As long as you don't have a certain AIDS or hepatitis B, you can basically see the clues and symptoms within half a month of observation.
Xiao Feizhai and his team members were fine during their stay in the hospital, and they were able to return to the northern capital with a new emperor's army.
Qu Xuanpin, the former chief assistant of the Southern Court, and Chen Yongji, the second assistant, also followed. From now on, these two became cabinet members and bachelors of the imperial court.
After Song Yingxing and Sun Chuanting entered the cabinet, and with the addition of Du Yinxi, the original chief assistant of the Beiting, the cabinet became five people, which could be used to fill the window.
Song Yingxing was a technological predecessor of the Ming Dynasty, and his contribution to the court was no less than that of Sun Chuanting, who had made great contributions. Therefore, no one among his colleagues, including Qu Xuanpin and Chen Yongji, was dissatisfied.
Chen Yongji and Huang Zongxi, the Minister of Rites, were fellow townsmen in Zhejiang, so they inquired about the operation of the Beiting, as well as the ways and precautions for being an official.
The latter was very calm and told everything he knew.
There are indeed a few things you need to pay attention to when serving as an official under Emperor Haojing.
One is to treat barbarians, except those countries friendly to the Ming Dynasty, by using force to educate them.
For example, in the Western Regions, because the other party didn't listen to the message, even if they understood it, they would think that the Ming court was just farting, so they couldn't continue to coddle the other party.
The imperial court's use of foreign troops was by no means a rash of force. Basically, it gained something every time, and sometimes it made a lot of money, such as the expedition to America.
What's more, this is an eternal foundation for opening up borders and expanding the territory. It is approved by His Majesty the Emperor Taizu Gao, so you must not oppose it, otherwise you will be responsible for the consequences.
The second is that the attitude and understanding of the previous dynasty, namely the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty, cannot be the same as before.
The main reason is that Xianbelia and the Western Regions were lands once owned by the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty had completely reasonable rights to take over them.
For example, the Rakshasas were once under the jurisdiction of the Kipchak Khanate, but now they have repeatedly invaded the east and killed countless people in the Ming Dynasty.
In fact, the following is an unforgivable act. The king of Ming Dynasty should attack the Rakshasa in the north at the same time as the Western Expedition to enhance the country's prestige.
Thirdly, officials have a certain amount of gifts to receive according to their rank. If the amount exceeds this amount, once it is verified, it will be punished according to corruption.
Emperor Haojing was not unkind. On the contrary, in addition to improving the treatment of officials, he also set up flexible space in his hands that could be used to make changes.
The first assistant can receive 6,000 taels per year, the second assistant 4,000 taels, the cabinet scholar 2,000 taels, the minister of each ministry, 1,000 taels, the minister 500 taels, cash or gifts of equivalent value, and so on for the following officials.
It seems like a lot, but it is the total amount of gifts received in a year. Considering the high position and power, this amount is not significant at all.
If the specific price of the gift you received cannot be estimated, it can be appraised by an agency in Ouchi.
If you feel the gift is too valuable, you can return it. If the other party refuses or simply disappears, you can hand the gift over.
Once this happens, it means that the other party has already intended to frame you, and it is best to be vigilant immediately.
The fourth is reporting rewards, which are aimed at colleagues, businessmen, etc., but they must be based on real evidence and cannot be based on rumors.
The measures Emperor Haojing set up in the Beiting were by no means empty talk. In those years, many businessmen who evaded taxes were punished by this method.
From the chief minister of the imperial court to ordinary people, all have the opportunity to get huge bonuses, depending on the value of the evidence in their hands.
After Huang Zongxi followed the Confucian master Liu Zongzhou to Beijing, he first participated in the compilation of dictionaries and thesauruses.
Then he joined the newspaper department of the Ministry of Etiquette and had no interest in intrigues at all.
Whether it's a meal or a meal, it should be controlled within the scope of one's salary.
As for the retouching fee, the price has always been clearly marked, and we only accept cash, no gifts.
After becoming the Minister of Rites, he also maintained the tradition that he had persisted for many years.
Emperor Haojing's residence - "Immortal Palace", those two words only cost 600 taels of silver in writing fees.
This was also the largest amount of money Huang Zongxi had ever received, and he subsequently benefited from it.
Hearing that the emperor asked this master to write inscriptions, merchants flocked to him.
With this specialty, Huang Zongxi could earn no less than five thousand taels of silver a year.
Even excluding 20% of taxes and fees, there is still an income of about 4,000 taels per year, enough to support a family.
But for fellow countryman Chen Yongji, there was obviously no need for him, and he immediately entered the cabinet.
Cabinet members are automatically qualified as Ministers of Military Aircraft, and serving as errands in the Military Aircraft Department brings many benefits...
As long as you enter here, you can become a consultant to the imperial court after retirement.
