Imperial City, Xiyuan Garden.

Emperor Zhu Cong of the Ming Dynasty was in a good mood and took several eunuchs for a walk in the garden. A few months ago, Hunan Governor Xie Desheng sent a memorial, saying that two white deer were found in his jurisdiction, which was a sign of auspiciousness from heaven. Now the two white deer are here

Nibbling on the grass, although it is late autumn, the flowers in the garden are blooming, there are countless exotic flowers and plants, it is like a fairyland on earth.

This is where he practices and where he thinks about things.

The eunuch Zhao Quan came to the garden and saw the emperor walking in front, followed by the eunuch serving behind him. He did not dare to disturb him until the emperor saw him and asked, "Zhao Quan, what's the matter?"

Zhao Quan said: "Princess Taiping has come to deliver pills and is waiting for you at Yangxin Palace!"

The emperor smiled and said, "They are all family members. Let her come over and talk to me for a while!"

After a while, Princess Taiping came dressed in a gray Taoist uniform. She wore a gray Taoist uniform today, lightly applied makeup, and wore wooden shoes. A wooden hairpin held up her long hair. This outfit, with

Her appearance that captivates the entire country is like banishing an immortal.

Taiping saluted slowly, "I've met the emperor brother!"

Princess Taiping was not born to Emperor Xingxian, that is, his father, but the daughter of his mother, the Empress Dowager Mingde. Although they were half-brothers, he liked this obedient, well-behaved and loyal sister very much. Seeing him

When he arrived, he smiled and said: "There are no outsiders and we are not above the court, so there is no need to be polite."

The two came to the pavilion, and Zhao Quan stepped forward to wipe the dust on the stone bench with his sleeves. Although he wiped the stone bench countless times a day, Zhao Quan still insisted on doing so. This was also the habit he had developed over the years to serve others.

Only when you serve people well can you be served by others.

This is an honor and your Majesty's trust, and the other young eunuchs can only wait from a distance. After the two sat down, Zhao Quan bent down and stood to one side.

The emperor chatted with Taiping for a while, and talked about his recent experience in spiritual practice, and the delivery of elixirs, etc. Princess Taiping had learned to observe people's emotions since she was a child. She had a sweet mouth, knew how to both flatter and be measured, and she quickly became amused.

The emperor laughed.

In the middle of the conversation, the emperor suddenly remembered something and asked: "Zhu Yan and the people below have done a good job in the Taiping and Fenghuang Ridge issues. The cabinet has submitted documents many times to ask for rewards on their behalf, and I have all been successful. However,

, this matter must be rewarded after all. We cultivators have no desires and demands, and pay attention to the peace of mind, but governing the country must rely on the legal system, and rewards and punishments are clear, so I plan to reward them, but how to reward them, why not do it for you

Can I get a charter?"

Hearing this, Taiping stood up and lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty, it is a great honor for a woman like Taiping to make elixirs for His Majesty in the Taoist temple. How dare she discuss the government affairs unreasonably?"

The emperor said: "Let's just talk about it as a family matter, don't be restrained."

Taiping thought for a moment and said with a smile: "The prince has been in Yingtian Mansion for three years. He has managed the Xiaoliu Department in an orderly manner, handling government affairs until late at night every day. It is said that he even personally went to the Longjian fields to lead the surveying of the land and the construction of agriculture and mulberry trees. It has grown extremely.

Quickly. After returning to Beijing, under the guidance of His Majesty, the recovery of Phoenix Ridge must be regarded as the first achievement. This is a plan. Not long ago, he did not hesitate to take risks and captured the archers of the Northern Zhou Dynasty in one fell swoop. This is a brave and talented person.

A month after I came back, I have gained quite a reputation among the people. For being so courageous and resourceful, my blessings from the Ming Dynasty can be put to great use. No matter how much your Majesty rewards me, it will not be an exaggeration!"

Princess Taiping's words praised Prince Zhu Yan to the heavens. She was full of words of praise, and every word came from the bottom of her heart. She seemed to have completely forgotten that she wanted to take his life not long ago.

When Zhao Quan heard it, he had a different feeling.

These words may seem like praise, but in fact they are murderous and traps at every step. In Yingtian Mansion, a small group was formed to take back Fenghuangling and occupy the "first place". Where does this put His Majesty? The prince is so young and his ability is limited.

If you are so strong, if you have power in the future, how can you still do it?

Zhao Quan has served the emperor for many years and knows his Majesty's temper very well. Although he seems to ignore the government affairs, he holds the power in his hands tightly and is a master of balancing. The reason why he allowed the prince to come back is because

Princess Taiping's influence in the capital was so great that even the civil servants could not compete with her.

It stands to reason that after the prince returned to the capital, Taiping's power was reduced, so he would be jealous, but she praised Zhu Yan, which made the always suspicious majesty have the illusion that the two were secretly colluding.

Do you want to make him a "monastic" emperor?

This move is indeed a brilliant move.

Sure enough, when the emperor heard this, he fell into deep thought and said for a long time: "I originally considered leaving the river management to him, but recently he seems to be interested in the affairs of the rivers and lakes. Not long ago, he submitted a new policy on the rivers and lakes.

The matter is very much to my liking, so why not give him the Six Gates and let him lead the new affairs in Jianghu."

Taiping smiled and said: "Your Majesty is wise!"

You know, in the capital, you have to spend money to do things, and you have to spend money to win people's hearts. To maintain your power, you have to spend more money. She is a princess and knows the power of money, so she screws the people under her together, and also spends money.

Let the horse run fast, and let the horse have grass to eat.

