Chapter 332: The Minister Is So Rich? The entire Jingshi is the poorest of themselves? Chongzhen killed the crazy first!

"Gather them together again, and we'll raise money from them ourselves!"

After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Chongzhen was stunned.

He really didn't expect to hear this from his grandfather again.

"Grandpa ......"

He looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said cautiously: "In their hands, some of them have money, but some of them don't have much money.

On the whole, they don't have a lot of oil and water here.

I used to raise donations for them, and a lot of them started to sell their property......"

Chongzhen explained to Zhu Yuanzhang.

It's not that he feels a little sorry for these officials, but he is worried that when Grandpa Tai collects donations from these officials, these officials don't give much.

made the great-grandfather lose face, so it was a little unsightly.

After listening to Chongzhen's words, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't know what to say about him for a while.

Should I say that he is kind-hearted, or is it simply cute?

Did he really think that the officials under him had no money?

How can it be!

A lot of people are rich in flowing oil.

"Just rest assured."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Chongzhen and said: "These Beijing officials, not to mention all have money.

But most of them are quite wealthy.

They have a lot of wealth in their hands.

Moreover, according to our view, many people are also loyal and righteous people, people who know the general situation.

Now that the country is in danger, they will certainly give generously. ”

After listening to Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Chongzhen was still a little uneasy.

On the one hand, he didn't think that he could be a wealthy official in the court.

Although Chongzhen also knew that the money donated by these people was definitely not all of them.

But in fact, it is not particularly rare.

As for these people who are loyal people, they will give generously as Grandpa Tai said.

Chongzhen didn't believe it anymore.

I, the emperor, pulled down my face and asked these people to donate money in person, but these people were still picking and searching one by one, and they were not happy.

As the emperor of the current dynasty, he is still like this, let alone Emperor Taizu Gao.

That's even more unlikely.

Most critically, the situation is delicate at this time.

Juyong Pass has been lost, and Li Zicheng's army is coming towards this side, and the situation is critical.

The people on the Jingshi side are already in turmoil, and if Emperor Taizu Gao uses the means, it is a little too strong.

I'm afraid it will backfire.

There will be many people who will find an opportunity to open the city gate and surrender when Li Zicheng arrives next.

At that point, the situation will get worse.

Chongzhen was full of worries and wanted to remind Zhu Yuanzhang of a few words.

Hearing the grandfather, he once again urged him to hurry up and call the hundred officials.

Chongzhen had no choice but to suppress these words in his heart.

Forget it, I don't want to think so much.

Grandpa Soo also tossed it.

Anyway, he fought down this country, and he can toss it as much as he wants now.

The most important thing is to follow what Grandpa Tai said to himself.

In a few days, the city of Beiping was broken, and he hanged himself, becoming the king of the Ming Dynasty.

Daming itself is going to perish, it seems that no matter how much Grandpa Tai tosses, it will not be worse than the original result.

Of course, this is not the most important thing, the most important thing is that there is a great grandfather to take over the toss.

In the future, if the Ming Dynasty dies, he will not bear the title of the king of the country.

Even if it's on your back, with your grandfather standing here, it's much smaller.

Therefore, at this time, it is better to ask less and see more and do more.

immediately follow Zhu Yuanzhang's instructions......

And Zhu Yuanzhang also made some other arrangements at this time.

He asked Lan Yu and Zhu Di to each take a hundred soldiers under him, as well as two hundred brocade guards under Geng Bingwen and one hundred brocade guards under Tie Xuan.

Under the leadership of the great eunuch Wang Chengen, he left from the side of the Taimiao.

Go to the side of the city wall, see the rest of the soldiers and horses, and defend it.

At the same time, he also took away a lot of silver that had not been distributed.

Let them use these coins to appease the hearts of the remaining soldiers.

At the same time, he also seized the time to recruit young people from Beiping City.

Gain as much strength as possible.

Zhu Biao also followed to deal with these things.

Wang Chengen took Lan Yu and the others and walked out together.

At this point, he was floating when he walked.

It feels like you're in a dream.

He really didn't expect that one day, he, a eunuch, would be able to take some people from the Hongwu Dynasty to do things.

The key is that these people, one is bigger than the other.

