Chapter 166: Zhu Qiongda: This fucking kills me like a fat pig!
After the Lantern Festival, the eight surnames sent gold and silver to redeem their clan leaders, and Zhu Jianji was also preparing to return to the capital. The mess in Fujian was left to Wu An and the newly appointed envoy Cheng.
Zhu Yunwen left behind not only house and land deeds, but also boat deeds.
They are all treasure ships, three in total.
There should be twelve ships in the hands of Jianwen's remnants, and the remaining nine were confiscated by Wei Nanfeng.
Zhu Jianji asked Zhang Peng to choose a civil servant who had been close to him recently to stay in Fujian temporarily and manage the purchase of goods for three treasure ships to sail to the West. This person's name was Sun Congwen, who was assigned to the Sixth Section and was responsible for correcting the military department. This time he accompanied the army on the expedition.
Recommended by Zhang Peng.
He also has an identity, Zhang Peng's fellow countryman.
Zhu Jianji returned to Beijing under the protection of five large battalions led by Zhu Yong.
King Ning was with him.
It wasn't until he entered Huguang that Zhu Jianji released King Ning back.
After passing Huguang, there is Henan.
Passing through Nanyang.
When the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty returned home from work, the vassal king of Nanyang Zhu Qiongjing did not dare to neglect. He waited at the border with the local officials of Nanyang early to welcome Zhu Jianji to the Tang Palace.
Zhu Jianji is so happy.
Oops, I originally wanted to kill a pig, but the pig came to my door by itself.
If you don't kill me with a knife, you will be sorry for yourself!
Let Zhu Yong be optimistic about the baggage - 1.8 million taels of silver. How can he not be optimistic about it?
Went to the palace of the Tang Dynasty to eat and drink. He lay down on a chair and drank tea. He crossed his legs and said to Zhu Qiongjing beside him: "His Royal Highness the Tang Dynasty has really worked hard for the country and the country of the Ming Dynasty."
Zhu Qiongjing was stunned for a moment, what do you mean?
There is something in what His Royal Highness the Prince said.
He smiled and said: "Weichen is a minister of the Ming Dynasty, and he should do his best for the Ming Dynasty. It is a pity that Weichen does not have many guards. Otherwise, if Fujian suppresses the rebellion, Weichen will definitely lead the escort to support His Royal Highness."
Zhu Jianji smiled gently and said, "Your Highness is serious. Your achievements are all seen by our Ming Dynasty monarchs and people. When we were in Gyeonggi, there were always people who impeached Your Highness, saying that the Tang king was lewd, corrupt and tyrannical. Now it seems that this is all false.
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Zhu Qiongjing was shocked. Someone is impeaching me?
Why don't I know?
His mind changed, and he quickly made a look of grievance, "So Wei Chen is wronged. After Your Highness the Crown Prince returns to Beijing, please explain something to Wei Chen in front of His Majesty."
Zhu Jianji nodded, "His Royal Highness the Tang Dynasty's loyalty to the Ming Dynasty was seen by Gu and his father. For example, the last time Fang Ying was in turmoil, His Highness took the initiative to provide supplies to Fang Ying in order to paralyze him. Only then did the Great Ming Dynasty
Win!"
Zhu Qiongjin was determined now.
The prince is teasing him!
But what is His Royal Highness’s intention to manipulate him?
Zhu Qiongjin was a little confused.
He hurriedly explained: "Your Highness does not know something. At that time, Fang Ying's soldiers besieged the Tang Dynasty palace. The minister wanted to remain useful and do his best for the Ming Dynasty, and he could not let Taizu Taizong know that his descendants were under the spring.
The rebel general had his head chopped off, so he had no choice but to give Fang Ying some supplies, but then Wei Chen gave Zhu Yong's Huguang Jinyi Guards a large amount of supplies and asked them to hunt down Fang Ying's rebels!"
Zhu Qiongjing was secretly lucky.
Fortunately, he chose to invest on both sides at that time, otherwise the Tang Dynasty King would definitely be lost if the general ledger is being settled now.
Zhu Jianji smiled but said nothing.
What Zhu Qiongjin is thinking, cheap daddy knows clearly in his mind.
I will have to deal with him in the future.
But we can't take action now. We must first completely take back the military power from the civilian clique.
Zhu Qiongjing added: "Fortunately, Your Majesty and His Highness are wise, Fang Ying and others are just doing their own evil."