For water management and river management, the imperial court allocates millions of taels of silver a year. The Ministry of Works is originally responsible for this, and the Minister of Works was originally promoted by Princess Taiping. How could such a big piece of land be given up to Zhu Yan?

As for the Jianghu New Deal, just give it to him. A bunch of Jianghu are just reckless and will not achieve anything.

However, she still did not forget to disgust Zhu Yan, and she said, "Speaking of Jianghu's New Deal, what the Prince said at Dingguo Temple that day was indeed inspiring, but there is one sentence that is a bit too much."

The emperor asked, "What words?"

Princess Taiping said: "That day, the prince said that the world belongs to the court and the people. The people are the gods of the Ming Dynasty. I don't think it is appropriate."

She originally wanted to take the opportunity to show off. You must know that His Majesty practices Taoism and has named himself "Lingxiao Shangqing Tong Lei Yuanyang Miaoyi Feiyuan Zhenjun". In his subconscious, he is the real god and the world.

, It is Your Majesty’s world, Your Majesty is the God of the Ming Dynasty! However, later I thought that saying this was too superficial, so I immediately suppressed this idea.

The key to politics is to stop at nothing.

When Zhao Quan heard this, he broke into a cold sweat.

There is nothing wrong with this. This is simply treason. You are flattering me in front of me, but suddenly you are attacked like this from behind. This is not eye candy, it is lighting firecrackers in your eyes!

The emperor said, "Young people, if you are impulsive, just listen to it."

The two quickly changed the topic, and after a while, Taiping stood up and left.

After she left, the emperor's face became gloomy, and he said to Zhao Quan: "Go and get a copy of the prince's speech at Dingguo Temple that day."

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Fan and Zhao changed into casual clothes before going out. They bumped into Niu Dafu and Zhong Xiaoxian, who had been playing outside for a long time. Niu Dafu asked, "Where are you going?"

Fan Xiaodao said, "Let's go have a drink at Baihua House. Zhao Xing is treating us. Let's go together!"

Niu Dafu looked disdainful and said: "How could a gentle person like me go to a place like that?"

Zhao Xingdao said, "Every time I go to Baihualou, you are the one who shouts the loudest and the happiest. Why have you changed your temper today?" He glanced at the confused Zhong Xiaoxian next to him and immediately did so.

He had a look of surprise.

Zhong Xiaoxian asked curiously: "Where is Baihua Building? Is it fun?"

Niu Dafu said, "What's so fun about that kind of place with fireworks and romance? I've never been there!"

Zhong Xiaoxian said: "I haven't been there either, why don't we go and see it together!"

The three of them looked at each other, how could they bring a woman to a place like this? So they told her that some romantic places were harmful to education, etc. However, Zhong Xiaoxian had lived in that kind of illusory place all year round, and there was no smoke and fire in the world at all.

Jianghu, how do you know these things? The more she describes them, the more she arouses her interest.

Zhong Xiaoxian said: "If you don't take me with you, you will never succeed!" After saying that, he showed his fist.

The three of them all knew that she was very skilled in martial arts. If she really pissed her off, no one would have a good life. Fan Xiaodao and Zhao Xing discussed it and found that if their arms could not hold their thighs, they would take her with them. Anyway, they would just drink plain wine.

Zhong Xiaoxian was full of questions about the new things he was about to see, while Niu Dafu was confused about all the questions and repeatedly emphasized, "I have never been to that kind of place, and I can't answer you if you ask me."

Fan Xiaodao and Zhao Xing laughed secretly in their hearts.

When they arrived at Baihua Building, the waiter recognized Niu Dafu at a glance and greeted him with a smile, "Master Niu, it's been a long time since I've been here. Cuihua, Xiaomei is always thinking about you."

Niu Dafu's face was full of embarrassment, "Did you admit the wrong person?"

The waiter said: "Who among the girls in our Bada Hutong and Sijiucheng doesn't know Mr. Niu who spends a lot of money? But, I haven't seen you much in the past few months. I heard that you have gone to the Yamen to work as an errand?"

Niu Dafu said impatiently, "I...we are here to drink and have fun, but you are here to check your household registration? How come you are here to spend money and you have to report your name, place of origin and identity?"

The waiter wanted to say hello and show his hospitality, but he was frustrated and frustrated. The four of them were about to go in when they were stopped by him, pointing at Zhong Xiaoxian and saying: "I'm sorry, women can't come in. This store only accepts male customers."

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"Now you can bring your own drinks when eating, why can't you bring women in?"

The waiter pointed to the distance again, where there were three or four women standing there, and said: "We open a shop and do business here. We make money and seek peace. Something happened before. A lady, because her husband came

Baihualou is chic. She came to Baihualou to cause trouble and almost killed someone, so this rule came into being. Even if she makes trouble, she has to go to Baihualou to make trouble again! But..." the clerk whispered, "like this

People usually leave secretly through the back door."

Fan Xiaodao said: "Don't say useless things, just ask if you can come in."

The guy said: "No!"

Zhao Xing said displeased, "When doing business, isn't it important to watch people's actions? Go and call Li Cai over. I want to ask if this is how they do business in Baihualou!"

At this time, a voice came: "No need to shout, I won't let you in."

The four of them followed the call and saw Li Cai walking towards them slowly behind a man in rich clothes. It was Princess Taiping's husband, Prince Consort Qian.

"Qian Shoudao?"

Qian Shoudao held a oscillating fan, waving it three times with one step, and walked in front of everyone, "Three detectives, long time no see."
Chapter completed!