My Brother-in-law is the Prince - Chapter 446

The hall was still silent.

At this time, it seems that nothing is appropriate.

Seeing this, Zhu Di couldn’t help sneering: “Since that’s the case, it’s inconvenient for you to speak freely in front of me. Then, let’s discuss this matter carefully in the next court meeting. If everyone in the Taiping Mansion didn’t use their lives, how could it be possible? Have today’s merits? Since Zhang Anshi, the minister of meritorious service, everyone needs to recount their merits…”

After a pause, Zhu Di added another sentence: “Just follow Jiang Xiu!”

Jiang Xiu’s standard…

Zhu Di immediately said: “If it is not the case, even a mere Jiang Xiu is given such a generous reward, but the imperial court ignores the people of the Taiping Mansion, and does not care about others? In the future, who will be willing to serve the imperial court, Qing, etc. Just figure it out for yourself, that’s all I can say!”

Finally left a sentence: “Show the Wenlou, the prince and Zhang Qing come.”

As he spoke, he walked away in a huff.

Leaving the court full of officials, they were speechless.

Everyone looked at His Majesty’s back as he left, and chewed on His Majesty’s words carefully. There are indeed many embarrassments right now.

His Majesty himself did not directly issue the decree, but pushed the matter of meritorious service to the heads of all the officials. This clearly presented a huge problem for the officials.

But Zhu Di has already left in a hurry. Obviously, he has more important things to take care of.

Zhang Anshi obediently supported the prince Zhu Gaochi and went to Wenlou.

After walking a few steps, Zhu Gaochi was already out of breath, but he said with a smile on his face: “This Taiping Mansion is really second to none, but at this time…you must always remember that the more you are at this time, the more modest and prudent you must be.”

Zhang Anshi nodded obediently.

But Zhu Gaochi said with emotion: “Hey…why didn’t I see you so smart when I was young?”

Zhang Anshi: “…”

The two talked in a low voice, all the way to Wenlou.

Walking in, they saw that Zhu Di was already seated high in the Wen Building, and the two saluted quickly and politely after entering.

Zhu Gaochi looked exhausted at this time, he was most afraid of walking, after all, his body was too heavy, and he stayed in Chongwen Hall for more than an hour.

Zhu Di glanced at Zhu Gaochi, showing disappointment.

He is still satisfied with Zhu Gaochi. Facts have proved that this son is indeed a good heir. He acts steadily and decisively, and his temper is not necessarily a bad thing. Although he has his own views on the governance of the world, he is at least a conservative king. Not a problem, especially in terms of civil affairs, he is even much stronger than Zhu Di.

However, people like Zhu Di, who have been in the army for a lifetime, more or less dislike the image of being weak and potbellied, whether it is because of his own likes or dislikes, or because of Zhu Di’s concern for his son’s health.

Zhu Di had no choice but to turn a blind eye to Zhu Gaochi’s embarrassment, deliberately staggered his eyes, looked at Zhang Anshi, sipped his tea, and said, “This Taiping Mansion…how come there are so many taxes?”

Zhang Anshi dare not say the real reason.

As the only channel for the whole world to the countries of the world, the entire Taiping Mansion almost monopolizes the trade between Daming and the whole world.

The tax system adopted by Zhang Anshi is not a simple poll tax or land tax, but a value-added tax for the production and circulation of commodities.

That is, taxes are collected directly at the source of production and circulation. In this way, it means that the goods produced and distributed in Taiping Prefecture to the two capitals and 18 provinces are all taxed for Taiping Prefecture.

On the surface, what Taiping Mansion collects is nothing more than the commercial tax of Taiping Mansion.

But actually? But it is equal to the food, clothing, housing and transportation of all the soldiers and civilians in the two capitals and eighteen provinces! When they buy overseas goods, they are taxed by the Taiping government. And if they bought goods from Taipingfu, they had already been levied a value-added tax.

In the long run, if the eighteen provinces do not carry out new policies, then…the various commodities from overseas, as well as the goods produced and processed by the Taiping Prefecture, will continue to be impacted by the large-scale trade and production until their A complete disintegration of a small peasant economy is inevitable.

