Ming Dynasty: Evolution from snake to national guardian beast

Chapter 86 Listening to you is better than ten years of reading! !
  Zhu Di was shocked when he saw Yang Shiqi was silent. He thought Yang Shiqi was going to refuse, so he suddenly became anxious and was about to say something else.
  But Bai Chu said first:

"Brother Yang, in the palace, the salary is extremely high. Not only does it include room and board, but also a monthly salary of five taels of silver.

"You have to think about it carefully. Don't miss this opportunity. It will never come back."

When Zhu Di heard this, he immediately opened his eyes wide. Just looking at Yang Shiqi's attire, he knew that Yang Shiqi must be an expert hermit.

Such people often don't take money seriously, but now Bai Chu wants to seduce him with benefits. This is simply a naked insult.

Zhu Di originally thought that Yang Shiqi would be furious, scold Bai Chugou for looking down on others, and then walk away. However, the next scene left Zhu Di stunned.

After hearing Bai Chu's words, Yang Shiqi saluted Zhu Di without hesitation and said:
  "In this case, I am willing to do my best for the prince.

Do you agree? Isn't it too hasty?
  Zhu Di couldn't believe that Yang Shiqi was really willing to give up for three buckets of rice.

Zhu Di is still thinking, does Yang Shiqi have real ability? Could it be that he came here to cheat me out of food and drink?

At that moment, Zhu Di asked a question that he had thought about for a long time, and Yang Shiqi's answer was not only original, but also made Zhu Di look at him differently, and he no longer dared to look down upon him in the slightest.

In a pavilion in Prince Yan's Mansion, the lake surface was sparkling, and the breeze was blowing, creating circles of ripples.

Zhu Di, Bai Chu, and Yang Shiqi were in the pavilion, chatting about the current situation.

Just now, Bai Chu explained the treatment of the palace to Yang Shiqi. Yang Shiqi agreed without saying a word and followed Zhu Di.

Throughout the ages, most secluded masters have regarded money as dung and fame and wealth as nothing but clouds.

But Yang Shiqi is different. He has lived a life of poverty since he was a child. He knows the preciousness of money, and he will not do anything arrogant like not giving up for three buckets of rice.

Now he is thirty-one years old. As the saying goes, Yang Shiqi has been wandering around for most of his life. He has still accomplished nothing and can even be said to be in poverty.

This is a torture for people who are talented but have no opportunities.

Now, King Yan is willing to pay such a high price to buy his talent. If he refuses, he would be a fool.

But he didn't know that the way he opened his eyes when he saw Qian made Zhu Di doubt his talent, and he was about to take a test against Yang Shiqi.

"Now that Mr. Yang has become the king's staff, it happens that the king has a difficult matter and needs Mr. Yang to advise me. Yang Shiqi knows that this is King Yan's test for him. If he can pass this test, he will not only have food and clothing to worry about. , even his wife and children can live a good life.

Yang Shiqi immediately stood up straight and started the question and answer session.

"My lord, please tell me. As long as I know something, I will tell you.

"Now, the emperor's grandson has targeted me again and again and has driven out all the people in Prince Yan's palace.

Zhu Di's voice became deeper and he expressed his worries during this period.

"He not only confiscated my territory, but also my coal mines, not to mention some shops and land in Peiping, all of which were confiscated by Zhu Yunwen for various reasons.

"Mr. Yang, what do you think this king should do? "..."

Zhu Di took out Wang Zha as soon as he came up. Zhu Di's biggest problem now is that he doesn't have enough money and food.

After all, what the rebels lack most is money and food.

Originally, Bai Chu helped Zhu Di increase revenue and reduce expenditure, dug several coal mines, and found several iron mines, making a lot of money every day.

However, now, all the coal mines have been confiscated, and all the iron mines have been confiscated.

But now, the Tianjin Navy and the army on Bodhi Island are in urgent need of money.

Although King Yan's family fortune is quite rich and he can barely survive, but if this continues, his family fortune will be emptied sooner or later. Zhu Di and Bai Chu had discussed this issue for several days, but there was no good solution. Zhu Di used this as an excuse to ask Yang Shiqi, a person who knew nothing about everything. Bai Chu felt that he was deliberately making things difficult for him, but Yang Shiqi was Yang Shiqi after all. After a brief pause, he asked Zhu Di:
  "I dare to ask the prince, does the coal belong to the prince alone?
  Zhu Di frowned lightly and said:
  "Of course not, I only have 20%, 70% of which belongs to the imperial court, and 10% belongs to Prince Ning.

"Why would Mr. Yang ask this question? "..."

"Is there any connection between these two things?..."

Unexpectedly, when Zhu Di said this, Yang Shiqi felt relieved.

“During this journey, I have heard a lot about the prince’s current situation.

“It’s just that I met with the prince today and I have something to ask.

"Say it.

Zhu Di said casually.

Yang Shiqi's eyes lit up and he asked:

"I have heard various rumors on my way here, but I have never heard of the rumor that the prince is going to be deposed.

"Since Your Majesty is still King Yan, may I ask Your Majesty, has the Emperor ever issued an order to remove His Majesty's vassal territory?

"Besides, these coals are the prince's private property. Why can't the prince stand up and speak out? "..."

"What the prince has done, in the eyes of others, is proof of a guilty conscience and evil intentions."

Bang!
  Yang Shiqi's words were like a thunder that pierced the dark night, and Zhu Di felt his eyes light up.

In fact, Zhu Di didn't have too many worries about the current situation. After all, Bai Chu had already talked with Zhu Di about things that would definitely be used in the future.

Everything Bai Chu had predicted was now coming true step by step. The news that King Jin was seriously ill had spread throughout Yuancheng.

Subsequently, this year's cold winter also made the "Wala" in the north restless.

It can be expected that he will make a comeback before long.

However, this is the capital and Zhu Yuanzhang's territory. Bai Chu and Zhu Di decided to keep a low profile and let Zhu Yuanzhang relax his vigilance.

Because of this, Zhu Di almost stayed behind closed doors during this period, as if there was no such person in the capital.

Zhu Yunwen slowly annexed the property of King Yan, but Zhu Di did nothing. This made Zhu Yunwen more and more bold. Until now, Zhu Di basically has no property in Peiping.

Zhu Di originally thought that doing this would make Zhu Yuanzhang relax his vigilance, but unexpectedly it was self-defeating.

Perhaps Zhu Yuanzhang had already seen through his patience and became more and more wary of him.

Now Yang Shiqi's words have awakened Zhu Di. He feels that maybe he shouldn't do this, but should show his talents. Maybe his father will change his mind.

"Mr. Yang is really a talented person. Listening to what you have to say is worth ten years of studying."

"Next, Mr. Yang will stay in the Wang Mansion."

"If Mr. Yang has a wife, children, and elderly parents, he can definitely take over and live here.

"The palace is so big, there are many empty rooms, enough to accommodate your husband and his family."

(End of this chapter)