Whether it's Lan Yu or Geng Bingwen, it's scary.

Not to mention, there is also His Royal Highness Prince Yiwen.

This is the most stable prince of the Ming Dynasty!

It's not important, the most important thing is that there is also His Royal Highness King Yan!

And this Yan King, the real identity is Grandpa Cheng!

As a vassal king, a legendary figure who successfully won the throne!

Now these legends actually follow themselves to do things.

It's unbelievable just to think about!

Such as in the cloud.

With today's experience, even if there are no balls, he will have a place to brag in the future.

You can speak a little louder.

I'm afraid that the best eunuch in the past is himself!

……

Zhu Yuanzhang took Chongzhen, Han Cheng, Zhu Zhang, King of Qin, Zhu Li, King of Jin, Guo Ying, Mao Xiang and others, and the remaining more than 800 Jinyi guards.

and three hundred selected elite soldiers.

Towards the place where Chongzhen often summoned people to the court......

When I came to Chongzhen Time and Space, I spent all this time sorting out the soldiers and horses as quickly as possible and sharpening the knife.

Today's knives, although they are not well polished.

But it's much brighter than before.

Equipped with the ability to initially cut people!

In that case, then there is nothing to be polite to yourself!

You can kill it well and let this knife see blood!

Let these people in the Chongzhen Dynasty feel the officialdom atmosphere in the early years of the Ming Dynasty!

Sharpening the knife and cutting wood, this is what Zhu Yuanzhang is doing at this time......

……

Zhu Yuanzhang ascended to the Huangji Gate.

Looking at the palace in front of me, I felt a lot of emotion in my heart.

Spanning more than two hundred years of time and space, he came here and looked at this capital city that he had never seen before.

Feel the atmosphere of the country that is about to come.

Can my ancestor, bring people here, can he reverse the fate of the demise of the Ming Dynasty?

The place where Chongzhen went to court was not in the Fengtian Palace, but in the Huangji Gate.

This rule didn't start with Chongzhen.

It was like that many generations ago.

In the early dynasties, the emperor was located in the gate tower of the Huangji Gate.

Those who are of a high enough grade are located under the gatehouse under the Imperial Gate.

People with relatively low grades can only stand in an open place.

The place is big enough to accommodate enough officials.

Zhu Yuanzhang stood with his hands crossed, his body was straight, and his mental state was better than Chongzhen, the emperor who was more than 20 years younger.

Han Cheng couldn't stop looking around.

Come and see the sights of the monuments in a state of mind.

And wait for the next good show to begin.

Li Zicheng tortured and got so much money.

I don't know how much Zhu Yuanzhang, Emperor Taizu, can get out of his personal torture.

Thinking about it, with Lao Zhu's means, it shouldn't be too little......

……

"What? Going to court again? ”

Wei Zaode, who wrote a brilliant table, put down his pen.

When the ink is dry, pick it up again and look at it carefully.

Not to mention, his descent table is really good.

Not only is the writing good, but also a good handwriting.

Vigorous and powerful, every word is extremely square, and looking at it gives people a feeling of loyalty, integrity, and perseverance.

There is no trace of alteration.

There are no flaws at all, it's just perfect to the extreme!

This table of demotion fiercely praised Li Zicheng and stepped on Zhu Ming.

From the root, Li Zicheng has been argued as orthodox.

With such a literary talent, you will definitely be able to stand out!

Get the favor of Li Zicheng!

Chongzhen's Daming is about to die, and he won't serve anymore!

Love who goes!

I only hope that King Chuang can arrive as soon as possible, so that I can quickly return to the Son of Heaven and abandon the darkness and turn to the light.

As a result, it was also at this time when he was in such a good mood that someone came to say such things to Wei Zaode.

Summoning the ministers to go to the Imperial Gate to discuss matters?

Wei Zaode was suddenly dissatisfied.

Chongzhen, what the hell is this dog thing doing?

It's already early today, so why do you have to gather people over?

Could it be ...... This is Chongzhen's dog thing, and he thinks the money is too little, and then he wants to force him to donate?

When he thought about it, he felt a toothache.

I've already taken out five hundred taels!

Five hundred taels is really a lot!

What more does Chongzhen want?!

How can it be!

