Daming Crazy Emperor

Chapter 464

Early this morning, the palace was literally exploded.

Prince Zhu Youxiao had just gotten up and was about to go to the morning court when bursts of laughter came from the Qianqing Palace and the East and West Sixth Palaces.

He is so depressed.

You don't go to court early, what are you doing up so early?
In fact, he knew very well in his heart that these people were going out to play, happy.

He couldn't go, so he was a little depressed.

Taichang is going to take a group of concubines and princes and princesses on a trip, and they will travel thousands of miles to the sea, which can be said to be the first time in history.

As the saying goes, once you enter the Hou's gate, it is as deep as the sea, and once you enter the palace gate, you will never want to get out. Who would have thought that after entering the palace, there will be a chance to travel far away?

The imperial concubine Wu Wan'er was so excited that she got up just after the Yin hour, the other concubines were similar, and the little ones jumped up and down with excitement, the laughter almost spread throughout the palace.

No way, it's the first time to travel far away from the palace, so excited!
In fact, Taichang didn't understand why the concubines, princes and princesses were so excited. It was probably because he had gone to too many places. Going to Dongying or Dongyang was just like a routine, and there was no novelty at all.

The concubines and princes and princesses are different, they are rarely able to step out of the palace, let alone take a boat to the east thousands of miles away.

This kind of thing is too new for them, and they have been looking forward to it all night.

So they turned on the lights before dawn and started tossing about for about an hour. Before the time of Mao, there was only a little light in the sky, and Wu Wan'er urged to set off.

Well, let's go.

Taichang was only worried that there would be no light, and the Spike warship would easily crash into the river embankment, so even if all the concubines, princes and princesses got up, they were all ready, and he was not in a hurry to leave.

Now that there is light, we can go.

Soon, he took a group of concubines, princes and princesses, as well as a bunch of court ladies and eunuchs to Taiye Pool.

This time, the maids in the harem also entrusted the blessings of the concubines and princes and princesses, and they were able to go to play with them. After all, concubines, princes and princesses also need someone to serve them on the road.

As for the eunuchs in the palace, all those who have practiced martial arts or who can swim are basically brought along, and there are hundreds of them.

Anyway, there are a lot of cabins in the Aegis ship. It is not a problem for an Aegis ship to accommodate thousands of people, and it is nothing at all to bring hundreds of eunuchs.

The journey from Taiye Pool to Wubei City is nothing new, because all the concubines, princes and princesses went to the wharf of Wubei City to pick up Taichang.

However, once you get on the Aegis ship, it will be a big deal, there are too many new things.

There is such a large space, so many rooms, so many tables, chairs and benches on this ship, and there is even a room like the imperial study room, all of this is simply too new.

All the concubines, princes and princesses ran around in excitement, laughing and laughing.

Fortunately, there were no other people on the top floor of the flagship at the moment, and the escorting masters of Jin Yiwei had already moved to the lower floors, and almost all the hundreds of eunuchs who came with them went to the prescribed cabins on the third floor.

Right now, the top floor is filled with concubines, several princes and princesses, and a bunch of maids in the harem, as well as Cao Huachun, Liu Shiyou, Wang Chengen and a few trusted eunuchs under their command.

As for why Cao Huachun, Liu Shiyou and their trusted eunuchs still stayed on the top floor.

No way, someone has to drive this boat.

In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, Jin Yiwei, who originally sailed the boat, also moved to the cabin below.

Cao Huachun, Liu Shiyou and a few of their cronies took turns sailing the boat. On the return trip this time, Taichang specially asked them to take a surprise study for a few days.

Fortunately, this Aegis ship is not a sailing ship, and driving is basically a matter of direction, and they don't even need to worry about speed, because the boiler burners and steam engines on the bottom deck are veterans who have been working for several years.

They only need to send orders directly to the people below, and they naturally know how to control the speed.

Soon, the flagship started to move. Cao Huachun and Liu Shiyou really drove the flagship out of the port, and more than ten Aegis ships and more than 200 Spike warships followed one after another.

