Daming: From the Son of Heaven to the Leader of Comprehensive Martial Arts

"Speaking of which, the Taifu used to be the most powerful figure in the Admonishment Academy. These days, he retreated behind the scenes and pushed Xu Wei out. Now I help the Taifu solve it. I don't know how the Taifu feels?"

Wang Kang'an swallowed with some difficulty. The matter of Xu Wei was still in front of his eyes just now. Now the emperor has started to turn himself and Xu Wei into a party. This is a relationship that everyone knows, but he can't admit it .

Just as he was about to kneel down in front of the emperor, an invisible force lifted him up.

"Wang Taifu has gone through three dynasties, and is two rounds older than me. Now he seems to be in good spirits, and he doesn't have to kneel in front of me at all times. Give him a seat."

The emperor seems to be more talkative now than before, but Wang Taifu knows the rules in the Jianghu, the emperor has completely changed since the time he left the palace privately, and he doesn't know what happened outside, but he The plan is still in its infancy, the emperor has set up a net in the capital, but it is not the people around him, so naturally they will not find out the matter so easily.

So when Dian Ming was left behind, Wang Kang'an was determined and didn't think there was anything wrong.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The little eunuch standing outside brought the tea.

"When I was talking about the salt tax before, the ministers all expressed their opinions, but the Taifu didn't say much. Now I'm still thinking about the salt tax. Why don't the Taifu talk about it in front of me today? What kind of idea does this salt tax have? Although the national treasury is full, there have been many natural disasters during this period, and it is not known whether the money allocated will reach the hands of the victims."

Wang Kang'an was surprised that the emperor put such a thing in front of him and said that although the Taifu is a false title, he has real power over the remonstrance court, and the matter of salt tax is also related to the future of Jiangshan Sheji, but for him, It is indeed not something that he is good at, but it is naturally impossible for the current emperor to speak casually in front of him, and now he can only perfunctory.

"Salt tax is related to people's livelihood. It's just that since it was relaxed in the past, there have been a lot of private salt in the market. If the emperor wants to manage the salt tax well, it is nothing more than making a lot of money from these. A lot of profiteers are grabbing meat to eat. Although I don't know much about the salt tax, it has been said in the world recently that there are several salt tax leaders who want to raise the price of salt. What kind of alkali are they talking about? There is a problem with the water, and the salt can’t be made out, I see, this is a fight with the emperor.”

He said that he didn't know anything, but named the salt tax in a few sentences. It seems that there are still many surprises in this Taifu waiting for Zhu Qizhen to discover.

"Since the Taifu knows these things and told me in front of me, there must be a way to deal with it?"

Wang Kangan stood up from the chair at this time.

"Your Majesty, the salt merchants can form a party. In addition to showing that there are huge benefits behind the sale of salt and salt production, it also shows that there may be some expert guidance behind these people, so it is only possible for the scattered people to make the current situation." If the emperor wants to solve the situation, it depends on what he wants to get first."

The emperor's coercion can be used no matter where it is, but in a temporary gang, absolute interests will drive away the fear in the heart, so it is so unscrupulous.

Chapter 344 Unloading the Mill and Killing the Donkey

Wang Taifu, who is the number one policy theory, is indeed unusual, but unfortunately, Zhu Qizhen has only been an upright prince for a few years. If there was no Shi Heng, he would not be able to sit in his current position.

Zhu Qizhen naturally became interested, so he wanted to have a few words with Wang Taifu.

"Teacher means that if I want to formulate the salt tax as soon as possible and fill up the national treasury, I don't have to kill all these people, so that they can also use money to save their lives?"

It's just that whether the current emperor will save these people's lives is unknown. Even if the strength of Jin Yiwei is not clear even after Wang Taifu has been in the capital for so many years, let alone the attitude of the emperor.

"Yes, after all, it was the late emperor's idea to relax the salt tax. If the new policy can make the Ming Dynasty better, it can be used, but it is a good way to continue the old policy. At least public order and good customs have long been formed in the hearts of the people. With money, the major salt merchants in the eyes of the profit harvester may not do anything in peacetime, but if there is any turmoil around them, I am afraid they will take advantage of the fire and rob them."

It is easy to understand the minds of businessmen. It is very difficult for them to have any feelings of family and country. After all, in their eyes, only the money in their hands is practical, so how to deal with these people depends on the emperor after all. manner.

