Rule over Ming Dynasty

Chapter 210 The new governor of the East China Sea, sentenced to Lingchi (seeking a guaranteed monthly ticket)
This……

The three hundred beautiful ladies present couldn't help but look at each other, and they all re-examined this cute little palace lady who looked carefree.

Snapped!
Wang Zhu, who had just been arrogant, learned that this little maid with an oval face had become an inspector hand-picked by His Majesty, and suddenly felt like she had been slapped loudly, and her face immediately felt burning pain.

It is true that I am a descendant of the founding martial arts, but who would have thought that this little maid would be the little red man next to the emperor.

At this moment, she wished that time could come back again, then she would definitely take back her eldest lady's temper and make friends with this palace lady holding a little cat.

"Slave obeys the order!" Niu Mengmeng was not keen on this kind of errand, so he responded discouragedly.

Zhu Youtang saw the frustration on Niu Mengmeng's face, but knew that it was time to correct his mistakes.

Liang Fang is good at everything, but Niu Mengmeng, who was introduced to the palace, skipped the court etiquette class for some reason, so that now he looks carefree.

Although I can protect him all the time, I still have to learn etiquette well, and a court lady has to look like a court lady after all.

"Mengmeng, you are busy, but occasionally you still have to remember to take Xiaohua to play with Aijia's Xiaobai!" The Queen Mother glanced at Zhu Youtang, and then gently urged Niu Mengmeng.

Niu Mengmeng glanced at Zhu Youtang timidly, and saw that Zhu Youtang had no other statement, so he nodded heavily and responded: "Your servant obeys!"

This……

The [-] beautiful ladies present couldn't help but look at each other in blank dismay. It's true that the status of this little court lady holding a cat is really different, and she even gets the Queen Mother's attention.

No way out!
When Wang Zhu saw this maid holding a cat, she finally realized that as soon as she entered the palace, she just wanted to order a court lady to bring a cup of tea, but in the end she offended someone who shouldn't be offended.

It's just that a few beautiful and intelligent show girls looked at Niu Mengmeng one after another, realizing that if they win over this court lady, they might be able to win the position of queen.

After Zhu Youtang finished dealing with Niu Mengmeng's affairs, he exchanged glances with the Queen Mother, then turned and returned to Qianqing Palace.In fact, it is not to go back to Qianqing Palace, but to leave from the Jingri Gate in the east by taking a dragon chariot.

In the afternoon, the sun finally came out, and the golden sunlight spread across the capital like pieces of gold.

Song Cheng of the Shuntian government office in the north of the city is hurriedly leading the servants to the scene of the murder case, Li Yu, the secretary of the Ministry of Civil Affairs in the south of the city, is studying the personnel changes of Guangdong officials with his subordinates, and the old Wan An is squinting his eyes to draft the memorials for the two capitals and the thirteen provinces. Busy, as if spring has come.

The Royal Study Room also ushered in a rare courtier.

"Xu Shiying, the eldest son of Weichen Dingguo's mansion, respectfully invites Shengan!" Xu Shiying and Xiao Huangmen stepped over the threshold from Xiyuan Gate, and immediately knelt respectfully and saluted.

Unlike Emperor Chenghua who used Wu Xun to control the army, Zhu Youtang directly kicked out Wu Xun when he succeeded to the throne, and let the eunuch take charge of the [-]th Battalion for him.As the Wu Xun of Cheng Guo Gong's family were attacked one after another, all the Wu Xuns have become honest now, and naturally they rarely appear in Xiyuan.

Only today, Xu Shiying, the eldest son of Dingguo Duke's Mansion who has been unknown in the Wu Xun group, broke this practice and was called into Xiyuan again.

Zhu Youtang looked at this sturdy middle-aged man, then smiled and said: "How is your cotton harvest in Dingguo Mansion?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, it is estimated to be 1000 million catties!" Xu Shiying answered truthfully when he heard this question.

