Chapter 502: An ordinary man is not guilty, but he is guilty of having a jade in his arms

Chapter 502: An ordinary man is not guilty, but he is guilty of having a jade in his arms

Chapter 502: An ordinary man is not guilty, but he is guilty of having a jade in his arms

The family banquet in the Palace of Heavenly Purity does not have so many complicated rules.

After the Emperor and Concubine Ning took their seats, the banquet began immediately.

Eunuchs carried food boxes, removed the original snacks and replaced them with fine wine and delicacies.

There were at least ten side dishes on each person’s small square table.

However, Lu Yunyi was a little worried that there wouldn't be enough to eat because the portions were too small.

After listening to Mu Chuting's explanation, I realized that the side dishes would be replaced as soon as they were empty, so there would always be ten plates of side dishes and five plates of snacks on the table.

So, Lu Yunyi started eating with peace of mind.

The Qianqing Palace is magnificent and has a wide range of scenes.
It was particularly noisy because there were all kinds of children.

However, the emperor, the crown prince, and Concubine Ning were obviously pleased with this scene.

There was a constant smile on his face, he was always laughing.

Lu Yunyi lowered his head and ate voraciously, his mind was empty.

Even his eyes were a little dull, staring at a carving on the wine jug in front of him.
Until the sound of drinking came,
He reluctantly withdrew his gaze and raised his glass.

Like everyone else present, he drank it all in one gulp.

He even saw a few children under ten years old.
He took a sip from a smaller wine glass, and as the wine went down his throat, his cheeks turned red in an instant.

Mu Chuting followed the line of sight and when she saw the many children in front of her, she was obviously stunned and her eyes were a little dim.

She pursed her lips, leaned closer and whispered:
"My husband likes children?"

Lu Yunyi was stunned, and when he saw the resentment on her face, he immediately laughed:

"What nonsense are you talking about? My husband is still a child, how can I like children?"

Mu Chuting glanced at him resentfully:
“My husband is really good at telling jokes.

If you, my husband, are a child, then the vast majority of officials and generals in the world are not even as good as children."

Lu Yunyi shook his chopsticks, picked up a piece of dried meat, and said while biting it:

"That's not the case. Some military doctors have done some research on psychology.
When they were trying to calm down the hysterical soldiers, they found that

People adapt their personalities to the things they face.”

"Personality? What is that?" Mu Chuting looked puzzled.

"For example, when a soldier faces urgent tasks and high pressure in war,
You may call upon your own personality traits such as tenacity and decisiveness.

Complete work efficiently and deal with the difficulties at hand.

When dealing with family, wife, children, and parents,

They will show more of their gentle and considerate side, and may even develop some dependence.

Some soldiers have hysteria because they are trapped in their soldier personality and cannot break free.

The method adopted by the military doctors was also very simple, creating a warm and quiet atmosphere.

Even find a child or a woman to act as their family,
It's working well so far to get them out of the fight."

Lu Yunyi ate while talking, his voice was unclear.
But it still attracted the attention of several people around him, and they all looked over at him.

Duke of Wei Xu Huizu had a solemn expression and looked thoughtful.

Mu Chuting was also inspired after hearing this. After thinking about it carefully, it seemed to be the case.

At least when facing outsiders, she must be dignified and cold, and when facing her husband, she is a completely different person.

Mu Chuting was surprised that the military had done such a thorough study of people.
"My husband, you were alone when you went to the government office or fought in the war, and you were still a child when you came home?"

Mu Chuting's eyes were smiling and her voice was playful.

"It can be explained that the environment is the main factor that changes people.
At home, I can do whatever I want. I have everything provided for me. I am just a child.

But it was different in the government office, where everything had to be done on the front lines.

I need to formulate plans and follow-up directions. There are countless people waiting for my decision, both in the government and in the army.

So, being an official is being an official, and being at home is being at home.
What's more, my husband is still young now."

After saying this, Lu Yunyi leaned back without paying any attention to his image.
Half lying on the seat, eating the jerky in his hand!

