The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1658

[1658.Chapter 1576 It’s time to settle accounts]

. Zhu Xiurong sat in the carriage with a haggard look on his face, filled with grief and exhaustion.

The next one… isn’t far away.

In this carriage, there is a stack of thick books for her to check the general situation of each household of the people she needs to visit at any time.

For example, the following family is engaged in the sale and purchase of grain. Those who buy and sell grain need a large amount of money. Once the money is turned over, the flow of funds will be huge.

In the book, there are some information about this rice merchant, including how many warehouses and shops there are. It is very detailed.

Zhu Xiurong put down the book in his hand, already knowing what was going on.

It’s just that she couldn’t understand even if she thought about it. These books obviously couldn’t be the latest investigation. In a hurry, so much information involved so many businesses, how could it be so detailed? After all, even a few people in this family, When a new member was added to the family, it was clearly written down. Come to think of it… her husband had investigated this clearly long before he was alive.

But there seems to be another question lingering in Zhu Xiurong’s mind.

What did your husband do when he was alive to investigate these things? These businessmen are involved in hundreds of industries, so logically speaking, they have nothing to do with Xishan.

But at this moment, there was no time to think too much.

She felt that her mind was a little numb and confused due to the pain of losing her husband, so she had to bite her lip and cheer up.

Now…she is the only one who can support this family fortune.

………

noon that day.

At various banks and semicolons, while countless people were still running for money…

they found that there was suddenly a long queue at the empty banknote exchange business window.

These people came with carriages and horses, and when they got outside, they began to unload boxes of goods, and then carried boxes one by one into the bank.

Once this box is opened, it is enough to make everyone’s eyes wide open.

There were actually boxes of real money and silver, which dazzled people.

Afterwards, people were immediately assigned to the bank to weigh the gold and silver.

They… actually did the opposite and used real gold and silver to exchange Ming Dynasty treasure notes.

People from all the businesses came, and they brought with them as much or as little real money as they could. They were led by the housekeepers, who brought the guys there, and were guarded by special guards. They didn’t say anything, and the things were delivered. Ren Qianzhuang’s people weighed the money and got the same amount of Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes, then turned around and left without saying anything.

As a result, there was a long queue here to withdraw silver, and a long queue over there to deposit silver.

The bank, which was a bit chaotic before, has now seen an increase in business volume, but the shopkeeper in charge of the bank now straightens up and directs the clerks to handle business in high spirits.

This bank is very orderly and has even put up a sign, deciding that in order to facilitate people to withdraw cash, the closing time at night will be postponed by an hour or two.

This means that everyone, don’t be anxious, line up properly, take the treasure banknotes, keep the money and withdraw it, and there is no chance of running out of money.

As a result, fewer people came to withdraw money, but there were still some people who were worried and felt that it would be better if the money could be put into their pockets.

………

“Your Highness, Your Highness the Crown Prince…”

In front of the Hanlin Academy, Zhu Houzhao was holding his hands behind his back and was stopped by the people in front of the door.

But Zhu Houzhao kept moving forward with a cold face. When his shoulder collided with the opponent, the opponent staggered and fell directly to the ground.

Behind Zhu Houzhao, a group of people swarmed in, all scholars from Xishan Academy.

In order to distinguish them, although they also wore Rushan Lun scarves, they all wore white belts around their waists in memory of their master.

When the Hanlins in the Hanlin Academy heard the commotion, some emerged from the public room, while others stood there dumbfounded.

A Hanlin came forward and quickly bowed and saluted: “Your Highness has condescended to come here, I don’t know…”

Zhu Houzhao held a riding whip in his hand. Without blinking an eye, he smashed it into the Hanlin’s face.

Snap… A dazzling bloodstain suddenly appeared on Hanlin’s face.

Hanlin quickly covered his face with his hands and howled.

Zhu Houzhao had no expression on his face, pursed his lips tightly, and took a few steps forward.

The other Hanlin officials and civil servants immediately exploded.

If someone disagrees with someone, they will be whipped. This… this… is so polite.

You know… Hanlin represents nobility and is a symbol of scholars.

Even if the imperial examination is abolished now, the Imperial Academy is still the Imperial Academy.

What they represent is integrity and the character of the Ming Dynasty.

Therefore… neither the emperor nor the prince ever personally whipped Hanlin, even for the most serious crime, it was nothing more than a royal stick.

Someone with quick eyes and hands helped Hanlin, who was rolling in pain on the ground, and then backed away.

Zhu Houzhao didn’t care about this.

In the past, although Zhu Houzhao was naughty, but towards the Hanlin officials, even if he was scolded by them, he would just let you scold him and I would not hear it at all.

But today, Zhu Houzhao wore a white belt around his waist and a military uniform. The toes of his boots crushed the blood on the ground. He spit on the ground and raised his head. With a cold face and a stern look in his eyes, he finally said: “I heard that many people in the Hanlin Academy are secretly applauding, saying that Duke Qi should die. This is because God has eyes, isn’t it?”

As he spoke, he looked left and right, looking at each Hanlin Academy member with his eyes as sharp as ice.

