Chapter 268 Generous dowry
Because they found that they couldn’t bear it.
It was still like that, the imperial court was too powerful, and the factory guards were still staring at them eagerly, wanting to pounce on them immediately, knocking their bones and sucking their marrow.
The only martial arts righteous way that can compete with him is giving in step by step under the leadership of Shaolin Wudang and has no intention of standing up to fight.
This left them helpless and furious.
As for the people at the bottom, they were in disbelief at first, and then they were basically ecstatic.
Because this means that the children they sold have come back.
Except for a few people, few parents are willing to sell their children, but they just have no other choice.
Even if the money they paid for selling their children would be taken back, most of them are willing to pay it back slowly.
As for those who are unwilling, Zhu Houzhao and the court obviously will not care about their thoughts.
After the imperial edict was issued, officials in various places in the Ming Dynasty began to officially promote it.
The main purpose is to let the servants of landlords, gentry, rich people, including martial arts forces, etc. come to the government to apply for household registration.
Having registered as a household registration means that you are a true Ming Dynasty citizen, and your life and death are no longer controlled by your family.
If something happens, you can pursue it directly, which is much more useful than burning the deed of sale.
After all, the Ming court no longer recognizes any deeds of self-reliance. It doesn’t matter whether you still have a deed of self-reliance or not.
Not only slaves, but also people without household registration must apply for household registration.
Especially those from martial arts circles and those without household registration accounted for the majority.
"Master Wang, I am here to tell you that if you have slaves, let them go to the Yamen to apply for household registration.
By the way, other people who do not have household registration must also apply for it. , including you."
"Got it."
"It's ridiculous, it's simply ridiculous. I'm in a state of great innateness, but I actually have to go to the Yamen to apply for household registration."
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Shaolin Temple.
"Abbott, you're welcome. I'm here to apply for household registration, and Laogui Temple is cooperating."
Similar things happened to Wudang, Emei and other martial arts forces.
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“Master Li, please don’t forget that within five days, everyone must go to the Yamen to complete their household registration.
After five days, will the Yamen Check regularly. If anyone is found to have not registered, then Mr. Li, you will be the first responsible person."
"Humph, I understand."
"Okay, I'll take my leave. ”
"A small policeman dares to talk to me like this. He is bullying others too much."
"Yes, Dad, do we really want all those slaves to apply for household registration? That's all How can we spend money to have children?
It’s good to keep them, but how much more money will we have to spend? ”
"This is an order from the imperial court. We can't resist, but we can't do nothing.
You have people quietly pass the news to the outside world, saying that no family will send slaves to the Yamen to apply for household registration. .”
"Dad, why is this?"
"Don't ask so many questions, just go and do it."
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"Master Li, this is I took the money from you and gave it back to you today. My daughter took it home.” ? This is not enough.”
"Master Li and the court have said that they will not pay interest. You will pay back the amount you sold now." Take your daughter away."
"Then I will sue the police."
"You old bastard, you dare to scare me, I am afraid of you?"
"I'll sue Jin Yiwei."
"You, you, you, take your daughter and get out of here."
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Similar and many other situations were happening all over the Ming Dynasty.
Overall, it was smooth.
Because Shaolin, Wudang and other major righteous forces have cooperated in purchasing household registration.
Small disturbances were dealt with directly by local factory guards and officials.
Amidst the heated discussion, the court moved forward in an orderly manner.
Including evil forces, everyone started to apply for household registration.
These also take time, and the factory guards are still busy finishing the work, so the third step of the plan continues to be prepared.
October 6th.
Zhu Houzhao diverted a little attention because the envoy team from Song Dynasty finally arrived in the capital of Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Houzhao, who was worried about how many gifts Zhao Ji had given him, immediately met with the Song envoy in person.
After meeting and hearing that the gifts were worth a million taels in total, most of which were gold and silver, Zhu Houzhao nodded with satisfaction and said with approval: "Yes, Zhao Ji seems to be respectful, I don't blame him." He sent it so late."
The Song envoy felt humiliated, but he did not dare to refute.
Because he knew too well that he dared to refute that even if he died in the Ming Dynasty, the Song Dynasty would not stand up for him. Instead, they would put all the responsibility on him to appease the Ming Dynasty, and his family would also want to Disaster.
"Your Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, I, Your Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, have one more matter to discuss with you." The Song envoy said respectfully. "What's the matter?" Zhu Houzhao asked nonchalantly. After saying that, he remembered and asked again: "Is it to send the princess for marriage?"
Jin Yiwei has already investigated this matter. Of course he knew it, but he didn't care.
"Exactly." The Song envoy did not expect the Ming Emperor to be so direct, but he did not have any unnecessary expressions and said seriously: "The friendship between the Song Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty is stronger than that of the Jin Dynasty.
I heard that your majesty wants to take a concubine, and it just so happens that I, Princess Yaoqin of the Song Dynasty, am twenty-nine years old. I have great talent and beauty, a beautiful heart, and my martial arts skills have reached an innate level. I am a perfect match for your majesty.
