Cining Palace was the residence of the Empress Dowager during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Zhu Youxiao succeeded to the throne. As Zhu Youxiao's stepmother, Li Shi, had the merit of protecting the new emperor when he ascended the throne. She was conferred the title of Empress Dowager and lived in Cining Palace.
Although Consort Li did not manage to control the government behind the curtain, her mother and brothers had all climbed to high positions because of this.
The Li Clan had great influence in the capital, and even the kings of the capital had to be on good terms with them.
Taking advantage of the darkness of the night, Tang Feng went into Cining Palace alone.
In the huge Ci Ning Palace, there was not a single maid or eunuch other than the courtyard. It was completely silent.
In the greenhouse on the inner side, the light was shining. Consort Li, who was wearing a light nightgown, stood up when she saw Tang Feng.
Her beautiful eyes were filled with tenderness as she slowly walked up and snuggled into Tang Feng's arms.
Although Madam Li was already the Empress Dowager, her actual age was only twenty-five years old. If this was the twenty-first century, a woman of this age would be in the prime of her life.
It was a pity that such a beautiful young woman had to guard this empty palace alone. She was simply a widow.
"The hot water is ready. I'll help you take a hot bath first.”Consort Li looked at Tang Feng and said softly.
Tang Feng lowered his head and kissed her red lips. Then, he held Consort Li's hand and went inside.
His body was soaked in warm water, and the tiredness of the past few days was swept away. Behind him, a pair of jade-like hands gently pressed on him, making Tang Feng feel a little sleepy.
"I heard that in Liaodong, you once charged into the Houjin army alone and captured the rebels Huangtaiji and Menggeertai alive. You are an imperial envoy, the chief eunuch of the ceremonial supervisor, and the Duke of the East Chamber. How could you risk yourself?”A gentle voice sounded behind him.
Hearing the woman's words, Tang Feng smiled noncommittally. He raised his head and leaned his head on her graceful body.
"Our Great Ming Dynasty needs a great victory. Capturing a late Kimbell is better than killing him to boost the morale of our people.”Tang Feng said slowly.
Hearing his words, Empress Dowager Li paused for a moment. The gaze in her eyes became even gentler.
"The Emperor came to Cining Palace today to discuss with me how to reward you.”Consort Li said softly.
"I'm already the Chief of Rites 'Seal Eunuch and the Duke of the East Chamber. As far as eunuchs are concerned, this is already the limit. What other rewards does His Majesty plan to give me?”Tang Feng said with a smile.
"I heard from His Majesty that he wants to confer you a title of nobility.”Consort Li said.
Hearing Consort Li's words, Tang Feng paused for a moment.
"Nonsense. My identity is a eunuch. Since ancient times, which eunuch has ever been conferred a title of nobility? Even the eunuch Sanbao did not have such a precedent.”
This body of his had been castrated and was a real eunuch. However, ever since he replaced this body and activated the Super Eunuch System, some strange changes had occurred.
The manhood that had been cut off had actually grown back. Now, he was already a real man.
But no matter what, his identity as a eunuch was an indisputable fact.
"I understand what you're saying, but you've made a great contribution this time. If I don't reward you, I'm afraid the soldiers of Liaodong will be disappointed.”Consort Li said.
"Then let those pedantic scholars in the cabinet have a headache. It's better for you and His Majesty not to touch such an offending matter.”Tang Feng said with a smile.
Consort Li was stunned for a moment when she heard Tang Feng's words. Then, she chuckled and nodded.
Then, Tang Feng turned around and wrapped his arms around her waist. With a gentle tug, Consort Li's lithe body fell into the large wooden bucket.
The battle lasted until dawn. After Consort Li had fallen asleep, Tang Feng quietly got up.
After leaving Cining Palace, Tang Feng returned to his residence in the palace.
The next day, Tang Feng only got up when the sun was high in the sky.
"Godfather, at Taihe Palace, His Majesty and the Pavilion Elders are arguing over your reward.”Supervisor Wang Bao entered the room and said carefully.
Following Tang Feng's ascension, the group of eunuchs who had once followed Wei Zhongxian also leaped up and occupied important positions in various eunuch organizations in the palace.
Now, as long as there was any movement in the palace, it would not escape Tang Feng's ears.
"What reward does Your Majesty want to give us?”Tang Feng asked nonchalantly after he was dressed by the two eunuchs.
"Count." Wang Bao placed his hands in front of him and said carefully.
Damn, it was fortunate that our little Emperor dared to think about it.
Since ancient times, there had never been a second person who had made a eunuch an Earl.
If those officials agreed to this, Tang Feng would look down on them first.
"What about now?" Tang Feng asked curiously.
"The imperial censors are currently remonstrating over this matter. I heard that one of them, Imperial Censor Zhang, slammed his head into a pillar in Taihe Palace.”Wang Bao said.
Haha, this is interesting. Tang Feng couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"However, His Majesty lost his temper and wanted to kill those censors who tried to dissuade him, but Grand Secretary Liu stopped him.”
"At the moment, Grand Secretary Liu and the others want to give godfather a title similar to the Three Treasures Eunuch and grant him a large manor.”Wang Bao said.
Hearing this, Tang Feng nodded slightly.
Liu Yijing was a smart man. His suggestion could be said to be killing three birds with one stone. It gave him face, did not offend the little emperor, and also blocked the mouths of the people.
Liu Yijing did a good job.
In Taihe Palace, Tang Feng was too lazy to pay too much attention to the squabble between the little Emperor and the courtiers. After a simple wash, he left the Imperial Palace and went to the East Chamber.
Compared to the rewards, he was more concerned about the firearms workshop and paper mill.
It had been more than a month, and the firearms workshop and paper mill had been completed.
Furthermore, the corresponding craftsmen were already in place.
The firearms workshop was divided into four parts: the firearms workshop, the cannon workshop, the gunpowder workshop, and the iron workshop.
Tang Feng had spent hundreds of thousands of taels of silver on these four workshops alone. Naturally, the scale was not small.
Although it was not as large as the largest firearms workshop in the Ministry of Works, its internal layout and machinery were definitely not comparable to the state-owned workshops in the Ministry of Works.
Moreover, because the management personnel were all recruited by Tang Feng from the system, their management experience and ability were not something that the useless management staff in the Ministry of Works could compare to.# Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:011720195:01PM
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