Within the imperial city, Zhu Biao had an unimpeded journey, and he went straight to the outside of Fengtian Hall without being informed.
In the Fengtian Hall, the hard-working Comrade Zhu was still writing and reviewing memorials. Speaking of Comrade Zhu's attitude towards the emperor's job, it was really a model for five thousand years. Why? Just because of Lao Zhu's attitude towards the job.
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What 996, what 007, Lao Zhu said these are all just basic skills.
Zhu Yuanzhang reigned for thirty-one years and barely took a day off.
Yes, you read that right, I haven’t had a day off in thirty-one years. This is simply a perverted workaholic.
The key is that it doesn’t matter that Lao Zhu is a workaholic himself, he also wants others to be workaholics with him. He wanted all officials to work with him all year round, but was opposed by all officials. After bargaining, Lao Zhu
It was agreed that officials would take three days off a year.
Which three days are they? These three days are the Winter Solstice, the Chinese New Year, and October 21st (this day is the birthday of Comrade Zhu Yuanzhang). This is really a life-threatening event.
Although the officials desperately want some rest time, the emperor is the emperor. If Comrade Lao Zhu is forced to panic, he may not even be able to get these three days.
Therefore, the civil and military ministers had to grit their teeth and agreed to Lao Zhu's practice of taking three days off a year.
When the eunuch standing by saw Zhu Biao coming outside the hall door, he took two steps forward and walked to Zhu Yuanzhang's side, saying softly: "Your Majesty, the prince is here."
"Oh, the prince is here? Come on, let him in." Zhu Yuanzhang casually ordered. While speaking, his eyes did not leave the memorial in his hand. He did not raise his head until he finished reviewing the memorial and put it down.
"Why did you think of coming to see me? Speaking of which, I haven't seen you for several days and I'm starting to miss you. You just happened to be here. Let's have a good chat in a while." Lao Zhu chuckled.
"My son, I came here because I have something to report to my father." Zhu Biao stood under His Majesty Dan and reported to Lao Zhu.
"Stop standing there. I feel tired just looking at you. Sit down and say." Lao Zhu waved his hand to Zhu Biao to sit down. He picked up the ginseng tea and took a sip. He felt a little relieved.
Zhu Fan didn't like to stand because he was fat, so he sat aside.
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What's the matter? Tell me."
"Father, do you still remember Han De, the Minister of Household Affairs?" Zhu Biao did not take out the blood letter directly, but started chatting with Zhu Yuanzhang.
Mentioning Han De, Lao Zhu's eyes turned cold and he said: "The one who wrote to me to abolish the treasure banknotes? He is just a short-sighted person, and death is not a pity." After speaking, he looked at Zhu Biao suspiciously and said
: "You're not here to plead for him, are you?"
There are two reasons why Lao Zhu printed treasure banknotes. The first one is because of the lack of copper in the Ming Dynasty. Not only the Ming Dynasty was short of copper, China has been short of copper since ancient times, which is strange to say. Logically speaking, a country like China with a vast land and abundant resources should
Nothing is lacking, but there is a lack of copper.
However, transactions between common people are almost always done with copper coins, and high-value money such as silver is rarely used.
Moreover, after Lao Zhu's recuperation policy, the Ming Dynasty had a large population, which further highlighted the lack of money.
What should I do if there is not enough currency to meet the needs of private transactions? It happened to use treasure banknotes to solve the urgent need. Zhu Yuanzhang felt that he was extremely smart. Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes are divided into five denominations: Yiguan, 500 Wen, 300 Wen, 200 Wen, and 1
One hundred wen is always equivalent to one thousand copper coins or one tael of silver.
The second reason is that Lao Zhu is short of money. Ming Dynasty's finances simply cannot make ends meet. Basically every year, Lao Zhu needs to spend some money to fill the financial hole.
Bei Yuan is still watching, wanting to go south to retake the world at any time, and Lao Zhu also wants the Northern Expedition to completely wipe out Bei Yuan at any time. If you want to fight, you have to have money. What will you do if you don't have money? Print treasure banknotes, this is
Lao Zhu’s answer.
It was for these reasons that Lao Zhu was so angry when he wrote to Hande to abolish the treasure banknotes.
In Lao Zhu's view, Han De is short-sighted and cannot see the importance of treasure money at all. In this case, why should he be kept? Can he be kept so that he can earn his own salary?
"Yes, and no." Zhu Biao answered speciously, and continued: "My son is indeed here to plead for mercy, but not for Minister Han.