At that moment, he had already made up his mind in his heart, and Chongzhen said that the iron tree would bloom this time.

Don't even think about getting an extra tael of silver from yourself!

"Why are you going to the court again?"

Wei Zaode suppressed the dissatisfaction in his heart, looked at the person who came, and asked a little puzzled.

"I heard...... I heard that it was Emperor Taizu Gao who appeared and walked out of the temple.

His Majesty ordered that all the ministers be summoned to meet Emperor Taizu Gao......"

After hearing such an answer, Wei Zaode was stunned for a moment.

I almost didn't suffocate to death by this extremely unimaginable result!

"What?"

His eyes widened as he looked at the man and asked.

"What do you mean...... What?

Emperor Taizu Gao has appeared?

You...... Are you sure you heard me right? ”

"Lord Wei, the villain really didn't say anything wrong.

That's what His Majesty ordered the villain to pass on.

And...... It seems that there is an extra person in a dragon robe......"

Wei Zaode's whole person is not good.

There was a surprise in my heart.

Even though he prides himself on being brilliant and quick-witted, he doesn't know what to say to express his feelings at this time.

This kind of nonsense can be found by this guy Chongzhen!

It's ridiculous!

But...... It can also be seen that in the face of today's situation, Chongzhen is really anxious.

Otherwise, he would not have moved out his ancestor Zhu Yuanzhang.

It's a pity that now the situation has reached this level, even if he moves Zhu Yuanzhang out, what's the use?

Not to mention moving out of Zhu Yuanzhang.

Even if Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di, the ancestors, are moved out together, it is also useless.

Daming should die or die, should he surrender Dashun, or surrender Dashun.

No one can stop this!

Daming is rotten and doomed......

"Okay, then go to the court."

Holding back the many thoughts in his heart, Wei Zaode replied.

Put the perfect drop table and put it solemnly.

Then he tidied up his clothes and went to the court.

He also wanted to go over and see what kind of fame and moths Chongzhen was doing this time......

At that time, Wei Zaode was not the only one who was stunned.

The rest of the Beijing officials who got the news were also extremely confused.

No one thought that Chongzhen would let people go to the court again at this time.

And the reason for the last dynasty is that Emperor Taizu Gao appeared and came here!

This...... Are you kidding!

That's!

Chongzhen is crazy, right?

It seems that the emperor was indeed in a hurry, so much so that he was unconscious.

can say such ridiculous things in broad daylight.

It's ridiculous, it's pathetic!

With such a person as the emperor, how could the Ming Dynasty not die?

"No, the minister is selling his capital here, ready to donate more money to the court.

Good and better loyalty to the country. ”

Someone flatly refused.

Beiping City, which was already a little chaotic, became a little more chaotic with the issuance of these orders from Chongzhen.

Subsequently, there were also some officials who went towards the Huangji Gate one after another.

But in the past, there were only a small number of people, less than 70 people.

As for the rest of the Beijing officials, they all made up their minds and did not go to the court.

I didn't bother to look at Chongzhen's face again.

What's more important is that he is afraid that Chongzhen will come up with some moths in some name, and then ask them for money.

The landlord's family has no surplus grain!

And they are not afraid that Chongzhen will be held accountable in the future.

On the one hand, it is because, now that the wind and rain are shaking, Chongzhen does not dare to do things too much.

Chongzhen still has to count on them.

On the other hand, they all have very good reasons.

That is, if they don't go to the court, it's not that they are disrespectful to the emperor.

Instead, they have something to do, and they are all busy raising money for the court!

That's when raising money is the most important thing!

Even in the face of the emperor, they can say it righteously.

……

"Come on, go and urge again, let those people come over quickly!"

Chongzhen waited here for a while, and found that after only so many people came, he couldn't hold his face a little.

I called people right now, and let people continue to urge.

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said, "No need, if they don't want to come, they won't come." ”

Grandpa Tai is really generous. Chongzhen admired in his heart.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Chongzhen and said, "Let people write down the names of these courtiers who didn't come to us one by one."

Wait a minute, let Jinyiwei and these soldiers go to their house! ”

When a sentence was spoken, Chongzhen's eyelids immediately jumped wildly.

It turns out that this is the generosity of the grandfather!

This is really worthy of his ancestor, and this thing is done neatly!

