my brother-in-law is the prince

Chapter 586 Dividing the spoils
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's supervision of the country this time is obviously different from before.

In the past, every time Zhu Di went out of Beijing, he ordered Zhu Gaochi to supervise the country, but for Zhu Gaochi, his hands were tied, and any decision had to be sent to Zhu Di's tribunal.

On the surface, it is a supervisor of the country, but in fact, it is manipulated to death.

But this time, it was obviously very different, at least the scholars in Wenyuan Pavilion could feel the atmosphere.

Several times the decision made by the prince was sent to the palace, but Yi Shiha blocked it, saying that His Majesty needs to rest and rest, and His Highness the Prince should do everything cheaply.

His Majesty also turned a blind eye to the ticket sent by Wenyuan Pavilion.

The signal from this is obvious, His Majesty has let go of the prince to rule the world.

After receiving the edict delivered by the eunuch, the scholars did not dare to neglect, and immediately went to the East Palace to be marquis.

Zhu Gaochi drove out, and all the officials saluted, Zhu Gaochi only nodded, and then drove all the scholars to Habayashi Guard.

The Habayashi Guard Office is both deserted and thriving.

What was abandoned was the camp where the Habayashi guards were stationed at the beginning. The military guards of the Ming Dynasty consisted of camps, training grounds, and a large number of military settlements.

Among them, the largest area is precisely the military village. The soldiers are here to farm and need a lot of water, cultivated land, and forests. Therefore, this place is different from other places in Gyeonggi. After the Habayashi Model Battalion, the Habayashi Guards Model Battalion no longer carried out farming, and the number of officers and soldiers was also greatly reduced. After the recruitment, the family members did not have to live with the army. Therefore, only in another place, a small village was opened. A small barracks will suffice.

At this time, a large number of military settlements have long been abandoned and overgrown with weeds, but it is gratifying that in another place, a large amount of land has begun to level the land and build roadbeds under the hard work of labor and craftsmen. You can see the work sheds one by one, and the newly built brick kilns are emitting smoke and dust.

As soon as Zhu Gaochi arrived, the local project leader hurried forward to meet him.

Zhu Gaochi only saw the sketch of the plan, and then asked about the progress of the project.

The man said: "The progress is going well, Your Highness, the current workload is to build brick kilns, pave the land, lay foundations and roadbeds, the so-called sharpening knives does not miss woodcutters, after laying these foundations, the future progress , it will be extremely fast..."

After Zhu Gaochi heard this, he nodded and said: "It's very good, we should hurry up. This time, I will hand over this promising project to Qing and others. Don't let me be disappointed."

After finishing speaking, he turned around and said to Zhang Anshi: "Can Zhang Qing have anything to add?"

Everyone also subconsciously looked at Zhang Anshi.

Zhang Anshi said: "Your Highness, I have nothing to add."

Zhu Gaochi nodded, waiting for the person in charge of the project to step down.

Zhu Gaochi sighed and said: "This time, Qixia Commercial Bank spent more than five million yuan to build a mansion here. You must have doubts about this."

The Grand Maesters looked at each other, you look at me, I look at you.

Xie Jin said: "Your Highness, since this is a commercial house building, after all, it has nothing to do with the court. The ministers and others... didn't think much about other things."

Zhu Gaochi smiled and said: "How can it have nothing to do with the imperial court? This time, I heard about the large-scale construction project. The ministers are on duty in Beijing, and it is not easy to live in the capital. Therefore, now, there is a lot of land in the Habayashi Guard. , This place covers an area of ​​37 mu of forest and arable land. Nowadays, the world is full of food, and there is a steady stream of food from overseas towns as a supplement. The residence of the orderly officer."

As soon as this remark came out, all the scholars except Zhang Anshi were surprised, and they couldn't help but fell into deep thought.

The former emperors, throughout the dynasties, might have thought about building a palace for themselves every day, but they had never heard that there would be an emperor who would think about solving the housing problem of ministers.

Furthermore, with so many ministers in the capital, how much food would it cost to solve the housing problem?

