Chapter 16 Gale
On the first day of the sixth month of the 21st year of Wanlie, Emperor Feng Huanzhao issued an order that shocked the world. It was contrary to the convention and sent all the adult princes in the capital to various places to take charge of an extraordinary event. The second prince Feng Feng, regardless of appeasement of the disaster in Fujian, the third prince Feng Wuyan inspected the Jiangnan dike, the fourth prince Feng Wuhou went to Yunnan to inspect the situation of various tribes under the court, the fifth prince Feng Wuzhao went to the northwest border to supervise the situation of refugees, the sixth prince Feng Wuqing went to Guangdong and Guangxi to investigate the business dealings between officials and merchants and Western barbarians, and searched for various ancient books and rare books. The other princes were assigned to the commission after they became adults.
This extraordinary decree immediately made the entire officialdom mess, and there were many people who cling to the princes. The emperor's irrelevant move immediately made them lose their backbone. The streets and alleys of the capital were filled with people's discussions. The number of guests in the famous Zuixiang Tower doubled compared to usual, and almost all came for the special service. But Cui Niang didn't know what to sell in the gourd, but she announced that her business would be closed for ten days on the third day after the imperial edict was issued. The reason was ridiculous - she went home to visit her relatives.
Compared to the fright of the officials, the princes had already received the news from Feng Minzhi, but no one expected that the emperor's decree would come so quickly, and not even have enough time to deal with it. What is most painful is that whether the emperor was intentional or unintentional, the five princes sent out of the capital this time, except for the second prince, did not even have any officials under their own disciples where others went. If they wanted to be free, they were all worried. But at this moment, they did not dare to connect, for fear of annoying the father, who had already decided.
Empress He had broken the third glazed lamp for the Western Yi tribute. These treasures that the emperor cherished most often seemed so disgusting at this time. Although she was married, she was able to overwhelm the princess and became the princess. In the end, her mother relied on the world, but her outstanding beauty. The old saying goes: "Those who serve the king with their own beauty will be weak and their love will be relaxed." Over the years, there have been many new concubines in the harem, and many of them are more beautiful than her, although He used the queen to rule the six.
The power of the palace was to demolish a group of outstanding beautiful girls openly and secretly, but it still could not stop the rise of Concubine Yu's Concubine Xiao. Fortunately, after not being pregnant for many years, He finally gave birth to a prince. He thought that his son was noble for his mother, and the fifth prince Feng Wuzhao would be able to inherit the throne smoothly with the title of emperor's legitimate son. Who said that the emperor had not been appointed as the crown prince, but instead neglected her more and more. Now, Concubine Yu's two sons can still live in the capital, but her son was going to the northwest. How could she bear this tone?
"I wish you a blessing to the Empress." He Furong saw the mess on the ground as soon as he entered the door. He knew in his heart what it was for. However, his niece's status was precious and no casual comfort words could work, so he was very careful.
"Get out all!" He yelled at the palace maids and eunuchs in the hall who were so arrogant that they dared not say anything, "Everyone is here like I am dead, but it is useless to send me out, get out for me!"
A group of slaves retreated quickly as if they were amnesty, and the one at the end obediently covered the door. "Hmph, these useless slaves are the only thing they can do!" He cursed hatefully, and then ordered lightly: "Second uncle, there are no outsiders here anyway, so there are no need to stick to those etiquettes."
He Furong claimed the crime and then sat down with his body. Although he was his niece, he knew the queen's temper best. Sometimes he was as easy-going as ordinary people, but after a moment, he would turn against others. The two personal palace maids brought by his mother's family were beaten to death for a small matter, and he didn't even think of any love in the past. In comparison, what is his uncle who is named?
"Empress, since the emperor has given his will, it may be difficult to change. I wonder what the Empress has plans?"
"Plan?" He sneered, "I've been slaughtered, what are the plans? Uncle San, tell me, the emperor is so cautious about me and Wuzhao. What exactly does he want to do? Do you really want to depose me and make that bitch the queen?" She tore the handkerchief in her hand fiercely, and there was a terrifying coldness between her eyebrows.
