After all, that was five hundred thousand taels of snowflake silver.
Although they are marquises, and although they claim to have a fiefdom, in fact, except for the land rewarded by the emperor and the land they bought themselves, they have no extra land. The fiefdom is now just a title, and everything has been converted into a salary.
Take Lan Yu, for example. His annual salary is 2,800 shilu rice. What is the concept of 500,000 taels of silver? When the price of rice is normal, it is almost equivalent to Lan Yu's thirty-year salary.
Wang Bi and Cao Zhen's salary is not as much as Lan Yu, so the temptation of 500,000 taels is great for them. ??
However, since this is a path specially found by Han Du for Zhu Shou, they will not interfere until Zhu Shou gives up.
Zhu Shou weighed it again and again, and finally gritted his teeth and stamped his feet, and agreed. "Thank you, Brother Han, for pointing out the clear path. Let's go and become the governor."
Seeing Zhu Shou acting as if he had been wronged by being a governor, Han Du said helplessly: "Brother Zhu, please don't say that. Whether this can be done depends on whether the emperor is willing to set up a governor, and also whether he can do it."
Let’s see how the officials react. What I just said are just my guesses. You can’t take the guesses seriously, right? I just said that if there is this opportunity, Brother Zhu can consider giving it a try. As for whether it can be done, I
I can’t guarantee that.”
Zhu Shou laughed twice and said boldly: "I still want to thank Brother Han for spending his time on our matter. I won't say anything anymore. I respect you."
The wine glasses were raised, and the scene became lively again. Everyone, including Han Du, thought this was just a suggestion.
No one expected that just a few days later, the emperor actually brought it up during the morning court.
On this day, Lao Zhu started his morning court as usual. He waited patiently for all the officials to finish explaining the trivial matters, and did not let the old eunuch shout "Retreat without incident".
Instead, he glanced at the officials and said slowly: "Luzon is the place where the survivors of the former Song Dynasty live. I launched an army to attack the Yuan Dynasty with the purpose of 'driving out the Tartars and restoring China'. Naturally, I cannot ignore the clothes and clothes of these Han people."
.”
After hearing this, all the officials felt baffled. Their understanding of the name Luzon only began after Han Du entered Beijing. They couldn't even tell which direction it was in the southeast, northwest, and northwest of the Ming Dynasty. They only knew that it was thousands of miles away.
On the sea. Now the emperor wants to say something that cannot be ignored. What does this mean?
Among the courtiers, only Lan Yu, Wang Bi and others couldn't help but be surprised that Han Du had really said it right. Did the emperor really intend to establish a governor in Luzon? Among them, Zhu Shou couldn't help but become nervous. If he set up a governor
As for the Governor, he would definitely be willing to go, but I hope Cheng Yaojin doesn't show up halfway.
Fortunately, Lao Zhu did not pause and continued: "I have decided to set up a governor's palace in Luzon to handle the Ming Dynasty's affairs in Luzon. I wonder if there is a beloved minister who is willing to share my worries?"
Lao Zhu was suspicious by nature. He did not say that the governor was in charge of military and political power, but vaguely said that he was in charge of affairs. This greatly reduced the governor's appeal to officials. And Lao Zhu also wanted to take this opportunity to test it out.
, to see who is truly loyal and loyal, and who is a cunning person who "rushes in when he sees benefits, and avoids difficulties when he sees them."
Over the years, Lao Zhu has never stopped testing Baiguan. But Baiguan
Without realizing it, he still looked confused and didn't know how to deal with it. This was what made Lao Zhu most proud, and this moment was also when he was happiest.
After Lao Zhu finished speaking, needles could be heard throughout the Fengtian Hall.
Going to Luzon? To put it nicely, it is to act as an agent for the Ming Dynasty. To put it worse, it is simply worse than being sent to the frontier. Being sent to the frontier is the punishment for those who have committed serious crimes. They ministers have not made any mistakes, so why should they commit suicide?
Why go to Luzon if you are looking for something boring?
Lao Zhu waited for a while, but when he saw that no one came forward, he couldn't help but look a little ugly. These are really my good ministers. They usually say that they are loyal to me and are willing to go through fire and water for me. I don't know what they said.
How many. Now that things have come to a head, everyone has turned into a coward?
"What? Isn't there a dear friend who is willing to share my worries?" Lao Zhu's face darkened and he asked sharply.
The emperor's roaring voice echoed in the Fengtian Palace, but all the officials still bowed their heads and remained silent, as if they had not heard the emperor's words.
