Zhu Gaoxu's head was buzzing. His business was big and he looked prosperous, but to be honest, he didn't get much money.
"Brother Xian, how about I give you five times the market price?"
Xu Jingchang gave him a big look and didn't even bother to say anything.
Zhu Gaoxu gritted his teeth, "What about ten times?"
Xu Jingchang simply stood up, turned his face away, and gave Zhu Gaoxu a back view. You can experience it yourself!
Zhu Gaoxu remembered sweating and said angrily: "How much do you want? There must be a number! How about I give you 30% of the dry stock, or even 50%?"
Xu Jingchang finally turned around, but still refused.
"I need about 800,000 taels of silver, another 3,000 people, a considerable amount of bricks, tiles and wood, and, yes, some highly skilled craftsmen."
Zhu Gaoxu was speechless. He could think of ways to make money, but he couldn't have the final say on the people and materials. As for the craftsmen, he didn't have so many on hand.
Also, he went to sign contracts with the people in western Zhejiang. He saw portraits of his grandfather Zhu Yuanzhang in several dilapidated farmhouses.
"What are you talking about? So happy?"
If we can take this opportunity to set a new benchmark, the entire Ming Dynasty will be different.
As for people like Zhu Gaoxu who are out-of-the-box, they are not very popular.
Xu Jingchang nodded, "Back then, Emperor Taizu joined the rebel army, gathered the Huaixi generals, went down to Yingtian, settled the south of the Yangtze River, drove out the Northern Yuan Dynasty, and restored the rivers and mountains... I think back to those days, when a 250,000-strong army crossed the Yellow River with great courage and high spirits.
Attacking Yanyun directly, what a courage! Throughout the ages, there have been so many Northern Expeditions, Zhuge Wuhou left Qishan six times, Huan Wen made three Northern Expeditions, Liu Yu regained Guanzhong, and swallowed thousands of miles... However, they are not as good as our Northern Expedition of the Ming Dynasty.
From south to north, soldiers competed for the lead, and soldiers used their lives to overthrow the Yuan Dynasty in one fell swoop, and recover all the Han and Tang Dynasties. This is a feat that no one has accomplished for thousands of years! And this feat was accomplished by your and my ancestors. Could it be
Isn’t it worth commemorating?”
As their descendants, shouldn't we do something?
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Are you able to provide money or can you contribute? Why do I remember that all your family property was given to King Zhou to publish books?"
"Brother Xian, do you need a mansion?" Zhu Gaoxu said, "I just remembered that you have been granted the title of Duke of Ding. This mansion was built by my uncle when he was the governor of the left. It is next to the original Xu Mansion.
, in terms of layout, it is much smaller. You need a larger mansion, a mansion that is suitable for the status of Duke Dingguo. I have taken care of this matter, and I guarantee that you will be satisfied... I will build a house for you, and I will help you organize it later.
It’s a marriage, a beautiful wife, a child, and the continuation of your family’s legacy. My mother will also agree to this. Why didn’t I think of it before? Damn it!”
Xu Jingchang said: "We are discussing, who is Taizu's favorite grandson?"
Therefore, he was considered by Lao Zhu to be a kind and good boy, so he became the Crown Prince of Yan.
Although it was only painted on a broken wooden board, it was enshrined at the highest place and was revered like a god.
Zhu Gaoxu's breathing gradually became heavier... Yes, from now on, it will only be thirty-six years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, and it will only be thirty-five years since the hearty Northern Expedition.
"Pooh!"
But there are still some old people who are still alive, and their achievements are still shining in the annals of history.
Zhu Gaochi saw that the sky was still dark, and he was afraid that the soldiers would have to work hard, so he did not go.
Zhu Gaoxu shook his head and didn't bother to say more. After all, he didn't know the detailed plan.
But as he started doing business, he became independent...Zhu Gaoxu gradually had different ideas. It was so difficult to do things!
"A big temple to commemorate the liberation of Yanyun." Xu Jingchang said: "Actually, I am also thinking about what to do with the land outside the city... I plan to exchange it for money, and then build a big temple in Peking to commemorate the predecessors.
His achievements shine through the annals of history and comfort the heroic spirits."
Zhu Gaochi thought for a while and said politely: "What do you care about me? One day, I will carry forward Grandpa Huang's legacy."
Xu Jingchang was also alarmed by Zhu Gaosui's idea, "This is a good idea!"
Zhu Gaochi immediately said: "Does that need to be said? Of course it's me. My cousin is too young and I don't know yet. Back then, when so many emperors and grandchildren were together, the emperor's grandfather hugged me, and everyone else stood aside... In fact, not only
It’s Grandpa Huang, and my uncle also likes me. I’ve been lovable since I was a child, unlike the second child, who is hated by others and disliked by dogs.”
As for taste, I can only say that it is very down-to-earth, similar to that of ordinary parents.
Zhu Gaoxu snorted, "Boss, why are you pretending to be a good boy? Grandfather loves you so much, what have you done? Do you deserve to be favored?"
Zhu Gaosui said: "That's right! Let's see who of you dares to treat me as a decoration!"
Zhu Gaoxu even heard people say more than once that if Emperor Hongwu was still alive, he would not leave the big guys alone.
But people always change. In the past, Zhu Gaoxu just slumped in the army and charged into battle for his father. The rest was to think about surpassing the boss and becoming the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty. He didn't think too much.
The news spread quickly, and almost everyone who heard about it was excited.
