The Submissive Emperor - Chapter 73

Because there were few people in Tingzhi City who understood the Dongying dialect, Xiao Chengjun ordered the two captured Japanese pirates to be sent to Rongcheng overnight and handed them over to the Minzhou Criminal Ministry for trial. During the Jingnan period, many people were left in Minzhou, and among them there were talents who understood the Dongying dialect, all of whom were in the Minwang Mansion in Rongcheng.

Ting Zhi was already not at peace. When it was dawn, Xiao Chengjun took Lou Jing and set off back to Rongcheng. There was an injury on his back, so Lou Jing could only sit behind Xiao Chengjun, hugging his husband’s waist.

Xiao Chengjun patted the big head on his shoulder, “Tell me if the wound hurts.”

“Yeah.” Lou Jing rubbed the back of his neck and yawned. Although the sea breeze was blowing, it was still hot and humid. In addition, he had injuries and didn’t sleep well last night.

Xiao Chengjun put a silk cloak with a hood on him, so as not to burn him with the intense heat, then flung the rein lightly and rode his horse to the Mansion of Minwang.

Back in Rongcheng, the officials of the Sixth Ministry had been waiting in the palace for a long time, and he saw His Royal Highness Min, carrying a person wrapped in light blue silk on his back, and went straight to the backyard. In a glimpse, I saw the stunning face under the silk, all were surprised, that face was beautiful but beautiful, but he was truly a man!

“It’s no wonder that the prince doesn’t want to offer the woman…” Everyone looked at each other. Last month, they presented a few stunning women to the King of Fujian in accordance with the rules to please the king of the feudal clan. They are not good at handling errands, and because of these crooked ways, officials in Minzhou have been quite honest for a while, but now it seems…

“The prince seems to like the south wind.”

“Do you want us to…”

“Look again, and wait until you are sure, lest you get a bad nose again.”

Those Dongying people have already been interrogated. They are not Japanese pirates, but the first killers hired by the pirates to find the way.

Xiao Chengjun pondered for a moment, guarding several shores where large ships could be boarded, and dispatching manpower to protect the fishermen who went out to sea to fish.

Every year when Japanese pirates come, they will rob and kill innocent fishermen. This time, Xiao Chengjun made careful arrangements ahead of time. He asked all states and counties to send officers and soldiers to drive boats every day to keep fishermen gathering in several fishing places, in case they encounter The Japanese pirates should be rescued in time.

“His Royal Highness, it is always dangerous to go to sea to do business. The officers and soldiers always want more rewards. In the opinion of the minister, it is better to collect a penny from each fisherman every day.” Hubu Shangshu bowed and said, the fishermen went out to sea and caught every day. Yu Shao said that you can sell forty or fifty wen. It’s not an exaggeration to pay a renminbi, and this will save you a lot of money. You know, if the money comes from the Royal Mansion of Fujian, it’s not a big deal. small amount.

“Did you think that way?” Xiao Chengjun swept over several ministers of the domain. Some wanted to speak, but they didn’t dare to say. They all lowered their heads and frowned. The officials in Minzhou were mediocre and there was nothing they could do. People always think about messing around.

“Chen…Chen thought it was wrong…” A thin young official stood up and stammered.

Xiao Chengjun glanced at him. This person should be a small official in the household department. He was born as a member of the family and was looking for the position of Liu Cao’s small official. “Why?”

“Xiang, Xiang fishermen, ask, ask for a penny, this, this, here, those… in their hands, that is, three pennies, after a long time… it will be… thirty pennies…” The man was anxious. Sweating profusely, and stammered even more.

A little smile appeared in Xiao Chengjun’s eyes, “What’s your name?”

“Chen, Fan, Fan Jie, Jie…” Fan Jie didn’t dare to look up, and said with a neck down.

“From today onwards, Fan Jie has been promoted to the rank of Minister of Household, with a rank of four.” Xiao Chengjun listened patiently to Fan Jie’s fragmented words, smiled slightly, and was directly promoted to his official rank.

