Chapter 12: Father and Son
Chen Zuyi, the pirate king, cut off his head, purely to kill chickens and show monkeys. Show it to a small Western country, and if you dare to make trouble, this is the end.
All the officials above the fifth rank of Tianfu have arrived, so they will sign in to the imperial history first, and then find their own place to sit down.
Xu Qin's position is in Xungui's circle, he has been tossing fiercely in the past two days, and Yu Linglong, that little goblin is crazy because of a poem, and now he is a little sleepy, leaning on the chair and wrapping his cloak tightly and sleepy.
After a while, the sound of Lile sounded, and Xu Qin was woken up.
"Little grandpa, wake up." A voice called him.
When I opened my eyes, I saw a big man with a full beard, wearing the costume of a military attachΓ©. He didn't react for a moment.
Prince Luan has arrived. Chairman Zhu didn't come today, and sent his eldest son, Zhu Gaochi, the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty, to come.
According to the kinship, Xu Qin should call him the eldest cousin. This is the biological eldest son of the eldest aunt Xu Miaoyun.
Fat, meaty, smiling like Maitreya Buddha. But I'm too fat to walk and need someone to help me walk. Judging by his appearance, this is a benevolent person. After all, what bad intentions can a fat man have.
The envoys who came with Zheng He all arrived, not only from small Western countries, but also from Goryeo, Uno, Warat, and Tatar, and all the monkeys had arrived anyway.
An order was issued to read out the guilt, and Chen Zuyi was cut down with a knife. The envoys of the other countries finished reading it. The envoys of the small Western countries cheered one by one.
The Ming Dynasty helped them get rid of a harm, and this Chen Zuyi harmed them too badly. Xu Qin also wanted to go to these Western envoys to stir up a mess, and have a relationship with them to prepare for business.
At this moment a eunuch trotted up to him.
"The prince asked Xu Shizi to come over." The little eunuch said respectfully.
Xu Qinxin said that what is this cousin prince looking for himself? But it passed first.
"Chen Xu Qin has seen His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Xu Qin bent down to salute.
In the past few days, he learned that there were not many kneeling salutes in the Ming Dynasty. It is not used for important celebrations or worship.
Usually, when the emperor bends over and bows his hands, the attitude is respectful, and the slogan of long live long live is after the Qing Dynasty. It's not popular now, and shouting it out is a sycophant.
"Cousin, come with me. Your Majesty asked me to bring you into the palace by the way. The crown prince Zhu Gaochi smiled all over his face, like Maitreya Buddha. Soft-spoken.
"Cousin Prince, a good thing or a bad thing? Why did Your Majesty suddenly remember me, you know that I am afraid to enter the palace recently. Xu Qin lowered his head and chatted with the prince.
"I don't know, but judging by your face, you're probably in trouble, figure it out for yourself." The prince said with a smile.
Xu Qin thought about it, did he do anything bad recently? Oh no, it won't be the kid Xu Jingchang of Dingguo.
"Cousin, if the thunder is too loud for a while, you can help carry it." Xu Qin looked at this fat cousin and hurriedly came over to ask for help.
"I can't bear it, hey, cousin recently heard that there is a popular 'true face soap', have you heard of it?" The prince changed his words.
Xu Qinxin said that he was waiting for me here, the fat boy was blatantly asking for bribes.
"Cousin, it shouldn't be, my aunt can't give it to the crown princess if she is missing." Xu Qinhu asked suspiciously.
"Hey, my aunt naturally gave it, but there are many people in this family. It's not enough. The prince touched his chin and sighed.
This is not right, Xu Qin grinned, there is something wrong with this prince.
"Three boxes can be sent to my cousin, and I will help me carry the thunder in a while, otherwise I will send it directly to the cousin of the crown princess." Xu Qin said in a low voice.
"Look at our cousins, we're out. Can I still die without help? But have you forgotten something? When the prince heard this, he laughed like Maitreya Buddha.
What did I forget? Xu Qin patted his head, he was stupid by Linglong's little goblin in the past two days, and he forgot the most important layer of his plan.
The dead man of Zhongshan King has run out, and it is time to use the living man of Chairman Daming. Why haven't I sent some to the chairman's family in the past two days?
"Damn, how did I forget that. Then ask your sister-in-law for a favor and go to the palace? My cousin-in-law went to the palace, so I can bring you soap to my cousin. β
Xu Qin began to bewitch.
"Six boxes, it's not good to be missing this number." The prince said righteously.
Xu Qin nodded to indicate the deal, and hurriedly called his first dogleg Xu Fugui to cooperate with the people of the prince's family to move the soap.
Then followed the crown prince Luan into the palace, and when he arrived at the Wuying Palace, Zhu Di was handling affairs, and the six Shangshu and several scholars of Wenyuan Pavilion were there.
"Hey, isn't this the great poet Xu Xiaoguogong? Why did Qinglou sleep comfortably in the past two days? Zhu Di looked at Xu Qin who came in while drinking tea, and said in a weird manner.
Xu Qinxin said You should also pay attention to the occasion, what kind of place is this, this is the place where Wuyingdian handles government affairs. Is that okay?
"Back to Your Majesty, I can't help it, I even use beautiful men in order to pay off my debts. By the way, I missed a little bit of talent. Xu Qin pretended to sigh and said, and did not forget to put gold on his face.
