Zhu Houzhao originally just wanted to lie down and take a nap, but he didn't expect the small blackboard to appear again in his dream! Zhu Houzhao was a little surprised, he saw a piece of chalk on the small blackboard, which made him very happy.

After all, with chalk, he could ask questions to the small blackboard, and he wanted to know what the truth was about dealing with this corrupt official that his father, Zhu Youjiao, had said.

I thought that Zhu Houzhao already had experience, for many big things, even if you write it with chalk, the small blackboard will not give you a lot of hints, but some small questions The small blackboard can always give him sufficient answers, and even let him draw inferences, which is really great!

Zhu Houzhao thought about it and wrote this question on the small blackboard: "Why do the fathers and the palace make different decisions on such corruption issues?" ”

Silence, silence for about a tune, and finally the handwriting began to appear on the small blackboard, this is the answer Zhu Houzhao wants.

"There are endless corrupt officials in the world, some are just big and small, satisfaction and desire! It is understood that this county in Shanxi has a good reputation in the local area, but there are many times when there are always some forces, and this money should not be collected. And no matter what this person is, if the little corrupt official is going to be dealt with, let's deduce this as an example, and see if we can get the result to satisfy ourselves! Zhu Houzhao read the words that kept appearing on the small blackboard.

"If the current county is replaced and replaced with a new one, who dares to guarantee that this new county will not be corrupt? Moreover, the original county is already very familiar with the local situation, and the new one will inevitably need to be familiar with the local area. Naturally, it also costs money to get through the network, and the money may be paid by yourself at first, but in the final analysis, you have to get it back. And the ducks that are already half-fed will eat less than the newly arrived ducks with an empty stomach. So this is why Hongzhi Emperor Zhu Youzhu handled this matter like this. ”

"First of all, this is a small matter for the entire Ming Dynasty, and it is not enough to kill this county. If killing an example can prevent future troubles forever, then dare anyone to be an official, and dare someone to come to the imperial court? Killing one to set an example cannot put an end to corruption! After all, since ancient times, how many dynasties have changed, as long as this money-greedy official does not control the government, does not embezzle a large amount of finances, and still serves the court diligently, they are all alive and sound. Do you dare to say that the Qingliu people in the court have not received a penny? ”

"Even if you don't have any money, but what about calligraphy and paintings, antiques? If you think about it, you should be able to understand that everyone has greed, but the size and whether it can be controlled. Such a small amount of money can be controlled, and the fine for half a year has almost deducted the little money he embezzled. And with the lesson of this fine for half a year, he will be afraid for a period of time, so substitution is not fundamental! It is not known that the person who replaces it may have a greater appetite! ”

"If you still don't believe it, then take the current housing prices under your father's rule as an example, if a foreigner who goes to Nanjing to be an official wants to buy a big house in Nanjing with three entrances and three exits, how many years will it take him to afford it, do you know? Let me do the math for you, suppose he is a third-grade official, and according to his annual salary, it will take him ten years to buy a spacious and beautiful house without eating or drinking. ”

"You must know that on the bustling Qinhuai River, a façade costs six hundred taels of silver, not to mention a big mansion with three entrances and three exits." Zhu Houzhao finally understood after reading this, if he let himself be an official in Nanjing, he would also be corrupt, after all, the place where he lived was not decent, how could he tell others that he was a third-grade official.

It was nearly late, and Zhu Houzhao woke up. It's time for dinner, and today I said that I would have dinner with Father Feng and Queen Mother in Kunning Palace, so I have to prepare for it, almost this hour.

Zhu Houzhao changed his clothes, then straightened his clothes and prepared to go to Kunning Palace.

In Kunning Palace, Emperor Hongzhi Zhu Youzhu and Empress Zhang were sitting on the edge of the bed and saying this, and Zhu Houzhao, who was speaking, came.

"The son has seen the father and the queen mother!" Zhu Houzhao said.

"Here, let's call someone to pass the meal!" Hongzhi Emperor Zhu Youzhu ordered to go down, and the little palace maids began to serve food. The whole family is to eat together.

"Father, the son-in-law who discussed with his father today has already understood why his father only fined that county for half a year!" Zhu Houzhao patted his chest with a confident face.

"Let's see, let me hear what you mean!" Hongzhi Emperor Zhu Youzhu took a bite of the dish and ate it, looking at Zhu Houzhao expectantly.

"Father, let's take this saltwater duck on the table today! The half-full duck knew that he could already eat a little, but not too much. If you eat too much, you should be slaughtered when you feed it! If it's a new duck on an empty stomach, it will not know the depth and keep eating. Since there is no guarantee of the quality of the future, it is better to use it first to know the depth although there are some minor problems. ”

"Everyone has greed, so this is why my father fined him for half a year! And in officialdom, who can guarantee that he will not take anything outside his body in this life? Zhu Houzhao finished speaking and took a bite of the dish.

"Well, it's a real son, it's really a good relationship with me! Hahaha, eat vegetables eat vegetables! It's good that you understand, some things are like that! Hongzhi Emperor Zhu Youzhu looked at Zhu Houzhao and felt that today's meal was extraordinarily fragrant.

Zhu Houzhao went back to rest with dinner, and Liu Jin came back early the next morning.

"Come on, take Liu Daban to the palace!" As soon as Zhu Houzhao saw Liu Jin, he immediately ordered someone to arrest Liu Jin and "tie him up!" ”

Soon, Liu Jin was tied up and brought to Zhu Houzhao.

"Say, did you tell your father about your bicycle and tricycle?" Zhu Houzhao asked.

"Your Highness, it was the slave maid who told Your Majesty the drawings of the tricycle or something!"

"Well, you dare to admit it! This is something that this palace has managed to come up with, and now it has become my father's as soon as it changes hands, what do you say you should be guilty of? ”

"Let His Highness punish him, but His Highness and His Majesty are father and son, and His Highness's original intention to build a tricycle is also to benefit the Ming Dynasty, in order to help His Majesty reduce the burden, and share His Majesty's worries! So, there's nothing wrong with that! ”

"Humph! You can talk, so do you say that this palace still wants to thank you? ”

"Your Highness has tormented the slave maid, but the slave maid has discovered that this tricycle and bicycle have a small shortcoming!" Liu Jin said.

"What, you said that the things in this palace have shortcomings. Let's listen to it, you'd better say what you say to convince this palace, otherwise this palace will never be spared! Zhu Houzhao snorted coldly.

"That slave and maid are brave, if what the slave and maid said is true, then please Your Highness not punish the slave and maid!"

"Okay, Hongu promises you!"

"Your Highness, there is a lot of friction between this bicycle and the chain that rotates the driving wheels of the tricycle, and it is estimated that it will break in a short time, so you need to put some oil to lubricate it! In this way, the life and service life of the chain can be extended! ”

"Well, that's a good word!" Zhu Houzhao thought for a long time and then slowly spoke. It's just a pity that those eunuchs who want to see Liu Jin's jokes, they can't believe it, this Liu Jin can still say such things, it is difficult for him to become a half-immortal!