my brother-in-law is the prince

Chapter 251
Zhu Di was taken aback.

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

However, the civil and military officials did not think of Annan and Luzon's situation of food adjustment.

After all, the pattern of most people is limited.

They already hated sea trade, and even more scoffed at large-scale going to sea.

Naturally, there is a lack of due knowledge of both Luzon and Annan.

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 food does Lu Song 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 [-] 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 fertile land of Ming Dynasty."

"In Annan's side, there is a lot of food. The Annan Governor's Mansion has been stockpiling grain, and the output there is also stable. Now the grain in the grain depot is as large as 30 stones. The only thing that is lacking now is Enough boats, our firm also has a lot of private boats from the past, and we have built some in the past six months, but it is still a drop in the bucket. The minister has already figured out a way to let them transport them back and forth, but... It is estimated that one 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, "It seems that... Nanzhili, Fujian Chief Political Commissioner, Guangdong Chief Political Commissioner, etc. There is the Annan Governor's Mansion, and they must supervise the construction of ships. Although it is too late now, 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. When it comes to transportation, you can 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, "King Ning 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 was far inferior to ours in Qixia. Refined steel. What's more...he also discovered a lot of minerals, so he dug them out...send me to Ming, and exchange 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. Waiting for the potatoes to spread, just like the two people just now... will be able to fill their stomachs. This is a great merit, in the words of the monk Yao Guangxiao, it is a merit that can really be sintered into relics."

Zhang Anshi said: "This is all because of His Majesty's sageness..."

"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, lack of clothing and food How to deal with it is not something that can be taught according to the scriptures. On the one hand, it is to promote some talents from the original subordinates of Deng Qing's family. On the other hand, in the future, the imperial court will build so many ships, and this navigation skill is very important. It’s always good for them 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 smiling 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 said, "You three gentlemen, what do you think? Is there anything you can add?"

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

But Yang Rong pondered for a moment, and said: "Your Majesty, Annan and Lu Song 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 "Han Shu Shi Huo Zhi [-]" said: "Buying is very expensive and hurts the people; it is very cheap and hurts the farmers. If people hurt, they will be separated, and if 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 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 people may lose money when they use the land to produce much grain? ?Once this happens, I'm afraid 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 is able to plan ahead. She really is a minister who seeks the country..."

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

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

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

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

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

As he said that, 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 suddenly said with a sullen face: "I have been saving money these days, and I don't know the taste of meat in March. Go and slaughter a lamb for me."

Zhang Anshi hurriedly said: "Alright, alright, I'll 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 he arrived at 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 in resentment, walked forward, touched 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 my concubine well."

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

Zhu Zhanji tilted his head and said, "Uncle, do you just use 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 some 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 seriously: "I also heard from my aunt... She came to announce the good news to the mother and concubine early in the morning. She has been feeling unwell for the past few days, and it is inconvenient to tell you. She was afraid that you would worry, so she secretly looked at the doctor. Only then did I realize that it was Ximai. Uncle, don’t do bad things these days. I heard them say that if you do bad things, the child you give birth to will have no asshole. I don’t want to have such an expression in the future. brother."

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

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

"Why don't you 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 are in the drum! These few days... have you been away from home all day?"

After Zhang Anshi was confirmed, 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?"

Mrs. Zhang snorted coldly and said, "The catastrophe in Jiangxi, Wenyuan Pavilion and the Ministry of Household Affairs can take care of themselves, what are you trying to do? Can you be stronger than them? Take it easy."

Zhang Anshi said: "Who said..."

Mrs. Zhang said: "Hurry up and go home, and... I have prepared some things here, and you should take them back. After a while, I will let the eunuchs and palace maids go, and let them take care of me. I have sent people to Wei Guogong's mansion to announce the good news, and you'd better go to Wei Guogong's mansion tomorrow to talk about it, so as not to lose the etiquette of the Zhang family."