Taichang habitually lay down in front of the telescope on the bow, and aimed at the front, this time, it made people curious again.

Wu Wan'er came up curiously and asked, "Your Majesty, what is this?"

Taichang said without hesitation: "This is a telescope, haven't you seen it before?"

Where have we seen such a large telescope?

Wu Wan'er always thought that the cannon-like tube with its frame was a cannon barrel, so they didn't come over to take a look.

After all, there are artillery spikes on the battleship, and they don't even think it is rare.

However, a telescope as big as a gun barrel is different.

They haven't seen this thing before, Wu Wan'er immediately moved her head up and pushed Taichang's head aside.

Immediately afterwards, she exclaimed: "Wow, it's so clear, wow, I can see so far!"

When the concubines heard the exclamation, they immediately came over, and the little fellows even pulled their skirts and jumped up vigorously.

Seeing this, Taichang smiled helplessly and said, "Don't squeeze, don't there be people on the left, right and back?"

Because this is the flagship, there are three large telescopes placed in front of it. However, there are more than three concubines, and they are all crowded in front to watch.

Hearing what Taichang said, Concubine Rui and Concubine Hui hurriedly walked to both sides with their precious daughters in their arms. This time, one person, or one adult holding a child to watch one another, there is no need to squeeze.

Standing on the top of the giant ship and looking at the sea with high-precision binoculars is really attractive. All the concubines and several princes and princesses are addicted to watching it, and they no longer run around, and Taichang is finally free.

He greeted Wang Chengen and sat down beside him, ordered someone to make tea, and then asked with a smile: "How is it, how is the business of the Imperial Store?"

Wang Chengen quickly replied: "Not bad, about 150 million taels a year."

This more than 100 million taels of silver a year, if it was replaced by the time when he was short of money before, Taichang might not be able to help but get excited.

However, this little money is really nothing to him at the moment.

Taichang nodded slightly, and then confessed: "Don't be as frugal as before, you can buy whatever you want in the palace, just buy what the ladies want, and try to buy better ones, after all, is it the palace? It can’t be worse than the rich and noble families of the people. Also, the eunuchs and maids in the palace will give out a few more shiny new clothes, so there is no need to save on these.”

Wang Chengen nodded repeatedly and said, "Your servant understands."

Taichang immediately asked again: "Do you feel a little bored when you stay in the palace all the time, do you want to come out with me?"

These words actually have a deep meaning.

Because he didn't want the palace to always be ruled by one person. In other words, the eunuchs in the palace were always under the supervision of a senior eunuch. After a long time like this, accidents might happen. Even if Wang Chengen was not arrogant, the eunuchs in charge of him might also be arrogant.

Wang Chengen didn't know if he understood, he nodded excitedly and said: "Okay, okay, this servant has long wanted to fight with the emperor."

Taichang nodded and smiled as if nothing had happened: "Okay then, I'll go and ask Ziru and Ruoyu to see if anyone of them is tired and wants to rest, I'll stay in the palace to take care of things first, and from now on, the three of you will take turns to rest, every time I come out Just bring two accompanying guards."

Wang Chengen still nodded excitedly and said: "Okay, it's good that the emperor can bring your slaves."

Seeing this, Taichang couldn't help but secretly sighed.

Alas, the power of the eunuch in the palace is too great at this moment, once someone with a strong desire for power comes out, it will be terrible.

Many eunuchs, once their desire for power swells, they will feel that they are better than the emperor and want to control everything. Once they are given power, even if they dare not ride on the head of the emperor, they will definitely think about it. If Fazi rides on the prince's head, the court will be in chaos.

Fortunately, Cao Huachun, Liu Shiyou, and Wang Chengen are not the kind of people who like to seize power. The palace is relatively clean, and the court is also very peaceful.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but slightly shook his head and smiled wryly.

Being an emperor is really tiring, and I can't rest in my mind all the time.

Forget it, don't want that anymore.

This trip was originally to take my wife and children out to play, so why think about those bad things.

(End of this chapter)