Zhang Cheng acted rashly, but Zhu Changluo instructed Wang An to follow Zhang Cheng's wishes in everything.

Now Zhang Cheng has collected a mining tax rate of 50% from 10% at the coal mine in Huangzhuang, Xishan. A large amount of wealth was blatantly absorbed by Zhang Cheng. Zhu Changluo, however, ignored it, as if nothing happened.

Same.

He, Wang An, Wei Zhongxian and others are now building a large greenhouse in Huangzhuang, watching the growth of fruits and vegetables inside. Looking at these tender green sprouts and branches, Wang An and Wei Zhongxian are carefully serving them from behind, and

He was full of praise for Zhu Changluo's talent and intelligence.

Zhu Changluo ignored them. Zhu Changluo was chatting with an old farmer.

Zhu Changluo asked: "Master, how are these vegetables growing?"

The old farmer said: "Your Highness, this is my first time seeing the matter of growing vegetables in winter, so I don't dare to make any comments."

Zhu Changluo said: "No matter what the old master says, I don't know how to grow vegetables. Everything here is taken care of by the old master. He must have his own experience."

The old farmer said: "I have some experience. Because these vegetables are grown out of season. Although they grew immediately in the greenhouse built by His Highness, based on my previous experience in farming, the growth rate of vegetables here seems to be a little slower."

Zhu Changluo looked at these vegetables. He really didn't know how to grow vegetables. So when the old farmer said that they were growing slowly, Zhu Changluo began to think hard, "Why is it so slow?"

The old farmer said: "Maybe the weather is not right."

Zhu Changluo nodded secretly. He did not agree with what the old farmer said, but as far as Zhu Changluo knew, the growth rate of vegetables in the greenhouse was not slower than that of the season. Therefore, there must be some unresolved problems here.

So Zhu Changluo asked tentatively: "Is it because the temperature is not enough?"

The old farmer also thought for a moment, and then said: "Maybe the temperature is not enough."

Zhu Changluo said: "Since the temperature is not enough, how about we try to put a few coal stoves here to increase the temperature in the greenhouse?"

The old farmer thought: "You can try it if you are young."

Then Zhu Changluo said to the old farmer: "Then please ask the master to take care of it."

After leaving the greenhouse, Wang An immediately went back to do things. Now there is a lot of business in Xishan Huangzhuang. As the owner of the village, he naturally has a heavy responsibility, and some things cannot be separated from him for a while.

Zhu Changluo and Wei Zhongxian continued walking in Xishan Imperial Manor. Zhu Changluo asked: "How is the situation now?"

Wei Zhongxian whispered: "Now Zhang Cheng has collected almost two hundred thousand taels of silver from us. According to my servant's investigation, half of the silver has not entered the emperor's internal funds."

Zhu Changluo nodded and praised: "Well done."

Then Zhu Changluo asked: "Where is Sun Xian? What is he doing?"

Wei Zhongxian said: "Eunuch Sun has been playing mahjong and gambling with a few gang members in Dongchang recently, and he hasn't done much."

Zhu Changluo said: "Keep an eye on him. The more you do this, the less you can relax. He has taken a lot of money from us now. Although he is very obedient, this relationship is not strong. His greed is no less generous than Zhang Cheng's.

Yes. Our Xishan Imperial Villa is in such great trouble right now, I don’t believe that as the admiral of the East Factory, he has no news at all.”

Wei Zhongxian said: "Master, don't worry, I will keep an eye on him. Whenever he does anything detrimental to the master, as long as the master gives the order, the slave will kill him."

Zhu Changluo said: "Don't touch him unless you have to. He has Dongchang in his hand now, and this card should not be underestimated. If he steals the chicken but loses the rice, the gain outweighs the loss by exposing the Qianlong Shadow Guard."

Wei Zhongxian said: "I remember this."

Finally, Zhu Changluo asked: "How is the situation in the cabinet?"

