Bright Spring

Qian Xun held a file, bent down to put it on the desk, pushed it forward with his fingers, and said: "Although the recent political affairs handled by the cabinet and the Dianbao Office have been recorded, they have not been published in less than a month. consecrated. Among them

There are some things, the minister is worried that the Holy Majesty will forget. "

Zhu Gaoxu picked up the file and opened it. It was full of petite characters. He raised his head and glanced at Qian Xun, and asked, "What did I forget?"

Qian Xun said: "My lord, I wrote a letter a while ago, please increase the cost of guarding the South Office by twenty times, that is, the value of money and goods is 20 guan each year; the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Internal Affairs each provide [-] guan. Xia Yuanji, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs He firmly opposed it, and he advocated it in the cabinet, but there were less than five people who supported him, and the memorial of the old minister passed the cabinet. There was no objection in the Dianbao Office, and the matter was settled."

"Oh..." Zhu Gaoxu's face was stunned, he stretched out his hand to rub his broad forehead for a while, and frowned, "The eunuch Wang Gui should have said this, but I suddenly forgot."

Qian Xun said, "I've finished my words."

"Yes." Zhu Gaoxu nodded, "Go back to the Hall of Martial Arts and get busy with business."

Qian Xun bowed and said, "Thank you, sir, and leave."

Only then did Zhu Gaoxu calm down, feeling that he might be too sensitive; Xia Yuanji's resignation letter might not have anything to do with the death of the abolished prince, but rather dissatisfaction with the large sum of money spent by the Southern Guard Office!

Because the imperial power is not supervised, the ministers are really dissatisfied with the emperor's decision-making, and the strongest means of protest is to strike.

Zhu Gaoxu took a deep breath, and felt more and more that he had wronged Xia Yuanji.

In fact, even if Zhu Gaoxu blatantly killed Gao Chi, it would not dissatisfy the ministers in office; at the beginning of the year, the court had convicted Gao Chi of "murdering the king and killing his father", and the honorable ministers knew very well that to speak for Gao Chi was to be with Gao Chi. Insane and sinful companions!

But what Zhu Gaoxu said by himself involves another moral and ethical issue, the ethics of brothers and sisters; so this kind of thing is only about moral reputation and the mentality of the prince.Perhaps Zhu Gaoxu cared a little too much.

What's more, he never admitted that he did it himself!Some people believe this matter, some people don't believe it; but no matter what, Zhu Gaoxu at least publicly recognized the ethics of father, son and brother, and did not challenge the secular morality and etiquette... Isn't this what everyone upholds?

Zhu Gaoxu took a few steps, seeing the eunuch Hou Xian still standing by his side, he said casually: "People always care too much about other people's eyes, but in fact, everyone cares most about themselves."

Hou Xian thought for a moment, then bent over and agreed: "The emperor is holy."

Zhu Gaoxu turned around and said to Hou Xian: "You go to the prison to deliver the decree to release Xia Yuanji."

Hou Xian didn't say much, and left with the order.

Unexpectedly, less than half an hour later, Hou Xian returned to Rouyi Hall and reported back: "The people in the prison said that Xia Yuanji didn't want to come out. He also said that it's quite comfortable inside..."

"What?" Zhu Gaoxu looked surprised.

Hou Xian immediately bowed and said cautiously: "My lord, that's what the military general Fusi of Beizhen said."

But now Zhu Gaoxu didn't get angry anymore, after Qian Xun came, he had calmed down.Sitting behind the big desk at this time, he frowned and thought for a while, then suddenly smiled and said: "None of these ministers is not an old fritter."

Hou Xian also laughed along with him, with a smile on his face, as if secretly relieved.

Zhu Gaoxu sighed slightly, feeling that Xia Yuanji had guessed the emperor's misunderstanding.Zhu Gaoxu was even more embarrassed to say it: arresting Xia Yuanji was a mistake, a wrong decision he made occasionally.

Chapter 662 Wait and see

The summer sun outside was bright, but the prison was very dark, but it was much cooler.

Xia Yuanji, who is in his early forties, has a fair face and a square face.In this dirty|dirty place filled with complex smells, he was sitting on a wooden bed in an even and stable manner.He had already taken his official uniform and black gauze hat, but he hadn't put on his prison uniform yet, and was sitting there in only a white cross-collar underwear, and his body was also very neat.

His expression was a bit heavy, his serious eyes drooped, as if he was thinking about something.

