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Chapter 89 Zhu Youjian (please subscribe)

This was the first time Zhu Youxiao met his cheaper brother, the historical Chongzhen Emperor Zhu Youjian, after he came to the throne.

It's just that Zhu Youjian is only nine years old now. Although the ancients were precocious, he is almost like a child in his eyes.

"Youjian, how are you staying at Concubine Zhuang's place? I heard that Concubine Zhuang is a gentle and kind-hearted person. I think she won't let you be wronged."

Zhu Youjian lost his mother when he was 4 years old. His father, Zhu Changluo, gave him to Xi Li, the Li Xuanshi who stayed in the Qianqing Palace in the "Relocation Case" to raise him. Last year, Zhu Youxiao's mother, Li Cairen, died of illness, and he was also raised by Li Xuanshi. Zhu Changluo was sent to Xili Palace to be raised for one year.

In this way, the two brothers lived together for a period of time, and they could be considered to have sympathy for each other. Li Xuanshi had an unruly personality and was not very kind to the two brothers. Zhu Youxiao also tolerated it in the past.

But after traveling through time, Zhu Youxiao also began to take on the responsibility of an older brother and protect his younger brother.

Later, when he came to the throne, he moved Li Xuanshi into Mingluan Palace and never cared about him again. Zhu Youjian gave him to another Li Xuanshi of Guangzong Zhu Changluo, who was Concubine Dongli Zhuang, to raise him.

What he thought was that Concubine Zhuang was kind-hearted, kind-hearted, and lived a simple life. She would definitely take good care of and raise his younger brother.

Before Zhu Youjian arrived, Concubine Zhuang had warned him in every possible way, saying that his brother was no longer the same as before. He was now the emperor above all others and must not be disobedient or unreasonable.

He also listened and was cautious when chatting with Zhu Youxiao. Seeing his imperial brother asking him, he quickly replied nervously:

"What the emperor said is that Concubine Zhuang is very caring and caring towards me. I fell ill a few days ago, and Concubine Zhuang has been taking care of me by my bedside. I am inseparable. I see it in my eyes and think that no one has cared about me for a long time. I’m so good.”

As he spoke, his eyes began to moisten with tears. He must have remembered that he had been bullied by Xili before. Now he finally met someone who was kind to him, and he was happy.

"Okay, okay, manly man, don't cry easily. Since Concubine Zhuang is so good to you, then I, as the royal brother, must give her a reward. He Ning, please go ahead and double Concubine Zhuang's monthly salary."

"Okay, slave, I'll go give you instructions now."

"My brother also thanked the emperor for my concubine. Concubine Zhuang's life will be much better now."

Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but be surprised by these words. Concubine Zhuang was still a concubine no matter what, and she also raised Zhu Youjian, so her monthly routine was naturally not less, so how could the expenses be insufficient?

But now he didn't want to ask Zhu Youjian any more, he just buried his thoughts and investigated afterwards.

"Youjian, you are nine years old now. You have already reached the age to study. I want to find you a teacher. What do you think?"

Zhu Youjian was naturally a little overjoyed to see that he could study. Like Zhu Youxiao, Zhu Changluo didn't care much about the two of them. He didn't receive any formal education since he was a child. Now he is very happy to hear that he can go to school and listen to books.

"My dear brother, thank you, my dear brother."

"Haha, I also suffered from being illiterate when I was your age. Thanks to my mother, I found two literate eunuchs to teach me, so that I would not fall behind. Since I have suffered like this and can now make the decision, naturally I don't want to Let you be like me."

In fact, Zhu Youxiao has always wanted Zhu Youjian to grow up quickly since he came to the throne.He knew that although Zhu Youjian was not suitable to be a leader, it was still possible for him to serve.

Now that I have traveled through time, I will encounter so many difficulties in the future. Now is just the beginning of everything. In the future, we will have to carry out reforms and distribute benefits, such as taxation, military system, ideology, vassalage, etc. Many things can only be given by instructions, not by instructions. Go and supervise it in person.

Judging from Zhu Youjian's actions in later generations, he still had thoughts about serving the country and the people.In this case, let him grow up quickly, let him share more of the government affairs for himself, let him implement more policies, and make more private visits to the people.After all, he is a member of his family, and he will never fool himself like the people below him. As long as he is not allowed to take control of the army, he will be fine no matter what.

After talking about this, after all, Zhu Youjian was still young. He couldn't just talk about state affairs and start chatting about home affairs. Zhu Youjian was a little nervous at first, but finally found that his royal brother had not become very serious after he ascended the throne. Alienated and gradually relaxed.

"Brother Emperor, I have often heard Concubine Zhuang talk about the draft during this period. Since you came to the throne, the palace has been discussing this matter. I heard that the internal supervisors who have left the palace for the draft have begun to return to the palace one after another. I think Soon the show girls will gather in the capital for the talent show, and your wedding day is coming soon."

"Haha, if you don't study hard, you are very concerned about this matter. Don't worry. When you reach my age, I will find a good marriage for you."

After saying this, Zhu Youjian's face turned red instantly.

"My younger brother is still young, so we have already gotten married."

Zhu Youxiao couldn't help laughing when he saw his younger brother's shy look.

But his wedding is indeed coming soon, historically it will be March or April next year.He is not responsible for this matter, and he doesn't worry much about it.

But as a person who traveled through time in later generations, he knew that the queen chosen was Zhang Yan, who was famous in later generations. Although she was rumored by later generations to be one of the five great queens in ancient China, Zhu Youxiao didn't believe it, but her appearance and talent showed from the side. She must be a top-notch beauty.

The chat between the two made Zhu Youxiao feel a lot warmer and closer to his "family" in this era. After all, as an emperor, everyone he met was respectful to him, and there was a natural sense of alienation. Can't let go.Although Zhu Youjian would do this to himself, he was still much better than others.

After a while, He Ning came in to report that British Duke Zhang Weixian, Cheng Guo Duke Zhu Chunchen, Ding Guo Duke Xu Xigao and others had arrived.After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao could only say to Zhu Youjian with waning interest:

"Hey, I'm really busy. You should go back first. Don't miss your daily homework. I will give you a test next time we meet."

Zhu Youjian knew that the emperor's brother wanted to discuss important matters, so he didn't bother him much, so he thanked him and left.

Seeing him leaving the Nuan Pavilion, Zhu Youxiao turned to He Ning and said:
"You heard it just now. My imperial brother said that Concubine Zhuang is having a hard time now. I'm very curious about what's going on. You can send someone to check it out privately. Don't alert other people. When I get there, I want to see who it is. How dare you treat Concubine Zhuang and the emperor's brother poorly."

"Slave, go do it now!"

He Ning immediately agreed.

After a while, the British Duke Zhang Weixian and others were brought in by He Chang.

"Long live my greetings!"

"No gift, give a seat!"

Today's meeting was something Zhu Youxiao had planned for a long time. In the late Ming Dynasty, apart from being able to stabilize the situation when he succeeded to the throne, the honorable nobles basically did not play much role at other times. They always ate empty pay and occupied the capital's troops. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are the worms of the country. Just look at the many nobles who opened the city gates for Li Zicheng and surrendered voluntarily when he conquered Beijing.

But these nobles are naturally bound to him as the emperor. He can't just confiscate his house. He just wants to give them a chance to see if they can change it. If it doesn't work, then he really shouldn't blame himself for being ruthless.

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