Zhu Yuanzhang frowned as he listened to Xiao Cheng's request.
It wasn't until the chamberlain in charge of the lamp lit the lamp and the palace became brighter that Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said to Xiao Cheng: "Go down."
Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and looked down at Gu Zhengchen's report document.
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't care how many corrupt officials died in Quanzhou Prefecture and how many wealthy families did evil things. These people deserved to be killed. He just wanted to kill them. What he cared about was whether the people of Quanzhou Prefecture could have enough to eat and not come out to rebel if they had nothing to do. Consume the power of the court.
I am very satisfied with Gu Zhengchen's handling of the matter, and it suits me very well. With him in Quanzhou Mansion, there is really nothing to worry about. But this guy is very ambitious and really wants to start a long voyage for trade.
Seeing that you have done your best to serve the court, I will allow you to do this once.
If the voyage trade cannot prosper in Quanzhou and cannot rob the money and food from the big families, then they will stay in Quanzhou to cultivate wasteland until the people there have enough to eat before returning.
Many stubborn local diseases and problems have become a thing of the past. Zhu Yuanzhang did not want to waste too much energy on the past, but planned to take this opportunity to rectify the officialdom.
"A large family has colluded with the government and has become the talkative person in the local area. Oh, this is a bad thing."
Zhu Yuanzhang dropped the document and looked coldly.
After sorting out the ins and outs of the major case in Quanzhou Prefecture, Zhu Yuanzhang highly summarized three points:
If officials have problems, they must be treated.
If there is a problem with a large customer, it needs to be rectified.
The army has problems and needs to be dealt with.
Based on these three points, Zhu Yuanzhang began to think about countermeasures.
East Palace.
Zhu Biao walked into the room with a beautifully carved wooden box and saw Crown Princess Chang sitting on the bed, leaning on the pillow and sewing new clothes. He quickly walked over with a smile: "Leave these matters to the servants." Yes, you are weak and should take a good rest."
When Mrs. Chang saw Zhu Biao coming over, she waved her hand quickly: "Prince, get out quickly. Po Wen said that the prince cannot enter the confinement room to avoid contamination with bad luck."
Zhu Biao chuckled and came to the bed: "I have heard that husbands are not allowed to enter the delivery room, but I have never heard anyone say that they are not allowed to enter the confinement room. Don't listen to those words."
"But, there is a smell here, I am already..."
"Okay, you are a lonely princess, here, this is for you."
Zhu Biao handed over the wooden box.
Mrs. Chang reached out to take the wooden box and asked doubtfully: "This is it?"
"open to take a look."
After hearing this, Mrs. Chang opened the lid of the wooden box, a red light reflected in her eyes, and a blood-red gem lay quietly inside.
Eye-catching.
Chang looked at Zhu Biao in surprise.
Zhu Biao reached out and took out the gem and gestured on Chang's head: "Mr. Gu captured a group of corrupt officials and rogue people in Quanzhou Prefecture and got some gems. He sent this gem to Gu Zi. Gu Zi couldn't use it, so I should lend him his hand and give you a gift. You and I have been married for many years, but the East Palace is still shabby and there is no decent jewelry. Now that we have it, this gem is most suitable to be set in your phoenix crown. "
Although Chang liked it, he still resisted: "My father once said that the East Palace should practice frugality. This gem is a luxury item, how can it be left in the East Palace? If outsiders knew it, they would definitely say that the royal family is a waste of national resources and people's resources and is extremely extravagant. Desire, I don’t want this precious stone.”
Zhu Biao frowned: "This is a gift from others, there is nothing to talk about."
Seeing that Zhu Biao was unhappy, Mrs. Chang said with a smile: "If others knew that the prince had received gifts from Mr. Gu, they would probably try their best to give the prince some gifts to make friends with the East Palace. If this trend spreads, they would be afraid of the disadvantage of the prince. Since this is Gu Sir, why don't you reward this gem as a gift?"
"Reward?"
Zhu Biao looked at the gem in his hand, his face was a little ugly, and he said depressedly: "Tell me, could this be Mr. Gu's plan? He knew you wouldn't want it, so he couldn't take it away, so he borrowed his hand to take it away." The gems will be sent to the county man’s wife..."
Mrs. Chang laughed, and the more she thought about it, the more likely it was, and she laughed so hard.
Zhu Biao also laughed when he saw Mrs. Chang was so happy.
It is really not appropriate for such a big and bright gem to be left in the East Palace. After all, my father will remind me every once in a while that we must understand the hardships of the people and not be extravagant and wasteful. Because of this, I have had three holes mended in my socks, and my inner clothes have been mended many times.
But it doesn't matter to the men's palace in Quanzhou County. Zhang Xiwan can show off as much as she wants, with jewels on her head or hanging around her neck, no one can say that she is not.
Because it is a gift, there is no corruption or any violation of etiquette. I have to say that Gu Zhengchen really took great pains to give his wife a gift.
Although the princess did not receive the gift, she was still happy after receiving Zhu Biao's kindness.
Zhu Biao didn't stay long. He went to the next room to see his son again, and told the mothers to take care of him. Then he walked out and said to Zhou Zong who was following him: "Mr. Gu has experienced life and death many times in Quanzhou Mansion. He can It is indeed an extraordinary talent to find out the crux and apply strong medicine in such a short period of time.”
Zhou Zong nodded solemnly: "The imperial court sent officials to Quanzhou Prefecture several times with no results. The previous magistrate even resigned out of fear. In comparison, the man from Gu County is even more meritorious."
