In the Palace of Nourishing the Heart, Emperor Xia Jing left the Nine Emperor Princes alone. He leaned on the couch, holding the scroll in his hand, and looked at his son who was quietly grinding ink by the lamplight, under the light and shadow, Zhao Jingyu's side face looked calm and peaceful, his eyes were focused, and he was very calm in front of the emperor.

This kind of stability, at his age, is extremely rare, Emperor Xia Jingdi couldn't help but feel relieved and guilty, and suddenly remembered the former pretty woman.

"Min Min ......"

The hands of the Nine Emperor Princes paused, and then continued to grind the ink as if nothing had happened.

"Jing Yu. ”

The Nine Emperor Princes raised their heads, put down the cigarette ink in their hands, bowed their heads respectfully, and said, "Father." ”

Emperor Xia Jing smiled and said, "You and my father and son don't need to be so polite, Jingyu, come here." ”

Emperor Xia Jing beckoned, Zhao Jingyu walked over, only to see a scroll handed in front of him, he looked up with doubts in his eyes, but the emperor nodded, and he respectfully took it and opened it to read.

Emperor Xia Jing picked up the teacup and took a sip, "How?"

This is a paper for the examination, the Nine Emperor Princes looked at it again and again, confirmed the handwriting on it, and couldn't help but flash a trace of surprise in his eyes, and couldn't help but say: "This seems to be Uncle Lin's paper, in which Uncle Lin and Mr. Bai discussed the border trade, and Erchen was fortunate to listen to one or two." ”

"Yes, it's his. ”

"Erchen heard that Uncle Lin is Huiyuan. ”

Speaking of Lin Xi, the Nine Emperors were quite respectful in their speech, and Emperor Xia Jing was also happy, "The top ten volumes, I can see at a glance, the rhetoric is not gorgeous, but the whole article is full of words, look at this line of writing, the views are clear and reasonable, which makes people feel unfinished, and they are worthy of being Master Bai's closed disciple." ”

Hearing Emperor Xia Jing's emotion, the Nine Emperor Princes were also with Yi Rongyan, and couldn't help but say: "Erchen went to Baifu, I like to listen to the debate between Uncle Lin and Mr. Bai the most, their master and apprentice often have different views, and the arguments are fierce but not too hot, and Uncle Lin can often refute the old gentleman with witty words and can only say 'sophistry', but then he still let Uncle Lin record it and explore it together, Erchen is an observer and benefits a lot, no wonder Rong'er loves Uncle Lin so much." ”

Compared with Mr. Bai, it can be seen that the Nine Emperor Princes respect Lin Xi more, I don't know if it's because Lin Xi is a disciple of Doctor Min or really impressed by his talent, but this kid's talent is certain.

This is a person who understands the people's livelihood and national conditions, unlike ordinary scholars who talk about state affairs but do not implement them, the imperial court also needs such talents, after all, Emperor Xia Jing is old, and Mr. Bai is also old, but his son is still very young, and it just so happens that the old gentleman's disciple is also in his prime.

In recent years, Zhao Jingyu has served in the emperor's study for a lot of time, even if Emperor Xia Jingdi said that he didn't care, but after all, there was a difference between monarchs and ministers before father and son, Zhao Jingyu was always cautious in his words and deeds, and he was much more restrained.

However, because of the test today, Emperor Xia Jingdi saw another side of his son, and the atmosphere of the father-son conversation was good.

Emperor Xia Jing glanced at the scroll in Zhao Jingyu's hand, couldn't help but move in his heart, and continued: "The horse market between Great Xia and Hunu has been carried out for more than a year, but the commercial tax played by the Guanhu Department last year was enough to reach a Guangping Prefecture, hehe, who would have thought at the beginning?"

Quang Binh Prefecture, that's the granary of Great Xia!

Zhao Jingyu's eyes lit up: "And it's just two tea horses, if you add porcelain, cloth, etc., wouldn't it be more impressive?"

