Poisonous Peasant 'Concubine'

The emperor died suddenly, and the whole country mourned. Princes from all over the country came to Beijing to express their condolences. The alternation of a generation of monarchy is always accompanied by blood and slaughter, and Yan Xiaoming's ascension to the throne is no exception. Xiaoming ascended to the Great Treasure and ruled the world!

The new emperor ascended the throne, changed the name of the country to Wu, intending to use Wu to rule the world, honor the former emperor, the empress Chu Yunhan, the Empress Dowager, Ye Guifei and Xianfei as the Empress Dowager, the concubines left by the former emperor, all the people in the West Inner Palace were dismissed, and the East Inner Palace All the women who have served the bed, no matter whether they have a title or not, will all move into the West Inner Palace. Women who have not served the bed will move into the West Inner Palace if they are willing, and those who do not can go out of the palace and remarry. This is the benevolent government of the new emperor.

At the same time, the new empress dowager issued a decree in the harem that the maids will no longer serve the master for life, and they can leave the palace to marry when they reach the age of [-]. Those who do not want to have their hair combed as nuns will stay in the harem forever and go to the royal temple to provide for the elderly when they are old , under the rectification of the empress dowager and the new emperor, the panic-stricken harem gradually stabilized.

In the court, Prince Yan Xiaoming respected Prince Cheng as the regent prince, and his concubine was honored as the emperor's father, and was granted the title of imperial merchant of the Ling family of Cangzhou. Xiang Sun Liang, most of the civil servants were replaced from the bottom, and a large amount of new blood was injected. Gradually take shape.

Under the leadership of the new emperor, the imperial court reduced taxes for one year, vigorously promoted agricultural reforms, and promoted trade and business. The Ling family’s sorghum winery quickly spread to all areas with a lot of saline land. The free Hanling College is also based on the capital’s main school. Densely spread all over the major state capitals, and at the same time, the cheap pharmacies run by Princess Sheng and the emperor have also opened all over the country in just two years.

Three years later, Qingguo gradually became rich and strong, and the people all praised the new emperor's benevolent government. At this time, Ling Jinghan, who was originally just a servant of the household department, had gone all the way from a servant to a minister. At only 20 years old, he became the youngest right-hand man in Qingguo Prime Minister, under the leadership of him and Zuo Xiang Sun Liang, the monarchs and ministers were united, and the Qing Dynasty became more and more prosperous. On the other hand, the Prince Regent also led a large number of generals to train the army and reform the military administration. With a steel knife, everyone is good at riding and shooting, which can be described as a real soldier with a strong horse.

In the past three years, a major event that no one else dared to think about happened. Since most of the production method of the fine steel knife had been leaked to Dongguo, Princess Sheng Ling Jingxuan simply married the new queen of Xiguo, Xue Wuyang. On the same day when the new emperor, Qilian City, ascended the throne, he announced the refining technology of refined steel knives to the world. The folks can also refine refined steel to cast household agricultural tools. If there is a nearby small country that does not know how to refine refined steel, they can send people to Qingguo Or Xiguo to study and exchange, this move is undoubtedly an indirect slap in the face of Dongguo, ridiculing what they want to get at the expense of two princesses, but in the eyes of Xiguo and Qingguo, it is worthless, and the new emperor of Dongguo is so angry that he almost vomits blood , Ling Jingxuan and others also let out a bad breath!

In the court three years later, the civil and military officials no longer dared to cry casually, let alone threaten the emperor. Although the new emperor is young, he has the ability to overlord, loves the people, but is domineering and tyrannical. , and the courtiers bullied him when he was young, acted recklessly, and spoke rudely, but now the graves of those people are covered with grass.

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

Surrounded by Sanhu Longsui, the 14-year-old emperor Yan Xiaoming sat on the dragon chair in a golden dragon robe, and swiped his right hand domineeringly: "Everyone loves you!"

"Thank you!"

The civil and military ministers did not dare to overstep in the slightest, and got up obediently and stood aside. It was different from the pattern three years ago. Today's civil servants are led by Sun Liang and Ling Jinghan, the left and right ministers, and the generals are still Prince Regent Yan Shengrui. There are a few more newcomers. In order to catch up with Ling Jinghan, Yuan Shaoqi not only surpassed his father to inherit the title of Yuan Guogong, but also entered Yan Shengrui's command. He only needs to make military achievements in the battlefield in the future, and he can be named a general and marry the right minister as his wife , This is the condition that the old Duke promised him to be with Ling Jinghan, and he is working hard for this condition.

"Your Majesty has a decree. If you have something to play, you will leave the court if you have nothing to do!"

Eunuch Zhao, who is now the head of the palace, took two steps forward with Fuchen in his arms. As early as a year ago, Empress Chu Yunhan no longer accompanied him to court, and all matters were left to the new emperor to handle.

"Your Majesty, I have something to play."

Master Wan, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, walked out of the ranks. He is a veteran minister left by the former emperor. He is related to Gong Shangshu's family in the Ministry of Officials, and he can be regarded as a courtier with a career.

"Come on!"

