"Start your Majesty."
"Dividing the land into acres and nationalizing the acres are all strategies that benefit the country and the people. Therefore, I am willing to use all the acres of land to set an example for Your Majesty, the Ming Dynasty, and the world."
After Song Lian left the court with a bleak figure, Li Shanchang stood up again, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, and bowed slightly.
"Start your Majesty."
"It is the decision of the minister and His Majesty the Crown Prince to divide the land into acres. Therefore, the minister should devote all his land to set an example for the world."
Xiao Han also took one step forward, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and bowed slightly.
"Start your Majesty."
"I am willing to donate my land."
The Duke of Wei, Xu Da, the Duke of E, Chang Yuchun, the Duke of Song, Feng Sheng, the Duke of Wei, Deng Yu, and the Duke of Cao, Li Wenzhong, also looked at each other and stepped out together. Then, they looked at Zhu Yuanzhang on the dragon chair above and bowed slightly. Shen Dao.
At this moment, the officials were stunned with shock!
These were the six founding Dukes of the country, and the one who made the most contribution was Suning Hou Xiao Han.
They actually took out all the land?
How can this be?
But for Cao Guogong Li Wenzhong and Suning Hou Xiao Han, the courtiers thought it was normal. After all, one was his nephew and the other was a royal relative who had been raised since childhood. Xiao Han was even the founder of the family.
Regarding the actions of Li Wenzhong and Xiao Han, the officials expressed their understanding, but many courtiers really couldn't understand the remaining founding Dukes.
Moreover, even if we ignore Wei Guogong Xu Da and E Guogong Chang Yuchun, these two good brothers of Lao Zhu.
Is it possible that Duke Li Shanchang of Korea, Duke Feng Sheng of Song Dynasty, and Duke Deng Yu of Wei were all thinking about the imperial court?
Stop making trouble, it’s all poor people who get the job. They are naturally attached to their land, how can they let go?
Therefore, some smart courtiers have already understood that this is not a discussion. They are just going through the process in Fengtian Palace to inform the officials. As for the content, I am afraid that the top officials of the court already know.
"Wei Chen is willing to donate his land."
All the Huaixi nobles, led by Yongjia Marquis Zhu Liangzu, all took a step forward, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and bowed.
Fine!
Understand, this is not known to the top of the imperial court, but to all the senior officials of the imperial court. As for middle-level officials like them, they are always kept in the dark.
Are you now faced with a choice?
Should we hand over the land, or should we fight to the end?
Of course, whether the land is handed over or not, it does no harm to the officials, since their salaries have been increased anyway.
Even if they paid taxes on all their acres to the court, their lives would be much richer.
However, the court will definitely try its best to take back the land. After all, once the nationalization of land is proposed, it will represent the court's determination to take back the land.
"I am willing to donate my land."
Immediately, the smart official took a step forward, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and bowed,
As for the remaining officials, it is not because of stupidity, but because of their own reasons, whether the land can be handed over, because it is not their decision.
After all, no one who can go to court is unsmart, but secondly, one's own identity, the identity of a nobleman, and even the interests of the family must be given priority, and one cannot speak without authorization, otherwise, it will be tantamount to betraying the family.
"Um."
"The imperial court will not treat you ministers badly. We agree to recover the acres at the highest market price."
A smile appeared on Zhu Yuanzhang's face, and then he looked at the civil and military officials and nodded with a smile.
But at the same time, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes flashed with a vague murderous intention. After all, there were still a small number of officials in the court who did not intend to give up their land.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
All the civil and military officials looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and thanked him for his kindness.
"Prince, the imperial court has established a department dedicated to reclaiming acres of land."
Immediately, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao again, and thought for a moment: "As for whether it will be under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Household Affairs, you make your own decision."
"Start your Majesty."
"My ministers have already given orders a few days ago. The department in charge of land and land affairs will be named the Agricultural Construction Department. It will be established under the Ministry of Household Affairs and will be in charge of Lu Chang, the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs."
Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and cupped his hands without thinking.
"Start your Majesty."
"The Ministry of Civil Affairs is already working hard to dispatch officials, and the Ministry of Industry has started building the Yamen of the Agricultural and Construction Department."
Immediately, Zhang Mingshan, the Minister of Civil Affairs, also took a step forward and took out a memorial from his body. Then he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and bowed slightly: "This is the personnel scheduling list drawn up by the official. Please take a look at it."
