Seeing the palace maids and eunuchs busy cleaning and setting up the palace inside and outside, I felt the richness of the New Year atmosphere. Tomorrow is New Year's Eve. I remember that when I was a child, I was looking forward to celebrating the New Year, and then I would get New Year's money and have new clothes to wear. But as I grow older, my joy for celebrating the New Year is getting weaker and weaker. It seems that the feeling I was in childhood can never be found again. Maybe this is also the price to pay for growth!

"Emperor, Lord Wang Duo is here and is waiting in the imperial study!" Tian Rong spent the imperial palace early in the morning to look for Emperor Hongguang and finally found Emperor Hongguang in the somewhat stern imperial garden.

I returned to Nanjing yesterday. After returning to the palace due to fatigue, I pushed all the affairs to this day. When I walked into the imperial study, I found that not only Wang Duo, Hou Fangyu, Song Yingxing, and Qian Qianyi were all there.

"Wang Aiqing, what important things have happened during my time leaving Nanjing? Let's talk about the key points." Although Wang Duo is the Minister of Personnel, he is actually equivalent to a real and unknown Prime Minister of the Cabinet. What can be known to him should be a major event.

Wang Duo handed a note to Tian Rong, "Everything is still fine after the emperor left, but there are two things that are important. One is the matter of Enke. A month ago, the Ministry of Rites had asked local people to list the list of qualified personnel to participate in Enke in detail. Master Qian knew very well. In addition, according to the emperor's instructions, I ordered all over the country to recommend a total of 121 people who have no fame but talented people. I think the matter of Enke should not be delayed after the Yuan Dynasty. Another thing is about the red barbarians. Half a month ago, more than one hundred barbarians came to Songjiang Prefecture, claiming to be from somewhere in France, so I negotiated with Songjiang Prefecture for trading, and also rented a port opened by Songjiang Prefecture. The ministers and others dare not take the initiative to make the decision. Please ask the emperor to decide."

I listened to Wang Duo's words and looked at the memorial. The matter of Enko was delayed again and again, so I could not delay any further. Otherwise, wouldn't the scholars in the world be disappointed? As for the French people who wanted to rent a port to carry out trade affairs, it was more in my interest. I don't know why their news was so well-informed. They came to the port just as soon as they started to build it. Maybe it was a coincidence! I was worried that the Dutch dominance would cause constraints on me, but now the French are involved in forming a competition mechanism, which is generally beneficial to me. Seeing that there was no mistake, I immediately approved Wang Duo's two things.

Song Yingxing reported on the construction of the iron smelting plant. The construction progress was not satisfactory. It may be that the iron smelting plant of such a large scale had never been built before. During this period, there was an accident and 20 or 30 people were killed or injured. "Taifu, this matter should not be impatient. Everything should follow the rules of gradual progress. If it is really impossible, then the results can be achieved by scale. The iron smelting plant can be contracted and the capable and experienced blacksmiths can open blacksmith shops within the planned scope. The court will be responsible for purchasing the steel of the blacksmith shops. In this way, the gathering of fewer steel groups can be solved. "Since it is unrealistic to build a large steel group, then replace it with workshop clusters! Although this is inconvenient to manage, it can achieve results in a short period of time.

I saw that the morning court time had come, "You all follow me to court!" Seeing that Qian Qianyi wanted to speak, I stopped me and nodded at him, indicating that he could raise something in the morning court.

Accompanied by Tian Rong's lyrics, I looked at the civil and military officials standing on both sides of His Highness Jinluan. Their expressions at this time were the difference between the heaven and earth when I left Nanjing to fight in person. It was no wonder that it seemed very difficult to pacify Zuo Liangyu and Liu Liangzuo. There was no reason not to be excited to defeat the 300,000 army with less than 100,000 troops in such a short time.

There is a little difference in the main hall and the imperial study room, and all the things reported should be known to all officials. Wang Duo first came out, "Emperor, the empress recommended Qian Sule, a famous scholar in Jiangnan, to serve as the governor of Huguang. Qian Sule once served as an official of the Ministry of War. He is quite talented and has a good reputation. It is most appropriate for this person to govern Huguang."

