Daming: Mixed in Dangzhi County, Beiping

Ship after ship of grain was transported back to the capital or to surrounding states and counties from the large ships in the city's shipping department.

All this was written down by the scribes of the Shibo Department, compiled into a volume, handed over to the Jin Yiwei, and sent up.

"Father, in just half a month, these merchants and gentry sent back 130 ships and more than 6,000 shi of grain?"

After reading the food book, Zhu Gaochi's eyes widened!

"Yes!"

Zhu Di had a gloomy look on his face, "If it hadn't been for the strict search by the Shipping Department this time, we wouldn't have known that these merchants would bring so much food with them every time they go to sea!"

"A group of profiteers, they don't care about anything for the sake of money. Seeing that there is a severe drought in the Ming Dynasty and there is a shortage of food, these merchants are still thinking about transporting some food and selling it to the barbarians to make money for them...

But he didn’t want to transport some food back from those barbarian lands to help the Ming Dynasty’s neighbors! "

"That's what the father is scolding!"

Zhu Gaochi nodded repeatedly, and then said: "Thanks to the teacher this time!"

"Well! This time, Guo Qing has made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty again!"

Zhu Di nodded heavily.

"In a moment, you will hand this grain book to the Ministry of Revenue and let them open their eyes and take a good look! If we take good care of those sea trade gentry and merchants, how much grain can be reserved for our Ming Dynasty?"

"Yes, Father!"

Zhu Gaochi responded again.

"His Majesty!"

At this time, Yishiha came over with a happy face, holding another pamphlet in his hand.

"What's the matter?"

Zhu Di's eyes flashed and he asked curiously.

Generally, memorials from various court officials will be handed over to the cabinet.

The brochures that can be sent up through Yishiha are all sent by various officials below.

And these, with their disappointed expressions at first sight, must be a happy event.

Zhu Gaochi also looked at Yishanha expectantly.

Sure enough, Yi Shiha said with a face full of joy, "Reporting to Your Majesty, the Maritime Trade Chamber of Commerce has sent a brochure, saying that the grain harvest planted by the Maritime Trade Chamber of Commerce in Jiaozhi will be great.

In half a month at the latest, the Maritime Trade Chamber of Commerce can transport 50,000 shi of grain back from Jiaozhi! "

"Fifty thousand stones?"

Zhu Di and Zhu Gaochi were both shocked.

Zhu Di stared at Yi Shiha closely, with an excited look on his face, "Is this news true?"

Yi Shiha said: "Reporting to your Majesty, this matter is absolutely true. Those brats from the Maritime Trade Chamber of Commerce have never said such big words!"

"it is good!"

Zhu Di was immediately overjoyed, "If those barbarians overseas can transport so much food to my Ming Dynasty, why should my Ming Dynasty worry about drought?"

As he said that, Zhu Di thought of something again, and his expression became condensed again.

"Then why didn't Jiaozhi officials report such a big thing?"

Yishiha slightly arched his hands and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the officials of the Maritime Trade Chamber of Commerce and Jiaozhi have always refrained from interfering with each other.

Those officials are never told about the Maritime Trade Chamber of Commerce, and Jiaozhi officials will not take the initiative to explore the affairs of the Chamber of Commerce. "

"Ok!"

Zhu Di nodded slightly and said directly: "In that case, let the Chamber of Commerce build some more granaries in the capital and stock them up!"

"The slaves obey the orders!"

Yi Shiha responded quickly.

He knew best that Zhu Di was worried about the lack of food in the Ming Dynasty when it didn't rain in the northern provinces.

Now, Cochin has made a good start.

"Try to avoid those officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs!"

Zhu Di ordered again.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Yi Shiha responded hurriedly again.

……

Household Department.

Yu Xin, Wang Chun, Xia Yuanji and others looked at the numbers recorded in the grain book and couldn't help but take a breath and feel a little lucky.

"In just half a month, one hundred and thirty ships and more than 6,000 shi of grain were intercepted. If they had not been intercepted, how much grain could these merchants and gentry transport to the Ming Dynasty in a year..."

Wang Chun couldn't help but cursed with hatred: "These profiteers are really the insects of the Ming Dynasty!"

Xia Yuanji glanced at it and sneered, "Among them, those gentry seem to be the ones transporting the most food!"

Wang Chun: "..."

Yu Xin sighed softly, causing Wang Chun and Xia Yuanji to stop quickly.

"Well, there is a drought in our Ming Dynasty this year. Both gentry and merchants must be careful. From this year until the autumn harvest next year, our Ming Dynasty can only transport grain in and out, and no more grains of grain are allowed to be shipped out."

