In the afternoon, Jia Heng finished his meal, took the property books compiled by Jinyi Mansion, and headed towards the palace city. He handed over the sign and asked to see Emperor Chongping.
In the Daming Palace, Emperor Chongping had just gotten up from a nap and was changing his clothes under the service of the palace maids and eunuchs. However, the emperor's face reflected in the bronze mirror looked a little bad. From time to time he picked up a handkerchief and coughed lightly.
After the Donglu troops retreated one after another the day before yesterday, the emperor who had been living at night for a long time felt relieved. Coupled with the stuffiness in Chonghua Palace not long ago and the cold weather, he actually fell ill and coughed. Again and again.
This made many officials in Shenjing City feel uneasy.
Fortunately, the voice from the palace said that the emperor only had a cough with a lot of phlegm, and his health was not serious. He met with several cabinet elders as usual, and he has been safe at home and abroad since then.
However, Emperor Chongping, with the advice of the imperial doctor from the imperial hospital, promised to take a nap for an hour. Empress Song was very interested in this matter and urged her back and forth.
Empress Song was currently busy beside the table in the Nuan Pavilion. In the food box was rock sugar and snow pear porridge cooked in the imperial kitchen.
This gorgeous and beautiful woman is wearing a light red palace dress. She has a plump figure. She is like a waterfall of green silk rolled up into a bun and fixed with golden hairpins. A light yellow chrysanthemum is pinned to her temples, which makes her look even more elegant. Grace.
Liuyunshui rolled up her sleeves, revealing a small section of her bright wrist as white as a tender lotus root. She picked up a large spoon with her slender hands and scooped out rice porridge from the soup bowl.
Emperor Chongping had just finished washing his face and sat down on a chair nearby. He looked at Dai Quan and coughed, then asked, "Is Jia Ziyu here?"
Dai Quan smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I just handed over the sign."
Emperor Chongping couldn't help but show a look of joy on his face, and said: "Bring him over."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Dai Quan took the order and left.
Empress Song smiled sweetly, and said with a delicate and graceful voice, "Your Majesty, what's the matter with him entering the palace now?"
"Perhaps the incident in Dongcheng is over. It has been some time since then. Yesterday, Xu Deqing said that all the bandit leaders of the Sanhe Gang have been exterminated." Emperor Chongping said.
Empress Song's beautiful eyes under her willow-leaf eyebrows looked at Liubo and said softly: "This money comes at a good time. The people in the north are waiting to use the money."
She also heard news in the harem that there were more than ten million taels of wealth.
I originally wanted to meet Jia Heng through the girl from the Jia family last month, but I didn't expect that there would be a commotion in Chonghua Palace on September 9th, so I could only put down the meeting for the time being and talk about it later.
Emperor Chongping sighed and said, "Money will be spent on all aspects of the aftermath, and Jia Ziyu's money can just meet the urgent need."
After saying that, he moved aside to look at Empress Song, who was serving rock sugar and snow pear porridge, and said: "Zitong, please serve Ziyu a bowl too. Later, we, the monarchs and ministers, are eating porridge and talking." .”
Empress Song smiled softly and said: "Your Majesty really regards him as your nephew."
"It would be great if I had such a capable nephew. It would save me a lot of worry inside and out... Ahem..." Emperor Chongping smiled and said casually, and then coughed lightly again.
When Queen Song heard this, the smile on her face froze for a moment. She was startled and asked secretly, what did your majesty mean by these words? Someone who doesn’t give His Majesty peace of mind inside and out?
Yes, it’s King Qi.
However, I value Jia Heng...
Thinking of this, Queen Song lowered her bright eyes slightly, and a thought floated in her heart.
If Yuanchun, the girl from the Jia family, is asked to serve His Majesty, wouldn’t it be...
No, this matter is very inappropriate. Although the Holy Emperor has become increasingly physically unable to do his job in recent years, and there has been no movement in the Sixth Palace for two years, in the event of a son and a half daughter being born, there is such a capable mother-in-law out there.
"It would be great if Zhi'er could be betrothed to Jia Ziyu, but he is already married, which is really a pity." Queen Song lowered her beautiful eyes and sighed in her heart.
Her two brothers from her mother's side were mediocre in talent. One was working as a fifth- or sixth-rank official in Honglu Temple, and the other was serving as a county magistrate in Henan.
Not long ago, she faintly heard the news that Jia Ziyu was not planning to improve Guo Yongying.
Alas, such a good young man, why did he get married so early?
Queen Song sighed again.
Emperor Chongping's side served rock sugar and snow pear porridge. It was said to be porridge, but in fact it had fewer rice grains and was more like rock sugar and snow pear soup.
