Chapter 311: Nineteenth Year of Wanli
Winter is gone and spring is coming, and in a blink of an eye, it has arrived in the first month of the 19th year of Wanli.
For the people of the Ming Dynasty, life has been very easy in the past few years, or since the beginning of the Wanli year, the lives of the people have been getting better and better day by day, especially those in the capital of Shuntian Prefecture.
Life is better, and there are more rich people, so there are naturally more various activities.
Although it is not a new activity, the spring in the past two years has indeed become more prosperous than before, and people are more keen on spring. As soon as the spring is gentle and the breeze is gentle, it is good for the body and mind to go out for a walk.
Although it is a bit early and a little chilly, it still cannot stop everyone's enthusiasm.
Secondly, the western suburbs of the capital have been built very well in the past two years, and the people are willing to go out for a walk.
Since the first cement straight road was built in the capital three years ago, many have been built one after another in the past three years. The entire capital is basically covered with cement straight roads, especially the cement straight road leading to the western suburbs of the capital, which is the best one to be built.
There are many horse-drawn carriages coming and going along the cement road to the west suburbs of the capital.
On both sides of the cement straight road, the trees planted three years ago have grown. Although they are not very tall, they are also as thick as bowls. The spring sunshine shines and the trees are swaying, which also has a bit of artistic conception.
Under such circumstances, most of the children of nobles, relatives, officials and gentry in the capital, and even children from various institutions, were willing to visit the western suburbs. There is also a very important attraction here, its name is the Temple of Meritorious Demons.
The Temple of Meritorious Demons was built four years ago, and the first one was not particularly attractive.
But today, four years later, this place is always mentioned and has become a very famous scenic spot in the western suburbs of the capital. There are constant students and tourists, and everyone wants to go to the Temple of Meritorious Demons to take a look.
Because it is open to the public, there are many tourists.
On the way to the Temple of Meritors, a four-wheeled carriage slowly moved forward, with guards in front and behind, each guard carrying a knife, and some even carrying crossbow arrows. This was a strange scenery in the past, but now, there are not many people who care about it.
In the past two years, as the vassal kings from all over the country entered the capital, the vassal ban has been opened more and more, and more children have brought guards.
It is not a very strange thing for the royal family. Of course, many people are causing trouble and a lot of punishment are also punished. The people in the capital have long been used to it.
However, this kind of four-wheeled carriage has been very popular in the past two years.
Whether it is for picking up goods or going out for a trip, this kind of four-wheeled carriage is very popular. Since the construction of the cement straight road has been completed, four-wheeled carriages have developed into a new industry.
With the prosperity of trade and the smooth flow of roads, the demand for horses in the Ming Dynasty increased day by day.
Although there were many horses in the northwest who entered the Ming Dynasty, it was still not enough. The Ming Dynasty was like a giant with a huge appetite, and could swallow it no matter how many people came. Now many people are advocating the Northern Expedition, just for horses.
In the carriage, Zhu Yijun leaned leaning against him and looked out through the jumping curtain.
Zhu Yijun's life has been relatively easy in the past three years because he has been cultivating. Since the commercial tax was imposed, Zhu Yijun has not proposed any major policy.
The Ming Dynasty has been digesting previous policies in recent years, both politically, culturally and economically.
As an emperor, Zhu Yijun has not had a high presence in recent years.
However, the court has a lot of things. Today, the road is built here and the river is dug there tomorrow. Anyway, the matter has been arranged, so Zhu Yijun just stares at them and does it. However, anyone with a discerning eye can see that this kind of calmness is just a superficial calmness.
The young emperor of the Ming Dynasty, like a hidden dragon, contracted his minions and did not show his head. He just poked out his claws from time to time and gestured twice, and then took them back.
But everyone knows that once this young emperor emerges from the dragon cave again, it will definitely be a shocking moment.
Next to Zhu Yijun, a woman smiled and served Zhu Yijun, reached out to pick up the milk tea on the table and said, "Your Majesty, it's cold, let's drink a cup of milk tea!" Then she handed the milk tea to Zhu Yijun.
In the entire Ming Dynasty harem, all the concubines were included. There was only one concubine who could make milk tea for Zhu Yijun, which was Qiqige, who was just awarded the title of Concubine Jing a few years ago.
This Concubine Jing was not very prominent at first, and was not very popular in the palace.
After all, she came from Oirat, and it was offered to Zhu Yijun by Oirat, which anyone in the court knew about. Among Oirat, the third lady who is in charge now has nothing to do with Qiqige.
If it weren't for the ducks being put on the shelves, and with the fact that Qiqige was really pretty, she probably wouldn't have entered the palace.
But this Qiqige is obviously extraordinary. She knows her status clearly. Since entering the palace, she has never fought or robbed, and she has been doing her own things every day.
He studied the Chinese etiquette with all his heart and strength, and because he was proficient in Buddhism, he was very close to the Queen Mother.
Of course, these are not enough to change her status, but at the beginning of the year, something completely changed her status. She gave birth to a dragon son for the emperor. It is not just a saying that the mother is noble by her son, let alone the one who gave birth to a dragon son for the emperor.
Qiqige was not only awarded Concubine Jing, but also received the favor of the emperor.
He picked up the tea cup and took a sip of milk tea. Zhu Yijun smiled and said, "It tasted good. I sent someone to the grassland before the New Year. The news should be coming soon. Don't be too impatient."
Qiqige hurriedly said, "I haven't seen my parents for many years, and I don't know how the family is going."
"I received the letter from me from the New Year. My younger brother has two sons in my family." Qiqige said with some emotion: "Your Majesty is so good to me, I will never repay you for my whole life."
He reached out and stroked Qiqige gently, Zhu Yijun smiled and said, "You come to the capital to be by my side, this is fate."
Qiqige smiled and nodded, "It's the fate I have cultivated in my life."
The two of them were tilted inside the car, and Zhang Jing, who had gained weight outside the car, looked around vigilantly. The emperor came out of a condom, and this was not the first time this happened.
Although he is experienced, Zhang Jing dares not neglect every time.
There seemed to be no one around, but Zhang Jing knew that within a radius of five miles, there were people from Dongchang and the inner factory everywhere. The ordinary tourists might be the spies of Dongchang.
Of course, the emperor didn't know much about this kind of thing, but Zhang Jing was very clear about it.
Chapter completed!