"If I say that they are required to obediently hand over the salt mine in their hands, will the Taifu think this is a fairy tale?"

For a while, Wang Kang'an didn't understand what the emperor meant. Didn't he just say that there are only two ways, and it depends on what the emperor wants. The head is also needed, and Jinyiwei may be able to completely suppress this matter, but even if the emperor's Tianwei is present, the days of sitting on the dragon chair are not too long. There are still many forces that refuse to admit defeat.

By doing this, isn't it just a matter of handing over the handle?

Although I thought so in my heart, I couldn't say that in front of the emperor. I forced a stiff smile on my face, but when I looked at the emperor, I was frightened by a pair of sharp eyes, as if I knew what he was going to say.

"Your majesty... If your majesty is determined to pay attention, it is naturally good. Once the salt tax is implemented, the national treasury will hardly be exhausted."

In the past, Wang Taifu also persuaded him in front of the late emperor, but at that time the foundation was still good, both the court and the people felt that life was comfortable, if it wasn't for the sudden war, maybe they would still be immersed in this dream.

And Wang Taifu is now joking in front of Zhu Qizhen, and what he originally wanted to say is directly suppressed.

"It's best for the Taifu not to interfere with Xu Wei's going to Wuzhou. If you want to, let's see what he did behind the scenes. The purpose of admonishing the court is to follow the rules, which is the last bottom line of the national law. If it is for a If people become the mouthpiece of the front line, it will be a disaster for the country and the country."

Although the emperor's words were very decent, Wang Kang'an could still hear the threat in his tone.

All the foreshadowing just now was in preparation for saying this sentence.

Zhu Qizhen looked at Wang Kangan's back when he went out, and he had already said the reminder, if he persisted in his obsession, he would naturally do it.

Wei Zhongxian also came back after taking Sun Huaide to the Compassion Palace at this time.

"Thinking that the servant is now the Emperor's eyeliner, Sun Huaide saw the servant standing outside the Palace of Compassion and Ning, not even thinking about talking to the Empress Dowager. After the servant left, the Palace of Compassion and Ning was like an iron bucket. It seems that the Empress Dowager Even on the sick bed, I know the wind outside."

Zhu Qizhen is not a ruthless person, not to mention that the person living in the Compassionate Ning Palace is his own mother, but now he knows what will happen in the future, so he will spare no effort to divide the Queen Mother's power in the court, It seems that this is also to save some people's lives.

It's a pity that I can't see clearly the current situation, and I'm still dying.

"Yesterday, after the queen mother knew that the emperor went to Sun Zhaoyi's side and there was nothing to do, she called the imperial doctor over early in the morning. The slaves looked at it, and the queen mother didn't seem to want to ask about Sun Zhaoyi's affairs. The concubine Tang is awake. The emperor might as well go and take a look." .”

After learning about Xu Yan, the emperor felt a little uneasy. When Jiang Yuyan appeared beside the emperor, the emperor seemed to know her past, but Wei Zhongxian knew that there were some things that he should not ask, so he didn't say much. It's just that if it is confirmed that Jiang Yuyan has caused so many disturbances in the palace behind the emperor's back, she may lose her life.

"Let's go."

The people in Zhongcui Palace did not expect that the emperor clearly knew that the only person who came to the empress was Sun Zhaoyi, but he did not pursue it for a long time. After leaving Sun Zhaoyi's palace last night, there was no news at all.

I dare not let the empress know about this matter, for fear that she will worry.

When the people guarding the door saw the emperor coming over without a sound, they quickly knelt on the ground.

"emperor."

Wei Zhongxian ordered the people behind him to present all the things brought by the emperor.

"Where's Haitang? I'll go and have a look."

Now that the emperor is here, Zhongcui Palace naturally has a backbone.

The palace maid led the way, but Wei Zhongxian led people to check the entire Zhongcui Palace.

Shangguan Haitang's face was pale, and she breathed a sigh of relief when she knew that the child was saved, and thought it was the imperial doctor coming when she heard the movement outside, until she saw the emperor appearing in front of her, she who had been supporting her body showed a fragile expression.

"Your Majesty, you are here."

There is no unnecessary words between the two people, only a look in the eyes that can understand each other.

Zhu Qizhen walked to Haitang's side.

