"Ministers greet His Royal Highness."

"The grass people greet His Royal Highness the Imperial Grandson."

"Wha...... Eldest nephew, I'm here today, hurry up and follow Uncle Wang into the house. ”

November 18, 28th year of Hongwu.

Night.

In front of the palace of the Jin Dynasty in Taiyuan City, the lanterns are shining high, the flags are displayed, and there is a joyful and lively scene.

Countless Shanxi Provincial officials and local gentry and businessmen gathered on the wide street in front of the Jin Palace, paying the highest respect to the newly arrived team of the Ming Dynasty's imperial grandson.

Zhu Li, the king of Jin in Taiyuan, the vassal state, wore the red prince's clothes, his face was full of red light, and he was elated, from waiting in front of the palace with the political envoy of Shanxi Daobu, Changsun Gong and others, to gossiping in front of the palace, to stepping forward quickly, and arrived in front of Zhu Yunxi, who had just gotten off the horse.

Zhu Li waved his arms, as if he wanted to hook his shoulders and back Zhu Yunxi, and looked at the crowd around him in his eyes, so he reacted and waved his hand around.

"Let it go, let it go."

Zhu Yunxi smiled: "My nephew congratulates Uncle Sanwang on his birthday today, and I wish Uncle Sanwang a blessing and peace, such as the East China Sea, and longevity than Nanshan." ”

Zhu Li's face was full of smiles, and he kept shaking his head and waving his hands: "Feel free to do so, don't say anything about Lao Shizi, and accompany your third uncle tonight without getting drunk or returning." ”

Zhu Yunxi nodded: "It should be." ”

He and Zhu Li turned around and looked at the Jin Palace.

Changsun Gong and the others, who were standing behind, saw that Zhu Yunxi finally came over at this time, and they bowed down again.

"Ministers, see His Royal Highness Taisun."

Zhu Yunxi nodded, probably because of Uncle Wang's birthday, and his mood was very good: "It's all free of courtesy, no matter whether the monarch or the minister is civil or military tonight, whoever lies down first is a bad person." ”

Changsun Gong led everyone to turn sideways, let go of the road leading to the main gate of the Jin Palace, which had rarely been opened, and said with a smile: "The ministers were originally discussing before, the Jin prince is one of the best wine masters in Taiyuan City, and I am afraid that the ministers will be put down by the Jin prince tonight." ”

Zhu Li sighed, his eyes were a little ambiguous, and he walked towards the palace with Zhu Yunxi, tilted his head sideways and said, "That's not necessarily, tonight I can't say that this king's good nephew has put you all down." ”

I haven't slept yet, I'm really ready to eat and drink, and I'm waiting to lift the table and put each other down.

Some meaningful sentences.

Zhu Yunxi silently lowered his eyelids, watching the lights around him slip in front of his eyes, and couldn't help but look forward to it a little more.

Entering from the main entrance of the Jin Palace, the audience followed the side doors on both sides.

Zhu Yunxi was pulled by Zhu Li's hands and went all the way to the main hall of the palace.

"Uncle Sanwang, this is not suitable......"

"What's out of place? You are the grandson of the emperor, the future crown prince, the future emperor of the Ming Dynasty, you should sit here! ”

"This ...... It's really not appropriate, today is your birthday......"

"Then you will listen to the third uncle."

The main hall of the palace is full of singing and dancing.

On the throne, Zhu Yunxi was embarrassed, and he had been pulling with Zhu Li for a while.

In the end, Zhu Yunxi was still helpless, so he had to sit on the throne of King Jin that should have belonged to him under Zhu Li's strange smile.

And Zhu Li is sitting under the throne, on the right hand side.

After that, when both of them sat down, the birthday banquet officially began.

In the main hall, there are all officials and gentry with heads and faces in Shanxi Province and Taiyuan Mansion. After the first three glasses of wine, the atmosphere became free with the He dance.

Such as Changsun Gong, Zhou Yunkun and others, because of their official rank, can sit in front of the throne.

Because of this, several people inevitably pushed cups and changed lamps and talked to each other.

"Shanxi Province has supplied millions of stones of coal to the imperial court this year, and the people in all places have less to suffer from firewood, which is the work of Shanxi Province and the work of your ministers."

Zhu Yunxi drank a lot of wine, his face turned a little red, his eyes became a little blurry, he looked at Changsun Gong and the others, and praised him.

Zhu Li immediately took over: "Shanxi Dao can have today, all because of the mutual efforts of the feudal platform, the military gate and other people, and the concerted efforts. This king has a vassal kingdom of Taiyuan, and the three divisions have also been very helpful over the years. ”

"It should be for Shanxi Dao to ask for credit in front of the emperor's grandfather!"

Zhu Yunxi drank a glass of wine, slapped the table with his hand, and his face was radiant.

The eldest grandson Gong hurriedly bowed his head: "The ministers are blessed with the emperor's grace, guarding Shanxi for the imperial court, governing the place, and smoothing Li Shu, all of which are responsibilities, and they are also what the ministers should do."

