Liu Chengfeng dared not hide it from Zhu Youzhang. Even if he hides this kind of thing, he can't hide it. He told the whole story, and finally said: "Your Majesty, although the Annan people have an irreconcilable grudge with the empress, they are just right.
The people of Annan say that hatred is small, but it is nothing compared to the real interests at present. Therefore, although they hate the ministers deeply, they have to exhort them for them."
After hearing what Liu Chengfeng said, Zhu Youzhang couldn't help but nodded and said slowly: "Your words are thought-provoking and are very beneficial to me."
Zhu Youzhang was a smart emperor, a smart emperor, and he was soon able to get inspiration from what Liu Chengfeng said just now.
The people of Annan wished they could eat Liu Chengfeng's flesh and sleep with Liu Chengfeng's skin, but in the end, they had to flatter Liu Chengfeng and stood firmly on Liu Chengfeng's side. What happened here was worth pondering.
Zhu Youlei's eyebrows calmly and fell into deep thought.
Liu Chengfeng took a fancy to Zhu Youzing's thoughts and said, "Is Your Majesty wondering why Annan people are like this?"
Zhu Youzhe said: "Yes, I still can't figure out the joints in it."
Liu Chengfeng smiled and said, "Your Majesty, the link here is actually very simple. The relationship between Annan people and the ministers is neither because the ministers have kindness to them nor because the ministers have grudges against them. The so-called kindness,
In fact, it is all empty talk. The most important thing is that there is a huge interest in the Wei minister and the Annan people. The word "profit" is the first. No matter what the relationship between the Wei minister and the Annan people, they have to obediently provide guidance to the Wei ministers."
"There are no eternal enemies and friends in the world, only eternal interests!" Liu Chengfeng summarized his words.
Zhu Youzhang's eyes lit up and he immediately understood.
The way to control the vassal states in the Ming Dynasty is very simple. To put it bluntly, it is to give both kindness and power. In fact, this kindness is profit. When they come to pay tribute every year, what they want is a generous reward? And Liu Chengfeng furthered this benefit.
One step is to be closely linked to Annan's vital interests. No matter how badly Annan has a grudge with Liu Chengfeng, he will stand clearly with Liu Chengfeng.
"I understand..." Zhu Youzing said lightly: "The so-called "go and power to give both kindness and power is actually a word of profit. Benefit is profit. The vassal states can taste the sweetness of tribute, so they continue to offer sacrifices every year. Power is also a concern, and they are afraid that
Revenge, rather than this, is naturally more appropriate in terms of interests. However, these interests are still far from making the vassal states bow to the Ming Dynasty. The real interests should be the same as Annan Kingdom.
I am afraid of Liu Aiqing and hate Liu Aiqing, but I can share the same spirit with Liu Chengfeng and never leave him."
Zhu Youtang narrowed his eyes, as if he was reviewing the tribute system, but he couldn't help but shake his head. The court was the court, and the court was not Liu Chengfeng. It was impossible for the court to grasp the lifeline of the vassal state like Liu Chengfeng. Some things can be done by commercial companies.
The court cannot do it, but this business... isn't it from the Zhu family? It's just a different identity, and it's just a businessman who has changed from an official identity to a businessman.
Zhu Youzhang showed interest: "The business bank can control the vassal states before it has actually sold goods? This is interesting. It seems that this Jubao business bank can benefit greatly."
Liu Chengfeng said seriously: "The commercial bank is to fill the gaps in other exchanges between the Ming Dynasty and the vassal states. If your Majesty is inconvenient to do things, the commercial bank will do them. Only when he has interests with the vassal states can the court be worried."
Zhu Youzhang said hesitantly: "Is there any future troubles when I just sell muskets and cannons?"
Liu Chengfeng said: "Your Majesty, there is no need to doubt the craftsmanship of muskets and cannons is complicated, and the Nanyang people can't learn it for a while. Even if they learn the Ming Dynasty's art, they are much more superb. Besides, even if they sell it to them.
There are vassal states who are not ministers, and they are used to operating cannons and muskets. However, once the Ming Dynasty interrupts its trade with them, the muskets and cannons in their hands will become fire sticks. What should we fear for such an enemy?
After earning money through trade, you can also take the opportunity to acquire their mines and ports, making them more dependent on the Ming Dynasty. This is a harmless thing."
Zhu Youzing couldn't help but smile and said, "Anyway, I don't care about this kind of thing. If you and the prince go and take care of it, I will just ask about your business."
"Old fox." Liu Chengfeng cursed in his heart. He said he didn't care. In fact, he was afraid of causing trouble. After all, the Ming Dynasty's thoughts were still the same as benevolent, but the business bank made wealth through cruelty and exploitation. He just asked about this matter.
, it is to let Liu Chengfeng be this bad guy.
The emperor is good at everything, but the only bad thing is that he has good face. He regards face as much as anything else, for fear that his slight stain will be recorded in history books.
Liu Chengfeng smiled and said, "I understand."
Zhu Youting's face became serious again and said, "The most urgent thing is to fight against the Wasser. Practicing the student army well is the right way. I will give you all the conveniences, but no matter what, you can't let me lose it.
With this face..." Zhu Youzhang was silent for a moment and continued, "Even if you lose, you can't lose too badly. As for the business business, you should put it aside for the time being. When the Privates' matchup is revealed
, let’s tinker with your novelty.”
In fact, Zhu Youzhe really doesn’t have much confidence, so his hope for Liu Chengfeng is just not to lose too much, at least not to collapse at once, so that the court can leave some face.
