Previously outside Zhengyang Gate, Zhang Ergong was kicked off the steam car by the emperor, and then watched the emperor and the grandson drive away.
Later, hundreds of officials led the imperial army out of the city to protect the emperor, and Zhang Ergong naturally followed him out.
It’s not that they were afraid that something would happen to the emperor.
In the minds of people like Zhang Ergong, the emperor in Yingtian City is not just like in his own courtyard. There are tenants of the emperor's family both in and outside the city, and now this emperor is a rare person who treats the people well. p>
Who would want to harm such a good emperor with nothing to do?
They were worried that the steam car would travel too far. If something went wrong, they couldn't let Taisun repair the car without them.
Furthermore, if the car broke down and injured the emperor, the steam engine would probably be mothballed.
Then my crane, the red robe, will probably fly away.
With this idea in mind, Zhang Ergong led a group of craftsmen who would serve as supervisors. They had no sedans or horses. After leaving the city, an official from the Ministry of Industry who couldn't stand it came from the Zhuangzi on the side to help them.
Zhang Ergong and the others borrowed a few donkeys and then drove them over behind them.
That's why.
When Zhu Yunxi was in the crowd and shouted loudly for Zhang Ergong and others to come forward to receive the reward, he had to go through many officials to pass the message, and finally it reached the ears of Zhang Ergong and others who were outside the crowd.
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The numerous officials surrounding Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Yunxi spread out according to the rank of the court.
No special distinction is needed. Just look at these officials in regular uniforms with different colors and different patches on their chests and backs, and you can see the political nature of their positions.
Wearing big red robes embroidered with golden pheasants, peacocks, and cloud geese are the Zhengyintang officials of the various ministries and yamen of the court, the ministers of various ministries, and the ministers of the five temples.
Crane Dahongpao is a no.
Further down, there are white pheasants, egrets and 鸸鸒 in green robes. These are the middle-level officials of the imperial court.
Behind is a large group of green-robed oriole and quail.
When Zhang Ergong, who was also a green-headed fly, heard the emperor and Taisun summoned him, he immediately raised his right hand and shouted: "I am here."
Then he looked at the other blowflies in front of him with a smile on his face, and squeezed out a bright smile on his face, showing his teeth that were not white.
This group of green-headed flies in the capital frowned slightly, but still folded their hands silently, making way for Zhang Ergong and other craftsmen.
It has reached the range of Qingpao officials.
Zhang Ergong saw the envy in these people's eyes, or some dissatisfaction in their eyes.
This time, Zhang Ergong nodded, raised his arms and cupped his hands: "Dear superiors."
After chanting, Zhang Ergong shook his fists.
After doing this, the green-robed officials who were standing in front of Zhang Ergong and other craftsmen just retreated in groups with expressionless faces and gave way to the big red-robed superiors.
Zhang Ergong's psychological journey at the moment is very complicated.
From the outermost circle of officials, passing through those green robes and blue robes, the direct feeling brought about was something he had never experienced before.
Even when I knelt on the ground and received the decree from the imperial court granting me the rank of eighth-grade craftsman, the officials who were serving as prison guards showed surprise and incomprehension...
The above can still not be compared with what we are experiencing today.
There is a change happening in my body.
But Zhang Ergong didn't understand what this change was.
I am just a craftsman who was meant to be a craftsman all my life, and my son, grandson, and descendants are all destined to be craftsmen.
Becoming a craftsman official is a matter of good luck from heaven, like smoke rising from one's ancestral grave.
Zhang Ergong didn't understand the things and principles of these officials in the court.
Officials who are similar to him are indifferent to him, probably because His Majesty wants to reward him.
Those green-robed superiors were dissatisfied and hostile to me, probably because they wanted to be rewarded
Related.
Zhang Ergong thinks so simply.
Moreover, he believed that the last human wall of red-robed men in front of him would be more difficult than the green-robed officers.
Zhang Ergong led the craftsmen behind him, bowing his waist and cupping his hands. No matter what he thought in his heart, his face was full of kindness.
"Dear gentlemen."
As soon as Zhang Ergong opened his mouth, a fourth-grade official standing in front of him with an embroidered "鸸鸒" on his chest immediately greeted him with a smile.
"Zhang Jiangguan, congratulations."
The smile on Zhang Ergong's face was stunned for a moment, and then he showed an even brighter smile: "You're welcome, sir."
The smile on his face formed a clear contrast with the doubts in Zhang Ergong's heart at this moment.
Go down.
The congratulations in the ears of Zhang Ergong and the other craftsmen can be described as one after another.
"I congratulate Zhang Jiangguan on his magnanimous official career!"