Zhu Gaochi looked normal, as if he had already guessed the reaction of the great scholars, he still said: "It is not easy for a hundred officials to serve the court, and my palace has long understood their hard work, but this matter is of great importance, and it is not easy Confidentially, now that the construction work has begun, it’s okay for me to say it bluntly. Mostly, the plan here is already in place, but how to solve it still needs to be considered. After some time, the court will come up with a plan According to a charter, the ministers of various ranks, how much mansions are needed, these things, you can discuss it yourself."

After hearing this, Xie Jin, Yang Rong, Hu Guang and the others realized just now that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was serious about it.

Zhu Gaochi said again: "It is indeed far away from the city gate. I am considering whether to build a new city gate near the Habayashi Guard, so as to greatly shorten the distance to enter the city. Deliberate. Right now, it's not a priority."

As he said, Xie Jin, Hu Guangren, etc. all looked happy, and they were busy thanking them.

Zhu Gaochi smiled immediately, but did not continue.

Today's news spread like wildfire.

Immediately afterwards, in the capital city, it was like a stormy sea was set off.

In Wenyuan Pavilion, seeing that Zhang Anshi was not there, Hu Guang hurriedly took this opportunity to invite Xie Jin, Yang Rongren, etc. to the study.

Hu Guangdao: "Why is it so good that you suddenly have to solve the residence problem of the minister? This is an unprecedented thing. What do you think?"

In fact, when Hu Guang asked this question, the other grand scholars were silent.

They may already have the answer in their hearts, but no one is willing to say it.

Seeing that all the princes were silent, Hu Guang couldn't help but feel disappointed, so he muttered even more in his heart.

Since everyone remained silent, everyone dispersed quickly.

After everyone went back to their office, Hu Guang cautiously entered Yang Rong's office.

"Mr. Yang, Mr. Yang..." Hu Guang entered Yang Rong's room and immediately closed the door.

"What's the matter?" Yang Rong just sat down, when he heard the voice, he looked up at Hu Guang who walked in mysteriously.

Hu Guang sat down in front of Yang Rong, and said, "Doesn't Mr. Yang have any opinions?"

Yang Rong only spit out two words: "No."

Hu Guang immediately raised his eyebrows and said, "Mr. Yang, what are you talking about! In Wenyuan Pavilion, you have always been the smartest. If you don't even have an opinion, then this matter will be even more strange. If something is abnormal, it is a monster. You know, the palace has always been stingy..."

"Hu Gong..." Yang Rong interrupted Hu Guang with a bit of deep meaning: "Hu Gong should be cautious."

But Hu Guang said confidently: "Isn't this a private conversation between you and me? If Mr. Yang has any thoughts, why hide it from me? You know me, and I can't let go of things that I find strange."

Yang Rong sighed, and said, "You, you are becoming more and more rebellious."

Hu Guang looked at Yang Rong innocently and said, "Where is it..."

But Yang Rong said: "However, you can say whatever you want and be rebellious. Even if you let others know, your Majesty and His Royal Highness will only treat you as 'simple and honest', and will not care about you, and you will not be suspicious of your innocence." What kind of plan. But if the old man has something to say, if it spreads, it may be a disaster."

Hu Guang immediately put on a serious look and said: "Don't worry, Mr. Yang, who am I, Hu Guang? If this matter comes out of your mouth and into my ears, no third person will know about it."

Yang Rong took a deep look at Hu Guang, as if... For a deep-minded person like Yang Rong, if even Hu Guang is not trustworthy, then there is really no one in the world who is trustworthy.

Seeing that Hu Guang kept chasing him to the value room to ask questions, he knew that Hu Guang was going to break the casserole today and ask the end.

So Yang Rong said: "Guess why just now, in the study, the other princes are silent?"

Hu Guang frowned, thought for a while and said, "That's what I'm worried about. Normally, all the princes express their opinions on the affairs of the world, but they are so silent about today's affairs."

Yang Rong smiled and said, "Have you ever thought that there are certain things that cannot be said?"

