Ming Dynasty: Every day, Zhu Yuanzhang is in trouble

Chapter 121 Is he going to rebel? !

Chapter 121 Is he going to rebel? !

Zhu Yuanzhang was holding a box of soap in one hand, his face full of arrogance and showoff.

Prepare to give Queen Ma a big surprise.

Let his sister take a good look at how capable he is and how many good things he has produced.

He also brags to his sister that that bastard Mei Yin has completely realized his mistake.

I started to send good things and came to seek reconciliation with my father-in-law.

As a result, while he was in high spirits, he saw his son Zhu Biao sitting in the room.

Zhu Yuanzhang felt as if someone had suddenly strangled his throat, and the words in his mouth fell silent before he finished speaking.

The whole person was stunned at the door, and all the excitement on his face froze at this moment.

Why is my...Biao'er here?

At this time, shouldn't he have returned to Spring and Palace long ago? ?

This...why now...

He also recalled the sonorous and powerful words he said when Biao'er gave him soap.

And when it comes to soap, the more you dislike it, the more you dislike it, and the more you disdain it, the more disdain you show.

Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to find a place to hide.

It’s so embarrassing!

For a moment, even the air seemed to be stagnant...

Zhu Biao was stunned when he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, who was full of excitement and dancing with a box of soap in his hand.

He really didn't expect that his father would come like this!

Did you say you didn't care about soap at all?

What about the bells and whistles of the soap you promised?

What...has everything changed?

The contrast between my own father and emperor is quite big! !

"Um...father, mother, queen, it's getting late, so the child will go back to rest."

After Zhu Biao was stunned for a while, he stood up and smiled at Queen Ma and Zhu Yuanzhang.

The expression still looks quite natural.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang also naturally put down the two boxes of soap that he had held high.

He nodded to Zhu Biao and said, "Okay, it's getting late. Biao'er, you should go back and rest early."

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang looked extremely stable.

Full of imperial majesty.

Zhu Biao nodded in agreement.

After leaving Kunning Palace, his demeanor looked as natural as before.

It was as if he hadn't seen the scene that just happened.

Zhu Yuanzhang also had his hands behind his back, looking calm as an emperor and a father.

Waiting until Zhu Biao's figure disappeared, Zhu Yuanzhang put the soap in his hand on the table.

His face turned red instantly.

Even if Zhu Yuanzhang is so thick-skinned, the old face can't stand it.

The scene just now was so unexpected and embarrassing!

Embarrassed, Zhu Yuanzhang rubbed his face with both hands.

I want to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

"What's wrong, Jonghachi? What happened?"

Queen Ma vaguely saw something, but she wasn't quite sure what it was.

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "No... nothing."

"Our son-in-law and daughter asked Biao'er to bring this soap back to you, right?

Not to mention, it’s really pretty.

These two children are quite filial, and they have you as their father in their hearts. "

“That… is okay.

This thing is actually like that. "

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't even look at Zaixiangzao, as if he wasn't the one who came back with excitement just now.

"Haha, Chongba, don't take advantage of me and act like a good boy.

We are an old married couple, and neither of us knows who the other is?

Have such a good son-in-law, enjoy yourself secretly!

Come on, let's take a quick look at what soap these two children have made.

I have never seen so many soaps at once! "

Queen Ma said, taking one of the boxes of soap in her hand and looking up and down.

If he couldn't find how to open it, he asked Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang reached out to take it and opened it.

"Look, that's it. There are ten kinds of soaps here, all different..."

Zhu Yuanzhang soon started talking again and introduced soap to Queen Ma.

Just now, some of the embarrassment Zhu Biao had here is quickly disappearing...

……

"Hahaha……"

After walking out of Kunning Palace, Zhu Biao finally couldn't hold himself any longer and grinned.

My father is so interesting!

Especially the father was dancing and dancing, full of excitement and wanted to show off to his mother.

The moment he found himself here, his expression changed.

Seriously, the more I think about it, the funnier it becomes.

Extremely interesting.

Although I knew in the past that my father was here with my mother and queen, there was still a big contrast between him and me outside.

But I didn't expect it to be so big.

The more I think about it, the funnier and happier I become.