"Congratulations to Mr. Zhang."
"Congratulations, congratulations!"
"Look back, Zhang Jiangguan will have more interactions with the headquarters Yamen."
"If Zhang Jiangguan needs it in the future, feel free to talk to the headquarters."
"I am very happy."
"..."
Whispering in his ears, all these things made Zhang Ergong feel like he was in another world, as if he was not in the same world as he was just a moment ago.
There are really too few Dahongpao.
So few that Zhang Ergong had no time to think about why there was such a big difference.
His eyes suddenly became enlightened.
With a smile that was almost numb due to squeezing, Zhang Ergong slowly raised his head.
It’s His Majesty’s warm and benevolent smile, and His Majesty the Emperor’s Grandson, who is standing next to His Majesty with twinkling eyes and seems to be even happier than himself.
Pat.
Zhang Ergong knelt down and knelt on the ground as always.
"I will serve as Supervisor Zhang Ergong to pay homage to His Majesty the Emperor and to His Highness the Emperor Taisun."
"The common people pay homage to His Majesty the Emperor, and pay homage to His Highness the Imperial Grandson."
The craftsmen following Zhang Ergong also knelt down and worshiped on the ground.
"Okay, okay, let's all get up." Zhu Yuanzhang's face glowed red, and he felt extremely happy just looking at the craftsmen and craftsmen in front of him with dark hands and stains between their fingernails.
Zhang Ergong, on the other hand, is extraordinarily well-behaved, or rather humble and respectful.
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"Thank you."
After that, he led the craftsmen to stand up, but his waist was still under heavy pressure.
Zhu Yuanzhang chuckled repeatedly: "We haven't rewarded you yet, so where can I thank you? When I reward you, it won't be too late to thank you again."
This is the emperor's joke. Zhang Ergong can tell this clearly, lowering his head and smiling innocently...
Zhu Yunxi also said with a relaxed expression on the side: "The development of this steam engine is all due to the hard work of Zhang Ergong and others, who worked hard day and night, and after countless failures, we have just accomplished this. I deserve a lot of credit."
Great, great contribution to the country."
"We will always reward those who benefit the people and the country." Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile, setting the tone of the matter.
However, this is the time.
During the official affairs, Wei Fan walked out from the crowd of officials.
"The ministers and officials all gave advice to Wei Fan about the matter."
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, his eyes narrowed slightly, and then he looked at Wei Fan, who was in charge of the official affairs, with a smile on his face.
The Liu Ke Yan Guan is a huge group, not just three or two people, and their powers are almost the same as those of the Censors of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
The Li Ke Yan Guan, on the other hand, has the power of admonishment equivalent to that belonging to the Ministry of Li.
Everyone can see now that His Majesty wants to promote and reward Zhang Ergong and others.
Then Wei Fan, an official, has been involved in the matter, so he is naturally qualified to stand up and speak out.
In addition to him, there are about two others and four others in the Li Ke who are also qualified to speak on this matter.
Wei Fan has a thin face, sharp eyebrows, and eyes like swords.
Seeing that the emperor did not prohibit him from speaking.
Wei Fan then said in a deep voice: "Today, I have accompanied the Holy Master to observe the matter of the steam engine. Its power can lift tens of thousands of heavy objects, and its speed can move tens of thousands of goods smoothly. It is truly something that has never been seen in the ages. It is a blessing to the whole country of the Ming Dynasty.
, I congratulate you."
The chief official's words of wisdom were all spoken out in the matter, and there was no partiality in the beginning.
But the next moment.
Wei Fan changed the subject: "I see today that my grandson seems to have done something extraordinary in this matter. Without His Highness's full help, this matter would never have been successful, and we would not be the first craftsman in the Ming Dynasty."
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I think that when it comes to rewards, His Majesty Taisun should be given the first merit, and His Majesty can reward him greatly to show the greatness and justice of His grace. Zhang Jiangguan and the remaining craftsmen should be generously rewarded by the court, and given gold and silver for their fields and houses to encourage them.
Chi.
The imperial court should also use the work of Zhang Jiangguan and others to spread the word to all officials and craftsmen, and not let the achievements of Zhang Jiangguan and others be buried."
After Wei Fan finished speaking, he saw among the crowd, the officials, officials and officials who had left the city and came here today came out one after another.
"I second the proposal."
Zhang Ergong, who lowered his head, heard the meaning of Shangguan's words.
They don't want to be promoted, they just want His Majesty the Emperor to reward them with some land, houses, gold and silver.
Zhang Ergong felt that what he understood was correct and correct.
Wei Fan and others are trying to prevent the old man from promoting Zhang Ergong and the others.
