Just when they were thinking this, they saw Zhang Mingwei suddenly smile, and then said to Emperor Chongzhen: "I want your Majesty's heart, and please grant it to your Majesty!"
"..." Hearing this, everyone was a little dumbfounded. What does this mean?
There were even some people with darker thoughts who immediately wondered whether Duke Xingguo would harm the emperor and usurp the throne when he returned with a victory. At this time, no one could influence his reputation.
It seems that there have been many such dramas since ancient times!
Emperor Chongzhen was also a little dazed, but he quickly came to his senses and immediately looked at Princess Kunxing next to Zhang Mingwei, his daughter Zhu Yuyao.
Sure enough, Zhang Mingwei then turned to look at Zhu Yurao next to him. Seeing her somewhat shocked expression, he stretched out his left hand and grasped Zhu Yurao's right hand. Seeing that Zhu Yurao's face suddenly looked like a red apple, Then he smiled slightly, turned back, still holding Zhu Ainao's hand, and said to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty's daughter, Princess Zhu Ainao of Kunxing, is both civilized and martial arts, proficient in all kinds of music, chess, calligraphy and painting. She has been accompanying me on all my expeditions to the north and south, and she is also well-educated. , virtuous and virtuous, who knows me and understands me, and is my life partner. I also ask for your majesty’s permission to fulfill my wish to marry Princess Kunxing!”
According to Zhang Mingwei, what is the most important thing in life? Just have fun!
And what he considers happiness is not about how powerful he is. Just like Emperor Chongzhen, he was the most powerful person in the world, but to do this well, he had to take care of everything and do homework every day. He had no rest days at all, and he had to be trapped in the Forbidden City, with no chance to travel. .
If it were the vassal kings of the Ming Dynasty, it would be even more pitiful. Because of the uniqueness of imperial power, these vassal kings were kept in captivity, which was a complete tragedy.
As the commander of the Jinyi Guards, he had actually known for a long time what the final reward Emperor Chongzhen would give him after many days of discussion. But, he really doesn't care.
Give him the surname Zhu and make him a king. You can choose a place overseas to become a vassal.
For ancient people, giving a national surname was a matter of honor; however, Zhang Mingwei did not care about it and did not want to change his surname. As for choosing an overseas place to become a vassal, he was actually not happy about it. Because he has always believed that his roots are in the land of China and that he is Chinese!
And whether you are an emperor or a king, if you want to be responsible, you will definitely be dragged down by mundane things, 996, no, 997 every day, there is no happiness at all!
Besides, if you were an idle king, what would be the difference between you and the current Duke? It's just a higher salary, but he doesn't lack it!
What Zhang Mingwei thought was happiness was actually discussed with Emperor Chongzhen from the beginning. After the Ming Dynasty was revived, it would be great to pass on the knowledge you brought from later generations, and then go sightseeing and live a carefree life with your loved ones!
Of course, there is a reason why I have always had this wish.
In later generations, before studying, I was studying. My family was not rich, and I had no chance to travel at all. After studying, I started working, and I had to work every day. Overtime was the norm. In order to have a more comfortable house, I wrote books part-time, even on weekends or holidays. I didn't give up updating. Traveling has become a luxurious idea, something he has always wanted to have!
It was impossible to achieve this in my previous life. In this life, I not only own a very large mansion in the best area of Beijing, but also have more than 30 shops.
Now I have a grown-up daughter-in-law whom I spend time with every day. What I just said to Emperor Chongzhen was definitely not a deliberate boast for the sake of Emperor Chongzhen’s face. Zhu Yuluo is really good!
Also, if he gives up the future, will this wife find him a concubine first? Don’t even think about it, that’s illegal!
Now that the resurgence of the Ming Dynasty has basically been realized, wouldn't it be nice to teach students while taking the wives and concubines to go sightseeing when the mood strikes?
Take a look at the scenery of the desert, and stay in a room with a sea view for a few days. If you want to see snow, you can go to the north and be free and at ease, which you never dreamed of before!
The only drawback is that this era is not modern enough, which makes Zhang Mingwei a little regretful for growing up in a modern environment.
However, he could still use all the manpower and material resources of the Ming Dynasty. He started farming and climbing the technological tree just like playing a farming game.
In future generations, everyone will remember him as a wizard, genius, and sage. Isn’t that great!
Although people in this era may want to be rich and powerful, but Zhang Mingwei, who comes from later generations, has different ideas from them. The life he wants is a life like this!
As for the title, being a Duke is enough, and there are a lot less worries, and you are free and comfortable!
He was thinking about this, and so was Zhu Aona.
When they came here before, Zhang Mingwei didn't mention anything about marriage to her at all, which made her very anxious, but she didn't show it.