"Don't worry, Mr. Yu, we will definitely explain it as soon as possible!"

Wang Chun and Xia Yuanji responded quickly.

"Ok!"

……

Soon, within a few days.

The matter of the Municipal Shipping Department intercepting hundreds of ships of grain was spread throughout the Ming Dynasty through Di Bao.

There was an uproar throughout the Ming Dynasty.

The common people all had angry faces and were cursing...

However, after getting tired of scolding, he began to praise His Majesty, the Prince, and the officials of the Municipal Shipping Department.

Officials, gentry and businessmen from all over the country were also in an uproar when they looked at the data.

In the imperial palace of the capital, Zhu Di looked at the reports from the imperial guards for a long time with a happy face, and then began to deal with the government affairs in front of him.

The Di newspaper is well done!

……

"Tsk tsk!"

At the Duke Dingguo's residence.

Listening to Guo Ang's report, Guo An couldn't help but feel helpless.

"Tell the Maritime Trade Chamber of Commerce and spread the word to those merchants. These merchants are closely related to the Ming Dynasty.

If the Ming Dynasty is strong, they will be strong; if the Ming Dynasty is weak, merchants like them will be bullied by the barbarian countries if they go out;

Only when the Ming Dynasty is rich can they make more money. If the Ming Dynasty continues to decline, no one will have the financial resources to buy the spices and jewelry they took so hard to transport back, and they will definitely lose everything..."

“Since His Majesty has opened the sea, allow them to go to the sea to do business and let them make money.

In addition to paying taxes honestly, they also wanted to transport more food to help the court tide over this crisis.

Otherwise, they took away so many young people and did not have enough manpower to farm the land. The court would not be able to allow famine to occur in the Ming Dynasty.

If the imperial court removes the sailors who are engaged in war on the sea, these merchants will be the fat meat in front of the pirates and overseas barbarians..."

"They all think about it carefully. They want to make the court think that these merchants are useful to the Ming Dynasty. They can help the court tide over the difficulties after the Ming Dynasty is in trouble, so that His Majesty will have a good impression of them, provide them with more conveniences, and let them make money……

Or are they doing it for a small selfish gain, to make His Majesty hate them, the people hate them, and cut off their financial resources? "

"Yes, sir!"

Guo Ang felt guilty, responded, and walked out.

just now.

The Sea Trade Chamber of Commerce has become a giant in the maritime trade of the Ming Dynasty, and many merchants have business dealings with the Sea Trade Chamber of Commerce.

therefore.

It is very easy to send a few words to those merchants who went to sea in the Ming Dynasty.

In less than a few days.

As long as the merchants who were still in the Ming Dynasty heard those words.

Even those gentry who were preparing to go to sea were hurriedly reported these words by their merchants at home.

"What did Duke Dingguo mean by these words?"

"What does Duke Dingguo mean?"

"Could it be that it was ordered by His Majesty?"

"But, His Majesty already has a Maritime Trade Chamber of Commerce..."

"..."

However, after thinking hard for a few days and even asking Shen Zhuang several times, he all answered in agreement.

Some merchants were the first to respond.

"As a citizen of the Ming Dynasty, I should not watch the Ming Dynasty in trouble and not save it!"

"However, if we transport one more ship of food, we will earn tens of thousands, or even more than one hundred thousand taels of silver!"

"If you can use this to get into the eyes of Duke Dingguo or His Majesty, even if you make a million taels less, it will be a big gain!"

"Don't forget that when I was a child, there was a severe drought and famine in my hometown..."

"Listen to Brother Zhao. This time we go to sea, we will find an opportunity to collect more grain and transport it back!"

"Hahaha……"

Some merchants responded, while others ignored it.

"What does famine have to do with me?"

"Exactly, Ming Dynasty's prosperity has nothing to do with us!"

"As long as we make some money, it's not impossible for us to be like King Liang Daoming, occupy the land and become the king, and leave glory and wealth to our descendants!"

"It's extremely, it's extremely..."

……

"Guo Qing actually has such a big heart and insight... It is really a blessing for the Ming Dynasty to have Guo Qing..."

In the Fengtian Hall, Zhu Di looked at the Jin Yiwei's report with a face filled with relief.

Similarly, below, Prince Zhu Gaochi also had a happy face.

but.

Then, looking at the report from Northern Datong, Zhu Di's face turned gloomy again.

"This bastard!"

"father?"

Zhu Gaochi was shocked.

