Chang Feng led his sister to the main hall of Qianqing Palace and saluted Emperor Hongzhi.
Emperor Hongzhi closed his eyes to rest, his face uncertain.
Not long after, the nobles and ministers gathered in the main hall of Qianqing Palace one after another.
Emperor Hongzhi suddenly opened his eyes and said shockingly: "All nobles and ministers can be killed!"
All the nobles and ministers knelt down quickly: "I am guilty!"
Emperor Hongzhi was furious: "You are indeed guilty! Someone in the elephant training center stabbed the king and killed the driver. Your first reaction was not to protect the king. It was to run away!"
"All the ministers in the court are inferior to a young girl in her prime!"
"You have been talking in front of me all day long about eating the king's salary and worrying about the king's worries. When I am really in danger, you all turn into a coward!"
"Only girl Chang Tian dares to block five giant elephants with her thin body!"
"Don't you feel ashamed to see her here and now?"
Emperor Hongzhi was so angry that he even dropped the copper.
In fact, he was using anger to cover up fear. The Son of Heaven is a human emperor, and a human emperor is also a human being, not a god.
The situation was critical just now, and he was also frightened. It would be a lie to say that I am not afraid.
Emperor Hongzhi looked at Chang Tian with gentle eyes: "Little Tangtang, when you were seven years old, you followed your sister-in-law to Kunning Palace. I even scratched your nose."
"In just six years, your courage can be called a heroine. No less than Hua Mulan and Liang Hongyu!"
"Tell me, why were you so bold just now?"
Although Chang Tian is usually quirky, hey, he really keeps his wits about him at critical moments!
She replied in a voice like a silver bell: "Your Majesty. I just saw those people riding elephants dare to stab the king and kill him. I thought to myself that the emperor is a benevolent emperor through the ages who far surpasses Emperor Wen and Jingdi!"
"In the six years since you came to the throne, the people of Ming Dynasty have lived a good life with plenty of food and clothing! If something happened to you, how could the people still live?"
"Although I am a female who has not yet grown up, I still have a heart to be loyal to the emperor and serve the country! Even if I am shattered to pieces or trampled into flesh by a giant elephant, I will not hesitate!"
"So my daughter simply jumped off the elephant training platform and stood in front of the giant elephant!"
Chang Feng secretly laughed in his heart: Tangtang is so good at talking with her small mouth! She was obviously pushed off the elephant training platform, but she was stunned to say that she had jumped off on her own initiative, resigned to death, and was protected by King Qin.
Emperor Hongzhi was overjoyed when he heard this: "Good Tangtang, go on!"
Chang Tian swallowed and continued: "I thought at that time that everything in the world is spiritual. The giant elephant should also know that the emperor is a model of benevolent king and emperor for the ages!"
"If they continue to help the evil tyrants and put the emperor into unforeseen circumstances, then they will be sinners for the ages! Oh no, they are sins for the ages!"
"Even if I risk my life, I will slap my head like a few big ears!"
"Hey, the reputation of the Emperor as a benevolent king has really spread all over the world. Even the giant elephants have heard about it! My daughter went to block them, but they actually found their way back!"
Chang Tian opened his small mouth. Not only did he praise his bravery, but he also gave Emperor Hongzhi a big slap in the face.
Emperor Hongzhi was moved from ear to ear: "Good Tangtang! What a girl!"
Money can be the icing on the cake: "Your Majesty, I remember this old slave! Chang Tian is definitely not a mortal woman!"
Emperor Hongzhi turned around and asked, "Oh? How do you say that?"
Qian Neng said: "Two years ago, when Chang Feng was promoted to be the governor of Beizhen, a promotion banquet was held. The brothers of the factory guards were invited to the banquet. I also participated."
"At that time, Taoist Zhang told Chang Tian's fortune. He said that Chang Tian's luck would be prosperous from childhood to old age, and his fortune would shine brightly for ninety-six years!"
"If anyone is related to Chang Tian, even bad luck can turn into good luck!"
"Chang Tian is simply a wealthy flower in the world! A woman of good luck and luck!"
Emperor Hongzhi quickly asked: "Which Taoist Zhang? Is it the Taoist Zhang who the emperor's grandmother has mentioned to me many times that he has great magical powers?"
Qian Neng nodded: "It's him! To be honest, the old slave didn't believe in Daoist Zhang's orders at the time. Today, Chang Tian blocked five giant elephants with one person. The old slave believed it!"
"Chang Tian must be a fairy from the sky who came down to earth to save the common people! She was right just now, the emperor is a benevolent king through the ages. King Qin's protection is to save the common people!"
Emperor Hongzhi suddenly remembered something: "By the way, the queen told me before that Tangtang was possessed by the ancestors!"
