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

Chapter 662: Return to the capital quickly!! (Subscribe please!!)
"What else are you talking about? Why didn't I see that?"

Zhu Di snatched the imperial edict from Yao Guangxiao and read it again, but after reading it again, Zhu Di still couldn't figure out what it meant. He could only look at Yao Guangxiao, "Master Yao, you should just tell me directly!"

Yao Guangxiao smiled and said, "Your Highness, the imperial edict specifically mentioned that after you princes return to the capital, you will be assigned to serve in the clan office."

"Of course I have seen this. However, it's not like I haven't worked in the Ministry of Clan Affairs before. To put it bluntly, positions in the Ministry of Clan Affairs are just nominal positions and are meaningless." Zhu Di shook his head.

"If it were the Zongrenfu of the past, of course it would have no meaning, but the Zongrenfu of today is very different. Your Highness, have you forgotten who the Zongrenfu leader of our Ming Dynasty is now?" Yao Guangxiao asked.

"How could this prince not know this? The current head of the clan affairs office is none other than this prince's extremely powerful brother-in-law Ouyang. He..." At this point, Zhu Di was stunned for a moment, his eyes suddenly revealed a look of sudden realization, and then looked at Yao Guangxiao, "Master Yao, this prince understands, what you mean is that the clan affairs office has become extremely important under the management of brother-in-law Ouyang, and that's true. But I heard that the clan affairs office now looks like an idle government office, but it is in charge of many central enterprises, such as the clan fund, the women and children protection society, etc., which are all subordinate institutions of the clan affairs office."

"And I also heard that the clan government has invested in many private trading companies and is very rich!"

"If I can become a high-ranking official in the clan government, I can use this opportunity to do something for Yan Fan, such as attracting investment!"

After listening to what Zhu Di said, Yao Guangxiao nodded with satisfaction, "Your Highness's analysis is correct!"

"That's one of the benefits, but I've also seen some other benefits."

"Master Yao, please don't test me anymore. Just tell me everything so that I can decide what to do!" Although Zhu Biao was still very anxious, after discussing with Yao Guangxiao, his eyes became calmer and he was not as anxious as before.

"Since Your Highness asked me to tell you everything, I will obey your order!" Seeing that Zhu Di had said so, Yao Guangxiao did not intend to hide anything and prepared to tell you everything in one breath, "Your Highness, in my opinion, although this imperial edict was issued in the name of His Majesty the Emperor, it was actually the intention of Prince Consort Ouyang, or it could be said that this idea was proposed by Prince Consort Ouyang."

"Let your highness and other princes return to the capital to report on their duties and study, and at the same time serve in the Imperial Clan Court. Naturally, they should report on their duties to His Majesty the Emperor, but who should they go to for study? That must be Prince Consort Ouyang!"

"Studying with Prince Consort Ouyang, isn't this what you want every day? You have told me more than once that you regret not learning more from Prince Consort Ouyang!"

"To be honest, since the court implemented the new vassal management system, Yanfan has had a lot more affairs, and Your Highness has become increasingly busy, encountering more and more problems. It is no exaggeration to say that Yanfan is more like the Yan Kingdom! The Yan Dynasty!"

"I have to admit that there is a big difference between giving advice and governing a country. I can hardly think of solutions to many of the problems Your Highness has encountered!"

"And this return to the capital is a great opportunity for you, Your Highness!"

"I heard that the reason why the current emperor is so good at governing the country is that he has been studying with Prince Consort Ouyang for a long time. I have also been studying some of Prince Consort Ouyang's strategies for governing the country. The more I study, the more I feel that the gap between me and Prince Consort Ouyang is getting bigger!"

"If Your Highness can study with Prince Consort Ouyang for a period of time, it will definitely be of great benefit. When Your Highness returns, it will be the time for our Yanfan to take off!"

"Perhaps we will be more confident in going out at that time!"

After listening to what Yao Guangxiao said, Zhu Di finally understood everything.

When it comes to learning things from Ouyang Lun, Zhu Di is one of the most qualified people to speak about it. You should know that many of his skills were learned when he was with Ouyang Lun. It was precisely because of the experience of learning from Ouyang Lun that Zhu Di had a high acceptance of everything in Northern Zhili!
It can be said that Zhu Di not only learned real skills from Ouyang Lun, but also inherited Ouyang Lun's political legacy in Northern Zhili.

