Zhuo Qihua

After the court, the courtiers hurried out.Since the beginning of the new year, things in the court have been one after another, especially after today's birthday, not to mention the officials of the six ministries are so busy that their feet don't touch the ground, even the officials of the five temples and the Hanlin are very busy. The cabinet ministers are often so busy that they sleep directly in the pavilion.It is said that the imperial physicians of the Imperial Medical Office, who were very idle in the past, were queuing up to buy Di'an pills, and they were too busy to bear it!

"Chen Zongxian, please stay!"

Chen Changgeng, the imperial censor of Zuodu, stopped and turned his head, and said, "Zai Mi Zhong."

Mi Wanzhong, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, came over and asked, "Chen Zongxian is going back to the Procuratorate?"

Chen Changgeng: "Exactly, is Zai Zuocai busy?"

Mi Wanzhong: "It's nothing important. If Mr. Chen is not in a hurry to go back, can you and I go?"

"Not in a hurry."

The two walked slowly out of the palace side by side. Mi Wanzhong lowered his voice a little and said, "Nowadays, I sometimes have unpredictable temperaments. Why didn't Mr. Chen persuade him? Many officials who lost their black hats are not guilty of this." , as the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, I have been devastated by these vacant positions recently."

However, Chen Changgeng said: "Although today's temperament is unpredictable, it is really inconvenient for the Inspectorate to criticize anything. Looking at the decrees announced today, it shows the model of a wise king. Our country is now thriving and full of vigor. , although the Procuratorate is responsible for admonishing, but right now, the censors can only persuade His Majesty to give priority to dragon body."

Although the censors like to go up to the emperor and go down to the officials, and are proud of impeachment, it also depends on when and which emperor is in power.In the later period of Emperor Mingzong, the censors were cut down as low-key as possible. After Emperor Yong'an ascended the throne and Chen Changgeng became the boss of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, although the censors were still keen on impeachment, few of them dared to go Touch the dragon scales of the emperor.

Mi Wanzhong sighed, and Chen Changgeng said, "What's so difficult about Zuo Zai?"

Mi Wanzhong: "Nowadays, I don't like courtiers interfering in the affairs of the harem, but since ancient times, how can the former court and the harem be clearly distinguished? Today, the noble lord who only favors Xiangfu Palace, I am afraid, Given time, today's superiors are partial to listening and trusting, which is detrimental to wisdom. Chen Zongxian will never know that today's rewards to that person are not only comparable to noble concubine, but even rewarded with things that only queens can use. Not to mention the previous Today, I stay in Xiangfu Palace for a month, and even put aside state affairs. As a subject, how can I not worry about it."

Chen Changgeng also sighed, and said: "There is no owner in the harem now, and even if we reward things that only the queen can use, I can't use it to warn you. After all, those things used are just conventional things. The harem There is no custom in the etiquette. Even if we are exhorting, the name is not correct. Besides, during the month when I was in Xiangfu Palace today, Doctor Hu also said that I had a secret disease and recuperated in Xiangfu Palace. I dare not believe it Is it? If Jin Shang only favors him, the censors can also use this to advise Jin Shang, but now the lords in the harem who are pregnant with dragon heirs are one after another, even if Jin Shang really stayed in Xiangfu Palace for a month, I There is nothing to say, after all, he is not the only noble lord who let Jinshang stay in the palace for a month. Besides, it is wet with rain and dew, how can I control whose palace Jinshang stays for a long time? Going to admonish Jinshang, I will lose the black hat of Zuodu Censor."

Mi Wanzhong was dumbfounded, and Chen Changgeng said, "The noble lord of the harem, those who are favored and those who are not, receive different rewards and palace points. It seems that he only favors the one in Xiangfu Palace today, but it really doesn't matter." It can be criticized. The new master who entered the palace this time, no matter whether he is beautiful or in good shape, Jinshang treats him equally. It is too late for the entire Inspectorate to be impressed by Jinshang's wisdom. How can I advise Jinshang again? What. Zai Mizuka, don’t worry too much.”

Mi Wanzhong nodded embarrassingly: "It is true that I am worrying unnecessarily. Hearing what Chen Zongxian said, it is indeed so reasonable."

