Although Zhu Houzhao didn't think much about his wedding, he was an emperor in an era of strict etiquette, and he didn't have much freedom.
But not having many ideas doesn’t mean there are no ideas.
After all, this is about choosing a partner for him to have children with, and he wants to spend the next few decades with these women, doing intimate things and talking about private things.
Even if you can't love freely. But at least you can choose what you like, right?
He is a Buddhist in this kind of thing, but he is not a Buddha.
No matter what, I still care more or less in my heart.
The emperor had this idea, and there was a "traitor" like Liu Jin who always catered to him, so the matter was quickly arranged properly.
But Liu Jin would not just sit back and do nothing. He first waited for Empress Dowager Zhang to finish reading, and then tampered a little with the emperor's designated part, and thought of a way to let the emperor take a look.
In ancient China, different dynasties had different aesthetics. Just like the Tang Dynasty regarded plumpness as beauty, the Song Dynasty regarded women's elegance and simplicity as beauty. This is what Li Shishi said when he wrote, "The eyebrows on the distant mountains are long and the willows are thin and the waist is thin."
In the Ming Dynasty, more emphasis was placed on the overall beauty of form. From the hairline, waist, feet to the whole body, it is further subdivided into four parts: eyebrows, eyes, lips and hands. Therefore, in the Ming Dynasty, a woman's beauty could not be reflected by dressing up. She needed to have natural overall beauty.
The above is what a cultural person says.
In fact, the aesthetics of the Ming Dynasty was closer to modern times. To put it bluntly, one must have both good looks and a good figure.
It's not just being plump or simple that can solve the problem. Everything from the eyes to the nose, from the body to the facial features must be in place.
Generally speaking, such a woman is hard to find.
But Lao Zhu’s family can find it.
Moreover, in addition to finding beautiful wives for the princes, the Lao Zhu family also likes to find handsome consorts for the princesses, who are called "beautiful in appearance and dignified in conduct". These eight words are the requirements for consorts in the "Ming Huidian".
Just like Princess Yongkang's consort Cui Yuan.
With Liu Jin’s arrangement,
One afternoon in August, the heat gradually subsided.
Zhu Houzhao came to the door of a settled house to enjoy the cool air.
In front of the steps outside the door is an open space with a square courtyard, surrounded by a simple corridor in a circle, all the way to the threshold where Zhu Houzhao is.
People at this time did not understand that only places that reflect light can see. I just know from experience that people who hide in the house and don’t see the sun can’t be seen clearly by people outside.
The reason is that if the sun cannot reach it, no light will come out of it.
But the people inside can see clearly outside, because they are under the sun.
"Your Majesty..." Liu Jin squatted beside him, "Do you want to start?"
Zhu Houzhao was sitting, and there were some thick documents beside him, which recorded all the information of these fifty people. In fact, his mood was a little complicated. These things...passed by in front of him one by one. This was a real beauty pageant.
"Does the Queen Mother have a favorite candidate?"
This sentence was asked to Qiu Yun who came with him.
"...There is one person who has been praised. His family background, character, body shape and appearance can be regarded as a temporary choice."
"Is it just one person?"
"There are other things that have been agreed upon." Liu Jin continued, "But there is only one person who has said so much."
Zhu Houzhao nodded.
"I know, just scream."
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Although Chen Jili does not have the courage of a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers, he is not a fool.
During a trip to the Qianqing Palace, because of his weakness, his boss Gu Zuo and the Minister of War got into a fight directly in front of the king.
Although the fundamental reason is that some people are jealous of talents, this matter has something to do with him.
So after I returned, I was still in fear all day long and couldn't feel at ease.
In the end, he had no choice but to find Gu Zuo in private. When they met, he immediately knelt down.
"Shao Situ Jian's kindness will be unforgettable to me. The incident at the salt farm was all due to me being timid and fearful, which ultimately led to disastrous consequences. If I think about it often, I will feel sorry for Shao Situ!"
"
Gu Zuo was in the inner room, and Chen Jili was kneeling outside the threshold. There was some distance, but not far enough to be heard.
After a slight silence, Gu Zuo's voice came out.
Be peaceful.
"His Majesty has decreed that the auction of the Lianghuai salt fields will be under the control of the Shaofu. Six of the 30 salt fields will be selected for auction, and the rules will be formulated by us..."
After saying that, Gu Zuo stretched out his hand, "Where are the things?"
Chen Jili suddenly blushed.
"Okay. If it's not written on paper, it should be printed in your mind. This is not the Qianqing Palace you are afraid of. You can say whatever you want."
Chen Jili clenched his fist and said, "Young Situ! What Grand Sima said that day..."
"That's my official's business, what does it have to do with you?!" Gu Zuo suddenly said angrily.
Then he rushed out and pointed at the immature young man kneeling on the ground, "I have taught you that in the court, you can only be invincible if you are pragmatic! Do you see how pragmatic you are?! Da Sima's words? That's what you said Things that should be taken care of? Even if you are asked to take care of it, what can a little doctor do? "
"I just feel sorry for Young Situ!"
"In the Young Master's office, there is only one thing I can't do with you, that is, when I ask you a question, you don't know anything about it!"
Continuous questions and answers left Chen Jili speechless, and for a while he felt even more painful inside.
"Your Majesty, I know you were wrong! Please punish me, Young Master."
"If punishment is effective, everyone in the world can become Song Heng and Zhang Chi."
In fact, Gu Zuo didn't know how to punish him. It can only be said that he still has to think about it.
"The salt auction is urgent and important. What suggestions do you have?"
Chen Jili didn't dare not answer, so he could only think on the spot, "The official thinks that we can first issue a decree to set up 24 redemption salt farms this year, and introduce the court's new auction method to the salt merchants. Without the former, the latter will... No one wants to know. Then we select a salt farm with relatively stable output and conduct an auction first. The whole can be divided into one salt farm, two salt farms, and three salt farms for three auctions."
This is the more detailed one.
Gu Zuo nodded, but he was actually a little worried, "In this way, if the auction fails, it will be difficult to stabilize the Lianghuai Salt Course this year."
"So over there with Da Situ..."
Thinking about it now, there was a reason why Chen Jili was afraid. It's just that he shouldn't dwell on these things for too long and forget about the real thing. Fortunately, he has some quick wits.
"Don't worry about things that shouldn't worry you. When you go back, think about it carefully, and you must have a detailed and practical method. Today is just a warning, and next time, even if you have some talent, I will never give you mercy! "
"I understand!"
As for matters in the court,
Gu Zuo also responded to all changes by remaining unchanged. The tree wanted to be still but the wind kept coming. However, this has always been the case in the Forbidden City.
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"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry."
"What are I worried about?" Zhu Houzhao looked at Qiuyun puzzled.
Unexpectedly, the girl said softly: "The skin of the women His Majesty likes must be as white and smooth as withered jade. Therefore, I focused on this point when choosing."
"..."
"well done."
