Wind rises time and space gate

Chapter 391 The King of Yue goes to court
The next day at the court meeting, Zhao Guangyuan went to court to listen to the government according to the order.

All civil and military officials greeted him one after another when they saw him. After saying hello, they looked at him secretly.

The King of Yue still looked the same in front of others, with a cold expression on his face, and felt that it was not easy to get close to him. Nobility is natural, and it also carries a sense of majesty. It makes people afraid to look more.

"Seventh brother, you are here." The prince smiled.

"I've met the prince."

"We brothers don't need to be polite." The prince looked him over and said, "This court uniform is very suitable." He patted his shoulder and said, "This is your first time going to court. If you don't understand something, please tell the emperor brother."

"Thank you, Brother Huang." Zhao Guangyuan followed the good advice.

Seeing the King of Qin and the King of Chu coming together, "I've met the Three Emperors and the Four Emperors." Zhao Guangyuan bowed his hands to them. King Qin and King Chu hummed, glanced at him lightly, and stood in his position without saying a word. .

Today, only these four of the emperor's sons are in court. The King of Jin, the King of Zhao and others rarely come to attend the ordinary court gatherings except for the big court gatherings on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month. Unless there is something important in the court or the emperor requires them to go to court.

Every day when the rooster has not crowed and I come to court in the dark and hungry, everyone wants to be lazy.

After a while, the eunuchs of the Si Dian Hall sang: "The Emperor is coming to court!"

All the civil and military officials in Jiying Palace stopped talking and returned to their respective places.

"kneel!"

All the ministers fell to the ground and knelt down, shouting: "Long live, long live, long live!"

"Everyone is safe."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The ducks and birds in Jiying Hall are silent. Emperor Zhizheng glanced sharply into the hall, and his eyes fell on Zhao Guangyuan.

Zhao Guangyuan felt his gaze and stared at the floor tiles. After a while, the oppressive feeling disappeared, and he breathed a sigh of relief. His eyes flickered, complicated and difficult to explain.

Next came the time for the court meeting, and ministers who had written memorials came forward one after another...

Zhao Guangyuan listened silently and did not express an opinion. Emperor Zhizheng didn't ask him either. Several factions in the DPRK still pushed each other and argued and argued from time to time. Zhao Guangyuan did not find it noisy, and even found it interesting.

In one early court meeting, he got a lot of information about who were the prince's people, who were loyal to the King of Qin, who were direct ministers and lonely ministers, and who were good at sitting on the fence and being double-dealing, which gave him a lot of information.

Keep it in mind. The entire morning was spent listening but not speaking, not uttering a word.

When the eunuch of the Si Palace sang again: "Retreat from the court!" Zhao Guangyuan also joined the other ministers in handing over their hands and said, "Send you to the emperor." When the emperor left the hall, there was a buzz, and the ministers came together in twos and threes to discuss the content of today's court meeting or exchange greetings.

The prince came over and patted Zhao Guangyuan on the shoulder, "Seventh brother, why don't you say a word today?"

"Back to the crown prince, my brother is going to court for the first time. He is very frightened, so he dare not say anything."

The prince laughed and said, "It doesn't matter, let's discuss politics. How about Qingming? The purpose of the meeting is to listen to the opinions of the four parties, gather the strengths of each family, and come up with the best solution. From now on, if the seventh brother doesn't understand anything, you can always come and ask. As a brother."

"Thank you, my dear brother, for your guidance."

Seeing the prince and the king of Yue talking, the king of Qin and the king of Chu just glanced at him and left.

"Third brother, is the prince trying to win over the seventh child?" Yesterday, the prince's people arranged for King Qin to go to the prefect of Lizhou to file a complaint. It's strange that these two people have a good attitude toward the prince.

"Isn't this obvious?" King Qin didn't look sideways and just nodded to the ministers, with no intention of talking.