Zhu Biao felt that after this incident, his father would not be happy to see him for at least three days.

However, he should go to see his father tomorrow. He still has to see his father.

He didn't want to see his father's embarrassment, he, Zhu Biao, was a filial son!

But I would never do such a thing!

……

"Master, this soap is so easy to use. It's slippery and feels so comfortable when applied.

This... was all done by the second brother-in-law? "

In the Chunhe Palace, in the steamy bathroom, the petite, very graceful and exceptionally wealthy Crown Princess Lu looked at the Crown Prince Zhu Biao and said, with some amazement on her delicate little face.

"Yes, it was the second brother-in-law who did it.

This thing is really good, and it is very expensive in Yingtianfu City.

Many people can’t afford it if they have money. "

Zhu Biao said as he sat here and enjoyed Lu's soaping on his body.

"Oh, this second brother-in-law is really a talented person.

Even these things are understood.

Now that the second sister is marrying him, she will definitely not have to worry about food.

Originally, I was a little worried about how they would live in the countryside.

Afraid that they would be wronged.

Now it seems that I was worrying too much. "

Zhu Biao smiled and said: "It's good that you have this heart.

The two of them would never be wronged.

The second brother-in-law is indeed a capable person..."

"Hearing what you said, husband, I really want to go visit them.

Make two more sets of clothes for the second sister and bring them over..."

Lu's voice was soft, and she looked particularly considerate and sensible.

“Okay, I’ll go over there when I’m free in a while.

Your craftsmanship is good. If my second sister saw the clothes you made, I don’t know how happy she would be..."

The two of them were talking here while taking a shower.

Zhu Biao was very satisfied with this Lu family.

After washing like this for a while, Lu touched the slippery soap and suddenly had a bold idea.

Immediately, he leaned into Zhu Biao's ear and whispered a few words shyly.

Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment when he heard this. He looked at Lu, looking a little uncertain, and said in surprise: "Is this... possible?"

Lu's face turned red and she said, "I...I think it should be okay."

"Then how about... give it a try?"

Zhu Biao had a look of interest in his eyes...

……

After a while, the prince and his concubine walked out of the bathing place.

I don’t know if I accidentally fell down while taking a bath just now.

Lu, the crown prince's concubine, looks a little awkward when walking.

Occasionally, I turn my head to look at Zhu Biao, who is shy and timid, but also full of charm...

……

"This second brother-in-law is really a great talent.

The soap is so easy to use, no wonder he sells it at Lingxi Pavilion. "

Lying back on the bed, Zhu Biao said with emotion.

Beside him, Mrs. Lu leaned against him like a kitten.

She said softly: "Who says it's not the case?

Who would have thought that this soap could be so useful. "

"Ha ha……"

Zhu Biao laughed when he heard this.

"You are still smart. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have imagined that this soap could be so useful!"

Liu Bowen can’t stay!

Must die!

You have to die as soon as possible!

It was already deep, but Hu Weiyong, who was lying on the bed, did not sleep.

In my mind, I was still thinking about things.

In the past, he felt that Liu Bowen was only as sincere as this.

Like a tiger that has lost its teeth a long time ago and can no longer bite.

But in the recent period, first things happened in Zhongdu City, and then he gave the emperor such an idea, which steadily crushed him.

Two things gave him deep fear and intense crisis.

He couldn't sit still anymore.

Really realized the terror of Liu Bowen.

This Liu Bowen usually looks tepid and harmless to humans and animals.

But now, when he really makes a move, he is so sure and ruthless!

How much harm can be done!

In Zhongdu City, Li Shanchang was severely punished.

He was happy to see this happen.

But now, this bitch has actually come to his head!

Then, don’t blame yourself for being ruthless!

……

"Are all the evidence against Liao Yongzhong ready?"

The next day, in Zhongshu Province, Prime Minister Hu Weiyong looked at Shang Hao and asked.

"Hu Xiang, everything is ready.

What Liao Yongzhong committed is not a trivial matter!

There is nothing he dare not do. "

Shang Hao clicked his tongue when he said this.

Hu Weiyong smiled and nodded: "This is normal, Liao Yongzhong and the Chaohu Navy are themselves private salt dealers.

