Daming heir

Chapter 332 Uncle, I Want to Go Home

It's noon now.

Before Yingtian Mansion had cleared the snow from the roads in the city, the 24 servants and maids in the palace had already cleared all the snow from the inside of the palace.

A series of winding snow-covered passages connect the various palaces in the palace.

Then people left everywhere, against the snow falling like rain on the top of their heads, holding brooms in their hands, they kept cleaning the cleared passages, avoiding the snow that never stops, and it will be cleaned up with great difficulty. The exit channel was flooded again.

Zhu Yunxi stood behind the Meridian Gate, looking towards his eyes.

From Fengtian Gate to Fengtian Hall, Wenhua Hall, Wuying Hall, Ciqing Palace, White Tiger Hall on both sides, and everywhere in the palace, there is a vast expanse of whiteness.

The red and yellow glazed tiles in the past are now also covered by layers of snow, without the splendor of the past, leaving only the deep red wall, quietly recording everything that happened in the palace.

Recently, Zhu Yunxi hadn't returned to the palace for a while, so Zhu Yunxi couldn't help staying for a while, watching the continuous court in front of him.

There was a creaking sound of feet stepping on the snow behind him.

Tian Mai, who had been on an errand before, came by snow at this time: "His Royal Highness, Sun Qianhu has sent people from Beizhen Fusi to Jintan County, and the Jintan county magistrate will be arrested and returned to Beijing in a few days. "

"The grain merchants in Yingtian City haven't shown any signs of hoarding their goods and increasing their prices. They are still selling rice to the common people, and the merchants selling charcoal fire have never raised their prices. It's just..."

Zhu Yunxi raised his eyebrows: "It's just that the situation outside Yingtian City is not optimistic."

Tian Mai nodded silently: "Except for Shangyuan and Jiangning counties in Yingtian Prefecture, grain merchants and charcoal merchants in other places have not yet raised prices. It's just that the subordinates have found out that they are reducing the number of sales. According to the subordinates It is speculated that if the snow does not stop for a long time, it is imperative to increase the price."

This is making a fortune for the country.

Regardless of time, region, or who owns the world!

Zhu Yunxi snorted coldly: "This is Ying Tianfu's business, how did they handle it?"

"Ying Tianfu just issued a document to all counties today, requesting the counties to supervise the private price issue. It's just that the subordinates think that this matter may be nothing more than thunder and rain for Tianfu and the county government."

"They are only at the feet of the emperor, fooling around in front of the lonely eyes. After leaving Yingtian City, the whole area of ​​Yingtian Mansion is like this. Then, after leaving Yingtian Mansion, people's livelihood is probably already very difficult." Zhu Yunxi murmured quietly, his eyes darkened There was a trace of murderous intent.

Tian Mai didn't know how to answer, so he could only truthfully say: "Outside of Yingtian Mansion, the subordinates haven't received any news yet, and I'm afraid it will take a few days to find out."

Zhu Yunxi hummed again, and said in a deep voice: "Speak to Sun Chengzhi, let him cooperate with your secret guards, continue to expand the personnel, and go to various places to investigate secretly."

This is to expand the dark guard.

Tian Mai was naturally happy to see the result, and immediately bowed: "This subordinate takes orders."

Zhu Yunxi shook his head and let out a long sigh, looked at the Fengtianmen Square behind the Meridian Gate, and gradually shifted his gaze to the Youshun Gate on the left.

That is the palace gate leading to the Hall of Martial Arts, the Six Section Corridor, and the tax office.

"Are you really going to use the Beijing army guarding Yingtian?"

In the tax office, Zhu Gaochi asked Zhu Yunxi who had just arrived with some doubts on his face.

Zhu Yunxi nodded, and looked out of the window at Feixue who seemed to have shrunk a bit at this moment: "It has reached the point where it has to be used."

Zhu Gaochi opened his mouth and said in a low voice, "You don't trust civil servants at all now?"

"I don't trust anyone."

Zhu Yunxi threw the ground loudly, glanced at Xiaopang lightly, and then lightly picked up the steaming teacup in front of him.

Take a sip.

Zhu Yunxi frowned: "Is it snow melting water?"

Zhu Gaochi poured tea for Zhu Yunxi with a pot, nodded and said: "The road is blocked by heavy snow, so there is no one to get the spring water back to the palace. Just a little bit of water from the Pearl Spring back and forth is still tight to the grandfather, uncle, and empress of the harem." They use it."

After finishing speaking, Zhu Gaochi's arm shook.

A few drops of tea fell on the writing on the table, Zhu Gaochi also forgot to wipe the water stains, but put down the teapot with a frown, folded his hands on his chest, and fell into deep thought.

