"This... is so messed up!"
Looking at the contents on the brochure, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but said directly.
Because of the plague, communications with Qingzhou Prefecture were also affected.
The letter that was supposed to be delivered in three days was delayed to seven days.
Zhu Yuanzhang was waiting anxiously, but he also understood that this was a normal situation.
He originally thought that with his own greeting, it would be the best result for Zhu Biao and the others to be found and placed properly.
Unexpectedly, things have turned out like this now.
According to Jia Shaozu, after Zhu Biao arrived, he directly asked Su Jing to take over the plague prevention and control work in Qingzhou Prefecture.
Jia Shaozu, the prefect of Qingzhou Prefecture, has fully cooperated and has begun to carry out prevention and control work in an orderly manner.
"This kid Su Jing actually dares to act like this!"
Zhu Yuanzhang was a little angry.
A major epidemic hit Qingzhou Prefecture and hundreds of thousands of people suffered. Su Jing, a businessman, actually took over the work of preventing and controlling the plague.
This matter seemed to Zhu Yuanzhang to be a joke.
Qingzhou Prefecture is not a small county like Lishui County, and this plague is not about business.
It is such a child's play to let Su Jing manage the prevention and control of the plague.
"Biao'er is so brave!"
Even though Zhu Biao was his son, Zhu Yuanzhang was a little angry at this moment.
Even Jia Shaozu, the prefect of Qingzhou Prefecture, is now on Lao Zhu's angry list.
Of course, all this is due to the time difference in sending letters.
In fact, the situation in Qingzhou Prefecture has basically stabilized.
But Jia Shaozu's excerpts were written when Su Jing first came here.
At that time, everything had just begun.
"Chongpachi, what's wrong? What makes you so angry!"
Queen Ma's voice sounded.
Originally, this would be Zhu Yuanzhang's "lesson preparation" time before going to court in the morning, and Queen Ma would not disturb him at all.
But now Zhu Biao's situation in Qingzhou Prefecture is unknown, so Queen Ma is more diligent in coming.
Because the discounts from various places will be sent directly to Zhu Yuanzhang.
That's right, the Ming Dynasty at this time did not yet have the three provinces and six ministries system, and the prime minister had not yet abolished it.
Zhu Yuanzhang was also an iron man emperor and had a considerable desire to control power.
Therefore, all memorials, like his descendants, will not be shown to ministers for their opinions first, and then they will just be reviewed.
Zhu Yuanzhang did everything personally and strived to be the first to know everything about the Ming Empire.
Queen Ma knew this, and also understood that if Zhu Biao had any news, Zhu Yuanzhang would definitely get it first.
"Biao'er and Su Jing are so ridiculous!"
Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily, completely unaware that he had kept the news about Zhu Biao from Empress Ma.
"What's wrong with Biao'er?"
As soon as she heard the news about Zhu Biao, Queen Ma immediately became anxious.
Zhu Biao has been out of touch for so many days, and she is extremely worried.
Zhu Yuanzhang immediately handed Jia Shaozu's fold to Queen Ma.
"Chongba, didn't you ask someone to notify Biao'er before? He was not found, why didn't you tell me!"
Queen Ma's face was full of anger and she stared directly at Zhu Yuanzhang.
When it comes to women's concerns, they are different from men's.
Earlier, Zhu Yuanzhang told a little white lie in order to let Queen Ma not worry.
It was just a letter, and Queen Ma saw through it immediately.
"Sister, we didn't do it on purpose. We were afraid that you would be worried."
Zhu Yuanzhang explained immediately.
Empress Ma rolled her eyes at Zhu Yuanzhang, but did not dwell on this matter.
Empress Ma clearly understands the importance between family affairs and state affairs.
She understood the reason why Zhu Yuanzhang was angry now.
The plague was rampant in Qingzhou Prefecture. At this critical moment, Su Jing was allowed to take over the prevention and control of the plague. How could Zhu Yuanzhang not be angry.
Even Empress Ma, who has always trusted Su Jing very much, is not optimistic about this matter now.
This is no other trivial matter. After all, it involves hundreds of thousands of people in Qingzhou Prefecture.
"Chongba, don't worry too much. I believe Mr. Su won't mess around."
Queen Ma comforted her.
Empress Ma was not sure whether Su Jing could control the plague, but she still believed that Su Jing would not mess around.
"snort!"
Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly and said: "Even if this is the case, it is too random! The same goes for Jia Shaozu, the magistrate of Qingzhou Prefecture. It was too easy to hand over power, and it was almost delivered to Su Jing!"
Empress Ma immediately said: "Chongba, you can't blame Magistrate Jia for this. How dare he disobey Biao'er's orders? You don't even think about it. How can you always tell the ministers that Biao'er's orders are the same?" As for your order, Magistrate Jia is carrying out your order!"