Emperor Xia Jing smiled and said: "Yes, the old gentleman planned to do so at the beginning, but it is a pity that these ministers have been arguing in the court for more than a month, restricting the rest of the projects, and finally opened a tea ceremony for the sake of horses." There is still a shout that these two percent of the commercial tax will come down, and no merchant is willing to do it, but you see, who paid this tax? The garrison was paid for the money, and the money was also relieved of this year's floods. ”

Zhao Jingyu is clear about this matter, Lin Xi has told him and Rong'er more detailed, and said: "Businessmen seek profits, the world knows everything, border trade is a huge profit, if you pay these two percent of the tax, you can be a stable business, no need to pay all kinds of filial piety, no need to take the risk of smuggling, the pros and cons should be calculated, it is definitely a cost-effective deal for businessmen." Uncle Lin said that the nose of a businessman can smell copper coins the most, because most people are not optimistic, but as soon as the horse market opens, they will smell the wind, and these people are now making a lot of money, and they only hope that the imperial court can open other categories as soon as possible. ”

Zhao Jingyu saw that Emperor Xia Jingdi's eyes were gentle and encouraging, so he lowered his head and muttered a little, and then said firmly: "Erchen thinks that it is bound to be opened, after all, a considerable amount of tax and silver is on the bright side, but how to open it must be discussed." ”

"Oh, does Jingyu have an idea?"

Zhao Jingyu's eyes lit up slightly, and he smiled, "When the tea ceremony was opened, the ministers objected because they were determined that there were no merchants who were willing to come, and it was a reward for the imperial court to directly give business and trade to those who were the first to eat crabs, as long as they were willing to do it, those who were the first to pay taxes could do business with Hu Nu, and there was no threshold." But now the benefits of the tea ceremony are just around the corner, everyone knows that the border trade makes money, and the businessmen who have lost the opportunity are staring at this year, since there are so many people who want to do it, it is not like last year that they can do it if they want to, and they always have to pay a greater price to buy this access from the imperial court. ”

Speaking of this, Zhao Jingyu looked at Emperor Xia Jing with reverence, "At the beginning of the promulgation of the edict by the imperial court last year, those who had a long-term vision were gone, and there were only a few people who entered the market, but when the benefits were seen in front of him, the father and the emperor decisively issued a decree to prohibit entering the market, which made people only sigh with admiration. ”

"Haha......" Zhao Jingyu's flattery seemed to be just right, and Emperor Xia Jingdi listened to it comfortably, and he waved his hand and said, "It's also Master Bai's idea." ”

"Father and Emperor are wise to listen to advice. Zhao Jingyu insisted.

Xia Jingdi's gaze became more gentle, "Go on." ”

"After this village, not everyone can live in this shop, this priority is also a fixed number, how to buy, but not the price can be obtained, it needs to be assessed in many ways, such as the credit of the business, the reputation of the people, the attitude towards the imperial court, etc., so as not to disturb the border defense, select the best quality to contact Hunu or other foreign envoys, especially this envoy also needs to be like Dada by Daxia to accept his fate. ”

This is from business and trade to politics, the more Zhao Jingyu speaks, the smoother he becomes, and his expression is full of light, so that Emperor Xia Jingdi can't help but sit up straight, surprised in the bottom of his heart.

"The soldiers who surrender without a fight, as long as Great Xia is strong and has the economic lifeline of the surrounding small countries, once they form a dependence on Great Xia, if there is any wolf ambition one day, they will cut off the supply, and even if they do not send troops, others will fall into civil strife. ”

The so-called economic sanctions!

Emperor Xia Jing was very surprised, he was just a small temptation, but he didn't expect that this perennially neglected child would have such insight, even the two brothers who were much older and entered the government early did not have this eyesight.

He couldn't help asking, "You also heard these from Master Bai and Lin Xi?"

