Ming Dynasty: Tanks blocked the door and you said to me, "Long live Ming Dynasty"

Now, he is the Grand Secretary of Zhongji Palace and a real Prime Minister!

Even Prince Xin Zhu Youjian was ranked below him!

Although, Zhu Youjian may not buy it......

But there is also the title of Taibao!

He is one of the Three Dukes, the pinnacle of civil servants!

He never dared to dream that he would receive such an honor simply because of political correctness!

Mingjun!

Chapter 218: Local tributes will not be accepted!

Wen Tiren is very happy!

If there weren't so many people present, he would have wanted to rush up and hug Zhu Youxiao's feet and kiss them twice!

But others are not happy...

Damn it, we are all being trampled upon and become worthless, but he gets the reputation of being a good-for-nothing?

But they couldn't find any reason to argue with Zhu Youxiao's order!

Who can blame him for making everything he just said so reasonable?

Not to mention the young Zhu Youxiao, even if he were the emperor and met such a minister, he would probably show great favor to him, right?

Therefore, Guo Yunhou and others could only shout in unison unwillingly.

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

Then they all bowed to Wen Tiren and congratulated him with forced smiles.

"Congratulations, Mr. Wen!"

Wen Tiren returned the greeting with a smile.

“Hahahaha, thank you so much!”

But then he changed the subject and spoke in a rather boastful manner.

"I know you are jealous!"

"You can be envious, but don't be jealous of me, and don't hate me!"

"As long as you work hard, this day will come sooner or later!"

After hearing this, Sun Chengzong's beard began to tremble with anger.

I've lived for sixty-five years, and this is the first time I've seen such a shameless person!

The best way to deal with such a shameless person is to ignore him and let him feel bored.

Thinking about Zhu Youxiao's order just now, Sun Chengzong found an excuse to change the subject.

"His Majesty!"

"When you issued the decree just now, you said that seven new subjects would be added, one of which would be alchemy?"

"I don't quite understand. Do officials also have to practice Taoism?"

Zhu Youxiao smiled and nodded, then shook his head.

"There is indeed a subject for alchemy, but it is not for officials to practice Taoism."

"Teacher, you should know the origin of gunpowder, right?"

Sun Chengzong thought for a moment, stroked his beard and replied: "As far as I know, gunpowder is said to have been invented by a Taoist priest in the Tang Dynasty who accidentally figured it out while refining elixirs."

"I just don't know whether this statement is true or not."

He wanted to get rid of Wen Tiren, but Wen Tiren refused to cooperate with him at all!

So, as soon as Sun Chengzong finished speaking, Wen Tihen immediately seized the opportunity to talk.

"I know a little about this."

"It's not just gunpowder, there are many other things that were made by the Taoists when they were refining elixirs."

"Like mercury, like six-one mud, like copper smelting by water, like a water clock, and so on."

“Some things may not be taken seriously when they are first made, but they can play a huge role several years later!”

Sun Chengzong was very unhappy with this guy's show-off, so he glared at him fiercely.

This old guy is usually listless. What drugs did he take today?

Once you gain power, will it never end?

Wen Tiren just chuckled and said, "Don't mind it, Mr. Sun. I have only read a few more books than you. These are nothing!"

Sun Chengzong was speechless. He bowed to Zhu Youxiao, then stepped aside and said no more.

This damned thing is so hateful!

He was afraid that he couldn't control himself and would kick this guy out of the hall!

When watching costume dramas in the past, Zhu Youxiao couldn’t understand why those emperors loved to watch their ministers fighting.

Especially the group of rough men in the Tang Dynasty, who would often swing their fists in the court.

Now he finally understands!

As long as this struggle is benign, it will be a good thing for both the emperor and the people of the world!

He glanced at the sky outside and saw that it was getting dark, so he asked the eunuch to go to the imperial kitchen and bring dinner over.

If the emperor wants to invite people to dinner, naturally no one would be stupid enough to refuse.

When plates of delicacies from land and sea were placed on the table and bottles of fine wine were poured into the glasses, Sun Chengzong, the emperor's teacher, finally spoke again.

He frowned and pointed at the table full of food and wine.

"The people of the world are still starving, and countless people are fighting over a bite of grass!"

"How can your majesty be so extravagant!"