"What's there to worry about, Lao Qi?" He didn't even fart in the morning. He felt that Lao Qi was just a toothless tiger and had nothing to fear.

But King Qin didn't think so. There is Jiang Xiang in the cabinet who supports Lao Qi, and now Uncle Wang Shu of Qi has become in-laws with Jiang Xiang. Lao Qi is not alone. And he always felt that Lao Qi was hiding his strength.

"Didn't anyone who stared at Lao Qi notice something strange?"

"No. I either burn paper here or there, or go to see the decoration of the shop, or go to Jiang Xiang's mansion to see his princess."

Speaking of the concubine of the King of Yue, the King of Chu sneered. "I don't know what Lao Qi was thinking. I don't want a family like the Sun family and the Bai family. I want a folk girl. She is still so old and has no strength behind her. I thought the Lin family was rich enough to rival the country, but she turned out to be just an ordinary country squire."

This brain is either squeezed by the door or flooded.

"Send someone to keep an eye on them." King Qin ordered calmly. People can't do something without a reason. Lao Qi wanted to vindicate the prince and the Lu family, so it was impossible not to win over some forces. He must have some deep meaning in marrying Mr. Lin.

Although King Chu felt that his brother was thinking too much, he did not dare to resist, "Yes. There are people watching."

Zhao Guangyuan resigned from the crown prince and walked toward the palace entrance. Halfway there, he saw Jiang Xiang still waiting for him. Knowing that he had something to say to him, he walked towards him.

It wasn't until he left the palace that Jiang Xiang said hesitantly: "The prince will be getting married in less than half a month, so there is no need to rush for this moment..."

Zhao Guangyuan knew that he was talking about his stay at Qixiayuan last night.

"I slept in the study last night."

Uh, Jiang Xiang was stunned for a moment. His face turned red. He shouldn't have spoken about this kind of thing, but now the prince only has himself to worry about, so he has to be reminded of some things. "Then there's no need to stay in the house."

In the past, the King of Yue would come to see the princess every day. Although it was against the rules, the prince did not stay overnight. I wonder what happened yesterday. It is really easy for a man and a woman like this to get into trouble, which will attract outsiders to make irresponsible remarks, which is not good for the prince and princess.

I also blame myself for talking to the prince too late last night.

Zhao Guangyuan didn't explain much, just said: "The bald donkey gave the princess Buddhist beads."

Well? Jiang Xiang was stunned for a moment before reacting, "Is it Master Zhiyuan? Is he out of seclusion?"

"Zhao Gang had someone deliver it."

Jiang Xiang saw the disgusted expression on Zhao Guangyuan's face when he talked about Zhiyuan. He thought about it and advised, "It's not the two of them to blame for what happened back then."

What happened back then was really complicated. A disaster that had not happened to Daqi in decades allowed those who were interested to find a bargaining chip to harm the prince. They followed each other step by step, and in the end, it was like a mountain falling apart, and they were completely defeated. The power to fight back.

"If that bald donkey hadn't been in that situation and said that my imperial brother was a wise king in the prosperous times, and that he was better than his master, which aroused the emperor's fear and allowed people to suppress my grandfather more and more, how could my imperial brother have messed up?"

If you don't mess around, the East Palace will not leak like a sieve, allowing people to take advantage of it and frame it. The emperor believed such a poor reason, wasn't he secretly conniving and acquiescing? Aren't you worried that the Lu family will become so powerful that the court will become the sole voice of the Lu family in the future?
When the former Jin king and the emperor fought for the throne, if his maternal grandfather's family had not given their full support, how would his good father have been able to sit on the throne!

Jiang Xiang was silent, "Zhiyuan also wants to help the prince..."

"He didn't help my emperor! He poured a bucket of oil into a hot pot and made the decision for the emperor!"

If it weren't for Zhiyuan Tou's words, his good father would not have thought of touching his brother. At first, he just wanted to take over the military power of the Lu family.

