The First Corrupt Official of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 241 Mr. Ye flattered Zhu Yuanzhang by flattering the emperor's imperial edict, and even Zhu Biao was furious!
"Following the heavens, the emperor ordered:"

"Ye Qing, the magistrate of Yanmen County, involved himself in the military as a civilian to lead the war. This is actually against my will and should be punished according to the crime."

"Of course, you take state affairs as your top priority, you take protecting the country and the people as your top priority, and you take the lives of your officers and soldiers as your top priority. You know clearly that you cannot escape the blame, but you are willing to risk the disapproval of the world to do it."

"Although your actions are inappropriate, you are still loyal and loyal. As a military advisor, you are involved in the military, and you have taken into account the laws of the world and my dignity in a formal way."

"The victory in your first battle is truly greater than your fault. I am very pleased."

"I hope you will report another victory. After this battle is over, I will reward you based on your civil and military achievements!"

"Kin this!"

After the eunuch who delivered the edict read the edict, everyone present knew the actual effect of the edict.

To put it bluntly, this is a letter of praise of the highest standard and a promise of reward when things are done well!
For someone like Wu Yong, who has been with Ye Qing for a long time and has learned a lot of new vocabulary, after listening to this imperial edict, he also thought of a more appropriate term, which is 'blank check from the emperor'. It can also be said that it is the cake that the emperor drew for Mr. Ye!
But in Wu Yong's opinion, even the painted cake is still a very fragrant cake.

If other local officials wrote such treasonous memorials and often used the "pillar of shame of history" as a reference, could they still get such a high-level "big pie"?
I'm afraid it would be easy for a whole family to go to the guillotine!

At the same time, Shen Wan'er, who was standing behind Ye Qing's right, looked at Ye Qing's side profile with admiration.

As a woman, to be lucky enough to be favored by such a man is truly a blessing gained in my previous life!

Behind them, Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma had different expressions after hearing the content of the imperial edict, and they didn't look like husband and wife at all.

Zhu Yuanzhang stared at the imperial edict with the golden dragon totem at the back. He really wanted to go back and slap Zhu Biao now.

He still remembers the harsh words he secretly said in his heart after seeing Ye Qing's handwritten memorial.

In his opinion, Zhu Biao would naturally not kill Ye Qing immediately as he said, but he would also be very angry. Instead of saying he would kill Ye Qing immediately, it would be appropriate to issue an imperial edict to reprimand him!

But he never expected that his great eldest son would actually send a letter of praise directly in the form of an imperial edict, and even make a promise on his behalf.

As long as Ye Qing wins this battle and pays taxes truthfully, he will be promoted and rewarded!

Of course, if that time comes, it is indeed unjustifiable not to be promoted and rewarded, but you can’t say this in advance!

Can the emperor make arbitrary promises at will?

And this is a promise made in front of the public, even if you don’t say it even if you don’t say it!

But Queen Ma, who was standing on the same level as Zhu Yuanzhang, looked at this scene and was extremely satisfied with her great son.

In her opinion, this imperial edict was to make her father look good, and completely transformed her father into a benevolent emperor who repaid evil with kindness.

Not only that, her good eldest son has not gone overboard in the slightest, and has not made any specific promises.

After all, he is not the emperor after all. He can appoint officials, but he cannot appoint officials who are specially cared for by his father.

But even if he just drew such a big cake for his father, it was enough to make Ye Qing burst into tears of gratitude.

Even if Pang Tong is really alive, he must have a certain temperament when making things difficult to test his lord!
Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Huanhou, as well as Wu Yong and Shen Waner, who were standing on either side of Ye Qing, looked at Ye Qing almost at the same time.

But Ye Qing's reaction was beyond all of their expectations.

Ye Qing just frowned slightly, and there was no hint of gratitude in his eyes. There was even a hint of dissatisfaction that was not easy to detect.

Ye Qing was really dissatisfied, but he was definitely not dissatisfied because the essence of this imperial edict was to spread the pie!
"Master Ye, are you accepting the order?"

The eunuch who delivered the order was very curious when he saw that Ye Qing had no reaction at all.

