Back to the end of the Ming Dynasty when the emperor

Chapter 769

The city of Beijing has been boiling for a long time. When I heard that Emperor Hongguang wanted his teacher to return to Beijing, there was a sensation in the government and the public a few days in advance.Many common people and businessmen wanted to bet on Zhu Yousong's holy driver and his master, and traveled hundreds or even thousands of miles to the capital area.Although the prices of the inns and hotels near the capital have been raised repeatedly, they have long been sold out.

The soldiers of the Beijing camp imposed martial law on several important streets, such as Si Yamen, which poured water on the streets, and loess padded the roads. The Jinyiwei and Dongchang Fanzi in the capital must not be idle. Wait, openly investigate and unannounced visits to ensure that Shengjia enters Beijing safely.

In short, in the palace, the six departments of the cabinet, the factory and guard Beijing camp, and the five armies' governor's mansion, and the three divisions of the army and the army have all taken action, each performing its own duties and responsibilities, and making preparations for welcoming Shengjia to Beijing.

The busiest people are Gao Hongtu, the chief assistant of the cabinet, and Wang Duo, the second assistant of the cabinet.During the time when Zhu Yousong was not in the capital, the state machine of Daming was of course run by the cabinet.

The most recent time was when Zhu Yousong left Beijing, starting from his personal conquest of Zuo Liangyu. It has been more than three years now. Leading the master to forge legends one after another.

During Zhu Yousong's departure from Beijing, thanks to the people in the cabinet, mainly the chief assistant Gao Hongtu and the second assistant Wang Duo. , Driven by these two people, the six departments of the cabinet worked hard to govern, and no one dared to slack off at work. They provided all internal assistance and logistical support for Zhu Yousong's overseas expeditions, which made Zhu Yousong feel at ease in his overseas expeditions.

They have worked too hard in the past few years, and now they heard that Zhu Yousong was going to return to Beijing, and they also breathed a sigh of relief.

The happiest thing is Zhu Yousong's harem. Of course, this is represented by the empress of the main palace, Empress Jin, and the concubine Chan'er. You Song is a concubine.

During the period of Zhu Yousong's personal conquest, they suffered a lot. Before that, they went to the four towns in Jiangbei to relieve the suffering of Sijun or Sifu. Later, Zhu Yousong's personal conquest was far away, so they had to count the days in the capital, looking forward to the stars Looking forward to the moon, looking forward to their Majesty's early class teacher and the reunion of husband and wife.Now that day is finally here.

Jin Niangniang and Concubine Chan were so excited that they couldn't sleep. From the moment they received the news of Zhu Yousong's class teacher, they bathed and changed clothes, groomed every day, and let the palace maids and eunuchs clean up the palace. The Empress and Concubine Chan got up to toss about in the middle of the night.After tossing and tossing until dawn, they got up from Luanjia and Fengchao to meet them outside the south gate. At this time, hundreds of officials and common people were already crowded with people.

When Zhu Yousong's holy car arrived outside the Nanzhi Gate of the capital, it was about [-] o'clock that day, and according to the time of later generations, it was more than nine o'clock in the morning.

At this time, the inside and outside of the capital are decorated with lanterns and festoons, and it is as lively as a big festival. From Nanzhimen to the Babao Golden Palace, there are several streets and tens of miles of land. Battalion soldiers and teams of Jinyiwei warriors and generals in fresh clothes and angry horses look for long swords on their shoulders, and they are arranged neatly. Then there are civil and military officials headed by the cabinet. , headed by Gao Hongtu and Wang Duo, are also listed in order.

The 29-gun salute has already been prepared.The reason why 29 rings are played is that the Ming Dynasty has entered the No. 20 nine decades, that is, Guo Zuo in the year 280.

The more than 20 troops brought by Zhu Yousong should not all be able to enter the capital, and they will be diverted when they reach the vicinity of the capital. Only the soldiers of the imperial camp and the accompanying civil and military officials entered the capital. This team is also quite large, stretching for several miles. .

The familiar capital came into view, Zhu Yousong's heart was ups and downs, and I finally won the victory and returned to court!The past few years have not been easy, and the bitter gains and losses involved, of course others cannot understand.

Seeing the welcome crowds lined up on both sides, Zhu Yousong was overwhelmed with emotion, and immediately waved to everyone, there was no sound of applause, cheers and cheers. organize.

Once outside Nanzhimen, these ordinary people of various religions and nine streams are not blessed to approach, and can only express their welcome from afar.

When they saw Zhu Yousong's holy car, all the officials headed by the chief minister of the cabinet, Gao Hongtu, and the second minister of the cabinet, Wang Duo, knelt down and shouted in unison: "I welcome your majesty's triumphant return to Beijing, long live my emperor! Long live……"

Zhu Yousong got off his horse and walked.

"Everyone is free from courtesy." Seeing that they were very friendly, Zhu Yousong asked them to get up with a smile on his face.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Gao Hongtu, Wang Duo and others all stood up.Following behind Zhu Yousong one by one, he merged into a group with Liu Zhaoji and other accompanying officials, and greeted each other.

At this time, the gorgeous Golden Empress and Concubine Chan brought a group of court ladies and eunuchs to greet them, "The concubine sees Your Majesty, and I respectfully wish Your Majesty the peace."

Ermei bowed down, and all the maids and eunuchs behind her knelt down.

"Niangniang and Chan'er don't need to be too polite." Zhu Yousong welcomed them with a smile all over his face in response to the scent.

"Your Majesty has not returned to Beijing for such a long time, probably because he has forgotten his concubine and Chan'er." Jin Niangniang looked at the huge team of beauties beside Zhu Yousong, and said coquettishly.

"You have wronged me to death." Zhu Yousong smiled from ear to ear, and stepped forward to hold the golden queen's slender hand, "I don't want to go back to Beijing to meet Zitong and Chan'er all the time, but the war is chaotic, and I feel uneasy. "

As soon as Zhu Yousong said this, in front of so many people, Empress Jin and Chan'er blushed like girls.

"Really?" The Golden Empress said with rosy cheeks and a glance at Zhu Yousong.

Zhu Yousong smiled and said: "Of course, when did I ever lie? I also know that you will miss me all the time. It's hard for Zitong and Chan'er that I have been away from Beijing for such a long time. How about this? Tonight Zitong and Chan'er will meet with you." How about we have a lively night together to show our congratulations?"

"The concubine takes the decree." Empress Jin and Chan'er blushed and hurriedly wished, their hearts were already happy.

Ma Jinhua, He Xuanjiao, and Huimei came to pay their respects to the queen, all the empresses and concubines greeted each other, and then all the officials paid their respects to the empress and empress.

At this time, Lu Jiude, the eunuch in the palm of the hand of the Rites Supervisor, shouted: "Shoot the salute!"

"Dong dong dong dong... blah blah..." The red cannon fired 29 times, which was earth-shattering.

After the sound of the cannon, Zhu Yousong took the golden queen's hand and got on the dragon chariot, Chan'er got on the phoenix chariot, Ma Jinhua, He Xuanjiao and Huimei still rode horses, the rest of the civil servants got on the sedan chair, the generals got on the horses, and followed the holy chariot in turn. In front of Shengjia, a team of Jinyiwei generals and warriors cleared the way.

Shouting and embracing, Zhu Yousong's holy driver entered the Forbidden City...

(End of this chapter)