Fan Jie raised his head in disbelief. He thought he would be blamed. How could he be promoted?

“Fan stutters, don’t thank you!” someone reminded.

“Thanks, Your Highness Xie…” Fan Jie hurriedly knelt and bowed.

“The money for this class of people is not in the law. Once the head starts, the little officials below don’t know how much heavier they will be added.” Xiao Chengjun’s eyes were steady, and he did not deliberately look at the Hube Shangshu who had come up with his ideas, but made that person’s face look uncomfortable. It was soaring, “The money for the officers and soldiers to go to sea is paid by the king.”

After the meeting, Fan Jie, who had suddenly become a fourth-rank official from a young official, still couldn’t react.

“Fan stuttering, your kid is really out of shit!” Ueto, the Ministry of Households, said sourly.

Because of Fan Jie’s stuttering, his colleagues had to make fun of him. Everyone called him “Fan Stutter”, and his Shangfeng also screamed.

Fan Jie smiled and did not answer.

In the middle of Beijing, Zhao Mansion.

“Puff—” Zhao Xi sprayed out a sip of tea he had just drunk, spraying his five uncles all over.

The fifth master of the Zhao family jumped up from the chair, and the maid beside him quickly took the kerchief to wipe, and gave Zhao Xi a fierce look, “What are you doing?”

“No,” Zhao Xi swallowed, “Uncle Wu, what did you just say? Concubine Chen, want me to marry the third prince?”

“Huh, I really think that my Zhao family is weak and can’t be deceived!” Although the third master is not in the court, he who is in charge of the Zhao family’s affairs is the most aware of his own power, and he definitely won’t be afraid of going to the Chen family.

“This poisonous woman wants to use this to ruin Jiming, so that my Zhao family will have no successor!” The second lady wiped her tears, angrily.

“Don’t be arguing,” Zhao Duan stroked his beard, “you have to quickly discuss a charter.”

Zhao Xi has been a rare genius in the Zhao family since the beginning of the clan. In any case, the Zhao family would not allow him to marry in the palace to invalidate his future. What’s more, the three princes would not be crown princes at all!

It’s just that it’s really not a good thing to be remembered by the Chen family as their baby. Thinking of this, everyone couldn’t help but look at Zhao Xi. Unexpectedly…

“Hahahahaha…” Zhao Xi held his belly and smiled and fell on the wide chair.

“This kid, isn’t he confused by anger?” The second lady hurried forward and touched Zhao Xi’s head.

“Hehehe,” Zhao Xi reluctantly stopped laughing, pulling the second lady’s sleeve to wipe the tears from his laughter, “I have a way.”

“What way?” The second lady couldn’t help asking.

“I, I will follow my uncle to the court tomorrow, and hit the golden dragon pillar, saying that the three princes are going to force me to marry him, in order to keep…” Zhao Xi was slapped and called by Zhao Duan before finishing a word. To the back of the head.

“It’s not so simple,” Zhang Duan blew his beard with anger. “These days, you don’t provoke the Chen family. You will come back soon after you get off the job.” After speaking, he flicked his sleeves and left to find his protégé. , Ke Qing discussed, the raw materials are not in a hurry for Minwang’s plan, but now, it has to start earlier.

Zhao Xi touched the sore head, and muttered, “Maybe the emperor will feel sorry for me, and he will seal me like Lou Jing as a second-ranking member.”

The second wife knocked Zhao Xi on the head, “Don’t do anything in private, let your uncle and the others decide everything, do you understand?”

Zhao Xi held his head and nodded honestly, “I see.”

The next day, Zhao Xi did not go home from the Hanlin Academy. Instead, he ran to Beiya and found Guanxihou’s second son Zhou Song, “Hey, on Tuesday, do you know how to meet the third prince? ?”

“The third prince?” Zhou Song scratched his head, “I can see you. What are you looking for?”

“Don’t worry about it.” Zhao Xi smiled mysteriously, showing a mouthful of white teeth.

In the next two days, the children of Xungui from Jingzhong gathered for a drink.

