Daming, originally wanted to destroy it, but the system came

Chapter 219 Question first, don’t believe it?
That night, after Zhu Zhen returned to the house, he did not bother the kitchen to prepare medicinal food for himself. After all, he had already eaten at Lao Zhu's place, although he still ate what he had brought.

Although he didn't replenish his energy and blood today, Zhu Zhen still practiced a lot before falling asleep.

Then at around three o'clock in the middle of the night, Xiao Baozi came to Zhu Chu's window again and called in a low voice: "Your Highness? It's time for you to wake up."

This morning is really not for people.

Of course, Zhu Zhen woke up immediately, but he didn't get up in a hurry. Instead, he complained crazily in his heart that the morning court was too harsh.

He also knows that there are no entertainment projects now, and there is a curfew at night, so most people are ready to go to bed as soon as it gets dark.

After all, there are no electric lights, and oil lamps are not cheap. Although he has asked Shen Rong to study candles, he has not promoted them.

What are you doing if you don't sleep?

Since you go to bed early, it makes sense to wake up early, right?

"The problem is, I went to bed late," Zhu Ming muttered with an irritated look on his face.

To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that his current physical fitness is different from ordinary people, he would have been exhausted a long time ago.

He wanted to ask Lao Zhu, are you Aoying?Do you want to use this method to subdue me?

I really think too much.

"Your Highness?" Outside the window, Xiao Baozi started calling again after a while.

"I know, I'm already up. Why are you screaming in the middle of the night?" Zhu Zhen sat up angrily.

If he doesn't get up, Xiao Baozi won't stop, and his voice will only get louder and louder.

Hearing Zhu Chu's movement, Xiao Baozi left outside the window, but the next moment, he opened the door and walked in with someone.

A group of young and beautiful maids, also Yingying Yanyan, came over one after another and surrounded Zhu Chu. Even when Zhu Chu stood up, he was supported by two maids on the left and right.

This is simply a regal treat.

No wonder the ancients all wanted to be kings and emperors, and Zhu Zhen himself was a little too excited.

He didn't even notice when he changed his clothes and his long hair was combed.

I'm afraid he could just stand there and close his eyes for a while, and these maids would help him finish everything he needs to do.

In the end, there was only the matter of brushing his teeth, and Zhu Ming really couldn't let anyone else do it for him.

Unfortunately, there is no toothpaste yet, so I can only use salt instead.

"Is it all coarse salt now? No fine salt?" Zhu Zhen frowned and felt a little uncomfortable in his gums.

The coarse salt is like grit and extremely bitter.

Coarse salt is not only salty, but also bitter.

Zhu Zhen began to fall into deep thought. Is it possible to refine fine salt?
Just like white sugar, it is rare and valuable. Once fine salt appears, it will definitely become a sought-after commodity or even a luxury product, making a lot of money.

But things like salt and iron were strictly controlled by the court. Without Lao Zhu's permission, who would dare to touch them privately?

Zhu Xinxin said that if he sold salt privately, he would probably be in trouble.

Don't just cut off the vassal, Lao Zhu may actually chop off his own head.

While thinking wildly, while being served and dressed neatly by the maids with soft little hands, Zhu Zhen rushed to the palace gate without any hurry.

Anyway, you're just waiting there, so you might as well sit at home.

Xiao Baozi was smart enough to have tea and snacks prepared in advance and served to Zhu Zhen to pacify his stomach, so as not to be hungry during the morning hours.

Generally, you have to get up at three o'clock in the morning and last until after seven o'clock.

More than four hours in total.

One thing to say, this little treasure is really good at things. It seems that Lao Zhu really took the trouble when choosing someone for him.

And the skills of those royal chefs are also pretty good.

Of course, the imperial doctor Dai Sigong is also very capable.

Even the appearance of these maids is extremely beautiful.

Zhu Zhen nodded secretly. Even if you, Lao Zhu, have done some good things, he does not need to be grateful, because other vassal kings also have these configurations. This is what he should have, and it is Lao Zhu who will provide it to him in the future.

After all, they are father and son, and Zhu Ming can accept it calmly.

It wasn't until almost four o'clock that Zhu Zhen walked out of the house with a yawn.

In the yard, Wang Fu and Li Gui had been waiting for a long time.

"You guys are up too? Do you still want to go to court?" Zhu Zhen looked at the two of them.

Zhu Yuanzhang already knew that Wang Fu had become his minister. In fact, Wang Fu's staff was different from before. It would not mean much if he could not go to court. It would be better not to go.

