King Luhuang of the Ming Dynasty: My father, Ming Taizu

Chapter 103: Meet Lao Zhu in Yingtian Mansion, Zhu Tan is too hard!
  Ying Tianfu.

In front of the city gate.

As the capital of Hongwu Dynasty.

The scene in front of the city gate can be described as bustling and lively, highlighting the majesty of the imperial city.

The majestic city wall stands between heaven and earth, spanning east, west, north and south, and is extremely majestic.

In the center of the city gate, you are greeted by a spacious and straight official road, with towering pavilions on both sides faintly revealing the busyness of the city.

The vermilion walls were inlaid with exquisite colored glaze, reflecting the dazzling golden light.

A huge dragon flag hung above the city gate, making a roaring sound.

In front of the city gate, there are people coming and going, cars and merchants coming and going in an endless stream. Officials dressed in brocade robes stood on both sides of the city gate, ready for action.

The market outside the city is also prosperous, with a dazzling array of stalls filled with silks, spices and precious jewelry. Merchants are rushing to do business, and the noise and laughter interweave into a lively market atmosphere. Mobile vendors were selling their goods along the street, and there were bursts of shouts.

In the midst of this bustle and peace.

suddenly.

There was a commotion.

"Quick, quick, quick! His Royal Highness King Lu is here! Clean the gate of the city! Welcome in quickly!"

"What's going on? You are not allowed to occupy the road at the gate of the city for business? Drive them all away!"

"Hey——! If you drive people away, why do you smash people's stalls? Are you a bandit? Apologize and compensate for the losses!"

It only takes a moment.

The main entrance of Yingtianfu city wall has been cleaned up, and the guards stand solemnly on both sides, with serious faces, ready for battle.

Doorway.

Wang Chong, the doctor in the Ministry of Rites, is waiting here with a worried look on his face.

The last time we welcomed Zhu Tan.

He is also the left minister of the dignified Ministry of Etiquette.

The serious second-in-command of the Ministry of Rites.

The future is boundless.

however.

Just because Zhu Tan's subordinates hacked to death several subordinates of Qi King Zhu Su, Zhu Yuanzhang became angry with the Ministry of Rites.

moment.

Wang Chong, the Zuo Shilang, became the doctor.

The third grade becomes the fifth grade.

A promising future has become a bleak future.

And now.

The new Minister Zuo of the Ministry of Rites has not yet been appointed.

Others in the Ministry of Rites even avoided His Royal Highness King Lu like a snake or a scorpion, and could only let Wang Chong come out to welcome Zhu Tan into the city.

Your Highness must not make any mistakes this time.

otherwise.

I'm afraid I, a doctor, can't save myself.
  Wang Chong couldn't help but think worriedly.

In order to minimize the possibility of risks.

This time, the Ministry of Rites made sufficient plans to avoid the possibility of Zhu Tan's motorcade colliding with other motorcades early on.

At the same time, Wang Chong came to the city gate early in the morning to clean up the area around the city gate.

In case something collides with Zhu Tan, this man will be unhappy and get angry on the spot.

at last.

Wang Chong felt that he had achieved perfection.

But I still have a heart hanging on my heart.

His Royal Highness Prince Lu is truly the most dangerous person in the world.

His reputation in the court was almost ruined.

King Lu is driving his chariot.

Zhu Tan and Princess Tang were sitting in the car.

Both of them were sitting upright.

This was the first time that Zhu Tan faced the beautiful Tang family without any evil thoughts.

no way.

The bumps along the way were more severe than the car.

Both of them were knocked to the ground.

Feeling of physical and mental exhaustion.

Zhu Tan couldn't help but sigh quietly.

Industrialization must begin as soon as possible.

First take out the spring and make it a shock absorber.

Otherwise it would be too hard to go out.

Unless you take a sedan chair.

However, the distance from Yanzhou to Yingtian is too slow in a sedan chair!

Zhu Tan looked at Princess Tang next to her and saw that her face didn't look very good either.

What the ancients called a long journey is truly worthy of the name.

Mrs. Tang looked at Zhu Tan and suddenly said with heartache: "Your Highness, thank you for your hard work. If you bear with me a little longer, we will soon reach Yingtian!"

Zhu Tan was stunned.

Then he grabbed Tang's slender waist.

"This is my king's line, don't steal it!"

Mr. Tang blinked his big eyes and nodded in understanding.

What does the line mean.

She understands.

But His Highness’s intention should be not to steal his words.

Mrs. Tang looked at Zhu Tan and said with some worry: "Your Highness, when we respond to Tianfu, we must be more cautious. Mother said in the letter that all the officials in the court are very prejudiced against you now."

Zhu Tan laughed and said, "How is it possible? I have always been kind to others and never offended anyone.

