my brother-in-law is the prince

Chapter 157
Marquis Annan...

Zhang Anshi felt that this title seemed inappropriate.

Because the general marquis is named after the county.

For example, Jiangxiahou, Jiangyinhou, Runanhou and so on.

But this Annan, no matter how you look at it, doesn't look like a county.

This is a formal canonization, and it is impossible for His Majesty not to know this.

Obviously...or he deliberately used Annan as his name to raise Zhang Anshi's status as a Marquis!Or it is to deliberately belittle Annan and reduce his influence.

Of course, it's also possible to be both.

Anyway, the emperor's mind is hard to guess.

But anyway, this is a serious Marquis.

In the Ming Dynasty, especially for those who had not experienced the founding of the country and the difficulties of Jing Jing, it was more difficult to become a marquis than ascending to the sky.

At this time, Yishiha said again: "Zhu Gaoxu is the uncle of Huaiyuan; Zhu Yong is the uncle of Zhengnan; Zhang Fu is the uncle of Pingxi; Qiu Song is the uncle of Dingbei; Gu Xingzu is the uncle of An Dongbo, Qinzai..."

Several people looked at each other in blank dismay, their fathers and grandparents had titles waiting for them to inherit!
Of course... As expected, if the family has a title and he has a title, he can often pass this title to his second son. All in all, it is impossible to suffer.

And this is their own merit, which is different from what they inherited.

So the five people were overjoyed, and after thanking them, they got up.

Yi Shiha looked at the people and said: "Please come with your servants, Your Majesty, the Crown Prince, His Highness King Zhao, and the emperor's grandson... are all waiting for you."

Zhang Anshi knew that Yi Shiha's status was unusual, so he smiled and said: "I have to work, I have to work, oh... Father-in-law is really hard."

Yi Shiha only smiled, but did not respond, and only led Zhang Anshi and the others into the palace.

After a while, he stopped in a hall and looked back at Zhang Anshi and the others: "Wait a moment."

After all, enter the report.

The five entered the hall immediately, and thank you first.

Zhu Di happily said: "I'm preparing a family banquet and waiting for the meritorious officials to come. You don't have to be cautious here, just like at your home."

Zhang Anshi said: "What I have done is only due to size, but His Majesty treats you so kindly. It's really... really..."

As he said, he was actually signaling to the four murderers behind him to show off, and they were so moved that they wept.

But these four guys are like wooden stakes, and Zhu Yong is still laughing foolishly behind.

Zhang Anshi was a little embarrassed, and coughed: "I am very grateful."

Zhu Di nodded, and said to the crown prince Zhu Gaochi beside him, "Look, I am an honored minister of the Ming Dynasty, and I am very pleased to have someone succeed me."

After finishing speaking, he looked at Zhao Wang Zhu Gaosui who was at the side.

Zhu Gaosui is slightly fat, with a smile on his face.

Zhu Di said: "King Zhao...these people...are so young, they have this credit. When you were in Beiping, didn't you always talk about the generals in Beiping who are no longer as brave as they used to be? Look, this brave general is right in front of you. .”

Zhu Gaosui stood up and said, "Father...my son is in Beiping and has not made an inch of merit. I am really ashamed. I am sorry for the kindness of parenting."

Zhu Di stroked his beard, laughed and said, "No need to be like this, come on, come and drink with me."

At this time, the eunuch hurried over and said, "Your Majesty, the emperor's grandson is awake."

Zhu Di happily said: "Okay, call me too."

So not long after, Zhu Zhanji was led in sleepily by the eunuchs.

As soon as he entered the palace, he saw Zhang Anshi, then at the emperor's grandfather, and then at his father.

Finally, his eyes fell on King Zhao.

Zhao Wang Zhu Gaosui said in a low voice with a smile: "Father, my son is in Beiping, and I have been thinking about my nephew. When we met two days ago, I didn't want him to be so tall."

Zhu Di was overjoyed and just wanted to talk.

But Zhu Zhanji broke free from the eunuch's hand all of a sudden, and staggered towards Zhao Wang Zhu Gaosui.