The anger in Lao Zhu's heart suddenly rose. Just when he was about to get angry, Zhu Shou stood up. He bowed respectfully and said: "The general is incompetent, and I am willing to share the emperor's worries."
It's not that Zhu Shou didn't want to stand up early, but he kept Han Du's instructions in mind and must not stand up immediately. He must stand up and agree when the emperor asks for the second time.
Although Zhu Shou didn't understand why, it didn't stop him from following Han Du's suggestion. He had resisted not coming forward just now, and he was worried about whether someone else would come forward. Now it seems that these civil servants are all
The timid person was suddenly filled with disdain for civil servants.
When Lao Zhu heard this, his anger disappeared. Since someone stood up, it means that he still has dignity as an emperor. The reason why Lao Zhu was angry just now was because he was suspicious that the officials would not take him seriously.
Lao Zhu raised his eyes with a smile and saw that it was Zhu Shou who had stepped forward. He immediately felt relieved. Although generals like Zhu Shou were usually a bit naughty, they acted recklessly without considering the consequences, which caused me a lot of trouble.
However, at this critical moment, these people who I have single-handedly promoted can still be relied on. Wherever I point them, they will attack, never being picky, and truly going through fire and water without hesitation.
Now that someone had stood up, Lao Zhu was not ready to ask any more questions. Although he was very happy, Lao Zhu didn't show the slightest expression on his face. He looked calm and said casually: "Since Zhu Shou is willing to go, then this is the first place in Luzon."
The first governor-general will be Zhu Shou. He will retire from the court."
"Retreat from the court~" the old eunuch shouted immediately.
"Long live my emperor, long live long live~"
When the civil servants saw that Zhu Shou was standing in the front, they suddenly felt secretive in their hearts, and even the three cheers for long live became much louder. Some people even couldn't help but laugh at Zhu Shou in their hearts. A martial artist is a martial artist. Even this is equivalent to being sent to the frontier.
They all rushed to go.
Lan Yu and others also walked away expressionlessly, without even looking at Zhu Shou. Since the emperor didn't know why he had to cover up the civil servants and didn't tell the governor's true situation, they were naturally happy to do so. They
I have already made up my mind that the position of governor will be contracted by the nobles in the future. After all, it is only five hundred thousand taels of snowflake silver.
Although they are marquises, and although they claim to have a fiefdom, in fact, except for the land rewarded by the emperor and the land they bought themselves, they have no extra land. The fiefdom is now just a title, and everything has been converted into a salary.
Take Lan Yu, for example. His annual salary is 2,800 shilu rice. What is the concept of 500,000 taels of silver? When the price of rice is normal, it is almost equivalent to Lan Yu's thirty-year salary.
Wang Bi and Cao Zhen did not have as much salary as Lan Yu, so the temptation of 500,000 taels was great for them.
However, since this is a path specially found by Han Du for Zhu Shou, they will not interfere until Zhu Shou gives up.
Zhu Shou weighed it again and again, and finally gritted his teeth and stamped his feet, and agreed. "Thank you, Brother Han, for pointing out the clear path. Let's go and become the governor."
Seeing Zhu Shou acting as if he had been wronged by being a governor, Han Du said helplessly: "Brother Zhu, please don't say that. Whether this can be done depends on whether the emperor is willing to set up a governor, and also whether he can do it."
Let’s see how the officials react. What I just said are just my guesses. You can’t take the guesses seriously, right? I just said that if there is this opportunity, Brother Zhu can consider giving it a try. As for whether it can be done, I
I can’t guarantee that.”
Zhu Shou laughed twice and said boldly: "I still want to thank Brother Han for spending his time on our matter. I won't say anything anymore. I respect you."
The wine glasses were raised, and the scene became lively again. Everyone, including Han Du, thought this was just a suggestion.
No one expected that just a few days later, the emperor actually brought it up during the morning court.
On this day, Lao Zhu started his morning court as usual. He waited patiently for all the officials to finish explaining the trivial matters, and did not let the old eunuch shout "Retreat without incident".
Instead, he glanced at the officials and said slowly: "Luzon is the place where the survivors of the former Song Dynasty live. I launched an army to attack the Yuan Dynasty with the purpose of 'driving out the Tartars and restoring China'. Naturally, I cannot ignore the clothes and clothes of these Han people."
.”
After hearing this, all the officials felt baffled. Their understanding of the name Luzon only began after Han Du entered Beijing. They couldn't even tell which direction it was in the southeast, northwest, and northwest of the Ming Dynasty. They only knew that it was thousands of miles away.
