You are a beautiful man

The emperor was the lord of the world. All the founding emperors of all dynasties fought for the battlefield for a lifetime, so that Zhengde could see the cruelty of the battlefield and understand the sufferings of the people. It was more effective than chanting ten thousand words of the lasting teachings of sages to him.

Yang Ling understood these principles, but when he wanted to take the emperor to the frontier and let him quietly set foot on Baideng Mountain and meet the leader of the three guards of Duoyan who was fighting with more than 100,000 Tatars on the battlefield where the Ming army and more than 100,000 Tatars, Yang Ling became more and more afraid.

Let the Lord of Ten Thousand Vehicles be at the dangerous place. This alone is enough to make all officials sacrifice their lives to impeach. What if the Tatars attacked heavily when they heard the news, or if they took a strange intention and took Zhengde as a hostage?

Emperor Zhengde was complacent when he suddenly saw Yang Ling’s face pale, and he couldn’t help but smile and said to Yang Ling solemnly: “Yang Shiju…….”

"I'm here!" Yang Ling responded with a bitter face.

Zhengde said seriously: "People in the world often say that I am rich, but is my world the world the Forbidden City? What's wrong with me going out to see the vast land? What's wrong with it? What's more, going to meet flowers now is a big thing for the Ming Dynasty. My army can shed less blood and die less people, and my people can suffer less. As a king, shouldn't I go?"

He took a breath and said softly: "I know you are worried about my safety, and I am also worried that you will be attacked by officials because of this."

He smiled faintly and said contemptuously: "Let them say that they just want to keep me as a bird in this cage. I just want to behave like a wise man, listen to their loyal advice, and be a god with a clay carved wood here. I am the good emperor in their minds.

But I don’t want to be such a king! The Ming Dynasty is my world. I will fulfill the responsibility of the emperor!”

Yang Ling stared at Zhengde in a daze. His young face was a bit rare and serious, and his eyes were bright. He stared at Yang Ling and said, "I remember when you first arrived in the capital, you told me many stories about all countries overseas. None of the wise kings in it deserved to fulfill his responsibilities, but they shrank in the palace. He said to people with confidence that protecting his own life is to do his duty for the people. What kind of emperor do you want me to be?"

Zhengde raised Yinglang's eyebrows and said to Yang Ling word by word: "I am the emperor. Now I want to do something for the Ming Dynasty. You are my beloved minister. Can you assist me and do this well?"

Yang Ling was in a state of excitement. Who said that the little emperor in front of him was young and had only playful things in his eyes. Has he really not seriously thought about the responsibility of being a king? Or is the depressed reality that made him have to indulge in various games and waste time?

Yang Ling did not speak, he took two steps back, and for the first time he was full of respect. Xiang Zhengde bowed deeply: "I am following the order, and I am willing to assist my emperor, revitalize the Ming Dynasty, and achieve unparalleled hegemony!"

Zhengde excitedly held Yang Ling's arm, shaking and about to speak, suddenly a gurgling sound rang out. Emperor Zhengde was stunned and couldn't help laughing: "I've had a chat with you, but I forgot to have a meal. Come on, Yang Qing accompanied me to have a meal. My trip to the great harmony depends entirely on you."

When Yang Ling was studying with the prince in Chunfang, he had dinner together. This was the first time that Zhengde ascended the throne and became the emperor. It was a great courtesy to eat with the emperor. The place must be indicated in the daily notes and the court's residence.

Yang Ling was unwilling to show off and was about to refuse politely, but Zhengde had already sang to the outside of the hall: "The person is coming. I will use it with Yang Qing, so that Jieyu and Xihua will come."

Yang Ling hurriedly said, "Emperor. This is not very suitable. Although Xie Yuxiehua is not a concubine in the palace, she is the one who serves the emperor. How can I do with them..."

Zhengde disagreed, waved his hand to stop him, and then talked about his ways to leave Beijing with great enthusiasm. The two of them were discussing that the small eunuchs in the imperial kitchen were flowing continuously, and the rich imperial dishes in the palace had already been brought in, so they stopped.

There was a full table on the large table with golden lacquer and golden lacquer on the corner of the hall, and four brocade docks were placed on all sides. The little eunuch tried the wine and dishes one by one with silver chopsticks, tasted them one by one, saluted Zhengde, and quietly retreated, leaving only a small eunuch standing beside him.

