King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

The matter is settled.

Everyone looked up at Zhu Gaoxu on the podium very reluctantly, with a hint of resentment on their faces.

Zhu Gaoxu looked at the ministers who were like bullied wives in the audience and couldn't help laughing. He waved his hands at the people in the audience and said jokingly:

"Okay, okay."

"Is it really that serious?"

"I just asked you to sign a letter of recommendation, not a contract to sell yourself to a brothel. Is it necessary to show yourself like this?"

“It’s good to know”

"If you don't know, you might think I did something to you."

"This little expression is simply too much."

This statement came out.

The resentful expressions on everyone's faces did not subside at all because of this, but instead increased a little.

To put it nicely, it's called a letter of recommendation. To put it bluntly, it's not a letter of recommendation at all. It's just like a contract of sale.

It may not seem like a big impact, but in some cases, it has a huge impact.
But that's it.

Everything that should be done has been done, and all the signatures and fingerprints have been taken.

What's the point of worrying about these things now? Although they are very unhappy, they also know that there is no room for maneuver in this matter. So the ministers simply don't bother to pay attention to Zhu Gaoxu's ridicule. There is no need to make themselves uncomfortable and angry.

Seeing that no one was paying attention to him, Zhu Gaoxu did not continue to tease him. Instead, he looked at the prince beside him and asked with a smile:

"Boss..."

"Today's affairs here are completely concluded."

"Do you have anything else to discuss?"

"If none of them exist, I'm afraid most of the court officials haven't had breakfast yet. Let's adjourn the court!"

"Otherwise, everyone will be hungry. This is really not appropriate."

"What do you say?"

After hearing this, Zhu Gaochi turned his head and looked back, nodded without comment, and agreed:

"Fine!"

"You did everything you had to say and do."

"I have nothing more to say here. If there is nothing else, then let's adjourn the court!"

Get a definite answer.

Zhu Gaoxu simply stopped standing there in a daze and waved to the people below:

"My Lords, do you have anything else to report?"

"If there is nothing else important, let's end this morning's meeting here."

"Retreat!"

The ministers below the stage looked at each other and complained in their hearts:

"How dare you report anything?"

"Don't you see what time it is? Even if something like this happened today, they have no desire to discuss the matter."

After a few brief complaints, the ministers in the audience calmed down and respectfully bowed to Zhu Gaoxu and the Crown Prince on the stage:

"I have nothing to report."

At this point, Zhu Gaoxu stopped talking and waved his hand at everyone, saying:
"Retreat."

That’s all I have to say.

The ministers in the audience bowed and retreated quickly without any hesitation.

As for this place, these people really don't want to stay or linger for even half a minute.

Afraid that he would walk too slowly, he couldn't hold back his frustration and burst into swearing.

Of course the most important point was that he was afraid that if he ran too slowly, he would be left alone by the King of Han and the Crown Prince.

God knows what will happen then.

After everyone left, Zhu Gaoxu looked at Song Li who had not left the stage yet, and could not help but frowned, showing a slightly surprised expression, and said:
"Minister Song?"

"Why don't you leave? What's the meaning of this?"

"But is there anything else you want to report?"

Song Li, who was called, urged for a moment, a little embarrassed, and forced out a smile that was uglier than crying, and asked carefully:
"Prince Han, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince..."

"I wonder if you two are satisfied with my performance today?"

Hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaochi looked at each other, thinking of the scene just now when Song Li had been so tough and rebellious. They nodded in satisfaction and said:
"Not bad……"

"We are very satisfied with your move."

"What?"

When Song Li heard this, a slightly flattering smile appeared on his face, and he nodded and said:

"Prince Han, Your Highness the Crown Prince, since you are satisfied."

"My Lords, do you think that this old minister was bewildered and misguided before..."

Say it.

Song Li looked back with longing on his face, his figure and expression looking a little nervous.

Yo ho.

What else did you think it was?
It seems... this old guy is waiting here!

