After being reminded by Cheng Ying, Zhu Xianming discovered that there were two pages. He was so surprised that he didn't notice it just now.
After reading it, Zhu Xianming's expression suddenly dropped, and even his breath became much heavier.
Could it be that the fourth child is dead? Zhu Jingyuan speculated in his mind.
"Dad, what's wrong?"
Putting down the report, Zhu Xianming said in a bad tone: "Old Thirteen shot and killed the young master of the Japanese shogunate, and even let people go to report the report, threatening that it was the Ming prince who did it!"
Hearing this, Zhu Jingyuan was overjoyed and said: "This old man is so reckless. He just kills people. Why send someone to report the news!"
Unexpectedly, the emperor said at this time: "Do you think...he did something wrong?"
Hearing that this tone was not right, Zhu Jingyuan thought about it and replied: "It's a bit reckless, but these Japanese pirates really deserve to be killed!"
From beginning to end, Zhu Jingyuan didn't take Okamoto Masahide's death seriously, because...it was really nothing.
Japan is just a vassal state on the sea, and its strength is so weak that it is not worth mentioning.
"The people of the Japanese country are too courageous and evil. They dare to disturb our country so blatantly. They really don't take the Ming Dynasty seriously!" Zhu Xianming gritted his teeth.
Throughout his life, he had worked hard to maintain his position as the overlord of the Ming Dynasty, and naturally he could not tolerate any provocation.
In the past, there were small tricks in the Japanese country's back, and the scabies could be tolerated. But now that these people have even sent the young master, how can Zhu Xianming endure this?
This matter spread, and if the court took no action, it would affect the emperor's prestige.
"Cheng Ying..."
"The slave is here!"
"Inform the cabinet and ask them to draft an edict... Let the Ministry of Rites send people to the Japanese country to issue orders, and let the Japanese king give an explanation!"
The Japanese king referred to in the Ming Dynasty was the self-proclaimed emperor of Japan.
"yes!"
After Cheng Ying received the order, he went out to give instructions to the young eunuch on duty, who would immediately go to deliver the order to the Ministry of Rites.
In the pre-Ming Dynasty (before Shizu's resurgence), edicts drafted without cabinet votes were called "central edicts" and were often resisted during implementation.
But this situation no longer occurs today. The emperor truly followed the law and did not dare to disobey the imperial edict.
On the other hand, memorials drafted by the cabinet and approved by the Supervisor of Ceremonies would be called back from time to time.
After giving instructions to Cheng Ying, Zhu Xianming read the report again, but his brows wrinkled again.
"Although Masahide Okamoto is guilty, he should be killed by the imperial court with canonical punishment. If Old Thirteen shoots him to death, wouldn't it be an abuse of lynching? What will other vassal states think if they find out?"
The court has rules and regulations, and beheading Okamoto Masahide after interrogation will undoubtedly have a better deterrent effect.
Zhu Jinghong killed the person directly, which indeed undermined the majesty of the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Jingyuan grasped the "wind direction" and immediately said: "In two months, it will be Grandpa's Holy Birthday, and envoys from various countries will arrive in Beijing one after another. If the thieves can be brought to justice by then, won't all countries be afraid of the majesty of our heavenly dynasty!"
Seeing that his father did not change his face, Zhu Jingyuan knew that he was right, so he continued: "Old Thirteen is really reckless!"
"He can also dance with a gun and a stick, how could he have thought of this!" Zhu Xianming scolded him with a straight face.
Of course, after all, Zhu Jinghong wiped out the Japanese pirates, Zhu Xianming was not that angry.
"Okay...don't mention him anymore!"
Zhu Xianming stood up from the throne, walked past the desk and said, "The Ministry of Industry has made a new batch of crossbows. I have to try them myself. You can go ahead and do your work!"
Before he became emperor, he was also an expert in leading troops in battles, and he was particularly concerned about weapons and equipment.
Besides, after Zhu Jingyuan left Qianqing Palace and even before Fengtian Gate, the censor came to him.
"Your Highness, the memorial to impeach the Jia family was submitted yesterday!"
"Um!"
Zhu Jingyuan originally took it seriously by impeaching the Jia family to discredit the prince.
But now that the prince's errand has been messed up, these impeachments can only be said to be the "icing on the cake", and their effect... is rather limited anyway.
