Since taking office, Zhou Shangpiao Astronomy’)

However, whenever he saw that he was deserted and there were people coming and going in the office of the Left Minister, he was very depressed. It was the responsibility of the Ministry of Rites to educate the people. But from ancient times to the present, except for the imperial examinations, education was a chore. Who would have thought that he would be so prosperous now?

On the contrary, the official business of the Ministry of Rites became useless. When Zi was still the prince today, he was not a ritualist. Now no one dared to care about him, so he became even more aggressive. Even the rules of the court meeting could be changed, so what else could not be changed?

Zhengde changed the rules of the court meeting, which made many ministers feel secretly happy. The court meeting was postponed from Mao to Chen, although it was because the emperor himself did not like to get up early, but the ministers were actually the same.

In this winter, when the north wind blows, it's so cold. Who doesn't want to stay in bed for a while? From this point of view, the emperor and the minister can reach a consensus.

However, for the ministers, they can only feel secretly happy in their hearts, and they still have to scold them on the surface. It is not just the rule of the Ming Dynasty when they attend the court at the time of Mao. For thousands of years, such a constitution has been changed in the Zhengde Dynasty. If everyone cannot stop it, they will be very dereliction of duty. If anyone dares to support it, they will be criticized for being in the future. (Let’s read the text novels and go to "Piaotian Literature Network")

All those who have nothing to do with it are like this. There is no need to mention how much pressure Zhou Jing, the Minister of Rites, is under. He even regrets being appointed as the Minister of Rites.

If it were only the court etiquette, Zhou Jing would endure it by pinching his nose. Isn’t senior Zhang Sheng survived this way? The problem is that he could not find anything else to do except etiquette.

diplomatic?

When it comes to diplomacy, Zhou Jing felt his head hurt. At present, his biggest trouble comes from this. The Ryukyu envoy smiled when he entered the palace, and when he came out, he smiled even brighter, but when he finally found the Ministry of Rites, he cried so miserably.

The envoy of Ryukyu is also a royal family, so his surname is Shang. His name is "Dang," and the word "Dang" is pronounced together.

After meeting Zhengde in the Military Academy, Shangdang got a note. Zhengde asked him to go to the Military Equipment Department to receive some local specialties. Shangdang felt very fooled at that time. The Emperor of Ming Dynasty actually even gave him a gift. It was so unprotective. The Ming Dynasty was so rich, and he still had to give this little to Ryukyu?

As a result, when he got the things, he was really surprised and happy! The box that could play music by himself and the clock that could accurately report the time. Where could he see these things in remote places like Ryukyu? He almost got over the air.

So, the feeling of loss was wiped out, and Shang Dang laughed so hard that he couldn't stop thinking about it. In the end, he planned to take two shots in the capital first, and then return with a full load. (Look at "Piaotianwen.com")

Like the original Korean envoys, these small countries that came to pay tribute came for money, intending to get enough money from the Ming court, then go to Jiangnan to buy a lot of money, then go to Japan again, and finally return to China.

Generally speaking, after a walk around like this, the money you earn will be enough for Ryukyu to have enough food and clothing for two years. After using it all, you can consider coming to the Ming Dynasty to pay tribute.

Therefore, although Hui Ci did not get the silver, Shang Dang was very disappointed, but after obtaining the treasure, his identity as a businessman awakened again. He thought it was a big business opportunity. Therefore, he planned to sell two items in the capital first and sell him hundreds of thousands of taels.

As a result, of course it was a tragedy.

If the things he got were indeed sold for a lot of money two years ago, but now, this thing is a genuine local specialty in the capital. It would be a bit exaggerated to say that it was thrown on the ground and no one picked it up. However, even if he just came from another place, he would not think that these things were so strange. Isn’t they just a handicraft produced by Zhenbaozhai? Who doesn’t know?

Shang Dang left several antique shops, and as soon as he opened his mouth, it caused a burst of laughter. It was not a big blame for the people in the capital who did not respect friendly people. No matter who it was, Leng Ding saw a man coming in with a clock and asked for 500,000 taels of silver. He also had to laugh. If he had a bad temper, he might even beat people. (If you read the text novel, go to "Piaotian Wenxue.com")

Shang Dang was confused. Why didn’t the people in the capital know the goods? No one wanted to buy such a good baby. The price he offered was indeed a little higher, but it shouldn’t be the result. If you can’t afford it, someone will have to bargain? But after going through this big circle, let alone the price, there weren’t even people who took a serious look.

He looked around in a daze and found that there were many people following behind him, but none of them were adults, most of whom were little kids with a braid, and they pointed and laughed at him, and they looked like they were watching a fool.

Finally, a kind-hearted person finally appeared. The man guided Shang Dang to Zhenbaozhai. Shang Dang went to the store and took a look. It immediately became cold from head to toe. The store was full of various handicrafts, one more magical, but it was not expensive, and it was really good and cheap.

The things he had in his hand were quite complete, except for the large clock, and he had everything he should have, but if he could not sell it at the store price, he would not be able to sell it for a total of 10,000 taels of silver. How could he not feel sad?