"I know you're awake, I'll come here as soon as I leave court, I've already given orders to the imperial physician, the child is fine, don't worry, you know?"

Haitang felt a little guilty all the time, always felt that this time the child almost lost his relationship with her.

"Come all the way to find me. This kid will definitely be obedient in the future. Don't blame yourself for this, you know?"

After hearing the emperor's words, Shangguan Haitang reluctantly felt comforted in her heart, at least in the emperor's heart, she had protected the child well.

"It's just that yesterday, people from Zhongcui Palace negotiated and explained in front of me that Sun Zhaoyi from Chengqian Palace came to your place, and said that he was helping the Queen Mother to deliver nourishing decoctions. In the early court, the ministers were also making a lot of hype. Now Sun Zhaoyi The Shangshu is in the Empress Dowager's Palace of Compassion, I thought, when you wake up, you will know what happened, I don't want you to be wronged."

Chapter 345 ​​Wordless Book

Shangguan Haitang's temples seemed to be wet with sweat, Zhu Qizhen looked at her with some distress.

Zhu Qizhen didn't want to test it at first, but Haitang's dodging eyes just now further proved his thoughts. Everyone may have a secret hidden in their hearts, but Zhu Qizhen didn't expect to take children to take risks.

"The most important thing is to take care of your body, you know?"

It's just that at this time, Zhu Qizhen didn't want to force Shangguan Haitang to question, he was honest in his heart, there would be times when he would take the initiative to speak to him, if he really waited to speak, it would be a bit bad.

"Sun Keqing's life cannot be saved. Even if there are people from the Sun family who are responsible, if there is an agreement between Sun Huaide and the Queen Mother, she should be pushed out to take the blame. In the past, when Concubine Xiang was pregnant, there was never anything in the palace. The Empress Dowager didn't dare to do anything casually, when they found out that the Eldest Princess was born, I'm afraid the people in the Compassion Ning Palace breathed a sigh of relief."

The emperor had never said such a thing in front of her before, but today he said it to himself, maybe because he was afraid that the child would not be kept.

Shangguan Haitang put Zhu Qizhen's hand around her.

"Although it's my concubine's wishful thinking, I always think that when I was free with the emperor outside, it would be nice if I could go out for a few days."

The nostalgia on Shangguan Haitang's face can't be faked. When he said that Sun Zhaoyi would be bestowed to death, there seemed to be no other expression on his face.

"By the way, the mental method I left you last time can just continue to be used. I thought that if I hadn't accompanied you in person a few days ago, I would have fallen behind. The imperial doctor said that it is precisely because of the martial arts Only the child can keep the foundation, you know?"

With a smile on her face, Shangguan Haitang wanted to order the girl beside her to bring the Heart Sutra from the makeup box, but the maid who cried in front of Zhu Qizhen yesterday knelt down.

She did not expect that the emperor would take the initiative to bring up the matter of the Heart Sutra. She is the person next to the empress, and she came in from the outside, but when the empress came in, she still had other things to do. When I wanted to get the Heart Sutra back, I found that the things were gone.

And this was given by the emperor when he knew that his mother had practiced martial arts all year round. Only the emperor has such a secret book. He originally wanted to fish in troubled waters, but unexpectedly, he was exposed in public.

Shangguan Haitang stared blankly at the kneeling person on the ground, this was her confidant who followed from Hulong Villa.

"What are you doing with this thing? You are in the palace now..."

Shangguan Haitang used to handle the affairs of Hulong Villa, but she understood what was going on in just a moment.

"Who told you to do this, I didn't expect you, a white-eyed wolf, to appear beside me!"

Shangguan Haitang was indeed angry, but there was still a trace of doubt in her heart. The emperor took the initiative to bring up the matter of the Heart Sutra just now. Did he know the key point or felt that he was involved in it?

If she had been the previous Shangguan Haitang, she would definitely not have thought so much, but now that she is by the emperor's side, it will be different from before.

The court lady kneeling on the ground trembled unconsciously.

Zhu Qizhen was not angry.

"Confession or not is your own business. Since the Heart Sutra is gone, the host of Baohua Palace also said that there is a lack of a maid serving sesame oil over there. The palm of the previous one has been broken. Originally, I thought that within the six palaces, I should There will be no one who has made a big mistake, I never thought that you are Concubine Tang's confidant, but you would do such a thing of betraying the Lord and ungrateful, I will bestow this honor on you."