At this moment, a voice suddenly said: "The Holy Majesty is here!"

Xia Yuanji was taken aback, and immediately raised his head, looking out of the cell in amazement.

After a while, there was the sound of iron locks "ding, ding, bang, bang" outside the wooden door of the cell.After the chain was opened, but before the door was opened, Zhu Gaoxu's voice was heard: "It's really cooler in this prison, and Xia Butang's reluctance to come out is justifiable. I will also come to accompany Xia Butang!"

Xia Yuanji immediately knelt down on the ground, and said with emotion: "I'm guilty of letting the sage come to such a place, I really deserve death!"

Zhu Gaoxu hurriedly stepped forward to support Xia Yuanji, and said kindly: "Get up quickly." He turned his head and said, "You all step back, Xia Butang and I are just chatting here."

After he finished speaking, he sat down on the small wooden bed that Xia Yuanji was sitting on just now, slapped his hands and said, "You sit too."

Xia Yuanji hurriedly thanked him, and carefully bowed and sat down.

Zhu Gaoxu said straight to the point: "There is a misunderstanding between us. I thought Xia Butang resigned because of what happened that night and he didn't trust me."

Xia Yuanji was surprised again, he had never had a private or face-to-face conversation with Zhu Gaoxu, and he was a little unaccustomed to such an outspoken way for a while.Xia Yuanji pondered for a moment, then cupped his hands and said: "I am a minister of the Holy One, if you have a different heart, how can you have the face to call you father?"

"It makes sense, blame me for being stingy! It's fine if you say it, it's fine!" Zhu Gaoxu laughed.

When Xia Yuanji heard what Zhu Gaoxu said, he immediately felt that he was not stingy at all.

Zhu Gaoxu said again: "As long as we respect each other, is there anything we can't talk about?"

Xia Yuanji said: "The kindness, power, rain and dew are all holy grace. I have no complaints."

Zhu Gaoxu nodded, thought for a while, then slapped his thigh and said directly: "In this way, the Ministry of Households will give out 15 guan, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs will give [-] guan. What does Xia Butang think?"

At this time even the emperor came in person, Xia Yuanji no longer stubborn, hurriedly said: "What to do depends on the holy order, but I also have difficulties. Now the national treasury is too expensive, unnecessary expenses, I think it is better to save some. "

"I'll discuss it with you. Does Xia Butang agree with the proposal just now?" Zhu Gaoxu said.

Xia Yuanji nodded: "The minister leads the decree!"

Zhu Gaoxu sighed, and asked, "Does Xia Butang feel that my living expenses are extravagant?"

Xia Yuanji cupped his hands and said solemnly: "Since the Holy Majesty ascended the throne, there has been little extravagance."

Zhu Gaoxu said: "Then why would I spend money indiscriminately in the Sinan Department of Defense? Xia Butang, we need to increase understanding between the monarchs and ministers. The expenses of the Sinan Department of the Defense Department are by no means unnecessary expenses!"

Xia Yuanji was noncommittal.

Zhu Gaoxu glanced at him and said: "20 guan a year seems like a lot, but in fact it may be a lucrative career! What can 20 guan do?

Zen, Xiujian Palace, still able to fight a war?

But for those poor craftsmen, talented officials and ordinary people, 20 is an astronomical figure, the hope of wealth!I cut down on expenses in other places, so I have to take out this 15 guan! "

Xia Yuanji mused, "What can artisans and ordinary people do?"

Zhu Gaoxu said: "Han King Pao, Kaishan Gun."

Xia Yuanji suddenly realized, nodded and said: "I probably understand what the Holy Majesty said, but how much effect this money will have on the long-term stability of the country, I cannot predict. I can only wait and see."

Zhu Gaoxu said: "Okay! This is the best way I can think of so far, try it." He paused and asked, "Can Xia Butang go out?"

Xia Yuanji hurriedly got up and bowed, "Your servant is in command."

Zhu Gaoxu walked out of the prison door and shouted: "Come here, bring Xia Butang's official uniform and hat!"

... Sometimes Zhu Gaoxu just refuses to accept that tone, and insists on fighting for superiority!But sometimes he can compromise, even with those who are weaker than himself.After all, compromises often cut losses for both parties and make things easier to resolve.

He quickly finished this matter and returned to the Rouyi Hall on the west side of the palace.As soon as I was free, the clear and decisive state just now gradually disappeared, and the irritability of everything returned to my heart.