The next day was a grand court meeting. When the Donglin Party officials saw Zhu Cheng standing in the ranks of the court meeting, they felt a little upset. They didn't know who would be unlucky today. Zhu Cheng was simply the bad star of the Donglin Party. Since dealing with him, the Donglin Party has never been unlucky. Yesterday, the Wumen offered prisoners, and they had no relationship with the Donglin Party for half a cent. However, when they met Zhu Cheng, they lost another general - Hou Xun.

Emperor Tianqi looked solemn. The matters discussed today involved too many people's interests, especially the Donglin Party, most of which came from Jiangnan. I think they would jump out and clamor. As the saying goes, cutting off people's wealth is like killing parents. This time, it is difficult to guarantee that these Donglin Party members will come up with tricks. Although Zhu Cheng and Wei Zhongxian are helping him, they are single and lonely after all, and they don't know what the result is. However, for the stability and harmony of the Ming Dynasty, this matter is imperative.

After a while, the court meeting was completed. Emperor Tianqi asked: "Recently, Shaanxi Province has severe drought and hungry people are everywhere. In addition, there are Han people who have retreated from Liaodong in the north of Beijing. They are also unable to live. What good ways do you have to help the victims?"

When the Donglin Party heard this, they all bowed their heads and kept silent. They asked them to speak righteousness and fight for fame. They were doing this, but this kind of practice was not written in the saint's books, so they did not learn it.

After all, Zuo Guangdou was a famous minister of a generation. After thinking for a long time, he said, "Emperor, if there is enough food, I am willing to go to provide disaster relief."

The censor Cui Chengxiu was Wei Zhongxian's confidant. He asked without hesitation: "How is Zuo Gong preparing to provide disaster relief? First, how to transport grain into the disaster area, whether it is by land or water; second, how to distribute grain, is it free, or is it exchanged in another way; again, how to maintain the order of distribution? Did Zuo Gong consider these carefully?"

Zuo Guangdou came forward with his temporary courage and was asked by Cui Chengxiu, and he was speechless and didn't know how to answer.

Cui Chengxiu sighed: "How can we provide disaster relief? It is very difficult to transport grain by land. Only 30% of the 100% of the grain transport can reach the destination. Although the water and land consumption are small, there are severe droughts in the world. In many places, rivers and rivers have stopped flowing. Even if they do not flow, the water level will drop greatly, which is not conducive to water transportation. Compared with transporting grain, issuing grain is even more difficult. As the saying goes, "Ren Mien and Fight Rice Revenge". If the disaster victims are free to send food, it will make the victims take the help of the court for granted. Once the food and clothing are not sufficient, the court will become a resentful house. Therefore, I think it is better to use labor for relief. Unfortunately, Shaanxi cannot find any places that require a large number of workers, otherwise, let them dredge the Yellow River?"

Cui Chengxiu seemed to be reporting to Emperor Tianqi, and she seemed to be talking to herself.

Ruan Dacheng was already in a state of anger with Wei Zhongxian, and he heard this and said, "I have a way to solve the problems of hiring workers and transportation."

Emperor Tianqi knew Ruan Dacheng's idea, but he still pretended to be very happy and said, "Your dear, please tell me."

"I saw that the roads in Jingxi Huangzhuang were flat and sturdy, and I also found out that the roads in Jingxi Huangzhuang were quite low. If a road from the Jiangnan grain production area to the Shaanxi-Gansu region can not only solve the transportation problem, but also absorb many disaster victims who are not living."

When hearing this, the Donglin Party members were as disgusting as eating flies. Why do Zhu Cheng’s affairs happen everywhere? Can’t you calm down?

Li Ruhua, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, looked embarrassed and said, "Emperor, since Emperor Shenzong Xian, he will be unable to make ends meet every year next year. It is already difficult to squeeze out disaster relief funds. If you add road construction, you can't even raise the money even if you chop me up and sell me."

Zheng Sanjun, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue, was a member of the Donglin Party. He took the opportunity to slash Zhu Cheng with a knife and said, "Your Majesty, I heard that the children's playground is the most prosperous in the world, why not let the children's playground cover this road?"

Chen Suxue, the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and Zheng Sanjun, were the same as Zheng Sanjun, adding: "The road at the entrance of the Huangzhuang seems to be called a cement road, and cement seems to be a specialty of the Huangzhuang. Since cement is produced by you, you should take care of the road construction."

Zhu Cheng glared at him, Zheng Sanjun and Chen Suxue couldn't help but take three steps back. The Donglin Party members were really a little afraid of him.

Zhu Cheng sneered and said, "You two adults seem to be bullying the children very well. It seems that they are the martial arts masters among the children. They are all three feet below. They stand in the charity village and yell. No one dares to stand up. I heard that Zheng Sanjun and Chen Suoxue occupy a house in their hometown. They lie on the ground and their property cannot be spent even three generations. Can't they donate it to repair the road? The merits of repairing bridges and roads are perfect for the good deeds of the two adults."

Zheng Sanjun ignored Zhu Cheng's sarcasm and shouted: "Who did you say that? I was born in poverty and had no family property. I was not as rich as a child's playground. A bottle of perfume costs six taels of silver."

"Is that true? Where did Lord Zheng come from when he spends money in Beijing? We should check it out carefully."

Wei Zhongxian said sinisterly: "Dongchang is ordered by the emperor to investigate corrupt officials. Since Lord Zheng is as clear as water and as a mirror, then let's cooperate with the Dongchang to investigate after the court."

Zheng Sanjun's face looked like earth. The officials of the Ming Dynasty all seemed to be honest, but few of them had clean butts when found out. He asked other officials of the Donglin Party with his eyes, but the Donglin Party was scared by Zhu Cheng, the big bad star, and how could he dare to step forward?

