Now that the intruders had almost captured the city of Beijing, the noisy ministers had disappeared, and Zhu Changwu took the initiative to change the ratio of business and tax, and then he had such a big harvest. This made Chongzhen feel regretful. If he had known this, he would have done this a long time ago, and the Ming Dynasty might not be so troubled.
After seeing the figures recorded in the memorial, and seeing that together with the proceeds from the previous house raids, there were now more than 40 million in silver in the Ming treasury, Chongzhen was in a good mood at this moment. He believed that the transformation of the Ming Dynasty would begin from this moment on. At first, he thought that as long as he worked hard, he could become a figure like Taizu, allowing Ming Dynasty to rise again and become stronger.
When he was in a good mood, he also had a good impression of Zhang Yi, who had given the memorial. Chongzhen has already considered that as long as the other party keeps working hard, he may consider removing the word "agent" from his head.
Wang Chengen has been waiting by the side. Seeing that Chongzhen was very happy, he touched the jade bracelet in his right pocket. It was sent by Concubine Yuan Guifei in the hope that His Majesty could go to her place to stay for a while. Night.
In the past few days, Chongzhen spent the day in Qianqing Palace watching the memorials for help sent from all over the country, and at night he rested in the Queen Zhou's place in Kunning Palace. As time goes by, it is inevitable that he will get bored. As a minister, Wang Chengen believes that it is necessary for his master to change his taste and environment.
Just because there has been no good news in the past few days and I can't find a suitable opportunity, Chongzhen seems to be in a good mood now. Wang Chengen also saw the opportunity, so he stepped forward lightly and said: "Long live my lord, what about Concubine Yuan Guifei?" There is news from the side that I have made your favorite lotus seed soup, Your Majesty."
Until the point was made, Wang Chengen just handed over a message. Although he accepted money from others, it did not mean that he would definitely complete the matter. Besides, he always remembers that he is a minister of Chongzhen and has only one master, so although he will collect some things from time to time, he still has his own principles in doing things.
"Oh, Concubine Yuan has prepared lotus seed soup? Well, I haven't been to her for some time. Even if she is so willing, Wang Daban, please go and deliver the order." Chongzhen, who was in a good mood, was most able to accept the suggestion at this time. when.
"I obey the order." Wang Chengen agreed quickly and turned around to do it.
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Yonghe Palace.
The place where Concubine Yuan Guifei's palace is located.
In the evening, Chongzhen's Luan Jia came here as expected, and Concubine Yuan Guifei also waited here with all the people in the palace.
"Your Majesty." As soon as she saw Chongzhen walking out of the dragon chariot, Concubine Yuan Guifei, who was dressed up in full attire, gave a half-squatting salute, then took small steps to greet him.
"Hahaha, Concubine Yuan is interested." Chongzhen's eyes lit up when he saw Concubine Yuan dressed up so gorgeously, and he burst into laughter.
"It is a blessing for me to be able to serve the Emperor. Hurry, Your Majesty, please come quickly." Concubine Yuan smiled brightly, stretched out her hand to support Chongzhen's arm, and leaned half of her body towards him.
Chongzhen's smile grew stronger as Nephrite embraced him. He could already predict that tonight would be a wonderful night.
Beauty is inevitable. Concubine Yuan Guifei originally wanted to beg Chongzhen. Naturally, she tried her best to satisfy Chongzhen that night. After the business was done and everyone put on their pajamas, Concubine Yuan leaned on Chongzhen's chest and talked about perfume.
"Your Majesty, do you think this concubine smells good to you?"
"Smells, it smells so good, haha." Chongzhen, who was slowly recovering his blood, was slowly adjusting his breathing at this moment to prepare for another fight.
"Your Majesty, this is actually all the result of that perfume. It's just a pity that it's too little. I only get one bottle a month. If I want to serve the Emperor every day, I'm afraid it won't be enough." As he spoke, he used a fine Long slender jade fingers rubbed Chongzhen's chest.
"One bottle is a little short. I will talk to Mr. Zhu tomorrow and supply more for you and Queen Zhou." Chongzhen didn't pay much attention to this matter before. After all, there are differences between men and women. What they like and what they like are different. The focus tends to be different as well.
Even if Concubine Yuan Guifei said that one bottle of perfume per month was too little, it would be better to give her a few more bottles. Anyway, as far as Chongzhen knew, the Daming Research Institute had produced a lot. If it wasn't for some hunger marketing, a lot could be sold.
"Do you still have it at Mr. Zhu's place? But Sister Zhou said that the output is very small." Concubine Yuan Guifei originally suspected that the output of perfume would not be as low as Queen Zhou said. This test showed that it was indeed the case.
"Well, I can't say less, I can only say not a lot. Mr. Zhu has too many things to be busy with, so naturally he can't put all his energy into making perfume." Chongzhen said with a careless eye.
"Since there are a lot of them, why not sell them. Although I am staying in the palace, I have heard from people that it is hard to find a fragrant fragrance outside. I think I can definitely sell it for a good price. Then the people will be happy when they get the perfume, and there will be money in the treasury, so why not?"
