Daming: Mixed in Dangzhi County, Beiping

Chapter 373 Guo Changshi’s true status in Beiping Mansion!

"hiss……"

Before the merchant surnamed Zhang could close his mouth, he couldn't help but open it wide again.

"Isn't Guo Changshi the father and mother of all the people in Beiping Mansion?"

Shopkeeper Wang continued: "The cement roads now in Beiping Mansion were built by Guo Changshi after admonishing His Highness King Yan!"

A merchant surnamed Zhang: "..."

"The grain store in Prince Yan's Mansion was also built by Guo Changshi!"

"..."

"I heard that the attack on Goryeo and Japan was also attributed to Guo Changshi!"

"..."

"Also, fishing in the sea. The fact that there are so many sea fish to eat in Beiping Prefecture now is all thanks to Guo Changshi!"

"..."

"All the officials, Yanshan guards, shop stewards, shopkeepers, and even servants in Prince Yan's Mansion receive so much salary and benefits every year because of Guo Changshi..."

"..."

"Guo Changshi is still the only teacher of His Highness the Crown Prince!"

"..."

"All scholars in Beiping Mansion, whether they are from poor families, merchants, or gentry families, can take the exam and enter Prince Yan's Mansion as officials. This is also the advice of Guo Changshi!"

"..."

At this moment, the merchant surnamed Zhang was so horrified that he could not speak.

Shopkeeper Wang smiled lightly and said: "So Shopkeeper Zhang should know that Guo Changshi has a special status in Beiping Mansion or Prince Yan's Mansion!"

"I know... I know!"

The merchant surnamed Zhang nodded slowly and somewhat mechanically.

At this moment, he still doesn't understand.

The Guo Changshi who spoke yesterday was still keeping a low profile.

Not only would King Yan not let him leave?

I'm afraid, I don't know how many guards have been placed in the Guo Mansion!

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but shudder coldly, and cold sweat broke out on my forehead.

The person who told him that Guo Changshi was not taken seriously in Prince Yan's palace was simply trying to kill him!
Suddenly, the merchant surnamed Zhang thought of something again and asked out of nowhere.

"Brother Wang, I wonder what His Highness Prince Yan thinks of merchants?"

"As long as he does not deceive the people, His Highness King Yan is very tolerant of merchants."

Speaking of this, Shopkeeper Wang's face showed a hint of respect subconsciously.

"There are almost as many caravan stewards and shopkeepers in Prince Yan's mansion as there are merchants in the entire Beiping mansion.

And these are all thanks to that Guo Changshi..."

"Is it Guo Changshi again?"

The merchant surnamed Zhang couldn't help but look shocked.

"Exactly!"

Shopkeeper Wang nodded slowly and said with a serious face.

"Brother Zhang, although I don't know why you want to inquire about Guo Changshi, I can tell you sincerely.

In Beiping Mansion, everyone respects Guo Changshi! "

"Thank you, Brother Wang, for informing me. I have learned a lesson!"

The merchant surnamed Zhang nodded quickly, thoughtfully.

at the same time.

All the merchants and gentry in the Beiping Mansion were surprised to see the proud face of the man in front of them, asking them to secretly abandon King Zhu Di of Yan and join the merchant who was the emperor's grandson.

Everyone was stunned, what is this?

original.

Because of the imperial examinations in the past few months, they were already somewhat dissatisfied with the emperor's grandson.

And now, the emperor's grandson is so shameless, asking them to harm their own interests and be loyal to him!

How could there be such a shameless prince in the world?

Moreover, the emperor's grandson was not only shameless, but also stupid.

Without finding out the power of His Highness Prince Yan in Beiping Mansion, he would dare to act in such a big way!

Don't you know that His Highness King Yan will know everything in less than an hour after these merchants have just finished lobbying them?
And they didn't dare to offend who was the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty.

However, to offend His Highness King Yan...

Thinking about it, these gentry couldn't help but shudder subconsciously.

He just sent all the merchants away one by one with vague words.