On the sea. Now the emperor wants to say something that cannot be ignored. What does this mean?
Among the courtiers, only Lan Yu, Wang Bi and others couldn't help but be surprised that Han Du had really said it right. Did the emperor really intend to establish a governor in Luzon? Among them, Zhu Shou couldn't help but become nervous. If he set up a governor
As for the Governor, he would definitely be willing to go, but I hope Cheng Yaojin doesn't show up halfway.
Fortunately, Lao Zhu did not pause and continued: "I have decided to set up a governor's palace in Luzon to handle the Ming Dynasty's affairs in Luzon. I wonder if there is a beloved minister who is willing to share my worries?"
Lao Zhu was suspicious by nature. He did not say that the governor was in charge of military and political power, but vaguely said that he was in charge of affairs. This greatly reduced the governor's appeal to officials. And Lao Zhu also wanted to take this opportunity to test it out.
, to see who is truly loyal and loyal, and who is a cunning person who "rushes in when he sees benefits, and avoids difficulties when he sees them."
Over the years, Lao Zhu has never stopped testing Baiguan. But Baiguan
Without realizing it, he still looked confused and didn't know how to deal with it. This was what made Lao Zhu most proud, and this moment was also when he was happiest.
After Lao Zhu finished speaking, needles could be heard throughout the Fengtian Hall.
Going to Luzon? To put it nicely, it is to act as an agent for the Ming Dynasty. To put it worse, it is simply worse than being sent to the frontier. Being sent to the frontier is the punishment for those who have committed serious crimes. They ministers have not made any mistakes, so why should they commit suicide?
Why go to Luzon if you are looking for something boring?
Lao Zhu waited for a while, but when he saw that no one came forward, he couldn't help but look a little ugly. These are really my good ministers. They usually say that they are loyal to me and are willing to go through fire and water for me. I don't know what they said.
How many. Now that things have come to a head, everyone has turned into a coward?
"What? Isn't there a dear friend who is willing to share my worries?" Lao Zhu's face darkened and he asked sharply.
The emperor's roaring voice echoed in the Fengtian Palace, but all the officials still bowed their heads and remained silent, as if they had not heard the emperor's words.
The anger in Lao Zhu's heart suddenly rose. Just when he was about to get angry, Zhu Shou stood up. He bowed respectfully and said: "The general is incompetent, and I am willing to share the emperor's worries."
It's not that Zhu Shou didn't want to stand up early, but he kept Han Du's instructions in mind and must not stand up immediately. He must stand up and agree when the emperor asks for the second time.
Although Zhu Shou didn't understand why, it didn't stop him from following Han Du's suggestion. He had resisted not coming forward just now, and he was worried about whether someone else would come forward. Now it seems that these civil servants are all
The timid person was suddenly filled with disdain for civil servants.
When Lao Zhu heard this, his anger disappeared. Since someone stood up, it means that he still has dignity as an emperor. The reason why Lao Zhu was angry just now was because he was suspicious that the officials would not take him seriously.
Lao Zhu raised his eyes with a smile and saw that it was Zhu Shou who had stepped forward. He immediately felt relieved. Although generals like Zhu Shou were usually a bit naughty, they acted recklessly without considering the consequences, which caused me a lot of trouble.
However, at this critical moment, these people who I have single-handedly promoted can still be relied on. Wherever I point them, they will attack, never being picky, and truly going through fire and water without hesitation.
Now that someone had stood up, Lao Zhu was not ready to ask any more questions. Although he was very happy, Lao Zhu didn't show the slightest expression on his face. He looked calm and said casually: "Since Zhu Shou is willing to go, then this is the first place in Luzon."
The first governor-general will be Zhu Shou. He will retire from the court."
"Retreat from the court~" the old eunuch shouted immediately.
"Long live my emperor, long live long live~"
When the civil servants saw that Zhu Shou was standing in the front, they suddenly felt secretive in their hearts, and even the three cheers for long live became much louder. Some people even couldn't help but laugh at Zhu Shou in their hearts. A martial artist is a martial artist. Even this is equivalent to being sent to the frontier.
They all rushed to go.
Lan Yu and others also walked away expressionlessly, without even looking at Zhu Shou. Since the emperor didn't know why he had to cover up the civil servants and didn't tell the governor's true situation, they were naturally happy to do so. They
I have made up my mind that the position of governor will be contracted by the nobles in the future.