Zhou Yong waited on the dock like a wife who was waiting for her husband to come home, until Wang Xian staggered off the boat, and then breathed a sigh of relief. stepped forward and asked in a low voice, "My lord, do you want to ......?"

Wang Xian's security when he travels now is definitely not comparable to that of Emperor Yongle, but compared to the crown prince and grandson, it is even better. On the surface of the Qinhuai River, there are more than a dozen boats of all sizes tonight, and if they follow Lin San's boat, there are several teams of light and dark guards on the riverbank, vigilantly watching the wind and grass on both sides. At this time, although Wang Xian went ashore, Lin San's ship was still surrounded, as long as he gave an order, Zhou Yong believed that Ren Lin San's high martial arts could capture him in one fell swoop.

Wang Xian shook his head and motioned for the guards to collect their team and go home......

Since he received the holy decree, the prince naturally wanted to carry it out quickly, and immediately ordered the household department to issue an order to reorganize the banknote law, strictly affirm the ban on gold and silver, and order the people to hand over the gold and silver to the Shuntian Mansion to exchange the huàn treasure money within a time limit. The regulations not only punish the traders who use gold and silver as prohibited, but also deal with the holders, not only confiscate all the gold and silver, but also arrest and send people to prison, which is very harsh. The people of the capital thought that this time they were still acting like before, so they still went their own way, but Ying Tianfu really sent officers and soldiers to raid several markets, and found some gold and silver from the merchants on the spot. The next moment, the merchants were shackled, loaded into prisoner wagons, and escorted to the yamen......

On the way, the people secretly shook their heads at the arrested businessmen, and they criticized the ruthless prince. Some people say that the crown prince has changed, and for the sake of his own position, he has no regard for the people. Some people say that people are like this, they all take care of themselves first, and they still expect the prince to sacrifice himself for the people? Some people even say that it seems that the prince and the king of Han are both the same raccoon dogs, the same brutal and cruel to the people, we used to hope that he could ascend to the top to become the emperor, Xie Limin hangs upside down, and now it seems that the North Mountain Tiger eats people, and the South Mountain Tiger also eats people......

The people's discussion was quickly summarized by the Jinyi spy to Ji Gang and King Han, and the two laughed heartily when they heard this.

"Hahahaha......" King Han laughed so much that he pulled the wound that had just healed, but he laughed unconsciously: "I can't imagine that the boss also has today, and the taste of being forced to be a wicked person must be very refreshing, look at who still says that he is the reincarnation of Maitreya Buddha!" ”

"Presumably, that group of civil officials are also very disappointed in the prince." Ji Gang also laughed and said: "Although their prince has a compassionate heart, he can't stand a mouse gall, and he can't think of a holy decree from the emperor, so he obediently obeys it." ”

"Of course he's going to do it." Zhu Gaoxu wiped the tears from his laughter and said: "The third child brought a letter from Beijing, saying that the emperor is going to demolish the Forbidden City, which is about to be built, and to rebuild a bigger and better one. My father is crazy about money now, if the boss dares to disobey the yang and the yin, the old man will have to abolish him! ”

"It would be nice if that were the case, change to His Royal Highness, don't say 10 million taels, even 30 million taels, 50 million taels, and you can get it for the emperor!" Ji Gang said with a smile. "It's just that I didn't expect that the prince took off his fake mask, and he was quite ruthless, and he directly copied his house to get silver for the emperor."

"Let him go." Zhu Gaoxu gloated and said: "Taking the people's wealth is like killing people and setting fire, this is going to offend the officials and people of the world, even if he gets money, he can't sit still as the prince." He smiled coldly and said: "When he offends and respects everyone, and then sets things right, the hearts of the people in the world will be in my hands!" I couldn't help laughing again: "The third child is really a clever plan to settle the world, and one move will determine the world!" Hahaha! ”

"Don't be too careless." Ji Gang reminded Zhu Gaoxu: "I always feel that the prince's behavior is a little abnormal. I heard that he also summoned Wang Xian to the mansion that day, and Bacheng was to discuss this matter, could it be that the guy gave him this bad idea? ”

"Haha, the holy decree is as big as the sky, what can that kid do?" Zhu Gaoxu didn't care and said: "The surname Wang is just a clown jumping off the beam, he is jumping so hard now, he is just relying on the protection of the boss, and when the boss falls, is pinching him to death the same as pinching an ant to death?" ”

"I always felt that he couldn't kill himself so simply," Ji Gang frowned, .......

"Hahaha, Lao Ji, it turns out that you were scared by that kid!" Zhu Gaoxu glanced at Ji Gang contemptuously and said, "Do you know what the general trend is?" Now is the trend of the times, no matter how much he jumps, he is just a mantis arm blocking the car, there is no drama at all! ”

"I hope so......" Ji Gang was always not as optimistic as Zhu Gaoxu, and secretly made up his mind that he must keep an eye on the surname Wang, so as not to make any more moths for him......

A few families were happy and a few were sad, and in that room, King Han and Ji Gang toasted in celebration, but in this room, the prince had to face the doubts of the ministers.

On the main hall of the East Palace, the ministers of Beijing gathered together...... Even Hu Guang, the first assistant of the cabinet who was recuperating at home and was like a retiree, came. For the first time, the hundred officials, regardless of civil and military affairs, had the same opinion, and knelt down to ask the prince not to act perversely, so as not to lose the hearts of the people.

