GBP Chapter 391 The Koreans really lost big this time.
Chapter 391 The Koreans really lost big this time.
"Take them around the city for a good time."
"Of course, we can't just wander around aimlessly."
After having someone take Park Deok-hwan and Park Sung-sung to settle them, Yang Shaofeng sent for Xu Jingyu, the magistrate of Penglai County, and the inspector of Dengzhou Prefecture to give them instructions in person.
"First, we need to take them to visit those temporary schools so they can understand the importance of studying."
"Secondly, notify those schools in advance that tomorrow's lectures will all be changed to the Four Books and Five Classics and etiquette, and arithmetic and other courses will be suspended for one day."
"Another thing is to take them to visit those random shops, especially shops selling cosmetics and face powder."
"..."
After giving his instructions, Yang Shaofeng concluded, "Don't let them see anything useful, but let them see and learn as much as possible those things that are practically useless but are incredibly elaborate."
Xu Jingyu was completely dumbfounded.
Although he already knew that his son-in-law was not a good person, Xu Jingyu was still incredibly shocked when he heard these insidious tricks from the son-in-law's mouth.
Seeing the shocked look on Xu Jingyu's face, Yang Shaofeng laughed and said, "Do you think I'm rigging those Koreans?"
Before Xu Jingyu could answer, Yang Shaofeng pointed to several boxes piled up in the corner and sneered, "See those boxes? They were all given to me by those bastards."
"Among them, there was a wide variety of tribute items, ginseng, pearls, and other goods traded at the border markets."
"The contents of those boxes combined are probably worth ten thousand taels of silver?"
Xu Jingyu stared wide-eyed at the boxes and asked, "Ten thousand taels of silver?"
Yang Shaofeng nodded and said, "That's right, it's ten thousand taels of silver."
"But you have to think about it, is it so easy to get ten thousand taels of silver?"
“Once I accept this ten thousand taels of silver, they will have a handle on me, and I will have no choice but to speak on their behalf.”
"Otherwise, why do you think the Koreans would be so generous?"
Hearing Yang Shaofeng's words, Xu Jingyu was even more bewildered. After stammering for a while, he hesitated before saying, "But, the Prince Consort still accepted it? This..."
Yang Shaofeng couldn't help but roll his eyes.
"I dare to accept it because I have no intention of putting it in my own pocket."
"I intend to write a memorial to His Majesty, explaining what happened today, and then have these things transported to the capital."
After giving Xu Jingyu a brief explanation, Yang Shaofeng reached out and picked up the gift list from the table, gesturing for the Dengzhou Prefecture Inspector to take it: "After you go back today, remember to write a memorial to His Majesty as well."
Two idiots, do they really think they can bribe me with gifts worth ten thousand taels of silver?
If they could get a few pretty girls and Silla maids, that might be possible, but what about some mere yellow and white things?
Forget it, I hold four official positions, and my annual salary adds up to several thousand taels. Add to that the salaries of my two wives and the estates that my father-in-law and mother-in-law bestowed upon them, and the family's income is far more than ten thousand taels of silver.
He risked angering his father-in-law by engaging in corruption, only to end up with this worthless junk from the Koreans.
Who are you trying to embarrass!
Just as Yang Shaofeng was inwardly complaining, the prince consort's personal guard rushed in and bowed to Yang Shaofeng, saying, "Prince Consort, His Highness the Crown Prince and Wang Sheren have arrived."
Yang Shaofeng was slightly taken aback, but before he could go out to the backyard to greet them, Zhu Biao had already led Wang Qiong over first.
Upon seeing Yang Shaofeng, Zhu Biao immediately cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Younger brother greets brother-in-law."
Yang Shaofeng quickly returned the greeting, "Your subject, Yang, the Imperial Son-in-Law, pays respects to Your Highness the Crown Prince."
Zhu Biao simply reached out and helped Yang Shaofeng, who was bowing, to his feet, and said with a smile, "I've come to Dengzhou Prefecture to seek refuge, not for the Crown Prince's inspection tour. Please don't be so polite, brother-in-law."
"Refuge?"
Yang Shaofeng was slightly taken aback and asked, "Your Highness, what is this?"
As Zhu Biao walked into the main room, he sighed and said, "Isn't this all your doing, brother-in-law?"
“You wrote a letter to my father asking for a cow, and you also wrote a letter to your younger brother asking for a cow. In the end, my father gave it to you, and my younger brother gave it to you too.”
“My dad found out about this a few days ago and said my younger brother was a spendthrift, so my younger brother talked back a few times.”
"Then they ran out."
Well, so this is all my fault?
Just as Yang Shaofeng was secretly grumbling to himself, Zhu Biao had already entered the main hall in the backyard, and then, without any politeness, ordered Yang Shaofeng's maid, "Go and brew me a pot of Xiaolongtuan tea."
Seeing how Zhu Biao treated his maid so rudely, Yang Shaofeng couldn't help but question his own existence.
What happened to the gentle and refined Ming Dynasty crown prince in history books?
What about the perfect, flawless Ming Dynasty crown prince described in history books?
That's not right.
I've met Zhu Biao a few times before, and he wasn't as roguish as he is now.
Has this guy been corrupted by someone?
After questioning himself for a while, Yang Shaofeng turned his gaze to Wang Qiong and asked, "Brother Wang, what brings you to Ningyang County this time?"
Before Wang Qiong could answer, Zhu Biao interjected, "I know that!"
“Some time ago, my father called on the Korean Duke and the Earl of Chengyi to discuss many matters such as the reform of the school.”
"Later, my father said that the national treasury was empty and asked the Duke of Han and the Earl of Chengyi to find a way to save some money and grain."
"Then the Earl of Chengyi said he would send someone to Dengzhou to see if you, brother-in-law, had any other ways to make money, and also to find out when the border market would open and when we could make some money from Korea."
In just a few words, Zhu Biao completely betrayed Emperor Zhu, Li Shanchang, and Liu Bowen.
Yang Shaofeng chuckled and said, "Speaking of the border market, this is quite a coincidence."
"Actually, it's fine to open the market now, or it's fine to open it in a few days."
Yang Shaofeng pointed directly to several boxes in the corner of the room.
"Look, the ginseng, pearls, deer antlers, sable fur, and other things that the Koreans sent to me are all here. They're probably worth about ten thousand taels of silver."
"And these are also the main items that the Koreans brought to trade after the border markets were opened."
Zhu Biao glanced at the row of boxes and said with an "Oh," "The Koreans have really lost out this time."
Yang Shaofeng smiled, but Zhu Biao continued, "If I'm not mistaken, the Korean originally planned to give these things to my brother-in-law so that he could use them to control him."
"But brother-in-law, you never intended to keep these things. Instead, you planned to send them to the capital."
"Am I right, young man?"
Yang Shaofeng immediately smiled and said, "Your Highness is wise."