"We will discuss this matter later, and the children should still focus on their studies."
Zhu Di first rejected the idea of the King of Han, and then asked Zhu Zhanyi to go back to rest first. Zhu Zhanyi went back to bed and fell asleep as if he was granted amnesty.
I slept until dawn and rushed to school in a hurry, but I was still late. I got slapped a few times and had to stand still.
Fortunately, I have a photographic memory, so I don’t have to worry about my studies.
After a while, someone arrived. It was his second uncle, King of Han Zhu Gaoxu. Behind him were two boys, his cousins, the eldest son of Han King Zhu Zhanhe and the second son Zhu Zhanqi.
The faces of Zhu Zhanhe and Zhu Gaoxu are very different. Zhu Gaoxu is heroic but the eldest son is thin. He is one year younger than Zhu Zhanji. As for the second son Zhu Zhanqi and Zhu Gaoxu, they are famous in history and can be called models of "a virtuous father and a filial son".
Zhu Zhanqi and Zhu Zhanyang are the same age. Zhu Zhanyang is slightly older than him by two months, so he is his cousin.
The King of Han came over with his two children, and felt very happy when he saw Zhu Zhanzhen standing at the door.
"Hey, why don't you go in for class?" Zhu Gaoxu asked knowingly.
"I knew my second uncle was coming, so I came here specially to welcome him."
Zhu Gaoxu tsked twice: "Tsk, tsk, you guys are all tough-mouthed."
"Second uncle, you and I are also members of the same family."
Zhu Gaoxu chuckled: "Zhan Zhen, the old man said last night that he would not let you go to the Security Department, but the prince also said that you should follow me. From now on, we will not only be uncles and nephews, but also colleagues."
Zhu Zhanzhen's face turned dark. He didn't know what his fat father was thinking. How could he fall into Zhu Gaoxu's hands?
Ignoring Zhu Zhanxu, Zhu Gaoxu went in with his two sons. Zhu Zhanxu eavesdropped at the door and found out that it was last night that Zhu Di suddenly thought that the children of his brothers were going to school separately, so he came up with the idea of going to school together.
The relationship we grew up with is different after all.
Zhu Gaoxu came with his children early this morning. He told his two sons not to lose in case of a fight.
The third uncle, Zhu Gaosui, did not come because his eldest son died young and his second son was only over one year old.
After putting his two sons in, Zhu Gaoxu walked out of the school, and then said to the teacher: "Sir, this boy is disobedient. I will teach you a lesson."
After saying that, he reached out and picked up Zhu Zhanchen's ears and pulled him away.
"Second uncle, it hurts, it hurts."
People in the army don't know how serious their attacks are. Of course, it may be that they are deliberately heavy to cause Zhu Zhancheng pain.
He took him to the garden. There were few people here. Chu'er and Xiaosheng looked at their master but did not dare to rescue him. Zhu Gaoxu glared at them: "Don't come over, I have something to tell this kid."
It was quiet here, and Zhu Gaoxu said in a bad tone: "Boy, how could you go to the old man to file a complaint at such a young age? I would have to go to the security department and do something like a sinner."
"Congratulations, uncle."
"Congratulations!" Zhu Gaoxu glared at Zhu Zhanchen angrily.
Zhu Zhanchen said slowly: "Second uncle, this is a good thing for you."
"Okay? What's so good about it? Go and kill the soldiers of the palace for the nobles, and no one can jump up and fight me. When the time comes, all the emperor will be in front of me to participate in my memorial."
"Second uncle, you can't just look at him one side." Zhu Zhanzhen noticed that Zhu Gaoxu was not really angry. It was probably because the emperor had promised him a lot of benefits after he returned.
Zhu Gaoxu sat on the stone: "Then tell me which side to look at?"
"Second uncle, on the one hand, you have all these soldiers in your hands. Counting on the army, there may be several thousand people. This is not a small team."
"I lead tens of thousands of troops to fight. What does it mean if a few thousand of them are all government soldiers?"
"Second Uncle, I heard that after the Hulanhuwen War in Mobei last year, all the northern nomads surrendered, and there will be no more wars in a short time. Does Second Uncle want to lead troops to defend the border? That is all hard work.
"
Zhu Gaoxu was quite astonished. The boy in front of him had a lot on his mind, but he still looked unhappy and said, "Is it better to be a security officer than to lead a border guard?"
"Of course it's better. If it succeeds, the nobles will have to ask you to rent troops. The emperor will also provide subsidies, and you can make money and fame. It's the best of both worlds."
