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

Chapter 106 Soup and ecstasy! Reward! Reward!

After the two parties greeted each other.

Tang He and Zhu Tan returned home side by side.

On the road.

Although Tang He looked a little embarrassed.

But he still forced a smile.

"Your Highness, did it go well for you to enter the palace to meet the Holy Spirit?"

Zhu Tan looked at Tang He with a smile.

"It's not bad, it went very smoothly!"

Tang He sighed in his heart.

Why does Your Highness feel so heartless? After such a big thing happened, he might not have been scolded by His Majesty in the palace, so how could he still be joking and saying everything was going well now?

but.

After all, there were many pairs of eyes staring at him outside, and there might be people from Jinyiwei among them. Tang He did not dare to say anything more.

soon.

Following Zhu Tan and Tang He walked into the house.

Zhu Tan was confused by the strange atmosphere in front of him.

His beloved Tang's eyes were still red at this time.

No matter how you look at it, it looks like you have just cried, and you seem to have been greatly wronged.

Mrs. Tang and Mrs. Tang seemed to have cried just now, and they seemed a bit distant when they saw him.

What's happening here?
  How could it be like this when relatives meet?

Could it be that mother and daughter missed her so much that they hugged each other and cried when they met?
  But it doesn’t feel like this now!

No matter how sad or excited I am, after so much time has passed, and my uncle is here, I can’t continue the atmosphere.
  What's more, there is something wrong with the way this mother-in-law looks at her.

Tang He said to the housekeeper: "Tang En, get out! Close the door!"

When the housekeeper heard this, he nodded and bowed to leave.

On the way out, he closed the door.

He even closed a few windows.

Of course, although the doors and windows were closed, the room did not appear dark.

Before Zhu Tan traveled through time, his understanding of ancient houses was that if there were no doors and windows for lighting, if the doors and windows were closed during the day, the room would be extremely dark and nothing could be seen.

But in fact, people in this era did not invent glass.

But there is a kind of open tile made of shells, sheep's horns, and mica flakes, which can let light in, and the effect is excellent.

Dozens or hundreds of open tiles are scattered on the roof, and the whole room is illuminated by the sun and is extremely bright.

Zhu Tan was a little confused by the tense environment in front of her.

Tang He sighed, turned to Zhu Tan and said, "His Royal Highness was outside just now. I can't say anything. Now that the door is closed, we are a family. If anything happens, we will face it together and solve it together!"
  I have seen everything that has happened in the court these days. Your Highness’s situation is indeed not good. I’m afraid it’s not a good thing that His Majesty calls you to Beijing this time! If Your Highness can trust me, then tell me, I wonder if there is any other way!
  If there is really no other way, I will stand in front of His Highness even if I have earned fame and fortune! "

Zhu Tan couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard this.

Why can't this father-in-law hope that he will do well?
  But thinking about it, Lao Zhu's temper was really scary after he entered the palace just now.

If he hadn't explained clearly the benefits and matters of the Changlu Salt Farm, he might have actually been punished now.

After all, I did not personally experience the situation in the court at that time, and I was not very clear about how those civil officials impeached.

Thinking of this, Zhu Tan couldn't help frowning.

It seems that if there is a chance in the future, Yin Shao will have to be sent back to the court.

At least he has an insider in the court.

No matter what happens in the court, he can at least maintain a certain sensitivity.

If Yin Shao could climb to a high position, such as becoming a minister of state or something like that
  I can still borrow his strength to avoid having no one to speak for myself in the court.

I thought so in my heart.

Zhu Tan smiled at Tang He and said, "Don't worry, Duke, I am fine!"

Tang He sighed and said, "Why would your Highness hide it from me! How can you hide such a big thing? How long can you hide it?"

Zhu Tan smiled bitterly and said: "My lord, I really think too much. There is indeed nothing wrong!"

Mrs. Tang He suddenly sighed and said: "His Royal Highness King Lu, although you are a prince, you are also our son-in-law!

We, husband and wife, have always regarded you as a senior! "

Zhu Tan smiled and said: "That's natural!"

