Ming Dynasty, starting from the empty seal case

Chapter 96 Fake? It's all true!

Compared to Wuyingdian’s “grand plan”!
Wu Xiu is really in a panic now. Most of the people who can enter this place are first- to fifth-grade ladies who have official orders.

And due to the short time since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, these people were either rich because of their husbands or because of their sons!

Seeing the palace full of Madam Gaoming and the concubines in the palace, she felt for the first time that she had come to the wrong place.

Maybe husband Su Guiyuan doesn't know at all that this palace is not the Wuying Palace where many ministers need to go. Women like them also need to be ordered to come?
And when she was wondering, some eyes here had already looked towards her, with scrutiny and doubts in their eyes. Everyone had met each other in the past years, and they all had friendships at home, but suddenly an unknown person came...

Just when I was guessing this.

"Is she the mother of that boy Su Xian?"

Suddenly, a gentle voice sounded. Wu Xiu was stunned for a moment, and then he saw the woman sitting above the concubines in the distance with smiling eyes.

She was shocked, anxious and confused. The other party must be the queen of this palace.

What should I say when I meet you? In what tone? Stay calm! stable!
But the more she thought like this in her heart, the more uneasy Wu Xiu became. In the end, she didn't know what to say.

I was anxious for a long time, and finally I could only shout out, "Yes..."

"Come on, sit here..."

Queen Ma pointed in a direction, and all the women's eyes suddenly froze. It was the middle place.

Although this place is not as good as the Wuying Palace, the monarch and his ministers are different, and the seating arrangement has already been decided according to the rank of the officials.

Empress Ma asked everyone to sit together and watch the pleasing dance together, even the "shadow puppet master" invited from outside the palace.

But even so, they are arranged according to their high status and distance from relatives. For example, the Crown Princess is with Queen Ma.

The old lady in charge of the Chang Mansion was also sitting with Queen Ma. After all, strictly speaking, both parties were considered in-laws! Empress Ma also called the Lan family this way.

And so on, Xu's Mansion, Fu's Mansion, Mu's Mansion... at a glance, they are all ladies from the Duke's family!
"Come here, it just so happens that we were just talking about your boy right now. They also wanted to ask for advice on how you teach children here. Why is it that Su Xian has so many things in his little head. This Even I admire Qilin'er, who has been appointed by the Holy Spirit."

Empress Ma talked a lot this time, as if she was talking to Wu Xiu, and also to the women present.

Sure enough, after saying this, the women present immediately restrained their contemptuous eyes.

During this period, Su Xian's name was much more important than the so-called "state affairs" in the homes of top nobles like them.

And everyone is not a fool, and they can all see that when the emperor's eldest grandson grows up, with the current relationship, the Su family, although it is a small family, will be big in the future!
Those present have all come from the founding period of the People's Republic of China, and have not yet developed the instinct to belong to so-called aristocratic families or wealthy families.

They have seen too much and experienced even more. Counting twenty or thirty years ago, I am afraid that everyone’s starting point will be even worse than Wu Xiu’s.

What you eat is what you can do, and what you raise is what you can do in the future.

"come on."

Queen Ma waved her hand again, and Wu Xiu quickly reacted and stepped forward. He quickly used the etiquette he had practiced countless times at home to pay his respects to Queen Ma.

Then he sat down at the back position indicated by him.

She was almost sitting together with those princes and ladies, which made her even more flattered and almost speechless.

"Mother, it seems that she is not just anyone, she is just that little naughty little Su Xian, who is not afraid of anything."

At this time, Wu Xiu noticed that the young woman with a bulging belly near Queen Ma smiled.

"It is said that newborn calves are not afraid of tigers. Children are innocent at heart. Of course they are not afraid. On the contrary, we have more rules when we come and go. In fact, it doesn't have to be like this. We were all called sisters in the past, but why have we become strangers these years? ”

Empress Ma spoke to the Crown Princess in the first half of her sentence, and looked at the women in the second half of her sentence.

"Queen, these rules are indispensable."

"The rules are for those in the officialdom. Today is the New Year's Eve, so we don't need to be so formal. Everyone can watch the excitement. There will be a specially prepared fireworks when my son is waiting."

"Whatever you say, don't ruin the New Year's atmosphere."

When Empress Ma said this, all the women immediately relaxed.

Lan took this opportunity and said with a smile: "That silly boy of mine has also learned a lot in Dabentang these days. Thanks to this kid from the Su family, the bank has started. This is also a great thing for us. .”

"Yes, I also heard that this boy also made some amazing remarks at the Sutra banquet some time ago."

The group of people praised him repeatedly, which made Wu Xiu even more embarrassed.

And just then.

Next to Crown Princess Chang Jing, there was a young and beautiful woman sitting. Next to the woman was a boy about two years old. On the other side, a group of little babies were sitting...

When she heard everyone talking at this moment, she couldn't help but raise her eyes curiously, and asked softly: "I didn't expect that at such a young age, he has really unique opinions. Mother, sister, I also heard that he also agreed with his father's opinion, what did he say... …Is the Rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms really the fault of Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty?”

"For such an older child, even history books may be obscure. Yunwen has learned a lot of words during these days. Many gentlemen say that Yunwen is very smart."

"But that child actually knows so much. I really wonder who taught him?"

The woman seemed to be questioning, but after speaking out, the atmosphere here changed slightly.

Let’s not talk about whether the Seven Kingdoms are in chaos or not. Let’s just talk about political affairs. This is not their original intention.

Of course, sometimes for the sake of excitement, I would talk more about the affairs of the country and the dynasty, so that I could get some of His Majesty's thoughts from the Queen.

But then, the prince's concubine said, "Who taught me this?" It seemed like there was something hidden in the fabric.

Wu Xiu was not a fool. She immediately became nervous. How could she talk about such a topic?

But after the other person finished speaking, he stared at him without blinking.

She could only say: "That child has his own ideas. He has been like this since he was a child."

"Really? I just want to know how such a smart child is raised. I wonder if Yunwen will be so smart when he grows up? In this way, he can assist his brother Xiongying..." Lu continued to laugh. Open your mouth.

Wu Xiu became more and more nervous, but she still had the ability to praise other people's children, "Your Highness is definitely smarter than my Xian'er."

Lu smiled and was about to speak again.

But at this moment, a childish voice stammered, "It's the kings..."

what?
At this moment, Wu Xiu stared blankly.

Lu seemed to realize something, and suddenly became nervous. She looked at her child and was about to smile and pat her head.

But they saw Queen Ma and Mrs. Chang's eyes looking over in confusion.

"What did Yunwen say?"

"No...nothing..." Lu said quickly.

However, Zhu Yunwen's childish voice sounded again, "The kings...the kings' fault!"

In an instant, the entire lively atmosphere became completely quiet.

Now it was Lu who was nervous.

Sure enough, Queen Ma frowned and said: "Some time ago, you said that you would go back to the Lu Mansion to recognize your relatives. The child couldn't live without you, so he left with you. Is this what the Lu family taught you? Your Majesty just appointed him as the Minister of Etiquette some time ago. The minister is here."

An almost three-year-old child cannot speak clearly.

Now that they are suddenly speaking out, do you really think everyone in this world is Su Xian?
Teach their grandchildren bad things!
Sensing the harshness in Queen Ma's words, Lu couldn't hold back anymore and was about to say something.

"Mother!" Seeing Chang Jing standing next to her, she quickly said: "It was originally an issue of the Jingyan, so it is normal for the officials below to discuss it. Maybe Yunwen was playing at home and heard it. Woolen cloth."

"Isn't it the same for Xiongying? When he was playing with his grandpa Huang, he even said that it was his grandpa Huang who taught him to print so many treasures~~"

"As soon as I asked, I was right. It was all taught by Grandpa Huang..."

Speaking of this, Chang Jing seemed to have thought of something and smiled.

"In the early summer of this year, Xiongying got up secretly and printed money all night long. But it was a joke for a long time, and even my father was helpless..."

Queen Ma also thought of this and suddenly laughed.

"This kid Xiongying has also been taught bad things."

As she spoke, she deliberately covered up what had just happened.

Regarding the opinions of the feudal kings, she rarely agreed with Zhu Yuanzhang's ideas.

All kings are his own sons. If you don’t trust the kings, how can you still trust your ministers?
It is not impossible to support the troops with self-respect and powerful ministers to seize the throne. With the protection of the vassal king, if nothing else, the Zhu family's empire is stable.

But Lu Ben was the representative of the officials of the old Yuan Dynasty. He was also a great Confucian and could be regarded as the leader of a faction in the court.