Even if soldiers and horses are mobilized later, the gangsterism is still hard to change.

Every one of these people is bold and reckless.

How many of these founding generals were good-tempered?

Many of them feel that they helped bring down the Ming Dynasty.

Everyone feels that their contribution is great!

They should have their share in this world..."

Having said this, Hu Weiyong remained silent and did not continue on this topic.

He felt that he had said too much just now.

Although this Shang Hao is one of our own, it is always right to be careful.

With a sigh, Hu Weiyong looked at Shang Hao and said seriously: "So we people must be honest.

In front of His Majesty, don't think how capable you are or how great your achievements are.

Our contribution is great, can it be greater than that of His Majesty?

Everything we have is given by our superiors.

Without our superiors, who are we?

Nothing!

Don't do those bullshit things, so that you can last long.

The position under the buttocks is not that easy to sit on.

I don’t know how many people are watching eagerly, waiting for you to make a mistake! "

"Yes, Mr. Hu, you are loyal and upright, and you have Ming Dynasty and Your Majesty in your heart.

The superior asked Mr. Hu to sit in this position. You really have a discerning eye.

It was also an extremely correct thing done by the superior. "

Shang Hao quickly sent him a very sincere flattery.

Hu Weiyong shook his head and said: "I'm not as good as you said, it's just a matter of eating the emperor's salary and being loyal to the emperor.

Those of us who are ministers need to keep this in mind and understand whose bowl we are serving and whose meal we are eating. "

Shang Hao nodded again, indicating that he remembered.

Hearing one thing from Prime Minister Hu is better than ten years of reading.

Then he thought of something and said cautiously: "It's just... Hu Xiang, Marquis Deqing has made great contributions, and the Chaohu Navy is unparalleled in water warfare.

Today's Chaohu Navy, the last in line is Marquis Deqing.

If we target him here, can we really get him down?

If Marquis Deqing reacts and takes action, it will be difficult for us here to do it well. "

Hu Weiyong heard this and said: "It's not easy to do, but we have to do it. We are working for the superiors. This official position is for the superiors, not for him, Liao Yongzhong!"

After saying that, his voice softened a little:

"Don't worry about this, it depends on people.

Moreover, the bottom of Marquis Deqing’s butt is really unclean, with a lot of bad things going on. "

He said with a smile: "More importantly, the world is now peaceful.

The land of two rivers has also been pacified.

The Tatars of the Northern Yuan Dynasty lingered on.

After careful calculation, only the southwest is left to be conquered.

And to attack that side, there is no need for the navy to take action.

Under such circumstances, the position of Marquis Deqing was no longer as important as before.

It's not that irreplaceable.

In my opinion, this time there is a 90% chance that it will work.

Besides, we are not falsely accusing him.

It was he who really sought death and caused so many things. "

After hearing what Hu Weiyong said, Shang Hao stopped talking and went down to prepare.

A lot of things were quickly sent to Hu Weiyong.

After Hu Weiyong looked at them carefully, he put them all away.

Go to Wuying Palace to see Zhu Yuanzhang.

This time, he was determined to drag Liu Bowen into trouble and kill him.

Liao Yongzhong, Marquis of Deqing, was the most critical link.

After all, Liao Yongzhong is not just the current head brother of the Chaohu Navy.

He was also the party involved in the shipwreck and the death of King Xiao Ming.

By beating Liao Yongzhong, the death of King Xiao Ming can be brought out again.

Then, you can naturally put the shit basin on Liu Bowen's head...

If you want Liu Bowen to die, the only place that can be used is the death of King Xiao Ming!

And this is why Hu Weiyong originally intended to deal with Liu Bowen, but did not deal with Liu Bowen directly throughout the whole process.

Instead, the main reason was to target Liao Yongzhong.

Directly attacking Liu Bowen will easily lead to Liu Bowen's vigorous resistance.

If you want to directly press Liu Bowen to death, you can't do it from the front!

It's different if you start from the side.

If it is done well, Liu Bowen will not notice it at all.

By the time he noticed it, it was too late to do something to save it.

If this thing works well, it can definitely give Liu Bowen a fatal blow!

……

"When you are in power, the inspectors and salt envoys in various places will report to you one after another.

