My Brother-in-law is the Prince Chapter 251

  Chapter 251 Presenting Treasures

  Zhu Di was taken aback.

  In fact, since the food crisis, the court has come up with many solutions.

  But these civil and military officials don't think much about Annan and Luzon's grain adjustment.

   After all, the pattern of most people is limited.

  They already hated sea trade, and they even sneered at large-scale going to sea.

   Naturally, both Luzon and Annan lack the knowledge they should have.

  The reason why Zhang Anshi was able to mention it was because what Zhang Anshi valued the most was precisely this. In Zhang Anshi's view, Daming's growth within the customs could easily reach its limit. If he wanted to break through the limitations, he had to go out.

   These are two ways of thinking.

  Zhu Di said: "How much grain does Luzon and Annan have?"

Zhang Anshi said: "There is not much grain in Luzon. According to the estimates of the people stationed in Luzon, the surplus grain should be around 70,000 shi. There is no way. The natives got hundreds of miles of land, and now they build cities, build ports, and build hundreds of manors, but after all... there are many states in Luzon. The land he got is just a corner of Luzon. Fortunately, The land in Luzon is particularly fertile, and it is the most suitable for farming. I heard that even if intensive cultivation is not required in that place, the output of the land is equivalent to the good fields of Ming Dynasty."

"In Annan's side, there is a lot of food. The Annan Governor's Mansion has been stockpiling food, and the output there is also stable. Now the grain in the grain depot is as large as 300,000 stones. The only thing that is lacking now is the There are enough boats. Our firm also has many private boats from the past. We have built some in the past six months, but it is still a drop in the bucket. I have figured out a way to let them transport them back and forth, but... it is estimated that a month Within a few days, what can be sent to the Songjiang area and then transferred to Jiangxi should only be about a hundred thousand shi."

"What a waste of nature, what a waste of nature! If there were more grain ships, how would we be here today?" Zhu Di shook his head and said, "From this point of view... Nanzhili, Fujian Chief Political Commissioner, Guangdong Chief Political Commissioner, and others Governor General Annan's Mansion must supervise the construction of ships, although it is too late now, but if there are any hidden dangers in the future, they can be easily dealt with."

Zhang Anshi said: "Yes, after we get through the difficulties and have enough ships, my Ming Dynasty's food problem can be greatly alleviated. This ship... can transport goods on weekdays to make up for the shortage. It will be used by the court. At that time, you can also transport the luggage at any cost, which is really killing two birds with one stone."

  But Zhu Di thought of something at this moment, and said: "Ning Wang and Zhu Gaoxu are willing to transport food?"

Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "Your Majesty, they are eager to transport grain. Not to mention that there are branches of commercial companies there, no matter it is in Luzon or Annan, the most is grain, but manpower, tea, silk, porcelain, weapons, gunpowder and even Iron and steel are all in short supply, His Majesty doesn't know, King Ning is now writing books all day long, urging his ministers to send him steel... as much as there is."

   "What does he want steel for?" Zhu Di frowned.

Zhang Anshi said: "Farm tools... There is too much wasteland in Luzon, but Luzon's own productivity is limited. King Ning tried to set up a pig iron workshop, but the iron produced is far inferior to our Qixia's fine iron. Steel. What's more...he also discovered a lot of minerals, so he dug them out...send it to me, Ming, and exchange it for more luggage!"

Zhu Di laughed and said, "From this point of view, the construction of ships is even more urgent. If there are not enough ships, how can we communicate with King Ning and Zhu Gaoxu? They have food and products, while Daming has porcelain, silk, and gunpowder. , fine steel, can just make up for the deficiency, so looking at it, this year is the most difficult year, but it is also the most promising year."

"Go through the past and build enough ships. If there is another disaster, even if there are some disasters, the court can deal with it calmly. Wait for the potatoes to spread, just like the two people just now... they can also fill their stomachs. This But the great merit, in the words of the monk Yao Guangxiao, is the merit that can really be sintered into relics."