While the Tian family husband and wife were talking, Jia Heng also entered the Nuan Pavilion of the side hall under the guidance of Dai Quan.
"I have seen your Majesty, the Queen. Long live your Majesty, long live your Majesty, and the Queen is a thousand years old." As soon as Jia Hengfu entered the palace, he saluted Emperor Chongping and Queen Song beside him.
Emperor Chongping smiled and said: "Ziyu is here, come and sit down. The queen has cooked some rock sugar and snow pear porridge. You are here by chance, but you are in luck."
Hearing this, Jia Heng's face suddenly showed a flattered look, and he cupped his hands and said: "My lord, how lucky are you to have a taste of your queen's craftsmanship?"
A smile appeared on Empress Song's bright and gentle face, and she said: "Try this rock sugar snow pear porridge and see how it tastes. I don't only know how to make peach blossom cakes."
Emperor Chongping smiled and said, "If you cook too much, I won't be able to finish it. You might as well share some of it with me and come sit here."
With that said, he ordered Dai Quan to come closer and place an embroidery pier.
When Jia Heng heard this, he didn't hesitate to speak modestly. His face was excited and he cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Empress Song gave the bowl of porridge to the maid on the side and ordered it to be handed over. The maid immediately agreed.
Jia Heng reached out to take the porcelain bowl and held it in his hand. He was about to put it on the small table aside when he saw Emperor Chongping cast a pair of gentle eyes on him and said with a smile: "Drink it, it's not too hot. When it's finished, we'll Now that the monarch and his ministers are talking about business, Ziyu came to the palace for the Sanhe Gang's property, right?"
"The Holy Spirit is a clear guide." Jia Heng held the porcelain bowl, raised his eyes, and said with a calm look.
Emperor Chongping smiled and said: "That's not too busy. I'll use it first and then talk about it."
Speaking of which, I started to use rice soup.
Jia Heng nodded, scooped up a spoonful of rice soup, and put it to his lips. He felt the sweetness in his mouth, and said to himself, this queen is really proficient in cooking, and she did a good job with this rock sugar pear.
Empress Song's beautiful face was smiling, and she cast her soft eyes on Jia Heng.
I saw that the young man was sitting upright, with a clear face, and his behavior was neither arrogant nor impetuous.
The pity in my heart became stronger and stronger.
"I heard that Jia Heng's wife is also from an official family. She is only a minor official of the fifth rank, which somewhat humiliates this young man."
Queen Song frowned, looked at Jia Heng, and thought.
After finishing the rice porridge in his hand, Jia Heng put the porcelain bowl aside, took a handkerchief and wiped his mouth, and met a pair of eyes full of water.
Queen Song's beautiful eyes flashed, and she chuckled: "Did you add too much sugar? Why is Ziyu silent?"
Jia Heng said: "I am just feeling emotional."
"Sentimental?"
Jia Heng said: "The empress is the lord of the Sixth Palace, but she also washes the soup for her husband with her bare hands just like ordinary people. She has a deep love and mutual affection with the holy couple. She should be an example for couples in the world."
In fact, he was just worried that every time he saw Queen Song, he would give her a rainbow fart.
Otherwise, who knows if Queen Song will blow his pillow?
When Queen Song heard this, she felt happy, but there was a touch of melancholy on her beautiful and fragrant face. She sighed softly: "What is the difference between the Tian family and ordinary people's couples? In the past few days, Your Majesty worked hard Too much, and I fell ill. The imperial doctor said that the cough was caused by strong liver fire. I thought that rock sugar and snow pear would moisten the lungs and relieve the fire, so I brewed some. Alas, the imperial doctor said that your majesty should not work too hard any longer."
As he said this, he turned his beautiful eyes that looked at the waves to Emperor Chongping who was standing aside. In his soft voice, which seemed to be a little bit coquettish, he said: "Your Majesty, you must always cherish the dragon body."
Jia Heng's eyes moved slightly, and when he heard the oriole's cry, he couldn't help but feel something strange in his heart.
A plump lady in her early thirties, her every move exudes the mature and charming charm of a wife that has been infiltrated by the quiet years, and the sudden appearance of a little woman's coquettishness, that kind of contrast, Silently sultry.
Jia Heng made a face and calmed down his expression, cupped his hands and said: "The Holy One is in charge of everything, and all directions in Jiuzhou cannot leave the Holy One for a moment. I still hope that for the sake of the common people, I can take care of the dragon body."
