In fact, when it came to choosing a husband for a princess or a concubine for the Emperor, the Daming always followed the rule of having an ordinary family background.
Perhaps the Emperor was fine, after all, being beautiful could solve a lot of problems, but not the Princess.
This was an era where everyone studied, this was an era where the status of scholars was the highest. In this era, all the top talents were running on this road.
Those who ran on the road of scholars were not willing to marry the Princess, because they wanted to become officials, and if they married the Princess, they would not be able to become officials.
This also led to the Princess could only marry the non-scholars, but the elites of the Daming were all in this group.
Apart from this group, how many elites of the Daming were there?
It was absolutely difficult for the Princess to find a good husband, and it was simply unrealistic.
Although he wanted to change the imperial family, there were too many things to do, and for a moment, Zhu Yijun could not think of a clue, so he simply did not think about it.
Seeing that Queen Dowager Li was still looking at him, Zhu Yijun smiled and nodded, "Mother, rest assured, this son will pay attention to this matter."
Perhaps I can use the matter of the Princess to test the reaction of the ministers!
Zhu Yijun added in his heart, I want to open the ban, this news has not yet spread, first using the matter of the Princess to test the road is also good.
Seeing that Zhu Yijun agreed, Queen Dowager Li breathed a sigh of relief, and continued to speak, "Imperial Son, Mother heard that the people from the Tax Department are everywhere arresting people?"
Zhu Yijun was stunned, Queen Dowager Li ever since he took over the government, she did not ask about political affairs, why did she ask about this matter today?
After thinking for a while, Zhu Yijun understood, and turned to look at Wu Qingbo and Li Wei, Zhu Yijun's eyes flashed with a trace of awe.
Wasn't he being too nice to them?
So good that I don't know what I should do or not do.
When Li Wei saw that his grandson, the Emperor, was looking at him with a very unfriendly gaze, his heart immediately thumped.
He originally wanted his daughter to help him ask, but he didn't expect her to say it so directly.
It was obvious that his grandson, the emperor, was dissatisfied. This made Li Wei regret it.
Zhu Yijun withdrew his gaze, a faint smile still on his face. "Imperial Mother, Minister Shen has just spoken to us about this matter. The Cabinet's intention is that everything the Tax Department does is in accordance with the Daming Law."
After saying this, Zhu Yijun didn't leave. He just sat there quietly.
Seeing her son's attitude, Queen Dowager Li understood in her heart. However, she still felt a little embarrassed in front of her father, so she asked directly, "Two shops in Wu Qingbo's mansion were also sealed. Does the emperor know about it?"
Glancing at Wu Qingbo, Zhu Yijun sighed inwardly. "I've sealed two of your shops, and you're going to complain to the palace?"
"How much money have you earned from the Imperial Plantation all these years? How much money have you earned from the glass workshop all these years?"
"Now, only two shops have been sealed, and you actually came here to complain. Fine, fine, complain. I'll let you complain."
Although he was secretly angry in his heart, Zhu Yijun's face was still calm. He smiled faintly and said, "Something like this actually happened?
I wonder which shop Wu Qingbo's was sealed?
I'll go back and ask. If the Tax Department did something wrong, I'll have the Tax Department's people go to Wu Qingbo's mansion to apologize. "
As soon as Zhu Yijun said this, Queen Dowager Li could hear that something was wrong.
"Imperial Son, don't talk nonsense. The Tax Department is the imperial court's yamen, and they act according to the law. How can they go to Wu Qingbo's mansion to apologize? Where is the imperial court's law? Where is the imperial family's dignity?
Don't mention this matter again! "
Queen Dowager Li berated Zhu Yijun. At this time, she already realized that something was wrong.
Queen Dowager Li understood this son of hers. He was generally gentle and refined, and there were very few times when his expression and voice were fierce.
However, she had just mentioned the Tax Department's matter, and he actually seemed to explode.
Asking the Tax Department to apologize to Wu Qingbo was something that absolutely couldn't be trusted.
Zhu Yijun shook his head, "Your son doesn't dare to agree with Imperial Mother's words. Right is right, wrong is wrong. If the Tax Department mistakenly sealed Wu Qingbo's mansion's shop and arrested people, then the Tax Department will be punished."
"Wu Qingbo, tell me what kind of shop you run. Don't worry, we will definitely get justice for you."
"If the Tax Department really mistakenly sealed your shop and arrested your people, we will definitely punish them severely."
Queen Dowager Li looked at her smiling son, then suddenly turned to look at her father. In reality, Queen Dowager Li could feel that Zhu Yijun was really angry.
This kind of thing was really rare. After so many years, she had only seen it once.
Because of her understanding of her son, Queen Dowager Li began to doubt her father.
In reality, Queen Dowager Li also knew what kind of person her father was. These years, he managed the Imperial Plantation and the glass business, and earned a lot of money. His actions were also very absurd. It seemed that this time, he had caused trouble again, and it wasn't a small matter.
Wu Qingbo Li Wei's intestines were green with regret. What was this?!
Two of his businesses, a casino and a brothel, had been sealed. Did he dare to say it?
If he told his daughter that his father opened a casino and a brothel, not to mention that his daughter was the Imperial Empress Dowager, even someone with a bit of status would feel embarrassed.
