A court meeting finally ended with Zhu Di's angry rebuke. Although Xia Yuanji argued hard, he still did not stop the emperor from going his own way.
Back in the harem, Zhu Di was still angry and said to Zhao Wang Zhu Gaosui who was waiting on the side: "Xia Yuanji is my veteran minister, why do you still not understand my painstaking efforts?"
"Father, please calm down. Xia Shangshu is also worried about state affairs. He, the Minister of Household Affairs, is really having a hard time." Zhu Gaosui respectfully tried to persuade Xia Yuanji.
Unexpectedly, his son was also speaking for Xia Yuanji. Zhu Di said in a low voice: "If this were not the case, how could I have spared him so lightly?" He said with an expressionless face: "Do you also think that you have done something wrong as a father?"
"My father misunderstood, and I thought that my father could not be wiser." Zhu Gaosui hurriedly explained: "There are many reasons for the boycott of the use of treasure banknotes, but the supervision of some departments is weak and the people are laissez-faire. If Taizu's regulations can be strictly implemented,
The emperor's ban severely punished those who dared to trade gold and silver. Officials and people would naturally choose treasure banknotes.
"Well." Zhu Di felt that these words were more pleasant to the ear, but as a smart emperor like him, he naturally knew that rashly cracking down on gold and silver across the country would inevitably lead to many unpredictable consequences: "What you said makes some sense. We must be strict.
In order to impose a ban on gold and silver, it is necessary to consider whether local officials will violate the ban on both sides and end up backfiring on their wishes."
"In my humble opinion, this matter can be used to break the surface. Strictly implement the ban on gold and silver in one place, which can not only serve as a pilot, but also allow officials and people across the country to understand the determination of the imperial court." Zhu Gaosui said.
"Well, not bad." Zhu Di nodded approvingly: "Then where can we implement it to achieve the best results?"
"I think it can only be implemented in the capital," Zhu Gaosui said in a deep voice: "The capital is the center of wealth in the world, and its influence radiates throughout the country. If it is not implemented in the capital, it will not show the importance of the imperial court. As long as it is implemented in the capital, there will be no hindrance.
There will be no resistance when it is implemented nationwide. Moreover, the imperial court has the strongest control over the capital. With a million troops and my two royal brothers standing guard, even in the worst case scenario, there will be no big trouble. It is absolutely foolproof."
"Yao'er has made great progress." Zhu Di thought it made sense and smiled happily: "Go and ask Yang Rong to draw up the votes. I will take a look and issue them."
"Yes." Seeing that the emperor was persuaded by him, Zhu Gaosui was secretly happy, so he respectfully agreed, exited the palace, and came to the Wenhua Hall in person to inform him.
In this era, the status of the cabinet was far less prominent than that of later generations. It only served as the emperor's secretary and advisory body. When Zhu Di visited the north, he naturally had to bring his own advisers. In addition to Yang Shiqi and the disgraced Hu Guang, who stayed in the capital, Hu, Yang Rong, Jin Youzi,
They all followed the emperor to Beijing and were on duty day and night in the Wenhua Hall of the West Palace, drafting edicts, previewing memorials, and advising on machine maintenance for the emperor at any time.
As the emperor's secretarial agency, memorials flying in from all over the country must first be previewed by the cabinet to distinguish between important and unimportant memorials, outline all memorials, and write down preliminary opinions on small pieces of paper.
Pasted in the memorial... it is the so-called 'bill draft.' All the work is to reduce the emperor's work burden and make it easier for the emperor to control the operation of the empire.
However, the main hall of the Wenhua Hall was the place where the emperor held the Spring and Autumn Scripture Banquets. Of course, it could not be used by the cabinet for office work. As a result, three bachelors and more than a dozen people from the Zhongshu House had to squeeze in the cramped west side hall to work.
There is an important memorial in a room. In order to keep it confidential and prevent theft, the windows cannot be opened for ventilation. The result is that the duty room looks like a steamer. They are all dressed in neat official uniforms. From the second assistant to the host, everyone is sweating like rain...
The people's offices in the middle study room outside are close to the door, which is a little better. The common office of the three bachelors in the inner room is airtight and stuffy. Jin Youzi is already on the fat side, and now he is sweating through his clothes.
, in order to prevent the sweat from staining the memorial, he could only wipe it away constantly. Unexpectedly, after seeing a memorial, he couldn't help but shudder, as if he had fallen into an ice hole.
After sitting blankly for a moment, he quickly stood up with the memorial, placed it gently in front of Hu's desk and said, "Please take a look, Mr. Ge."
Hu knew that something big must have happened, otherwise there would be no need for Jin Youzi to show it to him. Even though he was mentally prepared, after reading the contents of the memorial, he was still shocked and speechless for a long time.
At this time, Yang Rong came over, picked up the memorial and took a look at it. He couldn't help but gasped: "This Wang Zhongde is really messing up."
"Yes, he actually dares to mobilize the army to sweep the capital. This is to seize the nine tribes," Jin Youzi said in shock.
"It doesn't matter if he is dead," Hu said, "Will the emperor blame the prince and think it was His Highness who instigated it?"
When Yang Rong and Jin Youzi heard this, their expressions dropped, and they both knew that this was not impossible. After a while, Yang Rong whispered: "Although Wang Xian is bold, he is not a madman. It should be the situation in the capital that has forced him to do such a thing.
