Domineering Daming

Zhu Xu reluctantly stood up, and before he could speak, Yang Fengzhong laughed and said, "I'm making my nephew laugh, the officialdom in Shandong is so filthy, the old man will come to Beijing tomorrow, he must have a good talk with Lu Shilang."

Zhu Xu didn't know that Yang Fengzhong wanted to make a time difference to go to the capital for activities, and said calmly: "Then I have to trouble Mr. Yang, well, the emperor's fleet is about to go south, and this junior still has some things to prepare. ...and take my leave."

Everyone was gone, so the birthday banquet couldn't continue, but from Zhu Xu's words, Yang Fengzhong heard more important news - this Zhu Muyu can see the emperor!He was the one who went south with the emperor's fleet!

The current emperor is very mysterious. He has been on the throne for six years, and he has held only a handful of court meetings. Everyone who can meet him is a trusted aide. This is especially true for officials in the capital, and even more so for those outside the capital!

Yang Fengzhong thought he was still a capable official, and if he could see the emperor, he would definitely be appreciated. He looked at Zhu Xu, and said more and more eagerly: "It turns out that my nephew went south with the emperor. Forgive me, uncle, I didn't think of it before. Going to prepare, Uncle, of course I can't stop him, but if you need something, just tell Uncle, in Shandong, Uncle can still help a lot."

Zhu Xu smiled and said, "Definitely."

After speaking, he stood up, raised his hand as a signal, and then walked outside.

Liu Rushi was determined, looked at Zhu Xu's back, quickly bent over, and followed with small steps.

Yang Fengzhong would not let Zhu Xu go like this, and kept saying: "Nephew, if the emperor needs anything, please tell uncle in time, by the way, should you send someone over to communicate in time..."

Zhu Xu was very clear about Yang Fengzhong's thoughts, and directly refused: "My lord, you are welcome, what can the emperor lack?"

Yang Fengzhong was stunned, and quickly said: "What my nephew said is true. My nephew, your uncle Lu Shilang and I are old friends, and you are someone close to the emperor. Look, can you pass a message for uncle, just say Weichen I want to see the emperor because I have some ideas about Shandong government affairs and the new policy."

Now the officials of the Ming Dynasty are actively moving closer to the court and the emperor, especially after the "New Deal" has become a consensus, no matter whether they have the desire to make progress, they have to make a necessary attitude towards the New Deal and the court, and spend a lot of effort.

Zhu Xu nodded and said: "Okay, I will convey the message for Master Yang."

Yang Fengzhong was overjoyed and said: "Thank you, nephew, uncle for sending you out."

Zhu Xu didn't care, I saw today's play, and now we have to see how Huang Chengyuan handles it.

"Hey, it's a good show..." Zhu Xu was quite looking forward to it. Shandong was his first stop. Everything that happened here would be of great reference value for the provinces he went to in the future. After all, the current official situation is similar with minor differences.

Liu Rushi followed Zhu Xu quietly, without saying a word, as gentle as water.

"Nephew, you must speak kindly for uncle in front of the emperor..." Yang Fengzhong sent Zhu Xu off very affectionately, unwilling to let him go every moment.

Before he finished speaking, a servant hurried over and said anxiously: "Master, sir, the governor's yamen has issued a new notice, requiring all local yamen to strictly implement it, and if the implementation is not effective, they will be dismissed immediately..."

Yang Fengzhong looked impatient, and said: "Go to the yamen and say, what are you talking about at home..."

The servant interrupted without hesitation, and said: "Master, the governor's yamen has said that from tomorrow onwards, it is forbidden to hold large banquets, and gifts must not exceed ten taels, otherwise they will be held accountable and severely punished!"

Yang Fengzhong's face changed slightly, he grabbed the notice from his hand abruptly, and stared at it.

With just a glance, Yang Fengzhong's face became gloomy.

This was issued by the governor's yamen, Huang Chengyuan, named "Eighteen Strict Regulations", which is the extension and expansion of the "Nine Regulations" of the previous imperial court.

From anti-corruption, prohibiting associations, prostitution, gambling, limiting the number of concubines, etc., to the "Eighteen Strict Rules" that prohibit large-scale banquets, receiving gifts, gatherings, and grandiose operations, etc. No rules, no rules"!

It is very obvious who the announcement is aimed at at this time!

Zhu Xu moved a step, saw it clearly, and laughed inwardly.

"This Huang Chengyuan is quick to learn, this method is indeed a good weapon..."

