Zhu Gao's chubby face was squeezed into a circle of fat skin by a smile, and every fold was full of joy, "Master, aren't you optimistic about Xiyi?" The disciples turned them all into slaves, how do I think they still threaten the Ming Dynasty? ”

Liu Chun muttered: "This is a solution, but I seem to have said that where there is oppression, there is resistance. If you exert too much force and provoke a revolt from all over Europe, you will not be able to clean up the flames. And after the tempering of the war, maybe they can really threaten the Ming Dynasty? ”

"This?" Zhu Gaochi fell into thought, it was indeed a little troublesome, but it was not impossible. Zhu Gaochi gritted his teeth and said viciously: "Then the only way to do this is to cut down the grass and eradicate the roots, and kill them completely!" ”

Liu Chun was stunned for a while, worthy of being a descendant of the old Zhu family, even the simple Zhu Gaochi has this murderous intention.

Just as Liu Chun was sighing, suddenly Yang Shiqi came from outside, saw Liu Chun and Zhu Gaochi, and hurriedly saluted, with a little panic in his expression.

"Master, Your Highness, I just went to see Lord Yao, but I heard that he is sick, and he is not lightly ill."

Liu Chun was stunned, and Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but stand up.

The old thief Bald Daoyan is almost the only remaining old minister.

He is deeply trusted and relied on by Zhu Di, which can be seen from Zhu Di's canonization of him Wu Guogong. Yao Guangxiao is both his mastermind and his elder, and when it comes to feelings, he is not under Liu Chun at all.

Moreover, Yao Guangxiao is also responsible for teaching his grandson, and his status is even more respectful, if something really happens to him, it will definitely be a disaster for the court.

"Master, Yao Lao is over seventy years old, he is so old, in case he is seriously ill in his life, I am afraid that it will be difficult to recover...... The disciple planned to visit Yao Lao. ”

Liu Chun also stood up, and said thoughtfully: "It should be so, I should also go and take a look." ”

After discussion, the master and apprentice took the gifts and went straight to Yao Guangxiao's mansion.

Unlike other high-gate compounds, Yao Guangxiao's mansion is not big, just a small three-entry courtyard. And this yard is very interesting, it is a gourd-shaped, and there is a large open space in front and back, which can isolate the noise and be quiet in the middle of noisy. Inside the courtyard, the trees are forested, lush and lush.

And there are many small stone piers and small tables in the yard, which is full of fun.

Compared with the simple magnanimity of Liufu, Yao Guangxiao is too delicate here, and it is full of design.

Liu Chun and Zhu Gaochi rushed over and handed over the name post, but the housekeeper did not stop directly outside like Yang Shiqi.

Instead, he invited them in, and then said, "Your Majesty has just come and is talking to the master, does the Taishi want the little one to report immediately, or wait?" ”

Zhu Di is also here!

Liu Chun is not surprised, after all, their monarchs and ministers are indeed too good.

"Let's wait, let Your Majesty and Yao Lao have a good talk."

The housekeeper nodded, and hurriedly presented the Xiaolong group, and Liu Chun and the crown prince Zhu Gaochi drank tea while waiting for the news...... In Yao Guangxiao's study, Zhu Di was sitting cross-legged.

Dao Yan reclined on the low bed, his old face was sallow, and he could hardly find a trace of flesh.

He was originally like a sick tiger, but now that he is really sick, he is even more haggard and weak, and he doesn't even have the strength to sit up, but fortunately, Zhu Di doesn't care about this.

"Master, now the court is up and down, but I can't do without you! The reform of the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the Six Science Corridors is imminent, and I still have to listen to your opinions! ”

Yao Guangxiao smiled indifferently, and said in a hoarse voice: "Your Majesty, the reform of the official system is not what the old ministers are good at, there is a master in the court, what else does Your Majesty have to worry about?" ”

Zhu Di took a deep breath and shook his head, "Liu Chun is indeed very capable, but it is difficult for a good woman to cook without rice, and so many things in the court cannot all be pressed on his shoulders alone." What's more, I'm so anxious right now, there's no time to wait! ”

Seeing that Zhu Di was really anxious, Yao Guangxiao reluctantly moved, leaned out of his upper body, and a faint brilliance appeared in his triangular eyes.

"Your Majesty, if the old minister is not mistaken, Your Majesty is worried about the next road repair project, right?"

Zhu Di did not hide it, but nodded.

The construction of the Liangjing Railway was absolutely an unprecedented success.

But what to do next, there were many arguments in the court. In general, there are three opinions, the first is to build the railway network in the south of the Yangtze River with Yingtian as the center.

This proposal was unanimously supported by the cabinet and the Ministry of Households, and the reason is simple: Jiangnan is densely populated and has a huge demand for freight transportation.

If there is a railway to help, it is bound to soar into the sky, and it is unlimited.

It was Liu Chun, although he didn't say it, but he intended to put resources into the Central Plains, build a railway across Henan, and let the Central Plains develop.

However, it is slightly more difficult to build the railway in the Central Plains, the investment is more, and the local government's ability to raise funds is insufficient, and it is estimated that the shortfall is more than 30 million.

Liu Chun is also looking for a way to fill the hole, so he will help Zhu Gaochi squeeze benefits from Australia.

The person who also looks at this interest is Zhu Di!

He thinks differently than anyone else.

What does Zhu Di plan?

He wants to build a road to the grassland!

