Chapter 76: After the beating, you have to draw a pie (Please order first!)

"Prime Minister Hu, please see clearly that I am the Crown Prince, not His Majesty."

Zhu Biao was quite satisfied with the fear Hu Weiyong showed, but he still said in a deep voice: "If this gets to your Majesty's ears, I am afraid even I will be implicated."

Zhu Gang completely scoffed at this, and was even implicated?

It seems that Zhu Yuanzhang wanted Zhu Biao to rebel, so how could he vent his anger on Zhu Biao?

Stop joking! The most stable prince in history is never a joke.

Moreover, Hu Weiyong mistakenly called Zhu Biao "Your Majesty", could this matter really be hidden from Zhu?

Of course it is impossible. After all, Zhu's eyes are everywhere in this palace, not to mention today's East Palace?

Then no matter how small the disturbance is, it will not escape his detection.

"I was distracted for a moment and my words were inappropriate. Please forgive me, Your Highness!"

Hearing this, Hu Weiyong seemed to be awakened by thunder, his face turned pale again in an instant, and he hurriedly prostrated himself on the ground, kowtowed and apologized with a trembling voice.

At this moment, Hu Weiyong wanted to slap himself twice for calling the "Crown Prince" "Your Majesty"?
And how could such an absurd mistake happen to someone like me who has always been cautious?

Isn't this just causing trouble for his own nine clans?

But to be honest, in that split second just now, Zhu Biao's aura and majesty were so strikingly similar to those of Zhu Yuanzhang that it was difficult to tell the real from the fake.

This made Hu Weiyong shout out "Your Majesty"!
"Just remember this for now."

In response, Zhu Biao simply glanced at the frightened Hu Weiyong and waved his hand.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

A hint of bitterness appeared on Hu Weiyong's lips again, but he could only bow his head to express his gratitude.

After all, no matter whether he had this handle or not, Hu Weiyong was still trapped by Zhu Gang and Zhu Biao. There was only one way for him to go, and that was to go all the way!
Then can't you have other thoughts?
For example, rebellion?

Haha! Pah!
Based on the aura that Zhu Biao just exuded, Hu Weiyong would never dare to have such an idea in his life.

Unless Hu Weiyong can really outlast Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao.

But it was obvious that Zhu Biao was so young and Hu Weiyong was already middle-aged, so they could not survive.

Besides, there is a Jin Wang Zhu Gang who is eyeing you covetously nearby, so you'd better keep your tail between your legs and do your job honestly.

At the same time, Hu Weiyong seemed to have just woken up from a dream. Even his back was soaked with cold sweat, and he felt a chill running through his bones.

Ever since Hu Weiyong stepped into the study of the Eastern Palace, he has been led by Zhu Gang and Zhu Biao. How could Hu Weiyong, who always prided himself on being extremely smart, not be annoyed!
All of this seemed like a carefully laid out puzzle, not only interconnected, but also designed to lure Hu Weiyong into this intricate "game within a game".

And Hu Weiyong was like a chess piece in a game, being manipulated by Zhu Gang and Zhu Biao, and he didn't even have the strength to resist.

Furthermore, after careful consideration, Hu Weiyong's mood became even heavier, as if he had fallen into a bottomless abyss.

In particular, Hu Weiyong, who has always claimed to be a chess player and has been playing with power until today, but when faced with this game, he not only failed to make a move, but was instead controlled by Zhu Gang and Zhu Biao and became a chess piece in their hands.

This was undoubtedly the most profound frustration and irony for Hu Weiyong, but more of it was fear!

"Minister Hu, you are a smart man. I don't need you to explain. You will understand what I and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince mean."

Looking at Hu Weiyong who was thinking with his head down, Zhu Gang naturally understood that Hu Weiyong had come to his senses, but the situation was still under control and there was no need to be afraid of him, so he said softly.

What's more, it is not surprising that Hu Weiyong could see that this was a setup against him.

After all, with Hu Weiyong's intelligence, if he couldn't see that this was a trap, then there really was something fishy going on.

"Your Highness, Prince Jin, you want me to use this as an excuse to remeasure the land in the world, right?"

After hearing this, Hu Weiyong took another deep breath, then raised his head and looked at Zhu Gang with a complicated expression.

This not only meant a thorough investigation of Huaixi, Jiangnan, and eastern Zhejiang, but in fact a comprehensive investigation of all the land in the country. However, this pot was not taken by Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Gang, or Zhu Biao, but by Hu Weiyong.

"good."

Zhu Gang still spoke softly.

"But has Your Highness ever thought about re-investigating the land area in the country?"

"The human, material and financial resources required are enormous."

"The imperial treasury is short of money, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to bear this huge amount of money."

In response to this, Hu Weiyong thought for a moment before looking at Zhu Gang and said.

The implication is that Hu Weiyong can take the blame.

However, re-inventorying the land area in the whole country would also be a huge expense, and the current Ming treasury is simply unable to afford it.

"Didn't I ask you to check first?"

Without waiting for Zhu Gang to speak, Zhu Biao, who was leaning on his chair, turned his gaze to Hu Weiyong and spoke.

"After you have investigated the situation, will you be unable to solve the problem by re-measuring the land and paying for the silver involved?"

When Zhu Gang said this, there was a hint of teasing in his eyes.

This is why Zhu Gang and Zhu Biao insisted that Hu Weiyong investigate this case.

After all, there is no such thing as a rumor without foundation in this world, and no matter how well the Huaixi nobles try to cover up their crimes, some clues will always show up.

Therefore, Zhu Gang and Zhu Biao wanted to take advantage of this clue to promote the money needed to survey the land and implement the policy of allocating land tax to each acre.

"I understand. Your Highness, please rest assured that I will do my best to make this happen!"

Upon hearing this, Hu Weiyong sighed again in his heart. How could he not understand that there was no way out and the only thing left was to burn his boats, so he could only bow and respond.

"Prime Minister Hu, I have always been clear about rewards and punishments, and if you can really make this happen, I will not only allow you to offset your merits and demerits, but also give you a chance."

In response to this, Zhu Biao's face immediately showed a look of satisfaction. He then turned his gaze to Hu Weiyong and chuckled again.

It seemed that he had turned back into the gentle and elegant prince. Where was the decisiveness and domineeringness just now?

After all, as the saying goes, after a slap in the face, you have to give some sweet treats, right?

Even if there is no sweet date? At least we have to paint a big picture for Hu Weiyong, right? In any case, we have to make Hu Weiyong think that he is really on Zhu Biao's thigh.

As for what Zhu Biao meant by destiny, it all depends on Hu Weiyong's imagination.

And as long as you, Hu Weiyong, dare to think, even the dragon throne in the Fengtian Hall can become Hu Weiyong's fortune.

Anyway, Zhu Biao didn't explain it, and it's impossible to achieve, so let's just follow Hu Weiyong.

"good fortune."

Hu Weiyong murmured softly twice, and his pupils suddenly shrank.

Now Hu Weiyong has become the right prime minister of the Secretariat, and his power has reached the pinnacle for a minister.

But the reason why Hu Weiyong still couldn't raise his head in front of the nobles was not because he had no title?
The so-called good fortune that Zhu Biao mentioned was to give Hu Weiyong a title!
But Hu Weiyong was not stupid. If he only promoted the survey of land, it would be impossible for him to be conferred a title.

Therefore, after surveying the land, Zhu Gang and Zhu Biao must have made some big moves, and this was the credit for Hu Weiyong's title!
While thinking, a gleam of light suddenly flashed in Hu Weiyong's eyes, and his breathing became rapid.

Just because! From ancient times to now, no minister can refuse to be conferred a title!
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