At the beginning of October of the first year of Yongning, the mighty eastern patrol team had passed Guguan Pass and was about to arrive at Qingyang City while entering the pass. This tour of the world took almost a year.
In the carriage, the emperor could not let go of the scroll, holding the silk book of Xuanchengzi's travel notes that Ling Xuanzong paid tribute to, and reading it carefully. As for the largest copy of the World Map of All Nations, it still needed time to draw, and now a small version of the World Map of All Nations was hung in the car for Mu Sheng. Compare and read the anecdotes from all over the world recorded in Xuan Chengzi’s travel notes.
Comparing the contents of the book, Mu Sheng imagined in his mind the customs and customs of various places that were very different from those of the Central Plains. At this moment, the curiosity in his heart had already aroused. Now he really regretted sitting on the throne, but he could abandon the country and ignore it and personally It is simply not realistic to travel thousands of miles to explore various continents. Even if you want to go, you have to sit firmly on the chair under your butt.
Ever since he had this map of the world that Lingxuanzong paid tribute to, Mu Sheng had begun to fantasize about opening up an era of great navigation for this world. He wanted to use maritime trade as the fulcrum to completely build the Jin Dynasty into a world-wide empire and communicate with other countries. Yes or no, it's just that with the current navigation technology, it's probably not easy, so we still have to figure it out slowly.
Chinese civilization has never been the result of working behind closed doors. It has always been the result of mutual exchanges, inclusiveness, and mutual integration among various ethnic groups. For example, the reason why the Tang Dynasty was great in later generations was that the Tang Dynasty was willing to communicate and integrate with the people of all ethnic groups around it, which ultimately created a prosperous age. The Tang Dynasty was also the most glorious moment in the history of Chinese civilization. Mu Sheng was already looking forward to the coming of a prosperous dynasty.
The reason why Chinese civilization declined later was largely due to the arrogance of the ruling class during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and they were more defensive than foreign. Due to the limitations of the times, the domestic intellectual elite did not bother to open their eyes to see the world. He clung to the teachings of the saints and never let go. He only knew how to learn and be good at serving as an official. He spent his whole life in officialdom, but failed to see that the outside world had undergone earth-shaking changes long ago, causing the glorious Chinese civilization to sink for a hundred years. He did not want this The Chinese civilization in another world continues to slide into the endless abyss. He knows that as long as the country is stable, he has the ability to change the historical trend of this era.
At this time, a lazy voice sounded from the interior of the car: "Brother~~" interrupting Mu Sheng's wild fantasies in his mind.
Mu Sheng smiled slightly, put down the silk book and turned around to get into the car. He saw his junior sister Zhang Lin stretching on the couch with a sleepy look. The quilt slipped off inadvertently, revealing Zhang Lin's jade-like skin. It was so early in the morning. , Mu Sheng was suddenly aroused, and his heart was filled with desire.
Mu Sheng stepped forward, pulled Zhang Lin's arm and said with a smile, "You still call me Senior Brother?"
Zhang Lin's face was slightly red, and he shouted softly, somewhat shyly: "Husband..."
During this cruise, Zhang Lin had long since fallen into the arms of her senior brother and became his woman. Zhang Lin thought of the past half year of the cruise. The two of them went out incognito together. They were inseparable, staying and flying together. She and her senior brother were the only ones. The two-person world made her want to cruise like this to the end of the world.
Zhang Lin said: "After I enter the palace, your majesty has three thousand beauties in the harem. Will they ignore me?"
Hearing this, Mu Sheng hugged her jade-like body and smiled: "How could it be? You will always be my good junior sister in my heart, and you will always be my woman."
Zhang Lin seemed a little worried. She lay in Mu Sheng's arms and asked softly: "Husband, I am a newcomer. Will it be difficult for the sisters in the harem to get along with each other?"
Now that she was about to return to Qingyang, she felt a little nervous. She knew that from now on, she would have to compete with other women in the harem for his senior brother. He was not only her senior brother, he was also the emperor. Son of Heaven.
Mu Sheng smiled and comforted: "Junior sister, don't worry. The ladies have very good personalities and will be easy to get along with. You will adapt to them as time goes by."
Zhang Lin nodded and said: "Well..."
Mu Sheng saw the pregnant beauty showing a mature charm that was different from that of a young girl under his hard work these days, and said unconsciously: "Junior sister, you are so beautiful!"
Zhang Lin said shyly, "Your Majesty~~"
After saying that, Mu Sheng slowly approached her lips and kissed her slowly...
A few days later, the parade finally arrived at Qingyang City. The county soldiers assigned by each county to accompany the emperor on the cruise dispersed after being rewarded. Some of the soldiers of the Northern Army were stationed near Qingyang to assist in the defense. After the Lieutenant Army entered the city, they took over the defense of Qingyang again. .