Queen Ma really spared no effort in explaining this matter to the ministers.
Empress Ma knew that Su Jing, Zhu Biao, and Zhu Yuanzhang would most likely not be severely punished.
If something happened, it might be Jia Shaozu who got stabbed.
After all, he is the prefect of a prefecture and a senior official of the fourth rank, so he can't help but hold Zhu Yuanzhang a little.
If Zhu Yuanzhang is a sword, then Queen Ma is the hand holding the sword.
She is the only person who can hold Zhu Yuanzhang back.
As for Zhu Biao, it can barely be regarded as a scabbard, which can block Zhu Yuanzhang when he draws his sword.
It is precisely because of this that when Queen Ma passed away, the officials of the Ming Dynasty cried as sadly as their mother had died.
No, to the officials of the Ming Dynasty, Queen Ma was the "mother".
Since Empress Ma disappeared, Zhu Yuanzhang's number of cuts with this knife has increased significantly.
"That's not right either!"
Zhu Yuanzhang's momentum was obviously a bit weaker, and Jia Shaozu gained vitality under a few words from Queen Ma.
"Chongba, don't be so pessimistic. Maybe Mr. Su really has a way to deal with the plague."
Queen Ma advised.
At this time, you still have to think in a better direction.
Zhu Yuanzhang took another look at the memorial and said, "It's best this way. If Su Jing can cure the plague, then I can reward him with a title!"
Title!
That was a reward only available to the royal family and relatives of meritorious officials.
Although the Ming Dynasty has just been founded, there are many heroes who have been enfeoffed, and many of them have titles.
But that doesn't mean titles are cheap.
"Chongba, I heard you, you are not joking!"
Queen Ma said immediately.
Although this is unlikely, it is still possible after all. After all, it is Su Jing.
If Su Jing could be knighted, Queen Ma thought it would be quite good.
For talents like Su Jing, the treatment must be high.
"Don't worry, sister, we always stick to our word and never break our word. I'm afraid Su Jing won't be able to do that."
Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows and said to Queen Ma.
As soon as he said these words, Zhu Yuanzhang had an inexplicable feeling in his heart that Su Jing could really do it.
It’s really weird!
When Ming Ming saw this excerpt for the first time, he just thought that Su Jing and Zhu Biao were completely fooling around.
But as soon as I said that, my feeling immediately changed.
"Okay, I've written it down anyway. If you don't give it to me then, I will ask for it for Mr. Su."
Queen Ma said with a smile.
I don’t know if after chatting for a while, the moods of Zhu Yuanzhang and Queen Ma became a lot more relaxed.
"The hour is coming, it's time to go to court."
Zhu Yuanzhang said to Queen Ma.
Empress Ma nodded. She originally wanted to leave directly, but then she stopped and asked, "Chongba, do you want to tell the emperor what happened in this book?"
Su Jing was in charge of Qingzhou Prefecture's plague prevention and control work, which had no precedent in the Ming Dynasty.
There is no recommendation process, no previous resume, no official position, and he is directly in charge of the work of the government.
It's like an explosion.
Needless to say, as long as it is said in the court, it will definitely cause a big earthquake.
This matter is no small matter!
But if you don't tell it, it will definitely be known later, and you can't hide it.
There is a serious epidemic in Qingzhou Prefecture, and all civil and military officials are watching.
Although, if it were other prefects, under Zhu Biao's order, they would probably make the same choice as Jia Shaozu.
But this didn't happen to them.
That would definitely mean something different.
Zhu Yuanzhang pondered for a moment and said: "Say, I must say it."
The matter in Qingzhou Prefecture is not a trivial matter.
Even if Zhu Biao is involved, Zhu Yuanzhang will not hide it.
He was not worried that if he messed up, Zhu Biao's status would be affected. As long as he was the emperor, Zhu Biao's position as prince would be stable.
It’s just that we can’t set this precedent.
There is a serious epidemic in Qingzhou Prefecture, and as an emperor, he has to hide such important news.
Zhu Yuanzhang would not allow himself to do this.
However, Su Jing is afraid that she will suffer a lot of criticism.
"Well, Chongpachi, since you think so, I won't say anything more."
Queen Ma nodded with firm eyes.
Obviously she and Zhu Yuanzhang had the same idea.
As a couple who share weal and woe, the two of them understand each other's thoughts quite well.
…
In the Fengtian Palace.
Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the dragon chair and looked solemnly at the ministers below.
Every morning is very early.
It is also a test for ministers.
Because they do not live in the palace, they have to rush to the palace from home in the morning.