Immediately, Zhu Zhanji hugged Zhu Gaosui's thigh and cried: "Third Uncle, Third Uncle...I miss you all day long, woooooo...Third Uncle, don't leave me again. I will eat every day I don't see you." Not eating, not sleeping soundly, third uncle... third uncle... woo woo woo..."

Zhu Gaosui was very embarrassed, he just laughed dryly, and saw Zhu Zhanji's tears and snot pouring out, rubbing his body desperately on his body, he was at a loss, wanted to say something nasty, but felt it was inappropriate, but he couldn't push this little thing away.

Zhu Zhanji cried even louder: "Third Uncle... must love me the most, and I will love Third Uncle in the future... Woooo... Why doesn't Third Uncle hug me?"

Zhu Gaosui had no choice but to hug him.

Zhu Zhanji rubbed his head against his face.

Zhu Gaosui looked at the shiny thing under Zhu Zhanji's nose, and subconsciously turned his head to dodge.

Zhu Zhanji wailed loudly and said, "Third Uncle, don't you like me?"

Zhu Gaosui: "..."

Zhang Anshi was also shocked.

This guy is really talented, the graves of wicked ancestors will smoke.

I don't know if the coffin boards in Xiaoling will not be able to cover it.

Of course, what bad thoughts can a child have?

On the contrary, Zhu Yong and others were touched by the sincere feelings of the uncle and nephew.

Especially Zhu Yong, said in his heart, I am still too heartless, my uncles and nephews are like this, but I feel sorry for my father.

Loyalty cannot have both!
Zhu Gaosui smiled apologetically, "Zhanji is good, Zhanji's nephew is really good."

For such a delicate person, he was a bit overwhelmed.

Zhu Di was even more overjoyed: "My good grandson, you really have a conscience, all right, sit on my lap."

Zhu Zhanji held Zhu Gaosui's neck with both hands, hung on him, and said very reluctantly: "No, I want to sit on Third Uncle's lap."

Zhu Gaosui: "..."

Zhu Gaosui said with a dry smile: "Father, I should obey my nephew."

"Alright."

Zhu Gaosui really wanted Zhu Di to quickly take Zhu Zhanji away at this time, after all...there is an extra pendant on his body, which is really annoying.

But at this time, there was no other way, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and inquire about his health.

And Zhu Zhanji answered fluently.

At that moment, the eunuchs and maidservants served the food and wine, and Zhu Di was delighted and relieved to see the happy family.

Zhang Anshi and the others were very restrained, only Zhu Zhanji was in Zhu Gaosui's arms, and when his head was tilted towards him, when his bright eyes looked at Zhang Anshi, the eyes of his uncle and nephew met, and Zhang Anshi seemed very uncomfortable.

This... is a monster!

Zhu Di was obviously more concerned about Annan's problem, and asked how Zhu Yong and his men entered the army, how to fight decisively, and finally how to attack the city.

Zhu Yong said obediently, not daring to add fuel.

Zhu Di said thoughtfully: "Sure enough, the method of war has changed. It seems... the three axes I used before are no longer effective. This kind of fighting seems to be risky, but in fact... it can make great use of your skills. The advantage of having many mules and horses, and at the same time... the power of the gunpowder can be used to the best of your ability, not bad... not bad."

He kept nodding and applauding.

Zhang Anshi said at this time: "Your Majesty, Uncle Huaiyuan is still stationed in Annan and is in charge of Annan's aftermath. I am thinking... Next... how will Annan be handled?"

Zhu Di said with great interest: "Tell me and listen."

"If it is called a business firm, I think it is inappropriate, why not install a governor in Annan?"

"What happened to An Nan, the governor of the commercial bank?" Zhu Di pondered.

Zhang Anshi said very seriously: "It can also be the case, but this governor is different from others. The governor's mansion has entered into a contract with the states and counties in Annan, and the terms of this contract have already been drawn up by the minister."

Zhang Anshi came prepared, and he took out a copy of the regulations from his sleeve as he spoke.

It was too late for Zhu Di to drink, so he quickly took the charter with great interest, and looked down at it.

But seeing a lot of words written in it densely, Zhu Di looked at it and said: "You guy, you have considered it very carefully. In military... use the four guards as the backbone, and these four guards are hired by the business? If the guards need more Members, recruited from the states and counties of Daming?"