After the emperor entered the palace with honors, Mu Sheng hurriedly entered the inner palace to meet the ladies. They had not seen each other for nearly a year, so they naturally wanted to talk about their lovesickness. When the ladies saw a woman accompanying the emperor, they understood in their hearts. His Majesty the Emperor has a habit of bringing back several women when he travels far away. Fortunately, he only brought back one this time.
The highest-status among the women are Mrs. Zeng Yunzeng, Mrs. Tian Huitian and Muyinaqi. Only three of them have been awarded the title of madam.
Seeing that a new sister had entered the palace, Zeng Yun and Tian Hui stepped forward to greet Zhang Lin warmly. They obviously wanted to draw Zhang Lin into their own camp, but the camp headed by Muyinaqi remained unmoved. As soon as he entered the palace, someone approached him, which obviously surprised him.
After Muyinaqi stepped forward and saluted the emperor, he said, "Your Majesty, you are finally back."
Mu Sheng smiled and stepped forward to take Muyinaqi into his arms, but Muyinaqi struggled to push him away and said, "No, Your Majesty, the sisters are all watching."
Mu Sheng smiled and said: "Yes, I'm back. I've really missed you all along the way. Did the Qingyang incident scare you?"
Hearing this, Yun'er came over and said, "We sisters thought it was the rebellious ministers who were plotting rebellion at first, but we didn't expect that it was your majesty who was so wise and powerful that you actually captured the Huo family in one fell swoop on the east patrol."
Mu Sheng said with emotion: "Yes, thanks to the blessings of our ancestors, no big trouble happened at last. The Huo family is also aware of current affairs."
Yang Jin, the general manager of the inner court, came forward to ask the emperor for instructions: "Your Majesty, how should you greet Mr. Zhang when he enters the palace?"
Mu Sheng thought about it for a moment and then ordered: "Welcome her with the courtesy of a beautiful woman."
"No." Yang Jin went to arrange Zhang Lin's accommodation and food in the harem. The beauty only had the title of madam, which was equivalent to that of a noble concubine.
Mu Sheng chatted with the girls for a few words, and then went to Zhangtai Palace to handle government affairs. The girls knew that the emperor was now a real emperor, and he was no longer like the one in the past who only had an empty reputation and stayed in the harem all day long. , a "foolish king" who enjoys being among women and doesn't care about Shu.
When the girls saw the emperor leaving, they exchanged greetings and went back to the palace. On the way back, Princess Taisha Diya Melissa took Muyi Naqi's hand and asked: "Sister Naqi, why don't you bring in Zhang Meiren?" On our side, she is also a monk after all?"
Princess Taisha and Muyinaqi both came from southern Xinjiang, and their living habits, language and customs were closer to each other. They were both monks, so they naturally came together after being in the palace for a long time.
Hearing this, Muyinaqi smiled slightly and said: "Leave Zhang Meiren to them to fight. The future is long. Besides, you and I are both monks and have long life spans. We have plenty of time to accompany your majesty. We don't have to fight for the length of time."
Diya Melissa understood in her heart and agreed: "Sister Naqi still sees the distance. By the way, sister Naqi, I made Taisha snacks with my own hands. Why don't you go to my palace and try my sister's craftsmanship? "
Muyinaqi happily agreed and said with a smile: "Okay, I haven't eaten the cakes you made for a long time."
The two of them really felt like sisters in this deep palace compound, talking and laughing as they went to the inner palace.
In Zhangtai Palace, Gao Chong knelt in front of the emperor's throne. An eunuch came forward and formally read out the edict appointing Gao Chong as Zuo Prime Minister.
After the reading was completed, he stepped forward to take the edict from the eunuch respectfully.
At this time, Prime Minister Zuo Gao Zhong was overjoyed. He didn't expect that he was really being straightened up. He hurriedly stepped forward to pay homage and thanked him: "Long live the Jin Dynasty, long live my emperor, long live, long live, how can a humble minister be so virtuous and capable?" Since I am so favored by Your Majesty, I will devote my whole life to Your Majesty and the people of the world until my death."
Mu Sheng looked at Prime Minister Zuo who was bowing solemnly in the hall and said with a smile: "I love you so much that I am exempt from the courtesy. From now on, you and I, my monarch and my ministers, must do our duty with all our heart and face the difficulties together."
Gao Zhong stood up, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, please rest assured that I will not betray your trust."
At this moment, the right prime minister Wang Yi came to Zhangtai Palace with a solemn face to meet the emperor. When the emperor brought Zhao Cu back to the court in Yue County, all the civil and military officials seemed to have caught wind of the rumor, and they had already seen the wind. Many people in the helm went to privately criticize Zhao Cu. On the way back to Beijing, the emperor never gave Zhao Cu a clear appointment. He probably guessed that his position as right minister might not be kept.