  Zhang An Shidao: "This is all because of His Majesty's wisdom..."

"Don't give me a high hat." Zhu Di shook his head and said, "It's thanks to Deng Qing's family! By the way, those who used to go to sea with Deng Qing's family should also be recruited again, especially the outstanding ones, and let them come to the official school. Let's teach them here. They have seen a lot. It can be said that the whole world has seen it. This kind of knowledge is really rare. How to sail a boat, what risks are there on board, how to deal with wind and waves, and what to do when you lack food and clothing. How to deal with it is not something that can be taught according to the script. On the one hand, it is to promote some talents from the original subordinates of Deng Qing's family. On the other hand, the court will build so many ships in the future, and this navigation skill is very important. Let them It's always good to impart some experience.”

  Zhang Anshi's eyes widened suddenly, and he said with a surprised face: "I didn't think of this, it's true...it should be so. I also want to set up a navigation major in the official school."

  Zhu Di couldn't help but smiled and said: "You know how to infer other things from one instance, don't I understand?"

   Then, Zhu Di looked at Hu Guang, Yang Rong, and Xia Yuanji and asked, "What do you think, you three gentlemen? Is there anything you can add?"

  Xia Yuanji said happily: "As long as there is food, the minister will be overjoyed, and the rest, on the contrary, are trivial! But the household department will be busy in the future."

  Yang Rong pondered for a moment, and said: "Your Majesty, Annan and Luzon can get food, plus this potato. Even in the future... there may be vassal kings guarding overseas. I have a word, and I don't know whether to say it or not."

  Zhu Di said: "You say so."

Yang Rongdao: "Ban Gu's "Hanshu Shihuozhi 1" said: Buying is very expensive and hurts the people; it is very cheap and hurts the farmers. If the people hurt, they will be separated, and if the farmers hurt, the country will be impoverished. The minister's words are by no means alarmist. In the absence of food At that time, people all wanted to get more grain. But what about the future? Once there is a large surplus of grain in the future, will it cause a sharp drop in grain and grain, so that the people will lose money if they use the land to produce much grain? ?Once this happens, there will be signs of abandonment everywhere in the world. Your Majesty, this matter...you have to be careful."

  After Zhu Di heard this, he couldn't help nodding his head and said: "Although this is something that may happen in the future, but Yang Qing was able to plan ahead. He really is a minister who seeks the country..."

  Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "Your Majesty, I think... this is just a trivial matter."

   "Small things?" Zhu Di looked at Zhang Anshi with great interest and said, "What's your idea?"

  Zhang Anshidao: "Speaking of it, accumulating food is the most difficult thing in the world. But if it is said that food is wasted, who would not? Don't worry, your majesty, I will send you a wonderful recipe in a few days."

  Zhu Dixie said: "You kid, you have a stomach full of bad water."

  He let out another breath, and then said again: "These days, I can't sleep well, today... I can finally sleep comfortably and have a good night's sleep!"

   As he spoke, he suddenly seemed to think of something, raised his eyebrows and said, "That's right, why did I smell a lamb?"

"what…"

  Zhu Di got angry, and immediately sullenly said: "I've been frugal these days, and it's already March and I don't know the taste of meat. Go and slaughter a lamb for me."

  Zhang Anshi hurriedly said: "Okay, okay, I will go now."

   Soon, the people below set up a banquet, and the monarchs and ministers took their seats one after another.

  Zhu Di ate very deliciously, chewing while saying: "The potatoes are still far inferior to this lamb."

  Now that the business was done, after eating, Zhu Di didn't linger, and drove back to the palace directly.

  After seeing off the emperor, Zhang Anshi happily went to the East Palace.

  As soon as the man arrived in the inner court, he heard a loud shout: "Uncle, Uncle..."

  Zhang Anshi immediately opened his arms.

  I want to wait for Zhu Zhanji to come flying.

  Who knew that Zhu Zhanji said in the same place: "Uncle, I have grown up, and I can't continue to be so childish."