Chang Tian is unambiguous! He immediately climbed up the pole and said, "Your Majesty, while I was standing under the elephant training platform, I seemed to hear an old voice saying to my daughter."
Emperor Hongzhi quickly asked: "What did you say?"
Chang Tian said: "The voice said - don't be afraid, little girl. Protect the benevolent king who benefits the people for our Ming Dynasty, and we will be rewarded heavily."
"Oh yeah, that voice sounds like a Southern accent."
Emperor Hongzhi was stunned: "Southern accent? Grandpa Taizu is from Fengyang, so he has a southern accent. And in the "Records of Taizu", Grandpa Taizu always calls himself "We"!"
"Ah! It's true that the great ancestor showed up! His old man entrusted the heroine-like Tangtang to keep me safe!"
All the courtiers immediately fell to their knees: "The great ancestor appeared and protected the holy king! Long live the emperor!"
In normal times, Emperor Hongzhi would not believe that Taizu was possessed by a spirit.
But just now he witnessed the magical scene of a young girl blocking five giant elephants alone!
No matter how materialistic a person is, he will become idealistic at this moment.
Emperor Hongzhi Longyan was delighted! Xiao Jing has already helped Emperor Hongzhi pick up the copper that fell to the ground just now. Emperor Hongzhi stroked Tongchen several times.
This is his habitual action. As long as Long Yan is happy, he will touch them all, and as long as Long Yan is angry, he will throw them away.
Emperor Hongzhi said: "What a blessing! I have the blessing of Taizu, and the protection of King Qin, the most extraordinary woman in the world!"
"Good boy, Tangtang, I will definitely reward you!"
Chang Feng's heart suddenly moved: Will the emperor make Tangtang his concubine? It is said that once you enter the palace gate, it is as deep as the sea, and the battles between concubines and concubines are no less than a battlefield.
But now there is only Queen Zhang in the harem. She usually likes Tangtang very much. If Tangtang enters the palace, she will never be wronged.
And the Chang family will become serious royal relatives!
oops! It’s developed! This is truly a blessing and a curse!
Chang Feng underestimated Emperor Hongzhi's devotion to Queen Zhang.
Emperor Hongzhi treated Chang Tian like his own sister. The thoughts of men and women were not touched at all.
Emperor Hongzhi said: "My seventh brother Heng Wang Zhu Youyi is fourteen years old this year, similar to Tangtang's age. I think it is better to make a marriage contract for the two of them."
"Tangtang will be my sister-in-law from now on, the lord's royal concubine."
Chang Feng was overjoyed and thought to himself: Tangtang can't be the imperial concubine. Being the royal concubine of a feudal lord means my father's grave will emit smoke. Oh no, the grave will emit fire. Oh no, the grave will be struck by lightning. Good luck!
Dad, you must be the one who has always blessed Tangtang!
Unexpectedly, Chang Tian actually asked: "Your Majesty, if you become a concubine to a feudal king, will you not be able to stay in the capital in the future?"
Emperor Hongzhi nodded: "Yes. When Prince Heng comes of age, he will rule Qingzhou Prefecture in Shandong. You have to follow him."
Chang Tian hesitated: "But, I don't want to leave my brother and sister-in-law. Ah, mainly because I went to Qingzhou, so I can't go to the palace every now and then to pay my respects to the Queen!"
Chang Feng reminded Chang Tian in a low voice: "Don't talk nonsense! This is holy grace! Thank you quickly!"
Emperor Hongzhi smiled and said: "It doesn't matter! What I reward today is Guaitangtang. She has the final say on what to reward! Guaitangtang, tell me, what reward do you want?"
Chang Tian Kaba Kaba had big eyes: "Every time I see the emperor, I feel that the emperor is my biological brother in my previous life."
Chang Feng was stunned: "Shut up, don't be rude!"
Unexpectedly, Emperor Hongzhi looked suddenly enlightened: "The moment you rescued me, I also vaguely felt that you were my relative in the previous life!"
"Draft the decree! I consider Tangtang my adopted sister, and I will grant her the title of Princess Wanping!"
This title is awesome. Princesses of the Ming Dynasty were all titled after their place names. For example, Princess Nanping, Princess Lanyang, Princess Shouyang, etc.
Wanping is the name of the place at the emperor's feet! Show your dignity even more!
Chang Tian kowtowed: "I accept the decree and thank you! Long live the Emperor!"
Emperor Hongzhi said again: "I will grant you the privilege of entering the palace without any intention! From now on, you will have two homes. One home is the palace of your biological brother. The other home is the palace of your righteous brother!"
Chang Tian shouted sweetly: "Yes, Brother Yihuang!"