This means that in addition to a high pension, you can also get a sum of money, the amount is no less than one thousand taels of silver and one hundred stones of rice.
And during holidays, corresponding gifts will be delivered directly to your home, so you won't be left out in the cold.
People like Xue Guoguan, the former chief minister, Wu Zong, the former minister of rites, Feng Quan, the former minister of the Ministry of Industry, and Zhang Guowei, the former minister of the Ministry of Industry, have all enjoyed this treatment.
Such an arrangement would not only allow retired people to feel the emperor's concern, but also help the emperor contain the current rival officials in office.
Even in the past, there were so many people who were resurrected, but now they retire and live their lives next to the palace city in the northern capital, which can play a role in preventing the slightest change.
Huang Zongxi talked all the way, Qu Xuanpin and Chen Yongji also listened, and they felt greatly enlightened.
This determination is based on experience. After arriving in Beidu, a banquet must be held to thank you.
But Huang Zongxi, as the first person to come to Beidu for more than 20 years, naturally had to entertain the two of them as a host.
And you don’t need to spend your own money. The Military Aircraft Department has special funds, which are used for food and drink...
If you want to go to the Beauty Collection, you can use the emperor's account, so you don't have to worry about being reported by some villain.
In fact, going to a place like that is just to have fun, enjoy the atmosphere and scene, and enjoy the show.
If you are really interested, you might as well just play with a high-quality skinny horse at the military aircraft, which is clean and affordable.
You can have fun every now and then, or you can stay together forever.
If you are truly moved, there is no harm in taking her home as a concubine.
If a concubine can become an important minister of the imperial court, all the thin horses are eager to get into the arms of the Minister of Military and Aircraft!
For those women whose figures are not perfect enough to meet the qualifications to be selected as the emperor's concubine.
As long as the family background is not superior enough and you can marry a minister or a wealthy businessman, that will be the best destination.
A certain new emperor is also willing to let his subordinates help him ship the goods. After all, there is too much inventory...
There were too many girls taken in back then, one after another, and they became hot potatoes when they grew up.
Those who are beautiful and kind-hearted can stay in the rear residence or at the military aircraft.
Those who are beautiful but not so kind-hearted can be auctioned directly!
The cost of feeding must be recovered anyway, otherwise how can we create a virtuous cycle?
Those women who are not beautiful can be wives of soldiers, and at least they will not starve to death.
You can tell by your appearance, and your heart can also be tested.
Whether it is games, activities, arranging undercover agents or even direct eavesdropping, there is always a way to classify these women.
The place to receive two important colleagues is at the military aircraft. Not only can you save money, but you can also enjoy the skills of the imperial chef.
The last batch of defective ones had been sent away, and Ouchi had brought in a new batch.
Even if he is a substitute, his craftsmanship is better than that of the cooks in restaurants outside.
The contents that can appear on the menu of the military aircraft are basically the chefs' own unique skills, that is, the dish or dishes they think they cook best.
It doesn't matter if you think it's good, you still need to taste it in many ways before you can make a conclusion.
I heard that Huang Zongxi hosted a banquet for two elders from the south. Naturally, the other military ministers would not miss the opportunity to have a meal.
At the same time, everyone else was basically here to celebrate Song Yingxing and Sun Chuanting's entry into the cabinet.
For this reason, the cooks had to kill a pig, otherwise several kilograms of meat would not be enough to eat.
Pork head meat, sweet and sour pork ribs, braised pork and pig's trotters became four dishes, and the rest was made up of six meat dishes with shrimps and mandarin fish.
Vegetarian dishes are easy to prepare, including boiled cabbage, spicy tofu, ground three delicacies, celery and peanuts, cold vegetables, and dry stir-fried green beans.
There are twelve dishes, but they are definitely not expensive, and the cost is reasonable. The main thing to eat is the craftsmanship of the imperial chef.
Emperor Haojing did not show up, so Huang Zongxi did the work for him, and other colleagues accompanied him, so that everyone could eat and drink more freely.
However, a certain new emperor sent someone to deliver the wine that he had treasured for many years—wine that had been stored in the cellar for thirty years!
This was brewed in the 14th year of Chongzhen (1641) and can only be seen on important occasions.
It is said that a bottle of it has been sold for 10,000 taels of silver on the market, but there is still no market for it.
As soon as the cork was pulled out, the room was filled with the sweet smell of alcohol.
This is definitely a supreme treasure. Qu Xuanpin and Chen Yong rarely drink wine, but they also understand that this thing is extraordinary.
Even if each person only gets a quota of one bottle, they feel very honored. After drinking, they have to take the bottle home and collect it.
At the same time, due to the return of his second son, Chongzhen also held a banquet in Qianqing Palace to entertain his family.
Even if he abdicates the throne in favor of a worthy person, as the Supreme Emperor, he still has the right to host banquets.