Such actions are prone to cause a big mess.

But relieving qi is also true relieving.

At that moment, Chongzhen asked people to take out a small notebook and write down the names of the courtiers who did not come.

"Your Majesty's ......"

Wei Zaode took the official Chongzhen to salute, and the mountain shouted long live.

After Chongzhen asked these officials to excuse themselves, he said: "You don't have to worship me first, worship Emperor Taizu Gao first!"

Emperor Taizu Gao has appeared!

We are saved! ”

So saying, he took a few steps to the side and gave way to the main seat.

Wei Zaode and the courtiers who came all looked up one by one.

I want to see which place this Chongzhen has got.

Who is this Emperor Taizu Gao?

This is not a man who is extremely ridiculous, trembling in the face of their minister.

"We are Zhu Yuanzhang! Emperor Ming! ”

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the officials of the Chongzhen Dynasty and said loudly.

Straightforwardly identify yourself.

Too lazy to talk nonsense with them.

looked at the person in front of him who was wearing a dragon robe and called himself Emperor Taizu Gao.

Wei Zaode had some differences in his heart.

I don't know where Chongzhen found this person, but he pretended to be quite similar.

Not to mention anything else, the momentum on his body looks more like an emperor than Chongzhen.

However, what is fake is what is fake.

No matter how similar it looks, it's also fake.

How many years has Zhu Yuanzhang been dead, how could he appear at this time?

"Your Majesty."

Wei Zaode looked at Chongzhen and said: "The minister knows that His Majesty is worried about Sheji and is worried about the people of the world.

I want to find a way to solve this dilemma.

It's just that...... Your Majesty, the words of ghosts and gods are not credible, and the son is silent.

Emperor Taizu Gao, although he was brave, he had also passed away for many years, how could he ......"

Wei Zaode weighed his words and advised Chongzhen here.

As he spoke, some courtiers were bold enough to speak.

Hearing this, Chongzhen's face became even more ugly.

"This is Emperor Taizu Gao! You have to pay respect!

Salute! ”

Well, after hearing Chongzhen's words, Wei Zaode didn't bother to argue with Chongzhen.

Chongzhen said yes, just be happy.

At that moment, he took all the officials to salute and said that he would meet Emperor Taizu Gao.

Since Chongzhen cares more about this matter, he will cooperate with him and satisfy his little wish.

At this time, you must not stand up to Chongzhen.

It only takes a few more days to get a new lease of life.

If this is at this time, there is a conflict with Chongzhen on trivial matters, and Chongzhen will hold a grudge.

Before the arrival of the Son of Dashun, it was solved by Chongzhen.

That's a big loss!

"Why are there so few officials here today?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked knowingly.

looked at Wei Zaode and opened his mouth.

"Back to Emperor Taizu Gao, most of these people are busy selling their property and raising money and grain.

I am ready to take it out and contribute to the Ming Dynasty.

Serve as military funds to fight against thieves ......"

"These people, are they all going to do this?"

"Returning to Emperor Taizu Gao, I don't dare to say that I have done it.

It can only be said that many people have done this. ”

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded when he heard this: "Okay, good!"

I didn't expect that after more than 200 years, there are still so many loyal people!

In our opinion, it can really be called the Zhengying Dynasty! ”

Wei Zaode and many officials present were all happy in their hearts.

This Emperor Taizu Gao, does he speak so well?

Busy said: "Emperor Taizu Gao, this is just what the ministers should do as courtiers.

The Ming Dynasty has been a monk for 300 years, and at such a critical moment, how can he not do his best to serve the country? ”

The rest of the people also spoke up to echo it.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, looking very satisfied.

He looked at Wei Zaode with a smile and said, "Then I don't know how much Wei Shoufu donated this time to fund the country?" ”

Wei Zaode said: "Back to Emperor Taizu Gao, the minister donated five hundred taels. ”

He said in a loud voice.

In order to make up the five hundred taels, the minister sold part of the family's land at a low price.

The old hens raised by the old mother and used to lay eggs were also sold. ”

"Wei Shoufu, as Shoufu, you have to express your stance more!

I only took five hundred taels, which is not much. ”

When Wei Zaode heard Zhu Yuanzhang's words, he sneered in his heart.