"See for yourself!"

Zhu Di picked up the memorial, threw it to Zhu Gaochi, and let Zhu Gaochi read it.

"This……"

Zhu Gaochi's expression changed drastically, "How could Dai Wang do this?"

"Humph!"

Zhu Di snorted coldly, "Last year, among all the vassal kings' impeachment memorials, he had the most impeachment memorials, and he received the least year-end bonus on behalf of the prince.

As a result, not only did he not think about making progress and reflect on his own crimes, but he began to blame the people in the government... He injured thousands of households, killed the school captain Ma Zhen, and injured hundreds of servants and civilians...

They even massacred wealthy families and robbed their belongings. Even the Princess Dai’s belongings were robbed of a lot by this guy...

This is not the Great Ming Sai King, he is obviously an evil king and a robber..."

"It's just that the acting king is the Prince of Ming Dynasty!" Zhu Gaochi looked embarrassed.

Zhu Di said coldly, "Nowadays, people in Shanxi and Shaanxi are suffering from drought. As the acting king, he has no way to subsidize the people. If he is allowed to continue to be so violent, he will force the people to kill the king and rebel... "

"This……"

Zhu Gaochi was shocked, "Please ask your father to issue an edict and give orders to the king!"

"It's not like we haven't warned him before?"

Zhu Di looked helpless.

"What does the father mean?"

"The king is ordered to come to Beijing!"

"Father Emperor Shengming!"

"..."

One day later.

After issuing an edict, he headed towards Datong, escorted by a group of soldiers.

As soon as the edict went away, the depression in Zhu Di's heart also dissipated a lot.

When the acting king comes to Beijing, he can personally reprimand Zhu Gui, which will definitely make Zhu Gui more honest.

……

"It's difficult!"

Guo An shook his head slightly.

"Teacher, what do you mean?"

Zhu Gaochi frowned slightly, a little surprised.

That one is the leader of the four evil kings of the Ming Dynasty!

Guo An sighed slightly, "Your Highness, this acting king is very smart. What if he doesn't come?"

"How dare he disobey the imperial edict?"

Zhu Gaochi was shocked and didn't believe it.

Guo An chuckled and said, "If this acting king does not obey the imperial edict, how will your Majesty punish him?"

Zhu Gaochi frowned again.

This acting king is not only a prince, but his princess is also his mother's sister.

The most the father can do is reprimand him a few words...

Thinking about it, Zhu Gaochi's eyes widened and he became furious.

"How dare he do this?"

"Your Highness, don't be anxious. I am just guessing, just guessing..."

Guo An said quickly.

"If the king dares to do this, my father will be furious!"

Zhu Gaochi said again with some worry.

"Ok!"

Guo An nodded slightly again.

If you are angry, be angry. If a Sai King of the old Zhu family, who has no ability and no ambition, causes trouble, no matter how ruthless His Majesty is, he will not cut down the vassal, let alone kill him.

The best thing would be to make Zhu Gui even more unscrupulous and unscrupulous, and finally disgust four generations of emperors, and then have a good death!

Thinking about it, Guo An couldn't help but sigh again.

There is no retribution for evildoers!

However, Zhu Gaochi still couldn't believe it, "Teacher, will the king really refuse to obey the imperial edict?"

Guo An straightened his expression and said slowly: "Your Highness, I just told His Highness the possible situation, so that His Highness can be mentally prepared.

As for the acting king, I have not met him a few times, and he is still thousands of miles away in Datong. I don't know whether he will obey the imperial edict or not, and I don't know if he is so perverse! "

"I see!"

Zhu Gaochi nodded slowly.

His eyes were still full of thoughts.

Although I don't believe that that generation of kings was so courageous, since I was a child, nothing predicted by his teacher was accurate!

thus.

For half a month.

Zhu Gaochi has been paying attention to this matter silently.

Until, angry sounds came from Fengtian Hall.

"You bastard, you are getting more and more bastard. You are so perverse... you don't take my edict into consideration..."

Yi Shiha and several eunuchs knelt in front of the palace with fear on their faces.

He lowered his head tightly and dared not speak.

"father!"

Zhu Gaochi hurriedly walked in from outside with his broad figure.

"Dad, I wonder what made you so angry?"

"Humph!"

Zhu Di glanced at Zhu Gaochi and said displeasedly: "Why haven't you lost any weight after so many days, but you seem to have gained some weight?"

Zhu Gaochi's expression froze, "..."

Immediately, he bowed his head obediently and admitted his mistake.

