My Brother-in-law is the Prince

  Chapter 157 Feng Hou

  Marquis Annan...

  Zhang Anshi felt that this name seemed inappropriate.

  Because the general marquis is named after the county.

  For example, Jiangxiahou, Jiangyinhou, Runanhou and so on.

   But this Annan, no matter how you look at it, doesn't look like a county.

   This is an official canonization, and it is impossible for His Majesty not to know this.

  Obviously...or he deliberately used Annan as his name to raise Zhang Anshi's status as a Marquis! Or it is to deliberately belittle Annan and reduce his influence.

   Of course, there may be both.

   Anyway, the emperor's mind is hard to guess.

   But anyway, this is a serious Marquis.

  In the Ming Dynasty, especially for those who had not experienced the founding of the country and the difficulties of Jing Jing, it was more difficult to become a marquis than ascending to heaven.

  Yi Shiha said again at this time: "Zhu Gaoxu is the uncle of Huaiyuan; Zhu Yong is the uncle of Zhengnan; Zhang Fu is the uncle of Pingxi; Qiu Song is the uncle of Dingbei; Gu Xingzu is the uncle of An Dongbo, Qinzai..."

   Several people looked at each other in blank dismay. Their fathers and grandparents had titles waiting for them to inherit!

  Of course... As expected, if the family has a title and I have a title, I can often pass this title to my second son. All in all, it is impossible to suffer.

  And this is their own earned merit, not the same as inherited.

  So the five of them were overjoyed, and they got up after thanking them.

  Yi Shiha looked at the few people and said: "Please come with your servants. Your Majesty, the Crown Prince, His Royal Highness King Zhao, and the emperor's grandson... are all waiting for you."

   Zhang Anshi knew that Yishiha's status was unusual, so he smiled and said: "I have to work, I have to work, oh... Father-in-law is really hard."

  Yi Shiha only smiled, but did not respond, and only led Zhang Anshi and the others into the palace.

   After a while, he stopped in a hall, looked back at Zhang Anshi and the others: "Wait a moment."

   After finishing speaking, enter the report.

  Five people entered the hall immediately, thank you first.

  Zhu Di said happily: "I'm preparing a family banquet, waiting for the meritorious officials to come. You don't have to be cautious here, just like at your home."

  Zhang Anshidao: "What the officials and others have established is only due to their size, but His Majesty treats you so kindly. It's really... really..."

   As he said, he was actually signaling to the four murderers behind him to show off, and he was so moved that he cried.

  But these four guys are like wooden stakes, and Zhu Yong is still behind him.

   Zhang Anshi was a little embarrassed, coughed: "I am very grateful."

  Zhu Di nodded, and said to the prince Zhu Gaochi beside him: "Look, I am an honorable minister of the Ming Dynasty, and I am very pleased to have someone succeed me."

   After finishing speaking, he looked at Zhao Wang Zhu Gaosui who was at the side.

  Zhu Gaosui is slightly fat, with a smile on his face.

  Zhu Di said: "King Zhao... these people... they are young, and they have this credit. When you were in Peking, didn't you always talk about the generals in Peking who were no longer as brave as they used to be? Look, this brave general is right in front of you."

  Zhu Gaosui stood up and said: "Father...my son is in Beiping. I am ashamed that I haven't made an inch of merit. I am sorry for the kindness of parenting."

  Zhu Di stroked his beard, laughed and said: "No need to be like this, come on, come and drink with me."

  At this time, the **** hurried over and said, "Your Majesty, the emperor's grandson is awake."

   Zhu Di happily said: "Okay, call me too."

   So it didn't take long for Zhu Zhanji to be led in by the eunuchs sleepily.

  As soon as he entered the palace, he saw Zhang Anshi, then at the emperor's grandfather, and then at his own father.

  Finally, his eyes fell on King Zhao.

  Zhao Wang Zhu Gaosui smiled and said in a low voice: "Father, my son is in Beiping, and I have been thinking about my nephew. When we met two days ago, I didn't want him to be so tall."

  Zhu Di was so happy that he just wanted to talk.

  But seeing Zhu Zhanji break free from the eunuch's hand all of a sudden, and staggered towards Zhao Wang Zhu Gaosui.