In her opinion, she has become an old girl. Although it could be said before that the Jianlu were not destroyed, so why did the family take care of it? But now, haven’t the Jianlu been destroyed and Liaodong restored? Why didn’t Mr. Xiang mention it?
However, if she brought this up herself, she would always feel too shy. Therefore, Zhu Yuyao thought that after returning to Beijing, she would ask her mother to think of a way and ask her husband from the side, when will she marry him?
She really didn't expect that sometimes, love comes so fast, like a tornado!
In such a large public court, in front of my father, in front of all the civil and military officials, and the royal family and nobles, my husband did not want the reward that my father had decided in advance, but made a request of his own, and he must agree to it.
In front of so many people, he suddenly praised her so much that her heart felt as sweet as drinking honey. Even though she had fought in the north and south and had seen a lot of the world, she was still blushing and lowering her head, but she was happy in her heart. Feeling her husband's warm hand, she squeezed it tightly.
Meeting Mr. in this life is truly a gift from God!
When Emperor Chongzhen heard Zhang Mingwei praising his daughter, and then pretending that he must agree to marry her to him, he looked at his daughter's shy and happy expression, and immediately burst into laughter. The joy in his heart was beyond anything else. Everyone can hear it.
The husband praised his daughter in front of so many people, and the joy in his heart was truly indescribable! Not because of anything else, just because he is Zhu Yuluo's biological father!
After he finished laughing, I heard him smile at Zhang Mingwei and say: "Sir, I have fulfilled your wish!"
At this time, he suddenly admired himself very much. He decisively called Zhu Yuyao to accompany his husband. This was really the right thing to do!
After hearing Zhang Mingwei's words, many civil and military officials were surprised.
They naturally did not expect that if they could still understand the first condition put forward by Duke Xingguo, after all, they would be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with the saints while they were still alive. This was also something they longed for as scholars.
However, regarding this second condition, they thought that with the current power of the Duke, why would a man worry about not having a wife? How could he care about a princess? Women in the world can choose any one they want.
Once Duke Xingguo publicly marries Princess Kunxing, according to the Ming Dynasty etiquette system, he will never be able to participate in government affairs, nor can he lead troops to fight, and he will have no military power!
Of course, during the years of the Chongzhen Dynasty, many rituals passed down have been destroyed. However, this is a ritual system after all. Duke Xingguo raised it in public. Did he want to give up military power? Do you really want to teach new things from now on?
Suddenly, among the civil and military officials, at least many of them chose this way for Duke Xingguo, which felt very regretful. If it were them, the title and power would definitely be more important!
However, people who were familiar with Emperor Chongzhen and Duke Xingguo, such as Wang Chengen and Du Yinxi, did not think so. Because they knew that Duke Xingguo was so important that even if he became the emperor's son-in-law and consort, Emperor Chongzhen would definitely still care about Duke Xingguo's views and would often consult him.
Even now that the world is at peace, Duke Xingguo no longer has the need to hold military power. Otherwise, if there is a war, believe it or not, the first thing the emperor will think of is Duke Xingguo.
As for those rules, for the emperor, as long as they involve Duke Xingguo, they are meant to be broken!
They were thinking this, Emperor Chongzhen came back to his senses from his role as a father, and felt that he had made such a big contribution to his husband, but he just agreed to these two things that he already knew, and they always felt a bit sorry for him.
You know, without Mr. Ming, Ming Dynasty would have perished long ago, and he would have hanged himself long ago, and his bones would have been cold.
Therefore, Emperor Chongzhen said to Zhang Mingwei seriously: "Sir, do you have any other wishes?"
At the beginning, he said that as long as Zhang Mingwei helped him revive the Ming Dynasty, he was willing to share the world with Zhang Mingwei.
I don’t know what will happen to his trust in Zhang Mingwei in the future, but he is still the same as before!
Therefore, he felt that he still owed Zhang Mingwei.
When Zhang Mingwei heard Emperor Chongzhen's question, he immediately laughed and said: "I have already said that there are two wishes. But since Your Majesty asked again, I want to know if I can be reimbursed with public funds when I go out in the future?"
"Sir, what is public fund reimbursement?" Emperor Chongzhen didn't understand, so he asked doubtfully and seriously.
Others who heard it felt helpless. The Duke always said something they couldn't understand. This knowledge was too profound!
Zhang Mingwei laughed immediately. It was just a joke. He didn't expect the emperor to be so serious, so he explained with a smile: "If I go out for sightseeing in the future, your majesty will reimburse me...will you pay?"
"..." Emperor Chongzhen was speechless. He thought it was something, but it turned out to be such a trivial matter!
Immediately, he understood what Zhang Mingwei meant and knew that Zhang Mingwei had nothing else to ask for. He was moved and immediately nodded seriously and said: "Pay, I will definitely pay!"
Then, he added seriously: "I will also make a big deal about your wedding, sir!"
