Chapter 414 Everyone Loves Yeye

Yan Qingshan is considered a very eloquent person among the common people, but compared with those in the court, he still appears to be very simple.

But to Emperor Mingpei's ears, it sounded particularly pleasant.

We are father and son, why do we have to go through all those twists and turns? What do you want? What are you trying to do? Just tell me directly. It's my business whether I give it to you or not.

In a good mood, Emperor Mingpei gave a rare clear answer: "Let's not talk about Fan'er and Rong'er, let Chang'er learn martial arts first... As for Sheng'er, let him do a few errands first."

He paused and said, "Next year, I will appoint a few teachers for Wu Lang and Liu Lang, and they will go to the Shangshufang to study together. Do you think they should be separated?"

"Father," Yan Qingshan said, "Fifth and Sixth Lang have been inseparable since childhood, they understand each other, and their academic progress is the same. I think there is no need to separate them."

Emperor Mingpei nodded and said, "What do you think? Are you willing to go to the six ministries when the new year comes?"

Yan Qingshan paused, then raised his eyes slightly to look at Emperor Mingpei to confirm what he meant.

Yan Qingshan stood up and said solemnly, "Father, I have thought about it carefully. I was born and raised among the people. Now I am almost forty years old. I am not good at literature or martial arts. The only thing I am slightly good at is the way of business. The way of business is not useless, but it is different from the way of governing a country. I know that the position of crown prince is a heavy responsibility. It is not that I dare not, but that I cannot. I must not let my own selfish desires harm the Yan family and the people."

He knelt down and saluted: "Father, I am ashamed."

Tuanzi stopped eating the snack and looked at his father.

Emperor Mingpei was speechless for a long time.

Self-knowledge is just four words, but there are very few people in this world who can do it.

But what is even more difficult is to remain sober in the face of the huge and irresistible temptation of the throne.

Throughout the ages, how many people have exhausted their wisdom and efforts, and devoted all they have for a glimmer of hope, even if they are abandoned by their friends and relatives... This makes his clarity of mind even more precious.

If he were in the other's shoes, even Emperor Mingpei himself would admit that he would not be able to do it.

But this old farmer in the country did it.

His words told him clearly, "I won't fight." Perhaps this is also a way of retreating to advance, but even if it is a way of retreating to advance, it is for his children, not for himself.

Emperor Mingpei sighed in his heart, and stood up after a while, patting him on the shoulder: "Qingshan, your name is indeed correct, you are really as solid as a rock, as firm as a green mountain. Get up!"

Yan Qingshan saluted and stood up.

Emperor Mingpei walked back and sat down.

Tuanzi quietly swallowed the snack in his mouth, and ate the snack in his hand just like he did when he secretly ate the steamed buns in class. He then stretched out his arm to reach the next one.

This movement brought Emperor Mingpei back to his senses.

He did not mention what he had just said, and said directly: "After the New Year, the seal will be issued. You can go to the Ministry of Revenue. The Minister of Revenue Tang Huze is an honest person. Fu Ju is also there. He has a gentle temperament. Let him teach you slowly."

Yan Qingshan did not refuse: "Yes, Father."

Emperor Mingpei added: "Your treasure is with me. I will pay attention to your studies."

Yan Qingshan still said: "Thank you, father."

Emperor Mingpeidi nodded and looked at Tuanzi's little face again: "Go back."

Xinbao quickly ate up the snacks and drank half a glass of water. He opened his arms for his father to hold him and asked, "Yeah, Xinbao, can we go to the Yangxin Palace?"

Emperor Mingpei said: "No."

Xinbao was stunned: "But..."

"No buts," Emperor Mingpei said, "Let's talk about it after you're well. You're not allowed to go now."

Xinbao was not convinced, she said: "But yeah, you never know which will come first, tomorrow or an accident."

However, Emperor Mingpei was not shocked by her. He said very calmly: "I don't know, but I know that if you dare not obey, Yeye will deal with you as an accident, and he will definitely arrive earlier than tomorrow."