Zhu Yunxi drank the second cup of tea, and drank another cup for himself.

After drinking three cups of tea, he silently looked out the window.

I don't know how long time passed, Zhu Yunxi heard some sounds in his ears.

Afterwards, Zhu Gaochi frowned and sighed softly: "It's really time to use the Beijing Army."

Zhu Yunxi turned around with a smile, and looked at Xiaopang with a dignified expression: "Have you figured it out?"

Zhu Gaochi nodded.

Then he pulled all the things on the table between the two of them to the surroundings, and put another cup of tea in the middle.

Zhu Gaochi stuffed one hand into the teacup, and drew a circle on the table with the tea.

"Using the Beijing army is a warning to the civil servants. The Ming Dynasty does not rely solely on civilian officials to govern the country."

Zhu Yunxi nodded and hummed: "This is one of them."

Zhu Gaochi dipped his fingers in water again, and drew another circle on the table.

"Using the Beijing army can speed up the relief of the people, shorten the time, and reduce the disaster situation of the people. It saves manpower and material resources for the local government, and can concentrate on the disaster situation within the local jurisdiction."

After finishing speaking, Zhu Gaochi became faster and faster, and drew a third circle on the table: "Using the Beijing army, they are not affiliated to the locality, and they are dispatched to Beijing to deliver grain and clear roads. Of course, there are meritorious generals in Beijing. , but not subject to local restraint. Without restraint, it means that they can do many things that the local government is unwilling, afraid, and unable to do!"

Zhu Yunxi raised the corner of his mouth and raised his eyebrows: "Tell me about the third circle."

Zhu Gaochi raised his head and glanced at Zhu Yunxi, then immediately lowered his head, and drew a vertical line under the third circle, connected with a dot: "First, if the local government is greedy for Mo Ke's deduction of food and grass, the generals of the Beijing army who go there can use it." The officers and soldiers of the Beijing army should deter the government. Or if there are local people rioting and looting food and grass, they can also be suppressed."

Then, Zhu Gaochi drew a second vertical line and dots.

"Secondly, using the Beijing army to go to various places will let the people know that the imperial court will never forget the people of the world. As long as the Beijing army brings food, grass and coal to the place, it will be delivered to the people. No matter how much impact this natural disaster has, the people Most of us will not complain about the imperial court. This move can be said to win the hearts of the people."

"at last……"

When Zhu Gaochi said this, he paused.

Then he looked up at Zhu Yunxi, and saw that there was no change in the other side, but was waiting for him to continue talking.

He then said softly: "In the end, it is to deter the local gentry and merchants. If such heavy snow continues, it will inevitably cause disaster. Under the catastrophe, gentry and merchants are chasing profits, so they will inevitably hoard and close their shops until the disaster strikes." When it is controlled, it will raise prices wantonly and exploit the people's meager money, even their wives, children and land!"

At this time, Zhu Yunxi lightly placed his palm on the table, and asked with a smile: "Now that the imperial court has started to transport grain, grass, and coal, and then they can be sent to various prefectures and counties one by one. Why do gentry and merchants hoard goods and raise prices?"

It seems that Zhu Gaochi has already thought about this question.

He said with a more solemn expression: "Time! Location! If everything goes in the worst direction, even if the imperial court sends out the immediate relatives and guards, it may be too late to transport grain, grass, and coal to all the mansions on both sides of the Yangtze River." County countryside.

It has only been three to five days now, and the palace has already started to use melted snow water.What will happen to the people?I think, I am afraid that at this time, some people are already caught in difficult choices. "

After finishing speaking, Zhu Gaochi let out a long breath, and said with a gloomy gaze: "Not every household has enough rice grains and firewood for the winter..."

Poverty is the main theme of the moment.

The people in Yingtian City have rice and grain that can be supported by the imperial court, and coal and firewood that dare not increase the price because they are in the capital.

But it doesn't mean that people in all places in Daming can have such a day.

In places with a time difference and far away from both sides of the Yangtze River, the time for the common people to receive relief from the imperial court will be infinitely extended.

And this gives opportunities to those who are blinded by money.

Robbery and plunder, forcing people to sell their wives and children, and sell all their fields.

"That's why I must use the Beijing army." Zhu Yunxi said silently, his face not very good-looking.

Throughout the ages, the struggle between the central dynasty and local governments and interest groups has been repeated.Local natural disasters and man-made disasters, if the people are deliberately guided by villains, the final spearhead will be directed at the central court.

But the imperial court is far away from the place, and it will never be possible to cover everything. If possible, there is no ruler who does not want to be able to personally connect with every subject.

Precisely because it is impossible.

Therefore, opportunities are given to those who share power.

Zhu Gaochi took a rag from nowhere and wiped off the water stains on the table: "Now that the tax office has completed the restructuring of Yingtianfu food chief and tax collectors, after this snowfall, do you want to advance to Zhili, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi? , Huguang, Henan and other places?"

"Gao Yangzhi sent a letter earlier, the general is going to wait for the beginning of spring, and a group of Beijing troops and wounded will come back in turn." Zhu Yunxi said softly: "At that time, Zhili will now promote the reform of grain chiefs and tax collectors."

Zhu Gaochi nodded: "Then I will start to select the right people now, and when the time comes, the old will lead the new, and I will go to various places to form tax office branches."

After finishing speaking, Zhu Gaochi looked at Zhu Yunxi who had not returned to the palace for several days, and came to his own tax office as soon as he came back, and smiled silently, probably he came here for this matter.

really.

When the tax office's plan to continue reforming with the old and the new next year was decided, Zhu Yunxi patted his butt and stood up: "I have to go to the Qianqing Palace to consecrate."

Zhu Gaochi nodded and got up, walked to the back of the door and pulled out the latch.

Huhu.

A gust of cold wind rolled the snow and poured it straight into the house.

Zhu Gaochi leaned against a door with his hands, and looked outside: "This snow is getting heavier."

Zhu Yunxi snorted and waved his hand: "Let's go."

Clang.

Just as Zhu Yunxi stepped out of the door, there was a bang behind him.

……

"Your Majesty, the grandson is here!"

In the Qianqing Palace, Sun Gou'er had a smile on his face, and the creases on his face were so deep that two catties of meat could hang on it.

Lying on his side on a soft couch, with a blanket covering his legs, holding a scroll in one hand, and rubbing a hand warmer in the other, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up when he heard the sound.

Throwing his hands and kicking his feet, the scrolls, thermos, and blankets were all taken off his hands and body.

Sitting at the side reading the memorial, adding smokeless charcoal to the charcoal stove next to the soft couch from time to time, roasting a few oranges, Zhu Biao immediately stood up: "Your body needs to rest now, you must not have such a big one. action."

Zhu Yuanzhang widened his eyes anxiously: "Don't stand in the way, that kid moved out of the palace after he got married, and now he hasn't come back to the palace to see us for several days. Does this mean that he forgot his grandfather after marrying a daughter-in-law? What? Still not coming in?"

Zhu Yuanzhang, who was blocked by the prince, could only curse at Sun Gou'er who came in to deliver the message.

Sun Gou'er hurriedly explained: "The snow outside has gotten heavier, Taisun is patting the falling snow off his body to get rid of the cold air before coming in."

Zhu Yuanzhang grunted a few times reluctantly, glared at the prince who was still in front of him, curled his lips and leaned on the soft couch again: "That kid still has a bit of filial piety."

Zhu Biao's face was full of helplessness, the old man was becoming more and more childish now.Especially after the body got cold this time, this state became more and more obvious.

He looked back at the empty palace door, listening to the sound of the wind coming in from outside the palace.

That kid probably came here for the snow situation this winter.

a while.

Zhu Yunxi, who had already taken off his outer cloak and dispelled the cold air on his body, finally walked into the bedroom slowly.

"A grandson visits his grandfather, and a son visits his father."

When Zhu Yunxi arrived in front of the old man and the old man, he bowed on his knees.

Zhu Biao looked sideways slightly, his eyes narrowed involuntarily.

What did this kid specify.

Zhu Yuanzhang was very happy, and waved with a smile: "Get up, get up, you will be an adult after you are married. Did you encounter any difficulties when you returned to the palace today, and you want grandpa to help you?"

Zhu Yunxi lowered his head, glanced at his father, took two already baked oranges from his eyes, then slipped to the old man, and sat cross-legged on the felt spread on the floor in front of the soft couch.

While peeling the steaming roasted oranges, he said: "Today, my grandson will discuss the snow conditions this winter with the six departments of the Three Jurisdictions and the officials of each department, as well as the meritorious generals of the five armies. .It has been snowing heavily for several days now, so we can take precautions before they happen. My grandson thinks that we should make preparations early so that my people will not suffer from disasters."

After speaking, the roasted oranges have also been peeled.

Zhu Yunxi reached out and brought the roasted oranges to the old man.

Zhu Yuanzhang took the roasted oranges, looked at his grandson with a smile in his eyes, broke off two pieces of the steaming roasted oranges, and stuffed them into his mouth while they were still hot.

Then, Zhu Yuanzhang hummed and said, "Tell me, what did you do, or what do you plan to do."

