The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 234 An Intoxicating Night

The transaction turned into cooperation, which is obviously a kind of attention.

Cooperation refers to two parties whose strength gap is not too big, and Shi Zhixuan's strength is obviously far from enough.

But if Shi Zhixuan really did it, it would be enough to make the Ming Dynasty take it seriously.

After the Ming Dynasty conquers the Sui Dynasty, it can cooperate more with Shi Zhixuan.

Shi Zhixuan could naturally hear the meaning behind it.

He reached out and took the copper box containing the evil emperor's relics. He did not open it. As soon as his palm touched it, he knew it was real.

Even he smiled a little more and said solemnly: "Shi will never let Daming down your trust."

"Okay." Guo Bujing nodded with a smile, then put away his smile and said seriously: "Mr. Pei, His Majesty believes in you, and the Ming Dynasty also believes in you, but you should not blame me for speaking out in advance.

Our Great Emperor of the Ming Dynasty has said that no one can deceive the Ming Dynasty.

Anyone who dares to do this will die no matter where he goes. "

"Don't worry, I understand." Shi Zhixuan smiled without changing his expression.

"Okay." Guo Bujing smiled again and talked about some details, such as the contact between the two parties.

Shi Zhixuan left quietly again.

Guo Bujing gave a few orders and put the matter aside for the time being.

Focus on a few other things.

A few days passed, and Guo Bujing did not admit that the evil emperor's relic was no longer in his hands. This could be considered as helping someone to the end and attracting some attention to Shi Zhixuan.

The people from the Sui Kingdom's Demon Sect were very anxious and angry, but they did not dare to force Guo Bujing.

I can only assume that the evil emperor's relics have been given to someone else, and try to find out who that person is.

Some people think that Shi Zhixuan is very likely the one, but there is no substantial evidence, and more importantly, they can't find Shi Zhixuan.

Ignoring the excitement of the Sui Kingdom's Demon Sect, Guo Bujing's affairs in the Sui Kingdom were still going smoothly.

All of Yang Gong's treasure houses have been opened, and the talents of the Sui Kingdom have gradually gathered. In a few days, he will be able to lead them back to the Ming Dynasty by sea.

The final issue of food will also be transported by sea.

The newly formed First Navy of the Ming Dynasty transported grain from the Sui Dynasty back to the Ming Dynasty.

Although the risks at sea are great, they are nothing compared to the consumption of food transported by land.

Moreover, Zhu Houzhao also invited Mi Wentian to take charge with three dragon balls.

With his strength, plus the three dragon balls and his proficiency in water, these three points together are enough to ensure the safe return of most of the fleet even if they encounter a big storm.

September 24th, the third year of Shengwu.

Zhu Houzhao celebrated his fifteenth birthday.

That night, Zhu Houzhao was accompanied by concubines such as Yaoyue.

As for the Queen Mother, they have tried their best not to mention her in front of His Majesty.

This was Zhu Houzhao's happiest birthday in the past three years.

Zhu Houzhao was so happy that he said loudly: "Today is the happiest birthday I have ever had since my father passed away.

I won't practice tonight. I want to spend time with you and our family will sleep together.

Lao Wei, go and make the bed——"

"Oh, that's not right, there's no such big bed for the twelve of us.

Got it. Old Wei, go and spread the bedding on the ground, and my family will use the ground as our bed tonight.

Hahahaha, I am really smart."

Wei Jinzhong responded cautiously and softly, but did not take the initiative to do it. His eyes glanced at the ladies whose expressions were already uneasy.

"Your Majesty, you are drunk, how can we sleep together?" Yao Yue's brows twitched, but she couldn't help but be the first to speak unhappily.

"How many cups did I just drink? I'm not drunk at all. I can drink ten thousand cups without getting drunk. Besides, why can't our family sleep together?" Zhu Houzhao glared at him.

Yao Yue is not afraid, and neither are the other women.

As time went by, they got to know their husbands better and better.

Most of the time, I'm just a big kid and not easily angry.

"Your Majesty, if you want to sleep together, people all over the world will say that Your Majesty is dissolute in the future." Qin Mengyao said with a faint smile on her ears.

"Why would I be afraid of what people say? I'm not afraid of anything." Zhu Houzhao immediately patted his chest and shouted, then frowned and said unconvincedly: "How can it be considered licentious if I sleep with my wives?
Nonsense. "

Except for Bai Qing'er and Bai Fanghua, the other girls were more or less shy, some had flickering eyes, and did not dare to contact others.

In fact, they also know that if their husbands want to sleep with them, it may not be for the purpose of doing something lewd.

But we can't just do nothing.

Do you still want to be a human being?
Bai Fanghua and the other girl did add fuel to the fire, but seeing the warning looks from the other girls, they backed off.

If they really encourage His Majesty to come by force, the women will probably join forces to beat them up.

"Your Majesty, I and others do not want to share Your Majesty with other women in one night.

Is your majesty going to force us?" Yin Tianxue said calmly.

She was really afraid that if she spoke too hastily, His Majesty would really force his way in.

Have to speak up.

Zhu Houzhao's momentum faltered, and he said in a somewhat depressed and unhappy tone: "Why are you so stingy?"

All the girls couldn't help but roll their eyes at him.

