The problems of the Bingma Division are chronic diseases accumulated over many years.
Most people will choose a gentler approach and change slowly.
Zhu Di obviously wanted to make some achievements in a short time to show Lao Zhu, so he was so aggressive.
In fact, Zhu Bai wanted to tell him that no matter how hard Zhu Di tried, there would be no essential difference.
Zhu Yuanzhang would always only let him go to the bitter cold northern land to guard the frontier.
But that seemed too cruel.
Always give him some hope.
Zhu Di looked into the distance and said after a while: "I'm different from you. I have no retreat and no backer. I can only rely on myself."
Zhu Bai was silent.
If we talk about backers, isn't their biggest backer Lao Zhu? It's the same for everyone.
If I have to say it's different, it's just that my mother is different.
Is this what Zhu Di is talking about?
In fact, he has always been curious about why all the princes have biological mothers in the palace, but Zhu Di and Zhu Xi do not.
As soon as Zhu Bai and Zhu Di entered the palace, they were called to the imperial study by Zhu Yuanzhang.
Zhu Di sighed: "I will inevitably get scolded. Then you just say that I want to hit someone, and you can't stop me."
You are so loyal, how could I let you suffer alone?
Zhu Bai smiled: "Don't be afraid, I have a way."
Zhu Di shook his head: "Even if my father wants to deal with it impartially, he can't resist the pillow wind."
Entering the imperial study room, I saw that Zhu Yuanzhang's face was indeed gloomy.
Zhu Bai didn't wait for him to speak before he came over, leaned next to him, and said excitedly: "Wow, Father, you don't know how powerful my sons and ministers were today, punishing a profiteer who used his power to bully an old lady."
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he was stunned and asked, "What kind of profiteer?"
Zhu Bai then told the story again with added detail. He said how pitiful and poor the old lady was. In order to fulfill the wish of her seriously ill grandson who was about to die, she went out to buy chestnuts on a snowy day, but she was tricked by profiteers.
He also said how hateful the profiteer was. If the fourth brother had not upheld justice, the profiteer would still refuse to admit his mistakes, and the Beicheng Army and Horse Department would not be able to do anything to him.
He pretended not to know that the shopkeeper was from Li Shufei's mother's family. He only said that this profiteer didn't know how hard the backstage was, so he was so arrogant.
The more Zhu Yuanzhang listened, the darker his face became. Originally, he was angry because Zhu Bai and Zhu Di used chicken feathers as ceremonial arrows and beat people to death in the street. Now when Zhu Bai said it, he remembered that when he was a child, he went to sell grain and buy medicine for his father and was tricked by profiteers.
Zhu Bai looked innocent: "According to the Law of the Ming Dynasty, this man should have been given one hundred and twenty strokes, but he died after only a dozen strokes. Father, you won't blame us."
Zhu Yuanzhang gritted his teeth and said: "Well done, one hundred and twenty sticks are still missing. Li Dacai should be arrested as well and beaten with a few sticks."
Zhu Bai also said: "That is, I will say that my father is wise and will definitely support us. Moreover, Concubine Shu is gentle and virtuous, so naturally she will not hate us because of this matter."
Zhu Yuanzhang realized at this moment that he had almost forgotten the principle that the harem should not interfere with politics after being cried out by Concubine Li Shu.
He snorted: "How dare a woman interfere in my affairs?"
Zhu Bai added: "Father, when I was buying chestnuts that day, there was something unknown. There is only one roasting shop in such a big city in Beicheng. Do you think it's strange or not?"
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly, and instantly understood the mystery. He pondered for a moment and said, "I'll ask someone to check it out."
Zhu Di hurriedly struck while the iron was hot and told him what he had discussed with Commander Xu Du.
Zhu Yuanzhang asked Zhu Bai: "Do you have anything to add?"
Zhu Bai said: "It would be better to hang a fair scale at the door of the Soldiers and Horses Division. Buyers and sellers who have disputes over weight can get weighed on a fair scale and resolve the matter themselves. If they have to go to the Soldiers and Horses Division, the error of one pound should be less than five Money, beat the buyer by five cents, and the error is greater than five cents, beat the seller by five cents. No one dares to fool around."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded: "This is a good idea. Ask the other four soldiers and horses to do it. Fourth, you can simply show me the regulations you compiled. If it is feasible, post it throughout the city and implement it at the same time."
Zhu Di hurriedly raised his hands: "Yes, father."
Zhu Yuanzhang pointed at Zhu Bai: "Haha, do you know what the outside world says about you now? They say you are a little Rakshasa, who not only wants money but also lives, not only chants sutras but also kills people."
Zhu Bai's face wrinkled: I didn't do anything, I just went to watch the fun. Why is it being blamed on me again?
Zhu Yuanzhang found it funny and added: "Zen Master Zongli refused to come because he was sick and went out to travel. Look, you have made such a profound monk sick, so why can't you be more honest?!"
Zhu Bai blinked: "My son is very honest. Master Zong Li himself wants to write scriptures for me, so I can't refute his kindness."
Zhu Yuanzhang's lips twitched and asked: "How are the sales of scriptures recently?"
Zhu Bai grinned: "The sales are particularly good during the Chinese New Year, especially during temple fairs."
Zhu Yuanzhang stretched out his hand towards him, curled his fingers with the palm of his hand facing upward.
This requires protection fees.
Zhu Bai said dejectedly: "I will bring it to you later."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Four hundred taels, remember."
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Coming out of the imperial study, Zhu Di raised his hands to Zhu Bai and said, "Thank you, twelfth brother, for saving me again."
The key is that Zhu Bai not only got the support of Lao Zhu, but also prevented Li Shufei from intervening in the future.
Zhu Bai smiled: "Fourth brother, you're welcome. We are brothers. Besides, there are some things that I can do easily at my young age."
If this matter is not handled well, even he will have to get involved.
As long as Lao Zhu nods, everything else is not a problem.
As they were talking and walking back, they saw Li Cunyi directing people to fill the hole in the lake with a sad face.
I'm really angry at this corrupt official if I don't wipe out some oil and let him bleed some.
Zhu Bai smiled and leaned over and said, "Master Li. I threw a gold hairpin into the lake before. Remember to return it to me if you find it."
Li Cunyi was stunned and cursed in his heart: You little bastard. Isn't this just naked blackmail?
Who knows whether you have thrown away the gold hairpin? !
If I say I didn't find it and you say I misappropriated it, where can I go to comment? !
Zhu Bai tilted his head and raised his voice: "Huh?!"
Li Cunyi could only reply: "Okay. I have written it down."
Zhu Bai then nodded with satisfaction and left.
Zhu Di only knew about Zhu Bai throwing the gold hairpin into the lake that day, but he didn't know the secret. It was a bit baffling to see Li Cunyi in so much pain.
I saw Zhu Xi and Zhu Fan coming from a distance.
Zhu Xi originally saw Zhu Di planning to come straight away, but was dragged away by Zhu Fan.
Zhu Di sighed: Concubine Li Shu and the Li family are both easy to handle.
It's just that my own brother is not easy to deal with here.
The resentment was finally settled.
Zhu Bai said goodbye to Zhu Di and found Zhu Xi waiting for him on the road.
Without saying a word, Zhu Xi came up to catch Fugui and slapped him in the face: "You blind slave, you dare to challenge even this king."