Since his father had already gone mad, he was the one who came to Xiyuan to discuss matters in place of his father last time.It's just that when Cheng Guogong's government only allocated dozens of acres to deal with Zhu Youtang, he almost used all the cotton-growing fields for sowing cotton, and now all of them have been harvested.

It is worth mentioning that he planted too much cotton. In order to finish picking all the cotton on time, he also temporarily hired a group of people to help pick the cotton.

Although hiring a group of short-term workers to pick cotton is an expense, the cotton he planted has received huge economic returns due to the rise in cotton prices this year.

Originally, he chose to plant cotton on a large scale only out of loyalty to the emperor, but he never expected that he would benefit in the end.

Zhu Youtang did not expect the output of Dingguo Mansion to be so high, so he raised his teacup and said with a slight smile, "Is the construction of the United Textile Factory going smoothly?"

"Thanks to Your Majesty's blessing, the United Textile Factory has started operation now, and can produce one hundred bolts of cloth every day!" Xu Shiying immediately reported truthfully.

Zhu Youtang blew on the heat from the teacup, and asked earnestly: "I don't understand one thing! Other martial arts are not willing to cooperate with me in planting cotton, but you are the only one who is going all out, and even I asked you to follow me!" The Ministry of Industry has established a joint weaving factory, and you have not even half-heartedly shirked it, why is that?"

"My Dingguo Mansion has been loyal to the Daming royal family for generations. Today, His Majesty only asks my ministers to plant cotton and set up a weaving factory. If you refuse such a trivial matter, then what face will it have in the future to accept Your Majesty Long En to lead the army to defend our Daming? I don't know about other military merits. Why refuse the order, but I, Ding Gongfu, will follow His Majesty's lead, and will never refuse!" Xu Shiying seemed to have a certain amount of advance and retreat, and said solemnly.

Huh?
Liu Jin, who was standing beside him, saw such a statement, and couldn't help but look at this prince Dingguo, who really showed the loyalty that is rare for a courtier.

Zhu Youtang looked at Xu Shiying seriously, and realized that this son of Duke Dingguo was indeed different from other Wu Xun.

Although it cannot be said how loyal Xu Shiying is from the perspective of growing cotton and building a weaving factory, at least the prince has supported him in action.

A person who can support himself in action is naturally stronger than those who sing against himself, even stronger than those who say their allegiance but do not act.

Zhu Youtang took a sip of tea, but continued to ask: "You are the dignified son of Dingguo, born like me, with endless glory and wealth, but you think running a weaving factory is a cheap business. ?”

"As Your Majesty said, one more post today will allow one more female worker to support the family! I have lived in the government for many years, and I didn't think about it. I just want to do more practical things for China in my lifetime!" Xu Shiying lightly Shaking his head lightly, he answered solemnly.

This is indeed what he said in his heart. Although he is the high-ranking son of Duke Ding, the mansion of Duke Ding has declined, and he has been the son of Duke Ding for more than [-] years.

According to the tradition of the Ming Dynasty, he has always served after the successor, but his father went crazy instead of dead, so he, the son of Duke Ding, had to continue to eat and wait for death.

Whether it is hiring people to pick cotton or hiring women workers to weave cloth, when I see the joy on their faces, I feel that this matter is actually very meaningful.

Zhu Youtang knew that the prince in front of him had realized the significance of the cotton cloth industry, so he asked seriously: "I want you to be the governor of the East China Sea, what do you want?"

"Your Majesty, this... I'm afraid it's not right!" Xu Shiying swallowed, looking very shocked.

Zhu Youtang put down the teacup in his hand, and said dissatisfiedly: "Isn't it right? Do you think this position is not worthy of your status as the son of Duke Ding?"