Then, these gentry hurriedly got on the carriage and rushed to Prince Yan's Mansion.

……

And in Yan Wangfu.

Guo An just told Zhu Di what happened to the lobbying businessman yesterday.

"Your Highness, since that person has already stopped the Shen family from cooperating with our Beiping Mansion, he has also sent merchants to persuade the ministers.

Presumably, that person must have more moves! "

Zhu Di's face darkened.

"Guo Qing's intention is that he still wants to lobby the officials under Prince Yan's palace?"

Guo An nodded slightly, "Maybe not only the officials, but even the gentry will also lobby!"

"Gentleman?"

Zhu Di was stunned, "What's the use of lobbying those gentry?"

Guo Andao: "Your Highness, in the eyes of some people, the gentry and sages in various states and counties are the foundation of the Ming Dynasty.

Moreover, many of the officials in Prince Yan's Mansion are descendants of various gentry families in Beiping Mansion.

Naturally, that person should also think that the gentry and countrymen under the Beiping Mansion are also the foundation of the Yan Prince's Mansion! "

"I see!"

Zhu Di couldn't help but nodded slowly and praised: "Sure enough, that boy Zhu Yunwen is finally smarter!
But it’s still so stupid…”

Guo An said with some confusion: "It's just that he doesn't understand the situation in Beiping Mansion.

Moreover, Wei Chen couldn't figure out how he dared to treat Prince Yan's Mansion in such a fair and just manner!

Your Majesty and his party don't like killing each other! "

"Isn't he afraid of causing His Majesty's resentment?"

Zhu Di sneered: "As the grandson of the emperor, he has something to rely on! As long as he doesn't go too far, my father will not scold him!"

Guo Andao: "But this time, he will definitely arouse the vigilance and dissatisfaction of various vassal kings!"

Zhu Di sighed slightly, "I hope so!"

Guo An was taken aback.

At this time.

Zhu Fu, who was always busy all day long and no one could be seen, actually walked in slowly from outside the hall.

"The humble minister Zhu Fu is here to see His Highness!" A trace of surprise flashed in Zhu Di's eyes, "Zhu Qing, why are you here?"

Zhu Fu glanced at Guo An on the side with an inexplicable expression, slightly cupped his hands towards Zhu Di, and said: "I am ashamed, I have come here to apologize to His Highness King Yan!"

Zhu Di was even more surprised, "What is Zhu Qing's crime?"

Zhu Fudao said, "Your Highness, an envoy from Taisun came to look for Wei Chen yesterday. Wei Chen also knows that Your Highness is very kind to Wei Chen, but Wei Chen is a minister of the court and dare not do anything unfaithful and unjust." minister……"

"Did Zhu Yunwen send someone to lobby Zhu Qing?"

Zhu Di couldn't help but look surprised.

Zhu Fu nodded slowly, "I am ashamed!"

"It's okay!"

Zhu Di smiled casually, "Zhu Qing is a minister of the court, but he is also the chief historian of Prince Yan's palace. Zhu Qing's responsibility is to lead the government officials to do their own work, and is responsible for handling all the common affairs and government lawsuits in Prince Yan's palace.

Zhu Qing is loyal to the court, but he cannot neglect his duties!
If that's the case, what's the harm in Zhu Yunwen's lobbying Zhu Qing? "

"This……"

Zhu Fu was stunned for a moment, and then saluted Zhu Di with a grateful face.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your magnanimity!"

Zhu Di waved his hand slowly and said, "Okay, Zhu Qing, go handle the government affairs!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Zhu Fu bowed again, then said goodbye and left.

Guo An sincerely praised: "Zhu Changshi is really an honest gentleman!"

Zhu Di glanced at Guo An and said helplessly: "So, Zhu Qing will be bullied by Guo Qing!"

Guo An immediately felt wronged.

"Your Highness has wronged Wei Chen. Wei Chen is just incompetent."

Zhu Di sneered with disdain on his face, "Humph, Guo Qing is the most shameless official we have ever seen in our lives..."

Guo An: "..."