"Okay, you Xu Da Poet is reasonable. Ning Guogong impeached you for betraying your ancestors, swaggering and deceiving in the name of King Zhongshan, and asking me to expel you from the Xu family, do you still have a sense in this matter? β
Zhu Di put down the tea bowl and stared at him and asked.
"Your Majesty, this is pure falsehood. Dingguo Gong is because he can't rob a woman and rob me, and he holds a grudge against me, and he wants to add to the crime and deceive the king. Xu Qin first poured a basin of dirty water on the prince, and then accused him of bullying the king.
Naturally, he didn't think about any effect, and it was not a good reputation to be jealous in the Qinglou. Anyway, his reputation is rotten, and his reputation is still valuable.
It is enough to make Chairman Zhu disgusting, hurting a thousand people and losing zero soldiers. This business has been done.
"Hmph, I think you're clever at it, you send this piece of paper everywhere, how do you explain it? Do you say that you are not swaggering and deceiving in the name of the King of Zhongshan? β
Zhu Di had already known all the information from Ji Gang, and he still had a flyer in his hand.
He knew that what was said on the paper was absolute nonsense. He fought with his father-in-law Xu Da, how can there be any 'true face'? What is the light of the enemy's first opportunity?
If there really is such a thing, won't all those art of war become? Take a shower before the battle to know where the enemy's weaknesses are.
"Isn't it, Your Majesty will know if you try it, and it just so happens that the minister brought two pieces. You're tired of dealing with government affairs, why don't you wash your face and relax? β
Xu Qin said as he took out two pieces of soap from his arms. The little eunuch immediately passed it to Zhu Di.
Zhu Di gave him a look, and the little eunuch immediately took it down. Xu Qin knew that the eunuch had washed his face. How can there be anything that comes into contact with the emperor without trying it first?
This is a rule for safety, and after a while, the little eunuch walked in with two palace maids. The hair was slightly damp, apparently wet from freshly washed face.
Zhu Di looked at it and smelled a fresh aroma. So I changed my clothes and tried them on. Sure enough, I was a little more energetic, and it tasted good.
What's more, looking at the dirt washed off, he felt a little embarrassed. Do you talk to the courtiers about government affairs like this every day?
Look at the washed clean hands and cheeks. The heart says this thing is a good thing. Suddenly, I thought. That piece of paper says that women can use it to smooth their skin and smell all over their bodies?
"Since it's not a swindler, I naturally won't expel you. But you bastard, how can the secret recipe left by King Zhongshan be easily sold, you unfilial thing. β
Zhu Di scolded angrily.
"Your Majesty, I can't help it, you let me repay the debt of more than 400,000 taels of silver in a month, and I have no choice but to sell the formula." Xu Qin shouted and hit the sky.
Zhu Di frowned.
"Bastard, aren't you allowed to sell your property? Do you even sell your ancestral property now? Zhu Di said angrily.
"Your Majesty, this is not a family property, and the formula is not a family property. Only when it is produced is considered family property. Besides, it is natural to repay debts, and the minister is also in a hurry. Xu Qin had already thought about it and hurriedly explained.
Zhu Di smiled angrily, deduct words from me? He subconsciously glanced at Ji Gang, the commander of the Jinyi Guard.
The prince slowly stood up.
"Father, the sons and daughters think that since this thing was left by the King of Zhongshan, is there also a share of our family." Zhu Gaochi asked softly and slowly.
"Huh? Makes sense. Zhu Di looked at his fat son in surprise. Can this be understood in this way?
It doesn't seem to be wrong, my queen is the daughter of the King of Zhongshan, who dares to say that she has no inheritance.
Xu Qin looked at Zhu Gaochi, can you be even more shameless? That's not what we said on the way. Sure enough, the fat man's face is thick.
"So be it, cousin. I don't want my family's share, as long as you ensure the use of the concubines in the harem. Zhu Gaochi finally gave the bottom line.
Xu Qinxin said yes, the benefits of slapping the royal ass are great. Slapping Chairman Zhu's sycophancy, it is estimated that there are many benefits.
However, there are dozens of hundreds of harem concubines, plus love beauty. From time to time, you have to change the pattern. How can you afford this?
"Your Majesty, why don't you sell the recipe to the royal family at a discount? How about 200,000 taels? The royal family produces it themselves, and this business is definitely profitable. β
Xu Qin said.
Zhu Di thought about it for a while, and said in his heart that it was not very reliable. And a reputation for competing with the people is not good for the royal family. I still don't buy this thing.
"Forget the formula, I can't compete with the people. You might as well sell the recipe yourself. Zhu Di picked up the pen and waved his hand, signaling that Xu Qin could get out.
Xu Qin walked out of the Wuying Hall and found that he seemed to have fallen for the father and son. Especially that fat prince, this is a sturdy cut.
Look at the father and son, they are perfectly matched. It didn't take long for me to calculate myself, and I still have to be grateful to Dade.
Look at the old father in your own family, it's good not to make trouble for yourself.
But it's hard to say who will take advantage. Brother Prince, you really don't know what porcelain marketing is.
I don't know when the crown princess will enter the palace. Your own plan can probably be carried out to the next stage.