After the two finished their lunch together, Dai Qiyou handed over the two thick memorials presented by Jiang Kangchen to Emperor Yongming. Emperor Yongming first read the memorial of the "relief fund" proposed by the queen. As Emperor Yongming watched, his expression changed accordingly. After reading it, Emperor Yongming was very happy: "Very good! You must preside over this matter. If it can be done, it will be a great good!"
The joy of Emperor Yongming also infected Dai Qiyou. He also said happily: "This Shaoyun Anchen still underestimated him. There is a sentence in it that I think is very reasonable. 'Take it from the people and use it for the people'. If it can be done, even if it cannot help all the people in my Dayan who need help, it will be a matter of accumulating virtue for the emperor and helping my Dayan to prosper."
Dai Qiyou stood up and knelt down respectfully: "Your Majesty, I implore you to leave this matter to me."
Emperor Yongming bent over to support the Queen with both hands, and said in a deep voice, "Zhen, yes."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Dai Qiyou's smile made Emperor Yongming a little dazed, how long had he not seen such a high-spirited smile full of fighting spirit. Dazed for a while, Emperor Yongming hugged Dai Qiyou and laughed: "Qi You, I remember I said that sooner or later, I will let you overlook the prosperous world of Dayan with me, and I will not let you There is a chance to regret it!"
Dai Qiyou also hugged Emperor Yongming tightly back excitedly: "I will never regret it, my lord."
Emperor Yongming placed an affectionate kiss on the empress' forehead and took a long time to leave.
In fact, Emperor Yongming's road to becoming an emperor needn't be as difficult as it is now. As long as he marries the daughter or son of a powerful family as a concubine or king, balances the forces of all parties, and gets the support of those powerful families, he will be much more relaxed. But Emperor Yongming was unwilling, and resisted from the bottom of his heart, even resentful.
Emperor Yongming's mother was the first empress of the first emperor. Because she saved the life of the first emperor, she was conferred the title of empress, but she did not come from a powerful family. Emperor Yongming is the legitimate son, so
At that time, the first emperor was still immersed in his gratitude and love for his mother, and named him the prince. To apply the current words, it means that a man in love has a hot head and makes this decision. but
As Emperor Yongming's mother fell out of favor, the former emperor also began to neglect his own crown prince.
As women entered the palace one by one, those women with family support became the late emperor's favorite concubine. There is only one result for a queen without a strong background, either to be deposed and thrown into the cold palace, or to perish. In order to protect him, Emperor Yongming's mother knew that someone was going to poison her to death, so she took the chronic poison. She didn't tell Emperor Yongming until she died of the poison, asking him not to take revenge, but to use all means to keep his crown prince's life. bit.
The queen was poisoned to death, which caused an uproar in the court. Weng Lao, who was the prince and Taifu, was the first to speak out, and then the acting old general who was still a general at that time also stood up. The two favored concubines did not affect their natal family. But because of this, the first emperor gave up the idea of abolishing the prince either out of guilt or guilt.
Afterwards, until Emperor Yongming came to the throne, he was persecuted by those great families all the time, because as long as he survived, the other princes would not be able to become princes, because the previous emperor had made it clear that he would not abolish the prince. There are many crises around Emperor Yongming, and the people closest to him have become the most dangerous people. Dai Qiyou was in danger several times, and was poisoned because he was Emperor Yongming's confidant, because he was the person Yongming Emperor liked. If it weren't for Dai Qiyou's high martial arts skills and the General's Mansion behind him, he would have passed away long ago. Even if Dai Qiyou became the empress now, Emperor Yongming could not sit back and relax. There were still many people secretly waiting for an opportunity to put Dai Qiyou to death. Because Dai Qiyou is not dead, others cannot become queens or empresses, and have no chance to give birth to princes, or even princes.
