Entering from Chongming Gate, you will first see a large open space, which has no specific function. However, judging from the layout, it is mostly prepared for defensive garrisoning. However, in Li Xian's view, such a setting was just a matter of taking off his pants and farting. If it was a rebellion and uprising, it would be basically a foregone conclusion when the troops arrived outside the East Palace.
The purpose of this thing's existence is probably to give the people inside it the best chance of achieving the fate of Emperor Chongzhen.
To the left and right is the Yongfu Gate, and to the front is the Mingde Gate.
Mingdemen is the real gate of the East Palace. Through Mingdemen, you can see the first building of the East Palace - Mingde Hall.
"Brother Six, why don't we rest for a while? My legs are weak."
Just when Li Xian was looking at Mingde Hall, Li Xian finally couldn't stand it anymore and asked to take a rest. After walking here all the way from Changlefang, he already felt that his legs were extremely sore.
Given Li Xian's weight, preparing a chariot for him was actually torture for the chariot bearer, so Li Xian had no choice but to say to Li Xian: "Hold on, let's sit on the steps in front of Mingde Hall and rest for a while."
Hearing this arrangement, Li Xian suddenly became energetic and hurried to the resting place. He sat down and rubbed his legs in lament.
Looking at Li Xian's appearance, Li Xian couldn't help but frown. The legs are on the human body and are used for walking. But some people just let them lose this ability. Living on one's own legs and walking on one's own legs is the most basic pleasure.
In his opinion, Pangpang's weight loss plan is really necessary. Otherwise, there will be a day when Li Xian really needs someone to carry him around.
After taking the mat from Li Xian's hand, Li Xian just sat down when a eunuch who looked like a supervisor came over and saluted.
"This servant is Xiao Desheng, the housekeeper of the East Palace. I am here to pay my respects to His Highness King Yong."
After taking a look at Xiao Desheng's age and seeing that he was only in his thirties or forties, Li Xian turned to look at Li Yun.
Logically speaking, Li Yun was the general manager when he was in the palace. When he came to the East Palace, he should naturally become the general manager. This Xiao Desheng is about to abdicate in favor of someone more worthy.
Seeing the look in King Yong's eyes, Li Yun took over and walked to Xiao Desheng's side and said: "Old Xiao, it's not like we haven't dealt with each other before. I know you are very capable, but as the internal affairs manager of the East Palace, you You still have to let it go. However, from what I know about you, it will be fine for you to be the foreign affairs manager. What do you think?"
Director of Foreign Affairs?
Xiao Desheng raised his body and looked at Li Yun, very confused.
Where did the foreign affairs manager come from in the East Palace?
But Li Xian, who was sitting on the side, understood what Li Yun meant.
The General Manager of Foreign Affairs, as the name suggests, is responsible for managing affairs outside the East Palace. In the past, the prince kept everything within the East Palace, but he was different. The palace still had some properties, and he was making preparations now. In the future, he would not be able to come forward, and Furong would not be able to manage it. He always needed a qualified manager. to act as a steward.
Although Zhang Youcai can be considered a housekeeper, he is a businessman. He may be able to enter the palace, but he definitely does not have the ability to enter the East Palace casually. Therefore, it is necessary to find someone to work with and hand over to him.
Clearing his throat, Li Xian said to Xiao Desheng: "Since Li Yun said that you are capable, then I will appoint you as the General Manager of Foreign Affairs. You first hand over the affairs of the East Palace to Li Yun clearly, and then I will naturally Arrange yours.”
Seeing what King Yong said, Li Yun laughed loudly, patted Xiao Desheng on the shoulder and said, "Old Xiao, His Highness has given you a good job. Remember to give me a generous gift later."
A generous gift? Xiao Desheng reacted immediately and bowed: "Thank you so much, Your Highness!"
He had not dealt with Li Yun once or twice, so he naturally knew what Li Yun was like. Since you are asking for generous gifts, there must be a reason why you need generous gifts. This foreign affairs manager must be a good job.
Li Xian was really blind when it came to the inside of the palace, but Li Yun was different. After all, she had also served as a high-ranking eunuch and knew the affairs of the palace very well. Although the East Palace is far away from the Daming Palace, it also belongs to the palace. Since Li Yun thinks Xiao Desheng is capable, he must be good.
Just after accepting Xiao Desheng's allegiance, another manager came to pay him a visit.
It's Cheng Wu.
Cheng Wu, who was stunned by the generous gift yesterday, learned that King Yong had moved to the East Palace today, and immediately came to see him.
From a geographical point of view, the current Yeting Palace and the East Palace are close to each other.
After bowing respectfully, Cheng Wu said: "I heard that His Highness moved to the East Palace. The servants were afraid that the East Palace would not have enough manpower, so they transferred some people from Yeting Palace. I think His Highness also ordered the servants to clean the East Palace."
Li Xian really didn't say anything to someone who knew the icing on the cake without needing to be informed.
"You have just the right manpower. Since they are here, let's work with the maids and eunuchs of the East Palace to clean up the East Palace. However, the mourning hall in front will be kept for now. It will be demolished when the funeral is over."
"My slave takes orders."
After saying that, he and Xiao Desheng retreated together.
Watching the two people leaving, Li Yun cupped his hands and said: "Your Highness, Xiao Desheng and Cheng Wu are both talented people, especially Xiao Desheng. He has guarded the property of the East Palace for many years and has never made any mistakes. That's why I recommend him to replace him." Your Highness manages outside properties. Although Zhang Youcai has sworn allegiance to you, he is an outsider after all, and we cannot let down our guard against him."
Li Xian nodded, deeply convinced. Money touches people's hearts, and things like misappropriation of public funds don't happen now. Although the probability is small, to be on the safe side, precautions must be taken.
Glancing at Li Xian, whose breathing was much calmer, Li Xian smiled and said, "How are you? Can you get up? Let's go on?"
Li Xian gave his brother a blank look and could only get up and keep walking.
More than two thousand people were scattered in the huge East Palace, but they were still inconspicuous. However, because Cheng Wu brought a large number of people from Yeting Palace, there were more maids and eunuchs in the East Palace at this time.
Myeongdeokjeon is the main hall that simulates court meetings. Chongjiaojeon and Yeezhengjeon are not within the scope of the "harem" of the East Palace. Therefore, under normal circumstances, the prince's bedroom is in Guangtianjeon or Cheng'enjeon.
The martial arts arena is just east of Guangtian Hall, and the distance from Mingde Hall to Guangtian Hall is not short.
Walking along, even Li Xian felt his legs were a little sore. The East Palace is so big!
And just as he finished sighing, he suddenly felt that his feet were a little wet, and Li Yun on the side spoke angrily:
"You bitch! Look what you did!"
Li Xian followed the sound and saw a little palace maid about ten years old, holding a basin, and was at a loss for a moment. It can be seen from the style of her clothes that she was not a maid selected to the palace, but a concubine under the management of Yeting Palace.
Seeing that Li Yun was about to get violent, Li Xian quickly stopped him and said, "Stop, why are you serious with a little girl?"
