In the main hall of the East Palace, the crowd was even more angry than last time. All the civil and military officials knelt in front of the hall to ask for the prince's orders.
"Your Highness, please rein in your horse immediately, otherwise the capital will be in chaos and we will all be sinners." Mr. Hu Guang kowtowed heavily with tears streaming down his face.
The ministers also kowtowed: "Yes, Your Highness, the ministers and others are willing to jointly request orders to intercede with the emperor on behalf of the prince."
"Everyone, please get up quickly." Zhu Gaochi also had a heavy look on his face. He had been the prince for more than ten years and it was the first time he stood on the opposite side of the ministers. Although Wang Xian and Yang Rong both patted their chests and said that they would be able to pass the test now.
, but he had no idea at all. It was like holding fifteen buckets of water, which was a state of confusion.
"If Your Highness does not agree, I will kneel down and die here," the ministers shouted.
"Hey, why don't I promise you all?" The prince sighed helplessly: "Get up quickly."
"Your Highness's Honor" The ministers got up and said righteously: "Your Highness, please issue an order immediately to stop the banknote law and appease the people to avoid the situation from getting bigger."
"The stoppage of banknotes can only be a pause," the prince said: "What to do next, I must ask my father for permission."
"I am willing to submit the memorial jointly with His Highness." The ministers expressed their loyalty one after another.
If it had been in the past, the prince would have naturally not been able to ask for it, but now he said without hesitation: "It's enough for me to submit the memorial alone, you don't have to sign up together." The prince's face showed compassion and said: "Everyone is responsible for the work, so why bother to be implicated?
Your Majesty."
"Your Highness..." The ministers were very moved when they saw the prince's kindness.
"Okay, there's no need to say more." The prince waved his hand and said warmly: "You comfort the people for me, and don't worry about other things."
"As ordered..." The ministers bowed respectfully and left.
Yang Rong sent reports to the capital every day about everything that happened in the capital, but it was not through the relay system of the Ministry of War, but through the secret channel established by the emperor Taisun himself. It was precisely because of the existence of this channel that Yang Rong
He and Wang Xiancai dared to use this move, otherwise it would be tantamount to committing suicide.
The report was secretly transmitted through the secret line between Fusi and Taisun in Beizhen, and it would be delivered to Zhu Zhanji in three days. Zhu Zhanji would then pass it on to Jin Youzi, and the cabinet would present it directly to the emperor. This newly established secret communication
The route completely bypassed the General Affairs Department and the Inner Court, which was almost the key to victory or defeat.
So this time Zhu Di was able to learn what was happening in the capital in time. Emperor Yongle was very surprised that the prince carried out his decree without compromise, and felt that he had wrongly blamed the prince... In fact, when he issued this decree, there was no reason other than the fact that the emperor was really poor.
In addition to being crazy, there is another insignificant reason, that is, Zhu Di really wants to see whether, in the heart of the prince, he, his father, is more important, or his own reputation. In the emperor's opinion, Zhu Gaochi would probably choose to delay and prevaricate.
, and disrupted his own will.
The emperor's mind is sometimes so complicated and contradictory that it is elusive and unpredictable. It always goes against the holy will. But with Yang Rong, who is extremely smart and is by the emperor's side all day long, the emperor has been
It is speculated that the situation will be different once the bachelor in his heart is present.
On the way south, Yang Rong guessed the emperor's intentions thoroughly. He also knew the intentions of Emperor Yongle who wanted to be willful. Persuasion was useless and could only have the opposite effect. The only way to do this was to put the facts in front of him and let the emperor
Figure it out for yourself. Therefore, the prince cannot hesitate no matter what this time. He must carry out the decree without compromise, otherwise he will definitely offend the emperor and lead to unpredictable consequences.
Of course, doing so will definitely put the prince into injustice to his subjects. But in the view of Yang Rong, who is well versed in the ways of surviving in the officialdom, the consequences of annoying the subjects are far less serious than the consequences of annoying the emperor. The balance between the two evils will naturally choose the one.
light……
It’s just that you can’t tell the prince like this, because the prince cherishes his reputation very much. It’s okay to let him suffer the misunderstanding for a while, but it will leave a stain forever. Even if the prince does it, he will still hate him for coming up with the idea. And it is true.
, we still need to think more about how this matter will end. It would be perfect if a bad thing can be turned into a good thing. At this time, Wang Xian's idea comes in handy - if the thing cannot be avoided, Yu Jian will further intensify it and let the bad consequences happen.
Reveal it as soon as possible, so that the emperor can change his mind before the situation becomes irreversible. Then he can use means to restore the prince's reputation...
With such a confidant of the emperor advising the prince, even a wise and wise Emperor like Yongle would inevitably fall into the trap. Seeing that the prince worked hard to implement his will and banned gold and silver in the capital within a few days, Zhu Di felt
Very satisfied. However, the subsequent rise in prices and the shortage of food for the people in the capital also made the emperor gasp. Unexpectedly, Xia Yuanji was right. Once gold and silver were banned, the capital would be in chaos.
In the final analysis, Zhu Di is not a foolish king, but no one is perfect. He is really happy to achieve great success, and he feels that the capital is the richest in the world, so it doesn't matter if he contributes some strength to his great cause. However, he did not expect that everything must be reversed, and he spent more than ten dollars indiscriminately.
In the year, the last bit of national credit of the Ming Dynasty had been squeezed out. Issuing more treasure banknotes would not only bring him no profits, but would only bring endless troubles.