"A traitor like Gao Shuyan, who has no knowledge of martial arts but interfered in the marching battle, isolated the prince from the generals of Jinling, resulting in the failure of the campaign to suppress the Japanese and the suffering of the common people of Li..."
Stopping, Zhu Jingyuan said righteously: "Such a treacherous villain should be impeached by the censor!"
This was a big move prepared by Zhu Jingyuan. The previous memorial to impeach Gao Shuyan was spontaneously formed by both the government and the opposition.
The censor on the side replied: "Your Highness taught me, I understand!"
After he left, Zhu Jingyuan rushed to Jixian Hall.
The emperor had a "face-to-face instruction" today, and he had to convey it to his subordinates as soon as possible so that a new version could be compiled as soon as possible.
The so-called communication, of course, would not be straightforward, otherwise it would be exposed that the emperor had given him a name, and it would be very troublesome if it spread out.
Therefore, Zhu Jingyuan had to rack his brains and make insinuations to reveal his purpose, which was a great test of his speaking ability.
After working hard all afternoon, the matter was finally explained tactfully, but it also made Zhu Jingyuan extremely tired.
When he returned to his mansion, he wanted to ask someone to sing some music to relax, but Princess Chen Zhi came over instead.
"Today I went to the East Palace and sat with Jia Yuanchun for a while. She cried after not saying a few words. She has some true feelings for the prince!"
She went to the East Palace to unify Yuanchun, of course it was for the queen to see, otherwise she wouldn't have that much free time.
Seeing that Zhu Jingyuan didn't care, Chen Zhi asked again: "Is there any news today? How is the prince's condition?"
Zhu Jingyuan got angry when he mentioned this matter, and he said coldly: "The prince is alive and well, but it was the old Thirteen who was in power who wiped out the Japanese pirates!"
"So fast? This old Thirteen is really capable!"
Then she became worried again and asked: "Old Thirteen is outstanding, the old man won't like him, right?"
"That won't happen!"
"Why?"
Zhu Jingyuan calmly said: "Just because he did another stupid thing in Jinling!"
"What stupid thing?" Chen Zhi looked puzzled.
"Old Thirteen is in Jinling, bringing..."
Zhu Jingyuan explained the situation again, which made Chen Zhi speechless.
"This old Thirteen is really a good guy!" Chen Zhi couldn't help laughing.
Picking up the teacup, Zhu Jingyuan said in a deep voice: "Although Old Thirteen is reckless, he is still useful. We have to bring him to our side!"
"That's true!"
Chen Zhishen thought so and asked, "What do you think?"
"Don't he like swords and armor, bows and horses, riding and shooting? Give him the best according to his preferences. If he offends the old man, I will put in a good word for him!"
As he kept talking about this, Zhu Jingyuan saw that Chen Zhi was thoughtful and asked, "What do you have in mind?"
"Old Thirteen will be canonized next year, and then he will leave the palace and open a mansion. Next, he will have to choose the princess!"
"Why don't we start here?"
"You mean, choose a princess who favors us?" Zhu Jingyuan looked thoughtful.
"Exactly!"
Nodding, Zhu Jingyuan said in a deep voice: "This is indeed a way. Do you have anyone who can choose it?"
Hearing this, Chen Zhi didn't show any disdain and said, "Didn't I say that you have to go with whoever you want? Whoever Old Thirteen likes, we can help him marry him!"
After patting his forehead, Zhu Jingyuan said: "Yes!"
After standing up and walking around the room twice, Zhu Jingyuan said, "We can't rush this matter. We'll wait until Old Thirteen comes back!"
"Um!"
Just as he was about to leave, Chen Zhi walked to the door and stopped, turned around and said, "By the way, someone came to the house again today to cry out for poverty, and sent away hundreds of taels of silver!"
"I know!" Zhu Jingyuan felt a little sad.
Although he has an income of tens of thousands taels every year, he actually spends more money, and the financial situation of the palace is not very good.
Of course, as long as he is willing to accept money, countless people will find ways to give it to him, but it is a pity that Zhu Jingyuan does not have the courage to ask for it.
After Chen Zhi left, Zhu Jingyuan said angrily: "If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have pretended to be generous!"
(End of chapter)
