Chapter 2, Are you teaching me how to do things

"I am unworthy of such praise," said Wei Zhongxian, his face beaming with joy as he bent his waist even lower

Natural disasters need not be elaborated upon, as they coincided perfectly with the peculiar climatic phenomenon known as the Little Ice Age

As soon as these words were spoken, a profound silence enveloped the surroundings

Li Yunze arrived at the Forbidden City, and amidst the increasing throng of palace maids and eunuchs, he proceeded directly to the Hall of Several Banquets

There is no need to be concerned about any decorum; just cry with all your might.

The most exaggerated situation is when, during years of severe drought, certain local areas experience torrential downpours

"Loyal and Virtuous," Zhang Yan called to Jiu Qiansui, "Please check if all the officials have arrived"

Cough cough

After that, please refuse again; it takes a total of three times to complete this process

Once Li Yunze departed, Wei Zhongxian's previously beaming face gradually turned somber

As for external threats, there is no doubt that the greatest external threat is the Tartars from the northern regions

A vast assembly of civil and military officials, along with the powerful of the court, displayed a variety of peculiar and bizarre postures, all wailing and lamenting

For Wei Zhongxian, even finding a child from the royal family to sit in that chair would be better than the well-known Prince Xin

In addition to the wild boar skins and the bandits of the Northwest, the southern region of the Ming Dynasty faced the She'an Rebellion, while the eastern side was constantly disturbed by foreign barbarians from overseas

The common people are either starved to death or driven to death, or they directly question, 'Do nobles and high officials have any inherent superiority?'

Li Yunze was sent to a palace for a temporary rest, while the Princess of the Xin Wang and the members of the Xin Wang Mansion were taken away by Zhang Yan

This expression appears to be an emoticon or kaomoji, which conveys surprise or shock. It does not have a direct translation into English as it represents an emotional reaction rather than a textual message.

Delicious dumplings... Ahem, it is the good sister-in-law who has spoken, and Li Yunze also nodded in agreement, saying, "Everything shall be decided by the Empress's sister-in-law."

Long-term exposure to heavy metals such as lead, quartz, and mercury makes survival exceedingly difficult

After all, it takes time to open a time portal and enter it, so in the event of a sudden assassination attempt, a stab-resistant suit would certainly be useful

Even if it were nine thousand years, it would not be acceptable

Upon returning, Li Yunze let out a long sigh of relief

This eunuch, known as the illustrious Wei Zhongxian, is the most famous among the many eunuchs of the Ming Dynasty, being the most renowned as the Nine Thousand Years

A nation cannot be without a ruler for even a single day

Yes, it is the liver area

What happened to the promised three invitations and three refusals? What happened to the agreed-upon procedural drama?

At this moment, the voice of Wei Zhongxian was heard outside the palace gate, saying, "Your Highness, all the civil and military officials have gathered and are requesting an audience with you"

By the light of the numerous candles burning all around, one can see the Emperor's face, which is swollen and a deep shade of iron blue, with both sides of his jaw severely swollen and noticeable signs of decay on his hands

The scheming and intrigue over there are too oppressive; it is much more relaxed here on my side

Everyone was taken aback, this is not right

Understood

The true cause of Emperor Tianqi's death was the long-term consumption of a longevity medicine called 'Xianfang Linglu Drink'

Upon entering the grand hall, Li Yunze immediately wiped his tears and stumbled straight towards the coffin.

The emperor need not concern himself with anything, but should only indulge in pleasure. All matters of state from outside can be entrusted to him for handling

Before achieving great things, do not consume anything sent from the palace; be sure to exercise utmost caution!

With a discerning gaze, he looked at Li Yunze's back, seemingly deep in thought. It is still too early to determine whether this Prince of Faith can be controlled; let us observe further.

An aging eunuch also stepped forward and respectfully bowed, saying, "Your Highness, please take care of your health and prioritize important matters"

Behind him, a eunuch trembled as he urged, "Your Highness, at this moment, you should..."

Whether it is pounding one's chest and stomping one's feet, wailing loudly, or rolling on the ground and gasping for breath, any of these actions are acceptable

After the death of the Tianqi Emperor, this is the most important matter for the current Ming Dynasty

The overall commander of the campaign against the bandits also ended up being eliminated at Meishan.

