The preparations for Princess Wanping's big wedding are no less than the wedding of a princess.
Chang Tian saved the lives of Emperor Hongzhi and his wife at the elephant training station. Emperor Hongzhi will never treat her badly when she gets married.
The five steps before the wedding, including acceptance, name asking, acceptance, acceptance, and date application, are all handled by a doctor sent by the Ministry of Etiquette.
Emperor Hongzhi also gave his adopted sister Chang Tian a decent princess mansion.
Fifteen days before the wedding, Chang Feng and Huang Yuan came to the princess's mansion and handed over the mansion to Qian Neng.
As soon as he arrived in front of the mansion, Chang Feng said: "It's broken, it's against the rules."
Huang Yuan asked: "Why did you violate the rules?"
Chang Feng pointed at the door of the mansion: "Look, the main entrance has five rooms and seven shelves. The door knocker is a green oily copper ring. This is the regulation of the princess mansion!"
Qian Neng smiled and said: "You are right! The emperor has an oral order to ask the internal officials to choose a princess-style mansion for Princess Wanping."
"Just look at the main entrance, which has five rooms and seven bays, but the hall still has nine bays and eleven bays!"
"Not only that, the Emperor has also instructed the Ministry of Rites to set an annual salary of 1,500 dan for Princess Wanping."
In the Ming Dynasty, the hierarchy of clan daughters was divided into eldest princess, eldest princess, princess, princess, county princess, county monarch, county monarch, and township monarch.
The above eight grades all have annual salary. Suilu is divided into two types: pre-marriage and post-marriage.
For example, before the princess's wedding, her salary is ten pieces of silk, ten pieces of yarn, ten pieces of Luo, thirty pieces of silk, thirty pieces of linen, thirty pieces of wood cotton cloth, and two hundred catties of cotton.
After the wedding, in addition to silk and silk, he also received an annual salary of 1,500 dan.
The annual salary that Emperor Hongzhi set for Chang Tian was also regulated by the princess.
Chang Feng sighed: "The emperor is so kind to Tangtang."
Qian Neng said with a smile: "The emperor values kinship the most. The emperor and Princess Wanping are not related by blood, but they have family ties. Not to mention that the princess was the hero of King Qin's rescue."
The three of them entered the princess's mansion. The eunuchs, officials from the Ministry of Etiquette, and servants in the palace were busy arranging the wedding items.
Chang Feng saw Mou Bin and Qian Ning standing in the distance.
The two walked up to Chang Feng.
Chang Feng asked: "Commander is here to arrange the security arrangements for fifteen days?"
Fifteen days later, Emperor Hongzhi and Queen Zhang were going to attend the wedding in person. It was a big event for the emperor to leave the palace, so the Imperial Guards naturally sent Han generals to protect him.
Mou Bin nodded: "Yes. At that time, our guards will send five hundred Han generals to accompany them."
Chang Feng smiled and said: "Thank you for your hard work, Commander."
Mou Bin sighed: "Since you have been free, I have been involved in the affairs of the Southern and Northern Divisions. It has made me very anxious."
Chang Feng smiled slyly: "I don't have any time off. I go to court every day and go to the guard as an errand after court."
Chang Feng has indeed been unemployed for the past six months.
Mou Bin was in charge of the affairs of the Southern and Northern Divisions. Is there any major case in the DPRK that does not require Chang Feng to handle the case?
When Chang Feng was on duty, he only drank tea, read books, and chatted and spanked with Fatty Xu.
Mou Bin is a man who has more than enough kindness but lacks ability. Guan Nan and Beisi felt quite difficult.
After seeing Chang Tian's future mansion, Chang Feng felt very happy. If the younger sister is doing well, the older brother will be happy.
At the same time, Shouning Houfu.
Two brothers, Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling, were discussing how much silver to give to their sister Chang Tian.
Zhang Heling gritted his teeth: "I can't do it this time! I'll give you eight thousand taels of silver to Miss Tangtang! I won't give you any other messy gifts."
