my brother-in-law is the prince

Chapter 361

Chapter 361

Zhu Di glanced at Zhang Anshi.

Seeing Zhang Anshi's happy appearance, he couldn't help feeling suspicious.

He collected himself and looked at Xia Xuan and the others.

He has an impression of Xia Xuan, this person... seems to be Xia Yuanji's son.

So Zhu Di's eyes inadvertently swept towards Xia Yuanji's direction.

Xia Yuanji immediately looked like he had nothing to do with himself, and his eyes fell to other places, as if to say: This has nothing to do with me.

And seeing many young military officials cry out.

Everyone's reaction is also different.

There are people like Zhang Anshi who are so inexplicably happy from ear to ear.

There are also Yang Rong who have such a meaningful face.

Zhu Zhanji looked like he had nothing to do with him. This was what Xueshi Yang did, so he still cuddled up to Zhu Di intimately, and his face regained his composure.

As for that Scholar Yang who was pushed out...

As Shaoyin in charge of the railway department, Yang Pu was actually very calm.

He is very clear that these are unlikely to bring any lethality, and this matter is the decision of the emperor and Wei Guogong from the beginning to the end.

Even if he is now the scapegoat, it will not do any harm except to add more weight to him in the hearts of the prince, grandson, and Wei Guogong.

Even, if His Majesty is so angry and directly decrees to dismiss him from his official position, it will not cause any harm. At worst, he will return to his hometown to study for a few years, and then re-conquer in the future.

Zhu Di paced back and forth, saying: "Qing and others are buying and selling land, one is willing to fight and the other is willing to suffer. How can you break your promise and get rich now? Since it is a business, is there a contract?"

After Xia Xuan and the others heard this, their hearts turned cold, so why don't you talk to us about the law?

But right now, they have no possibility of backing down, Xia Xuan and the others had no choice but to say: "Although the contract was signed, it's just...just..."

"Just what?" Zhu Di stared at them, a little angry: "I just feel that I have suffered a loss, and I want to break the contract, so I went to the king to make a fuss! You are all shady ministers, and you have received the grace of the country. An Neng in this way?"

"Thousands of deaths..."

Xia Xuan and others hurriedly kowtowed.

Zhu Di was furious and said: "Benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness, the ancients said that no one can be established without faith. I ordered you to serve the emperor and grandson, and I already have high hopes for you, but you are like this. What is your intention? No, isn’t personal faith also gone?”

"You keep talking about persecution. This scholar Yang is a scholar of Zhan Shifu, and your father and brother are also in the royal class and have high positions. How can he coerce you? What a nonsense and presumptuousness!"

Zhu Di was furious.

Although Xia Xuan and the others had a plan, they did not expect this result.

After all, they were young and inexperienced, and now His Majesty scolded them all, and they were scared out of their wits.

When Xia Yuanji, Jin Chun and the others heard this, their hearts also turned cold.

They didn't expect Zhu Di to be such a hooligan.

Originally, Yang Pu was brought out because he wanted to try his best to preserve the face of the East Palace, and try not to provoke Zhang Anshi as much as possible.

But how could he have thought that His Majesty actually came up with a fake show and made a fuss about Yang Pu.

How did he, Yang Pu, force you?Why did Yang Pu persecute you?

This is pretending to be confused!

But, at this time, you still have nothing to do with him.

Because His Majesty began to hold the banner of faith, as if standing on the moral high ground, biting yourselves to death for fair business, and with the guarantee of the contract, it is impossible to refund the money.

Xia Yuanji and the others couldn't hold back any longer. When they saw Xia Xuan and the others again, they responded out of fright and shook their heads inwardly.

Zhu Di said at this time: "Xia Qing's family..."

Xia Yuanji hurriedly stepped forward: "Your Majesty, the minister is here."

Zhu Di pointed at Xia Xuan and said, "Is this your son?"

Xia Yuanji said, "It's the dog."

Zhu Di said: "He keeps saying that someone forced him to take his family property. As a father, don't you know about this?"

Xia Yuanji had no choice but to bite the bullet and said, "I know a little bit about it."

Zhu Di said: "At the feet of the Son of Heaven, it is appalling to hear someone extort in such a way. What's more, the one who blackmailed is the Minister of the Ministry of Erhu. You are the minister of the state. Since you know it, why don't you play it?"

