Although Zhu Yongxing believed that the situation had just improved and it was not appropriate to say that it would be reversed, Yicheng and others were not as cautious as him.
In their view, Yunnan, Sichuan, Guangxi, Guangdong, as well as the Annan occupation area and the Mekong Province are enough capital to establish a foundation and compete with the Qing court. Even when the Great Western Army was at its strongest,
Nowadays, the territory and strength of the Southwest Ming government are even worse.
The Yongli monarchs and ministers in Myanmar have been controlled, and the government has become increasingly firmly controlled. Even the King of Jin Li Dingguo gave up all the rights he once had and accepted the leadership of Zhu Yongxing. Of course, theoretically speaking, if Zhu Yongxing does not believe in his words,
If he goes back on his word and pursues the past of the officers and soldiers of Xiying, the King of Jin will still resist to the end. But judging from the current situation, this possibility is getting smaller and smaller.
Zhu Yongxing seems to have really forgotten the past of the Great Western Army. His example and the changes in the civil service system have made the officers and soldiers of the Great Western Army less discriminatory and verbally disdainful. Needless to say, treatment, war comes with rewards.
Their injuries are treated, they die with comfort, and they have resettlement after retirement. The generals of the former Daxi Army are relaxing and allowing their children to actively integrate. Because the Ming Army continues to win, their children have more opportunities to make contributions.
The Great Western Army is becoming history. With Zhu Yongxing's shining, Yongli is also fading in people's minds. The reason is very simple. It seems that everyone's life is better when the emperor stays in Burma. Most of the generals in Xiying are not satisfied with the combination of Ming Dynasty and Yongli.
Without much emotion, under the leadership of Zhu Yongxing, he was promoted to a higher position, continuously won victories, and had a bright future. Who would still be obsessed with taking Yongli back?
There are those who succeed and those who fail. This is a reality that cannot be changed. Those who spread rumors and want to force Zhu Yongxing to come to Myanmar to welcome Zhu Yongxing are always a threat to Zhu Yongxing's loyal followers. Therefore, they cannot be given any excuse.
, we cannot give them an excuse to stir up trouble again.
Zhu Yongxing is smart, wise, lives a simple life, and has a peaceful style... There are many advantages, and there is no need to describe them one by one. The thing that may be criticized is that apart from welcoming the emperor and changing the system, the official concubine is still undecided. The matter of welcoming the emperor has been suppressed, and the news is isolated.
, it’s not just what Zhu Yongxing said; after the restructuring, the majority benefited. It was difficult for those who were frustrated to form a strong group; but if the concubine was not sure, her planned move to usurp the throne was bound to be flawed.
The time to conquer the south of the Yangtze River is running out. The literary style is at its peak and the literati are gathering together, which also means respecting Zhengshuo and attaching importance to tradition. The pressure on Zhu Yongxing will suddenly increase, whether it is to welcome the emperor, reform the system, become a concubine, etc. Everything is not in line with the old
The system, the behavior and speech of old ideas will all be criticized and criticized.
The principal concubine seems to be the easiest to solve. Marrying a daughter of the Han family, regardless of whether she is favored or not, is the most popular one. In the eyes of Yicheng and others, as long as Zhu Yongxing is interested, it is easy. But Zhu Yongxing has always avoided this.
This is a matter. As subordinates, Yicheng and others cannot keep nagging and make Zhu Yongxing angry.
From the perspective of candidates, it is clear that Yicheng and the Zheng family have not found an ideal partner. According to the tradition of the Ming Dynasty and their own interests, Zhu Yongxing’s concubine should be the daughter of a family with no prominent status and background. If the Yue family is already very wealthy,
If you have more power, you can rely on your daughter's dignity to further suppress dissidents and form a situation where one family is the only one. This is something that most ministers and the Zheng family do not want to see.
Beautiful appearance, knowledgeable and polite, and talented, these are necessary conditions. Zhu Yongxing is not interested in women with small feet, which Yicheng and others have known for a long time. He is gentle, virtuous, and has a gentle temperament. This is the reason why Zhu Yongxing loves Mengzhu.
Later, in order to avoid incurring Zhu Yongxing's dissatisfaction by suppressing Mengzhu in the future, he specially emphasized this.
Now, Zhu Yongxing has not brought his family to Guangzhou. In the eyes of Yicheng and others, it is indeed an excellent opportunity. Firstly, Zhu Yongxing is alone, and it is easy for him to have thoughts about women; secondly, he will not be resented by Mengzhu. After all,
Whether things will work out or not, I don't have much confidence in whether they will work out or not.
"First select some capable and reliable people to clean up the palace." Yi Cheng thought for a while and felt that it would be better to let the Zheng family take the lead in doing this. "They need to be smart and clever. The clumsy ones will make His Highness upset."