Immediately, Zhu Zhanji hugged Zhu Gaosui's thigh and cried: "Third Uncle, Third Uncle...I miss you all the time, woooooo...Third Uncle, don't leave me again, I can't eat without seeing you for a day , did not sleep soundly, third uncle... third uncle... woo woo woo..."

  Zhu Gaosui was very embarrassed, he just laughed dryly, and saw Zhu Zhanji's tears and nose coming out all at once, rubbing his body desperately, he was at a loss, he wanted to say something nasty, but felt it was inappropriate, but he couldn't push this little thing away.

  Zhu Zhanji cried even louder: "Third Uncle... must love me the most, and I will love Third Uncle in the future... Woooo... Why doesn't Third Uncle hug me?"

  Zhu Gaosui had no choice but to hug him.

   Zhu Zhanji rubbed his head against his face.

  Zhu Gaosui looked at the shiny thing under Zhu Zhanji's nose, and subconsciously turned his head to dodge.

  Zhu Zhanji wailed loudly and said, "Third Uncle, don't you like me?"

  Zhu Gaosui: "..."

  Zhang Anshi was also shocked.

  This guy is really talented, the graves of wicked ancestors will smoke.

   I don’t know if the coffin boards in Xiaoling Mausoleum will not be able to cover.

   Of course, what bad thoughts can a child have?

  But Zhu Yong and others were touched by the sincere feelings of the uncle and nephew.

  Especially Zhu Yong, he said in his heart, I am still too heartless, my uncles and nephews are like this, but I feel sorry for my father.

  Loyalty and righteousness cannot have both!

  Zhu Gaosui smiled apologetically, "Zhan Ji is good, Zhan Ji's nephew is really good."

  Such a well-rounded person like him was a bit overwhelmed.

   Zhu Di was even more delighted: "My good grandson, you really have a conscience, all right, sit on my lap."

   Zhu Zhanji hugged Zhu Gaosui's neck with both hands, hung on him, and said very reluctantly: "No, I want to sit on Third Uncle's lap."

  Zhu Gaosui: "..."

  Zhu Gaosui said with a dry smile: "Father, I should obey my nephew."

   "Also."

  Zhu Gaosui really wanted Zhu Di to quickly take Zhu Zhanji away at this time, after all... there is an extra pendant on his body, which is really annoying.

   But at this time, there was no other way, so he had to bite the bullet and ask for warmth.

   And Zhu Zhanji answered fluently.

  At that moment, the eunuchs and maidservants served the food and wine, and Zhu Di was delighted and relieved to see the happy family.

  Zhang Anshi and the others were very restrained, only Zhu Zhanji was in Zhu Gaosui's arms, and when his head was tilted towards him, when his bright eyes looked at Zhang Anshi, his uncle and nephew looked at each other, and Zhang Anshi seemed very uncomfortable.

  This... is a monster!

  Zhu Di was obviously more concerned about Annan's problem. He asked Zhu Yong how to enter the army, how to fight decisively, and how to attack the city in the end.

  Zhu Yong said obediently, not daring to add oil and vinegar.

Zhu Di said thoughtfully: "Sure enough, the method of war has changed. It seems... the three axes I used before are no longer effective. Such a way of fighting seems to be risky, but in fact... it can make great use of so many mules of yours. The advantage of the horse, and at the same time... the power of the gunpowder can be used as much as possible, yes... yes."

  He kept nodding and applauding.

  Zhang Anshi said at this time: "Your Majesty, Uncle Huaiyuan is still stationed in Annan and is in charge of Annan's aftermath. I am thinking... next...how will Annan be handled?"

  Zhu Di said with great interest: "Tell me and listen."

   "If it is called a business firm, I think it is inappropriate, why not install a governor in Annan?"

   "What happened to Annan, the governor of the commercial bank?" Zhu Di pondered.

  Zhang Anshi said very seriously: "It can also be the case, but this governor is different from others. The governor's mansion has entered into a contract with the states and counties in Annan. The terms of this contract have been drawn up by the minister."

  Zhang Anshi came prepared, and as he spoke, he took out a copy of the charter from his sleeve.

   Zhu Di didn't have time to drink, so he quickly took the charter with great interest, and looked down.