Zhao Xi followed Zhou Song to join in the fun, and saw Guangcheng Bo Shizi and his second brother, “Who is that?” asked Zhou Song quietly. He doesn’t play with Xungui children often, but he has a good memory, and he will never forget those who have seen him once. Only this person from Uncle Guangcheng’s family has never seen it.

“That’s the second son of Uncle Guangcheng, Luo Pei, who almost married the former prince for Lou Da back then.” Zhou Song winked and said, Uncle Guangcheng’s family has declined by this generation. Last year, because of Guangcheng Bo Shizi caught up with the four princes, but there was some improvement. Now that the four princes have died, their family has no support.

Zhao Xi was clear, looked at the feminine Luo Pei, and rolled his eyes.

Because last winter, Luo Pei offended Lou Jing by speaking out, and most of the noble children in Beijing were reluctant to interact with him. Now everyone talks in twos and threes, Luo Pei and his elder brother are sitting awkwardly aside.

After a lap of wine, the young man reported that the distinguished guests had arrived, and everyone got up. Not long after, Xiao Chengduo, who was wearing a dark yellow prince’s uniform, walked in.

Everyone greeted them one after another, and the two brothers of the Luo family were even more diligent, so they almost posted it to Xiao Chengduo.

Xiao Chengduo also liked male appearance, and the smile on his face became a little deeper when he saw Luo Pei’s good looks.

Zhou Song looked at Luo Pei who sat next to Xiao Chengduo, regardless of his identity, and couldn’t help but coldly hum and glanced at Qingyang Bo Shizi. These noble children drink alcohol, and they are all particular about where they sit. They are based on knighthood and the rise and fall of the family, and it is no longer possible for Rope to sit at the table.

“Hey, isn’t this Zhao Sanyuan?” Xiao Chengduo didn’t care about everyone’s expressions. He turned around and saw Zhao Xi sitting on the side. Because the names of Sanyuan and Die are too loud, if they can’t remember Zhao Xi’s name in Jingzhong, they call him Zhao Sanyuan.

“The three princes said so, it is really a shameless minister,” Zhao Xi smiled and stood up, toasting to the three princes, “I want to drink with my friends, and I don’t want to meet my highness. Meeting is not as good as chance encounter. You must respect your Highness! “

Xiao Chengduo frowned slightly when he remembered what his concubine said. He looked at Zhao Xi as though he didn’t know him, and he was a little relieved, and he toasted to the wine.

“His Royal Highness drank Mr. Zhao’s, and that kid will also make a toast.” Not to be outdone, Luo Pei beside him also raised his wine glass to toast.

Even if the gate was opened, everyone took turns to toast. Before eating, they gave the three princes a round.

Zhao Xi watched the crowd take turns to toast, he picked up his hip flask, walked to Qingyang Bo Shizi, and said with a smile: “When I was a child, I often played with Lou Da. Although Zhao’s family is not from the Zhanying clan, but since childhood, he has a love for him. Please also allow me to call my brother.”

“Whatever you say, Lou Da treats you as a real brother, so naturally you are also my real brother.” Qingyang Bo Shizi smiled and made a drink.

Zhao Xi smiled and filled him up.

Everyone didn’t care at first. After three rounds of drinking, they realized how powerful Zhao Xi’s tongue-like mouth was. As long as he poured the wine, you couldn’t refuse it. You had to drink one cup after another.

“Siming, you can forgive me.” Zhou Song drank so that his tongue was straight, and when he saw Zhao Xi approaching with a smile, he couldn’t help but shake.

“What are you talking about? I respected you for a long time, I really can’t help you, so let me have a drink with you, I wish your eldest brother will give birth to a child soon.” Zhao Xi smiled and filled him.

“Huh?” Zhou Song, who was drunk, couldn’t understand. What does this have to do with his elder brother, but to say that he wished his eldest brother an early birth, this wine must be drunk, so he had to pinch his nose and pour it down and then pour it down. On the table, he fell asleep.