My uncle's name is Zhu Di

Chapter 241 Duke Ding is Married
Zhu Gaochi smiled brightly, but both Xia Yuanji and Jian Yi had a bad feeling because they saw the shadow of another person from Zhu Gaochi's smile.

That's right, it is Xu Jingchang, Dingguo Duke!
Since this kid went north, the princes in the court have been much more relaxed, and after Zhu Di went north, he can almost celebrate with each other.

The two most troublesome people are gone, and I can finally do things according to my own mind.

During this time, Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji gave full play to their initiative.For example, Jian Yi, he formulated a brand-new evaluation standard for officials, which especially emphasized family background. Anyone with a straight line of discipline had a much higher starting point than other officials.

Correspondingly, promotion rewards are also more generous.

In addition, Jian Yi also allocated carriages to officials in Beijing, and built a number of houses at the same time to solve the problem of accommodation for officials... These two items are not included in the allowance!
After Jian Yi's troubles, the problem of the low salary of officials in the Ming Dynasty was basically solved.

Taking Jian Yi as an example, he can receive almost [-] shi of grain and [-] guan of treasure banknotes every year, and after calculating various allowances, there are another [-] guan.

With the carriages and houses attached to the imperial court, the family can live comfortably and have a lot of surplus.

Even the lowest eighth or ninth-rank petty officials can eat and drink well, and have no worries about food and clothing.

Jian Tianguan has become a living Bodhisattva and a great benefactor in the eyes of everyone.

Xia Yuanji was not idle either. Through Baochao Bureau and Shibo Department, he encouraged large households to build workshops. In Suzhou alone, [-] looms were added. The entire textile industry is no longer dominated by Hanwang.

In addition, Xia Yuanji also promoted one thing, that is, cotton was also planted in Huguang and other places.

The imperial court provided convenience to large cotton growers.

In an instant, Xia Yuanji also gained the reputation of a master of financial management.

The two Shangshu lords sat happily in the court hall, wishing that Xu Jingchang and Zhu Di would never come back.

But the development of the facts is a little bit beyond the two people's expectations. Although the two did not come back, why did Zhu Gaochi, who is so honest, start to make troubles?
"We must submit a letter...Your Highness must be stopped." Jian Yi said seriously.

Xia Yuanji was startled, "Jian Shangshu, Your Highness is just going to turn the vassal's mansion into a school. Although it's whimsical and deviant, it's not too much. Why do you care so much?"

Jian Yi sullenly put his hands on his knees, and said coldly, "You still don't understand? It's been so long, and any national policy that applies to the Tian family must also be suitable to others!"

Xia Yuanji was shocked immediately, that's right, Zhu Gaoxu took the lead in paying taxes back then, and came up with commercial taxes... This time he can change the feudal prince's mansion, what he will do next, I can't even imagine!
"I'll just say, His Royal Highness won't bring up this matter for no reason... His Majesty should stop it. It's just Jian Tianguan, what reason do you think?"

"The Tian family is decent, brotherly love... no matter what, be sure to stop it!"

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Beiping, Prince Yan's Mansion.

Zhu Di leaned on the huge chair, with a tiger skin under his body. This was a tiger he hunted by himself in the past. He peeled off the tiger skin and made it into a cushion.

"Why do you think it's so difficult to kill a bastard? Xu Jingchang spent so much money building a tiger-shooting chariot, which makes people laugh. You big nephew, you're not good at martial arts."

Empress Xu smiled and said: "I didn't intend to send him to the battlefield. He only has one thing to do now, and that is to get married quickly and spread the branches and leaves for our Xu family... Your Majesty, I have already talked to the second and third, and I have also asked Huang Shang Shu, the marriage can be arranged in a few days."

Zhu Di nodded happily, "It's all up to you. If you tell me to do it, then do it. How is the kid going?"

Empress Xu didn't care, "What do you care about him? Parents order, matchmaker's words, I am his mother now, dare to disobey and spank his ass."

Empress Xu said so, but in fact she had already gotten along with Xu Jingchang.

They negotiated well, and the wedding ceremony was held in the Ancestral Hall of the Heroes, witnessed by the statue of the King of Zhongshan, Zhu Di and Empress Xu witnessed the marriage, Wei Guogong Xu Huizu presided over it, and the rest of the vassal clan and ministers of civil and military affairs in Beiping congratulated the newlyweds together.

After the news spread, everyone silently calculated that this standard is really high enough, even if the prince gets married, that's all.

"Huang Shangshu, congratulations, you got a good son-in-law."

Facing everyone's congratulations, Huang Guan suddenly felt empty... The precious girl whom his family has raised for more than ten years is about to become the Xu family.

All afternoon, he was restless.

Returning to the residence early, he found that the girl was waiting for him.

"Go, cook a few dishes for Weifu, and boil a pot of wine."

Miss Huang obediently agreed, with quick hands and feet, and prepared for the old man.

Huang Guan poured himself a cup first, and poured it down his stomach.

Then his face sank, and he said heavily: "I have a few words to say as a father, and you have to keep them in your heart."

Miss Huang was taken aback, and quickly lowered her head, "Listen, daughter."

"After passing the door, you must listen to your husband's words. Don't be petty, don't make assertions, and don't bully the servants."

"My daughter understands."

"Also, the Xu family is unusual. Your majesty, queen, and sons and grandsons of the dragon often go there. You must be careful in serving them, and you must not lose your courtesy."