Not to mention requiring him to kneel down, at the very least he must tidy up his clothes first, then perform the Han salute, which is second only to kneeling down, and then use both hands to accept the order and thank him!
There is no response. What does it mean?
Finally, under everyone's attention, Ye Qing finally gave a not too strong reaction.

"Oh!"

"Accept the order!"

After Ye Qing dropped those four words, his expression immediately changed to that of a gambler who lost money, as if he had lost interest in everything.

He just casually reached out and took the imperial edict, then decisively turned around and got on his horse in full view of everyone.

"Snapped!"

Everyone only heard a crisp sound of flattery, and Ye Qing rode away with great speed.

Seeing this scene, everyone was shocked. He, Ye Qing, actually used the rolled-up imperial edict as a riding crop to flatter people in public?
Wu Yong looked at this scene. Even though he was the earliest veteran to follow Ye Qing, he really couldn't understand what their Lord Ye was thinking.

Before that, Mr. Ye was rude in all kinds of ways when he knew that Mr. Guo was a part-time imperial envoy who could talk to His Majesty the Emperor.

The reason given by Mr. Ye is that the higher the position, the more powerful a person is. The more rude you are to him, the more he will be taken seriously. Only then can the effect of "play hard to get" be achieved.

To put it bluntly, it is just to increase one's own worth and get higher treatment!

And now, he is so rude to the official eunuch who is the imperial envoy in front of him!

Is this also 'playing hard to get', and is it also to increase one's own worth?
Thinking of this, Wu Yongzhen tried his best to convince himself, but he couldn't believe it anymore.

Because in his opinion, what they did, Mr. Ye, was not only a slap in the face of the official imperial envoy, but also using the emperor's face as a whip to flatter him in front of everyone!
If the emperor knows about this, the next imperial edict will definitely be a death sentence!

Not only was Wu Yong's mind filled with questions, but even Shen Wan'er, who was delicate and thoughtful, really couldn't figure out what this was for?
Behind them, Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma suddenly felt a little like husband and wife after seeing Ye Qing's actions.

Yes,

The actual founding emperor had a very serious expression after seeing this scene.

If it weren't for her surroundings, even Queen Ma would have gotten angry immediately.

Queen Ma was very kind, but her kindness also had a certain limit. Facing a person who used her family's face as a whip to flatter him, she really couldn't be kind in her first reaction.

And Zhu Yuanzhang is not just as simple as having a strong expression!

Not only was his toes about to dig through the soles of his shoes, but he was also about to bite his back molars!
Deep down in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart, he didn't have many harsh words against Ye Qing, because he felt that a hopeless person was no longer worth his extra effort.

Even if it's just what you're saying without opening your mouth, it's totally unnecessary!
On the contrary, all he could think of was what he was saying to his good eldest son, Zhu Biao, because Zhu Biao made him slap his hot face hard on his cold butt!

Just when Zhu Yuanzhang made up his mind to beat Zhu Biao's ass to pieces before going back, Wu Yong stepped forward.

He smiled and said politely to the eunuch who delivered the order: "My father-in-law, and everyone, our Yanmen County is still at war, and it is really inconvenient to receive you."

"Anyway, our Lord Ye has also rewarded you with a lot of money for tea. You should go to the neighboring counties and towns to eat, drink and rest!"

Before the eunuch who had delivered the message could give a response, he asked everyone to return to the city, and also issued an order to close the city gate and not allow them to enter.

Looking at the city gate that was about to close, the eunuchs who were delivering the order and the accompanying guards began to complain in a low voice.

As the saying goes, eating people is short-tongued and soft-handed. They didn't say anything too extreme and went home directly.

Anyway, there was a tall one holding up the sky when it fell, and the emperor and empress didn't say anything. How could they still scold the city gate?
If Mr. Ye is so capable, using imperial edicts to flatter him in front of the emperor, and finding a bright future, they will be in big trouble if he scolds him!

Of course, although the possibility of such a miracle happening is almost equivalent to daydreaming!

But for people like them who are running errands, there is nothing wrong with offending as few people as possible!

And at this moment,
Wu Yong and Shen Waner, who were walking on the way back, rushed back to the county government office first.

Without Mr. Guo and Mrs. Guo, they had to first ask them why Mr. Ye reacted like this.