I have mentioned before that the changes that occurred once the court ministers became ministers of the royal palace, I will not go into details here.

Wang Fu said casually: "The last general will naturally escort you."

"Why bother? You should rest when you should. I have been tortured like this. There is no need for everyone to suffer together." Zhu Chu waved his hand. He was the only one who dared to say that going to court was torture.

"Just let any brother on duty help me drive the car. This is the capital, and no one will threaten me. Besides, do you really think that I am so weak?" Zhu Ming said, and drove Wang Fu and Li Gui back to rest. .

Then Zhu Chu walked outside alone. Because he had already changed into the python robe again, he had no choice but to walk in a square step and wandered to the outer courtyard.

Someone has already hitched the carriage.

Although as a vassal king, Zhu Zhen's carriage can reach the level of five horses.

The emperor drives six, and only when Zhu Yuanzhang travels can he ride on a six-horse chariot.

But Zhu Ming thought it was troublesome, and a carriage was purchased temporarily, so it was just a small carriage, which only needed one horse to pull it.

A guard was sitting on the side of the carriage, waiting for Zhu Chu to come up, flicking his whip, and drove the carriage out of the palace and straight to the gate of the palace.

But this time, Zhu Xi could sit comfortably in the carriage and catch up on his sleep.

"Speaking of which, we really need to buy a decent large carriage. When the time comes, someone can put blankets in the carriage. It will be comfortable. It will be like a mobile RV," Zhu Zhen suddenly thought.

If that's the case, it would be best to call his Aqiu over and try the effect of the car vibration?
cough cough cough.

Today's horse-drawn carriages cannot vibrate, mainly because they do not have that function and have almost no shock-absorbing effect.

"Your Highness, we are here," the guard acting as the groom reminded in a low voice.

"Well," Zhu Ming agreed, "I'll sleep for a while first, and then call me at midnight. It's a pity that you are not a woman, otherwise I could let you come in and have a rest together."

The guard shook his head dumbfounded. This was His Highness. Even if he was a soldier, he would make such a joke with him, just like an ordinary brother in the military camp.

How could your Highness refuse to die?

So the guard sat there with his head held high, scanning the others with stern eyes, as if someone wanted to harm His Highness.

The other courtiers, bearers and grooms all felt puzzled. Why didn't you take the opportunity to catch up on some sleep this early in the morning? Why are you staring so big?

Also because Zhu Chu finally came by carriage today instead of riding a horse, even the small officials sent by the Procuratorate to record the appearance and behavior of the courtiers finally stopped causing trouble.

Or maybe they have all heard that this Dian King is so cold-blooded that he even says he is idle and is just having fun?
They are not tops. Is it okay to play with them?

So today, there was finally no more trouble, and everything was peaceful until midnight.

As the palace door opened, the civil and military officials also got out of their sedans and carriages, adjusted their official robes and hats, and then lined up according to rank, and walked into the palace together.

As the vassal king, Zhu Zhen naturally walked in the front, and even Xu Da fell behind him.

On the other side, Zhu Yunwen naturally came and walked in front of the civil servants.

The two of them walked together like this, but without paying any attention to the other, they arrived at the court hall where the court meeting was held.

After all the officials were divided into civil and military groups and lined up, Zhu Min turned around and said to Xu Da: "Uncle Xu, you ignored me all the way? Don't we have a good relationship?"

This is Xu Da, and Zhu Min still respects him very much.

The main reason is that Xu Da is neither arrogant nor impetuous. If he were an arrogant person like Lan Yu, he would have achieved great success long ago.

But Xu Da did not. Even though he made great contributions, he still abide by his duties. He is now the only founding hero who still remains in the court, holds a high position, and is still trusted by Zhu Yuanzhang.

Looking at the other nobles, they have all changed one after another.

For example, Li Jinglong.

"By the way, when you see the king, don't you even greet me?" Zhu Chu went to see Li Jinglong.

Zhu Yunwen on the other side felt uncomfortable. Was he criticizing Huai?
Li Jinglong originally lowered his head, thinking that he would not be discovered by Zhu Zhen, but he was still called out by name. He could only hold his nose and mutter: "I have met the King of Dian." "Call me uncle," Zhu Zhen corrected.

Li Jinglong was helpless. When he met such a master, he had no idea at all. He could only say in a low voice: "Hello, Uncle Wang."

"good."

Everyone around them lowered their heads and suppressed their laughter.

This is Li Jinglong, a well-known dandy in Yingtian City. After all, his father is Li Wenzhong. Not only is he your Majesty's nephew, he was even changed his surname to Zhu by Zhu Yuanzhang and he is treated as his own son.