"Dad, please calm down. In the past few years, I have been following the teacher's recipes and methods to lose weight...the teacher's methods are indeed effective. I have only gained a few pounds this year!"

"Ok!"

Zhu Di nodded with satisfaction and said angrily: "The king dares to disobey the imperial edict and refuse to come to the capital because of physical discomfort!"

"Feeling unwell?"

Zhu Gaochi was stunned, and his mind suddenly recalled what Guo An said half a month ago.

"Humph!"

Zhu Di couldn't help it and snorted again, "But these eunuchs who issued the edict heard that that bastard Dai Wang brought a group of followers and smashed a shop the day before!"

"The King is so brave!"

Zhu Gaochi was also furious.

"Yes!"

Zhu Di let out a long sigh and shouted: "Come here, go and summon Li Xing!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Yi Shiha gave an order to a eunuch on the side, and the eunuch quickly got up and ran outside quickly.

Hearing this, Zhu Gaochi was heartbroken.

Li Xing, an old man from Prince Yan's Mansion in Beiping Prefecture, looks thin, but in fact he is full of tendons, has good skills and is very clever.

Now he is the eunuch in charge of the royal horse supervisor in the palace. He is also in charge of the four guards camp below. He is deeply trusted by Zhu Di and has great authority!

Zhu Di's new firearms army will be used in these four guard camps.

Therefore, Li Xing's status among the eunuchs in the palace was only inferior to that of Yi Shiha who had been following Zhu Di.

This time, Zhu Di was really angry.

At this time, Zhu Di had already begun to write the edict himself.

soon.

A heroic eunuch wearing a unicorn suit and a rhinoceros belt walked in from outside the palace.

"Slave Li Xing comes to see His Majesty!"

"Get up!"

Zhu Di said lightly, picked up the written edict and blew a few breaths.

"You set out immediately, take this edict, and summon King Dai to the capital for us!"

"The slaves obey the orders!"

Li Xing responded quickly and stepped forward to take the edict.

However, when he turned around, he looked at Yishiha and the eunuchs with doubtful expressions.

He certainly knew that those eunuchs went to Datong to issue an edict and invite the king to enter the palace.

I just didn't expect that these eunuchs didn't summon that generation of kings to the capital!

Yi Shiha had a helpless smile on his face.

After leaving the hall, Li Xing inquired about it and found out the whole story, and he was immediately furious.

"How brave!"

After saying that, Li Xing took a team of people and set off towards Datong.

As for Zhu Gaochi.

After Li Xing left, he came to Duke Dingguo's mansion again.

"Teacher, King Dai really dares to disobey the imperial edict!"

"You really didn't come?"

Guo An suddenly looked surprised, and then asked hurriedly: "May I ask, Your Highness, why did the acting king not obey the imperial edict?"

Zhu Gaochi slowly shook his head, "I don't know either!"

"What else can there be but arrogance!"

At this time, a voice suddenly came from the side, which surprised both Zhu Gaochi and Guo An.

At some point, Zhu Di was already standing at the door.

Behind them were Yi Shiha and Xu Yong with strange faces.

The two stood up quickly and saluted with sarcastic faces.

"The child has met his father!"

"I am here to see you, Your Majesty!"

"Humph!"

Zhu Di snorted coldly, sat directly on the recliner where Zhu Gaochi had just sat, and lay down.

He asked with a leisurely expression while crossing his legs and eating fruit.

"We didn't expect that Guo Qing would know very early that the King would avoid us and not come to the capital!"

Guo An quickly explained with an apologetic smile, "Your Majesty clearly knows that some time ago, the minister only speculated on the possibility based on the past behavior of the acting king, and did not dare to guarantee that the acting king was actually so bold! "

Zhu Di asked again: "Do you know if we can summon that generation of kings to the capital this time?"

Guo An quickly said: "Your Majesty has issued an imperial edict for the second time. No matter how arrogant and indulgent the king is, he would not dare to disobey the edict!"

"Ok!"

This time, Zhu Di was somewhat satisfied.

"Okay, sit down!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Thank you dad!"

Guo An and Zhu Gaochi saluted and each found a recliner to sit down.

"Thanks to Guo Qing, this Ming Dynasty suffered a severe drought. With Jiaozhi and those merchants transporting grain to the Ming Dynasty, our Ming Dynasty should be able to survive it!"

"This is the blessing of Your Majesty's kindness..."

"You are becoming more and more like a sycophant!"

"Your Majesty has a clear lesson, and the humble minister is loyal..."

"Hahaha……"

...(End of chapter)