Regarding the construction of the Agricultural and Construction Department, it was Zhu Biao's secret order. Zhang Shanming had naturally known it for a long time, but Zhu Biao did not speak, and Zhang Shanming did not dare to speak without permission.
But Zhang Shanming has been thinking about the construction of the Agricultural Construction Department and the scheduling among officials, and has already made a list.
"Um."
"No need, leave everything to the Crown Prince and the Minister of Household Affairs."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction, then looked at Zhu Biao and said with a smile: "The prince is doing something, don't worry."
"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty."
Zhu Biao was still polite and courteous.
"Old minister, I will definitely live up to your majesty's trust."
Lu Chang, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, also stood up, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and bowed.
"According to the order."
Immediately, Zhang Shanming presented the memorial to Zhu Biao and then returned to the queue.
"Fengxue, you are indispensable for the promotion of the small business."
"So, we have decided to make you a British Duke. What do you think?"
After all the things were arranged, Zhu Yuanzhang straightened his expression and sat upright. Then he looked at Xiao Han and said happily.
After Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, the courtiers were shocked again.
In ancient times, there was a champion named Hou Huo Qubing. But how many people can be granted the title of duke based on merit at such a young age?
Historical records go back and forth for thousands of years, but you can’t even name a few, right?
Therefore, it is false for the officials to say that they are not envious. For example, Hu Weiyong's eyes flashed with envy.
After all, the title of Ming Dynasty is still very valuable, especially now that there is a salary increase. It will definitely increase regardless of official position, title, or honorary officer. Therefore, the salaries of nobles cannot be imagined.
But considering Zhu Yuanzhang's current dislike of civil servants, if he wants to be granted a title, he will probably have to work for a lifetime to get the title, right?
Moreover, even Hu Weiyong is no exception to this point. After all, he tried his best to climb up to Li Shanchang, not just because Li Shanchang is the first among the nobles, but also because he has two death-free gold medals in his hands.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"The humble minister must dedicate himself to the Ming Dynasty and die to repay His Majesty's kindness."
Xiao Han straightened his robes, then stood up, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, bowed with great salute, and received the order to thank him.
Finally, finally, we’ve made it this far!
Xiao Han also had mixed feelings in his heart. A minister of the opposite sex could reach this level at such a young age. Looking at the thousands of years of history, there are only a few who can compare with him.
"Wrong title."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Xiao Han with some dissatisfaction and said softly.
"My son, I know my mistake."
Xiao Han came back to his senses, was slightly stunned, and then understood what Zhu Yuanzhang meant, and then said again.
"Um."
"Get up."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Xiao Han with satisfaction and nodded.
"Congratulations, Mr. British."
Zhu Biao turned to look at Xiao Han, cupped his hands slightly and smiled.
"Thank you, His Royal Highness."
Xiao Han also looked at Zhu Biao and cupped his hands.
"Congratulations, Mr. British."
Immediately, the ministers looked at Xiao Han again, and they all cupped their hands.
"Thank you."
Xiao Han also turned around and returned the greeting.
"Retreat from the court."
The ministers finally waited for this long-awaited retreat from the court. After all, they were all still hungry. Moreover, the affairs of the court had not started yet, so they should be a little busier than usual today.
Of course, the most miserable one among them is Lu Chang, the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, who is both painful and happy. The one we are talking about now is Lu Chang. He does not have to worry about the lack of money in the Ministry of Finance and the empty treasury, but there is too much money. When it is used up, he is happy. And painful.
But Lu Chang would not complain, let alone bend the law for personal gain. Not to mention in the Ming Dynasty, even in the Yuan Dynasty, Lu Chang was a clean figure. Otherwise, when the imperial court was liquidating, why didn't Lu Chang Isn't that the reason for being counted among them?
After all, even though Lu Chang had been an official in the Yuan Dynasty, after surrendering to Zhu Yuanzhang, he thought about Zhu Yuanzhang wholeheartedly. He also abandoned many stereotypes and bad habits in handling everything, and made decisions for the people of the world wholeheartedly. He was also concerned about the overall situation. judgment and own experience.
"Farewell to Your Majesty."
The ministers watched Zhu Yuanzhang leave the Fengtian Palace, and then they all breathed a sigh of relief. Today's events have finally come to an end. In the next period of time, the court should spend a lot of effort on setting up a business. Thinking about it, it should be There won’t be such a tiring morning morning again, right?