Moreover, Li Wenzhong did not disappoint Zhu Yuanzhang. He was also a founding hero who made great contributions, and it can be seen from the fact that he is arranged in the main hall of the Heroes Temple.

Such a master is usually arrogant and domineering. What's more, he also has the title of Cao Guogong. Who dares to provoke him except Xu Da?
But it happened that Li Jinglong met Zhu Zhen, right?My father is Zhu Yuanzhang, the Hongwu Emperor. Are you going to fight with me as my father?Are you qualified?
He couldn't compete with his father, and his seniority was suppressed. Even Zhu Min's achievements were beyond the reach of Li Jinglong.

Therefore, Li Jinglong could not raise his head in front of Zhu Chu and did not want to see him at all.

Helpless, Zhu Min always likes to look for him, and he doesn't know whether he likes to take advantage or still holds grudges about what happened before.

"Okay, Jiujiang (Li Jinglong's small character) is also Cao Guogong, so don't bully him based on your seniority and status," Xu Da said in a dumbfounded way.

In fact, he didn't want to pay attention to Zhu Xi at first. This bastard even ran to his house to make trouble and forced him to see his daughter.

The problem is, you bastard, how dare you say we are sworn friends?

After Xu Da heard those bastard things, he almost died of anger.

My daughter who is as beautiful as a flower, forget it if you don’t marry me. What does it mean to be sworn in?
Zhu Ming shrugged and was about to say something else, but was interrupted by Huangmen Shilang.

The chief eunuch of the palace stood up and shouted: "The emperor is coming to court, and all the officials will kneel down and worship."

The civil and military officials immediately knelt down and did not dare to look up at Zhu Yuanzhang.

Until Zhu Yuanzhang, wearing a dragon robe, also took four square steps to sit on the dragon chair.

Only then did Huangmen Shilang lead Baiguanshan to shout long live.

"Pingshen," Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly.

After thanking each other, the officials stood up one after another.

"Something's going on," Huangmen Shilang shouted again.

The officials officially started today's morning meeting.

It was still the same as before, it was the civil servants who were talking and talking about big and small things, while the generals remained silent.

Xu Da even closed his eyes and thought he was asleep.

Zhu Zhen secretly yawned, looked at Xu Da, and closed his eyes.

Mainly these officials really talk and ask questions about everything.

For example, there was an official who wanted to report the recent rain in Jiujiang.

Zhu Chu felt bored and speechless. It's summer now, what's the point of worrying about the next rain?

Is it the problem if it doesn’t rain?

However, Jiujiang is located in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. If it rains heavily for several days, it is still necessary to prevent floods in advance to avoid sudden floods threatening Yingtian.

But the problem is, it's really not a heavy rain, just an ordinary light rain.

Are you really speechless?
In the end, even Zhu Yuanzhang felt bored. He turned his eyes again and found that Zhu Zhen was imitating Xu Da, closing his eyes to rest in peace?
Xu Da was trying to avoid suspicion. As the head of the generals, he was still the most important contributor to the founding of the country, but he had to abide by his duties and not dare to overstep his bounds.

This is rare.

What do you mean by closing your eyes and saying nothing, you bastard?Besides, you have completely forgotten what father and son said last night, right?
At that moment, Zhu Yuanzhang's face was dark, and he took the initiative to say: "Is the Dian King Zhu Xun here?"

Zhu Ming couldn't help but open his eyes and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang strangely, weren't you looking at me?
"Your Highness," Xu Da sighed and could only open his eyes. Seeing that Zhu Zhen had no intention of speaking, he could only whisper: "Your Majesty is asking you something."

"Am I not standing here?" Zhu Zhen rolled his eyes.

Xu Da also rolled his eyes: "That's Your Majesty. No matter how you let your temper go, you can't do anything stupid in court."

If it weren't for the fear that this place was above the court, Xu Da would have turned around and walked away. If he talked to this kid again, his life would have been shortened by ten years.

Zhu Zhen had no choice but to cup his hands and shout: "My son is here."

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyebrows are about to stand up. Are you still impatient?I don’t even think about how impatient I am. Wasn’t it that I was kept here listening to those bullshit all day long?

But Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't get angry with the officials. After all, he was the one who abolished the prime minister system and Zhongshu Sheng. As a result, he had to personally intervene and preside over all affairs in the world.

In the past, when the Zhongshu Sheng and the prime minister system were still there, they would screen the important matters first and then hand them over to the emperor for review. Small things like when it rained would naturally be screened out.