I think Wang Duo recommends this person after careful consideration, "Well! Let's decide after I have seen this person." Huguang is very important to me. Now the four prefectures of Jingxiang have been occupied by the Qing Dynasty, so the governor of Huguang not only needs administrative capabilities but also certain military capabilities, otherwise how to manage a stable frontline position.

Many people don’t understand the replacement of the governor of Huguang by Emperor Hongguang, because He Tengjiao is very famous and talented. He was suppressed by Zuo Liangyu before and was unable to show his skills. It seems inappropriate for Emperor Hongguang to replace He Tengjiao who is familiar with Huguang affairs at this time. "Emperor, He Tengjiao is well aware of the situation in Huguang for many years. I think it is not conducive to the replacement of the governor of Huguang at this time. I hope the emperor thinks twice!" Fang Yizhi spoke.

"Although what Fang Aiqing said makes sense, He Tengjiao is a civil servant and has a reputation. If He Tengjiao is really talented, why can't he do something under Zuo Liangyu's suppression? I have only talent but not a reputation. Besides, there are still tens of thousands of soldiers in Huguang, and he should be controlled by people with all-round talents in civil and military affairs." Originally, I had a good impression of He Tengjiao, but in the process of killing Mei Shouzu in Huai'an, I got a book of accounts and Chen Wanqing's secret complaints. There were no less than ten county magistrates who reselled the official warehouse in Huguang alone. I didn't take He Tengjiao's attack on He Tengjiao, but I was afraid to use such a person who was directly responsible for leadership!

After hearing this, Hou Fangyu felt that it was not unreasonable for Emperor Hongguang to replace He Tengjiao. He didn't want Emperor Hongguang to think that Fang Yizhi was speaking for He Tengjiao, and stood out and said: "Your Majesty, the Jinling weekly magazine compiled by the Ministry of Rites has achieved remarkable results. In addition to being highly praised by Jiangnan scholars, the advertising revenue is also very considerable. Now there is no need for hard levy for me. The merchants who want to publish advertisements in Nanjing alone have already been ranked next month. The advertising revenue for December has exceeded 39,000 taels of silver, and it will definitely increase significantly in the future." Hou Fangyu didn't expect that the Jinling weekly magazine would make money like this. He was considering whether to increase the cost of publishing advertisements!

I was very happy after hearing this. It seemed that the merchants had tasted the sweetness from the advertisement! Forty thousand taels a month, nearly five hundred thousand taels a year. This money can still solve many problems. I couldn't help but praise Hou Fangyu and Fang Yizhi and other officials of the Ministry of Rites.

After discussing some government affairs, I looked at Qian Qianyi, who was silent and thought that he seemed to have something to say just now, "Does Qian Aiqing have a memorial?"

"I heard that the emperor sent troops to win a special merit to praise the emperor's merits..." Qian Qianyi had been dealing with the candidate data during this period. After hearing the great victory of Emperor Hongguang, he thought that this was a good opportunity to flatter and flatter. He wrote an article that praised merits and revised it repeatedly until he felt comfortable. He felt at the same time. At this time, the chant became more and more devoted to his feelings. The recitation was as good as he could.

I didn't understand Qian Qianyi's "Ancient Writings", but I knew that I was praising me for two consecutive victories. Seeing the expressions of the ministers nodded, it seemed that Qian Qianyi's literary talent was indeed unmatched. After Qian Qianyi read it, I had to praise him and let him publish this article on the Jinling weekly issue. Seeing Qian Qianyi's back straight, I couldn't help but feel funny. It happened to be the part of using this to enter the reward of merit.

The merit book of this expedition records the names and achievements of each person who has made merit. The first persons were Huang Degong, Liu Zhaoji, Chen Tingyang, Gao Di, Huang Shiren, Jin Shenghuan and others. Huang Degong had already become the Marquis of Jingnan and promoted his official title. It seemed inappropriate that he would be promoted to his official title. The following orders were changed to reward and rewarded 1,000 taels of silver to encourage his merits. Gao Di and others were all promoted to generals. Those who were originally generals were rewarded 500 taels of silver. Chen Tingyang was appointed as the navy general's general commander; as for Zheng Sen, Gao Kuicong and others, they only issued an order to reward 500 taels of silver because of their relatively unremarkable merits.

