Zhuo Qihua

Emperor Yong'an was upset, so he stayed in Xiangfu Palace all night.The concubines who didn't know it before were clear this time.This is no punishment, it is obvious that His Majesty found an excuse to let Shunxi avoid meeting the two royal families of the Northern Barbarians prematurely!Those concubines who have been deceived by His Majesty's blindfolds time and time again swear that they will never believe that His Majesty "punishes" Shunyou again!

After the two had their passion that night, Emperor Yong'an habitually put his arms around Zhuo Ji, stroking Zhuo Ji's waist through his thin pajamas.Ever since Zhuo Ji wore the waist chain, Emperor Yong'an had this habit more often.Zhuo Ji wore a very thin silver chain and a jade lotus pendant tonight, but he didn't take it off.

Zhuo Ji put one hand on Emperor Yong'an's body, and said with a bit of tiredness: "Your Majesty, the Mata Kingdom defeated Tarkin. This year's Tianshou Festival, there should be many people coming to congratulate. Zhao and Nanyue will not be indifferent. In previous years, they would also send people, and this year there should be no fewer people and rituals."

Emperor Yong'an closed his eyes and asked casually, "What do you want?"

Zhuo Ji: "It's not that I want something. It's that there are so many congratulatory people this year. Your Majesty needs to show the strength of our country."

Emperor Yong'an laughed: "What good idea do you have?"

Zhuo Ji: "Let the kite team and the firearms battalion each put on a show. The kite team will perform the goddess scattering flowers, and the firearms battalion will perform fireworks. Real fireworks, the kind that hit the air. When the fireworks explode, it is best to appear A dragon. Let the craftsmen of the Academy of Sciences ponder over it."

It is too difficult to "type" in the air, so Zhuo Ji will not embarrass the craftsmen of the Academy of Sciences.

Emperor Yong'an: "Want to see it?"

"Well, I want to see it."

"Okay. I will explain it tomorrow."

By the way, I would like to watch the performance of the kite team and the firearms battalion on His Majesty's Tianshou Festival.Shi Yu, Lin Xieshan, Lin Yi, and Nian Qing who received the task naturally took the lead actively, and Nian Qing was responsible for paying the money.Lin Xieshan immediately issued an edict to Pan Yuzhi in the name of the cabinet, requiring the kite team to return to the capital at least ten days in advance to prepare for His Majesty's birthday.Pan Pozhi and Pan Beigu were going back to Beijing to celebrate His Majesty's birthday, so the Beigu army was probably already on their way back to the court at this time.

When I was in Beigu, the kite team was trained by Pan Yuzhi and Lin Xieshan. Later, Lin Xieshan returned to Beijing with His Majesty, and Pan Yuzhi was in charge of the kite team's training.This time, Emperor Yong'an officially decreed that the kite team was included in the special battalion, and the captain who led the kite team across the river and participated in the follow-up battle, Yang Qing, Pan Yuzhi's former subordinate, was also included in the special battalion. The training and fighting of the kite team.

At this point, Qin Zhongyi's mysterious special battalion once again entered the eyes of the court officials.It was less than half a year since Emperor Yong'an officially ordered the establishment of a special battalion for the first time.But in the past six months, no one knew what Qin Zhongyi's special battalion looked like. They only knew that they trained in the newly built special battalion in the suburbs of Beijing, but no one knew how many people there were, how they trained, and what it looked like now.Even Qin Zhongyi's own father, Qin Su, didn't know about it.

The kite team is included in the special camp, which means that the future training of the kite team will also be carried out in the special camp.Emperor Yong'an must firmly grasp the two major murderous forces of the special battalion and the firearms battalion.In the future, the Maritime Affairs Department will be established, and it will also be directly subordinate to Emperor Yong'an.The Department of Maritime Affairs will be responsible for forming the navy of Mata country.The cabinet of candidates for the Dutong in the Maritime Department has already drawn up the folds, and four people have been selected.Emperor Yong'an is still considering the most suitable candidate.

Three days passed.Emperor Yong'an formally summoned the Beiman and pro-envoys in the Taiji Hall.Princess Beiman and brother Wang Mao are now considered as quasi-concubine servants because they want to enter the harem, so they cannot appear in the Tai Chi Hall to meet the courtiers.Yelu Washeng brought important figures from the peace mission to the palace to meet the emperor of Mata.Yelu Washeng submitted the marriage letter, and then made a request to marry the princess of the Mata country for Yelu Zongyi, the prince of the northern barbarians.The Ministry of Rites had already sent a letter to the King of the Northern Man, but Yelu Washeng had already led the team out at that time, so it was not known that the Mata State had politely rejected the matter.