During this process, the tax of Taiping Mansion will also increase steadily. Now the 60 million taels of silver are actually just appetizers.

After all, overseas trade has just started, and as Taiping Prefecture owns such a vast market as the 18 provinces and overseas vassal states, the benefits brought by industry and commerce will only continue to grow until the 18 provinces are completely thrown away. until.

Zhang Anshi put on a serious look and said: “Your Majesty, I think there are three reasons for this.”

Zhu Di said: “Let me listen to you.”

Zhang Anshidao: “Firstly, most of the top and bottom of the Taiping Mansion obey the law and obey the law, and everyone is content with their duties. In addition, the preparation of the Customs has been a great success, which also means that the Taiping Mansion’s maritime trade strategy Going right, this is the second. As for the third, it is also the most important thing, that His Majesty strongly supports, so that everyone in the Taiping Mansion can produce and trade with peace of mind. result of force.”

Zhu Di frowned after hearing this: “It’s obviously two points, and I have to use me to make up the number. You don’t have to show credit for me, I just picked up one off-the-shelf.”

Zhang Anshi hurriedly said: “Your Majesty’s words are wrong…”

Zhu Di frowned.

However, Zhang Anshi said very seriously: “At the beginning of the New Deal, it can be said that it was difficult, and His Majesty must be aware of the resistance encountered during it. The civil and military officials do not agree or even oppose it, and those gentry and scholars, which one? It’s not that I strongly oppose it, I wish I could teach this New Deal to die.”

“Not to mention them, even ordinary people, how many people can understand the New Deal? All these years, because of presiding over the New Deal, I know that today’s achievements are hard-won. If it weren’t for His Majesty’s ability to Overcoming all opinions, ignoring the opposition of countless people, and still supporting the minister to continue working, how can we have today?”

Zhu Di’s face softened slightly, this time he could see that Zhang Anshi’s words seemed to come from the heart.

However, he was terrified by Zhang Anshi’s praise, and he still felt that this guy’s skill had increased by several percent, so that he couldn’t tell the difference.

I saw Zhang Anshi continue: “That’s why I felt lucky when I looked back. I have something to say, and I don’t know if I should say it or not.”

Zhu Di nodded towards Zhang Anshi.

With Zhu Di’s permission, Zhang Anshi said: “My minister dared to think that if the New Deal was so difficult, if it were another emperor, even if he was willing to support it, how many of them would be able to support it? Is it the New Deal? But no matter how much you support it, it won’t come to an end in the end?”

“It can be seen that if it is not for Emperor Taizu Gao or His Majesty, the New Deal will definitely not be implemented. The New Deal has always been to take jobs from others. Taking people’s money is like killing parents. Could it be that a mediocre monarch, or an emperor whose prestige is not enough to frighten Xiaoxiao, can succeed?”

“What I am grateful for is that His Majesty is in power. If not, I will die!”

After Zhu Di heard this, he just smiled and said: “After talking so much, I’m still saying good things about me. I credit you as the first credit, but you want to put this credit on my head. I’m telling you, I don’t need For these credits, what I want is money!”

It seems that the word asking for money is a bit too naked.

So Zhu Di added another sentence: “The important thing is that only with silver can I make my Ming Dynasty permanent.”

“Yes, yes, yes.” Zhang Anshi praised without hesitation: “Your Majesty has a far-sighted vision, and everything is for the sake of Daming’s eternal foundation.”

Zhu Di said: “Nearly 60 million taels of silver, how much silver needs to be kept in Taiping Mansion, and how much is sent to the internal money, and how much is left to your Zhang family, your Taiping Mansion, you must get it quickly.” Come up with a number.”

Zhang Anshi immediately understood Zhu Di’s meaning, and said: “I must get it done as soon as possible.”

Zhu Di was very satisfied, and said with a smile: “You don’t have to worry about the Taiping Mansion. Neither you nor their credit can be lost. In the words of the merchant, it is called our business partner. It’s time for mutual benefit.”

Zhang Anshi hurriedly said modestly: “Everyone in the Taiping Mansion is His Majesty’s courtiers. How can there be such a saying as a partner? His Majesty’s words made the ministers extremely terrified.”