But inadvertently teaching the emperor and his grandson chaos?
She was a little unhappy.

As for his own hero, his grandfather must teach him. Even printing more banknotes is a joke among children. They make a fuss, but in the end they admit their mistakes.

It's just that Xiongying is big and Yunwen is small, but he slowly corrects himself when he grows up.

"From now on, don't take the prince and grandson outside without permission."

After saying this calmly, Queen Ma's smile returned to her face.

And her words.

But it also made Lu's face pale, and she immediately looked at Chang Jing next to her with a grateful expression.

"Thank you sister!"

"We're all children, you're welcome." Chang Jing smiled.

The two were talking and were about to say something again.

Sudden……

Only a noise was heard on the other side.

Empress Ma immediately looked around, taking advantage of the silence of the place, to see the group of servants from the Wuying Palace not far away leaving and running in in a hurry.

He hurriedly asked: "What's going on?"

……

The atmosphere at Queen Ma's side gradually returned to harmony.

On Zhu Yuanzhang's side, he became even more solemn!
"Su Guiyuan! Now tell us how the treasure banknotes that are so similar, even indistinguishable from real to fake, ended up outside!"

"Did someone bring back the clay tablet for the ceremony of issuing treasure banknotes? Can't you even see the clay tablet for printing and issuing treasure banknotes?"

now. Zhu Yuanzhang shouted angrily.

Below the ministers, Su Guiyuan hurriedly stepped into the main hall.

He hurriedly said: "Replying to Your Majesty, it is definitely not a leak of the clay tablets!"

The Banknote Lifting Department and the Banknote Printing Bureau's process for printing and issuing banknotes are now all clay tablet printing.

That is to say, the pages of the treasure banknotes are designed in advance, and then the reverse characters are carved into clay tablets, and then printed and printed...

When Zhu Yuanzhang saw nearly identical treasure banknotes, he couldn't even tell the authenticity from the fake ones at first.

Thinking of the sensational impact this kind of treasure banknote would have if it were left on the market...

Once it gets big!
I'm afraid that during this period, all the efforts made by the entire country will be in vain!

He himself refrained from printing treasure banknotes during this period, but problems still occurred?

If it weren't for this time, Deng Yu and Mu Ying's conquest of Tibet ended so quickly, and Ming Dynasty had gained a lot of blood, and they still didn't know where the expenses for the next year would be!

He originally had great expectations and had already started planning for the future today. He had unlimited hopes, but in the end, he was poured cold water on by the Tibetan envoy?
It made him feel cold!
"No leaks? How come they are so similar? We have never thought that there will be fake treasure banknotes prevalent in the market!"

"But at the very least, you are in charge of the treasure banknote raising department. How to prevent counterfeiting is your business. Now you say... what should I do?"

New Year's Eve.

No one wants to cause such a big incident, especially in front of this group of Tubo people.

Su Guiyuan looked at the ministers.

Looking at the Tubo people, the looming gaze directed towards me seems to be a bit playful?
Looking at Wuying Hall again, the Holy Lord was already getting up in anger.

Even though he was promoted as Treasurer, there had never been a day when he received so much attention.

No! It seemed to be the same situation when the Holy Emperor interrogated him in the last Kongyin case.

do not know why.

At this time, Su Guiyuan's thoughts were swirling.

But on the surface, he immediately said:

"Reporting to Your Majesty, in the past few months, I have reported to you several times about the roughness of the banknotes, but the issue is about to be issued, and no one can delay it."

"This time, it must be because the old banknotes have been on the market for too long, and because they are roughly made, they are easy to be copied!"

"Your Majesty, please give me time. I will conduct a thorough investigation when I return. If there is any leakage..."

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't listen to this at all.

"How about if it's really leaked?"

Su Guiyuan shouted: "I guarantee it with my head. If the clay tablet is leaked when I am officially in charge of the treasure collection department, it will not be a pity for me to die!"

"OK!"

Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to be angry and laughed, "What do you think we should do now?"

Su Guiyuan seemed to be risking his life this time.

He said immediately, and his voice was already every word cold!

"Your Majesty, please give me the emperor's order to respond to the officers from Tianfu and other places to cooperate in the investigation of the treasure banknotes!"

