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

Chapter 64 A loving father and a filial son
Will it bring down sugar prices?

Zhu Xiong Ying's words shocked even Empress Ma!
The sugar produced here is already far superior in appearance and taste to the icing sugar on the market!
According to Empress Ma, it would be very good if the icing could be sold at a reasonable price, which would then lead to a slight reduction in the price of icing on the market.

but
Zhu Xiong Ying's initial price immediately brought the price down to 'thirteen coins per catty'!
What is this concept?
Given that fresh sugar is better than icing sugar, how can it be priced at only one-third of icing sugar?

"U.A., are you serious?"

Empress Ma asked anxiously.

At this moment, she really wanted to know whether Zhu Xiong Ying was just joking or if he really had such thoughts.
Upon hearing her grandmother ask this question, Zhu Xiong Ying put away her usual smile and replaced it with a serious expression.

"Grandma, actually, I have a dream!"

"I want all the children of our Great Ming Dynasty to be able to eat candy!"

Zhu Xiong Ying spoke softly.

Upon hearing this, Empress Ma was taken aback at first, then looked at Yu'er, and the two smiled at each other.

U.A. is still just a child!

Their dreams are simple, yet they reveal the kindness that royalty should possess.

In Confucianism, this idea is called "extending one's own feelings to others".

What brings you joy, you should make sure that everyone in the world has the opportunity to experience as well.

Although it was a bit frivolous, Zhu Xiong Ying's idea deserves praise!

Empress Ma nodded slightly, just about to say a few words of praise.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Xiong Ying continued, "The people of our Great Ming Dynasty are the best people in the world."

"A century of oppression, decades of war, nine out of ten houses empty, drought so severe that people resorted to cannibalism! They suffered so much!"

"My dream is for them to experience the sweetness of a prosperous era."

"Thirteen coins isn't the price of sugar; it's the price of the sweetness in their hearts!"

"All your grandson can do is offer a mere twenty-seven coins!"

When Zhu Xiong Ying said this, Empress Ma was completely stunned!

this.
How could my own grandson have such insight?
Do you want all the people in the world to experience the sweetness of a prosperous era?

On a small scale, it's just a sugar price adjustment!

But on a larger scale, Zhu Xiong Ying's words were clearly aimed at winning over the hearts and minds of the Ming people!

The Ming Dynasty had only recently been established, and the people's hearts were still unsettled! This move was clearly an act to stabilize the country!
sweet.
It has such a use?

"Good boy!"

Empress Ma embraced Zhu Xiong Ying tightly, tears streaming down her face, and said in a trembling voice:

"Xiongying, your twenty-seven coins are not just money, but a real gift that brings warmth to the people of the world!"

"The people of the world have suffered under the Yuan dynasty for far too long! Your imperial grandfather established the Ming dynasty so that all the people could have enough to eat. And you, you want the people to feel the sweetness in their hearts!"

"Grandma is so proud of you!"

Yu'er, who was standing nearby, quickly took out a handkerchief and wiped away the Empress's tears.

But she herself was crying her eyes out!

Upon receiving the unexpected hug, Zhu Xiong Ying hurriedly rubbed her eyes twice.

His own grandmother was crying, and his eyes were still dry. How inappropriate was that?
"Grandmother, it is your grandson who is useless."

Zhu Xiong Ying began to speak while 'crying'.

Upon hearing this, Empress Ma shook her head repeatedly: "In this world, who dares to say that Xiong Ying is useless? This old woman will surely spit on their face!"

Zhu Xiong Ying's lips twitched; something about those words felt off.

"By the way, Sister Yu'er, you also need to hurry up with things at the sugar shop."

"The unit price of this cost will eventually come down."

"Three thousand catties, and a profit of five taels of silver, that's really too little." Zhu Xiong Ying felt it was necessary to explain the important matters.

While wiping away her tears, Yu'er nodded and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness, Yu'er will definitely follow your decree and reorganize the sugar factory!"