Emperor Yongming hated the powerful families so much that he would rather have an unstable country and a difficult throne than bow to the powerful families. He even planned to eradicate all those unsightly powerful families one day! This matter is very difficult, very difficult, Emperor Yongming even made preparations for his descendants to complete it if he could not complete it in this lifetime. Although this road is difficult, Emperor Yongming knows that there is someone who will always accompany him and help him without complaint or regret.
Dai Qiyou raised his head in Emperor Yongming's embrace, and said, "Does the Emperor want to see what is written in the other memorial?"
"The queen is with me."
Emperor Yongming took the Queen's hand, pulled him to sit down, and took another memorial.
"good!"
"Very good!"
"excellent!"
In Old Weng's study, his excited applause could be heard from time to time. Weng Lao's face was flushed, his eyes were round and his beard was rising and falling, which was caused by his violent breathing. Sitting below him was Jiang Kangchen who had come directly after he came out of the palace. Before Jiang Kangchen left, Mr. Cen copied all the poems and songs that Shao Yunan "said", and asked him to bring it to his senior brother, Mr. Weng. Mr. Cen also attached a letter to Mr. Weng. Now, these things are in Weng Lao's hands, which is why Weng Lao is excited.
After reading those classic poems and articles, as well as the letter to him from his junior brother and Jiang Kangning, Mr. Weng raised his head with piercing eyes: "Kang Chen, tell me what you saw and heard there!"
Jiang Kangchen immediately sat upright, and told Mr. Weng in detail what he had seen and heard during the Chinese New Year in Xiushui Village. Mr. Weng is as trustworthy and trustworthy as Mr. Cen, and he is one of the big backers that Shao Yunan wants to hug. Not only will Jiang Kangchen not hide anything, but his words are full of love for Shao Yunan and Wang Shijing. Admired.
Elder Weng was so excited to hear that, he wanted to go to Xiushui Village to meet that strange boy himself. Hearing Jiang Kangchen say that Shao Yun'an didn't want to go to the county school to be his master, because he was afraid that his remarks would cause unnecessary trouble, Old Weng frowned; hearing Jiang Kangchen say that Old Cen wanted to recognize Shao Yun'an and Wang Shijing as adopted sons, Old Weng just said, "Junior brother It's really quick to start"; I heard from Jiang Kangchen that Wang Shijing once brought back a set of toys called "Rubik's Cube", even Cen Lao could only play to the fourth level, and Weng Lao was very itchy. Staying in the palace, at the cross, Weng Lao felt very sorry, and asked Jiang Kangchen to draw him what he looked like; listening to them playing "mahjong" together, the junior Cen Yuebai would play tricks, so Weng Lao yelled, "Next time I see the junior brother, I will do it." Teach him."
Fighting with certain people every day in the capital, helping the emperor remove political obstacles, listening to Jiang Kangchen's description of their New Year's celebrations, Old Weng wanted to go to Xiushui Village to be quiet.
After Jiang Kangchen finished speaking, Elder Weng stroked his beard and said, "Kang Chen, don't tell the outside world about these things. The existence of the husband and wife will not be kept secret for too long, but we can't let them be exposed to people too soon." , we still have many dangers and obstacles to face.”
"Kang Chen understands."
Looking at Jiang Kangchen, Elder Weng fell silent, and Jiang Kangchen couldn't help asking: "Uncle Weng, do you have something to say to your nephew?"
Squeezing his beard, Old Weng put down his hands and said bluntly: "Kang Chen, the Duke's Mansion sent someone to ask about your whereabouts."
Jiang Kangchen's face was startled, and then sank. Weng Laodao: "Now you are obviously the emperor's businessman chosen by the emperor and the queen. Tea and wine are hard to come by, and the newly opened restaurant business is also hard to find. Everyone knows that the owner behind the restaurant is the queen. So Under the circumstances, it is impossible for the Duke's Mansion not to look for you, and you should also think of this."
Jiang Kangchen pursed his lips.
Weng Lao asked: "You, do you still want to go back?"
Jiang Kangchen immediately said: "My nephew has left the Duke's mansion, and brother Xi has changed his surname to Jiang. Is it possible to change it back? If so, the Duke's mansion will really be ashamed."