Emperor Yong'an accepted the marriage letter and said: "This time the Beiman made peace with the Mata country. It was really sudden to me. The king of the Beiman sent the princess and Wang Yu to make peace with the Mata country to express his heart. I was very moved. It's just that my princess is Still young, selected from the royal family, and there is no daughter or brother who is suitable for marriage. People who marry must not be sloppy, otherwise it will not show our country's gratitude, and this matter needs to be discussed in the long run."

Yelu Washeng immediately understood that the emperor of the Mata Kingdom did not intend to send the "princess" to the northern barbarians.Yelu Washeng was upset in his heart, but he didn't show it on the face. He said humbly: "My king sincerely wishes to form a century-old relationship with the Mata country, to establish border trade between the two countries, and to create a prosperous world."

Emperor Chengxuan was the father of Emperor Jiande and the grandfather of Emperor Yong'an.During the reign of Emperor Cheng Xuan, Beiman and Mata had a honeymoon period. The two countries sent a princess and a brother-in-law to marry each other, and the trade between the two countries was also very frequent.Later, when Emperor Jiande succeeded to the throne, with the improvement of Beiman's combat power, Emperor Yong'an's father (prince) died prematurely, and the honeymoon period between Beiman and Mata country also ended. There have been two major wars.By the time of Emperor Yong'an, with the rise of the Talkin Ministry, there were more frictions between the Mata State and the Northern Barbarians.

Emperor Yong'an: "That should be the case, so the choice of this person must be carefully considered. The Dajun King has worked hard all the way, and Hubu Shangshu, King Wu Shao and King Xianyi entertained the Dajun King and his party on my behalf. Tomorrow night, I will hold a palace banquet for The king of the great county takes the wind and washes away the dust."

Emperor Yong'an didn't let go, and Yelu Washeng could only accept it, half kneeling to thank him.

After Yelu Washeng returned to the temporary residence, Yelu Buyan and Yelu Tangkuo, the concubine princess sent by Beiman this time, immediately came out of their respective rooms.Yelu Tangkuo asked, "Uncle Wang, what did the Emperor of Mata say?"

Yelu Washeng sat down and said dully: "Emperor Yong'an said that there is no suitable candidate. He said that he had a long-term plan, but in fact he refused."Unexpectedly, the emperor of Mata really refused!

Yelu Buyan asked sadly, "Then, Uncle Wang, did you ask when Tang Kuo and I entered the palace?"

Yelu Washeng: "The king thought that in the name of Emperor Yong'an's birthday, he sent the princess and Wang Ge'er to marry Yong'an Emperor. The meaning of the Mata country is that the princess and Wang Ge'er will officially meet on the Tianshou Festival. At that time, Yong'an Only the emperor will make a decree. But..."

Yelu Buyan: "But what?"

Yelu Washeng: "However, the Minister of Rites revealed to me that Emperor Yong'an's harem is already arranging residences for the princess and brother Wang. I heard that it is the seat of the main palace."

Yelu Buyan: "The main palace?"

Northern barbarians don't understand the rules of the Mata harem, and Yelu Washeng only figured it out after asking Ye Bingtian.He explained it to the princess and Wang Yu, and they were somewhat satisfied with it. Yelu Buyan said, "So, the emperor of the Mata country will confer official titles on me and Tang Kuo?"

Yelu Washeng: "According to the rules of the harem of the Mata State, only concubines who are bestowed can live in the main palace. It should be so."

Yelu Tangkuo said in a deep voice: "After Buyan and I enter the palace, we will do our best to win the favor of the emperor of the Mata country. I also hope that one day, the prince will be able to take me back to Beiman."

Yelu Washeng: "The princess and brother Wang have been wronged."

Yelu Buyan asked, "Does the Emperor of the Mata Kingdom have any concubines that he particularly favors?"

Yelu Washeng: "Ye Bingtian said that as a subject, he should not make unreasonable remarks about their majesty. I didn't ask."

Yelu Tangkuo: "Then there must be."