But seeing a lot of words written in it densely, Zhu Di looked at it and said: "You guys, you have considered it very carefully. In military... use the four guards as the backbone, and these four guards are employed by the commercial firm? If the guard needs to increase personnel , then recruit from the states and counties of Daming?"

  Zhang An Shidao: "Yes, those recruited are always more reliable."

Zhu Di said again: "Set Annan as the three prefectures, recruit Annan natives in each prefecture, and set up several guards. These guards follow the system of the Daming Guards, and let them be responsible for arresting thieves and assisting the four guards... um ...In this way, the four guards are the backbone, and the Annan guards are the auxiliary. It is feasible."

  Zhu Di said again: "The military officers of Annan's guards are still from Annan, and the deputies, each guard, and Qianhu set up the teaching. This teaching...is transferred from my Daming?"

Zhang Anshidao: "The Annan people are strong. If the military officers are all transferred from Daming, they are afraid that they will not accept it. But if the local natives are the officials, and then set up teaching, this teaching is provided by ourselves, which will make them accept it better. .”

Zhu Di nodded: "This can also be approved. And here, the prefectures and counties use the tax package system? The Governor's Mansion does not govern the counties, and all the parents and officials let the Annan people set up a small imperial examination to select officials... This... I don't know Send officials, will the people of Annan be renounced?"

Zhang Anshidao: "At this time, the natives in Annan are quite wary of my Ming Dynasty. It would be best to let the scholars among the local natives manage it. As for the Governor's Mansion, just set up an institution similar to the Metropolitan Procuratorate. It is enough to check the illegal acts of the native parents of the prefectures and counties.

   "As for things like taxation, I, Da Ming, will formulate a tax amount according to the situation in Annan Kingdom in previous years, and teach the prefectures and counties to collect it by themselves, and just give the amount to the Governor's Mansion."

Zhu Di thoughtfully said: "There are also various seaports, all of which are under the jurisdiction of the Governor's Mansion, and commerce and trade can freely exchange...and there are city shipping departments in the Governor's Mansion...well... there is no doubt about this, under the Governor's Mansion, according to In my Da Ming method, there are also six divisions, households, punishments, officials, rites, workers, soldiers... There is no problem with these six divisions."

  Zhu Di obviously took it very seriously, and continued: "All the personnel in the Governor's Mansion are employed by commercial firms, and a salary system is established, divided into 21 classes...and..."

  Zhu Di flipped through the pages, and probably knew it well.

  What Zhang Anshi hopes is that merchants in the Ming Dynasty can come and go freely, and at the same time, set up two administrative systems and two military systems throughout Annan.

  The two do not belong to each other, but they can depend on each other, and they can restrain each other.

   Just like all the personnel directly under the Governor's Mansion, almost Annan people cannot participate. But Annan's local system does not involve commercial firms.

  Zhu Di said: "If these natives are alienated, what should we do?"

  Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "Your Majesty, Annan is different from my Ming Dynasty. Ninety-nine percent of Ming people are Han Chinese. If we do this, we may really lose our morals."

"But as far as I know, the situation in Annan is more complicated. In fact, between the north and the south of Annan, the Champa people and the Annan people in the north have always been at odds. In addition, there are people from other ethnic groups and tribes. My Daming gave The Annan people have enough positions, even if they are separated from each other, they can't work together, if someone really has evil intentions, they can use their opposition to divide and rule."

  After Zhu Di listened, he looked up at him and said, "Annan also continues to use the imperial examination?"

  Zhang Anshidao: "There are quite a few scholars in Annan, and there are as many people who read the Four Books and Five Classics. Just let their scholars go to Beijing to take the exam. I am afraid that with their knowledge, it is absolutely impossible to be a Jinshi."

  Zhang Anshi paused, and then said: "So what I mean is that in Annan, the imperial examination is also set up as a small list."

  Zhu Di smiled and said: "This imperial examination...is still useful, maybe your book...can be sold to Annan."

  Zhang Anshi was happy: "I hope that all the people in the world will read my stereotyped book."

  Zhu Di laughed loudly: "Your heart is not small."