He Furong felt nervous. If the queen wanted to do something stupid, he would not be able to stop it by his identity. At that time, not to mention that the fifth prince's throne was hopeless, the entire He family would be destroyed. Therefore, he had to force himself to comfort him: "The Empress is too worried. I think the Empress is in charge of the six palaces for many years and has been praised by the concubines. How could the Emperor easily depose the Queen? I am not afraid of saying something that is taboo. Even if the Emperor has this intention, there will be no few who will be punished by the court officials. Please relax. Concubine Yu's two princes are only young. Once they become adults, the Emperor has already made an order and will definitely send them to the capital according to the previous example."
He then cleared his face and threw the torn veil on the ground. "What the third uncle said makes sense, but I am confused. It's just that the northwest is bitter and cold, and the unlicensed nature is fragile, and I'm afraid it's unbearable. What if... he has time to come back?"
He Furong said seriously: "This is exactly what the empress wants to discuss with the empress. The emperor's move has a profound meaning. It seems to be trying to choose a crown prince from the actions of the princes, and it actually put aside the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate, which is very contrary to the precedent of this dynasty. However, most of the other important officials in the court received secret instructions from the emperor, so there were few oppositions and the support of Prince Min, so this matter could never be changed. No matter how difficult it is to endure the northwest, the empress must instruct the fifth prince to stand up, otherwise the consequences will be worrying if it angers the emperor."
"In addition, although the northwest is bitter and cold, the people are strong and unparalleled in the world. If we can recruit a group of dead soldiers, it will definitely be helpful to our great cause in the future. Besides..." He Furong's voice suddenly lowered, and only two people could hear it.
He looked surprised and nodded, "Uncle San thought about it carefully, but he could actually take this secret chess. This is so good, I will feel relieved. However, this matter is crucial and must not be leaked."
"I will naturally save you." He Furong bowed, his old face full of confidence.
With the previous intentions of Wan Lie, there was no big wave in the capital at the forefront of the storm. Without the strong support from the examiner, the bribery and cheating in the imperial examination field were restrained. However, the few talented people were named on the list of talented people since Feng Huanzhao ascended the throne. Despite this, on the day of the announcement, there were still a few people who were happy and worried. However, for He Shuming and Fan Hengwen, a bright future was right in front of him. After all, they had passed the imperial examination a month ago and became tribute students. The success of the palace examination was not so important.
"Report, Henan Xinye Fan Hengwen, the 18th Jinshi in the second grade of high school!"
"I won, am I won?" Fan Hengwen, who has always been solemn, could hardly believe his ears and kept muttering to himself, even forgot about the money he had prepared for the reward. It was Li Junda, the friend next to him, who was funny and sent him the group of people who reported the good news for him.
"Report, Li Junda, Taiyuan, Shanxi, the 23rd Jinshi in the second grade of high school! "It's Li Junda's turn now. He could not have been in the exam. If he hadn't been in a wealthy family, he would not have been able to withstand such troubles. This time he was a student of the tribute this time. He thought that he could have been comforted by his parents from the same Jinshi, but he expected that he would have been to the second grade based on his own article! He tried his best to control his somewhat convulsive facial expressions and handed a few pieces of silver to the person who reported the good news.
It was originally a pleasure to win two second-class people, but He Shuming felt a little sour. To talk about his literary name, he was far above the other two, and now he has no accurate letter. If he fails, how can he have a face? When he is in a state of confusion, he beats drums and drums outside, and another team of people who announce good news came.
"Congratulations to Mr. He, Kaifeng, Henan, for Mr. He, the third place in the first grade of the first grade in high school!" The crowd in the inn, who was already a little turbulent, immediately exclaimed, and the boss Lu Shunfa laughed so hard that he couldn't stop. He must have sent him in the future. I don't know what good luck he had. A small inn actually produced a Tanhua, two second grades, and a total of three Jinshi masters. Oh my God, it's really a God of Wealth Bodhisattva!
He Shuming was really tidy, Tanhua and Tanhualang, it was impossible. He must have heard it wrongly, he must have heard it wrongly, he must have heard it wrongly, he must have been the same name and surname as him. It was not until he saw the excited gazes of the two friends beside him that he woke up. He was really hit! The extreme joy made him weak and almost collapsed to the ground.
The Sword of Inquiry "The Empress"
Chu Xidao "Hand in Hands in the World"
Learn from nature "Happy to be an emperor"
A gentleman is not a good tool for "Datong"
Chapter completed!