Daming: I can’t kill such a greedy prince-in-law?

Chapter 255 Zhu Yuanzhang: Sister, be gentle with me! (Please subscribe!!)
"It's not my people from the Ming Dynasty, but the daughter of a leader of the Chita tribe on the grassland."

"The tribe that does business with Ouyang Lun is close to the border of the Ming Dynasty and is relatively friendly to the Ming Dynasty."

"By the way, this is a letter written by the leader of the Chita tribe. Please read it."

With that said, Zhu Yuanzhang handed the letter to Queen Ma.

After Empress Ma took the letter, she read it carefully.

After a while, seeing Empress Ma finishing the letter, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately asked: "Sister, what do you think of this?"

Queen Ma thought for a moment and then said: "Judging from the content of this letter, the Chita tribe is indeed sincere in wanting to marry with the Ming Dynasty. Of course, the only person they want to marry is Ouyang."

"It can be seen that the Chita tribe trusts Ouyang very much. The current situation is that the Chita tribe is becoming more and more insecure and wants to obtain the protection of the Ming Dynasty."

Hearing Queen Ma's analysis, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately nodded, "Sister, you are right, that's what we think."

"The problem is that Ouyang Lun is my Ming Dynasty's concubine. It is not good for our royal family to have concubines."

"And we are also worried that the Chita tribe may be trying to win over Ouyang Lun. What if Ouyang Lun is tempted to rebel later? Ouyang Lun's stance is not that firm!"

Empress Ma asked softly: "Are you worried that this child Ouyang will betray the Ming Dynasty?"

"It's not that I'm betraying the Ming Dynasty. I'm just worried that when the Ming Dynasty wants to attack the grassland in the future, this kid will secretly release water. This is very possible!" Zhu Yuanzhang muttered.

Queen Ma continued to ask: "Then what are your plans?"

Zhu Yuanzhang paused for a moment, "There are advantages and disadvantages to this matter. It's just hard for us to make a decision. That's why I came to discuss it with you, sister. If I don't agree, it will probably chill the hearts of the Chita tribe, and I won't be able to conquer it again in the future." It was easier, and I lost a lot of dowry.”

"But if we agree, we will be sorry for our daughter Anqing, and it will also damage the face of the old Zhu family."

"Tangled ah!"

Empress Ma: "Chongba, I think we need to ask Anqing and Ouyang for their opinions on this matter. From a overall perspective, if we can conquer the Chita tribe, it will be equivalent to the Ming Dynasty inserting a nail into the grassland. You also told me about Ouyang's economic war plan before, which will definitely help with this."

"If the two children have no objections, and it will also help the entire Ming Dynasty, it is not unacceptable for the old Zhu family to lose some face."

"So my opinion is that I agree with the Chita tribe to marry their daughter to Ouyang as a concubine."

Hearing Queen Ma's words, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes rolled, and finally he seemed to have made a decision.

"Sister, let me do this as you said. Let me ask my daughter first. If my daughter has no opinion, then we won't stop her." After saying that, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned again, "But the problem is, this Who will make the arrangements?"

"Let Ouyang Lun go to the Chita tribe to discuss it by himself? Or should we find a minister to go to the Chita tribe in person?"

Empress Ma smiled slightly and waved the letter in her hand, "Chongba, although this letter was written by Ji Gang, it mentioned that it was Xu Da who informed Jin Yiwei of the news. In my opinion, Xu Da or Tang You can go and deal with it, they are both the princes of the country and Ouyang's elders, so it is most appropriate to discuss marriage with the Chita tribe."

"Haha, why did I forget about them? They are very close to Ouyang Lun now. It is indeed suitable!" Zhu Yuanzhang laughed, "I will write a confidential letter to them right now!"

"Yuanyang, prepare pen and paper for Your Majesty." Queen Ma ordered.

After a while, Zhu Yuanzhang wrote the two letters.

"Chongba, if you want to talk about one thing, just write one letter. Why do you have to write two letters?" Queen Ma asked curiously.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, "Sister, you don't understand this. Tang He and Xu Da are both my brothers. We can't favor one over the other. Let's just write a letter each and talk about Ouyang Lun and other things. .”

Queen Ma nodded, "You are indeed good at winning people over."

"Otherwise we can become emperor!" Zhu Yuanzhang handed the two letters to the guards around him, "Send these two letters to the Duke of Wei and Duke Xin of Beizhili as soon as possible."

"Yes!"

Watching the guard leave in a hurry with the letter.

Zhu Yuanzhang breathed a sigh of relief, "This matter is finally settled."

"Sister, how about we play badminton again!"

"Don't you think it's fun?"

"This time, that time, let's try again? But you have to be gentle."

