Chapter 1013: Xia Yuanji Criticizes the Dragon Scales, and Zhu Di Gives Advice

Lu Zhen dismissed Wu Yun easily, and said triumphantly, "Such barbarians don't know etiquette, and let a woman stand out, so they are vulnerable!"

There was a subordinate officer next to him, saying: "Your Excellency, you are free and easy, but just a few words make the woman feel ashamed and go away. No one in the Ministry of Rites has such a means. I admire you!"

Lu Zhen stroked his beard, secretly proud: "This woman is stupid, she should go to the Ministry of Household Affairs. Xia Yuanji has many things to do every day, and the most troublesome things like this will definitely show her the way."

Xia Yuanji was very busy. After listening to Fang Xing's suggestion, he called a few of his subordinates who would not leak the secret to discuss whether Fang Xing's suggestion was feasible or not.

"My lord, I think it's feasible. Those wealthy merchants are not short of money! If they are lured with profits, they will probably be hooked. Then we can reduce a lot of investment in the early stage, and we will be much calmer in the second half of the year.

The household department has to plan carefully every year, and the most feared thing is an emergency, which means that materials, money and food need to be transferred from other places, disrupting the plan.

"That's right! As long as someone starts, those wealthy merchants will definitely worry that they won't be able to get the store, and they will definitely scramble for the first. Others will naturally follow. After all, doing business and being an official is the same thing. It's like sailing against the current. If you don't advance, you will retreat!"

At this time, being an official depends on your political performance and whether you have someone above you.

If you have nothing, then I apologize very much, most likely will go further and further away.

Xia Yuanji lowered his eyes and thought for a while, then Zuo Shilang coughed dryly and said, "My lord, the household department has a lot of money and food, maybe it's a little bit less!"

This was a sentence that firmly established Xia Yuanji's belief. He raised his head and said, "Forget it, I'm going to find His Majesty right now. I have to find a few relatives who have caught their tails recently."

Zuo Shilang said in surprise: "My lord, Your Majesty will not take action on this matter, will he?"

Will Zhu Di make a move for this matter?

Xia Yuanji stared and said: "I am dedicated to serving the public, even if Emperor Gaozu is here, I dare to go!"

This is Xia Yuanji, who only does things, regardless of people!

After Xia Yuanji went out, Zuo Shilang shook his head and said: "Your Majesty only tolerates Lord Xia, if I dare to offend His Majesty, tsk tsk! Send me to prison!"

...

Sure enough, when Xia Yuanji came to Zhu Di's place, when Xia Yuanji expressed his request, Zhu Di's beard had no wind, and he grabbed the paperweight with his big hand and smashed it out forcefully.

Xia Yuanji tilted his head, and wiped the paperweight over his ears, he raised his head and said, "Your Majesty, I asked myself if I was wrong, but my Majesty threw the paperweight at me, and I refused to accept it!"

"You are not convinced? Come!"

"His Majesty!"

Wang Fusheng came in with his knife in hand, and fixed his eyes on Xia Yuanji. In his eyes, except for Zhu Di, everyone else can be killed!

Zhu Di's eyes flickered, and the veins on his neck twitched. Seeing that Xia Yuanji's neck was still unconvinced, he said angrily, "Xia Yuanji, do you think I can't kill you?"

Xia Yuanji's eyes were firm, and he said with a gesture of seeing death as if he was going home: "Your Majesty, if this matter is accomplished, the overall situation in the outer city will be settled. I dare not slack off in the slightest. Isn't it worthwhile for those relatives to come forward? Then I want to suggest to His Majesty to give up those useless relatives, they are useless to the country and the people, what is the benefit of keeping such people?"

The chief eunuch smiled wryly at the side, thinking that Xia Yuanji's criticism of the dragon scale was too much this time, and if he failed, he would have to go to prison.

"roll!"

Zhu Di looked for things everywhere angrily, Xia Yuanji didn't want to suffer the immediate loss, and said after saluting: "I'm guilty, I'll go back and think of other ways."

Seeing Xia Yuanji leave, Zhu Di stood up and spun around. Even the eunuch could feel the murderous aura.

