Cao Huachun is a famous figure.
Among the eunuchs in the late Ming Dynasty, although he was not as good as Wei Zhongxian, he was still ranked high.
During the material discussion, this person was even more scolding.
There are two main crimes.
One is to open the city gate and welcome the invading army to attack the capital;
The other is to retract Wei Zhongxian's confession.
It is said that when the capital was about to be destroyed, he once told Chongzhen that if Wei Zhongxian was still around, the country would not be destroyed, which made Chongzhen ashamed.
Actually...
Both of these things are false.
Cao Huachun had retired and returned to his hometown as early as the twelfth year of Chongzhen. He was not there at all when the capital city was destroyed.
Unless he knows magic and can open the city gate from hundreds of miles away.
As for changing the case for Wei Zhongxian...
Cao Huachun was Wang An's disciple. Wang An was killed by Wei Zhongxian, and Cao Huachun almost died.
Falling out for Wei Zhongxian?
If given the chance, Cao Huachun would chop Wei Zhongxian into pieces without appreciating his hatred.
There is no way, the history of the late Ming Dynasty is like this, messy and full of fake materials.
The Donglin Party killed Xiong Tingbi, Wang Xiangchun’s chickens, Qian Qianyi’s water was too cold...
Therefore, Zuo Menggeng still respects Cao Huachun very much.
"Mr. Cao, you and I are neither monarchs nor ministers, nor masters and servants, and you are an elder, so I cannot accept your great gift."
Zuo Mengeng helped Cao Huachun up with his own hands and found that his body was still strong, so he had an idea.
And his behavior made Cao Huachun frightened.
Although he was a prominent figure in the inner court back then, in the final analysis he was just a slave. When had he ever received personal support from his master?
"We are here today to see the world-famous Forbidden City and discuss how to deal with this palace."
Cao Huachun was a little confused.
Since Zuo Menggeng is the emperor, shouldn't he move in?
He was not allowed to ask questions. Zhang Yan and a few children got off the carriage, which immediately made him excited.
"Emperor...Queen, is this really you? Oops, several princes are here too. That's great, that's great!"
Cao Huachun's eyes filled with tears and he ran over, crying and laughing at the same time.
Zhang Yan and her children were also quite moved when they saw their old friend.
Zhu Cixiang grew up a lot after all and explained the situation carefully.
"Your Majesty asked us to come back and see if there are any old things that need to be packed away. I didn't expect that Eunuch Cao is still here. The Tatars didn't make things difficult for you, right?"
Cao Huachun looked at the greatly changed Zhu Cixiang, who was full of heroic spirit that Chongzhen did not have, and didn't know whether to be happy or scared.
"When I heard the news that Long Live Lord Long Yu Bintian, I hurried over from my hometown. But when I arrived in the capital, it was replaced by the Tatars. When I saw Dorgon, he was quite polite. I asked for a generous burial for Long Live Lord. , Dorgon also agreed. But everything has been delayed, and I don’t know what will happen next?”
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While talking, Cao Huachun secretly looked at Zuo Mengeng.
Originally, the Manchu and Qing dynasties occupied the capital, and handling Chongzhen's funeral affairs fell under the Manchu and Qing dynasties' control. But now that the Manchus have withdrawn, and the empire is the master here, it naturally falls on the empire.
It can be said that Zuo Mengeng also represented the empire's attitude towards the previous dynasty in one thought.
Zuo Menggeng's light, wind and moonlight are magnanimous.
He looked at Zhang Yan and Zhu Cixiang.
"This is the purpose of inviting you back, to see your former home and make arrangements for Emperor Chongzhen's funeral. Since Mr. Cao is also here, there should be no problem with the arrangements. Go back to the queen to pay the fee, and you can use it. Use it. Although I can’t act as grandly as the other emperors of the Ming Dynasty, I can’t be shabby either.”
Zhang Yan and several children quickly expressed their thanks.
Cao Huachun also breathed a sigh of relief and admired Zuo Mengeng even more.
"Your Majesty, I wonder where the late emperor should be buried?"
This old eunuch knows how to play tricks.
"Since he is the emperor of the Zhu family, he should be buried there in Changping. Hey, I don't know what he should say when he meets the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty?"
Cao Huachun was deeply moved when he heard that Zuo Menggeng actually allowed Chongzhen to be buried in the imperial mausoleum.
"Your Majesty has a universal mind. From now on, none of your subjects will dare to disobey."
Zuo Mengeng didn't want to compete with an over-powerful eunuch, but he ordered: "Except for Queen Yi'an and a few princes, we are not very familiar with the Forbidden City. How about Mr. Cao acting as a guide for me and others?" ?”
Zuo Menggeng gave favor to Chongzhen's funeral, and Cao Huachun naturally repaid him with Li.
He led the way first and everyone entered the Forbidden City.
Even though this place has been searched inside and out by the National Defense Forces, there are some things that no one except the old people in the palace would know.
Cao Huachun talked all the way, covering everything, and even Zhang Yan felt it was eye-opening.
Everyone came to the Square of the Hall of Supreme Harmony and were completely overwhelmed by the momentum here.
I can't help but feel relaxed and happy when I think back to the scene when all the civil and military officials gathered in the square, knelt down to thank God, and went to court one by one.
"Haha, your Majesty, please don't feel so majestic. When you went to court, it was really difficult for low-level officials. Especially in winter, frostbite is everywhere."
When Hou Xun came here, he was really filled with emotions.
He used to be a member here, but now he appears as an occupier.
"That's why I canceled the grand meeting. It looked lively, but it was very inefficient and frustrating."
A group of people were talking, laughing and having fun.
Cao Huachun carefully accompanied and observed at the same time.
He found that the monarchs and ministers of the empire got along very harmoniously, and everyone was very casual, not at all cautious like the officials of the Ming Dynasty who accompanied the emperor like a tiger.
Zhang Yan and the princes, whom he cared about most, were also very calm.
Zhang Yan also stood side by side with Xu Ruolin and Wang Siyi, introducing the scenery to the two queens.
"Your Majesty, if such a large palace complex is not utilized, it will surely deteriorate over time. It is truly unfortunate!"
Li Banghua's style is a bit old-school, and he also wants to persuade Zuo Menggeng to move into the Forbidden City.
Zuo Mengeng was firm.
"Living here is a huge burden on the country. And if you look at these buildings, they are beautiful, but they are not practical at all and they are really uncomfortable to live in. I am not exempt from this crime."
Many people twisted their beards and smiled and liked Zuo Menggeng's pragmatic style very much.
Sun Chengzong said with regret: "Meng An is right. If this place is left vacant, it will be difficult to maintain. Once it is damaged and decays, the loss will be even greater."
Everyone thought over and over again and didn't know how to maintain such a huge palace complex.
But here in Zuo Mengeng, it couldn't be simpler.
Whatever future generations will do, he will do it well.
He also thought of a suitable candidate.
"Mr. Cao, the status and significance of the Forbidden City are extraordinary. I plan to open this place to the public and showcase my Chinese culture. How about you becoming the director of the Palace Museum?"
