The living room of the royal palace.
Li Qing asked: "How do you plan to deal with this matter?"
"Let's not deal with it for the time being. Let's settle the general ledger later." Zhu Jianshen said, "That little bastard was the one who contradicted me. Punishing him for this reason will only make people think that I am stingy, and there is no way to expand the scope of the attack. The crime can only be Ning Zisun is arrogant and domineering, causing trouble for everyone. Only in this way can we impose restraints on the vassal king in the name of loving the people."
Li Qing nodded slowly: "Well, that's a good idea. That kid's outrageous behavior is enough to cut off Prince Ning's title. In this way, I think he will just shed tears of gratitude and cooperate with you in this scene. "
After a pause, "My identity has been exposed, let's just stay here in Prince Ning's Mansion. It's hot, but it's cooler here."
"Yeah... okay." Zhu Jianshen was afraid of the heat, and his identity had already been exposed, so it was really unnecessary and he was not in the mood to wander around anymore.
Wang Shouren asked: "That young student...?"
"Let's rest for a few days and then we'll get together." Zhu Jianshen said.
"Hey, okay." Wang Shouren nodded. With the presence of the Supreme Emperor, his father-in-law also eliminated the possibility of being implicated.
At this time, Zhu Dianpei dragged Zhu Chenhao over. As soon as his grandfather and grandson entered the door, he knelt down and kowtowed, with regret on his face, wailing and tears streaming down his face.
Naturally, such a big movement could not be hidden from anyone. Soon, the palace was in chaos. Within two quarters of an hour, everyone in the palace knew the news of the arrival of the Supreme Emperor.
Zhu Jianshen was helpless, but he couldn't blame Prince Ning for this matter.
From the moment he revealed his identity, it was destined to be known to everyone. With so many people in the house, how could he keep it a secret, unless Zhu Jianshen put aside his face and saluted Prince Ning in turn, but that is not Zhu Jianshen's style. .
He sneaked out to play, but so what, who dares to say that he is wrong?
The majestic Emperor Ming Dynasty is not ashamed of himself. As a former emperor, he is not ashamed to come to visit the great rivers and mountains.
It's just a little troublesome, but with Li Qing here, it will be enough to sneak away again.
Zhu Jianshen ignored their grandfather and grandson, but he did not say that he would be severely punished. He just kept a cold face and said neither punishment nor forgiveness.
King Ning Zhu Dianpei, as well as his children and grandchildren, were all frightened and uneasy...
For lunch, there are more than a hundred dishes, all of which are exquisite.
King Ning's lineage has been operating here for a small hundred years. Back then, Xiao Qi was engaged in smuggling and made a lot of money. The family's wealth was so rich. Today's more than a hundred dishes are just more generous than usual.
In their daily lives, they are extremely extravagant.
Zhu Jianshen looked at the dishes on the table and couldn't help but sigh: "Ning Wang's lineage is really rich!"
Those that fly in the sky, those that walk on the ground, those that swim in the water... everything is available. Such a luxurious banquet, even in the palace, is sometimes available and must be prepared in advance.
But his visit to Prince Ning's Mansion was purely accidental. Being able to create so many cuisines in such a short period of time shows how luxurious Prince Ning's daily life is.
Zhu Dianpei said sarcastically: "It's not about whether you have money or not. The Supreme Emperor is here. How can I wrong the Supreme Emperor?"
"Haha..." Zhu Jianshen smiled, "I'm not aggrieved. I couldn't eat such good food in the palace, so I'm not aggrieved at all."
Prince Ning's face was stern, and he quickly stood up and bowed: "I am guilty."
"I am guilty." The prince Zhu Jinjun also bowed down.
He is Zhu Chenhao's biological father. His son committed such a heinous and treasonous offense. He was the most minor of all, and it was his failure to discipline him. He was indeed guilty.
"It's time to eat. There's no need to do this. Sit flat on your back."
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty." Zhu Jinjun helped his old father get up. He was also wheezing. He didn't know whether it was because he was frightened or because he was not in good health.
Perhaps his father was too lively and had difficulty ascending to the throne. The crown prince, Zhu Jinjun, had been depressed for a long time, which made him look a little melancholy.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the two men sat down, Zhu Jianshen sighed again and said: "It's better to be the vassal king. You don't have to worry about it. Every year, the court pays you salary. How cool it is..."
In fact, the salary paid by the court to the vassal prince was not too much. If there was no extravagance and waste, it would be enough for daily expenses, but like the Ning Prince's Mansion, it was far from enough.
Zhu Jinjun cupped his hands and said: "What the Supreme Emperor said is that I feel ashamed and have dragged down the court. Not only that, but the unfilial son also clashed with the Emperor... It's really..."
After a pause, he said without conscience: "Prince Ning's palace has always been simple, and the salary issued by the court cannot be spent completely. The Supreme Emperor cares about the world, loves the people like his own son, and often reduces taxes and provides relief to the people. Prince Ning is willing to do his best for the Supreme Emperor. With my meager strength, in the next three years, no, five years, Prince Ning will no longer receive salary from the court, and I hope that the Supreme Emperor will fulfill his wish."
Zhu Jianshen ignored him and played with the wine glass without raising his eyelids.
Seeing this, Ning Wang Zhu Dianpei knew that it would be impossible without heavy bleeding, so he added: "It's not easy for the Supreme Emperor, it's not easy for the court, and it's not easy for the emperor. In recent years, there have been more natural disasters. King Ning's lineage has been favored by the country, and I would like to serve him On this occasion, in order to do my best for the Ming Dynasty and the imperial court, I am willing to dedicate one million taels of silver to the imperial court, and I also ask for the Emperor's approval."