At this time, Emperor Chongping also stopped the rice porridge in his hand and said with a smile: "Those people in the Imperial Hospital must exaggerate one-third of their illness when they talk about it, and they must leave three-points behind when using their medicine. I don't blame them, but there is no need to make a fuss out of a molehill." , I still know my body and bones.”
Jia Heng said loudly: "What the Holy One said is not unreasonable, but medicinal supplements are not as good as dietary supplements. The Holy One regulates the intestines and stomach with food and drink, and works and rests on time. This is the way to extend happiness and longevity mentioned in medical books."
Emperor Chongping said in surprise: "Ziyu still knows medical books?"
Empress Song also cast a pair of phoenix eyes, her eyes sparkling, her moist and plump peach blossom lips moved, and she murmured: "Medicine is not as good as food. This is a good saying."
Jia Heng said in a clear voice: "I have read some things in my spare time, and I secretly believe that people who have lived long lives in ancient and modern times are all good at eating and drinking, and have the right routine and rest, so that they can have a long life and good health. Therefore, I think that the Holy One may be able to follow the example of the previous one. The way to maintain health for people.”
Emperor Chongping smiled, looked deeply, and said: "If the world is unstable and the world is unrest, what can I do if I live to be a hundred years old?"
As he spoke, he coughed several times because of his emotional excitement.
As soon as these words came out, Queen Song's face turned pale. She stretched out her hand to caress Emperor Chongping's back and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty... why did you say this?"
Jia Heng's expression also changed slightly, but he vaguely felt that Emperor Chongping meant the Supreme Emperor.
After thinking for a while, he solemnly said: "I dare not agree with the words of the Holy One! The Holy One has the appearance of the sky and the sun, the appearance of a dragon and a phoenix. Since he succeeded to the throne, he has been wise and decisive, worked hard to govern, has the ambition to rejuvenate our great nation, and advocates frugality and frugality. , do not mess around with dogs and horses, eat at night and eat at night, work diligently and love the people, and have been sincerely one of the most wise kings in the past three generations. I wish you good health and long life, lead our civil and military officials of the Han Dynasty, sweep away the border troubles in the north, and create a foundation of peace for all generations. At that time, in the history of the Qing Dynasty, the sage was on par with the ancient sage emperors and emperors, and I could be enlightened by the virtue and power of the sage. I didn’t dare to say that my name would go down in history, but I conquered the north for the Han Dynasty... I was a small pawn, wrapped in horse leather, and I was able to take advantage of it!"
Jia Heng's face is calm, his eyes are clear, and his expression is solemn.
The clear and firm voice of this man echoed in the hall, and it was loud and clear, without any flattery or flattery.
He said the words "I observe that the Holy One has the appearance of a great emperor!" and "Take care of the dragon body" in a brilliant way.
It's just that the person who put the words on his lips... served as a general in the Northern Conquest for the Han Dynasty, changed his words to a small pawn, and was wrapped in horse leather.
Some words can easily cause some bad associations.
Empress Song also turned her head towards her. Under her willow-shaped brows, her beautiful eyes were gleaming, and she looked quietly at the young man with a cold temperament.
Emperor Chongping was cold and hard, with a strange rosy look on his face. It was not like drinking fine wine, but he was also excited and said: "Ziyu is determined. It has always been my lifelong wish to revive the Han Dynasty. You are still young, if you can To make a difference in border affairs, even if it means to be granted a title or a title, it is of no use! To be able to pacify the Eastern captives, even if I let you, the Jia family, three men, and even a different surname become the king, why should I be stingy? You and I should still be kings and ministers. If we work together as one, we will leave our name in history and be famous for generations to come."
Even though it was the first time for this official to make a wish, he said it with full confidence.
Gein, Chen Han did indeed confer four kings with different surnames, and so far, they all died well. The titles have been passed down for several generations, and there has never been a situation where the birds are gone and the bows are hidden, and the rabbits die and the dogs are cooked.
Jia Heng raised his head, looked at Emperor Chongping, and said loudly with a firm gaze: "Your Majesty, it is not the intention of the minister to make a prince, but I only hope that the northern border will be pacified!"
When Emperor Chongping heard this, his expression was moved and his heart was shaken. He cast a pair of warm eyes on Jia Heng. At this moment, his throat felt itchy and he coughed a few more times. He waved his hand and said with a smile: "I always treat Jia Heng well. Meritorious minister, you are still young, just do your best."
Seeing this, Jia Heng left the table and stood up, "I am a commoner, and your majesty has the wise eyes. He does not think that I am stupid and straightforward. I am promoted in the grass. I treat him like a son and nephew. I am as generous as a mountain. How can I dare to talk about my rank and salary?"
