Back at the Palace of Heavenly Purity, Zhu Yijun was pondering over the issue of opening the borders. It was too expensive.
If he didn't deal with this issue, sooner or later there would be problems.
'Looks like it's time to move!'
Since he had to move, it was only a matter of time. Since Wang Xijue had brought it up, he might as well let him handle it.
Regardless of whether he was the scapegoat or the host, Wang Xijue was a good candidate.
In truth, Zhu Yijun did not pay much attention to Wang Xijue.
However, Zhu Yijun knew that with Wang Xijue's appearance, it meant that a new round of power struggles was about to begin.
The current Six Ministers had been in their positions for a long time. Although they were doing well, there were still many people waiting to take over!
If they didn't move, the people below them wouldn't be able to take over!
Zhu Yijun rubbed his temples helplessly. This matter was going to be troublesome.
In truth, Zhu Yijun was quite satisfied with Daming's current leadership. If they were to move, it would be detrimental to the reforms in the future.
After pondering for some time, Zhu Yijun felt that this wasn't necessarily a bad thing. He needed to guide them!
'Then let's start with Wang Xijue!' Zhu Yijun made up his mind and stopped thinking about this matter.
"Imperial Majesty, King Lu requests an audience!" Zhang He walked in from outside and bowed.
King Lu is here?
The news spread really fast!
Feeling slightly emotional, Zhu Yijun waved his hands and said, "Let him in!"
Not long after, Zhu Yi walked in.
Zhu Yi walked in from outside.
He looked at Zhu Yi.
Zhu Yijun couldn't help but sigh. When he first crossed over, Zhu Yi?
He was just a little kid with a runny nose. Now he was all grown up.
The sixteen year old Zhu Yi?
He already had the bearing of an adult.
"Greetings, Imperial Elder Brother!"
Zhu Yi bowed to Zhu Yijun as he said.
"Dispense with the formalities!" Zhu Yijun smiled and waved his hands, "We're brothers, there's no need to be so polite. Sit down and talk!"
Zhu Yi?
He nodded and sat down on the chair. He didn't beat around the bush and directly said, "I heard that a minister in the imperial court suggested opening the borders?"
As a matter of fact, Zhu Yi was not the only one who could lift the ban.
He really raised both his hands and feet in approval.
The Zhu Yi of this life?
Not Zhu Yi from his previous life?
Ever since he was young, he had been hanging around in the academy. Not only did he build up a strong physique, he was also very interested in battle formations.
Thinking that he was locked up in the Prince's Mansion and could not even leave the city, his heart was abnormally irritated.
Now that someone suggested lifting the ban, he was overjoyed.
If the ban was really lifted, then he would not have to leave the capital, which was really a good thing.
But Zhu Yi?
He also knew that this matter needed his brother to make the decision. He couldn't appear too enthusiastic, and he couldn't let his brother think that he was the one who urged him to do this. He also couldn't let his brother think that he had other plans!
As for his imperial brother, Zhu Yi?
It was a fear that was rooted in his bones. It was a fear that was left behind from growing up under his shadow.
"Yes!" Zhu Yijun nodded and then said with a smile, "Brother, do you have any ideas?"
Hearing this, Zhu Yi?
Hurriedly shook his head, "I just heard about it. As for ideas, I don't have any.
All the land under the sky belongs to the king, and all the people on the land are the king's subjects. Whether it is a vassal king or a member of the royal family, they are all my subjects. "
Zhu Yi?
The expression on his face was very serious and very serious.
He glanced at Zhu Yi.
Zhu Yijun smiled and did not expose him. In fact, when it came to Zhu Yi,
In fact, Zhu Yijun knew Zhu Yi's thoughts very well.
Anyway, he definitely didn't want to go to the vassal state. In fact, if it were him, he wouldn't want to go either.
The world is so big, and I want to see it!
"Then do you think we should lift the ban?" Zhu Yijun was also interested. He asked Zhu Yijun with a smile. Was this his brother's bad taste?
Zhu Yi?
Zhu Yi was stunned and hurriedly said, "This kind of big event is not something I can participate in. Whether to lift the ban or not, it depends on my brother."
Zhu Yijun also knew that Zhu Yi?
Zhu Yi didn't dare to say his true thoughts.
Before knowing his own thoughts, he didn't dare to say it, and it couldn't be blamed on him.
Sighing, Zhu Yijun suddenly felt a little lazy.
"Imperial Majesty, the Empress Dowager invites the Imperial Majesty to the Palace of Benevolence and Peace!" At this time, Zhang Hong came in from outside and bowed.
In the past two years, Zhang Hong had aged a lot. Although he held the position of eunuch Zhang Yin of the Department of Rites, he didn't care much about things. Most of the time, he was serving Queen Dowager Li.
Most of the time, he came to pass on a message for Queen Dowager Li.
After listening to Zhang Hong's words, Zhu Yijun smiled bitterly. Sure enough, Queen Dowager Li was alarmed.
If there was anyone who was most concerned about this matter, it was probably Queen Dowager Li.
Now the old lady didn't care about many things, and she didn't ask about the court affairs. There were only two key things. One was to watch Zhu Yijun give birth to a son, and the other was her old son.
To put it bluntly, all her attention was on her son.
Originally, her son was a vassal state, and it was estimated that she would never see him again in this life. Now that someone proposed to lift the ban, her son wouldn't have to leave her side.
