eldest son of Ming dynasty

Chapter 117 The Prince's Conspiracy
Li Dongyang was good at planning, so when His Royal Highness said that the capital was under martial law, he thought that his real intention was not to control the 500 people in the mission.

Although there are soldiers among those people, there are also businessmen, officials, etc. In the final analysis, there are only two to three hundred people in combat. The capital of the Ming Dynasty has hundreds of thousands of soldiers, hundreds of people... What kind of martial law is needed?

Although the lion fights the rabbit with all his strength, there is nothing wrong with such an arrangement.

However, according to Li Dongyang's understanding of the East Palace, he dared to conclude that the prince did not only consider this point.

The prince obviously considered that a large number of civil servants would object to the East Palace's proposal, which was obviously out of the style of a great country, so he imposed martial law in the capital, because once the martial law was imposed, there would be a lot of movement.

There was so much commotion, and there was no Tatar army outside Beijing, the people would ask why.

So naturally, within three days, everyone in the capital knew that His Highness the Crown Prince wanted to save the money.

Most of the common people don't have much vision, and five hundred Tatars have to spend money from the court just like the upper class. How can they be willing?

At that time, whoever dares to oppose His Highness too fiercely,
Presumably, he would be beaten to the ground like Qian Gui.

At that time, when the common people shout and beat him, what's the point of a few scholars praising his virtue?
This is a well-woven cage, just waiting for people to jump.

And someone is bound to jump in.

But he can't remind him like this... What if he is caught by the prince again?He should be an official, but not a Bodhisattva, so it is not bad to be able to protect himself.

But the two colleagues beside me can talk about it.

Especially Liu Jian, he could not help but say worriedly while drafting the decree: "Your Highness's intention is to prepare troops for war and compete with the Tatars. His ambition has the legacy of Taizu. It's a pity that I worry about the ministers in the court. I can't understand His Highness's intentions."

Li Dongyang saw that he was worried like this, so he said what was in his heart just now.

Naturally, both Liu Jian and Xie Qian were somewhat surprised by this exit.
"Don't believe me?" Li Dongyang tilted his head and asked with a smile.

"It's not impossible..." Xie Qian thought about the strange wisdom of the East Palace these few times, at least he dared not deny it.

But Li Dongyang firmly believed, "I dare say it must be so. So there is no need for Mr. Liu Ge to worry. The Crown Prince of the East Palace is definitely not a reckless person. Whether the chaos in the court will not be chaotic in the future is up to him."

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"Does the newspaper His Highness mentioned refer to the "Di Bao" published by the General Secretary?" Zhang Tianrui asked the prince this question in the hall.

Zhu Houzhao originally planned to open a newspaper,

Since Wang Jia was recalled and the Academy was established to guide public opinion, how could he forget the newspaper, the most important means of guiding public opinion?

This is much simpler and easier than inventing a steam engine, and it is not in vain.

As for the "Dibao" that Zhang Tianrui said was in charge of publishing by the Secretary of the General Administration, it was a publication used by the government to copy and distribute documents such as emperor's decrees, ministers' memorials, and related political situations.

In essence, it is a government gazette, which is a political activity rather than an economic activity.

"It's not the same. The newspapers mentioned by the palace are not mainly about publishing imperial edicts and courtiers' memorials, but about recording all kinds of major events, strange events, or things that the common people care about for a period of time. Let's take the academy as an example,"

Zhu Houzhao slowly guided him, "The academy has aroused a lot of discussion among the people in the capital. Everyone cares about it, but not everyone knows what is going on. If you, Zhang Tianrui, wrote an introduction article at that time, Jingzhong Maybe hundreds of people will buy it and read it."

"Buy?" Zhang Tianrui wondered, "Your Highness, you want to buy this?"

"Of course I have to buy it. Otherwise, where will the expenses for paper, ink, movable type printing, etc. come from? Of course, it can be given away for free at the beginning, and then sold later."

Zhang Tianrui probably understood it, but he was still very suspicious, "Your Highness, I'm afraid that such a thing can't be sold for a few taels of silver. Why does Your Highness want it on purpose?"

"The right to speak." Zhu Houzhao asked: "Do you still remember the memorial to Huang Wenyou, the governor of Shandong, in which he clearly pointed out that Yang Tinghe was an eunuch. Doesn't this imply that the prince of this palace trusts eunuchs too much? Are you Those around Bengong know that the situation in Shandong is not the same thing at all. Apart from the eunuchs, no one in this palace can use that pass. But the fact is covered up like this. He Huang Wenyou wrote a memorial and easily sent two eunuchs The word hangs on Yang Tinghe's head, why?"