The cabinet minister, the old scholar Qiu Jun, is short-sighted. He actually raised an objection: "Your Majesty, it is not in line with the ancestral system to make a non-clan woman a princess."
Qiu Jun and Wang Shu, who has retired, are mortal enemies. Chang Feng was Wang Shu's old friend again.
In Qiu Jun's eyes, Chang Feng is also an enemy. He didn't want to see his enemy's sister become the princess of Ming Dynasty.
Emperor Hongzhi sneered: "Qiu Qing, where were you when the giant elephant ran towards me just now? Why didn't I see you standing in front of me and telling those giant elephants that assassinating the king and killing the king is not in line with the ancestral system?"
"Now I want to reward the savior. Have you regained your energy?"
Qiu Jun was in trouble and was completely embarrassed in front of officials. He could only say repeatedly: "If I make a mistake, I will die."
After the reward was given to Chang Tian. Emperor Hongzhi began to talk about business.
Emperor Hongzhi said: "Changfeng, the elephant tamer under your rule has done something to assassinate the king and kill the driver. According to the rules, I should dismiss you from your post, banish you from the imperial staff, and banish you from the army!"
"But you have merit. You have taught a good girl who is brave, fearless and diligent in protecting the king. If the merits and demerits balance out, I will not punish you."
"Send Chang Tian home first and give her some comfort. Then you can thoroughly investigate the truth about this assassination case for me!"
Changfeng kowtowed: "I obey your order!"
Brother and sister Chang Feng and Chang Tian left Qianqing Palace and rode a horse back home.
Chang Feng asked: "Tangtang, the emperor asked you to be the princess, why don't you agree?"
Chang Tian smiled slightly: "Brother, only a fool becomes a princess! Think about it, if I marry an ordinary official's son. With the power of my mother's family, my husband's family will definitely treat me like a baby."
"But what if I marry Prince Heng? Prince Heng is the emperor's younger brother, the Prince of Ming Dynasty. The power of my mother's family is nothing in Prince Heng's eyes!"
"It doesn't matter whether people treat me well or badly. The vassal king wants to have a lot of concubines and concubines. Three women make a show. Dozens of women are grouped together, and there is no drama of palace fighting every day! "
"I might not be careful and let Prince Heng's other women get hurt."
Chang Tian talked eloquently, and Chang Feng was stunned: "Tangtang, you are so smart! You are much smarter than my brother!"
Chang Tian said: "Hey, don't praise me. When I get home, I have to drink three big bowls of pearl tea to calm down my shock. I was scared to death when I was at the elephant training center just now!"
Chang Feng was a little curious: "Did you really hear what Taizu said when he appeared?"
Chang Tian laughed and said: "Shit! I made it up to make the emperor happy. I was so scared that I almost peed my pants. Where did I hear what the great ancestor said when he appeared?"
The brother and sister entered the house happily.
Liu Xiaoyan hugged Zhuang Zhuang, and Madam Ninth came up to him in panic.
Liu Xiaoyan asked: "How will the emperor deal with you? Dismissal?"
Chang Feng shook his head slightly.
Liu Xiaoyan asked again: "Shouldn't they be exiled and the female family members of the family be sent to the Jiaofang Department?"
Chang Feng laughed and said: "What nonsense are you talking about! Tangtang has made a contribution to saving the car, and the emperor will not hold me accountable. He also made Tangtang the princess!"
Liu Xiaoyan was stunned: "You're not scared out of your mind, are you? What nonsense are you talking about? Tangtang's surname is often not Zhu. How can a woman with a different surname be made a princess? There is no precedent for this since the founding of the Ming Dynasty!"
Chang Feng raised the imperial edict in his hand: "Did you see it? The emperor's imperial edict. When I find out the major assassination case, I will take the imperial edict and take Tangtang to the clan's mansion to get the princess's jade book and the imperial edict!"
After speaking, Chang Feng kissed Chang Tian.
Chang Tian had a look of disgust on his face and wiped his face with his hands: "Brother, the younger sister avoids the older brother! Men and women are allowed to accept each other and not be intimate with each other!"
Chang Feng touched Chang Tian's head: "Don't call you thirteen, even if you are eighty-three, you are still my good sister."
Liu Xiaoyan looked at the imperial edict and felt happy.
Mrs. Jiu and Zhuang Zhuang were also very happy.
Zhuang Zhuang clapped his hands and shouted: "Oh! Oh! My little aunt will be the princess!"
Chang Feng smiled broadly: "Where's the female teacher? She taught Tangtang well. Tangtang was in the main hall of Qianqing Palace today with a small mouth and a very clever mouth! I want to reward the female teacher a hundred taels, no, Three hundred taels of silver!"
Liu Bingyi hired a female teacher for Chang Tian to teach "Four Books on Women".