Is this a matter of stinginess?

"Your Majesty, are you willing to share me with other men?" Yao Yue asked directly.

Others couldn't help but look at him with a hint of admiration.

"Of course I don't want to. Whoever dares to do that will be torn into pieces by me." Zhu Houzhao suddenly became anxious and said angrily.

"Isn't that it?" Yao Yue said calmly.

Zhu Houzhao paused in anger and blinked his eyes. What he said seemed to make sense. "That does make sense. Forget it. I won't say anything more." Zhu Houzhao curled his lips and said disdainfully, "If we don't sleep together, then we don't sleep together. What's the big deal? I don't care."

Seeing this, all the girls couldn't help but laugh.

There is no unhappiness, only a sense of warmth and security.

No matter what forced words they said, letting their husbands say they were stingy,

Still, what Yao Yue said makes sense.

What is truly reflected is that their husband, the emperor, truly cares about them and treats them as family.

Don't force them to do anything they don't want to do.

They are not moody, they follow their own temperament, they listen to what they say and can reason with them.

This situation happening to Emperor Shengwu had already far exceeded their expectations.

Even Erbai, Yaoyue, Luoxian and Shangguan Xiaoxian felt satisfied.

"Your Majesty, although we cannot sleep together, I and others can spend the night with you, right?" Lian Xiuxiu suddenly smiled gently.

The girls looked over immediately, somewhat suspicious.

"How to cross?" Zhu Houzhao looked curiously.

"Today is your Majesty's birthday. We don't have any gifts for your Majesty, so why don't we perform for your Majesty tonight?

To be honest, Your Majesty has not yet fully appreciated the abilities of me and others.

You probably don't know that my sisters and I are multi-talented.

He is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, singing, dancing, swordplay." Lian Xiuxiu said calmly.

Some of the women's eyes lit up. Overall, there were some who were confident and some who were not.

But the word "sword dance" also makes those who lack confidence not angry.

They all know martial arts, and apart from other talents, they can also dance with swords.

Zhu Houzhao also became interested and immediately became excited and looked forward to it: "Okay, that's it, come on, come on, who will start first?"

"Your Majesty, why don't you let me start?" Bai Qing'er immediately stood up and continued, "But we need a piece of accompaniment."

"Then I will accompany the music with the piano." Bai Fanghua said with a smile.

"Thank you, sister." Bai Qing'er smiled confidently.

Zhu Houzhao certainly had no objection. Although the other women disliked the two witches, they didn't say much.

The long zither soon came and Bai Fanghua began to play it softly.

As the sound of the piano began, Bai Qing'er jumped into the center of the field and began to dance gracefully.

The white palace dress is still so pure, like the pure white clouds in the sky, so beautiful.

Beautiful people and beautiful dance.

Combined with the music, it seemed to have a magical power that made people unable to look away.

For the first time, Zhu Houzhao felt that dancing could be so beautiful.

"Okay, snap!"

When the dance paused, Zhu Houzhao clapped loudly and shouted, "Qing'er, you danced beautifully. Dance for me more often in the future."

"Yes." Bai Qing'er responded and danced even harder.

Qin Mengyao and the other girls frowned slightly, looked at each other, and secretly felt the desire to win.

Don't let His Majesty be bewitched.

Yao Yue and the others were doing the same, secretly wondering what to do next.
Time passed little by little, and Zhu Houzhao was extremely happy tonight.

He found that his wives could be even more beautiful.

Qing'er's dance is pure and beautiful.

The dance of youth is dignified yet full of endless charm.

Yao Yue's dance is domineering, majestic and fragrant.

Qin Mengyao and Jin Bingyun danced with swords together, like fairies under the moon, so beautiful.

Lian Xiuxiu's songs are so gentle and moving that you can't stop listening to them.

Yin Tianxue made a painting with all the people in it, and their spirit and energy were extremely realistic.

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That night, Zhu Houzhao was rarely drunk.

But the next day came, the night passed, everything continued as normal, and the situation in all parts of the Ming Dynasty was generally peaceful.

Only in the officialdom across the country, many officials were still arrested by the factory guards every day.

It is not as thunder-sweeping as the ones in Jin and Lu, but it lasts for a long time and never stops.

Almost three years had passed, and the Ming Dynasty's civil service had reached a level that other countries had failed to achieve even after ten years of vigorous rectification.

Thanks to the improved administration of officials, the people of the Ming Dynasty can now breathe a sigh of relief, have less numbness, and have more smiles on their faces.

Some officials are already shouting about a prosperous era.

Zhu Houzhao was happy with the former.

He simply ignored the latter.

What kind of prosperous era is this?
Far away.

In addition to the officialdom, the rectification of the garrisons in northern Zhili has gradually come to an end.

With the full support of Zhu Houzhao, Li Jing and Zhou Shanmin acted without hesitation and swept through the garrisons in northern Zhili with lightning speed.

More than 300 middle and senior officers were beheaded.

After eliminating the old and weak, reducing the unused salaries, and removing an army selected by Han Shizhong, there were only more than 200,000 troops left in the Northern Zhili garrison.

Zhu Houzhao did not move these more than 200,000 people and let them operate as usual.

(Chapter 3.)
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(End of this chapter)