"Chongba, don't worry, I will definitely show mercy."

the next day.

Tai Chi Temple.

early morning.

Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the dragon throne radiantly.

Yesterday, I played badminton with Queen Ma all afternoon. I had a great time. In the end, I had a warm relationship with Queen Ma. I even felt like I was back when I was young.

Nowadays, the situation in Ming Dynasty can be said to be very good.

The threat of Dongying pirates at sea has basically disappeared. Dongying Island has become a colony of the Ming Dynasty, and it will continuously supply money and materials to the Ming Dynasty every month!
Now that Yunnan in the south is newly settled, as long as it is managed well, it can also provide taxes, resources, population, etc. to the Ming Dynasty in the future.

Restoration work in Guangdong Province is also progressing steadily.

The good news is one after another, Zhu Yuanzhang has seen the dawn of a prosperous age!
"All the ministers have come to court in the morning. If there is something to do, they will report together. If there is nothing to do, they will withdraw from the court!"

As Wang Zhong's sharp voice sounded, it meant that the morning court officially began.

The Minister of Rites: "Your Majesty, Dongying has sent envoys to come to court and brought a large amount of tribute. They have arranged to stay at the post. Your Majesty can see them at a time."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "Let them wait first to temper their temper."

Now that Dongying Island is under complete control, Zhu Yuanzhang can do whatever he wants.

Song Lian, Minister of the Ministry of Personnel: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Personnel has selected some officials from the capital and localities to go to Yunnan, but it is less than half of the gap. The remaining officials will have to wait until the end of the imperial examination next year to arrange them."

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, thought for a moment and then said, "The focus next year will be the imperial examination. The Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Personnel, and various state governments must pay attention to it, recruit talents, and at the same time, severely punish fraud in the examination room, bribery and bribery!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Officials from the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Rites responded in unison.

"Continue." Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly.

The Minister of War stood up and said, "Your Majesty, there are still many remaining forces in Yunnan that need to be exterminated. King Yan handed over the letter yesterday, saying that he will continue to stay in Yunnan until they are completely exterminated." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "Just follow what King Yan said .”

Later, the Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of Works, and the Ministry of Husbandry also reported separately that Zhou Zhen, the Minister of Punishment, was missing, and the Minister of Punishment reported on his behalf.

"Dear ladies, do you have anything else to say?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked slowly.

"His Majesty!"

Among the civil servants, Li Shanchang stood up.

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For a moment, everyone's eyes were focused on Li Shanchang.

"I have something to announce."

"Now the Ming Dynasty seems to be prosperous and prosperous, but in fact there are hidden dangers! If it is not dealt with early, it may lead to the destruction of the country!"

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All the civil and military officials took a breath of cold air, this is the court!

This kind of talk is not just talk, Li Shanchang is obviously going to do something big today!

Zhu Yuanzhang narrowed his eyes slightly and said calmly: "For Li Aiqing to be so worried, this matter must be extremely important, so let's talk about it quickly."

"Yes!"

Li Shanchang looked serious and said in a deep voice: "I have been paying attention to our tax situation in the Ming Dynasty during this period. It has increased from the original 1000 million to 3000 million!"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, "Li Aiqing, wouldn't it be a good thing to triple the tax? Why did you spread rumors that it would bring disaster to the country? I will punish you!"

"Your Majesty, the increase in taxes is indeed a good thing, but 2000% of the extra [-] million is provided by Beizhili, and [-]% is provided by coastal tariffs. In other words, except for these two, the real increase in taxes in our Ming Dynasty Only [-]%!"

"North Zhili is only one province, but it provides most of the tax revenue of the Ming Dynasty. This means that the development of the north and south of the Ming Dynasty is extremely unbalanced. And as far as I know, people from the south are constantly migrating to North Zhili. The population of North Zhili has exceeded 500 million!! As time goes by, the north becomes stronger and stronger, and the south becomes weaker and weaker. Isn’t this a disaster for the country’s destruction?!”

Hearing this, the Tai Chi Hall became quiet.

To be honest, it's not that no one noticed it, but that even if they knew it, they wouldn't dare to say it.

Ouyang Lun, as the consort, seems to be in full swing now, and is deeply loved by His Majesty the Emperor. Coupled with Beizhili's achievements in the past two years, anyone who raises this issue at this time will inevitably be labeled as jealous. .

Neither the Huaixi Party nor centrist officials would do such a thankless thing. As for the officials of the Prince Consort Party, they would not say that this was a problem. This is clearly their honor!
But now Li Shanchang has pierced this layer of window paper.

Zhu Yuanzhang also fell into silence. Didn't he know about this problem?Of course I know, I just don’t have a better way to deal with it for the time being.

