Zhu Youde really didn't like Tang Boyong. This man was handsome and talented, and he didn't have to pay to go to a brothel.
Wherever he went, everyone greeted him. From the moment he entered the Liang Kingdom, wealthy businessmen entertained him with food, drinks, and snacks along the way.
This is how modern celebrities are treated. What makes Zhu Youde even more speechless is that many officials in Daliang are still huge fans of Tang Boyong.
These officials were all dealt with secretly by Zhu Youde. They were either sent into exile or transferred to the northwest front to eat dirt.
Letting you chase stars and not do your job properly is what you will end up with. Don't come back to get promoted and make a fortune again in this life.
It doesn't matter to Zhu Youde whether this is appropriate or not.
He is the emperor, and officials all work for him.
As the Confucian saying goes, thunder, rain and dew are all the kindness of the king. If you don't engage in literary inquisition, you are being polite to them.
Wang Zhonghou focused on Zhu Youde and encouraged him flatteringly: "Your Majesty is wise. How could Tang Boyong's little thoughts escape your Majesty's eyes? It's ridiculous that this person has only false appearances and is just a Ci minister!"
"Old man, you look down on others, which makes me very happy!" Zhu Youde was very satisfied. As expected, the eunuch and the emperor were one family.
Civil servants always say one thing and do another.
If it's not my family, it's different.
Zhu Youde put his hands behind his back and said with a smile: "Then tell me, what should I do about the Southern Tang Dynasty?"
The two of them were talking as they walked, and they were dressed normally. People on the street only glanced at them once or twice, but no one bothered them.
What's more, Zhu Youde is surrounded by countless secret guards to protect him, and ordinary people can't get close to him.
Wang Zhong said kindly: "How dare I say such a thing about state affairs? However, since your Majesty asked, I feel that the Southern Tang Dynasty is nothing to worry about. It is okay to give them some benefits as long as they do not collude with the Northern Yan in the Western Regions. This is just my fault."
It's just a piece of meat in Daliang's mouth. If your Majesty is interested, he can send a general to conquer the south."
Wang Zhonghou put his hands in his sleeves and followed Zhu Youde in a low voice like a hunchback: "The monarch of the Southern Tang Dynasty was weak and foreign ministers were interfering in politics. This is your majesty's excuse to send troops!"
Zhu Youde smiled slightly: "Who said that eunuchs don't understand state affairs? If you don't have that little thing, I think you can do it as a minister."
Wang Zhonghou smiled. Although he was not an official, he had been in the Liang Dynasty for decades!
I’ve never eaten pork and I’ve seen pigs running around, so I still know the basic common sense.
The national power of Daliang is similar to that of the Southern Tang Dynasty, but its military power is not bad. If Zhu Youde really went to war, the Southern Tang Dynasty would actually be softer than noodles!
In the past, Daliang was a noodle court, and it had been tough at least once.
But Nan Tang has always been flat and has never been surpassed.
Wang Zhonghou added: "Your Majesty may not know that the Southern Tang Dynasty was led by literati, and the soldiers actually followed the literati's command to fight. It is conceivable!"
Zhu Youde was speechless for a while.
Was the emperor of the Southern Tang Dynasty stupid, or was he born mentally retarded?
"It's so true!"
"It's true. They claim to be romantic in the former Song Dynasty, and they always learn from the former Song Dynasty. They are not as good as me!"
"No wonder, no wonder!" Zhu Youde sighed.
Recently, he received information from Jiangnan, and the naval generals in the south of the Yangtze River reported that the naval generals in the Southern Tang Dynasty heard that Daliang planned to build a navy, and asked Daliang if he needed craftsmen!
They want to sell craftsmen to Daliang, secretly.
A craftsman only needs thirty taels of silver, but the other party plans to betray five hundred craftsmen!
Zhu Youde didn’t believe it at all!
This is a shipbuilding craftsman, he can be said to be a senior engineer. One person is worth thirty taels of silver?
How dark it is!
Jin Yiwei inquired about it and found out that the life of the Southern Tang Dynasty Navy was a bit difficult. Now they are like the Daliang Navy. They say they are navy, but in fact they are still part-time fishermen and fish every day.
Are the soldiers who lead the army considered to be human beings? They are just beasts, just tools in human form. They are completely consumable products.