Hearing this, Zhu Xiong Ying finally felt relieved.

Sugar prices need to be driven down, but money is money, and we can't afford not to make it!

“Xiongying, today Grandma knows how sensible you are, so she will help you again.”

"Within Yingtian Prefecture, choose one large storefront in each of the East and West Markets to open a candy shop. As long as you have your eye on it, no matter who the backer is, the Empress Dowager will support you!"

"It's unreasonable that my Xiong Ying family is hindered by others when they are thinking about the people of the world!"

Empress Ma spoke in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xiong Ying was taken aback at first, and then immediately realized what he meant!

As expected of the woman behind the Hongwu Emperor, her thinking is truly sharp!
If finding a shop is that simple, does it really require the Empress herself to speak up?

This is a form of deterrence!

A price of thirteen coins is enough to shake up the sugar market! Every sugar shop will surely see it as a formidable enemy!
When Empress Ma spoke, it was as clear as placing a knife at the entrance of the candy shop, telling all potential enemies: This candy shop was opened by my grandson for the benefit of the people. If you dare to cause trouble, try and see how sharp this knife is!

In this world, if you offend Zhu Yuanzhang, Empress Ma and the Crown Prince might plead for you. But if you offend Empress Ma, sorry, Zhu Yuanzhang will draw his sword, the Crown Prince will dig a pit, and your entire clan will be executed, with everything from music and dance to a grand feast!
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Good grandson!"

Meanwhile, Zhu Biao was in a terrible situation!

Unlike the 'grandmother's kindness and grandson's filial piety' in Renshou Palace, a 'father's kindness and son's filial piety' is unfolding in a courtyard in Yangzhou Prefecture!
"Father! Don't hit him!"

"This is Xiong Ying's mistake, you!"

Zhu Biao felt a tingling sensation on his scalp.

Behind him was his own father, the current Hongwu Emperor, who was chasing and beating him with a rattan cane!
"The mistake U.A. made! Isn't U.A. your son?!"

"Great! We've come out for a stroll, and this kid's started refusing to eat with our sister! He's so angry she's gone to work in the fields!"

"Your mother's health wasn't good to begin with, and now she's made things worse! We'll show her the depth of a father's love!"

It would have been better if he hadn't said anything, because once he did, Zhu Yuanzhang got even angrier!
Why are they all starting to shirk responsibility for their mistakes?
"Father, it's Xiong Ying's fault! Hit Xiong Ying!"

Zhu Biao kept in mind the 'sage's teachings': he would accept a light beating, but would run away from a heavy one!
If your own father is so angry he could cook, and you don't run away, wouldn't that be an unnecessary disaster?

"Nonsense, if we could take down U.A. High, would we still be chasing you?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened, and he became even more furious!

even
When he heard that his sister was 'frustrated', he thought about going back and giving his grandson a good scolding!
"Your Majesty, a secret report has arrived from Yingtian Prefecture!"

Just then, a person walked into the courtyard.

Upon seeing His Majesty chasing the Crown Prince with a cane in hand, he immediately lowered his head, inwardly groaning in despair!
This man is none other than Mao Xiang, the current commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard!

"A secret report from Yingtian Prefecture?"

"speak!"

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Biao, threw his cane on the ground, and gave him a look that said, "Consider yourself lucky, kid!"

Zhu Biao smiled wryly, but finally breathed a sigh of relief!

My old man's health is really failing him.

"Your Majesty, His Highness the Crown Prince has caused a great disturbance at the Grand Hall! He slapped Huang Zicheng, the Grand Secretary, causing him to faint!"

"When His Highness the Fourth Prince saw that Huang Zicheng had fainted, he ordered someone to pour molten gold down his throat!"

Mao Xiang dared not raise his head and spoke in a deep voice.

Zhu Biao felt a chill run down his spine!

(End of this chapter)