In the end, because of Zhiyuan's words, the emperor's brother blocked the way for others, causing his emperor's brother to be increasingly fiercely attacked by all parties, one after another, each and every move was fatal.

"Isn't that Bald Donkey highly praised by the people of Daqi as a heavenly master? To say that his divination is extremely accurate is like having the eyes of heaven opened, which is ridiculous!"

He said that his royal brother would be a prosperous and wise king in the future, and he would be destined to do so. As a result, his royal brother didn't sit in that position for a whole day.

That bald donkey is a magic stick! Harmful bastard!

Seeing that the usually forbearing King of Yue suddenly turned blue and walked away with a flutter of sleeves, Jiang Xiang froze there for a long time before letting out a long breath. Fortunately, Zhiyuan could not escape from the world, otherwise the King of Yue might have gone to Li Ye to settle the score with him.

Zhao Guangyuan returned to Sinong Division with an angry look on his face.

Everyone in the Sinong Division had been having a party since they heard the news yesterday. When they went to the Yamen for work this morning, they were as happy as if they had found gold. Darling, when did their agricultural department also register in Jiying Hall?
The department that was almost abolished became transparent in front of their colleagues from the Ministry of Industry. When they walked on the streets in the capital, they said they were officials from the Agriculture Department, and no one else would take a second look. However, when the King of Yue came, this Everything changes.

Not only were they hugged by golden thighs, but the King of Yue also asked restaurants to deliver meals to them from time to time, and also gave them rewards. Now the King of Yue can still go to court to listen to politics.

This is a good thing that our Lord Si Nongqing cannot even dream of.

The king of Yue actually caught up with him. What they couldn't do, the King of Yue did it for them!
The King of Yue goes to Jiying Hall every morning. As long as the emperor is not blind, he can see the King of Yue standing in the first row. When he sees the King of Yue, can he not know which yamen he is on duty?
In the future, when rewards are given during festivals and festivals, do you dare to omit their agriculture department?

The officials of the Si Agricultural Department immediately started to tremble. I met my colleagues from the Ministry of Industry this morning, and my back was straight.

Usually when I see them, I can't see them, and I don't even bother to say hello, but today, those guys with eyes on the top of their heads will also say hello to them.

Tsk tsk! Sure enough, he is snobbish.

They must hold on to the golden thigh of the King of Yue, hold on!

A group of officials, including Sinong Qing, were waiting at the yamen gate early in the morning for the return of the King of Yue. As a result, seeing his dark face, everyone was so frightened that they didn't dare to say anything.

"Nothing to do?" Zhao Guangyuan frowned when he saw a group of people blocking the yamen entrance.

Sinongqing Yao Yongyi secretly poked at Shaoqing Du Zhishu. He had no choice but to ask Du Zhishu to get close to the King of Yue.

Du Zhishu wanted to glare at the old Shangguan, but he didn't dare, so he had to move his feet and cautiously stepped forward to reply, "Go back to the prince, we, everyone are here to greet the prince."

Zhao Guangyuan glanced at everyone. Even the handymen came and blocked the door. "What do you want to welcome me? Are you afraid that I will get lost?" A agriculture minister, in a big place, can see all the way at a glance. Can get lost.

Du Zhishu swallowed his saliva, "Your Majesty, go to court with your head, let's, let's listen to the admonishment. No one from the Si Nong Department has ever gone to court..."

Those from the Ministry of Industry would not tell them any major events in the DPRK. They were the last to know about anything. Now, finally, someone from the Department of Agriculture and Agriculture has come to the court to listen to government affairs. That is a very honorable thing!
Don't you want them to get excited?
Zhao Guangyuan understood the meaning of his words as soon as he heard it. He glanced at everyone again and said, "Go back, everyone. If anything happens in the future, I will inform you as soon as possible."

"Yes." Everyone bowed out respectfully, feeling very happy in their hearts. There are people in their court!
"Master Yao, Master Du stays."