They are people who will follow Ye Qing without hesitation even if he rebels. They must ask them what Master Ye thinks.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Queen Ma, who were left behind by them, had no intention of going with them to find Ye Qing. Zhu Yuanzhang could no longer bear it.

He had to go back to his house where there were guards in uniform, and get angry first!

On the way back, Queen Ma figured out the reason for Ye Qing's reaction, and she was ready to go back and tell Zhu Yuanzhang first.

in the guest room,
As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang walked in and sat down, he slapped the table and said, "We are really angry to death."

"Zhu Biao, that bastard, just don't rush to die. I'm always going to have to issue an order to encourage him and reprimand him!"

"He's good. He's all boasting and encouraging words, so I just watch helplessly. That bastard uses our hot face to stick to his Ye Qing's cold ass."

"Flattering the imperial edict?"

"Fortunately, Ye Qing can figure it out. This is trying to flatter us!"

"If the city wall hadn't been repaired well enough, we would have really wanted to find a crack in the wall and just crawl in. How embarrassing!"

"When I get back, I have to hang that bastard Zhu Biao up and beat him!"

"As for Ye Qing, let him wait for me. When he pays taxes, I will definitely send someone to take special care of him!"

"." Empress Ma could see that when Zhu Yuanzhang said that Zhu Biao would be hung up and beaten, his expression was angry, but not so determined.

But when he said 'special care' to Ye Qing, his expression and eyes were extremely determined.

What Queen Ma wanted to do now was to make his determination to kill Ye Qing less determined.

Because she figured out why Ye Qing did this, and it could also be said to be the purpose of doing this!
Queen Ma poured a cup of herbal tea and said, "Drink tea!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was really not in the mood to drink tea, but looking at Queen Ma serving tea with both hands, he still drank it all with eyes wide open.

Just a cup of herbal tea can't extinguish the fire in his heart.

Queen Ma sat in front of him, held his hand and said, "Chongba, do you want to know why Ye Qing did this?"

As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang lost his temper, he subconsciously replied: "I'm tired of living!"

But the next moment, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Tell me, why did he do this?"

The reason why Zhu Yuanzhang said this subconsciously was just a complaint out of anger.

But he knew that anyone in the world might feel tired of living because life is too hard, but he, Ye Qing, would not feel tired of living.

With his luxurious and comfortable life, accompanied by three stunning beauties, he, Zhu Yuanzhang, was tired of living, and he, Ye Qing, could not get tired of living and wanted to die.

And at this moment,
When Queen Ma saw Zhu Yuanzhang finally asking questions, she smiled softly and said, "He is actually negotiating terms with you!"

"Although this imperial edict is full of boasts, it has no substantive commitments. He is just expressing his dissatisfaction in this way."

"A county magistrate who turned a ruined city into a prosperous land in just three years, doubled food production, and spent his own money to replace military equipment. In the end, he only received this kind of boastful words without any flashiness. No one can Not satisfied."

"It can only be said that other officials are not as courageous as him!"

"Talents are mostly unique. Besides, he has been rebellious more than once."

"Think about the song he gave you during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Isn't it more treasonous than this?"

"But it was because you didn't kill him that we were able to solve the Fengyang case, bring justice to the people of Fengyang, and save your face in front of the villagers."

"Not only that, it also gives you a legitimate crime to beat Huaixi Xungui!"

"Of course, Biao'er is actually not wrong. Not only can't you hit him, but you also have to praise him!"

"Biao'er's move is aimed at establishing your image as a benevolent king who repays evil with kindness. It is to help you win over Ye Qing's heart. However, this kid has a sense of propriety and cannot and dare not promise you his specific official position and title!"

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With Empress Ma's persuasion, Zhu Yuanzhang's anger was finally reduced by half.

After Zhu Yuanzhang took another sip of herbal tea, he still scolded severely: "Then he shouldn't negotiate terms with us!"

"If you rebel against him, any title will be given to you willingly. Those who serve as ministers can never negotiate terms with the emperor."

"Just wait, let's see how I deal with him in the future!"

When Queen Ma heard this, she finally showed a faint smile of satisfaction. As long as he said the word 'in the future', it would be enough. As long as it was temporarily guaranteed that Ye Qing would have a future.

Thinking of this, Queen Ma looked in the direction of Ye Qing's study again.