Sitting high on the dragon chair, Yan Xiaoming's eyes are bright and majestic. At the age of 14, he has lost the immaturity of a child, and has become more mature and handsome, and gradually looks like an adult. In addition to practicing martial arts all year round, his figure is also very slender Well-proportioned, if you don't know his age, maybe many people will think that he is already an adult.

"Yes!"

Master Wan respectfully fulfilled his duties as a courtier before raising his head and said: "Your Majesty, now that our Qing Dynasty is rich and the people are strong, and the world is peaceful, Your Majesty is fourteen years old. Can you consider drafting a concubine?"

The royal family got married relatively early, and this matter should have been mentioned a long time ago, but because the first emperor left in a hurry, and the new emperor enthroned and spread benevolent government, there is an urgent need to make some achievements, so everyone dare not mention it casually. The situation has stabilized, the people are living a good life, and most importantly, the emperor has grown up, it's time to consider accepting a concubine.

"My minister agrees!"

"The minister waits for the second opinion!"

Left Chancellor Sun Liang thought about it and stood up. Many civil servants stood up to support Lord Wan's memorial, but Right Chancellor Ling Jinghan and Prince Regent Yan Chengrui did not move. They did not move, and neither did the others. Yan Xiaoming, who was sitting on the dragon chair, glanced coldly, and a cruel smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "The country is rich and the people are strong? The world is peaceful? Where did Wan Aiqing see it? Whenever I marry a wife and have children, I need you to chat gone?"

It is not wrong that the national treasury is abundant now, but it still cannot withstand consumption, otherwise they thought he would have not launched a war against the Eastern Kingdom until now?What Dongguo did back then was enough for him to send troops to crusade, let alone? ?Yan Xiaoming's eyes flickered involuntarily, he had decided long ago that he would not let the harem drag down the court like his father, he would marry, but not now, he would only marry the person he loves, and in his life he would only have a queen.

"The emperor's heirs are related to the future of my Qing Dynasty. Accepting a concubine as soon as possible can make the people more stable. Please think twice, Your Majesty!"

"Please think twice, Your Majesty!"

He realized that he had no intention of accepting a concubine, but Sun Liang and the others did not give up easily. The emperor's selection is a major event, so he must be cautious. "What Sun Aiqing means is that if I have no heirs, the world will not be stable?"

As if thinking of something, Yan Xiaoming waved his hand and called Eunuch Zhao to whisper a few words before squinting his eyes and looking down at Sun Liang and the others who were kneeling on the ground. Don't think he doesn't know their intentions, I'm afraid their family has already prepared a woman , Are you going to send them all to the harem?

"The humble minister is uneasy, and the humble minister is terrified!"

"bump!"

Hearing this, Sun Liang got down on his knees in fright, and Yan Xiaoming suddenly stood up, and the peach blossom eyes unique to the Yan family burst into a sharp light: "Why are you afraid, why are you afraid? Sun Liang, and you , remember clearly, you are important ministers of the imperial court, the focus of your eyes should be on the country, on the people, not on my harem! The peace of the world? Thanks to you can tell, there is no problem in the southern border of the country now Solve it, there is no news from the chief secretary sent last month, and it is estimated that there is a lot of bad luck. Outside the country, the Eastern Kingdom is eyeing, and it has long had the ambition to annex my Daqing. After four years of cultivation and cultivation Xi, also began to move around, this is what you call the peace of the world? I am here to tell you today that if the southern border issue is not resolved, and the northern barbarians in the east will not be eradicated, I will never stand behind! Anyone who dares to say one more word, all Push it out and behead it!"

They thought he was just like his father, and he would submit to any threat from just a few of them?Hmph, did you really treat him like a soft persimmon?

Yan Chengrui and Ling Jinghan, who were also standing in the court hall, looked at each other, and they both saw sarcasm in each other's eyes. Among other things, the new emperor has only been on the throne for three years, and it is just when he wants to make a big splash, but what are they talking about at this time? Isn't the kind of thing that wastes people's money and money in the draft, not looking for abuse?Moreover, the new emperor is only 14 years old, and he grew up under the influence of Ling Jingxuan. It would be good if he didn't advocate late marriage and childbearing in the whole country, but you still want him to marry early?Impossible in the next life.

"Sir, I'm terrified!"

A group of people crawled lower, even though they were still somewhat dissatisfied with the oath he made, but in this situation, no one dared to continue their brain twitching.

"Okay, don't be so panicky or not. I don't like to hear you say this, so remember it clearly. Don't use such things in the court to trouble me. I feel uncomfortable. Don't worry about your life. Think about it."

Yan Xiaoming swept away the previous domineering, and waved his hand almost in disgust. Under the influence of Ling Jingxuan all the year round, he can be regarded as inheriting his mantle. They don't come to provoke him, he is still a very easy to talk emperor.

"Yes"

Sun Liang and the others returned tremblingly to the train. After leaving for a while, Zhao An came back with a wooden box in his hands. A flash of warmth quickly flashed in Yan Xiaoming's eyes, and his eyes slowly swept across everyone below: "Everyone! Does Ai Qing still have the playbook?"

