Dozens of eunuchs are busy in the Caolanchang warehouse. Although it is dinner time, they have received orders to expand the venue, mainly to add a VIP area.
In the open space outside the warehouse, the Zhongguan soldiers who had eaten dinner in advance (the eunuch death squad formed by Chang Yu, Zhongguan is also known as the eunuch) were already doing warm-up exercises in preparation for the evening training, because most of them were more or less injured. Body, Chang Yu reduced the intensity to normal.
In the private courtyard of the Prince's Mansion, Tang Potian, Song Renfeng, Cheng Chongdao and other seven or eight personal guards stood in a half circle, looking curiously with raised brows.
There were more than a dozen various gantry frames, wooden stakes and other equipment placed in front of them, and Chang Yu was testing them one by one. This was the fitness equipment Chang Yu asked Fang San to find specially made by the craftsman.
"Come here, this is to train shoulder muscle strength. Like me, do one set of twenty, do four sets, and take twenty breaths between each set," Chang Yu called Chunxiang.
There is no doubt that Chunxiang is Chang Yu's closest and most trusted person in the palace, because he is a close friend of the young eunuch named Chang Yu before.
Of course, Chunxiang was definitely not the only one who was called for special training by Chang Yu. There were also five other people who were originally dormitory supervisors, Jiang Quan, Hu Ling, Fan Jiaqian, Chen Jingzhong, and Li Tiezhu. These people were considered Chang Yu's confidants.
"Eunuch Chang, where did you learn this?" Seeing Chang Yu instructing several close eunuchs to use these equipment to exercise, Tang Potian was really surprised and convinced. You must know that their traditional strength training tools are only Just a stone lock.
"Learned it in a dream"
Chang Yu smiled slightly. In fact, there is no difference between these simple equipment and those in later generations of gyms. If there is a difference, it is the difference between metal and wood. For the skilled craftsmen of this era, it is really not difficult to make these simple equipment.
With such a fresh and comprehensive tool, Tang Potian and others naturally would not let it go. They took off their coats and joined in the exercise. Chang Yu also explained and guided which equipment to exercise the strength of which parts one by one.
The scene was once in full swing, with everyone taking turns to use them alternately, and even gradually began to have the meaning of competition, and there was constant shouting and cheering.
"Let the craftsmen rush to make a few more sets tomorrow. Well, let's make fifty sets?" Chang Yu was very satisfied with these equipment and planned to purchase them in large quantities to train the death squads, especially the gantry with a pulley. By attaching a stone lock to a rope, it can become a multi-functional and multi-faceted strength training equipment.
"okay"
Fang San responded beside him, but his expression was a little hesitant, as if he had something to say. Chang Yu glanced at him and knew roughly: "The money will be paid by the Prince's Mansion."
Fang Sanyan opened.
"Chang Yu"
Just when everyone was getting excited about playing, a shout rang out, and they turned around to see the prince standing at the door of the side courtyard, breathing heavily, with an expression of unspeakable excitement on his face.
As soon as he saw his expression, Chang Yu knew there was something going on. He couldn't help but be overjoyed. He casually took the coat from Fang San's hand and put it on. He quickly walked to Zhu Cihong, and then the two of them went straight to the main hall.
Everyone was left in a state of confusion. They ran away before they could salute. Look at the intimacy, it seemed like a little separation is better than a newlywed...
In the palace, Zhu Cixiang was still excited and couldn't calm down for a long time. When he came out of the harem, he ran back to the prince's mansion in one breath, leaving even the eunuchs who followed him unable to keep up. At this moment, he didn't bother to wipe the sweat on his forehead and picked up a bottle. The pot of tea was poured down regardless of whether it was lukewarm or cold.
Chang Yu couldn't be more excited. Although he already knew the answer from Zhu Cixiang's expression, he still looked forward to him saying it himself.
Although he was very impatient, he still waited for Zhu Cixiang to finish the pot of water in one gulp before speaking: "Done?"
Zhu Cixiang finished his sip, burped, put down the kettle, and clenched his fist hard: "Father, it's done!"
Ye! Chang Yu jumped up excitedly, waved his fists and hit a set of combinations in the air, yelling, "yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah".
"Wait a minute." Chang Yu suddenly thought of something again, stopped and looked at Zhu Cihong: "Your Majesty must have asked about the boxing match in detail. You didn't sell me out, did you?"
"Don't worry." Zhu Cixi seemed to have guessed that Chang Yu was going to ask this question, and then sat down and lay on the chair: "When the two boxes of silver were carried over, my father asked, and I fisted I told you about Sai from the beginning, but I never mentioned you a word. I just said that my mother and I were worried about military pay, and we thought about it in the palace."
"Haha, the emperor must have praised you very much." Chang Yu was actually a little jealous because it was obviously his own fault.
"That's not the case. My father just kept silent for a moment and said: The queen is interested." Then he looked at the two boxes of silver and sighed.
"It's just a drop in the bucket," Chang Yu smiled slightly.
Zhu Cixiang squinted his eyes and smiled and nodded: "That's what my father meant at the time, but..." He stood up as he spoke.