But if you think about it, it is understandable. After all, if this matter is not resolved and a satisfactory answer is not given, it will be like a sharp knife hanging over your neck all the time, and no one would feel satisfied.

And as for Song Li's performance today, it was really good.

As for Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaochi, they had no intention of taking this opportunity to kill others and prevent them from ever getting back on their feet.

If that really happens, they will take advantage of others and then throw them into jail. Who will be willing to fight for them in the future?

And in the days to come, Song Li will still be of great use!
After all, with so many people from the Mohist School entering at once, they seemed to be a force that could not be ignored.

But compared to the huge system of the entire Ming Dynasty, it is not even a drop in the bucket.

At the same time, although the people of the Mohist School are capable, they have not served as officials in the court for many years. Many official affairs will definitely require the guidance of experienced people.

Of course, Zhu Gaoxu and the Crown Prince also wanted to prevent the Mohist School from dominating the Ministry of Works, fearing that it would become too big.

Nature also needs humans to balance it, to contend with it, and to serve as a warning.

And old hands like Song Li are the best arrangement.

After a brief pause, Zhu Gaoxu pointed at Song Li, a helpless smile appeared on his face, and he shook his head slightly:
"You! You! Old man Song..."

"Just keep this matter to yourself!"

"I will never do such a thing as abandoning the donkey after it has done its work. Besides... even if you don't believe me, can you not believe the prince?"

"Are you right?"

"This matter involves your problem, so let's just leave it at that."

"No one in the entire Ming Dynasty will ever bring this up again."

"No one will use this as an excuse to cause trouble to you again."

"but……"

At this point, Zhu Gaoxu paused, his expression suddenly restrained, the original playful and teasing expression on his face suddenly disappeared, replaced by a solemn face, and his words became low, and he said faintly:

"This will only happen once."

"I definitely don't want to see this happen a second time."

"If it happens again, don't blame me and the Crown Prince for not giving you face and showing no mercy to your men."

"Take the initiative to hand over all the money you've made over the years to the Imperial Guards!"

"As for the rest, let him pass..."

After finishing speaking, I got a definite answer.

Song Li's heart, which had been hanging in the air, finally landed steadily at this moment. He couldn't help but let out a long breath, reached out and wiped the cold sweat on his forehead, and hurriedly expressed his opinion:

"No, no, no... absolutely not."

"Don't worry about this matter, my lord, my prince."

"I will definitely remember this lesson and will never do anything foolish again."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Your Highness, for your kindness."

"I'm leaving now..."

Song Li bowed slightly, lowered his head and walked out.

When everyone left the hall, the whole hall fell silent. Zhu Gaoxu pondered for a moment and shouted:

"Someone, tell Jiang Li to come see me as soon as possible."

This is said.

Zhu Gaochi turned his head in surprise and asked in confusion:

"Second brother..."

"What are you doing here?"

"Go back on your word?"

"Pfft..." Hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu couldn't help but laugh, "No, Boss, what are you thinking about?"

"Go back on your word, to whom?"

"I'm worried that some people might go back on their word to us!"

"It's not that I want to go back on my word to others."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gaochi was stunned for a moment, his expression becoming more and more suspicious. He looked over in disbelief and said:

"No, no, no… no."

"Second brother, what do you mean?"

"Who wants to go back on their word?"

"Song Li?"

"Does he dare?"

"Isn't this simply seeking death?"

"We have evidence of his guilt..."

The words have not yet fallen.

Zhu Gaoxu put his hand on his forehead and interrupted directly, saying:

"Hey hey..."

"Boss, boss, stop, stop, stop..."

"Who said I was worried that Song Li would go back on his word?"

"Based on the way he was just now, do you think he has the heart and courage to do this?"

Having said this, he paused, his face darkened, and then he changed the subject and said in a deep voice:
"I am naturally worried that some of the people who signed and put their fingerprints on the documents just now might do something bad to me behind my back."

After hearing this, Zhu Gaochi became even more confused, and subconsciously said:

"They're doing something bad?"

