlash."

"Rebound, how dare they?" Zhu Youxiao narrowed his eyes and said:

"It's King Xin who proposed Fan, and I didn't force him to go. Even if he rebounds, he's still going to find King Xin. What does it have to do with me!"

As he said that, Zhu Youxiao suddenly laughed and said:

"Loyalty, this is just about Fan. I just obeyed King Xin's wishes and let him go out to visit mountains and rivers. Do you think this is the truth?"

"Master Tian Zong is wise... Exactly, this is the truth." Wei Zhongxian said nonuo, bowing his body and not daring to straighten up.

"Then there is nothing more to say, you can do it like this!" After Zhu Youxiao finished speaking, he asked again:

"Send someone to do it tonight!"

Seeing Wei Zhongxian take the order and leave, Zhu Youxiao's mild expression just now gradually became a little cold.

Zhu Youjian, Emperor Chongzhen, you are so scheming!

Self-invited to become a vassal, occupying the moral high ground.

When the news spread, some of the courtiers must feel that this is not in line with the ancestral system, no matter those who simply pity him or those who are outspoken, some people will stand up and criticize.

This stone stirred up a thousand waves, and at that time, all kinds of bad words may be spread. The people can't stand the bewitching, and the Donglin Yudang among the people will also agree.

I have no choice but to take a step back and let go of the idea of ​​becoming a feudal clan for the time being, so that you can stay in Beijing steadily for another two years.

Is this thought going on in your head?

Zhu Youxiao twirled his fingers, his eyes were deep, wondering if he thought highly of this historical king of subjugation.

My eldest son, Zhu Ciran, will be five years old after the Chinese New Year, and in a few months, the second son of the pure noble concubine Duan's family will also be born.

No matter what happens to the throne, it's not up to you, Zhu Youjian. What's the point of staying in Beijing?

Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao suddenly realized something, and told a young eunuch of the Qing Palace who was harmless to humans and animals:

"Instruct the Jiaoshi Mansion to pay close attention to the movements of Prince Xin's Mansion from today onwards. I will know who I communicate with, and what is said in the conversation."

"Kunning Palace and Yongshou Palace, send more people day and night. If any accident happens to my two princes, I will ask you."

Xiao Xie has long been a member of the Jiaoshi Mansion, and when he heard the order, his whole body shivered, and he hurriedly said:

"Slaves take orders!"

Zhu Youxiao frowned tightly, "Zhu Youjian, I want to see what more waves you can make."

This time it's Fan, no matter who comes, it can't stop it.

……

The capital is always like this, it looks bright in the open, but fights endlessly in the dark.

Considering that none of the heirs of Emperor Tianqi survived and all of them were killed in history, Zhu Youxiao had to be careful during the last two years of his reign in Chongzhen, and even the factory guards did not dare to believe it.

Only obeying the emperor's order, the secret spy agency known only to the emperor so far - "Jiaoshi Fu" came into being.

Since the development of the Jiaoshifu, there are still no more than a thousand members, but all of them are comparable to the top spies of factory guards.

Wei Zhongxian had already guessed that the emperor had something to hide, but he never asked about it once, and he never even expressed doubts in front of anyone.

People are valuable with self-knowledge, which is one of the reasons why Zhu Youxiao has kept him until now.

After five years of secret development, the Jiaoshi Mansion is no longer what it used to be.

The relatives didn't even know each other's identities, and they penetrated everywhere, from the port of Zheng's fleet along the coast of Fujian to the bitter cold land of Liaodong.

That night, the Jiaoshi Mansion flew pigeons to send an order, and the emperor's decree was quickly conveyed to all the officials in Beijing.

Also acting together is Wei Zhongxian's Dongchang.

Jin Yiwei was also alerted soon, Xu Xianchun received the news and sent Jin Yiwei to monitor Xinwang's mansion day and night.

Overtly and secretly, Prince Xin's Mansion has become the target of public criticism.

While the undercurrent was surging, the two were drinking a big bowl in a tavern somewhere in central Beijing, unaware that something big was about to happen.

Li Hongji drank his face, his neck was flushed, he raised his wine bowl and said:

"Everyone, I, Li Hongji, have received His Majesty's favor to go back to my hometown to visit my mother-in-law and kiss the old man. After drinking this bowl of wine, I will go back with my nephew!"

The following are all the brothers Li Hongji has known in the Ningxia military camp over the years, most of them are from the family team, and there are also some from the war camp.

The servant of the Ding team stood up, drank the bowl of wine, and said:

"Brother Li has given face to our Ningxia Army Commander, face sage! He showed his face at the triumphant ceremony again, and you won such a great honor!"

