The eldest grandson of Emperor Ming Dynasty!

Chapter 233 Big brother is not good, my aunt was robbed!

Zhu Ying is not a history expert, so at this time, you need to check the information.

The establishment of the Ming Dynasty was less than a hundred years away from the Song Dynasty. In terms of the preservation of many materials and classics, it is relatively intact.

Under Zhu Ying's order, Guo Zhong soon brought over the relevant books of the Song Dynasty.

When Zhu Ying saw more than a dozen large boxes being carried by the eunuchs, she was a little confused.

How to check this.

It’s not a good thing, Guo Zhong introduced intimately: “Your Highness, these two are full-time scholars of the Song Dynasty. Most of the classics here are sorted out and compiled by the two of them.”

"If there is anything His Highness needs to find, it may be faster to ask directly."

Zhu Ying glanced at Guo Zhong appreciatively.

Although Guo Zhong was appointed by the old man, he doesn't really have a strong sense of presence in Zhu Ying's place.

Except for introducing an official in the early stage, most of Zhu Ying didn't use him.

Zhu Ying has her own forces, like Zhang Bo and Ye Yueqing, who will be more familiar with everything.

So Guo Zhong was subconsciously ignored.

Now it seems that Guo Zhong is still very attentive to the details.

Received the approving gaze of His Royal Highness Changsun, Guo Zhong knew that his approach was in place.

Guo Zhong knew very well that he might not be as good as Liu He, but the position of eunuch Bingbi, the supervisor of ceremonies, was already regarded as the second-in-command in terms of the eunuchs in the entire palace.

In fact, in more aspects, Guo Zhong is responsible for more affairs, or the embodiment of power, than Liu He.

Liu He needs to serve His Majesty personally, and it is impossible to do many things by himself.

And if Guo Zhong wants to keep his second in command position, His Highness Changsun is an unavoidable hurdle.

Ever since serving His Highness the eldest grandson, he has been thinking about how to reflect his sense of existence.

This time, the opportunity was obviously seized.

Eunuchs are like domestic slaves to the royal family, a glance of approval is enough.

Next, Zhu Ying began to ask the two bachelors from the Imperial Academy about everything related to the Song Dynasty.

The focus is mainly on economic income.

From a historical perspective, the progress of dynasties has always been forward.

If it is a retreating dynasty, it is impossible to maintain it for too long.

For the Song Dynasty, whether it is the people of later generations or the current people, there is only one vague concept: weak Song.

People who have studied history basically feel that this is a very weak dynasty, which emphasizes civility over military affairs, and is always under beating.

But regardless of military affairs, from the perspective of economy, people's happiness index, social prosperity and other aspects, the Song Dynasty has actually reached the peak of historical dynasties.

One of the most obvious manifestations is the fiscal revenue of the treasury.

Commercial tax accounted for [-]% of the fiscal revenue of the Song Dynasty, and agricultural tax accounted for only [-]%.

That is, the Song Dynasty was a dynasty that truly made the country rich and the people rich.

But now in Daming, the agricultural tax accounts for [-]%, and the commercial tax only accounts for [-]%.

In terms of the principles of urbanization, it is also far lower than that of the Song Dynasty.

The above contents were basically introduced by the fat Hanlin scholar in front of him.

"It would be great if the economy of our Ming Dynasty could also develop to the size of the Song Dynasty."

Zhu Ying thought to herself, and then looked at the other Hanlin scholar with a much more serious face and a dark face.

"Is there anything else you want to add?" he asked.

The black-faced scholar bowed and said: "The colleague of Caichen introduced the beauty of the Song Dynasty, such as the prosperity of Bianjing."

"Then I will tell you about the darkness under this light."

Hearing this, Zhu Ying's eyes moved slightly, and said: "Okay, then tell me about it."

The black-faced bachelor began to introduce.

On top of the prosperity of the classics economy in the Song Dynasty, it was actually a huge squeeze on the people.

The fiscal revenue of the Song Dynasty was so high because the Song Dynasty crazily squeezed the people.Although all dynasties have oppressed the people.However, the Song Dynasty's oppression of the people was particularly serious.

The Song Dynasty was the only dynasty in the Central Plains that lost both the Central Plains and the South, the core territory of the Han people, to foreign enemies. It was the first time that the Han people were completely subjugated by foreign enemies.

The Song Dynasty not only had a weak military, but also had very dirty politics, serious corruption, and the people's livelihood in the Song Dynasty was very poor.

There was a huge gap between the rich and the poor in the Song Dynasty. The extreme and severe oppression of the people led to the practice of infanticide and widespread infanticide. It did not start in other dynasties, but in the Song Dynasty.

Why didn't the Song Dynasty have a large-scale peasant uprising?