Elder Weng nodded approvingly: "It's best if you can think like this. The old man knows that you have no choice but to separate from Wu Jian, but Kang Chen, you have to understand one thing. The reason why the queen chose you is not because you are Kang Ning's younger brother." , not because of my relationship with you, but because you are Jiang Kangchen, not the daughter-in-law of the Wu family."
Jiang Kangchen nodded vigorously: "My nephew understands. My nephew will not go back to the Wu family. Even if it is for brother Xi, my nephew will not go back!"
"That would be the best." Weng Lao let go of his heart and said, "You are tired too, don't go back today, just rest in the mansion."
"yes."
At this time, the butler's voice came from outside: "Master."
Jiang Kangchen got up and opened the door, the butler came in and said: "Master, there are people from the palace, the emperor has called you into the palace to discuss important matters, and you need to stay in the palace for a while."
Elder Weng looked at Jiang Kangchen, who was also surprised, and said, "I know, you go ask Madam to prepare for this old man."
"yes."
After the housekeeper left, Old Weng said: "Old man is entering the palace. You are temporarily staying in the mansion for the next few days. I'm afraid that Duke Anguo's mansion will look for you again. As long as you don't want to go back, the old man can come forward in person."
Jiang Kangchen said: "I've been worrying you a lot. My nephew wants to solve this matter first, if it really doesn't work, I'll let you come forward."
After thinking about it, Old Weng nodded: "That's fine. But you have to remember, don't force yourself. Today is different from the past, and you don't need to worry about it so much."
"Nephew knows."
Elder Weng asked Jiang Kangchen to rest, and Jiang Kangchen left first. Looking at the closed door, Old Weng's eyes were deep in thought.
Returning to the guest room where he usually lives in Weng's Mansion, Jiang Kangchen felt tired after washing up. Lying on the bed, he was so tired that he couldn't sleep. He never understood the meaning of the Queen's last sentence. Now, he understands. If the queen doesn't tell him to be disturbed by some people and things, he should be referring to the government of An Guo.
A mocking smile appeared on Jiang Kangchen's face, and he closed his eyes. In the past, the Wu family bullied him that the Jiang family was down, that his parents were dead and powerless, and forced him like that; now, seeing that he can work for the queen and directly manage the business of new tea and new wine, they came to him. Jiang Kangchen wanted to follow Shao Yun'an's example and scold them "bad". Who did they think Jiang Kangchen was? Even if he died of starvation, he would never return to the Duke's mansion. He will never forget what they did to him.
Jiang Kangchen opened his eyes and took out a piece of remnant jade worn around his neck, the corners of his eyes were slightly red. In the entire Duke's Mansion, the only thing he missed was that person. Closing his eyes tightly again, Jiang Kangchen held Can Yu tightly, and called out a person's name—Wu Jian in his heart.
After being summoned by the emperor, Old Weng and General Dai packed up some clothes, boarded the carriage that came to pick them up from the palace, and headed to the palace. The old general Dai is now over seventy years old, two years older than Old Weng. In this era, people like General Dai and Old Weng can be considered as long-lived people. Old General Dai, whose real name is Dai Yao, was born in poverty, and was conscripted to fight at the frontier at the age of fourteen. It can be said that the glory of the Dai family was all achieved by the old general Dai with his own flesh and blood.
The old general of Dai was born with supernatural power, fearless of life and death, brave in battle, and scheming. When the first emperor was still the crown prince, the old general was named Hussar general by the emperor at that time. During the first emperor's period, he led troops to defeat enemy invasions several times, and was named a general by the first emperor. In the last years of the first emperor, the General's Mansion survived the torrent, and the new emperor ascended the throne. The descendants of the old general continued to lead the army in battle, drove the enemy out of the border, and guarded the country of Yan.
