This......

The three hundred show girls present couldn't help but look at each other, and they all re-examined this cute little palace maid who looked very aggressive.

Syllable!

Wang Zhu, who had just been arrogant, learned that this goose-egg-faced little palace maid had become an investigator appointed by His Majesty, and suddenly felt like she had been slapped in the face, and her face immediately felt hot pain.

It is true that he is the descendant of the founding martial arts, but who would have thought that this little palace maid would be a little red man next to the emperor.

At this moment, she can't wait for time to come back, then she will definitely withdraw the eldest lady's temper and make friends with this palace maid holding a little flower cat.

"Slave obeys!" Niu Mengmeng was not enthusiastic about this kind of errand that picked people, and responded with a dejected appearance.

Zhu Youzhi saw the frustration on Niu Mengmeng's face, but knew that it was time to correct his mistakes.

Liang Fang is good at everything, but Niu Mengmeng, who was introduced to the palace, somehow skipped the court etiquette class directly, so that now he is very arrogant.

Although I can always protect it, I have to learn etiquette in the end, and the palace maid must always have the appearance of a palace maid.

"Mengmeng, you are busy, but occasionally remember to take Xiaohua over to play with Xiaobai of the mourning family!" The Queen Mother glanced at Zhu Youji, and then said to Niu Mengmeng slightly.

Niu Mengmeng glanced at Zhu Youzhu timidly, and saw that Zhu Youzhu did not say anything else, so he nodded heavily and responded: "The slave obeys the order!" ”

This......

The three hundred show girls present couldn't help but look at each other, daring to love the status of this little palace maid holding a cat is really different, and she even got the attention of the queen mother.

Don't give a way to live!

When Wang Zhu saw this palace maid holding a cat, she finally knew that as soon as she entered the palace gate, it was as deep as the sea, and she just wanted to send a palace maid a cup of tea, but she offended someone who shouldn't be offended.

It's just that a few beautiful and wise show girls looked at Niu Mengmeng one after another, and realized that by pulling this palace maid over, they might be able to get the position of the queen.

After Zhu Youzhu dealt with Niu Mengmeng's matter, he exchanged glances with the Queen Mother, and then turned around and returned to the Qianqing Palace. In fact, he didn't want to go back to the Qianqing Palace, but to take the dragon chariot to leave from the Jingri Gate in the east.

In the afternoon, the sun finally came out, and the golden sunlight spread like broken gold in the capital.

Song Cheng, the Shuntianfu Ya in the north of the city, was hurriedly leading the officials to the scene of the murder, Li Yu, the secretary of the official department in the south of the city, studied the personnel changes of the Guangdong officials with his subordinate officials, and the old Wan An was squinting his eyes to vote for the two capitals and thirteen provinces, and everything seemed so busy, as if spring was coming.

The imperial study also ushered in a rare courtier.

"Xu Shiying, the prince of Weichen Dingguo Mansion, please Saint Ann!" Xu Shiying and Xiao Huangmen stepped through the threshold from the Xiyuan Gate and came in, and immediately knelt respectfully.

Unlike Emperor Chenghua, who used Wuxun to take charge of the army, Zhu Youzhu succeeded to the throne and directly kicked out all Wuxun, and the eunuch took charge of the twelve battalions for himself. As the martial arts of the Chengguo Mansion have been attacked, today's martial artists have all become honest, and naturally rarely appear in Xiyuan.

It's just that today, Xu Shiying, the prince of the Dingguo Mansion, who has been unknown in the martial arts group, broke this convention and was called into Xiyuan again.

Zhu Youzhu looked at the sturdy middle-aged man, and said with a slight smile: "How is the cotton harvest in your Dingguo Mansion?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, it is estimated that there will be 10 million catties!" When Xu Shiying heard this question, he immediately answered truthfully.

Since his father has gone crazy, he came to Xiyuan last time in place of his father. It's just that when the Chengguo Mansion only took out dozens of acres to deal with Zhu Youji, he used almost all the fields that could be planted to sow cotton, and now all the harvests have been completed.

It is worth mentioning that he planted too much cotton, and in order to finish picking all the cotton on time, he also temporarily hired a group of people to help pick cotton.

Although it is an expense to hire a group of short-term workers to pick cotton, due to the increase in cotton prices this year, the cotton he grows has received a huge financial return.

Originally, he chose to plant cotton on a large scale only out of the idea of loyalty, but he never expected that he would benefit in the end.

Zhu Youzhu didn't expect the output of the Dingguo Mansion to be so high, so he picked up the teacup and said with a slight smile: "The construction of the United Textile Factory is quite smooth?" ”

"Thanks to Your Majesty, the United Textile Mill has now begun to operate, and it can produce a hundred pieces of cloth per day!" Xu Shiying immediately reported truthfully.

Zhu Youzhu blew the hot air rising from the teacup, and asked seriously: "I have something to understand!" The other martial artists refused to cooperate with me to grow cotton, but you were the only one who went all out, and even if I asked you to set up a joint weaving factory with the Ministry of Industry, you didn't shirk it at all, why is this? ”

"I have been loyal to the Ming royal family for generations, and now Your Majesty just let the ministers plant cotton to run a weaving factory, if it is such a trivial matter, then what face will you have in the future to be led by Your Majesty Longen to defend my Ming Dynasty? I don't know why the other martial artists refused to give their lives, but I will definitely take His Majesty's head and never refuse! Xu Shiying seemed to advance and retreat in a certain way, and said solemnly.

Hey?

Liu Jin, who was standing next to him, saw such a statement, and couldn't help but look at this prince of Dingguo, this person really showed the loyalty that courtiers rarely had.

Zhu Youzhu looked at Xu Shiying seriously, and realized that this prince of Dingguo was indeed different from other martial artists.

Although judging from the planting of cotton and the construction of a weaving factory, it cannot be said how loyal Xu Shiying is, at least this prince has supported himself in action.

A person who can support himself in action is naturally stronger than those who are against him, and even better than those who profess allegiance but do not act.

Zhu Youzhu took a sip of tea, but continued to ask: "You are the son of the dignified Dingguo Mansion, if you were born like me, with endless glory and wealth, will you think that running a weaving factory is a cheap business?" ”

"As Your Majesty said, one more post today will allow one more female worker to support the family! The minister has lived in the public mansion for many years, and he didn't think about this, he just wanted to be able to do more practical things for Huaxia in his lifetime! Xu Shiying shook her head lightly and replied with a serious look.

This is indeed what he said in his heart, although he is the son of the high-ranking Dingguo Gong, but the Dingguo Mansion has declined, and he has been the prince of Dingguo for more than 30 years.

According to the tradition of the Ming Dynasty, he has always served after the succession, but his father went crazy instead of dying, so he, the prince of Dingguo, has to continue to eat and wait for death.

Whether it's hiring someone to pick cotton or hiring a female worker to weave cloth, when you see the joy on their faces, you also feel that this thing is actually very meaningful.

Zhu Youzhu knew that the prince in front of him had realized the significance of the cotton industry, so he asked seriously: "I want you to be the governor of the East China Sea, I don't know what you think?" ”

"Your Majesty, this ...... I'm afraid it's not right! Xu Shiying swallowed and spit, looking very shocked.

Zhu Youzhu put down the teacup in his hand and said dissatisfiedly: "It's not appropriate? Do you think that this position is not worthy of your status as the prince of Dingguo? ”

"Your Majesty, the minister has no such intention! It's just that the governor has always been a civilian, and the minister is a martial artist, and he has not yet succeeded him, so he is afraid that the position of governor will attract criticism to His Majesty! Xu Shiying was afraid of angering Zhu Youji, so he even expressed his worries.

In fact, there are two obstacles to this matter, one is that Xu Shiying, who has no successor, cannot take office, and the other is that the civilian military conferral will be opposed by the civilian clique.

Zhu Youzhu actually knew that it was difficult for Xu Shiying to resist the temptation of this position, so he said lightly: "The governor of the East China Sea is different from the two capitals and thirteen provinces, and now it is suspended overseas, so I want to use the military position to serve as the governor!" As for the court's criticism, I will deal with it, do you dare to take on such a heavy burden? ”

"Your Majesty's grace is mighty, and the minister is willing to die!" Xu Shiying knew that this was his chance, and he should be loyal.

Because his father went crazy, and now he is the son of the world, so the only way out is to wait until his father dies, and he will inherit the title and then wait for the court to reuse.

It's just that now my father's body is still very strong, and he eats three bowls of rice every day, one bowl more than himself, and he is really not sure who comes first and who comes after.

Xu Shiying knows that this may be the only chance in his life, and only by seizing this opportunity will he not live like a waste.

Zhu Youzhu was very satisfied with Xu Shiying's statement, as well as this kind of responsibility that does not drag mud and water, and picked up the freshly brewed teacup again and said, "Do you know why I chose you?" ”

"Foolishness!" Xu Shiying found that he couldn't see through the young emperor in front of him at all, and he was bitter.

Zhu Youzhu gently blew the hot air rising from the teacup, and then said in his heart: "I hope that our monarchs and ministers can follow the example of our ancestors and create a great cause together!" It's just that the territory of the Ming Dynasty is vast, and the Chinese people already have fields to cultivate, and every household has food to eat, so there is no need to expand the territory like their ancestors. Now I have built a royal weaving factory, and your Dingguo Mansion has also built a joint weaving factory, so I hope that you will be the governor of the East China Sea this time, and use the cotton cloth of our two families to exchange for more materials from overseas, so that our cotton cloth can be brought back from overseas like coins! ”

"The minister will live up to His Majesty's expectations, and will let the cotton cloth of our two families sell well in North Korea!" Xu Shiying finally realized why it was herself, so she solemnly stated.

Because he planted a large amount of cotton, he set up a joint weaving factory with the Yamen of the Ministry of Industry, and the combined cotton cloth could only be sold in the East China Sea.

If he can't open the market in the East China Sea, it will be his Dingguo Mansion that can't be opened.

Don't look at him as the prince of Dingguo, but there are a lot of people in the family to raise, once the joint cotton cloth is unsalable, then the Dingguo Mansion may also have to sell the land to live.

