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

Chapter 293 Father: I can hold this thorn in my side (please subscribe!!)

After playing mahjong, Zhu Yuanzhang gave all the money he won to Zhu Biao and the two princesses.

In a good mood.

"Sister, we think this mahjong is really a good thing, but it's too addictive."

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

Queen Ma also smiled, "Chongba, I haven't seen you so relaxed in a long time."

With that said, Queen Ma handed Zhu Yuanzhang a cup of hot tea.

Zhu Yuanzhang took the hot tea and took a sip. He seemed to have thought of something, and immediately said: "Sister, that's not right! We came to you because we have something important to discuss with you. We have been playing mahjong all day, but there is no result yet. , what should we do if those ministers give us another opinion tomorrow morning?"

Queen Ma sat down slowly and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with her eyes, "Chongba, haven't you figured it out yet?"

"Well, we've all just played mahjong without even thinking about it. How can we figure it out?" Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment.

Empress Ma smiled and said, "I think Ouyang is just like this mahjong set. It can be used in thousands of ways. Whether he can be used depends on the person playing mahjong. What does it have to do with mahjong itself?"

"You, Zhu Chongba, are not only the emperor, but also Ouyang Lun's father-in-law. You should be happy to have such a good son-in-law."

Queen Ma's words made Zhu Yuanzhang feel better, and he couldn't help but lower his head and think.

Empress Ma continued: "Chongba, we have been to Beizhili many times. We all know what kind of character Ouyang is. Even if you give him the emperor's seat, he will not sit down. I have told you a long time ago that Ouyang is a kid with great talent and great potential. You don’t need to keep him in the local area all the time. It’s time to give him a bigger platform.”

"Before, I agreed with you to suppress Ouyang. That was because you could still suppress him, but now you should know in your heart that you cannot suppress him anymore. If you suppress him forcefully, it may have the opposite effect!"

"In my opinion, since things are like this anyway, you might as well let nature take its course and go with the flow. Maybe you can kill everyone like you did in the mahjong game today!"

Hearing these words, Zhu Yuanzhang felt a little uncomfortable, but Queen Ma's analysis was basically consistent with what he was thinking.

As an emperor, and an extremely strong emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang naturally couldn't stand his own woman saying that he couldn't handle his son-in-law!

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Zhu Yuanzhang stood up immediately.

"Sister, what are you talking about!"

"What do you mean we can't suppress him? We are the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty and Ouyang Lun's father-in-law, so we can't control him!?"

"Don't talk about Ouyang Lun. Looking at the world, how many heroes have fallen in front of us. What about Liu Bowen and Li Shanchang, the world's first-class counselors. If they are not obediently serving us, what about Yang Xian and Hu Weiyong? They dare to challenge the imperial power, If you deceive the superiors and deceive the inferiors, we will deal with them as we say!"

"Sister, do you mean that I'm afraid of him, Ouyang Lun?"

Zhu Yuanzhang became more and more excited as he spoke, and his voice became louder and louder.

Of course, when Zhu Yuanzhang said these words, his eyes stayed on Queen Ma, always observing Queen Ma's reaction.

However, Empress Ma's smiling and understanding look made Zhu Yuanzhang feel more and more unsure.

The two have been husband and wife for decades, and have experienced so many big and small things together. They can guess most of each other's thoughts without speaking, just through their eyes and tone of voice.

"I! I'm not afraid of Ouyang Lun at all!"

"I"

With insufficient confidence, his speaking voice became weaker and weaker.

Zhu Yuanzhang finally spread his hands and said helplessly: "Sister, we won't tell lies in front of you. Let me tell you the truth. We are just afraid of Ouyang Lun!"

"This kid's brain is so bright and easy to use. You said he is less than thirty years old now, but I am over fifty!"

"Why do we dare to use Li Shanchang with confidence? It's because Li Shanchang is older than me and will definitely be ahead of us. When the time comes to leave the country to Biao'er, no one can pose a threat to our Biao'er!"

"What about Ouyang Lun? He is the consort himself, and he has the status of a relative of the emperor. If he is allowed to enter the court too early, with his ability, he will soon have no title and no reward. When we wait for a hundred years, How do you want Biao'er to use him?"

"Hey--"

After saying that, Zhu Yuanzhang sat down again with some decadence and annoyance.

"Chongpachi, your consideration is not unreasonable."

"In addition to you and Ouyang's child, this matter also involves Biao'er. Have you asked Biao'er for his opinion on this matter?"

Queen Ma asked.

"Biao'er?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned, "Ask him why, we said we would leave a prosperous and clean Ming Dynasty to Biao'er!!"

