Zi Qi's boudoir is relatively simple in decoration, so it looks light and elegant.
Although they all hope to live in the same courtyard, the architectural layout of the Duke's Mansion is destined to be impossible. In the same large courtyard, there is only one main house, and the rooms are all connected, and the left and right wing rooms
After a long trip, it was obviously for the servants, so they could only live in one courtyard each.
As always, he served Xia Xun warmly and warmly, then the lights went out and only one light was left. Zi Qifang undressed his mother, only wearing a close-fitting clothes, slipped into the brocade quilt silently, and gently
He gently hugged Xia Xun's body.
Although everything he did remained the same, Zi Qi's attitude was obviously more gentle tonight. Compared to Zi Qi's usual cheerfulness and carelessness, this behavior became particularly obvious.
Because she was very happy, no matter whether what her second uncle said was true or not, for a person who was drowning, even if it was a straw, she would still take it seriously. Zi Qi felt her hope greatly increased, and she was naturally very happy.
Furthermore, Xia Xun's attitude towards her mother's family made her very happy. Although Xia Xun was now the Duke of the country, he still had no airs in front of her second uncle and brother and was very polite to them. The whole family enjoyed the dinner together.
As Xia Xun's daughter-in-law and the daughter of the Peng family, this is naturally what she is most happy to see. Furthermore, Xia Xun did not hesitate to agree to the matter proposed by her second uncle.
Xia Xun will of course agree to Peng Wanli's request. As soon as trade is opened, he will definitely help the Peng family facilitate this matter.
Only those who have permanent property can have perseverance. Xia Xun agrees with this sentence. Only when the household is ruined will people think about rebellion all day long. When people have food to eat, clothes to wear, and a family business, they will consider longer-term things.
Will take more responsibility to society.
Furthermore, once the imperial court and Japan reopened trade relations, there would be back and forth. In addition to the official tribute paid once every ten years, there would actually be many economic and trade exchanges between the two sides. As long as you have the cooperation in hand, it will be fine. Later*
The ** business groups competed for tribute and fought in Ningbo for this reason.
When the time comes, the first to gain these benefits will be the big families along the coast, and the big business groups that used to be involved in frequent smuggling. It is easiest for them to turn darkness into light. Xia Xun does not want them to form a monopoly on the sea market. He wants to break the shackles and form a monopoly on the sea market.
To truly open a sea market, more social classes must participate. The Peng family owns ships, escort forces, and purchasing capital. Even without Zi Qi's relationship, he would agree.
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However, in Zi Qi's view, this was because her husband took extra care of her natal family. He also thought of his second uncle's dissatisfaction and reprimands for his way of being a wife. After reflection, he became as tender as water and extremely docile.
Not surprising.
Xia Xun had just returned from Xie Xie's place. Xie Xie's due date was about a month away, and the fetal movements were becoming more and more obvious. Xia Xun pressed against her belly, feeling the baby's mischief inside, and stayed with her for a long time.
He came over when she felt tired. When Zi Qi was sleeping, Xia Xun hugged her all-too-familiar soft and smooth body and said softly: "I'm busy outside. Thank you for being pregnant again.
Thank you for your hard work in managing this family inside and out."
"Your home is not my home?"
Zi Qi said coquettishly: "My family's affairs are hard work but also fun. By the way, what are you looking for that knife for?"
Xia Xun said apologetically: "The campaign against Japanese invaders in the East China Sea is not over yet. When I come back this time, I am not done, but I want to request an order to go to Japan with the Japanese envoys. The next battle will have to be fought there, I'm afraid. It will take a few more months, oh! I was not there when Si Xu and Si Yang were born. This time, I am afraid I will have to be busy outside again. "
"Aren't you here for this family? My second uncle has always been arrogant, let alone my brother. If they are so polite to you now, it's not because my husband is capable, I don't believe it."
Zi Qi kissed him sweetly on the face and said softly: "Don't they say a long break is better than a wedding? Every time I lie down next to you after being apart for a while, my heart beats very fast. It seems like the first time... Sir, are you tired?"
Xia Xun blinked and smiled narrowly: "You said a breakup is better than a wedding. How can a man say he's tired after a wedding?"
"screw you!"
Zi Qi was coquettish and lightly hit him on the chest, biting her lip, dizzy on her cheeks, glanced at him with drunken eyes, suddenly buried her head under the quilt, dived down, her pink lips lightly wrapped in the vajra pestle, The peach cheeks are bulging, and the fragrant tongue is like a snake spitting out messages...
"Oh..." Xia Xun moaned comfortably, relaxed his body, and enjoyed her tenderness...
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The next day, at the Jinluan Palace, Xia Xun handed over a decree to the emperor, stating that the Japanese King Ashikaga Yoshimitsu had agreed to the Ming Dynasty's conditions for establishing tribute trade and sent an envoy to formally meet the emperor. Zhu Di, Long Yan, was delighted and immediately ordered the Japanese envoys to declare. Go to the temple.
Zu'a, the fat man went to the palace to meet the emperor and read out the credential: "The king of Yuan Daoyi wrote to His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty: The Ming Dynasty has been revealed, and all nations have been protected by light; there are no waves in the sea, and China has peace. Who is the leader of the country? Not just Lai, but His Majesty the Ming Emperor, who passed down the legacy of the Four Saints, maintained peace on three sides, and carried on the honors and splendors as he had hoped in the past. Since the founding of the country, all the ministers have been invited to the higher states. Today’s tribute festival is not allowed. Due to the fact that there are many dangers in our city; luggage comes and goes, I hope to restore the old rules of the dynasty. Therefore, I would like to make my ancestors fat and rich, look up to the glory of the country, and offer gifts. I am sincere and frightened, so I paused and spoke sincerely."
