Chapter 199: All the virtuous people have arrived, and everyone is prosperous.
"Mother, I think we shouldn't be anxious. My cousin has found a family by himself." Zhu Gaochi placed a bunch of rice dumplings in front of Queen Xu and sighed casually.
Queen Xu frowned, "What are you talking about? Which company does he like? Why didn't I know?"
Zhu Gaochi said helplessly: "I don't know whether he likes me or not, but I know that that family has lived next door to Xu Mansion for a long time."
Queen Xu was stunned for a long time, and then said: "You are not talking about...Huang Guan, are you?"
"Mother knows?"
Empress Xu smiled bitterly and said: "I just listened to what your father said...his daughter?"
"Well! There are two of them. They are both typical Jiangnan beauties. They are weak-tempered and not very talkative, but their looks are excellent and impeccable. They can also make rice dumplings and do housework. It is obvious that they are diligent and thrifty housewives.
"
Empress Xu was stunned for a long time before she could barely digest the matter... But she soon shook her head again, "Huang Guan was ranked sixth among Jianwen's old ministers at the time. Except for the four who died, Jingchang belonged to him.
If you marry his daughter, I’m afraid you will be implicated!”
In Empress Xu's mind, the ideal niece-in-law is from the family of an honorable general, such as the sister of Duke Cheng, the granddaughter of Duke Qi, or even the Li Jinglong family, she is considered a perfect match.
"Forget it, I won't bother anymore. Just keep an eye on it. If you can succeed, then think of a solution if you can't."
He entered the official career from the Yuan Dynasty, experienced the ups and downs of the Hongwu Dynasty, and survived the Jingnan War. He can be called a living fossil.
But this group of people is different. Each of them is horribly senior and has rich experience. Referring to Huang Guan's example, they can be effective immediately after returning to the court.
You kid, stop tossing this, we can't stand it anymore.
It can't help but make people panic.
They exchanged pleasantries for a few words and then separated, because someone else appeared behind Wang Dui.
What on earth is this going to do?
Jian Yi, the Minister of Civil Affairs, and other important ministers all looked at Xu Jingchang angrily.
"I asked you, do you understand that Jing Chang is really tempted?"
"Sir, how are you always?"
He really dressed up and went to the academy to die, preparing to hang himself to die for his country... It is said that he was already hanging there when he happened to encounter the Han King Zhu Gaoxu passing by, and captured him and escorted him to the military camp.
Killing is only a temporary pleasure, killing one's heart is the greatest pleasure.
Then there is Jing Qing. He once wanted to assassinate Zhu Di, but was killed by Xu Jingchang and Zhu Gaoxu. Since he had the intention of regicide, Jing Qing expressed his willingness to serve hard labor for the rest of his life to atone for his sins.
Zhu Gaochi quickly shook his head, "Mother, I haven't seen it yet, and to be honest, I'm not sure. I still have to see what my cousin has in mind. But I think that if Huang Shangshu's daughter doesn't succeed, I really can only
Just find any girl to make up the number."
"Gao Chi, I'm still a little unsure. Is Huang Guan's girl really suitable for his identity?"
Empress Xu grimaced and thought over and over again. In fact, this marriage was quite worth looking forward to. If nothing else, Xu Jingchang was as smart as a ghost, and Huang Liushou's daughter must also be extraordinary.
"I have read everything you wrote, and I have read it more than once." Zhu Di said: "Zhou Shixiu, you reflected on the shortcomings of mine fields and talked about the need to restrain mergers. It was well written, and I am satisfied.
I have read it three times. But I also want to say that now the court has reached a conclusion. In order to relieve the problem of too many people and too little land, it is necessary to go to the West and set up workshops. What do you think?"
What's especially terrible is that they are still standing behind Xu Jingchang!
Huang Guan first had a heart-to-heart chat with them, and then according to Xu Jingchang's wishes, everyone wrote a mental journey and submitted it to the palace, asking Zhu Di to review it.
Why is this guy still in court?
It turns out that this person's name is Wang Dun. There is no need to say anything else. Just a few words will tell you how terrifying he is. This man was the county magistrate during the Yuan Dynasty!
In fact, there are two more famous ones who did not return to the DPRK.
But even if we exclude these two people, just looking at these twenty or so people, we are still stunned and terrified.
Wang Dun smiled, "It's nothing good or bad. I didn't expect that at such an old age, I could still go to the Meridian Gate. Xia Shangshu, you are now an important minister of the country. You are in charge of the country's finances and taxation, and you have a very heavy responsibility!"
Among this group of people, there are ministers, ministers, and the worst ones are Hanlin... When they return to the court, they represent a powerful force, resurrecting the ashes, reborn the fallen leaves, and revive the dead trees.
After entering the military camp, Zhou Shi practiced cultivation for five days without touching his lips and wanted to die.
He was the Minister of Household Affairs during the Jianwen Dynasty. At that time, Xia Yuanji was just a doctor in the Household Affairs Bureau, and his qualifications were thousands of times inferior.
Zhu Gaochi also had a bitter look on his face and said helplessly: "Mother, you haven't seen that they are together like a family. I can see that Huang Shangshu also has his thoughts, but he is too smart and does not allow me to change things."
Point out. And my cousin looks naive and stupid. I think he is really ignorant and has not thought clearly. The person he is looking for is right in front of him."
It's a pity that dreams are beautiful, but they will eventually wake up one day.
It's a pity that Xu Jingchang didn't have the final say on this matter.
This man was white-haired and nearly 70 years old. His face was full of wrinkles and his back was bent.
