[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-great-ming-i-remonstrate-daily-becoming-the-eter":3,"chapter-great-ming-i-remonstrate-daily-becoming-the-eter-great-ming-i-die-daily-remonstrating-becoming-th-chapter-42":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Great Ming: I Die Daily Remonstrating, Becoming the Eternal Prime Minister?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2038697,3117,"Chapter 42","great-ming-i-die-daily-remonstrating-becoming-th-chapter-42",42,"\u003Cp>\"If such a good thing is given to me, it's far better than letting those outsiders profit from it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Youjian sighed helplessly and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father-in-Law of the State, starting today, spread a rumor from within our capital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Say that a business capable of earning money has been discovered in Jiangnan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For every ten thousand taels of silver placed with you, the annual interest is one percent!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For this first month, silver is urgently needed to start operations; those who invest over one hundred thousand taels will receive two percent monthly interest, settled at the end of the month!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Kui's mouth began to water uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes shining with greed, he looked at Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Youjian and asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, Your Majesty, why would we let outsiders profit from such a good thing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just say how much silver you need; I still have many relatives back in my hometown, and I can go borrow it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Youjian shrugged helplessly and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That works too; if you, Father-in-Law of the State, can raise twenty million taels of silver for Us, We will grant this profitable venture to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Your Majesty, a mere two thou... sand?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Kui suddenly lifted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty million taels of silver!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much annual revenue does the Great Ming court even have?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of Zhou Kui's mouth twitched slightly; he lifted his head with some confusion, looked at Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Youjian, and asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, this business isn't in Jiangnan, is it... it's in Liaodong, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Youjian nodded slightly and said to Wang Wang Wang Chengen beside him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See? We told you this matter could never fool the Father-in-Law of the State.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Correct, it is indeed Liaodong; We are laying our cards on the table.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Kui was short on silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhou Kui was no fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liaodong was a place where defeats far outnumbered victories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of whether the money could ever be repaid, once the news leaked, every official in the court would skin him alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Kui looked at Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Youjian with great difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he smiled awkwardly and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, you know me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is fine for me to set up a stall and tell fortunes, but asking me to run a business...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am simply not cut out for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I beg Your Majesty to issue an edict reprimanding the Embroidered Uniform Guard and restore my Zhou family...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Youjian looked at Zhou Kui with some difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then We have no choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wang Wang Wang Chengen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Wang Wang Chengen stepped forward, bowed his head, and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This slave is present.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Youjian stood up, let out a long breath, and suddenly shouted loudly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Escort the Father-in-Law of the State to his death on Our behalf!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! This slave will surely make the Father-in-Law of the State comfortable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Wang Wang Wang Chengen's face immediately lit up with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He darted forward in a single leap, snatched the white silk cord from Zhou Kui's hands,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>casually tossed it up to loop it over the roof beam,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and then skillfully tied a tight knot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he thoughtfully gave it a hard tug to test it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father-in-Law of the State, it is very sturdy; why would you still need this slave to serve you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Kui struggled to lift his head, looked at Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Youjian, and asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, is Your Majesty intending to grant this subject death?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Youjian looked at Zhou Kui helplessly and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? No, didn't you yourself say you could no longer go on living?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are merely following your wish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you do not wish to die, you can simply leave the palace and go home right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of Zhou Kui's mouth twitched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Go home!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do I even have a home anymore?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You raided my home!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should I go back to the streets to set up a stall and tell fortunes?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but going from luxury back to frugality is more painful than being killed outright with a knife!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You truly deserve to die!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Kui, speaking incoherently, looked at Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Youjian with agitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your servant... your servant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Kui had barely spoken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Wang Wang Wang Chengen, beaming with a smile, lifted the white silk already draped over the roof beam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Youjian had only three intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either die quickly, go home, or climb his own Liangshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In merely an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Kui suddenly felt that Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Youjian was no longer amiable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was no longer that obedient son-in-law who could be manipulated at will...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Kui took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Youjian, he asked with utmost seriousness,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, how much silver will your servant receive from this deal in the end?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>45, Zhu Zhu Chunchen: This is more painful than being stabbed with a knife!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Youjian pondered for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, casting a meaningful glance at Zhou Kui, he said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In any case, it will certainly be enough for you, Imperial Father-in-Law, to restore the Zhou family to its former state!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Painting a pie in the sky!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Youjian was certainly skilled at that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying so for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If things truly became desperate, whatever silver Zhou Kui had would still be requisitioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was merely stored in his house for the time being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Zhou Kui deliberated for a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, hardening his heart and gritting his teeth, he declared,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, your servant will do it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhou Kui's resolute expression, a hint of a smile inevitably appeared on Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Zhu Youjian's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging a glance with Wang Wang Wang Chengen beside him, he stated calmly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wang Wang Chengen, I have already instructed you on the specific matters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The rest is left to you and the Imperial Father-in-Law to handle!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Wang Wang Chengen bowed slightly and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This slave obeys the imperial decree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1072,"2026-06-15T23:33:58.699Z","2026-06-16T00:02:23.775Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","162553f552fa1af1fe0ba51583c86072ad4b389e227ad7bdc3740752fcdcd311","great-ming-i-die-daily-remonstrating-becoming-th-chapter-43","great-ming-i-die-daily-remonstrating-becoming-th-chapter-41",125,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgreat-ming-i-die-daily-remonstrating-becoming-th-cover.jpg"]