Because the Northern Song Dynasty and the Southern Song Dynasty hadn't survived until the contradictions accumulated and the peasant uprising developed into a large-scale peasant uprising, they were wiped out by foreign enemies.

You must know that when the Ming Dynasty was established, you played the banner of the sun and the moon reopening the Great Song Dynasty, and Zhu Yuanzhang declared that he would restore the enlightened rule of the Song Dynasty.

But soon, this voice disappeared, because Zhu Yuanzhang saw the miserable life of the people under the literati singing the songs of the Song Dynasty.

"What's your name?" Zhu Ying asked the black-faced bachelor.

Due to the huge gap in status, the two bachelors were not even qualified to introduce their names before Zhu Ying asked.

Perhaps the black-faced bachelor's face was too dark, and he couldn't see any emotional fluctuations on his face when he heard His Highness the eldest grandson's question.

Under the envious eyes of another bachelor, he said slowly: "My minister Li Weiliang, I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the eldest grandson."

Zhu Ying nodded.

This name is very strange, and Zhu Ying's memory is not bad. Since this name is strange, it means that Li Weiliang has not left the slightest trace in the history of Ming Dynasty.

"I don't have a companion by my side. If you want, you can read by my side."

Zhu Ying asked.

He admired Li Weiliang very much.

The biggest reason is that this person dared to speak.

Under the majesty of the royal family, most people will only pick good things to say, such as the white-faced bachelor just now.

But Li Weiliang is different. He not only dares to speak, but also has people in his heart.

An official with the common people in his heart will not be bad in conduct.

"My lord, thank you Your Highness."

Hearing this, Li Weiliang knelt on the ground and kowtowed with excitement in his tone.

Before they came, the two only knew through Guo Zhong that the person in front of them was His Highness Changsun.

But after they came to Kunning Palace, they understood how important His Highness Changsun's concept was.

The matter of Kunning Palace is no secret in the palace.

Although they had some doubts about the appearance of His Highness the eldest grandson, they were not qualified to ask more questions.

His Royal Highness the eldest grandson accompanied him to study, which was a step up to the sky for a Hanlin bachelor.

Just like Huang Zicheng.

"You go back first."

Zhu Ying gave orders to another white-faced scholar.

After the white-faced bachelor left, Zhu Ying asked Li Weiliang; "For the current Daming, especially in terms of system, do you have any suggestions?"

Li Weiliang heard this, his lips moved but he didn't speak, his eyes turned to Guo Zhong.

"Okay, you go down too, I have a good chat with Li Hanlin."

Li Weiliang seems to be more jealous of Guo Zhong, and may have suffered from eunuchs.

After Guo Zhong left, he had the idea of ​​remonstrating.

Zhu Ying is very accurate in seeing people. After all, people in Daming are far less cunning than those in later generations. It is relatively easier to see clearly.

Especially honest people.

Obviously, Li Weiliang is an honest man and a straightforward person.

Then he said: "His Royal Highness, in my opinion, the current Ming Dynasty is far ahead of the former Song Dynasty in all aspects, but in terms of commerce, there is a huge gap compared with the Song Dynasty."

"The main reason, in my opinion, is that the former Song Dynasty did not strongly restrain merchants, and even encouraged their development."

"In contrast to the Ming Dynasty today, the sea ban has blocked maritime trade, the people are prohibited from moving around, and merchants are restricted. Although the business tax is low, the overall prosperity cannot be compared with that of the former Song Dynasty."

Zhu Ying was extremely surprised when she heard this.

It's really outrageous for such a person to be able to reach the position of Hanlin Bachelor.

If these words reach the old man's ears.

Basically, it is impossible for Li Weiliang to see the sun the next day.

No wonder Guo Zhong was asked to leave just now, his feelings are really daring to speak.

"You know that what you just said is enough to kill you." Zhu Ying asked in a deep voice.

Li Weiliang bowed his head and said: "I understand, but the facts are like this. These are what I think in my heart, and it is also the most real situation now."

Zhu Ying didn't ask, but instead asked: "I think I'm a smart person, why dare I say this in front of my king."

Li Weiliang did not hesitate, and explained calmly: "His Royal Highness looked at the ancient books of the Song Dynasty, and I have some guesses in my heart."

"After I finished talking about what happened to the people in the former Song Dynasty, His Highness' reaction told me that His Highness really pretended to be the people and Daming in his heart."

"So if you dare to say it, you can say it."

Zhu Ying said with a smile: "It's a good one who dares to say it. I didn't expect that in the Imperial Academy, among the literati, there are people like Li Hanlin."

"What you said is also a question that this king is thinking about now."

