King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 115 It's not easy to donate money

After being reminded by Cheng Ying, Zhu Xianming only found out that there were two pages, and he was so surprised that he didn't notice just now.

After reading it, Zhu Xianming's expression suddenly collapsed, and even his breath became a lot heavier.

Could it be that the fourth child died?Zhu Jingyuan speculated in his heart.

"Father, what's wrong?"

Putting down the report, Zhu Xianming said in a bad tone: "The old thirteen shot and killed the young master of the Japanese shogunate, and even let him go to report the letter, threatening that it was the prince of Ming who did it!"

Hearing this, Zhu Jingyuan was overjoyed immediately, and said: "This old thirteen is really too reckless, just kill someone, why send a special report!"

But at this time the emperor said: "Do you think... he did something wrong?"

Hearing that the tone was not right, Zhu Jingyuan answered after consideration: "It's a bit reckless, but these Japanese pirates really deserve to be killed!"

From the beginning to the end, Zhu Jingyuan didn't take Okamoto Masahide's death seriously, because...it really wasn't a big deal.

Japan is just a feudal state on the sea, and its strength is not worth mentioning.

"People from the Japanese kingdom are too courageous. They dare to harass our borders so blatantly. They really didn't take Daming seriously!" Zhu Xianming gritted his teeth.

All his life, he had worked hard to maintain the status of the overlord of the Ming Dynasty, so he couldn't bear any provocative actions.

In the past, there were small tricks behind the back of the Japanese kingdom, and the disease of ringworm and scabies would be over with patience, but now this group of people even sent the young master, how could Zhu Xianming bear it.

This matter spread, if the imperial court did not act, it would affect the prestige of his emperor.

"Cheng Ying..."

"The slave is here!"

"Pass the decree to the cabinet and ask them to draw up an edict... let the Ministry of Rites send people to the Wa Kingdom to declare the order, and let the King of Wa give an explanation!"

The Japanese king called by the Ming Dynasty was the self-appointed emperor of Japan.

"Yes!"

After Cheng Ying took the order, she went out to give instructions to the young eunuch on duty, who would immediately deliver the order to the Ministry of Rites.

In the pre-Ming Dynasty (before Shizu Zhongxing), decrees that were not drafted by the cabinet were called "Zhongzhi", and they were often resisted during the implementation process.

But this kind of situation no longer occurs today. The emperor really followed the law and did not dare to refuse to obey the edict.

On the contrary, the memorials approved by the cabinet and approved by the supervisor of ceremonies will be sent back from time to time.

After ordering Cheng Ying, Zhu Xianming read the report again, but frowned again.

"Although Masahide Okamoto is guilty, he should be killed by the court. The old thirteen shot him to death. Isn't it an abuse of lynching? What do other vassal states think when they know?"

The imperial court has rules and regulations, and beheading Okamoto Masahide for public display after interrogation will undoubtedly have a better deterrent effect.

Zhu Jinghong beheaded people directly, which really damaged the prestige of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Jingyuan grasped the "wind direction" and said immediately: "In two months' time, it will be Grandpa's birthday. Envoys from various countries will arrive in Beijing one after another. If the bandits can be brought to justice at that time, the countries will not be afraid of our majesty!"

Seeing that his father did not change his face, Zhu Jingyuan knew that he was right, so he continued: "Old Thirteen is really reckless!"

"He also knows how to wield a spear and stick, how could he have thought of this!" Zhu Xianming taught with a straight face.

Of course, after all Zhu Jinghong wiped out the Japanese pirates, Zhu Xianming was actually not that angry.

"Okay...don't mention him!"

I saw Zhu Xianming got up from the throne, walked past the desk and said, "The Ministry of Industry has newly made a batch of bows and crossbows. I have to try them myself. You can do your work!"

Before he became emperor, he was also an expert in leading troops in battle, and he was particularly concerned about weapons and equipment.

Besides, Zhu Jingyuan left Qianqing Palace, and before he left Fengtianmen, the imperial censor came to him.

"Your Highness, the memorial to impeach the Jia family was delivered yesterday!"

"Ok!"

The impeachment of Jia's family would smear the prince by the way, and Zhu Jingyuan took it very seriously.

But now that the prince's errand has been messed up, these impeachments can only be said to be "icing on the cake", the effect... is relatively limited anyway.