Thinking of the woman Gao Di brought out from Suqian's death cell, my heart moved. It was the New Year's Day. It was best to have fun. I immediately issued an order to give Gao Di a marriage. Gao Di not only got promoted and made a fortune, but also had a wedding wedding. The civil and military officials in the court congratulated the young senior official who was seventeen or eighteen years old. Gao Di blushed and immediately knelt down and thanked Emperor Hongguang for giving the marriage. He was very grateful to Emperor Hongguang. He fell in love with Fu Zhaoru at first sight but Fu Zhaoru was the relative of the criminal. His father did not like him and only allowed him to treat him as a concubine. Now that the emperor gave him a marriage, his father must look at Fu Zhaoru differently.

After retiring from the court, I called Wang Duo, Zheng Sen, Gao Kuicong and his son to the Imperial Study Room to discuss the opening of the Artillery Academy. Zheng Sen and Gao Kuicong fully realized the importance of artillery through the battle against Liu Liangzuo and agreed with this proposal very much.

Chen Tingyang is the dean of the Artillery Academy, but Chen Tingyang tried his best to postpone his only wish to be the vice president. After many years of ups and downs in the officialdom, he knew very well when he could stand out and when he could not stand out. The unified opinion has proved the importance of manipulating artillery. The artillery troops formed in the future will definitely be the most powerful troops that the imperial court spent a lot of money to support. The students who went out of the Artillery Academy are definitely the easiest to climb to high positions in the army. Such an important position is the most difficult to do. In order to avoid Emperor Hongguang's concerns and suspicions, Chen Tingyang insisted that Emperor Hongguang himself serve as the dean.

Seeing that Chen Tingyang was so determined not to be the dean of the Artillery Academy, I had to follow his wishes. But then again, my theoretical level should be better than Chen Tingyang. After all, we are also a person who has systematically studied mathematics and geometry, and we must be more than one level higher than Chen Tingyang's self-taught talent. After confirming the first batch of students, including Gao Kuicong and other generals, I asked Chen Tingyang to copy a copy of the books on artillery theory in his hand for me, so that I could compile textbooks based on my own knowledge.

It was almost noon after I finished my busy work. I remembered that after I came back, I only met Zhang Kai once and had not discussed it in detail. I immediately asked Tian Rong to ask Zhang Kailai to have lunch with me. On this New Year's Day, I couldn't tell what it felt like to be able to eat with Zhang Kaikai who looked like my father.

"Your Majesty, I have something to say in my heart for a long time. Today I have to say it!" Zhang Kai and Emperor Hongguang had lunch in a harmonious atmosphere. After taking the mat, Zhang Kai hesitated and couldn't help but say what he kept in his heart. "Your Majesty, it's not right to indulge in wine and sex, but a trace of women's sex is not close to you, which is contrary to the way of health preservation. The ancients said that alone Yin does not give birth to alone Yang does not grow. Only by proper yin and yang can we strengthen our body and not cause illness. The old slave is idle. After reading the records of Shanggong Bureau for nothing, the emperor failed to favor any concubines for several months. Is it the emperor...!" Zhang Kai felt that the emperor not only respected him, but also often showed admiration in his eyes. Unconsciously, Zhang Kai also regarded Emperor Hongguang as a relative. How could he not be anxious if Emperor Hongguang was not able to do that? Although Zhang Kai also heard Emperor Hongguang tell the story of his two imperial concubines and the Suqing of Zou, that was not a serious favor!

I couldn't help but blush when I heard Zhang Kai's words and guessed the meaning of his judgment, "This...that...that...it may...no...it's not what the manager thought!" How could I tell Zhang Kai that there was no one I like in the palace at all, and that the Han sisters were still young and should not do sexual intercourse. If I were to vent my vent, I might be favoring the concubines and maids in the harem. Although I also had that desire, it was not strong now. Besides, there was still Bai Jing in the harem, so I felt uncomfortable as soon as I walked through that yard.

Zhang Kai rarely sees Emperor Hongguang so hesitant. Since it is not a physical problem, it must be a problem in the harem. Looking back at Emperor Hongguang used to be lustful and look away from alcohol and sex. There must be a problem in this. Zhang Kai's mind flashed and suddenly caught something, "Emperor! Is it the beauty I don't like in the harem? This old slave is negligent!" Zhang Kai has learned a lot about the situation in the harem during this period, and the entire harem staff was greatly reduced compared to when he was in Shenzong. Thinking about the harem in the harem, there were no less than 40,000 palace maids in the harem, and there were hundreds of concubines. Emperor Hongguang was better. There were less than 300 people inside and outside the palace. This was not like the harem of an emperor! Zhang Kai used to be worried about Emperor Hongguang's indulgence in wine and sex, but now Emperor Hongguang is even more worried. You must know that Emperor Hongguang has no descendants yet!