"Everything is fake, only the silver ingot is real!"
Zhang Yanling slapped his thigh: "Okay! If Miss Tangtang hadn't stopped in front of a few giant elephants, our sister and the emperor's brother-in-law would have been trampled to pieces by the giant elephants."
"Sister Tangtang is the benefactor of our Zhang family! What do the literati say? Oh, you repay your kindness!"
"She's getting married, we can't be petty!"
Eight thousand taels of silver is not a small amount. The two uncles were ruthless in order not to lose face in repaying their kindness.
However, for such a large sum of money, they still felt faintly distressed.
At this moment, the money sender came!
Li Guang, the Superintendent of Ceremonies, came to the two of them.
Li Guang has adhered to the basic policy of hugging the nervous queen's big white legs unswervingly over the years. Civil officials often tried to impeach him, but he remained unharmed.
Befriending the Zhang brothers is also one of his self-protection strategies.
The three of them exchanged pleasantries and sat down to drink tea and chat.
Hearing that Er Zhang was going to send eight thousand taels of congratulatory silver to Chang Tian, Li Guang was stunned: "You two uncles are so generous!"
Zhang Heling sighed: "Oh! This is Miss Tangtang's wedding. We just gritted our teeth and took out eight thousand taels of silver!"
"Eight thousand taels is enough to hold four large silver boxes!"
Li Guang praised: "The two uncles are really friendly people. But for such a big investment, you two have to find a business to make up for the shortfall."
"As luck would have it, I've come up with a hugely profitable business for you two."
Zhang Heling's eyes lit up: "Oh? What big business?"
Li Guang said two words: "Run the sea."
Zhang Heling was a little surprised: "What do you mean?"
Zhang Yanling didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Brother, running into the sea is just digging out excrement!"
Zhang Heling looked displeased: "What? Eunuch Li, you're not here to make fun of our two brothers, are you? You want our great uncle to dig out the shit?"
Li Guang said with a smile: "Uncle, please be patient and let me have a sip of tea and explain in detail."
Li Guang introduced the "sea running" business in Beijing to the Zhang brothers.
The capital has a total population of 530,000. 530,000 people, rich and poor, no matter how high or low they are, poop at least once a day.
In the fifteenth century, China was a highly developed civilization, so naturally it would not just throw shit and urine on the streets like Europe at the same time.
The royal palaces of England and France didn't even have toilets. When a ball was held, the dukes, earls and their ladies would deal with their emergencies directly in the fireplace or even in the corridor.
The capital has a complete ancient sewer system, known as the "Thirty-Six Dung Channels".
Human feces is an excellent fertilizer. The "running sea" dung workers take out the excrement, load it on a truck, transport it out of the city and sell it to the landlords in exchange for real money.
This is a hugely profitable business without capital.
Since there are huge profits, there are naturally vested interests.
Shuntian Mansion is in charge of thirty-six excrement channels. Many local ruffians and bullies in Beijing bribed Shuntian Prefecture officials to build a manure tunnel or two.
The dung tunnels are rivers of gold and silver, allowing the ruffians and bullies to make a lot of money.
After Li Guang finished speaking, Zhang Heling asked: "Just tell me how much money this business can make in a year?"
Li Guang replied: "I made an estimate. One manure tunnel can earn at least five hundred taels of silver a year! Thirty-six are eighteen thousand taels!"
"As two uncles, just say hello to Shuntian Mansion and you can wrap up thirty-six excrement tunnels!"
"At that time, gold and silver will flow into the treasury of the two uncles."
Zhang Yanling raised an objection: "But last year, the emperor just issued a decree, instructing the emperor's relatives not to do business that competes with the people!"
Li Guang said with a smile: "You're on to the point! Removing manure from the cesspool is not a business, but a public welfare! It does not violate the emperor's will."
The second eldest child, Zhang Yanling, is more intelligent and thoughtful than the eldest brother, Zhang Heling.
