The summer sun was bright outside, but the prison was very dark, but it was much cooler.
Xia Yuanji, who is in his early forties, has a white face and a square face.
He sat upright on a wooden bed in this dirty place with a complex smell.
His official uniform and black hat have been taken, but he has not yet been wearing a prison uniform and only sat there in a white cross-collar underwear, and his body is also very neat.
His expression was a little heavy, his serious eyes drooped, as if he was thinking about something.
At this moment, a voice suddenly said: The Lord has arrived!
Xia Yuanji was shocked, immediately raised his head and looked outside the cell in surprise.
After a while, the sound of iron locks coming from outside the wooden door of the cell came.
After the chain was opened and the door was not opened, Zhu Gaoxu's voice was heard: This imperial prison should be cooler, and it is understandable that Xiabutang was unwilling to come out.I'm here to accompany Xiabutang too!
Xia Yuanji immediately knelt down on the ground and said: I am guilty and I actually asked the priest to come to this place. I deserve to die!
Zhu Gaoxu hurriedly stepped forward to support Xia Yuanji, and said with a gentle look on his face: Get up quickly.He turned around and said, "You gossip, I will talk about it here with Xiabutang."
After saying that, he sat down and sat on the small wooden bed where Xia Yuanji had just sat, slapped him and said, "Sit too."
Xia Yuanji hurriedly thanked him and bowed carefully to sit down.
Zhu Gaoxu said straight to the point: There is a little misunderstanding between us.I think Xia Butang resigned because of the incident that night and did not trust me.
Xia Yuanji was surprised again. He had never had a private or face-to-face conversation with Zhu Gaoxu. He was a little uncomfortable with such a blunt way.
Xia Yuanji pondered for a moment and bowed and said: I am a minister of the priest. If I have a different intention, how can I have the face to call you a king and a father?
It makes sense, I blame you for being stingy!Just open it, that's fine!Zhu Gaoxu said with a smile.
When Xia Yuanji heard Zhu Gaoxu say this, he immediately felt that he was not stingy at all.
Zhu Gaoxu said again: As long as we respect each other, what can’t be discussed?
Xia Yuanji said: Benevolence, rain and dew are all holy grace.I have no complaints.
Zhu Gaoxu nodded, thought for a while, then slapped his thigh and said: This will be done by the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and 150,000 yuan. What does Xia Butang think?
At this time, even the emperor came in person. Xia Yuanji no longer stubbornly and hurriedly said: What should I do if I rely on the sage, but I have my own difficulties.The treasury expenses are too high now, so I think it is better to save some unnecessary expenses.
I'm discussing with you. Does Xia Butang agree with the proposal just now?Zhu Gaoxu said.
Xia Yuanji nodded: I will receive the order!
Zhu Gaoxu sighed and asked: Does Xiabutang think my daily life cost is extravagant?
Xia Yuanji bowed and said seriously: Since the emperor ascended the throne, there has been almost no extravagant expenses.
Zhu Gaoxu said: Then why did I spend money randomly in the Guarding Office?Xiamen Hall, we must also improve our understanding between the monarch and minister. The expenses of guarding the Sinan Office are by no means unnecessary expenses!
Xia Yuanji did not comment.
Zhu Gaoxu glanced at him and said: 200,000 yuan a year, it seems to be a lot, but in fact it may be a huge career! What can two hundred thousand guan do? Can you win a Zen or practice a palace or fight a war?
But for those poor craftsmen and talented officials and common people, 200,000 jin is astronomical, and it is the hope for wealth!I have to reduce my expenses elsewhere and I have to spend these 150,000 pounds!
Xia Yuanji pondered: What can craftsmen and common people do?
Zhu Gaoxu said: Han King cannons and mountain guns.
Xia Yuanji suddenly realized his mind and nodded: I probably understand what the emperor said, but I cannot predict how much money can play in the long-term stability of the country.I can only wait and see.
Zhu Gaoxu said: OK!This is the best way I have thought of at the moment, try it.He paused and asked, Can Xiabutang go out?