Seeing Emperor Hongguang's slightly thoughtful look open, he became more sure that there was no beauty in the harem that Emperor Hongguang looked at. It was no wonder that except for a few famous concubines in the harem, the appearance of others was indeed not very good. "Emperor, the country cannot be without a monarch for a day, and the harem cannot be without a master for a day. Will the emperor decide the candidate for the queen as soon as possible? The old slave thought that the emperor could issue an order to select the beauties of Jiangnan to enter the palace to see if there are candidates for the lord of the six palaces."

"Forget it! Some time ago, Wang Bao went to the street to pull people into trouble, and people were panicked. At this time, I will issue an order to select the beauties of Jiangnan. Isn't the people frightened and eager to get married? Let's discuss the queen's choice in the future!"

Zhang Kai felt that what the emperor said was not unreasonable. It was indeed not worth it to make people panic about the candidate for a queen, but he waited for the emperor to favor the concubines in the harem. "Emperor, can the emperor still remember that there is someone in the harem? It is the Empress Zhuang who was named Chen Fei by the emperor."

I was stunned when I heard Zhang Kai's words, Concubine Chen? Empress Zhuang? I have no impression of it at all. Since it is the deceased Zhu Yousong enthroned it, it must be something I don't know, "What's wrong with her?"

Zhang Kai smiled slightly, "The emperor has never seen Empress Chen again after he enthroned Empress Zhuang as Concubine Chen!" Seeing Emperor Hongguang's appearance, Zhang Kai concluded that Emperor Hongguang had forgotten Empress Chen. There are many women in the palace who will not be favored by the emperor in their lives. Take the present for example. If he did not mention Concubine Chen and the emperor forgot Concubine Chen, then Concubine Chen would have to die in the palace.

I remember that Concubine Chen, who is a good title, is considered one of the emperor's wife. Unexpectedly, in addition to the Han sisters, there is also an imperial concubine in the harem. If Zhang Kai had not mentioned it today, I wouldn't know, "I remember it, I will go over and take a look at it in the evening!" Facing Zhang Kai's slightly strange expression, I can only say this.

After Zhang Kai left, I breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that what I was talking about with Zhang Kai just now was very difficult for me to resist, as if my father was discussing with me about marrying a daughter-in-law. I suddenly remembered that I had forgotten something, and why I forgot Zhu Youlang all morning, so I immediately asked the eunuch to order Zhu Youlang to come to the palace to see him.

Zhu Youlang followed me along the way to the west to go to the north to wipe out Liu Liangzuo. From this, he found that Zhu Youlang had unique insights into affairs and was quite talented. Although I was wary of him, it would not be good if such a useful talent was idle and wasted, so it would be quite difficult to place him.

Zhu Youlang was standing respectfully when he met Emperor Hongguang when he attended the ceremony. He was guessing in his heart that Emperor Hongguang was trying to find him to enter the palace.

"Brother Yu, I asked you to come today to have a heart-to-heart talk with you. I have picked up the throne. I never thought that the throne would be on the 95th day. Of course, the king is most afraid of losing power and losing the throne. I am the same. Although it wasn't that I killed all the vassal kings, I can say that I am very glad that they died. That means that the number of people who compete for the throne with me or those who can threaten me has been greatly reduced. I don't hide it from you. Your existence has puzzled me for a while. I hesitate to get rid of you. Once you die, I am the only one left in the royal family of the Ming Dynasty, and no one can replace me!"

Zhu Youlang's back was cold when he heard Emperor Hongguang's words. Why did Emperor Hongguang say so clearly that he had the intention to get rid of him? Should he get rid of him here? It turns out that the deaths of all the vassal kings really have nothing to do with Emperor Hongguang! How should he deal with it now?