Zhu Jianji hummed, "But Your Highness, Prince Tang, you still have to pay attention to your image among the people. In the past, His Majesty Taizong protected your lineage. Now if there are court officials impeaching you again, neither Gu nor the emperor will be partisan."
Zhu Qiongjing said hurriedly: "Yes, yes, His Highness is right."
Zhu Jianji smiled and said, "Just behave well."
Then he stopped talking, closed his eyes and fell asleep.
Zhu Qiongjing began to mutter in his heart, His Royal Highness closed his eyes and fell asleep at this time. Is he chasing people away because he wanted to take a rest?
But something feels wrong.
Perform well?
How to perform well?
Suddenly a flash of understanding came to me and I understood.
His Royal Highness is waiting for him to show off!
As soon as he thought of this, Zhu Qiongjing immediately said: "Your Highness, I have something to report!"
Zhu Jianji said nothing.
Zhu Qiongjing smiled in his heart, knowing that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was waiting for him to continue speaking, he smiled and said: "His Royal Highness led the army to march south. Although the escorts were insufficient, the ministers still had to show their loyalty to the king and serve the country. The army went south to fight, and the fighting was fierce and bloody.
Thousands of miles away, there are many soldiers who have sacrificed their lives, and I am willing to give 300,000 taels of silver to compensate the soldiers who died for the country!"
Zhu Jianji suddenly opened his eyes and said calmly: "His Royal Highness the Tang Dynasty is very loyal and loyal. I am very touched, but is 300,000 taels too much? Will it affect His Highness the Tang Dynasty's future wealthy life?"
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His face remained calm, but the little man in Zhu Jianji's heart was already dancing passionate Indian songs and dances.
Damn it.
The king of Tang Dynasty made a big deal, bringing in three hundred thousand taels.
As expected, he is extremely rich!
Zhu Qiongjing said hurriedly: "No more, no more, I can just tighten my belt and live a good life."
Zhu Jianji said unhurriedly: "That is really aggrieved to His Highness the King of Tang. But don't worry, Your Highness, after I return to the capital, I will definitely tell my father the sincerity of His Highness Ming towards Ming Dynasty. But I don't want this money."
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Zhu Qiongjin was a little shocked.
This little brat...
So sophisticated?
Although he was obviously ecstatic in his heart and wanted the three hundred thousand taels very much, he kept pinching himself, feeling that he had to go up on a pole to beg him to collect the money.
Convinced.
You have to kneel down and beg others to accept the money you send. As the king of a feudal vassal, this is the first time I have been treated like this.
But there is no way.
Who told others to be His Highness the Crown Prince? Who told others to use the fact that they gave Fang Ying materials to accuse him at any time?
A bright smile appeared on Zhu Qiongjing's face, "Your Highness, please accept these three hundred thousand, otherwise the ministers will have trouble sleeping because they failed to contribute a little to the country."
Zhu Jianji burst into laughter.
He could guess how Zhu Qiongjing viewed him, didn't he just think he was teasing him?
Nothing.
It was not to take advantage of Zhu Qiongjin at all, but to kill him ruthlessly.
Three hundred thousand taels, you said it.
I haven’t even bargained yet!
He said with a face of embarrassment: "Your Highness, Prince Tang, it's not that I don't want to help you, but there are some things that are hard to talk about. For example, the country has already prepared the pension for the fallen soldiers, so you really don't need this money."
Come on, your loyalty is appreciated. If nothing happens, just go down. I will take this time to think about the expansion of the East Palace Young Army. This is what I care about. It's sad to say that you don't know.
Chen Xun, Minister of the Ministry of Finance - Hey, let’s not talk about this anymore, His Highness, the King of Tang, please step aside.”
Okay, that’s all.
Whether you know how to behave or not depends on you, Zhu Qiongjin.
Zhu Qiongjing had no choice but to resign.
After leaving the door and walking to a corner where Zhu Jianji could not see, the Ming Dynasty vassal king immediately squatted on the ground with his chest in his hands, his expression was extremely painful, and he muttered.
It's terrible!
Although His Highness the Prince is determined not to give it, can he really refuse to give it?
Three hundred thousand should be given!
And it's more than 300,000, because His Royal Highness the Prince mentioned the young army.
Expanding the young army is another huge sum of money.
He still has to give it!
I'm sorry for giving less.
No matter what, you have to get two hundred thousand, right?
When the time comes for His Highness to leave, he will have to be quietly sent to His Highness the Crown Prince's baggage team without being known to the world.
