Zhu Xuan discussed with Zhu Yuanzhang about the toast.
The final result of the discussion was still what Lao Zhu and Cen Rui said, but Lao Zhu also said that he would have a thorough study with the six central officials tomorrow, so the matter was put aside for the time being.
Lao Zhu also wanted to do as many other things as possible in his last few years, leaving Zhu Xuan with a country that he could govern well as long as he had the skills.
But the country is so big, and the sentiments of the people are different every day. Even if Zhu Yuanzhang's model of governing the country is ready, Zhu Xuan will not directly apply it.
Zhu Xuan had thought about it, and many things would change in the future.
It's just that the emperor is still here, so many things are inconvenient to change. When he is gone, drastic reforms can be made.
the next day.
Zhu Xuan did not go to see Tie Xuan again, but got another news. Shen Bin finally came from Suzhou.
In Yingtian factory, cold-proof materials have been sent out one after another, and everyone is busy with disaster relief. When Zhu Xuan came here, he saw Shen Bin waiting respectfully.
There are many of these supplies, which were allocated by Shen Bin from Suzhou Mansion.
While he was waiting for Zhu Xuan to arrive, he was still very concerned about the distribution of supplies. When Zhu Xuan arrived, he hurriedly greeted him.
"Caomin, pay homage to His Royal Highness the Imperial Grandson!"
Zhu Xuan became the grandson of the emperor, and everyone in the Ming Dynasty had long known about it.
Of course Shen Bin knew it and bowed respectfully.
"You're welcome. I invite you to Beijing this time. There is something I want to discuss with you."
Zhu Xuan said.
Shen Bin asked speculatively: "Is it about the cold disaster? The grassroots people will send people back now to increase the amount of relief materials sent from Suzhou Prefecture to ensure that the people of the Ming Dynasty will not suffer anymore."
Zhu Xuan shook his head and said, "That's not it."
As he said that, he walked into the factory and said as he walked: "The imperial court is preparing to reopen the horse market in the north of Datong to trade with the Hu people and exchange what they have. But how will the horse market proceed? I first thought of you. .”
Hearing this, Shen Bin was very excited.
Not to mention being cared about and valued by Zhu Xuan, just hearing that he could communicate with Hu Ren almost made him uncontrollably excited.
You must know that the Ming Dynasty's salt, tea, cloth, etc. are all necessities of life on the grassland. Transporting these things to the grassland and exchanging them for the cattle and sheep of the grassland people will be extremely profitable.
By exchanging supplies with the grassland people, it may seem like the grassland people are making a lot of money, but in fact, the businessmen of the Ming Dynasty are also making a lot of money.
"what you think?"
Zhu Xuan asked.
"The Cao Min will definitely do the best for His Highness. Please rest assured and leave the horse market to the Cao Min."
Shen Bin immediately expressed his stance and solemnly promised.
This is a great opportunity, no one would let it go.
Zhu Xuan said: "Taxation must be provided. What I want to do is to use economic means to control the herdsmen in the southern part of the grassland so that they cannot leave our Ming Dynasty. At the same time, the necessary taxes must not be less! In the future, officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs will It will list a series of tax regulations and business rules for the horse market. You must publicize them for me and collect taxes as soon as possible."
"The people know what to do."
Shen Bin nodded immediately.
He also knew that taxation was what Zhu Xuan valued most. When he was trading in Huating, he had seen how much Zhu Xuan valued tax collection and understood what should be done next.
Zhu Xuan said: "You understand, that's fine! After the spring begins, we can arrange for the caravan to go north. Ping An and Dai Wang will do everything in their naturalization, and they will be protected by the garrison in the north. It is very safe!"
Shen Bin nodded again.
This is how the matter is arranged.
Zhu Xuan left the factory and returned to the palace, where he was immediately taken to the main hall to study by Kong Gongjian.
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Time flies quickly and it’s New Year’s Eve.
The officials of the Ministry of Rites are too busy to stop now.
Because on the first day of the new year, Zhu Yuanzhang was going to canonize Zhu Xuan. Although they had prepared long in advance, the canonization would be tomorrow, and the Minister of Rites had to go through all the procedures.
They have to make sure that there are no problems in the whole process, otherwise Lao Zhu will use them to punish them. Although they will not kill them, they will be punished for celebrating the New Year, which is not good.
When the Ministry of Rites was busy, Zhu Yuanzhang was also busy.
You have to write the golden book, read it over and over again, and then ask the officials of the Ministry of Etiquette to cooperate to discuss what should be done tomorrow and prepare for the reunion dinner tonight.
There is a lot to do and even more to keep busy.
On the contrary, Zhu Xuan was free at this time. It seemed that there was nothing he needed to do. With Grandpa Huang around, they would do everything well.
Zhu Xuan was in the palace, doing nothing.
The main hall has already been on winter vacation, and it is impossible for Kong Gongjian to come in on New Year's Eve and continue to catch Zhu Xuan giving lectures. This is very inappropriate.
Zhu Xuan decided to take a walk outside the palace, and when he came outside, the city was filled with a festive atmosphere.
Under his arrangement, many red lanterns were hung on the streets of the capital this year. The joy and flavor of the New Year can be experienced through the red lanterns.
The weather is getting warmer today.
Not as cold as before.
The howling north wind also calmed down at this time.
However, the snow on the ground is still there. Unless someone cleans it, it will have to melt and spring will return to the earth.
After Zhu Xuan came out, he thought for a while and went directly to Zhu Yunxi to chat with his second brother.
Recently, I have either been studying in the main hall or going to disaster relief. I haven't seen my second brother for a long time. Of course, the younger daughters-in-law haven't seen each other for a long time either.
But now, they should be with their relatives.
It may not be appropriate to look for it now.
Arrive at Prince Wei’s residence.
There was a servant clearing the snow outside the door. When the servant saw Zhu Xuan coming, he immediately knelt down and saluted, and then ran in to pass the message.
"Second brother."
Zhu Xuan smiled.
"Why are you here, little brother?"
Zhu Yunxi was very surprised when he saw it. He happily invited Zhu Xuan to come in and sit down, and then asked someone to prepare a heater and other things.
Zhu Xuan smiled and said: "Now in the palace, I am busy here and there. Grandpa Huang is also busy with other things. No one cares about me, so I came out to see my second brother. We haven't seen each other for a long time."
Of course Zhu Yunxi knew that the palace was busy with the canonization tomorrow, and said with a smile: "After tomorrow, I may have less free time. As the grandson of the emperor, I have to help the emperor handle government affairs."
"yes!"
Zhu Xuan nodded and said: "While there is still time, I will go out for a walk more often, otherwise I may not even have the chance to see my second brother."
Thinking of the next step, Zhu Yunxi was going to Pyongyang to join the feudal clan.
Opportunities to meet are indeed few and far between.
Unless Zhu Xuan summons Zhu Yunxi back to Beijing, there is basically no chance of meeting him.
"I really can't bear to have my second brother go to such a far place."
Zhu Xuan said again.
Zhu Yunxi said calmly: "There is nothing to be reluctant to part with. This is my choice. I also want to help you share the pressure. Pyongyang is not completely bad. We have those big ships and there will be railways and trains in the future. It is very convenient to do anything." , isn’t it?”
Zhu Xuan said with relief: "Second brother is right, I think too much."