"Your Majesty, I have absolutely no intention of doing so! It's just that the governor has always held a civilian position, and the minister is a martial artist, and he has not succeeded to the title. Assuming the post of governor, I am afraid that it will attract criticism from His Majesty!" Xu Shiying was afraid of offending Zhu Youtang. Even if you express your concerns.

There are actually two obstacles to this matter. One is that Xu Shiying, who has no successor, cannot take up the post, and the other is that the civilian military conferment will be opposed by the civil official group.

In fact, Zhu Youtang knew that Xu Shiying would find it difficult to resist the temptation of this position, so he said lightly: "The governor of the East China Sea is different from the two capitals and thirteen provinces, and now he is suspended overseas, so I want to use a military post as the governor! As for the governor of the court Criticism, I will deal with it myself, how dare you take on such a heavy burden?"

"Your Majesty is so gracious, I am willing to die!" Xu Shiying knew that this was her chance, so she expressed her loyalty immediately.

Because his father went crazy, and now he is the son of the eldest son, the only way out is to wait until his father passes away, and then he inherits the title and waits for the court to reuse him.

It's just that my father's body is still very strong now, and he eats three bowls of rice every day, one bowl more than himself, so I really can't be sure who comes first.

Xu Shiying knew that this might be the only opportunity in her life, and only by seizing this opportunity would she not live like a waste.

Zhu Youtang was very satisfied with Xu Shiying's statement, and this kind of non-sloppy responsibility, he picked up the tea cup he had just brewed again and said, "Do you know why I chose you?"

"I'm stupid!" Xu Shiying said bitterly when he realized that he couldn't see through the young emperor in front of him.

Zhu Youtang lightly blew on the hot air rising from the teacup, and said in his heart: "I hope that our monarchs and ministers can follow the example of our ancestors and create great achievements together! It's just that today's Ming Dynasty has a vast territory, and the Chinese people There are already fields to cultivate, and every household has food to eat, so there is no need to expand the territory like the ancestors did. Now I have built a royal weaving factory, and your Dingguo government has also built a joint weaving factory, so this time I I hope that you will be the governor of the East China Sea, and use Shenzhi Island as your base, and use the cotton cloth of our two families to bring back more supplies from overseas, so that our cotton cloth can be used like coins to bring back what Ming needs from overseas!"

"I will live up to your Majesty's expectations, and I will make the cotton cloth of our two families sell well in North Korea!" Xu Shiying finally realized why it was her, and solemnly stated her position.

Since he planted a large amount of cotton, he set up a joint weaving factory with the Yamen of the Ministry of Industry, and the joint cotton cloth can only be sold in the East China Sea.

If he can't open up the market in Donghai, he will be the one who can't open the pot.

Even though he is the heir of Duke Ding, the family has a large group of people to support, if the joint cotton cloth is unsalable, the Duke of Ding may have to sell the land to survive.

That's why Zhu Youtang chose him, probably because his Dingguo government is tied to the United Cotton Cloth, and the United Cotton Cloth is tied to the market in the East China Sea.

Zhu Youtang knew that he would have to rely on the Dingguo Duke's son to open the situation, so he drank tea earnestly and said: "You will be the governor of the East China Sea, and I will not send eunuchs to guard the East China Sea. All affairs in the East China Sea will be decided by you! It's just you There may be lack of experience in governing the region, so there are civilian positions such as governor of the East China Sea, but all the subordinate officials are at your disposal!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Long En!" Xu Shiying felt Zhu Youtang's trust, and solemnly expressed his position.

Zhu Youtang put down the teacup in his hand, looked up at Liu Jin, and Liu Jin brought forward the sword he had already prepared.

Seeing that it turned out to be a sword, Xu Shiying looked at Zhu Youtang in confusion.

Zhu Youtang knew the truth of "don't use suspicious people, but don't use suspicious people", so he said solemnly: "The general is outside, and the emperor's order is not accepted! You can use this sword to kill officials or generals, and it can also be used to kill troublemakers in North Korea. For any princes and officials, our magnificent Ming Dynasty does not need to compromise with any overseas forces! I just hope you can keep one thing in mind!"