Yao Yongyi and Du Zhishu were about to leave with everyone. When they heard this, they agreed and followed the King of Yue to his palace.

The two of them entered the public room and stood there respectfully with lowered eyebrows and eyes, not daring to look at them more, as if they were obeying orders.

Zhao Guangyuan sat down on the chair and said without further ado, "You must already know the news that the prefect of Lizhou allowed his subordinates to seize land and exchange land for food."

"Yes, it wasn't that long ago. I just heard the discussions outside in the past two days and found out..." The two of them lowered their heads.

Zhao Guangyuan wanted to curse, but couldn't.

It is the duty of the Secretary for Agriculture to comfort the people affected by the disaster and pay attention to the livelihood of the people in the disaster areas. However, now the Secretary for Agriculture has no information and has to wait for the news to spread outside.

When Yao Yongyi saw the King of Yue angry, he also wanted to cry.

What can he do! The Ministry of Industry treats them as transparent persons and tells them nothing. Where can they get the news?

Si Nongsi was poor, had no money to manage, and had few people of high rank. Except for him, Du Zhili, and two ninth-rank governors, the rest were just servants. How could he send anyone?

If his job wasn't still needed at home and he received some monthly salary to supplement the family's income, he would have wanted to leave with his title hanging. Whoever wanted to do this bullshit job would have done it.

Zhao Guangyuan glanced at him and sighed secretly.

The current situation of the Department of Agriculture is the result of the imperial court not paying enough attention to it. It should have been an extremely important department, but it has become dispensable today. The peaceful days have been too long, and the emperor and his ministers are fishing in the water.

He did not say any more words of rebuke, and only said: "The imperial court is aware of this matter. The magistrate of Lizhou will return to Beijing soon to investigate the crime. The fields enclosed by his men should be returned to the people. However, due to the disaster this summer, the people have no food to eat. I’m afraid it will still change.”

If the land is not exchanged, the sons and daughters will be sold. Even if the imperial court collects another batch of disaster relief food, it will probably be a drop in the bucket.

Zhao Guangyuan tapped his fingers on the table and quickly came up with an idea, "Mr. Yao, please write a letter immediately and ask Lizhou Yanzhou and other local government offices to cooperate and let them take over the land in the name of the government office. It is stipulated in the deed that the land sold will still be sold. Leave it to the landowner to cultivate, and if you can provide some silver or grain next year, you can redeem it back."

When Yao Yongyi and Du Zhili heard this, they couldn't help but slap their thighs. This is a good method!

If the land is collected in the name of the government government, the government government will not subsidize the grain in vain. If the people cannot redeem the land, they will still have the land in their hands. The people also trust the government agencies more, thus avoiding the possibility of being maliciously lowered by powerful forces to acquire land.

“Is that redeemable at the original price of the grain?”

"Just make a profit. Don't let the government suffer a loss." It also puts some pressure on the people. Don't think that it is just a cake falling from the sky, which encourages their greed.

"Your Majesty is wise!" The two of them flattered Zhao Guangyuan a few times, and then hurriedly went out to do errands.

After the two left, Zhao Guangyuan thought about it again and wrote another letter, asking his men who had been sent to Yanzhou and other places to pay attention to this matter. If anyone wanted to sell land in exchange for food, he would also secretly accept some, under conditions It’s the same as the Fu Yamen, but the food exchanged is 10% more than the Fu Yamen.

This is different from the forced buying and selling under the prefect of Lizhou. The collected fields are still handed over to the landowners for cultivation, and they can be redeemed with money or grain at any time within five years.

Yanzhou in Lizhou was hit by a disaster this summer, and the amount of grain exchanged from the government treasury was limited. If the people felt that the grain exchanged by the government office was small, he secretly ordered people to harvest the land, and the conditions were favorable, so he should be able to harvest some.

When the people temporarily became tenant farmers, it would be easier for him to tell them what crops to plant in the fields.