Chapter 98: We're Worried About the Bitter King's Infamy
Chapter 98: The lord of the vassal has suffered a lot, and we are responsible for the infamy.
"You all tell me, what is Duke Ding's idea?" Zhu Di asked the courtiers calmly.
What else can you say?
When you chop someone with a knife, you still have to ask whether the chop was accurate!
Is this something a human can do?
Which vassal king doesn't want to have more power and more troops?
But who can say this directly? Let alone write it down in black and white.
Do you also want to imitate His Majesty? Is it possible to have Fengtianjing?
Such a wicked thing, at any time, would be full of resistance, and no one would support it. But at this moment, no one dares to object, and even wants to praise the emperor for his wisdom.
After all, if we do not abolish the three guards of the feudal lord, we must reduce redundant personnel.
Whichever is the lesser of two evils, it is better to suffer the consequences of being a vassal king. Let us bear the infamy!
Jian Yi bowed and said: "Your Majesty, Duke Ding's words are very appropriate. Let the feudal princes present their own situation and the court will deal with it as appropriate. It will benefit the country on the top and the people on the bottom. There is nothing better."
Xia Yuanji also said: "It is indeed true. I thought that the Ministry of Household Affairs could allocate one hundred thousand taels of silver specifically to reward the kings and show your majesty's love and care for the brothers."
Zhu Di nodded, "The three brothers left one after another. I am the head of the vassals, and the others are all my brothers. As an elder brother, I really feel sorry for them. I don't want them to be tired, and I don't want them either.
I am wronged. You must handle this matter properly and make it clear to the kings. If there is any improper handling, I will never agree!"
"Have you eaten? If not, let's eat some together and then chat slowly."
Zhu Gaosui also snorted angrily: "Who says it's not the case? Second brother also said that he wants to treat you as a biological brother. I think you are just a white-eyed wolf. You are really too ruthless."
Li Jinglong's face turned dark, and Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui also stared at him.
Xu Jingchang couldn't refute, the reason was too strong.
Xu Jingchang rolled his eyelids and said, "Tell me, what did you do?"
"Actually, King Zhou is not to blame for this. I quite understand. If it were me, I would go directly to His Majesty." Li Jinglong said.
Does the old Zhu family still have a tradition of loving father and filial piety?
Xu Jingchang was unmoved, "Your Majesty, since it is a rule, it must be applied uniformly without exception. The King of Han and the King of Zhao understand the righteousness well, and they will definitely understand your Majesty's painstaking efforts... How about asking my ministers to ask them and see what their opinions are?
"
Li Jinglong was shocked and lowered his head helplessly.
"When the feudal vassal was first cut, King Zhou's second son secretly reported King Zhou's rebellion. Then I went to King Zhou's Mansion, captured King Zhou, and sent him to Yunnan."
Xu Jingchang said: "His Royal Highness, you have wronged me. You have made so much raw silk. Do you need to recruit craftsmen and work faster so that you can weave silk and then sell it to make money?"
"No, it's nothing." Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "What I mean is that you didn't officially become a vassal, and you didn't have three guards. You just made a statement. You don't have to pay anything practical. Then you can ask the Ministry of War to find a place for you.
, and then get some palace craftsmen from the Weaving Bureau. You can even go to the Queen and cry to her, saying that you have nothing and business is not easy to do, and ask the palace to place an order with your textile factory in advance.
Payment."
Zhu Di had a sullen face, and after a while, he nodded and said: "That's fine, you go ahead! Everyone, retreat from the court."
Zhu Gaoxu laughed angrily, "Xu Jingchang, my good cousin! You took away my three guards and horses, and then said you would help me solve my problems. Didn't you first administer the medicine and then detoxify it? Do you think I am a three-year-old child?"
"I'm too lazy to ask, just tell me, what do you plan to do when you come to me?"
I have to say, it's a miracle.
Li Jinglong screamed strangely, "No way, isn't your Majesty very good to King Zhou?"
Zhu Gaosui said bitterly: "Second brother, if you have three guards, it won't hinder your business... And even if it is to facilitate your business, you can't compensate me for it? My military power is gone."
"No, if you don't work overtime, how can I listen to music with peace of mind?"
Li Jinglong paused and said in a low voice: "Didn't I resolve a small misunderstanding with His Highness the Crown Prince... I was just thinking, you see His Majesty is planning to cut down the vassal vassal, can I say a few words for His Highness King Zhou? He is really very good."
Okay. By the way, let him forget about the past, otherwise I will always be anxious and worried that he will remember me."
Faced with the accusations from these two people, Xu Jingchang didn't care.
Zhu Gaoxu didn't like hearing it anymore, "Why do you want military power? Do you still want to rebel?"
"It seems like I'm overthinking it again... How about you cover me with a sack and send it to King Zhou so that he can beat me up?"
Zhu Gaosui was anxious, "We are going to cut down the vassal state. Three of my guards are gone. Are you here to watch the joke?"
Zhu Gaosui asked stupidly: "What are you doing here?"
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "It was my idea, but I think the King of Han has more than two problems... That's why I want to help you solve your problems."
Xu Jingchang nodded, "I know this... I'm still a little surprised. King Zhou has a reputation as a virtuous man and is a very good vassal king. Why would he impeach you for nothing? He also said you were treason. He wants to kill you!"
No, this guy deserves a beating.
"Why not! And if you are a vassal king, if you have tens of thousands of weavers, what does it mean? There will definitely be people who will chew your tongue. Why don't you give up the three guards and let go in business? This is to give full play to your advantages.