"Since it can be circulated in the capital and can be circulated to all the envoys, there must be something illegal under the emperor's feet!"

"Once verified..."

Su Guiyuan paused and his tone became more decisive!
"Anyone who dares to secretly print treasure banknotes...kill!"

"The mastermind...kill the clan!"

……

Swish!
this moment.

In the main hall, almost everyone's gaze seemed to be attracted by his decisive and sharp tone.

Even Zhu Yuanzhang's anger seemed to be mostly dissipated by his sudden blood energy.

"Haha...hahaha...good!"

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed a few times, and then said: "Treasures must be printed, and illegals must be prosecuted. Such important national affairs have been repeatedly ordered. Those who do evil will have their patellas dug up, their fingers cut off, and they will be tortured again!"

"The mastermind is killing the clan! No one will be spared!"

He waved his sleeves, as if speaking to the ministers.

It's also like telling an envoy.

"My will will remain unchanged!"

"If you don't accept the reward, I will tell you with good intentions..."

"If you still don't listen, then don't blame us. At the beginning of the new year, let my army tell you!"

After saying this, even a fool could hear the suppressed anger in Emperor Hongwu's heart.

Just now, I thought that my actions could persuade Daming, His Majesty's envoy, and I could see the emperor's tyranny again.

They all opened their mouths and gave up.

What is this for? Forced buying and selling?
And all the ministers seemed to be already familiar with His Majesty's behavior.

Although they were all frightened, they also remained silent.

Hu Weiyong turned around and cast his surprised gaze on Su Guiyuan. It seemed that even he did not expect that the other party's obedient Ninth Grade Examiner actually seemed to have changed in just a few months.

But...even so!
Twisted melons are not sweet.

The issue of counterfeit treasure banknotes is getting bigger and bigger, and the final loss will still be the treasure banknote prosecution department, and it will once again consume the trust of the people.

This was originally known as a tax-grain, secretly a coin to build the credit of the Ming Dynasty.

I'm afraid I'm going to get frustrated because of this counterfeit money!
After all, there is only so much food every year, but there are always those who have selfish motives and are bold enough to do so.

"Ugh!"

He sighed helplessly. He had previously thought that if Su Guiyuan could solve the problem, he would be promoted and leave the Baochao Office.

If you can't solve it, you'll have to suffer it yourself.

But he didn't expect that his attitude would be so strong. It would even be these envoys who would take out the treasure today, so that His Majesty's face seemed to be lost.

In this case... I'm afraid it's really a dead end!
While thinking about it, Hu Weiyong also remained silent.

"Grandpa Huang!"

however……

Just when the hall of ministers was silent, a soft and waxy voice suddenly sounded.

Everyone was shocked at first, who is so bold?
After reacting, there was another moment of relief.

really.

Zhu Yuanzhang, who was furious just now, couldn't help but look at his grandson immediately. The majesty and anger on his face disappeared, but he secretly thought in his heart that this child from the main hall should not be allowed to come today.

I thought it was a celebration, but who would have thought that these envoys actually challenged us to do something serious.

"Xiongying, if you want to sleep, go back to sleep."

He spoke softly, just to prevent his grandson from seeing his scary side.

Who knows.

The next moment, Zhu Xiongying's childish voice sounded again.

"Grandpa Huang...Su Xian said it!"

"No counterfeit money!"

what?
As soon as these words came out.

The ministers looked at each other again, Su Xian?
What are you talking about again?
Hu Weiyong and other officials were also puzzled.

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned even more and looked at the boy, "You took advantage of this opportunity to get excited again, right?"
"There are no fake banknotes, so what is this in our hands? Are we telling lies with our eyes open?"

Facing the unabashed inquiry.

Zhu Xiongying couldn't help but look at Su Xian.

Su Xian stood up helplessly.

In fact, he didn't need to stand up, only the sound slowly sounded.

"No counterfeit money!"

His voice was very clear and resounded throughout the hall!
Just when Zhu Yuanzhang thought he was joking.

He continued:
"Only old treasure notes!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was puzzled again and seemed to have not yet reacted.

Su Xian sighed helplessly:
"Nothing is fake, they are all old!"

"At the beginning of the new year, of course you have to get a new one!"

　I’ll start filling in the chapters tomorrow.

　　There are a lot of things to do during the New Year. The day before yesterday and yesterday were about 4,000 to 5,000 words each.