She had to say that she also felt that Ye Qing had gone too far, and she would have to take care of this wild horse in the future!
"correct,"

"Didn't those two guys say that they still have a secret message for us to explain why he issued this edict?"

"Why don't it be that the eunuch who delivered the order didn't find a chance to give it to us!"

At this moment, a knock on the door suddenly sounded.

A young man from Jinyiwei sent by Zhu Biao presented a secret letter with both hands and whispered: "Your Majesty, His Highness's secret letter has always been with me."

"you,"

"Why didn't you give it to us earlier?"

The young man in Jin Yiwei said timidly: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said that the imperial edict must be given to you after it arrives, and then we will go back to resume our duties."

After Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he was still in the mood to read the letter.

Not only did he want to go back and hang Zhu Biao up and beat him, he also wanted to kick this guy in the ass.

Zhu Yuanzhang suppressed his anger, but said in a low voice: "Who is greater, Your Majesty, or Your Highness?"

"Answer us, who is greater, Your Majesty or Your Highness!"

The young man from Jin Yiwei didn't dare to answer. He just knelt on the ground and presented the secret letter with both hands, not daring to take a breath.

"Okay, Chongba, why are you embarrassing him?"

"Biao'er must have a reason for doing this. Isn't that the end of it if you just read the letter?"

Facing Queen Ma's gentle rebuke, he really couldn't say anything, so he took the letter and sent him away quickly.

The moment the young man in Jinyiwei closed the door from the outside, he let out a long sigh of relief and smiled with 'malicious intent'.

At the same time, he still said with a mocking tone in his heart: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, neither Your Majesty nor Your Highness is as big as this 'I'!"

Immediately afterwards, he went to play with the brothers who were not on duty in the upper, lower, left and right rooms!
in the room,
Zhu Yuanzhang just sat there with a straight face and read the secret letter Zhu Biao gave him.

Secret content: "Father, Your Majesty:"

"My son was angry when he saw Mr. Ye's memorial, but he also knew that the memorial must have appeared in front of him because of his father's acquiescence."

"My son believes that this move will not only demonstrate the benevolence of my father, but also make Mr. Ye feel grateful."

Zhu Yuanzhang became more and more angry as he watched. He slapped the table again and said, "You are just being smart, why do you still allow us to acquiesce?"

"Even if we don't allow it, we can't stop him from playing!"

"You are just using my pen to throw me at someone, but this kid should be beaten less!"

At this moment, a sound broke through the air.

After Zhu Yuanzhang dodged, the feather duster landed on the table.

"Why are you so crazy?"

Zhu Yuanzhang stood across the table, looking at Queen Ma who was staring at him with a feather duster. After scolding him loudly, he immediately reminded in a low voice: "This is Ye Qing's house, not your Qianqing Palace!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's meaning was very obvious. He didn't ask about the reason for being beaten. He was beaten for a reason. He just reminded Queen Ma that his face was very important.

"Guo Rui!"

"You come out to play, and your son takes care of so many things for you. Even if the management is not good, he can't shout and kill every day!"

"That's your biological son, he's the one!"

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Zhu Yuanzhang never expected that this woman would actually use this method to save his face?

He just pointed at Queen Ma, reminded her to burn the secret notes, and fled quickly.

After escaping not far from Ye Qing's study, he met Wu Yong and Shen Waner who had just come out of Ye Qing's study.

"Mr. Guo, you look so panicked. Were you chased by a ghost in broad daylight?"

Faced with Wu Yong's joke, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately regained his composure and said, "No, let's go find Mr. Ye."

Wu Yong just rolled his eyes and immediately understood what Mr. Guo wanted to find Mr. Ye.

Wu Yong just smiled and said: "No need to ask, our Lord Ye did the right thing, it can be said that he did it very correctly."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Yong went back to the front office to do some work.

And Shen Wan'er didn't look the least bit sad and went directly to her accounting room.

But it was Wu Yong's puzzling answer and Shen Waner's unexpected expression that made Zhu Yuanzhang speed up his pace to Ye Qing's study.

He originally fled here, but now he insisted on asking for details.

Using the emperor's imperial edict as a whip to flatter him, how could he be so right? .
(End of this chapter)