"yes!"
Zhu Yuanzhang sighed slightly, "This bastard, Lao Si, is afraid that the overseas vassal states he worked so hard to conquer will be taken over by future emperors to the Ming Dynasty!"
Zhu Biao sneered directly, with a look of disapproval on his face, "Dad, those overseas vassals are barbaric and barren, and no officials are willing to serve as officials. Why should the fourth brother be worried?"
Zhu Yuanzhang said quietly: "Then why is it now widely rumored throughout the Ming Dynasty that the army of Prince Yan suffered heavy losses in Japan?"
"this?"
Zhu Biao was shocked, "Why did they do this?"
Zhu Yuanzhang ignored it and continued to ask: "Biao'er, what do you think?"
"Dad, the fourth child can conquer overseas vassals and hand over so much money, so I can't object."
Zhu Biao nodded slightly, "It's just dad, if you want to issue this edict, it means opening the sea!"
"Then open the sea!"
Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly, "The purpose of banning the sea is to prevent internal thieves from colluding with the Japanese pirates and causing chaos in the Ming Dynasty.
Now, Lao Si can invade the Japanese country and earn money for our Ming Dynasty, so why ban the sea?
Just in time, aren't the third child and the others coveting the fourth child? Let them also take their own guards and go to sea to conquer those vassal countries!
However, if Lao San and the others want to conquer those vassal states, they cannot delay protecting the Northern Yuan thieves!
The number of soldiers and generals sent out to conquer the vassal state must not exceed 20,000! "
"Father is wise!"
Zhu Biao quickly flattered.
After thinking for a while, Zhu Yuanzhang said again: "However, there are still so many thieves on the sea that have not been eliminated. Those merchants cannot go to sea for business for the time being!"
"Yes, Dad!"
"..."
The Emperor of Ming Dynasty and the Prince of Ming Dynasty have reached an agreement.
The matter of allowing the Ming Prince to lead troops to sea to attack the vassal state was quickly passed.
As soon as the imperial edict was issued, the princes, merchants and gentry of the entire Ming Dynasty were all excited.
As for merchants not being allowed to go to sea for trade, although the merchants and gentry complained a few times, they didn't care much.
Anyway, a hole has been opened in the forbidden sea.
Even during His Majesty's reign, the sea ban will not be completely lifted.
But how many more years can His Majesty remain in office?
After His Royal Highness the Crown Prince ascends the throne...
Just when everyone was looking at the prince with longing in their hearts, the prince suddenly fell ill in the prince's east palace.
Zhu Yuanzhang led the two tigers and rushed into the East Palace in a hurry.
Prince Zhu Biao was lying on the bed with a pale face, weak and cold sweat on his head.
"Biao'er was fine a few days ago, why did he suddenly fall ill?"
All the imperial doctors and ministers of the East Palace knelt in front of Zhu Yuanzhang with fear on their faces.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince must have felt cold occasionally and his pulse is weak..."
Zhu Yuanzhang listened very carefully to the long speech of the imperial doctor, and then said: "As you said, Biao'er's illness is not serious?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, according to the diagnosis made by Wei Chen and others, His Royal Highness did fall ill due to an occasional cold. Coupled with long-term hard work, excessive mental and physical exertion, physical damage, and lack of good rest!"
Zhu Yuanzhang was a little relieved, "In this case, you are not allowed to read the memorial to the prince in the past few days, and you must let the prince take good care of himself!"
"Wei Chen obeys the order!"
All the ministers of the East Palace responded quickly.
Zhu Yuanzhang walked to Zhu Biao again and told him, "Biao'er, you should take a good rest in the past few days and don't worry about court affairs!"
Zhu Biao looked remorseful, "My child has made dad worried!"
Zhu Yuanzhang said slowly: "We are impatient and have been making you suffer. We should not let you inspect various places in the Ming Dynasty so intensively, and we should also ask you to review so many memorials!"
"Dad, as the prince of Ming Dynasty, these are my responsibilities."