"Gao Shuyan is such a crafty and sycophant who doesn't understand martial arts but intervenes in the march and fights to isolate the crown prince from the generals of Jinling. As a result, the battle against the Japanese was defeated, and the people of the Li people suffered..."

Stopping, Zhu Jingyuan said righteously: "Such a treacherous villain should be impeached by the censor!"

This is Zhu Jingyuan's big move. The impeachment of Gao Shuyan was formed spontaneously by the government and the opposition.

The censor on the side replied: "Your Highness taught, I understand!"

After he left, Zhu Jingyuan rushed to Jixian Pavilion.

The emperor "taught the opportunity face-to-face" today, he had to convey it to the people below as soon as possible, and strive to compile a new version as soon as possible.

The so-called communication, of course, would not be straightforward, otherwise it would be exposed that the emperor was giving him a name, and it would be very troublesome to spread the word.

Therefore, Zhu Jingyuan had to rack his brains and reveal his purpose by insinuating, which tested his speaking ability very much.

After working all afternoon, the matter was finally explained tactfully, but it also made Zhu Jingyuan extremely tired.

Back in the mansion, he wanted to ask someone to sing a song to relax, but Princess Chen Zhi came to find him.

"Today I went to the East Palace and sat with Jia Yuanchun for a while, and she cried without saying a few words. She has some genuine affection for the prince!"

She went to the East Palace to unravel Yuanchun, of course it was for the empress to see, otherwise she would have so much free time.

Seeing that Zhu Jingyuan didn't care, Chen Zhi asked again: "Is there any news today? How is the prince?"

Zhu Jingyuan got angry when he mentioned this matter, only to hear him say coldly: "The prince is alive and well, but the old thirteen who is in power has wiped out the Japanese pirates!"

"So fast? This old thirteen really has some skills!"

Immediately afterwards, she became worried again, and asked, "The old thirteen is outstanding, won't the old man like him?"

"That won't happen!"

"Why?"

Zhu Jingyuan said calmly, "It's just because he did another stupid thing in Jinling!"

"What stupid thing?" Chen Zhi was puzzled.

"The old thirteen is in Jinling, put..."

Zhu Jingyuan told the situation again, which made Chen Zhi speechless.

"This old thirteen is really a hot guy!" Chen Zhi couldn't help laughing.

Picking up the teacup, Zhu Jingyuan said in a deep voice: "Although the old thirteen is reckless, he has his uses. We have to bring him to our side!"

"That's right!"

Chen Zhi thought so, so she asked, "What do you think?"

"Doesn't he like swords and armor, bow and horse riding and shooting? Give him the best of what he likes. If he offends the old man on weekdays, I will speak good words for him!"

He kept talking about this, but Zhu Jingyuan saw that Chen Zhiruo was thinking, so he asked, "What's your opinion?"

"The old thirteen will have to be canonized next year, and then he will leave the palace to start a mansion, and then he will have to choose the princess!"

"Why don't we start here?"

"You mean, choose a concubine who favors us?" Zhu Jingyuan looked thoughtful.

"Exactly!"

Nodding his head, Zhu Jingyuan said in a deep voice: "This is indeed a solution, do you have someone to choose?"

Hearing this, Chen Zhi didn't show any contempt, and said, "Didn't I say it before, you have to do what you like, whoever the old thirteen likes, we can help him marry whoever is fine!"

Slapping his forehead, Zhu Jingyuan said, "That's right!"

Standing up and walking around the room twice, Zhu Jingyuan said, "There's no need to rush this matter, we'll talk about it when old Shisan comes back!"

"Ok!"

Just as she was about to leave, Chen Zhi stopped at the door, turned her head and said, "By the way, someone came to the mansion today to cry poorly, and sent hundreds of taels of silver away!"

"Understood!" Zhu Jingyuan felt a little heartbroken.

Although he has tens of thousands of taels of income every year, the more places he spends money, the financial situation of the palace is not very good.

Of course, as long as he is willing to collect money, countless people will try their best to give it to him, but it's a pity that Zhu Jingyuan didn't have the guts to ask for it.

After Chen Zhi left, Zhu Jingyuan said angrily: "If I knew it earlier, I wouldn't pretend to be generous!"

(End of this chapter)