Xia Yuanji hurriedly stood up and said, "I will receive the order."
Zhu Gaoxu walked out of the prison and shouted: Come on, bring the official hat of Xiabutang!
...Sometimes Zhu Gaoxu just doesn't accept that tone and insists on fighting for a high or low position!
But sometimes he can compromise, even if he treats people who are weaker than himself.
After all, compromise can often make each other less losses and make things easier to resolve.
He quickly finished the matter and returned to the Rouyi Hall west of the palace.As soon as I was free, the clear and decisive state of the past gradually disappeared, and the irritability of everything returned to my heart.
Behind the large desk in the middle of the broad hall, Zhu Gaoxu sat there alone for a long time.
The sun shines brightly outside the hall, and a piece of sunshine sprinkles from outside the door, which at first glance is still; after a while, you can find that the shadow is moving.
Xia Yuanji's words made Zhu Gaoxu even more convinced that most officials should have no problems. The main ones who are worried about it are the vassal kings!
He then thought of Zhang Fu, the Marquis of Xincheng, and soon thought that there was no problem with the noble generals like Zhang Fu; on the contrary, some inconspicuous people are easily overlooked, such as the queen's sister Guo Yan.
When the queen asked for an order to take Guo Yan to the palace, Zhu Gaoxu gave Weier a face.He didn't expect that such a thing would happen now, and he had no intention of getting rid of his second nephew Zhan's!
Now, it's a bit tricky!Maybe you can first find two people to observe secretly, and then deal with it properly.
……
Several days have passed since the fire broke out in Zhongdu.At this time, the news gradually spread among the people in the palace.
The queen had known about it before, but she was afraid that her sister would be too sad, so she did not inform her immediately. When more and more people knew about it, the queen said she was afraid that she could not hide it, so she told Guo Yan in person.
Bang! Guo Yan's hand shook and she flipped over the teacups on several tables! Her face turned pale and she blurted out in a daze, why?
The queen advised: The case has progressed now, and it was colluded by the eunuch Wu Zhong and Jianwen's party members. Wu Zhong's body was found at the residence of the deposed prince.Now that things have come to this point, my sister is mourning... When the queen said this, her voice became smaller and smaller, and her eyes were filled with sympathy and sadness.
Guo Yan was stiff and her tongue seemed to be knotted, and she couldn't say a word.
She burst into tears, heartbroken.Not only did she look sadly at the house, but the grievances and sufferings she suffered over the years flowed out of endless tears!
She cried for a while, and the queen could only keep comforting her and wiped her tears with her handkerchief.
After crying a little tired, Guo Yan suddenly remembered Queen Zhang's words: Have you ever thought about yourself?
This sentence by Queen Zhang has been said twice, and the meaning of each time is different.
The first time it was said that Guo Yan and Zhang were fighting during the Hong Xi Dynasty. Zhang's words were threatening; the second time it was that the army of crimes had already entered the city. Seeing that Zhang was so miserable, Guo Yan sneered, and Zhang replied that words were reminders... Gao Chi also added: How can there be a complete egg under the collapse of the nest?
At that time, Guo Yan didn't think so much. Perhaps she subconsciously felt that Zhan Yi was only a few years old and was a concubine's son, so she was not too worried.
When Guo Yan thought of this, she couldn't help but shivered and murmured: What did I do wrong?
The queen said kindly: Sister, don’t worry too much, this sad and unfortunate thing is not my fault.Wu Zhong was the confidant eunuch around Jianwen back then, and many people knew about it; his accomplice was also a remnant of Jianwen!The emperor has sent several officials from the court to investigate the case. The investigation will surely be revealed and the murderer will be severely punished!
Guo Yan was tired of crying and sat there in a daze.When she was crying just now, she remembered the sad experiences she had for many years and gradually began to question herself: Is it really that my mind is not as good as others?
The queen's voice said again: The day after the incident, the emperor received an urgent report from 800 miles; that night, the emperor summoned all ministers to make public the matter and mentioned the ancestors of heaven and earth. This matter had nothing to do with the palace, and I also felt that the emperor was definitely not the one who could be the one who was there!These are all the old hatreds.