Jie Yu and Shame Flower floated into the hall like a flowing cloud, and a smell of powder immediately rushed into their noses. Zhengde asked the two pretty beauties to use jade cups and sit opposite Yang Ling, both of which used Jue cups.

A cup of Gao Jue Yang Ling was already feeling a little relieved. He was worried that the emperor would leave Beijing after the New Year. Although Zhengde repeatedly advised him, he did not dare to drink it again. He only picked some refreshing dishes and tasted a few sips.

Zhengde was very excited, and after eating, he smiled at Yang Ling and said, "Yang Shidu, these two girls know how to talk about slang, and how to speak, and be ashamed of flowers. You sing songs for me to cheer up the fun."

Jie Yu pursed his lips and smiled, glanced at Yang Ling with a slight look, picked up an ivory chopstick and gently tapped the golden bell of the jade bowl. Amid the pleasant sound, he sang a small folk song with a delicate tone. Zhengde shook his head and heard it very happily.

After finally reaching the banquet, Yang Ling took advantage of Zhengde's golden basin to clean his hands and whispered to him: "Your Majesty, it's a big deal for you to leave the palace. Just now, the minister thought about it carefully. It's absolutely impossible to ask all officials to allow it. It seems that he can only leave the capital quietly according to the emperor's idea.

However, civil and military officials may be concealed, and there must be someone in the capital, so the three great ministers cannot be concealed. Jiao is very serious and considerate of the holy will. I want to discuss with him secretly."

Zhengde smiled and said, "Okay, go, this is my idea. Yang Qing was just forced to follow the emperor's order and accompany the king. No one dared to do anything to you."

Although the Ming Dynasty had many disadvantages, it was still the country with the strongest national strength at that time. When fighting wars, it was far from comparable to small neighboring countries. However, the wars were often at a disadvantage, and the biggest reason was to emphasize culture over military forces.

How can you achieve Zhengde's civil and military achievements if you cannot experience the murderous battles? After hearing Zhengde's heart-wrenching words, Yang Ling decided to ignore personal gains and losses, and accompanied him on a journey. He heard Zhengde take the responsibility completely on himself, but he did not want him to give the officials a polite smile. He smiled gratefully and bowed slightly, "Thank you for your care. I will leave."

Zhengde took a snow-white and smooth scarf and wiped his hands. Two beauties surrounded him lightly, one on the left and the other on the right, and Xie Yu smiled and said, "Why are the emperor so happy today? His eyebrows and eyes are smiling."

Zhengde was so old that he could travel far away for the first time, and it was the battlefield he had longed for. He couldn't help but feel excited. Besides, Jieyu and Shame Flower were both very beautiful women. Jieyu was happy and looked sweet and welcoming people. It was very suitable for his spleen and stomach.

He couldn't help but feel excited, and gently pinched Jie Yu's tender face, and smiled and said, "I tell you, don't let others know." Zhengde lowered his voice and whispered: "After the New Year, I will quietly leave Beijing for tours, hahaha. The sea is wide and the fish leaps, and the sky is high and the birds are flying."

Jie Yu and Xihua were stunned. When their eyes touched, they felt uncontrollable joy in Xihua's eyes. She also changed into a sweet smile, pulled Zhengde's arm, rubbed against her plump and straight breasts, and said softly: "Master, are you talking more details? Can I accompany you?"

Zhengde shook his head quickly and said, "It won't work. If you take the woman there, Yang Shitu will definitely not agree. I will not ask for it if I don't go and make it boring."

Shameful Hua said, "Oh, then tell me where I am going. The Queen is disliked when she looks at my sisters. If you are not in Beijing..." As she said that, she was already dazzled and crying.

Zhengde felt soft when he saw it, and he quickly pulled her hand and smiled, "Don't worry. I arranged for you to go to the leopard room and asked Liu Jin to take good care of him. Want to know where I am going? Hehe, let's talk about it first."

Jiao Fang is now ranked second among the three great ministers, with a noble status. He is no longer the embarrassing situation of being excluded by the Ministry of Rites that day. The Ministry of Personnel was supported by Yang Ling. His career was smooth sailing. Every day, he was full of spring breeze.

He was in the hall to approve the memorials, arrange for the various departments to raise military funds, prepare for husbands' services, transport food and grass, and armour. He was very busy with the casualties, recruiting doctors and medicinal materials. Suddenly, when he heard Yang Ling's visit, Lao Jiao Fang quickly rubbed off the kang and greeted him with a smile on his face.