As soon as Mu Sheng saw the right Prime Minister Wang Yi arriving, he said in a friendly manner: "Wang Xiangguo, hurry up and take a seat. I have called you here today to discuss something with Xiangguo."
Wang Yi bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty, please speak. I am listening attentively."
Mu Sheng said: "Wang Xiangguo, Xiangguo has been very effective in assisting me in handling government affairs along the way. I also understand that Xiangguo is the pillar of the country, but I have other appointments for Wang Xiangguo."
Mu Sheng nodded to Yang Jin to issue the edict.
Yang Jin, the general manager of the inner court, stepped forward and unfolded the edict and read out: "The edict says that You Prime Minister Wang Yizhi is talented, intelligent, knowledgeable... I deeply agree with my heart in governing the country. From now on, I will remove You Prime Minister from the post of Dongting Marquis. , increase the number of households in the city by 2,000, and promote him to the post of Sangong Taibao. I admire this..."
Wang Yi didn't listen to a word of the previous compliments. After hearing the mandatory retirement benefits arranged by the emperor, he also knew that the emperor had taken good care of him, granted him a title, and promoted him. Although the position of the three princes and Taibao was not the same as that of Huo Zheng's Grand Master also has a false position, with a high position but no real power, but it is good to have this salary to support him in his old age.
In fact, Wang Yi also knew in his heart that once he was the emperor, he was a minister. As a veteran of the late emperor's era, it would be difficult for him to stay in this position of right prime minister for a long time. If you don't leave, you will be blocking the advancement of the new emperor's cronies. Now Retirement, even if you are unwilling to do so, is still a good outcome. It is much better than being too lazy to leave and being kicked out of office in embarrassment.
After hearing the edict, Wang Yi's face remained as usual, and he stepped forward to pay his respects and said: "The Jin Dynasty has been prosperous for ten thousand years. I would like to thank you for your kindness. I wish your majesty a long and lasting country and a long life. Long live my emperor, long live, long live."
After thanking him, Wang Yi took the edict and left Zhangtai Palace with some sadness. He knew that he would never return to the center of power in his life.
As soon as Wang Yi, the prime minister on the right, left the palace gate, he saw Zhao Chu Shi Shiran coming to the front of Zhangtai Palace.
When Zhao Chu saw Wang Yi, the Taibao, coming out of the palace, he probably guessed something about it. He stepped forward and greeted Wang Xiangguo, cupping his hands and saying, "I've met Wang Xiangguo."
Wang Yi heard this, smiled, waved his hand and said: "Master Zhao, Wang is no longer the prime minister."
Zhao Chu pretended to be surprised on his face and asked, "Oh? Why did Your Majesty exempt you from your position?"
Wang Yi sighed and said: "As an emperor and a courtier, your majesty's move is also the right thing to do. I think that I, Wang, have been in high and low officialdom for more than ten years. It's time to go home and take a rest. Mr. Zhao takes leave."
Zhao Chu cupped his hands to see him off and said, "Master Wang, please go slowly." After saying that, Zhao Chu went into the palace to see the emperor.
After Zhao Chu entered the palace, Wang Yi vaguely heard the high-pitched voice of Yang Jin, the chief steward of the inner court, announcing the edict from inside the palace...
"The edict says that Shaofu Zhao Cu is the auxiliary minister appointed by the late emperor. During his tenure as Shaofu, he worked diligently and fulfilled his duties. Now the state affairs are very difficult. I have not long since succeeded to the throne, and I also rely on virtuous ministers to assist the government. From now on, Shaofu Zhao I was granted the title of Marquis of Duyang, took over the position of Prime Minister of the Right, established a government office, and jointly managed the state affairs. I admire this..."
After hearing this, Taibao Wang Yi sighed, shook his head and turned around and left lonely...
In the afternoon, in the Zhangtai Palace, after all the ministers finished discussing the state affairs, they exited the main hall. The left prime minister, Gao Zhong, looked proud of the spring breeze. Next to him, the new right prime minister, Duyang Marquis Zhao Chu, stepped forward with a smile and congratulated: "Congratulations to Zhao Xiangguo for taking over the post of Prime Minister You."
Zhao Chu was in high spirits during happy events. He nodded slightly and said with a smile: "You are so polite, Prime Minister Gao. From now on, you and I will serve as ministers in the same palace and we should do our best to share your Majesty's worries!"
Prime Minister Zuo said solemnly: "This is natural. It is the duty of a minister to share your Majesty's worries."
The two of them smiled politely on the surface, and then went back to their homes.
Zhao Chu came out of the palace gate and boarded the carriage. He closed his eyes and remained silent. After a while, he opened his eyes again and whispered to himself: "Sister, have you seen this? I have waited more than twenty years for this moment." Year, if I had been more ruthless back then, with your status in the harem, sister, I should have ascended to the throne long ago..."