In front of Fengtian Hall, there is still a long staircase to go up.
Many elderly guys find it difficult just to walk up the stairs.
"Today's discussion, the matter of the great epidemic in Qingzhou Mansion has been found out. The prince's disciple Su Jing is currently in charge of the prevention and control of the plague in Qingzhou Mansion. If you have any opinions, just say it, I want to hear it."
Zhu Yuanzhang still went straight to the point and went straight to Huanglong.
In order to make Su Jing not sound like a blank slate, Zhu Yuanzhang specially gave Su Jing the title of Prince Master.
But at this moment, as Zhu Yuanzhang's words fell, the entire court was still stunned.
There is a major epidemic in Qingzhou Prefecture, and now Su Jing is in charge of the prevention and control work.
"Your Majesty, I think this matter is against etiquette and law. Su Jing is just a white man. How can he lead Qingzhou Mansion with such virtue!"
Cui Liang, the Minister of Rites, stood up for the first time and directly expressed his objections.
The Ministry of Etiquette is in charge of etiquette and law.
There is nothing wrong with Cui Liang's objection to this matter.
"Your Majesty, I second the proposal!"
"I second the proposal!"
…
As Cui Liang took the lead in the charge, many ministers immediately followed.
Su Jing was indeed very powerful in the Ming Dynasty, but not everyone would choose to side with Su Jing.
Especially when there is no such thing as justice.
"I request your Majesty to immediately order Su Jing to be arrested and brought to justice to set the record straight!"
Cui Liang spoke again.
"I second the proposal!"
"I think that Jia Shaozu, the magistrate of Qingzhou Prefecture, should also be held accountable!"
"I second the motion! Both Su Jing and Jia Shaozu should be arrested!"
…
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the reactions of the ministers and was not surprised.
Su Jing and Zhu Biao did not consider this matter very well and were quite immature.
"Your Majesty, I have something to ask."
Li Shanchang stood up at this time.
"explain."
Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly, his expression was the same as before, and his attitude could not be seen at all.
Li Shanchang said: "I would like to ask your Majesty whether it is His Majesty's decree that Su Jing is in charge of Qingzhou Prefecture's prevention and control of the plague?"
As soon as these words came out, the ministers who just spoke were a little unable to bear it.
I was only focusing on the output and forgot to ask this.
If Su Jing had followed Zhu Yuanzhang's orders, things would have been different.
However, the epidemic in Qingzhou Prefecture happened suddenly, and even Zhu Yuanzhang could not have predicted it.
"No, I have never issued such a decree."
Zhu Yuanzhang replied.
fine!
As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang said these words, the ministers instantly felt relieved, at least the output just now was correct.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang added: "The prince and Su Jing are together. This matter is the prince's will."
Prince Zhu Biao!
This time, the expressions of the ministers changed again.
At first, they didn't quite understand why Jia Shaozu, the prefect of Qingzhou Prefecture, allowed Su Jing to take charge of the work.
After all, it is clear that Su Jing does not hold any official position.
In theory, Jia Shaozu should completely ignore such a white body.
But if Prince Zhu Biao is here, it will be different.
Externally, what Zhu Biao represents is Zhu Yuanzhang's will.
Even in the Ming Dynasty, the ministers spared no effort to implement what Prince Zhu Biao said.
Everyone knows how good Zhu Yuanzhang is towards Zhu Biao. Even if Zhu Biao wants to usurp the throne, Zhu Yuanzhang will help make suggestions.
If Zhu Biao gave the order, a fool would disobey it.
"Prime Minister, after you have finished asking, if you have any ideas, please tell me."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Li Shanchang and asked.
Li Shanchang paused for a moment and replied: "Reporting to your Majesty, I thought that His Highness the Crown Prince did such a thing because he was worried about the people of Qingzhou Prefecture. Perhaps Su Jing bewitched His Highness."
Li Shanchang was still able to speak, so he first praised Zhu Biao for caring about the people.
As for Su Jing being in charge of Qingzhou Prefecture's prevention and control of the plague, he was not optimistic.
"It seems that you all have similar views on this matter, and I think the same thing."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "But this matter has been done. When the news from Qingzhou Prefecture came, this matter was already being implemented."
"So I decided to give Su Jing a chance to see if he can cure the plague in Qingzhou Prefecture."
"If you harm the people of Qingzhou Prefecture, I will punish you severely!"
Changing coaches before battle is a taboo, and Zhu Yuanzhang knew this very well.
There was a time lag when the news from Qingzhou Prefecture was received. Since the matter has come to this, it is better to see the results.
When Zhu Yuanzhang spoke, the officials were naturally speechless.
However, the ministers in the court already have some different views on Su Jing.
(End of chapter)
