Chen Ziyu never thought that she just wanted to make some money with the prince, but in the end, she became a model of foresight in the eyes of Emperor Hongzhi!
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty... In fact, teaching the prince is on the one hand... on the other hand, I really just want to make some money..."
Seeing Emperor Hongzhi looking at him expectantly, Chen Ziyu simply accepted it honestly. It is not illegal to brag anyway!
After all, the emperor thinks that he is working hard for the prince, so he has nothing to worry about.
"Hahaha, Ziyu is still so honest, but if you can make the Crown Prince improve, I don't care how much trouble you make! Even if you use the Queen Mother's name to make money, as long as it's not too much, I believe that the Queen Mother will I’ll mind!”
Emperor Hongzhi gave the final word with a smile!
Now Zhu Houzhao's education has become a worry for generations of the old Zhu family!
Regardless of whether it is a white cat or a black cat, as long as it can catch mice, it is a good cat. The same is true. No matter what method is used, as long as it can make Prince Zhu Houzhao improve, that is a good method!
Moreover, Emperor Hongzhi himself heard all the words and deeds of the prince outside the door just now, and his heart was already extremely shocked and agitated!
"I am also bathing in your majesty's holy grace. If it were not for your majesty's sage, how could I dare to do this!" Chen Ziyu bared his teeth and started to flatter him with a smile!
Seeing Chen Ziyu's well-behaved and honest look, Emperor Hongzhi was in a good mood. He seemed to have remembered something and continued to ask:
"As far as I know, although the Pingjiang Prefecture is not rich or powerful, it can be considered a well-off family. Why would Ziyu join a businessman who is looked down upon by others!"
Although the status of merchants during the Hongzhi period improved compared with before, they were still looked down upon by scholar-bureaucrats.
However, many princes and ministers do business secretly behind their backs, otherwise they would not be able to support a large family with the salary from the court!
Chen Ziyu lowered his head, the expression on his face changing rapidly.
He really wanted to take out the later economics masterpiece "The Wealth of Nations" and explain it to Emperor Hongzhi.
But in fact, he also knew that this theory was too advanced for this era and was difficult for people to understand and accept.
After thinking for a moment, Chen Ziyu raised his head, stared at Emperor Hongzhi with wide eyes, and said with a wry smile:
"Your Majesty, as I just said, I do want to earn some money, but I also hope to provide others with a job where I can work hard. I don't care what others think."
"Everyone in the world looks down on businessmen. Frankly speaking, businessmen are unprofitable and can't afford to be early. However, it is undeniable that businessmen play a huge role. Whether it is a tavern, an inn, a cloth shop, a rouge shop, etc., they all need to pay wages. Recruit servants, and with these wages, these guys can support their families!”
Emperor Hongzhi nodded thoughtfully and said: "This is exactly Ziyu's 'go your own way and let others talk'! If Ziyu's words were spread, how many people would be embarrassed! However, according to Ziyu's meaning Yes, businessmen need to be protected and encouraged instead of blindly suppressed?”
Chen Ziyu shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, that's not the case!"
At this time, even Emperor Hongzhi was confused. He looked at Chen Ziyu in confusion and continued: "Why is Ziyu shaking his head?"
"Your Majesty, what I mean is that reasonable business needs encouragement. As for merchants, only those who abide by the laws of the Ming Dynasty can be protected. For those profiteers who are sneaky and sneaky and oppress the people, I think they must be liquidated one by one!"
As soon as Chen Ziyu finished speaking, Emperor Hongzhi stood up.
He paced back and forth for a while with his hands behind his back, then stopped for a while and sighed, "What Ziyu said makes sense, but this matter needs to be discussed in the long run."
"I understand!" Chen Ziyu said respectfully.
Seeing Chen Ziyu's honest and well-behaved appearance, Emperor Hongzhi patted his shoulder with great appreciation.
A stubborn person like Prince Xindao actually changed his appearance under the influence of Chen Ziyu. It seems that his original decision was really wise!
Thinking of this, Emperor Hongzhi said cheerfully: "Ziyu, I will take the prince back first. I know that it is better for you and Xiurong to say goodbye than to get married, but young people should exercise restraint. Xiurong is not in good health, so everything must be done step by step!"
After speaking, he looked at Chen Ziyu slightly reproachfully.
Chen Ziyu didn't expect that Emperor Hongzhi even knew this. He glanced at him awkwardly and said hesitantly: "I...I understand!"
"Okay, I have returned to the palace. In my free time, I will take Xiurong back to the palace to accompany the queen and the empress dowager!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Emperor Hongzhi straightened his clothes, then put on a stern face and walked out the door with his hands behind his back. Chen Ziyu followed Emperor Hongzhi with his head lowered.
The guys in the yard had been kicked out long ago, leaving only Zhu Houzhao, Liu Jin, Xiao Jing and others.
Seeing Emperor Hongzhi coming out, Zhu Houzhao's heart skipped a beat. He didn't know what his father had said to Chen Ziyu.
But looking at my father’s face, I’m afraid the conversation was quite unpleasant!
"Prince!"
"Father, my son is here!"
Zhu Houzhao was so frightened that he quickly stepped forward and lowered his head to answer.
"Ziyu has already explained the whole story to me. I hope you have a reason for what happened, so I will spare you this time. If you dare to leave the palace without permission in the future, I will never tolerate it!"
Emperor Hongzhi glared hard at Zhu Houzhao.
Zhu Houzhao was pleasantly surprised at the same time. He was happy that he got through so easily, and he was surprised that Chen Ziyu was so loyal and took all the responsibilities!
Zhu Houzhao immediately knelt down in the tunnel and said: "I don't dare to do it anymore!"
"snort!"
Emperor Hongzhi flicked his sleeves and said to Xiao Jing: "Get up and drive back to the palace!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Zhu Houzhao stood up with the support of Liu Jin, secretly gave Chen Ziyu a thumbs up, cast a grateful look, and then followed Emperor Hongzhi's car towards the palace.
After everyone left, the guys who had been stopped outside the courtyard just now returned to the courtyard one after another.
Zhao Si saw Chen Ziyu there, so he stepped forward and asked tentatively: "Chen Dongjia, was that the old man of Zhu Dongjia just now?"
Chen Ziyu curled his lips and said nothing!
"That old man is really arrogant. Look how frightened the Zhu Dong family is!"
Chen Ziyu turned around and stared directly at Zhao Si. Zhao Si had never seen Chen Ziyu like this before, and felt a little frightened, so he carefully apologized and said with a smile: "Dong Chen, who are you?"
"Don't ask what you shouldn't ask, don't tell what you don't want to say! Do your job well! You're like a dog, don't you know what it means to have trouble come out of your mouth!"