Mrs. Tang He continued bitterly: "This time, you lead Yingqi to respond to the sky, and the main responsibility lies with me!

If I hadn't written that letter and asked her to come back, she wouldn't have come with you!
  But now, except for Yingqi's violation of court regulations.
  There is also the trouble caused by His Highness being impeached by many civil officials because of the Changlu Saltworks incident!

Now we are really worried!
  If you have any problems, stop hiding them!
  His Highness just entered the palace, but was scolded by His Majesty?

What punishment does Your Majesty have?
  If there is no punishment, will there be punishment soon?
  You should talk about it and see if you can ask me to come into the palace to intercede for you and Yingqi! "

Tang He looked at Zhu Tan and couldn't help but said anxiously: "Your Highness, just tell the truth! At least let everyone be mentally prepared. You can't hide it anymore!
  By this time, we have to do everything we can!
  Of course I will do my best to plead for you and Yingqi! I don’t believe that His Majesty would be so disregardful of decades of brotherly love towards me! "

Done.

Tang He walked a few steps and said again: "Yes! And your mother and concubine!

Now, your mother-in-law is in charge of His Majesty's harem well and is most trusted by His Majesty. If she comes forward to intercede, perhaps the punishment for you and your wife will be lighter!
  It takes time to communicate with someone about these things! "

Zhu Tan looked at Tang and the couple, dumbfounded for a moment, not knowing what to say.

How did these two people recognize that there was something wrong with them?
  Are you so unsure of yourself?
  It would be better for my dear princess to not be like the two couples in front of me, who believed that she was scolded by Lao Zhu in the palace.

Zhu Tan was thinking in his mind.

Tang suddenly raised his head and looked at Zhu Tan.

He whispered: "Your Highness! What happened this time is all my fault!
  If your majesty has any punishment, just punish me alone. It’s just that I can no longer accompany your highness if I feel sad.
  Be it three feet of white silk or a glass of poisonous wine!
  I am all willing. I just ask Your Highness not to forget about me."

At this point, tears fell from Tang's eyes again, making Zhu Tan feel distressed and amused at the same time.

How did this family come up with this idea? Why is Sanchi Bailing out now with a glass of poisonous wine?
  Although Princess Lu did not die peacefully in history, she did not do so many ridiculous things in this life.

Why is this so!
  Zhu Tan looked at the family of three and was speechless for a moment!
  Finally, he hugged Mrs. Tang and said, "My father-in-law and mother-in-law don't believe in me, so don't you believe in me either?
  It's really okay! This time when the king enters the palace, his father, Longyan, is very happy. Maybe he will be rewarded later! "

When Tang He heard this, he frowned and said, "His Royal Highness King Lu, that's enough! It's been so long and you still want to lie to Yingqi!
  She is willing to die for you, can't you be more honest?

Your Changlu Salt Farm sells salt at a low price and crowds out other salt farms. As a result, the Ministry of Revenue cannot collect the salt taxes from other places and has such a huge deficit!

Officials in the DPRK and China are impeaching you one after another. In such a severe situation, you brought the princess to Beijing privately. Can your majesty spare you?
  snort!
  Return the favor!
  If your Majesty is really kind, I will call you father-in-law! "

When Zhu Tan heard this, he couldn't help but glance at Tang He.

Why are you, my father-in-law, not serious?

You want to call me father-in-law, but I can’t marry my daughter to you!

But Zhu Tan only dared to say this in his heart.

If he really said it, not only would Tang He lose his face, but even Mr. Tang would be unable to hold back.

Seeing that the deadlock between himself and this family could not be resolved.

suddenly.

The voice of Tang Mansion's housekeeper sounded outside the door.

"Sir! An imperial edict has arrived from the palace!"

When Tang He and his wife heard this, they were immediately shocked!
  Couldn't help but look at Zhu Tan.

Mrs. Tang also had a pale face and panic in her heart.

If there are usually a few people who still have doubts in their minds about the content of the imperial edict.

But now that I have determined that Zhu Tan will be punished by His Majesty, I naturally feel that this must be His Majesty's imperial edict to punish Zhu Tan.

Tang He couldn't help but glare at Zhu Tan.

"You're still talking arrogantly! His Majesty's decree has arrived, and how long have you just been back?

Your Majesty issued this imperial edict, which shows how eager he is to punish you!

Ugh!
  I've said it before, what's the use of lying to us? "

talking.

Tang He walked out quickly.

Zhu Tan also followed out.

Mrs. Tang and Mr. Tang were all in the house and did not move because they were female relatives.

The eunuch who delivered the order glanced at Zhu Tan and was shocked!
  Did our family go out without reading the almanac?

Why did I encounter this evil star again!

Last time, I gave our family a one-cent red envelope, which made our family very angry!
  But our family knows in our hearts that if we go to His Majesty to sue you because we have a grudge against you, His Majesty King Lu, we might end up being beaten to death with sticks like our predecessors!

Our family could not tolerate this anymore, and even fled back to Yingtian from Yanzhou!
  But who would have thought that when we arrived in Yingtian, we would meet him again?

God, is this a murder planned for me? Should I ask a monk or Taoist priest to resolve the issue when I return home?
  Tang He sighed inwardly when he saw that the eunuch who passed the order did not look at him at first glance, but at Zhu Tan.

It seems that this imperial edict is for Zhu Tan.

How severe is your Majesty's punishment?

He even asked the eunuch who passed the order to chase him to the Duke's Mansion and punish Zhu Tan in front of his father-in-law!

When Tang He thought of this, he couldn't help but feel sad, and said to the eunuch who passed the decree: "My father-in-law, just tell me what your will is! No matter what it is, my father-in-law can bear it!"

The eunuch who delivered the order came back to his senses at this time and looked at Tang He, suddenly a little confused.

This imperial edict is obviously a good thing, why is the Duke acting like this?
  The eunuch who delivered the order smiled and said, "The Duke may have misunderstood. This imperial edict is not for you."

Tang He said bitterly: "I know! But giving it to His Highness Prince Lu is the same as giving it to me!"

The eunuch who delivered the order shook his head and said inexplicably: "It's not for His Royal Highness King Lu either."

Tang He's face turned pale.

"Is it for my daughter, Princess Lu?"

The eunuch who delivered the order gave a thumbs up and said with a smile: "The Duke's guess is really accurate!"

The words fell.

Tang He almost fainted!
  The butler beside him hurriedly supported Tang He.

Tang He looked at the eunuch who delivered the order, and said with a pale face: "Father-in-law! Did you bring Bai Ling poisonous wine?"

The eunuch who delivered the order was even more puzzled when he heard this.

What the hell is Bai Ling Poison Wine? I obviously came here to announce the good news.
  Why has this prince become so weird?
  If anyone else dared to linger here and hinder him from delivering the order, the eunuch who delivered the order would have scolded him long ago.

But standing in front of him was, after all, the top nobleman of the Ming Dynasty, Duke Xin.

There was also His Royal Highness King Lu beside him, the eunuch who passed the order, and he did not dare to make any mistakes.

He could only say politely: "My lord, don't get me wrong, there is no such thing as Bai Ling poisonous wine!

Our family is really here to spread good news!

You'd better ask Princess Lu, Princess Tang, to come out to receive the order.
  Your Majesty's affairs cannot be delayed. "

Tang He smiled bitterly.

"Yes. How can your Majesty's affairs be delayed? It's my own fault!"

Seeing the housekeeper going to the house to inform Mr. Tang, Tang He sighed and said with difficulty: "Let my father-in-law come in person!"

As he slowly turned around, his face was filled with sadness.

The eunuch who delivered the order didn't know what his purpose was, so he comforted himself over and over again, and even said it was a good thing.
  It’s this time now, what good can happen?
  It is not a three-foot white silk, nor is it a glass of poisonous wine.
  Is it that His Majesty is not even willing to give this dignity?
  Is it beheading, or even Ling Chi?
  This sin is too serious!

This is not the end of the crime!
  I can't say, if such a will was really given,
  No matter what, I have to rush to the palace to talk about the decades of friendship with His Majesty!