Chen Changgeng: "Naturally. If it weren't for this, even if the censor of my inspector's office has a bloody head, he would still advise you not to do anything that makes you foolish."

The two separated on the palace road, Mi Wanzhong returned to the official department, and Chen Changgeng returned to the inspector's office.As soon as he sat down, Liao Guangyin, who was promoted as the left deputy capital censor after Zheng Wushan was arrested, sneaked in.Seeing his appearance, Chen Changgeng laughed and scolded in a low voice: "What are you doing sneakily?"

Liao Guangyin closed the door and walked in, and asked in a low voice, "My lord, why is Mi Shangshu looking for you so hard?"

Chen Changgeng smiled, and said: "What else can it be? One by one, they entered the palace wanting to be blessed, so that they could ascend to the heavens alone, but in the end there was a thug who seemed to have no background but was powerful. Find a way to get rid of that stumbling block."

Liao Guangyin understood as soon as he heard it, and he asked in bewilderment, "Is there anyone in Mi Shangshu's family?"

Chen Changgeng: "Mi Shangshu's family naturally has no one in the palace, but Mi Shangshu's relatives and friends do. Moreover, Guan Shangshu is now faintly catching up, so he will naturally be anxious."

Among the six ministries, the Minister of the Ministry of Officials has the highest status, and Chen Changgeng, as the censor of Zuodu of the Inspectorate, has the same status as the Minister of the Ministry of Officials.Guan Minghui is the minister of the Ministry of War, and his status in the six departments is not low, but now with the favor of the noble concubine and the birth of the third prince, Guan Shangshu and the Guan family are different now.Given time, it is not impossible for Guan Shangshu to enter the cabinet.And Shi Yu, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, who is the lowest among the six, has now become a celebrity in front of the Holy One, and from time to time he will be called to Fengtian Hall alone by the Holy One.The Minister of the Household Department was originally a money bag, and now the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Industry are cooperating, and their status is also not far behind. In contrast, the Ministry of Officials, the Ministry of Rites, and the Ministry of Punishment are lagging behind.

Liao Guangyin: "My lord, the Inspectorate has kept silent on the matter of His Majesty's favor and obedience, for fear of causing dissatisfaction."

Chen Changgeng: "Which eye of yours sees His Majesty's 'alone' favor?"

Liao Guangyin pondered for a while and was surprised.What is "individual" favor?A person who loves only one person is called "only" pet.I want His Majesty to really be the "only" favorite.What happened to the newly born third prince?Where did the dragon heirs in the stomachs of Huangguixie and Mingxie come from?Where did the noble lords who newly entered the palace get pregnant one after another?

Liao Guangyin nana: "It seems that it is really not a 'only' favorite."

"Since there is no three thousand favors on that person, why should I wait for the censor to advise?"

Liao Guangyin snorted again: "But that first-class Nanzhu."

"The reason why the first-class pearls are only available to the queen mother and empress is because they are rare. When the queen mother was a concubine, the Emperor Mingzong gave the 21st-class pearls. The Inspectorate warned that the Emperor Mingzong said that there is no queen in the harem, and the pearls are just rewards. Objects have nothing to do with status, but only with the emperor's wishes. Emperor Mingzong has said so, and you want me to persuade His Majesty because of this? Doesn't that make it clear that you want to take back the first-class Nanzhu in the hands of the Empress Dowager?"

Liao Guangyin shook his head violently: "It's because the officials are confused. There is no rightful master in the harem, and whoever your majesty wants to reward with Nanzhu depends on your majesty's liking."

Chen Changgeng: "I, the Inspectorate, has a supervisory role. It is for the country, the people, and the king, not for some people's selfish desires."

"My lord's lesson is, I should remember it carefully."

■

In Yunyue Palace, Zhuo Ji was checking the wound on De Guixie's lower body.In ancient times, giving birth to a child was all about luck.Zhuo Ji used modern medical methods, and De Guixie was stabbed in the lower part of the body, but gave birth safely.As long as the wound heals well, it will not affect future intercourse.It was hot, Zhuo Ji told Degui Xie not to wear too much, let alone cover the quilt.Ice should be placed outside the house, and the temperature in the room should not be too high to avoid wound infection.

