help. He has always been cautious, fearing that the so-called brothers will squeeze him out, or accidentally let someone stab him in the back. In the eyes of others, the prince's position is a favorite, but only he knows that this position is actually a hot potato.
It's extremely cold at the heights, Ming Yu is his mother's compatriot, he was stupid since he was a child, but he is quite close to him. Sometimes he thought that it would be great if this fellow brother was a normal person, at least in this hypocritical palace, the fourteenth brother could help him so that he would not fight alone. And sometimes he rejoices that his younger brother is an idiot, which makes people feel at ease.
It is precisely because of this that he also treats this younger brother with some sincerity. He once thought that after a hundred years from his father, he would naturally inherit that position, and then it would be good to let the fourteenth brother be his idle prince with peace of mind.
How did you know that the fourteenth brother begged his father to go to Liangcheng, and now he is making such a fuss, what should he do? If you are criticized by someone with a heart, you will not be able to please yourself.
Ming Ye was feeling embarrassed, thinking about whether to write a letter to persuade Fourteenth Brother to give up this idea, and heard Xu Xi say: "But His Highness Fourteenth's idea is really good."
Ming Ye didn't understand, so he looked at Xu Xi, and Xu Xi tapped the letter paper with his finger and said: "The plan of the Fourteenth Highness above is well written, and even based on the estimation of the future profit sharing, I have to say that this benefit is very good. Attractive."
Ming Ye smiled wryly, so what about being attractive, it's not empty talk. His Royal Highness, the crown prince, looks very handsome on the surface, but he raises a family of scholars, attracts and makes friends with the ministers of the court and China, which one does not need to spend a lot of money? Although he also has a farm shop under his name, he feels that he has been unable to make ends meet over the years.
"His Royal Highness, I personally think that this is indeed a way of making money, and you don't need to take too much risk." Xu Xi handed the letter back to Ming Ye and said.
Ming Ye's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly asked, "How do you say that?"
Xu Xi thought for a while, and then said: "His Fourteenth Highness asked you to send out some goods such as porcelain, silk, and tea, and he will be responsible for everything else. It's not like your shop doesn't have these, your prince. I will give you the old goods that have too much backlog in the shop to Shi Shi." If the fourth master handles it, at that time, the profit that can be earned several times or even dozens of times can be divided into half, so why not do it?" In the letter, Ming Yu has already agreed that the future profits will be divided 50-50, so it seems that it does not matter There is no risk. "Take a step back, if these goods are lost, they are just old goods that are not worth a few dollars. But in this way, you have helped His Highness the Fourteenth Highness, and His Highness will only be more grateful. It's also kinder to you."
Indeed, Ming Ye nodded, and Xu Xi went on to say: "Your Highness the Fourteenth Prince can still think of the Crown Prince outside, which shows that your position in his heart is very important. The Crown Prince has always wanted help. Now His Highness the Fourteenth Why is it not the crown prince's help to entrust one side outside?"
Ming Ye frowned, "If the fourteenth brother is entrusted to the vicinity of Gyeonggi or to a wealthy place in the south, it can be counted as a help, but he actually went to Liangzhou. What can Liangzhou have? A barren land, alas!" It's not that he didn't persuade him at the beginning, but he just refused to listen to others and insisted on going there.
"Haha, you can't say that. Prince, isn't Your Highness Fourteen thinking of a way to make money now?" Xu Xi is still very optimistic about the plan mentioned in Ming Yu's letter. "Also, from my point of view, His Royal Highness the Fourteenth is quite different from before, and his stupidity and insanity are actually not as rumored by the outside world."
Ming Ye nodded in agreement. Fourteenth Brother's dementia was obvious when he was young. Later, under the careful treatment of the imperial physician, he improved a lot. It's just that his thinking is out of tune with everyone, so he behaves differently.
"It's just that this has never happened before, and it violates the rules of our ancestors." Ming Ye was still worried.
"I don't think so. Why don't the prince show the letter to His Majesty? You don't have to take any risks and don't have to worry about criticism from those who care about you after this matter has passed through His Majesty's hands. Moreover, the Prince is worried that your younger brother will leave a brother in front of Your Majesty." Youdi Gong has a good impression. If His Majesty agrees, you don't have to be restrained in doing things."
Ming Ye's eyes lit up, and he patted Xu Xi's shoulder happily, "Okay, it's indeed a good idea for you to be considerate, and I will do what you say."
17. Chapter 17
The emperor also felt a big headache when he saw Ming Yu's letter. The bastard, Old Fourteen, complained of suffering and poverty at the beginning of the letter. Fortunately, he also made up a lot from his own private treasury. How long has it been? Then I sent another letter saying that I was about to drink the northwest wind, which is simply unreasonable!
