Chapter 81: The Crown Prince and the Prince of Jin all died, and Yingtian had the strongest backing!
"I have met you, sir."

In front of the door of Jinxiu Pavilion, the wealthy old shopkeeper looked at Zhu Gang and Chang Mao who got off the carriage. His pupils suddenly shrank and he hurried forward to greet them.

Chang Mao was the son of the Duke of E and a regular customer of Jinxiu Pavilion, so the old shopkeeper naturally knew him well.

In the past, Chang Mao was always surrounded by people. When had you ever seen Chang Mao standing next to a young person?
So this person is either a prince or a
As he was thinking, the old shopkeeper shuddered all over again, his eyes filled with even more awe.

"Have all the guests upstairs arrived?"

Zhu Gang glanced at the old shopkeeper and asked softly.

"Reporting to the young master, they have not yet arrived."

The old shopkeeper told the truth.

"How many invitations have arrived?"

Zhu Gang frowned slightly again.

"Master Jin, there's no need to ask. You arrived a little early."

At this moment, the prince's eunuch Li Heng dragged his bloated body and trotted towards Zhu Gangdao.

"Where's Big Brother?"

Hearing this, Zhu Gang's brows relaxed and he asked.

"Reporting to the young master, the eldest young master is already waiting for the third young master in the private room in the pavilion."

Li Heng still bowed.

"Let's go."

Zhu Gang nodded, waved his sleeves, and stepped into Jinxiu Pavilion.

"Be careful and serve me, otherwise you won't have to open Jinxiu Pavilion anymore."

Chang Mao followed closely behind and looked at the old shopkeeper and whispered something.

"Little understands."

The old shopkeeper nodded repeatedly and wanted to welcome Zhu Gang and Chang Mao up.

"No need, old shopkeeper."

Li Heng stretched out his hand and stopped the old shopkeeper. Then he shook his head and said, "Anyone without an invitation is not allowed to approach the second floor, let alone disturb the nobleman's rest. Do you understand?"

"The villain understands."

Seeing this, the old shopkeeper understood that the status of these people was so noble that he could not imagine it, so he nodded again and again.

"coming."

Zhu Biao, who was sitting in the side room, heard the noise at the door and said softly, "The tea in Jinxiu Pavilion is good, would you like to try it?"

"Brother-in-law."

But the one who responded to Zhu Biao was Chang Mao's weak voice.

Hearing this, Zhu Biao's face froze. He turned around unhappily and looked at Chang Mao who was standing next to Zhu Gang. He asked unhappily, "Why are you here?"

In response to this, Chang Mao's face drooped again, and he looked at Zhu Gang eagerly.

"I pulled it here."

Seeing this, Zhu Gang pulled Chang Mao to sit down, then looked at Zhu Biao and said, "Why, you don't want to see Chang Mao?"

"Be more obedient in the future."

Zhu Biao ignored Zhu Gang and instead glared at Chang Maodao.

"Uh-huh."

Chang Mao nodded and said yes repeatedly.

Chang Mao was naturally not afraid of others. Even if it was Zhu Gang, Chang Mao could confront him if he got anxious.

But facing Zhu Biao, the prince's brother-in-law, Chang Mao was afraid from the bottom of his heart.

So this is why Chang Mao was reluctant to come.

"That thing is over now, why are you still angry?"

Zhu Gang took the teapot, first poured a cup of tea for Chang Mao, then filled one for himself, and then looked at Zhu Biao and said.

"If it's just this one thing, we won't be angry. After all, it's in the past. We can't keep harping on it."

"But today, not to mention Tang Ding and Deng Zhen who have made great achievements, even the children of other noble families have already served in the army."

"This bastard is the only one who has no ambition to make progress and just eats, drinks and plays all day long."

After saying this, Zhu Gang looked at Chang Mao with a look of disappointment.

Moreover, even the son of Yongjia Marquis Zhu Liangzu is a captain of the imperial guards' mansion, but our Chang Mao is still just eating and waiting to die at home?

Especially after the incident of Huaixi nobles occupying land, Chang Mao became more and more disappointing. It is no wonder that Zhu Biao was so angry.

"Uncle Chang's son will definitely achieve something in the future. Maybe he is just keeping a low profile?"

Zhu Biaodao still smiled nonchalantly.

"I will join the army in a few days!"

After his voice fell, Chang Mao looked at Zhu Biao and spoke.

"Humph!"

Hearing this, Zhu Biao's expression improved slightly, but he still snorted coldly and said, "There is no need to join the army. In a few days, you can go to the Jinyiwei of the second brother and become a centurion."

"it is good."

Although Chang Mao didn't know what the Jinyiwei were, he still nodded.

"The son of the Duke of E, going to the Imperial Guard?"

Instead, Zhu Gang looked at Zhu Biao with some surprise.

"This brat is very smart. He can make up for the second brother's shortcomings and can also train this brat."

Zhu Biao waved his hand and said, "Besides, whether Chang Mao joins the army or politics, I can do whatever he wants, but before that, he must complete the task of the Jinyiwei first."