Zhu Yunxi understood the demands of these people without thinking, and his eyes swept over these people indifferently.
Then, he looked at the red-robed officials like Zhan Hui.
When Zhan Hui, the Minister of Civil Service, trembled slightly and was about to open his lips.
Zhu Yunxi took a step forward: "There is no merit in doing it alone, but if you know how to use it well, you may be able to take credit for yourself. However, the success of the steam engine..."
He paused for a moment, then turned around and faced the old man.
"I believe that your majesty should promote officials to Zhang Ergong and others as a way of encouragement, to show justice, and to demonstrate the sagacity of our emperor in governing the country."
After finishing speaking, Zhu Yunxi cast his eyes sideways at Wei Fan and others, and finally fixed his eyes on the faces of Zhan Hui and the other officials of the imperial court...
He has made his position clear, that is, he wants to seek promotion and official titles for Zhang Ergong and others.
Zhan Hui's lips trembled slightly, and finally opened slightly, as if he was exhaling a long breath.
Afterwards, he, Ren Hengtai, Yu Xin, Ru Yu, Wang Jun and others all bowed to each other in unison: "I second my opinion."
This sentence is what he just wanted to say.
It's just that the timing of saying it is different, and the meaning it represents is also different.
Saying this sentence before and after Taisun spoke has two meanings.
Zhan Hui sighed slightly in his heart.
It became increasingly difficult to become an official in the Ming Dynasty.
No matter how Zhan Hui and other civil servants in the court sighed in their hearts.
Zhu Yuanzhang naturally showed the obedience and kindness that an emperor should have when his grandson and other officials in the imperial court clearly expressed their approval.
I saw him wave his hand, his eyes darkened, and looked at Zhang Ergong and others.
"Hereby is Zhang Ergong, a craftsman of the Ming Dynasty. He leads a large number of craftsmen to make steam engines and has made great contributions to the state. He is awarded Chengshilang and is assigned the rank of seventh-grade craftsman. Every Yiying craftsman is awarded General Shizuolang and is promoted to ninth-grade craftsman.
Official positions. The court also rewards fields and houses, and distributes gold and silver."
After Zhu Yuanzhang finished talking about his reward.
Zhang Ergong's legs were shaking with excitement, and the craftsmen behind him knelt on the ground.
Zhang Ergong, who was so excited that he completely forgot what he should do at this time, only reacted after being pulled by his fellow craftsmen behind him, and he knelt on the ground with a thud.
"I accept the decree and express my gratitude. Long live my emperor."
The voices of Zhang Ergong and others were shouted to break their voices, but they could not express the excitement and shock in their hearts.
I finally took another step closer to the crane and the red robe.
I am no longer a blue-headed eighth-grade official.
I, Zhang Ergong, am now a seventh-grade official who can wear Tsing Yi (not an actor) and embroider ruffles!
What is Echi?
Zhang Ergong suddenly felt confused. He had heard Mr. Shu talk about the seventh-grade officer's complement, but he only knew the pronunciation but didn't know what it was.
However, only Zhang Ergong and others were excited.
When this man who was a craftsman gradually calmed down, he noticed the silence of his colleagues behind him.
Zhang Ergong finally became bolder and quietly looked behind him.
The Dahongpao elders who were still congratulating themselves were all silent at this time, with calm faces and not saying a word.
It seems.
The court is not like the scene I have imagined countless times.
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"Everyone, please get up. If you continue to kneel, Your Majesty will return to the palace."
Zhu Yunxi looked at these craftsmen and officials who probably could only be regarded as lucky ministers in the minds of serious civil servants like Zhan Hui who came from the imperial examination, and spoke softly with a smile.
After discovering the reactions of his colleagues behind him, Zhang Ergong lost some of his original excitement and got up with his fellow craftsmen and officials.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to return to the palace at this time, he still stayed behind and chatted with Zhang Ergong and others for a while.
Then he got on the chariot brought by Sun Gouer, the palace steward, and drove back to the palace.
A group of officials passed by Zhang Ergong and others, and after bidding farewell to the emperor's grandson, they followed the emperor back to the city...
In the blink of an eye, only the steam locomotives burning boiling water were left on the official road.
There are also Zhu Yunxi, Zhang Ergong and others who were left wondering what to do next, as well as the surrounding imperial officers and soldiers responsible for guarding the grandson's comfort.
Zhang Ergong raised his head several times and then lowered his head.
No one is a fool.
Even Zhang Ergong, who has never read a book.
The attitudes and reactions of the officials of the imperial court and those 'colleagues' towards themselves and others seemed to be the same as those neighbors in the village who had conflicts and grudges with each other.