Xia Yuanji's heart went cold again.

Do you still have the nerve to hold me accountable?What happened, Your Majesty, don't you know it yourself?

But, there are some things that cannot be said on the table.

In this matter, the people standing here, everyone is like a mirror, and everyone knows what happened.But, you just can't say it, otherwise you'd be flipping the table.

Xia Yuanji said hesitantly: "Chen...Chen..."

Zhu Di said angrily: "Could it be that there is something hidden in it? If so, someone would dare to bully Xia Qing? This must be a shocking case, and even the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs has to be evasive and evasive, which shows how bad it is." How far."

Xia Yuanji was stunned: "Ah... this..."

Zhu Di said: "Xia Qing said nothing wrong, don't worry, I won't add any crime."

Xia Yuanji smiled wryly and said: "The matter... I don't understand it very well, it must be because of my messing around with others."

"Naughty?" Zhu Di said: "It was fine to mess around with people before, but now you have messed around in front of the emperor, why... is your son still not weaned?"

Xia Yuanji was startled, bowed down hastily, and said dejectedly, "I'm dead."

Only then did Zhu Di feel satisfied, and said to himself...how can the money given out be returned to you?

Do you really think that relying on this, you want to take advantage of me?

At the moment, he took Zhu Zhanji's hand and said, "The emperor's grandson."

"The grandson is here." Zhu Zhanji looked innocent.

"What do you think of such a thing? If you are me, how should you deal with it?" Zhu Di said.

Zhu Zhanji said sincerely: "Grandpa, Xia Gong is the pillar of the country, and he has always done things decently. It was only his son who made a mistake today. How can Grandpa Huang offend him?"

"As for his son Xia Xuan, he is an official of his grandson. He made a mistake because of his lax rule and improper discipline. Therefore, if he committed a crime, then his grandson is also to blame. The emperor Grandpa punishes grandson if he wants to punish him, as for Xia Xuan and others, when grandson is punished, he will go back and discipline him strictly."

These words are very appropriate.

After Zhu Di heard this, he was very happy. He stroked his beard and laughed loudly: "My grandson has the utmost benevolence and the style of Lord Mengchang. If that's the case, then we will do as you say!"

"Xia Qing's family, as well as you guys.... It is an unforgivable crime to offend the royal family like this. I would have punished you well. If it hadn't been for my grandson's bitter admonition, I would never forgive you. Today, I read it on the emperor's face, and I also read Qing When it's your first offense, don't worry about it."

Xia Yuanji: "..."

Zhu Zhanji said from the side: "Thank you soon."

The corner of Xia Yuanji's lips twitched quickly, but he could only say: "Thank you for your grace."

Xia Xuan and the others also lowered their heads and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

Xia Yuanji had a bitter face again, and tried to squeeze out a smile: "I also thank the emperor for his kind words. There is no way to repay the great kindness, but to be reimbursed to the country after death."

Xia Xuan and the others had no choice but to continue to thank Zhu Zhanji.

Zhu Zhanjile.

Zhang Anshi stood aside, staring dumbfounded.

Although as an accomplice, Zhang Anshi couldn't help being shocked by this shameless grandpa and grandson.

After all, Zhang Anshi only scrapes other people's money.

But this nephew of his is so shameless that he has scraped off other people's money and wants him to thank him.

How terrifying!

Yang Rong also glanced at Zhu Zhanji strangely. He was quite shocked by Zhu Zhanji's performance today.

This His Royal Highness, at such a young age, is so secretive, but he doesn't know who he learned it from.

Yang Rong secretly glanced at Zhu Di, then at Zhang Anshi.

Jin Zhong's heart tightened, and then he let out a long sigh of relief. Fortunately... I am poor and have no money!

It can be seen that poverty also has the benefits of being poor, at least there is no such trouble.

This little episode was considered a complete solution, so Zhu Di flicked his sleeves, pulled Zhu Zhanji, and walked slowly into the platform.

In this platform, there are steam trains waiting to go.

Afterwards, the people from the Railway Department came up to report.

Zhu Di nodded one by one. To Zhu Di, these ceremonies are just a formality, they are all show and have no real content.