It is said that private salt dealers have appeared in many places.

There are them everywhere from south to north.

Originally there were not that many private salt dealers. But in the past two years, it has revived and become more and more intense.

Seriously affected the court's income.

It also greatly reduces the enthusiasm of those businessmen who transport grain and grass to the army in order to make money from salt..."

In the Wuying Hall, Hu Weiyong looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and made a report.

"How come there are so many private salt dealers?!"

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his head, his eyes looked very serious, and there was some murderous intent vaguely emerging on his body.

"Damn it! None of these people want to live anymore, right?

We promulgated the Tea Law and Salt Law to severely crack down on the sale of illegal salt and smuggling of tea.

Kill them when you catch them without mercy, and you can suppress this unhealthy trend.

Why did this start again? "

Salt and iron have always been related to national plans, and they are too involved.

Any court that does something bad will definitely crack down severely.

Selling illegal salt is an extremely serious provocation for a hero like Zhu Yuanzhang and must be severely cracked down!

Because of this, after hearing Hu Weiyong say this, he immediately felt a little proud.

"This……"

Hu Weiyong hesitated and said: "Some people feel that the most difficult period has passed and they can continue to do this kind of thing."

"Have you found anything?

In our Ming Dynasty, there are still so many people selling and buying private salt?

Are the local government offices, as well as the Ancha Division and Salt Envoy Division, all just decorations?

Just let those people sell private salt? "

Zhu Yuanzhang's voice rose a lot, with anger.

"Your Majesty, regarding this matter... the Inspectors and the Salt Envoys from all over the country are too angry but dare not speak out.

It's true...it's true that these people who sell private salt have an extraordinary status.

They...there are people behind them..."

"who?"

Zhu Yuanzhang narrowed his eyes.

"Speak out and let us listen! Who is so capable that our Ancha Division and Salt Envoy Division dare not speak out?

I didn't dare to care when I saw it.

There are still such powerful people in our Ming Dynasty? How come we don't know? "

"Reporting to the superior is..."

Hu Weiyong said hesitantly.

Immediately he gritted his teeth secretly and said, "This is Liao Yongzhong, the Marquis of Deqing."

It's him?

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment: "Does he not want to live anymore?

Dare you do these things? "

“The superiors, all parties have come forward one after another, and they all said so.

Marquis Deqing has the Chaohu navy at his disposal, relying on the convenience of waterways to transport Huai salt to various places..."

Hu Weiyong said, his voice gradually lowered.

Then he took out a thick stack of memorials.

Carefully presented it to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"These memorials are here. Your Majesty, please take a look at them."

Zhu Yuanzhang suppressed his anger and took these memorials.

They were all inherited from the inspectors and salt envoys from various places.

They spread out and watched quickly. The more they looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, the darker his face became.

The more I looked at him, the heavier my breathing became.

After reading all of this, Zhu Yuanzhang's complexion turned livid.

"Fuck it motherfucker!"

Zhu Yuanzhang cursed loudly: "This Xiao Liao really doesn't want to live anymore!

He, Marquis Deqing, is so brave!

So majestic!

We, my mother, will grant him the title of Marquis of Deqing, give him a high official, a generous salary, glory and wealth, and we will satisfy my mother's dissatisfaction!

Still selling private salt here!

How much money does he want to make before he is willing to give up? ! "

He cursed out loud.

After scolding him, he looked at Hu Weiyong and said with an unkind expression: "This matter is so serious, why didn't you report it to us earlier?"

Hu Weiyong knelt down and said: "Sir, this... at the beginning, there were only some sporadic reports.

I think this is not serious, and Marquis Deqing has outstanding merits among generals and is a powerful army.

He made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty.

He has always been domineering.

Wei Chen feels that the evidence is not too conclusive, and when the matter is not serious, he does not dare to report this matter to Your Majesty easily.

I just want Wei Chen to find an opportunity in private to handle this matter and resolve it.

But...who would have thought that when Wei Chen was looking for evidence and dealing with these things.

Not only did Marquis Deqing not restrain himself, but he acted more and more unscrupulously.

Huai salt is sold everywhere.