"Scholar civil servants must speak about Confucius and Mencius, and must learn from Cheng Zhu and Neo-Confucianism... Is there no real heroes in the past two thousand years? Why should we focus on the past and ignore the present? Why can't we tap into our great contribution to the founding of the Ming Dynasty?
"Xu Jingchang's tone became more and more high-pitched, and Zhu Gaoxu on the opposite side also became excited.
Zhu Gaosui snorted coldly: "Second brother, you underestimate me... I am now offering a reward of 10,000 taels of gold and inviting scholars all over the world to write articles praising Emperor Taizu's achievements. All articles will be published in Di Bao, and then they will be published.
Whoever wins is the best, get money immediately!"
Zhu Gaoxu snorted: "If you don't want to give up money, just get out of here. There won't be much with you, and there won't be much without you. You are worthless!"
Zhu Gaoxu still remembers Zhu Yuanzhang's appearance. He was also called to Yingtian and studied with a bunch of emperors and grandsons... Once, Lao Zhu asked them to review the three armies.
And the most important thing is, if you want so much, what are you going to do?
Zhu Gaoxu thought for a while, then suddenly slapped his forehead, and then he understood.
Those old farmers still remember who gave them land and a new life.
Zhu Gaoxu said disdainfully: "There is no need to wait for one day, I will spend money to build a temple now to commemorate the achievements of Grandpa Huang."
If it were not for my grandfather to build such a huge empire, would I be where I am today?
"That's right! My grandfather, your grandfather, they did such great things, why can't they be compared with Confucius and Mencius? We have to make a name for our ancestors!" Zhu Gaoxu said excitedly: "In the past, I was still hesitant about making money.
What's the use? Now I know, that's what it's for!"
"Temple? What temple?"
The implication is, second brother, you are not the prince, so stop thinking nonsense.
No need to ask, it must be Zhu Gaochi.
When he heard that he was going to pay, Zhu Gaosui became darkened.
Zhu Gaoxu said directly: "I'm going to figure out how to repair this temple now. You can make an idea."
Zhu Gaoxu continued to talk, but Xu Jingchang snorted: "Do you think I am as worthless as you? I want these things because I want to build a temple."
But the problem is that the old ones are gone, but the new ones are still waiting to come, and the remaining space will be occupied by others again. All the hard work done now will lose its meaning.
In people's hearts, neither Jianwen nor Yongle were as deeply rooted in people's hearts as Emperor Hongwu.
At this time, Zhu Gaoxu said: "If I let the third child go through so much trouble, I'm afraid the noise won't be small. I'm afraid it won't be enough for just the few of us."
Zhu Gaoxu had a proud smile on his face, which looked particularly bright.
While he was feeling proud, someone came again carrying two pheasants.
Generally speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang likes good children who are obedient and good at reading.
"Temple? What temple? Is it the Ancestral Temple?"
Zhu Gaoxu also had no deep feelings for the imperial grandfather.
Xu Jingchang was shaken up. He originally had an impromptu idea, but seeing Zhu Gaoxu's straightforwardness, Xu Jingchang suddenly realized that this matter was very interesting.
Xu Jingchang simply said: "It was my plan. I plan to build a big temple in Peiping to commemorate the recovery of Yanyun, the unification of Kyushu, and the rejuvenation of China... Including my grandfather, his achievements must be vigorously publicized and let the world know
Everyone knows it.”
Li Jinglong snorted: "Look what you said, you can't do things without money? I'll go to the head office of Buzhuan!"
Zhu Gaoxu took a deep breath and said, "I understand, dear brother, I will pay for it! I will also think of ways to provide personnel and materials. This is a big thing for our ancestors, and it is also a big thing for us! We have to gain face for our predecessors."
Not to mention anything else, just lending money made him miserable.
The first one to come was Li Jinglong. He shouted: "My father was also a general in the Northern Expedition back then and made many military exploits. No matter what, I cannot be left out of this matter."
"What a good thing? Count me in!" Zhu Laosan also came from outside. He was originally a casualty, and Le Diandian ran over.
The so-called eradication of the old and the establishment of the new, I have struck a blow on the head of Buddhism, and the number of monks in the world will decrease by more than 90%.
Zhu Gaoxu was stunned, and couldn't help but sit down and said seriously to Xu Jingchang: "Brother Xian, please tell me carefully. I want to understand what you want to do."
"Brother Xian, you said that one day, when I am old and meet the imperial grandfather, he finds out that it is me who is his grandson and helps him protect his name. What do you think he will think?"
Zhu Gaochi took a deep breath and said, "Your grandfather is also my grandfather! I am the one responsible for this!"
The more they discussed, the more they felt that this matter was worthy of great efforts.
Zhu Gaochi said with a smile: "Then find a few more people, and at worst, we can even bring Father in."
Although the personnel were withered, Xu Da, Chang Yuchun, Guo Ying, Lan Yu... and other generals were all dead, including the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang.
Just as he was talking, three more people came to the door.
These three are all very old. They are none other than Sheng Yong, Ping An, and one of them is actually the Marquis of Changxing, Geng Bingwen!
Li Jinglong saw Geng Bingwen and hurriedly came to help him. He was respectful and even felt a little guilty... Yes, he was the one who replaced Geng Bingwen in the first place. From then on, the old general stayed behind closed doors and did not care about worldly affairs.
No one could have imagined that he would come here just for this matter.
"Dong Guo, if you want to build a temple, you must have a statue of a god. I don't know what happened to the old man. I still remember my old friends from back then. At this age, if I can watch them enjoy the incense of the world, I will die."
