Chapter 355: The First Major Case of the Ming Dynasty
Arriving at the Prince's Palace, Zhu Biao and Hu Weiyong saw Zhu Han sharpening his sword and wiping his armor. Seeing this scene, Zhu Biao and Hu Weiyong felt nervous.
Why are you so busy sharpening your sword? Zhu Biao is not going out, is he?
Zhu Biao immediately became anxious. Now he was relying on Zhu Han to sort out the account books of the household department. Zhu Han could not leave at this time.
Zhu Biao quickly stepped forward and asked Zhu Han: "Uncle, why are you sharpening your sword? Do you want to go out?"
Hu Weiyong didn't want his only thigh to leave Yingtian now, so he hurriedly said: "Your Highness, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and I discovered a major event that endangers the treasury and the court. You must not leave Yingtian at this time."
With that said, Hu Weiyong knelt down, kowtowed, and begged Zhu Han not to leave the court.
"..."
Zhu Han was also a little confused. When did he say he was leaving Yingtian?
"I won't leave Yingtian for the time being. If you two have something to talk about, don't kowtow."
Hu Weiyong is good at everything, but he is too high-profile and has a mouth like a colander. If he does something, it will be in vain if the whole Yingtian does not know about it. Before Zhu Biao starts talking, Zhu Han directly beats Hu Weiyong in front of Zhu Biao.
: "Hu Weiyong, I'm asking you to follow the prince, not to yell and show off your power, but to help you with all your heart. If I find out that your discussion with the prince is known to outsiders, I will break your legs!"
Hearing Zhu Han's reprimand, Hu Weiyong felt so comfortable all over.
If he can still be scolded by Zhu Han, it means that he is still of some use in Zhu Han's heart, and he will not be bored by Zhu Han. He quickly stood up and said to Zhu Han: "Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will follow His Highness the Crown Prince, and from now on I will
Without a mouth, I will say whatever His Highness the Prince asks me, and I won’t say anything else!"
"..."
Zhu Biao was also speechless.
Hu Weiyong is really a bitch!
Zhu Biao ignored Hu Weiyong, but directly said to Zhu Han: "Uncle, after Hu Weiyong and I studied the audit letter you gave us, we checked the information from the Ministry of Household Affairs and found out the problem. If we continue to pursue it, I'm afraid we will become the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty."
It’s a big eucalyptus, but I don’t know what it is, so I want to ask you for advice.”
Hu Weiyong added next to him: "Your Highness, the book you gave us mentioned that the development of each place has highs and lows, but it should be an upward trend. This trend is closely related to population, but we are investigating
When looking at the tax accounts of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Huguang, I found that these account books have almost remained unchanged year after year. From the founding of the Ming Dynasty to the present, tax revenue has only increased by a mere 70%, while the population has increased five times. The difference is so huge that it is impossible! You know
, Fumin, which is close to Jiangsu and Zhejiang, has seen its taxes increase sevenfold!"
The taxation of the Ming Dynasty is very simple, including grain tax and commercial tax. As the trading port of the Ming Dynasty, the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions have hundreds of thousands of ships passing through each year. In addition, in order to promote the development of the Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Fumin regions, the Ming Dynasty has introduced a series of preferential policies for them.
, 20% of the tax revenue is reserved for local use and used to develop people's livelihood. There are many merchants in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. In addition, the Japanese islands are now completely under the control of the Ming Dynasty. There are more ports in Jiangsu and Zhejiang than in Fumin.
However, Fumin, which does not have an advantage in ports, has seen its tax revenue increase sevenfold, while Jiangsu and Zhejiang have only increased by 70%. If there is no problem among them, there will be trouble.
This is a problem for Jiangsu and Zhejiang, as well as Huguang.
Huguang was the place that Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Han focused on and cared about because it was the place with the most wars at the end of the Yuan Dynasty. The Mongolian Yuan, Ming, Han, Song, Red Turban and other forces were fighting here.
The thought was tragic. In the end, when Zhu Yuanzhang took over Huguang, it was not an exaggeration to describe Huguang as having ten rooms and nine empty spaces. Huguang is a large province and a major grain-producing area. Both Zhu Han and Zhu Yuanzhang considered this place important, so they moved a large number of people there.
fill vacancy.
Hu Weiyong told Zhu Han that the land in Huguang has not increased over the years and is still the same as before, but the population has increased by three million. This is already very illustrative.
Huguang is a major grain-producing area.
Jiangsu and Zhejiang are important sea trade towns.
Problems occurred in these two places at the same time. Although Zhu Han thought that he should calm down when encountering problems, his expression became serious at this time.
Things are getting serious.
This has nothing to do with Zhu Han, but it will definitely make Zhu Yuanzhang very angry. Zhu Yuanzhang governs the country with an iron fist and does not tolerate sand in his eyes. In the ten years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, how many officials were ripped off by Zhu Yuanzhang and lit sky lanterns because they embezzled hundreds of taels of silver?
Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Huguang are very important. If there is a problem in these two places, it will be a big trouble. I don’t know how many people will die.
"Biao'er, this matter must be investigated clearly and dealt with according to the law!"
Zhu Han's face became very serious. While talking to Zhu Biao, he also reminded Hu Weiyong next to him: "And you, Hu Weiyong, we are not allowed to let any rumors leak out before this matter is investigated. If our guess is confirmed,
, we must not unjustly accuse a good person, but never let a bad person go. If this matter is to be done, it will be a deadlock!"
Seeing Zhu Han's rare seriousness, Hu Weiyong immediately responded: "Yes, Your Highness."
Zhu Biao also nodded: "Uncle, I understand."
After the two left, Zhu Han's face was still ugly. He picked up the long knife in his hand, with a cold light in his eyes.
Although the matters reported by Zhu Biao and Hu Weiyong did not have definite evidence and were not implemented, Zhu Han had already vaguely guessed that there must be a big eucalyptus among them.
Ten years, the Ming Dynasty has only passed ten years.
Is there anyone so eager to become a vampire?
Then let me see whether your heads are stronger or my knife is sharper!
Zhu Han called over a servant and told him: "Go to Tang He and tell him that I want to see him!"
The servants of the Prince of England's Palace were Zhu Han's personal guards. Zhu Han did not want to participate in the affairs of the court, so they also retired from the army and joined the Prince of England's Palace as servants, but no one dared to underestimate them.
Those who can become the servants of the Prince of England are all brave men who are worth one hundred.
These people had followed Zhu Han for a very long time. Seeing Zhu Han's rare seriousness, the servants also realized the seriousness of the matter in Zhu Han's eyes, and immediately obeyed the order and went to find Tang He.
After ordering people to find Tang He, Zhu Han immediately wrote a letter and had it sent to Zhu Yuanzhang.
If the deficit in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Huguang is true, it is impossible for Zhu Biao and Hu Weiyong to withstand the pressure from the court, so Zhu Han must take action at this time, and he must inform Zhu Yuanzhang in advance to avoid trouble in the future.
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In the original history, Tang He returned to Huaixi after the founding of the Ming Dynasty and helped Zhu Yuanzhang return to his hometown to build the imperial city. However, this is not the case now. Because of the appearance of Zhu Han, Zhu Yuanzhang is not so wary of these Huaixi nobles.
, Tang He was named Duke Xin and still stayed in Yingtian Mansion.
When Tang He learned that Zhu Han was looking for him, he also realized that something was wrong, because Zhu Han usually would not contact them except during holidays. Even if he did, Zhu Yuanzhang would call everyone to have a party together. Now that Zhu Yuanzhang was out, Zhu Han would not call them.
, now that Tang He’s understanding of Zhu Han has been broken, of course Tang He has doubts.
When they arrived at Prince Ying's Mansion, Tang He was directly invited into the study. There was a servant outside the study who looked murderous. Tang He felt very scared in his heart.
what happened?
Does anyone want to rebel in Yingtian while Zhu Yuanzhang is away?
When he opened the door and walked in, he was shocked when he saw Zhu Han wearing a five-clawed dragon robe. He immediately realized that his previous guess was true and something big had happened.
The five-clawed Gun dragon robe... is actually a dragon robe. When Zhu Yuanzhang made Zhu Han the King of England, he gave him the dragon robe together, and announced to the outside world that it was a Gun dragon robe. This represented Zhu Yuanzhang's debt to Zhu Han, and also meant that
A promise from Zhu Yuanzhang: Zhu Han can replace the Ming Dynasty!
"Brother Tang, sit down."
Zhu Han looked at the suspicious Tang He, smiled and said, "Brother Tang is a little surprised when he sees me wearing royal robes for the first time?"
"It's unexpected, but I don't know your personality yet. If there was nothing serious, you would never dress like this."
Tang He sat down with a relaxed expression and said to Zhu Han: "Tell me, what trouble did you encounter in Qiwu and you need my brother to step in? I can tell you, after I help you finish the matter, you have to treat me to a drink
Big wine.”
In this way, Tang He is expressing his attitude to Zhu Han: If you have anything to say, just say it. Even if you want to rebel, brother, I will accompany you to do it!
Zhu Han knew that Tang He said this on purpose, meaning that Zhu Han should get straight to the point. Zhu Han was not polite and said directly: "Biao'er is checking the accounts of the household department and found that someone has enriched himself. If this is true,
, will become our greatest success in the founding of the Ming Dynasty. I can’t do this, so our old brothers have to do it.”
Hearing what Zhu Han said, Tang He's face suddenly became serious, and his tone became lower: "Someone stole money from our treasury? I will kill him alive!"