Just like the kids across the street,
They even looked at each other and smiled.

Seeing Lu Yunyi like this, Mu Chuting looked across and also laughed with her hands covering her mouth.

The family banquet in the palace was very simple, just eating and drinking.

Also, it is not as serious as a celebration banquet.

There are always performances in the center of the hall, including dancing and opera, and many children like to watch them.

Lu Yunyi also watched with great interest and talked all the time.

At this time, a young eunuch slowly came over and whispered:

"Lord Lu, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince invites you over."

Lu Yunyi was startled after hearing this and sat up straight.

"Now?"

"Master Lu, please follow me."

Soon, Lu Yunyi came to the long table where the prince was.
The long table is huge and full of children.
Not only are there children from the Prince's Mansion, but there are also brothers and sisters of the Prince who are several dozen years younger than him.

Even after Lu Yunyi came,
He then returned the child, who was only a little over one year old, to the nanny beside him.

A trace of helplessness flashed across the prince's eyes, and he sat down.

Sitting at the corner of the table with Lu Yunyi, he said with some emotion:

"I've heard about your illness. Although this is a little wrong, sometimes having too many children can be annoying."

Lu Yunyi smiled and said, "Your Highness, I think so too."

"Let's get down to business."

The prince took the wine pot and two wine glasses with a sharp movement and poured them one by one.

"Here's a glass of wine. I want to toast you."

Lu Yunyi looked dazed, and for a moment he was unable to react.
"Your Highness cannot do that."

"Hey~ drink first."

Crown Prince Zhu Biao drank the wine in one gulp, and Lu Yunyi followed suit.

Putting down the wine glass, Crown Prince Zhu Biao said in a deep voice:

"In the evening, the Ministry of Works submitted a memorial.
Zhiyan discovered a new way to control the river, called the method of restraining water and attacking sand. "

Lu Yunyi's eyes flashed with surprise: "Your Highness? Has the Ministry of Works completed the calculation?"

The prince nodded and said, "It has been completed and even verified in the river embankment built within the Ministry of Works.
The method of restraining water and attacking sand is feasible.
Moreover, the money used is 70% less than that used to build a dam."

"So many?" Lu Yunyi was shocked.

Crown Prince Zhu Biao pressed his hand:

"Hey, don't panic, the memorial from the Water Department says it directly.

This method can only be used in a limited number of places. It requires the right time, place and people.

Some dams still need to be repaired and some water control measures need to be implemented.

But even so, at least in the section of Shushui and Gongsha, a lot of money can be saved."

“By the way, what are showers in the military?
The Dushuisi highly praised it in its memorial, saying that it could be used for irrigation of farmland.

When it comes to farming, Zhu Biao's face becomes a little serious.
For the imperial court, no matter how big the matter is, it is not as important as farming!
"Farming?"

Lu Yunyi was stunned, and quickly slapped his head.
He also looked surprised. How could he have forgotten about this?

As long as the water output and water pressure can be controlled evenly,

You can build sprinkler belts to irrigate evenly, saving a lot of manpower.

Even if the water pressure is not enough, it doesn’t matter. You can just put the pipe up high like a shower.

Lu Yunyi looked at the prince with a sigh:

"Your Highness, the Ministry of Water Resources is worthy of being the water management department.

If they hadn’t reminded me, I wouldn’t have thought that shower facilities could be used for farming.”

"What on earth is it?"

Lu Yunyi hurriedly explained to Crown Prince Zhu Biao the birth and inspiration of the shower facilities.

After hearing this, Crown Prince Zhu Biao frowned and began to understand what a sprinkler was.
It’s just that the thought of so many people bathing naked at once makes their faces look a little weird.

"Just because there's too little water to cool you down? That's what you made?"

"Reporting to His Royal Highness, this is just something that comes naturally.

I didn't expect it to have such a big effect.
I now understand that if the round pipes for delivering water are replaced with straight pipes, which are placed across the farmland,
When watering is needed, you can turn on the switch to release water."

