Chapter Four Hundred and Twenty Strange Goods Can Live?
It was Jiang's turn to be in the capital, and the happiest person was Tang Yin.
Recently, when Tang Yin was drinking, Lu Song had a strong sense of responsibility and could hardly accompany him. However, Jiang Lun had no responsibilities. When he came to the capital, he was responsible for eating and drinking, so Tang Yin had company at the wine table.
Two days later.
Tang Yin went to Zhu Hao to discuss the matter: "After discussing with Jiang Mengzai, we can allow the prince to contact some famous people in the capital, invite some great scholars to come to the house to lecture on scriptures, or let the prince attend forums held by some great scholars... What do you think?
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Now that there are more people in the capital, many things can be discussed at the wine table, as is the case now.
Zhu Hao frowned and asked, "Do you feel that the Crown Prince has not been in the limelight enough recently?"
"Zhu Hao, I can't just listen to you in everything... Scholars from the capital have gathered recently, and the coming spring will be the spring. At this time, let the prince go out for a walk, and let the world see what kind of person the prince is, isn't it?
Is it a good thing?"
Tang Yin seemed to take it for granted.
"talk later."
Zhu Hao did not refuse immediately, but it was obvious that he did not approve of this kind of thing.
Do things with purpose.
Here, the stereotype of King Xiaoxing being playful and fun-loving is being created, but secretly he is "hiding his power and biding his time" and running to participate in some forum with completely contradictory purposes. Zhu Hao would never do such a slap in the face.
Tang Yin's enthusiasm was waning, and he found that he could not make the decision. The capital nominally listened to him on everything, but it was better to listen to Zhu Hao on everything.
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In the middle of the twelfth lunar month.
Two batches of actors trained by Zhu Hao for Su Xigui have gone south, and Su Xigui himself arrived in the capital in the middle of the month.
After he arrived in the capital, he didn't even go to see Huang Zan, but came directly to Zhu Hao.
He didn't say anything when he came up, but seemed to pour out his bitterness when he met: "Your Majesty's journey south can be said to be full of twists and turns. Not only that, when the Holy Spirit arrived in Yangzhou on the first day of the twelfth lunar month, he robbed the big families in the city... I'm here
There is a private house in Yangzhou. Fortunately, we received the news in advance and hid the family members, otherwise..."
Su Xigui sighed.
Historically, after Zhu Houzhao arrived in Yangzhou on the first day of December in the 14th year of Zhengde, he ordered the cavalry to enter the city that night and abduct women. He ordered house-to-house searches and took away all the beautiful ones he encountered, whether they were unmarried or married... At this time
This reflects the hard truth about marrying a virtuous wife. If your wife is beautiful, she does not belong to you.
As for Su Xigui, he was already quite old and worth a lot of money. Whether he was a daughter-in-law, a daughter or a concubine, they all looked the same.
Zhu Hao did not ask in detail whether Su Xigui's house in Yangzhou was his home or a foreign residence, but listening to Su Xigui's tone, it was like a stick to the forehead, which was heartbreaking.
Zhu Hao said: "Isn't this all good?"
It was a comfort, but Su Xigui was not willing to accept such words.
Su Xigui raised his head and looked at Zhu Hao eagerly: "Master Zhu, you are accompanying Prince Xing in the capital, but you don't know how his studies have been recently? In the capital, many great scholars of the time are hiding here... If you need it,
I will help invite some of them to come back and teach them the knowledge of King Xing."
Zhu Hao smiled and said, "What is Dongzhu Su doing? Are you planning to change the family? Have you already made plans?"
"No...no."
Su Xigui waved his hand hurriedly, "Don't overthink it. I know that you are extraordinary in talent and learning. With your guidance, Prince Xing will definitely not slack off in his studies, but you have to prepare for the exam, and there are some things...I can help you if I can."
Although he said no, Zhu Hao could feel that Su Xigui was completely disappointed with the nonsense Zhu Houzhao.
At first, because Huang Zan was promoted by Zhu Houzhao himself and had the meaning of "passing on the official", Su Xigui felt that he was the emperor's "direct descendant" and would send gifts to the emperor to please him. In order to make his brother-in-law's official career bright, he would sacrifice everything.
It is worth it and belongs to the category of "reciprocating love in return".
But after having more contact with Zhu Houzhao and the ministers around him, Su Xigui realized that Zhu Houzhao was not a wise master. Even though he was indeed somewhat talented and courageous in marching and fighting, what governs a country requires perseverance and diligence, not opportunism, let alone opportunism.
Like Zhu Houzhao, he acted as a hands-off shopkeeper and let the ministers govern the country, while he himself was making nonsense all over the world.
When the emperor plays a negative role in the entire political system, and having an emperor is worse than not having an emperor, Su Xigui must seriously consider whether it is necessary to continue to be loyal to such a "foolish" emperor.
At present, the emperor has earned some family fortune, and his brother-in-law has prospered in his official career, but who can guarantee that the emperor and those around him will not suddenly go crazy and take away all the interests of his ministers?
Su Xigui has a businessman mentality.
Efforts and rewards must be directly proportional. The emperor cannot guarantee my interests, so why should I be unconditionally loyal?
"The Crown Prince is not yet the King of Xing, and His Majesty has not had a teacher for a long time. It is estimated that he will arrive in Nanjing soon. It is not known how long it will take to return to the court. If the imperial edict cannot be issued and canonized directly, when His Majesty returns to the court... It is estimated that by this time next year, we will
The two are still discussing these issues." Zhu Hao said with a smile.
