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Chapter 571 The Inherited Style of Ningyang County
Emperor Zhu didn't take Yang Shaofeng's reputation seriously at all.
After all, that bastard has never had any reputation whatsoever.
To be precise, from the day that scoundrel, because the magistrate of Qufu, Kong Xida, offended him, he came up with the idea of using the "Hongwu Dictionary" and "Hongwu Zhengyun" to torment the Duke Yansheng, he had already lost all reputation.
Emperor Zhu couldn't help but purse his lips and said, "Actually, we never intended to talk about these articles from the very beginning."
"After all, no matter how much trouble he caused in the past, it was all just superficial, and it's all in the past now."
"But this time, we're asked to write an article, which is aimed at digging deep into the roots of the problem."
"This is no longer a matter of reputation."
"If word gets out that he asked us to write an article, those people would probably fight him to the death."
At this point, Emperor Zhu couldn't help but let out a cold laugh, "As for your concern, sister, that someone might slander him in front of us and try to use us to kill him..."
With a forced smile, Emperor Zhu said, "That's our Zhu Chongba's son-in-law. Do you think we don't know what kind of person he is?"
“Look at him, he curses the people of Ningyang County every day, calling them idiots and troublemakers. He kicks this person once and shoves that person twice at the drop of a hat. But this bastard is just putting on a show. In reality, he’s incredibly soft-hearted.”
"He is genuinely determined to torment the civil and military officials to the death, and he is also genuinely determined to find ways to make things difficult for us every day."
"Given his watchdog-like nature, to say he harms the people, to say he rebels?"
"It would be more believable to say that Qin Shi Huang came back to life."
Hearing Emperor Zhu's words, Empress Ma was finally relieved and said, "It's good that you know what's going on."
Emperor Zhu nodded, "It's just a little bit of infamy, I, Zhu Chongba, will bear it."
Just as Emperor Zhu was expressing his determination to Empress Ma, Xia Yu rushed over to request an audience and presented Emperor Zhu with a brand-new memorial.
Then, Emperor Zhu burst into loud laughter: "Serves him right! He really deserves it! This scoundrel has finally met his match! Let's watch him make a fool of himself!"
Empress Ma felt somewhat weary.
The father-in-law doesn't act like one at all; all he does is argue with his son-in-law all day.
The son-in-law doesn't act like one at all; all he does is try to make his father-in-law miserable.
But seeing Emperor Zhu's smug look, Empress Ma couldn't help but be curious and asked, "What's the matter? Why would you let him make a fool of himself?"
Emperor Zhu chuckled again and said, "Teacher and student turning against each other, isn't that a good show?"
Empress Ma was stunned again. "Teacher and student turned against each other? Who? Your good son-in-law and his student?"
Emperor Zhu grunted in agreement and handed the memorial to Empress Ma: "Yes, it's that scoundrel and his student."
"Didn't he have a student who was sent to Shanxi to serve as a county magistrate? The one who recently submitted a memorial saying that Shanxi was short of people and requested the court to relocate people to Shanxi."
"This time he submitted another memorial, requesting the court to rectify the name of Shanxi vinegar, saying that Ningyang vinegar is not as good as Shanxi vinegar and should be removed from the list of tribute items and replaced with Shanxi vinegar."
"..."
Emperor Zhu vividly recounted the dramatic tale of teacher-student conflict to Empress Ma, but Empress Ma only felt her head buzzing.
What is this all about?
In order for the people under their rule to benefit, why would students fight with their teachers for the list of tribute items?
Goodness, this really is the style that Ningyang County has always maintained.
They are even just as childish.
……
While Emperor Zhu was laughing wildly as he read the memorial, Yang Shaofeng was furiously cursing.
"This bastard!"
"Has he forgotten that his home is in Ningyang County?"
"That bastard actually tried to steal the list of tribute items from me! That scoundrel!"
Yang Shaofeng grew angrier the more he thought about it, exclaiming, "How can there be such a shameless person in the world!"
Seeing Yang Shaofeng pacing around the room cursing, Yu'er suddenly smiled and whispered to Jin'er, "Does he look familiar?"
Jin'er glared at Yu'er and whispered, "So what if he looks familiar? Do you dare tell your husband that he caused trouble for your godfather, and his students caused trouble for him, so all of this is retribution?"
Yu'er immediately shivered and said with an awkward smile, "I wouldn't dare. My husband is already in a bad mood. If I say these things to him now, wouldn't that make him even angrier?"
Jin'er glanced at Yu'er and suddenly felt a little tired.
The teacher doesn't act like a teacher at all.
Those who are students don't act like students at all.
The gentleman is everywhere, stealing the title of tribute from other families.
The students simply snatched it back from the teacher.
This is truly the consistent style of Ningyang County. In order for the people under their jurisdiction to benefit, they really have no shame when it comes to teachers and students.
Just as Jin'er was secretly complaining, Yang Shaofeng had already stopped circling around cursing.
The reputation of Ningyang vinegar as a tribute item is definitely over, and no matter how much I curse, it won't help.
it's fine.
The reputation of Chen vinegar has been stolen by these traitors; I, the official, can now steal the reputation of Zhenjiang vinegar.
Moreover, I not only want to steal Zhenjiang Xiangchun, but also the reputation of Shanxi Fenjiu.
Seeing the strange smile on Yang Shaofeng's face, Jin'er couldn't help but shiver and asked, "Husband?"
Yang Shaofeng snorted and said, "These bastards are obviously spoiled by the two of you."
Jin'er and Yu'er couldn't help but sigh softly, rubbing their foreheads.
This sounds familiar.
I think I just heard about this from my godparents a few days ago?
My husband learns so quickly!
Just as Jin'er and Yu'er were secretly praising Yang Shaofeng's learning speed, a smile appeared on Yang Shaofeng's lips.
"However, these bastards are still too stupid. They only know how to come here to steal what's readily available, but they don't know how to come up with some new tributes themselves."
"Let them have the title of 'aged vinegar' this time."
Yang Shaofeng smiled and said to Jin'er and Yu'er, "When I have time, I'll make another fragrant one."
Jin'er couldn't help but roll her eyes: "Fragrant and mellow, my love? Have you forgotten that we're going to the capital with our godparents in a few days?"
After Jin'er said that, Yang Shaofeng's smile immediately vanished.
There was nothing unusual about returning to the capital with Emperor Zhu and Empress Ma.
However, having to report to the Ministry of Personnel after returning to Beijing was disgusting.
After all, this year has been quite a year of trouble for the officials in the imperial court.
Perhaps those officials have already prepared sacks and clubs?
But then Yang Shaofeng thought about it again and felt relieved.
Why should I, an official, have to worry?
Now I am not only the son-in-law of the emperor, but also the infamous commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and a commander of a thousand men.
Did the officials during the Hongwu era dare to provoke the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard?