Ming Dynasty man

Chapter 331 The Meaning of Smiles

Li Jingwen said with a smile: "What did the emperor say? The minister said a long time ago that the emperor is the symbol of Ming Dynasty, and Daming is still under the rule of the emperor. The emperor can go wherever he wants."

After a pause, Li Jing continued: "However, the emperor promised his subjects not to interfere in government affairs, and I hope he will not break his promise."

Zhu Youjian was excited, and hurriedly said: "I know, I will definitely not interfere in government affairs. But if you let me go to Shanxi, you won't let me go empty-handed, right? If that's the case, I would rather not go."

Li Jing shook his head and smiled and said, "How could it be? If His Majesty were to go to Shanxi empty-handed, that minister would be too unreasonable. But if it's going to cost too much to transfer grain from the capital, how about it, I'll let Gao Qi go from Pingyang The government dispatched 90 shi of grain, and let him greet the emperor by the way to protect the emperor. As for the capital, I asked Shen Zheng to prepare 10 taels of silver for you, and you will transfer [-] taels of silver from Da Nei. You have to think about it, don't you?"

Zhu Youjian was overjoyed: "No problem, Li Aiqing gives me 100 million taels of silver every year, and I can't spend it all. It is just right for me to use it to help the victims."

Li Jing smiled and said: "It's good that the emperor can think so. I will immediately ask Yuan Shu to draw up an edict and tell the people in Shanxi that the emperor wants to visit them. However, you can't be in a hurry, the emperor. You have to let the ministers arrange it. Otherwise, if you arrive in Shanxi empty-handed, it will be difficult to meet people."

Zhu Youjian nodded again and again: "I understand, I'm not in a hurry."

Li Jing thought for a while and said: "This time the emperor is going to Shanxi to inspect the disaster situation, let the empress accompany him. The empress's mother is honored all over the world, and the people must know that the empress also has a heart for all people. In this way, I will ask the empress to prepare for the empress. 10 taels of silver, you can’t lose the empress’s face. If... If Empress Yi’an wants to go, the emperor can bring the emperor’s wife with her, and the required silver taels will also be provided by the minister’s wife.”

Zhu Youjian heard the words and sighed: "Li Aiqing, I have heard that Aiqing is very considerate before, but I don't want to be so careful. I accept Aiqing's love. I have a heartless request. I don't know if Aiqing can agree. ?”

Li Jing smiled: "As long as the minister can do it, the emperor can speak up."

Zhu Youjian nodded, pondered for a while and said: "This time when I'm in Shanxi, I want to visit Pingyang Mansion and my daughter by the way. I haven't seen Aimee for several years. I miss her a little."

Li Jing smiled and said: "It is the nature of fathers and daughters to look after their own daughters. How can I disagree? The emperor is too worried."

Zhu Youjian shook his head and said with a smile: "This is not the same. Speaking carefully, Aimee is Aiqing's daughter-in-law. What's the matter with my father-in-law suddenly going to see my daughter?"

Li Jingwen laughed when he heard this: "Hahaha, my Li family doesn't have so many rules. To say something disrespectful, after the princess arrived at the Li family, the minister treated the princess as his own daughter. Hehe, now the princess sees the minister. Father, such an affectionate title, your Majesty, you can't get it."

Zhu Youjian heard that silently, the emperor's family has been ruthless since ancient times, and there are many rules in the palace. How can the emperor's children be as affectionate with their father as ordinary people?
After pondering for a while, Li Jing suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I have met the prince a few days ago, and I still like the prince. Back then, the emperor intended to marry me. Today, I repeat the old saying that I am willing to marry my daughter to the prince. I don't know what the emperor wants?"

Zhu Youjian smiled bitterly when he heard the words, and said in his heart: "When I begged you, you didn't want to marry my daughter to the prince, but forced me to marry the princess. Today you are in power, how can I refuse?"

But Zhu Youjian turned his head and thought, if Li Jing married his daughter to the prince, his daughter would be the queen in the future. As long as Li Jing himself did not grab the throne, his son's throne would be secure.

Wanting to understand this point, Zhu Youjian said without hesitation, "Then Li Aiqing and Li Aiqing are getting closer."

After hesitating for a while, Zhu Youjian suddenly said: "No, I have to exercise power once. Li Aiqing is not only my in-laws, but he has defeated the Eastern Captives twice in a row. No one else in this dynasty can compare with him. I want to ennoble Li Aiqing! "

Li Jing was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect that he was just such a move to reassure Zhu Youjian, but Zhu Youjian had such an idea, which was not in line with his government order.

You know, Li Jing is now working hard to reduce the privileged class of the nobility. If he can become a knight himself, wouldn't he slap himself in the face?

But Li Jing also knew that Zhu Youjian's desire to confer himself a knighthood was just a temporary idea, and he had no other ideas. If he refused bluntly, it would really not give Zhu Youjian face, and let Zhu Youjian not come down.

After pondering for a while, Li Jing suddenly smiled and said, "Your Majesty, do you know that there was a man named Tian Deng in the Song Dynasty?"

Zhu Youjian was startled, not understanding why Li Jing suddenly mentioned Tian Deng, and after thinking about Tian Deng's life, Zhu Youjian suddenly understood what Li Jing meant by mentioning Tian Deng.

Tian Deng himself did not do any great things. The reason why Tian Deng is known to future generations is because of a saying left behind by what he did. .Because of this sentence, Tian Deng was able to leave his name in the history books, but what he left was infamy.