It is precisely because of this that a big reason why Zhu Youzhu chose him is probably that his Dingguo Mansion is bound to United Cotton, and United Cotton is bound to the market in the East China Sea.

Zhu Youzhu knew that whether he could open the situation or not had to rely on this prince of Dingguo, so he drank tea and said earnestly: "You are the governor of the East China Sea, I will not send eunuchs to guard the town, and all the affairs of the East China Sea are all decided by you!" It's just that you may lack experience in governing the local area, so you have set up civil servants such as the governor of the East China Sea, but the officials under it are all for you to send! ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Xu Shiying felt Zhu Youji's trust, so he solemnly stated.

Zhu Youzhu put down the teacup in his hand and looked up at Liu Jin, who sent the sword that he had prepared a long time ago.

Xu Shiying saw that it turned out to be a sword, and immediately looked at Zhu Youzhu in confusion.

Zhu Youzhu knew the truth of "don't use suspicious people, don't suspect people", so he solemnly said: "If you are outside, you will not be affected by your order!" You can use this sword to kill your subordinates or generals, and you can also use it to kill any princes and officials who are making trouble in Korea, and we don't need to compromise with any overseas forces! I just want you to keep one thing in mind! ”

"Listen up!" Xu Shiying gratefully took the sword of this Shang Fang, and said seriously.

At this moment, he finally understood why more and more officials were willing to serve as governors in the local areas. Such an emperor is indeed worthy of serving him, and he must also break a new world for China.

Zhu Youzhu looked at Xu Shiying's eyes, and warned very seriously: "Whether Daming cotton cloth can sell well in the East China Sea is related to the fortune of the country. ”

"The minister will live up to His Majesty's grace, and must let the Daming cotton cloth sell well in the East China Sea!" Xu Shiying didn't expect things to have such a height, and said solemnly.

Zhu Youzhu saw that the matter had been said about the same, so he raised his hand lightly and said, "You go back and prepare, and the holy decree of the post will be issued later!" ”

"Weichen retires, please take care of the dragon body!" Xu Shiying never forgot that he was loyal and good, and asked sincerely.

Zhu Youzhu watched Xu Shiying leave, but he knew that he had handed over the East China Sea to Xu Shiying, and he only hoped that this prince of Dingguo would not live up to his expectations.

In fact, he didn't hate any group from beginning to end. Even though he has always disdained civilian officials, officials such as Wang Yue and Wan An have been reused.

The reason why Wu Xun was kicked out of the Beijing camp earlier was not because he hated Wu Xun, but because Wu Xun became an obstacle to his direct control of the Beijing camp, but these Wu Xun didn't have much military talent at all, so they directly chose to abandon it later.

It is now necessary to send personnel to Senji Island, and while leadership and management skills are important, the forces stationed overseas require greater loyalty.

Wu Xun's interests are deeply tied to the Ming royal family, their families are all in the capital, and even the relatives of the seven aunts and eight aunts of the past dynasties are in the capital.

Although it is not impossible for them to rebel against the Ming Dynasty, it is undoubtedly much smaller, after all, the cost will be much higher, and they will also lose a lot.

In addition, it can be regarded as a lesson for Annan to recover and lose, no matter how loyal the civilian clique is, these people do not understand the truth that their hearts are not the same as those of our race.

It is precisely like this that the governor of the East China Sea needs a loyal martial artist to serve as him, and after this period of secret observation, this unambitious prince of Dingguo, Xu Shiying, is indeed a good seedling.

Especially under his own intervention, and now that the Dingguo Mansion is closely related to the market in the East China Sea, Xu Shiying must go all out, whether it is for himself or for himself.

It's just that with the issuance of the decree of the Dingguo Mansion, it was immediately a stone that struck a thousand waves.

Originally, everyone thought that the first governor of the East China Sea must be a civilian official, but he never expected that Hongzhi would choose Xu Shiying, the son of the prince of Dingguo.

"Isn't that nonsense?"

"Civilian military professor, is there still heavenly reason for this?"

"This matter is absolutely unusable, and it should be held by a virtuous minister in such an important position!"

……

When the matter reached the ears of Liu Jian and others, these officials objected one after another.

It's just that the strange thing is that although they have a lot of opposition in private, when it comes to the eighth morning, no official dares to jump out to oppose this matter.

Seeing this, Li Yu, the secretary of the Ministry of Officials, and Du Ming, the secretary of the Criminal Department, and others also silently exchanged a look, and now Qingliu was really scared by the emperor.

The time quietly came to the end of July, and another Ling Chi punishment of the Hongzhi Dynasty kicked off.

Since Sun Jiao never spoke, and Zhu Youzhu did not intend to compromise with Sun Jiao, the Sun family became the mastermind of the murder of Qincha and obstruction of Qingzhang.

Thousands of men of the Sun clan were beheaded, Sun Jiao and Zhongzhou Wei commanded Sun Bao to sentence Ling Chi to death, and Zhongzhou Wei, who had just been escorted to the capital, sent Sun Bao and Sun Jiao to the execution ground.

(End of chapter)