What's wrong with wearing women's clothing?
Why not put on makeup?
As long as you can save yourself and your family's lives.
Not to mention that everyone is a scholar, and when they get together, they can be elegant every day, which is enough to enjoy their old age.
Zhu Jihuang and Zheng Fujiao are both over 40 years old and must think about their future retirement.
Jiang Gai, who was the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, was only twenty-five years old, and now he no longer wanted to live in his old age.
If after recovering one's strength, one can have enough food and clothing without having to travel hard, that would be completely acceptable.
The main reason is that Jiang Gai is still greedy for the powerful effects of the elixir and the incomparable wonderful feeling it brings to him.
As the saying goes, you know the taste after eating the marrow, not to mention him. After trying it once, you will have endless aftertaste, after trying it twice, you will be unable to stop, and after trying it three times, you will be unable to give up.
If it hadn't been for the dark plot and the sudden increase in dosage, this medicine would really be a rare product.
Not to mention taking it once a day, even taking it once every two days is an excellent thing and will definitely make people feel relaxed and happy.
I can only regret that this medicine was in the hands of that faint king, so that everyone fell into a trap and became passive.
If I had not participated in the petition, could I still have obtained the medicine?
This is a question that suddenly popped up in Zhu Jihuang's mind!
"Everyone! Don't sigh and think about it separately. We may be a blessing in disguise. If the contents of the heavenly book are true, we are undoubtedly loyal and good. Otherwise, we can wait and see what happens. After this, we will be accused by others. All the matters of giving and receiving gifts are gone. We are completely innocent and open-minded, and we are no longer afraid of being implicated in this matter. If we fulfill our promise, we can be like the Seven Sages in the Bamboo Grove, free and happy, with the help of elixir. , it can be said to be twice the result with half the effort.”
Zhu Jihuang suddenly thought about it. Since he didn't want to die and still wanted to live, he had to give up his anxiety and entanglement, face the future, and imagine a new life. Otherwise, he would have to hesitate between regrets and regrets all his life.
"But the first assistant, that foolish king wants me to wear women's clothes, put on makeup, and be sworn to Jinlan!"
Shen Shoumin found it hard to accept this unreasonable request. If outsiders heard it, he would definitely be laughed to death.
"I have already said that I am no longer the first assistant of Shizi. From now on, you can call me the second sister! Shijing is one year older than me, so she can be the eldest sister of all the sisters!"
"ah???"
"No, no! You are outstanding in talent and learning, so you should be the eldest sister! If you don't mind, Jiuyi (characterized by Xu Qian) will be the second sister, and I would like to be the third sister!"
"this……"
Facing Zhu Jihuang and Zheng Fujiao's chorus, the remaining ten people were dumbfounded.
Such weird names are really hard for everyone to say!
"It's impossible! How can I be so virtuous and capable?"
Before Wu Yingji, Yang Tingshu, and Shen Shizhu came out, Xu Qian (same as Qianyin), Zhu Jihuang, and Zheng Fujiao were known as the three giants of Fushe, and they were also the "Three Giants of Xinming"!
Regarding Zheng Fu's courtesy, Xu Qian was still very polite and humble, especially the title of second sister, which was a bit difficult to accept for a while.
"You deserve it! You deserve it! Second sister, third sister is so polite!"
"Don't dare! Don't dare! Shi Jing must never get up!"
"Second sister, can you agree?"
"Promise! Promise! Third sister!"
"Second sister!"
"..."
Zheng Fujiao and Xu Qian were openly playing with each other, which made everyone even more stunned.
Even the feudal lords on duty outside couldn't bear to look at them. These scholars are really good at playing...
"Chief Assistant! Why are you doing this to yourself?"
Chao Mingsheng was really heartbroken when he saw it. He didn't want to be called a certain sister, and he couldn't say it out loud.
"Ruiming, call me big sister, I just told you the answer!"
"This... alas~! Big... eldest sister!"
"Sister, you didn't hear me!"
"Sister!"
"It's not loud enough!"
"Sister!"
"Haha, sister, just think about it, why would your Majesty issue such an order?"
"Of course you are deliberately making things difficult for me and Zhongliang!"
"How can it be considered difficult?"
"It's hard to do!"
“What if I’m not in trouble waiting?”
"Ah? This..."
"This is a plan based on a plan!"
"Junior understands!"
"Sister, I understand!"
"Sister understands! The first assistant...eldest sister is wise!"
"During the Three Kingdoms period, Sima Yi wore women's clothing and was ridiculed by the generals in the tent. Who was the winner in the end?"
"Eldest sister is far-sighted. I...my sister is ashamed of herself!"
"Okay, now I need to take care of my body so that I can enjoy life in the future!"
"In the future... my younger sister will definitely obey my eldest sister, no one dares to disobey me!"
Chao Mingsheng now understood that this was too much of a loss, right?
The first assistant becomes the eldest sister?
Jisuke becomes the second...third sister!
After that, everyone agreed that after their health improved a little, the remaining nine people must kowtow to the eldest sister Zhu Jihuang, the second sister Xu Qian, and the third sister Zheng Fujiao. Then everyone knelt down, offered incense, and vowed to marry Jinlan.