Of course, although it was a show, it was like a sacrifice. If Zhu Di was present, it would be of great significance.

This is a great encouragement for those who participated in the railway construction, and it is also a wind direction for the subjects of the world.

If His Majesty is so supportive, then... this railway should be reliable.

After more than an hour, Zhu Di came to the waiting room, which was empty, and all the officials waited obediently outside.

Zhu Di hugged Zhu Zhanji affectionately, but called Zhang Anshi to him.

In front of outsiders, he naturally smiled at Zhang Anshi, but in private, he lowered his face.

With a sullen face, he scolded: "Don't cheat people out of money anymore! You two, after all, are the emperor's grandson and the Duke of the state. Even if you want to make money, you won't be able to squeeze out people like Xia Yuanji. If things go on like this, he has no money and is in charge of the household department. How can he not be greedy for ink? What is the difference between doing this and selling officials and nobles during the time of Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty?"

Zhang Anshi only said: "Yes, yes, yes..."

Zhu Di stared at him and said, "How much money do you owe now?"

Zhang Anshidao: "There are already 600 million taels of government bonds issued..."

Zhu Di immediately raised his eyebrows and said, "Just for this railway?"

Zhang Anshi quickly corrected: "Your Majesty, there are many railways, three of which are currently under construction, and two are planned."

"It costs too much." Zhu Di said with a heartbroken face: "This thing is good, but..."

He shook his head, he didn't say what he said after all, but he touched Zhu Zhanji's head and said: "Tomorrow, the East Palace will reward Xiaxuan and others with some property, 100 taels per person..."

Zhu Zhanji said: "I understand what Grandpa Huang means. Grandpa Huang is afraid that they won't be able to eat."

Zhu Di smiled, and continued: "I heard that they owe a whole body of debt now, right?"

Zhu Zhanji said solemnly: "They have already been given very low interest, and they only pay back a hundred taels of silver every month. Then Xia Xuan borrowed more than 1 taels, 100 taels a month, and it has only been repaid for ten years."

Zhu Di: "..."

To be honest, Zhu Di was momentarily speechless after hearing these words.

But Zhang Anshi said aside: "Your Majesty... I think... there is no need to reward it. If it is rewarded, it seems that Donggong has done something wrong."

Zhu Di stared: "Isn't it?"

At this time, Zhang Anshi had to admire Xia Yuanji.

Xia Xuan and the others dared to make trouble, it must have been instructed by Xia Yuanji and the others, maybe they were making trouble not for money at all.

Presumably, he also knew that he would not be able to get the money back. The money passed through the hands of the Zhu family, and he still wanted to return it?

But after making such a fuss, Xia Yuanji managed to figure out Zhu Di's temperament.Your Majesty is feeling guilty now, as long as you grasp this mentality, don't look at Xia Xuan's troubles today, but there will be arrangements in the future.

Zhang Anshi said with a wry smile: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, they bought our land and did not suffer a loss."

Zhu Di looked at Zhang Anshi and said, "In private, don't say such things. 500 taels of silver, do you really think I don't know the price of the land?"

Zhang Anshi said: "The minister is in the Taiping Mansion and has more than [-] mu of land. Now...only sold more than [-] mu of land..."

Just as he was talking, Yi Shiha hurried over and said, "Your Majesty, the time has come."

Zhu Di nodded, took a deep look at Zhang Anshi, shook his head and sighed, "Live your life, put your mind on making money and less on spending money."

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After the ceremony to go, Zhu Di didn't stay long.

Leading all the ministers, they drove back in a mighty way.

Qixia suddenly recovered.

Following Zhu Di's arrival at Daming Gate, all the officials naturally dispersed and went back to the government office.

The military officials of the young army drooped their heads one by one, like eggplants beaten by frost.

The money was not refunded, and he was reprimanded.

But His Majesty decides, and everyone has nothing to do.

When Xia Xuan was on duty, he came out of the East Palace together with Na Jin Dazhou.

The two are brothers in need, so they complained all the way if they knew this before, it's better not to report it in front of the imperial court, now stealing chickens is not enough to lose money.

Jin Dazhou's family has a lot of money and a lot of land to buy.

The more land you buy, the more money you can borrow.