Seeing the minister kneeling on the ground, the corners of Zhu Gaochi's mouth twitched, and his heart was dripping blood...... After more than ten years of dismal business, he has accumulated such a good reputation, and he will lose it in a few days. He never thought that one day he would stand on the opposite side of the ministers......

"Ladies and gentlemen, please get up, if you have something to say......" Zhu Gaochi secretly shouted in his heart, Zhongde, Zhongde, if we lose this time, we will be bankrupt!

"So, Your Highness has agreed to take back your fate?" The courtiers looked at the prince with joy.

"This, I'm afraid it won't work, under the emperor's holy decree, I, as a minister, can only strictly implement it......" Zhu Gaochi said stubbornly: "Besides, Lone is not trying to plunder the people's wealth, but just to use a few stubborn people to establish power......"

"Your Highness, the embankment of a thousand miles was destroyed in an anthill, you can't joke with your reputation......" Jian Yi persuaded bitterly.

"There is no way to be lonely, my reputation is nothing compared to my father's great cause, if it is gone, it will be gone......" Zhu Gaochi said with a painful face: "Everyone, please go back first, I believe that in a few days, the capital will be restored to peace." ”

Zhongwen Wuxin said, "That is, everyone sees that the wind is too tight, it is a big deal to hide the gold and silver first, and the court will not raid the house for no reason......

In the frustrated crowd, Yang Shiqi was thoughtful, and when the ministers tried to persuade the prince, he never said a word. Out of the main hall, it was inevitable that he would be complained by Jian Yi and Hu Guang, Yang Shiqi was speechless, or Yang Rong relieved him and said: "Shiqi's task is the prince's counselor, if he also opposes the prince, His Royal Highness will be too embarrassed......

"That's how it should be!" Hu Guang no longer expects a career in office, so he naturally has no scruples when he speaks: "Let the prince know that he is doing perverse acts!" I really never expected that His Royal Highness, who has always been gentle and loving for the people, would become so fast......"

"The prince also has a last resort." Yang Shiqi said lightly.

"You two scholars, just blindly follow the prince!" When several old ministers saw Er Yang like this, they were all angry, and naturally broke up unhappily.

When he came out of the East Palace, Yang Rong found that Yang Shiqi was still with him, and said with a smile: "Brother Shiqi wants to go to my house for tea?" ”

"That's exactly what I mean." Yang Shiqi nodded and sat straight on his sedan chair.

Yang Rong had no choice but to sit in Yang Shiqi's sedan chair and tell him to go to his house.

Although the cabinet scholars are not of high grade, they are all close ministers of the emperor, Zhu Di has always been generous to them, and gave Eryang all the houses, which is the treatment that only a few veterans can enjoy in the six books, such as Liu Guan and Fang Bin, and other junior scholars, they can't enjoy it.

Yang Rong's house is under the root of the imperial city, although it is not big, but it is neat and quiet, especially there is a small lotus pond in the backyard, and there is a pavilion by the pool, which is very popular with Yang Rong. It's just that he often accompanies the emperor, and he sits in the hall with his friends like now, sipping tea and appreciating lotus, and he doesn't get it a few times a year.

It's just a rare leisure, it's just a comfort on the surface, the two of them are turbulent in their hearts, how can they still be in the mood to appreciate the lotus flowers outside the pavilion?

Scholars are to cultivate their qi, and when they cultivate to the point of two scholars, they are basically perfect, even if Mount Tai collapses in front of them, they don't want to see the slightest clue from the faces of the two. So Wang Xian is reluctant to deal with these readers, holding back, it's too panicked!

The two scholars held back like this for half an hour, and the tips of the pot of hair were all washed out of color, and Yang Shiqi opened his mouth and asked, "Mian Ren, are you and the prince sure?" ”

Yang Rong smiled faintly and said, "Zirong, what are you talking about?" ”

"Mian Ren, there's no need to hide it from me, right?" Yang Shiqi also smiled faintly and said: "Who is the prince, we all know that he would rather not be the prince than destroy his reputation." Now that I'm willing to defile myself, I think I must have no fear, right? ”

"It's possible if you say that." Yang Rong smiled: "But I really don't know anything. ”

"Hmm." Yang Shiqi naturally didn't need Yang Rong to speak too plainly, and said with a smile: "Can you tell the winner this time?" ”

"Difficult." Yang Rong picked up the teacup that looked like white water, brought it to his mouth and put it down again: "Freezing three feet is not a day's cold, nor can it be thawed in a day." ”

"Well, that's just as well." Yang Shiqi sighed and said: "You must not be self-defeating, prince, it is the hope of the world, and there is no room for failure." ”

"I know." Yang Rong nodded and said: "But sometimes, blind protection is not the way, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is good for a proper self-blackening......"

"It's good if you're measured." Yang Shiqi smiled and said, "Okay, the tea is light, I should also go......"

"I'm actually quite worried about one person." Yang Rong suddenly said without a head.

"Me too." Yang Shiqi actually knew who he was talking about, and sighed again: "I always feel that compared to King Han and Ji Gang, he is the real dangerous guy......

"But now, we don't have a choice." Yang Rongdao.

"yes, I hope I don't have a tiger." Yang Shiqi looked at Tiandao: "I want to take a good look at him......"