bayedsolid First Minister Section 542
First Minister Section 542
A Minister of the Ministry of Officials said he won it and he won it. It can be said that since the case of Yang Xian, the biggest shock in the court.The biological father of the crown prince and side concubine is also a high-ranking heavenly official, why can't he resist even a little bit of trouble?
It seems very unreasonable!
However, Li Shanchang felt that it could not be more reasonable. If Lu Ben continued to toss about, maybe the crown prince's position as the crown prince would be really unstable!
Everyone thinks that Zhu Biao is the most stable prince, and no one can shake his position.
This is certainly good, but if he falls out with the Zhang family, the consequences will be difficult to say.
Li Shanchang has insight into the secrets of the sky. Zhu Biao's position as the crown prince comes from three major assistances. One is the legal system inherited by Zhu Yuanzhang. The eldest son of Emperor Hongwu is naturally a well-deserved crown prince.
Secondly, it was the good popularity that Empress Ma had saved him. So many veterans and adopted sons respected Zhu Biao.
Another point is that Zhang Ximeng gave it to Zhu Biao. As a disciple of Zhang Xiang, Zhu Biao himself is the leader of Zhang Xiang's line.And it is this department that has given Zhu Biao abundant talents, strong appeal, and excellent public opinion environment.Although Zhang Ximeng didn't have many real disciples, those who regarded themselves as Zhang Xiang's disciples were like crucian carp crossing the river.
Not surprisingly, these people all recognize Zhu Biao as a big brother, at least they think so in their hearts.
Knowing this, I also know why Zhu Biao is so angry, Chang and Lu went to the library for what they said, and Xia Zhifeng was blamed.
Lu Ben even said that some people form associations through astronomy, and it doesn't matter if they sing in harmony.
If this matter is not dealt with, and there is no decisive attitude, once those Zhang Xiangmen feel disgusted, the consequences will be disastrous!
You, Zhu Biao, were forced by His Majesty to Zhang Xiang, and Xia Zhifeng was a disciple that Zhang Xiang personally accepted on his own initiative, so you can be regarded as your Zhu Biao's junior sister.Your side concubine is ignorant, and your side concubine's father-in-law is also ignorant. Senior brother Ni wants to bully junior sister...Zhu Biao, if you don't give us an explanation, just wait and see!
Therefore, Zhu Biao's decisive dismissal of Lu Ben was not an overreaction, but it was just the beginning.
He needs to do more.
On the third day after taking Lu Ben, Zhu Biao invited Li Shanchang and Xu Da over again.
"The case of Guo Huan was caused by the singing of poems, involving more than a dozen officials, including the Imperial College, the Imperial Academy, and even the Minister of the Ministry of Officials. I would like to ask Mr. Li, and Wei Guogong. Society, get together and do something, but is it normal?"
Li Shanchang paused, and could only answer: "Your Highness, although the courtiers are officials, most of them were born in the imperial examination. They all have studied poetry, poetry, and essays in the imperial examination. It is reasonable to have some hobbies in private. matter."
Zhu Biao said with a sullen face: "Mr. Li, it is reasonable, but it may not be in line with the laws of the country! Moreover, forming a party for personal gain has been regarded as a serious crime throughout the ages. If officials collude with each other, they will not be able to fulfill their duties and take care of state affairs. They will form parties for selfish interests and plot evil. , expecting some things that shouldn’t be done, I thought we had to be on the lookout, start early, punish severely, and not be lenient!”
Li Shanchang was stunned for a while, and had no choice but to nod in agreement, "Your Highness is far-sighted, and you can see clearly. It really should be rectified."
Zhu Biao didn't let it go, but turned to Xu Da and said, "Duke Wei, what do you think?"
Xu Da nodded immediately, he had noticed this kind of thing a long time ago, "Your Highness is wise, among officials, there are not only poetry clubs, but also tea clubs, some people are good at calligraphy and painting, and some people like antique treasures, they often gather together to appreciate treasures Of course, military commanders also have horse riding clubs and bow and arrow clubs. I even heard that some people simply appear on the stage and sing operas at home. The smoky atmosphere is really hateful!"
In fact, when it comes to official opera, Zhu Jiajun's opera was a magic weapon when he started his career. The propaganda offensive was fully open, and it was more effective than swords, guns and sticks!
At that time, as a general, it was very common for women to appear on the stage in women's clothing, put on blush, and perform a reverse play.But today, when the officials gather together to listen to and sing operas, it will be different.