As he spoke, he gestured with the wine jug.

The prince also understood and nodded repeatedly.
"Send the things to the palace tomorrow and let the people from the Agricultural Administration Bureau study them carefully."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Then, the prince talked about the matter of restraining water and attacking sand.
He looked at Lu Yunyi with admiration in his eyes:
“This method is excellent, and you are excellent too.

If it were someone else, they might not take out the things at such a critical moment.
Instead, I hid it in my hands and waited for the price to rise." "Your Highness, you are too kind. I am the Minister of Works and I just did what I should do."

Crown Prince Zhu Biao nodded repeatedly:

"Well, if everyone is as dedicated as you are, how can the Ming Dynasty be bad?
I called you here today because I want to ask you what reward you want.
Do you want to stay in the capital or go to the countryside?"

A hint of doubt flashed in Lu Yunyi's eyes, and his sluggish brain began to work rapidly.

Seeing him like this, Zhu Biao reminded him:

“The rewards for the southwest war are about to be determined, only your rewards and those of a few others have not yet been determined.

The Governor's Office wants you to stay in the capital, continue to serve as the Minister of Works, and manage the business at the same time."

A look of understanding flashed across Lu Yunyi's eyes, and he knew the purpose of the Governor's Office.

The business is the next big achievement.
He is both the proposer and the executor. If we keep him in the capital, subsequent things will go much more smoothly.

Especially Geng Zhong of the Left Army Commander-in-Chief's Office, who wished he could stay in the capital forever.

Lu Yunyi thought about it and asked in surprise:

"Your Highness, I don't have to go to Daning anymore?"

"do you want to go?"

Crown Prince Zhu Biao looked at him with a smile, his eyes full of deep meaning.

"Me?" Lu Yunyi leaned back and answered honestly:

"I will follow the court's arrangements."

"Don't you want to stay in the capital?" Crown Prince Zhu Biao looked at him in surprise.

“If I were a rich man, I would naturally think so.

But I now have several duties, and I am as busy as an old ox every day, without a moment's rest.
I didn't sleep last night. To be honest, I've had enough of staying in the capital."

Lu Yunyi scratched his head embarrassedly.

It makes the well-groomed hair look a little messy, and the dark circles under the eyes make him look even more decadent.

Crown Prince Zhu Biao was stunned.

I didn't expect Lu Yunyi to answer like this, but soon he started laughing happily.

"Pour the wine." The young eunuch at the side hurried forward to pour the wine.

Crown Prince Zhu Biao picked up the wine glass, and Lu Yunyi quickly picked it up as well.

"I have been in Beijing for so many years, and I see old foxes everywhere in the court.
When I talk to them, I always avoid the subject and think in my heart.

It's rare to see an official as honest as you. Have a drink."

It can be heard that Crown Prince Zhu Biao is very satisfied with his answer.

Lu Yunyi raised his hand and drank the wine in the glass.

What he had said to Mu Chuting before was not complete.

When facing certain people and things,

Different personalities will manifest themselves differently, and the results will be completely different.

When communicating with powerful people like the emperor and the prince, children are obviously more likable than officials.

After drinking a glass of wine, Crown Prince Zhu Biao paused and asked:
"Can you let go of all the business affairs? There is not only money in it, but also power."

For some reason, Lu Yunyi felt that the prince was drunk, so how could he say this to him.

But soon, Lu Yunyi realized that this was also a way of expressing himself, which could make him relax his vigilance.

"Your Highness, there is a saying in the military firearms battle that the first bird to stick its head out gets shot.
Now I just want to find a place to rest.

"I feel overwhelmed when I think about the business affairs of the company now."

"You are quite frank."

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince sneered:
"If you leave the capital, who will run the business?"

Lu Yunyi looked at the prince in confusion, scratched his head again, and his hair continued to be messy.

"Reporting to His Royal Highness, I think that an official from the imperial court should be appointed as the manager and take charge of all matters of the business."