That's right, it's best to repair all the way to the Western Regions, so that Zhu Di can wave his army to recover the entire Western Regions, and march into Harrie, and incorporate the huge territory into the territory of the Ming Dynasty.

He had defeated the 200,000 Haret army, but now that several years had passed, it was still a mess.

And Zhu Di has no way to swallow this piece of meat, how can he not be in a hurry?

But Zhu Di also knows that building this railway to the grassland has the largest cost and the lowest income, and in addition to the benefits of national defense, the other benefits are pitiful, and there is not much economic benefit at least for the time being.

It can't be compared with the Jiangnan plan and the Central Plains plan.

So he gave Australia to Zhu Gaochi, and also hoped that his son could earn some gas and make a lot of money to build this road.

Zhu Di shook his head helplessly, and sighed to Yao Guangxiao: "Master, I feel more and more now that there are too many places to spend money, and I can't finish what I want to do. But there are too few people who can really share my worries. One by one, the people around me are gone, and they are getting old...... I'm over half a hundred years old now, and I want to leave something for future generations! ”

Yao Guangxiao bowed his head and said with a smile: "Although the old minister is a person without a son, but His Majesty's mood, the old minister understands it best. To put it bluntly, this governance is two things, one is to collect the money, and the other is to spend the money. Collecting money is fair and reasonable, and spending money should be used wisely. ”

Zhu Di smiled and nodded, "In the master's words, it's a pity that this blade is different in the eyes of different people." Even if it was a master, he might not really support my idea. ”

Yao Guangxiao smiled and said: "Your Majesty, you and Taishi are models of monarchs and ministers, mentors and friends, and relatives...... But in the final analysis, the Taishi is not His Majesty's courtier, but the courtier of the Ming Dynasty, he has his choice, and the old minister even thinks that the Taishi is right! ”

Zhu Di laughed, "This matter has nothing to do with right or wrong, and I don't have to drill the horns...... It's a pity that I have too little financial and human resources at my disposal, and there are too many things I want to do. ”

Zhu Di shook his head and sighed, he came over to see how Dao Yan's body was, and secondly, to talk about these heartfelt words, after all, in this world, there are very few people who are qualified to listen to Zhu Di's heart.

When he said that, Zhu Di was a lot more relaxed, and he nodded slightly at Yao Guangxiao.

"Master, take care of your illness, and I will come back to see you."

Yao Guangxiao groaned slightly, and suddenly said: "Your Majesty, the old minister has something that I didn't want to say, but after thinking about it, I still have to tell Your Majesty." ”

"Oh? What is there to talk about? Zhu Di said curiously.

Yao Guangxiao paused again, and then spoke, "Your Majesty, do you know that the Taishi has sent a lot of prisoners to Australia? But does Your Majesty know? Zheng Guogong's side, he helped His Royal Highness the Crown Prince get a lot of people! ”

"Really?"

Zhu Di was so angry by this news that he couldn't help but snort coldly, "Sure enough, these things are hidden in one hand!" They tried to deceive me, and I didn't know anything! The waste of the East Factory is also unbearable. I had already asked them to go overseas to install people, but they were greedy for comfort one by one, and they have not implemented it until now. It's disgusting! ”

Zhu Di said angrily: "I will go to them now, let them get these people over, and also, the money will also go into the treasury and build a railway for me!" Otherwise, I will punish them for deceit!" ”

Yao Guangxiao saw that Zhu Di was murderous, and hurriedly waved his hand, and under the excitement, the old thief was sweating.

"Your Majesty! Cannot! Yao Guangxiao hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the old minister does not want to impeach the Taishi, let alone instigate His Majesty. The old minister just had an idea. ”

Zhu Di endured his anger, "What does the master think, hurry up and teach me!" ”

Yao Guangxiao said with a smile: "Your Majesty, do you know the rule of three generations?" ”

Zhu Di sank his face, when has this happened, and he still mentioned this to me? Didn't the Confucian set be overthrown by Liu Chun?

Dao Yan is indeed sick, so why don't I have to recover for three generations?

Seeing Zhu Di's face full of doubts, Dao Yan laughed, coughed twice, and then said slowly: "Your Majesty, what the old minister said is the five-service system used in the rule of three generations. ”

"Five-suit?"

"Hmm!" Dao Yan nodded, he drew a box with his fingers, "This royal city, which symbolizes the Son of Heaven, is five hundred miles away from the royal city, this is called Dianfu, another five hundred li, it is the Hou service, and another five hundred li is the guest service, and then it is the service and the desert service." ”

Zhu Di frowned deeply, "Master, based on this calculation, the north and south are only five thousand miles, although they are vast, they are far less than the Ming Dynasty. And the Son of Heaven confined himself to the royal city, isn't it too stingy? ”

Dao Yan said with a smile: "At the time of the three generations, the territory was certainly not comparable to today. However, His Majesty may be able to follow suit. ”

Zhu Di was not stupid, he groaned slightly, and asked: "Master, are you saying that after I divide the princes of the world, I should still set a five-service system?" ”

Dao Yan bowed, "That's right, if Your Majesty sets the five-service system, there will be rules between various countries...... If they are willing to obey, they will honestly give money and labor. ”

"What if you don't want to?" Zhu Di seemed to know the answer, and asked with a smile.

"Then raise an army to fight, Your Majesty will take it yourself!" Dao Yan said with a smile.