"Investigate, thoroughly investigate to the end!" Zhu Biao said decisively: "There is one more thing, I plan to take stock of the treasury and check it carefully... This time something happened to the cloth in the warehouse of the household department, I'm afraid it's just a drop in the bucket... For more than ten years since my father established the country, treasuries in various places have an astonishing amount of food and cloth, and I dare not say how many of these things are still as reported. "
"Also, this year in Fujian, Zhejiang and other places, there was a strong wind, and more than 20 houses were damaged. In Henan, Shaanxi and other places, there was another severe drought, and the number of victims exceeded one million. All these together, the disaster relief expenditure is huge, and there is an urgent need for sufficient funds. Food. If the treasury is empty at this time, causing a civil uprising, the world will definitely be shaken! Father will not agree."
"Although father is not in the capital at the moment, the more this is the case, the more careful we have to be, so that nothing goes wrong, so that we can explain to father."
Zhu Biao stared at Li Shanchang, "Mr. Li, you arrange the officials of Zhongshu Province, together with Yushitai and Du Branch Bureau, to go to all provinces, from top to bottom, from Changping warehouse to other government treasuries, and strictly investigate to the end. Count the number, and then summarize it to me. This matter is related to the safety of the country, and I hope Mr. Li can arrange it properly."
Zhu Biao's words really shocked Li Shanchang. If he said that Lu Ben was dismissed and all officials were strictly investigated, Li Shanchang could still accept it. The investigation of the treasury really scared Li Xianggong!
As Zhu Biao said, old Zhu Liguo has been established for 11 years.
He is also a hamster, and he likes to hoard items, such as food and cloth, in Lao Zhu's treasury, there are a lot of them.This is also the family property that Zhu Yuanzhang wants to leave to future generations.
But everyone knows the problem. With so many warehouses, there must be mismanagement and reselling of materials.
It was Hu Dahai's son who stole and sold military rations to make wine that provoked the wrath of old Zhu Leiting.
At that time, Ming Dynasty had not yet established a country.Taking Huaixi and other places as an example, some warehouses have been in existence for 20 years, and this matter cannot withstand investigation.If there are only one or two accidents and the loss is not too great, Li Shanchang can still handle it.
But if accidents happen everywhere, the losses will increase.
Then he, Zuo Xianggong, was afraid that he would not be able to bear it.
So if it’s okay, don’t investigate randomly. What if something happens during the investigation!
Obviously, Zhu Biao didn't want to feel sorry for Li Shanchang.
"Mr. Li, war requires knowing yourself and your enemy, isn't it true in governing the country? In addition to taking stock of the treasury, I also have the yellow books of various places, which need to be revised. Especially in recent years, businessmen have prospered, people come and go, and those who live in other provinces, It can be found everywhere. How many people are there, how many fields are there, what is the income of the people, what is the tax, and what is going on with the people’s livelihood? I want to know what is going on.”
Zhu Biao said: "Especially regarding the equalization of land, the land system is the basis of the Ming Dynasty. Is there any situation of occupying land indiscriminately? Is the tax fair? There needs to be a number. So, the next thing is very complicated and very complicated. The key point. Mr. Li, old man, has a heavy responsibility!"
Li Shanchang was stunned, he had no choice but to bow deeply, "The old minister can only do his best and die!"
The old man even said the word death, which shows how terrified he is.
But Zhu Biao didn't care about that.
As the heir apparent of Ming Dynasty, Zhu Biao and Lao Zhu have two different styles...Zhu Yuanzhang is strong and courageous, and does not favor personal interests.If something happened, we would cut through the mess quickly and solve it thoroughly. In this process, there would inevitably be grievances and omissions.But the advantage lies in the speed and immediate results.
As the crown prince, Zhu Biao naturally did not have the promise of his father. Moreover, as Zhang Ximeng's disciple, he was still influenced by Zhang Ximeng. He had to talk about statistics and produce strong enough evidence in everything.
Therefore, Zhu Biao believes that the most urgent thing at the moment is to check the yellow books of the registered households of Qimin, as well as the fish scale books for land distribution, and to find out the situation of the people.
No matter what Li Shanchang thinks, he has to do it anyway, without any discussion.
Xu Da was very excited by Zhu Biao's attitude.In the past, he always felt that the prince was a bit weak, but now it seems that he also has a strong side. At least he did not back down in the face of Li Shanchang, the left minister.