I looked at Zhu Youlang whose face changed a lot, "I wanted to kill you, but finally changed my mind. Brother Yu is a rare talent. If even Brother Yu can't tolerate me, how can I face other more talented people? Being jealous of the wise and jealous of the country is not a blessing for the country. If I do that, I will not be far from the destruction of the country! I said these words to Brother Yu today to make Brother Yu understand that as long as Brother Yu helps me with all my heart, I will never treat you badly." As I said that, I handed a piece of paper to Zhu Youlang.

Zhu Youlang took it carefully and saw that "Military and Political Confidential Staff Office!" looked like the name of a yamen, which, as the name implies, was similar to the duties of a military advisor.

"The Military and Political Consultative Office is simply called the Military and Political Affairs Office!" This name is the same as the Military and Political Affairs Office of the Qing Dynasty, but its power and responsibilities are very different. "I appointed my younger brother as the general manager of the Military Affairs Office. All major military and political affairs will be provided with opinions for my reference. The Military and Political Affairs Office is equivalent to the six ministries. I hope that my younger brother can do his best to contribute to the country and country of the Ming Dynasty, and will have the face to face the ancestors in the future."

Zhu Youlang was a little excited when he was so heart-warming about Emperor Hongguang. Although the responsibility of the Military Affairs Office was to provide reference for advice, the emperor would decide whether the plan would be adopted or not. However, Emperor Hongguang was so broad that he had such a broad mind. Just by the position of the Military Affairs Office equal to the six ministries, it was obvious that Emperor Hongguang valued this yamen and trusted him. "My brother must do his best to share the emperor's worries and the country." Zhu Youlang knelt down and accepted Emperor Hongguang's appointment. He could finally use his talents openly and openly without worrying about Emperor Hongguang's suspicion.

I made full consideration when Zhu Youlang was in charge of the Military Affairs Office. The Military Affairs Office was a relatively high-level yamen, and its personnel were mainly staffed by consultants. They followed the method of brainstorming for everything and finally summarized it into a unified opinion for my reference. That is to say, the Military Affairs Office only has the power to plan but no decision-making power. This cannot be compared with the Six Divisions. For Zhu Youlang, as long as the opinions given by his Military Affairs Office are the most appropriate for handling affairs, I will adopt them. In this way, Zhu Youlang will also get a corresponding sense of satisfaction and pride, and the possibility of having a different intention will be greatly reduced. It is only beneficial to me to nail him to the position of the Military Affairs Office. As long as I take appropriate measures, he can only work hard and work hard for me like an old ox, so why should I hesitate!

When I watched the eunuch light the candle in front of the table, I noticed that it was already dark. I remembered that I told Zhang Kai that I wanted to see the concubine Chen. As soon as this thought lingered, I simply stood up and went to see what the concubine Chen looked like.

Another main reason why I don’t want to come to the harem is Bai Jing. The yard she lives in is exactly the outermost part of the harem. Her existence gives me a bad feeling, which makes me feel that everything I do now is like dreaming or acting. If I suddenly wake up and the drama ends, I don’t know if I can bear it. I am very afraid of the familiarity and fear that Bai Jing brings me about the future generations. If I choose, I would rather choose to be born in this era. A pair of eyes suddenly appear across the faults of time and space and look at you. This feeling is very strange and terrible!

I was afraid of anything. Just as I stepped faster and walked past the yard, I suddenly heard the sound of falling and a painful cry. With the half-open courtyard gate and the light that was not too dark, I saw someone falling to the ground, with water spilling all over the floor and pouring wooden barrels next to me. I didn't know that I accidentally fell while carrying water.

"Is Sister Suqing injured? Just let me do these things, it's my job! Look, my palms are bleeding! Does it hurt?" Jin Xiang heard something strange outside coming out of the room, and while checking Bai Jing's palm, he blamed her.

Bai Jing felt that her whole palm was so painful that she could no longer feel the pain. "It doesn't hurt. I have nothing to do all day long and I wanted to help you, but I didn't know that I couldn't even do this well..."

Jin Xiang looked up and saw Su Qing staring behind her. She looked back and was startled and was startled to kneel down with both hands, "Your Majesty!" As she said that, she touched Bai Jing lightly and kept winking Bai Jing.

Bai Jing stared at Jin Xiang for a while before remembering her identity. She knelt down like Jin Xiang and groaned. Her broken palm pressed on the ground as if countless steel needles were pierced. Cold sweat suddenly appeared from her forehead.
Chapter completed!