   Immediately, Zhu Di asked the most deadly question: "Can you earn money? You know, the four guards are stationed there, and they have sent so many people to the Governor's Mansion, all of which are money."

Zhang Anshi said solemnly: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I have divided Annan's income into three categories, one is the customs duties of the Municipal Shipping Department, the other is the local taxes, and the third category is after the commercial firm and Annan's business. If you have these three sources of income, you will definitely be able to make a lot of money."

  Zhang Anshi then said again: "In addition, I think...in Annan, we still have to promote enlightenment, and I plan to...have people print millions of copies of the Four Books and Five Classics, and send them to Annan one after another, selling them at a low price!"

   "There is also Dibao, and the commercial bank also prepares some silver to build Confucius temples in various states and counties, and set up newsstands at the same time."

  Zhu Di's face became a little weird.

But immediately, he understood something, opened his eyes slightly, and said bluntly: "It's very good, if you take it first, you must give it first. For the four books and five classics, I will pay for the four books and five classics. I don't need to pay out of the business. The four books and the five classics In Annan... only one penny is sold."

  Zhang Anshi was overjoyed and said: "Your Majesty revitalizes culture and education, if the sage of Confucius has a spirit in the sky... I don't know how gratified it will be."

  Zhu Di said indifferently: "Sage Kong is in the sky, if he resurrects his soul, I will be the first to kill him."

  Zhang Anshi was so embarrassed that he didn't know what to say.

It was Zhu Di who quickly broke through the embarrassment and said: "I have agreed to this regulation. In fact... how the commercial bank earns money... No, it is also the first time for me to manage one party. Now it is a night sailing, so I can only take one step at a time. Follow this method, and then consider pruning later.”

  Zhang Anshi immediately said: "Your Majesty is wise."

  Seeing Zhu Dienzhun, Zhang Anshi was overjoyed.

   Right now, I have to use Annan as a test field. If it is feasible, then this model can be applied to other places in the firm in the future.

  Zhang Anshi said: "One more thing."

After Zhang Anshi paused, he said, "Your Majesty, the governor of Annan is Uncle Huaiyuan, but Uncle Huaiyuan is good at military affairs, but who will be in charge of daily governance? I think that a deputy governor should be appointed to preside over the daily affairs business."

Zhu Di said: "It's hard to find such a person. Those who have this ability should at least be a minister above the chief executive officer, able to govern a party, and able to make decisions from the camera, and also be able to assist Zhu Gaoxu in running the army. It's just... I am afraid that there will not be a chief envoy in Ming Dynasty, and I would like to go to Annan."

  Zhang Anshidao: "I have a merciless request."

  Zhu Di said: "You can say nothing."

  Zhang Anshidao: "Yang Shiqi, a scholar of the Imperial Academy, is good enough to take on this great task."

However, Zhu Di said with a worried face: "He is a Hanlin scholar with a bright future. Would he like to go to Annan? If he goes to Annan, he will suffer. Besides, it is very important to govern the land of Annan. After all, he has always been there. The Imperial Academy probably lacks experience in governance."

   Zhu Di's words are not unreasonable. Zhu Di has already paid attention to Yang Shiqi, and he really has plans to cultivate him well.

  But this does not mean that Zhu Di believes that Yang Shiqi can handle such a complicated place in Annan.

  So Zhang Anshi said: "Mr. Yang is hard-working, careful, and prudent. I think...he will definitely be able to take on such an important task."

  What kind of person is Yang Shiqi? He is the future Shoufu University scholar of the Ming Dynasty, and he is a person who is serious, not a person who is promoted by fame or ability.

  This is completely different from people like Xie Jin.

  Even if Yang Shiqi may be unfamiliar in many places at the beginning, the biggest advantage of such a person is that he has a particularly strong learning ability and can get started very quickly.

  In Annan, there are famous generals like Zhu Gaoxu in Wu and Yang Shiqi in Wen. The lineup is extremely luxurious.

  Of course, let an imperial servant do this, to some extent... Zhang Anshi is suffering Yang Shiqi.

  Who made Zhang Anshi and Yang Shiqi familiar to me? If it is bitter, it will be bitter.

  Zhu Di saw Zhang Anshi's firm attitude, so he smiled and said: "If that's the case, then I will agree. I will call him into the palace tomorrow and have a good talk."