Zhu Di just smiled and said: “The world is different, with a new atmosphere. You don’t have to be scared, what are you afraid of!”

As he spoke, Zhu Di glanced at Zhu Gaochi: “This Qing…is your brother-in-law, I’m getting old…”

Zhu Gaochi hurriedly said: “Father, the dragon is in good health…”

Zhu Di waved his hand and said, “Don’t say such useless words. I know that you and him are like brothers. There are some areas where Zhang Qing is not as good as you, but there are also many areas where you are far inferior to him. When many things cannot be judged in the future, I need to ask him to find a solution, he has a lot of thoughts and his stomach is full of gossip.”

Zhang Anshi: “…”

Is this praise or discredit?

Zhu Gaochi had no choice but to say: “Yes, I would like to follow my father’s instruction.”

Zhu Di sighed: “If one day, I really won’t be able to…”

Zhu Gaochi was taken aback and was about to say something.

But Zhu Di glared at him, and then said: “You don’t have to be terrified, it seems that Zhang Qing is so cautious, I learned it from you, it’s good not to teach, just teach some of the so-called ways of life in the book. These nonsense principles are useless. They are useless in the world except to teach people how to be a servant and a wimp to protect themselves. You are the prince, the heir, and Zhang Qing is the imperial relative, the humerus of the court , the burden of all the people in the world rests on you and others, what is the use of you and others to learn these things?”

Zhu Gaochi hurriedly said: “Yes, my son and minister will die.”

Zhu Di said: “I’m actually not worried about Zhang Qing. There is a saying that good people don’t live long, but evil people live for thousands of years…”

Zhu Di said this, and added: “Zhang Qing, I’m not talking about you, I’m just using an analogy.”

Zhang Anshi smiled: “I understand.”

But it still hurts!

Zhu Di continued on the other side with confidence: “But prince… your body is too weak, not to mention so fat, the inheritance of your ancestors is all on your body. Such a heavy burden, if you don’t have a strong body, how can you carry it?”

As he said that, Zhu Di’s face turned cold: “I heard that the parents of ordinary people all hope that their children and grandchildren will be healthy. Apart from my expectation for you to take on the great responsibility of the country, I also hope that you will be strong and healthy. Not as it is now…”

“A few days ago, I sent a lot of eunuchs and maids to take care of your daily life and food, just trying to find a way to teach you to be stronger, but today it seems that the effect is not good. Instead of your body getting better, you are even weaker. , People are getting fatter!”

Zhu Gaochi suddenly realized that it was his father who was condemning him.

His face froze, and he hurriedly said: “My son, the godfather, is worried, and he is really dead.”

Zhu Di said with a cold face: “Is this not effective? Or, are you stealing food every day?”

Zhu Gaochi was sweating profusely from fright, and hurriedly said: “My son… no… no… my son… I have tried my best these days, if my father doesn’t believe me…”

“Hey…” Seeing the trembling look of this son, Zhu Di actually felt even more blocked. He couldn’t help but sighed quietly: “It seems that this is fate. Could it be that you were born like this? But I and your mother …but not like you.”

Zhu Gaochi blushed for a moment, feeling ashamed, and wanted to explain, say something.

But suddenly felt that his eyes were dark, his fat body swayed a few times, he hurriedly raised his hand subconsciously to stroke his forehead, his face revealed a look of discomfort.

Seeing this, Zhang Anshi quickly supported Zhu Gaochi.

When Zhu Di saw it, his face changed slightly, and he immediately shouted: “What’s wrong?”

After a lot of difficulty, Zhu Gaochi slowed down and managed to stand still. The dizziness gradually dissipated.

Zhu Gaochi said with a bit of weakness: “My son…my son is fine…”

Zhu Di’s face was ashen, but he shouted: “Come on, tell Cui Qian to come here!”

Cui Qian was one of the eunuchs in the Eastern Palace responsible for taking care of Zhu Gaochi’s daily life, and was appointed by Zhu Di himself.

At this moment, Zhu Di gave an order, that Cui Qian had originally entered the palace with Zhu Gaochi this time, so he was summoned very quickly.