Watching so many people bowing to him, Li Yunze honestly felt quite pleased. He stood with his hands behind his back, savoring this exhilarating and extraordinary sensation.

The key lies in resources; with sufficient material support, no natural disasters, man-made calamities, or internal and external troubles pose any significant issue

But now he holds the time-space portal in his hand, behind him is an entire world with terrifying productivity

What a truly powerful nation, yet it has been driven to the brink of national extinction by this group of bandits

This is the power of technology

The first thing the officials and nobles did upon their arrival was to weep

If one could touch it, they would feel multiple areas of decay in the body, and the liver region would be as hard as iron

There is no need to think too much; just seeing the three characters for "longevity medicine" conveys everything

Eating and sleeping can be done here, but if someone engages in assassination, one must rely on technological products for self-protection

If he truly dares to do this, the loyalist army will immediately swarm in, eliminating him and his accomplices completely, and even his entire clan will have to express their gratitude in that manner

Li Yunze waved his hand and reprimanded, "Are you teaching me how to do my job?"

Without the endorsement of the queen, matters such as sparrows occupying doves' nests would hardly be acknowledged by anyone

The fall of the Ming Dynasty was due to natural disasters, man-made calamities, and internal and external troubles

The officials and nobles requested Li Yunze to ascend the throne as emperor, but he politely declined

The cabinet read the imperial edict of the great emperor: "By the mandate of Heaven, the emperor decrees: ... ... The fifth brother, Prince Xin, is known for his intelligence and wisdom, and has demonstrated filial piety and benevolence. In accordance with the 'ancestral instructions' regarding the succession of brothers, he shall succeed to the imperial throne ... ... "

Throughout history, those who sought immortality through elixirs have not met with a favorable end

Zhang Yan firmly stands on the side of Prince Xin

The great emperor has already been sent here

Li Yunze cleared his throat and prepared to proceed. "Since everyone is so warmly inviting, I shall not refuse the courtesy."

"Yes." Li Yunze nodded in agreement, "Everything is at the discretion of the Empress's sister-in-law."

In the palace, only the Empress and the Dowager Empress are permitted to wear the phoenix crown. Currently, there is no Dowager Empress in the Forbidden City, so the one before us must certainly be Empress Zhang Yan.

No one will blame them for lacking decorum; they are only resented for not crying enough, unable to express their profound sorrow for the great Emperor.

Li Yunze paced in the room, his mind racing with thoughts

Regardless of the circumstances, even if it means handing over the Ming Dynasty to that postman, we must absolutely prevent the wild boar skins from wreaking havoc on the land of China again

Under years of persistent drought, there are also typhoons and tsunamis, hailstorms, blizzards, and swarms of locusts, along with various plagues and epidemics that instill fear in people's hearts

At this moment, Zhang Yan stepped forward and whispered something in a low voice into Li Yunze's ear

Therefore, it is indeed necessary to pay close attention to safety matters

The mournful bells have been tolling for quite some time, and naturally, the officials and nobles in the capital have received the news and hurried over.

The emotional scenes are quite intense, but the necessary tasks must still be carried out, and the required processes must continue to be followed

The calamities caused by humans need not be elaborated upon; they are a standard pattern of the two-hundred-year dynasty cycle characteristic of the feudal era

I sometimes have a time portal, the terrifying productivity of the modern world

Empress Zhang, adorned with a phoenix crown and with swollen red eyes, stepped forward to persuade, "The matter is of great importance"

Once the stab-resistant suit was delivered, he put it on and activated the time portal to return to the Ming Dynasty era

Sitting on the sofa with my phone, I first informed my parents at home that I was safe, and then I ordered a stab-resistant vest online

Climate change leads to a reduction in food production; when there is not enough to eat, anything can happen

Excessive consumption of this substance will inevitably lead to a fatal outcome due to poisoning

Internal troubles are caused by bandits, and various local militias are rising up, unable to suppress them, and in fact, the more they suppress, the more they increase

Sitting on that chair should not be a problem, the current issue is how to save the Ming Dynasty

With a strong backing, he naturally has fewer concerns in his actions

It is also said that Wei Zhongxian was responsible for his death, but in reality, Wei Zhongxian would have wished for Emperor Tianqi to live a long life.

