Wen Zhao Pavilion.

Zhu Youjian looked at Liu Mao, with a graceful appearance, full of energy, bright eyes, and nodded secretly, which was in line with his requirements for selecting officials.

Liu Mao was not at all restrained, and talked a lot, saying in a long and long way: "Prince, the post station is of no use at all now. It is all used by the nobles and nobles. Not to mention the governments, yamen, and the various yamen in the capital, the silver that is spent on the post station every year is millions. The post station is no longer owned by the court, and it is a disastrous policy..."

Zhu Youjian listened quietly, with a majestic and calm expression.

In his opinion, Liu Mao obviously had carefully checked it, and he told the truth and was well-founded.

Liu Mao talked for a while and summed up, "Prince, the post station is useless for the country and the people. The subordinate officials suggested that the sacking of the silver that saved can be used to Liaodong and guard the capital. This is the point of great use."

Zhu Youjian was deeply convinced of using it in Liaodong. Although he was not sure what the situation in Liaodong is now, it was a fact that Liaodong lacked silver in previous years.

He looked at Liu Mao, smiled and nodded, and praised: "Liu Qing said so much. I plan to hand over the abolition of the post station to you. At that time, the six ministries will cooperate with you."

Liu Mao's eyes flashed happily and he bowed and said, "Thank you, the prince, I will never let down the prince's trust!"

Zhu Youjian smiled with satisfaction. If Liu Mao did a good job, he would not mind promoting and using it. Wen Zhaoge was also in urgent need of talents.

Zhu Youjian tried his best to see Liu Mao away. Wang Chengen suddenly hurried in and whispered in Zhu Youjian's ear: "Prince, Master Fu is here."

‘Grand Master Fu?’

Zhu Youjian frowned and then woke up suddenly. Man Daming was worthy of this title, which was Fu Tao who controlled Zhu Xu's large chamber of commerce.

Zhu Youjian's expression was slightly dark. Fu Tao was Zhu Xu's cousin. Although he was Zhu Xu's fifth brother, he could not match this eldest son Fu even if he was close to him.

He nodded at Liu Mao, signaled Wang Chengen to send him out, and then went to pick up Fu Tao in person.

Liu Mao walked out of Wenzhao Pavilion and breathed a lot, taking the power to cut off the post station, and he was about to make a fortune!

At the same time, Fu Tao walked into Wenzhao Pavilion.

Zhu Youjian was very enthusiastic. He took Fu Tao's arm and walked into his class room. He smiled and said, "This is the first time you have come to me. Come on, Wang Chengen gives you tea, good tea!"

Fu Tao laughed with him. He knew that King Xin and Zhu Xu were not dealing with each other secretly, and were thinking about how to speak.

Zhu Youjian personally pulled a stool for Fu Tao and asked him to sit down. After the two of them had tea, Zhu Youjian then smiled and said, "Tell me, if you have anything to do, I will definitely help you."

Zhu Youjian was smiling on his face, but he was very alert in his heart. Fu Tao came to find him. It was impossible for Jingyang Palace to know, and he didn't know what he was going to make.

Fu Tao looked at Zhu Youjian and was nervous. If he had already organized it, it would be useless. He had to look at Zhu Youjian and asked directly: "Prince, I heard that you want to lay off the post station?"

really!

Zhu Youjian knew that it must have been revealed to Fu Tao by Jingyang Palace. Without knowing what idea there was, his expression remained unchanged, and his heart was tightened, and he said, "Well, there are too many ills on the post station. It is a matter of being abolished, and the emperor agreed."

Fu Tao smiled a little aggrievedly, and his heart was also awkward. In the past, it was all business and his father in government affairs. Zhu Xu had arranged it. Now facing Zhu Youjian, he was so tired that he still said, "Prince, you also know that my chamber of commerce relies heavily on the post station. Is there still room for maneuver?"

Zhu Youjian's expression moved slightly. While observing Fu Tao, he guessed whether it was Zhu Xu's intention. He pondered: "The emperor has already issued a letter to him, but this matter has not turned around."

In fact, he was also testing it. He was not sure what Zhu Xu's purpose is now, which made him particularly worried, for fear that Zhu Xu would make another big deal.

