high official

Chapter 627 Strike Hard
A court meeting finally ended amidst Zhu Di's angry reprimand. Although Xia Yuanji argued hard with reason, he still did not stop the emperor from going his own way.

Back in the harem, Zhu Di was still angry, and said to Zhao Wang Zhu Gaosui who was waiting on the side: "Xia Yuanji is my old minister, why do you still not understand my painstaking efforts?"

"Father calm down, Xia Shangshu is also worried about state affairs, it is really difficult for him as the household secretary." Zhu Gaosui persuaded Xia Yuanji in a respectful voice.

Unexpectedly, his son was also speaking for Xia Yuanji, Zhu Di said in a muffled voice: "If it wasn't so, how could I forgive him lightly?" He said with a blank expression: "Do you also think that you did something wrong for your father?"

"My father misunderstood, and my son thinks my father is the most wise." Zhu Gaosui quickly explained: "There are many reasons for the resistance to the use of precious banknotes, but some officials are not effective in supervision and let the people be free. The emperor's ban severely punishes those who dare to trade in gold and silver, and officials and common people will naturally choose precious banknotes."

"Hmm." Zhu Di felt that these words were much more pleasing to the ear, but he was such a clever emperor, he naturally knew that a rash attack on gold and silver across the country would inevitably cause many unpredictable consequences: "What you said makes sense. Prohibition of gold and silver, but whether the local officials will be obedient and vigilant, and it will be counterproductive, this is something that must be considered.”

"In my humble opinion, this matter can be pointed out, and the ban on gold and silver can be strictly enforced in one place. It can not only achieve the effect of a pilot, but also let officials and people all over the country understand the determination of the imperial court." Zhu Gaosui said.

"Well, not bad." Zhu Di nodded approvingly, "Then where can we implement it to achieve the best results?"

"I think that it can only be implemented in the capital!" Zhu Gaosui said in a deep voice: "The capital is the wealth center of the world, and its influence radiates across the country. If it is not promoted in the capital, it will not show how much the imperial court attaches importance to it. As long as it is implemented in the capital, it will be fine. There will be no resistance to the implementation in the whole country. Moreover, the imperial court has the strongest control over the capital, with a million-strong army and my two imperial brothers sitting in command, even in the worst case, there will be no major disturbances, and it can be said to be foolproof."

"Yao'er has made great progress." Zhu Di felt that it made sense, and smiled gratifiedly: "You go and ask Yang Rong to draw up a ticket, and I will issue it after I have a look."

"Yes." Seeing that the emperor was moved by his words, Zhu Gaosui was secretly happy, so he respectfully responded, exited the palace, and came to the Wenhua Palace to inform him in person.

In this era, the cabinet’s status is far less prominent than that of later generations. It only serves as the emperor’s secretary and advisory body. Zhu Di’s northern tour will naturally bring his own advisors. Except for Yang Shiqi and the out-of-favor Hu Guang who stayed in the capital, Hu Wei, Yang Rong, and Jin Youzi , They all followed the emperor to Beijing, and were on duty day and night in the Wenhua Hall of the West Palace, drafting edicts, previewing memorials, and counseling for the emperor at any time.

As the emperor's secretarial agency, all the memorials flying in from all over the country have to be previewed by the cabinet to distinguish important and unimportant memorials, outline all memorials, and write preliminary opinions on small pieces of paper. Pasted in the memorial... is the so-called 'ticket plan'.All the work is to reduce the emperor's work burden and allow the emperor to more easily control the operation of the empire.

However, the main hall of the Wenhua Hall was the place where the emperor held the Spring and Autumn Sutra Banquet. Of course, it could not be used by the cabinet for office work. As a result, the three academicians and a dozen of Zhongshu students could only work in the cramped Xibei hall.A room full of important memorials, in order to keep secret and prevent theft, the windows cannot be opened for ventilation, and the result is that the value room is like a steamer.They were all dressed in neat official uniforms, from Jisuke to Sheren, everyone was sweating profusely...

The offices of the people in the outer middle school are close to the door, which can be a little better. The common office of the three academicians in the inner room is airtight, so it is a stuffy place!Jin Youzi was already on the fat side, and now he was sweating through the back of his clothes. In order not to stain the memorial with sweat, he could only keep wiping away his sweat.Unexpectedly, after seeing a memorial, I couldn't help shivering, as if falling into a hole in the ice.

After sitting in a daze for a while, he hurriedly got up with the memorial, placed it lightly in front of Hu He's desk and said, "Mr. Ge, please read it."

Hu Xun knew that something big must happen, otherwise Jin Youzi wouldn't need to show it to him, even though he was mentally prepared, but after reading the content of the memorial, he was still too shocked to speak for a while.

At this time, Yang Rong came over, picked up the memorial and looked at it, and couldn't help gasping and said: "This Wang Zhongde is really messing around!"

"That's right, he dared to mobilize the army to sweep the capital, this is to copy the Nine Clans!" Jin Youzi said in shock.

"It doesn't matter if he's dead," Hu He said, "Will the emperor blame the crown prince and think that His Highness ordered it?"

Yang Rong and Jin Youzi's expression sank when they heard the words, they both knew it was not impossible.After a while, Yang Rong said in a low voice: "Although Wang Xian is bold, he is not a madman. It should be the situation in the capital, which has made him do this kind of thing."