"The annual income of the household department in the former Song Dynasty was far higher than that of my Ming Dynasty. This king is also thinking about how to increase the annual income of Daming."

"Now it seems that you are an expert in this field."

Hearing Zhu Ying's praise, Li Weiliang hurriedly bowed and said: "I only have some ideas, so I don't deserve such praise from Your Highness."

Zhu Yingdao: "I don't want to hide it from you. The main source of the sea ban is the Japanese pirates. Now my Ming Dynasty has two armies led by King Yan and King Jin."

"Go to the coast ravaged by Japanese pirates and solve the hidden dangers of Japanese pirates."

"Not only that, but after the spring of next year, we will go directly to the Wa country."

"On Koryo's side, there are already 15 troops. Two months later, they marched on Tsushima Island and approached the country of Wa."

"In the future, the sea ban will be lifted and the Maritime Silk Road will be reopened."

Li Weiliang heard the words, and said: "I don't understand military affairs, so I don't dare to speak rashly. However, if the sea ban is lifted, the annual income of our Daming Household Department will increase significantly."

If someone else said that, most likely they didn't want to answer, but when Li Weiliang said that, Zhu Ying knew that he really didn't understand.

"So in your opinion, should the shackles on the common people be released now?"

Zhu Ying asked.

However, Li Weiliang shook his head and said: "This must not be the case. The focus of Daming today is still on the issue of food. Your Majesty has a thorough understanding of this point, so he will restrict the flow of people."

"Only by vigorously resuming farming and initially feeding the common people can we untie the shackles and open up business."

Zhu Ying nodded. From this aspect, it can be seen that Li Weiliang is indeed a good talent.

In fact, in terms of IQ and knowledge, many people are like Yao Guangxiao, who have ambitions in their hearts but can't realize them.

This is true of Li Bai and Du Fu, who have been passed on to future generations.

Not to mention those unknown people in the rolling river who never even splashed the waves.

"Let's be like this today. Tomorrow, the king will send someone to issue a document. From now on, you will be my king's companion to read it." Zhu Ying looked at the sky and said.

It was already time for dinner, and he was going to have dinner with the old man later, which was promised a long time ago, so there should be no delay.

"The minister obeys the order."

From the beginning to the end, Zhu Ying did not see any emotional fluctuations in Li Weiliang's face.

However, the tone has changed a lot, and the excitement is obvious.

Zhu Ying reacted.

It turns out that this guy has facial paralysis.

"Yueqing, connect with Guo Zhong, check Li Hanlin's resume, and let me have a look."

"I'm a little surprised that there are people like him in the Hanlin Academy."

Zhu Ying said with some sighs.

This guy is so courageous, he dared to say that when we met for the first time.

Whether it's opportunistic or other aspects, it has to be said that it has attracted Zhu Ying's attention.

"Follow the order."

Ye Yueqing replied.

Things here are almost done, Zhu Ying got up and stretched, feeling a little hungry, so she went to the Huagai Palace.

Just when Zhu Ying was about to leave, there was a sudden noise outside.

Soon, Zhu Ying saw Zhu Gaochi trotting towards this side in a panic, and there were two eunuchs beside him who wanted to stop him, but they were a little helpless.

No matter how Zhu Gaochi was the grandson of the emperor, they dared not do anything under the rampage.

"Big Brother! Big Brother! Save Auntie, save Auntie!"

Zhu Gaochi saw Zhu Ying from a distance, and began to shout loudly.

Zhu Ying waved his hand, and the eunuch standing in front of Zhu Gaochi immediately stepped aside.

"Don't worry, what's going on, tell me clearly."

Zhu Ying asked, it was the first time he saw Zhu Gaochi running so fast, out of breath, obviously something big happened.

Zhu Gaochi wanted to speak, but he didn't come up in one breath, which caused him to cough continuously and his face was flushed red.

Guo Zhong hurried forward and patted Zhu Gaochi's back lightly, and then he recovered.

"Brother, it's not good. Auntie seems to have been robbed."

After Zhu Gaochi was relieved, he said quickly.

"What's going on, explain it in detail, don't miss anything."

Zhu Ying asked in a deep voice.

Zhu Gaochi calmed down when he heard what his elder brother said, and began to explain Xu Miaojin's situation.

It turned out that after the last Qixi Festival, Xu Miaojin had been trying to sneak out of the mansion, and always came to Yan Wang's mansion.

The reason for this is naturally to want Zhu Gaochi to contact Zhu Ying again.

But yesterday, people from the Xu residence suddenly came to ask if they had seen Xu Miaojin.

After some communication, everyone discovered that Xu Miaojin had disappeared.

In this troubled world, especially in the capital, there is only one possibility of disappearance.

(End of this chapter)