In the evening of that day, Zhao Hongrun had dinner as usual at the Ningxiang Palace of his mother, Concubine Shen Shu. After all, he had been away from home for more than half a year, and Concubine Shen Shu missed him very much.
The former family actually refers to nothing more than Concubine Shen Shu and brothers Zhao Hongrun and Zhao Hongxuan. At most, Concubine Shen Shu's maids and the clan guards around the brothers were added. As for Emperor Wei, hehe, at that time he was just a person called father.
He is just an outsider to the emperor.
But later, as Emperor Wei frequently visited Ningxiang Palace, his relationship with Concubine Shen Shu returned to its former state. With Concubine Shen's busy matchmaking efforts, and during the first few conflicts and struggles between Emperor Wei and Zhao Hongrun, they finally recovered a little bit.
Silk originally had a father-son relationship.
This also allowed Emperor Wei to finally integrate into this small family that he had once forgotten.
And every time she saw the family of four eating around the table, Concubine Shen Shu's personal maid Xiao Tao was quite moved. After all, Concubine Shen Shu, this gentle woman she served, had been waiting silently for how many years before she came again.
The tenderness of the emperor.
The happiest person was obviously Concubine Shen Shu. After all, having a family of four eating together in harmony was a wish that she did not dare to imagine many years ago.
"Your Majesty, eat more...Run'er, Xuan'er, you two should also eat more..."
"Mom, you can eat for yourself. Will the child be polite to you?"
"Brother is talking about...Brother, the last piece of meat is mine..."
"Oh? (chew chew)"
"……whispering sound!"
After a wonderful meal, the family moved to the side hall of the inner hall. At this time, the maid Xiao Tao had already ordered people to prepare tea. After serving it one by one, she left in a wise manner.
Because he knows that the next time belongs to this family.
"By the way, in the court this morning, Mr. Li Huan made the suggestion you mentioned yesterday to me, and I agreed."
After taking a sip of the tea in the cup, Wei Tianzi said calmly.
Zhao Hongrun looked at Emperor Wei in surprise when he heard this, and asked with a half-smile: "Father said such a word out of the blue, which really makes the child a little confused... What does father want to ask?"
Emperor Wei looked deeply at Zhao Hongrun and asked in a low voice: "Why do you treat the Ministry of Works so favorably?"
Emperor Wei did not take aim without aim. You must know that the Ministry of Husbandry suffered the most this time. Although it made a lot of money, it lost something more important; while the Ministry of War seemed to be the most profitable, but in detail
After a detailed analysis, it is not difficult to understand that the reason why Zhao Hongrun gave such a huge discount to the Ministry of War was just to gain the Ministry of War's recognition of the three armies of Shang Shui Army, Yan Shui Army, and Yanling Army. It was just a transaction.
Regardless of how much they get now, in fact, starting from this year, the Ministry of War will have to pay additional military salaries to those three armies. Therefore, from a long-term perspective, the Ministry of War will actually suffer a big loss.
In the view of Emperor Wei, the reason why Li Huan, Minister of War, reached an agreement with Zhao Hongrun was still focused on the right to build his own treasury.
Only the Ministry of Industry suffered no financial losses except that half of the officials and craftsmen in the Daliang Department accompanied Zhao Hongrun on the expedition. However, they still received a generous return of 15% of the war profits and were allowed to do so themselves.
The authority to establish a treasury and take charge of their respective financial revenues and expenditures.
Therefore, in the eyes of discerning people like Emperor Wei, the Ministry of Industry was actually the most profitable department this time.
Emperor Wei was a little puzzled by this. Although he could guess Zhao Hongrun's plans for the Ministry of War, he could not guess what his son's intentions were for the Ministry of Works.
"Father, are you used to playing tricks on me?" Zhao Hongrun sneered a little when he heard this, and then curled his lips and said, "What intentions does the emperor have towards the Ministry of Works? It's not just that he hopes that the Ministry of Works will become stronger."
Having said this, he suppressed the smile on his face and said seriously: "From the emperor's point of view, if the Ministry of War can directly affect the strength of the army of Wei Dynasty, then the rise and fall of the Ministry of Industry will directly affect the entire country of Wei Dynasty.
The basic national strength... I really can’t imagine that such an important ministry would be at the bottom among the six ministries.”
"..." Emperor Wei was stunned when he heard this, and then fell silent in deep thought.
In fact, he also understood that the Ministry of Industry was in charge of all the construction of facilities in the Wei Dynasty, including road construction, city building, land reclamation, and water control, ranging from facility construction to iron smelting and mold making. It is no exaggeration to say that the Ministry of Industry represented the Wei Dynasty.
manufacturing and productivity.
Although this manufacturing productivity is biased towards civilian use, as Zhao Hongrun said, it represents the basic national strength of the Wei Dynasty.
Thinking of this, Emperor Wei's heart moved slightly and he asked tentatively: "Hongrun, it seems that you are somewhat interested in the Ministry of Industry?"
"..."
After hearing this, Zhao Hongrun stared at Emperor Wei intently, his eyes filled with avoidance. After a long time, he slowly asked: "What does the emperor want to say?"
This kid... is getting smarter and smarter.
Seeing Zhao Hongrun's evasive look, Emperor Wei couldn't understand why. He couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart. However, he still had to say what should be said: "This time you have made great achievements, I allow you to leave the cabinet and move to Zhao Hongrun."
Leaving the palace, but I am afraid that you will lose your ambition by playing with things... How about I arrange you to go to the Ministry of Industry?"
"..." Zhao Hongrun showed an expression that was indeed true, looked at Emperor Wei indifferently, and said indifferently: "Father, the emperor has done a lot for me, Wei, and he should have a good rest.
