My uncle is Zhu Di

Chapter 153: Procrastination
ps: I'm sorry, I went back to the countryside to see my father yesterday, and found that the desktop computer in my hometown couldn't be turned on, so I couldn't write. So I could only temporarily change the update to the evening. It is expected that tomorrow's update time will also be messed up. I will adjust the update time to the same as before as soon as possible.

After Xu Qin finished speaking, Zhu Di was so excited that he stood up and paced back and forth in the imperial study. Xu Qin held the teacup and drank tea, waiting for Zhu Di to calm down.

"Shakyabao, can you take care of this matter?" Zhu Di suddenly stopped and said to Xu Qin.

Xu Qin stared at Zhu Di in amazement, and then said, "I can't even write well, and you want me to do this?"

Zhu Di patted his forehead and nodded when he heard it, saying, "That's right, it's not appropriate to give this writing thing to you. But can't you learn to write well? Read the words of those saints?"

"Why should I look at that thing? However, there are still many things to be aware of in this matter. This is related to the long-term stability of the world. Therefore, we need to choose reliable people to be responsible for this matter. Moreover, the daily reports that need to be published need to be sent to you in advance for preview. Even if Your Majesty is not given a preview, it must be given to the prince. The Ming Daily cannot be controlled by others. If it is controlled by others, it will be troublesome." Xu Qin reminded Zhu Di.

After hearing this, Zhu Di nodded and said, "You are right. Let the East Palace take charge of this matter. I don't have that much time."

"Yes, but Your Majesty, you are still responsible for it. You can let the Eastern Palace handle it. I'm worried that my eldest cousin can't control those civil officials and that they might play tricks on me." Xu Qin said to Zhu Di.

After hearing this, Zhu Di nodded seriously and said, "You are right."

After he finished speaking, he walked over to Xu Qin and sat down. He stared at Xu Qin with hope and said, "If there's anything else you need to pay attention to, just tell me."

Xu Qin immediately rolled his eyes and said, "I think about everything, but you don't have to think about it. How can I consider so much? In addition, this is about the mouthpiece of the Ming Dynasty. Who should be chosen as the writers? Should their backgrounds be examined? Who do they associate with? Should they have a good relationship with that minister? Should we consider whether we should transfer people from the Imperial College or train people secretly? These have nothing to do with me."

"Yes, do you think it's okay to let the eunuchs do this?" Zhu Di thought for a moment and said to Xu Qin.

"No, they will have too much power. Now the eunuchs control the East Factory and the mouthpiece. Your Majesty, you are powerful now and can suppress them, but can you guarantee that the future emperor will be as powerful as you?" Xu Qin shook his head.

"Ok!"

“But they can be allowed to participate, for example, select some from the scholars and some from the eunuchs in the inner palace. But there must be a limit on the number of eunuchs in the inner palace. Don’t set a ratio, just set a hard limit on the number. If more people are needed in the future, we can only recruit scholars from outside. It doesn’t matter even if they fail the imperial examinations. What we want is for them to write, not for them to write randomly and disobey the emperor’s words.” Xu Qin said to Zhu Di.

"Well, you are right!" Zhu Di sat there stroking his beard and nodded.

"Then everything is fine, right? We can not go to Kunning Palace now. I think my aunt is worried." Xu Qin said to Zhu Di.

"What's the rush? We haven't finished discussing our affairs yet, including the affairs of the Trade Bureau and the report tomorrow!" Zhu Di said with a smile. It was not time for lunch yet.

Zhu Di came over with some snacks and said to Xu Qin, "Come on, eat first and let's discuss. After dinner, you can walk around the palace and take anything you like."

Outside the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaosui were both waiting. Zhu Gaochi came over not long after Xu Qin went in. Zhu Gaosui had just come over because he had heard that his father was going to summon Xu Qin today, so he came over to inquire.

Zhu Gaosui had just sat down for a short while when he couldn't help but look at Zhu Gaochi and asked, "Boss, how long has Sakyabao been in there?"

Zhu Gaochi shook his head and said, "I don't know. Anyway, I've been here for nearly three quarters of an hour, and he hasn't shown any intention of coming out. My mother asked me to come here because she was worried that Shakyabao would upset my father, so she asked me to come and keep an eye on him. By the way, why are you here?"

"I just heard that dad summoned Sakya Bao, so I came here to ask about it. Also, boss, I want 20% of Sakya Bao's workshop. Brother, I can't give you all the benefits. I don't want much either, just 20%." Zhu Gaosui sat there and said to Zhu Gaochi.

Because of this matter, Zhu Gaosui has been trying to persuade him for two days, but Zhu Gaochi did not agree. It was not that he did not agree, but the Crown Princess did not agree. He had already paid the money, and now Zhu Gaosui is asking for more?

Moreover, Zhu Gaosui already had a lot of income. He was in charge of the defense of the capital, and no one knew how much money he handled and the benefits he received. However, Zhu Gaochi did not dare to accept the money. Not only did he not dare to accept the money, but he would also provide financial support to some poorer low-level officials.