You can't be so ruthless to your old brother, right?

No matter how you say it, Yingqi can be considered your junior and your biological daughter-in-law.
  While walking.

Tang He had a sad look on his face.

Finally walked into the house and sighed to Mr. Tang.

"Daughter, go out and receive the order. It is the order given to you by His Majesty!"

Hear this.

Mrs. Tang and Mrs. suddenly burst into tears.

"Daughter! I have hurt you because of my mother!

My mother is so ignorant! At this juncture, I'm sorry for asking you to come to Yingtian and die as your mother! "

The words fell.

Mr. Tang couldn't help but sob.

"My daughter, if you don't blame me, blame yourself for being ignorant! You know the laws of the court but don't abide by them, which not only harms your father and mother, but also harms your highness. It's a pity that my daughter will not be able to fulfill her filial piety for you in the future."

After the words fell, Mrs. Tang and his cries became even more deafening.

Tang He sighed and said: "It's a blessing, not a curse, but we can't avoid it! Go and receive the order quickly, we can't delay this matter."

Tang nodded with difficulty.

Walked out of the house.

Tang and his wife followed closely behind Tang.

Mrs. Tang He said to Tang He, "How about calling all the children in the house to see their sister even for the last time?"

Tang He gave birth to five sons and five daughters in total, so he was considered prosperous.

Therefore, Tang asked this question.

Tang He sighed and said, "Let's receive the decree first! Even if we see each other for the last time, don't tell the children what's going on! It's better not to have too many people here when reciting the imperial decree!"

The eunuch who delivered the order was completely confused when he looked at Tang He and his family!

Why does this family look so strange?

It was clearly an imperial edict to reward the Tang family, so why did it look like this now? It's like they want to kill everyone!
  Look at the old woman crying just now, I really couldn't bear to hear it.
  at this time.

Even Zhu Tan couldn't laugh or cry when he saw the reaction of Tang He and his family in front of him.

Why don’t these people believe in themselves?
  Zhu Tan had actually guessed it.

Lao Zhu probably just rewarded himself not long ago, and he no longer knows what to reward.

Besides, as a prince, what else can he be granted?

The prince had a double salary and the privilege of freely entering and exiting the vassal territory. These things were not even available to the emperor's closest princes, the King of Qin and the King of Jin.

If he were to receive another reward, he would not be far away from the crown prince, and I believe Lao Zhu would not do this.

Then the only choice is to reward his own daughter-in-law. It happens that the Tang family is also in Yingtian Mansion, so it is convenient for Lao Zhu to reward her.

So Zhu Tan stood aside with a relaxed face, and even a smile on his face.

But when the smile fell in Tang He's eyes, it looked completely different.

Tang He couldn't help but feel a little angry.

No matter what, Yingqi is also your married wife!
  Seeing your first wife in trouble, you are so heartless!

Okay, everything went as expected. Your Majesty did not punish you, but ended up punishing Yingqi!

You are changing your wife, are you very happy?

Even if you are happy, you can't show it!
  Not to mention in front of your father-in-law and mother-in-law!
  at this time.

Mrs. Tang finally walked slowly to the eunuch who delivered the order.

The little face looked at Zhu Tan.

Tang felt a little sad when he found Zhu Tan smiling all over his face.

Why does His Highness still look a little happy?
  Could it be that all the rumors in the house are true?

His Highness actually doesn't like him that much, but he has already fallen in love with the eldest daughter of the Wu family?

That’s right!

The eldest daughter of the Wu family was beautiful, and she was willing to sacrifice so much for His Highness, even almost losing her life.

Even compared to myself, it’s not much more concessions.
  After all, I and this appearance are still inferior to others!
  If Your Highness is willing to change to a princess, that would be fine.
  As long as he is happy, he will be content.

I thought so in my heart.

Tang fell to his knees.

"My daughter-in-law, Mrs. Tang, accepts the order!"

Seeing that Tang finally accepted the order.

The eunuch who delivered the order took a deep breath.

Why do I always have so many twists and turns when I meet His Royal Highness King Lu when delivering decrees?
  Next time if there is another edict related to His Royal Highness King Lu, just take a leave of absence.
  It's so weird, I always feel like God wants to target me!
  While thinking about it.