"For...why?"

"Because people believed what he said! And those who believed his words made the loudest voices. No matter how loud the people in Shandong Province are, we can't hear them in Beijing."

"Oh, I understand. If there is this newspaper in the future, then His Highness can make a sound and let the world know that His Highness is not what they say."

Finally smart again.

"Go and do it quickly. Note that the writing should be simple, and don't copy an "Preface to the Pavilion of the King of Teng" on it, otherwise who will understand? As for the first thing, write about the Tatar Mission!"

"The minister leads the decree!" He shouted with firmness, but he hesitated after he finished shouting.

Zhu Houzhao asked, "What's wrong with you? What's the problem?"

"Your Highness, I have something to say, I don't know if I should say it or not."

Zhu Houzhao: "..."

If so, he watched too many TV dramas in his previous life, and now it really sounds a little weird.

"Let's talk."

"I am a fool. I have been studying since I was a child, and I have to work hard. The most flexible thing in this business is to have a smart mind, a smart eye, a smart mouth, and a smart mind... This kind of thing, the humble minister really I don't have enough confidence. But as entrusted by His Highness, I should do my best, and I don't dare to have the half-hearted thought of refusing, so I... I want to recommend someone."

"Let's hear it, who is it? It's so embarrassing for you."

Zhang Tianrui's face was like a bitter gourd, "His Royal Highness, the person I want to recommend is a dog."

dog?

Zhu Houzhao laughed aloud, oh, no wonder the old guy was forced to feel uncomfortable all over, it was because he was afraid of nepotism.

But he also has an impression of Zhang Tianrui's son.

Glancing at Liu Jin, he recalled: "I remember that your son is called Zhang Cheng..."

"Zhang Chengtian." Liu Jin reminded in a low voice.

"Oh, yes, Zhang Chengtian. That's a gambler, how can such a thing be entrusted to him?" The prince's face changed, and he thought that you were joking with me.

"Your Highness is right. Weichen's eldest son is called Zhang Chengtian. He is addicted to gambling by nature. He has kept Weichen at home for more than half a year." Speaking of which, the old gentleman was also heartbroken. Zhang Chengyong, the second son of Zhang Chengyong, doesn't know what crimes I committed in my previous life. The eldest son looks like this... The second son loves business and never pays much attention to the study of sages. Really... Alas. There are only two a son."

Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but chuckle, especially with Zhang Tianrui's old face, he really thought this person was funny.

"Forget it, don't moan and sigh here. You strictly discipline that gambler. As for your second son..."

Zhu Houzhao thought about it,

Zhang Tianrui is a cowardly person, since he said it, there will be no lies, that Zhang Chengyong may really have a bit of talent in business, otherwise, something bad will happen, his old father reckons that he will It's time to commit suicide.

"Succeed, I will also forgive you for being a father, so let him help you. But running a newspaper is not an official position, so you let him do it as a business."

"My minister thanked His Highness for your kindness!" Zhang Tianrui knelt down and kowtowed, then put away his official robes, and walked out of the East Palace like a penguin.

After the person left, Zhu Houzhao couldn't help laughing anymore, "I thought Zhang Tianrui was born with a bitter face, but I didn't expect him to have two such sons. It's true that he committed crimes in his previous life! Haha!"

In this day and age, what is filial piety?What does it mean to save face for the old man?
Needless to say, just look at Wang Hua and Wang Shouren.

My father was a Jinshi, so you should also be a Jinshi for me!
Seeing that Zhu Houzhao was in a good mood, Liu Jin became more courageous, and said with a smile, "It's a pity that Zhang Zhongyun's mantle will be passed on to whom."

When Zhu Houzhao heard the word 'Zhongyun', he suddenly remembered that it was almost time. "It's not easy for him, and he has been working hard recently. How is Zuo Yude and Li Min now?"

Liu Jin heard the string and understood, "On duty as usual, nothing special."

"I'm going to ask my father's decree to change him and promote Zhang Tianrui to Zhan Shifu Zuo Yude!"

Working with the prince, how could it be possible to just contribute and not watch rewards!
Not long after, an eunuch from outside invited the decree to come in and said, "Your Highness, Uncle Mao Rong of Nanning is asking to see you."

Liu Jin was startled, Nanning uncle Mao Rong?This is the commander of Tengxiang Zuowei. It must be because of the Tatar mission to find him at this time.

"Xuan!"

(End of this chapter)