This attraction was so great that Queen Dowager Li couldn't sit still.
"Let's go!" Zhu Yijun stood up and said to Zhu Yi.
"Let's go and have a look together."
For Zhu Yijun, this matter was easy to deal with. Anyway, he had already planned to lift the ban, so it was not impossible to give Queen Dowager Li a peace of mind.
Zhu Yi?
There was another advantage of not lifting the ban, and that was saving money.
The historical Zhu Yi?
The grand wedding alone cost more than a million taels of silver, and it was recorded that all the jewels in the capital were sold out.
For Zhu Yi?
The construction of King Lu's Mansion cost another seven hundred thousand taels of silver, and took four years to complete. The entire King's Mansion was huge and majestic, and was located in the eastern half of Ji County.
Another three hundred thousand taels of silver, and forty thousand mu of land was given.
Arranging for King Lu had cost him three million taels of silver. Thinking of this, Zhu Yijun felt his heart ache.
When Zhu Yijun and his brother arrived at the Palace of Peace and Tranquility, Queen Dowager Li had already ordered for a banquet to be prepared. From the looks of it, it was a family banquet.
After the two brothers greeted each other, they sat down and accompanied Queen Dowager Li for the meal.
"My son, I heard that someone in the court suggested lifting the ban?" Queen Dowager Li saw that the atmosphere had calmed down, and asked.
Zhu Yijun nodded his head, and replied respectfully, "Mother, the official did suggest that!"
As he spoke, Zhu Yijun repeated Wang Xijue's words, "Based on the income of the court, in a few more years, they would not be able to support the royal family."
Queen Dowager Li was born into a peasant family, and was the daughter of a mason. She was very sensitive to money, and was taken aback when she heard so much.
"So that's how it is. Then it makes sense to lift the ban." Queen Dowager Li nodded her head, "How does my son intend to handle this?"
"I haven't thought about it yet. Let's hear what the officials have to say!"
Zhu Yijun smiled and said, "But I'm leaning towards lifting the ban. After all, the court spends so much money every year, and it's indeed difficult."
After listening to Zhu Yijun, Queen Dowager Li nodded, "It's good to lift the ban, so that I don't have to bear the pain of separation."
Zhu Yijun smiled bitterly. Queen Dowager Li was so direct, it was nothing more than to express her attitude and put pressure on me.
Zhu Yijun couldn't help but think of Wang Xijue. That old guy probably calculated this point and used it to push for lifting the ban.
In fact, Wang Xijue's starting point was good, but he might not feel confident, but choosing this opportunity would greatly increase the success rate!
"Yes, I will think about it carefully!" Zhu Yijun nodded his head.
Although he had already planned to lift the ban, he couldn't express his position now!
Just now in the morning court, it was said that it would be handed over to the cabinet. It was not good to express his position now.
However, Zhu Yijun also revealed in his words that he was willing to lift the ban.
Although she didn't get a definite answer, Queen Dowager Li was satisfied with her son's answer, and the atmosphere of the family banquet relaxed.
While Zhu Yijun was having a family banquet, in Guihua City, Qi Jiguang was also having a meal.
The person who invited him to the meal was none other than Sanniangzi.
The purpose of Sanniangzi inviting Qi Jiguang was very simple, and that was to discuss the court meeting.
Knowing that she had to go, Sanniangzi showed great enthusiasm about going to the capital for the court meeting. She liked the Han culture, so she naturally wanted to go to Daming's capital to take a look.
One had to know that Sanniangzi liked the Han clothing, and it was also famous in Wala.
In the past, there was a rumor that if one met a woman in luxurious Han clothing in Guihua City, it would undoubtedly be Sanniangzi.
Sanniangzi wanted to go, and Qi Jiguang invited her with sincerity. Naturally, the discussion was very harmonious.
After three rounds of wine and five different dishes, Qi Jiguang put down his wine cup and looked at Sanniangzi, "Lady, your subject heard that Wala women are very beautiful?"
Everyone was stunned. No one expected Qi Jiguang to say something like that.
Liu Xiang, who came with Qi Jiguang, was Liu Xiang.
He and Wu Weiying didn't expect their Grand Marshal to drink too much.
Sanniangzi was stunned for a moment before she laughed, "There are many beautiful women in Wala. General Qi likes them?
Our Wala women also like a hero like General Qi. If General Qi is willing, you can marry a Wala woman. "
With regards to the marriage with Qi Jiguang, Sanniangzi was very willing. After all, Qi Jiguang was obviously someone with real power in Daming's military!
Hearing Sanniangzi's words, the Ming Dynasty general's expression changed. This wasn't snatching a woman back, this was marriage!
If Qi Jiguang married Wala without permission, there would be big trouble when he returned.
"Lady, you have misunderstood. I already have a beloved wife, and our relationship is very deep. I have no intention of taking a concubine."
Seeing Qi Jiguang's serious expression, the Ming Dynasty general couldn't take it anymore. He hurriedly covered his mouth, afraid that he would laugh out loud.
Everyone in the military knew that Qi Jiguang had taken a concubine. His reputation of having a fierce wife spread throughout Daming.
Seeing the strange expressions on the faces of the generals, Sanniangzi was a little confused. What was going on?
Why did they all have this expression?