Zhang Anshi said: "Yes, the ones recruited are always more reliable."

Zhu Di said again: "Set Annan as the three prefectures, recruit Annan natives in each prefecture, and set up several guards. These guards follow the system of the Daming Guards, and let them be responsible for arresting thieves and assisting the four guards... Hmm... In this way, the four guards are the backbone, and the Annan guards are the assistants. It is feasible."

Zhu Di said again: "The military officers of the various guards in Annan are still from Annan. The deputies, the guards, and the Qianhu set up the teaching. This teaching...is drawn from my Ming Dynasty?"

Zhang Anshi said: "The Annan people are strong. If the military officers are all transferred from Daming, they are afraid that they will not accept it. But if the local natives are the officials, and we set up teaching, this teaching is provided by ourselves, which will make them accept it better. .”

Zhu Di nodded: "This can also be approved. And here, the prefectures and counties use the tax package system? The Governor's Mansion does not govern the counties, and all the parents and officials ask Annan to set up a small imperial examination to select officials... This... I If Ming Dynasty doesn't send exile officials, will the Annan people be dissatisfied with their virtues?"

Zhang Anshidao: "At this time, the natives in Annan are quite wary of my Ming Dynasty. It would be best to let the scholars among the local natives manage it. As for the Governor's Mansion, just set up an institution similar to the Metropolitan Procuratorate. It is enough to check the illegal acts of the native parents of the prefectures and counties.

"As for things like taxation, I, Da Ming, will formulate a tax amount according to the situation in Annan Kingdom in previous years, and teach the prefectures and counties to collect it by themselves, and just give the amount to the Governor's Mansion."

Zhu Di thoughtfully said: "There are also various seaports, all of which are under the jurisdiction of the Governor's Mansion, and commerce and trade can move freely...and there are city and shipping departments in the Governor's Mansion...well... there is no doubt about this, the Governor's Mansion Head, according to my Da Ming's method, there are also six divisions, household, punishment, officials, rites, workers, soldiers... these six divisions... there is no problem."

Zhu Di obviously took it very seriously, and continued: "All the personnel in the Governor's Mansion are hired by commercial firms, and a salary system is established, divided into 21 grades...and..."

Zhu Di flipped through the pages one by one, and probably knew it well.

What Zhang Anshi hopes is that merchants of the Ming Dynasty can come and go freely, and at the same time, set up two sets of administrative systems and two military systems throughout Annan.

The two do not belong to each other, but they can depend on each other, and they can restrain each other.

Just like all personnel directly under the Governor's Mansion, almost Annan people cannot participate.But Annan's local system does not involve commercial firms.

Zhu Di said: "If these natives are alienated, what should we do?"

Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "Your Majesty, Annan is different from my Ming Dynasty. Ninety-nine percent of Ming people are Han Chinese. If we do this, we may really lose our morals."

"But as far as I know, the situation in Annan is more complicated. In fact, between the north and the south of Annan, the Champa people and the Annan people in the north have always been at odds. In addition, there are people from other ethnic groups and tribes. My Daming gave The Annan people have enough positions, even if they are separated from each other, they can't work together, if someone really has evil intentions, they can use their opposition to divide and rule."

After hearing this, Zhu Di looked up at him and said, "Annan also continues to use the imperial examination?"

Zhang Anshidao: "There are quite a few scholars in Annan, and there are as many people who read the Four Books and Five Classics. Just let their scholars go to Beijing to take the exam. I am afraid that with their knowledge, it is absolutely impossible to be a Jinshi."

Zhang Anshi paused, and then said: "So what I mean is that in Annan, the imperial examination is also set up as a small list."

Zhu Di smiled and said: "This imperial examination...is still useful, maybe your book...can be sold to Annan."

Zhang Anshi was happy: "I hope that all the people in the world will read my stereotyped books."

Zhu Di laughed loudly: "Your heart is not small."

Immediately, Zhu Di asked the most deadly question: "Can you earn money? You know, the four guards are stationed there, and so many people are dispatched to the Governor's Mansion, all of which are money."