The eunuch who delivered the order recited: "It is destined to be carried by heaven, the emperor declares!"

Just say the word "gao" as soon as you say it.

Tang He and his wife were all shocked!
  Even Mr. Tang’s face suddenly turned red!

诰？
  How could it be Gao?
  The Ming Dynasty had extremely strict regulations on imperial edicts and documents.

There were many types of documents used by the emperor, each with a specific purpose.

"Zhiyue" is mainly used by the emperor to announce matters to officials.

"Edict" is used to announce major policies and national events, and to instruct ministers and people. It is used frequently.

"Gao Yue" and "Imperial Revelation" are mainly used for the emperor's gifts to officials and their families.

at this time.

The eunuch who conveyed the order actually recited the imperial edict.
  Is it really a reward?

but
  His Royal Highness King Lu did such a thing, how could he still be rewarded?

Unable to understand!

"Tang is the concubine of King Lu. She is virtuous and gentle. She assists King Lu and serves the country and the people. Her achievements are outstanding and she is deeply in my heart. Today, I will give you a set of servants to show the beauty of her chastity. I will give you a set of phoenix crowns and harems. One hundred taels of gold and one hundred pearls to show my approval. I hope to continue to assist King Lu and work together to promote national affairs and lead to Yongchang in the Ming Dynasty. I admire this!"

The eunuch who delivered the order finished speaking.

Everyone froze!

this.
  How is this going!

It’s really a reward, how could there be a reward!
  What on earth did His Highness King Lu do?
  Zhu Tan was very unhappy when he heard this.

I gave Lao Zhu a full 400 million taels of silver.
  He actually only received such a small reward!
  Blood loss, huge loss!
  How is this different from giving a cultural relic to the country and receiving a certificate of award?
  the other side.

"Long live my emperor, long live the emperor"

Tang received the order in a daze. When he remembered how he had cried bitterly just now, and when he thought about the teasing look in His Highness's eyes just now, he finally understood.
  His Highness may have known that he was going to receive a reward, but just now his parents and he didn't believe him.
  He was standing aside and laughing at himself!

Think of this.

Mrs. Tang couldn't help but blushed with embarrassment. She glanced at Zhu Tan secretly, then returned to the house with the imperial edict and her face flushed.

Tang He and his wife are still confused until now, and even their whole minds are confused.

Seeing that the eunuch who had delivered the order was about to resign.

Tang He still understood this rule, and immediately said to the housekeeper: "Tang En! Go and take your father-in-law to the accounting room, and take a red envelope before leaving! Father-in-law, you have worked hard all the way!"

Upon hearing this, Tang En immediately approached with a smile and said: "Father, please."

The eunuch who delivered the order turned green when he heard this.

Logically speaking, if you go to another minister's office to convey a message, as long as you are conveying a happy event, it is only natural for them to give you a red envelope and thank you!

But now, Prince Lu Zhu Tan is standing in this mansion.
  Last time I received a penny red envelope, wasn't that shameful enough?

The eunuch who delivered the order hurriedly declined and said: "What are you talking about, Mr. Guo! This is what our family should share! How can we get benefits from such a small matter as delivering the edict? Mr. Guo must not do this, and our family will resign." !”

The eunuch who conveyed the order led several accompanying guards and ran away in panic.

Tang He was stunned.

Zhu Tan smiled secretly in his heart.

He knew that the eunuch who delivered the message must have been frightened by the one-penny red envelope he received last time.

at this time.

Tang He looked at Zhu Tan with embarrassment on his face.

If I remember correctly, I just said
  If there is a reward, I will call Zhu Tan father-in-law!
  What do you call this?
  Even if you can scream, do you have a daughter for your father-in-law?
  Zhu Tan also laughed dryly.

I don't think at all that if Tang He could call him father-in-law, it would be a good thing to take advantage of him. Let it go, let it go.
  This father-in-law is simply a maniac!

With Tang He, his wife and Zhu Tan returning to the house.

