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

Chapter 329 Lord Zongling’s most loyal lackey! (Please subscribe!!)

In Guo Zi's view, improving the treatment of clan members has several benefits.

The first is definitely to get the support of the princes and grandsons. The second emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, attaches great importance to future generations and can also get Zhu Yuanzhang's approval.

The third thing is that Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang is angry now. If he proposes such a good plan at this time, maybe he can make Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang happy!

So when I expressed this idea, I still felt confident.

And just after Guo Zi finished speaking, all the officials looked at Guo Zi with admiration, as if they were saying, it must be Guo Shangshu!

With the support from the eyes of the officials, Guo Zi felt more confident.

"Your Majesty, I think it is necessary to improve the treatment of the clan members. What do you think?"

Guo Zi raised his voice and asked loudly.

After saying that, I was still thinking that today’s Ministry of Household Affairs of the Ming Dynasty is no longer the Ministry of Household Affairs of the Ming Dynasty. In the past, the Ming Dynasty only had so much money in a year. It was needed for wars, disaster relief, and building city walls. Money was needed everywhere. As the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, I wish I could break a copper plate into two halves!

What now?

The Ming Dynasty's tax revenue alone has increased several times, and there are also incomes from Dongying Island, rapeseed oil, population labor services, etc. The national treasury is sitting on tens of millions of taels of money.

Now I have to find a way to spend money! !

In the past, when the economy was relatively poor, we had to cut back on food and clothing. Now that the economy is improving, we have to consider improving our salary.

As an official, naturally you cannot directly ask the emperor Zhu Yuanzhang for a salary promotion, but you can promote the clan members first, and after their promotion is completed, it will be their turn!

The plan was perfect.

Presumably Zhu Yuanzhang would not accept it!

This will be Guo Zi's greatest political achievement. Princes, emperors, grandsons, and all civil and military officials will all remember his love! !

However.

After a while, Guo Zi suddenly realized that Zhu Yuanzhang did not respond to him.

He raised his head and carefully looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, who was above him. Guo Zi's heart suddenly tightened, because he found that Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang's face became even more gloomy at this moment!

brush--

Zhu Yuanzhang's sharp gaze struck him.

Guo Zi was so frightened that he quickly lowered his head and trembled all over, with a ray of light on his back!

what happened?

Could it be that I made a mistake?

It shouldn’t be!

His Majesty has always been very concerned about the children of the royal family. He has set a rule from the beginning that the children of the royal family can receive salary without having to do anything, and their future generations will be endless. Yesterday, His Majesty the Emperor summoned him and asked him about it. He must have wanted to be promoted. They are treated like members of the clan.

As the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, I am in charge of the financial affairs of the Ming Dynasty. There is nothing wrong with making this suggestion at this time!

Why is His Majesty the Emperor so angry? ?

Guo Zi once again looked at the civil and military officials around him. The previous supportive and encouraging eyes had all disappeared. These ministers all had serious faces, and even worse, they were looking at their noses and hearts. Damn these guys who just follow the wind. !

Unable to figure out Zhu Yuanzhang's true thoughts for a while, Guo Zi did not dare to say anything and hurriedly knelt on the ground.

Guo Zi's words actually pulled Zhu Yuanzhang out of his thoughts, but when he heard that he was going to give the clan members a raise, for some reason Zhu Yuanzhang felt like he had a knot in his heart.

Very uncomfortable!

After thinking about it all night yesterday, Zhu Yuanzhang himself did the calculations. This is not unknown, but he was shocked when he calculated it. Although he did not calculate the specific value, it is certain that the cost of raising children of the clan will definitely increase!

This is enough to show that what Ouyang Lun said was not a threat.

If he hadn't settled this account, he would have completely agreed with Guo Zi's suggestion. After all, the court was rich now, so it was understandable to improve their treatment, not to mention that these were his sons and grandsons.

But after thinking about it all night,

Zhu Yuanzhang's mind changed.

The Ming Dynasty and future generations became two options.

Want a kingdom? Or for future generations?

Once he pitted the Ming Dynasty against future generations, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly felt that future generations were not that important.

After all, if the Ming Dynasty were gone, most of the descendants would disappear in the long river of history just like the royal families of the previous dynasties.

Since the salary of future generations will drag down the Ming Dynasty, we should find ways to reduce the salary of future generations. At this time, Guo Zi came and proposed to increase the salary of future generations. In Zhu Yuanzhang's view, this was a plot to harm his Ming Dynasty. .

Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang's thinking became completely clear, and of course he became even more angry!

"Guo Zi, did you just say that you wanted to improve the treatment of the clan members?"

Your Majesty finally responded!

You must seize the opportunity!

