Above the imperial palace, Zhu Tianjiang folded his hands in front of his lower abdomen. Emperor Chengwu's angry rebuke did not make him fearful like other courtiers.
Prince Jing didn't understand what kind of madness Zhu Tianjiang was, so he hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Tianjiang, don't talk nonsense. The emperor learned that there was a fire in your house, and he was very concerned about it." Prince Jing said, a
He winked at Zhu Tianjiang vigorously.
Zhu Tianjiang smiled, took a step forward and said to Emperor Cheng Wu, "Your Majesty, please let me finish my words first."
Emperor Chengwu sneered, "Heaven falls, water and fire have no mercy, no matter what happens in the homes of courtiers or people, I will feel sorry for them. But, you said this is my happy event, do you think I have such little tolerance in your heart?"
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"No, no, the emperor misunderstood." Zhu Tianjiang quickly waved his hand and said.
"Misunderstanding? Well, please explain to me how there is a misunderstanding." Emperor Cheng Wu asked with a gloomy face.
The courtiers in the palace said to themselves that Zhu Tianjiang was just looking for trouble during the Chinese New Year. If he hadn't come today, everyone could go home and wait for the New Year.
Zhu Tianjiang cleared his throat and said loudly, "Your Majesty, please listen to me. Although I am young, I have been reading history books since I was a child. Even though there was such a fire in the house, in Tianjiang's eyes, I saw something else.
layer of meaning.”
"Oh? What else can a fire mean?" Emperor Chengwu looked at Zhu Tianjiang strangely.
"Your Majesty, according to custom, at the end of the year, the sound of firecrackers and fireworks in every house is a wish from God to wish the Fire Emperor away from bad luck. It happened that at this time, a fire broke out in my house. Last night, I watched the sky.
, I found that the stars of the Oriental Lagerstroemia are twinkling uncertainly, as the saying goes, 'The Emperor Rong brings down the flames to eliminate the bad years, and the purple energy comes from the east to bring auspicious New Year'. Although I have lost half of my mansion, it indicates that I will have a prosperous Dafeng in the coming year, and the country will be prosperous and the people will be prosperous. Your Majesty, is it possible?
Isn't this a great joy?" Zhu Daguan shook his head like an old master and made up a story.
Emperor Chengwu was stunned for a long time before he understood that it was such a 'happy event'. Regardless of whether what Zhu Tianjiang said was true or false, at least it meant blessing him with good luck.
Emperor Chengwu gradually showed a smile and chuckled twice, "Oh God, you are still good at talking. Yes, the country is prosperous and the people are prosperous. It is indeed a happy event."
Everyone loves to hear auspicious words, and Emperor Chengwu immediately became speechless from being angry just now. Only then did all the ministers understand that Zhu Daguan was here to flatter the emperor.
Prince Jing rolled his eyes. Zhu Tianjiang had startled him just now, which made him worry in vain.
The ministers in the court also echoed one after another, and the whole court was full of blessings and praises. Emperor Chengwu stroked his beard and looked at Zhu Tianjiang with a smile. He understood that Zhu Tianjiang's good words were not in vain.
, probably because he wanted to ask him for money.
Emperor Chengwu gestured and the courtiers fell silent. Emperor Chengwu glanced at everyone and said loudly, "My ministers, God has made great contributions to our Dafeng Dynasty. Since his mansion was chosen by the Fire Emperor of Heaven,
, I can’t treat Tianxiang badly. Prince Jing, I think the Ministry of Internal Affairs should add 10% to the donation for Tianxiang Mansion’s repairs.”
"My dear brother, I have ordered the Ministry of Internal Affairs to inspect the destroyed houses and furniture. After the spring comes, the Ministry of Internal Affairs will purchase earth, stone, bamboo and wood for repairs." King Jing bowed and replied.
When everyone heard this, they thought, good guy, Zhu Tianjiang is a blessing in disguise this time. You must know that the Ministry of Internal Affairs always likes to be generous in doing things. With the relationship between Zhu Tianjiang and Prince Jing, he will definitely choose the best materials for repairs.
"Your Majesty, I still have something to say." Zhu Tianjiang suddenly said.
Emperor Chengwu was startled, "Tiansheng, what else can happen?" Emperor Chengwu said in his heart, you kid, don't push yourself too far, I will give you an additional 10% of the repair money with a few kind words, please be satisfied.
"Your Majesty, our Dafeng Dynasty has been experiencing constant natural and man-made disasters this year. Although the national treasury has a surplus, it is also weak. Due to lack of talent, private mansions dare not use the treasury's money. Your Majesty's kindness has been accepted, and the money for repairs from the Ministry of Internal Affairs has been
, I dare not accept it."
As soon as Zhu Tianjiang finished speaking, the civil and military officials in the court once again burst into sighs. Prince Jing looked at Zhu Tianjiang in surprise, wondering if this guy had taken the wrong medicine.
Emperor Chengwu's eyes lit up, and he stood up with a hand on the table, "That's good! Did you hear it, all the ministers and ministers? This is a rare and good talent for my Dafeng. If all the ministers and ministers are like the descendants from heaven,
If we understand the righteousness deeply, why worry about our great prosperity but not the prosperity of the country and the people."