Cui Qian entered Wenlou, bowed down, but hadn’t saluted yet.

Zhu Di said angrily, “What’s going on, Prince? How’s your daily life these days?”

Cui Qian cautiously raised his head and glanced at the prince. He knew that as a son of man, it was impossible for the prince to tell the truth to His Majesty.

Now His Majesty asked him, how dare he deceive the King? So he hurriedly kowtowed and said: “Your Majesty, Your Royal Highness… These days, it is true… I have gained another three catties, and besides… Besides… Your Highness may always be dizzy these days because of his weak body. .But fortunately…it’s not serious, and after a while, it will recover.”

Zhu Di took a deep breath, and his face became more serious.

This occasional dizziness is no small matter!

What’s more, I have tried to make Zhu Gaochi lose weight before, but not only was it ineffective, but the situation seemed to be getting worse

Zhu Di frowned deeply, lowered his head slightly, squinted his eyes, worried.

As he got old, he paid more and more attention to the issue of heirs.

But the prince looks like this, and the emperor’s grandson is young… Zhu Di absolutely doesn’t want to see this.

Thinking of this, Zhu Di’s eyes fell on Zhang Anshi: “Zhang Qing, take a look, does the prince have any illnesses?”

Zhang An Shidao: “I… can’t say it well, but… I do know that people who are too obese are indeed prone to dizziness. It is because people are too obese, and human blood… how do you say this… um…”

“Lack of energy and blood?” Zhu Di raised his eyebrows.

Zhang Anshi thought for a while and said: “Well, it can probably be called insufficient Qi and blood, so that this Qi and blood cannot be supplied…”

Speaking of this, Zhang Anshi pointed to his own brain, and said with gestures: “I can’t supply my brain, so I have dizziness! Besides, other diseases caused by obesity are not only the same, if people It’s okay when you’re young, but once you get older, you’ll be riddled with all sorts of diseases…”

In fact, these illnesses are not a problem in future generations. As long as you go to the hospital for check-ups and seek medical treatment in time, it is not a big deal.

But this is ancient times, when medical facilities were extremely scarce, so it’s hard to say what happened. Zhu Gaochi in history should have a few years to live, which should have something to do with his obesity.

Zhu Di listened, and while worried, he did not forget to be furious.

Then he looked at Cui Qian and said, “I ordered you to take care of the prince’s daily life, is that how it is?”

Cui Qian trembled, and hurriedly said, “Million dead.”

Zhu Gaochi couldn’t bear it, and hurriedly said: “Father, it’s all my son’s fault, it’s my son’s death, please don’t blame him.”

Zhu Di frowned and glanced at him and said, “Don’t let your queen mother know what happened today. If she knows, I’m afraid she will be even more worried.”

Zhu Gaochi quickly said yes.

Zhu Di looked at Zhang Anshi again and said, “According to Zhang Qing, is the prince’s situation serious?”

Zhang Anshi is an honest person, he thought for a while and said: “Your Majesty, the most likely situation is… brother-in-law may only have a few years to live.”

Zhu Di was shocked when he heard this.

Of course, Zhang Anshi did not say this to scare Zhu Di, so he hurriedly said: “So the most urgent thing right now is to lose weight. As long as you lose weight and your body gradually becomes healthy, naturally there is no need to worry.”

“But he can get raw meat when he drinks cold water.” Zhu Di said eagerly.

Zhang Anshi pondered for a while, then said: “I’m thinking, this should be a useless method. I have seen my brother-in-law’s daily life file, and there is indeed a big problem in it. It is really not easy to lose weight. If you really make up your mind, There may be no way to reduce the fat on the body.”

Zhu Di’s eyes lit up when he heard this, and he hurriedly said, “Is there something Zhang Qing can do?”

Zhang Anshi said truthfully: “We have to formulate a charter first, but the process will indeed be a bit painful, and it needs the full cooperation of brother-in-law. If not, then we have to use force…”

When Zhu Di heard this, in fact, he already had the answer in his eyes.

So without waiting for Zhang Anshi to continue, he said with a sullen face: “Then use strong ones. No matter what method you use, you have to try it. You don’t need to worry. Even if you fail, you will never add guilt!”