I knew that there were many cruel punishments in the palace, but I never thought that the emperor would use such cruel methods to deal with her.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! This servant knows it's wrong. It's because this servant is delusional for a moment, thinking that as long as you keep it from your mother, you will be able to hide from anyone."

The punishment that has not yet been realized is painful. Even in Hulong Villa, the girl next to Shangguan Haitang was pampered and grew up together, but now if she doesn't tell the truth in front of the emperor, she obviously can't escape.

Shangguan Haitang also knew that if the incident happened to the people around her, if she didn't handle it properly, she might be in big trouble.

It's just that when she saw the people on the ground dodging their eyes, she suddenly had a bad premonition in her heart.

"Is it Xu Yan?"

Zhu Qizhen already knew the ins and outs of the matter, so there was a reason why he went through so much trouble just to force a court lady out.

"What's wrong, Concubine Ai?"

Shangguan Haitang has never doubted the purpose of Xu Yan appearing beside her, but in the palace, the only person who is interested in mental methods is Xu Yan, because she told herself a long time ago that the reason why she stayed in the palace was , because of the emperor's persuasion, Xu Yan, who was an assassin back then, was extremely powerful, maybe this mind method was exactly what she wanted, but the people around her were bought so easily, Shangguan Haitang felt that there seemed to be something else Hidden secrets.

"You still haven't confessed honestly, did Xu collude with you when he came to me?"

The maid who was kneeling on the ground hurriedly kowtowed in the direction of Shangguan Haitang.

"Miss, I really don't dare to do such a thing!"

It's not a good sign that the eyes are dodging and the point can't be said for a long time.

"Since that's the case, then invite Xu Zhaoyi over here. I never thought that this matter would involve so many people."

Xu Yan is undoubtedly the person who disappointed Zhu Qizhen the most. After all, Wei Zhongxian had already thought of a way to remind Xu Yan.

When the court lady heard Xu Yan's name, a look of panic flashed in her eyes.

"Your Majesty, this servant is indeed helping Xu Zhaoyi, but Tang Concubine's injury yesterday has nothing to do with this Lady Zhaoyi. Xu Zhaoyi just wants to use this Heart Sutra. The servant received 50 taels of gold. Now the Heart Sutra belongs to the house, the slave." on the couch."

The little eunuch standing at the door immediately went to look for it, and quickly brought the things over.

Zhu Qizhen looked at the things in his hands.

"Didn't Xu Zhaoyi say anything in front of you when he took this thing away?"

The court lady didn't react for a while, her eyes revealed a stupid look, she didn't know what the emperor meant.

Zhu Qizhen didn't say much, just threw the things in front of her.

It was all blank, nothing at all.

The palace maid flipped through the contents a little excitedly.

"Why? When I got this, I obviously had everything!"

But the Heart Sutra in front of him is indeed nothing.

What kind of secret book was given to Concubine Tang at the beginning, the emperor now has the final say, and she was still smart in front of the emperor just now, coupled with the deep friendship with Concubine Tang, it is natural to want to save her life. No problem, but now...

3Chapter 16 Storm

Maybe it's because he hasn't been in the palace for a long time, and he always feels lucky, but when he sees the young lady's disappointed eyes on him.

"At the beginning, the 50 taels of gold, the servant girl also thought it was Xu Zhaoyi's intention, but in the past few days, it was said that Xu Zhaoyi and Jiang Jieyu were close, and a few days ago, it was the empress's birthday. Zhong Cuigong didn't expect to be ridiculed by the girl next to Jiang Jieyu, and he really couldn't be more angry."

Zhu Qizhen immediately looked at Shangguan Haitang.

"Why didn't you tell me about the birthday, it's also strange..."

Just when he was about to take matters into his own hands, Shangguan Haitang grabbed his hand.

"In the past few days, the emperor has been working hard in the previous court, and all the concubines are watching, and now all the concubines' thoughts are on this child. There will always be a time for those who are born or not. Cuixi has been with me since childhood. By my side, I have a little temper."

Jiang Yuyan secretly prodded and did a lot of things, but Shangguan Haitang felt that the emperor didn't need to know about such things, so she held back.

Although Cuixi has an impatient temper, but when she went in front of Jiang Jieyu, she must have suffered a lot of grievances, so she...