Zhang Anshi said solemnly: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I have divided Annan's income into three categories, one is the customs duties of the Municipal Shipping Department, the other is the local taxes, and the third category is after the commercial firm and Annan's business. If you have these three sources of income, you will definitely be able to make a lot of money."

Zhang Anshi then continued: "Besides, I think... in Annan, we still need to promote enlightenment. I plan to... have people print millions of copies of the Four Books and Five Classics, send them to Annan one after another, and sell them at a low price!"

"There is also the Mansion Newspaper. The commercial bank also prepares some money to build Confucian temples and newsstands in various counties and counties."

Zhu Di's face became a little weird.

But immediately, he understood something, opened his eyes slightly, and said bluntly: "It's very good, if you take it first, you must give it first. For the four books and five classics, I will pay for the four books and five classics. I don't need to pay out of the business. The four books and the five classics In Annan... it only sells for a penny."

Zhang Anshi was overjoyed and said: "Your Majesty revitalizes culture and education, if the sage of Confucius has a spirit in heaven... I don't know how gratifying it will be."

But Zhu Di said calmly: "Sage Kong is in the sky, if he resurrects his soul, I will be the first to kill him."

Zhang Anshi was so embarrassed that he didn't know what to say for a while.

It was Zhu Di who quickly broke through the embarrassment and said: "I agree with this regulation. In fact...how the commercial bank earns money... No, it is also the first time for me to manage one party. Now it is a night boat, so I can only take one step at a time. , follow this method first, and then consider pruning later.”

Zhang Anshi immediately said: "Your Majesty is wise."

Seeing Zhu Di's approval, Zhang Anshi was overjoyed.

Right now, we have to use Annan as a test field. If it is feasible, then this model can be applied to other places in the firm in the future.

Zhang Anshi said: "There is one more thing."

After Zhang Anshi paused, he said, "Your Majesty, the governor of Annan is Uncle Huaiyuan, but Uncle Huaiyuan is good at military affairs, but who will be in charge of daily governance? I think that a deputy governor should be appointed to preside over the daily affairs business."

Zhu Di said: "It's hard to find such a person. Those who have this ability should at least be a minister above the chief executive officer, able to govern a party, and able to make decisions from the camera, and also be able to assist Zhu Gaoxu in running the army. It's just... ... I am afraid that there will not be a chief envoy in Ming Dynasty, so I would like to go to Annan."

Zhang Anshi said: "I have a merciless request."

Zhu Di said, "You can say nothing."

Zhang Anshi said: "Yang Shiqi, a scholar of the Imperial Academy, is enough to take on this great task."

Zhu Di said with a worried expression: "He is a Hanlin scholar with a bright future. Would he like to go to Annan? If he goes to Annan, he will suffer. Besides, it is very important to govern the land of Annan. After all, he has always been there. The Imperial Academy probably lacks experience in governance."

Zhu Di's words are not unreasonable. Zhu Di has already paid attention to Yang Shiqi, and he really has plans to cultivate him well.

But this does not mean that Zhu Di thinks that Yang Shiqi can handle Annan's complicated situation well.

So Zhang Anshi said: "Mr. Yang endures hardships and stands hard work, he is careful in his actions, and he is also a prudent person. I think...he will definitely be able to take on such an important task."

What kind of person is Yang Shiqi? He is the future Shoufu University scholar of the Ming Dynasty, and he is a serious person, not a person who is promoted by fame or ability.

This is completely different from people like Xie Jin.

Even though Yang Shiqi may be unfamiliar in many places at the beginning, the biggest advantage of such a person is that he has a particularly strong learning ability and can get started with business very quickly.

In Annan, there are famous generals like Zhu Gaoxu in Wu, and Yang Shiqi in Wen, the future chief assistant of the cabinet. The lineup can be described as extremely luxurious.

Of course, to let an imperial servant do this, to some extent... Zhang Anshi is tormenting Yang Shiqi.

Who told me Zhang Anshi to be familiar with him Yang Shiqi?If it is bitter, it will be bitter.

Seeing Zhang Anshi's resolute attitude, Zhu Di smiled and said, "If that's the case, then I will agree. I will call him into the palace tomorrow and have a good talk."