"It seems that the deal with the Southern Tang Navy can go ahead!" Zhu Youde said.
Wang Zhonghou did not dare to speak, but smiled all over his face.
"Well, I'll leave this matter to you. The price you can give them can be higher. As long as it's a craftsman, I'll take care of it. It's best to build a long-term business!" Zhu Youde felt that he was too shameless!
This is human trafficking.
When the emperor is engaged in population business, it doesn't sound good, but it is done.
"Your Majesty, you can actually let the navy raid the Southern Tang navy and plunder it directly..."
"...You are worse than me!" Zhu Youde said: "That's not allowed. We, Daliang and Southern Tang Dynasty, are brothers. A small population exchange is not a big deal. If the foreign dynasty knew that I robbed the Southern Tang Navy for a few craftsmen,
I won’t agree to it.”
In the final analysis, it is because there are no major problems among the four countries in the world, and the opportunity for reunification has not yet appeared.
Zhu Youde was not in a hurry. He wanted to improve the domestic economy first. Unification was very simple for him.
What was the simplest wish of the common people in the feudal era? It was to have enough food and clothing.
If you increase employment in Daliang, develop industry and commerce, and reserve enough supplies, your national strength will naturally become stronger.
In this era, the measure of whether a country is strong depends on whether the treasury is full. Zhu Youde has begun to reform national education, and the transformation of the Imperial College into Jinling Royal University is a signal.
How can it be done if the right to education is not in one's own hands?
In the future, no one will speak for you. How can you, a scholar, not treat yourself like a dog?
Is there any royal law?
Wang Zhonghou immediately patted the horse and said: "Your Majesty is so kind. If the navy of the Southern Tang Dynasty knew what your Majesty meant, they would really cry with gratitude!"
"Will this be the case in Southern Tang Dynasty?"
"It must be so. Your Majesty is the Holy Emperor. If the people of Tang Dynasty dare not cry, I will definitely guarantee that they will cry and beg to come to my Daliang!"
"Wang Banban, you are indeed the eunuch among eunuchs. You are sinister and evil-hearted. I like it. This is how you should be as a eunuch. You can just become a traitor in the future."
Damn it, the dead eunuch can really talk. Zhu Youde suddenly understood why even the emperor liked eunuchs.
He is really good at talking and knows how to flatter people. He is like a master.
Although I don’t understand it, I think it must be a compliment!
Wang Zhonghou nodded immediately: "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty."
When he saw that there was a newly opened restaurant called Taibai Building in front of him, Zhu Youde walked in and asked for a small private room on the second floor!
This private room is just a grid, with a screen placed outside to block the view, which is actually of no use!
As long as you speak louder, you can hear it everywhere.
Zhu Youde just sat down and Wang Zhonghou ordered a few dishes. Before they were served, he heard a loud roar.
"Disgraceful to politeness!"
"You are a fool, you are a fool, sooner or later our beam will perish!"
"Since ancient times, it is unheard of for a merchant to be admitted to the Imperial Academy. It is unheard of. Lu Shengzhi is in vain to be the master of Xuelin. The emperor is ignorant and has treacherous ministers in the court!"
"Hey, I can now smell the smell of copper emanating from this court. Your Majesty is so greedy for money, it's a pity that I, the second generation monarch of Daliang, have spent all my hard work."
A student kicked over the screen, and there were more than a dozen students dressed the same behind him. This was actually a party.
The people participating were all students, ranging in age, and were discussing the enrollment of merchants.
Speaking of excitement, everyone drank heavily and sprayed Zhu Youde wildly.
"Hunjun, Hunjun, who among us has not worked hard for several years and passed the exam step by step. Who knows how hard it is to be enlightened as a young man and how hard it is to study? We and other great talents have not been able to enter the Imperial College, but now businessmen
You only need to pay money and food to enter the school. Wouldn’t this Imperial College become a place of stinking gold in the future, and the saint’s articles would be stained?”
Heartbroken, quite heartbroken.
Zhu Youde's face twitched when he saw it. Wang Zhonghou picked up a chopstick and wanted to kill someone, but Zhu Youde stopped him.
Wang Zhonghou said quickly: "Your Majesty, please don't take these arrogance to heart.
Zhu Youde smiled slightly and said loudly: "Haha, there's no hard work, there's no concern for the country and the people, it's just poverty and jealousy of others!"