Faced with Zhu Biao's questioning, Han Du smiled slightly and said: "Your Highness, the Ming Dynasty is the kingdom of heaven and the prosperous place of the world, right?"
Hearing this, Zhu Biao nodded without hesitation.
Han Du smiled even brighter, and then asked: "Then overseas, what do we call it? What do we call the people there?"
"Barbarian, barbarian." Zhu Biao was an honest boy. He didn't have as many roosters, dogs, and thieves as Han Du. He would answer whatever Han Du asked.
"That's right!" Han Du immediately clapped his hands and became excited. "The Ming Dynasty went overseas not to conflict with the local people, but to bring the Ming Dynasty's advanced civilization to them. Your Highness does not know that those barbaric people overseas
In this land, many barbarians were still cultivating by slash-and-burn farming. The Ming Dynasty went there to teach them how to grow food. They also brought the Ming Dynasty's cloth, tea, silk, ceramics and other specialties there so that they could have clothes and food.
We can also enjoy the life of the Ming Dynasty. Your Highness, we are here to help them. This is the way of becoming a king, so how can there be any conflict?"
It is necessary to teach them how to farm, but there is no need to explain clearly to Zhu Biao where the grown food goes. The reason for bringing things there is of course for trade. After all, if you give them such good things, they will get a lot in return.
The amount of gold and silver is really unjustifiable, right?
Listening to what Han Du said, Zhu Biao always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't figure it out, so he had to give up.
After Lao Zhu returned, he immediately started preparing to formulate a secret discount system. Han Du only mentioned this matter, and only Lao Zhu himself could complete the specific details.
In the past few days, Mao Xiang's whole person was full of excitement from inside to outside. As the emperor's close bodyguard, he was the most sensitive to the Holy Will.
Although Lao Zhu did not personally express his intention to establish a Jinyi pro-army, he complained more than once that officials were trying to deceive superiors and subordinates, lamenting that he lacked both eyes and ears.
In the past few days, Lao Zhu has uttered such a sigh almost every day, sometimes even mentioning it several times a day.
As Mao Xiang, who has been with the emperor for many years, he is naturally keenly aware of the emperor's thoughts. If the emperor wants to enhance the power of his eyes and ears, he will naturally not be able to get around him. If the emperor wants to set up a separate yamen, he himself
He is the most likely person to run this yamen.
This made Mao Xiang, who was eager for quick success and wanted to become a prince based on his merits, deeply feel that this was his destiny.
However, the emperor only went out for one day, and when he came back, he never mentioned the deception of officials again, nor did he lament the lack of eyes and ears.
Mao Xiang keenly felt this change in the emperor, and he couldn't help but panic. If the emperor had no idea of increasing the number of eyes and ears, how could he, the chief of ears and eyes, have the opportunity to make meritorious deeds?
Mao Xiang was very anxious, but at this time, he had no way of finding out what happened that would make the emperor give up the idea of adding more witnesses.
When Lao Zhu wanted to return to Qianqing Palace, Mao Xiang found an opportunity to approach the old eunuch.
"I have a question. I wonder if my father-in-law can shed some light on it?"
The old eunuch glanced at Mao Xiang suddenly. Although Mao Xiang and he were both serving the emperor, they had no friendship. In order to avoid the emperor's misunderstanding, the old eunuch was smart enough to do it himself.
Ever since he served the emperor, Mao Xiang was obviously right behind him, but he had never said a word to him. And the same was naturally true for Mao Xiang. The two of them were obviously standing on the left and right of the emperor, but they seemed to see each other transparently.
But what surprised the old eunuch was that Mao Xiang would take the initiative to talk to him at this time.
After pondering for a moment, the old eunuch nodded with a smile and said softly: "General Mao, you are very polite. Excuse me."
Mao Xiang glanced around, pretending to be nonchalant, and asked in a voice that only two people could hear clearly: "I would like to ask my father-in-law, who did the emperor meet when he left the palace today?"
The old eunuch's eyes suddenly condensed, and two gleams of light emitted from his pupils. He said in a deep voice: "What does General Mao want to do by asking this?"
Inquiring about the whereabouts of the emperor was the most taboo thing, and the old eunuch was very wary of it.
"My father-in-law, why should I be nervous?" Mao Xiang smiled, made a harmless expression, and said: "My father-in-law and the general are stationed in the same palace, we should get close to each other. The father-in-law can rest assured to tell the news to the general.