De Guixie absolutely obeyed Zhuo Ji's explanation unconditionally.Five days later, although the wound on his lower body was still painful, it was much lighter than the laceration wound on his birthday.After checking the wound and changing the medicine, Zhuo Ji chatted with De Guixie about His Highness.Fuquan came in from the outside: "By the way, Director Zhang is here, and His Majesty wants you to go to Fengtian Hall."

As soon as De Guixie heard this, he told Zhuo Ji to go quickly.Zhuo Ji wondered what Emperor Yong'an was looking for him for, and followed Fuquan out, but Zhang Xian was waiting outside.As soon as he saw Shun Chu, Zhang Xian smiled and said, "Cu Chu, Your Majesty is waiting for you in Qinwen Palace."

"Okay. Is it something important?"

"It doesn't count."

Zhuo Ji looked at Zhang Xian suspiciously, Zhang Xian smiled: "It's business."

Zhuo Ji still doubted that the last time he went to Fengtian Hall to talk about serious business, he was pressed in the garden by that guy, because Emperor Yong'an no longer had any guarantee of credibility in his heart.

When we arrived at the Qinwen Hall in Fengtian Temple, only Emperor Yong'an was there.As soon as Zhuo Ji came in, Emperor Yong'an said: "Zhuo Ji, Hu Pengju came to see me just now and told you about the way you delivered your concubine. He was very curious."

Really business.

Zhuo Ji walked up to Emperor Yong'an, held the hand extended by Emperor Yong'an, and sat on Emperor Yong'an's lap naturally, puzzled: "Physician Hu still cares about delivering babies?"

Emperor Yong'an: "The doctor is Wei Yingshi's apprentice, and Wei Yingshi is Hu Pengju's apprentice. The doctor was naturally dumbfounded when you used future methods to deliver your concubine, so he told Wei Yingshi when he went back. Wei Yingshi was already convinced by you. He turned around and told Hu Pengju. You know medical skills and have controlled mumps, and I always give him strange things. Hu Pengju probably guessed that you are the master. Not so much that he has no idea about your delivery method. It’s better to say that he is interested in your surgical tools, especially your stethoscope.”

Zhuo Ji: "Surgery has to be studied systematically, and there is no one that can't be learned in three to five years. And you all believe in parents who receive the body, hair, skin, and skin. To learn these things, you need to dissect the corpse. He can accept it?"

Emperor Yong'an smiled: "Don't underestimate people like Hu Pengju. In fact, I have considered it. It would be a pity if your medical skills were buried, but I don't want you to come to the stage."

Zhuo Ji thought about it and said: "If I can guarantee that they can keep their mouths shut, I can teach them the knowledge of modern medicine every time I go out of the palace. They have their own medical skills, and they should be able to become teachers in three years. I have practiced it. There is no rush, it can only be accumulated.”

Emperor Yong'an thought deeply: "This is feasible, but I have to be careful about choosing this candidate."

Zhuo Ji nodded.Emperor Yong'an continued to laugh, and said, "You reminded me to beware of floods in the Three Ways before, and you really guessed right. I ordered the Ministry of Households and the Ministry of Industry to prevent floods in advance. The loss in the Three Ways is very small this time. Your drainage and irrigation The facilities are really effective. This time the floods, Sandao can use it to store water to prevent future droughts. As for the drought-resistant crops, I also ordered the craftsmen of the Academy of Sciences to step up cultivation. Shi Yu kept asking me who is the expert .”

The joy of Emperor Yong'an was passed on to Zhuo Ji, Zhuo Ji stroked the sideburns of Emperor Yong'an with a few white hairs, and said, "Your Majesty, you have been too tired recently. If I hadn't told you that, you wouldn't be so tired now .”

Emperor Yong'an held Zhuo Ji's hand, and said seriously: "Even if you don't tell me, I will ask. Zhuo Ji, God sent you to my side just to help me accomplish my grand plan and great cause. Now all Everything has just started, and when it is on the right track, I can rest well. I am tired, and you are not easy."

Zhuo Ji: "At least I can sleep until I wake up naturally every day. Your Majesty, please add two days of rest every month. At least you have to rest for two more days. The work is endless. The body is the capital of the revolution. You have to tire yourself out. It’s broken, how can you accomplish your great cause? Even if you go to court, you don’t have to get up so early. If you get up an hour later, you can not only sleep a little longer, but also the ministers can rest a little longer. 12 hours a day is not bad Isn't that hour?"