Zhang Anshi said: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Immediately afterwards, it was to push the cup.

At this time, only Zhu Gaosui was in a bad mood.

On the one hand, a pendant suddenly appeared on his body.

On the other hand, after Zhang Anshi came in, the father almost ignored him, and his mind was only on Annan's affairs.

He faintly felt that his second brother...may have regained some trust from his father.

Zhu Gaosui felt a little regretful, if he had known this, he should have mentioned his second brother more in front of his father.

As for Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaosui secretly glanced at the prince, his gaze was slightly fiery.

The prince's body is weak, and he doesn't look like a king, but because he was born early, he can be a prince. In the future, he will be a king, and I will be a minister. I am really unwilling to rely on others.

It's just that Zhu Gaosui hid these emotions very well.

When the banquet was over, Zhang Anshi didn't know what he said wrong, anyway, Zhu Di cursed: "Get out, get out, you bastard."

After Zhang Anshi was a few, he fled away.

The two brothers Zhu Gaochi also left.

After leaving the hall, Zhu Gaosui looked at Zhu Gaochi and said, "Brother Emperor, Father seems to be very interested in managing Annan."

Zhu Gaochi said: "Father is interested in the firm."

firm...

Zhu Gaosui was puzzled and said, "Why is this?"

Zhu Gaochi didn't hide from him: "Business firms can earn money."

Zhu Gaosui's eyes lit up: "Earn money? Father is the son of heaven, he is rich all over the world, do you care about earning money?"

Zhu Gaochi said: "If you don't say anything about your father's faults, don't ask any more."

Zhu Gaosui seemed to have discovered a new continent all of a sudden.

He excitedly left the palace, and when he returned to Prince Zhao's mansion, he immediately said: "Call this servant Cui Keji here."

Cui Keji was the eunuch who paid tribute to the Joseon Kingdom. Hearing Zhao Wang's call, he quickly entered the main hall of Zhao Wang's mansion, bowed down in front of Zhu Gaosui, and said, "Your maidservant is here."

Zhu Gaosui looked at him: "Tell me, how can I earn money?"

Cui Keji drooped his head and remained silent.

Zhu Gaosui was furious immediately: "Why don't you speak?"

"Slaves... if slaves know how to earn money, they...wouldn't...castrate themselves..."

Zhu Gaosui couldn't help scolding: "Useless things, it seems... a servant like you can't be counted on, this Ming... who is the most talented? Hmm... this king must have a confidant Gao Shicai yes."

As he spoke, he fell into deep thought.

…………

Zhang Anshi and the others staggered back to Daying to sleep.

On the next day, Zhu Jin arrived early in the morning: "Uncle..."

Zhang Anshi said angrily, "Don't call me Uncle, I'm not Uncle now."

Zhu Jin was shocked, and his expression changed instantly. Could it be... that he was expelled?

He is bound together with Uncle, we share weal and woe.

I saw Zhang Anshi said again: "Now I am called Lord Hou."

"Ah..." Zhu Jin was startled, and then said joyfully, "Congratulations, Lord Marquis."

Zhang Anshi said: "Don't talk too much, what's the matter?"

"Have Annan's regulations been finalized?"

Zhang Anshidao: "It's already been decided. The business will follow this. Remember, the affairs of the governor's mansion, especially the personnel, must be inspected and selected by the business. It is very important to control the personnel of the governor's mansion .”

"Yes." Zhu Jin nodded solemnly and said, "This little one understands."

Zhang Anshi said, "What else do you need?"

Zhu Jin said: "There is one thing...these days have been bad luck, and it's only summer, but the weather hasn't warmed up yet, and it's always raining. People in Songjiang and Suzhou, even Nanjing City... are really miserable. , this year, I’m afraid they will not pick up again.”

After Zhang Anshi heard it, he could hear something. After thinking about it carefully, the weather is indeed a bit abnormal these days.

Zhang Anshi frowned and said, "Does this also affect the farming season?"

Zhu Jin sighed and said: "Yes, this farming is a matter of God rewarding food. If there is a slight change in the weather, I don't know how many people will suffer. But...For the last year's Songjiang flood, the common people make do. It can go on.”