In one month, the Chinese New Year will be celebrated, and there is no festive atmosphere at all in such a large palace. Then, they will hire maids for the palace. There are very few servants in the palace, so this reason makes sense. If there is anyone who likes you, His Highness
, then they will stay; if Your Highness wants to send them away, I will arrange for them to go back to their respective homes."
Zheng Zhaoda smiled helplessly, "If His Highness refuses without seeing you, hehe, you will inevitably have to reprimand him again."
"His Highness is hard-spoken and soft-hearted. Doesn't he know that this is the good intention of the Zheng family?" Yi Cheng didn't care. "What's the point of being afraid of a few words of reprimand? If it succeeds, it will clear an obstacle for His Highness to ascend to the throne. How can His Highness do it?"
Don’t you appreciate the Zheng family’s loyalty?”
Zheng Zhaoda nodded, hesitated, and said, "Sir, what do you think of the Zheng family abandoning business and entering politics?"
Yicheng was stunned for a moment, shook his head slightly, and said: "Not for the time being. His Highness asked the Zheng family to focus on business. He took into account the reason why the Zheng family started in business, but it was also a sign of trust in the Zheng family. In every place, every important
Departments have arranged their own trustworthy personnel. To put it bluntly, this is His Highness's method. The Zheng family cannot give up easily until there are no replacement personnel."
Zheng Zhaoda sighed. He might have thought this way, but his identity as a businessman still made him a little unwilling.
"The academy does not matter one's origin, and it is also the place where he will get an official position in the future. We can arrange for more of his own children to go there." Yicheng felt that his method must have been used by the Zheng family, but he still suggested it again.
"Will there be another imperial examination in the future?" Zheng Zhaoda asked doubtfully.
"Even if there is, I will no longer use stereotyped writing to get officials." Yicheng said with certainty: "The academy's system will be more perfect, and the supervision of officials will be stricter. From daily conversations, I can feel that His Highness Min
He hates corrupt officials very much, and he disapproves of just reading the books of saints and sages."
"Everything is low-grade, but only those who are good at studying are good. I am afraid that I will be overthrown by His Highness Min!" Zheng Zhaoda sighed with emotion. To be honest, as a businessman other than a scholar, he still welcomes such a change.
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"Everything is inferior, only studying is good." Zhang Weihan shook his head disapprovingly and said, "This is not entirely true now. Study to death, study to death. If you want to directly become an official, it will be difficult."
"I'm afraid it's rare for the children in the clan to have such a problem. There are also many people studying in the academy, and there are also people who sign up to study in the martial arts hall." Duan Wan'er said thoughtfully: "Mr. has revealed it before.
Burma's use of troops will be an opportunity for our clan to rise. I wonder how long we have to wait?"
"Three to five years!" Zhang Weihan said firmly: "Looking at the current situation, His Highness Min will regain Jiangnan and pay homage to the Xiaoling Mausoleum. I am afraid that it will only take a few years, and then he will have to deal with the monarchs and ministers in Myanmar.
Yes. Your Highness attaches great importance to the Navy. Zhiying has done a good job and has a bright future."
Duan Wan'er smiled bitterly. She was just such a brother. Fighting in battle was a way of making achievements, but she always felt uneasy.
"The young eagle spreads its wings. Sooner or later it will soar into the sky. How can you still treat it like a child and watch it every day before you feel relieved?" Zhang Weihan understood Duan Wan'er's thoughts quite well and reminded him with a smile, "The navy is in Halong. You
It's in Ha Long; the navy is stationed in Guangzhou, so you come to Guangzhou. If the navy wants to go on an expedition thousands of miles away, how can you follow it?"
Duan Wan'er's face turned red and he muttered: "I came to Guangzhou to build a shop and sell lacquerware from my clan. Why did I do it for that brat?"
Zhang Weihan stroked his beard and smiled and stopped talking about the matter, "You came just in time, but have you ever thought about joining the palace as a female official? With your shrewdness and ability, there should be no problem. Moreover, this is a good opportunity. The Bai people may prosper again because of you.
Woolen cloth!"
Duan Wan'er was stunned. After thinking about it, her face turned redder. Zhang Weihan's words had a meaning, how could she not understand. When she thought of Zhu Yongxing, complex emotions arose in her heart. In Dali, she had
Although Zhu Yongxing was summoned and had similar thoughts, he let her go. It was obvious that she didn't take a fancy to her. For her who relied on her beauty, she felt resentful afterwards.
"His Highness has not moved his family, and there are not many servants in the mansion, and there are no capable people to manage them." Zhang Weihan continued: "Looking at what His Highness has done, it is obvious that he wants to implement the system of female officials. If you enter the mansion, you will have no problem managing the servants.