Some of the people in the court were impressed, some were doubtful, and even some were gnashing their teeth with hatred. They said in their hearts that you deserved the fire in your house. Good people have let you do it. If you don’t burn your house, who will burn it?
Emperor Chengwu looked at Zhu Tianjiang and said, "Tianjiang, I am very pleased that you can do such a righteous act. Tell me, what reward do you want me to give you?" Emperor Chengwu asked in his heart, could it be that this kid had a door on his forehead?
How did you become so sensible after being squeezed?
Zhu Tianjiang tidied up his court clothes and said loudly, "Your Majesty, I don't dare ask for any reward. As long as I can relieve the Emperor's worries, I will be satisfied. However, everyone also knows that I am an upright official and is simply penniless. So, I have a
I'm sorry, I hope your Majesty will allow me to be kind to all of you. As long as I give you three melons and two dates, I can get through the difficulties." Zhu Daguan had a depressed look on his face, as if he was too poor to eat.
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When the ministers heard this, they said to themselves that if you were poor, there would be no rich people in the world. Only then did Emperor Chengwu understand Zhu Tianjiang's trick. It turned out that he wanted to blackmail these ministers. Emperor Chengwu was secretly happy,
If your heart tells you to knock it hard, it would be best if everyone scolds you if you knock it.
"Heaven has clearly understood the righteousness, I~ am sure!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty~!" Zhu Tianjiang bowed and replied.
The king and his ministers were playing a double act, which made the ministers in the court very angry. I said thank you in my heart. My money didn't fall from the sky, so why should I give it to you?
As soon as the emperor opened his mouth, Zhu Tianjiang was begging for help. He had just announced his resignation, and all the ministers ran away. Of course, Prince Jing did not leave, and came to Zhu Tianjiang with a wry smile.
"Tianxiang, do you think you want to offend everyone to be happy? If you don't want the money given to you by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, why are you going to have trouble with the ministers in such a big way?"
Zhu Daguan laughed and said, "My father-in-law, how much can the Ministry of Internal Affairs give you? I can guarantee that the ministers from the two families have more money than you have from the Ministry of Internal Affairs." Zhu Tianjiang said in his heart that I have started to raise an army now, no.
How about getting more money?
"Alas~! You are so unjust, just waiting to be scolded." Prince Jing said, shook his sleeves and turned around and walked out.
Zhu Tianjiang hummed a little tune and strode out of the court hall. Apart from his official sedan, there was no one else outside. Zhu Tianjiang thought that from now on, the courtiers would have to avoid him like the plague.
Zhu Tianjiang returned to the general's mansion. Yelu Doha and Zhan Ling had just returned from the old lady's room. When they saw Zhu Tianjiang, Yelu Doha came over with a smile.
"Brother Tianjiang, how about it? Your Majesty agrees, don't forget my share. By the way, today I went to Zhu Jiyin Building. From now on, I will be in charge of the accounting room there.
." Yelu Doha said with three trembling steps.
"Sister, please don't act like a profiteer. We are as close as brothers and sisters, and we are all one family." Zhu Tianjiang became flustered when he heard Yelu Doha mention money.
Ji Yinlou was handed over to her.
"Since we are as close as brothers and sisters, how about we split the dividends from Zhu Jiyin House 50-50?" Yelu Doha said excitedly.
"My mother-in-law, Daniel! Hurry up and take your money-obsessed wife away!" Zhu Tianjiang shouted in a depressed voice, pulling Zhan Ling away.
Guo Tianxin was in a depressed mood during this period and drank alone every day. When Zhu Tianjiang and others arrived, someone started drinking with him. Zhu Yi, Xia Qing and others took turns taking turns, and after a few rounds, Guo Tianxin was knocked unconscious.
In the backyard, Zhu Tianjiang personally dragged his master Lin Feng to the old lady's room. If he didn't forcefully pull him, Lin Feng would be too embarrassed to come over. Now that we are in this situation, Zhu Tianjiang said to each other,
Take a few more looks. Zhu Tianjiang waved his hand and asked all the servants to leave. Only Lin Feng and the old lady were left in the room.
In Guo Ying's boudoir, Zhu Tianjiang looked at Guo Ying who had lost weight and felt a little sad.
"Yingzi, you should also take care of yourself, otherwise I will feel bad." Zhu Tianjiang stroked Guo Ying's hair and said lovingly.
"Tianjiang, hug me, I feel uncomfortable." Guo Ying said, lying on Zhu Tianjiang's body.
The two people hugged each other tightly, and neither of them spoke. They seemed to understand each other's thoughts, and they communicated silently.
Perhaps it was Lin Feng's arrival that stimulated the old lady's potential, and the old lady was able to eat miraculously. After hearing the news, Guo Tianxin felt heavy for many days, and finally got better. Tomorrow is the first day of the new year, Guo Tianxin
I am going to lead this group of old and young men to kowtow to my mother and pray that my mother can turn the crisis around.
The festive atmosphere filled the entire capital, but people suddenly discovered that there was a group of inexplicable people in the city. These people were holding a long banner with four big characters written on it - Begging for alms!