Emperor Yong'an smiled lightly: "I will consider it."

That night, Emperor Yong'an still went to Xiangfu Palace. Emperor Yong'an was very jealous of "fat people who break their promises", but he agreed to stay in Xiangfu Palace for half a month.But before going to Xiangfu Palace, he went to Yunyue Palace, Huayang Palace, Yuxian Palace and Yanxin Palace to sit for a while.As soon as Emperor Yong'an entered the main bedroom of Xiangfu Palace, Zhuo Ji dragged him to the desk, where there were three boxes.

"what is this?"

Emperor Yong'an asked.Zhuo Ji: "Your Majesty, please open it and have a look."

Emperor Yong'an signaled, Zhang Xian stepped forward to open it, and there were silver ingots inside!Zhang Xian opened the other two boxes in surprise, they were all silver ingots!Emperor Yong'an looked at Zhuo Ji with questioning eyes.Zhuo Ji said: "There are 5000 taels of silver here. Among them, 5000 taels are the income from the pharmacy and the paper mill. The Zhuo family gave me more than 6000 taels of silver one after another after I became elegant. I have 1000 taels of silver plus a lot of things to thank. After Brother Mingyu became pregnant, the Lin family also gave me 1000 taels of silver plus things to thank, as well as gifts from other people in the palace. The expired supplements were exchanged for silver, a total of 5000 taels.”

Zhang Xian led Chang Jing back and closed the door.There was no trace of a smile on Emperor Yong'an's face, his eyes were heavy.Zhuo Ji looked up at him, and said, "Your Majesty, weapon research is the most expensive, and there are many recent affairs in the palace, and the cost is also high. The 5000 taels is not much, and I will borrow it from your majesty. After your majesty, your private treasury will be full." , return the principal with interest to me.”

Emperor Yong'an put his arm around Zhuo Ji's waist, brought him into his arms, and said in a low voice, "You and I still count interest?"

Zhuo Ji blinked: "Then, only the principal?"

Emperor Yong'an bent over, with his lips pressed against Zhuo Ji's mouth: "I am afraid that my private treasury will not be full in a few years. As my beloved servant, you should help me to share my worries and problems. In the past few years, your private house has been exhausted. Lend it to me first."

Zhuo Ji wrapped his arms around Emperor Yong'an's neck, and their mouths were tightly pressed together.Even if it is the empress, the emperor would not ask for the empress's private house, but Emperor Yong'an asked Zhuo Ji for it, and he paid it in advance for several years without giving any interest!

A familiar voice sounded in the house, and Zhang Xian stood guard not far away.His eyes were a little blurred, and there was a faint joyful smile on the corner of his mouth.Your Majesty is gentle and gentle, one is ruthless and the other is unintentional.But tell him to see that one is clearly in love, and the other is clearly in love.It's just that in this Tanyang Palace, it's more appropriate to be ruthless and unintentional.His Majesty thinks that he is ruthless, so that he can get even rain and dew.You Zuo thinks that he has no intentions, so he doesn't care about His Majesty's rain and dew.Zhang Xian massaged his waist, and since he used the ointment that Chu Zu made for him, his back pain has been relieved a lot.

This night, Emperor Yong'an only needed water once.Zhuo Ji forbade him to indulge in lust.Although there was only one time to drink water, Emperor Yong'an tossed Zhuo Ji for more than an hour before giving up.The Empress Dowager's birthday is coming soon, hugging the drowsy Zhuo Ji, Emperor Yong'an also asked a little sleepy: "These days, you have called Shen Momo over from time to time, and Chen Chen and the others, what's the matter? "

"I have something to ask Mother Shen. I have something to ask King Qin and the others. Has Your Majesty prepared any birthday gifts for the Empress Dowager?"

"Just do as you say. What about you, or paint for the Queen Mother?"

"secret."

"Are you still telling me a secret?"

"The Buddha said: 'You can't say it, you can't say it'. Your Majesty, I'm tired and sleepy."

"What is it?"

"You'll know then."

The next moment, Zhuo Ji was silent and fell asleep.Emperor Yong'an was very curious, but Zhuo Ji fell asleep again, so he could only hold back.