"This..." Chongzhen did not agree immediately. In fact, he was also somewhat confused about this matter.
The things have already been made, so why wait until they are sold? Chongzhen had some thoughts on this point, but considering that he had promised Zhu Changwu that he would not interfere in the affairs of the Ming Research Institute, he refrained from mentioning it.
Seeing that Chongzhen seemed to be a little moved, Concubine Yuan Guifei felt that something was going on, so she immediately said: "Your Majesty, my father has nothing to do, so why not leave this matter to him. After all, it is his own family, so the Emperor cannot help but Are you relieved?"
Concubine Yuan Guifei's father, Yuan You, once served as the commander-in-chief of the Fifth Army. But to put it bluntly, it's just a name. It doesn't have any power in itself. It just gives him a name and a salary.
Over the years, because Concubine Yuan Guifei had not raised a son or a daughter for Chongzhen (there was a daughter who died in infancy), so although she was favored, she did not dare to make any demands. This time she felt that the perfume business could definitely make a lot of money, especially when she learned that a bottle was priced at a thousand gold at the auction, which made her even more excited.
Tonight, she served so enthusiastically for this purpose.
Concubine Yuan Guifei made a request, but Chongzhen did not refuse immediately. After all, she was his own woman, and she was one of the favored women. In addition, he had not taken much care of his father-in-law Yuan You in these years, so he did not accept it at this moment. Kindly refuse.
"Your Majesty is so kind, I will take this as your promise." Concubine Yuan Guifei saw Chongzhen showing a look of embarrassment, and decided on the matter directly without waiting for him to speak. Then she suddenly turned over, and this Sitting on Chongzhen's body.
The original obscene clothes also began to slip off at this moment. The beautiful scenery appeared and the peaks towered. Chongzhen's attention was completely diverted, and he forgot to say anything about rejection. As for the perfume, he agreed without any explanation.
In Kunning Palace not far from here, Queen Zhou had just sent her daughter Princess Changping away.
A few days ago, Zhu Hui'ao proposed going to the Daming Research Institute. At that time, Queen Zhou did not agree, but said that she would think about it.
Speaking of consideration, Queen Zhou was originally prepared to discuss it with Chongzhen, but she thought that she had not made suggestions before, but they were all rejected on the grounds that the harem could not participate in politics (she once advised Chongzhen to move the capital to Nanjing). If what she expected was true, her discussion with Chongzhen this time would not lead to any results.
While Queen Zhou was still thinking about it, news suddenly came that the items produced by the Daming Research Institute had fetched five million taels of silver in the first auction. This was only 400 pieces of goods. Now She was keenly aware of the importance of the institute.
A few days after Zhu Hui'ao made the request, there was still no reply from his mother. That night, after dinner, he came to Kunning Palace again and brought up the old matters again.
Queen Zhou was made impatient, and she did have the idea of getting involved in the institute. In the past, Ming Dynasty was too poor, and Chongzhen was restricted in everything he could do. Now he finally had an organization that could make a lot of money. Of course she wanted to know more.
"Okay, you go back first. The Queen Mother will give you an answer soon." Queen Zhou thought that Princess Changping was young after all, and there was only a two-year age difference between her and Zhu Changwu. She would not let this kid go if she was sent there. There was too much resistance, so I agreed first.
As for what my daughter has in mind, we’ll have to wait and see later.
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One night passed, and when Chongzhen woke up in the morning, he was in good spirits.
When Concubine Yuan was serving Chongzhen's breakfast, she did not forget to mention the perfume again until she saw the emperor nodding and the smile on her face became even brighter.
In comparison, Chongzhen has a bit of a headache.
For ordinary courtiers, Chongzhen had absolute confidence to convince him that the worst possible outcome would be a stick with sweet dates. But he was facing Zhu Changwu, and these were of no use at all.
They don't even call themselves ministers, and they don't need his support at all.
Compared with force, they have advanced weapons in their hands that they cannot even make.
Compared with money, anything someone can get out of hand is worth tens of thousands of dollars.
Comparing his momentum, it seems that this kid is more reasonable than me.
Faced with such a person, if he didn't come to trouble Chongzhen, he would burn incense.
Covering his forehead lightly, Chongzhen felt a little regretful. If he had known earlier, he should not have agreed to Concubine Yuan last night. Alas, it was all impulsiveness that caused the trouble.
But what he promised has been done, and he is the emperor, how can he go back on his words? After arriving at Qianqing Palace, he said to Wang Chengen: "Wang Daban, look where Master Zhu is and declare him to the palace."
Wang Chengen followed Chongzhen and probably knew something was going on, but he was not optimistic about it. He believed that Zhu Changwu was not someone who could bow his head casually. Besides, he had promised before that he would not care about or interfere with the affairs of the institute, but now he wanted to force Governor Yuan You into it. With Zhu Changwu's Temperament, it would be strange not to object.