Zhang Yanling asked: "Then why don't you see other nobles in the capital doing this business?"
Li Guangdao: "Because they are aloof. They think this business is shabby and cannot be put on the table. To put it bluntly, they can't wipe their faces!"
Zhang Heling said excitedly: "Hey! Compared with real money and silver, your face is nothing!"
"As long as I can make money, I'll do whatever it takes to put my face in my crotch!"
"Eunuch Li, tell me, how to do this?"
Li Guang said with a smile: "It's actually very simple. Just say hello to Shuntian Fuyin and tell those who were originally in charge of the manure tunnel to get out!"
Zhang Yanling asked: "Eunuch Li, if you introduce us brothers to such a business that is sure to make money without losing money, do you also want to make some profits?"
Li Guangdao: "Ah. I want to team up with the two uncles to do business. I will learn how to make money from you."
"This business of running the sea is profitable. The two uncles will take the big share and 80%. I will take the small share. 20% is enough."
The three hit it off immediately.
Zhang Heling said: "Okay, let's make this decision!"
In fact, "dung bullies" have existed since ancient times. During the Southern Song Dynasty, the biggest dung tyrant in Lin'an City was Song Gaozong Zhao Gou.
Li Guang is greedy for money and loves power. But his methods of making money are very clever. Tie yourself onto the Zhang family's ship.
With Queen Zhang's popularity, the Zhang family cannot fail. If the Zhang family cannot fail, Li Guang cannot fail.
Let’s talk about Chang Mansion ten days later.
Liu Xiaoyan was helping Chang Tian try on the princess wedding dress sent by the Acupuncture Bureau.
Chang Feng looked on.
After Chang Tian changed into her wedding clothes, she looked truly graceful and luxurious. His slender figure and handsome face make him even more noble and beautiful against the backdrop of his gorgeous clothes.
Changfeng's nose felt sore and he wanted to cry. The little Tangtang who pestered him to make garlic paste has finally grown up and is getting married.
Chang Tian asked: "Brother, does it look good?"
Chang Feng replied: "We, Tangtang, are good-looking and look good in anything we wear."
Chang Tian smiled and said: "I think it looks good too. If dad were still alive, he would also praise this dress as beautiful."
My sister's words directly broke the heart of the hard-hearted Chang Butcher. His tears fell like broken beads.
Liu Xiaoyan quickly handed over a handkerchief: "The big day will be in a few days. Why are you crying."
Chang Feng sobbed and said, "I'm so happy. My parents passed away early, and Tangtang and I depended on each other."
"I fed her until she pooped and peed. Oooh, it's not easy!"
Crocodiles also have tears, let alone humans.
In Chang Feng's heart, it seems that Tangtang was still the chubby, cute and greedy little girl yesterday. Today I become a big girl who is about to get married.
Chang Tian took off the ceremonial crown: "Brother, I grew up eating pig head meat with garlic paste, not shit!"
Chang Feng burst into tears and smiled: "Yes, yes. I was so happy that I said the wrong thing."
At this moment, Liu Jin walked in holding a large box.
Liu Jin has a good relationship with Chang Fu. You can come in and out of the house at will, no need to report.
Liu Jin saw Chang Tian and praised her: "Tsk, tsk, my little aunt looks more like a princess than a princess in this outfit!"
After speaking, Liu Jin opened the box. The box is full of luxurious head and face jewelry.
Liu Jin said: "Little aunt, I have no ability as an old nephew. I have served in the palace for more than thirty years, I have never been a fat servant, and I have not saved much money."
"I bought this box of jewelry with my life savings."
"You saved my life. To be honest, I watched you grow up."
"Don't think the eunuch's gift is unlucky."
Chang Tian quickly took the jewelry box: "Eunuch Liu, no, Uncle Liu, I know you are good to me. How can I dislike you?"
"When I was a kid, I followed my godfather to Jinling. You held me all the way."