Just at this time.

Zhu Biao came in holding thorns and knelt in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Biao'er, didn't you leave? What are you doing?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said a little surprised.

"Father, I have not left, but have been outside. Please forgive me for listening to the conversation between you and your mother!" Zhu Biao held the thorns in both hands and saluted Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Chongba, I asked Biao'er to listen outside. If you want to punish me, you can punish me too." Queen Ma said and planned to kneel down.

Zhu Yuanzhang quickly supported Queen Ma and said, "Sister, what are you doing? We haven't said anything yet!"

"Then listen carefully to what Biao'er has to say."

"Okay, let's listen, as long as you don't kneel down." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded repeatedly.

"Father, there are rumors outside that in order to pave the way for your son, you will attack many meritorious veterans. Even Hu Weiyong was killed because Hu Weiyong was young and too capable, and he couldn't control his son!" Zhu Biao said loudly! road.

"Well, we do have this idea, but that bastard Hu Weiyong is just looking for death! Hu Weiyong colluded with Dongying and betrayed his country for glory. He deserves to die more than Yang Xian who deceived his subordinates!" Zhu Yuanzhang roared.

"Father, the reason why I am holding the thorn stick today is to prove to you that the imperial power is full of thorns, and I am confident that I can hold them firmly!" After saying that, Zhu Biao directly put the thorn stick on his hand. He wiped off the sharp spikes and blood seeped out from his fingers instantly, but Zhu Biao remained silent and his eyes were firm.

Seeing this scene, Zhu Yuanzhang and Queen Ma looked at each other.

"Chongba, maybe you should have the answer in your mind now!"

"Yes." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, helped Zhu Biao up, and at the same time took the thorn strip stained with Zhu Biao's blood, and the spikes on it had been touched clean.

"Biao'er, you're so good. He looks like the eldest son of my old Zhu family!" "In that case, we have nothing to worry about. Let's let Ouyang Lun come to the capital!"

After saying this, Zhu Yuanzhang obviously felt much more relaxed.

Empress Ma smiled happily and said, "Chongba, you are just too guarded. Except for me and Biao'er, you are probably on guard against everyone else."

"We are afraid of being deceived! Sister, have we been deceived a lot in our life? If we don't guard against it, we will be deceived accidentally. We are all emperors. It would be shameful if we were still deceived!" Zhu Yuanzhang said a little aggrievedly .

"Yes." Empress Ma changed the subject and said: "Since you agreed to transfer this child Ouyang back to the capital, have you thought about what position he will be given? He is also a second-rank chief envoy now. It is impossible. Downgrade to use?"

"Yes, Father, if your official position is lowered, people in the world will say you are stingy." Zhu Biao followed up: "Besides, this time the fourth brother-in-law has made great contributions and was promoted to an official position. No one will say anything. , in the court today, even the people from the Huaixi Party agreed to promote the fourth brother-in-law!"

Zhu Yuanzhang glared at Zhu Biao, "They agreed to Ouyang Lun's entry into the capital, but they did not agree to promote Ouyang Lun. Li Shanchang is selling medicine in this gourd!"

"Sister, Biao'er, we are not really worried about what position to give Ouyang Lun. We are worried that when Ouyang Lun comes to the capital, he will definitely know that I am Uncle Ma. What will this boy think then?"

"This is what worries us the most."

"To be honest, although we have hidden our true identities from our fourth brother-in-law, we have been getting along very well during this period. Erchen believes that once the fourth brother-in-law knows our true identities, he will definitely be very happy. Then Erchen can I can discuss all kinds of things with him without any scruples, and I don’t know how easy it will be to have my fourth brother-in-law to give me advice!”

Zhu Biao said with longing.

"Biao'er, even if Ouyang Lun really comes to the capital, you must keep your distance from him!" Zhu Yuanzhang said firmly.

"Father, why is this?" Zhu Biao asked doubtfully.

"Ouyang Lun is the best at deceiving people. Let alone you, even Xu Da, Tang He and others were stunned by his deception. We are afraid that he will lead you as well!" Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice. .

"Chongba, you are actually reluctant to let go of Uncle Ma's identity." Queen Ma said with a smile.

"Well" Zhu Yuanzhang was a little embarrassed.

Queen Ma guessed it again.

Zhu Yuanzhang's mind kept replaying the situation when he got along with Ouyang Lun as "Uncle Ma". Ouyang Lun was very rude, but the unrestrained and smooth chat and communication made Zhu Yuanzhang very comfortable.

But it’s fake after all, and it’s time to pierce this layer of window paper.