Not only the wives, concubines, and children, but also the daughter-in-law and the prince-in-law came to support him.
As a result, dozens of people suddenly appeared, mainly the daughters-in-law of the eldest son and the second son.
Especially the eldest son's concubine, there were thirty-three of them at one time, and they couldn't favor one over the other, so they had to invite them all.
There were also a bunch of emperor's grandsons, but Chongzhen couldn't recognize who was who at all, and could only barely identify the emperor's eldest grandson.
Even though he was reluctant, Chongzhen had to admit in his heart that he was indeed old and no longer had the spirit and body he had thirty years ago.
However, it was enough to make Chongzhen extremely happy to think that the Ming Dynasty not only was not destroyed by the Donglu, but defeated them, and then achieved ZTE, and that his descendants were full in front of him.
At present, the local natural disasters have disappeared, the food harvest is abundant, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and Wang Shi is able to expand the territory and even expedition to Europe and the United States. This is enough to be recorded in the annals of history.
This is what Emperor Qin, Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Tang, and Emperor Song failed to achieve. Now he can see it with his own eyes, including airships, trains, and armored ships.
If that elixir could really prolong life, he might even be able to see the Ming Dynasty become more powerful.
After giving up his nostalgia for the throne, Chongzhen was now only curious about his eldest son's management of the empire.
the student surpasses the master!
Chongzhen also acknowledged his eldest son's abilities in his heart.
But before he died, Chongzhen wanted to see how powerful Ming Dynasty could be.
The Sui Dynasty was ultimately defeated because of its excessive military use. Chongzhen still had doubts about his eldest son's frequent use of troops overseas.
"Father, in the next hundred years, I plan to let the Ming Dynasty King's Master land on the moon!"
"..."
Regarding the "small goal" proposed by his eldest son the next day, Chongzhen was so surprised that he was speechless.
To be able to say such seemingly mindless words, is it because you are still drunk from last night?
"Father, I have already started preparing for this matter, but it will take a long time!"
"Then it's enough for me to watch from the fairy world! But can the moon really go up?"
Chongzhen did not intend to live until that time, and no one could live for such a long time since ancient times.
Regarding the moon, Chongzhen also read relevant popular science books.
But I still miss Guanghan Palace and Chang'e inside...
"Father, please rest assured. As long as technology develops to a certain level, not only the moon, but also Mars can be visited, and we can even settle there!"
The goal of a certain filial son is to be in the stars and the sea & have no cavities, both are indispensable!
"I gave up the throne to you before, please stop talking nonsense in the future!"
Anyway, he didn't have to use his own hands and brains. Chongzhen was happy to watch the fun and give a lecture to his eldest son.
"My father has observed enough, and has been observing for decades!"
"Oh? What do you mean by this?"
"Father, have you seen the fireworks?"
"……nature!"
"Fireworks are just a few kilograms or even dozens of kilograms. After burning, they can rise into the air. If we can use this principle to build a giant manned firework without exploding in the air, it can rush out of the earth and travel proudly. Space, even reaching the moon.”
"..."
Chongzhen thought about it and realized that this logic did make sense, but in actual operation it was really overwhelming.
I am not an expert in this field, and I have no idea what the secret is.
The eldest son borrowed the principle of Kongming Lantern to create a hot air balloon, which is worthy of recognition.
But using the principle of fireworks to reach the moon is a bit appalling!
"How much does such an object cost?"
Ultimately, the biggest obstacle is money.
"Probably less than 100 million taels of silver!"
"...Wouldn't that mean that the imperial court would be unable to make ends meet?"
"Father, don't worry. I can allocate funds in installments and in batches for research. It won't cost more than one million taels a year. It's enough to invest hundreds of thousands of taels every year in the early stage."
"...That's okay! However, you bluntly stated in the book that there is no one on the moon and the weather is very cold, so why spend huge sums of money to send people to the moon?"
"Back to my father, the trend of human development is to be higher, faster, and stronger. Exploring the universe is the pursuit of the origin. Back then, God created man and then left. Now we must trace the origin and go check it out."
"Isn't Emperor Taizu Gao in the immortal world? Why do we need to trace our origins again?"
"Father, since ancient times, there have been gods first and then immortals. Humans are human bodies, and immortals are human souls. In the final analysis, both humans and immortals are human in nature, and immortals are just extraordinary people. Gods are different and can be created. The world can create humans and shape all things. Father, have you ever thought about why Nuwa created humans and why she left humans? Where will humans go? In the end, will they trace their origins or will they survive on their own?"
"..."
A certain new emperor thought that after Chongzhen abdicated, he would get tired of it after a while, and if he didn't protect everything, he would cause some evil moths.
So, I gave him a puzzling question.
In the future, a Ming theologian might be born—Chongzhen!