Zhu Jianshen just chuckled but still said nothing.
The father and son looked at each other and couldn't help but feel a twinge of pain.
Need more money!
"Old minister is willing to donate two million taels." Zhu Dianpei's heart was bleeding. Prince Ning's mansion was rich, but they were sending away silver in vain, and they also gave away two million taels of silver. How could he not feel distressed.
Helpless, the eldest grandson has caused too much trouble. If the emperor is not satisfied, if he is really pursued, the price will be even greater.
It would be best if you can use money to eliminate disasters.
The current king of the vassal is not what Zhu Di was back then. It can be said that people are fighting for their own good, and they have no power to resist at all.
Having said that, even at Zhu Di's time, when the court took action against the vassal king, the vassal king could only accept it and had no other choice.
Only Zhu Di, who was forced into a desperate situation, dared to rebel, while other vassal kings were resigned to it.
Zhu Jianshen spoke, he sighed and said: "There are between ten and twenty million people in the Ming Dynasty. Two million taels is indeed a lot. However, the population is too large, and it is only a drop in the bucket. Forget it..."
As he said that, he sighed again: "How can I make life difficult for the vassal king and his family for the sake of the people? Alas... I can't bear it!"
You still have to pay more!
"Old minister..." Zhu Mianpei took a breath, his old face was twitching, he felt distressed.
Zhu Jinjun also had a look of pain on his face. Sooner or later, all this money would be his. Unexpectedly, before it fell into his hands, he would have to hand it over to the court.
"Prince Ning, what are you..."
"Old minister, I'm fine." Zhu Dianpei forced out a smile that was uglier than crying, and said: "Old minister, I would like to donate 3.5 million taels to relieve the worries of the imperial court and the Ming Dynasty. I am a descendant of King Ning and a descendant of Taizu. , it is appropriate to show filial piety to the country that Taizu has built."
This time, he directly increased the price by 1.5 million taels, with only one purpose: this is the fixed price, the Supreme Emperor, you are almost done, please leave a way for others to survive.
Zhu Mianpei almost didn't say it: We are born from the same roots, so there is no need to rush into each other!
Zhu Jianshen also understood that Prince Ning had reached his peak, and if he continued to blackmail him, he might be self-defeating, so he said:
"Since Prince Ning said this, I would be disrespectful to Taizu if I didn't accept it, but..." He looked concerned, "I'm also afraid that Prince Ning will live a miserable life!"
You are afraid that I will live a poor life, but you still kill me like this... Zhu Dianpei said with a strong smile: "My ancestors were virtuous, and Prince Ning's lineage has always been thrifty. Over the past hundred years, I have accumulated some family assets, so I won't be like that."
Zhu Jianshen nodded slightly, wondering: "Then...well, this is Prince Ning's filial piety towards Taizu, so I have no choice but to accept it with pain." ΟиЪ.ōΓＧ
Are you enduring the pain?
Zhu Jinjun became even more depressed.
This will all be his money from now on!
Dad, really, won't you increase the price by 500,000 yuan? It's only 1.5 million taels. This prodigal old man must be old and confused. I should have replaced this family a long time ago... Zhu Jinjun thought depressedly. To vomit blood.
On the face, he still had to smile and flattered: "It should be, it should be..."
Zhu Jianshen drank the wine in one gulp and said, "Let's change it to a large-denomination banknote. It's convenient for me to carry it with me."
"...Yes, I obey the order." The two men bowed their hands and said yes, their hearts already full of holes.
Heavy bleeding, not ordinary heavy bleeding...
Zhu Jianshen said happily: "Prince Ning has set a good example for all the vassal kings. He spent three and a half million taels on the first sale, and for five consecutive years he did not receive any royal salary. It's really... not much left, it's all in the wine." , I would like to pay a toast to Prince Ning.”
No, I've already paid 3.5 million taels, why don't you let go of five years' salary?
Zhu Mianpei's face turned dark and uncontrollable. Zhu Jinjun's face also turned uglier than ever and he lost control of his expression...
"What's the matter, Prince Ning is too light to drink? It doesn't matter, don't force it." Zhu Jianshen was still affectionate.
However, the tone is a little cold!
The two men were shocked, and they quickly raised their glasses and said: "Old minister, I would like to pay tribute to the great emperor."
"Well..." Zhu Jianshen showed a satisfied look and his tone became affectionate again...
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"Three and a half million taels of silver, plus five years of salary from King Ning's lineage, how about this...?" Zhu Jianshen raised his eyebrows and showed off to Li Qing.
Li Qing gave a thumbs up, "Black, really dark."
Wang Shouren almost couldn't help but nod in agreement. Indeed, not only was his face dark, but his heart was also dark.
Three and a half million taels, he couldn't even imagine how shocking it would be to have so much money in front of him.
From this point of view, my two big mouths really deserved it, and they brought such a huge income to the court at once.
Although he did not blackmail the money, he was the trigger of the whole incident. If he had not stepped forward to reason with him at that time, but had turned around and walked back, this kind of thing would not have happened.
Wang Shouren couldn't help but whispered to himself: "The Master said: When blessing comes, disaster lies behind; when misfortune comes, blessing relies on it; sincerity is not mine to deceive!"
"Wang Shouren," Zhu Jianshen patted him on the shoulder and said boldly, "You have been wronged today. If you say you want anything, I will grant it to you."
"It's already a big mistake for a commoner to drive a car and frighten the Emperor. How dare you ask for a reward again?"
"Hey? How can I be so fragile? Tell me, what do you want?" Zhu Jianshen said with a smile, "After this village, there will be no store like this."