The two carriages stopped at the gate of the inner palace almost one after the other. Weng Lao and Dai Lao General have the privilege of entering the palace in a carriage. Mr. Weng got out of the carriage first, followed by General Dai with white beard and white hair. When the two old people met, they first looked at each other and smiled. Mr. Weng stepped forward to support General Dai, who was leaning on the dragon's crutches, and asked with a smile: " Elder brother was also summoned by the emperor?"
The old general who lost a leg due to injury said with a smile: "Yes. Why, my brother was also called by the emperor? I don't know why, the emperor let the old minister live in the palace for a few days."
"Brother, too."
Weng Lao supported Dai Lao General and walked slowly towards the inner palace step by step. The father-in-law who picked them up said that the emperor summoned them in Jingyou Palace of the queen.
The old general walked slowly with a limp on crutches. The old general was only two years older than Weng Lao, but he looked much older than him. Fending off the enemy at the border all the year round, not to mention the food and accommodation, not to mention the hard work, the obvious injury and the hidden injury are a kind of devastation to the body of the old general. The old general's right leg was not treated in time after the injury, and the medical technology was not developed enough, so it was saved, but it was almost useless. The old general didn't want to show weakness, even if it hurts to walk, he insisted on walking.
The old general Dai still guarded the border with such a broken leg. Later, when something happened to the Dai family, he dragged this broken leg to keep the Dai family and assisted Emperor Yongming to ascend the throne smoothly. Since Emperor Yongming came to the throne, the old general Dai rarely showed up, and lived in the mansion to live up to his old age, teaching the juniors of the Dai family. In today's Dai family, the eldest son Dai Mingjun inherits the title of General; the second son Dai Mingrong, a hussar general who is second only to the general; The old general Dai also had a daughter, the third eldest, named Dai Yingru, who was married to Jiang Ye, the deputy general of the Dai Ming army and the second son of the Jiang family after the general. The most dreadful thing is that Qi You, the descendant of the emperor, also comes from the Dai family. Although he is a side branch, he has lived in the Dai family since he was a child. Later, he became the prince's companion and is now the emperor and queen.
The Dai family can be said to be the most prominent family in the Great Yan Kingdom at present. However, the Dai family has always kept a low profile. Even if the Queen is the Dai family, the Dai family has never had any evil things like bullying others. The old general Dai is strict in his rule, and the control over his family is also extremely strict, especially after a major event happened to the Dai family more than ten years ago, the Dai family acted more low-key and cautious.
After the two old men walked a few steps, a group of people came to meet them, carrying two soft sedan chairs. As soon as he saw the soft sedan chair, the old general Dai's expression turned ugly. The leader saluted immediately and said: "Old General, Weng Lao, it's cold, Qiantui is afraid that your two elders will be cold, so he ordered his servants to pick them up."
Mr. Weng knew that Mr. Dai didn't like others to treat him as a cripple, and he was especially repelled to sit in a soft sedan chair in the palace, so he said: "It's really cold today, and the spring is expected to be cold. It really is expected to be cold in spring. Old brother, the emperor called you. Let’s discuss important matters, so don’t delay, let’s get on the sedan chair first.”
The old general groaned, got into the sedan chair unwillingly, and waved away the little eunuch's hand, not allowing anyone to help him. Zhuojin shook his head helplessly, and after the two old men sat down, he ordered the sedan chair to be picked up.
In order to divert Dai Lao's displeasure, Mr. Weng asked, "Mr. Zhuo, do you know why the emperor hastily summoned us two old men?"
Eunuch Zhuo said with a mysterious expression: "Your elder will know when he arrives. If the slave leaks his words, Qiantui may be unhappy."
The two became interested, and Old Weng asked again: "Didn't something serious happen?"
Eunuch Zhuo said with a smile: "Of course it's a big deal, but I see, it's definitely not a bad thing. Your Majesty still had an extra meal in the Thousand Years Palace after a while."
The two old men looked at each other, and felt a little relieved, as long as it wasn't a bad thing, how big was it? Don't be afraid, the two old men will stand up for the emperor when the sky falls!