Those who sell private salt are supported by Marquis Deqing, and there are several local salt envoys who dare to provoke..."

"Okay, okay!!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said three good things in a row.

"Marquis Deqing is indeed so majestic! He is so majestic, we didn't even know it!"

Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang was furious, Hu Weiyong felt happy.

This matter is much easier than imagined.

But the next moment I couldn't be happy anymore.

Because Zhu Yuanzhang, who was furious just now, suddenly became calm again.

He stared at Hu Weiyong dimly.

"Hu Xiang, there is no conflict between you and Xiao Liao, right?

Has he offended you recently? "

Hu Weiyong kowtowed hurriedly and said: "In the upper position, between Wei Chen and Marquis Deqing, there was no grievance in the past and no enmity in recent days.

What Wei Chen said is true, and they are all reports submitted by various places.

Wei Chen is just telling the truth. "

"But why do we think that Xiao Liao is not such a person who can't distinguish between the important and the important?

It's not like he did these things.

A person like him who can fight has made many contributions to our Ming Dynasty.

He is sensible.

Tell me, why did he suddenly become like this and do these things? "

Hu Weiyong felt a thump in his heart, but he said hurriedly: "I don't believe that Marquis Deqing would do such things.

But these are true.

And... Moreover, Wei Chen asked people to conduct an investigation, and found out that Marquis Deqing had a lot of complaints in private.

He is particularly dissatisfied that despite his great achievements, he cannot be granted the title of Duke and is only a marquis so far.

He said more than once in private that many places south of the river were conquered by his superiors.

He has made a great contribution.

And as a result, Your Majesty... you only gave him the title of Marquis.

He also said...and said..."

When Hu Weiyong said this, he couldn't go on.

"Say!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's cold voice sounded.

Hu Weiyong mustered up his courage and continued: "He said, Your Majesty, your son is only a few years old and has no merit whatsoever.

Your Majesty, however, made everyone king.

And he destroyed the Three Kingdoms for His Majesty, going through life and death.

But he couldn't even get a duke.

Maybe...maybe it's due to dissatisfaction with these..."

After Hu Weiyong's voice fell, there was only a bang, and Zhu Yuanzhang slapped the table hard!

"Fart! Damn it! He's farting!"

Why couldn't he get a duke?

Did we suppress him on purpose?

It's the bitch like him who went too far!

Did he forget what he did back then?

Being so close to Yang Xian, forming a clique for personal gain!

When the Yang Xian case happened, he was implicated.

Yang Xian was executed by us.

According to the law, he, Liao Yongzhong, cannot escape death!

But how do we do it?

At that time, because of his great contribution, we were lenient to him.

He was not punished.

This is already a great gift!

His contribution is not small, but he damn well deserves it!

After committing such a thing, he could still get a marquis, what else did he want? !

If you put it on other people's heads, they will already be dead!

What else does he have to be dissatisfied with, and what else can he complain about?

How much credit does he have?

Of these many brothers who have gone through life and death, which one has contributed less?

Is he, Liao Yongzhong, capable? ! "

Zhu Yuanzhang was furious, his voice was cold, and the aura he exuded was scary.

Where is the easy-going attitude when facing Zhu Biao and Queen Ma before?

Listening to Zhu Yuanzhang's scolding here, Hu Weiyong didn't say a word.

He waited until Zhu Yuanzhang's scolding stopped before he spoke again and added fuel to the fire.

"Your Excellency, in addition to these, I also heard that Marquis Deqing used dragons and phoenixes in private..."

With these words, the atmosphere in Wuying Hall, which was already frighteningly depressing, suddenly became tense again.

Shockingly depressing.

There seemed to be cold air pouring out of Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes.

This matter is even bigger!

It is more sensitive and serious than Liao Yongzhong saying in private that Zhu Yuanzhang was unfair and even sold illegal salt on a large scale!

There can only be one emperor in the whole world!

Liao Yongzhong dared to use something that only the emperor could use without complaining. What did he want to do?

What do you mean?

Want to rebel?

Taking a deep breath, Zhu Yuanzhang calmed himself down.

Looking at Hu Weiyong, he said, "Is there any more?"

Hu Weiyong hesitated for a moment, looking like he wanted to say something but didn't dare.