Xu Da said happily: "What Your Highness said is quite reasonable. It is the duty of Yushitai to check the treasury and the yellow books. He must investigate thoroughly at the fastest speed and live up to His Highness's trust!"
Zhu Biao nodded happily, "Starting from Zhejiang, Fujian and other places, hundreds of thousands of houses were destroyed by strong winds. It is impossible to take care of the government treasury and provide relief to the victims to ensure that the people will not be displaced or lose their land after the catastrophe."
Xu Da nodded vigorously, quite happy, this is the heir of Emperor Hongwu, with courage and foresight.
This breakthrough was chosen well, and it is indeed time to rectify the government.
Xu Da and Li Shanchang, with their own ideas, returned to Zhongshu Province and Yushitai to make arrangements.
After Zhu Biao made the arrangements, he pondered over and over again, and dug out a whole set of Guo Shoujing's works from his book collection.Originally, Zhu Biao was reluctant to take it out. After all, as a prince, he always had to prepare some books to decorate his appearance.
But there is no way, some things cannot be avoided.
He was ready and went directly to Zhang's residence.
As soon as Zhu Biao arrived, he found that someone had already arrived, and it was Chang Yuchun who came.He was originally supervising shipbuilding in Liujiagang, preparing to attack Japan.
As a result, I heard about the affairs in Beijing, so I had to ask the Governor's Office of the Five Armies to discuss military affairs and come over to have a look at the same time.
Jiang Nan didn't care too much, "Madam Zun cares about it, and she is doing it for His Royal Highness, which is a matter of course. Our two families, among other things, just Lan Yu, how many years has he been with Zhang Xiang! What do we have? Aren't you happy?"
Chang Yuchun's old face was flushed, and he smiled wryly: "Jiang Shangshu Mingjian, in fact, I, this woman, was not so ignorant before. But since the emperor's grandson was born, she seemed to be crazy, and she devoted herself to the child body. But she is an unreasonable person. I, I can't wait to divorce her!"
Jiang Nan's face sank immediately, "It is reasonable to say that I am not qualified to speak, but she is your wife who has been poor and poor, until today. I advise you, it is best to have a good talk with your wife and let go of your knot." Yes. It is one thing to cherish children, but it is another thing to think about relying on children to bring something."
Chang Yuchun was startled for a moment, and after hearing the meaning of the words, he hurriedly said: "Thank you Jiang Shangshu for your understanding, I'll go back home right away!"
Chapter 752 Big Prison
Jiang Nan didn't say too much, but Chang Yuchun kept every word in his heart, and he didn't dare to be careless at all.It's not that Jiang Nan is so great, but the one from Beiping, who is really frightening.
Including my own daughter, if you are still confused, something big will happen.
Chang Yuchun left in a hurry, but it happened that he and Zhu Biao ran into Weng and his son-in-law who came over one after another, which was also interesting.Especially since Zhu Biao still carried such a big wooden box, do I need to say more?
After the two greeted each other and exchanged some pleasantries, Chang Yuchun hurried back home and called his wife, Mrs. Lan.
Chang Yuchun angrily reprimanded, "Give birth to an emperor's grandson, and think that he has made great achievements by capturing the king of thieves! Even if this child can ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor, and take charge of the country and society, we might die by then. Now, what are you doing with so many useless thoughts! Also, open your eyes and take a good look, your son-in-law just went to the door to apologize, he is the superior, sitting on the dragon chair, how dare you disrespect him?"
"You don't even understand this point, you two just want to piss me off!"
Chang Yuchun reprimanded sharply, without showing any shame, Lan Shi was startled, suddenly shocked, at the same time aggrieved and angry, tears could not help but flow down.
Chang Yuchun didn't say anything else, but said coldly: "You can blame me for neglecting you, or you want to support the emperor's grandson. Anyway, let me remind you, if you think what I said is wrong, you can Write a letter to your brother Lan Yu. Ask him and see what he says? Will you rely on the power of the emperor's grandson to conflict with Zhang Xiang?"
"It's so confusing!"
Chang Yuchun still had to lead the army, and he didn't have much time. He came back, met Jiang Nan, talked to Lan Shi, and left overnight.
As soon as he left, Lan wailed loudly, really angry.
The couple has come to this day, how much painstaking effort has been spent in giving birth to you, and your hair has turned gray, but you just treat me like this?Chang Yuchun, you have no conscience!
Lan Shi was furious, but she had to say that she still agreed with what Chang Yuchun said.