"Empress Dowager, Your Majesty, this official's two shops are not worth much. The Tax Department's actions have caused panic among the people, and Daxing County is under the feet of the Emperor. This official is worried that something is wrong!" Wu Qingbo hurriedly opened his mouth to salvage the situation. "As for this official's shop, it will naturally be handled according to the rules."
"This official also knows Lord Wang of the Tax Department. He is an upright and outspoken official. This official believes that he will definitely find out the truth."
"If this official's shop did not do a good job, it will naturally be handled according to the rules. Even if there is a slight oversight, the Tax Department is still working for the court and is loyal to Your Majesty. This official thinks that this official should still be forgiven. After all, Lord Wang is a rare good official."
Zhu Yijun looked at Wu Qingbo in surprise. He never thought that Wu Qingbo would actually say such a thing.
This is a trick of a civil official!
It is clearly for my family's shop, but I won't say it. If I say it is for my family's shop, how embarrassing would that be?
I am doing it for the world, for the Daming, and for the justice in my heart. How can I be interested in a mere shop?
Zhu Yijun didn't think that Wu Qingbo would also play this trick with him. He couldn't help but snort coldly in his heart.
In reality, after all these years of doing business, Wu Qingbo had made progress, but the progress was limited.
On the surface, he looked fine, but when something really happened, he was still an idiot.
For example, in this matter of the shop, if he was really smart, he wouldn't have foolishly come to the palace.
However, seeing that Zhu Yijun was angry, Li Wei was frightened again. He instantly realized that something was wrong. What was the value of two shops?
It was not worth angering the grandson of the Emperor for two shops. So what if he gave two shops to the grandson of the Emperor?
Thinking of this, Wu Qingbo felt that this was not a big deal at all!
In fact, these two thoughts represented two different targets. The first thought was that he was facing the tax department. He was the dignified Wu Qingbo, the father of the Empress Dowager. Facing a small tax department, naturally, he was not afraid.
Not to mention two shops, even one copper coin would not be enough. However, when facing the grandson of the Emperor, it was different. What was two shops? Even twenty shops were not a problem.
After listening to her father's words, Queen Dowager Li glanced at Wu Qingbo and felt relieved. Her father was not stupid to the end. She smiled and said, "My son, Wu Qingbo is also loyal to the country. Let's forget about this matter!"
Zhu Yijun thought for a moment and said with a smile, "Mother, it is good that Wu Qingbo is loyal to his duty. How can I be harsh?"
After chatting for a while, Zhu Yijun said goodbye and left. Wu Qingbo also followed him to the Palace of Heavenly Purity.
Wu Qingbo was careful along the way. He knew that this matter was not over!
"Zhang Jing, what are the names of the two shops in Wu Qingbo's mansion?" Zhu Yijun did not look at Wu Qingbo, but turned to ask Zhang Jing.
"In reply to the Imperial Majesty, Joy Pavilion and Ruyi Square!"
Zhang Jing quickly replied, "Joy Pavilion is a brothel, and Ruyi Square is a casino. Joy Pavilion is the largest brothel in Daxing, and Ruyi Square is the largest casino in Daxing."
When Wu Qingbo and Li Wei heard Zhang Jing's words, they wanted to strangle Zhang Jing to death.
'You can just say it, but do you have to be so thorough?
How did my Wu Qingbo's mansion offend you? How could you set me up like this? '
Zhang Jing did not care what Wu Qingbo thought. In fact, he knew what the Imperial Majesty meant the moment the Imperial Majesty opened his mouth.
He naturally knew what to say. After being by Zhu Yijun's side for so many years, Zhang Jing could cooperate with Zhu Yijun seamlessly.
"Brothel?
Casino? "
Zhu Yijun did not seem to have thought of this. He turned to look at Wu Qingbo's mansion and asked, "Is Wu Qingbo's mansion lacking in silver?"
"Zhang Jing, how much silver did the glass workshop and the Imperial Plantation receive last year?" Zhu Yijun turned to ask Zhang Jing again.
"In reply to the Imperial Majesty, the Imperial Plantation received 2.6 million taels of silver, and the glass workshop received 3.7 million taels of silver. After deducting the costs, the profit was 2.2 million taels of silver. The imperial family and Wu Qingbo's mansion each received 1.1 million taels of silver."
When it came to these figures, Zhang Jing could say it as easily as opening his mouth. It was not difficult at all.
Zhu Yijun glanced at Wu Qingbo and said calmly, "I remember that this business has been in operation for more than ten years. No matter what, Wu Qingbo's mansion is worth tens of millions. It has more silver than the national treasury. It can be said to be as rich as a country.
"Since you are already so rich, why are you still doing such things?
Opening a brothel and a casino, are you lacking in money? "
When he said this, Zhu Yijun's expression became stern. "Do you still think it is not enough?
Have I treated Wu Qingbo's mansion badly all these years?
Do you think you are lacking in money?
You are still thinking of making money. The Tax Department has closed the shops in Wu Qingbo's mansion. What's wrong with Wu Qingbo's mansion?
"Can't the shops in Wu Qingbo's mansion be closed?
What's wrong with Wu Qingbo's mansion? "
"Daming, no one can be so powerful. No one can be an exception. Not just Wu Qingbo's mansion, not even the Ministry of Internal Affairs," Zhu Yijun said loudly as he looked at Wu Qingbo.