First Prince of Ming Dynasty

Hubu Shangshu naturally also felt the disgusting gaze behind him, and his face showed a resolute look. When the money was in the treasury, even if he killed the official, he would not even think about taking it away.

The household department must keep at least 50,000 taels, no! I want to keep 100,000 taels, or you will kill me on the spot, or let me move and transfer to another department, or else don't even think about it!

Hu Weiyong responded with a sigh and said: "Your Highness, the money came at the right time, and it solved the urgent need."

Zhu Biao said in a deep voice, "It's just an emergency. The autumn harvest is just around the corner. The Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China should discuss the current expenses carefully. Pay equal attention to increasing income and reducing expenditure. We can't always expect the sky to fall."

"Your Majesty, please remember His Highness's instruction."

Zhu Biao nodded and got into the prince's car surrounded by everyone. Hu Weiyong naturally got into the car as the prime minister, and Ying Guogong Fu Youde who stood silently aside just now, and the rest got into their own cars.

Zhu Biao said a few words to Fu Youde with a smile, even if Zhu Biao was the general of the town, he would not be contemptuous. Fu Youde is not very good at polite words, but his respectful attitude towards the prince is clearly visible.

Besides, Hu Weiyong, a long-sleeved and good at dancing, was rounding out the scene, and the atmosphere was very good. After asking a few more questions about Fu Zhong, Zhu Biao stopped embarrassing him.

Turning to Hu Weiyong, he said: "There is still a big gap in the bottom officials in Shaanxi and Gansu. Hu Xiang still needs to transfer a group of suitable officials to help the people and relieve the disaster."

Hu Weiyong stroked his black beard and replied: "Your Highness, don't worry, the minister will definitely make arrangements, and simply have a new batch of Jinshi, which can just fill the vacancy."

Zhu Biao's eyes flashed and he said with a smile: "I've forgotten about this, but I've been away from Beijing for too long. Hu Xiang is the chief examiner for Jinshi?"

Hu Weiyong put down his hands and replied respectfully: "It's the humble minister, thanks to the great kindness of the sage, it is really a glory of the ancestors to have this great fortune to recruit scholars for the country."

Zhu Biao said with a smile: "Mr. Hu is too modest..."

Following the conversation between Zhu Biao and Hu Weiyong, the car passed through the city gate and drove straight to the palace. Even though the pedestrians on the main road were driven to the sides, Zhu Biao could still feel the prosperity and excitement of the capital and it was still alive exuberant.

This is not available in the Shaanxi-Gansu Prefecture. At the gate of the palace, Hu Weiyong, Fu Youde and others got off the car, and the rest of the people also bid farewell to Zhu Biao. They still have business to deal with.

Zhu Biao smiled and invited everyone to drink at Jixian Tower tomorrow night, and everyone naturally responded with a smile. It was rare for His Highness to have a private banquet, and no one wanted to miss it. Besides, there were so many people invited, so there was no need to worry about any taboos.

Zhu Biao turned around and went into the palace. He didn't take the chauffeur, but really wanted to walk away. Before he took two steps, he saw Liu Jin running up to kneel down quickly, and called out to him with red eyes.

Zhu Biao was also happy to see Liu Jin, walked up to his head, raised his leg and put his knee on his shoulder and said, "Get up, it's only been a few months."

After saying that, he continued to walk inward. Liu Jin wiped his tears with his sleeves and bowed to follow Zhu Biao with a joyful expression on his face. Only then did he feel that his life was meaningful.

"It's all peaceful in the palace."

"Taiping, the holy dragon is in good health. The empress has a slight cough in autumn, but it will be fine after taking the medicine of the imperial physician. The crown princess clears her veins three times a day, and it is good to eat and use."

Zhu Biao nodded slightly, and Liu Jin followed behind and continued to talk about other matters. It is impossible that nothing happened in the palace after he left Beijing for a few months.

It's just that it doesn't matter much. After all, as long as their family is in good health, Zhu Biao is confident to solve all other matters. Zhu Biao asked, "Did you disclose the fact that the Crown Princess is pregnant with twins?"

Liu Jin nodded and said, "The Empress immediately ordered the ban. Only Princess Kaiping should know about it outside the palace."

It should be, that is to say, basically everyone knows it. Unless the news in the palace is ruthless immediately, it will be extremely difficult to hide it, but it is not a big deal in the end.

Zhu Biao wanted to visit Chang Luohua, but that was not in accordance with the rules. It was an ordinary family. A man had to pay homage to his parents when he returned home. There was a saying that he did not meet his wife and children first. .

Zhu Biao asked Liu Jin who was beside him: "Does the concubine still walk and exercise every day? She is not pampered because of those women's words, right?

Liu Jin replied: "The Crown Princess has always remembered what the Lord said, and she walks in the yard every day, and the servants are also careful to serve her."

Only then did Zhu Biao nodded in satisfaction. It's not that the women don't know that women are in good health and can give birth smoothly. They are worried that if they say so, it will be their fault if the princess slips when walking, so it's better to be safe.

Anyway, if you can't give birth at that time, it's also because of the bad luck of the crown princess. Without that blessing, no family would lack such a woman.

Liu Jin suddenly thought of something and said: "The slaves and servants have also done what the master wrote in the letter, and specially sent someone from Weizhou Mansion to invite them to the palace."

Zhu Biao felt relieved when he heard the words. Ever since he knew that Chang Luohua was pregnant with twins, Zhu Biao was worried that she would have a difficult delivery. Leaving aside the children, he would also feel uncomfortable if his first wife died like this.

It suddenly occurred to me that when I visited the coast last time, I heard that there is a kind of small hand midwife in the south. Her hands are as small as a baby. They are specially designed for pregnant women with dystocia.

So he immediately wrote a letter asking Liu Jin to send someone to look for him. Before he left, he left Liu Jin the token of the East Palace. When necessary, he could mobilize a lot of power belonging to him. Naturally, it would not be difficult to send someone south to find his wife.

Liu Jin also made a gesture to Zhu Biao about the size of the midwife's palm. It was indeed different from ordinary people. I don't know if it was born like this or it was specially developed the day after tomorrow. Zhu Biao didn't know it and didn't care. Better than not being prepared.

While speaking, we arrived at the Jinshen Hall, and the eunuchs and maids at the door all knelt down to say hello: "Your servant waits to welcome His Royal Highness back to the palace."

Zhu Biao waved his hand with a smile, and then stepped into the hall. Lao Zhu had already put down his pen and sat on a chair with a smile, waiting for his son to come in.

The father and son looked at each other, and found that the other had lost a lot of weight. Zhu Biao knelt down and kowtowed happily, "My son is back."

"Hahaha" Zhu Yuanzhang got up and walked forward to pull up his son, looked at the son who was about to surpass him and smiled, "I called you back a long time ago, why did you wait so long?"

"The important officials in Shaanxi and Gansu were wiped out. Guo Chong, Zhang Fan and others were not qualified enough, and the sons and ministers didn't stay for a long time. I'm afraid there will be trouble again. The common people are innocent."

Zhu Yuanzhang took his son to the side and sat down: "It's right to think so. Only when the people's livelihood is stable can the country be peaceful. Didn't you leave them 200,000 taels, and wait for the government to give grain to the people in the spring of next year so that the people can resume farming. .”

Zhu Biao nodded and said: "Father is really well-informed, so do you know how much money my son brought back?"

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and said, "Isn't it the 200,000 taels that were included in the Ministry of Household Affairs? Is it possible that there are still more?"

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