The Nine Emperors were a little forgetful when they talked about happiness before, and when they thought about it at this time, they couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive in their hearts, and looked up at Emperor Xia Jing carefully, but they didn't see a trace of displeasure on the emperor's face, so they couldn't help but put their hearts at ease and boldly replied: "Yes, although it is said that Shinong is a businessman, a businessman, etc., but it is the businessman who is rich." Uncle Lin once asked Mr. Bai why the poverty of peasant households is known all over the world, but they are heavily taxed on peasant households, while those who stay in business are very small? ”

Emperor Xia Jing asked, "Do you think that this Manchu Dynasty is dull in both civil and military affairs?"

Zhao Jingyu said: "No, Erchen understands that the entanglement of interests between the two is complex and difficult to solve. Just understanding doesn't mean understanding, someone should try to do it. ”

In the end, Zhao Jingyu's expression was indifferent, which made Emperor Xia Jingdi stunned.

"Son's fallacy, please atone for your father's sins. Zhao Jingyu knelt down.

However, after a moment of silence, when Zhao Jingyu was worried, Emperor Xia Jing laughed, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Master Bai's apprentice has received an excellent harvest, and in time, it will become a great weapon!

For this last sentence, Zhao Jingyu's heart suddenly beat faster, and his palms immediately sweated.

Is it unintentional, or is it meaningful?

When he was still guessing the emperor's deep meaning, he coldly heard Emperor Xia Jing say again, "Concubine Shu drafted a few famous ladies to present it before, Jingyu, what do you think?"

"Huh?" Zhao Jingyu looked up in a daze, as if he didn't understand why he suddenly discussed this issue.

"Say what you want to say as soon as possible, otherwise you won't be able to make up your mind. ”

Zhao Jingyu's face suddenly turned red, and he said helplessly: "Erchen...... Everything is decided by the father and the emperor......"

Looking at the stunned appearance, Emperor Xia Jing laughed heartily, "Haha, you, don't worry, Concubine Shu has looked at it again and again, I will definitely point out a good one for you." ”

Zhao Jingyu blushed and snorted twice, but did not speak.

Emperor Xia Jing was in a good mood today, and was about to ask Zhao Jingyu to kneel down, but at this time, the father-in-law outside the palace said: "Your Majesty, Prince Rui asks to see you." ”

It's so late, what's the important thing about this nephew who doesn't go to the palace gate for nothing?

Emperor Xia Jing glanced at Zhao Jingyu, thought about it and said, "Let him come in." ”

"Erchen retired first. ”

Emperor Xia Jing nodded.

Zhao Jingyi walked into the Heart Nourishing Hall under the leadership of his father-in-law, his steps were firm, his expression was calm, and when he saw Emperor Xia Jingdi, he knelt neatly on one knee, and said in a deep voice: "Long live my emperor, my nephew and nephew disturbed late at night, hoping that my uncle would atone for his sins." ”

Uncle?

His nephew has always had a clear distinction between public and private, and this title can be seen to be a private matter, and he can't wait for this moment to pick up this hour......

Emperor Xia Jingdi's eyebrows moved slightly, he was a little curious, and he raised his eyes to look at his father-in-law, who shook his head gently.

"Pingshen, it's so late, Jingyi has something important?"

When I met the Nine Emperors before, my eyebrows stretched, it can be seen that the atmosphere between father and son is good, and the mood of the emperor today is not bad, Zhao Jingyi got up and said: "The nephew has a matter to ask the uncle to complete." ”

"Oh, what's the matter?"

Zhao Jingyi's cold face suddenly frowned, as if he was hesitant, and it was difficult to speak.

Emperor Xia Jing glanced at it a few times in surprise, he rarely saw such an unspeakable side of the bold Zhao Jingyi, and couldn't help but ease his voice and said: "You and my uncle and nephew, what else is there to say, when did I refuse to promise you?"