The Hanlins’ hearts trembled, and suddenly someone burst into tears: “Your Highness… you… how can you be so insulting to gentlemen? Your Highness… I’ll wait…”

Zhu Houzhao ignored the Hanlin who was kneeling on the ground crying, but continued to be cold. He

said coldly: “Really?”

The officials retreated one after another.

“Whether the Duke of Qi should die or not, my father can say it, and I can say it, but it is your turn to speak. From what I see, the person who said this must be related to the murderer who plotted to assassinate the Duke of Qi. Who is it?”

Zhu Houzhao spoke. He was not in a hurry when he was doing it. The whip in his hand was gently slapping the palm of his hand, but it exuded an inexplicable and frightening power.

“Dare you say it but don’t admit it?” Zhu Houzhao bared his teeth: “Don’t you usually claim that you are a clean figure and dare to speak out for justice?”

“Your Highness…” Someone finally stood out from the crowd, but it was Zhang Tao, the imperial minister.

Zhang Tao said solemnly and uprightly: “Your Highness must not be rude here.”

Zhang Tao once served in Zhan Shifu and also taught Zhu Houzhao. In total, he was half of Zhu Houzhao’s master, so… at this time he was furious He was furious: “Is this how Your Highness treats his ministers? If today’s incident is spread, how will the scholars in the world view Your Highness? How will the soldiers and civilians in the world view Your Highness?”

Zhu Hou looked at him with a cold expression. He changed and said: “Why, you also scolded me?”

Zhu Houzhao’s attitude made Zhang Tao so angry that his mouth was filled with smoke and his heart became cold.

These days are really not the days people live. After Fang Jifan died, the imperial examination was first abolished, and then a large number of ministers were deposed, and even the Imperial Academy was not allowed to speak. There were also many people whose family wealth suddenly plummeted due to the plummeting stock prices and mansions. All these accumulated grievances are so deep. Now…the prince has such an attitude. Does this give scholars a way to survive?

He said sternly: “Over the years, the laws of our ancestors have been tampered with to a complete degree. Your Majesty has been bewitched by traitors, and has reached the point where you cannot distinguish right from wrong. Isn’t the initiator of all this the Duke of Qi? Today, the Duke of Qi… is dead. It is a pity, but If you think about it carefully, are you not to blame? Your Highness and Duke Qi…”

“What did you say?”

In fact, Zhang Tao felt that his words were very tactful.

Not even pointing at Fang Jifan’s corpse and greeting Fang Jifan’s ancestors for several generations. He was a clean official and spoke uprightly. This is what he should do. Even the emperor dared to scold him. Who else could not discuss it?

“What I want to say…”

Zhu Houzhao suddenly went crazy and stepped forward. Before Zhang Tao could continue to speak, he actually pulled off his official hat and pulled off his hairpin. Zhang Tao suddenly With disheveled hair, Zhang Tao seemed not to have expected His Highness the Crown Prince to have such a reaction.

Zhu Houzhao had already pulled his long hair, and with a tug, Zhang Tao staggered. Before he could react, he slapped him down hard.

Bang…

Zhang Tao suddenly felt that his eyes were starting to have stars, and he was completely confused. His lower jaw was a bright red.

However, Zhu Houzhao took the opportunity and kicked him hard in the abdomen. Zhang Tao, who was pampered and had tender skin and flesh, let out an ouch and fell to the ground.

He shouted unwillingly: “Your Majesty, Zeng Guan, is an official in Zhan Shifu. Your Highness…”

Seeing this, the other Hanlin officials remained silent, and some wanted to come forward to persuade him.

However, he saw that His Highness the Crown Prince’s face was a bit colder than before, with a murderous look, like a leopard that had found its prey. The sharp edge that passed deep in his eyes was so cold that it cut people to the bone.

Zhu Houzhao had already stepped forward, sat on Zhang Tao’s body, punched him hard, and said sternly: “If you keep scolding me, you will scold me again. What kind of dog are you? Come on, if you scold me again, I will die, you guys It must have gone well, very well, then let’s go to the underworld to be buried with him together. Haha…”

Punch…

he punched me again.

Zhu Houzhao’s eyes turned red and he laughed suddenly: “Miaoji, Miaoji, when you are in the human world, I will beat you stupid slaves like you to death. When I beat you to death like a dog, one day you will go to the underworld. I won’t hit you like a slave dog again.”

The punch was so fierce that Zhang Tao howled and screamed. Later, he was dying and couldn’t scream anymore. He just punched down and groaned. The body twitches as a conditioned reflex.

Zhu Houzhao was spanking, but he lost much strength. It was obviously him who was beating the person, but tears fell down, scratching his cheeks along the corners of his eyes, and flowing into the corners of his mouth. He choked with laughter, and suddenly he had no strength anymore. , the whole person was like a puddle of flesh, slumped beside Zhang Tao, who was already unconscious. The python robe on his body raised dust, and the dust made his eyes full of tears.

He murmured: “There is no room for you here anymore.”

(End of Chapter)