After the Mid-Autumn Festival, Xu Jingchang was busy inquiring about customers, especially North Korea, which was the focus of his attention.
And not to mention, he discovered the strange habits of this small country...
At this time, Zhu Gaosui, the third eldest son of the Zhu family, entered the capital. He also escorted the Shandong Chief Envoy and the Minister of War Tie Xuan to the capital. This man was almost the last one among the officials of the Jianwen Dynasty to be arrested.
Because he was stationed in Jinan, he defeated Zhu Di's offensive several times, and was the most hated by Zhu Di.
Zhu Gaosui spent a lot of effort to catch this big fish and brought it to Beijing. He thought that his father would reward him well, so he couldn't wait to present the treasure.
Zhu Di patiently listened to the story and praised Zhu Gaosui a few words, "Well done, but how to deal with Tie Xuan, you'd better discuss it with your second brother and listen to what he wants."
"Second brother?" Zhu Gaosui was stunned and said: "Father, I originally wanted to let my second brother enter the palace with me, but I didn't expect that the second brother said that he was not free. I heard from people that the second brother is here all day now.
The General Secretary is busy at work, and I haven't seen him for only a month or two. Why do I feel that my second brother's temperament has changed drastically? What is he busy with now?"
Zhu Di sighed softly, "Your second brother is working as a bodyguard for others now! But what he is doing, I can't tell clearly. Anyway, you can go and have a look for me, find out more, and tell me when you come back."
Zhu Gaosui agreed, and Le Dian went to the General Affairs Department.
After asking, he found that Zhu Gaoxu was in the backyard, and he hurried over.
Snap!
Zhu Di slammed the table and shouted angrily: "Your second brother is now with your cousin Xu Jingchang. Master Yao and Cao Guogong are also here. Even Cheng Guogong has passed by. Can they do anything wrong when they are together?"
The more Zhu Di listened, the more uncomfortable he became, "Xu Jingchang, I can tell you, if you are talking nonsense and falsely accusing a loyal minister. Even if I feel sorry for you, your aunt protects you, and you will not be punished at all."
While Xu Jingchang was chatting, someone coughed outside. When he turned around, Zhu Di came in.
The more you say this, the more you say it. Are you going to sell it outside?
"Second brother, if you do this, something will happen. If you cause the country to be surprised and complain to your father, you won't be able to spend the money you earned."
Zhu Di glared at them both, "Xu Jingchang, the Ministry of Rites is a waste, the Hanlin Academy is a scornful scholar, and the Honglu Temple is a waste of food... My officials are so unbearable when they come into your mouth? Also, you can't wait to seize power, you are such a loser
What are you going to do again?"
Xu Jingchang nodded immediately, "Yes, there are also the losers of Honglu Temple. These idiots can only ruin good things. We must focus on the interests of the Ming Dynasty, focus on the country, and focus on getting rich."
Zhu Gaojiu remained calm, took out two golden beans from his arms and threw them to Zhu Gaosui.
"His Majesty is cruel and cruel, killing Jianwen's old officials and bullying their wives and daughters..."
Yao Guangxiao subconsciously moved his stool back and said, "As I said before, I am only responsible for paying out dividends. Your nonsense has nothing to do with me."
Zhu Gaosui was stunned, "How can I tell the difference?"
"Chicken? I still have eggs! You want to make fake copperware. Do you want to deceive the emperor, right?" Zhu Gaosui has some ideas, "Are you planning to make a third-generation ritual vessel to please the emperor, and then seek the heir apparent?"
Position? Second brother, the younger brother is not talented, I am willing to help, we two brothers are of the same mind, the big fat man is no match for us..."
"Second brother, what kind of monster are you doing?" Zhu Gaosui came closer, looked at the copper and iron fragments, then looked at the red-hot stove, and couldn't help but asked in surprise, "Second brother, you want to make weapons privately?
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"Tell me, you blatantly falsified information in the imperial court and tried to deceive the vassal state. Is this also for the sake of the Ming Dynasty?"
"With your little skills, you are not qualified to interfere in our business. Get out of here and don't delay things."
Xu Jingchang suddenly smiled and said, "Your Majesty is asking this. Most likely you don't know what the North Korean envoys are doing. I said the Ministry of Rites is useless, but I'm actually being polite. They are just living in the latrine and occupying the latrine."
Xu Jingchang said calmly: "Of course it is for the sake of the Ming Dynasty and overseas trade. Every penny will fall into your Majesty's hands."
"I am adhering to the ancestral precepts of my father and emperor, and I am committed to peace. The king of North Korea imprisoned his biological father and seized power. He was disobedient and unfilial. It is simply deplorable! I am different from him. I am a filial son, but he is a treacherous son and a treacherous son!" Zhu Di shouted at the top of his lungs, furious.
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In this way, Zhu Di led Zhu Gaosui to kill the General Affairs Department.