Emperor Chongping said: "Ziyu..."
Jia Heng raised his eyes to look at Emperor Chongping, with admiration appearing in his eyes at the right time. His eyes were slightly red, and he said: "I went to take the exam early, and was raised by my mother to become a man. Now that I have received the emperor's salary, I will become the emperor." My father, I feel really sad when I see your father coughing non-stop. I wish I could take my own life as a substitute. I hope your majesty will take care of himself."
When Emperor Chongping heard the words, a warm current surged in his heart. He looked at the young man Zhang with a bit of admiration. After a while, he smiled bitterly at Empress Song beside him and said, "Zitong, even this child persuaded me. .”
Empress Song said angrily: "Zi Yu has a filial heart. Your Majesty should take care of yourself from now on. Not only the concubines but also Ran'er and others rely on your Majesty. The civil and military forces of the entire dynasty also rely on your Majesty."
Emperor Chongping nodded, a little close to him, and said with a smile: "Yes, as Ziyu said, I will pay attention to my health in the future."
Empress Song smiled and consoled her: "Zi Yu, I would like to thank you. I have tried to persuade Your Majesty many times before, but Your Majesty has never said this."
Jia Heng cupped his hands and said, "This is what I say from the bottom of my heart. I don't dare to thank you as a queen."
Emperor Chongping waved his hand, smiled, and said: "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Ziyu, have you finished counting the wealth of the Sanhe Gang?"
Empress Song smiled and didn't say much. Instead, she raised her beautiful face and looked at Jia Heng, listening to his words quietly.
Jia Heng said: "Back to the Holy Land, except for the Sanhe Gang's various businesses and some villages and shops that have not yet been sold, all other gold, silver, jewelry, and jewelry have been disposed of. At present, a total of 9.73 million taels of silver have been obtained. We are about to Please tell me how much of this money will go to the national treasury, and how much of it will go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs?"
When Emperor Chongping heard this, he was silent for a moment and said: "I have discussed with Mr. Yang Ge, and initially decided that five million taels would be transported to the Ministry of Household Affairs to make up for the salary arrears of the officials in the capital since the beginning of the year, as well as the pay and silver for the border troops, as well as relief, Regarding the aftermath of the compensation for the Northern Territory, the last two items are actually the big one, and the rest can be classified into the Ministry of Internal Affairs. However, now that Zhan Shike is making a fuss, I can’t come forward to talk about this matter in person, Ziyu , do you have any good ideas?"
As he said that, he cast a pair of questioning eyes over.
Empress Song pursed her pink lips, and her peach-like jade face also showed curiosity.
Jia Heng thought for a moment and said in a deep voice: "I think that the left and right are just advancing three and retreating one."
"Advance three, retreat one?" Emperor Chongping's eyes moved slightly, his face thoughtful.
Jia Heng said in a clear voice: "Your Majesty is just worried that Zhan Shikedao feels that the household allocation is insufficient and will take the opportunity to cause trouble. Why not let the news out in advance and say that originally, according to some people's suggestions, 80% of them would be classified as internal affairs." From the government."
Emperor Chongping frowned and said worriedly: "I'm afraid that this discussion will cause the crowd to boil over and the city will be full of storms."
Jia Heng said: "This is just a rumor. At that time, the Holy Spirit came out to refute the rumor again and said that he had decided to give half of the silver to the Ministry of Household Affairs to relieve the country's financial difficulties."
Emperor Chongping pondered: "What Zi Yu said is probably a method, but who is going to say this? Rumors always have noses and eyes, and falsehoods are confused with truth."
For this kind of thing, you need to find someone to take the lead. Rumors must be spread more convincingly.
Jia Heng was silent for a moment and did not answer the question.
Who else could it be? The most suitable candidate is Prince Zhongshun, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Apart from this prince, there is no one else.
Prince Zhongshun slandered him last time, and now he wants to get the interest back.
It's easy to do. After all, what do you, the emperor's brother, want to do with such a good reputation? The civil servant group should be offended, and the civil servants should shake their heads whenever they mention this prince, not understanding the general situation, and then the emperor will bless him. This is a normal drama.
However, it was not easy for him to take the initiative to say this, so he could just stop and let Emperor Chongping think about it himself.
As for whether Emperor Chongping would let him be the party involved in the rumors, it was absolutely impossible! Because this chills the hearts of those who do things. I work hard and work hard while I do it, and the benefits are not lost at all, but I also end up with hundreds of officials resenting me? Sure enough, just as Jia Heng expected, Queen Song on the side slightly opened her lips and said softly: "Your Majesty, since the money has been transferred to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, I think the clan may have something to say."