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Therefore, wishing to achieve a century-long marriage with His Majesty symbolizes the deepening friendship between the Song Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty. "
"No need. "Zhu Houzhao didn't think much and said matter-of-factly: "I now have eleven concubines, and I'm almost too busy. I don't want to have any more concubines.
Go back and tell Zhao Ji to be more respectful and give him more gifts. Then the relationship between Ming Dynasty and Song Dynasty will naturally be better. "
The Song envoy twitched his lips, pretending not to hear the insult, and asked: "Your Majesty, Princess Yaoqin has arrived in the capital of the Ming Dynasty. "
"You all have to go back anyway, just take it back. "Zhu Houzhao said casually.
The envoy of the Song Dynasty did not dare to take the princess back again, otherwise he might be doomed.
He was anxious, and suddenly, with a flash of inspiration, he said: "Your Majesty, I, the Song Dynasty, have prepared a generous dowry for Princess Yaoqin. It is extremely rich."
Zhu Houzhao's eyes suddenly lit up. , asked curiously: "How rich?"
"It's worth a total of four million taels!" The Song envoy said bluntly.
"Four million taels! That's a lot." Zhu Houzhao nodded, hesitating a little.
Although the Ming Dynasty is not short of money now, it is getting richer and richer.
But he also knows that there are more and more places to spend money, and it will be even more so after the war in the future.
Four million taels is enough to pay several armies for a year.
It’s just one, do you want to feel more wronged?
Seeing Zhu Houzhao's hesitation, the Song envoy gritted his teeth and said: "Your Majesty, if Princess Yaoqin marries you as your concubine, my Song Dynasty's annual gifts will definitely be more in the future."
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"Okay, then it's settled, I will accept her as my concubine." Zhu Houzhao immediately stopped hesitating.
If you feel wronged, feel free to feel wronged, as long as it is good for Ming Dynasty.
The Song envoy secretly breathed a sigh of relief and finally agreed.
He didn't worry too much about what he said. According to his understanding of his Majesty, he would definitely not refuse to send more gifts to Daming every year in the future.
Maybe you will be happy and feel more at ease.
"How much more can it be?" Zhu Houzhao couldn't help asking.
"I cannot be sure of this, but His Majesty the Song Dynasty will definitely not be stingy." The Song envoy said firmly.
"Well, that's true too." Zhu Houzhao nodded, quite believing it.
He said simply: "I will issue a decree now to accept Princess Yaoqin of the Song Dynasty as my concubine. She is also from the first rank. She will enter the palace tomorrow."
"Yes." Song Dynasty The envoy bowed and responded.
Soon, he took a senior eunuch from the ceremonial department to the envoy's residence and formally announced the decree.
Princess Yaoqin of the Song Dynasty came forward and accepted the order.
In the room, after everyone left, Princess Yaoqin of the Song Dynasty looked into the distance with an expressionless face.
Wearing a yellow dress, she looked very beautiful and ecstatic, but her face was too pale, without any blood at all.
At this moment, her eyes were a little distracted, and she didn't know what she was thinking. What are you wearing?
The concubine's will was soon known to all interested parties.
Leave aside others, all the concubines in the palace frowned slightly.
No woman would want more women to share her husband with.
However, they knew that this was the princess of the Song Dynasty, and it was related to the marriage between the two countries, so they could not say anything more.
I can only feel uncomfortable in my heart.
During dinner, Zhu Houzhao personally told the girls about the matter, including the generous dowry, and finally sighed: "I have eleven of you concubines, which is enough.
Everyone I don’t want to accept a woman who is not a great master as my concubine.
But for the sake of the Ming Dynasty, I can only aggrieve myself a little more.”
After hearing this, all the girls were shocked. I couldn't help but feel speechless for a while.
But they knew that their husbands were telling the truth.
Together, it made them feel a little angry and funny.
"Your Majesty, I have really wronged you." Yao Yue couldn't help but rolled her eyes slightly and said.
"It doesn't matter. I am the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty and the most powerful man in the world. What does this grievance mean?
For the sake of the Ming Dynasty, I can endure greater grievances." Zhu Houzhao heard this. , suddenly became proud.
Most of the girls couldn't help but glared.
"Your Majesty, the Princess of Song will enter the palace tomorrow. Do you want to consummate the marriage with her? It doesn't matter if you are a concubine." Bai Fanghua said dignifiedly and gently. It will be her turn tomorrow and the night after.
"No, it has to be first come, first served. On the 23rd, I will consummate the marriage with her." Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and said in a very principled way.
Bai Fanghua was relieved, there were only two nights a month, and she didn’t want to be occupied by other women.
During dinner, only Zhu Houzhao had no idea, as usual.
The other girls all had some thoughts.
One more thing is the same.
Including the princess of Song Dynasty, there are twelve concubines in the palace, each of them has two days a month, which is nothing, they are used to it.
(Chapter 1.)
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