Chen Hong felt that his emperor's appetite had become much bigger. Not only did he favor two concubines in one night, he even had to eat two breakfasts.

If Zhu Youxiao knew what Chen Hong was thinking, he would definitely kick him in the ass and then tell Chen Hong righteously:

This is not a meal at all, but a formal official meal.

Just like when you went out for a business meal in your previous life, you either eat a little before going or fill up after you finish eating.

Breakfast was served quickly, consisting of simple white porridge, white steamed buns, four side dishes, and two boiled eggs.

"Uncle, please sit down." Zhu Youxiao pulled Zhu Changxun, who was standing awkwardly, to sit down.

Zhu Youxiao enjoyed the meal very much.

But for Zhu Changxun, he was not happy at all while eating this meal. He was extremely nervous, as if there were thorns on his butt.

Although the emperor's nephew showed concern for him, Zhu Changxun was still afraid.

Yesterday, I accompanied my nephew, the emperor, to watch a play for the whole afternoon, and then had dinner with him. As a result, I lost 2 million taels of silver.

After finishing this breakfast, it’s still uncertain what will happen. Do I have to spend another 2 million taels?

Zhu Youxiao ignored Zhu Changxun and tried his best to show his concern and respect for him. "Uncle, do you think the food is a little simple?"

"Your Majesty, that's not the case. I just think it's very healthy. I will eat this way tomorrow." Zhu Changxun's attitude was very respectful.

This is just for show, not for ear. As for what Zhu Changxun really thinks in his heart, Zhu Youxiao doesn't care. He is just a tool.

After breakfast, Zhu Youxiao started to take Zhu Changxun out for tea and chat.

Zhu Youxiao smiled and said, "Uncle, rice is expensive in the capital, and you don't have any property here. This won't do. I'm afraid your future life will be difficult. So, I will reward you with an imperial farm."

After hearing what Zhu Youxiao said, Zhu Changxun was stunned.

Why was he rewarded with an imperial farm?

You know, that was the personal property of the emperor's nephew, and there was a lot of land in it. Although the land in the capital was not as valuable as in Jiangnan, it was still an estate, and the price was not low. How could he be willing to give it to himself?

This made Zhu Changxun a little hesitant.

Why?

How could this happen?

Zhu Youxiao didn't care what Zhu Changxun thought, but said in a very gentle tone: "Uncle, we are all family. Live a good life in the capital from now on. Come to the palace and walk around more often."

"I thank Your Majesty." Zhu Changxun said hurriedly.

After spending 2 million taels, I was really hurt. With this imperial farm, it really can make my family's life better.

Although Zhu Changxun was suspicious about why his nephew the emperor did this, the other party obviously did not give him room to refuse, so Zhu Changxun chose to accept it.

Seeing that Zhu Changxun accepted the imperial farm he had given him, Zhu Youxiao nodded in satisfaction and said, "Okay, then I won't keep my uncle. He didn't come back last night, and the people in the palace must be worried."

"Then I'll take my leave." Zhu Changxun said quickly with a bow.

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Chen Hong and said, "Send the emperor's uncle out for me."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Chen Hong quickly agreed and respectfully sent Zhu Changxun out.

After the two men left, Zhu Youxiao leaned back in his chair, the smile on his face slowly disappeared, and he began to think in his heart that one Zhu Changxun was not enough, and other people were needed.

In fact, Zhu Youxiao's intention was very simple. He wanted to make a fortune. And a large amount of money. This money would allow him to do many things because he was really short of money.

There's a war going on in the southwest right now, and that's also a huge expense. I don't know how the battle will go, but I imagine winning won't be too difficult. The rewards for the soldiers will be a lot of money, and we can't skimp on that.

There is also the reconstruction and post-war rebuilding in the southwest, which all require money.

Besides, there will be a lot of things to do next year. In this troubled time, having some money in hand will give you peace of mind. Zhu Youxiao has long wanted to find a place to get a large sum of money.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has already made some income from selling glass in a shop, but the money there cannot be moved. It has to continue to expand outward, and the channels are slowly being spread across the country.

Zhu Youxiao could not cut off the funding to the Imperial Household Department at this time. He needed a more stable and larger way to make money.

Zhu Youxiao pondered for a moment and set his sights on a group of relatively wealthy people in the Ming Dynasty.

This group of people is in the capital, so they are easier to deal with. More importantly, if something happens near the capital, we can stop the loss in time.

After traveling through time for such a long time, Zhu Youxiao has been wandering around the capital and the court. It is not that he does not want to reach out, but that he cannot reach out.

Given the current situation in the Ming Dynasty, if a law were to be enacted nationwide, it would probably all be evil laws in the end.

This situation could not be avoided even in later generations with such advanced information, let alone in the Ming Dynasty?

Local officials are unreliable, have poor execution capabilities, are seriously corrupt, and only care about their own positions and not the country. If your good policies are implemented, they will make things worse and cause civil unrest.

Therefore, Zhu Youxiao did nothing but secretly planned to clean up the court.

Judging from the current situation, at least Shuntian Prefecture can move.

Zhu Youxiao was planning to get money from Shuntian Prefecture. Zhu Changxun was only the first target, but it was not enough, and he needed a second person.

While Zhu Youxiao was thinking about it, Chen Hong came back from outside.

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