King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 236 Zhu Gaoxu: I’m going to play devil’s advocate

The next day.

In the imperial palace and royal study.

Emperor Yongle sat high on the dragon chair, looking at the memorial with half-squinted eyes in his hands. Zhu Gaoxu, Xia Yuanji and a group of ministers participated in the review and submitted the memorial about the results of the salt auction. When the above content is handed over to After reading this.

Zhu Di's face was full of excitement and happiness, and he laughed loudly:

“good good”

"You all worked hard on this matter and did a pretty good job."

"Reward."

Hearing the words of appreciation, all the courtiers looked solemn. Knowing that the person who had made the greatest contribution to this matter was the King of Han, they definitely did not dare to claim the credit, so they quickly waved their hands and said:

"Your Majesty loves you so much"

"Someone is coming."

He waved his hand at the ministers in front of him and said:
"If nothing happens, you have worked hard in the past few days, so go back and rest early!"

"do it!!"

In this regard, Zhu Di's eyes couldn't help but fall on Zhu Gaoxu, who had been standing in the corner since he came in and said hello. He had never said a word and was like a transparent person. He couldn't help but show a happy smile on his face, and he was satisfied. Nodding:

"What do you want to do?"

"But, second brother and old man Xia, you two will stay here for a while."

The originally noisy atmosphere in the venue suddenly became quiet and strange. The three of them looked at each other from time to time, but none of them spoke first.

"Second brother, you really have made great contributions to this matter."

In the main hall, only Zhu Gaoxu, Zhu Di and Xia Yuanji were left.

"As I say, I will reward you, so I will reward you. My dear friends, you don't have to shirk anymore."

Just like that, the ministers did not dare to complain at all. They hurriedly bowed and saluted, turned around and strode out of the door with great intelligence.

call.
After an unknown amount of time, Zhu Di, who was sitting on the high platform, came back to his senses, withdrew his gaze from the two of them, and shouted loudly outside the closed palace door:

Wait until everyone leaves.

Say it.

As soon as he finished speaking, the little eunuch who had been guarding the door opened the palace door with a chair, walked in from the door with small steps, respectfully placed the chair in front of Zhu Gaoxu and the master Xia Yuanji, and bowed He made a gesture of invitation, and then without any unnecessary movement, he turned around and disappeared at the door with long strides.

"What are you doing standing there all alone?"

Seeing this and hearing the intention of expelling guests in his words, I also knew that Your Majesty was leaving the King of Han and Xia Yuanji alone to discuss something.

"This matter is all the wise decision of Your Majesty and the King of Han."

"Take a seat."

"I'm just running around and doing things within my ability. I definitely can't bear your majesty's appreciation and reward."

"But I know your contribution well, and I see it all."

"Hey, I've known you two for many years. When did you two bastards become so reserved in front of me?"

"Hurry up, don't wait any longer."

Words fall into the ear.

Zhu Gaoxu and Xia Yuanji, who were a little restrained at first, did not hesitate anymore and sat down directly.

Seeing this, Zhu Di, who was sitting on the high platform, nodded with satisfaction, smiled and asked:
"Old Man Xia"

"After what happened, your household department will probably be extremely rich. You will no longer have to worry about lack of money."

"With such a large sum of money, has Old Man Xia figured out how to use it?"

Hearing this, Xia Yuanji, who was sitting on the chair, looked a little excited. He was about to stand up to salute and answer. However, as soon as he raised his buttocks, before he could say anything, he was directly interrupted and stopped by Zhu Di waving his hand. .

"Before, I have been talking about going to Mobei to conquer those bastards like the Tatars and Walas. I have to deal with them and defeat them to restore peace to my border."

"But after such a long time, I heard that there is still a big gap in food and grass."

"In this regard, Mr. Xia, should you be satisfied with your silver coins this time? It's April now, and the weather is slowly getting warmer. It's a good time to attack Mobei."

"What do you say?"

Xia Yuanji: "."

What?
I just knew there would be nothing good in being left behind.

Dele. After all, what was supposed to come came.

However, thinking of the money and silver that had not yet been truly collected, Xia Yuanji's old face couldn't help but reveal a hint of reluctance. He cautiously raised his head and looked back, with a slightly trembling voice, he hesitated and said:

"Your Majesty."

"Look."

"This money has not yet been collected and settled."

"Isn't it too early to talk about this at this time?"

"How about we discuss the conquest of Mobei later?"

"You also know that the imperial court has been short of money over the years. It has finally become a little easier. It can be used to do things that were not done due to lack of silver before."

Say it.

He lowered his head silently, not daring to look at her.

This statement came out.

Zhu Di, who was sitting firmly on the high platform, couldn't help but change the expression on his face, and his half-closed eyes were filled with displeasure.

I knew what the old bastard was going to say.

When there was no money, this old bastard refused to fight, saying that he would recuperate and focus on the overall situation, which would overwhelm the court.

Now the national treasury is finally flush, with an income of 132 million taels of silver.

I thought this old guy would agree happily.

Hey. As a result, this guy still looks like a miser.

To put it bluntly, I just don't want him to fight.

Thinking of this, Zhu Di suddenly became furious, his eyes were filled with coldness, he stared at him directly, and shouted angrily:

"What do you mean, Old Man Xia?"

"You, old bastard, agreed with me in front of all the officials. There is no problem."

"Also, I knew that the imperial treasury was empty, and I understood your difficulties. I did not rush you or put pressure on you."

"Now it is certain that the national treasury will receive so much silver."

"You're still complaining in front of me, and you're making a show of being bitter and resentful."

"What do you want, old fellow?"

"The feeling is that I can do anything with the money in the treasury, but if I want to fight, I can't do it. I just don't have the money, right?"

"What?"

"Could it be that as an emperor, I want to clean up Mobei and return the people on the border of the Ming Dynasty to live and work in peace and contentment. In the eyes of you, Xia Yuanji and Mr. Xia, I am not doing my job properly, wasting national power, and not caring about the people of the world?"

"So."

"You might as well just say that I'm a fool because of my militancy."

This is not an unimportant statement, nor is it a slap in the face.

Xia Yuanji was also stunned on the spot, hesitating for a long time not knowing how to answer.

"Hey, your Majesty."

"No no no no"

"Old minister, it's not that I have no intention of doing so."

"Just. Just"

Zhu Gaoxu, who was standing aside, was absolutely amused when he saw the shrunken Xia Yuanji and the red-faced Zhu Di. The two monarchs and ministers looked like this.

After that, he seemed to have thought of something, his expression became extremely solemn, and he asked aloud:
"Dad is going to Mobei."

"Do you just want to completely subjugate and scare the Walas and Tatars, or do you want to destroy them?"

“This issue must be clarified first.”

"Otherwise, it's not just Old Man Xia who is opposed to this matter."

"I'm afraid my son will become such a bad person, so he supports Old Man Xia's opinion."

"I went against my father."

(End of this chapter)