"Uncle Li."
"You don't need to ask that question, you can leave it to Feng Xue."
After all the ministers had almost left, Xiao Han looked at Li Shanchang, who was still standing in Fengtian Hall, and said softly.
"Let all the nobles and nobles in the world hate you?"
"Then with your fragile little body, you can't bear it at all."
Li Shushuai glanced at Zhu Biao beside Xiao Han, then turned to look at Xiao Han, shook his head and said with a smile: "I am already old, and I don't have much to share with you, but as the saying goes, people become better with age. The nobles and gentry should put in a little more effort here, and then you, the boy, will be much more relaxed."
"Thank you, Uncle Li."
Xiao Han nodded lightly and thanked him.
Although he is not afraid of the gentry and gentry, Xiao Han has to thank Li Shanchang for his kindness. After all, facing the gentry and gentry is a lot of pressure.
"Work hard, the future world belongs to you young people."
"I have more than enough ambition but not enough energy."
"So, there aren't many people who can help you."
Li Shanchang shook his head again, looked at Xiao Han and Zhu Biao and said with a smile: "But I can always let you have no worries, so go ahead and do it boldly. Even if something goes wrong, I can't help you, isn't it? Come on top."
"My nephew understands."
Xiao Han and Zhu Biao nodded in unison and cupped their hands again.
Although Li Shanchang has already retired from office, the prestige he has accumulated in the court will definitely attract a lot of firepower. Therefore, in a short period of time, the gentry and gentry will not be able to get past Li Shanchang.
Furthermore, even if Li Shanchang cannot settle things for Xiao Han, with Lao Zhu's character of loving his son, it is absolutely impossible for him to let the noble gentry go. After all, when this person is really planning to kill someone, it is really impossible to follow the logic at all. You speak.
"okay."
"Starting from tomorrow, I will not go to court."
"Zhongshu Province, please leave it to you. Be careful with Hu Weiyong."
"Although he is my student, he has already gone astray."
"I don't even have to think about my future outcome."
"But the reputation of Zhongshu Province cannot be ruined. It is the face of the imperial court, and it also has the important responsibility of maintaining the imperial court. You must act with caution."
Afterwards, Li Shanchang looked at Xiao Han and said a few more words, then looked at the dragon chair in front of him, with a flash of emotion in his eyes. Then, he straightened his robes, bowed and kowtowed, "Old minister, retreat." ”
At this sound, the old minister retreated and talked about his sadness and the hero's old age, which made Zhu Biao feel a little uncomfortable. Then he hurriedly helped Li Shanchang up and then said with a smile: "Uncle Li, it doesn't have to be like this. If you want to come to the palace, there is no problem." There is no obstacle, and His Majesty is always here, you are always here, and the world in front of us will always be there, and we will make this world more prosperous."
"Leave it to you, don't worry."
Li Shanchang was helped up, a touch of warmth flashed in his heart, and he nodded. He took out two plaques from his arms, handed them to Zhu Biao's hand and said with a smile: "I originally wanted to hand them to the superiors with my own hands to scare the courtiers." , But today’s ending couldn’t be more perfect, and there is no need for icing on the cake, so I would like to ask His Highness the Crown Prince to pass on the two death-free gold medals given by the superior to the superior on your behalf.”
"This is a gift from His Majesty."
"Why return it?"
Zhu Biao looked at Li Shanchang with some confusion.
"At this age, how can I still use the gold medal to avoid death?"
"As for future generations, children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. Even if we don't have any land, what else can we do? It's up to me, the Duke, to live. After all, the hereditary and irreplaceable salary is enough for our children and grandchildren."
Li Shanchang smiled nonchalantly.
Anyway, according to Li Shanchang's understanding of Zhu Yuanzhang, as well as his reputation and affection, committing an ordinary crime will not lead to death, but if you rebel, let alone two death-free gold medals, even a thousand yuan. The gold medal for immunity from death, whether Lao Zhu should give you a slap or not, it is better to take this opportunity to hand it over. Once Lao Zhu is happy, he will be more tolerant towards Li Shanchang's children and grandchildren in the future.
"Uncle Li, take it back, just think of it as a thought."