Hu Guang asked in confusion, "What are you talking about?"

Yang Rong didn't answer directly, but said: "Your Majesty suddenly delegated power completely and ordered His Highness the Crown Prince to oversee the country, and the crown prince's first major task in overseeing the country is to solve the problem of the residence of the ministers... Could it be that there is nothing in it?" implicated?"

The above words reminded that Hu Guang is a pig, and he can probably guess what it is.

So he looked at Yang Rong hesitantly and said, "You mean...what will happen to His Majesty?"

Yang Rong immediately said seriously: "The old man didn't say anything."

Hu Guang stared at him closely and said, "No, that's what Yang Gong meant."

Yang Rong said: "This old man may not mean that."

Hu Guangdao: "But I can hear it."

"Hey..." Yang Rong stared at him for a while, then sighed, "I just think there is some possibility."

Hu Guang then said: "If you put it this way, it makes sense. If His Majesty is really likely to make a big move, then the new emperor will soon ascend the throne, and the new emperor's ascension will inevitably invite people's hearts. Over the years, because In the New Deal, many officials have suffered a lot. There are many people who are alienated from the court. To His Majesty, this is of course nothing. Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven immediately. Without enough prestige, therefore, taking this opportunity to buy people's hearts may not be impossible."

Speaking of this, Hu Guang opened his eyes slightly, and said: "Mr. Yang, I understand. This move...is His Royal Highness, who wants to ease the conflict between the court and the ministers, and do everything for a safe transition in the future. Prepare. I wonder if Duke Yang thinks so?"

Yang Rong said blankly: "You said this yourself."

The implication of this is, you just know, do you have to say it?
Hu Guang smiled: "His Royal Highness, after all, he is generous. Adopting such a method is beneficial to the ministers and the palace, so... it is not a good deed."

Yang Rong was afraid that Hu Guang would spit out more scary words later, so he said: "Okay, these words, you can't talk nonsense, guessing in the palace, this is a serious crime, even if one day, you really can't help but say it, then, Also, don't let this old man get involved."

Hu Guangdao: "Who does Yang Gong think of me?"

Hu Guang seemed to be enlightened all of a sudden, and he felt a little pity for Zhu Di in his heart. After all, the monarch and his ministers have not known each other for so many years, but they still have feelings.

In addition, now that he has discovered a new continent, he can't help but look forward to the future.

After getting the answer, Hu Guang went back to his room. He was actually a bit complacent. Thinking of such a secret, since he had already noticed it, but the world was kept in the dark, he felt a bit clever.

But immediately, a Sheren came, and the Sheren said: "Grand Hu, there are ministers fighting generals over there in the Ministry of War."

Hu Guang was startled, and frowned displeasedly: "It's really presumptuous, what kind of dignity is this, and what is it for?"

She Ren said: "Duke Jin has already gone to deal with it. It is said...the Ministry of War, there are people discussing...the palace may have a change! What are you talking about, the new king ascended the throne, and they are arguing whether the prince is more holy, and some people have a quarrel... ..."

Hu Guang was startled, and said, "How do these little military officials know about these things?"

She Ren said: "Grand Hu doesn't know, these things have already been known to everyone, and even the streets and alleys have begun to talk about them."

"Ah..." Hu Guang was taken aback, and said, "Who passed it on?"

She Ren said: "It's the prison of the country, and it's also about solving the problem of the residence of the ministers. This...does it need to be passed on? Even a three-year-old child knows it..."

"Enough." Hu Guang suddenly felt uncomfortable in his heart, and suddenly burst into anger, and said angrily: "Is this the same way to say such rebellious words? It really makes no sense. Things in this world are bad. The bad thing is that these people dare to say any evil words! If you dare to spread this today, don’t you want to rebel tomorrow?”

Sheren was taken aback, bowed down hastily, and stammered: "Million death, ten thousand death, the student actually saw everyone talking, that's why he was so outspoken, please forgive me, Mr. Hu."