"Official?"

Crown Prince Zhu Biao was once again stunned.
He suddenly realized that every word the boy said was unexpected and he had no idea of ​​the answer.

“Your Highness, the business is a big business.

If a few grains of dregs are exposed, the silver will be worth tens of thousands of taels.
It would be too risky to hand it over to an ordinary shopkeeper.

If officials were allowed to take charge, there would still be the Ming Dynasty Law to maintain it.
If corruption occurs, the worst that can happen is just firing him.

Moreover, the business focuses on maintaining the status quo and stability. After all, the establishment of trade routes is not a matter of one day or one night.
It will take more than one or two years to make people accustomed to the existence of businesses.

If an enterprising shopkeeper came, who knows what would happen.

I think it would be most appropriate for the court to appoint an official to go there."

I have to say, this makes a lot of sense.

Crown Prince Zhu Biao looked at the young man in front of him.

He is not greedy for power or money. He does things with great fanfare, but leaves alone afterwards.

rare! It’s rare!

Crown Prince Zhu Biao paused and nodded slightly:

"I know what you mean, go back first."

"Yes, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Lu Yunyi breathed a sigh of relief, he passed another level!
Things like Yingtian Commercial Bank are more important than the Carriage and Horse Company, and are comparable to the post stations connecting the city.

If this thing is in the hands of an individual, he will be beheaded sooner or later and will become the target of public criticism.

It’s better to get out of it early and leave a good reputation.

After putting down his burden, Lu Yunyi returned to his seat with a happy and relaxed pace and continued to eat and drink.

At the top, Crown Prince Zhu Biao sat.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at his son, somewhat surprised:
"Why are you here, Biao'er? Go see your brothers and sisters."

Zhu Biao's eyes flashed with helplessness: "Father, there are too many children, and they are making a lot of noise for me."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and nodded at him:

"You, child, are just like me back then.
Seeing you sons quarreling and making so much noise, I feel annoyed no matter how I look at you. But when I leave, I think, how strange it is.”

"What did you say to that kid?"

Zhu Biao didn't know how to start. He thought carefully for a long time before saying:

"Father, the excuse I prepared was useless."

"Oh?"

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows and laughed:

"It's okay. It's only natural that he is worried about the business. If he wants to manage it, then let him do it."

"No, no, no, Father misunderstood. He is more open-minded than I thought."

Zhu Biao moved closer and told them what they had talked about.
This caused Zhu Yuanzhang to raise his eyebrows repeatedly, and his wrinkled cheeks could be visibly relaxed.

"He really said that?"

"It's true."

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed, very happily:
"He's a smart man, that's all."

"What about father Lu Yunyi?" Crown Prince Zhu Biao looked hesitant.

"The court will not treat those who are loyal to the country unfairly."

Zhu Yuanzhang gently tapped the armrest of the dragon throne with his palm, his expression calm.

Crown Prince Zhu Biao felt relieved and nodded.

The family dinner lasted till late at night.

Almost all the adults present were drunk, with hazy eyes and red cheeks.

The children also got tired of playing early and fell asleep in various places.

Lu Yunyi was a little confused after drinking.
As he walked out of the palace, a sultry breeze blew towards him.

He felt even more dizzy, and Mu Chuting beside him hurriedly supported him:
"Husband, be careful."

"Well, my husband is drunk, go home and rest."

Lu Yunyi's voice was a little unclear. He glanced around and suddenly his eyes fixed and his ears moved slightly.

Boom boom boom!
What's going on?
He soon found the source of the sound.
A tall horse appeared at the end of the road ahead, galloping towards the gate of the palace.

The figure above seems somewhat familiar.
When the warhorse rushed closer, Lu Yunyi remembered who he was. He was a guard in the mansion.

"Master, Madam, something terrible has happened. Is the merchant bank on fire?"

"what?"

Lu Yunyi shuddered, and the drunkenness in his eyes disappeared in an instant!

(End of this chapter)