Zhu Yunxi showed a naive smile: "Going back to grandpa, my grandson dispatched [-] Beijing troops to Hangzhou Fucang today, transported grain and grass with the boat, and went up the river to escort the grain and grass to the prefectures and counties. Another [-] Beijing troops were dispatched. The army went to Shouzhou, Ningxiang, and Pingxiang to urge coal mining and send it to various places to relieve the urgent needs of the people."

"You moved the Beijing army?"

Before the old man could speak, Zhu Biao, who was holding a few oranges and putting them on the stove, immediately raised his head and looked over.

Zhu Yuanzhang pointed at Sun Gou'er to the blanket that he kicked away earlier.

Sun Gou'er immediately bowed forward, took a blanket and carefully covered Zhu Yuanzhang's lap.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang said: "You also said, since it is to understand the urgent needs of the people, then do it according to your own heart."

Zhu Yunxi silently raised his head and glanced at the old man, then whispered: "Grandson is preparing, this winter will mobilize no less than [-] Beijing troops..."

"Zhu Yunxi!"

As soon as he heard that one hundred thousand Beijing troops would be mobilized, Zhu Biao stood up, and the four oranges that had just been put on the stove fell to the ground in rounds and rolled away.

Zhu Yuanzhang coughed lightly, glanced at the prince, and stretched out his hand to press down: "My family was born among the common people, and the common people were affected by disasters, and my family has no shirkable responsibility. The emperor's ten thousand gold is supported by the common people. The common people are in danger, how can the emperor be safe?"

Zhu Biao opened his mouth: "Father!"

"Let's do it." Zhu Yuanzhang didn't give the prince a chance to continue, and looked down at Zhu Yunxi: "My family treats the people with benevolence. Even if there is no soldier in the capital, there will be people all over the city to protect my family's safety."

Zhu Yunxi was a little moved at this moment.

It was even expected that most of the Beijing army would be mobilized to leave the capital, but the old man did not show any dissatisfaction or hesitation.

Zhu Yunxi moved his body, knelt down in front of the old man, and said in a deep voice, "Grandpa Shengming, grandson thank you on behalf of the people in Jiangnan."

Zhu Yuanzhang hummed twice, leaned forward and took another roasted orange from Zhu Yunxie's hand.

Leaning on the soft couch, Zhu Yuanzhang peeled this roasted orange with only a little heat remaining, and said quietly: "After talking about state affairs, shouldn't we also talk about family affairs?"

Zhu Yunxi hurriedly lowered his head quietly, and moved his body back cautiously, wanting to leave quietly.

"Grandpa is just old, but not blind." Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly, stretched out his hand and threw the peeled orange peel at Zhu Yunxi: "It's been almost three months, why is there no movement in your grandson's house?"

Zhu Yunxi smiled all over his face, picked up the orange peels scattered on the ground, and explained to the old man: "Grandpa, this is not something that happens. The sages also said that young people's abstinence lies in sex. You can't Let the grandson indulge in sex from now on, and neglect the government and state affairs."

Zhu Yuanzhang stared and wiped his mouth with his hand.

Crash.

A large ball of orange seeds was thrown at Zhu Yunxi by Zhu Yuanzhang.

Then, Zhu Yuanzhang saw disgust on his face: "Even this orange is more useful than you. Get out!"

Zhu Yunxi kept nodding with a smile on his face.

Fortunately, I didn't eat pomegranates today, otherwise, the old man would probably make himself a bad man.

Fleeing from Qianqing Palace with numb hands and feet, Zhu Yunxi took the cloak sent by Tian Mai and put it on his body, looking up at the gray sky.

"Go back to Taisun's mansion."

Tian Mai hummed, and then said: "The section from Xihua Gate to Xi'an Gate is blocked, and the palace is still being cleaned up. You still have to go out through the Meridian Gate when you return to the mansion."

This is going to go around in circles.

Zhu Yunxi couldn't help spitting: "Oh my god!"

He spoke in a low voice so that no one else could hear him.

Afterwards, both the master and the servant stopped talking and left the palace with sullen heads.

When Zhu Yunxi and Tian Mai walked out of Duanmen all the way, and were going out of the palace at Chengtianmen, suddenly a black shadow like a bear flashed in front of them.

Then I felt my feet were off the ground, and my whole body was dragged to one side.

"Your Highness!"

Tian Mai's shout came from Zhu Yunxi's ear.

Then, an all-too-familiar voice came into his ears.

"Good nephew! As long as you do, let uncle go back to Xi'an!"

"Uncle, I want to go home!"

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Is it the double monthly pass recently?Asking for tickets ~ I want [-] monthly tickets for a lucky draw ~

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