We don’t want to be born in the same year and on the same day, we just want to be happy in the same year and on the same day!
The purpose of the sisterhood of Jinlan is to give up worries and put happiness first!
The foolish king Chongzhen wanted to use such vicious tactics to make everyone in his own group depressed.
However, everyone made a clever move, making it impossible for the faint king to succeed.
Presumably, after getting his reward, it was the Hunjun who got angry and even got angry.
Although women's clothing is not popular in our Ming Dynasty, it is not harmful to wear it at home. What's more, this is an order to wear, which is by no means ordinary.
If others intend to do this, they will not be treated like this!
"Your Majesty, the convoy transporting tributes has arrived!"
"Oh? Just unload all the goods at the back mansion!"
"yes!"
At this time, Chongzhen was very concerned about the tributes. He felt that it was not safe to put them anywhere, but it was more appropriate to put them in Huang Degong's place. He was afraid that the giant rat would eat all the tributes.
It's not that you can't give some rewards to your beloved generals, but you have to finish counting them before giving rewards. You can't not even see the tributes, but they are gone in the blink of an eye...
Having just won a victory over the thieves, Chongzhen was in a good mood. Even though he rarely caught a cold, he was in good health, so it was nothing serious.
After hearing this good news, I hurriedly took the ministers from the Military Aircraft Department to check it out and try something new.
These tributes were delivered by none other than a certain filial son from the northern capital.
The goods were first transported by vehicle to the unfrozen section of the canal, and then the goods were loaded onto the ship, crossed the Yangtze River, unloaded at Xiaguan Wharf, and then transported into the city by vehicle by factory guards.
The escort sent by the prince is always there, so that extraneous matters can be avoided during the handover, otherwise neither party will be able to shoulder this responsibility.
Mainly because there are very important and special tributes from the past, such as a certain medicine grain!
The request of a certain filial son is that it must be delivered to a certain father in person. If something goes wrong and these medicines fall into the hands of others, the consequences will be disastrous...
Just transport these medicines, even if you add "Shushuang" (Vaseline) and "Zhenling" (Penicillin), a few carts will be enough.
But this was not enough. A certain filial son had previously agreed with a certain father to sell many high-quality and low-priced goods to the rich people in Jiangnan through Nandu.
It takes at least two months to sell the goods once shipped, otherwise the slaves will only be left running errands.
The materials transported include almost most of the hot-selling products, such as new oil lamps, toys, stationery, books, and magazines.
From small glass balls to large rickshaws, except for some food items that are difficult to store, they have everything you need.
Seeing the list submitted in advance, Chongzhen found the thing he had been looking forward to for a long time - medicine pills!
Long Yan couldn't help but feel delighted. After receiving a large amount of supplements, he could control those thieves with ulterior motives.
Telephone?
What is this?
It feels like déjà vu!
Looks like I’ve heard it somewhere!
Could it be that traitor...
When the chamberlain who led the team came to pay his respects, Chongzhen finally figured out that a certain filial son planned to install a telephone for his father, so that he could easily call the cabinet members.
If the length is long enough, you can even call the six yamen outside. If something happens, you can just make a phone call and the ministers from each department will come to ask for instructions without leaving home.
That's not bad!
Nizi is quite thoughtful!
I want to see how powerful this creature from the fairy world is.
The nunzi said that a telegraph can carry a message thousands of miles, and a telephone can carry a message a thousand steps.
Today I have to see clearly and beware of that traitor who is waiting for an opportunity to deceive me and take advantage of me!
"Your Majesty, this slave has brought six pairs, totaling twelve telephones, with a total line length of two thousand steps. I don't know where Your Majesty wants to install the telephone, so I immediately went to measure the distance and set up the line."
"...Let me think twice!"
Chongzhen really hadn't thought about this problem, so he quickly asked Daban. Perhaps Daban was the only person around him who was well-informed and could discuss it with him.
Two thousand steps is neither long nor short. You must make the best use of it and never waste it.
If the length of the line is not enough, write another letter and ask the traitor for more.
I worked hard from dawn to dusk, and did not hesitate to start a war with Shilin for it. It is natural for this traitor to give me some reward.
"Your Majesty, a thousand pairs of new military boots have been shipped this time!"
"Oh? Let me take a look!"
Since there is a "new style" twice, it must be extraordinary, and this is the case with the "new style oil lamp".
After Chongzhen saw the real thing, he was indeed attracted by its fresh appearance.
"Your Majesty, why don't you try it on!"
"Very good!"
The chamberlain did not dare to ask what size the emperor's feet were. He could only rely on his own experience to estimate their size, and then try them on one by one. Fortunately, the boots worn by the emperor would not only be disliked by others, but would also sell for high prices.
"My dear friends, you don't have to do this. You can all try them on. If they are suitable, I will give each of you one pair, no, two pairs!"
Chongzhen saw that the first assistant, second assistant and others were all looking at this novelty. He must have planned to try it on, but he didn't say anything, so this was a good time to give it a favor.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Since it was sent by the crown prince and His Majesty spoke again, there is no need for the first assistant Qu Shishu, the second assistant Gao Hongtu, Huang Degong and others to be polite.