Zhang Ergong felt that his mind was a little unclear about these things, so he opened his mouth: "Your Highness..."
"Zhang Ergong." Zhu Yunxi called his name softly, looking at Zhang Ergong standing in front of him: "Everyone has his own interpretation and opinion on how to be an official. The words of the ancients are insignificant, and what happens today will be the same as in the future.
"I can't teach you how to be an official. I think you know how to do things. Do what you should do and don't think about other things besides these things."
Zhang Ergong raised his head blankly.
Zhu Yunxi sighed softly and added: "Remember, Gu said before that Gu will support you in everything."
Zhang Ergong didn't know why, but his eyes suddenly became blurry.
Plop.
Without any buffer, both knees hit the hard official road.
"What Your Highness said, I will keep it in mind and never say goodbye even if I die."
Zhu Yunxi nodded and looked at the new craftsmen behind Zhang Ergong who were even more at a loss because of this incident, with a warm face: "The same is true for you, Gu."
After finishing speaking, Zhu Yunxi waved to the Imperial Guards not far away.
After he got on his horse, he reined in the reins and looked down at Zhang Ergong: "Take the steam locomotive back to the general as a supervisor. I have told you how to improve the steam engine in the future. If you are good at doing things, the Ming Dynasty will be extremely fair." Zhang Ergong has completely lost his sight.
He didn't know why he felt pain in his heart, and he didn't know why he was so moved.
Pulling his colleagues, he waved his hand and wiped it on his face, then he knelt on the ground and turned around, facing the departing figure of He Taisun, and bowed for a long time.
"I thank you, Your Highness."
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"The fifteen Cuju competitions at Jiangwu Hall have ended."
"On the handicap side, we made a total of 420,000 taels."
"By the way, this amount excludes the tax money that was transferred to the Ministry of Accounts. It is considered a net profit."
"Now it's all placed in your already built grandson's mansion. What you plan to do is a matter of just a word from you."
Small study room in the East Palace.
Zhu Gaochi was holding a thick account book, and he was summarizing the results of the Jiangwu Hall Cuju Competition to Zhu Yunxi, who was holding a big red book and writing on the pages.
Putting down the detailed process of his wedding ceremony on August 15th, Zhu Yunxi looked at Xiaopang: "It's already very good. Just in Yingtianfu, fifteen Cuju competitions can earn 420,000 taels. Don't let it go.
Satisfied."
Zhu Gaochi curled his lips, dragged the chair behind him, and sat down.
"Yingtian Mansion has been looking for private sales recently and is very dissatisfied with this offer. However, Tianmai and the others are very good at it. Yingtian Mansion still can't guess which clan purchased it."…
Zhu Gaochi felt indignant when he thought that he had been kept secret for several Cuju matches before he found out that the banker behind the handicap was actually Zhu Yunxi.
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Zhu Yunxi smiled slightly: "Let's go back and give the price to the inner treasury. The Ministry of Household Affairs will still keep an eye on it. The tax payment cannot be withheld just because it has become the property of the inner treasury."
Zhu Gaochi nodded. In the hands of the inner treasury, this matter has nothing to do with Zhu Yunxi, the grandson of the emperor. The money went into the inner treasury, and those who lost everything and lost everything could not say anything. The Ministry of Revenue took the tax money,
The six ministries of the imperial court will probably not object to this matter.
He then changed his mouth and said: "Then now this money will also be given to the internal funds?"
Zhu Yunxi nodded: "It was just a whim, taking advantage of the opportunity to train martial arts students in the martial arts hall to supplement the internal funds for my wedding."
Zhu Gaochi nodded, and then chuckled: "Actually, during the fifth game, Manager Sun sent someone to book the handicap."
Zhu Yunxi glanced at Xiaopang and avoided the topic: "The sweet potatoes are about to ripen. Apart from the wedding, this is the most important thing this year."
"I heard it is growing very well, and I think there will be a good harvest."
Zhu Gaochi responded casually.
No one can interfere with the affairs of Shanglinyuan Supervisor now. I am just the prince and son of the clan, so there is no need to pay attention to these things that I have not been asked to take care of.
Instead, he changed his mind and said: "How should we prepare for the next Cuju competition? Or should we proceed according to the plan you made before?"
Zhu Yunxi nodded and was about to speak.
My personal eunuch, Yutian, had already arrived in the study room with a lot of shouting.
The young eunuch Yutian didn't know that Prince Yan was also in the small study.
He immediately lowered his head and said, "I will see you, Your Highness, Prince Yan."
Zhu Yunxi smiled: "What happened? You are so impatient.".