Yang Ling was the emperor's personal army commander, a third-rank military general, and the inner factory was a private yamen set up by the emperor. It was not within the imperial court's rank and had no rank. However, Yang Ling had a title and was wearing a four-clawed python robe, which was unparalleled in reality.

Jiao Fang considered himself a member of Yangling's school. When he saw this young man, he always respected the Lord and was humble as his disciple. Although he was in the palace at this time, he was very respectful. He welcomed Yang Ling into the book pavilion, presented incense tea himself, and smiled and said, "When will the Lord enter the palace? The disciple has many memorials waiting to be approved in the past few days. He has not visited the mansion and is planning to come to visit again with his dog son during the New Year."

Yang Ling smiled and said, "Your Majesty Jiao, you don't have to be polite. Some officials in the court used official duties to report their personal grievances. The government orders of each yamen were not implemented. When fighting in front, the local affairs in the rear were not lighter than war. It was really hard for you."

Jiao Fang's old face flushed and she said excitedly: "Thank you for your care, my subordinates are very grateful. Eunuch Liu was furious when he learned about these things. These days, he was ordering all officials to go back to the yamen to manage the government immediately. If you work for two days, you will feel more relaxed."

Yang Ling nodded, sat on the edge of the kang, looked at the little yellow gate serving at the door, Jiao Fang understood and said to the little yellow gate: "Go down, there is no need for a waiter here."

After the thick tapes were stacked down again, Jiao Fang approached a little and whispered: "Sir, what's the point?"

Yang Ling nodded and said, "Well, there is something important to discuss with you." Yang Ling told Jiao Fang about Zhengde's going to Datong. Jiao Fang jumped up and shook his hands in panic and said, "No, sir, you should dissuade the emperor. In the land of swords and weapons, how can the emperor take risks easily? This matter is not feasible, it is absolutely impossible."

Yang Ling looked at him quietly, and when he calmed down a little, he said lightly: "The holy intention has been decided. I came to Jiao Weng to discuss with you how to arrange for the emperor to go to Datong and what to do in the capital. The advice can be stopped."

Jiao Fang calmed down. He sat back to the table, twisted his beard and frowned, and after a while, he shook his head with a bitter face and said, "The civil and military officials will never agree."

Yang Ling nodded and said, "Well, I thought of this too, so... the emperor can only go in vain."

He pondered for a moment and said, "When the leader of the three guards of Duoyan, the emperor had to go there secretly. Even if there were no officials to stop him, he had to go there lightly.

But although it is in a very small way, the number of people in the area is indispensable, so I want to draw the most elite forces from the imperial guards, Jingying, Neichang, and East Factory to accompany the emperor, at least.........5,000 people, all of them dressed up as officers and soldiers going to the border to reinforce. In this way, five,000 people will be insignificant, and at least it will not attract the attention of local governments and enemy secret agents."

Yang Ling explained the details again; Jiao Fang thought about it after hearing this and said, "Sir, are you going with me?"

Yang Ling smiled bitterly and said, "If I don't stay by his side, how can I feel at ease? I'm afraid I have to eat but can't eat. If I can't sleep or sleep, I naturally have to stay by the emperor's side. I will just go with me on the excuse of going to the border to inspect the emperor."

Jiao Fangdi's expression suddenly calmed down and he pondered slightly, "Then... this plan is feasible, but for the sake of caution, when we arrive at Datong, we should secretly inform the governor of Datong Hu Zan that he is the highest military and political official of Datong. Although he is currently commanding the troops and the commander of Miao Kui, he can mobilize at least 20,000 troops in his hands. With his secret care, Fang Bao will be sure of everything."

Yang Ling pondered for a moment and nodded and said, "It's great. Several Grand Secretarys of the Cabinet cannot hide this matter. Emperor Jieshi first used the excuse of being slightly ill. He thought that when we arrived at Xuanfu, Jiao Weng informed Li and Yang, the two Grand Secretarys.

By then, the road was already in place. They had to help cover up. I would be relieved if you three are in charge of the capital. As for the officials in other places... the three major officials in the cabinet should tell the six ministries and nine ministers, and the officials below told the emperor that the dragon body was not safe and would not be promoted to the court for the time being."