Zhang Anshi had no choice but to put away his hands resentfully, walked forward, patted his head lightly, and said: "Hey, I really didn't realize it, my family, Zhanji, will be an adult soon. Zhanji , What was the first thing you did when you grew up?"

  Zhu Zhanji thought for a while and said, "Share father's worries."

  Zhang Anshi said with emotion: "Very good, this is very filial, is there anything else?"

   "Serve mother and concubine well."

  Zhang Anshi said: "Not bad, not bad, what else?"

  Zhu Zhanji tilted his head and said: "Uncle, are you all these tricks? Why do you always lead me to be filial to you?"

  Zhang Anshi was taken aback for a moment, and then said solemnly: "I'm afraid you'd forget, you have to be conscientious to be a human being."

  Zhu Zhanji said: "Okay, okay, I know. But...Uncle, I need to tell you a good news..."

  Zhang Anshi said: "Tell me and listen."

  Zhu Zhanji said: "Uncle, you are going to have a baby."

  Zhang Anshi's body shook: "Nonsense, look at my stomach... No, what are you talking about?"

Zhu Zhanji said very seriously: "I also heard from my aunt... She came here early in the morning to announce the good news to her mother and concubine. She has been feeling unwell for the past few days, and it is inconvenient to tell you. I was afraid that you would worry, so I secretly looked at the doctor, and then I went to the doctor. I know it's a happy pulse. Uncle, don't do bad things these days. I heard them say that if you do bad things, the baby you give birth will have no asshole. I don't want to have such a cousin in the future. "

  Zhang Anshi froze in shock, but subconsciously said: "Why didn't you say it earlier!"

  Zhu Zhanji said: "Why didn't you ask earlier?"

   "How can I ask if you don't tell me?"

   "You don't ask me what to say."

   "I'm too lazy to talk to you, I'll file a complaint, no, I'll ask Sister."

  Zhang Anshi didn't hesitate any longer, and immediately rushed to the bedroom of Crown Princess Zhang.

As soon as Mrs. Zhang saw him, before he could speak, she began to complain: "Look at you, you've done such a good thing that you're going to be a father, yet you're still confused. If it wasn't for Jingyi who came to announce the good news, I would have kept it a secret." You're in the drum! These few days... are you away from home all the time?"

   Zhang Anshi was confirmed, and he felt mixed feelings. He was a father when he was young, and he was a little at a loss. Thinking about it again, if he gave birth to a freak like Zhu Zhanji...it would be a headache!

   Facing his sister's reprimand, Zhang Anshi had no choice but to say: "Sister, I am also for Jiangshan Sheji, isn't this a catastrophe in Jiangxi?"

  Ms. Zhang snorted coldly and said: "The catastrophe in Jiangxi, Wenyuan Pavilion and the Ministry of Household Affairs can take care of themselves. Why do you want to get involved? Can you be stronger than them? Take it easy."

  Zhang Anshidao: "Who said..."

Mrs. Zhang said: "Hurry up and go home, and... I have prepared some things here, and you also take them back. Some are great tonics, and some... Well, I still won't tell you, later I'll let the eunuchs and maids go, and let them take care of me. I've sent people to go to Duke Wei's mansion to announce the good news. You'd better go to Duke Wei's mansion tomorrow to talk about it, so you don't lose Zhang family's etiquette.”

  Zhang Anshi reacted quickly to this, saying: "Wei Guogong will not be able to go to the mansion tomorrow, and Wei Guogong will go to the Ancestral Temple tomorrow."

  Ms. Zhang asked strangely: "How do you know?"

  Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "Tomorrow, sister will know why."

Although Mrs. Zhang complained all the time, her brows stretched, and she looked happy: "The Zhang family finally has a son, and I can rest assured when I have a son. I don't care about you in the future, let you do what you want." …No, it's still not safe, wait until two or three children are born.”

  Zhang Anshi just obediently came out of Zhang's bedroom obediently.

  Zhu Zhanji has been hiding outside the door towards Zhang An Shile.