Guo Yan woke up. How is her current situation different from Gao Chi's other two wives and concubines?She was spared, but she relied on her sister to be the current queen!
And my sister, who is in the position of the queen and the mother of the world must be vented with the same nostril as Emperor Gao Xu.What will happen if I offend the emperor and the empress?
She was thinking about the people she might rely on now. Her father had received holy grace and inherited the Marquis of Wuding. Xu was not her biological mother... Guo Yan felt helpless at this moment!
This matter must have nothing to do with the Lord.After all, they are all brothers, so there will always be some affection, so it will not be like this.Guo Yan choked up.
The queen breathed a sigh of relief: Sister understands the reason for this, and there is no great thing.
Guo Yan said: Queen, I want to visit the house, can I be alone and be alone for a while?
The queen stood up and said: I will come to see my sister again in two days, you must take care of yourself.
Guo Yan nodded with tears in her eyes.
After the queen left one after another, Guo Yan walked into the bedroom and stayed in it for a long time.
Who is Wu Zhong... According to the queen, he was once a confidant eunuch around Jianwen; did he really do the things?
These things can be found out slowly.
After all, more than one person knows whether Jianwen’s confidant eunuch was. Since the emperor made the secret report that day, his father Guo Ming should also know.
After calming down a little, Guo Yan felt that it would be a bit strange if Gao Xu had to eradicate the roots of this matter. What threat would a deposed prince and illegitimate son be?
Guo Yan suddenly remembered someone she never valued: Ma Enhui!
Suddenly, what happened to Ma Enhui came to Guo Yan's mind one after another.
Ma Enhui's second son Wen Gui was killed and he held a grudge; and Ma Enhui was once Empress Jianwen, and it is very likely that he could control Jianwen's confidant eunuch Wu Zhong and others!
Guo Yan gritted her teeth with hatred for a while, and was sad, scared, and felt isolated and helpless. She was extremely fragile.
Xia Yuanji, who is in his early forties, has a white face and a square face.
He sat upright on a wooden bed in this dirty place with a complex smell.
His official uniform and black hat have been taken, but he has not yet been wearing a prison uniform and only sat there in a white cross-collar underwear, and his body is also very neat.
His expression was a little heavy, his serious eyes drooped, as if he was thinking about something.
At this moment, a voice suddenly said: The Lord has arrived!
Xia Yuanji was shocked, immediately raised his head and looked outside the cell in surprise.
After a while, the sound of iron locks coming from outside the wooden door of the cell came.
After the chain was opened and the door was not opened, Zhu Gaoxu's voice was heard: This imperial prison should be cooler, and it is understandable that Xiabutang was unwilling to come out.I'm here to accompany Xiabutang too!
Xia Yuanji immediately knelt down on the ground and said: I am guilty and I actually asked the priest to come to this place. I deserve to die!
Zhu Gaoxu hurriedly stepped forward to support Xia Yuanji, and said with a gentle look on his face: Get up quickly.He turned around and said, "You gossip, I will talk about it here with Xiabutang."
After saying that, he sat down and sat on the small wooden bed where Xia Yuanji had just sat, slapped him and said, "Sit too."
Xia Yuanji hurriedly thanked him and bowed carefully to sit down.
Zhu Gaoxu said straight to the point: There is a little misunderstanding between us.I think Xia Butang resigned because of the incident that night and did not trust me.
Xia Yuanji was surprised again. He had never had a private or face-to-face conversation with Zhu Gaoxu. He was a little uncomfortable with such a blunt way.
Xia Yuanji pondered for a moment and bowed and said: I am a minister of the priest. If I have a different intention, how can I have the face to call you a king and a father?
It makes sense, I blame you for being stingy!Just open it, that's fine!Zhu Gaoxu said with a smile.
When Xia Yuanji heard Zhu Gaoxu say this, he immediately felt that he was not stingy at all.