What prejudice can they have against this king! hehe"

When Mr. Tang heard this, he felt relieved.

Suddenly he smiled and said: "I remember that it is very lively in front of the gate of Yingtian City. People inside and outside the city like to gather there to set up stalls and sell goods."

Zhu Tan scratched Tang's nose and said with a smile: "When we get to the city gate, go down and have a look!"

Mrs. Tang worriedly asked: "Is it against the rules?"

Zhu Tan smiled and said, "It's okay!"

The voice just fell.

The carriage suddenly slowed down.

A guard said: "Your Highness, right in front of you is the Guanghua Gate!"

Hearing this, Zhu Tan smiled and said, "Princess, we are back!"

Tang was so happy that he looked at Zhu Tan and asked, "Your Highness, can I lift the curtain and take a look?"

Zhu Tan nodded with a smile.

Subsequently.

Tang's whole body froze.

soon.

She closed the car curtain, her little face full of disappointment.

Zhu Tan noticed something was wrong with Tang's expression and couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?"

Tang frowned slightly and said, "For some reason, the gate of this city is so deserted!

Is it not allowed to set up stalls here now? "

Zhu Tan was stunned when he heard this.

It shouldn't be. The last time I clashed with King Qi, there were many people at the gate of the city.

Subsequently.

Zhu Tan stepped forward and opened the car curtain.

Looking at the scene in front of him, everyone was stunned.

There is no lively market here that he is familiar with.

Instead, it became extremely quiet and inexplicably neat.

At the huge city gate, there was no one except the city guards.

No, except for an official in a blue robe.

It should be someone sent by the Ministry of Rites to welcome him into the city.

but.

Normally, shouldn't a red-robed official come to greet me?
  Why are you here in Blue Robe?

These people from the Ministry of Rites have the nerve to call them the Ministry of Rites, but they are really rude.
  She was complaining in her heart, and Zhu Tan also felt baffled.

He could clearly see that the guards at the city gate had very nervous expressions, even panic!

What the hell is this.

If I read correctly, these people are looking at their own fleet, right?

the other side.

Seeing Zhu Tan's motorcade coming.

Wang Chong said in a trembling voice: "Everyone, please cheer up! Your Highness, Prince Lu, is here!"

Everyone stood still with a roar.

"Yes!"

Subsequently.

Eyes darting around.

His face was full of tension.

Last time.

His Royal Highness King Lu killed several of King Qi's subordinates at the city gate.

He even arrogantly ordered people to use fire blunderbuss to hit King Qi's horse.
  In the end, nothing happened to His Royal Highness King Lu, and all the sergeants and generals who guarded the city that day were punished.

This time.

But don’t let anything go wrong!

Now let alone those who compete with His Royal Highness King Lu to see who can advance into the city are missing.

Not even an eyesore!
  soon.

Zhu Tan's car arrived at the city gate.

Wang Chong quickly greeted him.

"Wang Chong, the doctor in the Ministry of Rites, welcomes His Highness!"

Zhu Tan heard the sound, opened the curtain, looked at Wang Chong, and asked curiously: "Huh? Aren't you the left minister of the Ministry of Rites? Why were you demoted to the rank of doctor? Are you corrupt?"

Wang Chong's face darkened.

Don't you have any idea how I got demoted?
  He coughed dryly and said: "Your Highness, this official was demoted because of what happened to His Highness and King Qi last time."

When saying this.

Wang Chong also looked full of resentment.

Look at Zhu Tan.

Is it uncomfortable?
  Guilty, right?
  I was downgraded all because of you!

Zhu Tan turned to look at Mrs. Tang.

Mr. Tang looked helpless.

His Highness just now told myself that he was very popular and was kind to others.
  Here comes a victim of the Ministry of Etiquette!

Zhu Tan coughed lightly and said, "Well, that incident is really your fault!" Are you shameless, Your Highness?
  If you weren't that big of a player, what would it matter?

Wang Chong's face fell.

He forced a smile and said, "Your Highness, please come into the city!"

Zhu Tan nodded.

Sitting back in the car, he said to Mr. Tang: "The doctor from the Ministry of Etiquette just now was an accident. He is not capable on his own, but my reputation is still very good in other places."

suddenly.

There was a sound outside the car.

Perhaps the carriage was not soundproof.

Perhaps the soldiers guarding the city were too excited.

At this time, whispering began.

"His Royal Highness King Lu's entry into the city went really smoothly this time."

"Yes! Fortunately it went well! I just broke out in a cold sweat!"

"Last boss, because of His Highness King Lu's affairs, he was punished as a big-headed soldier."

"Those small vendors can also be called back. We, Yingtian, apart from practicing against the enemy, have not chased the small vendors yet!"

The smile on Zhu Tan's face stopped abruptly.