It’s time…”
When Emperor Wei heard this, he was speechless.
He said in his heart, you and I have been in office for more than 20 years, and we are still working hard on state affairs. You are young and have only accomplished such a feat. Why do you speak in a tone like those who are about to retire and return home?
Like an old man?
"Are you planning to retire and take care of yourself?"
Emperor Wei said sarcastically.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Hongrun glanced at Emperor Wei in surprise and exclaimed: "My father's sarcastic skills have improved a lot recently."
"Don't do this to me! ... After all, what are you going to do next?" Looking at his son, Emperor Wei curled his lips and snorted: "Now that you have money in your hands, I don't believe you will stay still.
In Daliang."
"It's nothing." Zhao Hongrun sipped the tea in the cup, shrugged and said, "Just play around. Well, let's try the taste of hunting first..."
When Zhao Hongxuan heard this, he immediately became energetic and said quickly: "Brother, take me with you, I'm going too."
"Can you ride a horse?" Zhao Hongrun asked curiously.
Zhao Hongxuan blinked and said with undiminished interest: "I can learn."
Before Zhao Hongrun could speak, Concubine Shen Shu interrupted with a smile: "Xuan'er, a few days ago, the lecturer from Gongxue sent someone to tell my mother that you haven't been paying attention in class recently."
"..." Zhao Hongxuan's expression changed drastically when he heard this, and he whispered: "Mom, it's not that I don't care about the child, it's just..."
"Just what?" Concubine Shen Shu asked with a smile.
"It's just that now in Gongxue, brother Hongzhao is not here, and brother is not here either. It's just the kid alone. It's so boring..."
"Nonsense." Concubine Shen Shu said with a smile: "Don't you still have your brother Hongyin and many other princesses in the palace academy?"
"I don't have any friendship with them..." Zhao Hongxuan muttered in a low voice.
"Anyway, let's finish the palace studies first. You are also fourteen this year. If you stay here for another year, you can leave the palace and find a house next year. Then you can move out of the palace... My mother can't control you even if she wants to..."
Concubine Shen Shu sighed.
Why does it feel like the atmosphere is not right...
Zhao Hongrun suddenly felt a chill on his back, especially when he saw his mother-in-law, Shen Shufei, looking at him with complicated and reluctant eyes, and hesitated several times to speak. This feeling was particularly strong.
I’m a dead Taoist friend but not a poor Taoist. I’m sorry, brother!
Thinking of this, Zhao Hongrun immediately acted like an elder brother and said to his younger brother Zhao Hongxuan in a serious voice: "Brother, you must listen to your mother and concentrate on your studies. You should know that reading can broaden your horizons... When you get out of the cabinet in the future, you will have plenty of time to play.
Why rush?"
Brother, you...
Zhao Hongxuan was not stupid. He couldn't tell that his brother was planning to abandon his car to protect his handsome brother. He curled his lips and looked at his brother speechlessly, and deliberately asked with an unhappy face: "Brother, when are you planning to move out of the palace? Move out of the palace."
After that, will you come to the palace to see your mother and me in the future?"
This brat!
Zhao Hongrun felt his teeth itching with hatred.
However, at this time, Concubine Shen Shu also asked with a smile: "What Xuan'er said is, Run'er, after you move out of the palace, will you still come to visit your mother from time to time?"
"Of course." Zhao Hongrun always felt that his mother's eyes were a little dangerous, and he quickly promised with all his heart: "Even if I move out of the palace, my son will still make a special trip to the palace every now and then to visit his mother and my...good brother!" Finally!
These three words burst out from his mouth while gnashing his teeth while glaring at Zhao Hongxuan.
It's a pity that they have a deep relationship as brothers. Zhao Hongxuan didn't care about his brother's threat. Instead, he saw that his brother seemed to be in trouble and grinned, which made Zhao Hongrun feel even more resentful.
Looking at the happy scene of the whole family before his eyes, Emperor Wei couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
He felt that now in the entire palace, it was probably only here that he could truly feel and appreciate the pure family affection.
After chatting until late at night, the weak Concubine Shen Shu felt tired, so Emperor Wei, Zhao Hongrun, Zhao Hongxuan and his son also prepared to leave and go back to their respective bedrooms.
On the way back, Zhao Hongrun and Emperor Wei were walking together. The father and son walked slowly along the garden corridor of the harem.
While walking, Emperor Wei suddenly asked in a low voice: "Hongrun, what do you think of the East Palace and King Yong?"
…
Zhao Hongrun paused when he heard this, raised his head and glanced at Emperor Wei, frowned and said: "Father, the emperor does not want to be involved."
As if he had read his son's thoughts, Emperor Wei waved his hands and said with a chuckle: "I just want you to express your thoughts."
"The emperor has no opinion on this." Zhao Hongrun said calmly.
"No?" Emperor Wei chuckled and said, "I thought King Yong had a good relationship with you, so you would be able to help him."
Zhao Hongrun curled his lips when he heard this: "Your Majesty, you don't think that Brother Yong Wang needs my help."
"Oh!"
Emperor Wei smiled slightly when he heard this, then raised his hand and patted his shoulder, reminding him: "Wenzhao Pavilion is here to the left... By the way, the day after tomorrow is the ceremony to worship the heaven, so don't run around here these two days.
, if I don’t see you on the day of worshiping heaven, your reward will be gone.”
After that, he walked towards the corridor on the right side of the fork, minding his own business and walked away slowly.
……baffling.
Standing at the intersection of the harem garden corridor, Zhao Hongrun watched Emperor Wei walking further and further away, feeling really confused. (To be continued.)