Guo Zi nodded quickly, "Yes, Your Majesty, now that our Ming Dynasty is prosperous and the treasury is full, there is no problem in improving the treatment of the clan's children!"

"Bring it up? Just mention it!"

"Should we give them all the money in the treasury!?"

"what--!"

Zhu Yuanzhang burst out suddenly, like a furious lion.

This scared all the civil and military officials.

slam-la-

All the officials knelt down in unison, "Your Majesty, calm down!"

Looking at the kneeling civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, who had vented his emotions, immediately calmed down.

The anger has been unleashed, but what should we do next?

The treatment of the clan children will definitely not be improved for the time being, but this is not a solution. What should we do in the future?

Let Guo Zi solve it?

This guy is only thinking about improving the treatment of the clan members, and obviously he has not realized the importance of it. Moreover, this matter cannot be made too public for the time being. If word spreads, it will be detrimental to the face of the Ming Dynasty royal family.

Damn it, Ouyang Lun, the instigator, didn't come!

If Ouyang Lun were here, he would have to hammer out everything he said today.

To untie the bell, you must tie the bell. Since this matter was caused by Ouyang Lun, let him solve it. Besides, managing the children of the clan is the responsibility of the clan. If Ouyang Lun can't handle it well, I have a reason. Deal with him!

So, why am I angry here? ? !

Bastard, I couldn't sleep last night.

Zhu Yuanzhang, who thought of the solution, was not happy, but depressed.

"All right!"

"From now on, the issue of the treatment of the clan's children will be transferred from the Ministry of Household Affairs to the clan government, which will be fully responsible for it!"

"Guo Zi."

"I'm here!" Guo Zi responded quickly.

"Your household department is responsible for assisting!"

"Yes!" Guo Zi nodded.

I was puzzled in my heart, why is this matter related to the Prince Consort again?

Alas - the emperor's thoughts are so difficult to guess!

Could it be that His Majesty disliked my incompetence, so he asked the Prince Consort to take action?

If this is the case, I have caused trouble to the Prince Consort, and I have to find an opportunity to apologize to the Prince Consort.

After Zhu Yuanzhang found a way to deal with it, he felt much more relaxed and was finally able to preside over the morning court normally.

The morning session ended soon.

And on the Zongren Mansion side.

When the official responsible for delivering the order came, Ouyang Lun was still sleeping, but the princes and grandsons had already woken up. Seeing someone coming to deliver the order, they thought it was the emperor who had issued the order to scold Ouyang Lun, so everyone gathered around him excitedly, especially Zhu Yunwen who was particularly active.

"Eunuch Wang, did my grandpa Huang ask you to reprimand Ouyang Lun?"

"His words and actions yesterday were really too much. You have to go back and tell Grandpa Huang that I really don't want to stay here anymore!"

Zhu Yunwen said with an aggrieved look.

In addition to Zhu Yunwen, several other princes and grandsons also agreed.

"Eunuch Wang, we must punish Ouyang Lun severely this time and give us justice!"

"That's right, this Ouyang Lun is simply a devil! By letting us live in prison, isn't this just confining us?"

"Father is very aware of everything. He must have known what Ouyang Lun did to us."

Wang Zhong had a look of helplessness on his face as he listened to the princes and grandsons who gathered around him to criticize Ouyang Lun.

"Your Highnesses, Your Majesty asked the Za family to come here this time to tell Ouyang Prince Consort that from now on, the treatment, salary and other issues of the clan children will be handed over to the clan office, and the Ministry of Household Affairs will cooperate."

As soon as these words came out, the scene suddenly became quiet.

The princes and grandsons who were clamoring just now were dumbfounded at this moment.

"What!!"

Zhu Yunwen's eyes widened, "Eunuch Wang, what you said is not true, is it? Grandpa Huang wants to leave the salary and treatment of the clan members to Ouyang Lun?"

Wang Zhong nodded, "Yes, this is the order given by His Majesty in front of all the civil and military officials during the court meeting this morning. It cannot be false."

Hearing this, Zhu Yunwen and other princes and grandsons all suddenly looked like frosted eggplants and became listless.

"It's over! As for the devil Ouyang Lun, he was already able to manipulate us, but now our salary and salary are also controlled by him. We can't fight him at all!"

"Damn it! Ouyang Lun is already dissatisfied with our treatment and salary, so why should he decide not to cancel everything? Shall we go drink the northwest wind by then?"

"We must not sit still and wait for death!"

"That's right, Ouyang Lun's knife has been placed on our necks. If we don't think of a way anymore, I'm afraid we will have no choice but to let him slaughter us!"

"I'm going to ask Grandpa Huang!"