Zhang Anshi said: "It's a pity...we don't have many seagoing ships now. If not, we can transport some grain from Annan. If it is transported by land, the loss will be too great, and the gain will outweigh the loss."

Zhang Anshi believes that the biggest reason for the loss of Annan in the Ming Dynasty in history was the complete lock-up of shipping.

If Annan had been in Daming's territory back then, the sea transportation would never have been interrupted.

Because Annan's geographical location is too remote for both Nanjing and Beiping.To communicate with each other and strengthen control, we must rely on shipping.

It's a pity that in history, Zhu Zhanji's prodigal stuff actually retreated.

At this time, it was Zhu Jin who smiled and said: "Yes, but... the villain is also paying attention to hoarding grain these days, let's buy some first, and when the grain is insufficient, our commercial firm will release some at a low price to stabilize the rice." price."

Zhang Anshi couldn't help looking at Zhu Jin with weird eyes, and said, "You kid, when did you have such a conscience?"

Zhu Jin grinned and said: "Isn't it just with Uncle... No, we learned from Lord Hou. What we earn is the silver in the hands of those who have money, but for those who don't have money, we still have to do some good deeds. If not, It’s really hard to say.”

Zhang Anshi nodded, looked at him appreciatively and said, "This, you should hurry up. By the way, there is also the United Bank, which must be spread as much as possible. This is also a top priority."

Zhu Jin said: "The young ones must do their best."

Then, Zhang Anshi sighed: "Hey, I, Zhang Anshi, deserve to be a good person. I worry about the people of the world every day. There is a poem by Tao Yuanming. Is it called worrying about the world's worries first, and enjoying the world's joys later? Look... I It resonates with Tao Yuanming in this way."

Zhu Jin wanted to remind Zhang Anshi that it was Fan Zhongyan who said that he should worry about the world's worries first and enjoy the world's joys later.

Of course, he dared not say it.

But he raised his thumb and said with a smile: "Mr. Tao is amazing, and Lord Hou is also amazing."

Zhang Anshi said: "Okay, stop talking nonsense, I will take a break these few days and take my brothers to fry fish. The fish in this river have not been fried for many days and have lost their sense of crisis. I should remind them. "

Zhu Jin Xiaoji nodded and said goodbye excitedly.

"Marquis..." Zhu Jin came out of the lobby, shaking his head, showing disbelief, chewed for a moment, and said happily, "From now on, I will not be a human being, I will be the dog of the Marquis."

…………

An awning boat arrived at Qixia Ferry.

The great monk came out.

Behind the big monk, there is a little monk.

The great monk's face was full of red, obviously the sesame oil money had made him rich.

But this little monk always had a sad face.

The great monk is Yao Guangxiao, Yao Guangxiao turned his head and glanced at the young monk: "Kongkong, what do you think of this Qixia?"

The little monk raised his head, looked at the hurried figures, he sighed, and proclaimed a Buddha's name: "People's hearts are impetuous..."

Yao Guangxiao smiled and said: "I am a Buddha who is merciful. I don't care about the impetuosity of the worldly people, but I am afraid that the worldly people will starve and freeze."

The little monk was silent for a moment, thoughtful.

"When you were the emperor, you lived in the palace for a long time, so you must have never seen the secular world."

"When I escaped from the palace, the little monk also had some insight."

Yao Guangxiao smiled: "Really? What experience do you have?"

The little monk said: "The common people suffer unspeakably. Wars, plagues, and floods kill people everywhere."

Yao Guangxiao smiled slightly: "Then what is the reason?"

"Heaven and earth are unkind."

Yao Guangxiao shook his head: "No, we can't just look at it in terms of the inhumanity of the world. The poor monk thinks... the key to the problem lies in people."

"It's about people?"

"Yes, it is always human beings who hurt people. That's why I, the Buddha, advise people to be merciful and hope that people's hearts will be kind."

The little monk sighed: "Master, do you blame me for being stupid and unable to govern the world and let the people live and work in peace and contentment?"

Yao Guangxiao said: "No, the poor monk wants to take you for alms."

(End of this chapter)