When Li Jing mentioned Tian Deng, he wanted to remind Zhu Youjian through this common saying that he would not do the thing of only allowing state officials to set fire and not allow the people to light lamps. In fact, he told Zhu Youjian cryptically that he did not want to be knighted.

After thinking about it for a while, Zhu Youjian realized that Li Jing had declined his proposal to be knighted, and a hint of displeasure appeared on his face.

Seeing that Zhu Youjian was a little unhappy, Li Jing knew that no matter how tactfully he said, Zhu Youjian would eventually feel bad in his heart.

It's no wonder that anyone who has a hot face and a cold butt will feel uncomfortable.

After thinking for a while, Li Jing smiled and said: "Your Majesty, we are in-laws. If the emperor wants me to be a knight because I am a son and daughter in-law, others will think that my marriage with the emperor has political purposes. To confer titles on Li Jing, the minister thinks that the ministers are not qualified to confer titles based on these two battles alone. In my opinion, how about the emperor conferring titles on the ministers when they are eligible?"

Zhu Youjian smiled wryly: "I'm afraid that Aiqing will find other reasons to decline."

Li Jing waved his hands and smiled, "Definitely not!"

After pondering for a while, Li Jing continued with a smile: "The emperor's proposal inspired me a lot. I think the system of conferring titles is still very useful. It can motivate the subjects of Ming Dynasty to work hard for conferring titles. We can confer titles Set up a threshold, what conditions must be met before being knighted, what is the highest title that can be awarded, what is the lowest title, what are the benefits of being a knight, and what are the obligations, all must be stipulated in detail. In the future, all knighting must be approved by the emperor , the courtiers only have the right to nominate. In this way, the courtiers will carefully consider and come up with a detailed charter."

Zhu Youjian knew that Li Jing had always acted vigorously and resolutely. Since he said that he would start the nobility system, he would definitely implement it. According to what Li Jing said just now, the emperor would have another power.

After thinking about it, Zhu Youjian asked hesitantly, "Can I nominate you?"

Li Jing smiled and said: "Of course, but it must meet the standards."

"Then can I not approve?" Zhu Youjian asked.

Hearing this, Li Jing suddenly took a deep look at Zhu Youjian, then smiled and said, "Of course the emperor can disapprove. Not only can the emperor not approve, but he also has the power to remove the title. But the emperor, I have to remind you that conferring a knighthood is a You must be cautious in how you handle important matters."

Seeing Li Jing's smiling face, Zhu Youjian suddenly felt a trace of cold sweat break out on his back, and nodded hurriedly: "I understand, I understand."

Li Jingjing nodded, and said meaningfully: "I hope the emperor really understands."

After that, he took another deep look at Zhu Youjian.

Seeing the embarrassing expression on Zhu Youjian's face, Li Jing waved his hands and said, "Let's talk about this matter after I get out the charter. I'll deal with the fifth brother's affairs first."

Hearing that Li Jing didn't mention this matter, Zhu Youjian breathed a sigh of relief, nodded hurriedly and said, "Everything is up to Li Aiqing."

When Li Jing turned his head to look at Ma Wu, Zhu Youjian cursed inwardly: "Smiling tiger!"

Zhu Youjian had heard before that Li Jing had three kinds of smiles when speaking: one was a big laugh, one was a chuckle, and the other was a smile.

When Zhu Youjian heard that Li Jing showed the first two kinds of smiles, it meant that Li Jing was in a good mood. Even if you objected to Li Jing's opinion, as long as Li Jing had these two kinds of smiles on Li Jing's face, there would be no problem.

But when Li Jing smiled, the people below had to be careful, because Li Jing seemed to be able to see through people's minds when he smiled, and at this time Li Jing often spoke with hidden murderous intentions.

To be honest, Zhu Youjian doesn't really believe this kind of rumors. Zhu Youjian doesn't believe that a person's smile can be so particular.

But Zhu Youjian believed it now.

In fact, it was not the first time Zhu Youjian saw Li Jing smiling, but the first time he saw him, Zhu Youjian had just been seized by Li Jing, and he was hesitant at the time, so he didn't observe Li Jing's expression carefully.

This time, Zhu Youjian saw the expression on Li Jing's face with his own eyes. When Zhu Youjian saw Li Jing smiling, he only had one feeling in his heart, that is, he was hairy. Zhu Youjian felt as if he had been stripped naked same.

Zhu Youjian believed that Ma Wu and Wang Chengen must have felt the same way when they saw Li Jing's smiling expression.

However, the rumors are always inaccurate. Most people who feel this way have not really contacted Li Jing. People who really know Li Jing never pay attention to Li Jing's expression, but look at Li Jing's eyes.

When Li Jing really showed his murderous intent, his eyes would be as sharp as a knife's edge. Once he saw Li Jing's eyes like this, most of the people around him would run away, so as not to hurt Li Jing.

If Li Jing showed deep eyes, then the people below knew that Li Jing had seen through their thoughts, and the best way at this time was to tell the truth, otherwise they would definitely suffer.

The reason for such rumors is that when Li Jing looks like this, he usually has a smile on his face.People who don't know Li Jing only look at Li Jing's expression, but don't pay attention to Li Jing's eyes, so there are such rumors.

Li Jing has also heard of such rumors, of course, Li Jing will not explain anything to others.

(End of this chapter)