However, after Ouyang Lun was promoted to the capital from Northern Zhili, Zhu Di and Ouyang Lun had less contact. When Zhu Di used the skills he learned from Ouyang Lun to solve one problem after another, Zhu Di missed the days when he learned skills from Ouyang Lun.

"Master Yao, you are absolutely right."

"Now that I have such a large territory under my jurisdiction, I feel a little overwhelmed. This is the time when I need to study hard!"

"It seems that I must go to the capital, and in order to express my sincerity, I must be the first to arrive in the capital!"

Zhu Di made up his mind immediately.

"Since Your Highness has understood the importance of this trip to the capital, please hurry back to the capital immediately. If it's too late, I'm afraid other princes will get there first." Yao Guangxiao said.

"Yes, yes, we can think of this, and most of the other princes can think of this too. Even if we see through this earlier than them, if we act too late, we will be left behind. Moreover, Northern Zhili is quite far away from the capital. If we want to be the prince who gets to the capital the fastest, I'm afraid I have to set off now!" Zhu Di nodded repeatedly, "Master Yao, I'm going to the capital now, and I'll leave all the affairs of the princely land to you!"

"Everything will be discussed after I come back!"

Zhu Di was now afraid that he would be overtaken by his other princes. You know, there were more than 20 princes in the Ming Dynasty, but there was only one prince consort, Ouyang Lun. He could only gain the advantage if he could meet his brother-in-law Ouyang before everyone else.

Since the local princes started the new system, the relationship between the princes has been both cooperative and competitive. Whoever has a better economy and stronger military will have more say in the process of cooperation. To be honest, over the years, Yan vassal state has relied on its unique conditions and has now become the first echelon among the major vassal states. Only a few vassal states can be compared with Yan vassal state.

Logically speaking, Zhu Di should not have to worry about other vassal states taking the lead, but Ouyang Lun's joining would make the whole thing different. Zhu Di knew very well that a random word or suggestion from Ouyang Lun might very likely change the current situation.

Zhu Di could neither gamble nor admit defeat.

"Please rest assured, Your Highness. This time the court must have issued an imperial decree to all the princes. The princes will go to the capital to report on their duties and study. Most of the affairs of the major princes will run normally, and there will be no major changes. Your Highness only needs to study in the capital with peace of mind. I will write to you on time to report on the affairs of the princes."

Yao Guangxiao was still speaking, but Zhu Di was no longer there.

In just an incense stick of time, Zhu Di got on his own carriage and headed straight for the capital.

Ten days later.

All the princes of the Ming Dynasty gathered in the capital.

The people of Beijing were also confused.

"What's going on? I saw four or five princes rushing back in the past few days?"

"The prince will not return to the capital easily. Is there something important going on?"

"Oh, don't you know? A few days ago, the imperial court issued an imperial decree to the princes of various places, which roughly required the princes to return to the capital to report on their duties and study!"

"It's just a job report. I don't think it's a big deal. Why are these princes so anxious? They look like they are competing with each other, afraid that they will be slow. Yesterday, a prince's carriage almost hit someone!" "If it was just a simple job report, they wouldn't be so hurried. But you know that in addition to reporting, they also have to learn from Prince Consort Ouyang this time."

"Oh! So that's how it is! Speaking of Prince Consort Ouyang, I can understand why these princes are so anxious."

"It's a great opportunity to be able to study with Prince Consort Ouyang!"

"Don't make wild guesses. I heard that Queen Mother Ma is not in good health. Maybe these princes have received the news, so they all want to rush back to see Queen Mother Ma!"

"Also a possibility!"

For ordinary people, they are completely outsiders watching the fun. Although many of their guesses are correct, it is just one of many ideas. They are unable to see the real situation behind this matter and mostly just follow other people's analysis.

Of course, with so many princes coming to the capital at once, everyone could clearly feel that the entire capital was about to become more lively.

For a time, teahouses, restaurants, and various newspapers were all discussing the prince's visit to Beijing.

After arriving in the capital, although the princes all wanted to find Ouyang Lun, they were also aware of the etiquette. They first went to the Taiji Hall to report their work in front of Zhu Biao, and then went to the Taile Palace to pay their respects to Zhu Yuanzhang and visit Empress Dowager Ma.

