This time, Emperor Chongning still met with Xia Jingyun in the imperial study. It seemed that he did not want these ministers to see too much of the rest of his life, so he always appeared in front of them in an attitude that could withstand the test.
"It's up to you to take care of this matter. I can prepare everything you need, but I only have one request."
Xia Jingyun immediately said: "Your Majesty, please make it clear. I can also make a promise here. In the next four years, I will turn over no less than 200,000 taels of silver to the internal treasury every year, and the total in the four years will be no less than 1 million taels of silver!"
Seeing that Xia Jingyun took the initiative to express his somewhat unspeakable request in another way, Emperor Chongning admired this young man even more, "My request is that you are not allowed to use the emperor's orders to do things that cause trouble to the place. and the people.”
Xia Jingyun shouted with emotion on his face, "Your Majesty is kind and virtuous, and I admire you so much. I will definitely follow your Majesty's teachings and never cause trouble and cause harm to the world."
"Okay." Emperor Chongning waved his hand like a wise king who doesn't like to listen to flattery, "Tell me, what do you want to do?"
Xia Jingyun whispered, and Emperor Chongning made some more suggestions, and finally the two foxes, one large and one small, reached a tacit agreement.
"Okay, I'll ask Gao Yi to announce the decree in the afternoon, you can just wait and see."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will take my leave!"
Looking at Xia Jingyun's back as he turned away, Emperor Chongning tapped his fingers on the table in turn, closed his eyes and began to ponder.
"Your Majesty, Lord Xuanhu is here."
Emperor Chongning nodded and looked at the head of the Black Ice Platform who walked in.
"His Majesty."
"Xuanhu, you have people keep an eye on General Supervisor Cao Deli. If he is found to have confided in anyone about the treasure mirror, or has any slander or complaint about it, find a reason to arrest him in the Black Ice Platform."
"yes!"
Thinking that the Wanbao Tower's shortcomings had been filled so quickly, Emperor Chongning felt very happy, "Gao Yi, show me the Changle Palace!"
Gao Yi reminded in a low voice: "Your Majesty, you said this morning that you were going to Zhaoyang Palace."
Emperor Chongning frowned and thought of the complicated relationships behind Concubine Shu, "That's all, Zhaoyang Palace will be Zhaoyang Palace."
But it was destined that this trip would not go as Concubine Shu wished.
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On the other side, Cao Deli had already returned to the house.
The careful concubine discovered that today's husband seemed to be more than ten years younger.
This was not the effect of those wolfberry and jujube drinks she drank every day. Although she had no abilities, as a concubine, she still heard some words and knew the saying that "power is a man's best aphrodisiac".
Who is going to take this aphrodisiac? Needless to say!
Before he could experience the power of the medicine, a decree from the palace summoned Cao Deli to serve as prisoner.
Cao Deli was overjoyed when he heard the news. His Majesty took action, and it was indeed extraordinary. It seemed that he had already obtained the secret recipe in just one or two hours.
He got on the sedan chair briskly and went to the prison.
Unlike him, the rest of the prisoners who were about to serve as prisoners had displeased expressions on their faces.
It was clear that the office had been closed yesterday and everyone was enjoying the holiday in peace, but they were called back to work again, which made everyone feel angry.
Without daring to insult the royal family, the female family members of the clan who will be the eunuch Cao Deli were warmly greeted collectively by their subordinates.
"What are you doing? I promised my daughter today that I would take her to the White Horse Temple to visit the temple fair, and yet I called us back!"
"Who says it's not the case! I was buying New Year's goods with my wife, children, and mother today, but the housekeeper at home found me in a hurry. I had no choice but to file a complaint and leave. I can't even imagine what I would say when I go back!"
"The salary is only a few taels of silver, but there are too many things to do!"
Everyone was chatting away, but Zhang Dazhi was sitting alone, his worries could not be hidden on his face.
Brother Xia just went to the chief eunuch's house to have a falling out with him last night, and now he made an exception and called everyone for a meeting, so it was basically obvious what happened!
Just as he was thinking about it, Cao Deli walked in, and some brave ones stepped forward and asked, "Superintendent, it's the New Year, why are you calling us back again!"
"Yes, the Chinese New Year is approaching, and there are a lot of things going on at home!"
Cao Deli also knew that public anger is hard to offend, so he quickly said: "Everyone, please be careful. Your Majesty announced that I have entered the palace this morning and said some things. The gathering at this moment was arranged by your Majesty, and I didn't know about it. I think it's something important." Chen said!"