"Brother-in-law, Chang Mao understands."

In response, Chang Mao stood up again and said repeatedly: "Chang Mao will never let my brother-in-law down!"

"What's going on at this morning's court?"

After finishing, Zhu Gang looked up at Zhu Biao and asked.

The unexpected meaning was to ask Hu Weiyong whether he had reported the Huaixi nobles?
"It's business as usual."

"But after the morning court session, Hu Weiyong went to the imperial study."

Zhu Biao thought about it for a while, and then said softly: "I think he should go to see the old man and prepare to secretly report Huaixi."

"I thought this old guy could really tear off Huaixi's fig leaf directly in the court."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gang raised a familiar smile.

"Hu Weiyong did not reveal it during the court, not because he was afraid of a counterattack from Huaixi, but because he was considering the overall situation."

"I have to say, sometimes I really don't want to kill our Right Prime Minister."

"He's so smart, so smart that I even want to keep him."

Zhu Biao also said with some emotion.

"If the court uncovers Huaixi's veil, it can certainly conduct a thorough investigation, but it will also alert Jiangnan and Zhejiangdong."

"Then the next thing will be a bit difficult to handle. After all, these officials are spread across the six ministries, so it would be easy to cover up this matter."

"Besides, where is the dignity of the old man and the Ming Dynasty? After all, the brothers who followed the old man to conquer the world are all a bunch of people who deceive their superiors and subordinates."

"Once this matter gets out, it will definitely cause a huge uproar and will also have an impact on our Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Gang pondered for a moment before speaking.

"As for Hu Weiyong, it's up to you."

"Killing is your business, not killing is also your business, and a mere Hu Weiyong cannot cause any trouble."

After a pause, Zhu Gang spoke again.

"Well, I have thought about this matter myself. Whether to kill or not depends on my own luck."

Zhu Biao's mouth curled up and said, "Those in power always consider the pros and cons, not the talents of their subjects."

If the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, even if Hu Weiyong is a brilliant man, he will not be able to escape death!
As for threatening the imperial power, let alone Hu Weiyong, even Li Shanchang doesn't have the ability to do so!
Otherwise, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty could not be Zhu Yuanzhang, but someone else!

"By the way, Chang Mao, I remember you have a few shops in the west of the city. Have you rented them out?"

Zhu Gang changed the subject and looked at Chang Mao and asked.

But as soon as these words were spoken, a look of helplessness suddenly appeared in Zhu Biao's eyes.

again!

How come a prince of the Ming Dynasty can't get along with business?

Does it mean that Zhu Yuanzhang must be so angry that he beats you, Zhu Gang, to death before you can let go of this idea?
"not yet."

Although Chang Mao didn't understand Zhu Gang's intention, he still shook his head and said, "These shops have been idle since they were bought. Firstly, it's not cost-effective to rent them out, and secondly, I want to run a small business myself."

"But don't worry, the Chang family will be the only one in charge of this shop. My father and I will not be in charge of this shop."

When the words came to his lips, Chang Mao looked at Zhu Gang and Zhu Biao and added.

After all, everyone knows Mr. Zhu's temperament and character very well, so how could he possibly put his business in the open?

Furthermore, Zhu Gang and Zhu Biao in front of them are, after all, that person’s sons. Perhaps they also hate merchants due to the influence of what they have seen and heard.

But is it true that Zhu Yuanzhang was so superficial in emphasizing agriculture and suppressing commerce, and that he suppressed merchants just because he hated their lack of production?
Of course not.

Then why did Zhu Yuanzhang set the national policy of emphasizing agriculture and suppressing commerce?

Doesn’t the development of business and the prosperity of the country in the former Song Dynasty prove that merchants can make the Ming Dynasty even more prosperous?
But have you ever thought that the national policy of every dynasty has been to emphasize agriculture and suppress commerce?

Moreover, even during the early Song Dynasty, although there was a slight relaxation of the policy towards merchants, agriculture was still emphasized and commerce was suppressed.

However, compared with previous dynasties, Emperor Zhu, who came from a peasant family, was a little more ruthless and suppressed merchants more thoroughly.

Didn’t Zhu Yuanzhang ever think that prosperous business would bring endless wealth to the Ming Dynasty?
Could it be that Zhu Yuanzhang could not see the huge benefits involved because he came from a poor peasant family?

Haha, ridiculous!
How could a commoner not see the trick when he conquered the world and ended the troubled times?

What's more, the top advisers and civil officials around Zhu Yuanzhang were Li Shanchang, Liu Bowen, Zhu Sheng, Song Lian and other top talents of the time.

How could Zhu Yuanzhang, who could make these civil officials bow down to him, be such a short-sighted person?

Furthermore, even if Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't see it, couldn't people like Li Shanchang and Liu Bowen see the drawbacks in it?
Of course it can be seen, but they still support Zhu Yuanzhang. Why?
Because, the times!
The world is in constant war, people are displaced and their future is in danger, so the priority must be to stabilize the situation and restore agriculture.