Zhu Gaoxu said again: As long as we respect each other, what can’t be discussed?
Xia Yuanji said: Benevolence, rain and dew are all holy grace.I have no complaints.
Zhu Gaoxu nodded, thought for a while, then slapped his thigh and said: This will be done by the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and 150,000 yuan. What does Xia Butang think?
At this time, even the emperor came in person. Xia Yuanji no longer stubbornly and hurriedly said: What should I do if I rely on the sage, but I have my own difficulties.The treasury expenses are too high now, so I think it is better to save some unnecessary expenses.
I'm discussing with you. Does Xia Butang agree with the proposal just now?Zhu Gaoxu said.
Xia Yuanji nodded: I will receive the order!
Zhu Gaoxu sighed and asked: Does Xiabutang think my daily life cost is extravagant?
Xia Yuanji bowed and said seriously: Since the emperor ascended the throne, there has been almost no extravagant expenses.
Zhu Gaoxu said: Then why did I spend money randomly in the Guarding Office?Xiamen Hall, we must also improve our understanding between the monarch and minister. The expenses of guarding the Sinan Office are by no means unnecessary expenses!
Xia Yuanji did not comment.
Zhu Gaoxu glanced at him and said: 200,000 yuan a year, it seems to be a lot, but in fact it may be a huge career! What can two hundred thousand guan do? Can you win a Zen or practice a palace or fight a war?
But for those poor craftsmen and talented officials and common people, 200,000 jin is astronomical, and it is the hope for wealth!I have to reduce my expenses elsewhere and I have to spend these 150,000 pounds!
Xia Yuanji pondered: What can craftsmen and common people do?
Zhu Gaoxu said: Han King cannons and mountain guns.
Xia Yuanji suddenly realized his mind and nodded: I probably understand what the emperor said, but I cannot predict how much money can play in the long-term stability of the country.I can only wait and see.
Zhu Gaoxu said: OK!This is the best way I have thought of at the moment, try it.He paused and asked, Can Xiabutang go out?
Xia Yuanji hurriedly stood up and said, "I will receive the order."
Zhu Gaoxu walked out of the prison and shouted: Come on, bring the official hat of Xiabutang!
...Sometimes Zhu Gaoxu just doesn't accept that tone and insists on fighting for a high or low position!
But sometimes he can compromise, even if he treats people who are weaker than himself.
After all, compromise can often make each other less losses and make things easier to resolve.
He quickly finished the matter and returned to the Rouyi Hall west of the palace.As soon as I was free, the clear and decisive state of the past gradually disappeared, and the irritability of everything returned to my heart.
Behind the large desk in the middle of the broad hall, Zhu Gaoxu sat there alone for a long time.
The sun shines brightly outside the hall, and a piece of sunshine sprinkles from outside the door, which at first glance is still; after a while, you can find that the shadow is moving.
Xia Yuanji's words made Zhu Gaoxu even more convinced that most officials should have no problems. The main ones who are worried about it are the vassal kings!
He then thought of Zhang Fu, the Marquis of Xincheng, and soon thought that there was no problem with the noble generals like Zhang Fu; on the contrary, some inconspicuous people are easily overlooked, such as the queen's sister Guo Yan.
When the queen asked for an order to take Guo Yan to the palace, Zhu Gaoxu gave Weier a face.He didn't expect that such a thing would happen now, and he had no intention of getting rid of his second nephew Zhan's!
Now, it's a bit tricky!Maybe you can first find two people to observe secretly, and then deal with it properly.
……
Several days have passed since the fire broke out in Zhongdu.At this time, the news gradually spread among the people in the palace.
The queen had known about it before, but she was afraid that her sister would be too sad, so she did not inform her immediately. When more and more people knew about it, the queen said she was afraid that she could not hide it, so she told Guo Yan in person.
Bang! Guo Yan's hand shook and she flipped over the teacups on several tables! Her face turned pale and she blurted out in a daze, why?
