Chapter 268 There is no precedent
Moreover, with the status of the emperor, it is not impossible for him to choose a woman who likes, is smart, and knows how to not fight or compete.
The emperor is unwilling to do it. Every time he chooses someone, he wants to provoke the queen. I don’t know if it’s intentional.
"It’s settled."
At this time, the prince especially likes Zhu Xuntao’s hidden temper.
If it were someone else, they would be eager to ask for credit from their master as soon as they hold a one in their hand.
Zhu Xuntao, even if she has ten in her hand, she is still not in a hurry. She will not take the time to slowly take out ten.
Because of Zhu Xuntao’s temper, the prince’s plan to find more things for the emperor to do can come true.
Once the potato eggs are presented to the emperor, I am afraid that the emperor will be happy again because he is a man of destiny.
Whenever he encounters difficulties, he will be sent timely rain by Zhu Xuntao.
The prince is unwilling to let the emperor be too happy. Be prepared for danger in
times of peace. These four words should be the most important thing for the emperor to remember.
The prince could bear not to tell the emperor about the existence of potatoes, but the emperor himself was anxious.
After the snowstorm, although the number of casualties in the memorials sent from various places made the emperor very satisfied.
But after the year, as the time for spring plowing was getting closer, the memorials that were originally wedding clothes began to change.
The ice and snow have not completely melted, so the temperature has not warmed up, just like a cold winter.
Under such circumstances, the soil is hard and difficult to plow.
The land cannot be plowed, it is cold, and the seeds cannot survive.
So, what should we do about the spring plowing? Where will the new grain come from this year?
Because the problem of spring plowing could not be explained, the grain price, which had been well controlled by the Crown Prince, the Fourth Prince and Zhu Xuntao, began to fluctuate again.
Some grain merchants opened their shops after the New Year and the beginning of spring, and the grain price was doubled, and there was no purchase limit.
One and a half times the new grain is cheap, but there is a purchase limit.
As long as the spring plowing problem is not solved, everyone will be worried about the grain.
Therefore, some people could not hold back and took the spare money at home to stock up some double the old grain.
As long as the grain is not spoiled, the old grain is also grain and can be eaten.
As for whether it is a loss or not, it is hard to say.
These situations in the capital naturally could not avoid the eyes and ears of the emperor.
A year's plan starts with spring.
It should be the beginning of spring when people are happy and prosperous, but people's hearts are so unsettled, which means instability.
The emperor is proud of being a wise ruler for a period of time, so he is unwilling to be pulled down from the altar of a wise ruler and wants to maintain it.
Therefore, he must solve the problem of spring plowing.
The emperor thought about it himself, and urged the court below to help think about it,
and then asked the prince to go to the Yongjing Marquis's Mansion more often.
Several things have proved that Zhu Xuntao can do more than all the adults in the court put together.
Therefore, he must not give up on Zhu Xuntao.
"Prince, does Zhu Xuntao have any ideas about spring plowing?"
"I have some ideas."
Although the prince did not want to be too specific, he was not prepared to keep it secret.
"Oh, what idea?"
The emperor suddenly became alert. Sure enough, if he really wanted to solve the problem,
he could not rely on those important officials selected by the imperial examination, but had to rely on the little girl Zhu Xuntao.
"Zhu Xuntao did not tell me the specific situation."
"But Zhu Xuntao said that she would have her own comfort once the weather warmed up and the ice and snow melted."
According to Zhu Xuntao's original plan, it should be like this.
"Are you sure?"
The emperor was a little bit unconvinced.
Zhu Xuntao's words sounded vague, but also seemed to be very clear, which was really too contradictory.
"Spring plowing is such an important matter that no one can do it recklessly..."
Therefore, Zhu Xuntao should not think of talking big and ruining the important farming event of the people of the world.
The prince was speechless by what the emperor said:
"Zhu Xuntao cares about the people of the world, so she wants to give it a try with her own ability."
"But Zhu Xuntao is a weak woman. She is neither a member of my royal family nor an official in the court, and she has no father."
"Even if it is unsuccessful, the blame cannot fall on Zhu Xuntao, right?"
"Father..."
You are really confused...
As a minister of the court, father did not hold him accountable, but put such great pressure and burden on Zhu Xuntao. Is he crazy or stupid?
After the prince's reminder, the emperor knew that he was anxious and angry.
As a court official who has the obligation to solve problems for the emperor and the people, he does not need to be responsible for this matter. In
Zhu Xuntao's case, she is willing to help, which is a favor, and if she does not help, it is also her duty.
If the emperor wants to hold Zhu Xuntao responsible, then no one in the world can escape.
"I... forget it..."
The emperor was so angry that he didn't know what to say.
"My son is right. This is not Zhu Xuntao's responsibility. So many ministers have taken on the responsibility. How can I put the blame on Zhu Xuntao?"
"Fortunately, Zhu Xuntao knows what's going on and has made arrangements. At least I have hope."
"Prince, please visit the Yongjing Marquis' Mansion more often."
"Spring plowing is the top priority. As long as Zhu Xuntao can really solve the problem, I will agree to any reward she wants."
"If she encounters difficulties, just help her. If you can't solve it, come in and find me!"
What else can the emperor do? He can only put all his chips on Zhu Xuntao.
There were so many ministers in the court, and they were arguing about the spring ploughing issue.
They couldn't even utter a useful word, and the quarrels made his head hurt.
Seeing the emperor's worried look, the prince suddenly suggested:
"Father, you already know about Zhu Xuntao's ability."
"The reason why you want to put the burden of spring plowing on Zhu Xuntao is because you believe that Zhu Xuntao will be able to do what the ministers can't solve." "In this case,
why don't you make some special arrangements?"
"What special arrangements?"
The emperor didn't understand what the prince meant for a moment,
"It's impossible to directly dismiss those ministers just because they are not as good as Zhu Xuntao, right?"
Useful or not, they have to be used, the court cannot be without people.
The prince shook his head:
"It's not that I want to dismiss those officials. What I mean is, why doesn't your Majesty allow Zhu Xuntao to serve as an official in the court?"
"After all, Zhu Xuntao has both the strength and the ability."
"If Zhu Xuntao serves as an official in the court, then when the court encounters any trouble, your Majesty will ask Zhu Xuntao for advice. Wouldn't that be more legitimate?"
Zhu Xuntao has already done the work, so why not give Zhu Xuntao a name and power?
Your Majesty's behavior seems a bit bullying.
Giving Zhu Xuntao silver for her merits is not enough to reward Zhu Xuntao.
"But Zhu Xuntao is a woman!"
"There has never been an example of a woman serving as an official in the court in this dynasty."