"It's easy to say that when I went out in the morning, I met the British father-in-law who had just returned to the court. After I mentioned a few words, he turned around and left." Zhu Gaoxu sighed.
"Second uncle, you are going in the wrong direction. The salary of the first-level official is sufficient, and the strength is strong. Why do you need to cut down the soldiers? I use only my trustworthy subordinates, even the best ones selected from the army. Who is willing to replace them?"
"Then what do you think we should do?"
Zhu Gaoxu's true purpose was finally revealed, because it was Zhu Zhanzhen's idea. This kid had many evil ideas, so he wanted to ask him about his plan.
Zhu Zhanzhen rolled his eyes: "Second uncle, I am young and know little. I am your subordinate and I will listen to you."
"You kid, if you don't see a rabbit, you won't let go of the hawk." Zhu Gaoxu laughed: "Last night, His Majesty agreed with your idea. If the Security Department can have income, if the income is one hundred, you will get three shares."
"Three percent, okay, okay, second uncle, how much is it for you?"
"What is three percent?"
"The total is one hundred. If I take three, it will be three percent."
Zhu Gaoxu muttered three percent: "This is quite a concise statement, I am ten percent."
"Where's the rest?"
"Guess whose it is?"
Zhu Zhanzhen and Zhu Gaoxu looked at each other and smiled and did not continue talking about the matter. Zhu Gaoxu immediately changed his tone: "Tell me what you can do?"
"Second uncle, let's start with the Earl's Mansion, especially those Earl's Mansion that cannot make ends meet."
"Looking for a soft persimmon to pinch, you are quite ruthless."
Zhu Zhanchen sighed helplessly: "Second uncle, I don't want you to threaten or force me to do it, but the Earl's Mansion itself, which cannot make ends meet, is a huge burden to raise soldiers. It is just for the sake of appearance and not to be looked down upon by others."
There are not many such people, but they are still relatively small, especially the old nobles left behind by Hongwu. I conquered the world, and my descendants may not necessarily be capable. Those who are incompetent but are accustomed to living a luxurious life have to sell their ancestral property.
"Second Uncle, please go talk to these people first, collect their soldiers, select the best ones, manage them in a military manner, train them all like the army, and then let them come to your place to rent soldiers to look after your home and care for your home. They
They don’t have to pay salaries and only have to pay rent, which reduces their burden.”
Zhu Gaoxu thought about it and thought it was feasible: "But can you really make money just by leasing soldiers?"
"Lease is only part of the income. Second uncle, you implement military management. This is a city defense team of thousands of people and many veterans. Don't the emperor's side have to allocate funds? Occasionally implement some of the protection matters for gatherings in the city, such as where
When a big restaurant opens, go to a security guard station to provide security for a foreign envoy in the city. Isn't it all about making money?"
"Your brain is indeed very useful." Zhu Gaoxu excitedly hit Zhu Zhanzhen on the head.
"Second uncle, even my useful brain can't withstand such a beating from you."
Zhu Gaoxu smiled coquettishly: "It is true that a count like the one you mentioned may be able to be recruited, but a prince with power and official position is not short of such money."
"It's not bad, it's not bad. Why not save money if you can? Moreover, we divide the security department into categories, first grade, second grade and third grade. Then they all wear the same brocade uniforms and carry specially made knives.
It's all about saving face. Who among those princes can refuse to have hundreds of guards standing guard in his birthday banquet courtyard, or the security department chartered by His Majesty the Emperor? The rent does not exceed the establishment."
"Second uncle, your birthday party is coming soon."
Zhu Zhanzhen's series of barrages gave Zhu Gaochi a big cake, and Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but have a clearer understanding of the Security Department.
After another chat, Zhu Zhanzhen also said that the security department must be equipped with a carriage. If anyone wants to rent it, it will be a door-to-door service, accompanied by seven or eight guards, and the momentum must be high.
Unconsciously, we chatted until evening and the class was over.
"Boy, you are good. The Security Department can do it, hahaha, but you are not allowed to complain to me in front of the emperor in the future."
"My nephew dare not."
"You're a humble boy on the surface, but your head is full of weird ideas, and you don't even know whether they are good or bad ideas."
Zhu Zhanzhen saluted and said respectfully: "Back to my second uncle, it's all good water. Bad water will cause diarrhea."
Zhu Gaoxu smiled brightly, but said in a low voice: "Boy, last time I told you that the salary of the vassal king was not enough. I am the vassal king, but you may not have to be the vassal king in the future."