Liu Chengfeng smiled bitterly in his heart, but he knew that no matter how much he said at this time, it would be useless. He swears: "Don't worry, your Majesty, if you don't succeed, you will become a benevolent, and you will never lose the face of the court."
Zhu Youzhang smiled at him, picked up a book of national books, and said, "Your words are too heavy, it's just a match. What a success, it's like I forced you to issue a military order, just to collect it.
Heart, train the student army well and do your best."
After saying that, he said slowly: "You go down, a lot of gossip is not the time for me to talk to you. Everything will be discussed after the match."
Liu Chengfeng stood up and said goodbye, came out of Zhengxin Hall, and couldn't help but breathe. In fact, what Zhu Youzhang said was right. Now everything must be revolved around the battle of the privates nine days later. This battle was good, so of course it was
The court has face and has made contributions, but if the battle is not good, there will be people who will take the blame.
not to mention……
The magical situation passed through Liu Chengfeng's mind. When the victory and the magical situation were announced, it should be a break from the Ministry of Works and the magical situation.
He clenched his fists, and he didn't listen to any words Zhu Youzhang warned him. No matter what difficulties or any movement of his whole body, it was all fake. It was just that the emperor could not make up this determination. Liu Chengfeng came to this determination.
Take care of Zhu Youtu.
It was a little cold outside the hall. At some point, a light rain fell in the sky. The light raindrops stopped. When Liu Chengfeng came out, he only saw drops of water dripping under the eaves. The bluestone slab was also wet and cold.
The wind penetrated her clothes straight into her body, making Liu Chengfeng feel cold.
At this moment, a eunuch ran out of Zhengxin Hall and shouted: "Mr. Marquis stayed."
Liu Chengfeng stopped and stopped.
The little eunuch ran over panting, stopped in front of Liu Chengfeng, and said, "Mr. Marquis, Your Majesty ordered that the weather was getting colder, and he was afraid that the Marquis' body would not be able to bear it, so he had already asked someone to pick up clothes. Marquis said, "Mr. Marquis said, "Mr.
Wait, someone will take clothes to protect the cold from the inner treasury.”
Zhu Youzhang was indeed a careful emperor. Liu Chengfeng couldn't help but feel warm. The competitive heart in his stomach couldn't help but disappear. He smiled and said, "Thank you for your grace."
The little eunuch stopped talking. Everyone in the palace knew that Liu Chengfeng and Eunuch Xiao had a bit of a stern relationship. Who is too close to Liu Chengfeng, it is not easy to keep going in this palace.
Xiao Jing doesn't blame him, but the people below will also guess Eunuch Xiao's intentions, right?
The eunuch didn't say anything, and Liu Chengfeng was too lazy to pay attention to it. After waiting for a while, he saw a eunuch picking up a fox fur. Liu Chengfeng couldn't help but be shocked. Although the weather was cold, it was only late autumn. He brought a fox fur.
Isn’t this overkill? Wouldn’t it be so hot to wear it?
However, since it was delivered, Liu Chengfeng was not polite, so he draped it on his body, and then walked along the Jinshui Bridge to cross the Meridian Gate. There were already carriages waiting outside. Liu Chengfeng got on the carriage and returned directly to the Wen family. How many days will be in the future?
God, he would spend all his time in the business and concentrate on training the student army, so he had to go home first to get some daily supplies before going over.
Wen Chenxi had already asked someone to prepare the things. Wen Chenxi couldn't help but be surprised when he saw Liu Chengfeng coming back in a fox fur. When he asked over, he couldn't help but smile and said, "It seems that it is a gift from the emperor, but it seems that it must be done well.
Save, but in this weather, I can’t wear it. I asked Xian'er to bring a shirt."
Liu Chengfeng nodded and took off the fox fur. After a while, Xian'er took off her clothes and said with a smile: "This time my son-in-law left the city, he will have to go back in the next day. He will not stay at home for two days.
My lady was unhappy.”
Liu Chengfeng said: "Is that true?" Sorry, go to see Wen Chenxi.
Wen Chenxi hurriedly said, "Nothing happened? When did Xian'er become so silly? Your husband doesn't have to listen to her nonsense."
Liu Chengfeng smiled and said, "There is nothing in the world, but I am a mediocre person who always disturbs me. Don't be surprised by the morning light. After searching for time, I will take you to play. It's better to do this. When can you
I went to the business with Chenruo to see me. Anyway, there was not far from the capital. It would be fine to choose a few agile family members to accompany me. Before coming, you can ask someone to say hello and I'll ask someone to escort you."
"Really?" Wen Chenxi was seriously surprised. If Liu Chengfeng often didn't stay at home, it would be natural that she had no complaints. Who wouldn't want her husband to be with her day and night? It's just that Wen Chenxi is sensible after all, and knows what it is
What is a big thing? Therefore, I dare not complain. However, if you have time, you can go to the business bank to take a look. However, Wen Chenxi was too excited just now, which made Wen Chenxi feel a little shy, so he had to say:
"Chen Ruo has long wanted to go there to see it. Since she likes it so much, then I will look for an opportunity, as my sister, will accompany her, just take it as a breather."
Liu Chengfeng was funny. He obviously wanted to come, but he insisted on using Chen Ruo as a shield. However, he knew his wife's temperament, so he didn't dare to make fun of her. He quickly followed her words and said, "Great, then
I will be waiting for the grand ceremony for my husband.”