My uncle's name is Zhu Di

Chapter 199

"Queen, I don't think we should worry, my cousin has already found someone else." Zhu Gaochi placed a bunch of zongzi in front of Empress Xu and sighed casually.

Empress Xu frowned, "What are you talking about? Which one has he taken a fancy to? Why don't I know?"

Zhu Gaochi said helplessly: "I don't know if he likes it or not, but I know that that family has already lived next door to Xu's residence."

Empress Xu was stunned for a long time before she said, "You can't be talking about...Huang Guan, are you?"

"The queen mother knows?"

Empress Xu smiled bitterly and said, "I just heard your father say... his daughter?"

"Hmm! There are two of them. They are typical Jiangnan beauties. They are weak-tempered and not very talkative, but they are very good-looking and impeccable. They can also make rice dumplings and do housework. It can be seen that they are good housekeepers who are diligent and thrifty. "

Empress Xu was stunned for a long time before she could barely digest the matter... But soon she shook her head again, "Huang Guan was ranked sixth among Jianwen's former ministers. Except for the four who died, they belonged to him. Jing Chang Marrying his daughter, I'm afraid I will suffer trouble!"

In Empress Xu's heart, the ideal niece and daughter-in-law are from the families of noble generals, such as Cheng Guogong's sister, Qi Guogong's granddaughter, even Li Jinglong's family, they are all well-matched.

To take a step back, those civil servants' families are also fine, but this civil servant cannot be an old minister of Jianwen!

"I said, do you really understand that Jingchang is really tempted?"

Zhu Gaochi also had bitterness on his face, and said helplessly: "Queen, you didn't see that they are together like a family. I can see that Huang Shangshu also has thoughts, but he is too smart, and he didn't allow me to take matters into consideration. Point out. And my cousin is acting silly, I think he really didn't understand, he didn't even think clearly, the person he is looking for is right in front of him."

Empress Xu took a deep breath, and pondered: "It's dark under the lights, your father and I are, we played together when we were young, and we are very familiar with each other. It wasn't until Empress Xiaocigao pointed out the matter that he realized it." , that would be fun..." Empress Xu couldn't help laughing when she thought of Zhu Di's embarrassment at the time, if the elder nephew had the same situation, she would be willing to help break the window paper.

"Gao Chi, I'm still not sure, Huang Guan's identity, is his girl really suitable?"

Zhu Gaochi said: "Mother, what do you want the child to say? No matter who my cousin marries, he is my confidant, and I will not have any bad thoughts. I plan to think that my father will not. In fact, the current In the court situation, letting Jianwen's old ministers return to the court is a wonderful move. As for the marriage that the queen mother thinks, the child thinks it may not be really good."

Empress Xu frowned. Obviously, she didn't have so many twists and turns, and she couldn't turn around for a while... "Tell me, what should I do about this matter? Do you want me to marry you directly?"

Zhu Gaochi shook his head quickly, "Mother, I don't think it's time yet, and to be honest, I'm not sure what my cousin is thinking, I have to wait and see. But I think, if Huang Shangshu's daughter is not successful, I really have to Just find any woman to make up the number."

Empress Xu sullenly thought over and over again, in fact, this marriage is quite worth looking forward to.Among other things, Xu Jingchang is as smart as a ghost, and Huang Liushou's daughter must be extraordinary.

These two people make a pair, what kind of evildoers will the Xu family's children be in the future?
Thinking of this, Empress Xu couldn't help laughing.

"Forget it, I won't toss about it anymore, just focus on it, if you can make it happen, if you can't, then think of a way."

With Empress Xu's words, Zhu Gaochi heaved a sigh of relief.

He also wanted to find out what Xu Jingchang was saying, but unfortunately, Xu Jingchang was not in the mansion, so he went with Huang Guan to various labor camps.

The two of them spent half a month traveling around to meet Jianwen's old ministers from all over the place.

Huang Guan first chatted with them heart-to-heart, and then according to Xu Jingchang's intention, everyone wrote a copy of their mental journey, handed it to the palace, and asked Zhu Di to review it.

In this way, after another month, almost the hottest time of the year, a group of people returned to the capital.

Xu Jingchang's timing was very accurate, and in the next day, it will be the Grand Court Meeting.

The courtiers hadn't seen Xu Jingchang for more than a month, and they were all in a good mood.

In particular, Zhu Di said that Xu Jingchang did not have a family and was not allowed to enter the Hall of Martial Arts. In addition, Yao Guangxiao stayed behind closed doors, and the newly established Pingzhangyuan was useless, which made the big guys heave a sigh of relief.

I wish the good days would continue, it would be better if they didn't come.

It's a pity that dreams are beautiful, but one day they will wake up eventually.

Unfortunately, that day is here now.

Xu Jingchang jumped down from his carriage, followed by Huang Guan, Minister of Rites. It was not unusual for them to come together, but there was another person following them.

This person is gray-haired, nearly seventy years old, his face is full of wrinkles, and his back is also bent.

But when he raised his head and looked forward, the courtiers were dumbfounded!
My goodness!

Why is this guy still facing?
It turns out that this person's name is Wang Dun. You don't need to say anything else, just a little bit, and you will know how terrifying he is. This is the county magistrate during the Yuan Dynasty!

He entered his official career from the Yuan Dynasty, experienced the turmoil of the Hongwu Dynasty, and survived the Jingnan Battle, which can be called a living fossil.

He was the Secretary of the Household Department in the Jianwen Dynasty, and Xia Yuanji was only a doctor of the Household Department at that time, and his qualifications were tens of millions of times worse than this one.