"There's no point begging my father. This matter was arranged by my father. We have to go and ask our mother!"

"That's right, please ask Grandma Huang, Grandma Huang loves me the most."

"Everyone should also quickly write letters to their respective mothers and concubines. As long as we unite, this matter can turn around!"

Just when the prince and grandsons were thinking of ways to resist, Zhu Wenhai and Zhou Bao came over together.

"I've met the prince."

"Where is Ouyang's consort? The Za family are still anxious to convey His Majesty's will to him!" Wang Zhong asked with a frown.

"I'm really sorry. My husband stayed up late yesterday writing lesson plans. He was so tired that he wrote until late at night. Then he had to accompany three ladies. He was busy until very late before going to bed. It's still too early and he really can't get up!" Zhou Bao said with a smile on his face. Apologizing: "It's the same thing if you tell us anything."

"Yes, Eunuch Wang, I am familiar with the affairs of the Zong Ren Mansion, and Zhou Bao is familiar with the personal affairs of Lord Zong Ling, and the same goes for the two of us!" Zhu Wenhai said with a smile.

Hearing this, Wang Zhong was also stunned and couldn't help but sigh: "Ouyang Prince Consort is really busy!"

"It's okay to tell you two. His Majesty's intention is that starting from today, the clan government will be responsible for the salary and treatment of all clan members."

"Isn't the clan government always responsible for this?" Zhu Wenhai asked doubtfully.

Wang Zhong shook his head, "It's different this time. In the past, the Zongren Mansion only checked the records, and the accounting, verification, increases, decreases, and distributions were all handled by the Household Department. But now these have to be handled by the Zongren House. To put it bluntly, the Household Department It's your purse. If you decide how much money you want, just go to the Ministry of Household Affairs and get it. From now on, all the expenses of the prince's children will be paid for by the clan government."

"Okay, if it's time to pass it on, the Zajia family has already brought it to you. Since Ouyang Prince Consort is still resting, the Zajia family will leave first!"

"Eunuch Wang, wait!" Zhou Bao quickly called out to Eunuch Wang.

"What's the matter with you?" Wang Zhong asked with some confusion.

"Eunuch Wang, my father-in-law has given orders that any father-in-law who comes to deliver an edict can pick something from his treasure house. Please come with me!" Zhou Bao said with a smile.

"Haha, the Zajia family has long heard that there are many good things in Prince Consort Ouyang's treasure house. The Zajia family must take a closer look today!" Wang Zhong smiled and left with Zhou Bao.

Zhu Wenhai was surrounded by a group of princes and grandsons.

"Master Zhu, you are our Zhu family, you can't help Ouyang Lun harm us!"

"Master Zhu, we are not asking for any salary increase now, but you must not let Ouyang Lun reduce our salary."

"That's right, as long as you are willing to help, Mr. Zhu, we will all remember your kindness."

Hearing this, Zhu Wenhai shook his head helplessly, "Your Highnesses, this matter still needs to be decided by Lord Zong Ling. I just have a small experience."

"In addition, Lord Zong Ling asked your highnesses to get up early and you need to fill a tank of water. Your highnesses, please hurry up. If when Lord Zong Ling gets up and finds that you have not done it well, I am afraid that you will not be able to eat breakfast or even lunch. With Don’t talk about salary and treatment.”

Hearing this, the expressions of all the princes and grandsons changed.

"You Zhu Wenhai, you are willing to be Ouyang Lun's lackey!"

"You are simply the scum of our Zhu family!"

"Don't be complacent. When Ouyang Lun falls, see how I deal with you!"

Apart from shouting, the princes and grandsons also had no choice but to fetch water from Zhu Wenhai. After all, people still have to eat!

Seeing the prince and grandsons leaving helplessly, Zhu Wenhai had a smile on his face.

What happened to being a lackey?

Didn’t I just act as a lackey for you clan members before? He comes and goes as soon as you call him, he has no dignity at all, and no one can look down upon him.

But since I became Lord Zongling's lackey, it's different!

It turns out that those female guards and officials who looked down on themselves are trying every means to curry favor with themselves. Some people even spend huge sums of money to bribe him in order to be able to enter the clan's mansion. Now walking on the road to the palace, except for those big officials, Guys, other people don’t take the initiative to say hello to him!

Now even the prince and grandson are asking him for help. This feeling is simply not good!

It turns out there are many different types of dogs!

It depends on what kind of master you follow! !

I, Zhu Wenhai, will be Lord Zong Ling’s most loyal lackey!

Zhu Wenhai thought this and became more determined in his heart. He saw some of the princes and grandsons being lazy in carrying water.

"Move slowly! You morons!"

(ps: There is only one chapter today.)

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