Xiao Han shook his head, then looked at Li Shanchang, and laughed softly: "The gold medal for immunity from death, and our own title, are the greatest affirmation of our peace in the world. You can treat it as an honor and keep it in the house."
There was only one person in the Ming Dynasty who owned two death-free gold medals. Even Xiao Han only owned one death-free gold medal. However, Xiao Han threw this thing in the warehouse and it was almost gathering dust. He regarded it as an honor. , not useful at all.
After all, are you really naive enough to think that with a death-free medal, you can really avoid the death penalty?
Then you somewhat don’t understand Zhu Yuanzhang’s character.
Of course, let’s not mention that idiot Hu Weiyong for now.
"Um."
Li Shanchang was stunned for a moment, then he understood what Xiao Han meant, and then he took back the death-free gold medal, and then nodded and said: "Then I will stay for now."
"Um."
Zhu Biao also nodded.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince."
"British Duke."
"Old minister, please retire."
Immediately, Li Shanchang looked at Zhu Biao and Xiao Han and raised his hands.
"Mr. Korean, go slow."
Zhu Biao and Xiao Han bowed at the same time.
"It has to be Mr. Li,"
"Assessing the situation, he is no weaker than the old man."
Looking at Li Shanchang's back, Zhu Biao couldn't help but sigh.
"normal."
"Mr. Li is the most important person who established the old man's world. It can be said that the old man made Li Shanchang, and Li Shanchang also made the old man."
"Otherwise, it will probably take a few more years for the old man to achieve such hegemony."
Xiao Han shrugged and smiled completely nonchalantly.
"Isn't that you?"
Zhu Biao glanced at Xiao Han and chuckled softly: "Isn't that right, Mr. British?"
"Stop it."
Xiao Han rolled his eyes at Zhu Biao, then shook his head and said: "It is not a good thing to be granted the title of Duke at a young age. I guess the world's ill will towards me is overwhelming."
"It's just that you are the old man's illegitimate son. Otherwise, how can I criticize you?"
Zhu Biao thought for a moment, then looked at Xiao Han and said with a smile: "But the old man treats you as my own, and my mother loves you more than my biological son. What are you afraid of with all these rumors?"
"I'm too lazy to talk to you."
"Sister, sister, hurry up and give us a mouthful of hot food. I will almost starve to death this morning."
As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang returned to Kunning Palace, he looked at Empress Ma and shouted: "These two bastards are almost endless. All the courtiers are accompanying them to starve. Of course, we are the most miserable. Originally I had no appetite and just ate two pastries in the morning.”
Zhu Yuanzhang complained almost endlessly, and Queen Ma rolled her eyes again.
"Aren't the two children hungry?"
"Besides, Feng Xue's health is not good to begin with, and she doesn't even have a complaint, so why do you?"
When it came to protecting the calf, Queen Ma did her best. Then she looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and scolded him: "And what mistake did our second son make? Can you be so cruel as to give him thirty army sticks?"
Zhu Yuanzhang immediately shrank his head. It was better not to offend Queen Ma, otherwise, he might have to sleep in the Palace of Supreme Harmony today.
"By the way, Wang Jinghong, call the imperial doctor quickly."
But then, Zhu Yuanzhang thought of Xiao Han's condition again, and quickly looked at Wang Jinghong standing at the door and said: "And keep the British Duke, don't let him leave the palace and come directly to Kunning Palace. Today, this meal He is condemned!"
"According to the order."
Wang Jinghong quickly bowed and accepted the order.
"British father?"
Empress Ma frowned slightly, then looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and asked, "Fengxue?"
"Um."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded unequivocally and said: "It's time to make him a public official, otherwise, he will not be able to explain it to the world."
"Why?"
Empress Ma still looked at Zhu Yuanzhang without understanding.
After all, Xiao Han had clearly refused to be crowned king, so Lao Zhu wanted to leave the grace of crowning prince to Zhu Biao, but Queen Ma also felt that it was unnecessary. Who let the relationship between Xiao Han and Zhu Biao be ruined? They are completely like brothers, and there is little chance of any quarrel between them in the future.
"In the court room, Feng Xue coughed up blood."
Zhu Yuanzhang held Empress Ma's hand and said with some seriousness: "There is still a business to be done. I originally wanted Biao'er to take over, but Feng Xue stepped forward and shouldered the responsibility."
After Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, Queen Ma suddenly felt dizzy.
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