The chief assistant Fang Congzhe has retired and returned home. The current position of chief assistant in the cabinet has finally fallen on Ye Xianggao's head. As the head of the civil servant and the leader of the Donglin Party, he has to come forward.

Ye Xiang was out of class and said humbly: "Zhu Cheng, Zheng Sanjun's words are unscrupulous and offends the Lord. Please forgive me in my face."

"Mr. Ye, you seem to have gotten the wrong person. The one who wants to investigate Master Zheng is Dongchang, not the Jinyiwei. Although the Jinyiwei has the responsibility to supervise all officials, I have always believed that Master Zheng is extremely honest. Since the pure one is clear and the turbid one is turbid, it doesn't matter if he cooperates with the Dongchang, which just promotes Master Zheng's reputation for being honest. After investigation, I can also ask the emperor for the word "六文" to hang it at home as a family heirloom."

Emperor Tianqi said: "Since Zhu Cheng asked me for his name, I will be sure. Zheng Sanjun, your famous generals in the Qing Dynasty will be jointly promoted by Dongchang Hui and Dali Temple. If they are really honest, I will give you the word "六子."

Ye Xianggao said silently. Zheng Sanjun was finished now. The East Factory review could be pushed to the factory guards to frame him. The Dali Temple was controlled by civil servants. Once the case was decided, Zheng Sanjun would never be able to turn over.

Zhu Cheng said: "I thank the emperor for his reward on behalf of Zheng Sanjun. The emperor treats the people with great kindness. Even if I lose all my money, I will build a hard and flat road for the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Youjian burst into tears from the side and said, "I'm going to discuss it too."

Emperor Tianqi was secretly happy. The two younger brothers had a strong acting ability: "No matter how much they lost, they couldn't lose to you. I'll save money, so I'll pay some money."

Wei Zhongxian added: "The old slave also took out his life savings and filled this hole."

Zhu Cheng said: "But my money cannot be spent in vain. After all, I am just a child. Using the children's New Year's money to build the road and spread it will damage the majesty of the Ming Dynasty, so this road is considered to be my investment. Since investment, of course there must be profits, and this profit will come from the road. Except for military mobilization and disaster relief funds, all vehicles and horses walking on it in the future must be paid and passed. The minister of the court must pay twice the fare when he walks on the road."

Ye Xianggao heard this and said, "Your Majesty, it seems a bit inappropriate to compete with the people for profit."

Zhu Cheng said: "Where are you competing for profit from the people? If you want to be fast and stable, just walk on the cement road built by me. If you are stingy, just walk on the original official road. Moreover, the charges are only for cars and horses, and walking are not charged. Lord Ye is old and weak, so he should exercise more. If you walk on the road, I guarantee that there is no charge."

Ye Xianggao ignored Zhu Cheng's sarcastic words and said to himself: "Keep the original official road, who else can walk on your road? Go to pay for it to death, you, the big bad star, should also follow you."

Cui Chengxiu heard that someone was building a road, and he remarked: "I am afraid that there is nothing to do to the victims and cause civil unrest. Since Lord Zhu is willing to build the road, I am willing to go to Shaanxi Province to provide disaster relief."

Emperor Tianqi said: "As it is true, Cui Chengxiu, I have appointed you as the inspector of Shaanxi, presided over this disaster relief matter, and granted Shangfang swords. Officials of seventh rank and below can be executed first and then reported. Zhu Chengfeng was the doctor of the Ministry of Works, and supervised the construction of cement roads from Jiangxi Province to Shaanxi Province."

When the ministers of Donglin heard that Zhu Cheng had entered the court with white bodies, they immediately talked like ants that had exploded in their nests. Some officials burst into tears and asked Emperor Tianqi to take back his life; some officials even wanted to kill the pillars with one head, but their heads hit the pillars, but their legs did not move at all.

Zhu Cheng yelled: "Stop it! Whoever can pay for road construction will be used as a doctor."

When they heard that they wanted money, the Donglin Party slowly calmed down. They have always been the ones who sacrificed their lives and never gave up their wealth. Who would like to be this sucker?

Zhu Cheng thought about it and couldn't make the Donglin Party anxious now, because there was something else that made them jump, so he told the emperor: "Your Majesty, since you think that the empress is not suitable for being a fifth-rank doctor, I don't want to be a doctor. I recommend one from the emperor, who is named Xu Guangqi, a native of Songjiang Prefecture, and a Jinshi in the 32nd year of Wanli. He is very familiar with everything in the Ministry of Works. Such qualifications, let alone being a doctor, even if you enter the cabinet and become a prime minister."

Emperor Tianqi asked, "Where is this Xu Guangqi now?"

Zhu Cheng laughed and said, "It's right in Weichen's Tongle Primary School, and now he is a full-time teacher of Zhu Youjian."

When Emperor Tianqi saw Zhu Cheng winking, he understood that Xu Guangqi and Zhu Cheng had a good relationship. He was no different from Zhu Cheng Dang. Both could build the road well. He said, "Since that's the case, then I will be appointed Xu Guangqi as the Minister of Works. In addition to being responsible for road construction, he also has to be responsible for other daily affairs of the Ministry of Works. Those who are capable should work hard."

Ye Xianggao almost fell and drove Zhu Cheng away. Another Zhu Cheng's confidant Xu Guangqi came over. Isn't this a tiger at the front door and a wolf at the back door? But Xu Guangqi is a genuine Jinshi, and they have no excuses to drive him away. All the Donglin Party members thought to themselves: "The bad stars shine, the bad stars shine. Zhu Cheng is really our bad stars."

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