Chapter 1372: Take it All
In the end, Mingyun and Mingjing won. Mingteng and the others thought they had the advantage and completely forgot that Mingyun almost became the top scorer in the imperial examination and was good at everything. It was just as Mingyun said, he chose Mingjing because he didn't want to bully others.
Mingjing is a winner. She accompanied her uncle throughout the whole process of watching Big Brother and the Brothers.
Liu Feng and Wang Wei held out the longest, followed by Ming Rui and Ming Hui. Ming Teng and Ming Jia were the first to be eliminated, as Ming Feng was too young to be eliminated.
Ming Teng hugged Ming Feng and said, "It's too tragic, too tragic."
Wang Wei and Liu Feng were a little shocked. They worked so hard. They knew that the last year's golden list was brutal. They also knew that their brother-in-law who fought his way to the second place was awesome, but they also kept working hard.
Mingyun accepted the bet happily, his salary was too little, even with the monthly allowance, his life was already tight. He waited until the New Year to kill the rich man, and next year he would have a younger one, he could not be stingy for the money!
Mingyun's eyes sparkled. Liufeng bet the least, so Wang Wei considered asking Liufeng to bet. Mingteng had a mountain of gold and silver ingots. Mingrui and Mingjia also had silver.
Mingyun collected the silver, and although he was very excited, his face remained calm. "Are you coming again?"
Ming Teng twitched his lips. Is this what grandma meant by "crushing our IQ"? Big brother could answer such a tricky question. "Do you think we are stupid?"
Mingyun gave his brother a look that said he was not smart.
Ming Teng, "......"
This is the eldest brother, the real brother, okay, he can’t argue with him, but he doesn’t dare to hit him!
Ming Jing smiled happily, "Brother, where is my money?"
Mingyun turned his head and asked, "Did you say a word just now?"
"No, no."
Mingyun hummed and stopped looking at Mingjing.
Ming Jing's expression changed instantly, and he pointed at his elder brother, "Ah, ah, elder brother, why did you choose me to bully others? You just want to take all the money!"
Changzhong laughed, "You're not stupid enough!"
Ming Teng also laughed, the little fool just realized it.
Minghui couldn't help laughing, and looked at Mingjing, "You only have some talent in studying, but you are still stupid in other aspects."
Next door, Zhou Shuren and his sons also heard the noise from the other side, and then Ming Jing's angry voice, "Brother is bullying others, let's beat him up!"
Boss Zhou doesn’t have a safe card in his hand. Even though his younger son is so brave now, he doesn’t even dare to beat his older son!
Chang Yi smiled and said, "No one dared to do it."
At this time, the door opened and Mingjing ran over, "Dad, look at your eldest son. He swallowed my money."
He was really angry. How happy he was at the beginning, how angry he is now!
Boss Zhou patted his son's head lovingly. Changzhi laughed and said, "Your father wouldn't dare."
Zhou Shuren coughed. Does he no longer exist now?
Mingjing looked at her father in disappointment. Yes, her father was always a loving father in front of her eldest brother. "Grandpa, my eldest brother bullied me."
Zhou Shuren happily took the little fat boy's hand and said, "Come on, Grandpa will help you find a place."
Zhou Lao Da and his brothers looked at each other and wondered why their father didn't play with them anymore. Because they were playing very small games now, what about Ming Jing, that silly boy?
The final result was that Zhulan pinched Zhou Shuren's ears and said, "You are really promising. You actually bully your grandson."
Mingjing cried so hard that even the money didn't stop her.
Zhou Shuren also felt wronged, "Didn't I return all the money?"
"You're still right?"
Zhou Shuren smiled apologetically, "Ah, didn't I just want to tell them that there are always people better than you and not to be so arrogant?"
Zhulan was furious. Her old face turned red today, mainly because of her grandson's wife and her grandson's wife!
Zhou Shuren thought that the first court meeting after the New Year would be the same as in previous years. Nothing major would happen and the first court meeting would end quickly. However, after hearing someone's memorial, the ministers who had been attending the morning court became more alert.
Cheng shuddered at being stared at by so many people, but he gritted his teeth and endured the trembling, "The grassland tribes came to Beijing for a few days, and I was in charge of receiving the grassland tribes. The grassland tribes asked me about the food and grass, but the grassland tribes no longer believed my words. I am really incompetent."
Zhou Shuren raised an eyebrow. Before the New Year, the grassland tribes did not cause any trouble when they came to Beijing, but they were rude at the beginning of the new year. I just don't know whether Lord Cheng accepted the benefits or did it at the instruction of the emperor. It should be the emperor's instruction, otherwise Lord Cheng would not be so stupid to attend the first court meeting at the beginning of the new year.
The emperor pondered, "You all heard what Mr. Cheng said. What are your opinions?"
This matter has never been brought up in the court. The emperor has been suppressing it, and all the ministers have remained silent. They all know the news, and the emperor's intentions are too obvious. It is obvious that he does not want to give, or will not give much, otherwise he would have brought it up for discussion a long time ago.
Zhou Shuren twitched his lips. Why are they all looking at him?
The emperor's gaze then fell on Zhou Shuren, and it was hard for Zhou Shuren not to feel it.
Zhou Shuren cursed in his heart, then stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, the treasury is short of money, and the Ministry of Revenue has no money."
The emperor rolled his eyes in his heart. It had been a long time since he heard someone crying about poverty. He still missed it. "The tax revenue has been good in recent years."
Zhou Shuren had an expression that said, "Your Majesty, the country collects a lot of taxes, and the court spends a lot. I remember every expense clearly. I really don't have any money."
It's the beginning of the year, and everyone is waiting to ask him for money. Every expense is a big one. The expenses at the beginning of the year are the most painful!
The emperor sighed, "In recent years, our country has had relatively friendly relations with the grassland tribes. It would be unreasonable for us not to help. When I told them that the court had no money, the grassland tribes did not believe me!"
Zhou Shuren didn't even need to look at the emperor before continuing, "I will use the data to persuade the grassland tribes. It's not that our country won't help, but we really don't have the money."
Zhou Shuren paused and continued, "Although I don't have money to help, I can send some books. Books are the best. I think temporary help will never solve the fundamental problem. It is better to teach people how to fish than to give them fish. This is the right way."
emperor,"......"
He was very happy that he knew how to cooperate with Zhou Shuren without informing him, but this idea was too hurtful. Aren't you indirectly mocking others for being uneducated and needing to learn?
Rongchuan couldn't help but cough to prevent himself from laughing out loud. He knew that his father was still angry, and these words made him feel relieved.
Zhou Shuren added, "It is important to educate people early, otherwise it will be passed down from generation to generation."
I didn’t say the rest, everyone knows what it means, and generation after generation only knows how to plunder.
The court was a little too quiet. What he said was too heartbreaking. If these tribal princes were in the court, they would definitely be furious.
The prince's eyes were full of stars, and every word pierced his heart. He had always heard his grandfather and father say that Minister Zhou had a vicious tongue, and this was true.
Bao Yushi wanted to step forward to refute, saying that our Celestial Empire should be magnanimous. However, just as he made a move, Lord Lin behind him secretly pulled him.
Bao Yushi was stunned for a moment, frowning as he looked at Lord Lin. Lord Lin looked innocent. The pair missed the opportunity.
The emperor cleared his throat and said, "We will discuss this matter later. I am adjourning the court."
After saying this, the emperor took the prince and left. He left so easily. All the ministers looked at each other in confusion. What did the emperor mean?