Chapter 456: Shen Lanxi’s grain solution!
At this point, countless eyes are waiting for him to express his opinion. Perhaps the two traitors far away in Shu and Ganzhou are also waiting to laugh at his joke.
Thinking of this, Emperor Renxiao's blood boiled again.
"We can't keep Zhou Yunsui anymore. Find someone to do a better job. We can't damage the reputation of the royal family!"
Wang Bao: “Yes!”
The next day, news came from the Dali Temple that Shen Shuniang's son had insulted the princess and committed treason, and was thrown into death row and executed in the autumn. The three clans of the Zhang family were exiled to Dongchuan!
Soon after, news came from the Duke of Protectorate's Mansion. The princess was so ashamed and angry that she heard with her own ears how the thief was dealt with. She dismissed everyone and hanged herself in the room with a white silk thread.
Ever since her eldest son was arrested, Shen Shuniang has been kneeling at the gate of the Duke of Huguo's mansion.
The door of the Duke of Huguo's mansion was tightly closed, and no one came out no matter how much she begged and cried. After the verdict was handed down, the people from the Dali Temple came to arrest the person.
There was deafening crying outside the mansion gate, and soon Shen Shuniang and her child were tied up and taken away.
Everyone in the Shen family was sitting in the main hall, even the sick old lady was carried out.
The palace quietly sent an imperial edict, rewarding Shen Yuanxin, allowing Shen Congwen to enter the court, and lifting the ban on male members of the Shen family from taking the imperial examinations. It also stated that all male members of the Shen family could participate in the next imperial examination!
There was not a single word of blame in the imperial edict, it was clearly meant to appease.
After all, it was a royal princess who did the shameful thing.
Everyone in the Shen family had grievances against the royal family, but they dared not say a word and could only respectfully accept the order.
"The princess died in the Shen family. Boss, go to court tomorrow and ask how to hold the funeral."
Old Madam Shen said this while trying to stay strong.
The death of a princess benefited their family, but it was a pity that their daughter had to suffer exile because of that evil beast.
She knew exactly what Dongchuan was like. If she didn't have help or a backer, she wouldn't be able to survive there.
Old Madam Shen covered her face and began to cry.
"Mother, Shen Shuniang has already severed ties with our family. This time her son has done such a shameful thing, and it is a blessing that he has not implicated our Shen family. Don't be too sad." Shen Congyi advised with a cold face.
Shen Congwen: "Mother, I will ask someone to take care of it and will definitely ensure that their family arrives in Dongchuan safely."
Old Madam Shen cried even harder, gasping for breath, and looked like she was about to faint again.
She was overthinking it. She only thought about the bitter cold in Dongchuan, but forgot that the road to Dongchuan was not safe either. Her daughter and her family might not even live to reach Dongchuan.
"Grandma, please don't cry. If others hear us, they will think we are dissatisfied with His Majesty's arrangements." Shen Yuantang looked around and said with great fear.
The others also heard it and hurried to persuade him.
"Mother, you didn't bring trouble to us and rewarded us. That's already a favor."
"We can't let it get out that we're unhappy with the arrangement!"
Shen Congwen was able to serve in the court again. He changed his previous decadent appearance and began to seriously study the ways of being an official.
"At this time, our whole family must be careful in what we say and do."
"If anyone asks how the princess died, you must say that the princess committed suicide out of shame and anger."
As to whether it was suicide or not, the whole family knew it very well.
The eunuch who was delivering the imperial edict from the palace put down the decree and went to where the princess lived without even reading it out.
After the eunuch left, news spread that the princess had committed suicide.
All I can say is that the royal family cares about face and does not care about family ties.
He could kill his own daughter at will, let alone these unrelated people.
On the first day that Shen Congwen went to court, he was stopped by Wang Bao as soon as he reached the palace gate.
"Your Excellency is not at home to preside over the princess's funeral, so how can you still have the heart to attend the court?"
"Everyone knows that the princess committed suicide to preserve her reputation. She is a role model for women. You can't let the princess go in such a shabby way!"
The point had been made, and Wang Bao turned away with a stern face.
Shen Congwen carefully pondered the meaning of the words. After returning home, he immediately dealt with the beauties in the room and then started to prepare a grand funeral for Zhou Yunsui.
Since Shen Yuanxin returned to the mansion, he locked himself in his room and refused to come out. Shen Congwen then ordered him to be under house arrest.
It was not until the princess's funeral that Shen Yuanxin showed up. His face was haggard and he looked as if he had aged ten years.
Five days later, the small cabinet.
"The request to establish a crown prince was suppressed. The official who submitted the request was quietly dealt with."
The result of the test has come out, His Majesty is unwilling to appoint a crown prince.
"Your Majesty is in good health. Please let's talk about appointing a crown prince later!"
All three regents nodded.
While dealing with these events, the envoys from the Moon Kingdom left in a low profile.
Now most of the mass graves in the mountains and forests are waiting for the free grain seeds that Shen Lanxi mentioned. During the morning court today, the people from the Ministry of Revenue were the first to make trouble.
"Your Majesty, the grain that Lord Shen promised me before, my Ministry of Revenue has not seen a single grain yet."
The person from the Ministry of Works immediately said, "Lord Shen ordered us to improve the farm tools, but no one came to take them."
Official from the Ministry of Rites: "If we wait any longer, we will miss the farming season completely. How will we get the extra food and grass to support the people next year?"
Ministry of Personnel: "We only saw the seconded officials go out, but we didn't see them come back. We also have government affairs to deal with in the Ministry of Personnel. Please return them, Lord Shen."
Ministry of War: "So do I!"
Ministry of Justice: "So do I!"
Shen Lanxi had previously withdrawn a large number of staff from their department, leaving them with no one available and the government office was almost empty.
Emperor Renxiao ordered someone to summon Shen Lanxi.
"I and all the officials still remember what you said before the Moon Country envoy."
Shen Lanxi fired a heavy bullet directly: "I have already reached a friendly negotiation with the envoys of the Yue Kingdom. They will provide grain seeds, and we in the Great Zhou will be responsible for teaching them to grow mulberry trees, raise silkworms, reel silk and weave hemp. The two countries will achieve a win-win situation through the exchange of interests!"
It was quiet in the main hall!
The people from the Ministry of Revenue were the first to jump out and oppose.
"Raising silkworms and weaving cloth are important sources of income for our Great Zhou. How can we teach them to other countries? Shen Lanxi, you have damaged the interests of our Great Zhou in order to achieve your goal. You deserve to be killed!"
Shen Lanxi laughed sarcastically: "You deserve to be killed. Even if my Great Zhou does not teach it openly, won't they find other ways to obtain it?"
"Our Great Zhou has a large population and a vast territory, which has both advantages and disadvantages. The disadvantage is that it is difficult to manage and there are always loopholes. It is not like a small country. As long as we guard the city gates and defend them tightly, we can cut off the outflow of grain."
That being said, how could they allow Shen Lanxi to be so arrogant?
"Chen Lanxi, you only care about the present and don't think about the future. You are simply destroying the foundation of our Great Zhou!" Someone from the Ministry of Industry jumped out to accuse.
Shen Lanxi: "I let the people of Da Zhou have food to eat, so they don't have to starve. If they live well, my Da Zhou will have a solid foundation. If they all starve to death, what's the point of raising silkworms and reeling silk!"
"Or do you people in the Ministry of Industry think that food is not as important as cloth?"
The people from the Ministry of Works were speechless and could only turn to Emperor Renxiao.
"Your Majesty, please make a decision. Shen Lanxi has completely forgotten her clan and betrayed her ancestors. Please punish her severely!"
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