Zhu Youxiao had just picked up the chopsticks, but put them back on the table after hearing what he said. After a long sigh, he began to explain.

"Teacher, do you know how much this steamed yellow croaker costs?"

"It's eight ounces of silver!"

Sun Chengzong's eyes suddenly widened and he exclaimed subconsciously.

"what?"

"Eight taels of silver is equivalent to six stone of rice!"

"Your Majesty, do you know that six stone of rice is enough to feed an ordinary family of four for a year!"

"You are so extravagant, how different is it from King Zhou of Shang who lived a life of luxury and debauchery!"

As soon as these words came out, Wen Tiren frowned and said in a low voice.

"Minister Sun, isn't that too much?"

Zhu Youxiao waved his hand nonchalantly and continued pointing at the sea bass.

"Teacher, you only know that this fish is worth eight taels of silver. Do you know how much manpower and material resources are needed to send this fish to the palace?"

“The fishermen catch fish and sell them to fishmongers, who then deliver them to the capital.”

"Although it's just one sentence, it contains countless connections!"

“Fishermen’s clothes, nets, and boats are all consumables!”

"The fishermen's shoes, ice carts, food and lodging along the way are also expenses!"

"So, although it may seem extravagant for me to eat this fish, I have invisibly created a way for the people to earn money!"

After saying this, he looked at Wen Tiren and smiled.

"Does the Lord have anything to add?"

Wen Tiren was overjoyed. After thinking for a while, he picked up the chopsticks and dug a hole in the fish dish.

Although this action was a bit rude, no one cared to take it seriously at this moment.

After he had chopped off the fish, he spoke.

"Minister Sun, please look!"

“This steamed yellow croaker dish contains more than just fish!”

"There are also ingredients such as peppercorns, green onions, ginger slices, soy sauce, etc."

"And these ingredients come from different places of origin."

"As Your Majesty just said, these ingredients need to be transported to the capital, which will also incur a lot of expenses along the way."

“So, to ordinary people, this is just an expensive dish.”

"But from your majesty's perspective, it is teaching a man to fish!"

"The best way to deal with natural disasters is to let more people find ways to make a living!"

"So, in my opinion, eight taels is too cheap for this dish. It should be eighty taels!"

Sun Chengzong was stunned: "Could it be that this fish was not a tribute from the local area?"

Zhu Youxiao smiled and shook his head, saying, "Teacher, you misunderstood. I have already told the palace that all food and daily necessities must be purchased from the city."

"We will not accept any tribute from local areas!"

"And the ones in charge of purchasing are also palace maids. They will disguise themselves as maids in wealthy families to prevent others from taking advantage of them."

"The Royal Guards are watching over all of this, so there won't be any trouble."

After hearing this explanation, Sun Chengzong finally changed his attitude, picked up a glass of wine, stood up and said.

"Your Majesty is a man of foresight. I have wronged you."

"I, this old minister, will drink three cups as punishment!"

Zhu Youxiao quickly stood up and reached out to grab the wine glass.

"Teacher, you mean well. I'll drink this wine for you!"

After saying that, he drank the wine in the glass in one gulp, and then drank two more glasses in a row.

Wen Tiren is sour!

Although he is the Grand Protector, his status is still not as high as that of Sun Chengzong who is only a Shangshu...

Damn it, he is the emperor’s teacher!

Gan!

Chapter 219 Wang Shiqi, who has one more vertical line than Wang Yiqi

The scene of deep affection between master and disciple deeply touched Guo Yunhou and others, and they all stood up with their cups in hand.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to drink three cups with you!"

Zhu Youxiao had already finished his three cups and deliberately teased when he heard this.

"I think you are just greedy!"

"Someone, pour some wine!"

A group of palace maids gathered around, some pouring wine and some serving food.

After a while, the previous serious atmosphere gradually disappeared and the scene became lively.

By the time the banquet was over, it was already the end of the You hour.

The sky had completely darkened, and a group of people, escorted by the Embroidered Uniform Guards, left the palace.

As soon as he sat in the sedan chair that came to pick him up, Wang Yongyuan started complaining under the influence of alcohol.

"He is usually as soft as a persimmon, and he would try to avoid trouble as much as possible, but he has hit upon great luck!"