Is Zhu Yuanzhang angry at this moment?

No, he was not angry, on the contrary, he was a little happy!
Li Shanchang, Li Shanchang!You finally couldn't help but want to end it yourself!

As an emperor, the game is all about balance. Since Hu Weiyong was eliminated, the Prince Consort Party has developed more and more rapidly. Even Zhu Yuanzhang was a little surprised and worried. For him, the Huaixi Party must be suppressed, but he will never allow the Prince Consort Party to be alone. big.

Perhaps after seeing Hu Weiyong's fate, Li Shanchang had to be more cautious after returning to the court. How could this be done? Zhu Yuanzhang did not want the Huaixi Party to be laid to rest, so in the "Case of the Disappearance of the Minister of Punishment" Ouyang Lunhe In incidents such as the Grassland Trade and the Southern Conquest of Yunnan, Zhu Yuanzhang frantically suppressed the Huaixi Party.

Even the "imperial examination" has the meaning of competing against the Huaixi Party.

On the surface, this was him as the emperor suppressing the Huaixi Party, but in fact, Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to see the Huaixi Party or Li Shanchang fight back!
This is Zhu Yuanzhang's real purpose to guide the Huaixi Party and the Prince Consort Party into direct competition.

Looking at it now, the method is finally working.

These thoughts flashed through Zhu Yuanzhang's mind instantly, and then he said: "Li Aiqing, since you raised this issue, you must have your own ideas. Tell me how you want to solve this matter!"

Li Shanchang had already thought about everything before going to court. When Zhu Yuanzhang asked this question, he immediately said: "Your Majesty, my method is also very simple, that is to vigorously develop the south!"

"The south is the economic center of the Ming Dynasty. As long as it develops well, it will never be worse than the north. Only in this way can the development of the north and the south be balanced, and the Ming Dynasty will usher in a real grand event!"

"Is there a duel between the North and the South?!" Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes also lit up. This was indeed what he wanted, but his expression was relatively calm. "Your method is good, but the South has encountered a lot of problems in the past two years. If officials from several southern provinces wanted to develop the south alone, if they could do it, they wouldn't have waited until you, Li Aiqing, proposed it today."

Li Shanchang said loudly: "Your Majesty, I have asked you to take charge of the development of several southern provinces for two years! If I cannot develop the southern economy within two years, I am willing to be punished!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "Okay! I am very pleased that Li Aiqing is so ambitious at such an age!"

"According to my decree, Li Shanchang will be reinstated as Grand Master Li Shanchang from now on, and will be given a golden order by the Emperor to inspect the four southern provinces of Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, and Jiangxi on my behalf!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will give my all to you and die!"

Li Shanchang quickly knelt on the ground and said loudly.

The voice is trembling!

Zhu Yuanzhang has handed over the military and political power of the four southern provinces of Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, and Jiangxi to his hands!

All the Huaixi Party officials also smiled one after another, and their morale was boosted. After being suppressed for so long, they finally vented their anger.

Other officials were a little confused about Zhu Yuanzhang's order. It was clear that Zhu Yuanzhang had been suppressing Huaixi officials before, but this time he was using them more heavily. Most officials couldn't figure out the reason for this.

Of course, no one would foolishly stand up to object. After all, His Majesty the Emperor personally gave the order, and with Li Shanchang's seniority, there was no problem in inspecting the four southern provinces on behalf of the Emperor.

After the incident involving Li Shanchang, the rest of the matter was just some chores, and the morning meeting was over soon.

All the officials retired one after another, and Zhu Yuanzhang returned to the Hall of Supreme Harmony to continue handling government affairs.

"Wang Zhong, do you think it is right or wrong for me to ask Li Shanchang to manage the four provinces of Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, and Jiangxi?"

Wang Zhong, who was studying Zhu Yuanzhang's ink, heard this and quickly knelt on the ground, "This is a national matter. I am just a servant and dare not say nonsense!"

"Get up, I want to hear your opinion, just say it." Zhu Yuanzhang asked in a deep voice.

"Yes." Wang Zhong stood up from the ground, "Actually, I don't quite understand why your majesty did this. Old Xiangguo Li is the leader of the Huaixi Party. Doesn't your majesty's re-appointment of him mean re-employment of the entire Huaixi Party? Your majesty has not done so before. Those who don’t like the Huaixi Party”

Zhu Yuanzhang did not respond to Wang Zhong's words, but looked at Zhu Biao, "Biao'er, tell me what you think."

Zhu Biao: "Father, in fact, I have been thinking about this when I came down. My father just mentioned the North-South confrontation in the court, so I am thinking that my father wants to compete between the north and the south and vigorously develop the southern economy. !”

(End of this chapter)