"I also want to kill him alive, but I don't know who it is yet."
Zhu Han looked at Tang He and signaled him to calm down, and then said: "Brother Tang, I know that my brother trusts you very much. You have to let them take action and pick the most trustworthy people among the people my brother has entrusted to you."
To do it, I don’t know how many people are involved.”
Tang He immediately said without thinking: "Okay!"
Zhu Han saw that Tang He had agreed, and then arranged: "You find time to find Biao'er and follow his instructions, but you can't just listen to him. He is still young, and he will make mistakes when handling some things. You have to help."
Let him plug those omissions."
"clear!"
Tang He now knew what Zhu Han wanted to do with him. It was Zhu Biao who took the credit for the largest eucalyptus found in the founding of the Ming Dynasty, but he and Zhu Han were asked to take the blame together. This kind of thankless and offending job...
...Soup and cooking are the best.
After all, the people and the team he helped Zhu Yuanzhang manage were the ones taking the blame.
Lieutenant of the pro-military Duweifu Mansion: Tang He!
In later generations, this brother's other identity in the Imperial Guard's Mansion was even more frightening: Jinyiwei!
Seeing that Tang He agreed, Zhu Han continued: "You come to help Biao'er, and I will handle the others."
Tang He nodded, pretending to be relaxed and said: "If you take action in Qiwu, the others will not be a problem. I just don't know how many old brothers will be involved."
"I hope this lesson can make them afraid!"
Zhu Han's tone was cold, "I don't want to point the knife at the old brothers. I hope they have nothing to do with this matter."
"I hope so."
Tang He was also a little sad, and said helplessly: "How long has it been, how can people's hearts change?"
Although there is no substantial evidence that this matter has anything to do with the founding fathers, both Zhu Han and Tang He understand that if there is no big backer to support this matter, other small players will never be able to do it.
Dare to do this.
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After Zhu Yuanzhang left Yumen Pass, he kept walking westward. The Chagatai Khanate in the east was regarded as the boundary line of the Ming Dynasty, because the Ming Dynasty had only conquered other places, but they were not included on the map.
After arriving here, Zhu Yuanzhang saw someone who surprised him: Lan Yu.
Seeing Lan Yu, Zhu Yuanzhang's face suddenly sank and he asked:
"If you don't stay in Rome, why are you here?"
"Your Majesty, forgive me."
Lan Yu quickly apologized, and then explained: "Zhou Buxin can handle the affairs in Rome alone. Zhang Dingbian and I have nothing to do all day, so when I heard that Your Majesty and the Queen were coming to inspect, I ran over and invited you
Your Majesty, please forgive me."
Lan Yu showed that he was not afraid of being scalded by boiling water. The worst he could do was get a slap in the face. Lan Yu was used to it... If he couldn't conquer Rome and conquer the Ottomans, the credit of Hungary and other countries would be equal. Anyway, he wanted to see him.
To Zhu Yuanzhang.
"You bastard, you still look like a hairy monkey after two years of not seeing me."
Zhu Yuanzhang hit Lan Yu on the head with a riding crop and did not pursue the reason for his coming: "Let's go and go for a walk with us. I just hunted a deer and stewed it for dinner at night."
Hearing that Zhu Yuanzhang, instead of blaming himself, wanted to reward himself with a meal of venison, the smile on Lan Yu's face became even brighter: "Okay, thank you, Your Majesty."
Zhu Yuanzhang rewarded Lan Yu with a drink and went to sleep drowsily at night. But before he could sleep well, he heard Yuan Qi outside suddenly waking him up and reporting: "Your Majesty, His Majesty the King of England has an urgent delivery of eight hundred miles."
Come to give me a memorial, I dare not neglect it and send it to you quickly."
Zhu Han sent a memorial?
This did not surprise Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Han usually wrote to him or Ma Xiuying, but this memorial... He has never been to a memorial since the founding of the People's Republic of China, right?
What happened to Yingtian Mansion?
Someone wants to rebel?
That shouldn't be.
If someone rebelled, Zhu Han would settle the matter himself and there would be no need to write a memorial.
Ma Xiuying, who was sleeping next to her, was also awakened and said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "A memorial was sent on July 5th. It should be a big event. You should go and take a look."
"We know."
Zhu Yuanzhang put on his shoes, walked to the door and took the memorial. He returned to the room and read the memorial by the candlelight next to him. The more he looked at it, his face became more and more gloomy. Then he folded the memorial together and cursed angrily:
"Bastard thing!"
Ma Xiuying also walked over with her clothes on. Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang so angry, she couldn't help but curiously asked: "What's wrong?"
Zhu Yuanzhang handed the memorial to Ma Xiuying, still very angry: "Look, what kind of things have we raised in the ten years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty! Son-of-a-bitch bastards, we will punish them! Open their hearts and see what they are.