This assassination case was a blessing in disguise for the Chang family, with the addition of a princess and a royal sister.
The Chang family is even more powerful in the capital.
Chang Feng comforted his family and rode to Fusi Prison in Beizhen.
Qian Neng, the governor of the East Factory, and Zhu Ji, the commander, were already waiting there, preparing to interrogate the captured assassins with Chang Feng.
Everyone entered the imperial edict and interrogated the captured assassin leader Wei Chaoming.
Unexpectedly, Wei Chaoming shouted arrogantly before he was tortured: "I am Wei Chaowei's younger brother! My eldest brother should have raised the flag of righteousness in Gutian, Guangxi at this moment!"
"Kill all the chieftain dogs and Ming dogs! Only then can we find a way for the people of the Zhuang family to survive!"
Chang Feng frowned: "Raise the flag of righteousness? Is your eldest brother rebelling?"
Wei Chaoming said: "Yes! He should have rebelled by now! Unfortunately, I failed to kill the Dog Emperor!"
Chang Feng said: "Fart! The emperor is a benevolent king! Thousands of people in the Ming Dynasty have benefited from his virtues and policies. You assassinated the emperor and you did it so confidently, it is really hateful!"
Wei Chaoming sneered: "I have never seen the emperor before. I only know that the county magistrate in Gutian treats us strong people like animals! The dog magistrate is sent by the emperor, so the emperor must be the dog emperor!"
For the people at the bottom of the Ming Dynasty, a small county magistrate is like heaven. The county magistrate represents the emperor!
After some interrogation, Chang Feng roughly figured out the truth behind the elephant taming assassination.
The county magistrate of Gutian County in Guangxi colluded with the chieftains to levy 70% of the Zhuang family's hunting tax and land tax. The strong man had no choice but to take risks and plan for trouble.
A year ago, they heard that the imperial court was recruiting elephant slaves. Wei Chaowei, the leader of the Gutian Zhuang people, ordered his younger brother Wei Chaoming and nineteen confidants to be recruited to the capital to wait for an opportunity to kill the emperor.
Sure enough, just ten days later, the governor of Guangxi reported a civil uprising.
According to historical records, in the fifth year of Hongzhi, the strong people in Gutian and three nearby counties in Guangxi rebelled under the leadership of their leader Wei Chaowei. Quickly captured Gutian County. The county official fled and Dian Shi was killed.
Emperor Hongzhi ordered Ma Jun, deputy commander-in-chief of Guangxi, Ma Xuan, counselor of Guangxi, and Wang Shan of Qianhu to lead 4,000 guardsmen to put down the rebellion. However, they were ambushed by the rebels and returned in defeat.
Emperor Hongzhi was furious and ordered the governor-general of Huguang Youdu, Yushi Min Gui, and the general Mao Rui to send an army of 30,000 troops to suppress the attack. They broke through seven villages and annihilated 6,000 rebels.
After this incident, Emperor Hongzhi dismissed all officials in Guangxi, from the governor to the county magistrate. He personally selected capable officials to govern Guangxi.
The assassination in the capital and the rebellion of the Zhuang people in Guangxi can still be said to be "officials forcing the people to rebel".
Brothers Wei Chaowei and Wei Chaoming are not evil people. They are brave men who resist government oppression.
Emperor Hongzhi knew this in his heart. His maternal grandfather was also a rebel leader in Guangxi. He can empathize.
But as the emperor, he had to kill the rebel leader. So he issued a decree that the Wei brothers should be spared from Lingchi and be executed by beheading. It gave the two brothers a happy ending.
The rebellion of the Zhuang people in Guangxi in the fifth year of Hongzhi came to an end.
On this day, Chang Feng was chatting with Qian Neng, Qian Ning, Fatty Xu and others in the room.
Fatty Xu said with lingering fear: "This time it all depends on our sister. Otherwise, I will lose my official position. Maybe I will even be deprived of my status as the Duke's heir apparent."
Qian Neng said with a smile: "Princess Wanping is a very blessed person. Everyone around her has also been blessed."
Chang Feng said: "To be honest, I was careless this time! The giant elephant is so big, it would be serious if something happened. We should put some iron horses under the observatory and sprinkle them with caltrops."
Qian Neng comforted Chang Feng: "A wise man will always make mistakes. After all, not only were you not punished by the emperor this time, but your sister also became the princess. The Chang family will become even more powerful in the capital in the future!"
At this moment, one of Zhang Heling's warriors ran in in despair: "Duke Gong, Master Chang, Master Qian, Master Xu. This is terrible. Marquis Shouning can't survive!"
Chang Feng was taken aback: "Is the old state leader dying?"
Hahaha, Tangtang is the name of my friend’s newborn daughter. I will also follow suit.
(End of chapter)