After finishing all this, they came to the clan house and asked to meet Ouyang Lun.

"Please come in, my lords."

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Zhou Bao brought a group of princes in.

"Please have some tea, your highnesses." Zhou Bao arranged for the maids to serve hot tea to the princes.

"I believe that you princes are here to receive errands from the Ministry of Clan Affairs. I will arrange it for you right away." In the hall, Zhu Wenhai, an official from the Ministry of Clan Affairs, said with a smile.

Even though Zhu Wenhai was still an official in the clan affairs office and only of the fifth rank after all these years, none of the princes present dared to look down on him.

You should know that Zhu Wenhai now represents Ouyang Lun in clan affairs. Everyone knows that Zhu Wenhai is Ouyang Lun's right-hand man in clan affairs, and many matters of the clan members are handled by Zhu Wenhai.

In addition, for these princes, Zhu Wenhai was their former class teacher at the Royal Academy, and in a sense, he was still the teacher of these princes.

So when they saw Zhu Wenhai, the princes all greeted him with smiles.

"Teacher Wenhai, I haven't seen you for a long time! You look really good! I brought some ginseng this time, I'll give you some later."

"Teacher Wenhai, I have some golden pumpkin seeds here, please don't be polite to me!"

"Teacher Wenhai, the errands of this clan house are always the same, why haven't I seen my brother-in-law Ouyang?"

"Yes! We brothers came here just to meet Brother-in-law Ouyang."

The princes spoke one after another.

Hearing these words, Zhu Wenhai was quite calm and said with a smile: "My Lords, I appreciate your kindness. As for when the clan leader will come, I am not too sure. You also know that the clan leader is very busy now. When he is done, he will definitely come to see you!"

"If you princes really want to see the clan leader, you can only wait a little longer!"

Hearing Zhu Wenhai's words, the princes all frowned slightly.

Apart from the emperor, the only one who could make so many princes wait was probably the prince consort Ouyang Lun.

However, they had long heard that Ouyang Lun was very busy. Many political affairs of the Ming Dynasty needed Ouyang Lun's handling, so it was normal for him to be busy.

"Since Brother-in-law Ouyang is busy, let's wait a little longer!"

"Anyway, I've been waiting for a long time, so I can have a meal at the Zongrenfu. After graduating from the Zongrenfu for so many years, what I miss most is the food here!"

"Haha, it turns out that I'm not the only one who misses the food at the clan residence!"

"Brothers, you all came to see Brother-in-law Ouyang. I'm afraid you all have something very important to tell me, right?"

As this question was raised, all the princes present fell silent.

Although we are all brothers, everyone knows clearly in their hearts that we are in a competitive relationship and no one wants to speak out their thoughts.

Since the implementation of the new vassal management system, the rights of the vassal kings have been greatly increased, and they have been deeply involved in the governance of the vassal territories. The vassal kings are also constantly growing, and now they can be said to be princes who rule one side!

With the current achievements, the major princes naturally want to achieve better results.

There are also differences in strength among the vassal kings. At present, Prince of Qin Zhu Chong, Prince of Jin Zhu Gang, and Prince of Yan Zhu Di have developed the best!
There are several reasons for this. The first reason is, of course, that the kings of Qin, Jin and Yan were the first to be enfeoffed and were also the oldest three people. The second reason is that these three kings were all frontier kings who guarded the borders of the Ming Dynasty and their positions were extremely important. The third reason is that in the past reforms of the vassal system, these three kings worked the hardest!
Of course, there were other reasons, which ultimately led to the kings of Qin, Jin and Yan becoming the first echelon in the development of vassal kings.

The development of other vassal kings was also very good. It can be said that the vassal kings of the Ming Dynasty were the most powerful among all the dynasties. Each vassal king had an army and was in control of the military and political affairs of the vassal state.

While waiting for Ouyang Lun, all the princes started chatting animatedly. You know, since they became princes, they seldom had the chance to meet each other. The court also had regulations that princes were not allowed to visit each other, otherwise it would be regarded as treason!
Now that they have this opportunity, they are all actively communicating.

"Second brother, you have been making a fortune quietly. I heard that you have built ten cement plants?!"

“Just some hard-earned money”

(End of this chapter)