After Princess Zhang finished speaking, she looked at Zhang Anshi with a smile.
She said slowly: "These four children will have to take care of them when they come to Japan in the future. You have many ideas and a quick mind. After all, they have not seen anything yet and they always need someone to help them."
After hearing this, Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "What Sister just said makes sense. People can be smart, but many smart people often go astray. Because they have seen the darkness of people's hearts, they become jealous and determined to retaliate. Because of this,
Therefore, a truly smart person must always conduct self-examination to prevent himself from becoming a narrow-minded person. He must see through it but also be able to deal with it calmly.”
Zhang Anshi paused, but then said: "Now my sister is teaching me to take good care of them, but I can't do this. It's not because I will retaliate, but because the other party refuses to accept this love, how can I go through a thankless task?"
Yes? When His Majesty taught me to take care of these four children, I knew it well. I knew that whether it was Zhu Zhanchen or Zhu Zhanyong, after all, they were the children of my brother-in-law. Those who could help me would naturally have to help, and even
Because I am not related by blood to Zhu Zhanjun, I should do my best. After all, he is not my nephew, so I have to contribute more."
At this point, he sighed before continuing: "But it's different now. Now that he has said this, you can't blame me for only caring about my nephew. If I had my thoughts, I would only focus on Zhu Zhan.
Regarding Yong and Zhu Zhanzhen, two nephews who are closely related by blood, I can’t care about anything else, and I don’t have the ability to care about it.”
After hearing this, Mrs. Zhang was not angry, but said with a smile: "You, you, you are so old, and you still have the temper of a child. Then... I will advise His Highness the Crown Prince that they will become a vassal this time. The two Zhu Zhanchuan
Brothers, it’s better to give them more rewards from the Eastern Palace. If they don’t have your help, then... let their father give them more things to avoid suffering in the Japanese country."
Zhang Anshi knew his sister's temperament in his heart, so he smiled bitterly and said: "Sister, we can't be so kind-hearted."
Zhang said: "This has nothing to do with kindness! People, sometimes, if you do your best, it doesn't matter what other people do. I will do what a royal concubine should do, and others will do the rest.
! Anshi, in this world, people will inevitably suffer from one or two things. You can't be afraid of well ropes, wind and cranes just because you are bitten by a snake. "
"In this life of a person, even if you suffer a loss this time, as time goes by, the onlookers in the world will naturally know who you are, and the benefits brought by this will be more than just the small losses you suffered.
A hundred times a thousand times.”
Speaking of this, Mrs. Zhang deliberately paused, took a sip of tea, and then said: "It's just like the relatives of the emperors in ancient times, those with evil intentions, who took advantage of everything and benefited every time, but this time
Benefits are gained, gains are gained, but in the end, all of a sudden, they lose completely. Why? This is just such a person, he cannot afford to lose. A person who practices crooked ways can win a hundred times, but cannot afford to lose.
once."
Zhang Anshi's scalp went numb after listening to his sister's sincere words. He was afraid that his sister would go on talking endlessly, so he hurriedly said: "Okay, okay, it's all up to me. Sister, I'll go back and prepare it, and I'll send it to you tomorrow."
Zhu Zhanyong and the others need to make some preparations."
At this time, it's better to run away, lest a trip to the East Palace be spent on these words.
Mrs. Zhang also knew that her younger brother didn't have the patience to listen to these words, so she nodded and sighed: "Hey... how come everything is so good, the children have all grown up."
Zhang Anshi saw that his sister was starting to feel sad again, so he said, "In my opinion, Zhan Yong and the others... are still young."
Mrs. Zhang felt that she was filled with sadness just now, but it was suddenly dismissed by Zhang Anshi. She rolled her eyes at Zhang Anshi and said, "I'm not talking about them, but you."
"Ah...this..." Zhang Anshi said in surprise: "Sister, only now do you know that I have grown up?"
Mrs. Zhang sighed for a while, but she didn't say anything to Zhang Anshi anymore.
Zhang Anshi was not as heartless as before. He comforted his sister again before leaving.