  Zhang Anshi shouted loudly: "Zhanji, you are a grandson, a nobleman, why don't you learn well? You defecate anywhere at the gate of sister's palace!"

  With such a call, Zhu Zhanji was so frightened that his face turned green, and he ran away in a hurry.

   Zhang Anshi was so satisfied, he couldn't help despising him, and fought with me, I, Zhang Anshi, had already become famous when I was your age, and you are still standing still!

  The emperor went to Qixia, and what is the yield per mu.

  The wife of the Zhang family is said to be pregnant.

   All kinds of news spread like crazy.

  Some people believe it, some people scoff at it.

  Until the decree came, a court meeting was held to agree on Deng Jian's appointment as the Marquis and the Minister of the Ministry of Households.

   At this time, everyone seems to have recalled it.

   Court meetings are often topics prepared in advance by the emperor and the scholars of Wenyuan Pavilion.

  The emperor suddenly gave grace, but the scholars of Wenyuan Pavilion did not strongly oppose it. There must be a big mystery in this.

  The only possibility is that Deng Jian has made extraordinary achievements. If not, it is impossible to convince the ministers of the third rank and above in the Manchu Dynasty to agree with this special gift.

  This time... At least people's psychological fear of famine has eased a lot.

   Many people were storing food in secret.

  These people who store grain are not necessarily hoarding goods.

   After all, after Zhang Anshi got rid of the tung oil hoard last time, many people became more honest and peaceful.

  This kind of general hoarding is essentially just a worry that comes from the heart.

  Nowadays...grain is gradually starting to flow in the market again.

  Although the disaster situation in Jiangxi is still a drop in the bucket, but... the superposition of various favorable factors has alleviated a lot of the impact of the disaster situation.

  The commercial firm sent tens of thousands of shi of grain to the market, bought some more in the market, and continued to prepare for grain transportation.

  At the same time...the commercial bank sent people to recruit some strong men to Jiangxi Chief Commissioner's Office, so as to prevent people from fleeing famine in an orderly manner and simply solicit directly.

   After all, the farm needs people, and Zhang Anshi also needs to expand some guards. As for going to sea in the future, he also needs to cultivate some talents in advance.

  This Jiangxi is a land of outstanding people. The so-called outstanding people are because under normal circumstances, there are no major disasters, and the land is relatively fertile, and the products are also abundant. In addition, the style of writing is prosperous, and many other factors are affected.

   Therefore, compared to other provinces in the world, the literacy rate is exceptionally high in this era.

   This is actually the reason why Jiangxi can take the top spot in the imperial examinations. After all... Only with enough numbers can a qualitative change be triggered.

  Nowadays, Zhang Anshi has recruited more than 7,000 young and strong people from here, among whom thousands of people are literate.

  Zhu Jin started to get busy. According to different situations, he allocated manpower. Some were given to Deng Jian for farm use, and some were thrown away for shipbuilding. Those who could read and write all went to the government school to study in the preparatory ship engineering school.

  In addition, the business also needs all kinds of manpower. Although this batch of manpower is large, it can barely eat it.

   Of course, such an approach is not without arousing doubts.

  Manpower is sucked away so much at once, it is of course beneficial in times of famine, as there is one less mouth.

   But what about after the famine? The land must be cultivated, and the tenants must be hired! This will inevitably lead to a shortage of manpower in the future!

  This is not a good thing for the local gentry.

  But the arms can't hold the thighs, and the business is not just some shopkeepers leading the staff to recruit people.

If it's just in the name of a commercial firm, the local gentry are local snakes. If you dare to come, he can always change his tricks, suddenly setting your inn on fire, or encountering bandits on your way, or sinking a ship while crossing a river. .

   Such things have long been common in this era.

  People who can do business are not only accompanied by people from Neiqianhusuo, but also people from the local Jinyiwei stationed here are responsible for supporting them.

   Before the people arrived, the local Jinyiwei sent driving stickers to the various tyrants, asking them to come, sit down, drink tea, and chat.