Zhu Biao smiled slightly and said: "Dad, don't punish the second child anymore. The evil things the second child did were all caused by the thief. He has realized his mistakes now.
Moreover, the second child is also the leader of all the kings of my Ming Dynasty, and the sect order of my Ming Dynasty! "
"snort!"
Speaking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression changed, "Biao'er, you have a good rest. That evildoer made such a big mistake, we must let him remember it for a long time.
Otherwise, when he returns to Prince Qin's Mansion, he will definitely start exploiting the people again.
Moreover, other princes will also follow suit..."
Hearing this, Zhu Biao looked relaxed.
…
Prince Zhu Biao was ill and did not attend court for several days. The news soon reached Prince Yan's palace.
Upon hearing the news, Guo An sighed subconsciously.
"Oh, what is supposed to come is still coming!"
"Husband, what's wrong?"
On the side, a trace of doubt flashed in Liu Baiwei's eyes.
Guo An said: "Sister, after the New Year's Day, we will go to Japan!"
Liu Baiwei asked: "Husband, didn't you say that after the Chinese New Year, you can rest in Beiping Mansion for a month?"
Guo An was startled and said quickly: "You can still rest for half a month!"
Liu Baiwei nodded slightly and said, "Before your husband goes to Japan, please bring Yue Lan into your room!"
"ah?"
Guo An was shocked.
"Husband, Yue Lan has grown up with my concubine since childhood. If my husband doesn't take her in, she can only become an old girl and be released from the house!
I really can't let go of Yuelan, and Yuelan's figure and appearance are not bad. Why has my husband not touched Yuelan for so many years? "
"this……"
"It seems that my husband doesn't hate Yuelan, so let Yuelan serve my husband tonight!"
"..."
…
Just when Guo An suddenly began to enjoy the blessings of Qi people.
Shi Zhufu, the chief of the Yan Palace, and a group of chief scribes began to be busy day and night.
Since the Yan Palace began to attack Goryeo.
Half of the scribes of Shi Si, the head of Prince Yan's palace, were transferred to Goryeo.
However, the government affairs of Prince Yan's Chief Shi Si not only did not decrease, but actually increased day by day.
Especially during the New Year's Day, it is not only necessary to statistically review various account books.
Various benefits and rewards are also distributed.
At this time, Zhu Fu would hire dozens of scholars from the academy to help.
But despite this, they are still very busy.
"I am here to meet you, Your Highness!"
Zhu Fu came to Cunxin Hall with a face full of reluctance. This trip would waste a lot of time on his face.
Zhu Di didn't know Zhu Fu's worries, but said directly: "Zhu Qing, we are planning to build a cement road from Zhangjiawan Pier to Dagukou after the spring. How much money, cement, and labor will be needed? Regarding the matter, Zhu Qing and the Gongzheng Office will come up with a charter for us as soon as possible!"
"What?"
Zhu Fu was shocked, "Your Highness, do you want to build such a long cement avenue?"
"Um!"
Zhu Di nodded slightly.
After Zhu Fu pondered for a moment, he said: "Your Highness, paving cement roads is a great thing for the surrounding people.
However, such a long cement road requires many days of labor and cement. "
Zhu Di said: "So, we have to make a charter."
"For labor matters, if our Beiping Mansion cannot hire so many people, we can ask Guo Qing to go to Goryeo or Japan to capture them."
"Use Korean slaves and Japanese slaves?"
Zhu Fu frowned slightly and said, "Your Highness, how many people will be employed by our Beiping Mansion? We still need to discuss with the officials and gentry around Cement Avenue. With only minor ministers and a group of scribes, it is difficult to determine the number of people these days."
Zhu Di said: "In this case, let them know first, and then count them after the New Year."
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Zhu Fu responded.
Then, when he remembered something, Zhu Fu couldn't help but speak again: "Your Highness, the administrative affairs of the Changshi Department are too numerous these days, and the scholars summoned from the academy are all very unfamiliar. I wonder if it is possible to recall Guo Changshi?" The palace?"