Tang He stared at Zhu Tan with his big eyes.

As if I want to see how many secrets this kid hides!

This situation, which seemed to lead to punishment, actually led to a reward from His Majesty!

There must be something hidden in this!
  Tang He is already 59 this year, two years older than Zhu Yuanzhang.

At this time, his temples were all white, and he looked a little cute looking at Zhu Tan with his eyes wide open.

Seeing that everyone was staring at him, Zhu Tan suddenly sighed and said: "Hey, why is the father's decree for the princess a reward? Does your majesty intend to give the king three feet of white silk or a glass of poisonous wine? So now, let's reward the princess first. , considered as comfort to her?"

When Tang He, his wife, and Mrs. Tang heard this, their faces immediately turned red with shame!

Now, no matter how stupid the three of them are, they know that it cannot be what Zhu Tan said!

Tang He blushed and couldn't help but said: "Okay, Your Highness, I was wrong this time! Don't make fun of the old man! What is going on in the palace? How could His Majesty suddenly reward Yingqi? ?”

Zhu Tan smiled.

Then, he told everything about Changlu Saltworks.

He even talked about giving the court 400 million taels of silver every year in the future.

After hearing this, Tang He suddenly realized.

I was even more shocked!
  How much silver did His Highness King Lu say just now?
  Changlu Salt Farm can earn 800 million taels or even 900 million taels of silver every year!

What is this concept?
  The entire Ming Dynasty's annual treasury income was probably only this amount!

It’s not cash, it’s in kind!

If it were converted into cash, it would probably not be as much as what Changlu Saltworks earns!

Isn't this too scary?
  How long has it been since His Highness King Lu just took over the Changlu Salt Farm? Such a great achievement can be achieved!
  It even caused Shanxi merchants who had been doing business for thousands of years to suffer such a big loss!
  Tang He thought again.

the first few months.

Zhu Tanke returned tens of millions of taels of silver to the court!

this.
  The first move was another 400 million taels!

It is really generous, too generous!

Your Majesty has fought in wars all his life, and he probably has never been so wealthy.
  It’s no wonder that His Majesty doesn’t care about Yingqi’s private departure from the domain to Yingtian Mansion.
  Who would care about such a trivial matter with their God of Wealth?

Zhu Tan stretched his body and said with a smile: "Father-in-law, I went to rest first and haven't rested since I came out of the palace!"

Tang Hegan laughed and nodded.

soon.

Butler Tang En led Zhu Tan to the guest room to rest.

Tang He looked at his daughter Tang.

Suddenly he sighed.

Mrs. Tang and Mrs. looked puzzled.

"Master, now there is a big happy event in the house, why are you still looking depressed and sighing?"

Tang He looked at the honest daughter in front of him and sighed: "Daughter, you didn't even keep tens of thousands of dollars in private money!

It's all better than that brat Zhu Tan!

Look at him, you don’t even know he can earn 800 million taels of silver a year!

If my father knew that his Changlu Salt Farm was being run like this, would he still have to worry about him? "

Mrs. Tang's pretty face turned red when Tang He said it, and she was a little at a loss.

"Dad, my daughter only knows that it is good to serve His Highness well, and she has never asked him about it."

Tang He shook his head.

"Silly daughter!"

Forbidden City.

Fengtian Temple.

early morning.

today.

The fact that Lu Wang Zhu Tan returned to Yingtian had long been known to the ministers of the court.

Everyone was talking about it.

“I don’t know how His Highness King Lu will be punished this time!”

"How else can he be punished for making money by harming the interests of the imperial court! I think that at least he should be deprived of his princely salary!
  At the same time, he took back his right to operate the Changlu Salt Factory and the privilege of freely entering and exiting the feudal territory! "

"Haha. That's right. It's a pity that Duke Xinguo has only been happy in court for a few days, and he encountered this kind of thing again. We will go to court this morning. Maybe there will be a good show!"

Tang He couldn't help but shake his head as he listened to these people's discussions.

According to his understanding of Lao Zhu, there was really a good show to watch this morning. Unfortunately, the protagonist of the show was not Zhu Tan, but someone else!

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