   It is said that when they came out of Jinyiwei, these high-ranking guys in the countryside were so frightened that their backs were wet with cold sweat.

   It took several days to recover.

  In this era, there is actually no simple business at all.

  The roads are restless, there are so many bandits, the gentry dominate the village, the government is the local emperor, and transportation is inconvenient. As a result, almost all the merchants are actually leaning against the big tree behind their backs.

   It just depends on whose family's big tree it is. Some are officials' families, and some are big gentry from a certain place.

  Qixia Commercial Firm is more ruthless. Behind it is the palace, the East Palace, and the Neiqianhusuo.

   This one alone is enough to turn any ground snake into a caterpillar.

  Of course, there will be some who are not open-eyed! But as long as you grab this kind of early bird and press and rub it a few times, everyone will dare not speak out.

   "Master..."

  Deng Jian came to meet Zhang Anshi.

  Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "How is it, is the farm settled?"

  Deng Jian said: "It's done, everything has been properly arranged."

  He looked at Zhang Anshi gratefully and said: "Now we have more manpower, and we will reclaim a lot of land this year. This year, we will try to see if we can double-crop. Next year, we will use real good seeds and plant them on a large scale in Qixia."

  Zhang Anshi said with emotion: "It's not easy! But you are already a servant now, you don't have to do everything yourself, focus on the important things, and cultivate a few capable go-getters yourself, otherwise, you can't bear it."

Deng Jian's eyes were slightly red: "Hey...I've been dizzy for the past few days, as if walking on clouds, thinking about it...We...no, what am I, isn't the young master flattering me? These days, Many people came to congratulate me, I was at the farm and they couldn't come in, so they went to my stepson's..."

  Zhang Anshi said: "How old is your stepson?"

  Deng Jian said: "Sixteen years old."

  Zhang Anshi couldn't help saying: "At this age, you may not be able to learn well. If you don't learn well in the future, you will be in big trouble."

  Deng Jian opened his eyes slightly, and said, "My lord means..."

  Zhang Anshi said: "I'll take care of him and go to the preparatory school first. If he has the ability, he will enter the official school."

  Deng Jian's eyes lit up suddenly, and then he said: "Okay, listen to your son."

  Zhang Anshi said again: "I am Shihou now, and you are also Shihou. We will be equals in the future, and you don't have to call me a son anymore. It sounds weird."

  Deng Jian shook his head and said: "You can't forget your roots. If you forget your roots, is that still a human being? I used to have many misunderstandings and complaints about the young master. Now that I think about it, I am really ashamed."

  Zhang Anshi was happy: "Okay, okay, what are you talking about? After all, I am your favorite, haha...Okay, I am very busy now, I have to present a big gift to His Majesty..."

  Deng Jian couldn't help but said: "It's the one that the young master said a few days ago..."

  Zhang Anshi smiled and said, "Exactly."

Deng Jian nodded and said: "But I just heard that you are going to be a father, son. Hey... I am worried about gain and loss now. I used to think that I can watch the son grow up. In the future, when the son has a child, I can also watch the young master grow up." , but now..."

Zhang Anshi said: "Oh, don't think about this in the future, take good care of the crops, this is a big deal, as for... the child... Speaking of it... I am also flustered now, don't say it, don't say it, starting today, I will To do meritorious deeds."

  Deng Jian had an indescribable feeling for Zhang Anshi.

At first, I thought it was my job, but Zhang Anshi was stubborn by nature. He had 120,000 points of patience. Later, when Zhang Anshi grew up, he was more like an adoptive father who spoiled Zhang Anshi too much. There is no requirement, so don't rebel, just lose your head when the time comes.

  But now...especially the encounters in the past few years, it is really embarrassing.

  He didn't continue to be hypocritical and went back to the farm.

  Zhu Di has been in a good mood these past few days.

  At this time, he was happily talking to Empress Xu.