On the next day, Zhang Anshi selected hundreds of people and went with Zhu Zhanyong and Zhu Zhanyong this time.
There seemed to be a lot of subordinate officials around Zhu Zhanjuan. One of them, Zhang Anshi knew, was a talented person. He had served as a prefect and had very good political performance. He was also studying the New Deal. He was a very talented person.
But this person was Prince Zhu Gaochi. He seemed to have listened to Zhang's words and specifically requested His Majesty. Zhu Di made a decree and transferred this person to the position of Chief Historian of Prince Zheng's Palace.
Therefore, at this time, Zhu Zhanqi was very proud of himself.
On the contrary, Zhu Zhanyong and Zhu Zhanyong have a long history, but their reputation is not obvious.
Then he thought about his father, who actually went to the emperor himself to ask the emperor to arrange such a person for his second brother. On the other hand, he looked disgraced, and he couldn't help but feel a little depressed.
When they saw Zhang Anshi coming with a large number of people, the two brothers' eyes couldn't help but light up, and the corners of their lips concealed a smile.
Even if his father doesn't make the decision for him, he still has a good uncle.
But Zhang Anshi came strolling over, smiled at the two of them and said, "I didn't expect you are still laughing. You are really heartless. If it were me, I would have to cry. I don't know how many people in the capital are thinking of you."
"
Zhu Zhanyong curiously pointed to the person in the distance and said, "Uncle, what is this?"
"Oh." Zhang Anshi pointed to the person in the distance and said: "The leader, whose surname is Sheng, is called Sheng Chen. He is a shopkeeper carefully selected by my uncle for you. This person is amazing. He was previously in charge of Wuhu and other companies in Qixia Trading Company.
The county mines are very experienced in operating them. As for the others, most of them are craftsmen and civil servants... My uncle will not introduce them one by one. Please remember, I gave the order to Shopkeeper Sheng. From now on, this vassal state
You two boys must listen to him on all affairs in the country, except for military affairs. If you refuse to obey, my uncle will immediately rush to Fusang after getting the news and deal with you severely."
After hearing this, Zhu Zhanyong and the others couldn't help but feel disappointed.
They thought that their uncle would recommend some talented people to them!
You know, their uncle was a bachelor, a former commander of the Royal Guards, and once established a model camp! It can be said that his disciples and former officials are full of talents, and they can be seen from under their fingernails.
If only a few people come, it will be enough for two people.
Who would have known that only one shopkeeper, as well as some craftsmen and clerks were recommended.
I felt that the hope in my heart suddenly dropped.
Zhang Anshi's mood was obviously different. When he said this, he even suddenly became a little emotional.
Although his favorite nephew is still Zhu Zhanji, for the rest of his life, he will also point to his dearest relative Zhanji.
But these two nephews are, after all, his closest relatives. After all, they are the ones he watched grow up and have feelings for him. At this time, his eyes couldn't help but feel a little wet. He took a deep breath and said, "You guys have arrived at Fusang."
, but you must be steady and careful, and especially be careful not to indulge in women! You must be like my uncle and exercise more on weekdays. You have a lot of knowledge, but it is far from enough. You must listen more to the advice of people around you and don't act recklessly.
!If you have anything to do, send me a letter and discuss it with uncle."
The two of them were not heartless people. After hearing this, their eyes turned slightly red. They couldn't care less about their uncle's stinginess and nodded like chickens pecking at rice.
Zhang Anshi sniffed and then said: "One day, uncle will come to see you, go, go..."
Although he told them to leave quickly, he was still worried and asked them to tell them some things.
Then he turned around and called Sheng Chen to his side, not forgetting to seriously ask: "Remember everything I told you, right?"
Sheng Chen started working as a miner at the age of fourteen, and then taught himself, and gradually became prominent in Qixia Trading Company.
Even after he taught himself some literacy and arithmetic, he worked as an accountant for a period of time. After that, he seemed to be unwilling to give up, but he enrolled in the mining school. Since then, he has been the manager of the mines and smelting under Qixia Trading Company to this day.