Zhu Biao thought about the situation in Quanzhou Mansion and sneered: "My father and the emperor highly praised Mr. Gu's behavior in Quanzhou Mansion, but the guests in the East Palace were sarcastic and disapproving. Some people said that Mr. Gu was just confident. Only then can something be achieved. Even without Father's will, Mr. Gu can still solve the stubborn problems of Quanzhou Prefecture, but it will take more time. Tell me, why are they full of knowledge, but not broad and tolerant? "
Zhou Zong thought for a while and whispered: "I think they also want to be so respected by the prince."
Zhu Biao chuckled: "To be respected, you need to show your ability to speak. When they are around Gu, they have many opportunities to show their ability, but what about them? They recite poems and compose poems, talk about the past and the present, but they rarely make people shine. The way to govern the country and the way to solve the dilemma. Mr. Gu is very different from them. Go ahead and give this gem to the county man’s wife in person, saying that Mr. Gu has made great contributions and is the only reward."
"As commanded."
Zhou Zong left with the wooden box.
Penal department, prison room.
The chains clattered, and the jailer opened the door and said respectfully to the woman carrying the food box: "The county man's wife can only stay for half a quarter of an hour."
Zhang Xiwan thanked the jailer, then looked at Zhao Yihui in the prison cell and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhao's complexion is finally better. My husband will be very happy if he knows."
"It's you."
Zhao Yihui recognized Zhang Xiwan.
When Gu Zhengchen was in the prison cell, she was the one who personally delivered the big fish and meat, which was impressive.
Zhang Xiwan took out the food in the food box and looked at Zhao Yihui calmly: "My husband asked me to deliver a meal to Mr. Zhao with a message."
Zhao Yihui became nervous.
Zhang Xiwan said softly: "My husband said that the Quanzhou Shipping Department lacks a promotion."
Zhao Yihui understood instantly and his eyes were a little moist.
Gu Zhengchen must have won the promotion of Quanzhou Ship Bureau to Wei Hong, and he wanted to go to Quanzhou City Ship Bureau to be promoted again.
My grievances were finally cleared!
Zhao Yihui straightened his clothes and saluted Zhang Xiwan solemnly: "Please also tell Magistrate Gu that I not only look good, but I am also in good health!"
Zhang Xiwan nodded and left without staying longer.
As soon as he arrived outside the mansion, Yao Zhen, who was driving the carriage, saw Zhou Zong, the master of the East Palace with a knife, waiting at the door. He said something to Zhang Xiwan, and Zhang Xiwan got off the carriage.
Zhou Zong stepped forward to salute and handed over the wooden box: "The prince said that Mr. Gu has made great contributions to Quanzhou Prefecture and deserves a reward, so this gift will be given to the county man's wife."
Zhang Xiwan was puzzled. Shouldn't the emperor give her husband's reward? Why should the East Palace also give it to her?
Zhou Zong left without anyone seeing him off.
Zhang Xiwan returned home, told her mother what had happened, and then opened the wooden box. Looking at the red and shiny gems in front of her, her eyes instantly turned red...
Sincerity House.
Liu Jing took the soup and fed it to her elderly father bit by bit.
Liu Ji always felt short of breath. Before a mouthful of decoction entered his throat, half of it flowed out of his mouth.
Liu Jing quickly picked up the handkerchief and wiped it.
Liu Ji waved his hand to indicate that he didn't want to drink anymore. He took a few breaths and asked, "What's going on in the court recently?"
Liu Jing nodded: "I have inquired about it and found out that there was no big move in today's meeting of Zhongshu Xingxing. However, Chen Ning, the censor, once again submitted a letter to impeach Gu Zhengchen."
"Oh, Gu Zhengchen?"
Liu Ji thought of the young man with a smile on his face: "Chen Ning fell into trouble with him several times, why hasn't he gained a memory? If I remember correctly, it had only been a few months since Gu Zhengchen took office in Quanzhou Mansion. He What can be done?”
Liu Jing shook her head: "I don't know what happened. I just heard that Gu Zhengchen killed more than a hundred corrupt officials and rebellious people in Quanzhou Mansion. Chen Ning impeached him for overstepping his bounds. Without review by the Ministry of Punishment, the emperor decided."
Liu Jiluo pondered for a while, then laughed and said: "Don't look at Gu Zhengchen's young age, but this person is very careful and will never do such a thing unless His Majesty allows him to kill people. Kill him first and report later. There will be no result in Chen Ning's impeachment." "
Liu Jing looked at his father with admiration and nodded: "That's true. It is said that Quanzhou Prefecture has a big problem. His Majesty got angry and said that Gu Zhengchen didn't kill enough."
Liu Ji closed his eyes, remained silent for a moment, and then opened his mouth: "The bigger the problems in Quanzhou Prefecture, the more it appears that Gu Zhengchen has contributed a lot. Looking back in a few years, these things in Quanzhou Prefecture will pave the way for Gu Zhengchen to enter the court. .You have to remember that you can only make friends with this person, not offend him."
Liu Jing nodded solemnly.
Gu Zhengchen was young and already a male from Quanzhou County. This was due to military merit and was looked down upon by civil servants. But the governance of Jurong and the governance of Quanzhou will prove that Gu Zhengchen is not a person who wants to be popular and get lucky, but a talented minister!
Liu Ji lay down, took a long breath, and then said: "This person - no one dares to underestimate me. Even the one from Zhongshu Province, haha, he has to deal with it carefully. Although the younger generation is It's scary, but the road ahead will be tough..."