Su Xigui shook his head and smiled bitterly, but said nothing.
Zhu Haodao: "The prince is sensible, has his own opinions on everything, and is down-to-earth. I wonder if I should introduce him to Dongzhu Su... and let Dongzhu Su meet him secretly?"
Su Xigui's eyes lit up, and then he hesitated: "Isn't this... afraid it's inappropriate?"
Su Xigui was obviously tempted.
But he was also afraid that his meeting with Zhu Si would be discovered by others and someone would make a big fuss out of it, so of course he had to be more cautious.
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "I will arrange everything, and let's meet at the theater that Dongzhu Su has prepared for the troupe... Then let the prince go to the theater. Dongzhu Su will be in the private room next door. Go in and meet the prince when no one is around.
Last time, it was an opportunity for the prince to remember you as a person."
Su Xigui looked pleased: "If it's in my own theater, then it won't be a big problem. That place is not in my name, and you can't find me if you want to check it. It's purely an accidental encounter... Yes, it's an accidental encounter.
.We don’t know each other.Haha.”
Su Xigui was very happy.
Although he may not have thought about meeting Zhu Si before, Zhu Hao's suggestion was exactly what he wanted. He knew that the current emperor was a playful, lustful, and excessively playful person, so why not make a fuss about the "Prince"?
Maybe he really should be like Lu Buwei, a "wonderful thing to live in"?
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Zhu Hao asked Su Xigui to meet Zhu Si, but Tang Yin was not informed beforehand.
Zhu Hao took advantage of the opportunity to teach Zhu Si and asked Zhu Si's opinion alone.
Zhu Si asked: "Who is Dongzhu Su?"
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "He is the big businessman who did business with our palace before... His brother-in-law is Huang Zan, the former Huguang Chief Envoy Sizuo Chief Envoy. Now he is the Right Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. From the end of this year to the beginning of next year, he may have to work
He transferred to other errands, but now he is a very popular figure in the court."
"Should I meet him then?"
Zhu Si himself had no idea.
It doesn't matter to him whether he sees it or not.
Zhu Haodao: "Su Xigui's biggest characteristic is that he is wealthy and very measured in his work. He never uses power to pressure others and is extremely fair in doing business. If the prince can trust him, he will definitely repay the prince. The key point is
It’s because he is now related to some of the emperor’s close ministers….”
"He...walked with those sycophants, is this a good thing?" Zhu Si didn't quite understand.
Zhu Hao analyzed: "Sometimes some connections may be useful. You also know that people around the emperor will fight fiercely among themselves in order to compete for favor. For example, in this internal fight, Qian Ning lost and was about to die. In fact,
It's very satisfying. If we can use Su Xigui's connections to make some small plans to make people around the emperor fight among themselves, we can sit back and watch the fight between tigers and tigers."
"oh."
Zhu Si seemed to understand but not quite.
Zhu Hao continued: "Furthermore, this time the Holy Emperor is causing trouble in Yangzhou, robbing people's property and women's families, which has affected the interests of many aristocratic families. Su Dongzhu is very powerful in the Jiangnan generation. If he takes the lead, perhaps in the future those big families will have more influence on him."
You are of great help."
Zhu Si smiled and asked: "How can I help?"
Zhu Hao said: "As small as if Prince Xing's palace needs it, they will provide money, food and materials. If you really have a chance to ascend the throne in the future, they will help you quickly settle down in Jiangnan. If the court is short of money and food, they will also provide it...
"Merchants in the Ming Dynasty are a type of people who are rich but have no social status. They need a strong political background for protection, and you can become their background and provide a protective umbrella. What they can provide you is a steady stream of wealth.
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"oh."
This time Zhu Si understood.
Provide support to merchants like Su Xigui, and the merchants will send a lot of money and food.
Whether he becomes king or has the chance to become emperor, it will be of great help to him.
"Then we really should meet."
Zhu Sidao, "Where will we meet?"
"We have been to the theater twice before. We are familiar with the place. After entering, we can directly find a private room to watch the theater and let him salute you. All you need to do is be kind and answer a few questions with him to let him know that you have great ambitions.
, and it doesn’t matter if he doesn’t act like the current emperor." Zhu Hao said.
"Uh-huh."
Zhu Si nodded firmly.
This matter is quite attractive to Zhu Si, because he will win people's hearts as King Xing and plan for great causes.
For a fledgling child, it is a great sense of accomplishment.
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Zhu Si went out on the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month and went to the streets to watch a play that afternoon.
When Su Xigui appeared at the door of the theater private room, Luo An was greatly alert and asked: "Are you...?"
Zhu Hao came out: "Luo Dianzhan, this is Su Xigui Su, the younger brother of Huangfantai. He has always had business dealings with my palace. He is the owner behind this theater. He came here specially to visit His Royal Highness."
"this……"
Luo An still didn't want to let him go.
Su Xigui said with a smile: "I brought a small gift to give to the prince and all the hard-working soldiers, and then I asked Master Zhu to deliver it to my house."
Luo An then nodded and let him go, but he was worried and worried that Su Xigui had any ill intentions and followed him in.
"Su Xigui, a grassroots citizen, pays homage to His Highness Prince Xing."
Su Xigui bowed his head as soon as he entered.
Zhu Si was a little confused. He looked at Zhu Hao who was smiling, and then said: "Master Su, please get up. I have heard of your name. You have many contacts with Prince Xing's Mansion. You are not an outsider. Just sit down and talk.