The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 36 The Shy, Introverted Zhu Xiong Ying
"Gnawing on a lamb leg?"

After Zhu Xiong Ying uttered this "punishment," Qi De was dumbfounded, Fu You De laughed, and Lan Yu puffed out his chest!
The generals of Huaixi almost cheered!

Such a prince is truly to my liking!
"Yes!"

"As Your Highness commands, even if I burst my stomach and break my teeth, I will not leave a single bone behind!"

Fu Youde grinned and said, "I accept the punishment."

Are you kidding me? These peasants, back in the hardest days, actually wanted to gnaw on lamb bones? Dream on!

The bark of those trees is so valuable that people have to fight to get it!
"Your Highness! This is tantamount to covering up a crime! Your Highness!"

Qi De shouted out, and then his blood rushed to his head, causing him to faint from a surge of anger.

This sight startled all the civil and military officials!
Many officials looked at Qi De with a strange expression.

You, Qi De, are a fifth-rank official in the Ministry of Rites. You killed ten people in Yingtian Prefecture with a single plaque, three of whom were your superiors. Why would you provoke the two most difficult people to offend in the court?

One is the reckless Fu Youde, and the other is even more terrifying! The ruthless Crown Prince.

Isn't this just asking for trouble?
Li Shanchang's expression shifted between light and dark as he looked up at Zhu Xiong Ying.

He wanted to see how this Crown Prince would handle things!
Not only did they brazenly protect Fu Youde, but they also infuriated Qi De to the point of fainting!

Unexpectedly,

"Ah!"

Zhu Xiong Ying laughed: "These young people sleep so well, they fall asleep as soon as their heads hit the pillow!"

Upon hearing this, the mouths of all the ministers twitched!
Your Highness, you are only ten years old. Is it really appropriate to say that Qi De, the head of the Ministry of Rites, is a young man?

and also
Is this really sleeping? We're too embarrassed to call you out!

"but!"

however,
Zhu Xiong Ying abruptly changed the subject, her smile slowly fading, replaced by an icy chill:

"Who do you think you are, Qi De? You think you can sleep wherever you want?"

"Today you can choose where you sleep, tomorrow you can choose who you sleep with!"

Where is the Western Depot?

With a loud shout, a member of the Western Depot immediately entered the Fengtian Hall and respectfully bowed, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness!"

Zhu Xiong Ying waved his hand: "Drag him out. He'll kneel until he wakes up!"

Upon hearing this, Cui Liang, the Minister of Rites, shrank back and said nothing.

He was not a true member of the Red Turban Army; during the Yuan Dynasty, he was a minor official in Zhejiang Province.

The root of this matter lies in the killing of the remnants of the Northern Yuan. If he speaks rashly, what if His Highness the Crown Prince takes his anger out on him?
Is he in danger too?
For a moment, the imperial court was silent as if struck by lightning.

To put it bluntly, they didn't care about Fu Youde's punishment. According to court etiquette, this Marquis of Yingchuan was only dragged out and flogged twenty times.

Is there any difference between being flogged twenty times and eating a roasted lamb leg for someone with such thick skin and tough flesh?

The ministers were concerned about Zhu Xiong Ying!
This series of decisive and ruthless actions made them dare not underestimate this Crown Prince.

Moreover, the cause of this matter was the Northern Yuan.

If they speak too much, will Emperor Hongwu hold them accountable for 'missing the previous dynasty' when he returns from his tour?
Such a sensitive topic is something that no one dares to touch except for a hothead like Zid!

Zhu Xiong Ying's lips curled up slightly.

"Let's continue the meeting!"

The four words were uttered, effectively bringing the matter to a close.

He wasn't without a reason; this was intentional.

A Qi De, a fifth-rank official,
If someone were to stand up and confront him, the Crown Prince, then he would have to seriously consider the issue of a purgation.

Minister of Revenue Yang Siyi coughed lightly, then slowly stepped forward: "Your Highness, I already considered the matter of adding more post stations last night."

"The addition should be done in three phases! One hundred stations should be added each time."

"For civilian use, it's called postal service; for commercial use, it's called telecommunications; and for national use, it's called government service!"

"Your humble servant suggests that the postal service should be named 'Tong' (邮通), which should consist of three characters!"

Yang Siyi's words left the assembled officials completely bewildered!
Station?

Why are we talking about post stations again?
Minister of Rites Cui Liang's heart skipped a beat, and he thought to himself, "I'm doomed!"

No wonder His Highness acted the way he did today!
This is about first showing your sword to establish your authority, and then using your axe to pave the way!

That damned boss, Qi De, he's really messed with us!
Throughout history, those who have achieved great things have first established the momentum!
This punitive action is precisely a prelude to implementing a new policy and to deter those who have expressed opposition!

“This is a good name, continue.”

On the high platform, Zhu Xiong Ying observed the reactions of his ministers and was very satisfied.

This is the effect he wants.

They discussed this matter but dared not rashly oppose it!
There are just too many people and things involved at the post station. Without any deterrence, these guys will keep arguing and driving people crazy.

Upon hearing this, all the officials looked at Li Shanchang with strange expressions.

Seeing that the prime minister did not object, I understood what was going on.

It's clear that it has already been approved in the small meeting!
Now, in the imperial court, it's being announced!

Yang Siyi smiled slightly and said loudly, "His Highness has already explained the general direction yesterday."

"Build rest stations, one for civilian use and one for commercial use!"

"For civilian use, it delivers messages and goods to the people at a low price and quickly."

"Merchants transport goods for merchants, and the imperial court can control transportation prices, thereby regulating commodity prices in various regions."

"Both of these can generate profits for the treasury of our Great Ming Dynasty; this is the strategy of Tao Zhu Gong!"

When Yang Siyi said this, all the ministers were stunned, and then their hearts trembled violently!

The art of Tao Zhu Gong?
The fact that this stingy Minister of Revenue said this naturally implies that the post station was a lucrative business!

Moreover, in the civilian sector, Yang Siyi specifically emphasized low prices, which was a way to win over the people.

Commercial cargo transportation, coupled with government-controlled prices, would surely bring in a wealth of revenue.
Most importantly...
Is this what His Highness instructed?
This means that the idea of ​​using the entire Ming Dynasty's post stations to make money was conceived by a ten-year-old imperial grandson.
As soon as these thoughts came out, almost all the officials looked at Zhu Xiong Ying with a glint in their eyes!
Silver! Silver!

Why is the Ming Dynasty having such a hard time now? It's because it hasn't been established for long and it doesn't have enough money.

This Crown Prince actually has the skill to make money?
Suddenly, everyone's eyes turned fervent.

"Your Highness is truly talented!"

"To receive such praise from the Minister of Revenue, the treasury of our Great Ming Dynasty must surely be overflowing next year!"

"Your Highness's talent far surpasses ours by a thousand times! We are ashamed!"

"I admire no one but Your Highness!"

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A chorus of praise rang out.

At this moment, all the officials were sincere!

Although Li Shanchang was somewhat uncomfortable with the fact that the Crown Prince had received so much support, he had to admit that resolving the issue of silver for the Ming Dynasty was indeed a major matter!
Zhu Xiong Ying smiled shyly: "Actually, I'm not that outstanding. As you know, I've always been shy, timid, and introverted. Your praise is a bit excessive."

"so."

"Don't just praise him verbally. Write these words down in a memorial to the emperor and send it to him tomorrow."

(End of this chapter)