"Report to Your Highness!"

At this time, Liang Hu walked in from outside the hall with an anxious look.

Zhu Di asked, "What's the matter?"

Liang Hu said: "There are a group of gentry outside the palace, and there are a group of gentry outside the palace who come to pay their respects."

"Oh?"

Zhu Di's eyes widened, he looked at Guo An and said, "Invite them in!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Liang Hu cupped his hands and retreated.

Soon, he led a group of gentry and walked in from outside the palace.

"I'll wait to see His Highness King Yan!"

"Everyone, please get up!"

Zhu Di said with a gentle face, "Liang Hu, please go down and serve tea to all the gentlemen. Watch your seats!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

After a while, chairs and cups of herbal tea were brought up.

Zhu Di smiled lightly and said: "Everyone, please take a seat. If you have anything to do, sit down and talk slowly!"

Hearing this, all the gentry couldn't help but tremble, and a trace of joy flashed in their eyes, "Thank you, Your Highness, King Yan!"

Not long after these gentry sat down, they couldn't bear it anymore and began to apologize uneasily.

"Your Highness, I came here specifically to apologize to Your Highness."

"Sorry?"

Zhu Di smiled slightly and was not surprised at all.

"I wonder what you are guilty of?"

"Your Highness, early yesterday morning, merchants came to the villain's house, saying that they were following orders from the grandson of the emperor in the capital..."

"Your Highness, so is the villain!"

"Your Highness..."

In an instant, all the gentry said in succession.

Moreover, it is all a rhetoric and a routine.

"Humph!"

When these gentry finished speaking, Zhu Di's face suddenly darkened.

"That boy Zhu Yunwen is really going too far. He hasn't even succeeded to the throne yet, but he is so impatient.

Moreover, not only did he send people to lobby and incite the officials in our government, but now he actually wants to secretly collude with the gentry and countrymen under our rule..."

"He, the grandson of the emperor and the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty, can actually do this with such despicable means. It really disgraces the face of my eldest brother and father..."

The faces of all the gentry and country sages suddenly changed, and they began to laugh in admiration, but they did not dare to say a word.

They came to plead guilty to Zhu Di because they had no choice but to come. Even if Zhu Yunwen, the grandson of the emperor, blamed him afterwards, they had countless reasons to excuse them.

However, if you follow the example of King Yan Zhu Di and scold the emperor's grandson Zhu Yunwen...

They are really asking for death, and they can kill the whole family!

Zhu Di continued with an angry look on his face: "It seems that Zhu Yunwen has followed the example of those southern Confucians.

If you don’t learn the good ones, you will learn the bad ones.

An emperor's grandson, if he doesn't study hard to govern the country, he should educate scholars, farmers, industry and commerce to make the people of Ming Dynasty rich.

Now, he knows how to use despicable means to suppress people he dislikes at will...

Huh, after a few days, we must report to our father and impeach him severely, especially those accompanying readers and lecturers in the East Palace..."

"Your Highness is wise!"

On the side, Guo An flattered him promptly.

"Your Highness is wise!"

Seeing this, the eyes of all the gentry lit up and they hurriedly followed suit.

Zhu Di waved his hand gently and said with a gentle face: "We are just a vassal king, so we dare not rebuke the emperor's grandson.

However, we are not easy to bully, he is just a grandson of the emperor.

At worst, after he succeeds to the throne, if we move to the Goryeo Kingdom or the Japanese Kingdom, what can he do to me? "

All the gentry had a feeling in their hearts.

Zhu Di continued: "As for you, you are all citizens of the Ming Dynasty, and you cannot offend Zhu Yunzhen.

Whatever he wants you to do, you can do it with confidence, but he won't make it difficult for you! "

"Your Highness is merciful!"

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

All the gentlemen could not help but feel relieved and their faces were filled with gratitude.

At this time, Zhu Di's face suddenly turned cold.

"However, you must not do anything that harms the people of Beiping Mansion, nor can you do anything that harms our Prince Yan's Mansion!"

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(End of this chapter)