"Princess, do you believe in me?"

Mr. Tang had a sweet smile on his face.

"I believe in Your Highness!"

Zhu Tan frowned and said, "You obviously don't believe it!"

Tang suddenly leaned his head gently on Zhu Tan's shoulder.

"Your Highness, as far as I am concerned, you take me to heart and are willing to make me happy. In this life, I will be content."

When Zhu Tan heard this, he fell silent.

He just hugged Tang tightly.

soon.

Zhu Tan's motorcade arrived at Tang He's house.

Zhu Tan did not stay, but asked people to send Tang and some servants into Tang He's house.

He continued to move forward and rushed to see Lao Zhu.

It's not that he, the prince, is too arrogant and doesn't take his father-in-law seriously.

The main reason is that Zhu Tan's identity is special after all.

On the one hand, he was summoned by His Majesty himself in accordance with the imperial edict.

On the other hand, besides being Tang He's son-in-law, his most important identity is that he is also Zhu Yuanzhang's son!
  When arriving at Yingtian, it was really unseemly to go see his father-in-law instead of his father first. Lao Zhu raised his eyes and feared that Tang He would also be sweating.

He is just ridiculous, not stupid. Zhu Tan will never do anything that affects his relationship with Lao Zhu.

Forbidden City.

Xuanzheng Hall.

While reviewing the memorial, Zhu Yuanzhang asked: "Prince, is Tan'er arriving in Yingtian soon?"

Zhu Biao nodded and said, "Yes, Father, it should be just a day or two."

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted and said: "A secret report came from the Jinyi Guards of Yanzhou Prefecture, this old man is too shameless!

How dare you take the princess privately to Yingtian?

We just gave Tan'er the right to enter and leave the domain freely!

He didn't allow his princess to run away casually!

The imperial edict did not summon Princess Lu, so it was simply unreasonable for him to take her away from the domain without authorization! "

Zhu Biao smiled bitterly.

"Tenth brother has always been informal. Father, please don't be angry!"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted: "We are only angry because he is so informal!
  We have high hopes for him, look at how he looks like a serious prince!
  You treat our imperial edict as a folding fan, and now you don’t follow the rules and bring people around you to Beijing! "

Zhu Biao smiled bitterly and advised: "Father, my tenth brother is still young. There are some things that you can teach slowly."

Zhu Yuanzhang hummed: "We can't wait! This guy, in order to confront Shanxi merchants, did not hesitate to lower the price of salt to 4 cents of silver per pound!
  We had the Ministry of Household Affairs and Jinyiwei check it out some time ago!

At this price, even if the salt is sold across the country, after deducting the cost, there will be no more than three to five hundred thousand taels left!
  The salt tax in this country is ruined!

The price will have to be raised in the future!

But such a price increase would offend all the people. After all, it is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality!
  It is easy to lower prices but not easy to increase prices.

This guy is always so ridiculous!

There is also the matter of bringing Princess Lu to Beijing privately, huh! We must punish him! "

Zhu Biao could only smile bitterly when he heard his father's complaints.

Forget it, now my father is getting more and more angry, so let's wait until the tenth brother comes.

suddenly.

Old eunuch Chen came forward.

He said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness King Lu is so responsive that he is asking for an audience at the gate of the palace now!"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted when he heard this.

"Okay! Just in time! Xuan!"

soon.

Zhu Tan was led by old eunuch Chen and came to Zhu Yuanzhang.

After the salute.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Tan, frowned and said: "Old Shi! Do you know your guilt?"

Zhu Tan was stunned.

Whatever it is, I will be guilty!
  Wouldn't the old man talk nicely when we meet him?

Zhu Biao came forward and smiled at Zhu Tan: "Tenth brother, long time no see!"

talking.

He lowered his voice and said to Zhu Tan: "You went a little too far this time! Father is not very happy, please admit your mistake!"

Zhu Tan was stunned and said to Zhu Biao: "Brother, I didn't do anything wrong."

Zhu Biao sighed.

"Then just admit your mistake first!"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted as he listened to the two brothers whispering secretly.

In fact, he was happy to see this scene. After all, as a farmer, the scene of brotherly harmony was what Lao Zhu liked.

However, now I want to teach Zhu Tan a lesson, but I don't want to let him go so easily. Even if the prince is there to give him advice or even plead for him, I will not pay attention to him!
  Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and said, "That's enough, you two should finish talking quietly!"

Zhu Biao winked at Zhu Tan.

He whispered: "Be submissive first! No matter what happens, my father will not really blame you."

Zhu Tan made a gesture to reassure Zhu Biao.

The prince stepped back with a smile and said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Father, my son and my tenth brother haven't seen each other for a long time. When we met just now, we chatted for a while!"