The queen advised: The case has progressed now, and it was colluded by the eunuch Wu Zhong and Jianwen's party members. Wu Zhong's body was found at the residence of the deposed prince.Now that things have come to this point, my sister is mourning... When the queen said this, her voice became smaller and smaller, and her eyes were filled with sympathy and sadness.
Guo Yan was stiff and her tongue seemed to be knotted, and she couldn't say a word.
She burst into tears, heartbroken.Not only did she look sadly at the house, but the grievances and sufferings she suffered over the years flowed out of endless tears!
She cried for a while, and the queen could only keep comforting her and wiped her tears with her handkerchief.
After crying a little tired, Guo Yan suddenly remembered Queen Zhang's words: Have you ever thought about yourself?
This sentence by Queen Zhang has been said twice, and the meaning of each time is different.
The first time it was said that Guo Yan and Zhang were fighting during the Hong Xi Dynasty. Zhang's words were threatening; the second time it was that the army of crimes had already entered the city. Seeing that Zhang was so miserable, Guo Yan sneered, and Zhang replied that words were reminders... Gao Chi also added: How can there be a complete egg under the collapse of the nest?
At that time, Guo Yan didn't think so much. Perhaps she subconsciously felt that Zhan Yi was only a few years old and was a concubine's son, so she was not too worried.
When Guo Yan thought of this, she couldn't help but shivered and murmured: What did I do wrong?
The queen said kindly: Sister, don’t worry too much, this sad and unfortunate thing is not my fault.Wu Zhong was the confidant eunuch around Jianwen back then, and many people knew about it; his accomplice was also a remnant of Jianwen!The emperor has sent several officials from the court to investigate the case. The investigation will surely be revealed and the murderer will be severely punished!
Guo Yan was tired of crying and sat there in a daze.When she was crying just now, she remembered the sad experiences she had for many years and gradually began to question herself: Is it really that my mind is not as good as others?
The queen's voice said again: The day after the incident, the emperor received an urgent report from 800 miles; that night, the emperor summoned all ministers to make public the matter and mentioned the ancestors of heaven and earth. This matter had nothing to do with the palace, and I also felt that the emperor was definitely not the one who could be the one who was there!These are all the old hatreds.
Guo Yan woke up. How is her current situation different from Gao Chi's other two wives and concubines?She was spared, but she relied on her sister to be the current queen!
And my sister, who is in the position of the queen and the mother of the world must be vented with the same nostril as Emperor Gao Xu.What will happen if I offend the emperor and the empress?
She was thinking about the people she might rely on now. Her father had received holy grace and inherited the Marquis of Wuding. Xu was not her biological mother... Guo Yan felt helpless at this moment!
This matter must have nothing to do with the Lord.After all, they are all brothers, so there will always be some affection, so it will not be like this.Guo Yan choked up.
The queen breathed a sigh of relief: Sister understands the reason for this, and there is no great thing.
Guo Yan said: Queen, I want to visit the house, can I be alone and be alone for a while?
The queen stood up and said: I will come to see my sister again in two days, you must take care of yourself.
Guo Yan nodded with tears in her eyes.
After the queen left one after another, Guo Yan walked into the bedroom and stayed in it for a long time.
Who is Wu Zhong... According to the queen, he was once a confidant eunuch around Jianwen; did he really do the things?
These things can be found out slowly.
After all, more than one person knows whether Jianwen’s confidant eunuch was. Since the emperor made the secret report that day, his father Guo Ming should also know.
After calming down a little, Guo Yan felt that it would be a bit strange if Gao Xu had to eradicate the roots of this matter. What threat would a deposed prince and illegitimate son be?
Guo Yan suddenly remembered someone she never valued: Ma Enhui!
Suddenly, what happened to Ma Enhui came to Guo Yan's mind one after another.
Ma Enhui's second son Wen Gui was killed and he held a grudge; and Ma Enhui was once Empress Jianwen, and it is very likely that he could control Jianwen's confidant eunuch Wu Zhong and others!
Guo Yan gritted her teeth with hatred for a while, and was sad, scared, and felt isolated and helpless. She was extremely fragile.
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