"I've already signed and put my fingerprints on it, and they still dare to do something bad?"

"Shouldn't it?"

"Second brother, are you worrying too much about this matter?"

Yes!

Signed and fingerprinted.

According to normal human logic, it is naturally impossible to do certain things.

Because it gives people the feeling that this is simply adding unnecessary details and making yourself uncomfortable.

Hey……

You know what, there are really people like this in this world.

After all, he was very powerful in the court today.

Moreover, he did not play by the rules and forcibly placed dozens of officials in place.

It can be said that people from certain interest groups in the court have been offended.

Don't be fooled by the expressions of everyone who accepts it with a pinched nose, lowering their brows and listening in agreement, but not daring to speak out.

But is this really the reality?
Others believe it, but he doesn't.

Why don't you believe it?

The reason is simple, because he knows the people in certain interest groups of the civil service very well.

Don't look at these bastards. They act righteous in front of others but do sinister things behind their backs. They are just too skilled.

So what if I sign and put my fingerprints on it?
Preventing others from doing bad things on purpose?
It has no impact at all!
Thinking of this, Zhu Gaoxu raised his head and looked back, with a slight sneer on his slightly raised mouth, and snorted:

"Boss... why not?"

"Do we two brothers want to make a bet on this matter?"

"As for what happened today, do you believe that in less than half an hour, it will spread among those students?"

"And it's definitely not what we said, what good things can we say?"

Zhu Gaochi was stunned for a moment, his chubby face froze for a moment, and suddenly he seemed to have thought of something, and said in a deep voice:
"You mean..."

"How dare they?"

"After signing and leaving fingerprints, can they escape on their own?"

"Besides...how much impact can this move have on me?"

"Can we still be afraid of them?"

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu shook his head slightly, glanced at the prince beside him, and snorted coldly:

"Boss, are you really naive, or are you deliberately looking for trouble? Are you making fun of me, your younger brother, and deliberately making fun of me?"

"I don't believe that you can't see or understand such a simple question."

"Don't bother with me. You are pretending to be ignorant when you know the truth."

"We are two brothers, do you have to do this?"

"Really? You are hiding your incompetence... pretending to be stupid. Where can you pretend to be stupid in front of me? Don't pretend to be stupid in front of me when you know the truth."

"I really am..."

"You look so hypocritical, aren't you disgusting?"

"Don't be so excessive. I really don't want to bother with you or expose you, but you're still having fun."

"Don't forget, we two brothers grew up together wearing open-crotch pants. We all know each other's personality and abilities."

Say it.

Zhu Gaoxu turned his head away, too lazy to pay attention, as if to say that out of sight, out of mind.

Seeing this, the prince, whose thoughts were exposed, showed embarrassment on his chubby face. At this moment, he realized that he had indeed pretended a little too much in this matter.

Then, he laughed awkwardly, stretched out his chubby big hand, put it around Zhu Gaoxu's shoulders, and said with a smile:
"Hahaha……"

"Okay, okay, don't be angry, don't be angry."

"We are wrong. Is it okay if we are wrong?"

"It's not... It's not that over the years, I've been scared by old man Yu and have a trauma. I'm used to it. It's just a habit."

"hey-hey……"

"If you hadn't reminded me, I would have almost forgotten."

"Stop pretending, please stop pretending!"

Then, Zhu Gaochi suddenly became introverted, his expression became serious, he turned his head and looked back, and said in a deep voice:

"Second brother..."

"In this matter, if there really is someone who is not honest, if there really is someone who wants to deceive us and deliberately incite others to come and cause trouble."

"As for the current situation, how do you plan to deal with it?"

"The one who handles the agitation?"

“But what should we do with those who cause trouble?”

"It's impossible to arrest all the people who caused the trouble, right?"

"If he is really caught, I'm afraid something serious will happen."

"How do you intend to break the impasse?"

Zhu Gaoxu smiled, raised his head and looked at him, and asked:

"Boss..."

"You said that civil officials are not good people. Are those students really all good people?"

(End of this chapter)