Jiao Fang remembered Li Dongyang and Yang Tinghe, who was furious when he found out that the emperor was gone, couldn't help but feel a little headache. He sighed and said, "Okay. Please give me a secret decree at that time. Otherwise, the disciples would not be able to suppress these two great scholars."

He thought for a while and said, "In addition, how should we arrange the guardianship of the Jianchuan District?"

Yang Ling said with a glance: "Cultivation of the Chuju? What about Jianchuju?" Yang Ling was a little timid. He only heard that the Qing Dynasty emperor Mulan Qiuzhao was called Qiuzhao. The escape from Beijing was called Qiuzhao. Why did there be a hunting hunt in the Ming Dynasty?

Jiao Fang was also stunned. He remembered that this adult was just a scholar. Once he became a genius, it was normal that he did not know much about the court system. He smiled relievedly and said, "The establishment of the crown prince is a law that must be followed in the dynasty. It has been nearly a hundred years since the Ming Dynasty, and the emperor has not left the capital. No one has mentioned this old system, so no wonder he doesn't remember it."

Jiao Fang took a sip of tea and said, "The emperor personally fought for or was in the world. He must order the prince to stay in the capital, which is called the "responsible state". If the emperor has no children, or the prince is young and cannot take charge of state affairs, he will send his brother to supervise the state and can also be compatible.

When Emperor Yingzong fought north, he sent his brother Cheng to stay behind. Now the emperor has no descendants or brothers. So he can only find a prince among the vassal kings to establish a crown prince, and then talk about staying at home after having a crown prince."

Yang Ling frowned and said, "The emperor is prosperous in spring and autumn, and now he is only sixteen years old. Is it necessary to build a crown prince in a big way?"

Jiao Fang hurriedly explained: "Sir, this is just a necessary regulation, whether to be prepared or not. Since the emperor left Beijing secretly, Jianchu naturally issued a secret order. At that time, there were only six ministries and nine ministers, and the three great scholars knew about this matter. Even if the prince of the vassal was established, he had no idea about this matter at all. The emperor returned to Beijing and then revoked the order."

Yang Ling was relieved when he heard this, but it was the emperor's business that the founding of the crown prince was the matter. It seemed that Zhengde had to make the decision. Yang Ling was hesitating whether to go back to the Ganqing Palace to meet Zhengde again. The little yellow gate outside said loudly: "The Grand Secretary is discussing state affairs with Lord Yang Ling. You put the file down and come back to get it."

Yang Ling asked, "What's the matter? Who sent the file?"

Xiao Huangmen replied respectfully outside: "My Lord, Yan Song, the doctor of the Ministry of Revenue, said that he had prepared food and grass, and the memorial of recruiting and retrieving the husband should be submitted to the Grand Secretary."

Yan Song is not an outsider. He has a low rank, so he is obedient and rarely enters Yangling's home, but through his wife's diplomacy, he always maintains close relationships with the Yang family.

Yangling went to Jiangnan, Hunan and Shaanxi provinces to try to grow new grain in one place, one county, and one province. Although grain farmers have not been sent to cultivate grain and trained, they have already ordered the three places to calculate the land, find out the situation of farming land in the local area, prepare agricultural tools, and persuade tenants to all these matters through the Ministry of Revenue to issue a government order.

Han Wen opposed the full trial in a province without the trial. Although the governor of Shaanxi was the private place of Liu Jin and spared no effort to implement this order, Han Wen treated the news uploaded and issued negatively. Yan Song, a small doctor in the Ministry of Revenue, mediated and contacted the upper and lower levels. If it weren't for him, Yang Ling would have to worry about how much he would have to worry about, and would never have been as leisurely as he is now.

In Yang Ling's mind, Yan Song's inherent idea of ​​being a treacherous minister has gradually disappeared. Although this person is keen on power, he is not lustful or wealthy. He is simply a career crazy person. Yang Ling has a good impression of him and has regarded him as a capable confidant. He heard this and said, "Call him in."

Yan Song entered the door with a stack of files and memorials. He looked at Yang Ling, but gave a gift to Jiao Fang according to the rules and regulations, and then gave a gift to Yang Ling, and smiled humbly: "The emperor is not aware that the emperor is discussing state affairs with the Grand Secretary. He is a presumptuous person. These files are just reporting on the collection of food and grass and the situation of serving the husband's land. Local governments dare not be careless about major military affairs, and do not dare to delay and deceive, and there is no important matter."

