In the second year of the Tianqi reign, just as the sky was getting light, the Emperor Tianqi was awakened from his deep sleep. A domineering roar of "Get out" frightened the palace maids and eunuchs so much that they all turned pale and fell to their knees.
Damn it, can you let me get some good sleep?
Although he had traveled through time and possessed Zhu Youxiao for a few days, Ye Xuan still hadn't adapted to it.
I was lying in bed with all sorts of thoughts in my mind, and I couldn't fall asleep until midnight. I had just fallen asleep when someone woke me up, and I was furious.
Even though he had integrated Zhu Youxiao's memories, Ye Xuan felt that he could only recognize many people without revealing his true identity.
After cursing, Zhu Youxiao didn't give any orders to drag them all out and beat them to death, but with his sullen face and glaring eyes, even a fool could see that he was very displeased.
Early morning, what the hell is early morning? It's not even daylight yet, you know, 8 am to 5 pm?
Zhu Youxiao, who had barely attended the morning court once, had already seen through it and realized that the morning court was useless. After he had vented his anger and scared a group of eunuchs and palace maids, he turned around and went back to sleep.
Now no one dared to call him anymore. As for the emperor, what was the big deal if he occasionally didn't attend the morning court?
Tianqi's grandfather, Emperor Wanli, did not attend the morning court for 28 years, but the country still functioned as usual and won the three major campaigns, didn't it?
Zhu Youxiao slept so soundly that he woke up slowly only after the sun was shining on his buttocks.
While helping the emperor wash and dress, the palace maids and eunuchs remained silent.
But Zhu Youxiao had gotten enough sleep, his mind was clear, and he was in good spirits. He no longer got angry, and even often had a smiling expression on his face.
What beauties! Although I can’t see them as soon as I open my eyes, I can see quite a few of them today!
Chosen from a sea of 5,000 beauties, how beautiful must she be? Hehe, just thinking about it makes me a little excited!
Zhu Youxiao's mood gradually became cheerful. He started out as an emperor, with three palaces and six courtyards, six thousand concubines, delicacies from land and sea, and delicious food. His words were golden and his words became laws... He reached the highest realm of a time traveler in an instant!
Zhu Youxiao no longer took seriously the mysterious voice that had tempted and bargained with him before he traveled through time.
Although there are some elements of deception, they are not lying! He traveled through time and became the emperor, that's right? He will soon choose the queen and concubines, that's also right!
As for Zhu Youxiao's short-lived history, since I have traveled through time and space and possessed him, how can I not change it?
Sitting at the table, Zhu Youxiao looked at the breakfast and couldn't help rolling his eyes.
Roast goose, steamed chicken, boiled pork, steamed fish, crispy pig ears, braised lamb... Is this breakfast?
Never mind, since I'm here, I might as well eat it. I'll order for myself next time and make a lighter breakfast, which is good for my health.
Zhu Youxiao picked up his chopsticks and ate with relish. Although this breakfast was unscientific and unhealthy, the meat was still delicious!
After breakfast, Zhu Youxiao rinsed his mouth, drank a cup of tea, and then went to the Southern Study to review memorials, accompanied by palace maids and eunuchs.
The Qianqing Palace, nine bays wide and five bays deep, served as both the emperor's bedroom and office during the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Youxiao was quite satisfied that he didn't have to walk too far.
In fact, according to his understanding of history and actual observations, although all dynasties have regarded early morning court sessions as a sign of whether the emperor is diligent, its actual effect is not great.
Think about it, in such a short time during the morning court session, how can national affairs be decided without any investigation or research?
Therefore, whether the emperor attended court or not really had little impact. The most important thing was to review memorials, which was one of the indicators of whether the emperor was fulfilling his duties.
Wanli did not attend court for more than 20 years, but he did not stop reviewing memorials, so the country was able to maintain normal stability and development.
According to the official business process at that time, all memorials from all over the country, big and small, were compiled by the Ministry of Public Security, submitted to the Emperor for review by the Ministry of Ceremonies, and then submitted to the Cabinet for drafting.
The cabinet drafts the handling opinions, which are then submitted to the emperor for approval by the Imperial Household Department, and finally reviewed and implemented by the six ministries.
Therefore, if Zhu Youxiao wanted to be lazy and take it easy, he could choose not to review memorials and leave all state affairs to the cabinet, and the Silijian would do the reviewing instead.
But Zhu Youxiao still wanted to enjoy a few more years of happiness with beauties on both sides, and he also wanted to destroy the Eastern Tartars in the northeast!
Of course, he knew that the ministers in the court were good at quarreling and scolding each other, but they had no idea how to deal with military and national affairs.
"Your Majesty, I heard that Madam Fengsheng has been in a bad mood recently." Wang Tigan, the eunuch in charge of the Imperial Household Department, followed Zhu Youxiao closely and said casually with a flattering smile, "Perhaps it's about the selection of concubines?"
When Zhu Youxiao heard this, he became even more unhappy.
He had just traveled through time and possession, and the selection of concubines was something he was looking forward to and was very excited about. How could anyone be unhappy about it?
Furious, Zhu Youxiao abruptly stopped and shouted, "Why would she be unhappy about the selection of concubines to enrich the harem? From what you're saying, as the ruler of a country, do I have to coax a wet nurse?"
Wang Tigan was immediately speechless. He never dreamed that the result would be like this.
You know, Kebaba Keshi was more than just a wet nurse to Zhu Youxiao. The honor she received was unprecedented.
As soon as Zhu Youxiao ascended the throne, he conferred the title of Fengsheng Lady on Keshi and issued an edict to grant her incense and offering fields. Keshi's son Hou Guoxing and brother Ke Guangxian were also conferred the title of Jinyi Qianhu.
Even Wei Zhongxian was favored by Keshi because he did a better job than Wei Chao, and she praised him to Tianqi. He was praised for his contribution to the management of the imperial ancestor's tomb and promoted to the eunuch in charge of writing.
Because of this, Wang Tigan, who wanted to curry favor with Wei Zhongxian, thought of flattering him. When Zhu Youxiao listened to his words and went to comfort Keshi, wasn't it his own credit?
In history, Keshi was really unhappy because Tianqi took a concubine, and Tianqi really ran to comfort her.
But now, it’s a bolt from the blue!
Wang Tigan was so shocked by the emperor's rebuke that she turned her head back. Then, the young emperor glared at her fiercely, and she was so frightened that she fell to her knees, kowtowed profusely, and cried out repeatedly: "This servant deserves to die, this servant deserves to die."
"Slap him!" Zhu Youxiao snorted coldly.
Watching Wang Ti being slapped in the face, Zhu Youxiao finally felt some of the joy of being an emperor.
You can scold anyone you want, beat anyone you want, and you don’t even have to do it yourself. This is how an emperor should be, cool and domineering.
Zhu Youxiao enjoyed himself for a short while, then turned and walked away. In front of him and behind him were the palace maids and eunuchs who were as silent as a mouse, and Wang Tigan, whose face was red and swollen.
At this time, Wei Zhongxian had just been promoted to the eunuch in charge of writing, and Keshi was also extremely favored by Emperor Tianqi.
According to convention, Wang Tigan, the eunuch in charge of the seal, was above Wei Zhongxian, but when he saw what happened to Wang An, he thought of currying favor with Wei Zhongxian and Keshi.
But he never expected that he would be scolded by the young emperor.
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