It was winter and it was snowing, indicating that the New Year was coming. The palace was very festive during the New Year, but this time it wasn't as serious. The main focus was on the Wanli Emperor's wedding.
Although Zhu Yijun tried his best to cover it up last time, he still couldn't cover it up and it directly spread out.
Zhu Yijun was very helpless. He estimated that this matter would become his black history and it might even become evidence that others would attack him for being lecherous.
"Beauty selection into the palace, three people are still not enough, wanting to keep a hundred people in the palace."
There would definitely be many records like this. Perhaps there would even be people who would make up a story about a civil official not fearing the imperial power to impeach the emperor and the emperor looking ashamed.
However, Zhu Yijun couldn't do anything and could only accept it.
In this era, people paid particular attention to moral integrity, and writing books that were written in such a manner was highly regarded by many.
Writing history was the most important thing, so many people would sit at home and rely on a pen and brain to make up a story.
This era wasn't like the future where information was developed and many things could be found. It was basically passed down by word of mouth, spreading false information.
Three people make a tiger, it would be strange if these things were true. This was the reason why there were so many messy things in unofficial history.
With such a big black history, it would be strange if no one recorded it.
Adding on the conspiracy theories and guesses, Zhu Yijun estimated that there would be many versions spread out.
Not to mention that love scandals were the favorite of unofficial history. If there wasn't one, they would make it up. Mocking the emperor for being muddle-headed meant that he was lecherous. There wasn't a muddle-headed emperor that wouldn't be labeled as using sex to harm the country.
The famous jade body incident was also made up by later generations. If you didn't write a dirty story, no one would read it.
Although Zhu Yijun was helpless, there was nothing he could do. Zhang Hong first spread it to Queen Dowager Li and Empress Dowager Chen.
Queen Dowager Li even specially sent someone over to tell Zhu Yijun, "Young man, avoid sex". This time, it was impossible for it not to spread.
Obviously, Queen Dowager Li was worried that her son would follow in her husband's footsteps, so she paid close attention to this matter.
Zhu Yijun had no other choice. He couldn't block the news anymore. As for an explanation, he could forget about it. Some things would only get worse the more he explained. People would always be willing to believe the version that he wanted to believe.
If he didn't say anything, it would be much better.
"Your Majesty, Yu Dayou is here!" While Zhu Yijun was staring blankly at the snow outside the window, Zhang Jing came in to report.
Zhu Yijun nodded. "Let him come over!" After that, Zhu Yijun continued to look at the snow with his chin propped on his hand.
Not long after, Yu Dayou walked over under Zhang Jing's guidance. When he saw Zhu Yijun, he quickly bowed and said, "Subject Yu Dayou greets Your Majesty."
Waving his hand, Zhu Yijun gestured for Yu Dayou to stand up. "Bring a stump for you!"
After Yu Dayou sat down, Zhu Yijun said, "We have already ordered Liu Xian to enter the capital. You should know about this matter, right?"
"This subject knows!" Yu Dayou nodded and said.
Zhu Yijun nodded. "This time, Liu Xian has been ordered to supervise the capital camp. We have also seen Liu Xian's achievements and ability. This is what he deserves.
Today, we have summoned you here to discuss something with you. We want you to be the commander of the Imperial Army. "
"Although the Warrior Camp and the Four Guards Camp are both part of the Imperial Army, they are not under the command of one person."
"We feel that this is not appropriate. We want to appoint commanders above the Four Guards Camp and the Warrior Camp. With you as the commander, we will form the Left Guard of the Imperial Army." As he spoke, Zhu Yijun looked at Yu Dayou. "What do you think?"
Yu Dayou was stunned. The Left Guard of the Imperial Army?
Since there was a Left Guard, there must be a Right Guard. Yu Dayou immediately thought of this.
However, he soon understood that the Emperor would not let him be the commander of the entire Imperial Army alone.
"This subject is at Your Majesty's disposal." Yu Dayou did not intend to express any opinion on this matter.
The Imperial Army was a very serious matter. The slightest carelessness could easily lead to trouble. If he was too deeply involved in this matter, there would definitely be problems.
Yu Dayou was upright, and he was not a fool.
"Then it's settled!" Zhu Yijun said with a smile. "Do a good job. We have high hopes for you."
After saying this, Zhu Yijun did not keep Yu Dayou and directly sent him back.
It was now the end of the year, and the ministers were also busy. The yamen was about to close for the holidays.
This year, Zhu Yijun had a good time. After the New Year, his wedding was on the agenda.
This morning, when Zhu Yijun was sleeping soundly, he felt someone gently shaking him. He was stunned and looked up to see the person. It was Liu Seol.
Zhu Yijun was stunned for a moment. Only then did he remember that today was his wedding day.
He woke up early in the morning. As a young man, Zhu Yijun was naturally yawning non-stop.
However, the others did not dare to delay. A large group of eunuchs and palace maids served Zhu Yijun. From dressing up to putting on makeup, they were very busy.
Seeing this, Zhu Yijun felt that something was wrong. He quickly asked Liu Seol to make some food for him.
Taking advantage of the break to eat something, Zhu Yijun's stomach was finally full.
When everything was ready, the sun had risen outside. Zhu Yijun, accompanied by Zhang Jing, began to set off for the next destination, which was the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City.
On the road to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, someone had already laid out a red carpet.
Zhu Yijun was a little stunned. Was the red carpet popular in this era?
On both sides of the road, the people from the Drum Division were already ready. As Zhu Yijun walked forward, they began to play.
Zhu Yijun did not understand what they were playing. Now, Zhu Yijun felt that he was even more like a puppet.
Entering the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Zhu Yijun walked to the back of the dragon writing table. On the dragon writing table, there was the edict to appoint the Empress, the Empress's golden seal, and so on.
These things were needed for the appointment of the Empress. Zhu Yijun knew that.
"Enter the hall!"
Following Zhang Jing's shout, the eunuch at the door also shouted. One by one, the shouts spread out all the way to the outside of the Forbidden City.
As the shouts fell, the Zhonghe Shao Music in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, as well as the Neidan Emperor's Great Music in the Gate of Supreme Harmony, all sounded.
The whip cracked three times. Amidst the sound of the drums, the Dan Emperor and the ministers in the courtyard of the Hall of Supreme Harmony were led into the Hall of Supreme Harmony by the eunuchs.
The civil officials were led by Lv Diaoyang, and the military officials were led by the Duke of Ying. The officials walked into the hall and kowtowed to Zhu Yijun three times and shouted "Long live the Emperor". Even Zhu Yijun was used to such a scene.
Looking at the kneeling officials, Zhu Yijun slowly raised his hand and said in a loud and clear voice, "Everyone, please rise!"
When the officials stood up, Zhang Jing shouted, "Announce the edict!"