Already."
"What happened to the capital," Hu said, "Is everything normal?"
"That's what I saw in the memorial." Yang Rong said softly: "Before the memorial comes to us, it has to go through the General Affairs Department and the Inner Court. Some memorials that should not be shown to the emperor have been withheld long ago. Of course we can't see it.
arrive.
"Does Brother Mianren know something?" Hu heard Yang Rong's overtones.
"I received a private message from Brother Shiqi the day before yesterday, and I mentioned a little bit about the situation in the capital..." Yang Rong said frankly: "According to what he said, the chaos created by the King of Han and Ji Gang is very shameful."
"Is that so?" Hu nodded slowly, pondered for a while, and asked, "What do you think we should do?"
"Today in the Golden Palace, the Emperor was furious. If we hand over this memorial now, there is no guarantee that the Emperor will do anything." Jin Youzi wiped the cold sweat from his head and said, "It would be bad if the prince is implicated."
"Then... let's wait for one day and play again tomorrow?" Hu whispered: "But who knows if the emperor will be angry tomorrow after watching it?"
"Of course the emperor will be angry." Yang Rong said calmly: "But I think it is impossible for Taisun and Wang Xian to get into trouble and still act like nothing happened. They must also have the ability." He said in a low voice: "So
One day of suppression is not enough, it must be suppressed until the prince's memorial has arrived."
"You said that the Secretary of General Affairs and the eunuchs intercepted the memorial. There is no telling whether their memorial will arrive." Hu Dan said in fright: "Besides, we are in danger if we delay for a day. If we delay for a long time, we may even have to pay for it."
"
"Yes..." Jin Youzi also worried: "It is unreasonable not to report such a big matter tomorrow. It will be dangerous to delay it any longer."
"..." After listening to what the two of them said, Yang Rong silently put the memorial into his sleeve, "If anything happens, I can be responsible for it alone, and the three of us don't have to suffer together."
"What are you talking about..." Hu and Jin Youzi were embarrassed. The latter said: "I saw this first. If only one person has to bear the responsibility, it must be me."
"I am the second assistant, and the first assistant is not here. I am the leader here, and of course I am responsible." Hu Ye said.
Yang Rong smiled and was about to speak when he heard a pleasant voice saying: "What are the three adults arguing about?"
The expressions of the three of them changed. They hurriedly calmed down their thoughts, put away their expressions, stood up and greeted each other: "Your Majesty."
The person who came in was the handsome and handsome His Highness King Zhao. As soon as he walked into the steamer-like check-in room, he frowned because of the heat. Behind him, two handsome little eunuchs were busy fanning him and serving him.
Put on the ice handkerchief. Zhu Gaoxu didn't take the ice handkerchief, nor did he let anyone fan him. He said, "You guys have been here all day without complaining. It doesn't matter if you just come to stand here."
"No, keep fanning the prince. We are used to the heat, and we are still sweating profusely. The prince doesn't come here often, so don't get heatstroke." Hu hurriedly said with a smile.
"Go and get a cold drink from the carriage." King Zhao waved the young eunuch away and insisted on asking three bachelors to share the joys and sorrows. He sat down in his seat and said with a smile: "What were the three of you talking about just now?"
"It makes the prince laugh when I say it. We are discussing whether to open the windows," Jin Youzi said with a smile: "It's really difficult. Everyone wants to open the windows, but they are afraid of something going wrong, so they are vying to take responsibility."
"Haha, that's it..." King Zhao laughed and said, "You guys are too careful. In this palace with many guards, what's the big deal if you open the windows? Just open the windows and say it's the king's wish.
, I will be responsible if something happens.”
The three bachelors breathed a sigh of relief. Jin Youzi said with a smile on his face: "I obey the prince's order, but I am not responsible for the prince." Then he walked over and opened a row of windows. Fresh air poured in, and the people in the check-in room
The sweltering heat was gone immediately.
"Haha, how comfortable this is. How can a few bachelors have so many things to do without a good office environment?" King Zhao said with a smile: "I will tell my father later that there are many shady places near the water in the West Palace, so why not be there?"
It’s so frustrating here.”
"Then thank you in advance, Your Majesty," Hu said with a smile: "If this problem can be solved, Your Majesty will be our great benefactor."
After chatting for a few words, Hu asked about the serious matter: "Your Majesty, you don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything, what do you want to teach me?"
"Firstly, I want to express my condolences to several bachelors. Secondly, I have my father's oral message to pass on." King Zhao said seriously: "My father ordered Bachelor Yang to issue a ticket. The specific content is..." After that, he said
He relayed Zhu Di's meaning. Yang Rong frowned secretly after hearing this, but this was the emperor's order, and he was just the emperor's pen. Even if he wanted to make suggestions, it was not at this time. He could only whisper: "I obey the order."
At this time, the eunuch came in with an ice bucket, and King Zhao took out a beautiful white porcelain jar and said with a smile: "In it is my own homemade ice cream, please taste it, all the bachelors."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward." The three of them thanked each other hurriedly.
"Why are you so polite? From now on, I will have someone come to see you off every day." Zhu Gaoxu stood up with a friendly smile and said, "I won't disturb the three of you today. I'll go back first."
"I'll see the prince off later." The three of them said respectfully.