After all, this world has always been an agricultural world, and food is the most important thing for the people. So judging from the current situation, emphasizing agriculture and suppressing commerce is only to restore vitality.

Moreover, for the sake of the people of the world, Zhu Yuanzhang did not adopt a high tax system on merchants, but did the opposite and implemented a tax rate of one thirty.

The reason is that they are afraid that commercial taxes will be too high, which will cause merchants to drive up prices and thus affect the people.

Furthermore, food is vital to national stability, and paying attention to agriculture can ensure sufficient food.

What if all the farmers go into business, who will cultivate the land in the world?

By the way, there is another point, which is to emphasize agriculture and suppress commerce, which can strengthen the imperial rule.

Because "promoting agriculture and suppressing commerce" allows farmers to farm with peace of mind, and as long as the country has sufficient food, society will be stable.

If merchants are too rich, they may become ambitious, so restricting them allows the emperor to better control them.

In this way, everyone in the world will abide by their duties, and the emperor's power will naturally become stronger.

"How about doing business?"

"Let me take over your shops, but I won't give you any money. However, I am willing to give you a 10% profit. How about that?"

As he spoke, Zhu Gang looked at Chang Mao with amusement.

“You want to do business!?”

Hearing this, Chang Mao suddenly stood up and looked at Zhu Gang in disbelief.

"Ah."

Zhu Gang nodded without denying it.

"You are crazy!"

Chang Mao still kept his eyes wide open.

"He's joining the gang too."

Zhu Gang pointed at Zhu Biao who was standing beside him.

"Um?!!"

Chang Mao turned his gaze towards Zhu Biao with great difficulty.

"Ah."

Facing Chang Mao's shocked and inquiring gaze, Zhu Biao's eyes flashed with helplessness, and then he nodded with great difficulty.

After all, Zhu Biao had promised Zhu Gang, so he naturally could not go back on his word.

"Crazy! Crazy! I must be crazy!"

Seeing this, Chang Mao knocked his head and muttered to himself, as if he had suffered a great shock.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is doing business with His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin. This..."

After a long time, Chang Mao still looked at Zhu Gang and Zhu Biao in disbelief.

Facing Chang Mao, who was still full of shock, Zhu Gang and Zhu Biao both had a look of being at a loss whether to laugh or cry in their eyes.

"To do it or not to do it?"

Zhu Gang was too lazy to wait for Chang Mao, so he spoke in a bad mood.

"Dry!"

As soon as Zhu Gang finished speaking, Chang Mao immediately raised his voice and shouted!
“Why not!”

"Your Highness, the Crown Prince has His Highness the Prince of Jin as his backer. Even the merchants in Yingtian Prefecture would not dare to think about this!"

"Then why shouldn't I do it! And I can earn a 10% bonus in exchange for just a few shops! Hahahaha!"

As he spoke, Chang Mao laughed crazily again.

With the Crown Prince Zhu Biao and the Prince of Jin Zhu Gang as his backers, what else do they need? These are two great men!
With this name, can't Chang Mao do some small business privately?

Even if the matter is brought to Zhu Yuanzhang's attention, there are these two masters to support us, so there is nothing to be afraid of!
"Chang Mao, I can take responsibility for this matter, but if you dare to do anything in private, I will whip you with my own hands."

In response to Chang Mao's hysterical laughter, Zhu Biao simply sneered.

Zhu Biao is not only Chang Mao's brother-in-law, but also his brother who has been playing together since Haozhou City. So how could Zhu Biao not know what Chang Mao is planning?
As Zhu Biao expected, as soon as these words came out, Chang Mao became like an eggplant hit by frost, wilting, and his excitement disappeared in an instant.

He curled his lips in dissatisfaction. It turned out to be the style of these two gentlemen. They just wanted to eat their own food and never cared about the lives of those below!

But unfortunately, he is too powerful and I can't afford to fight for him. So I'd better give up and work quietly.

"Boss, with Maoer's brain, there will be no problem in doing business, so why don't we let him do it?"

But at this moment, Zhu Gang looked at Zhu Biao with a smile and spoke.

"What do you mean?" Zhu Biao frowned.

"Besides our business, let him do it. It won't have any impact anyway."

"After all, if you stab the old man once, you'll get a beating, whether it's two or three, so why bother?"

"but."

Zhu Gang slowly turned his head to look at Chang Mao, still smiling, and said, "We two brothers won't contribute anything, but we'll take 50%. What do you think?"

"it is good!"

Chang Mao raised his head instantly.

Blood earned!
As long as we have these two gentlemen, even if it’s only 10%, it’s a huge profit!
"no!"

But Zhu Biao still shook his head decisively, which made Zhu Gang and Chang Mao look at Zhu Biao at the same time.

Even Zhu Gang frowned. Zhu Biao, you should understand what he means, right?

How is this going?

Zhu Biao stretched out his hand and said, "Seventy percent!"

Zhu Tan: (￣︿￣)
Chang Mao: (￣△￣;)
"Hard enough!"

(End of this chapter)