Zhu Yuanzhang hummed: "We are here to ask questions! Be serious!

Lao Shi, do you know your guilt? "

Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Tan expectantly.

Take it easy!
  Zhu Tan looked at Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Father, what are my sons and ministers guilty of?"

Zhu Biao's expression froze instantly.

Why is Lao Shi so disobedient?
  When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he was so angry!

We have been emperor for so many years, but if we ask who knows whether he is guilty or not, no one dares to say not guilty!

Those who dare to say not to plead guilty will end up being guilty!

Zhu Tan, this bastard!
  snort!
  Lao Zhu's eyes widened and he said, "What crime are you guilty of? We can hardly count your crimes!"

Zhu Yuanzhang has been the emperor for so many years. The emperor's majesty is exposed and his voice is extremely stern.

If an ordinary minister were standing here and hearing such stern questions, he would probably start to worry about his nine clans.

Even Zhu Tan, who always wore a ridiculous coat, was a little scared when he stared at Lao Zhu blowing his beard.

However, when he thought about his trump card.

I felt confident instantly.

He looked at Lao Zhu and said: "If my father can't count, my son can count, and my son is better at counting!"

Zhu Biao's eyes widened when he heard this.

Is Lao Shi crazy?
  How dare you say anything!
  Isn't this clearly against the father?

How dare you talk back like that!

not far away.

Old eunuch Chen was so frightened by Zhu Tan's words!

This Prince Lu is so brave!
  If you talk to His Majesty like this, Your Majesty will get angry next!
  really.

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard Zhu Tan's words, he was furious!
  When the prince contradicted him, Lao Zhu dared to pull out his sword and chase and chop the prince!
  Now with Lao Shi's appearance, he deserves a beating even more than the prince!
  but.

Lao Zhu loved the prince more after all.

Even if he drew his sword, he would only be angry on the surface.

Now towards Zhu Tan, Lao Zhu is really angry.

Even a little sad!
  I obviously value Tan'er so much and want to cultivate him.
  Prince Auxiliary!
  Now it seems that this boy is not worthy!

While thinking about it.

Zhu Yuanzhang calmed down instead.

Suddenly he sneered, facing Zhu Tan and hummed: "Okay, since you want to count, then I will help you list your sins!"

talking.

Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly: "You killed the ambassador of the Salt Department without permission at Changlu Salt Field! Is this possible?"

Zhu Tan nodded and said: "The first one!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was furious for a moment.

This naughty boy is really good!

it is good!
  Then let you count carefully!

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted: "We only gave you the right to operate the Changlu Salt Factory, but we didn't allow you to sell salt all over the country!

Now there are Lushang Salt Stores selling salt all over the country!
  Are you competing with the people for profit? This is against our will! "

"Article 2!"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly and said: "The salt sold by Lu Shang Salt Store, as we now know, is four cents of silver per pound!
  This price is far lower than the price stated on the salt guide. It has violated the imperial decree! "

"Article 3!"

Zhu Biao was anxious when he saw Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Tan confronting each other here. He couldn't help but said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "My father and my sons think they are my tenth brother."

Zhu Yuanzhang glared at Zhu Biao and said, "Shut up! This brat wants to reconcile his accounts, and we won't allow you to stop him!"

talking.

Zhu Yuanzhang hummed to Zhu Tan: "This time you brought Princess Lu Tang to Beijing privately, how should you explain it? The decree we gave you only allowed you to enter and leave the vassal territory freely, and you can travel around the country without any problem, but we did not say permission. Your princess leaves the domain without permission!"

"Article 4!"

Zhu Tan said as he spoke.

On the other hand, I was secretly shocked.

Lao Zhu is cruel enough!
  It seems that Luo Zhi has been prepared for this crime!

He could even know in advance that he was taking the Tang family privately!
  Zhu Yuanzhang snorted and said: "All the sins above are not as good as this last one!
  Zhutan! You sell the salt from Changlu Salt Farm across the country at low prices and steal the business of other salt farms!
  Now, how will the court collect the salt tax next year? Do you only rely on your 100 million taels of silver?
  You are too selfish and will harm the country and the people! Now we see that you are both sad and disappointed!

Zhu Tan, are you aware of your sin now? "

Zhu Biao sighed.

My father had accused Zhu Tan of so many crimes at once, how could he plead for mercy next?
  This kid also told him from the beginning to give in, so why did he become more and more stubborn?
  How can a son be so quarrelsome with his father? What's more, you are still a prince and a minister!
  If you talk back like this, doesn't it mean you are disrespectful?

Lao Zhu looked at Zhu Tan, his face full of disappointment and anger.

When Zhu Tan heard this, he suddenly said loudly: "Father! I am willing to bear other sins, but I have not harmed the country or the people, and I have no selfish motives. Please tell me!"

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