Zhang Anshi reacted quickly to this, and said: "Wei Guogong's mansion cannot be visited tomorrow, and Wei Guogong will go to sacrifice to the Taimiao tomorrow."

Zhang asked strangely, "How do you know?"

Zhang Anshi said with a smile: "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's face turned green with fright, and he ran away in a hurry.

Zhang Anshi was now satisfied, and couldn't help but be contemptuous in his heart, 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, and it was agreed that Deng Jian should be appointed as the Marquis and the servant of the household department.

At this time, everyone seems to have come to an aftertaste.

Court discussions 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 lot of mystery in this.

The only possibility is that Deng Jian has made extraordinary achievements. If not, there is no way 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 the famine has eased a lot.

It turned out that many people were storing food in secret.

Those who store grain are not necessarily hoarding goods.

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

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

Now... Grain gradually began to flow in the market again.

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

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

At the same time...the commercial bank sent people to the Jiangxi Chief Commissioner's Office to recruit some strong men, 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 factors are affected.

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

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.

Today, Zhang Anshi has recruited more than [-] young and strong people from here, among whom there are as many as [-] who are literate.

Zhu Jin began to get busy, assigning manpower according to different situations, 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, commercial banks also need 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.

With so much manpower sucked away 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 couldn't hold back the thighs, and when the firm passed by, it wasn't just some shopkeepers who brought their assistants to recruit people.

If it's just in the name of a commercial firm, the local gentry is a local snake. 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.

The people who can trade 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, in fact, there is no simple business at all.

The roads are restless, bandits are numerous, the gentry dominate the village, the government is the local emperor, and transportation is inconvenient. As a result, almost all merchants are actually leaning against big trees 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 Bank 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.

"Son..."

Deng Jian came to see Zhang Anshi.

Zhang Anshi smiled and said, "How is it? Is the farm in order?"

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

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

Zhang Anshi said with emotion: "It's not easy! But you are 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 come to congratulate me, I am at the farm, and they can't come in, so they go to my stepson..."

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

Deng Jian said: "16 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 go to the government school."

Deng Jian's eyes lit up suddenly, and he immediately said: "Okay, listen to the young master."

Zhang Anshi said again: "I am the Marquis now, and you are also the Marquis. From now on, we will be of the same generation, 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, are you still a human being? I used to have many misunderstandings and complaints about the young master. Now that I think about it, I feel 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, young master. Hey... I am worried about gain and loss now. I used to think that I can watch young master grow up. In the future, when young master has a child, I can also watch young master grow up." Great, but now..."

Zhang Anshi said: "Oh, don't think about it 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, today From now on, I will make 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 12 points of patience. Later, when Zhang Anshi grew up, he was more like a pampering adoptive father, and he didn't have any demands on Zhang Anshi. , 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 chatting with Empress Xu.

"It's more than 1000 catties, and it may be more than 2000 catties in the future. Do you know what you mean? It means that the population of my Daming will be quadrupled, and it will be more than enough. Zhang Anshi's ghost idea, Deng Qing's family... also strives, I It’s really 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 arrogant."

"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 this 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 her head in response, "Yes, yes, what Your Majesty said is true."

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

Empress Xu chuckled.

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 laughed and said, "That's why I only tell you, do you think I'm so confused?"

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

Zhu Di was a rough man, so he said without much thought: "What is there to worry about about giving birth to a baby? Who doesn't give birth to a baby?"

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

Zhu Di said: "Although that's the case, I already knew that his family would have a queen. It's just 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 went 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. Deng Jian's Marquis is indeed not controversial, 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 needs to be sharpened."

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 eunuch 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?"

"Say it's to offer a 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 come and have a look." This baby."

After hearing this, Zhu Di couldn't help becoming curious, and said, "It's interesting, okay..."

As he spoke, he gave Yi Shiha a look.

I also lost my understanding, so I left in a hurry.

(End of this chapter)