"Guo Qing?"
Zhu Di frowned slightly, "We have agreed with all of them that they will not go back on their word until after the Chinese New Year.
However, Zhu Qing can continue to recruit some academy scholars as scribes.
Years from now, our Prince Yan's Mansion will continue to attack the Japanese Kingdom and will need more scribes! "
At this time, Zhu Fu's expression suddenly changed.
"Your Highness, in the past few years, Chang Shi, who has been a high-ranking scribe, was all brought to Goryeo and Japan by Guo Changshi.
Nowadays, Wei Chen is recruiting more scribes.
However, all the scribes were very unfamiliar, and Wei Chen worked hard to teach them.
And now, seeing that the ministers are about to train them to maturity, they are also going to be transferred to Goryeo and Japan?
Why didn't Guo Changshi personally train the scribes and torment the ministers like this? "
"Your Highness, during the New Year's Day only, the ministers and scribes have to be busy with various government affairs every day, and they don't go home until midnight.
The next day, I had to come early to be busy with government affairs.
Wei Chen and others are already exhausted, and now Guo An not only wants to build a cement road, but also wants to take away the scribe who Wei Chen has trained for this year again. Wei Chen refuses to accept it! "
Zhu Di was startled when Zhu Fu reacted so fiercely.
"Don't worry, Zhu Qing. Guo Qing will only bring a few scribes with him when he goes to Japan. Then Zhu Qing will give him half of the capable scribes and a few new scribes, and let Guo Qing train them by himself!"
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Zhu Fu responded dully and asked again: "Your Highness, I wonder if Guo Changshi can be summoned to the palace to help the ministers to share some government affairs?"
Zhu Di said: "This matter is entirely up to Zhu Qing!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
A hint of joy finally appeared on Zhu Fu's face.
When Zhu Fu left, Zhu Di breathed a sigh of relief.
In the past two years, Zhu Di had seen Chang Shisi's huge account books several times, and every time he looked at them, his scalp went numb.
This is also understandable for officials such as Zhu Fu and others.
…
"Let us go on duty at the palace?"
Guo Mansion, main hall.
Guo An looked listlessly at the familiar-looking Baihu in front of him, with a look of confusion on his face.
"Didn't His Highness allow me and others to rest until after the New Year?"
The hundred households quickly said: "Guo Changshi, Zhu Changshi asked His Highness for instructions on this matter..."
"Ah sneeze~"
Before Baihu could finish speaking, Guo An couldn't help but sneeze several times.
Then, he said feebly: "Please go back and tell His Highness that I have worked too hard these past few days, occasionally caught wind and cold, and am very weak. I am afraid that I will not be able to go to the palace for duty, so I specifically asked Your Highness for a few days' leave."
"this……"
The hundred households glanced at Guo An suspiciously, looking embarrassed.
Guo An shuddered coldly again and ordered Er Niu at the side: "Er Niu, sir, I'm feeling cold again, please help me back to the bed!
In addition, light more stoves, the weather is really cold! "
"Yes, sir!"
Erniu quickly supported Guo An and walked to the back house.
In the main hall, Butler Fu Bo bowed his hands respectfully towards the hundreds of households and said: "Please forgive me, general. As a civil servant, my master has been exhausted from conquering the Japanese country for such a long time.
A few days after he came back, he started to fall ill. Even now, he has not recovered from his illness.
Therefore, please forgive me, Your Highness! "
A trace of helplessness flashed in Baihu's eyes, but he did not dare to make too many mistakes, so he had to go back and report to Zhu Fu.
"Guo An is sick?"
Zhu Fu also looked suspicious.
However, this matter was originally because he used the name of King Yan, and wanted to trick Guo An into coming to the palace and share some government affairs with them.
Now that Guo An is sick, he can only give up!
…
Asking for a monthly ticket!
(End of chapter)