Shanxi Road is bordered by the border in the north, and the people are not living in peace now, often lacking food and clothing, and no one can have no worries about food and clothing, how dare you say that there is merit. ”

Zhu Yunxi shook his head, his eyes were a little drunk and he looked at the eldest grandson Gong and the others.

He suddenly said faintly: "This is on the official side, it's difficult." If the place is not chaotic, there is no rebellion, and there is no rebellion, it is already a good government. ”

"Rebellion?" A glimmer of light flashed in Zhu Li's eyes, and he said: "Shanxi Dao doesn't dare to have a great rebellion. There are feudal platforms and Zhentai herdsmen guarding Shanxi, and the military gate holding the army sitting in Shanxi, who dares to rebel? Tell him to rebel today, and tomorrow his head will be high above the gate of Taiyuan! ”

The faces of Changsun Gong and the others changed slightly.

At this time, when it comes to rebellion, it doesn't look like drinking too much and talking nonsense.

Zhu Yunxi continued to say slowly: "Over the years, many people have said to Lonely, this is governing the world, it is difficult to say, and it is not difficult to say that it is not difficult. As long as you give the people a bite to eat and let them not go hungry, the world is still surnamed Zhu, and you can't change the sky.

But Gu was very puzzled at the time, but because he was still young, he never asked the doubts in his heart. Today, there is a chance, and you are here to shepherd and guard the court, and you may be able to solve your doubts. ”

Without waiting for the eldest Sun Gong and a few people to ask, what doubts Zhu Yunxi had in his heart, Zhu Li seemed to be the one who was holding it, and his eyes lit up and patted the table.

Zhu Li said loudly: "Brother Xi'er has any doubts, they are here in the domain, and they have been officials in Shanxi for many years, maybe they can solve Brother Xi'er's doubts." ”

I saw that I was already stuck here.

The eldest grandson Gong had no choice but to smile, and said, "Please also ask the grandson to show me, maybe the minister can interpret one or two." ”

Zhu Yunxi nodded, and shook his head again: "It's not a big deal, it's just that Gu was thinking about it at the time." If it is said that the people can have a bite to eat, there will be no chaos. If in addition to the imperial court, there are others who feed the stomachs of the people. So do these people listen to the words of the court, or the words of that person? ”

As soon as he said this, everyone in front of the throne was stunned, and their hearts quietly became heavy.

Zhu Yunxi glanced at the many officials and gentry of Shanxi Province who were gathering happily in the hall.

He smiled, and didn't wait for the eldest Sun Gong and the others to figure out how to deal with the reply.

He had already opened his mouth and continued: "Let's just say that today's birthday banquet of Uncle Sanwang, everyone is full of wine and food, but I won't say that it is because of the court, it has to be said that Uncle Sanwang is hospitality." ”

Zhu Li pretended to be nervous, and shook his head again and again: "Hey, Brother Xi'er doesn't dare to say this, how many drinks and dishes we have in the Jin Palace, they are all offered by the clansmen of the Zongren Mansion." ”

"Third uncle, don't panic, isn't this just an analogy." Zhu Yunxi smiled, and then looked at Changsun Gong and the others: "But ...... The ancients had clouds, thousands of dollars bought bones, and those who were confidants died. A grain of corn, a meal, should be repaid with life and death.

If there is a problem in the local area, the first thing the people will scold is the improper administration of the government. If there is a disaster, the court and the government provide relief, but the people feel that it should be like this, and if they don't do well, they will probably be scolded in their hearts.

But if there is a kind family who gives porridge and alms, it is probably to be widely praised, and the people praise it as a good door, that is, the servants of the family go out, and they are probably to be treated with courtesy. ”

Changsun Gong felt a little strange in his heart, and he always felt that Zhu Yunxi didn't look like he had drunk too much.

He said in a low voice: "The people are ignorant, how can they know the difficulties of the court and the government. ”

"Yes, it is difficult for the imperial court, and it is also difficult for the local government." Zhu Yunxi nodded and looked at the countless green official robes of Shanxi Dao in the hall.

"The court had a hard time in the past few years, so it was almost impossible to eat grain. There is a shortage of money and food everywhere, and the gang in the household department can't see each other for a few days a year with a smile on their faces.

It is precisely because of this that the imperial court cannot do many things. In the third year of Hongwu, it was because of the worry about the food and clothing of the border soldiers that the imperial court made an open system.

In this way, it can be regarded as temporarily stabilizing the supply of grain and grass for the soldiers at the border gates, and no longer giving the thieves outside the border a chance to make a comeback.

In the past few years, the imperial court has conquered the south and the east, the treasury is full, and the imperial court has money, but the money is still not spent.

It's just that this lonely northern tour is also to see with the imperial court what is going on in the place. The opening of the middle system, the imperial court also intended to stop.

is that the court has no money, so it can't suffer the hundreds of thousands of soldiers at the border. It is no longer possible to call the local gentlemen and businessmen to do loss-making transactions all day long.