Here it comes! Here it comes!

Sure enough, it came!

It's no different from what I thought.

Sure enough, it's Chongzhen, a dog thing, who is preparing to cheat money again!

He can't go into battle by himself, so he wants to move his ancestors out.

But he didn't know that his ancestor was here, and he couldn't do it either!

Immediately he hurriedly said: "Back to Emperor Taizu Gao, the minister's family is poor and has no extra money.

Five hundred taels is already all the ministers have done.

The rest of the family can only survive on food and clothing. ”

"Really?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked rhetorically.

Wei Zaode nodded vigorously again and again, indicating that this was the case.

sneered in his heart, look at Chongzhen and this fake Zhu Yuanzhang, what can he do with himself!

"But how did we hear that you, Wei Zaode, the first assistant, have a lot of money.

What about the rich flowing oil? ”

As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang's words came out with a smile, Wei Zaode's face suddenly changed.

Busy Zhengse said: "Emperor Taizu Gao, these are all nonsense!"

It's some villains who want to slander the ministers!

Ministers are the most honest and honest, and they never dare to be corrupt or take bribes.

The minister kept in mind the words that Emperor Taizu Gao wrote into the ancestral teachings......"

Even at this time, he didn't take this Chongzhen and the person Chongzhen invited to play his ancestor to heart.

Don't care what you say about this, if you don't admit it, you just don't have any money.

See what he can do!

"Okay, since that's the case, let's copy Wei Shoufu's house!

Let's see if you Wei Shoufu are really as honest as you say! ”

When a sentence was spoken, Wei Zaode was suddenly struck by lightning!

Stunned on the spot!

This...... Is this Zhu Yuanzhang talking about human words?

Why doesn't he play his cards according to common sense?

Isn't this just a formality and a mouthpiece?

Why did it suddenly become a house raid?

"Emperor Taizu Gao! Emperor Taizu Gao! The ministers are not guilty! ”

He hurriedly said in a panic.

"Not guilty? Let's see how great your sin is! ”

"Someone! Control all the officials present!

Take Wei Shoufu and go to Shoufu's house with us!

Look at his family, is it really as poor as he said! ”

With Zhu Yuanzhang's order, Zhu Rong, Zhu Li, Mao Xiang, Guo Ying and others who had been waiting for a long time immediately took action.

commanding the soldiers and horses, the courtiers present will be taken down together and controlled.

and pressed Wei Zaode to the ground and tied him up.

With Zhu Yuanzhang, Chongzhen and others, they went to Wei Zaode's house.

This sudden change made the officials present stunned!

No one thought that it would be like this!

In other words, many of them came to the court at this time, not to say that they were really loyal to Chongzhen's orders.

Instead, with the mentality of watching the excitement, let's see how Chongzhen moved his ancestors out and made jokes.

How could you have thought that watching a lively scene would accidentally look at yourself into it!

This guy, how dare he!

Also, how do these soldiers seem so obedient?

Aren't all the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty rotten?

Especially the soldiers and horses here in Beiping, even more so.

Now, what's going on with these soldiers and horses?

Wei Zaode was really panicked.

I couldn't stop talking something.

At the same time, look around.

I want to see the figure of the commander of the Jinyi Guard, Luo Yangxing.

I didn't see it.

"Are you looking for Luo Yangxing?"

Zhu Yuanzhang noticed Wei Zaode's movements, so he asked very intimately.

Wei Zaode hurriedly shook his head, indicating that it was not.

At this time, Wei Zaode had already developed a certain fear of this person who was found out by Chongzhen and pretended to be his ancestor.

I don't dare to treat it like before, with the mentality of watching a monkey show.

This guy ...... How can it be more terrifying than the emperor Chongzhen?

It's too much more difficult than Chongzhen!

"Luo Yangxing is here!"

Zhu Yuanzhang ignored what Wei Zaode said.

He beckoned, and immediately a soldier took a head out of the box and slammed it into Wei Zaode's face.

Where had Wei Zaode ever seen such a scene?

The whole person was so frightened that he went limp.

Half of my soul is scared!

On the one hand, it's terrifying to be slapped in the face.

What's more, I also recognized this head, and it was really Luoyang!