, make the most of your strengths and avoid your weaknesses, and make big profits... Think about it, before long, His Majesty wants to do something, but you have to ask for money, how dignified and dignified is this?"
There is no way, the best way to heal the psychological trauma is to find a bigger unlucky guy, and you will feel that the world will become brighter in an instant.
After Zhu Di finished speaking, he was about to make the final decision. At this time, Xu Jingchang suddenly took a step forward and said, "Your Majesty, this time the kings and the three guards will be abolished. Although the King of Han and King Zhao have not officially become vassals, will they also be among them? In the future, they will be included in the vassal.
The feudal lord has no soldiers and horses?"
"This... I suggested sending Wang Han there!"
Li Jinglong came in and said directly to Xu Jingchang: "That's right. Did you know that Zhou Wang Zhu Ju impeached me some time ago?"
The two of them were tired and out of breath. As soon as they saw Xu Jingchang, Zhu Gaoxu rushed over.
"How can major court affairs be changed because of personal friendship?"
Li Jinglong was anxious, "I came up with the idea, because I was worried about arresting King Zhou directly... I can do this better than Qi Tai and Huang Zicheng! At least His Highness King Zhou is alive!"
"Are you worried about the craftsmen now?"
However, this wise king actually wanted to kill Li Jinglong.
Xu Jingchang and Zhu Gaoxu were too lazy to talk to him, but after taking a few steps, they were blocked by a tall figure.
"Second brother!" Zhu Gaosui screamed strangely, "You were deceived by him again! Why are you so stupid!"
Zhou Wang Zhu Ji is different from his brother Zhu Di. This one is not martial but good at literature. Moreover, he also presides over the compilation of medical skills. He always only knows how to save people, but never harms them.
Li Jinglong smiled sadly, "I'm not here to watch the fun, I'm here to ask for help."
"Okay! Very good! Cousin, you are so kind to me! I will tell you my heart and soul, but if you turn around and give me a knife, can you be worthy of me?"
These two are furious. Uncle Wu is such a good person, but you framed him. He deserves to be cut to pieces!
Li Jinglong sighed, "Actually, this was done by Shi Wanghan, the chief minister of the Prince of Zhou. He was sent to the Prince of Zhou's Mansion by Jianwen. After arriving at the Prince's Mansion, he frightened the Prince of Zhou's family and kept instigating... To put it bluntly, he was looking for excuses to cut down the vassal. "
When Zhu Gaosui heard this, he became excited and followed Li Jinglong back.
Zhu Gaojiu suddenly turned his head and stared at Zhu Gaosui fiercely, "What did you say?"
It would be strange if you didn’t hate him!
"By the way, you said that the second son of King Zhou impeached his father. What's going on?"
"That's it. Give up your military power obediently. When my business becomes bigger, I'll give you a small change and let you have some soup."
The ministers dispersed, but Xu Jingchang was not in a hurry to find the two pigs. Instead, he went home happily and prepared a table of dishes. Just as he was about to eat, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui came in from outside.
It turns out that Li Jinglong was the vanguard of Jianwen and the vassal reduction. He not only captured the King of Zhou, but also sent him to Yunnan, where he almost never came back.
Zhu Gaosui's face turned dark, and I was so unlucky that I had nothing just for a mouthful of soup.
Zhu Gaoxu said with a dark face: "If I don't talk to you, I will suffer a loss if I talk too much. You are a bad guy, we can't be fooled!"
Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "Your Highness, the King of Han, is willing to give up. When doing business, you must first lay down the capital and then reap the rewards. Don't you think so?"
Xu Jingchang has already raised his fist.
"Who wants to rebel?"
Zhu Gaoxu raised his brows, thought for a moment, and a smile appeared on his solemn face.
Li Jinglong smiled bitterly and said: "Let me inquire about something... His Highness King Zhao, do you really want to reduce the vassal status?"
Zhu Gaoxu glared at Xu Jingchang and asked, "What do you mean?"
The visitor is none other than Cao Guogong Li Jinglong.
Xu Jingchang looked at him and said, "His Royal Highness, King of Han, you have signed many agreements with the people in western Zhejiang, right?"
Xu Jingchang snorted: "Only you? How dare you stand up at this moment? If the dispute between you and King Zhou can be resolved, I won't be afraid that His Majesty will be angry and settle the score with you!"
Zhu Gaoxu thought carefully, and after a while, he asked: "Is this possible?"
"Forget it, my hand hurts when I hit you. King Han and King Zhao, just beat him out."
"How do you know so clearly?" Xu Jingchang asked again.
Zhu Gaoxu nodded subconsciously, "Yes, it is indeed so."
Zhu Gaoxu was stunned, "Isn't it your idea to let me participate in disaster relief and resolve the dilemma?"
Zhu Laosan grinned and was about to walk out.
"Sounds good!"
"I'm going to find my mother. I'm the one who should cry the most. You all bullied me!"
Zhu Di's expression changed instantly, "You won't let go of my two sons either?"
"Not only are you a craftsman, I don't even know where to place thousands of looms." Zhu Gaoxu sighed, "I realize now that working is really tiring. I really envy you, boy, you fish and listen to music all day long, and you are so carefree. I also Envious."
What way to apologize?
Neither Zhu Gaoxu nor Zhu Gaosui understood its meaning.
Xu Jingchang coughed lightly and said, "You'd better stop dreaming. This level won't be that easy... Let's go see King Zhou together and see what he wants."
Li Jinglong nodded hurriedly and slapped his chest loudly, "Don't worry, no matter what price you have to pay, I will be willing to pay. I won't frown."