The court can't suffer the people, the soldiers, and the gentry and businessmen.

You are all the chief officials of Shanxi Province, and the imperial court is also set to focus on Shanxi Province, what do you think? ”

All of a sudden.

There was silence near the throne.

Who would have thought that Zhu Yunxi would say in public that the imperial court intended to stop the opening of the Chinese system.

What does it mean that the imperial court can't suffer hundreds of thousands of soldiers at the border, and what does it mean that everyone can't continue to do loss-making business.

That's a daily bargain!

Is this pretending not to know?

But how can you deal with it yourself?

It can't be said that this thing can't be stopped, because everyone is counting on the continuation of this open system and earning that white money from generation to generation.

Zhu Li said loudly: "How did this king hear that under the Kaizhong system, the merchants of Shanxi Province made a lot of money." Eldest grandson Fantai, isn't that so? ”

As he spoke, Zhu Li had already turned his head and looked at Changsun Gong inquiringly.

Eldest Sun Gong brought an unnatural smile: "It should be ...... That's right. ”

King Jin has been in Taiyuan since the eleventh year of Hongwu, and it has been almost twenty years, even if he has never known all about the affairs of Shanxi Dao, but those rumors can always be heard.

"Oh?"

Zhu Yunxi was curious, and he said unexpectedly: "Originally, the imperial court thought that the merchants under the Kaizhong system had to lose money by transporting grain and grass to the border pass. Even if you don't lose money, you can only earn some hard-earned money.

The court also knows that it is not easy for everyone, even if you earn a little, you can not ask people to do things on errands, and you can't feed everyone to eat enough.

How? Listening to the meaning of the third uncle and the feudal platform, there are other things in this that the court doesn't know? ”

Zhou Yunkun saw that Changsun Gong seemed to be difficult to answer, so he spoke on the side: "Your Highness must also know that since ancient times, businessmen have pursued profits. These people did not dare to do anything in front of the court, nor did they dare to disobey the royal law. But if you can't stand it, these people will increase their own income from other places, such as deducting the money and food of hired workers, or big businessmen suppressing small businessmen. Overall, these people are also quite a bit earning. ”

Anyway, after tonight, it is still unknown what the scene of Shanxi Road will be.

When everyone left the main hall and went outside, they waited for the fireworks to light up and turn into sparks in the night sky, and it was time for the incident to start.

Zhou Yunkun felt that at this time, he was telling the truth, and it would not hinder the next thing.

As long as you can hold Zhu Yunxi and keep the other party from getting angry and leaving with your sleeves up.

"It is not an exaggeration to deceive the court and oppress the people." Zhu Yunxi shook his head, lowered his head and pinched the wine jug.

"Drink! Drink! ”

Zhu Yunxi took the case and beckoned everyone to drink together.

After three rounds of drinking, he waited until Shi Shi, the head of the Jin Palace, bowed down and walked behind Zhu Li, and whispered a few times.

Zhu Li raised his head and looked at everyone with a smile on his face.

"The front is ready, and after watching the fireworks, it is to watch the play. Brother Xi'er, everyone, let's go over and have a look? ”

Zhu Yunxi shouted: "Okay! ”

After speaking, he slowly stood up with his hands pressed on the table, as if he had really drunk too much, so that he staggered a little.

Zhu Li saw it, and immediately shouted: "Come on, help the grandson." ”

Zhu Yunxi waved his hand, his eyes were drunk, and he staggered to the middle of Changsun Gong and Zhou Yunkun.

He stretched out his arms and landed on their shoulders with a snap.

Then, with the smell of alcohol all over his body, he turned his head to look at the two of them left and right with a smile: "I haven't drunk too much, let's go out to watch the play together!" ”

Changsun Gong and Zhou Yunkun were stiff, not daring to make big moves, and seeing Zhu Li glancing at the two of them, they seemed to tell them not to panic.

In this way, the two of them helped Zhu Yunxi to walk outside the hall.

Outside the palace, the huge Jin Palace, heavy palaces.

Far away from the palace hall, there are countless people serving this night banquet for King Jin's birthday.

A small courtyard that is temporarily used today to store goods.

There was silence at the moment.

Three groups of apparently differently dressed people gathered together.

"The Taibao has already explained, and when the fireworks are lit in front of us, and the fireworks are soaring, it is time for me to do it. When the time comes, he will act according to the plan, create chaos, and arrest Zhu Yunxi, Zhu Li and others. ”

The person on the other side immediately whispered: "My master said it, and the front has been arranged." When the time comes, Zhu Yunxi and Zhu Li will go to watch the drama and watch the fireworks, and the troupe will create chaos. You will besiege in chaos, and we will wait outside to cover you and transfer people out of the Jin Palace. ”

"Can you kill someone?"

A somewhat pinched Chinese phrase came from the mouth of a bearded man.

The two people in front of them were stunned and looked at the barbarian reckless man from outside this pass.

"Except for Zhu Yunxi and Zhu Li, everyone else can be killed!"

"That's fine."

………………

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