  Zhang Anshi said: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

   Immediately afterwards, it was pushing the cup.

  At this time, only Zhu Gaosui was in a bad mood.

   On the one hand, a pendant suddenly appeared on his body.

   On the other hand, after Zhang Anshi came in, the father almost ignored him, and his mind was only on Annan's affairs.

  He faintly felt that his second brother...may have regained some trust from his father.

  Zhu Gaosui felt a little regretful. If he had known this, he should have mentioned his second brother more in front of his father.

  As for Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaosui secretly glanced at the prince, his gaze was slightly fiery.

  The prince's body is weak, and he doesn't look like a king, but because he was born early, he can be a prince. In the future, he will be a king, and I will be a minister. I am a bit unwilling to rely on others.

   It's just these emotions that Zhu Gaosui hides very well.

  When the banquet was over, Zhang Anshi didn't know what he said wrong, anyway, Zhu Di cursed: "Get out, get out, you bastard."

   Zhang Anshi was a few, and then fled.

  The two brothers Zhu Gaochi also left.

  Out of the hall, Zhu Gaosui looked at Zhu Gaochi and said, "Brother Emperor, Father seems to be very interested in managing Annan."

  Zhu Gaochi said: "Father is interested in the firm."

  Business firm...

  Zhu Gaosui was puzzled and said, "Why?"

  Zhu Gaochi did not hide from him: "Business firms can earn money."

  Zhu Gaosui's eyes lit up: "Earn money? Father is the son of heaven, rich in the world, do you care about making money?"

  Zhu Gaochi said: "If you don't say anything about your father's faults, don't ask any more."

   Zhu Gaosui seemed to have discovered a new continent all of a sudden.

  He left the palace excitedly, and when he returned to Prince Zhao's mansion, he immediately said: "Call this servant Cui Keji here."

  Cui Keji was a **** who paid tribute to the Korean state. Hearing Zhao Wang's call, he quickly entered the main hall of Zhao Wang's mansion, bowed down in front of Zhu Gaosui, and said, "Your maidservant is here."

  Zhu Gaosui looked at him: "Tell me, how can I earn money?"

  Cui Keji drooped his head and remained silent.

  Zhu Gaosui was furious: "Why don't you speak?"

   "Slaves... if slaves can earn money, they will not... castrate themselves..."

  Zhu Gaosui couldn't help cursing: "Useless things, it seems... a servant like you can't be counted on, this Ming... who is the most talented? Hmm... this king must have a confidant."

   As he spoke, he fell into deep thought.

  ...

   Zhang Anshi and the others staggered back to Daying to sleep.

  The next day, Zhu Jin arrived early in the morning: "Uncle..."

  Zhang Anshi said angrily: "Don't call me Uncle, I am not Uncle now."

  Zhu Jin was startled, his expression changed instantly, could it be... expelled?

  He is bound together with Uncle, we share weal and woe.

  I saw Zhang Anshi said again: "Now I am called Lord Hou."

   "Ah..." Zhu Jin was taken aback, and then said joyfully, "Congratulations, Lord Hou."

  Zhang Anshi said: "Don't be long-winded, what's the matter?"

   "Annan's regulations, have you decided?"

Zhang Anshidao: "It's already been decided, and the business will follow this. Remember, the affairs of the governor's mansion, especially the personnel, must be inspected and selected by the business. It is very important to control the personnel of the governor's mansion .”

   "Yes." Zhu Jin nodded solemnly and said, "This little one understands."

  Zhang Anshi said: "What else do you need?"

Zhu Jindao: "There is one thing...these few days have been unlucky. It's only summer, but the weather hasn't warmed up yet. It's always rainy. Songjiang and Suzhou, even the people of Nanjing...it's really miserable. I'm afraid it's going to be green and yellow again."

  After listening to Zhang Anshi, he could hear something. After thinking about it carefully, the weather is indeed a bit abnormal these days.

  Zhang Anshi frowned and said, "Does this also affect the farming season?"

Zhu Jin sighed and said: "Yes, this farming is a matter of God rewarding food. If the weather changes slightly, I don't know how many people will suffer. But... It's better than last year's Songjiang flood. The people made do with it. It can also go on.”