The wealthy and powerful evade taxes, while the impoverished common people, who can barely afford to eat, are burdened with heavy taxes imposed upon them.

It is evident that such a situation is impossible; the civil and military officials of the Ming Dynasty, along with the noblemen who held military power, would certainly not tolerate a eunuch becoming emperor

The matter that has been mentioned several times is, in fact, simply about sitting in that chair

Since there are no superpowers, we can only rely on technology

Because the Apocalypse Emperor entrusted him with great power, as long as the Emperor is alive, he can remain in power indefinitely; only a madman would undermine his own support.

There are various rumors regarding the cause of death, with some claiming it was due to falling into the water from a boat; however, the incident of falling into the water actually occurred two years ago

Oh, elder brother

This is also a rule

This group of bloodthirsty bandits relied on slaughter and brutality, coupled with extraordinary luck, to actually seize the land of Shenzhou, resulting in the submergence of Shenzhou for three hundred years

In a situation where there was truly no other option, Wei Zhongxian took the initiative to curry favor with Prince Xin, hoping to persuade him to become the new Emperor Tianqi.

Do not be misled by the low price; the protective effect of stab-resistant clothing against knife slashes, sword stabs, arrow shots, and needle punctures is undoubtedly exceptional

How many years have passed, yet the same old routine remains unchanged

In theory, rainfall during a year of severe drought is a good thing; however, if it rains continuously for ten days to half a month, it becomes a serious problem, even a life-threatening one

The so-called rule is to make three invitations and three refusals

The traditional processes and conventional methods must be followed, even by the dissenters.

It is not easy to make a living in this era

The Prince of Xin is resting in the palace. Zhang Yan is wiping her tears with a silk handkerchief, waiting for the ministers and officials to discuss important matters.

The eunuch following closely behind coughed softly, a reminder for Li Yunze to proceed according to the rules and regulations.

Li Yunze paced back and forth in the hall with his hands behind his back. "The documents state that on August 24, which is the day after tomorrow, I will be able to ascend the throne and proclaim myself emperor. There will also be the drama of three invitations and three refusals, which is quite swift."

If it is merely about attire, then Li Yunze must certainly exhaust his brain to find ways to expand his power, and he should try to avoid doing anything that disrupts the rules in the early stages

King Xin, please accept my condolences

They continued to suppress until the very end, directly storming into the Forbidden City.

Wei Zhongxian bowed respectfully and then withdrew from the palace.

The local powers are strong, and the court, lacking funds, bears the blame daily; how could it possibly avoid destruction

All the misfortunes that should have occurred at the end of the dynasty have been encountered

Falling beside the coffin, Li Yunze wiped the corner of his eye while observing carefully

As he pushed the door open and walked out, Li Yunze looked at Wei Zhongxian, who was standing respectfully to the side, and said with a warm smile, "Thank you for your hard work, Wei Daban."

Although most of this weeping is merely acting, the ability to perform so authentically is enough to shame the many half-hearted individuals in the modern world who bear the label of actor

The officials and nobles in unison fervently shouted, "Please trust Wang to inherit the throne"

On August 22 of the seventh year of the Tianqi era, Emperor Zhu Youjiao of the Ming Dynasty passed away

Landlords and gentry colluded with the government to consolidate land and issue usurious loans, forcing the common people into a state of destitution without even a place to stand

Previously, Wei Zhongxian also struggled; at the beginning, his subordinates advised him to establish himself independently

However, when I intended to report to Zhang Yan, I was firmly rejected by her

Closing the palace door, Li Yunze looked around to confirm that no one was present, and immediately opened the time-space portal to return to the modern world

In the next two days, Li Yunze stayed at home to carefully review relevant materials about the late Ming Dynasty

Subsequently, there were plans to use his nephew Wei Liangqing's son to impersonate the son of the Tianqi Emperor, akin to a case of a cat swapping for a prince, where a sparrow occupies a dove's nest

Of course, in a few days she will be elevated to Empress Zhang.

The actions they took upon their arrival immediately left Li Yunze feeling as if he had been caught off guard, opening his eyes to a new perspective