The reality soon turned ugly for him. The prince had seriously implemented his banknote method, but he ended up in this situation. He realized that the treasure banknotes were completely useless, and Zhu Di did not want his treasury to be empty of food and grass and filled with useless treasure banknotes.
But where is the emperor's face, it is impossible for Zhu Di to immediately issue an order to stop the banknote method, at least he has to wait until he reaches a certain level...
Unexpectedly, he arrived at the stairs very soon. When he saw the news that the people in the capital beat the officials of the Ministry of Commerce to death and looted the warehouse of the Ministry of Commerce, Zhu Di finally couldn't sit still and attracted Xia Yuanji, who had ignored him for a long time.
After being ignored by the emperor for nearly a month, the wrinkles on Xia Shangshu's face increased a lot, and he lost weight, making him look very old. Only then did Zhu Di truly understand how difficult it was for him to be a great butler, and how difficult it was for him to be a great steward.
How capable.
"Your Majesty has summoned the guilty ministers to come here. I don't know why..." Xia Yuanji's face showed no expression. There was nothing more sad than heartbroken.
"Hey, dear, please sit down first." Zhu Di became more and more embarrassed and asked Huang Yan to move a brocade pier for him. Then he got up himself and gave the memorial to Xia Yuanji. "Look at this."
Xia Yuanji hurriedly took it with both hands, squinted his eyes for a moment, and said dejectedly: "Your Majesty, forgive me. I have been so dizzy these past few days that I can't see clearly what is written on it.
"Hey, you passed the eye level of forty-eight, but you have not passed this level after all." Zhu Di sighed and said: "My eyes have been damaged for several years, let's use this." He picked up his gold-rimmed spectacles from the table.
It was a rare thing that Zheng He brought back from the West. It was said that he bought it from the red-haired barbarians farther west. With it, the emperor could read the memorial clearly.
Xia Yuanji hurriedly took it with both hands, put it on the bridge of his nose, and then read the words on the memorial carefully. After a moment, he raised his head and returned the memorial to Zhu Di with both hands.
"You're really right. I should have listened to you in the first place, and we wouldn't be in such trouble today." Zhu Di sighed.
"A wise man may make a mistake after thinking a lot, and a fool may gain something after a lot of thinking." Xia Yuanji said hurriedly: "The emperor is in charge of the affairs of all directions in Jiuzhou, so it is inevitable that he has some errors in his understanding of the banknote method. Only the minister is in charge of the household department, so he can see this clearly.
Be clear."
"Okay, you don't have to find a step for me. If you make a mistake, you are wrong. Damn it, I am also a human being. It is impossible not to make mistakes." Zhu Di waved his hands and said calmly: "The key is what to do next.
?Look at this banknote method, is there any room for redemption?"
Xia Yuanji thought for a while and said dejectedly: "Even if there is one, the emperor can't use it."
Zhu Di was silent for a while. He knew what Xia Yuanji meant. If Wang Xian could understand something, how could Xia Yuanji not understand it? Therefore, Xia Yuanji had already reported Wang Xian's ideas to Zhu Di, but the kind of rest with the people, even
In order to return benefits to the people, Zhu Di had to live a tight life for at least ten years before he could see results. This was naturally unacceptable to Emperor Yongle, who obviously felt that time was running out.
"Then what should we do now?" Zhu Di asked in a low voice after a while.
"Reporting to the emperor, for the current plan, we should let go of gold and silver and let the market flow first. Then the current problem can be easily solved." Xia Yuanji said.
"The prohibition of gold and silver is not just a rule of our Ming Dynasty. I have just reiterated it." Zhu Di said with a pained face: "If you ask me to lift the ban now, wouldn't it be a slap in my face?"
"The emperor can strictly investigate counterfeit banknotes and stipulate that before the counterfeit banknotes are discovered, the people can temporarily use the treasure banknotes." Xia Yuanji said: "The people will definitely praise the emperor for his kindness..." The people can temporarily use the treasure banknotes, so what should they use? Naturally, it is gold.
Silver... Everyone can understand this subtext. As long as there are bold people who dare to try it, they will know that the imperial court has lifted the ban.
"This is the only way." Zhu Di sighed depressedly: "But what about my palace? Where does this money come from?"
"Your Majesty, as soon as we come here, the Wudang Mountain project should be completed next year. By then, I will have more money. In addition, Eunuch Zheng's fleet should be back soon." Xia Yuanji said softly: "Look at what he said
I may not be able to gain anything."
"Hey, Jiuzhou is extremely rich, but I, the emperor, are stretched thin." Zhu Di said angrily: "We have to think of some ways to make up for the excess losses.
Xia Yuanji's heart skipped a beat. He didn't know who else would be unlucky, but how could he dare to offend Zhu Di again? If the emperor got angry, he wouldn't even be able to keep the results in front of him.
"Go ahead." Zhu Di waved his hand, thought for a moment and then said: "Huang Yan, give Xia Aiqing two of the ginseng that North Korea just paid tribute to." He said warmly: "We have known each other for more than ten years, and you also know that I am
What's your temper? Don't take the words I said to heart. From now on, I will have to rely on you as my great butler."
"Your Majesty..." Xia Yuanji said with tears of gratitude: "I can only do my best and die." After a pause, he said: "It's just that I'm really powerless, I'm afraid I won't be able to satisfy the Emperor."
"If you can't satisfy me, there will be no one in the world who can satisfy me." Zhu Di shook his head and waved his hands: "I know it's difficult for you, but it's difficult for me too. We, the monarchs and ministers, should all do it reluctantly..."