Chang Feng said: "Eunuch Liu, it's all your wish. Why bother spending all your life savings on it?"
Liu Jin also began to wipe her tears: "Oh, I can only give my little aunt this little treat. Just don't dislike me."
Chang Feng stood up: "That's all, let them busy with women's affairs here. Eunuch Liu, let's have tea in the hall."
Chang Feng and Liu Jin came to the hall to drink tea and chat.
Chang Feng asked: "How are you doing in Dongchang?"
Liu Jin replied: "It's very satisfying. Eunuch Qian is a kind man and treats me as one of his own. Oh, Eunuch Qian naturally cares about my uncle's face."
Chang Feng asked: "Where is Kunning Palace? Li Guang hasn't made trouble for you anymore, has he?"
Liu Jin replied: "Well water does not interfere with river water."
Li Guang knew full well that Liu Jin was a Chang Feng person.
The irrefutable evidence that he ordered people to frame Li Dongyang and Xie Qian was in Chang Feng's hands.
Li Guangcai would not bring trouble to himself by trying to trouble Liu Jin and offend Chang Feng.
Chang Feng said: "Well, he will no longer cause trouble for you, and you should stop thinking about revenge."
"After all, he is the empress's most favored eunuch. He is also the eunuch of ceremony, Bingbi, and he is your and my boss."
Liu Jin said: "My uncle is right. How dare I seek revenge from Eunuch Li!"
But he thought to himself: Just wait. When I gain power, I will cut Li Guang into pieces with a thousand swords!
Liu Jin asked: "Has my uncle put up a sign at the Zongren Mansion?"
Chang Feng replied: "Yesterday Huang Yuangang went to the clan mansion to hang up the sign and received the guest of honor certificate."
After chatting for a while, Liu Jin left. Fatty Xu led an uninvited guest to Chang Mansion.
The uninvited guest was Sai Tanghong, the thirty-six-year-old owner of Yihong House and head of the Miaoshou Sect.
Chang Feng was surprised: "Master Sai, why are you here?"
Although Saitanghong is older, she has the charm of a beautiful woman, with charming eyes. No wonder Fatty Xu still regards her as his darling.
The two uncles of the Zhang family also regarded her as a bed fetish.
Sai Tanghong replied: "Huang Yuan is the adopted son of Brother Miaoshou. When he marries the princess, I naturally want to come and give him a congratulatory gift."
"I am from the Jianghu, with a low status, and I cannot get on the stage. I am sending gifts on the wedding day, because I am afraid that I will not be able to enter the princess's new mansion. Therefore, I came to send them in advance."
Sai Tanghong is kind-hearted, but Chang Feng is disrespectful.
After receiving the gift from others, it was natural for them to stay and have a cup of tea.
Fatty Xu took a sip of tea and said casually: "Li Guangke from Kunning Palace is really good at twisting things. He bought three Datong aunts from Yihong Mansion the day before yesterday and said they were going to take them as concubines."
"It's really a toad looking for a frog, an ugly flower to play with. What does he have?"
Chang Feng smiled and said: "It's not possible to do anything practical, but kissing and touching can be enough to satisfy your cravings. Who cares, don't be short of money to redeem yourself."
Fatty Xu angrily said: "Shit! That guy Li Guang said that after he picked the person, he would give him money when he brought him back to his house. So far, he hasn't seen a single tael of money!"
Sai Tanghong said: "It's just a matter of three women and one thousand five hundred taels of silver. Brother Xu, please stop talking about it."
"To offend Bingbi, the Supervisor of Ceremonies, for this little money will only do harm to our Yihong Mansion, but no good."
Chang Feng nodded: "Yes. It's better to ask for a woman from a brothel than to go to the street and rob civilian girls."
In the words of later generations, Li Guang gradually began to let himself go, relying on Queen Zhang as his backer. Doing all the asshole stuff.
Last time, Chang Feng did not quarrel with him for the sake of the overall situation.
But enemies will always come to you inadvertently.
(End of chapter)