"If you have something to say, just say it, don't be there, mother-in-law!"

After being reprimanded by Zhu Yuanzhang, Hu Weiyong did not dare to hesitate and immediately said:

"I heard that Marquis Deqing said privately that if you are superior, you can kill the donkey.

Said... said that King Xiao Ming had done something, and it was clearly because of your instructions from the superior.

But it turned out that you didn't admit it afterwards.

Instead, all the blame was placed on him.

And because of this incident, he was suppressed in various ways.

He felt very wronged.

He has done dirty work for His Majesty and has to bear so many infamy, even if you are in charge, you treat him like this..."

"Fuck it!!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was furious and finally couldn't bear it anymore.

The matter of King Xiao Ming has always been a thorn in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart.

Now that I heard Liao Yongzhong say this on this matter, I was really furious.

"Did our motherfucker signal him?

Did our motherfucker let him do that?

From the beginning, Xiao Mingwang was just a signboard.

He has no rights of his own.

The world is at peace, it's time for the founding of the Ming Dynasty, and all power is in our hands.

This world was brought down by us and our men with swords and guns, and everyone below is ours.

So what threat can King Xiao Ming pose to us?

Can he influence our founding of the country and proclaim ourselves emperor?

Let's ask him to bring back Prince Xiao Ming in order to abdicate.

Let us become emperor more legitimately.

We have such an upright method, but we have to use such crude means to kill Xiao Ming Wang at this time?

Our mother's brain must have been kicked by a donkey! !

This thing is just a piece of shit like Yang Xian who is just speculating on what we mean.

He, Liao Yongzhong, was as stupid as a pig and was deceived.

He has put us into such a heartless and unjust situation, and he is paying back his mother's grievances?

He has our grievances and grievances?

This matter has long been concluded.

This is all the fault of Yang Xian, he is trying to get the best of us! "

The Wuying Palace was filled with Zhu Yuanzhang's roar.

"Your Majesty, this Marquis Deqing is truly outrageous.

I don’t understand your good intentions at all..."

In an extremely depressing atmosphere, Hu Weiyong spoke again.

"About the shipwreck of Gua Bu and the death of King Xiao Ming.

Wei Chen...Wei Chen has heard some rumors recently.

It is said that... it is said that Yang Xian is just a person who was pushed to the bright side.

In fact, there are more people behind Yang Xian who want King Xiao Ming to die.

They do it for their own benefit.

As long as Xiao Ming does not die, Your Majesty will inherit the legal system of the Song Dynasty.

In this way, the Northern Yuan Tatars will become a puppet dynasty.

Those who served as officials in the Yuan Dynasty, especially those who achieved great success and passed the Jinshi examination.

They will all be rebellious officials and traitors.

The so-called achievements they made in the Yuan Dynasty will also come to nothing.

and become a lingering stain.

So Xiao Mingwang must die!

The legal system of the Ming Dynasty must inherit that of the Yuan Dynasty!

Only in this way can they maintain their transcendent status, which is in their best interest.

But they have forgotten that doing so will put you in a ruthless and unjust situation.

But they have forgotten how cruel Baoyuan's rule was, and how many sons of the Han family died because of these dog Tatars.

I forget how many of my family members died under the Tatar rule!

They have considered a lot, but they have not considered these..."

Hu Weiyong's picture shows a poor view.

After some preparation, he finally revealed his ultimate goal!

Zhu Yuanzhang's breathing became rapid!

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's reaction, Hu Weiyong felt happy.

Although this happened, he did not say who specifically instigated Yang Xian.

But there is no difference from what Ming said.

In the court, only the East Zhejiang Party would do this.

Yang Xian himself is also a member of the East Zhejiang Party.

And who is the leader of the East Zhejiang Party?

It’s Liu Bowen!

More importantly, Yang Xian was also a student of Liu Bowen.

Under such circumstances, even if he did not mention Liu Bowen's name.

In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang was already told clearly who had made great efforts in this matter.

Who should Zhu Yuanzhang attack?

After his voice fell, Wuying Palace fell into an oppressive silence.

Zhu Yuanzhang, who was silent for a long time, finally spoke:

"We know the matter, you can go down first."