Chen Zilong also quietly stood behind Zhu Xu, watching silently with a dark look of surprise.

The officialdom in Shandong is going to be chaotic.

Chapter 645 Liu Rushi's Request

Yang Fengzhong was extremely angry, Huang Chengyuan just slapped him in the face and made such a rule without saying anything!

It is clear that they want to drive him away completely!

"Huang Chengyuan, don't even think about it! This old man will never make it easier for you!"

Huang Chengyuan was furious in his heart, and his eyes flickered on Zhu Xu.

He wanted to go to the capital for activities, and with his qualifications, he was more than enough to serve as a member of the sixth department. Although he was not as good as a governor of a province, he was entering the court after all, so Huang Chengyuan had to be a little bit scrupulous.

On the other hand, he just wanted to use "Zhu Muyu's virtuous nephew" to ask to see the emperor. If he could get the emperor's appreciation, even if it was just a few words, Huang Chengyuan would not dare to touch him again, and he could even rise to the top!

It's just that no matter which one is risky, if you go to the capital and people are not here, Jinan and the whole Shandong will be covered by Huang Chengyuan, and I don't know what else he will do.

But if he stayed, he might not be able to see the emperor, even if he did, the emperor might have a clearer tendency between Huang Chengyuan and him!

"What are we going to do..."

Yang Fengzhong's heart was anxious, and the corners of his face kept changing.

The corners of Zhu Xu's mouth curled up slightly, and he turned and left quietly.

Yang Fengzhong didn't know what to think at this time, he watched Zhu Xu leave, turned around and walked inside.

Zhu Xu left the Yang Mansion, originally wanted to get in the carriage and go back directly, but Liu Rushi followed suit.

Zhu Xu was slightly startled, and said, "Miss Liu, is there anything else?"

Liu Rushi hugged the piano, followed by the maid, looked at Zhu Xu with sparkling eyes, and said, "Brother Zhu, my little sister wants to know, what is the emperor going to do in Shandong?"

The folding fan in Zhu Xu's hand opened, shaking slightly, and said with a smile: "Why do you think the emperor is going to do something, didn't I tell you, the emperor will leave in a few days."

Liu Rushi looked at Zhu Xu's side face while walking, his face was full of interest, and he said with a bit of high-spirited interest: "The younger sister has nothing to do these days, and has investigated all the affairs of the current emperor. Although it’s all superficial, and some of it is rumored, it still made my little sister discover some things.”

Zhu Xu frowned and said with a smile, "Oh, what's the matter?"

Liu Rushi took a deep look at Zhu Xu, and said: "The current emperor is a person who cares about material gain very much. Everything is carefully calculated and never wasted. And no matter what he does, his purpose is very strong. From Since he ascended the throne, I have never heard of him playing games or other time-wasting things...Since he has stayed in Shandong for so long, he must have his purpose, but my little sister is short-sighted, and I still need brother Zhu to clarify my doubts."

"It's not good to expose too much..."

Zhu Xu glanced at Liu Rushi from the corner of his eye, and said, "Miss Liu might as well guess."

Liu Rushi commented on Zhu Xu, and then said after a while: "The chaos in Beizhili just now hasn't subsided, the emperor will definitely not promote the new policy in Shandong, but with the emperor's character, he will definitely not stop here, presumably he will make some foreshadowing, bury Foreshadowing, try it in Shandong, after all, he will continue to go south, Nanzhili is one of the most important places in my Ming Dynasty, the emperor...do you want to intimidate me by the way?"

Zhu Xu glanced at Liu Rushi in surprise, and then pinched his chin in thought, "Although it's not far, it's not far away. A woman can guess so much. How much will the Shandong officials guess? What will happen to them?" What's your reaction?"

Cao Bianjiao stepped forward quickly, and whispered in Zhu Xu's ear: "My lord, Yang Fengzhong is going to salute, it looks like he is going to Beijing."

Zhu Xu laughed with a "heh", with a slightly emotional expression on his face.

A woman outside the bureau is so sensitive to the court. The dignified prefect of Jinan Prefecture is still so confused. At this time, he still wants to run for office.

Liu Rushi also heard it from the side, her pretty face moved, she approached and said, "Brother Zhu, Master Yang is about to run, won't you stop him?"

Zhu Xu blinked, stopped, folded his hands, and looked straight at Liu Rushi.

This girl is so smart...and so beautiful, is it appropriate to put it outside?