So seeing Wang Dun, Xia Yuanji was startled at first, then trotted over and bowed to salute.

No matter what, Xia Yuanji didn't dare to be rude to this old senior.

"My lord, how have you been?"

Wang Dun smiled, "There is nothing good or bad about it. I never imagined that I would be able to reach the Meridian Gate at such an age. Xia Shangshu, you are now an important minister of the country, and you are in charge of the country's finances and taxes. You have a heavy responsibility!"

Xia Yuanji hurriedly said: "Wansheng only knows how to do his best. Wansheng's ability to do things is thanks to your constant reminder."

Wang Dun smiled and said: "You're welcome, Xia Shangshu is far better than the old man."

After exchanging a few words of pleasantries, they parted ways.Because behind Wang Dun, someone else appeared.

His name was Zhou Shixiu, and he, Yang Shiqi, Xie Jin and others were both members of the Hanlin Academy, and they also made an appointment to die for the country together... It's funny that those few didn't take it seriously, but Zhou Shixiu was the only one who was committed to death.

He was really dressed neatly, going to the academy to die, and was about to hang himself to die for his country... It is said that he was already hanging on the top at that time, and happened to meet Han King Zhu Gaoxu passing by, arrested him, and escorted him to the military camp.

After entering the barracks, Zhou Shi practiced for a full five days, without water or rice touching his lips, and devoted himself to death.

However, he did not die, but survived.

It's just that at this moment, he appeared outside the Meridian Gate in civilian clothes, embarrassing the cabinet ministers, including Xie Jin, with his old face flushed and his toes digging.

It turned out that no one was willing to die!
After Zhou Shixiu, Zhang Wei, the left servant of the official department of the Jianwen Dynasty, followed by Li Zhen, Lin Quan, Niu Liang, Yin Changlong, etc., there were more than [-] people.

This group of people were considered influential figures in the Jianwen Dynasty, and they were very popular.

After being captured by Zhu Di, everyone thought they had already been executed, but now they suddenly returned to court, which is really shocking.

In fact, there are two more famous ones who have not returned to the court.

These two people are Tie Xuan and Jing Qing... Even though Zhu Di went to meet them, these two people still didn't nod.

Tie Xuan mainly fought too many battles with the Yan army, and many famous generals died in his hands. Tie Xuan is upright and strong, and he is unwilling to bow his head.

Then there is Jing Qing, who once wanted to assassinate Zhu Di, but was taken down by Xu Jingchang and Zhu Gaoxu. Since he had the heart of regicide, Jing Qing expressed his willingness to serve hard labor for the rest of his life to atone for his sins.

So he didn't return.

But even if these two people were deducted, just looking at these twenty or so people, they were dumbfounded and terrified.

Among this group of people, there are ministers, ministers, and the worst is Hanlin... They are still in court, which represents a powerful force, resurgent, reborn when leaves fall, and springs come back to dead trees.

What's more terrible is that they are still standing behind Xu Jingchang!

It can't help but make people feel uneasy.

Although the group of Jinshi in Enke in front has changed the court situation, this group of people is still too young, and it will take at least a few years before they can play a role.

But this group of people is different, all of them are frighteningly old and experienced. Referring to Huang Guan's example, they will be able to play a role immediately after returning to the court.

And when they gather around Xu Jingchang, they can immediately form a force, which is still a great force!
In the past, civil servants and nobles faced each other far away.

Now that there are more Jianwen old ministers, it has become a three-legged situation.

What is this for?
Jian Yi, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and other important officials glared at Xu Jingchang.

Sure enough, I guessed right, this kid never disappoints when it comes to embarrassing people.

Don't make a fuss, kid, we can't take it anymore.

It's a pity that this matter is not up to Xu Jingchang.

In Fengtian Hall, Zhu Di was in a very happy mood.

Killing people is just a momentary pleasure, killing one's heart is the greatest joy.

He looked down at the group of Jianwen's former ministers, and a heartfelt sigh welled up from the bottom of his heart.

"I have read everything written by Qing and others, and I have read it more than once." Zhu Di said: "Zhou Shixiu, you have reflected on the shortcomings of Jingtian and said that it is necessary to suppress mergers. It is very well written, and I am satisfied." I’ve read it three times. But I also want to say, now that the court has reached a conclusion, in order to alleviate the problem of too many people and too little land, it is necessary to go to the west and set up workshops, what do you think?”

Zhou Shixiu knelt on the ground and kowtowed.

"Returning to Your Majesty, there are still a few places where grassroots people think they can set up workshops and become rich through business... As for the provinces in the Central Plains, which are important places on the nine borders, it is still necessary to suppress mergers and suppress wealthy families. Including the military guards, they must also be severely rectified to curb military households. Run away and immigrate to the border, so as not to recruit soldiers and fight wars!"

Zhu Di laughed loudly, "You still have resentment for what you said! That's how you lost back then."

Zhou Shixiu raised his head, "Your Majesty, the grassroots think this is a disease of Ming Dynasty, and it has not been cured yet."

Zhu Di nodded, "Yes, before and after Jingnan, it was still the Ming Dynasty, and I was also the emperor of the Ming Dynasty. There are diseases in the world, and we can't ignore them... Zhou Shixiu, I now appoint you as a councilor of the Pingzhang Academy, specializing in military affairs, Would you like to?"

Zhou Shixiu pondered for a while, then kowtowed to thank, "Your Majesty, please allow me to leave immediately and go to the Nine Sides."

Zhu Di laughed even more, "It really is a good job to be brave in doing things!"

(End of this chapter)