"I wonder how much these boots cost? How much are they selling for?"
"Excuse me, I don't know the cost of these boots. I only know that each pair of these boots costs ten taels of silver. Previously, the Ministry of War bought 10,000 pairs, and His Highness agreed to reduce the price to seven taels of silver per pair!"
"..."
This traitor is really good at making money, even the Ministry of War will not let him go!
Can I do the same?
A thousand pairs!
It seems there aren’t enough to sell!
"This pair is suitable!"
"Your Majesty, if you wear these boots when walking outdoors, most buyers will put felt pads inside the boots to block the cold air, so they will buy a larger size of boots."
"Oh! Okay, so am I, just follow the good deeds!"
When Chongzhen is in a good mood, he will naturally not be stubborn and will readily accept even the suggestions given by his chamberlain.
After finishing the felt mat, Chongzhen stood up and suddenly felt that his feet were thicker again.
Compared with ordinary boots, walking does have a completely different feeling.
Especially since it is no longer shocking, it feels as comfortable as walking on flat ground.
Qu Shichun, Gao Hongtu, Huang Degong and others also selected boots of suitable size for themselves, walked around and praised the military boots greatly.
With a mere hundred and ten taels of silver, you can buy people's hearts. Chongzhen felt that he was becoming wiser and wiser. This traitor had finally done something good.
Originally, Chongzhen planned to sell the remaining boots, but seeing that his courtiers liked them very much, he changed his mind.
The purpose of selling boots is nothing more than to make money, but as long as the courtiers work hard for themselves, won't the money be readily available?
"I decree that officials of the third rank and above will be rewarded with two pairs of these boots for each person. Military generals who are partial generals and above will receive the same treatment."
"yes!"
Thinking of this, Chongzhen planned to take this opportunity to reward the civil servants and generals who were loyal to him.
The courtiers had donated money to help before. Although they had already used the shares of Maanshan Iron Mine to compensate, they still needed to give some sweeteners.
I want my ministers to know one truth, that is, no matter before or now, including in the future, only by being loyal to me can you reap endless benefits.
As for the new oil lamps that were envied by all the ministers, and which were already priceless and unmarketable in Nandu City, Chongzhen would not begrudge such high-priced treasures.
Officials of the fourth and fifth grades each receive a small oil lamp.
Officials of the fourth grade and junior officials are each provided with a medium-sized oil lamp.
Going up further, each person can enjoy a large one, and each of the two cabinet members can get two large ones.
In terms of generals, the level and treatment are similar, so that civil servants and generals can benefit from both.
"Can the airship arrive?"
"Back to His Majesty, His Majesty said that all the airships had already participated in the battle against the Donglu and had varying degrees of wear and tear, so they would not be transported to Nandu. The factory will build a new batch and they are expected to arrive before New Year's Eve."
"Yeah! That's good!"
This explanation was reasonable, and Chongzhen didn't want to spend a lot of money, so he bought a batch of second-hand goods.
If you can wait a while to get a batch of brand new airships, you can be more patient.
Jiangnan is a land of plenty, and there is no shortage of fruits, vegetables, and various types of fish and meat in the south.
On the contrary, the civil servants, military generals and wealthy gentry and merchants were all very eager for all kinds of novelties produced in the northern capital.
These are extremely rare things in Jiangnan. Even a mirror can be sold for a very high price.
This is especially true for glass balls, when children of wealthy gentry who are still children in the street meet.
First, shake your pocket or cross-body bag to let the other person hear the sound.
The constant buzzing sound means that this young master is very wealthy, very rich!
The reason is for no other reason than to let the other party hear the sound of the glass ball in his pocket hitting it.
Glass balls are inherently fragile. They may fall apart when hit, making them incomplete and causing a significant loss in value.
It doesn't matter. Anyone who is willing to use this method to show off is a rich kid who is not short of money. Just break it and buy some more.
Money in the pockets of wealthy children is too heavy, but this is the only thing that is not too heavy, and the more money the better.
If I don’t carry two or three kilograms with me when I go out for a day, I feel uneasy and afraid of being outdone by my opponents...
As for the mothers of these children, who are the main wives or concubines of the family, they compete with each other on mirrors, makeup, clothing, daily necessities, etc.
If she rides a rickshaw instead of a carriage when going out, it means that the woman has considerable status in the family, and the family is well-off and can afford new vehicles produced in Beidu.
Their men compete with each other to see who has more new oil lamps, who can buy scarce sofas, and who can see books printed in Beidu.
Among them, the book "Secret History of Guanwai" is the best-seller. It seems that the higher-ups know something about it, so there has been no ban on sales. It can be purchased in Wanhao Department Store.
Some people once speculated that this book was written by the prince, but it was quickly ridiculed.
The reason is very simple. The prince has so many things to do every day, how can he have time to write this?
It would only be one book. The frequency of publication of "Secret History of Guanwai" is equivalent to that of a monthly magazine.
The prince does nothing else but just write this?
