Back to Ming Dynasty as Zhu Biao

Chapter 112 New Year's Day Gifts
Zhu Biao took his younger brothers back to Nanjing on the eve of New Year's Eve. Red lanterns were hung on both sides of the capital, and peach charms were hung in many houses, and the atmosphere of the New Year was everywhere.

Compared with modern society, the New Year flavor at this time is really strong.

When he returned to the palace, the first thing Zhu Biao did was to go to Lao Zhu. He wanted to report on the situation in Suzhou, and he also wanted to mention to Lao Zhu about the matter of the stalls entering the mu, and by the way, engage in some business controlled by the court. Like salt and mines.

Unexpectedly, Lao Zhu was not in the palace, but went to Xu Da's house. Zhu Biao had no choice but to give the gift bought from Suzhou to Empress Ma, and accompanied her to talk about Suzhou things and knowledge.

Empress Ma told Zhu Biao that during the Chinese New Year, she would walk around with several generals, prime ministers, and ministers like Zhan Shifu.

Seeing that Zhu Biao was hesitant, Empress Ma said that it was Old Zhu's special order to go out with them more, and Zhu Biao nodded in agreement.

Guessing that it was not too early, Zhu Biao went back to the East Palace to prepare for tomorrow's related matters.

This time I went to Suzhou, and it happened to be Chinese New Year, so there is always a chance to exchange favors.

Since Lao Zhu encouraged him to go, it was just in line with the intention of shopping.

Back in the East Palace, Yu'er Jin'er waited for him to finish his bath, changed into the prince's usual clothes, and went to work on presents after eating.

Yu'er Jin'er checked with several young eunuchs according to the list of gifts given by Zhu Biao, for fear of making a mistake.

Zhu Biao walked over and looked at the list they made for him.

Liu Bowen, the prince's young teacher, wants to give Suzhou embroidery tea, the four treasures of the study.

Prince Shaofu Xu Dasong... Right Zhanshi Feng Sheng, Hu Mei, Liao Yongzhong, Zhan Shicheng Yang Xian...Deputy Zhan Shi...Kang Maocai, Geng Bingwen and Deng Yu...

Jin'er murmured: "Duke Xu Da of the State of Wei wrote it down, Duke Li Shanchang of the Republic of Korea, Duke Li Wenzhong of the State of Cao, Duke Feng Sheng of the State of Song, and Duke Tang He of the State of Xin... who else?"

Yu'er shook her head: "Zhongshu Pingzhang, you didn't write about the crown prince Shaobao Chang Yuchun, and you didn't write that Ying Guogong Fu Youde is the prince and grand teacher. They are all important people, and no one can miss or omit them."

Zhu Biao looked at the list of her two, raised his hand for the little eunuch to bring a pen and ink, and wrote all the science and technology officers of Daming Institute of Science and Technology.

Mu Ying saw that the writing was almost done, so she began to distribute gifts according to the list. Zhu Biao asked the little eunuchs in the palace to prepare small gifts for the craftsmen who made firearms in the Ministry of Industry.

"Your Highness, craftsmen also give it?" Mu Ying was a little surprised, there is no need to give gifts for these.

Zhu Biao shook his head: "I just want them to see that being a craftsman has many benefits. In addition, I asked Luo Guanzhong to write some stories for the Ming Weekly on New Year's Day. It will be lively, prevent fires, and promote next year's farming.

Let's prepare for the famous civil servants in the court to continue. Li Shanchang, Lu Chang, and Wang Guangyang must have them. "

He is not afraid of civil servants, but Confucianism is too deep-rooted, and some government orders of himself and Lao Zhu will inevitably be blocked by themselves.

However, if slap and sugar are used together, the effect will be better, and people's livelihood will be almost restored.

Zhu Biao intends to formulate some methods and select talents for science and technology officers by opening a course to obtain scholars.

Develop the selection of science and technology officers.

Zhu Biao never thought of completely abolishing Confucianism, because the tree is so big and deeply rooted that it is impossible to abolish it, so he can only use other methods.

Everything has advantages and disadvantages. For Confucianism, it is most appropriate to extract the essence and discard the dross, so as to prevent civil servants from becoming big and covering the sky with one hand.

