Ming Dynasty: Abandoned baby at the beginning, Zhu let me be the emperor

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"

The young eunuch ran into the Daming Palace in a panic, shouting "Your Majesty" as he ran.

Hearing the noise outside the door, Zhu Yuanzhang looked up at the door with some impatience.

Before he could even open his mouth, Yun Qi understood what he meant and strode out.

"What's going on? You're so flustered. How can you be so rude?"

Yun Qi walked up to the young eunuch, looked displeased, and started questioning him.

Working in the palace, yet you still don't know the seriousness of the matter. If you make His Majesty angry, no one will be able to save you.

"Ancestor, something happened."

The young eunuch then calmed down a little and leaned over to whisper a few words in Yunqi's ear.

After hearing what the young eunuch said, Yun Qi's expression became serious.

"You go back first, I will report to His Majesty."

After the young eunuch finished speaking, he spoke to calm the young eunuch's emotions, and then trotted towards the palace.

"what's up?"

Seeing Yunqi walk in, his expression changed and he started asking questions as well.

People in the palace shouldn't make a fuss over such a small matter.

"Your Majesty, the little grandson has left the city."

Yun Qi finished speaking with a frown, and Zhu Yuanzhang, who had been a little absent-minded just now, changed his expression instantly, and the memorial in his hand fell to the ground.

"You, why don't you stop them?"

Zhu Yuanzhang stood up hurriedly and began to question Yunqi.

Zhu Ming has never left the imperial city since he was a child. What if something happens?

"The little prince looked very anxious, so how could the gatekeeper dare to stop him?"

Yun Qi also knelt down and began to defend the young eunuchs.

"Erhu!"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly, knowing that now was not the time to pursue the matter, and immediately shouted and called Erhu over.

"Pass the order down and ask the Royal Guards to protect the safety of our beloved grandson."

Zhu Ming is now outside the imperial city, and probably only Liu Jin is with him.

What if something goes wrong accidentally?

"Yes!"

Erhu knew the status of this little grandson in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart and did not dare to hesitate for a moment. He responded and then turned around and left.

"Don't let anything happen to our dear grandson."

Although he had ordered Erhu to send people to protect Zhu Ming when he left the city, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but worry when he saw Erhu leaving.

It was the first time that he was so suspicious of the Jinyiwei under Erhu.

"Don't panic, Your Majesty."

Seeing this, Yun Qi spoke to comfort Zhu Yuanzhang: "The little prince is smart and clever. He must have his own plans for leaving the city."

the other side.

"Old man, how is your grain harvest?"

Zhu Ming followed the old man, walked on the ridge of the field, picked up a rice ear in his hand, and asked.

No investigation, no right to speak.

If we want to ensure that the people have enough to eat, we must first understand the situation clearly.

"When growing crops, we all depend on the weather. This year the weather is good, so the harvest is good."

During this period of time together, the old man saw that Zhu Ming and Liu Jin did not have the frivolous attitude of young masters, so his tone softened a lot.

This year, the weather near the capital has been good, so the harvest is not a problem.

only……

As he spoke, a barely perceptible sadness appeared on the old man's face.

"So, is that enough to eat?"

Zhu Ming looked at the change in his expression, hesitated for a moment, and asked again.

If the grain harvest is good this year, why did the old man look so sad just now?

"Although the grain harvest is good, we still have to pay rent."

When the old man saw Zhu Ming asking this question, he was stunned at first, then seeing that Zhu Ming was so young and might not understand the intricacies of it, he sighed and began to explain.

"This land is rented from Mr. Wang. Regardless of the harvest, I will collect 60% to 70% of the rent first."

"After paying 10% in taxes, how much will be left in the hands of us farmers?"

Talking about his situation, the old man's already weathered face could no longer conceal the sadness, and he began to sigh endlessly.

"When the harvest is good, the family can barely make ends meet, but when the harvest is bad, they have to go hungry."

As he spoke, his hand unconsciously covered the silver note worth one thousand taels given by Zhu Ming in his arms.

Now, thanks to this banknote, I don’t have to worry about my future.

"Really? It seems that Mr. Wang really knows how to make money."

Listening to the old man's complaints, Zhu Ming's expression became serious.

Isn’t this Mr. Wang a landlord?

You don't have to farm, just rent out the land and you can take away more than half of the harvest, which is really a huge profit.

"Uncle, where does this Mr. Wang live?"

Zhu Ming pondered for a moment before raising his head.

His understanding of this world is currently limited to the imperial city, so it seems necessary to go out and see more.

"It's in the east of the city. The largest house is his."

When talking about Mr. Wang's house, the old man's tone couldn't help but be filled with hatred.

Mr. Wang didn't even farm the land, but he built such a big house.

Those who grow crops, on the other hand, worry about their next meal every day.

"Thank you, uncle."

After asking all the questions he needed to ask, Zhu Ming bowed to the old man again.

"Little kid, I don't know which family you belong to, but Mr. Wang has someone in the city, so don't mess with him."

Seeing Zhu Ming like this, the old man kindly reminded him.

He had a good impression of the kid. If he could be the head of the family in the future, he would be better to the tenants.

"Don't worry, old man. I know."

Zhu Ming just nodded. The old man meant well and there was no need to refuse.

"Liu Jin, let's go."

After saying that, he called Liu Jin and walked towards the east side of the city where the old man mentioned.

"Sir, are you going to that Mr. Wang's house?"

With Zhu Ming's previous hint, Liu Jin also knew that his little grandson did not want to reveal his identity, so he even changed his name.

"Yes, let's go see that Mr.

Zhu Ming nodded and strode forward as he spoke.

"Mr. Wang's Mansion."

Zhu Ming raised his head, glanced at the plaque, and read out the words on it with some contempt.

In order to avoid misunderstanding, the word "Yuanwai" was added to the name of Mr. Wang's palace, which shows that he knows the rules well.

"This house is huge."

Zhu Ming had seen this house from a distance. It had mahogany pillars that were so big that two people could hug each other, a roof covered with glazed tiles, and carved beams and painted rafters. Even the two stone lions at the door were exquisitely crafted and obviously worth a lot of money.

Even in the capital, there are few houses this big.

Even the two guards guarding the door were domineering and arrogant, with an air of keeping strangers away.

Seeing Zhu Ming and Liu Jin stopped at the door of the house, he immediately walked forward.