At this time, with a bitter face, he said with a gloomy expression: "No matter what, your family only pays back a hundred taels of silver a month, while my family is miserable, 180 taels a month, and the cash at home has been exhausted. The salary, and some income from the family are supported, if there is something good or bad in the middle, it will be over."

Xia Xuan said listlessly: "You are worse than me? My father said that the family is in trouble, and taught me to find a way to go to my mother-in-law's house to get some money, but I can't open my mouth. My father is the secretary of the household department anyway, why is he so ignorant? ...he can't go from..."

The two of you talked to each other, looking frustrated.

But at this moment, someone suddenly greeted them: "You two military masters..."

But on the side of the road, a man in commoner clothes greeted him with a smile.

Xia Xuan looked up and saw that this person was obviously a merchant.

Merchants are easy to distinguish. They are limited to only a few colors of clothes, and they cannot wear silk, but they have silver. Although they cannot wear silk, they often choose fabrics with excellent texture.

Xia Xuan didn't bother to pay attention, the dignified Xia family never dealt with merchants.

But this man excitedly came in front of the two of them, bowed and said: "You two military masters, aren't you serving in the young army? Haha... the little one is polite."

Xia Xuan and Jin Dazhou looked at each other in blank dismay, but were rather vigilant.

The merchant smiled and said: "I am Qixia's merchant... surnamed Chen, first name Rong..."

Upon hearing the word Qixia, Xia Xuan suddenly became furious, and said two words coldly: "Get out."

"Master Jun, don't be angry..." The merchant didn't flinch immediately, and said with a pleasant smile, "I heard that there are quite a few people on the side of Youjun... who bought a lot of land from Qixia and other stations, haha... Xiao Some rumors may not be very accurate, if there are any mistakes, please ask the military master...forgive me."

Xia Xuan's eyes burst into flames, in their opinion, if this Qixia was added with merchants, then nine out of ten, she would be Zhang Anshi's lackey.

Although everyone scolded Yang Pu, all fools knew that behind the scenes of the emperor's grandson was the famous Wei Guogong.That guy has made everyone miserable.

Xia Xuan looked angry, Jin Dazhou was the son of Jin Chun, Minister of the Ministry of Justice, and he was a bit more awe-inspiring than the weak Xia Xuan, he shouted: "What land, what Qixia, I don't hear these things, don't get in the way. "

This businessman named Chen Rong, like brown sugar, refused to give in at all, adhering to the principle of not hitting a smiling person with his hand, but he smiled.

Because he knew that these two people in front of him must be members of the young army, and judging from their posture, their status in the young army is probably not low.

Otherwise, on the ground in the capital, no warrior would dare to be so arrogant on the street.

After all, the water in the capital is very deep.

Looks like I found the right person.

So he continued to smile and said: "Actually, the villain is here to buy... some land."

Jin Dazhou said with a cold face: "I want to buy land, what kind of land should I buy?"

"Of course it's near the station..."

All of a sudden, Xia Xuan and Jin Dazhou were a little confused.

The two looked at each other.

Xia Xuan immediately said, "Do you want to buy?"

The merchant hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, if the two military masters have it, we might as well have a good talk."

Xia Xuan said: "There are some."

"How many are there?" The merchant suddenly became energetic.

Xia Xuan said: "Not much, only tens of mu, I have tens of mu, he also has tens of mu... But... the price of this land is low, we don't sell it, there is no... 30 taels of silver..."

30 taels of silver...

The merchant trembled all over.

The merchant, Chen Rong, became excited, his face glowed red, and then... his whole blood boiled: "30 taels per mu?"

30 taels of silver, to Xia Xuan, is considered a high point of land price.

You know, ordinary land is nothing more than ten or eight liang.

Chen Rong only felt dizzy, but soon, he calmed down suddenly. He knew very well that there are some advantages that cannot be taken. Those who can serve as military positions in the young army do not have a fuel-efficient lamp, and the families behind them are all Bit height weight.

You took advantage of 30 taels of silver per mu today, and tomorrow he will come back to it and wonder if he didn't kill you.

So he took a deep breath, tried his best to calm down and said: "30 taels, the two military masters don't have to talk and laugh, just ask a price for the small one, 600 taels per mu, this price...is it fair?"

Xia Xuan: "..."

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Wait for more.

(End of this chapter)