Fu Tao also pretended to think for a while and said, "Prince, as far as I know, the court spends less than 500,000 silver on the post station every year. I invest 600,000 taels to buy all the post stations. Do you think, can you?"

Zhu Youjian was stunned and said in a little confused: "You mean, are you going to buy the inn?"

Fu Tao nodded with embarrassment and said, "Yes, I rely too much on post stations. If there is no post station, the loss will be too great. Since the court wants to lay off the abolition, it would be better to sell it to me."

Zhu Youjian's expression was stunned and stunned. He never thought that Fu Tao came for this, and he couldn't make a turn for a while.

Fu Tao was also confused that buying a "yamen" from the court was really weird and indescribable.

After a while, Zhu Youjian woke up. He tried his best to make his expression natural, looked at Fu Tao and said, "Is this the emperor's intention?"

Fu Tao quickly shook his head and said, "No, it's my idea."

Zhu Youjian looked at Fu Tao and didn't know what to say. In his opinion, Zhu Xu was so good at business, it was inevitable that the influence or even instigation of the Fu family's father and son.

Fu Tao silently said that no one can do such a thing except Zhu Xu.

Zhu Youjian looked at Fu Tao and thought for a while. There was no obstacle to selling it to Fu Tao, not to mention that there must be Zhu Xu's meaning here.

However, putting aside Fu Tao's background, a businessman asked him, the Prime Minister to buy the imperial 'yamen', and no matter how he looked at it, he felt something was wrong.

Seeing that Zhu Youjian didn't speak for a while, Fu Tao had to take out the businessman's negotiation methods and said, "Prince, if you think the money is not suitable, do you offer a price?"

Zhu Youjian frowned. He didn't like vendors, and he didn't like merchants. If it weren't for Fu Tao's background, how could he have entered Wenzhao Pavilion!

Although he felt uncomfortable when Fu Tao said, he responded and smiled and said, "You want it, just give it to you, 600,000, well, you go to the household... Let Lord Fu write the memorial, I will just approve it."

Fu Tao was overjoyed and stood up and said, "Thank you, Prince!"

Zhu Youjian didn't care much about this matter, as long as he didn't burden the court.

He looked at Fu Tao and said quietly: "Fu Tao, how much money can your business make in a year?" He knew that those business banks earn a lot of money every year, but he didn't know how much it was.

Fu Tao blinked and solved the matter of the station. He also relaxed and said with a smile: "I don't know the specific amount, but if the prince needs money, it's less than two million taels, I can lend it to you and give you the lowest interest."

Zhu Youjian's eyes flashed, and Fu Tao could take out two million without blinking. It can be seen that those few businesses made far more money than this number!

He covered his surprise and didn't care about the word "borrow". He smiled a little stiffly and said, "Okay."

Fu Tao was also very awkward. He reluctantly dealt with Zhu Youjian for a few words, then he left Wenzhao Pavilion with sweat on his head, and then left the palace to head towards the Ministry of Revenue.

Zhu Youjian watched Fu Tao leave and sat there silently for a while. Fu Tao's trip really gave him a lot of excitement. He needed some time to sort out his thoughts.

While Fu Tao entered Wenzhao Pavilion, King Ping also entered the side hall of Jingyang Palace.

He had a snack in his hand and smiled while tasting, "Is this the Queen Mother made it? This is the first time I tasted it."

Zhu Xu sat on the desk, wrapped in a thick cotton coat, and smiled and said, "Uncle, I came to you this time, but I want you to vent my anger."

King Ping paused his hand and then smiled and said, "The emperor is happy for me. Who in the world dares to bully the emperor?"

Zhu Xu said: "I was in Cuifang Tower and was pushed by several censors."

The smile on King Ping's face froze, and he looked at Zhu Xu and said, "Your Majesty... to be honest?"

Zhu Xu turned his head and looked directly at him, his eyes cold.

King Ping's smile was completely gone, and he stood up and said tentatively: "Prince, who are you? What do you need me to do?"

Zhu Xu handed a memorial from the desk to King Ping and said, "Look at this."

King Ping took it and looked down carefully. It was a list of items that required the Supervisory Yuan to strictly inspect the capital and effectively implement the regulations of the court. It was obvious that it was from the liexi supervisor.