On top of the gifts that Zua brought, the gifts that the King of Heaven offered were brought together by the rich man, and they were put together in one place, totaling one thousand taels of gold, ten thousand taels of silver, ten horses, ten thousand jins of sulfur, and two large and small agates. Ten pieces, a hundred knives, a hundred guns, a hundred fans... and so on. Naturally, there is no need to bring it to the Golden Palace, just present the gift list.
Zhu Di sent people to receive them and comforted them with warm words. After the reception ceremony, the officials of the Ministry of Rites led them out of the hall. Xia Xun immediately stepped forward and played again: "Your Majesty, when I asked for the order to suppress the Japanese, I once said to the Emperor that I would like to complete the task in one battle. , we must fight decisively on the mainland of ***, plow the courts and sweep holes, and cut off its roots. Today, the King of *** has promised my Chinese navy to go to Japan to jointly suppress the bandits. I request the emperor's order to go to Japan in order to achieve full success."
Xia Xun paused for a moment and then said: "Today, most of the Japanese pirates have seen our troops waiting along the coast and have no chance to take advantage of them. They have already retreated to the mainland. This is a good opportunity to gather and annihilate them. When I go to Japan, it is difficult to travel by sea. , we cannot take care of both the beginning and the end, for fear that the Japanese pirates will jump over the wall, flee along the coast, and once again poison the people of Ming Dynasty.
The coastal areas need to be guarded by generals. I would like to resign from the post of governor of the five provinces to suppress Japanese invaders. I will also recommend Chen Xuan, the naval commander of the Five Army Commandery Mansion, to take charge of the guards of the coastal provinces and coordinate the operations. I sincerely ask for your permission from the emperor!"
Yesterday, when Zheng He returned to the palace, Zhu Di knew that Xia Xun was resigning as the governor of the Japanese Suppression Campaign. Zhu Di's first reaction was: No!
Zhu Di indeed has the same personality as his father, Zhu Yuanzhang, who likes fighting and tit-for-tat.
The things he has decided and the people he has identified are his enemies. The more you want to touch them, the more he wants to protect them.
Xia Xun saw this clearly and took advantage of the situation, adding fuel to the flames and pushing more people to impeach him. The result was that the overwhelming impeachment only made Zhu Di more rebellious and showed stronger support for the people he sent out.
and maintenance.
But after a night, his anger subsided. When he thought about it again, he felt that Xia Xun's decision had his own reasons. The battlefield situation was changing rapidly. Once Xia Xun went to Japan, it would be very difficult for him to command the troops of the five provinces.
He couldn't take both things into account, so he was already a little moved. At this time, when he heard Xia Xun took the initiative to resign, he nodded slightly and said: "According to the report, Yang Xu will be relieved of the post of governor of the five provinces to suppress Japanese invaders immediately, and he will lead the mission*
He served as the imperial envoy of the Republic of China and was also the commander-in-chief of the Chaohu, Fuzhou and Shuangyu ocean fleets. Chen Xuan left the town of eastern Zhejiang and controlled the five provinces until Yang Xu returned from Japan."
"I accept the decree, thank you!"
Chen Xuan left work and bowed to Xia Xun at the same time. He glanced at Xia Xun secretly and was filled with gratitude.
Qiu Fu stood at the head of the class of military officials, with a sullen face and said nothing. They tried their best to mobilize people to impeach, just to get Xia Xun down. In the end, Xia Xun only retreated in order to advance, and gently relieved himself of his duties.
The honor and favor did not diminish, but the military power was handed over to Chen Xuan, who had the best relationship with Xu Laosan. This meant that after Xu Jingchang, the Commander-in-Chief of the Fifth Army would poach another general from him.
Stealing the chicken is losing the rice. This is how Qiu Fu feels at this moment.
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After the morning meeting was over, Zhu Di glanced at Xia Xun and said, "Yang Xu will stay and have dinner with me. Retreat from the court!"
There was another commotion among the courtiers, and acquaintances all looked at each other: "Did you see it? If the emperor wants to ask someone to question him, why should he speak openly in the court? The emperor is telling us a lot of things, Mr. Fuguo,
Can’t be defeated!”
The ministers slowly withdrew, and the officials from Zhu Gaoxu's group had dark faces when they walked out.
It was still the dimly lit hall, and the person sitting there was slightly stooped and coughing more violently. It seemed that he was sick and his health had not been good.
"Master, your illness..."
People who hurriedly walked in from outside couldn't help but worry when they saw that he was coughing badly.
The man waved his hand, panted for a while with a phlegm sound, and asked in a hoarse voice: "What's the news?"
The person who came told what happened in the court today. The person was silent for a moment and laughed softly: "This Yang Xu is getting more and more difficult to deal with. The special governor, I will rename him after the matter is over. Sooner or later, he will have military power."
Now that we have taken the initiative to hand over the military power through the suppression of the Japanese, whoever gives the military power to him, the emperor must listen to his words. Besides, the emperor is feeling guilty for him taking the initiative to resign."
He sighed softly and murmured: "At his current position, there is no way for him to rise to a higher position. For him, the most important thing is not how much power he can seize, but how much power he can gain."
No matter how high he climbs, he can have people who can use him and move according to his will. This time Qiu Fu stole the chicken but failed to lose the rice, but it actually fulfilled him."
"The master is a bit trapped in a demonic barrier. He only knows how to talk to others but not to himself. If Qiu Fu is like this, why shouldn't we...be like this?"
The man standing opposite was thinking secretly and couldn't help but said: "The old Marquis also knows about this. He... asked me to send a message to him..."
"What?"
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