"It's more than a thousand catties, and it may be more than two thousand catties in the future. Do you know what you mean? It means that the population of my Daming will be increased by four times, and it will be more than enough. Zhang Anshi's ghost idea, Deng Qing's family... also strives, I really found a treasure. Speaking of ability, I may be a little worse than Li Shimin, but when it comes to luck, Li Er is not worthy of carrying my shoes."

  Empress Xu was also happy about it, but she still said: "Your Majesty, victory should not be proud."

"I'm just telling the truth, and you don't want to think about it. Who is next to Li Shimin? Isn't there Fang Xuanling and Wei Zheng? Of course... It doesn't mean that Fang Xuanling has no skills, but Fang Xuanling, Can he produce two thousand catties per mu? He can't!"

  Empress Xu had no choice but to nod helplessly and said: "Yes, yes, what Your Majesty said is true."

  Zhu Di put his hands behind his back, and continued to sigh with emotion: "I've made up my mind, I want to be Yao and Shun."

  Empress Xu burst out laughing.

  Zhu Di was a little depressed, and said cheerfully: "What's so funny about this?"

Empress Xu quickly put on a serious face and said: "It's okay to talk about it in private, but it's not appropriate to say it out loud. Yao and Shun are sages, it doesn't mean that they can catch up with them after they have made meritorious deeds. It's like Just like Emperor Taizu Gao, no matter how capable His Majesty is, he can say... Is Emperor Taizu Gao inferior to His Majesty?"

  Zhu Di smiled and said: "That's why I only tell you, do you think I am so confused?"

  Empress Xu said: "The concubine is concerned about Jingyi's pregnancy."

  Zhu Di is a big boss, without thinking too much, he said: "What is there to worry about about having a baby? Who doesn't have a baby?"

  Empress Xu said: "The Zhang family has a queen, why shouldn't it be happy?"

  Zhu Di said: "Although that is the case, I already knew that his family would have a queen. It will only be a matter of time."

  Empress Xu couldn't resist him, so she simply bowed her head and became a female celebrity.

  Zhu Di got up and drove to Wulou.

  Sitting in the Wulou, Zhu Di called Yi Shiha over, frowned and said, "During the court discussion, why are there so many disputes about Zhang Anshi's award?"

  The result of the court discussion has come out. Sure enough, there is no dispute about Deng Jian's marquis, but Zhang Anshi's award is the only one that is controversial.

  Zhu Di seemed displeased: "Not to mention the betting, half of the credit goes to Zhang Anshi. Why... so many people object, what are they trying to do?"

  Yi Shiha said: "Your Majesty, many people say that Marquis Annan is still too young and still needs to sharpen."

Zhu Di sneered and said: "Hmph! This was my speech at the beginning, but now they have picked up my tooth wisdom and used it to preach. If the order is passed on, there must be a result. This Duke, I have sealed it. However, I will make a decree. Let Yang Rong and Hu Guang take care of you."

  Yi Shiha nodded quickly, he was waiting to go.

  At this time, an **** came in and said, "Your Majesty, Marquis Annan is asking to see you."

  Zhu Di laughed immediately, and said: "This is Cao Cao, and Cao Cao will be there."

  Yi Shiha laughed dryly, but smiled very reluctantly...

  Cao Cao?

  Zhu Di asked, "What is he doing here at this hour?"

   "Said it was to offer treasure."

  Zhu Di raised his eyebrows: "Xuan came in, I would like to know what treasure he is going to offer."

   After a while, Zhang Anshi came in excitedly, and said cheerfully: "I... Zhang Anshi has met His Majesty, long live my emperor."

  Zhu Di said: "Where's your baby?"

Zhang Anshi said: "This treasure is relatively big. In this palace...someone needs to be moved in. In addition...some people are needed. Besides, I hope that His Majesty will call all civil and military personnel to take a look at this treasure. "

  After listening to Zhu Di, he couldn't help becoming curious, and said: "It's interesting, okay..."

   As he spoke, he gave Yi Shiha a look.

   also lost his understanding, so he left in a hurry.

  (end of this chapter)

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