How could it be that Luo Yangxing would be beheaded under such circumstances?

This...... What the hell is going on?

What the hell is going on?!

Why did all of a sudden, the situation in the capital become so unfamiliar?

At this time, Wei Zaode was completely panicked, and his brain was buzzing.

He was also very panicked about being raided.

I know my own business.

His home really can't stand being copied!

It's okay if you don't raid your home, but if you copy your house, it's really a piece of shit!

What's even worse is that he also wrote a drop table and kept it at home.

If you copy out this table, then this time it will be a lot of fun!

Chongzhen, this dog thing, will definitely explode!

I didn't say anything good about him in that table.

Wei Zaode tried his best to avoid the fate of being raided.

Constant talking.

But how could Zhu Yuanzhang listen to him?

It didn't take long for him to come to Wei Zaode's house......

"What to do? Don't come in! Stop! ”

There is a family of Wei Zaode's family, blocking it in front of the door, fierce and vicious.

Very imposing.

As a result, before he finished speaking, a spear stabbed him and directly stabbed him to the heart!

It was Zhu Zhang, the king of Qin, who made the shot.

"Wei Zaode was corrupt and perverted the law and was ordered to raid his house! Whoever dares to stop it, punish the nine clans! ”

Zhu Li also scolded loudly.

While he was talking, Zhu Fan shot out one after another, killing four or five people in an instant.

Wei Zaode's family members were scared one by one.

Where do you dare to say more?

Led by Zhu Zhang, the soldiers whose momentum had become a little different rushed in and raided the house.

It didn't take long for boxes of gold and silver to be brought out.

There are also a lot of land deeds, house deeds......

Just these in front of you, roughly calculated, the total value is more than 60,000 taels cheaper!

Not to mention that there are a lot of calligraphy, paintings, and antiques.

If you count it, it's worth even more.

"Wei Shoufu, how is this different from what you said?

There is no such poverty in your family! ”

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Wei Zaode and said loudly.

At this time, Wei Zaode's eyes had already begun to darken for a while

He really couldn't explain these things.

Looking at this kind of money, Chongzhen's eyes turned a little red.

This guy is so rich, so he donated five hundred taels to himself?

I still cry poorly.

He's playing with himself like a fool!

It's too much!

I was worried about my grandfather before, and I was afraid that my grandfather would not be able to get money.

Now it seems that I really think too much!

These dog things, all of them have a lot of money!

In the capital, he is poor as an emperor!

The most hateful thing is that these dogs are still crying poor with him one by one!

Chongzhen's anger was already uncontrollable.

As a result, at this moment, Zhu Li, the king of Jin, walked out quickly.

Holding a piece of paper in his hand.

"Father, I also found something good!

This Shoufu is really loyal and dedicated to the country!

The table has been written! ”

What?!

When Chongzhen heard this, he was struck by lightning again!

didn't care about too much, and quickly ran to Zhu Li to see the drop table.

At first glance, I was almost!

What is said above that the Zhu Ming Dynasty has run out of energy, saying that he Chongzhen is rigid and self-serving, and he does not look like a human monarch......

Chongzhen's eyes were red when he saw it!

"Wei! Algae! Morality! ”

Emperor Chongzhen turned his head and looked at Wei Zaode and shouted word by word.

The voice was cold.

It is full of intense murderous intent

It's called anger in my heart.

Originally, he thought that this Wei Zaode was okay.

Moreover, Wei Zaode was also promoted by him step by step.

But it turned out that this dog thing sounded good.

With so much money in his hand, he only donated five hundred taels to himself.

Even the drop table has been written in advance!

Damn it!

At this time, Wei Zaode wanted to say something, but he didn't know how to say it.

Who would have thought that everything he had planned would suddenly turn out like this!

"I'm going to kill you!!"

Chongzhen shouted, pulled out the sword at his waist, and rushed over like crazy, facing Wei Zaode with a headless and faceless slash!

Blood bursts!

Wei Zaode struggled and begged for mercy at first, but soon became silent......

But Chongzhen didn't realize it, still holding the sword, slashing there one sword at a time.

Chop Wei Zaode to a pulp!

This crazy scene scared the many officials of the Chongzhen Dynasty who were controlled......

(End of chapter)