Then instill the Ming Dynasty's scientific and technological officials and new ideas into the common people and everyone, and over time, there will be a day when they will gradually become enlightened.

There is no rush to change thinking and educate the people, just make good use of the Daming Weekly and master the dissemination of public opinion.

On the morning of New Year's Eve, there were still a few people in Zhan Shifu who were dealing with political affairs. Zhu Biao went in and smiled at them and said, "I'm all busy. Gu brought you Suzhou's specialties and asked Yu'er to share them with everyone."

"My minister thanked His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your concern."

They thanked Zhu Biao beamingly, and their hearts were warm when they accepted the gift.

The officials naturally knew that it was not how much the gift was worth, but that His Highness cared about them.

It is a supreme honor to be cared for by His Highness.

Then Zhu Biao asked people from Donggong to visit Li Wenzhong, Deng Yu, Feng Sheng and others. Liu Bowen and Li Shanchang were also the first to send gifts.

With the remaining gifts from Xu Da and Chang Yuchun's family, Zhu Biao decided to come to the door in person.

Zhu Biao took Mu Ying and several young eunuchs and set off directly to Chang Yuchun's house.

Chang Yuchun is his father-in-law, so he naturally pays more attention to it.

When leaving the palace, Zhu Biao took the battle that the prince should have, and went to Chang's house.

I have been there last time, and this time I am more familiar with the road.

When the car stopped at the gate of Chang's house, the door of Chang's house had already been opened, and Lan's brought the third eldest Chang Sen and the second eldest Chang Sheng.

Chang Yuchun stood at the front with Lan Yu and Chang Mao.

Seeing Zhu Biao getting off the car, Lan Yu and Chang Mao stood aside to greet him respectfully, with beaming faces.

"Welcome Your Highness the Crown Prince." Everyone respectfully greeted him.

Zhu Biao walked up to Chang Yuchun, and asked with concern, "Uncle Chang, how do you feel about your recovery? Are the doctors satisfied?"

Chang Yuchun laughed loudly, and said to Zhu Biao: "Your Highness will miss me, I am already much better. I have to say that the doctors of Your Highness Academy of Science and Technology have excellent medical skills."

Lan Shi stepped forward with a smile, walked over to Zhu Biao and said, "Your Highness, his health is indeed much better. Thank you for your concern."

Zhu Biao stepped in, accompanied by Chang Yuchun, and said: "I heard that His Highness has gone on a tour in Suzhou these days, so why don't you rest at home."

"It's okay, this time I'm here to give Uncle Chang and... some gifts, which were specially brought back by Gusong Suzhou." Zhu Biao said with a smile.

Chang Yuchun nodded, and said loudly to the maid: "Hurry up and ask the lady to come out."

The maid nodded and ran to the backyard.

Not long after, Chang Meirong came out with the maid, and Chang Meirong was a little more dignified and elegant than the last time we met.

Zhu Biao nodded with a smile: "Gu brought you a gift from Suzhou, let's see if you like this hairpin."

Chang Meirong took it with both hands: "Your Highness has a lot of things to do every day, and you have to help the ministers bring gifts. I am really sorry."

"This is a trivial matter, do you like this gift?" Zhu Biao stepped forward and said.

Chang Yuchun signaled everyone to go and do things aside, and he and Lan himself also left quietly.

"I like it, as long as it is a gift from His Highness." Chang Meirong smiled slightly: "Your Highness, help me put it on?"

Zhu Biao took the hairpin and said: "This handle is made of very good material, just stick it in and have a look."

"Okay." Chang Meirong lowered her head, smelling the masculine breath on Zhu Biao's body, her heart was pounding, and her cheeks became hot.

As the two walked, her forearm would touch Zhu Biao's arm from time to time, and when she touched it, she avoided it shyly.

Because he had to go to Xu Da's house, Zhu Biao didn't stay any longer, seeing that Chang Meirong's complexion was not very high before leaving, he said with a smile: "After you enter the palace, Gu will help you recuperate."

Chang Meirong was a woman who hadn't left the cabinet, she didn't shy away from hearing Zhu Biao, she just nodded with a blushing face.

Chang Yuchun and Lan Shi smiled and said, "Thank you, Your Highness."

　Thank you all for your support.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)