In the letter, the old fourteen sincerely said that he didn't want to burden his father and emperor, and even said that he wanted to earn money to support himself. If it was placed on an ordinary old father, the stupid son would think that he would not drag his family down and still want to earn money. I'm afraid I'll wake up laughing when I fall asleep.
However, now that the old fourteen is making such a fool, he obviously wants to piss off his father. Look at the way he thinks about earning money, even going to other small countries in the Western Regions to do business, this is what the dignified Prince of Yan Kingdom should do
The emperor blew his beard and stared angrily, and after a while calmed down, he began to worry again. The old fourteen is now in a desolate and war-torn land, how can it compare to the south. Why! His son is a little stupid, but he is honest. He just arrived in a new place, and everything needs to be started from scratch. It is normal to spend a lot of money. If you don't go, isn't that slapping yourself in the face
The emperor secretly speculated, should he give this son some gold and silver rewards in the past? However, everyone in the palace was staring at him as the emperor, if he deliberately sent gold and silver rewards for no reason, no one would be convinced, right? It's not that he has only one son like this, if other people in the harem argue, he will have no peace.
When he was wondering, the crown prince Ming Ye came over, what is the crown prince doing here at this time? The emperor was surprised, and immediately asked people to come in, just to be able to help out with ideas.
After Ming Ye saluted, he explained his intention for coming, "I want to report to my father, my fourteenth brother wrote a letter to my son, saying that I have something to ask my son. After reading the letter, my son couldn't make up his mind. I also ask Father to make a decision."
After finishing speaking, he presented Ming Yu's letter with both hands, and a chief eunuch handed over the letter.
Hearing what Ming Ye said, the emperor was also curious about what the old fourteenth wrote in the letter to the prince. I took it over and read it again, and couldn't help being angry and funny. This old fourteen complained so much in the letter to himself, but in the letter to the prince, he said that he would partner with the prince in business, how to make money, how to share profits, I haven't done it yet, as if the money has already arrived in my pocket.
The emperor's face is full of vicissitudes, his father is actually inferior to his prince and brother, this difference in treatment is too big a difference, right? He couldn't help but feel aggrieved, "You bastard, Old Fourteen, is just messing around!"
Ming Ye took a sneak look at the emperor's expression, not really angry, and persuaded: "Father, it's the first time for the fourteenth brother to be far away from the capital, and to such a remote place, it's normal for him to be short-lived for a while. Thinking about it, I thought it was just to save my father from worrying about it."
The emperor was already complaining, but after hearing this, the original depression turned into distress, alas! My son couldn't help it, at the beginning I was determined not to listen to persuasion, and went to a hard place, but now I'm fine, do you regret it? It's just useless to regret! No matter how capricious the emperor said, it is impossible to change it.
"Father, the queen mother left early, and the fourteenth brother was troubled and stupid since he was a child. He didn't even meet the queen mother a few times. If the queen mother is still there..." Ming Ye's voice was a little choked, "I'm so stupid, the fourteenth brother In 2010, I was much luckier than my fourteenth brother to be cared by my mother's mother..." Ming Ye felt sincerely, thinking of his mother's mother who passed away early, he was also heartbroken. If his mother's mother was still there, how could their brothers be in the current situation.
"Now the fourteenth brother is in trouble. As the eldest brother, I should help. I also have some income from the Tianzhuang shop. Why don't you convert some money and send it over?" Ming Ye said cautiously.
The emperor also thought of the Empress Yuan, feeling very sad, he waved his hand, "You are too cautious, you are not like the old fourteen who dare to rush. Forget it, forget it, how long can you fill up your little Zhuangzi shop? "
Ming Ye's face flushed. He was used to being cautious, and he couldn't learn the carefree and fearless temperament of the fourteenth brother. Maybe it is such a unique fourteenth brother that the emperor likes him from the bottom of his heart? After all, there are intrigues in the palace, and everyone will live with a mask, but the unique fourteenth brother has always been real and enviable.
"You brothers have always had a deep relationship, and it's good to help out. The old fourteen's way of making money is not impossible. If he wants to do it, he will find a way to do it no matter what. Instead of blocking it, it's better to follow his wishes." The emperor Knowing Ming Yu's temperament, he will not give up until he achieves his goal, otherwise he will not be allowed to go to Liangzhou, a place of bitter cold. In his words, he already agreed to let the prince help the old fourteenth, that is to say, he agreed with Ming Yu's plan.
Ming Ye understood the emperor's meaning, "I would like to follow my father's teachings. I have goods that my fourteenth brother needs, so I arranged for someone to deliver them to the fourteenth brother. However, the benefit sharing that the fourteenth brother said The sons and ministers don't take a single penny, and leave it all to the emperor, so as to satisfy the filial piety of the sons and ministers." He said all the things he had thought about on the way.
These words made the emperor finally feel happy, and said with a smile: "How can I covet your things? It would be nice if you have this kind of heart. How about this, I will also take some unnecessary silk from the private treasury.