Ming Dynasty: Tanks blocked the door and you said to me, "Long live Ming Dynasty"

Guo Yunhou remained silent when asked, shrank his neck, and pulled Ding Xiu out.

"Your Majesty, I have brought my son-in-law here."

Zhu Youxiao no longer had the energy to care about Ding Xiu. He just stood up, walked out from behind the imperial desk, and looked Guo Yunhou over.

Those red and swollen ears and a few strawberry marks on the chin would not be a problem at all if they happened to a young person.

But this old Guo is already over 50 years old...

Are the old couple playing so crazy?

"Lord Guo has taken good care of himself. At this age, he can still play the zither and the harp in harmony?"

"And a hammer..."

Guo Yunhou smiled bitterly and shook his head.

Yesterday, after being set up as a trap by his wife, he was immediately grabbed by the ear and dragged back to the dormitory.

Then, Mrs. Guo said something.

"I'm going to drain you dry today, and see if you still have the heart to go out and fool around......"

Then, Lao Guo was tormented for the whole night...

Thinking of this, he subconsciously touched his lower back.

I feel like my body is being hollowed out...

Zhu Youxiao was delighted when he saw this: "Come here, follow the recipe I gave to Wen Gelao last time and give Guo Aiqing ten kilograms of it as well, and let him go home and slowly replenish himself!"

So, Little Persimmon bowed and left.

When he came back, he placed a whole basket of herbs at Guo Yunhou's feet.

Guo Yunhou was so grateful that he burst into tears and immediately thanked Zhu Youxiao.

After joking around, Zhu Youxiao turned his attention to Ding Xiu.

"Your name is Ding Xiu? Are you a captain of the Western Factory?"

Ding Xiu bowed and saluted: "Yes, I am fortunate to be recognized by the factory supervisor and selected from the Jinyiwei to join the West Factory."

Zhu Youxiao looked at him with a smile and said, "I heard that you have been giving advice to Lord Guo a lot recently?"

Ding Xiu replied respectfully, "I dare not, but I am in the West Factory and often receive instructions from the factory supervisor, so I have some different opinions from the Shangshu."

"Your Excellency, the Minister, does not look at me differently because of my lowly status. It is my blessing to accept me as your wife."

"I will take responsibility for my father-in-law's worries."

Facing Zhu Youxiao's questions, he was neither humble nor arrogant and answered them in detail.

From his early experiences to his engagement with Guo Furong, he dared not hide anything.

The idea of ​​the Ministry of Industry selling watches was definitely not his.

However, it was he who reminded Guo Yunhou to join forces with the Embroidered Uniform Guard to collect taxes afterwards.

He was the one who personally presided over the Jinlaohui, allowing the Ministry of Revenue to completely transfer the risks of the journey to the west.

These two things alone are enough to show his extraordinary talent.

After some communication, Zhu Youxiao looked at him teasingly and asked.

"You are a member of the Western Factory, but you are giving advice to Minister Guo. Aren't you afraid that Wang Chengen will make things difficult for you after he finds out?"

As soon as these words were spoken, before Ding Xiu could answer, Guo Yunhou stood up.

"Your Majesty!"

"Personally, he is doing this to show his filial piety to his old minister."

"Yu Gong, he did not delay the work of the Western Factory because of this."

"Eunuch Wang is a reasonable man. I think he will understand him."

Zhu Youxiao glared at him angrily: "Are you protecting your own child now?"

Guo Yunhou chuckled, shrank his neck and took two steps back.

"Okay, I don't want to blame him."

Zhu Youxiao waved at him and then looked at Ding Xiu.

"I have also heard about what happened at Zuixianlou yesterday. Since you came up with the idea, when we travel west next year, you will take on the position of Director of the Ministry of Revenue. The matter of commercial tax will be handed over to you."

"Do your best. If this trip to the west goes well, I will give you a reward when you return!"

Upon hearing this, Ding Xiu bowed to the ground and said, "I accept your order and thank you! Long live the emperor!"

A captain of the Embroidered Uniform Guard is a sixth-rank official.

The head of the Ministry of Revenue is also of the sixth rank.

Although there was no promotion or demotion, the status had become very different from before.

Guo Yunhou was also very excited when he heard the decree.

"Your Majesty, rest assured. If he dares not to do his best, I will not let him off easily."

Zhu Youxiao said with a teasing smile: "You'd better get past Mrs. Guo first."

Guo Yunhou:.........

He looked down at the basket of herbs at his feet and said through gritted teeth.

"Your Majesty, rest assured. When I return, I will definitely restore my position as a husband!"

After saying this, the two of them bowed and left.

Just looking at Guo Yunhou's staggering gait, Zhu Youxiao suddenly felt a sense of crisis in his heart.

This guy seems to have only one wife, not even a concubine...

You're just over fifty and it's already too late?

