The happy life of a prodigal

He never thought that the queen mother fainted because of this incident.

Combined with the memorial from before, he couldn't believe it.

A small book of "Romance of the West Chamber" has such charm?

It's not that he hasn't read the book "The Romance of the West Chamber".

After reading only a few pages, I felt that it was boring and I discarded it like a worn-out shoe.

"The Romance of the West Chamber", in his opinion, is nothing more than a storybook describing the love between children...

How can so many people, especially women, worship it like a spring, even the Queen Mother...

For a moment, Emperor Chu was dumbfounded.

Chapter 126

"What's on the notice?"

Emperor Chu looked at the eunuch and asked.

The eunuch lowered his head and repeated.

After hearing this, Emperor Chu finally understood why the Queen Mother was so angry.

The Ministry of Rites designated "The Romance of the West Chamber" as a reading material that corrupted public morals and degraded gentlemen.

Doesn't it mean that people who like this book are also immoral and degrading?

How could the queen mother bear such an insult?

Hearing this, it was reasonable to faint in the bedroom in a fit of anger.

Emperor Chu understood the whole story and felt a little embarrassed.

The Ministry of Rites listed these three books as banned books. Although he didn't mean it, it was a crooked attack, and it was right in his arms.

Can......

Now, because of this matter, the Empress Dowager is furious, and if it is listed as a banned book again, it is not appropriate in terms of emotion and reason.

What's more, who knows whether the old illness will recur after the Queen Mother rests and thinks about this matter.

The queen mother is old and can't stand such a toss.

After thinking about it, Emperor Chu decided to focus on the queen mother's phoenix body.

Sighing, he ordered Liu Chengdao: "Decree, the doctor of the Ministry of Rites, withdraw the notice."

The Ministry of Rites here refers to the Ministry of Rites under the Ministry of Rites, which is responsible for rituals and music.

After hearing this, Liu Cheng understood instantly.

This doctor of the Ministry of Rites has taken the blame for no reason.

Still can't say anything.

No way, who made the Queen Mother like "The Romance of the West Chamber"...

Just when I was about to go down to pass the decree, I heard the Emperor Chu said: "Wait a minute, go and pass on Fangxiu to enter the palace first."

Liu Cheng was slightly taken aback, and immediately took orders: "Yes, Your Majesty."

............

The carriage is driving on the way to the palace.

Fang Xiu was a little apprehensive.

Entering the palace this time is only a few days away from the last time.

I always feel that some enter the palace a little too frequently.

It is estimated that if this continues, within a few days, without the eunuch leading the way, I will be able to touch the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

The speed of the carriage was very fast, and it stopped in front of the palace in less than an hour.

When he got out of the car, he saw Liu Cheng stepping off the carriage behind him.

As if aware of Fang Xiu's gaze, this great eunuch, the ancestor that the eunuchs called, actually had a flattering smile on his face.

Fang Xiu's eyes were filled with this half-smiling expression, but there was a chill in his eyes, and he felt goosebumps all over his body.

He didn't ask what he wanted to ask, but walked straight into the palace gate.

On the way, Liu Cheng always maintained this superficial smile.

When he was about to reach the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Fang Xiu finally couldn't hold back and asked, "Eunuch Liu, what does your expression mean?

Could it be that there is something inappropriate about me that makes you feel uncomfortable?

If there is really something, it is better to say it out, I am not an arrogant and unreasonable person, if there is something to say, everyone can solve it..."

Hearing this, Liu Cheng had a bitter expression on his face, and said in embarrassment: "Mr. Fang, last time you said that you didn't like our family laughing, and you didn't like our family not laughing, our family..."

The latter words, however, could not be uttered.

He just felt that his heart was suffering...

It's not good to laugh, and it's not good to not laugh. Now it's not good to laugh without smiling.

He really didn't know what expression to use.

Fang Xiu's expression was a bit strange.

At that time, he just said it casually, but he didn't expect this guy to really remember it in his heart.

He waved his hand and said: "My lord is just saying casually, Eunuch Liu can laugh when he wants to, and he can't laugh when he doesn't want to, as long as he doesn't look at me with this expression..."

After Fang Xiu finished speaking, he stopped looking at Liu Cheng's expression and walked straight into the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

"Chen Fangxiu... See Your Majesty!"

It was the fourth time to come to the Nuan Pavilion, Fang Xiu was already familiar with the road, and bowed in a dignified manner.

Sitting on the dragon chair, Chu Huangduan looked at Fang Xiu with a strange expression.

He had always had mixed feelings about the young man.