Xinbao: “…”

She was stunned.

Emperor Mingpei has a quick mind, a fast reaction, a high emotional intelligence, and is very good at picking up jokes.

Xinbao thought for a long time, and suddenly couldn't help opening his little mouth and laughing, with his little white teeth showing.

Mingpeidi looked at her. Tuanzi jumped from her father's arms into his arms and kissed him twice: "Yeye is so smart, Yeye is so handsome, do all the people around Yeye like Yeye?"

Emperor Mingpei: “…”

Although it sounds like a compliment, the look in Tuanzi's eyes is so sincere.

Emperor Mingpei was almost persuaded by her and agreed. He coughed and said, "You are so sweet! Go back."

Tuanzi was then taken away by his father. Emperor Mingpei returned with a smile on his face and continued to review memorials. He also said to Fang Wuyou, "Xinbao's little mouth is really full of sugar!"

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Fang Wuyou said with a smile on his face: "Your Majesty, I have seen it clearly. Others are sweet-mouthed, but the little princess is sweet-hearted."

Emperor Mingpei laughed loudly: "Well said! Xinbao is a kind-hearted child, sweet and warm, so what he says is particularly endearing!"

He even glanced at him and said, "You old fellow, you are getting better and better at talking. Reward!"

Fang Wuyou thanked him repeatedly and retreated happily.

Yan Qingshan walked back with his daughter in his arms, and Gao Fu accompanied him. He pointed to the east and told them, "Your Highness, Little Highness, this is the Shangshufang. The Sixth, Eighth, and Ninth Highnesses are still studying here!"

Yan Qingshan nodded.

Tuanzi asked, "Just studying? Do you teach anything else?"

Gao Fu explained with a smile on his face, "There are both literary masters and martial arts masters. I heard that the Sixth Prince likes painting, and Concubine Li even asked the Emperor to appoint a painter to teach him painting! I heard from Zhe Feng, who serves the Sixth Prince, that the butterflies he painted look like they can fly."

Tuanzi was confused and said: "Wow!!"

Gao Fu was very attentive. Seeing that they were not bored, he introduced things to them as they walked.

Gao Fu was quite happy. He had been with Emperor Mingpei for more than ten years. But Emperor Mingpei had Fang Wuyou by his side, so it would be the same for others.

But it was different when they arrived at Chengqian Palace. Those around them saw it clearly. There was definitely a potential dragon here. Even if the Crown Prince couldn't get in, the Crown Princes were all extraordinary. In addition, the little girl stayed in front of the Emperor every day, calling him "Daddy and Brother". How could the Emperor not pay attention? At this moment, Yuan Xiang was still in Chengqian Palace.

He came over after noon and had been discussing cotton matters with his second brother.

Both of them thought this was feasible, but Yuan Xiang still said, "This matter involves too many changes and too many things. It is completely different from Longmen County. Have you figured it out?"

Yan Shirong said: "I think I understand."

What Yuan Xiang meant was not only that Longmen County was small, but also that they would continue to plant what they had originally planted, so generally speaking, nothing serious would happen.

And now, he wants to call on the world to grow cotton. This is not just about turning "food in the mouth" into "clothes on the body", but also involves many, many things.

For example, taxes.

If a family has five acres of land, all five acres are subject to tax, and one acre is used to grow cotton, then after paying all the taxes on the remaining four acres, they may not even be able to support the family's basic living. Therefore, it is crucial for them to know whether this acre of cotton can be sold and how much it can be sold for.

In comparison, many people have lower requirements for whether they can dress warmly, because they have not tried how warm cotton is, and they are unwilling to risk starving for the sake of imagination.

But if it is not promoted compulsorily but encouraged instead... I am afraid the effect will not be very good and will be slow, because farmers have always found it difficult to accept new things, they are not well-informed and are timid.

If I were to put all these considerations on my second brother...if he succeeds, he would be honored, but if he fails, it would probably be a stain on his life.

(End of this chapter)