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This time Zhang Anshi taught him, and he had some doubts. After all, although he was not a successful person, he was still at home in Zhili, with generous remuneration, and his status in Qixia Trading Company was not low.
But Zhang Anshi personally invited him to the palace, called him sir, and then respectfully asked him to do this favor. Speaking of which, His Highness the King of Song was so polite that it would be really impolite not to consider it.
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Although His Highness the King of Song did not promise any future, Sheng Chen also knew very well that His Highness the King of Song might be controversial in other aspects, but he always took good care of his own people.
It's just that... after all, it's going to sea. This alone is not enough to make people willing to leave home thousands of miles away.
What really moved Sheng Chen was... Zhang Anshi pointed out several huge Fusang mines. If His Highness the King of Song Dynasty followed the instructions seriously, then these few mines alone could be said to be the richest mines in the world in history. Such rich mines,
Once it is discovered through exploration and mining, it will be famous enough to go down in history.
Sheng Chen was also a layman. He had been dealing with metallurgy and mining all his life, and he had managed countless mines.
But after all, this land in the Central Plains has experienced countless prosperity and vicissitudes of life, but it also knows that countless gold and silver mines in the world have actually been discovered and mined by people before. Even if there are some unknown rich mines,
It must also be a place where mining is difficult and the cost is high. When doing business, what matters is cost and income. If there is no big profit, naturally there will be no motivation.
Now, he wanted to give it a try. Maybe... he could really leave a name in this eternal history.
At that moment, Sheng Chen couldn't help but show some sincerity and said: "Your Highness, don't worry, this is the most important thing in the world for students, so naturally I don't dare to forget His Highness's instructions."
Zhang Anshi continued to warn: "These giant mines are all in the fiefdom of those two boys, so...you can just take the people with you to explore, mine and smelt. Once you get there, even though you are not a long-time member of the palace,
But it is definitely not under the long history of these two princes. As long as it involves smelting, mining, transportation, etc., not to mention the long history of the princes, even those two boys can't interfere with you!"
After a pause, he continued: "As for the funds needed in the early stage, the name of our new trading company, and the manpower required, I won't worry about these. I have already ordered someone to send an urgent report to Xinzhou. Then
We have prepared several shiploads of supplies and machinery and tools for supply at any time. In addition, there is also the construction of the wharf, which our new trading company also has to worry about."
Sheng Chen said: "Your Highness, don't worry, the students will never let you down."
Zhang Anshi nodded and sighed: "Use your life well. I will take care of your family affairs."
Sheng Chen responded one by one and thanked them again.
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On the other side, I saw the King of Song's cavalry coming from a distance and left immediately.
Inside Chengyu, Li Zhaoxun in the East Palace had mixed emotions.
She was a beauty who paid tribute to Korea, and was then rewarded by Zhu Di to the East Palace.
Originally she was just a palace maid, but who knows, she was lucky enough to become a concubine.
Of course, calling her a concubine is an overstatement. In terms of comparison, she is not even a concubine. Fortunately for her, she gave birth to several children for the prince.
In this East Palace, she naturally knew that she could not compare with Crown Princess Zhang.
But reason comes from reason. Sometimes when I see Mr. Zhang’s arrogance and the brother beside Mr. Zhang who can make all the changes, when I see Zhu Zhanji who is so favored, I can’t help but feel jealous in my heart.
Countless times, she imagined in her mind that she was the concubine Zhang, and Zhu Zhanquan was the eldest grandson. She was immersed in it, and she really didn't know how wonderful it would be.
But once she returned to reality, she seemed to be pulled into hell again.
People's jealousy sometimes has no reason. The more jealousy is hidden in the heart and dare not be revealed, and cannot be vented, the more time it will accumulate, the more it will accumulate.
At this time, seeing Zhang An Shi driving away without coming over to say hello, I felt relieved, but inexplicably felt a little depressed.
She didn't want to face Zhang Anshi because the other person's status was more noble. After all, she, Xiao Zhaoxun, might still need to force a smile on Zhang Anshi's face.