On the one hand, he cherishes his talent and wants to entrust him with a heavy responsibility to cultivate him into a talented king and become a good minister of the Great Chu Empire.

But on the other hand, I can't blame him for his lazy style and greedy personality.

Especially dissatisfied with his indulging in the ways of merchants.

In any case, this is after Zhongliang, and he can also say the words of "worry about the world's worries first, and enjoy the world's joys later" with the heart of the people all over the world.

Treat him with kindness.

"Stay flat..."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Fang Xiu stood up, looked at Emperor Chu, and blinked.

Emperor Chu was startled for a moment, but immediately reacted, and said, somewhat dumbfounded: "Give me a seat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty..."

On the side, a eunuch moved a chair.

Fang Xiu sat down and stopped talking.

For the emperor, he has only one principle.

Can't afford to provoke, always hide.

If there is nothing to do, try not to provoke him, unless there are special circumstances, such as this pro-military competition.

but……

Unexpectedly, what Emperor Chu said was not about the pro-military competition, but another matter...

"Fang Qing, do you know about Zhuxuanzhai?"

Chu Huang looked at Fang Xiu with a playful expression.

Fang Xiu raised his eyes, and stole a glance at Emperor Chu, and in an instant, he knew what was going on in his mind.

Standing up, he said: "I dare not lie to Your Majesty, Zhuxuan Zhai was opened by someone sent by me, and the three books in it were also written by me.

If there are really inappropriate things in the books, I am willing to assist the Kyoto government to arrest the literati who wrote these three books, but...

Their whereabouts are uncertain, especially Pu Songling, who is a literati who is good at describing ghosts and ghosts. He often lives in the suburbs, and even I don't know where they are..."

"All right......"

The Emperor of Chu glanced at Fang Xiu, and said: "The matter of Zhuxuanzhai was arbitrarily advocated by the doctor of the Ministry of Rites, and I have issued an order to warn you.

Don't mention this matter again..."

Fang Xiu was a little surprised.

Decree?

shouldn't be...

It's just three books of leisure stories, which is nothing compared to the majesty of the court.

It stands to reason that even if the ban is really wrong, it should be just a few perfunctory words and some compensation in private.

How could it be possible to take back the notice that had already been issued, and to warn the doctor of the Ministry of Rites?

Could it be because of Zhao Yi?

As soon as this thought appeared, Fang Xiu denied it.

A little princess, no matter how much she is loved, cannot change the decision of all the officials.

Just when Fang Xiu couldn't figure it out, the Emperor of Chu said again: "Although this is the case, the mob who gathered at the gate of Zhuxuanzhai to make troubles should not be lightly forgiven."

After finishing speaking, he took a deep look at Fang Xiu.

Seeing this scene, Fang Xiu felt a 'thump' in his heart.

Instantly understood the off-screen voice of Chu Huang.

After thinking about it, he said, "I... understand."

In the future, Zhuxuanzhai needs to let some benefits come out.

Only by allowing other bookstores to be qualified to sell "The Romance of the West Chamber" can Huang Chu's doubts be dispelled.

After all, the current Zhuxuanzhai's influence in the capital is indeed somewhat inappropriate...

Emperor Chu knew that Fang Xiu was a very smart person.

Some things don't need to be said too much, they will be understood naturally.

After a pause, he said again: "Besides, I want to hear what you think about the military inspection..."

Chapter 127

Finally getting to the point...

Fang Xiu looked at Emperor Chu and said, "I heard that the total amount of silver needed for this pro-military competition is 8 taels.

But...now, the imperial court implements the tea-horse trade, reforming the land and returning it to the people.

Wars are about to break out on the southwest and northern borders, and a lot of money will be spent for military pay. The Central Plains has just been hit by a disaster, and the imperial court will also spend a lot of money for relief. So, how can the treasury bear it.

The minister thought, if we can use this pro-military competition to prepare military pay, then our soldiers who fight bravely in the frontier of Great Chu may have an extra sharp sword and an extra set of armor to protect their bodies.

Because of this, the hope of surviving has increased a little bit, and I, Da Chu, have a little bit more chance of winning..."

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by the Emperor Chu: "Prepare for military pay?"

Emperor Chu frowned slightly, looked at Fang Xiu, and asked: "The pro-military competition, how can we prepare for the military salary?"

That's what I've been waiting for.

Fang Xiu smiled and said: "Before I participated in the review, I knew many merchants. One of them, Wang Baole, heard that the imperial court intends to compete with the tribes of the grassland on the northern border. He is willing to donate 5000 taels of silver. for military expenses."

Hearing this, Emperor Chu frowned even tighter, but did not speak.