When the ministers heard the words, they all tightened their tails. He sent a message just now. Who would dare to stand up and seek death at this time?

Seeing this situation, Yan Xiaoming pulled his lips and smiled, and after taking the wooden box from Zhao An's hand, he continued: "Since the lovers are fine, there is a big matter here, this is a legacy of the late emperor, Witnessed by the old emperor and the prince regent, Zhao An, please read it to your loved ones."

Just now, when Wan Shangshu mentioned his marriage, he remembered that he still owed the sixth uncle and his father a wedding. Now that he has grown up and governed himself, it is time to let his father and queen pursue his own happiness. .

When they heard that it was the late emperor's edict, everyone raised their heads strangely. Since it was the late emperor's edict, why did it appear only now?Of course, they didn't doubt the authenticity of the edict, they were just simply suspicious. The late emperor had passed away for three years, so this edict appeared too late.

"Following the fate of heaven, the emperor's edict said: When I was dying, I felt deeply ashamed of the empress Chu's Yunhan. I was afraid that he would be left alone, so I left this edict. Three years later, on the day when the crown prince takes office, Yunhan will be allowed to remarry the sixth son of Marquis of Weiyuan." Zeng Shaoqing, hereby!"

what? !

Civil and military officials all stared wide-eyed, the empress dowager remarried?Is the late emperor crazy?If this is spread, how will the common people and other countries view the royal family in the future?How will future generations evaluate this matter?Although it was disrespectful, almost everyone couldn't help but resent, was the late emperor ill and confused at the beginning?

"All the lovers have also heard, this is the only will left by the father."

Ignoring their shock, Yan Xiaoming swept his gaze away, and finally fixed on Master Wan, Minister of Rites: "Wan Aiqing, I think you are quite free as Minister of Rites, and I will leave it to you to marry the Queen Mother to the Marquis of Weiyuan." I have personally taken charge of it, this matter was decided by the late emperor, the Empress Dowager will be married from the palace, and the ostentation will be done according to the specifications of the Empress Li, and I will personally bid farewell to the empress father!"

After three years, he can finally repay what he owed to his father and sixth uncle.

"But the emperor?? Would it be inappropriate for the queen mother to marry? This is an unprecedented precedent!"

Wan Shangshu raised his head and looked at him with a bitter face. The Ministry of Rites is indeed responsible for these matters. The problem is that he has never been in charge, and he has never heard of the marriage of the Queen Mother, and it must be in accordance with the specifications of the Empress Dowager. do this? ?It is too absurd.

"Why? Don't you want to disobey the late emperor's edict?"

With a dangerous narrowing of his eyes, Yan Xiaoming's aura suddenly changed, and Wan Shangshu knelt down in fright: "I don't dare!"

Today he was terribly frightened. He was severely reprimanded by the emperor before, and now he has been accused of disobeying the imperial decree by the emperor. There is no more sad minister than him. No matter how dissatisfied the others were when they saw this, they did not dare to stand up and seek death. If the emperor was like when he first ascended the throne, he would be pulled out and beheaded by the Imperial Forest Army at every turn, who would they cry to?

"Precedents are set by people. There was no such thing before, but it doesn't mean there can't be one now and in the future. This will was established under the witness of the old patriarch of the Yan family and the Prince Regent. Since it is the intention of the late emperor, I must Act according to the decree, this matter is settled like this, Zhao An, and then go to the Marquis of Weiyuan to announce the decree, let them start to prepare for everything to marry the queen father, the Ministry of Rites chooses the nearest auspicious day of the zodiac, and announces the marriage of the queen mother of the world .”

After finishing speaking, Yan Xiaoming left with a flick of his sleeves, leaving behind a room full of shocked ministers who couldn't recover for a long time.

"Brother Rui is going back to the palace or Jingyun Villa today?"

Others can't react, it doesn't mean that Ling Jinghan and others who already know about it can't react. The villas outside the city have already been built, and Ling Jingxuan personally named it Jingyun Villa. Now they basically live outside the city. Song Gengniu and his wife took the initiative to stay and watch over them, and all the others moved into the capital. At first, everyone was afraid that they might not get used to it. After they moved into Jingyun Villa, they gradually realized that no matter how their identities changed, they were still them, nothing at all. Change.

"Shocking Cloud Villa!"

Isn't the answer obvious?His wife and children are outside the city, how could he stay alone in the empty palace?

"Then I'll go back when I get off the yamen later. The township exam is about to start. I have to go back to cheer Xiaowen and the others for the next few days. I'm going to be a scholar before I'm ten. I'm really ashamed to be my second uncle!"

The two said as they walked, the little buns will be ten years old by the end of this year. Last year, the master of the academy suggested that Xiaowen go to take the test for children. Everyone ran to join in the fun, and everyone passed the Tongsheng exam. Ling Wen, who vowed to be a high-ranking official since he was a child, even passed the exam with a good grade of No. 1. No, they were happy and wanted to go to the exam again. Scholars, those children are becoming more and more extraordinary.