  Zhang Anshidao: "It's a pity...we don't have many seagoing ships now. If not, we can transport some grain from Annan. If it is transported by land, the loss is too great, and the gain outweighs the loss."

  Zhang Anshi believes that the biggest reason for the loss of Annan in the Ming Dynasty in history was the complete lock-up of shipping.

  If Annan had been in Daming's territory back then, the sea transportation would never have been interrupted.

  Because Annan's geographical location is too remote for both Nanjing and Beiping. To communicate with each other and strengthen control, we must rely on shipping.

  It's a pity that in history, Zhu Zhanji's prodigal stuff actually retreated.

At this time, it was Zhu Jin who smiled and said: "Yes, but... the villain is also paying attention to hoarding grain these days, let's buy some first, and when the grain is insufficient, our commercial firm will release some at a low price to stabilize the price of rice .”

  Zhang Anshi couldn't help looking at Zhu Jin with weird eyes, and said, "You kid, when did you have such a conscience?"

Zhu Jin said with a grin: "Isn't it with Uncle... No, I learned from Hou Ye. What we earn is the silver in the hands of those who have money, but for those who don't have money, we still have to do some good deeds. If not, it's really I can't justify it."

  Zhang Anshi nodded, looked at him appreciatively and said: "This, you should hurry up. By the way, there is also the United Bank, which must be spread as much as possible. This is also a top priority."

  Zhu Jin said: "The little one must do his best."

Then, Zhang Anshi sighed: "Hey, I, Zhang Anshi, deserve to be a good person. I worry about the people of the world every day. There is a poem by Tao Yuanming. Is it called worrying about the world's worries first, and enjoying the world's joys later? You see... I and Tao Yuanming has such resonance."

  Zhu Jin originally wanted to remind Zhang Anshi that it was Fan Zhongyan who said that he should worry about the world's worries first and enjoy the world's joys later.

   Of course, he dared not say.

  But he raised his thumb and said with a smile: "Mr. Tao is amazing, so is Lord Hou."

Zhang Anshi said: "Okay, stop talking nonsense, I will take a break these few days and take my brothers to fry fish. The fish in this river have not been fried for many days and have lost their sense of crisis. I should remind them. "

  Zhu Jin Xiaoji nodded and said goodbye excitedly.

   "Marquis..." Zhu Jin came out of the lobby, shaking his head, showing an unbelievable look, chewing carefully for a moment, and said happily, "From now on, I will not be a human being, I will be the dog of the Marquis."

  ...

  A black awning boat arrived at Qixia Ferry.

  The great monk came out.

  Behind the big monk, there is a little monk.

  The great monk's face was full of red, obviously the sesame oil money had made him rich.

  But this little monk always has a sad face.

  The great monk is Yao Guangxiao. Yao Guangxiao turned his head and glanced at the young monk: "Kongkong, what do you think of this Qixia?"

  The little monk raised his head and looked at the hurried figures. He sighed and proclaimed a Buddha's name: "People's hearts are impetuous..."

  Yao Guangxiao smiled and said: "My Buddha is merciful. I don't care about the impetuousness of the worldly people, but I am afraid that the worldly people will starve and freeze."

  The little monk was silent for a moment, thoughtful.

   "When you were the emperor, you lived in the palace for a long time. You must have never seen the secular world."

   "When I escaped from the palace, the little monk also had some insight."

  Yao Guangxiao smiled: "Really? What experience do you have?"

  The little monk said: "The common people suffer unspeakably. Wars, plagues, and floods kill people everywhere."

  Yao Guangxiao smiled slightly: "Then what is the reason?"

   "The world is not benevolent."

  Yao Guangxiao shook his head: "No, we can't just look at it in terms of the inhumanity of the world. The poor monk thinks... the key to the problem lies in people."

   "Is it about people?"

   "Yes, it is always human beings who hurt people. That's why I, the Buddha, advise people to be merciful and hope that people will be kind."

  The little monk sighed: "Master, did you blame me for being stupid back then for not being able to govern the world and let the people live and work in peace and contentment?"

  Yao Guangxiao said: "No, the poor monk wants to take you for alms."

  (end of this chapter)