"When I told him about the money bet with Uncle Xiangcheng and our plan, Chang Yu, you will never imagine the expression on my father's face at that time. Well, I can only say that his eyes lit up at once, as if The stormy weather that was originally filled with dark clouds suddenly felt like the sun was shining brightly..."
Chang Yu smiled and said nothing, watching Zhu Cixiang's exaggerated narration, sighing in his heart, the most joyful thing in life is the kind of reversal that makes a bright future appear again.
"You know, there were several courtiers outside asking for an audience at that time. My father, who always puts national affairs first, actually asked them to wait. Instead, he took my hand and sat down, asking me to explain the plan in detail..." Zhu Cixiang His eyes were shining. He should actually enjoy this feeling in his heart, the feeling of being affirmed and appreciated by his father.
Of course, Chang Yu can also feel the excitement of Chongzhen. He has many headaches now. After all, there are too many natural and man-made disasters at this time, such as severe drought, plague, locust plague, internal and external military disasters, but how to mobilize troops at the moment? Dongjin was the biggest headache to resist the intruders, but the biggest headache was the lack of money!
It is said that a penny can stump a heroic man, even if he is the king of a country. If he does not have military pay, he cannot transfer generals. If he can transfer generals, he cannot transfer generals. Even if he is transferred with an IOU, it is just a formality. For a moment, I won’t risk my life for you at all.
At this moment, the plan sent by Chang Yu was exactly what he was thinking about. How could he not be excited? Besides, after Chongzhen heard the prince's dream, he also knew that if destiny could not be reversed and thieves entered the city, those who had nothing to lose would be The courtiers and relatives of the emperor would also be plundered by Li Zicheng and lose their lives.
In this case, why do you want to take advantage of the intruder, not to mention that I will not rob, force or kill, I just want you to be willing to admit defeat, I will do it openly, not to mention that I don’t need to come forward.
"Father approved this plan and also made some suggestions." Zhu Cixiang spent a lot of time talking about how to convince Chongzhen. He said it as if it was difficult for Chongzhen to feel comfortable. It was obvious that he wanted to take credit. He was a child after all. .
"What suggestions?" Chang Yu was a little curious and his face straightened.
"Father has decided to issue a decree tonight. Starting from tomorrow night, more than five counts will take turns to be on duty in the palace every day..."
As soon as Zhu Cihong said the words, Chang Yu almost burst out. Chongzhen was so anxious to make money. It was almost like blatantly letting these nobles enter the palace to gamble. Although those people didn't know what they meant at first, they believed that it would only take a few days. There are sensible people who can see through the connotation of his imperial edict.
"My father also asked whether it could be held during the day, so that the concubines in the harem and the courtiers in the court can also participate... The imperial edict can be held outside the palace, with a wider audience..."
"Also, the outcome of the event must be within our control, so as not to shoot ourselves in the foot. Also, don't be too dark at the beginning. To catch the big fish in the long term, don't forget to give a sweetener first..."
Well, as expected, Jiang is very hot when he is old, and people are very coquettish when they are old. Now, for the sake of money, Chongzhen not only wants to attack nobles and draw inferences from one example, but also the courtiers are also in his plan, and even the mistresses in the harem are not spared. And this guy really has considered all possibilities and is determined to make a fortune from this boxing match.
After all, there are so many nobles and nobles in the capital, and one person can steal tens of thousands, which is a huge sum of millions, and wealth is very attractive, even if he is an emperor, let alone an emperor who is short of money.
"Chang Yu, now my father has made the decision, but it still depends on you how to perform this play. Are you sure about how to control the outcome of the boxing match? Will those nobles take the bait?" Zhu Cixiang said too much, My mouth was dry and there was no one to serve me in the palace, so I had no choice but to make tea by myself, as if I had completely forgotten that there was a eunuch sitting opposite who was dedicated to serving people.
Chang Yu smiled slightly: "Don't worry, without the diamond, I won't take this porcelain job, and they will definitely take the bait. This drama will definitely be successful, and it will be exciting."
"Why are you so sure they will take the bait?" Zhu Cixiang was startled.
"Because gambling is one of the biggest evils in human beings, and it is innate!"
"Really?" Zhu Cixiang looked confused and thoughtful.
"That's natural." Chang Yu looked at him and smiled: "We are just gambling now."
Zhu Cixiang was slightly startled and looked at Chang Yu with eyes that gradually became solemn: "Chang Yu, in order to fight for your power, I told the queen that you and I had the same dream, that you were the one the immortal said could help you. I, a Ming Dynasty person, was just talking about it at the time, but now I feel that you are really that person."
Chang Yu's expression became serious after hearing this, and he looked at Zhu Cixiang: "Although I don't know if I am that person, but everything I am doing now is indeed to prevent the Ming Dynasty from falling." He paused slightly and said: "If... if... One day in the future, I hope that I can continue to support you to be a good emperor, so that my Ming Dynasty dragon flag will not fall!"
Zhu Cixiang's eyes were red and he stared at Chang Yu for a while, then nodded vigorously.
The two were silent.
There was a louder voice outside, and Chang Yu stood up: "It's time to sing, you are the protagonist tonight."
Zhu Cixiang smiled.
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