The first is to be in a state of weathering. Officials and fame are not allowed to visit prostitutes or stay in brothels overnight. The second is to fight in a party, and not to form cliques or fight against differences. The third is to government affairs, requiring each yamen to subdivided their positions and clarify responsibilities.

There are many, eighteen items.

After seeing it for a while, King Ping still said with some confusion: "Your Majesty, this... many governors cannot do it."

Zhu Xu thought it was time to clear the administration of the government. He looked at him and said, "Silijian, Wenzhao Pavilion, and the six ministries will send personnel to join. Whoever dares to stop them, let's kill the chicken to warn the monkey first!"

King Ping suddenly had the confidence and raised his hand and said, "I obey the order!"

The Governor of King Ping has been established for a long time. Because the power is highly overlapping with the Censorate, there is actually nothing to do. But this time it is different. With the clear order and clear things, there is naturally some effort.

The yamen runners from the Ministry of Justice rushed into the Liu Mansion as soon as possible.

Liu Mao’s mansion.

Liu Mao, Mao Yujian and others were excited and were planning how to cut the station.

Since it is very expensive, the more it involves it, and it is not easy to cut it. Some people will inevitably oppose it. What they have to do is to concentrate their supporters, promote it vigorously, turn this matter into an ironclad case, so that they can consolidate their power and win the reputation of good officials.

Mao Yujian felt extremely happy, as if he had avenged his hatred for robbing his wife, and he tried his best to make suggestions.

The other people were also quite excited. As long as they did it well, they might be a great achievement and a stepping stone for their promotion!

Liu Mao was naturally happy, but his face was faint, and he seemed to have become a powerful official, and every move was full of authority.

"Roar in!"

The Ministry of Justice, Liao Huayong, led his men and stood at Liu Mao's door and waved his hand.

The yamen runners of the Ministry of Justice broke open the door like hungry tigers and rushed into Liu's mansion.

"What are you going to do? My master is the censor..."

"The Ministry of Justice handles the case, no one is involved to dodge it!"

Liao Huayong walked inside with great strides, fierce and decisive.

Now the six ministries are becoming more and more powerful, and the influence of the Ministry of Justice is increasing day by day, and the authority of these officials is also increasing.

Liu Mao and others were shocked and walked out of it.

Liu Mao knew Liao Huayong. Seeing that he brought so many people, he immediately said with a cold face: "What does Lord Liao mean? I am not something that your Ministry of Justice can break in randomly!"

Liao Huayong sneered, looked at Liu Mao, and saw Mao Yujian in the crowd, and said in a deep voice: "Liu Mao, Mao Yujian, you violated the laws of the court, visited prostitutes, and stayed in brothels overnight. I was ordered to ask Lord Liu and Lord Mao to go to the Governor's Court to explain."

Visiting a prostitute? Staying overnight in brothels?

Not to mention the capital, which official in Mandaming did not have it? Who is really investigated? What's more, Liu Mao and others are still the censors of the Censorate who are in charge of these!

Liu Mao said in his heart, knowing that it must be because of something else, he stared at Liao Huayong and said, "Mr. Liao, if you have something to say, I have just seen the prince come back in Wenzhao Pavilion!"

Liao Huayong didn't care at all, waved his hand and said, "Take all the people coming!"

The yamen runners rushed forward with all the chains.

Liu Mao shouted: "Liao Huayong, I am not easy to bully! If you frame us for such false charges, there will be countless memorials to impeach you tomorrow!"

Mao Yujian was not nervous at all and struggled and shouted, "How could we be afraid of prison? The Ministry of Justice will give us a reputation for free, so I will accept it with a smile!"

Others were also shouting, as if they were afraid that others would not hear it. According to their usual thinking, a priest of the Ministry of Justice was the same as being stole by the court. It was not a sin but a great honor, and it would become a major "achievement" for promotion in the future!

In addition to these two people, Cao Jin did not escape. In one day, more than 20 officials of all sizes were invited to the Supervisory Yuan to "drink tea". Those who were dismissed were dismissed, and those who were demoted were demoted. All kinds of punishments were for the most severe, which shocked the entire capital for a moment.

Early the next morning, Zhu Xu came to the Governor's Office. The atmosphere was very tense because the emperor sitting in the main seat was calm and murderous.
Chapter completed!