Chapter 18 Method
"Father..."
"Stop talking, I can leave everything else up to you. This matter is non-negotiable." The official scolded.
The thousands-mile journey from Bianjing to Yangzhou back and forth was backward in ancient times. The journey was tiring, and there was a lack of acclimatization. Some people even fell ill and died on the way because of the long journey.
He has only one son, who is only six or seven years old now. Even if he does not investigate the salt affairs, he will not be able to agree to let Zhao Xing go to Yangzhou.
"Father, don't be angry. Isn't it okay if my son is gone?" Zhao Xing saw that his father was angry and quickly comforted him.
Actually, when he arrived, he estimated that his father would not let him go. The reason why he mentioned it anyway was, on the one hand, to give it a try, and on the other hand, he wanted his father to take the matter seriously.
"Father, I have thought carefully about it. Not only is there great resistance to a thorough investigation of the salt affairs, but even if my father can suppress the opposition and force a thorough investigation of the salt affairs, the officials involved will definitely be disappointed when they learn the news. It is very difficult to find out the traces and the protection of the officials. The salt merchants involved must know many secrets. As long as they grasp these clues and pull out the radish and bring out the mud, the situation can be solved. We should also send someone with outstanding ability to Yangzhou to see Zhonghuai's grandfather," Zhao Xing said.
"At this time, the wealth and life of the Bai family are related. If the status is low, the Bai family will definitely not say anything, but if the status is high, there are so many eyes in Bianjing, and maybe the salt affairs haven't checked yet. , the news leaked out," the official said in a deep voice.
"My son also had this consideration, so he thought of making a trip himself." Zhao Xing said.
Selling illegal salt is not only a capital crime, it also affects the Bai family's way of making money.
Even if the Bai family was not involved and just knew a little bit, Mr. Bai would not dare to say it easily.
But if Zhao Xing reveals his identity and expresses his respect for Gu Tingye, for the sake of Gu Tingye's future, Mr. Bai will be willing to cut off the Bai family's financial path.
The status of merchants in ancient times was low, and no amount of money could change this.
Even though the status of merchants in the Song Dynasty was higher than that of other dynasties, the concepts developed over a long period of time are still deep-rooted.
There was a very interesting phenomenon in ancient times. Whenever the world was in chaos, the first ones to take sides were actually businessmen and not aristocratic families.
Like Lu Buwei of the Qin Dynasty, Su Shuang and Zhang Shiping who were the first to support Liu Bei during the Three Kingdoms period, Mi Zhu, a wealthy businessman in Xuzhou, and Wei Zi, who supported Cao Cao, were the first to support Liu Bei when he entered Xuzhou. These people were all businessmen.
Wu Zetian's father in the Tang Dynasty was also a businessman. He was the first to sponsor Li Yuan's army and was later granted the title of Duke.
The reason why this is so is because merchants want to change their class in this way.
Mr. Bai left all his family property to Gu Tingye, so he was naturally willing to give it up for Gu Tingye's future.
But the premise is that he must be convinced. If you send someone casually, even if Gu Tingye proves it, Mr. Bai may not believe it.
People like him believe what they see more than what others say.
“Don’t even think about it.”
The official glared at him, thought for a moment and said, “Then Gu Yankai’s father-in-law is old, so he may not be able to travel far away. Gu Tingye If he doesn’t want to go to Yangzhou, then let him go. If his grandfather is still in good health, we can invite him to Yangzhou. If he really can’t bear the trouble, I’ll think about who to send there.”
“Father. Emperor, this is a way, it is best to ask Zhong Huai to bring an imperial doctor over." Zhao Xing said.
If we follow the timeline of the original drama, Mr. Bai should still live for two or three years.
But whether Mr. Bai died of illness or old age was not mentioned in the play.
But Zhao Xing felt that it was probably because of his daughter's death, which hit him hard, and because he missed his grandson, he collapsed.
If he had met his grandson, he might not have died so early.
It is not impossible to send an imperial doctor to follow and bring Mr. Bai to Bianjing.
"This is all a trivial matter. I'll send the best imperial doctor there to make it happen." The official said without caring.
"Father, this matter has been settled. Let's talk about the conferment of my son." Zhao Xing smiled and said: "Father, if my son canonize the crown prince, can he move to the East Palace? Living in the palace?”
He has long been tired of staying in the palace, and living in the palace, he cannot implement many of his ideas.
"The East Palace has been in disrepair for a long time and is in a state of disrepair. After you are crowned the crown prince, you will live in the palace first and then move there after the East Palace is repaired." The official said.
"Now that the national treasury is empty, my father advocates frugality. As a prince and future prince, I must learn from my father and not be extravagant and wasteful. If the East Palace is broken, just break it. I don't care," Zhao Xing said. .
After being made a crown prince, he still has to live in the palace, so what’s the point of making him a crown prince.
"No, I am the emperor, and the officials of the world's subjects naturally need to set an example. You are the prince and represent the face of the royal family. Although it should not be extravagant, it should not be shabby. The East Palace must be repaired." The official waved his hand. road.
Zhao Xingneng was very happy to think about being frugal, but no parent wanted his son to suffer. He was an emperor and a father, so he naturally had such thoughts.
He said he wanted to repair the East Palace, not just because he wanted to keep Zhao Xingduo in the palace for a while.
Zhao Xing saw that his father was determined not to let him move out of the palace, so he could only find another way and said: "Father, after your son is granted the title of prince, he has to start contacting government affairs, right? It is not convenient to live with the queen like this. Bu'erchen, please move to Yongning Hall."
"You are still young. Even if you are granted the title of prince, you will still focus on studying. You will have to wait for a few years to get involved in government affairs. "Don't worry," the official said. .
Although Yongning Hall is also in the palace, it is in the middle palace, which is not as convenient as being in the harem.
Hearing this, Zhao Xing was unhappy and said: "Father, the sons and ministers have repeatedly regressed. You can't do this and you can't do that. Then this prince is no longer worthy of being a minister. Let's see who is willing to be a minister and let him go." ."
"You..."
The official glared at Zhao Xing angrily. Seeing that he was looking at him without flinching, he finally gave in.
"Okay, okay, I will follow you. When you canonize the crown prince, I will let you move to Yongning Palace."
"Thank you, father."
Zhao Xing He pressed his father's shoulders to please him and said with a smile: "Father, when are you going to confer the son-in-law on the throne?" After spring, it depends on when the auspicious day for Si Tianjian's election is." Guan Jia said.
Zhao Xing was speechless when he heard that he had to wait for so long.
However, the canonization of a prince requires more than just an imperial edict. It also requires sacrifices to heaven, ancestors, etc. It is normal for it to take a longer time.
After having lunch with his father, Zhao Xing left Longtuge and returned to Renming Hall for a lunch break.
I came to Zishan Hall before class in the afternoon and called Gu Tingye out.
"Zhong Huai, I can't go to Yangzhou, but I will help you to talk to Gu Hou. In addition, I have something to do and want to see your grandfather. When you go to Yangzhou, I will send an imperial doctor to accompany you to Yangzhou. "If your grandfather's health allows, you will bring your grandfather to Bianjing," Zhao Xing said.
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Gu Tingye said with excitement.
Bringing my grandfather to Bianjing will help him fulfill his filial piety.
As for why Zhao Xing wanted to see his grandfather, although he was curious, he didn't ask any more questions.
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(End of this chapter)