But Zhang Anshi was a junior after all, so she didn't come to see him, which made her a little angry.
I can't help but feel a little melancholy when I think that I will go to Fusang with my son and everything I have managed in the East Palace will disappear.
So, he pulled Zhu Zhanchun's two children to him. Through the beaded curtain of the chariot, she grabbed Zhu Zhanchun's hand and said with a bit of sadness: "My son, you must fight for me."
Take a breath, even if you are not as good as your eldest brother, you are not worse than your other brothers. You are usually studious and progressive, and you are very steady in your actions. I am very happy about this. Therefore, no matter what, you can't even connect those two brothers.
Not even a libertine."
Although Zhu Zhanjuan was separated by a bead curtain, he could not clearly see his mother's current expression.
But from this slightly cold hand, I can sense my mother's state of mind.
He calmed down and comforted: "Don't worry, mother, in less than three years, my son will teach the world about it, so that mother can feel at ease for the rest of her life."
Mrs. Li withdrew her hand and did not continue speaking. It seemed that Zhu Zhanchun's answer satisfied her.
Zhu Zhanquan said: "This time, the empress... has good intentions. She specially invited my father to arrange a long history for me. The East Palace has given the most valuables to Prince Zheng's palace. Mother..."
Li was extremely calm in Chengyu, and said in an understatement: "This is just the most common way to win people's hearts. You are not young, can't you even see this? She is thinking
Being a good concubine and wanting everyone in the world to know her goodness is to please your emperor and your father. These trivial tricks make my son even more energetic and must not be bought off by these small favors.
go."
After Zhu Zhanju heard this, he thought thoughtfully and said: "What mother said is true. If you think about it carefully, it seems that we are poor people who have received charity, but it is the empress who... teaches others to praise each other, and her son will
Remember your mother’s words…”
Ms. Li in the crowd seemed satisfied when she heard this. She subconsciously twisted the jade beads in her hand, as if she was praying for something, but she seemed to think of something. She said softly: "Let's set off in the car and leave here early."
Well, in the past twenty years, I have suffered so many injustices here because of you..."
Zhu Zhanqi said: "Yes, my son will go and inform you..."
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For four emperors and grandsons to join the feudal vassal, it was a big deal in terms of the capital city.
After all, those who were outside the vassal territory in the past were either the sons of Emperor Taizu Gao, or the kings of Zhao and Han who were descended from His Majesty the current emperor.
These people, without exception, are not simple characters. None of them were simple before they went to sea.
Even the younger kings of Han and Zhao were outstanding figures during the Jingnan Campaign. The worst king, King Zhao, once guarded Peiping and had a hundred thousand elite soldiers.
But for the people of the world, things were different when it came to King Zheng and other emperors and grandsons of this generation. They had been raised in deep palaces and had hardly experienced other affairs. They were still young. In the old saying, they were called "raised in deep palaces".
"The hand of a palace lady", whether such a person can gain a foothold overseas is also worrying.
Especially in the Japanese country, many maritime merchants have tasted the benefits of the new policies of the Japanese country, although it was interrupted due to rebellion.
But now, the rebellion has been subsided, and the imperial court has conferred the title of vassal king, but it is not known whether the situation can be stabilized. If it can be stabilized, many maritime merchants can make profits from now on.
And once it fails to stabilize, it means losing a huge piece of fat, which will inevitably make people feel regretful.
Nowadays, the court, the feudal kings and the maritime merchants have actually been linked together inadvertently through an invisible and intangible bond. The imperial court relies on patriarchal laws to control the feudal kings, and the feudal kings need to rely on maritime merchants to strengthen the Central Plains.
Only through contact and exchange of products could one establish a foothold overseas. However, maritime merchants had to rely on the court's policies in order to be free.
If there is a problem in any link, all three parties may suffer huge losses.
Therefore, the business newspapers of that day had almost several consecutive articles about the four emperors' grandsons joining the feudal clan, Fuso, which shows how concerned the merchants were for these four emperors' grandsons joining the feudal clan.