After a while, Zhu Gaosui stood outside the General Affairs Department, looked up at the sky, and then looked down at the ground. There was no problem!
What happened to Zhu Laoer?
Don't be possessed!
"Make money?" Zhu Gaosui said amusedly: "Are you planning to sell fake bronze wares? Just dream, there were not many fools in the Ming Dynasty."
But this problem is different!
As soon as I stepped into the hospital, I immediately smelled an indescribable sour smell.
Zhu Gaoxu chuckled and said, "There was no such thing in the Ming Dynasty, but there was one in North Korea."
Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "We will not form cliques, let alone form parties for personal gain. We do everything above board and have no shame in heaven and earth. This is the foundation for us to settle down and live a life!"
Li Jinglong was so frightened that he waved his hands hurriedly, "Your Highness, King of Han, you'd better take it easy. If you arouse His Majesty's wrath, let me see how you end up doing this?"
Among them, the youngest one, Xu Jingchang, was sitting in the middle. The others were listening attentively. Zhu Gaoxu had just wiped his sweat and stretched his neck to take notes.
Zhu Gaoxu scolded unceremoniously: "I have long forgotten about the storage space. Now I just want to make money."
Yao Guangxiao, Zhu Neng, and Li Jinglong quickly stood up to greet Zhu Di.
Both countries have gained the country unfairly. As long as it is proven that Zhu Di is worse than them, it seems that their positions will be more stable.
Zhu Di was furious, "This is a small country, but they are actually spying on the emperor of the higher country. What are they going to do?"
Zhu Gaoxu didn't care, "If the sky falls, there will be a tall man holding it up, so I don't have to be afraid anyway."
"Father, my second brother is really bad at learning. The prince is actually thinking of making lies and deceiving people. You haven't seen that the General Administration Department is so smoky and stinky that I can't even see it. How can you let the two of you be allowed to live in such a dignified government office?
What's wrong? I suspect he has ulterior motives. He may be doing something bad, or practicing witchcraft."
Zhu Di was startled, "Seriously?"
At this time, Xu Jingchang said quietly: "Now the king of North Korea has imprisoned his father and seized power. They are peeking into the secrets of the upper country, and it seems that it is not difficult to guess their intentions."
Zhu Di was stunned for a while, and finally breathed out, "That's it, I'll go take a look, and you should follow."
Zhu Di took a deep breath, simply pulled a chair and sat down.
Zhu Gaoxu snatched it with his hands and put it in his arms.
"There are also the rice buckets of Honglu Temple." Zhu Gaoxu added.
Xu Jingchang smiled slightly, "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will never talk nonsense. Since I plan to do business with North Korea, I must do my homework well. At this time, North Korea's envoys and his subordinates are searching for Your Majesty all over the world.
Their shadow can be found in all the strange things, taverns and teahouses.”
When Zhu Di arrived, he found that several important ministers had gathered together and were discussing matters.
"Your Majesty has asked me to be responsible for the early trade matters. I want to make one thing clear here. That is, external affairs must not be left to the trash of the Ministry of Rites or the scumbags of the Hanlin Academy."
He hurried to find his father. Zhu Gaosui met Zhu Di and told the story again with added jealousy.
At this time, Xu Jingchang made a move and called Wu Shan over.
Xu Jingchang didn't hear anything. Zhu Gaoxu was so focused on listening to Xu Jingchang's lies that he didn't notice either. It was a little embarrassing at this time.
"Shut up!" Zhu Gaoxu snorted, "You idiot, how did you know what I am doing now! These are all ritual vessels of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, which were made under the supervision of Jizi."
Zhu Gaosui was stunned, "Father, what they did is not nonsense? I really don't know what nonsense is."
Zhu Gaosui and several craftsmen were so busy carrying scraps of copper and iron that they were sweating all over.
"absurd!"
"roll!"
"What do you want?"
Zhu Gaoxu nodded repeatedly, "That's great, why don't we form a Yixinhui?"
"Replying to Your Majesty, I was following Your Majesty's order to get a feel for the situation in North Korea. As a result, I discovered that they were really collecting messy things, and even asked for them by name..."
They moved very quickly, and they were obviously very smart and knew that there was someone outside the door.
"Can you tell me, which of these golden beans can be spent? Which one cannot be spent?"
"Your Majesty (Father)!"
Xu Jingchang was still standing beside him, "Your Majesty, is there anything to report from the Ministry of Rites about this matter? Do they know the status of the vassal state?"
Zhu Di couldn't help but take a deep breath and sighed: "Corrupt Confucianism is harming the country! I will punish you severely!"
Zhu Gaoxu suddenly said: "Father, if this is true, there is no problem in selling some fake bronzes to North Korea, right?"
"Hmph! This matter is true. Even if we send troops to destroy them, it is natural!"