Zhang Dazhi's heart skipped a beat. Once Cao Deli entered the palace, he would definitely talk to His Majesty about the precious mirror. It seemed that the young master was definitely in trouble.
He was alone and depressed here, but Cao Deli took the initiative to come over with a proud smile, "Young Master Zhang, do you know why your Majesty summoned me?"
Zhang Dazhi did not expect that Cao Deli would come and ridicule him face to face, so he could only smile and said, "Your Majesty is unpredictable. The eunuch is full of clever tricks. How can a lower official know about it?"
"Oh?" Cao Deli smiled, "Originally I wanted to give you and the person behind you a chance, but there's nothing you can do if you want to act stupid."
Zhang Dazhi was stunned and said quickly: "Prince, please forgive me, please make it clear!"
Cao Deli smiled and said: "Yesterday he said June 4th. I wonder if this number can be changed?"
Zhang Dazhi immediately nodded like a chicken pecking at rice, "What the supervisor said is that you should be the sixth and he is the fourth."
Cao Deli sneered and said nothing.
Zhang Dazhi quickly counter-offered, "Seventy-three, seventy-three, oh no, eighty-two, eighty-two is better!"
Cao Deli said calmly: "I asked him to take it out, but he didn't take it out. What if His Majesty asked him to take it?"
Zhang Dazhi's heart moved, and he immediately said: "Jiuyi, I think Jiuyi is very good, everyone will like Jiuyi very much!"
"Hahahahaha!"
Seeing Zhang Dazhi's appearance, Cao Deli felt happy. He glanced at the palace servant who was walking in from the door, turned to look at Zhang Dazhi, his expression dropped, and he said coldly: "It's too late!"
Only then did Zhang Dazhi realize that Cao Deli was just trying to humiliate him. He was often looked down upon by high-level generals and supervisors because of his craftsman background, and his face instantly turned red under the joking eyes of everyone around him.
"Eunuch Gao, why don't you come here in person? Just send one of your father-in-laws to let me know."
Cao Deli, who was arrogant and proud in front of Zhang Dazhi, smiled warmly and flatteringly like a good son in front of Gao Yi.
Gao Yi smiled and shook his head, "We are just slaves. Who dares to cheat and play around if your majesty and master give orders?"
Cao Deli was about to nod in agreement, but then he reacted, and then he didn't know what to say, so he stood there silently.
Gao Yi looked solemn, raised his voice and shouted: "All the prisoners will listen to the order!"
"His Majesty decreed that all the glass workshops in Beijing and the prefectures, together with the craftsmen, stewards, and glass inventories, should be formed into a single department, called the Glaze Division, to be managed by Zhang Dazhi, the young eunuch of the General Supervisor, under the direct control of the emperor. Subject to the supervision of the general. After the Chinese New Year, the central government will complete the relevant paperwork."
At first, Cao Deli was smiling all over his face, but when he heard Zhang Dazhi's name, his expression instantly became frightened. When the words "Not bound by the general's supervision" came out, he immediately lost his composure, "Eunuch Gao , Your Majesty, did you make a mistake?"
"How dare you!" Gao Yi said with a straight face, "How dare you slander your Majesty!"
Cao Deli hurriedly gave himself a hard slap, "I made a mistake when I made a mistake. I forgive you, Eunuch Gao! I meant to say, Your Majesty, Your Majesty."
Looking at Cao Deli who couldn't speak clearly, Gao Yi snorted coldly and felt contempt in his heart, "You are comparing your head with Mr. Xia!"
He looked around and asked, "Who is Mr. Zhang?"
Zhang Dazhi hurriedly came out and said, "I have met Eunuch Gao."
A slight smile appeared on Gao Yi's face, "Zhang Shaojian took a step to speak."
Zhang Dazhi hesitated for a moment, "Eunuch Gao, please wait a moment. I'll have a word with the supervisor."
Gao Yi nodded.
Zhang Dazhi walked up to Cao Deli and lowered his voice, but not completely. "Superintendent, how about I talk to the young master and let him make suggestions to His Majesty? You will still be in charge of this matter?"
Cao Deli suddenly raised his head, with a look of surprise on his face, "Young Master Zhang, thank you for your work! You are really a good young prisoner to me. Don't worry, I will definitely promote you. Talk to your young master, as long as he lets me take charge of this place." I will definitely listen to him on everything! June four, still six four, oh no, seven three, eight two! Eight two is better!"
Zhang Dazhi looked at him with a playful smile, then suddenly his expression turned cold, "It's too late!"
Cao Deli was suddenly stunned, and his face instantly turned the color of pig liver!
(End of chapter)