Others are unreliable, and my brother Lan Yu is still there. He is the uncle of the Crown Princess and the uncle of the emperor's grandson. He should always be on his side, right?
Lan thought for a long time, and finally decided to write a letter to Lan Yu.
Since Lan Yu was leading the army, it took two months for this letter to reach Lan Yu's hands.
When Sapphire was in his hand, after reading it, he was in a bad mood.
My sister was talking inside and out, saying that Jiang Nan meddled in the affairs of the East Palace, that Xia Zhifeng, a little girl from the people, controlled the imperial library, and the emperor's grandson was ill, so she couldn't even suspect her... What's the reason?
Also, here in the East Palace, whether it is the emperor or the difference between the emperor and his ministers, I don’t want to talk about it...
Before reading the letter, Lan Yu's brain split open.
Sister!
Are you really confused, or fake confused?
How long has it been, why is my head broken?
Lan Yu felt that her sister and niece, a pair of fools, didn't even know the most basic facts.
Before the emperor's grandson was born, Empress Ma took great pains to count the child under Xia Zhifeng's family.
That's a big backer for the emperor's grandson!
Zhang Xianggong's influence lies there.
If you don't take the initiative to win them over, something will happen.
This is not to say that Zhang Ximeng is willing to meddle in the scandal of seizing the heir, but that people's hearts are like this. Once they realize that Donggong and Zhang Xiang are at odds, those people under Zhang Ximeng's sect and other people who come from nowhere will gather together. Around the other princes, a new force formed.
If you really come to this point, let alone the emperor's grandson, even Zhu Biao will have a headache!
Good guy, it's too late to curry favor with Zhang Xianggong, you guys are better off, the emperor's grandson is sick, don't care about indiscriminate, first suspect Zhang Xiang's only direct disciple recognized by him!
And you are the future master of the emperor's grandson, where are your brains?
Courting death is not the way!
Although Zhu Di is a bastard, even his own brother is cheated, but you ask him, would he dare to do anything to Zhang Shuning?Don't talk about falling out, Zhu Di will obediently deliver whatever Zhang Shuning wants.
For nothing else, there were only a few people in the Zhang family, and they were basically in a state of wanting nothing. Zhang Shuning handed over the bookstore to Hu Yan and Huang Guan.
Xia Zhifeng is even more obsessed with research, absolutely harmless to humans and animals.
This is a good time, and it has caused an unreasonable disaster.
Lan Yu was not polite at all, and directly scolded Lan Shi in the letter, warning her not to be confused, and don't think that everything can be done after giving birth to the emperor's grandson!
Let me tell you, as well as the princess, be more honest... Also, be careful and don't get yourself into trouble.
Something really happened, don't blame me as a brother for not helping.
There is no way, I really can't help.
After all, helping you is harming you, and also harming myself!
With Lan Yu's letter, Lan Shi is really honest.
This is not to say that Lan Yu is more reasonable, but that Lan Yu told her sister a very cruel reality... What do you rely on?Your husband is the governor of the Navy, the hereditary prince of the country, your brother is a rising star in the army, a general who has always won, and your son-in-law is the crown prince.
It stands to reason that this configuration is enough against the sky, right?
But I'm sorry, there's no need for others to come up with any tricks. Once there is a conflict, the son-in-law will go over and apologize, and the husband will obediently admit his mistake.Even his brother is not on his side.
Now you know?
You are the hereditary dukes of the state, and your status is not low, but that King Lu is not just one level higher than you!
That's because the title of Daming is only up to the title of king, do you understand?
For some women who are not very clear-headed, there is really no need to reason, just tell them how strong the opponent is.They are honest.
Obviously, the Lan family belongs to this category. As for the crown princess Chang's, she has somewhat similar problems to her mother.
But the problem is not too big now, because since this incident, Zhu Biao has not had much contact with the concubine of the Eastern Palace.It's not just aimed at the Chang family. In fact, the side concubine Lu's family is even worse.
Because Lu Ben was dismissed, the Lu family was directly ordered to contemplate behind closed doors.
Then the imperial court severely punished the officials who sang poems in private and made friends secretly, without the slightest politeness at all.
There were more than [-] officials before and after, who were directly dismissed.
One of them, because he likes to sing operas, spent a lot of money on himself to buy costumes, and at the same time, he didn't know what to do with a few opera singers... He was immediately dismissed from office, all his property was confiscated, and he was distributed to Kaiping.