The two of them spent half a month traveling around to meet Jianwen's old ministers in various places.
Now there are more old ministers of Jianwen, which equals to a three-legged situation.
In this way, after another month, almost the hottest time of the year, a group of people returned to the capital.
Xu Jingchang jumped down from his carriage, followed closely by Huang Guan, the Minister of Rites. It was not unusual for them to come together, but there was another person behind them.
In the Fengtian Palace, Zhu Di was in a very happy mood.
Sure enough, I was right. When it comes to embarrassing people, this guy has never disappointed.
Therefore, when Xia Yuanji saw Wang Dun, he was startled at first, then trotted over and bowed to salute.
Zhou Shixiu knelt on the ground and kowtowed.
This man's name was Zhou Shixiu. He, Yang Shiqi, Xie Jin and others were both members of the Imperial Academy, and they also agreed to die for their country... What's interesting is that none of them took it seriously, but Zhou Shixiu was the only one who was determined to die.
Zhu Gaochi breathed a sigh of relief at Queen Xu's words.
He also wanted to explore Xu Jingchang's story, but unfortunately, Xu Jingchang was not in the mansion, so he and Huang Guan went to various hard labor camps.
Tie Xuan mainly fought too many battles with the Yan army, and many famous generals died in his hands. Tie Xuan was an upright and strong man, unwilling to bow his head.
But when he raised his head and looked forward, the courtiers were dumbfounded!
OMG!
Xia Yuanji hurriedly said: "Wansheng only knows how to do his best. Wansheng's ability to do things is thanks to your constant advice."
I wish the good days could continue without them coming.
Zhu Di laughed loudly, "You are so angry when you say this! This is how we were defeated back then."
These two people are Tie Xuan and Jing Qing... Even if Zhu Di went to see them, these two people still didn't nod.
It's just that at this moment, he appeared outside the Meridian Gate in civilian clothes, which made all the cabinet ministers, including Xie Jin, quite embarrassed. His face was red and his toes were digging into the ground.
So he didn't return the favor.
In particular, Zhu Di said that Xu Jingchang was not allowed to join the Wuying Hall because he had not married. In addition, Yao Guangxiao stayed behind closed doors, so the newly established Pingzhangyuan was of no use. This made everyone feel relieved.
After being captured by Zhu Di, everyone thought they had been executed, but now they suddenly returned to the court, which was really shocking.
The courtiers had not seen Xu Jingchang for more than a month, and they were all in a good mood.
No matter what, Xia Yuanji would not dare to be rude to this old senior.
Empress Xu frowned. Obviously, she didn't have that many twists and turns, and she couldn't turn around at the moment... "Tell me, what should I do about this matter? Do you want me to grant a marriage directly?"
However, he did not die, but survived.
It turns out that no one is willing to die!
After Zhou Shixiu, there was Zhang Yan, the left minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the Jianwen Dynasty, followed by Li Zhen, Lin Quan, Niu Liang, Yin Changlong and others, more than twenty people.
To take a step back, those who belong to the family of civil servants are fine, but this civil servant cannot be an old minister of Jianwen!
Xu Jingchang's timing was very accurate, and if he turned around, it would be the Great Chao Meeting.
And when they gather around Xu Jingchang, they can immediately form a force, which is still an incredible force!
In the past, civil servants and nobles faced each other from afar.
Unfortunately, this day has come now.
When these two people become a couple, how evil will the children of the Xu family be in the future?
Thinking of this, Queen Xu couldn't help but laugh.
Empress Xu took a deep breath and muttered: "There is darkness under the lamp. Your father and I were. When we were children, we played together and were very familiar with each other. It was not until Empress Xiaocigao pointed out the matter in the end that he understood.
, That would be fun..." Empress Xu thought of Zhu Di's embarrassed appearance and couldn't help but want to laugh. If her eldest nephew was like this, she would be willing to help break the window paper.
He looked down at these old Jianwen ministers, and a heartfelt sigh came from the bottom of his heart.
This group of people were considered influential figures in the Jianwen Dynasty and were very popular.
Zhu Gaochi said: "Mother, what do you want the child to say? No matter who my cousin marries, he will be my confidant. I won't have any bad thoughts. I don't think my father will either. In fact, at the moment
In the situation of the imperial court, it might be a clever move to let Jianwen's old ministers return to the imperial court. As for the marriage that the mother and the queen wanted, the child felt that it might not be really good."
Wang Dun smiled and said: "You're welcome, Xia Shangshu is ten thousand times better than the old man."
Although Enke's group of Jinshi people have changed the situation of the government, they are still too young and it will take at least a few years before they can be effective.
"Replying to Your Majesty, there are still only a few places where ordinary people think they can set up workshops and do business to get rich... As for the Central Plains provinces and the nine-border important areas, it is still necessary to restrain annexation and suppress the wealthy families. Including the military guards, they must also be severely rectified to curb military households.
Flee and immigrate to the border to avoid being unable to recruit troops and fight the war!"
Zhou Shixiu raised his head and said, "Your Majesty, the common people think this is a disease of the Ming Dynasty, and it has not been cured yet."
Zhu Di nodded, "Yes, before and after Jingnan, it was still the Ming Dynasty. I am also the emperor of the Ming Dynasty. There are diseases in the world and we cannot turn a blind eye... Zhou Shixiu, I now appoint you as the counselor of Pingzhangyuan, responsible for military affairs.
Are you willing?"
Zhou Shixiu pondered for a moment, then kowtowed and thanked him, "I ask for your majesty's permission to leave immediately for Jiubian."
Zhu Di laughed even more, "It's really good to have the courage to do things!"