"It's not over yet. In a few days, the "Beijing News" will be published. I'm afraid his name will be ranked in front of our brothers!" Someone shouted below:

"When the time comes, your mother-in-law won't die beautifully?"

Li Hongji thought the same, looked down at the person speaking, pointed and said:

"Xiao Wu, I still owe you a drink. When I return to the camp, we brothers will find a chance to have another drink!"

The one who was called Xiao Wu also laughed loudly, rolled up his sleeves, put one foot on the stool, and said, "Are you afraid of you as I am?"

"Dare you drink it now, I drank you last time!"

As soon as the voice fell to the ground, laughter erupted in the tavern.

Seeing this group of military masters drinking here, they all came back from the triumphant ceremony. The military officers, big and small, and the diners around were all silent.

The store owner and his daughter hid at the counter, watching them timidly.

Fortunately, these officers and soldiers have strict military discipline, and there are also leading generals present, which has some restraint effect.

Although the general looked at these subordinates with a grin, his appearance was rough and he didn't look like a good person, but he himself had never been drinking.

Except for the noisy tone of drinking, these officers and soldiers did not overstep.

But then again, isn't the tavern just a place for people to drink and brag? This happens every day, but it's nothing.

Thinking of this, the shopkeeper's daughter showed a smile on her face.

Chapter 573

"I don't know the general, what's his name?"

Looking at the shopkeeper's daughter who was about sixteen or seven years old with a slightly red face in front of him, Li Hongji was taken aback, and subconsciously said:

"I...my name is Li Hongji, from Mizhi County, Shanxi Province, how dare I ask you girl...?"

As soon as the two spoke, the entire tavern fell silent.

Xiao Wu and Li Guo were about to talk, but the guerrilla general stopped them both, looked at a man and a woman in front of him with a smile, and said:

"Can't you see that, when we were drinking just now, this girl fell in love with Brother Hongji."

Li Guo was surprised, but for some reason, he didn't say anything.

Xiao Wu couldn't sit still, and said:

"Isn't there a wife in Li Hongji's family? This time, His Majesty has granted him permission to visit his wife when he goes back home. Isn't this two boats!"

The guerrilla general looked at Li Guo and saw that he had something on his mind.

Li Guo sneered, took a glass of wine from the table and drank it, and said shockingly: "This time I'm not going back to visit my wife, but to divorce my wife!"

"Look at it, there are some things that I can't speak out, and you will know everything when I go back to the barracks."

Feeling the importance of the matter, Xiao Wu picked up a bowl of wine and said:

"In any case, don't forget that you still have our brothers in the army camp."

Someone also raised their glasses and said: "That's right, if something really happens, don't be impulsive, let's carry it together!"

Li Guo glanced at this group of brothers, nodded heavily, and drank the bowl of wine.

On the other side, although Li Hongji seemed honest and dull in matters of relationship, the girl abandoned her usual conservatism and took the initiative to find topics to talk about.

Therefore, the two chatted happily.

The storekeeper looked at his daughter and frowned. He didn't know what to say, although he didn't want his daughter to marry an officer and soldier, and live a precarious and widowed life.

But today's emperor attaches great importance to warriors, and if Li Hongji can show his face here, he may have a great future in the future.

At least her daughter will not suffer or suffer if she follows him.

Thinking of this, he just stood aside with a smile and watched the two develop naturally, without saying a word to stop anything.

……

The sky is full of snow at the beginning of the new year, and Mizhi County, Shaanxi Province looks like it is still in the cold winter.

Li Hongji and Li Guo rode horses, looking at the familiar Lijiazhai, the life in the military camp without returning home for several years, made him very excited.

"Mizhi, I'm back!" Li Hongji laughed.

Li Guo was not very happy, with a gloomy face, he held the rein with one hand, and kept urging Li Hongji to go back to the village.

He has held back some words for many years.

Along the way, the two saw many people they knew.

Li Hongji lived in Lijiazhai for generations, and here are all his relatives and friends, these people are also the most familiar, and there are not a few people who keep saying that he is mediocre.

Returning to his hometown this time, he is doing it to glorify his ancestors and grow his ambition!

I, Li Hongji, was summoned to the court by the current emperor, made my first contribution in the First Battle of Hetao, and became famous in the world. Who else would dare to say that I am mediocre?

Feeling the shocked and unbelievable expressions of the villagers and elders, he felt as light as a swallow and felt refreshed all over.

"Huang Lai'er is back?!"

"Yeah, I heard that he quit his job at the post station. He went to Ningxia to join the army two years ago, and he was silent again. I thought he died on the battlefield."