The general will definitely keep his mouth shut and will not spread the word. In addition, if my father-in-law needs anything in the future, let me know and let the general know and ensure that it is handled properly. How about that?"
"No!" the old eunuch said with a sneer without any hesitation: "Our family has no parents and no children. We are alone and dare not trouble General Mao. Moreover, if our family reveals the news to you, this will happen in the future.
Are you threatening our family?"
The old eunuch glanced at Mao Xiang coldly, snorted heavily, and then turned around and chased after the emperor's dragon.
When Mao Xiang saw that the old eunuch had not fallen into his trap, the hatred in his eyes flashed away, and he quickly chased after him.
The old eunuch came to the emperor and called softly: "Your Majesty."
"What's up?"
"Just now, General Mao asked my slave where the emperor has been today."
There was silence in Long Chu for a moment, and then he said softly, "I know."
Seeing this, the old eunuch said nothing more and returned to normal, staying by Long Chu's side as usual.
At this time, Mao Xiang also came to the other side of Longhu.
"emperor."
"What's the matter with you?"
Mao Xiang quickly explained: "I saw that the emperor looked very good, so I was curious and asked where the emperor had been. I know that I am guilty, and I ask the emperor to punish me."
There was also silence inside Long Chu, and then the same voice came out, "I know."
After hearing this, Mao Xiang lowered his head and stayed on the other side, following Long Chu. He was now in a state of panic, not knowing whether this level had passed or not. He didn't even dare to look up at the old eunuch.
I was afraid that the emperor would find out the clues.
Morning next day.
Today's morning court is very different from the past. Not only is Zhu Biao, the supervisor of the country, missing, but there are dozens fewer people standing in the Fengtian Hall. There is even a minister among them. These are all the officials who were appointed by Guo Guo.
Although Lao Zhu did not kill the officials involved in the Huan case, it was necessary to exile them to Luzon. Lao Zhu still had zero tolerance for corruption. The Guo Huan case did not stop because of Guo Huan's death;
The investigation continued. The officials who were traced were packed up and sent to Luzon with their families. Lao Zhu vowed to catch all corrupt officials. Faced with Zhu Biao's questioning, Han Du smiled slightly and said: "Your Highness, the Ming Dynasty is the kingdom of heaven and the world.
A prosperous place, right?”
Hearing this, Zhu Biao nodded without hesitation.
Han Du smiled even brighter, and then asked: "Then overseas, what do we call it? What do we call the people there?"
"Barbarian, barbarian." Zhu Biao was an honest boy. He didn't have as many roosters, dogs, and thieves as Han Du. He would answer whatever Han Du asked.
"That's right!" Han Du immediately clapped his hands and became excited. "The Ming Dynasty went overseas not to conflict with the local people, but to bring the Ming Dynasty's advanced civilization to them. Your Highness does not know that those barbaric people overseas
In this land, many barbarians were still cultivating by slash-and-burn farming. The Ming Dynasty went there to teach them how to grow food. They also brought the Ming Dynasty's cloth, tea, silk, ceramics and other specialties there so that they could have clothes and food.
We can also enjoy the life of the Ming Dynasty. Your Highness, we are here to help them. This is the way of becoming a king, so how can there be any conflict?"
It is necessary to teach them how to farm, but there is no need to explain clearly to Zhu Biao where the grown food goes. The reason for bringing things there is of course for trade. After all, if you give them such good things, they will get a lot in return.
The amount of gold and silver is really unjustifiable, right?
Listening to what Han Du said, Zhu Biao always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't figure it out, so he had to give up.
After Lao Zhu returned, he immediately started preparing to formulate a secret discount system. Han Du only mentioned this matter, and only Lao Zhu himself could complete the specific details.
In the past few days, Mao Xiang's whole person was full of excitement from inside to outside. As the emperor's close bodyguard, he was the most sensitive to the Holy Will.
Although Lao Zhu did not personally express his intention to establish a Jinyi pro-army, he complained more than once that officials were trying to deceive superiors and subordinates, lamenting that he lacked both eyes and ears.
In the past few days, Lao Zhu has uttered such a sigh almost every day, sometimes even mentioning it several times a day.