"Sister, hiding your identity in front of Ouyang Lun is not a permanent thing. Rather than letting Ouyang Lun find out, we might as well tell him in person!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice.

"Chongba, are you really willing to tell Ouyang Lun clearly?"

The corners of Zhu Yuanzhang's mouth raised slightly, "Ouyang Lun, this guy, is always rude to me every time, hooking up with me and not understanding any etiquette!"

"I want to see if he can still feel proud after knowing our true identity!"

"At that time, his expression will definitely be wonderful, and I will never let him have it easy!"

Looking at Zhu Yuanzhang's appearance, Empress Ma was a little surprised. Zhu Yuanzhang was an old man in his fifties, so why did he seem to be childish with Ouyang Lun now? ?

"Before, because I had to conceal my identity, I couldn't reprimand this guy directly in many cases!"

"When Ouyang Lun comes to the capital, we must let him know how to be a good Ming Dynasty consort!!"

"Also, we don't believe that this guy dares to be greedy under our noses!"

"We have indulged him too much before, now we should discipline him properly this time!"

Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly felt that recruiting Ouyang Lun into the capital seemed to have many benefits.

For Ouyang Lun, Zhu Yuanzhang now loves and hates him. Empress Ma also noticed this and said: "Ouyang, this child is indeed naughty, but his ability is beyond words. Even if your Majesty wants to train him, , and don’t go too far, otherwise it will be counterproductive.”

"Of course we know this, sister, don't worry, we know it well." Zhu Yuanzhang patted his chest and said.

"This capital city is our territory. When Ouyang Lun comes, we have to entertain him well, hehe." When Zhu Yuanzhang thought of what he had experienced in Kaiping County, Yong'an Mansion and even Beiping City in the past, he began to think about how to get his money back. The place!

"Your Majesty, you haven't said yet what official you want to give Ouyang Lun? Since you abolished the Zhongshu Province, the six ministers have become the most powerful officials. Which one do you plan to let Ouyang Lun take charge of?" Queen Ma asked curiously road.

"Well, we have to think about this again."

Zhu Yuanzhang had not planned to let Ouyang Lun come to the capital before, so he naturally did not think about how to arrange Ouyang Lun.

Empress Ma's words and Zhu Biao's statement made Zhu Yuanzhang temporarily put aside his fear of Ouyang Lun, and now appointing Ouyang Lun became the biggest problem.

The official positions in the Ming Dynasty were roughly divided into three, three orphans, six ministries, Duchayuan, Hanlinyuan, Imperial College, Sixth Section, Twenty-four Yamen, Chengxuanzheng Envoy Department, Punishment Announcement Envoy Department, Du Commander Envoy, Governor, Fu, Prefecture, county, Zhanshi Mansion, Five Temples (Dali Temple, Taichang Temple, Guanglu Temple, Taipu Temple, Honglu Temple), Taiyuan Hospital, Fifth Army Governor's Mansion, etc.

Three Dukes: Taishi, Taifu, and Taibao are the first rank. Sangu: Young Master, Shaofu, and Shaobao are the first rank. In addition, there are the Prince Taishi, the Prince Taifu, and the Prince Taibao, the first rank; the Prince Shaoshi. , Prince Shaofu, and Prince Shaobao are the second rank. These are all additional posts, which are used to show the merits and noble status of the recipients, and have no actual jurisdiction.

Then there are six ministries: the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Ministry of Industry. Each of the six ministries has a minister, who is directly responsible to the emperor.

Ministry of Personnel: Responsible for the management, assessment, promotion, etc. of officials.

Department of Household Affairs: There are thirteen departments, which manage the revenue, expenditure and reimbursement of various places respectively.

Department of Etiquette: Responsible for national auspicious ceremonies, education and examinations, entertaining foreign guests, banquets for meritorious officials, etc.

The Ministry of War: manages the military affairs of the world, and military orders are managed by the Fifth Military Governor's Office.

Ministry of Punishment: manages the world’s criminal names.

Ministry of Industry: manages construction, logistics, water conservancy, manufacturing, etc.

Needless to say about other departments, the highest official position is only second grade.

This is also why Empress Ma asked Ouyang Lun to manage that department. After all, Ouyang Lun is now in the second rank. Even if he is to be the censor of Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, he will only be in the second rank. It is just a flat tone and cannot be reflected. Ouyang Lun's achievements.

"That's right, if Ouyang Lun's official position is lowered, there is no way to explain it to the officials and the people of the world, and others will say that we are stingy!"

"In this case, I will give him a high official, a very big official!"

"Make sure no one finds fault with this!"

Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to have made a decision in his heart, and the corners of his mouth could not stop rising.

(End of this chapter)