Yang Ling smiled and said, "You can just know this. There is really a problem. Even if you go to find Eunuch Liu, his big stick is waving. I'm still worried that I have nowhere to start, so I won't get involved."

Jiao Fang and Yan Song laughed when they heard this. Yang Ling smiled and said with a smile: "Don't be polite, you can sit down too. I'm discussing something with Weng Jiao. You are not an outsider. Listen together."

Yan Song responded, and sat on the chair under the kang with his butt. He chuckled and said, "When the officials were in the Hanlin Academy, they played with their pens all day long. They wrote some poems and articles, and they went to the Ministry of Revenue to deal with food, fodder, money and rice all day long. I felt that my talent was a little unsophisticated and incompetent, and I was unable to match my strength. I really had to raise my ears, listen to them on the left and listen to them on the right."

Yang Ling smiled angrily and said, "This is a big deal. I know that you are a serious person and act steadily, so I want you to attend the senator together. If you only listen, it will not work."

Yang Ling wanted to accompany Zhengde to Datong, but the matter of trying to grow new grain cannot be put aside. Many major matters need to be explained to this confidant. He had no intention of hiding it, so he told him again.

Yan Song smiled slightly. He heard that the emperor was going out of Beijing for a tour in a low-end clothes, and he looked unaware of the slightest expression. He nodded when he heard the arrangements of Yang Ling and Jiao Fang. Until he heard that Jian Chu was punctual, a pair of thick eyebrows frowned. After pondering for a while, he said nervously: "The official thought......this matter is inappropriate."

Yang Ling and Jiao Fang looked at each other in surprise, and Jiao Fang stroked his beard and said, "Well, what is your opinion? You might as well tell me."

Yan Song hesitated for a moment and said, "The emperor thought that the emperor had already made up his mind when he was on the northern expedition and thought that there was no danger in his heart. So why should we copy the rules of the Jianshu guarding the situation?

In the past, Liu Bang of the Han Dynasty was trapped by 400,000 cavalry of the Huns on Baideng Mountain, but this time and another time. To the north and west of Datong, a large area of ​​land was in the hands of our Ming Dynasty. Although the Tatars came and the three guards of Duoyan were not necessarily loyal, their troops were dominated by our Ming Dynasty.

The emperor can go to Datong first and then pass on the news to the three guards of Duoyan. During this period, he dispatched troops and generals, made arrangements to take advantage of the time, place and people. No matter how Tatar, the three guards of Duoyan have no gaps to take advantage of, but if the founding of the throne is in a custody, there will be great crisis and future troubles."

Yang Ling was moved and said, "How do you say this? You can say it in detail."

Yan Song moved his body like a thin bamboo pole, licked his lips and said, "Sir, the trouble is not outside but inside. You think, if you are away from the police, the guards will do their best to protect you. There are no leaders in the court, and all civil and military officials will definitely be united, hoping that the king will come back soon.

If the emperor is not in the palace, all the civil and military officials may not have been hiding it. At most, they are worried that people will be panicked and pretend to be ignorant. However, if there is a crown prince..., it is difficult to guarantee that no one will have selfish thoughts.

The emperor has not been in office for a year and his foundation has not yet stabilized. How could all the six ministers and nine ministers be loyal? If someone had the idea of ​​supporting Conglong and making achievements, the emperor would be in no danger, but I am afraid that someone would leak the news to the Tartars. The emperor was trapped and surrounded, that would be even more...."

Yang Ling understood as soon as he heard this. Before the throne was settled, all civil and military officials would be loyal to the emperor and try their best to win favor. If the throne was settled, the emperor was in a dangerous situation where he could be replaced by others at any time. If he really was in danger, all civil and military officials would definitely have their own plans and stumbling to each other, which would make a big mistake.

Furthermore, after Zhengde ascended the throne, the government changed. First, half of the six ministers were eliminated, and then the three major scholars were eliminated. Innumerable civil and military officials were implicated. Some old ministers had long been resentful to the emperor, thinking that establishing a new king would be beneficial to the country, and wanting to support the new king, and making the contribution of following the dragon. I am afraid that it would happen if I stood by and even fell into a trap and put a stone into the ground.

In this way, if the founding and the governors are in charge, there will be no harm, and if there is preparation, there will be great harm. The subtlety of it is Jiao Fang in the officialdom for a long time, and it will be even more understandable at one point.
To be continued...