Therefore, Zhu Gaochi was dissatisfied with his request for a share and did not want to give it.

Zhu Gaochi smiled and said to Zhu Gaosui, "Third brother, don't just stare at the little money I have. You have so many ways to make money, why do you have to compete with me? Besides, third brother, I have a lot of impeachment memorials against you. I have withheld them all for you, in case my father finds out and has to punish you."

"Boss, you are not being righteous. Don't I have no source of income? Otherwise, I would keep an eye on the small amounts of money, and I would not be threatened by my father. Anyway, this time, if you want to give me a share, I want 20%. The dyeing workshop of Shajiabao's family can earn you hundreds of thousands of taels a year. Now this workshop has invested so much, it must be able to make a lot of money." Zhu Gaosui stared at Zhu Gaochi and complained. Zhu Gaochi still smiled and shook his head and said, "No, I don't know what to do specifically. Who can know whether it can make money? How can business matters be so easy to say?"

"Boss, this is meaningless. Just tell me whether you will give it to me or not. If you agree, I will give you some money now." Zhu Gaosui forced Zhu Gaochi to say,

Zhu Gaochi heard it, smiled and shook his head and said, "No, you are thinking about this little money, third brother. Can't you let your eldest brother make some money? Among the three brothers, I am the poorest, you know that."

"Okay, you won't give it to me, right? Later, I will ask Shakyabao for it in front of my father. I don't believe that my father is so partial." After hearing this, Zhu Gaosui didn't ask any more questions. He had also made up his mind that he must ask his parents to come forward today.

"You, hey, don't cause trouble today? When your father punishes you, don't blame me." Zhu Gaochi said helplessly to Zhu Gaosui.

"What's there to be afraid of? Dad will always be thinking about my money. Now that I have a legitimate way to make money, dad is still so partial to me." Zhu Gaosui said indifferently.

"You, let me tell you, Dad is mainly looking for Sakya Bao today to discuss the weaving bureau's overseas trade, so you have to think about this matter carefully. If this matter makes Sakya Bao unhappy and affects the things that Dad and Sakya Bao are talking about, you will be in big trouble then." Zhu Gaochi still warned that whether the deal could be reached or not depended on today.

"What are you afraid of?" Zhu Gaosui said indifferently.

"You, eh!" Zhu Gaochi could only sigh. The third son in his family was sometimes incapable of accomplishing anything and always caused trouble.

In the imperial study, Zhu Di and Xu Qin continued chatting about the establishment of the newspaper. Xu Qin was talking until his mouth was dry, so Zhu Di poured tea for him. Later, Zhu Di actually picked up the brush and started to record what Xu Qin said, just like Zhu Gaochi did in the past.

"I say, it's getting late, isn't it? It's not time for dinner yet? Even the palace eats so late?" Xu Qin didn't know how long he had been chatting with Zhu Di.

"Just record these and it will be done immediately. However, Sakya Bao, we haven't talked about the Trade Bureau yet. Are there any rules and regulations for the specific operations here?" Zhu Di continued to write there. Zhu Di did not let Xu Qin write because Xu Qin's handwriting gave him a headache.

"No, I have never thought about doing this at all. If you hadn't lied to me, I wouldn't have gone." Xu Qin leaned there and waved his hands. This was of course a lie to Zhu Di. Xu Qin had considered the affairs of the Trade Bureau in great detail.

"No, that won't work. You have to think about it. Think about it now. When you're done, tell me in detail." Zhu Di looked up and said to Xu Qin.

"What a joke! It's already this time, and the emperor still doesn't need hungry soldiers? Besides, why don't you consider letting Yao Guangxiao go to the Trade Bureau?" Xu Qin waved his hand and asked Zhu Di.

"He doesn't have that ability, and he may not dare to offend those civil officials. You should do it." Zhu Di said while sitting there writing something.

"So this is what an uncle would do, push his nephew into the pit?" Xu Qin rolled his eyes and said to Zhu Di.

Zhu Di had finished writing it, picked it up and took a look, and said at the same time: "What kind of trap is this? What are you afraid of? Are you not brave enough? It's okay, just do it when the time comes."

As he said this, he took what he had written and walked over to Xu Qin, handing it to him. Xu Qin took it and said, "How can you be so hungry while I'm working for you?"

"Don't worry, your aunt will definitely have everything ready, and you can eat when you get over there. But let's talk about business first. Didn't you get up very late? Didn't you have breakfast?" Zhu Di asked Xu Qin.

Xu Qin looked at what Zhu Di had recorded, nodded and said, "I've eaten. A young man of my age would get hungry just after eating and walk a few steps. Okay, no problem."

After Xu Qin finished speaking, he handed Zhu Di what he had recorded.

"I have finished reading it. Don't fool me. This matter is very important!" Zhu Di stared at Xu Qin and said seriously.

"If you don't trust me, why don't you ask me? You're dithering like a woman!" Xu Qin said to Zhu Di with contempt.

(End of this chapter)