Miss Huang nodded again, "My daughter knows."

"And again..." Huang Guan paused, took another drink, and said, "You have to remember that if you give birth to a son, you must give it to the father and let me teach him well. Don't fall into the trap In Xu Jingchang's hands, remember it!"

Huang Yunfang was shocked, her face turned red, and she couldn't help but said: "Father, Duke Ding is also very smart. If he is willing to teach, I'm afraid you may not be able to win."

Huang Guan's eyes widened, and he snorted, "Stop talking nonsense, just remember what I said."

Seeing her father's serious face, Miss Huang couldn't say anything, so she could only agree.But there is another concern in my heart, anyway, my father is probably the one who has the least right to speak, so there is nothing to worry about.

Huang Guan drank a few more glasses, his face flushed, and he said, "I've never seen such a wicked thing... His Royal Highness wants to confiscate all the royal palaces and use them to run schools, thanks to them!"

"They?" Miss Huang was taken aback, "Who?"

"Who else! It must be Xu Jingchang!" Huang Guan gritted his teeth and said, "He brought the kings to Beiping, where he sacrificed to the heroic ancestral hall in name, and then stuffed them into the school. He also encouraged the prince to take over the palace. This is cutting the weeds and eradicating the roots, eating them dry and wiping them clean, nothing is left!"

Huang Guan said angrily: "Just for his virtue, what a good child, in his hands, he will teach him badly, so he must let me teach him."

Huang Yunfang was stunned for a moment, then said: "Father, the family of the vassal king is a hidden danger to Ming Dynasty, and Duke Ding is also an act of seeking the country!"

Huang Guan rolled his eyes, "Naturally, it was an act of seeking the country. If not, how could I marry you to him! It's just that his moves are too sinister and not the right way."

Miss Huang didn't like to hear it anymore, "What is the right way? Your old man assists Jianwen, but he is upright, but it doesn't work."

Huang Guan stared at his daughter. Although Miss Huang was frightened, she still looked at her father.

After a while, Huang Guan had no choice but to admit defeat, "The married woman, the water poured out... She hasn't been married yet, so she doesn't agree with your father. It's like cold water splashed on my head, and I hold ice in my arms!"

Huang Guan lamented to Yang Tian, ​​and got his daughter's two big eyes.

On the other side, Xu Jingchang had already received an urgent report... He was about to get married, and he was making trouble for himself.

That's right, everyone thought he and Zhu Gaochi did it together, but in fact it had nothing to do with Xu Jingchang.

"It's all your father, your father dug a hole for me."

Xu Jingchang groaned at Zhu Zhanji and said, "If my wedding is delayed because of this, I'll never end with your father later!"

Zhu Zhanji didn't hesitate, "Cousin, you can settle accounts with my father casually, I don't know anything, as long as you don't cheat me, we are the same, right?"

Xu Jingchang looked at Hei boy and couldn't help laughing.

"You stand with me, but do you know how bad your father's move is?"

Zhu Zhanji shook his head.

Xu Jingchang snorted and said, "He wants to turn the palace into a school, which is equivalent to cutting off the return of all the vassal kings. From then on, enfeoffing the kings has become empty talk. The kings who have no residence can only obediently obey the court's arrangement, There is no way to control the place. The common people can avoid being disturbed, and after you become the throne, you can also save a lot of expenses."

Zhu Zhanji nodded.

Xu Jingchang said again: "At present, there are far more students in the south than in the north, but if you want to talk about the palace, the north is much better than the south. Not to mention anything else, just the nine kings of Sai, use their mansions to build schools, and they are close to the border. Northern education can also allow students to cultivate the spirit of martial arts, care about border defense, and defend the Ming Dynasty. In the future, the imperial court will surely produce many more talents. After 30 to [-] years, when you grow up, the Ming Dynasty will be full of talents. .”

Hei boy blinked his eyes, it seems that the dog father has helped him a lot!

But he quickly shook his head firmly, "Cousin, no matter what, I'm with you."

Xu Jingchang was so moved, "Since this is the case, I will ask you to help me with one thing, can you do it?"

Zhu Zhanji paused, "Of course I want to do my best, but I'm afraid that if I'm too stupid, I'll mess things up and affect my cousin's major affairs..."

This kid actually knows how to be humble?

Xu Jingchang glanced at his constantly rolling eyes, and immediately understood that this black boy wanted to benefit.

"Okay, how about I get you ten good crickets?"

Zhu Zhanji twitched the corner of his mouth and snorted: "I'm not a five-year-old kid anymore, I want a horse, a big horse!"

Xu Jingchang said helplessly, "Okay, how many horses do you want?"

"Ten horses!" Zhu Zhanji said: "We must keep our word and don't deceive children."

Xu Jingchang nodded, "Okay, then you remember, when your grandpa is busy going out, hand these few official documents to him, and the ones from Shangshu and the others must be put at the end."

Zhu Zhanji said meaningfully: "Cousin, is this just called muddling through?"

Xu Jingchang gave him a hard look, "Kids don't know so much."

Zhu Zhanji had no choice but to do it obediently. Three days later, it would be a great day for Xu Jingchang to get married... Cao Guogong Li Jinglong was wearing bright red clothes, leading a bay red horse in colorful satin, waiting for Xu Jingchang.

"Officer Bridegroom, I've given you the lead on the horse."

(End of this chapter)