Zhao Jingyi raised his head, and suddenly knelt down straight, as if he had made up his mind: "Uncle did you remember what the second nephew promised when he went to the north?"

At that time?

Emperor Xia Jing frowned and recalled, then nodded, "I remember, but I also remember that you refused, and I was nagged by the Queen Mother for a while." What's the matter, do you regret it now?" Seeing Zhao Jingyi bow his head and shoulder tightened, he smiled and said, "It doesn't matter, whoever makes me love you the most, this nephew, I will allow it if I say it." ”

Zhao Jingyi immediately seized the opportunity, raised his head and looked straight at Emperor Xia Jingdi, and boldly asked, "Who is it?"

Is this really there?

Emperor Xia Jing glanced at it a few more times, and even the father-in-law who acted as a wall scene couldn't help but show surprise, this breath was really tight, and there was not even a clue in advance.

Zhao Jingyi's life's events simply broke the hearts of Emperor Xia Jing and the Queen Mother, as long as he was willing to let go, there was nothing he would not agree to.

Emperor Xia Jingdi's spirit was suddenly shocked, and he was about to agree, but the words of permission came to his mouth and swallowed again, he looked at Zhao Jingyi suspiciously, thinking about why this kid didn't say it before, what is there to hide?

Is there really anything unseemly?

However, seeing that the emperor didn't speak for a long time, Zhao Jingyi frowned, and his eyes couldn't help but show an inquiry, as if he was in a hurry, Emperor Xia Jing thought for a while and said: "It is always good to be innocent." ”

At this point, the identity background is not forced, but at least you have to be worthy of your deceased brother, it is not good to marry a corrupt family spoiler, otherwise the queen mother will have to make trouble with herself first.

Then he saw that Zhao Jingyi's tense body seemed to be relaxed for a moment, which showed that this was in line.

Emperor Xia Jing estimated that he was from a small family, and he couldn't get any table, and he muttered that it might not be easy to explain to the Queen Mother, but it didn't matter, it would always work out if he talked about it, it was better than being alone, and he would not pose a threat to Zhao Yuanrong in the future.

So he asked empathetically, "Can you always say it now?"

Zhao Jingyi's face finally showed a smile, and the corners of his lips were slightly raised, as if he was in a happy mood, "I heard that my uncle intends to marry the county lord of Jing'an to Lin Xi?"

This is not a secret, there are people in the harem who have a face and a face can find out a thing or two, and Emperor Xia Jing didn't plan to hide it, just waiting for the palace to point out the champion Lang to give marriage.

But what does Zhao Jingyi mean by this?

"Jing'an?" Emperor Xia Jing was stunned for a moment, then became angry, stood up and turned cold directly, Long Wei was furious, "Bastard! The person you are talking about is not Jing'an? But the Queen Mother has long intended to marry Jing'an to you, and I have agreed, but you have directly refused to say it, and made up a lie that you don't like women! It made the Queen Mother sad and blamed herself for a long time! I still have a knot in my heart! Now I heard that I will marry Jing'an to someone else, but you jumped out to marry, what is the reason?"

Speaking of this, Emperor Xia Jing directly pointed at Zhao Jingyi's nose and scolded: "Such willful and reckless, but filial piety to the descendants of others? I favor you, you will bully the king like this! You can put me in your eyes!"

Coming to the side of the father-in-law to stand in a hurry, he really didn't understand what happened to the always transparent Rui Wangye, so he could only persuade in a low voice: "The emperor is angry, be careful of being angry, the prince has always been upright, I'm afraid there is a hardship, right?"

"What kind of trouble? Huh? He wants to marry who else in the world would not dare to marry?"

Zhao Jingyi silently waited for Emperor Xia Jing to finish scolding before he slowly spoke, with a slight hint of surprise in the corners of his eyes, "Uncle, the nephew is not interested in Jing'an, but Lin Xi." ”

After speaking, the entire Heart Cultivation Hall could be heard falling needles.

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