Hu Guang is not a particularly embarrassing person, seeing that Sheren was quite frightened, he sighed and said, "Oh, that's all, remember to be cautious in your words in the future."

He seemed to have entered the sage's time all of a sudden, and suddenly felt that life had lost a lot of fun, and he felt a little bit disappointed.

On the next day, in Chongwen Hall, a court meeting began.

It's just that no one thought that a huge controversy was in front of them.

The Ministry of Household Affairs drew up a charter, which was probably read by all the ministers, and there was no controversy at all.

The size of the mansion is nothing more than determined according to the grade. Although it is only a draft regulation, many places are still debatable, but for a while, there is nothing wrong with it.

But the princes of the court meeting had just roughly confirmed the regulations, but soon, in the afternoon, it seemed that the world was in chaos.

It turns out that according to the regulations, a first-rank minister may occupy ten acres of land, while a second-rank minister may occupy nine acres of land. By analogy, if he reaches the sixth and seventh ranks, there may only be a poor first-rank minister. Mu is gone.

Those who participated in the court meeting were all ministers of the third grade or above, so they were naturally happy to see the results.

But those ministers who did not participate in the court meeting jumped up and made a lot of noise.

You must know that the official system of the Ming Dynasty is not based on grades. For example, a third-rank or fourth-rank Shaoqing of Honglu Temple seems to be of high grade, but in a certain department hall, a sixth- and seventh-rank military department is in charge. Has the power to supervise the affairs of the ministry, and can even refute the imperial decree, and its power is even far higher than the ordinary doctor and principal in the ministry hall.

As for the supervisory censor, he can supervise hundreds of officials, regardless of the low grade, but in fact, even if he sees the servant, he may not be timid.

Of course, not to mention the other high-ranking officials, they are characterized by low grades, but they have a high right to speak.

Now you give them a small house, and then a group of old guys want to live in a big house?
Usually, these low-level Qingliu will always show respect when they meet the old guys, but for Qingliu, most of them are rented in the capital, so naturally they are far less lucrative than others. Who is willing to bow his head easily?

Ever since, almost all the ministries and halls were in a commotion.

In one day, from giving things to Yushi, to editors, editors and other officials, raising their hands is impeachment.

It is said that most of the problems that are not easy to live in at the moment are clean people, because the rank is low and the official salary is not as good as others, so they are struggling to live. On the other hand, those scholars and ministers, all of them have slaves in their families. If it is drawn up according to the current regulations, Not only is it unfair, but it cannot solve the problem of difficult living.

All of a sudden, even the inside of Wenyuan Pavilion became tense.

Because, even Hu Guang could notice that these low-browed and pleasing Sheren in the past are now showing great resentment.

So as a last resort, Wenyuan Pavilion had to ask the Ministry of Accounts to re-draft the regulations.

Another charter was issued, but the controversy was still huge, because the high-rank ministers did have a smaller mansion, but it was still much larger than the low-rank ministers. With the experience of the previous victory, Qingliu and others naturally He refused, so he began to criticize wantonly.

At the beginning, it might just be a sign of the difficulty of life, but the bachelors and ministers are more extravagant.

Later, I realized that this method was not strong enough, so I turned my head, and someone fired the first shot, pointing at the high-ranking ministers who can participate in court discussions. Some people are accumulating money, and their families have already accumulated a lot of wealth. Such people... where? There is also the problem of difficulty.

The target of the attack was Liu Guan, Minister of the Ministry of Rites. Liu Guan was terrified. He didn't expect that he had such an ugly diet in the past, and he was never questioned by others. He hurriedly complained.

But after having this inspiration, the situation began to get out of hand.

All kinds of criticisms are flying around.

Even Hu Guang suffered from it because...he was rich.

There were even people who squatted at the door of Hu's house to count the amount of Hu's daily purchases. They remembered the accounts clearly and plainly, and used this to say that Hu Guang's extravagant life had reached the point where both people and gods were indignant. .

Hu Guang never imagined that such an innocent person like himself would be pushed to the forefront.

(End of this chapter)