I have a group of girls in my harem!

If this continues, won't he be exhausted sooner than he already is?

Thinking of this, he immediately sent someone to find Wu Youxing.

It is not good to hide one's illness and avoid seeing a doctor. At least Zhu Youxiao did not have this problem.

After Wu Youxing arrived, he expressed his concerns very frankly.

After listening to it, Wu Youxing smiled and bowed to him.

"Your Majesty is in his prime, and being able to realize this problem is a blessing for the Ming Dynasty and the people!"

"Here is a method. If Your Majesty can persist in practicing it, it will definitely help to improve your essence and strengthen your kidneys."

Zhu Youxiao was overjoyed: "Master Wu, are you serious?"

"How dare I fool Your Majesty with this kind of thing? Please follow me, Your Majesty. It's a very simple set of actions."

Wu Youxing said this and began to demonstrate.

"The first move is to lift your hands to the sky and regulate the three energizers."

"Stand with your feet parallel and shoulder-width apart."

"Slowly raise both arms from the left and right sides of the body, above the head, cross your fingers, turn your palms over and push them upwards as hard as you can, so that both arms are fully stretched. Do not tense them, just like stretching."

"At the same time, slowly raise your head and look upwards, with an attitude of holding up the heavens and the earth, and breathe in slowly at this time."

"Then, turn your palms over to face downwards, and when they are at chest height in front of your body, turn them over to face upwards again as you fall. Lower your head slightly, let your eyes follow your hands, and exhale slowly as you move forward."

"The second move is to shoot with both bows, like shooting an eagle."

"........."

As he spoke, he directed Zhu Youxiao's movements.

It seems like a very simple set of exercises, and it only takes two or three minutes to complete them all.

But Zhu Youxiao felt as if all his limbs and bones were opened up with each movement!

A current of heat spreads from the soles of the feet, the palms, to the whole body!

I couldn't help but do it twice more, and the feeling became more obvious.

Fine beads of sweat covered his forehead and back without him noticing...

After three times, which only took seven or eight minutes, he was able to achieve such an effect, which made Zhu Youxiao exclaim in amazement!

"Master Wu, what kind of skill is this?"

"Your Majesty, this skill is called Eight-Section Brocade. It has the effect of strengthening the body, improving the essence and strengthening the kidneys. It can also make thin people strong and fat people light. It was created by a master in the Northern Song Dynasty."

It turned out to be Ba Duan Jin!

Zhu Youxiao had heard of this name in his previous life, but had never learned it. He never expected that it was so powerful!

Suddenly, a shouting sound came from behind.

Looking back, he saw that Little Persimmon was also practicing next to him, which made him laugh.

"What the hell are you practicing?"

Little Persimmon replied timidly: "Your Majesty, although I don't need to nourish my essence and strengthen my kidneys, I also want to be healthy so that I can serve you for a few more years........."

Chapter 580: I dare not accept the reward

After learning Ba Duan Jin, Zhu Youxiao had one more thing to do every day.

Get up early to practice martial arts, then eat, sit in the Hall of Mental Cultivation for a day, and then go to the Changchun Palace to experience cosplay.

In this way, the last court meeting of the eighth year of Tianqi arrived unknowingly.

December 19th.

At five o'clock in the morning, when Zhu Youxiao appeared in the Huangji Hall, all civil and military officials bowed down.

"I will see you, Your Majesty!"

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

As usual, all officials above the fifth rank in the capital attended this court meeting.

Sitting on the dragon throne, Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but sigh.

Compared to last year, almost half of the people below have been replaced!

"Everyone get up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

As the thunder roared, everyone stood up with a crash, and stood in their positions with their hands hanging down according to their official rank.

Hundreds of officials were not afraid of standing in the wrong position, because on the floor tiles under their feet there were names outlined with lime.

Just like the small signs placed on the table during meetings in later generations.

The Huangji Palace cannot accommodate so many people.

Therefore, those above the third rank could stay inside the palace, while those below the third rank could only stand outside to enjoy the fresh air.

It's five o'clock and it's still dark.

The cold wind was howling and the frozen chickens huddled together.

With Wei Zhongxian's shrill voice, the court meeting officially began.

Since it was the last court meeting before the New Year, the first part was the congratulations.

Under the guidance of the officials from the Ministry of Rites, King Yi Jong of Joseon came to the front of all the officials and kowtowed three times respectfully in front of Zhu Youxiao.

"Your Majesty, Li Zong, kowtows to the Emperor!"

"New Year's Day is approaching. On behalf of the Korean people, I wish our emperor a long life!"

"The sun, moon, mountains and rivers will always be there, and the Ming Dynasty will always be there!"

"When the people of Korea heard that I was coming to the Ming Dynasty, they asked me to bring some mountain products to Your Majesty. I hope Your Majesty will accept them!"