Ming Dynasty: Evolution from snake to national guardian beast

Chapter 26 Zhu Yunwen’s desire to reduce the vassal status
  "Remember, this mission is related to our life and death. I hope you will work hard!"

After receiving Zhu Yuanzhang's secret edict, Jiang Yu was already somewhat wary of his previous impatience.

What he has to do now is to calm down. As long as he has conclusive evidence, he can bring down King Yan.

When the person below heard that Jiang Wei wanted to stop, he said doubtfully:
  "Your Highness, do you mean that we have to watch the rise of King Yan first?"

Jiang Wei pondered for a moment and gave instructions to the Jin Yiwei beside him:
  "Reveal this matter to the emperor's grandson. I'm sure he will be more anxious than you and me!"

Everyone was startled, and immediately, a chill rose from the bottom of their hearts.

If Zhu Yunwen knew that Zhu Di was so capable, he would definitely not give up. Then, it would be their chance.

The next day, shopkeeper Sun opened the business early in the morning.

He thought that there would be countless people here waiting to buy coal.

However, when he pushed open the door, Shopkeeper Sun was stunned.

There were very few people at the door, and there was no excitement like yesterday.

Shopkeeper Sun was startled by this strange scene. He remembered that yesterday, many customers vowed that they would come to buy their coal today.

But now, there is no one there, which is a bit incredible.

However, shopkeeper Sun soon realized something was wrong.

He noticed that Zhao's charcoal stove was surrounded by people at some point.

Those who should have bought coal in their own shops ran to Zhao's charcoal shop.

Shopkeeper Sun was startled and quickly ordered his men to inquire about the news.

Not long after, the waiter came back with a gloomy face and brought a shocking news to Shopkeeper Sun.

"Boss, the charcoal fire over there has come down. It's the same as us, ten cents a pound."

"What?"

Shopkeeper Sun turned pale with fright.

You know, coal is nothing more than cheap compared to charcoal.

In fact, the quality of coal is much higher than that of charcoal, but people are used to using charcoal.

When they bought coal, they also took a fancy to the cheapness of coal, but the price of coal did not have any advantage.

Now that the price of charcoal has dropped, Boss Sun was immediately stunned.

Shopkeeper Sun recalled that his shop was driven to a dead end step by step by that bastard Zhao Yan.

Shopkeeper Sun did not hesitate and immediately sent someone to report the matter to King Yan.

When the staff arrived at Prince Yan's Mansion, Zhu Di had already received the news.

You know, the business of the eight major shops has been affected, how could Zhu Di hide this matter?

Zhu Di didn't say anything more, but called Bai Chu and the old monk over to discuss the next thing.

"Zhao's charcoal industry is really trying to kill itself and wants to compete with us on price."

As soon as Zhu Di and the other two arrived, they immediately announced triumphantly:
  "Does he know that all our coal comes from the ground? We can have as much as we want."

"In my opinion, we should lower the price to five cents now and let them continue to lose money."

This old monk is not very interested in doing business, but he is proficient in Yin and Yang, astronomy and geography, and the art of war.

But when it came to business, he didn't know what to do, so he had to look at Bai Chu.

Bai Chu drank tea leisurely and said:

"Five Wen is a little short, let's change it to Eight Wen."

"Also, my lord, you have to control your sales. You can only sell a maximum of 10,000 catties a day."

"what why?"

Zhu Di was shocked. This guy made it clear that he wanted to challenge himself. He was already in a ring with himself. We can't use all our strength?

Eight copper coins, so limited? Will this make Mr. Zhao think that he is a coward? So you will be more aggressive?

Zhu Di wished he could knock Mr. Zhao down with one slap, so as not to affect his own money.

But Bai Chu spoke mysteriously:

"My lord, do you know how to get rich quickly?"

Zhu Di was stunned for a while after hearing this.

"It's business, didn't you tell me to get it?"

Bai Chu shook his head casually and said:
  "Your Majesty, what you said is wrong. The fastest way to make money is robbery!"

"Now that Mrs. Zhao wants to give us all her belongings, how can we not accept it?"

When Zhu Di heard this, he was immediately startled.

"Mr. Bai, what good idea have you come up with?"

Bai Chu showed an enigmatic smile:

"Your Majesty, please follow my instructions. Zhao's charcoal will soon fall into our hands!"

"Then it's better to be respectful than to obey!"

Zhu Di called a few waiters in the shop and asked them to spread the news.

From now on, the price is eight cents per catty and the limit is ten thousand catties.

Everyone was shocked, but looking at King Yan's firm gaze, they did not dare to say no and hurriedly went to report.

The Beiping Prefecture Charcoal Fire War kicked off at this time.

Prince's East Palace.

Zhu Yunwen was listening to a lecture in the school at this time. His teacher was Huang Zicheng, Mr. Wolong who later became famous all over the world.

"In the final analysis, this war was caused by Liu Bang."

What Huang Zicheng is talking about is the Rebellion of the Seven Kings during the Han Dynasty.

"If Emperor Gaozu hadn't insisted on enfeoffing those pigs and dogs and insisted on the county system, such a tragedy would not have happened."

"The Seven Kings Rebellion caused him to consume all his savings and caused great harm to the people of the world."

"Without the Seven Kings' War, perhaps the Han Dynasty would not have continued to be suppressed by the Xiongnu."

"Perhaps, by the time Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty comes, he will be able to achieve world unity."

"Your Highness Taisun, you must remember this."

Zhu Yunwen nodded solemnly.

"I have remembered all Mr. Huang's words."

"I will succeed to the throne in the future and I won't leave such a big trouble. Don't worry."

What Zhu Yunwen loved most was hearing about the reduction of vassals, but his attitude towards Zhu Yuanzhang was very good, and Zhu Yuanzhang did not see any flaws.

The reason why Zhu Yunwen was so afraid of Zhu Di was because of his son.

Zhu Yunwen was the grandson of the emperor who was canonized by Zhu Yuanzhang and was also his successor. One day, Zhu Di met him by chance. Seeing no one there, he slapped Zhu Yunwen on the back and said:
  "I never thought that your boy would have such a day."

Zhu Yunwen remembered this clearly, which is why Zhu Yunwen was so afraid of the vassal king.

Huang Zicheng was Zhu Yunwen's mentor. He believed that the feudal king was the cancer of the Ming Dynasty, so Zhu Yunwen trusted him so much.

The two would often discuss the matter of reducing the vassalage when no one was around.

However, in public, the two of them had a tacit understanding, and no one mentioned the matter of reducing the vassal.

Just as the two were about to continue discussing the dangers of the feudal lord, a young eunuch hurried in.

(End of this chapter)