However, the existence of the prime minister system and Zhongshu Sheng had both advantages and disadvantages. For example, in the later period of Hu Weiyong, he was really in control of everything big and small.

This is still the case during the Hongwu period. If in the middle and late Ming Dynasty, when the emperor's power was weak, wouldn't it mean that the ministers were strong and the master was weak?

Far away.

Zhu Yuanzhang glared at Zhu Ming, with a sullen expression on his face, and suppressed his anger and warned: "You better restrain yourself, kid."

Zhu Yunwen raised his head, his eyes flashing with strange light, and he even wanted to shout, Grandpa Huang, you have finally seen his wild side.

The officials also had different reactions. Some lowered their heads, while others looked excited, as if they had foreseen that Zhu Yuanzhang was going to deal with Zhu Chu.

Only Zhu Chunhun didn't care and understood that Zhu Yuanzhang was hinting at him, so he said: "I would like to report to my father that when I was in the Yunnan domain, I discovered the seeds of several high-yielding crops. After trials, it has been confirmed that these crops can indeed As food, some of them are very sweet."

"Oh?" Zhu Yuanzhang pretended to be surprised and said, "Are they the corn, sweet potatoes and potatoes you brought in last night?"

Don’t you remember this very clearly?

The officials didn't know that the father and son were singing a double act, which they had agreed upon last night.

Zhu Ming agreed: "Yes, Father. Those sweet potatoes are sweet and mild in nature. Even older people can eat some. They also have a nourishing effect."

Zhu Yuanzhang's face darkened. Who are you insinuating to be older?Although he is indeed not young, he doesn't like hearing these words.

"I won't go into details about the benefits of corn. Especially potatoes, which look inconspicuous, but can produce thousands of kilograms per acre and can fill their stomachs. If there is a natural disaster, they will be the hope of survival for countless people. "

As soon as these words came out, there was a gasp of cold air in the court, followed by an uproar.

"The yield per acre is over a thousand kilograms? Your Highness, you can't just say this out of hand."

"How is that possible, potatoes? What are those? Thousands of kilograms per acre? Your Highness, are you telling a story?"

"If this is true, my God, this will be a reward from God."

"The common people can finally have enough to eat."

The officials had different reactions, some were questioning it and felt it was simply a fantasy.

Some are excited, even crying, or even crying.

Because everyone knows that if this is true, it will be a huge change for the entire country, and it will be a huge good thing.

Zhu Yuanzhang was also a little excited. As the Hongwu Emperor, of course he knew that this was a great good thing, so he said yesterday that this was a great achievement for the country and the people.

Different from Zhu Chu's previous achievements in using force, it was only military merit and had nothing to do with the people.

And this is an achievement that can benefit the people all over the world and make the country rich. Once it is promoted, everyone in the world will be involved.

Or it can be said that once this is true, Zhu Zhen's reputation will reach its peak in the Ming Dynasty.

By then, everyone will remember the goodness of Zhu Chu when they eat potatoes.

He will become a wise king.

The more Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it, the more excited he became. Then he thought about the two idiots, the second and third sons. Although the brat in front of him was usually a bit of a bastard, he had repeatedly made extraordinary achievements. This is what his son should do.

"Uncle Eighteen, are everything you said true? I don't believe it." Zhu Yunwen finally couldn't hold it in anymore and spoke in person, asking Zhu Zhen: "You must know that you must not joke about this kind of thing, otherwise if anything goes wrong , will be a disaster for the whole country and the whole world."

Zhu Ming turned to look at Zhu Yunwen and sneered: "Eldest nephew, you are questioning first and not believing in me. If you don't consider the feasibility of such a major event that benefits the country and the people, and don't want to find a place to test it, Just veto it first. Is it a bit too much?”

"I am also considering this for the sake of the country and the country," Zhu Yunwen said without giving in.

Zhu Ming shrugged and said with an indifferent expression: "Actually, we don't have to stand here and say it. I don't say that Yunlong County in Yunnan Province has been successful as a test field. You can choose test fields across the country and plant them yourself. Including Father, you can also choose a piece of land and plant these seeds. See if what I say is true."

Zhu is confident because he remembers that potatoes, sweet potatoes and corn can all be grown in a nationwide environment.

At least in today's Ming Dynasty, all of them can survive and be cultivated.

Zhu Ming glanced at the dumbfounded Zhu Yunwen and sneered in his heart: "Big nephew, eldest nephew, you are too anxious."

(End of this chapter)