"This guy insulted me like this, he deserves to be killed!"

The angry Zhu Di didn't even review the memorial, and went to Wang Guifei.

The concubine Wang Guifei didn't need to look at it, she only had to listen to the weight and rhythm of her footsteps to know that Zhu Di was in a bad mood, so she got up and said, "Your Majesty is angry? Ministers and concubines dare not speak nonsense about state affairs, but there are six ministers in the imperial court, and fellow scholars, Why don't you take it slow, Your Majesty."

Zhu Di snorted, then sat on the large chair prepared for him by Wang Guifei, took a sip from the teacup, and then asked in amazement, "Is it cold tea?"

Wang Guifei nodded and said: "Your Majesty,

This is a new prescription from Tai Hospital, with some medicinal materials added, drinking it cold can harmonize the body more. "

Zhu Di was very angry, and the Tai Hospital did its best for this.

After gulping it down, Zhu Di said bitterly: "Then Xia Yuanji treats me as his subordinate, bosses me around, and actually wants me to threaten a few relatives to do things for him, I really want to kill him!"

Wang Guifei sighed and said: "Your Majesty, the concubine Xia Yuanji has heard His Majesty say many times, but she is a person who only knows how to do things. Why should Your Majesty be angry with him? It is a trivial matter to hurt the harmony between the monarch and his ministers, Your Majesty." It's a big deal if your body is out of breath!"

Seeing Zhu Di's complexion softened, Concubine Wang gave him another cup of hot water to rinse his mouth. After serving him, she smiled and said: "In the past, the talents in the court were withered, and it was His Majesty who promoted them without sticking to one pattern. Now they dare to speak out , in the eyes of my concubine, this is His Majesty's merit compared with Tang Zong and Song Zu!"

Zhu Di stroked his beard, his complexion became better, and then hummed softly: "The former Tang Dynasty bowed to the Turks and was controlled by foreign races. I don't like it. The former Song Dynasty abolished military affairs and let the literati climb on top of the emperor. compared to!"

"My Daming shouldn't be like this!"

Zhu Di stared at him, Wang Guifei couldn't help showing a fascinated look, and slowly lay on his lap, listening carefully to the man's words.

"The honor of our dynasty's national power is beyond the ancient times. It controls the northern captives, the west, the South Island and the western barbarians. There is no kinship with the Han, no alliance with the Tang Dynasty, no small coins for the year of the Song Dynasty, and no gift for brothers and enemies."

Zhu Di stood up and helped Wang Guifei away with one hand, exhaling clearly, "My sons and grandchildren should be like this, they all stay in Beiping, whoever comes, just hit him! But you can't take half a step back! You can't be servile!" You can't live without it! You can't bend your spine! You can't bend it!"

"Whoever retires is not my descendant, and the world should abandon him!"

The voice was thick and powerful, Wang Guifei only felt drunk, this is the most powerful man in the world!

The chief eunuch glared at the bewitched faces of the maids, but he himself was agitated!

Zhu Di looked at the spring scenery outside, and said sonorously: "Zhan Ji has grown up, even if I am gone, but with Zhan Ji, the prince will not dare to be weak, otherwise..."

This proud emperor immediately couldn't tolerate the weakness of his descendants, let alone the surrounding countries that could challenge Ming Dynasty, so he was willing to go deep into the grassland again and again to defeat those ambitious enemies, so that they would not dare to look south!

"Come on!"

The eunuch hurriedly stepped forward, and Zhu Di said without hesitation: "Admiration of Xia Yuanji's brocade robe, please send it immediately."

...

When Xia Yuanji returned to the household department, the left servant hurriedly asked about the situation.

"I don't think it's a big problem, His Majesty will definitely agree!"

Xia Yuanji said stubbornly, but Zuo Shilang knew that something was wrong.

If it goes well, then it's time for Xia Yuanji to arrange the follow-up when he comes back.

"Hurry up, if this is done, Daming's life will be much better this year."

Xia Yuanji shook his head, forgot about the quarrel in the palace, and continued to deal with the household affairs until he was interrupted by a sharp voice.

"Your Majesty rewarded Xia Shangshu..."