When Wei Zhongxian heard Zhu Changluo ask this question, Wei Zhongxian felt secretly proud. During this period, his greatest achievement was to develop several hidden connections in the Cabinet Office. Although he could not say that he knew the thoughts of these cabinet elders well, they now saw that

Wei Zhongxian still knew who they were and what they probably talked about.

Wei Zhongxian said: "Mr. Xu Ge and Mr. Wang Ge seem to be sparse on purpose."

Zhu Changluo said: "Where is Mr. Shen Ge, Yuan Fu?"

Wei Zhongxian said: "This is not clear yet. I know that Mr. Shen Ge is staring at the word 'Shen' in the study all day long."

Zhu Changluo asked: "Are you confused about the word 'Shen'?"

Wei Zhongxian said: "Yes."

Zhu Changluo said: "I understand." Then Zhu Changluo changed the topic, "Where is Concubine Zheng?"

Wei Zhongxian did not expect that Zhu Changluo would suddenly ask Concubine Zheng, which made Wei Zhongxian stunned.

Zhu Changluo said: "Concubine Zheng cannot relax, she is the most dangerous person. My father has always felt guilty about her. Her words and deeds may affect my father's mind at any time, so I cannot relax for her for a moment."

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Wei Zhongxian said: "I remember this."

After chatting with Wei Zhongxian, Zhu Changluo really felt that he was too tired and cautious during this period.

The mining tax is interfering with the dispute over the country's foundation. Emperor Wanli is also a soft-tempered person who can't make up his mind. Once he is in trouble, he will pick the weakest persimmon.

And this is between Zheng Guifei, Baiguan and Zhu Changluo. Zhu Changluo is undoubtedly the softest persimmon.

The civil servants used Zhu Changluo to attack the authority of Emperor Wanli, and Concubine Zheng was Emperor Wanli's favorite. Although Zhu Changluo also received some favors from Emperor Wanli, these favors and his authority were nothing compared to his favorite Concubine Zheng.

Too insignificant.

Therefore, in this dangerous national struggle, the one who is most vulnerable to injury is this poor unlucky child.

Therefore, Zhu Changluo had to prepare for the worst. This was also a helpless move. Who makes him the weakest now?

After more than a month, Emperor Wanli and Concubine Zheng have restored their original intimacy. Although it will no longer be the same as before, Emperor Wanli's intention to obey Concubine Zheng has not changed.

Concubine Zheng's smile is much less than before. It turns out that when she was with Emperor Wanli, she was so innocent and unrestrained. But since she gave birth to a stillborn child, she has a hatred for Emperor Wanli in her heart.

Although Emperor Wanli still dotes on her and lets her do as before, Concubine Zheng felt that this was a sign of Emperor Wanli's guilty conscience.

"What's wrong, concubine?"

Emperor Wanli accompanied Concubine Zheng to enjoy the snow in the Yujing Pavilion in the back garden of the palace, but Concubine Zheng kept looking at a budding plum blossom and never took her eyes away. Emperor Wanli also noticed this situation, so he hugged

Zhu Changxun turned to Concubine Zheng and asked.

Concubine Zheng heard Emperor Wanli's question. Concubine Zheng pulled the brocade robe covering her body, held an auspicious animal heater in her hand and said, "I am wondering why the plum blossoms only bloom in winter?"

Emperor Wanli said while coaxing Zhu Changxun: "I don't know this either."

Concubine Zheng said: "I think the plum blossoms must be aloof. She doesn't want to share the season with other bitches, so she opens them in winter."

When Emperor Wanli heard what Concubine Zheng said, he felt dizzy. He knew that Concubine Zheng was metaphorizing Concubine Gong.

Emperor Wanli smiled dryly and said: "The metaphor of beloved concubine is really..." Emperor Wanli could not think of words to add.

Concubine Zheng asked: "What's really going on?"
Chapter completed!