He begged for mercy, but for his son Han Du."
After hearing this, Lao Zhu raised his eyebrows and said, "Oh? How do you say that?"
Lao Zhu believes that since the prince said this, he must have his reasons. Lao Zhu is extremely satisfied with himself as the prince. Not only is the prince himself kind and intelligent, but under his careful cultivation, the prince is now far-sighted and far-sighted.
All political skills are superb.
"Han Du, the eldest son of Han Shilang, wrote a letter in blood and passed it into the hands of his son. It was all about treasure money, and his reasoning was quite precise. I dare to say that if Han Shilang wrote this letter,
If you write a letter in blood instead of asking your father to abolish the treasure banknotes in the morning, your father will not only not punish Han Shilang, but will reward him."
Zhu Biao handed the blood book in his hand to Lao Zhu.
Lao Zhu held the blood book in his hand, laughed, and disagreed, "You mean that Han Du's talent and knowledge are better than his father? If that is the case, then he is really the son of a tiger but the father of a dog."
Lao Zhu obviously didn't believe what the prince said. In his opinion, although Hande, the minister, was short-sighted, he was not inferior to his own son. Otherwise, as a father, how could he teach his son?
Zhu Biao was confident and said with a smile: "Father, you will know it as soon as you see it."
Lao Zhu always acted vigorously and resolutely, and without delay, he opened his clothes and started reading. At first, he laughed like Zhu Biao, thinking that Han Du was exaggerating, but as he continued to read, he felt more and more that this bloody letter was full of words.
There is something, and the words make sense.
After reading, there was a long silence. Lao Zhu held the blood book and looked at it silently. Zhu Biao was not anxious at all. He sat quietly and waited. He was giving Lao Zhu enough time.
to think.
After a while, Lao Zhu came back to his senses and softly uttered a few words, "Yes, this petition can indeed be called a clear distinction between pros and cons. This Han Du is better than his father."
Suddenly Lao Zhu's tone changed and he snorted coldly: "But he is also a cunning person. What does his last sentence mean? He said he knew what the treasure banknotes were paying for, but he didn't write it out. Okay.
How courageous is he? Is he threatening me? If I want to behead him, will he not tell me?"
Lao Zhu was furious and pointed to the last line of small words in the blood book for Zhu Biao to read.
The smile on Zhu Biao's face suddenly turned to embarrassment. How could Zhu Biao not understand Han Du's obvious intention? He understood what Han Du meant when he saw this line of text.
Han Du's meaning was very simple, "Spare my life and I will explain it clearly to you. If I die, I'm sorry, no one will be able to explain it to you."
This sentence happened to be very important. Zhu Biao thought about it when he saw it, but to no avail. According to Han Du, since treasure money can buy something, he must pay for it.
Has Lao Zhu ever been threatened by others in his life? Everyone who has threatened Lao Zhu has gone to bed underground without exception.
Zhu Biao was afraid that Lao Zhu would kill Han Du in anger, so he quickly answered: "Father, Han Du is not threatening my father. Rather, my father, please see, this shirt is only so big, and the characters are so big."
It's so big, maybe it's because Han Du couldn't write anymore, so he didn't write it down. The last line of words is obviously much smaller than the others. Han Du still wants his father to forgive his sins, but he absolutely can't
He has the courage to threaten his father."
When Lao Zhu heard this, his face remained angry, "No courage? Isn't his father very courageous? In front of the court, in full view of everyone, he asked me to abolish the treasure banknotes, and even said that he would die to remonstrate. Okay, isn't it easy to die?
?Not only do I want him to die, but I also want his whole family to accompany him to death."
As he spoke, Lao Zhu suddenly slapped his palm on the long case, making Zhu Biao's eyelids jump in fright.
He said hurriedly: "Father, Emperor Mingjian, Minister Han did have the suspicion of disrespecting the emperor at that time, but Han Du did have great talents. My sons and ministers also often go to and from the market. The treasure coins have indeed become less and less valuable over the years. Now,
The treasure banknotes can only be used for 80% of the eight years of Hongwu. In the past, my son was puzzled, but Han Du solved most of his doubts. My father was always thirsty for talents, and it was about treasure banknotes.
For such an urgent matter, why not summon Han Du first and listen to what he has to say?"
Zhu Biao's gentle voice carried a calm and convincing power.
Lao Zhu nodded frequently when he heard this, and then ordered the eunuch beside him, "Go to the Punishment Department and summon Han Du to me."