Apart from disappointment, he was filled with horror. The Ming Dynasty was indeed the Ming Dynasty. It was too terrifying. He sold the treasures as groceries, and there were several walls at one time. Uh, I heard that there was still a lot of inventory. No wonder the Ming Emperor said that this thing was a local specialty...

Shang Dang felt that he was really fooled this time. Didn’t the Ming Dynasty always be stupid and have too much money? How could he be so stingy when he took action? The treasures are very good, but they can’t be used as money. Besides, there were so many in the store, and he only had one set. So, he decided to find someone to reason, and then Zhou Jing had a headache. (Look at the "Piaotian Wenxue Network" by reading the text novel)

"Mr. Zhou, my king has always admired the majesty of the Celestial Empire, so he sent a young envoy to come across the ocean and prepared many rare things to express his respect for the Celestial Empire, but... but the Celestial Empire's return is too much..."

Shang Dang wiped away two tears and continued to cry: "There are few people in Ryukyu, and it is difficult for him to handle it. Preparing tributes and traveling costs a lot. If this goes on, my king may not have the spare time to send envoys to the court. Lord Zhou, you can't just watch it!"

"The envoy is calm and do not be impatient. The Master Hall knows the heart of Ryukyu for the heart of the Heavenly Dynasty, so naturally it cannot make your heart cold. What's better? The Master Hall tomorrow asks the emperor to send a fleet from Tianjin Port to escort the envoy back to the country, which will save the travel expenses. How good is that?"

This method was thought out after Zhou Jing thought about it for several days. He actually didn't listen to Shang Dang's words. The things paid by Ryukyu are actually local specialties. Pearl tortoiseshell and other things are rare in the Central Plains. They are similar to stones in Ryukyu. Isn't this just right for local specialties?

In the past, the Ministry of Rites arranged the rebirth from the treasury. Anyway, it was not their own, and no one would care about the little money. On the contrary, after taking it out and returning the rebirth, most of the envoys from all vassal states would have a little color, and all adults would have some filial piety. Therefore, the officials of the Ministry of Rites were also happy to arrange this matter.

But now, unlike in the past, both the inner treasury and the national treasury are closely controlled by the emperor. Since North Korea paid tribute, the return gifts have been changed to the emperor himself. Therefore, this matter has been broken with the Ministry of Rites. He cannot control it if he was not what Zhou Jing should have.

But he was not easy to say this to Shang Dang, for nothing else, it was embarrassing! The last time Ryukyu was tributed was during the Hongzhi period. The Ministry of Rites was so powerful at that time, but now it has become a quiet yamen with no regard for the three things. The contrast is really big.

If Shang Dang hadn't had a big appetite, Zhou Jing would have wished he could spend money to send the other party to a quiet place, right? You know, his Zhou family also has a family business in Shanxi, and there is also a trade route that is not inferior to marine trade. Silver does not constitute much problem for him.

But no matter how much money is, it cannot be used to waste water. Envoys like Shang Dang were all cursed. Zhou Jing was really reluctant to pay for it himself. After thinking for a long time, he finally came up with an idea. If you say the road is expensive, then please send a ship to you. Anyway, the Royal Fleet has so many ships.

"But if it is in the future..." Shang Dang felt that he was fooled again. The atmosphere of the Ming Dynasty was getting weirder and stranger. Why is it so difficult to beat Qiu Feng?

"Then let's settle down like this. The journey back is long. The envoy should take a good rest and then go on the road as soon as possible. If the department still has affairs, he will lose his companion first."

Zhou Jing did not allow him to say the rebuttal words, and then he brushed his sleeves and got up and left.

He didn't care at all about the threat implicit in Shang Dang's words. If you don't love, you may not be the unlucky guy at that time. If you lose it, you will also lose the face of the court. It has something to do with him?

"Master Zhou stayed..." How could Shang Dang be willing to let Zhou Jing leave? This is the financial master. He has never been tortured like a Korean envoy. His resilience is still very good.

"Didn't you say that there are important things in the headquarters..." Zhou Jing's eyebrows stood up and his tone became more severe.

"But Xiao Envoy has been lingering with you here for several days, and he has not......" These words just poked the scar of Zhou Jing. Zhou Jing's expression became even more unfriendly, and his face was as heavy as the bottom of the pot.

Shang Dang also knew that he had caused trouble, but he had already made up his mind to never come again, so he didn't care much about it. He continued, "Mr. Zhou, if this matter is spread, it will not cause any coldness to the hearts of other vassal states!"

"You!" Zhou Jing was completely annoyed. Damn, he was obviously a fighter of Qiufeng, and he was so majestic. In my opinion, he had to deal with you with evil people like Xie Hong.

"Zhoubutang, some people call themselves a Korean envoy, saying that they came to enthrone the new king and were meeting outside." Zhou Jing was about to get angry, but suddenly someone outside reported it, and he was stunned when he heard it.

Come again, dare you come?
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