"What's wrong with the capital?" Hu He said, "Is everything normal?"

"That's what I saw on the memorial." Yang Rong said softly: "Before the memorial reaches our hands, it has to pass through the Secretary of General Administration and the inner court. Some memorials that should not be read by the emperor have long been intercepted. Naturally, we can't read them." arrive."

"Does brother Mianren know something?" Hu He heard Yang Rong's subtext.

"I received a private letter from Brother Shi Qi the day before yesterday, and I had a little mention of the situation in the capital..." Yang Rong said frankly, "According to him, the smoky atmosphere that the King of Han and Ji Gang are tossing around is really outrageous."

"Is that so..." Hu He nodded slowly, pondered for a while, and asked, "What do you say?"

"At the Golden Palace today, the emperor was furious. If you hand over this memorial now, there is no guarantee that the emperor will do anything." Jin Youzi wiped the cold sweat from his brow and said, "It will be a disaster if the prince is involved."

"Then... hold on for a day and play tomorrow?" Hu He said in a low voice, "But who knows if the emperor will be angry if he sees it tomorrow?"

"Of course the emperor will be angry." Yang Rong said calmly: "But I think Taisun and Wang Xian, it is impossible to get into trouble and still act like a normal person. They must have their own reasons." He said in a low voice: "So One day is not enough, it must be pressed until the prince's memorial arrives."

"You said that the Secretary of General Administration and the eunuchs withheld the memorial, so let's talk about whether their memorial can arrive!" Hu Xie said in fear: "Besides, it is dangerous for us to delay for a day. If we delay for a long time, I am afraid that even I will have to Pay it off!"

"Yes..." Jin Youzi also worried: "It's unreasonable not to report such a big matter tomorrow, and it will be dangerous to delay it any longer."

"..." After hearing what the two said, Yang Rong silently put the memorial into his sleeve, "If there is anything, I can take it alone, and there is no need for the three of us to suffer together."

"What are you talking about..." Hu He and Jin Youzi were embarrassed, and the latter said: "I saw this first, if only one person bears it, it must be me!"

"I'm the second assistant, and the first assistant is not here. I'm the main one here, and of course I'll take the responsibility." Hu He also said.

Yang Rong smiled and was about to speak when he heard a melodious voice: "What are the three adults arguing about?"

The expressions of the three of them changed, they quickly settled down, put away their expressions, stood up and greeted each other: "My lord."

The one who came in was the handsome and messy King Zhao Wang, who was male and female. As soon as he walked into the steamer-like room, he frowned in the heat. Two handsome eunuchs behind him were busy fanning him and serving him. Put on an ice handkerchief.But Zhu Gaoxu didn't pick up the ice handkerchief, and didn't let anyone fan him, saying: "You guys haven't shouted hot all day long, so it's nothing to be an orphan."

"Don't, keep fanning the prince! We are used to the heat, and we are still sweating profusely. The prince doesn't come often, so don't get heat stroke." Hu He laughed hurriedly.

"Go to the carriage and get a cold drink." Zhao Wang waved his hand to repel the little eunuch, and insisted on asking the three great scholars to share the joys and sorrows.He sat down on the right seat and said with a smile, "What were you three talking about just now?"

"Say it to make the prince a joke. We are discussing whether to open the window or not," Jin Youzi said with a smile, "It's really annoying. Everyone wants to open the window, but they are afraid that something will happen. They are fighting to take responsibility."

"Haha, that's how it is..." King Zhao laughed and said, "You guys are too careful. In this palace full of guards, what's the point of opening the windows? Open the windows! Let's say it belongs to the king." I mean, I'm responsible for what happened!"

Only then did the three great scholars heave a sigh of relief, and Jin Youzi smiled all over his face: "Follow the order of the prince, but the prince is not responsible." He walked over and opened a row of windows.Fresh air poured in, and the stuffy heat in the duty room disappeared immediately.

"Haha, how comfortable it is. How can a few academicians manage a lot of things every day without a good office environment?" Zhao Wang said with a smile: "I will tell my father about it later. There are many shady places in the West Palace by the water. Stuck here."

"Then thank you, my lord first," Hu He said with a smile, "If this problem can be solved, my lord will be our benefactor."

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After a few idle words, Hu Xie asked about the business: "My lord does not go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing, so what can I tell you?"

"Firstly, I came to condolences to a few senior scholars. Secondly, I have an oral order from my father to pass on." Zhao Wang said seriously: "My father ordered Yang Xueshi to issue a ticket. The specific content is..." After speaking, he said Retell Zhu Di's meaning again.Yang Rong frowned secretly, but this was the emperor's will, he was just the emperor's pen, even if he wanted to make suggestions, it was not at this moment.I had no choice but to say in a low voice: "I obey the order."

At this time, the eunuch came in with an ice bucket, Zhao Wang took out a beautiful white porcelain jar from it, and said with a smile: "It contains homemade ice cream to cool off the summer heat, please taste it."

"Thank you, my lord, for the reward." The three of them hurriedly thanked each other.

"You're welcome, I'll send someone to deliver it every day from now on." Zhu Gaoxu got up with a friendly smile and said, "I won't disturb the three of you today, I'll go back first."

"I'll see you off to the prince." The three respectfully said.

(End of this chapter)