In the Hall of Walking and Walking, Emperor Yong'an, who ended the court meeting, continued to discuss state affairs with his important ministers.The most important thing at present is not the marriage of the Northern Man, but the Tianshou Festival on the tenth day of March.The Talkin Department has been included in the Mata State, and the treasury has made money again. No matter what the reason for this year's Tianshou Festival is, it must be held in a big way.In this regard, Emperor Yong'an also agreed, and he also took out 5 taels of silver from his private treasury.Nanzhao has also sent someone to send a letter, and the king of Nanzhao has sent a birthday delegation to Dongluo City.As for Nanyue, on the surface it belongs to the territory of the Mata country, but in fact it is self-proclaimed king.The two big tribes of Baibuzhai and Tu (read: picture) Chazhai in southern Guangdong will also bring hundreds of people to Beijing to celebrate the birthday of Emperor Yong'an.

It can be said that the Northern Man, Nanzhao, and Nanyue felt a great threat to the war against the Talkin Ministry. Taking advantage of Emperor Yong'an's birthday, they wanted to ease or deepen their relationship with the Mata country as much as possible.

It was already evening after the small meeting in the Zhixing Hall ended.There are indeed many things going on today.At the end of the meeting, Emperor Yong'an left Ye Bingtian behind and asked him directly: "Did you see that princess and Brother Wang from the Northern Man?"

Ye Bingtian shook his head: "Going back to Your Majesty, I couldn't see you. The princess and brother Wang covered their faces, and they didn't show up after entering the embassy. I couldn't see you. But according to Yelu Washeng, the princess and brother Wang They are all good looking. If the King of the Northern Barbarians wants to make a marriage, he will not send someone with an unattractive appearance."

Emperor Yong'an would not be happy about it.At this point, Ye Bingtian really saw His Majesty's repulsion and dislike for this marriage, and he could only persuade: "Your Majesty, it's just a temporary etiquette. Even if the princess and brother Wang enter the palace, they will no longer be The royal family of the Northern Man, but your Majesty's concubine."

Emperor Yong'an: "During the time the northern barbarians are in Beijing, it is strictly forbidden to leave the city, let alone have private contact with the ministers of the court. Especially the officials of the Ministry of Rites, let me keep their mouths tight."

Ye Bingtian: "The minister will strictly control it!"

"Well, go on, I'm tired too."

"My minister retire."

After Ye Bingtian left, Emperor Yong'an leaned back and squeezed the space between his eyebrows.Zhang Xian immediately asked: "Long live, do you want to go to Xiangfu Palace?"

Emperor Yong'an: "Go. I'm a little tired, let Shunxi massage me."

"Yes."

When Emperor Yong'an entered Xiangfu Palace, he changed his clothes and nestled on the Luohan bed.Zhuo Ji knelt behind him and massaged his shoulder and neck.Emperor Yong'an didn't speak, and Zhuo Ji didn't make a sound.After pressing a stick of incense, Emperor Yong'an raised his hand to hold Zhuo Ji's hand: "That's it."

Zhuo Ji took advantage of the situation and hugged Emperor Yong'an, resting his chin on his shoulder: "Your Majesty is very tired today."

Emperor Yong'an: "It's a bit tiring to discuss matters with the ministers for a day. After dinner, I will go to Yuqing Pool with me and have a good bubble."

"Okay. Your Majesty is waiting, I'm going to cook two dishes."

Emperor Yong'an dined in Xiangfu Palace, and Zhuo Ji would fry a few dishes of Emperor Yong'an's favorite food.For dinner tonight, there is an extra plate of cantaloupe and a strawberry cake.Emperor Yong'an is very novel.

Zhuo Ji served Emperor Yong'an a bowl of radish and mutton soup, and said: "Your Highness sent someone to get some milk-producing cows, I asked Wang Bao to ask for some milk, and finally got this cream. Your Majesty, you have the habit of eating it."

Emperor Yong'an smiled: "I'm used to eating what you did."

Zhang Xian first cut a small piece of strawberry cake.Emperor Yong'an took a bite, nodded, and was full of praise: "It's delicious. It tastes good."

Zhuo Ji asked: "Will the Empress Dowager and the others show up at the reception banquet tomorrow night?"

Emperor Yong'an finished eating the small piece of cake and picked up the spoon: "The queen mother, the imperial concubine, the noble concubine, and the noble concubine will all show up, and King Qin and King Qi will also go."

Zhuo Ji nodded in understanding.