"I'm all ears!" Xu Shiying gratefully accepted Shang Fang's sword, and said seriously.

At this moment, he finally understood why more and more officials were willing to go to the local area to serve as governor.Such an emperor is indeed worthy of serving him, and he must break a new world for China.

Zhu Youtang looked into Xu Shiying's eyes, and warned very seriously: "Whether the cotton cloth of the Ming Dynasty can be sold well in the East China Sea is related to the fate of the country. I hope you can help me to create a prosperous China together like the King of Zhongshan helping the Taizu. !"

"I will live up to Your Majesty's grace, and must make Daming cotton cloth sell well in the East China Sea!" Xu Shiying didn't expect the matter to have such a high level, and Dang even solemnly stated his position.

Zhu Youtang saw that the matter was almost finished, so he gently raised his hand and said, "Go back and prepare, the imperial decree will be issued later!"

"Your Majesty, please take good care of the dragon's body!" Xu Shiying never forgot that he was Zhongliang, and he seemed to be sincerely asking.

Zhu Youtang watched Xu Shiying leave, but he knew that he had handed over the East China Sea to Xu Shiying, and he only hoped that the son of Duke Ding would not disappoint his expectations.

In fact, he didn't hate any group from the beginning to the end.Even though I have always disdained civil servants, officials such as Wang Yue and Wan An have been reusing them.

The reason why Wu Xun was kicked out of the Beijing camp earlier was not because he hated Wu Xun, but because Wu Xun had become an obstacle for him to directly take charge of the Beijing camp. However, this gang of Wu Xun didn't have much military talent at all, so they chose to abandon them later.

Now it is necessary to send personnel to Shenzhi Island. Although the leadership and management capabilities are very important, the forces stationed overseas need higher loyalty.

Wu Xun's interests are deeply tied to the Ming royal family, their family members are all in the capital, and even the relatives of the seven aunts and eight aunts in the past are all in the capital.

Although it is not impossible for them to rebel against Daming, it is undoubtedly much smaller. After all, the price will be much higher, and they will also lose a lot.

In addition, it can be regarded as a lesson that Annan gained but lost again. No matter how loyal the civil official group is, these people don't understand the truth that people who are not of our race must have different hearts.

That's why the governor of the East China Sea needs a loyal Wu Xun to serve. After a period of secret observation, this unsuccessful Ding Guogong heir Xu Shiying is indeed a good candidate.

Especially under my own intervention, Dingguo's mansion is now closely related to the market in the East China Sea. Presumably Xu Shiying must go all out no matter for himself or himself.

It's just that as the imperial edict of taking office was issued to Duke Dingguo's mansion, a stone hit a thousand layers of waves immediately.

Originally, everyone thought that the first governor of the East China Sea must be a civil servant, but they never expected that Hongzhi would choose Xu Shiying, the son of Duke Ding.

"Isn't this nonsense?"

"Civilian military professor, is there any reason for this?"

"This matter is absolutely unacceptable, and a virtuous minister should take up such an important position!"

……

When the matter reached the ears of Liu Jian and others, these officials objected one after another.

What's weird is that although they objected loudly in private, no official dared to stand up against the matter in the eighth morning court.

Upon seeing this, Li Yu, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Du Ming, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, and others also silently exchanged glances. Now Qingliu was really scared by the emperor.

The time quietly came to the end of July, and another Lingchi execution in the Hongzhi Dynasty kicked off.

Because Sun Jiao never opened his mouth, and Zhu Youtang did not intend to compromise with Sun Jiao, the Sun family became the masterminds who murdered the imperial envoy and obstructed Qingzhang.

Thousands of men from the Sun family were beheaded. Sun Jiao and Sun Bao, commander of Zhongzhou Guards, sentenced Ling Chi to death.

(End of this chapter)