"Special Prize!"
Wang Chengen looked at the words on the paper and felt relieved.
If it wasn't a special prize, then the problem would be big. Even if the emperor didn't blame him, the ministers would have to impeach him.
"Hahaha, dear friends, Sun Aiqing's special prize fully proves that luck is very important!"
After Chongzhen finished speaking, the two young eunuchs unfolded a vertical scroll.
The scroll is divided into two, with a big blessing character on the top and four vertical blessings on the bottom: "Fu Yun Huatang", "Fu Ru Donghai", "Fu Lu Long" and "Fu Yuan Shan Qing".
On the far left is Chongzhen’s signature, seal, etc.
"Good words!"
Sun Chengzong shouted loudly. The characters on the scroll were generous in structure, smooth in using the brush, condensed and thick in lines, and majestic in momentum. They looked like dragons and tigers, and they looked like heavenly seals.
The ministers suddenly became short of breath.
The ministers who had just been proud of receiving the reward suddenly felt that the rewards in their hands no longer tasted good. Compared with this word, the rewards they received were simply garbage.
Fortune, wealth, longevity and joy are what everyone pursues. Who would dislike too much blessing?
The emperor's blessing is a great honor, much better than money, power, etc.
The emperor wants to revive the Ming Dynasty. If he achieves his dream goal, his achievements will definitely surpass those of Tang Zong, Song Zu, Qin, Emperor Han and Wu, and he will become the king of all ages.
By that time, this calligraphy will be a priceless treasure.
Even if it cannot be realized, the words "the emperor's blessing" can definitely protect three generations of descendants.
The ministers understood it, and Chongzhen naturally understood it, so he wrote this calligraphy. Unexpectedly, Sun Chuanting got it.
It couldn't be more coincidental.
"Alright, my dear friends, you can do as you please. I will go back first. I wish you all a happy New Year!"
The ministers were already accustomed to the emperor popping out a new word from time to time. At this moment, they all bowed their hands towards Chongzhen and shouted to wish his majesty a happy new year.
After Chongzhen left, the officials in the Huangji Palace were completely relaxed. As for the food and wine being cold, it didn't matter.
Listening to the cheers in Huangji Hall, Chongzhen chuckled.
This red envelope activity was equivalent to about 50,000 taels of silver, and the actual amount of silver spent was less than 30,000 taels.
The rest is some inventory in the internal funds. It is a waste to put it in the internal funds. It is better to reward it and the emperor and his ministers will be happy together.
The purpose of giving banquets to hundreds of officials is to win over people's hearts and consolidate their rule.
In red envelope activities, money is spent, blessings are given, auspiciousness is drawn, and rules are established.
He knew this, and the ministers knew it even more.
After leaving the Huangji Hall, Chongzhen did not return to Dongnuan Pavilion or take a chariot, but slowly headed towards Longevity Mountain.
When we reached the top of the mountain, we looked at the city of Beijing, which was illuminated by the somewhat westerly sun, with smoke curling up from cooking pots, and fireworks and firecrackers going off.
Following the sound of the wind, it seems that you can still hear the laughter of silver bells as children run on the street.
All this gave him peace of mind and a sense of responsibility.
"Everything is progressing as expected. It is one step closer to what I said about providing education for children, education for students, income for work, medical treatment for illnesses, support for the elderly, housing, and support for the weak."
"I will do what I say. My Ming Dynasty will definitely become the center of the world in terms of economy and culture. Congratulations from all directions and all nations will come to Korea."
"The road is long and long, and I will search up and down!"
"Young man, it's a good start, keep up the good work!"
Chongzhen said something to himself in his heart, and pumped his fist vigorously to cheer himself up.
After standing on the top of the mountain for a while, Chongzhen went directly to Kunning Palace.
Empress Zhou took several concubines to cook in person and made a table of dishes that Chongzhen liked.
Compared with the banquet of hundreds of officials in Huangji Hall, the banquet in the harem is much more relaxed.
There are no rituals and music to entertain, no rules for drinking, no congratulations from officials from time to time, and no need to pay attention to food and appearance.
It feels more like a family having dinner together, comfortable, relaxed and leisurely.
After the dinner, everyone chatted together for a while, and the concubines left with a look. The night of the first day of the new year belonged to the queen.
Chongzhen and Queen Zhou took a mandarin duck bath. After some sex, Chongzhen looked at Queen Zhou in his arms: "Feng'er, you seem to have something to say after today's dinner. Did something happen in the harem?"
After hearing Chongzhen's question, Queen Zhou stood up slowly and put on a tulle: "Your Majesty, the harem is very peaceful, it's the emperor's wife's side."
"What's wrong with the emperor's sister-in-law?"
"Your Majesty, since the late emperor passed away, the emperor's sister-in-law has been alone. Although my concubine and several younger sisters often go to stay with her, your majesty treats her with great courtesy.
But I can tell that the emperor's sister-in-law seems to be homesick. "
Chongzhen was startled: "Are you saying that the emperor's sister-in-law wants to go to the palace to see her father Taikang Bo?"
"I guess that's what I mean."
Queen Zhou sighed: "No matter how good we are to her, it is still the friendship between brothers and sisters. How can it compare with the kindness of parents?
After the late emperor passed away, her backer was gone. It was understandable that she missed her parents. "
Chongzhen frowned. Concubines in the harem were not allowed to leave the palace privately. Even if they left the palace, they needed a valid reason, otherwise they would be scolded by the scholars.
Once a precedent is set, all the concubines in the harem will have to go back to visit relatives, and it will be chaos.
After thinking about it, Chongzhen said: "Let's do this. I will issue a decree tomorrow to ask the emperor's sister-in-law to check the progress of the emperor's tomb in the name of supervisor, and let Taikang Bo's family also go.
After reading it, go to Taikang Bo's house for lunch and return when the harem is locked. What do you think? "
"On behalf of the emperor's sister-in-law, I would like to express my gratitude to Your Majesty!"
Looking at Queen Zhou's red lips, Chongzhen smiled evilly: "Just saying thank you is not enough, you have to take some practical actions."
Amid Queen Zhou's exclamations, Chongzhen pressed forward.
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During the days when the officials were sealed, Chongzhen slept until he woke up naturally every day, and then he ate and drank wildly, played mahjong with several concubines, set off fireworks, went to enjoy the snow, etc.
The concubines seemed to have agreed upon it and held a banquet in each palace every day.
Everyone went to the dinner party and left after the meal, leaving Chongzhen behind.
The meaning is obvious, and Chongzhen is also happy about it.
During this period, I originally wanted to go outside the palace to see the ancient temple fairs, lantern markets, worship of the Kitchen God and other activities. However, I was strongly discouraged from going back by Sun Chuanting and the four cabinet ministers who learned the news.
Fortunately, there are also activities such as Aoshan lanterns and fireworks in the palace, which can make up for the regret of not being able to go out.
After this painful and happy day lasted for nearly ten days, Chongzhen finally began to calm down and resumed his normal schedule.
In Dongnuan Pavilion, Chongzhen was sitting behind the dragon table, drinking tea and eating snacks, feeling very comfortable.
In fact, my mind is slowly thinking about what will happen after Baiguan opens the seal.
After a long time, the bottom of the plate of snacks was gone, and then I picked up my pen and started writing.