.If you agree with me, you can stay in the mansion and share your worries for His Highness; if you don't agree with me, there are rules in the mansion. When you are old enough, you can take your wages and find your own way out."
As soon as she entered the Hou family, Duan Wan'er was really worried that after entering the house, she would not be favored by Zhu Yongxing and could not leave, so she would have to waste time. Zhang Weihan said this, but she dispelled this worry. Speaking of which,
, Duan Wan'er is very shrewd and somewhat scheming, especially regarding her identity as a princess of a long-extinct dynasty. When she saw that Mengzhu had become a noble princess, she couldn't help but have some ambitions.
What, the daughter of a foreign clan leader dares to elevate her status and call her a princess. But no one dares to look down upon her, and her status is becoming more and more noble, which is entirely due to the influence of Zhu Yongxing's rising tide. The crown prince and princess, although not formal
However, a concubine cannot run away, and His Highness Min loves her very much and has never taken another concubine, which made many people wonder whether she will be corrected.
Your Highness Min has already done many shocking things, and it is not impossible to right Mengzhu on impulse. Moreover, according to the current situation, Zhu Yongxing will not usurp the throne and become emperor, but can also become king overseas. Queen, Queen,
How could a foreign woman be so lucky? Her tribe also benefited a lot. With the help of the Ming army, they conquered cities and territories and grew rapidly.
Well, regardless of whether Mengzhu can be righted or not, even if she is a concubine, her status is quite noble. Duan Wan'er really has no idea of stepping on Mengzhu. What she hopes most is to gain the respect of others, especially
People of the same clan. Don't let the title of princess be a joke. When others mention it, you always feel a bit of a joke.
Also, if you are really favored by His Highness Min, you can blow the pillow so that this stupid brother Zhiying no longer has to risk his life and wallow in a hail of bullets.
Duan Wan'er's mind came to life, and the expression on her face changed. She was happy and sad as her thoughts rose and fell.
Zhang Weihan didn't say anything, slowly sipping tea, and quietly waiting for Duan Wan'er to make a decision. As a wise man of the Bai people, it is impossible not to consider his own people. But the Bai people have been suppressed for hundreds of years, and they want to cheer up all at once.
It is not an easy thing to start. And the most critical thing is that the clan lacks a leadership core, a leader whose status or prestige can make the clansmen obey their orders and obey their orders.
Duan Wan'er's background is suitable, and Duan Zhiying's struggle is also very effective. If Duan Wan'er can really be favored by His Highness Min, then the future of the two siblings will be bright and bright, and the family will have the ability to do so.
A leader who unites people's hearts and can subdue various local officials.
Like Yicheng and others, Zhang Weihan also believes that Zhu Yongxing is now alone in Guangzhou, which is a very good opportunity. Duan Wan'er happens to be here too. Isn't this a fate?
"Okay, I'll go." Duan Wan'er bit her lips lightly after saying that, her face was as red as the sunset, but her tone was very firm.
"Mengzhu used to be a female official, but later she gave it to Long Er. In terms of abilities, the two of them are much worse than you, the princess." Zhang Weihan's title changed, but there was no sarcasm in it, "Don't be impatient, take care of the house first.
My servant, if you handle the chores in the house well, this will lighten the burden on His Highness, and His Highness will definitely notice it."
Both Mengzhu and Longer grew up under the care of their clansmen. One is kind-hearted, the other is not deeply involved in the world, and of course has no management experience. Moreover, the servants in the house are basically their clansmen, so management cannot be said to be strict.
, this is what Zhu Yongxing does not want to see. Therefore, although Zhu Yongxing is very concerned about Mengzhu and Longer, his true thoughts are still seen by Zhang Weihan.
"Don't think about suppressing Mengzhu and Long'er. His Highness is very clear-sighted, and he is not a changeless or unjust person." Zhang Weihan continued to remind Duan Wan'er.
Duan Wan'er understood that no matter whether he could be favored by His Highness Min or not, he must not speak ill of these two people. If the matter came to pass, he should not use tricks to win favor.
"Do more and talk less, His Highness likes subordinates like this; don't worry about your hard work being ignored by him, His Highness is very smart; don't wear heavy makeup, Your Highness likes to be elegant and natural..."
Duan Wan'er listened intently, nodding her head constantly, and carefully remembered Zhu Yongxing's temper, personality, interests, hobbies, etc. She had had several contacts with Zhu Yongxing, and she was more curious than admired. Zhang Weihan's narration reminded her even more
He developed a great desire to win.
In terms of appearance, even if it is not as good as Mengzhu, it is similar; in terms of management ability, I am very experienced; in terms of knowledge, it goes without saying that I have traveled all over the world, and I am afraid that I have read less books than Mengzhu, right? I keep making comparisons.
, Duan Wan'er suddenly found that she was quite confident and quite hopeful.