Chapter 1039: Lack of People

The guard replied, "The Yao family has been in the capital for more than a hundred years."

Prince Liang naturally knew that in the late period of the previous dynasty, the Yao family held military power. If the capital wanted to ask about the Rong family, the Yao family should know.

Just thinking about how his father had tortured Yao Wenqi some time ago, Prince Liang curled his lips, Yao Wenzhe.

Zhou Shuren entered the palace. He submitted a memorial this morning and the emperor summoned him.

When Zhou Shuren arrived, Eunuch Liu indicated that there was someone in the inner hall, so Zhou Shuren could only wait in the outer hall. After waiting for a while, the door of the inner hall opened and Zhou Shuren saw Yao Zheyu coming out.

Today, Yao Zheyu made Zhou Shuren look at him a few more times. Yao Zheyu changed his sullen look and his eyes became bright again. He smiled and greeted, "Master Zhou."

Zhou Shuren, "Prince Yao."

Yao Zheyu signaled Lord Zhou to go in and the emperor was waiting.

Zhou Shuren nodded and walked towards the inner hall. After two steps, he couldn't help but look back. Yao Zheyu's back, which had been bent constantly, straightened up again. Before he could figure it out, he had already entered the inner hall. "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."

The emperor said calmly, "Stand up."

Zhou Shuren was a little slow in his movements. He did not make the emperor unhappy. His memorial was about setting up new departments in the Ministry of Revenue. The Ministry of Revenue had many departments, and they were too complicated. He wanted to gradually divide them up, not only for efficiency, but also to clarify positions.

Therefore, the emperor's suppressed anger was related to Yao Zheyu.

The emperor took the letter and handed it to Zhou Shuren, "I have read your letter, and I understand what you said, but my dear, now is not the time to establish it."

He naturally knew the benefits of refinement, but there was no one, yes no one. He had cleaned up several times, which resulted in a shortage of people. Of course, if he used some young men from wealthy families, it would indeed solve the problem, but he was unwilling to do so. He had long wanted to clean up the termites, so how could he continue to allow them to grow?

When the emperor thought about the fact that the talents he had cultivated with great difficulty over the years had become pawns, he felt like vomiting blood.

At first Zhou Shuren didn't understand that setting up a department was just a matter of dividing up tasks, so why was the timing wrong? After observing the emperor's expression, he understood. The emperor had done several cleanups and there should be a list, so there was no one.

Zhou Shuren said, "I understand."

The emperor thought of the provincial examination and a smile appeared on his face. "The dynasty has been recuperating for many years. The children after the founding of the dynasty have grown up. This year's Tongsheng examination is good. I am looking forward to this year's provincial examination."

Zhou Shuren's lips curled up. Who wouldn't be happy when the country becomes stronger? "I am looking forward to it too."

The emperor chatted with Zhou Shuren for a while, and felt relieved. "I heard that your son has left Beijing?"

Zhou Shuren was speechless. Why did he always hear that? The Zhou Mansion was right under his nose. "Yes, this year, several scholars from the Zhou family also participated in the provincial examination, so they went back early to exchange ideas."

The emperor knew how much Zhou Shuren had invested in his family. The Zhou family relied on Zhou Shuren to survive. "My dear, you haven't been back for many years, right?"

Zhou Shuren paused, a look of sadness on his face, "Yes, I haven't been back since I left. Whenever there is a big family event to worship the ancestors, it is the eldest and the youngest who go back."

The emperor would not let Zhou Shuren leave the capital after hearing this. If something happened to Zhou Shuren, who would be in charge of his money? Now that Zhou Shuren had joined the Ministry of Revenue, Lord Xiao would be less worried, and he would be even more relieved.

Zhou Shuren waited for a while but the emperor still didn't speak, "......"

If the person in front of him wasn't the emperor, he wouldn't be able to help but beat him up!

A quarter of an hour later, the emperor waited for Zhou Shuren to leave. When Eunuch Liu saw the emperor signaling him to go out, he quickly slipped out.

Eunuch Liu estimated the time and wondered why the Crown Prince hadn't come back yet!

The emperor was the only one left in the palace, recalling Yao Zheyu's words. Yao Zheyu followed the people who went to Yao Hou Mansion, but he didn't dare to arrest them, but he knew their location.

The emperor closed his eyes, then quickly opened them. His cold eyes were devoid of any emotion. He wanted to see if it was the person he guessed.

After school, in the Zhou family's carriage, Mingyun was holding the note in his hand. Mingteng asked curiously, "Brother, who gave you the note? Can you show it to me?"

Mingyun handed over the post, Mingteng opened it and saw it, his eyes lit up, "Brother, please go horseback riding, brother, I want to go too, please take me with you."

Jiang Du's heart moved. He had never ridden a horse before, so he turned his head to look at his cousin.

All the boys in the Zhou family like horses. None of them are weak in constitution and they love riding horses. There are many horses in the family, but none of them are good ones. They are all retired horses. Moreover, the yard where the horses are raised is small, so the boys can only sit and stroll around, which is not satisfying for them.

The horse farm in the capital is not small. Not only is it large, but the horses are all good ones. The young men in the capital all like to go to the horse farm.

Mingyun was moved and liked it, but she still accepted the post, "It's too dangerous to ride a horse outside, I can't do that."

Ming Teng wanted to refute, but when he met his elder brother's cold eyes, he swallowed his words in fear, still feeling unwilling in his heart.

Back home, Ming Teng got off the carriage and went to the main courtyard. Ming Rui looked at his eldest brother and said, "Second brother must have gone to look for grandma."

Mingyun doesn't think her grandmother is easy to talk to. "She is very principled."

Mingrui was disappointed. He also wanted to ride a horse. After riding a good horse, he sighed, "Oh!"

Mingyun laughed, he liked the present Mingrui. In the past, Mingrui worried too many things and shouldered too many responsibilities. Since his second uncle became an official, Mingrui became more in line with his age and more lively.

In the main courtyard, Zhulan listened to Mingteng talking about horses. When he stopped talking, she spoke up, "Your elder brother is right. Riding a horse is too dangerous."

What if something happens? Mingyun cannot afford to risk her safety. As for Mingteng, he is not allowed to go. She doesn't want Mingteng to hurt himself. This boy is brave. He dares to challenge if he really meets a good horse.

Ming Teng's last glimmer of hope was gone. If his grandmother said no, then there was really no hope. "Grandma, I'm going back then."

Zhulan, "Actually, it's not impossible for you to ride a horse if you want."

Ming Teng raised his head suddenly, "Grandma, I will agree to any conditions you say."

"It's not that difficult actually. The top three in Class B, when Yang Wen arrives, let him take you to the farm to ride horses."

Ming Teng jumped up. He could ride a horse now. Then he was stunned again. "Brother Yang Wen is coming?"

"Yeah, it should be here soon."

When Zhou Shuren left the government office, he met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Coincidentally, they were both going in the same direction!