Next, the two stopped talking about political affairs.Emperor Yong'an ate to his satisfaction, Zhuo Ji also ate appetizingly.After eating, Emperor Yong'an took Zhuo Ji to Yuqing Pool.In Yuqing Pool, Emperor Yong'an certainly didn't just take a bath.He has been in a bad mood these past few days, and he has a lot of needs for his beloved servants, and Zhuo Ji fully cooperates.Emperor Yong'an sat by the pool, Zhuo Ji stood between his legs, lowered his head, and comforted His Majesty the Emperor who was in a bad mood recently with his tongue.Emperor Yong'an put his hand on Zhuo Ji's head, and hummed softly, enjoying the comfort of Ai Shi's tongue.After eating mutton tonight, Emperor Yong'an felt extremely hot inside, and urgently needed to cool down.

This bath took more than an hour.Zhuo Ji sat limply in Emperor Yong'an's arms and was carried back to Xiangfu Palace.There was no court meeting the next day, and Emperor Yong'an slept for half an hour longer than usual.During breakfast, Zhang Xian brought a plate of food, and Emperor Yong'an asked, "What is this?"

Zhang Xian: "It's a sandwich. I told Wang Bao last night to ask the imperial chef to make it for Wansui this morning."

Emperor Yong'an picked up a piece and looked at it carefully.Zhang Xian: "Wang Bao said that lettuce leaves, fried eggs, fried chicken breasts, and sweet and sour sauce were spread on the slices of toast."

Emperor Yong'an opened his mouth to bite off a piece, and nodded with satisfaction after chewing.Zhang Xian put a cup of milk in front of Wansui again: "Cui said, Wansui also drinks a cup of milk every morning, this is milk, not smelly."

Ai Shi explained, let him drink.

After eating a sandwich, Emperor Yong'an held his breath and drank milk.Although it doesn't have the smell of goat's milk, he doesn't like to drink it either.

After breakfast, Emperor Yong'an went to Fengtian Hall.Not long after His Majesty left, the gate of Xiangfu Palace opened again, and Wang Bao and Yuan Xiu came out carrying trays with the eunuchs and maids of Xiangfu Palace.

The skills of the royal chefs in Xiangfu Palace have matured.Wang Bao got his master's order to send the toast baked by the imperial chef early in the morning and the strawberry jam made by Xiangfu Palace to the palaces one by one.Her Majesty has had her breakfast.Seeing this new thing, she immediately asked Shen Gu to cut a slice for her, and spread strawberry jam on it.Each palace has two toasts and a bottle of strawberry jam.There are four in Jiangfang Palace and three in Yihui Palace. There are two main palaces in Jiangfang Palace, Zhaoyou and Chunyou.Wang Bao also told the Empress Dowager, Huangguixie, Deguixie, and Xiguifei the empress. If they like it, they can send a cook to study in Xiangfu Palace.

In the palace, the Shoukang Palace of the Empress Dowager, the Huayang Palace of the Royal Concubine, the Yunyue Palace of the Virtuous Concubine, and the Yuxian Palace of the Concubine Xigui all have independent kitchens and cooks.Although there is no Shuli Palace in Ming Dynasty, no matter if it is Huangguixie, Deguixie or Zhuoji, his share will not be missing.Immediately after the queen mother ate, Shen Gu sent the cook from Shoukang Palace to learn how to make this toast.King Qin and King Qi of Daxing Palace also got toast and strawberry jam.

The concubines who were not assigned were naturally jealous.Huang Guixie and the others also shared something new with the concubines in their palace.Liu Xizhu and Zuo Silin also got a point from Zhaotong and Chuntong.The two ate, although they were very happy when they ate, but they were disgusted with hatred in their hearts.Duan Mao who entered the palace together.Now the two of them have to rely on Tong Yifeng and Qi Yiguo to live their lives. They can't finish embroidering every day. After getting such a small piece of toast and such a spoonful of strawberry jam, they still have to be grateful to those two people. One wrong word was met with harsher retaliation.Liu Xizhu and Zuo Silin gritted their teeth and vowed to drag Tong Yifeng down.As long as Tong Yifeng falls out of favor, Qi Yiguo is a waste.

Wu Shaowang's palace and Xianyi Wang's palace also got toast and strawberry jam today.By the way, I specially asked someone to send it to the mansion. The two concubines and the crown prince were overwhelmed by flattery.The little princes of the two palaces love to eat, clamoring to eat more.In the palace, Nan Rong Shizhu had already received His Majesty's orders, saying that there was something to be done there, and Nan Rong Shizhu hurriedly went to Xiangfu Palace to see him.