As Mao Xiang, who has been with the emperor for many years, he is naturally keenly aware of the emperor's thoughts. If the emperor wants to enhance the power of his eyes and ears, he will naturally not be able to get around him. If the emperor wants to set up a separate yamen, he himself
He is the most likely person to run this yamen.
This made Mao Xiang, who was eager for quick success and wanted to become a prince based on his merits, deeply feel that this was his destiny.
However, the emperor only went out for one day, and when he came back, he never mentioned the deception of officials again, nor did he lament the lack of eyes and ears.
Mao Xiang keenly felt this change in the emperor, and he couldn't help but panic. If the emperor had no idea of increasing the number of eyes and ears, how could he, the chief of ears and eyes, have the opportunity to make meritorious deeds?
Mao Xiang was very anxious, but at this time, he had no way of finding out what happened that would make the emperor give up the idea of adding more witnesses.
When Lao Zhu wanted to return to Qianqing Palace, Mao Xiang found an opportunity to approach the old eunuch.
"I have a question. I wonder if my father-in-law can shed some light on it?"
The old eunuch glanced at Mao Xiang suddenly. Although Mao Xiang and he were both serving the emperor, they had no friendship. In order to avoid the emperor's misunderstanding, the old eunuch was smart enough to do it himself.
Ever since he served the emperor, Mao Xiang was obviously right behind him, but he had never said a word to him. And the same was naturally true for Mao Xiang. The two of them were obviously standing on the left and right of the emperor, but they seemed to see each other transparently.
But what surprised the old eunuch was that Mao Xiang would take the initiative to talk to him at this time.
After pondering for a moment, the old eunuch nodded with a smile and said softly: "General Mao, you are very polite. Excuse me."
Mao Xiang glanced around, pretending to be nonchalant, and asked in a voice that only two people could hear clearly: "I would like to ask my father-in-law, who did the emperor meet when he left the palace today?"
The old eunuch's eyes suddenly condensed, and two gleams of light emitted from his pupils. He said in a deep voice: "What does General Mao want to do by asking this?"
Inquiring about the whereabouts of the emperor was the most taboo thing, and the old eunuch was very wary of it.
"My father-in-law, why should I be nervous?" Mao Xiang smiled, made a harmless expression, and said: "My father-in-law and the general are stationed in the same palace. We should get close to each other. The father-in-law can rest assured to tell the news to the general. The general will definitely keep his mouth shut and will not spread the word. In addition, if my father-in-law needs anything in the future, let me know to the general and make sure that it is handled properly. How about that?"
"No!" The old eunuch said with a sneer without any hesitation: "Our family has no parents and no children. We are alone and dare not trouble General Mao. Moreover, if our family reveals the news to you, this will happen in the future. Are you threatening our family?"
The old eunuch glanced at Mao Xiang coldly, snorted heavily, and then turned around and chased after the emperor's dragon.
When Mao Xiang saw that the old eunuch had not fallen into his trap, the hatred in his eyes flashed away, and he quickly chased after him.
The old eunuch came to the emperor and called softly: "Your Majesty."
"What's up?"
"Just now, General Mao asked my slave where the emperor has been today."
There was silence in Long Chu for a moment, and then he said softly, "I know."
Seeing this, the old eunuch said nothing more and returned to normal, staying by Long Chu's side as usual.
At this time, Mao Xiang also came to the other side of Longhu.
"emperor."
"What's the matter with you?"
Mao Xiang quickly explained: "I saw that the emperor looked very good, so I was curious and asked where the emperor had been. I know that I am guilty, and I ask the emperor to punish me."
There was also silence inside Long Chu, and then the same voice came out, "I know."
After hearing this, Mao Xiang lowered his head and stayed on the other side, following Long Chu. He was now in a state of panic, not knowing whether this level had passed or not. He didn't even dare to look up at the old eunuch.
I was afraid that the emperor would find out the clues.
Morning next day.
Today's morning court is very different from the past. Not only is Zhu Biao, the supervisor of the country, missing, but there are also dozens of people standing guard in Fengtian Hall. There is even a minister among them. These are all officials who were appointed by Guo.
Although Lao Zhu did not kill the officials involved in the Huan case, it was necessary to exile them to Luzon. Lao Zhu still had zero tolerance for corruption. The Guo Huan case did not stop because of Guo Huan's death;
The investigation continues. The officials who were traced are packed up and sent to Luzon with their families. Lao Zhu vows to catch all corrupt officials.