my brother-in-law is the prince

Chapter 259
Qiu Song just stood aside, he was the only one who was silent.

Seeing Qiu Song in a daze, Zhang Anshi couldn't help but raise a glance at Zhu Yong and said, "What happened to him?"

Zhu Yong said: "Brother, don't pay attention to him. Only then did he know that drying his belly can't stop the gunpowder. Ten years of belly work have been wasted, and now he is suffering."

Zhang Anshi was shocked: "Ah... he really thought that sunburning his belly would make him invulnerable?"

"Shh." Zhu Yong made a silent gesture beside him, signaling to everyone not to provoke him.

Zhang also whispered beside him: "Qiu Song has been extremely violent these days, don't provoke him, if you make him anxious, he will go crazy again."

Zhang Anshi understood, so he didn't say any more about it.

Then, Zhang An Shicai confessed: "You guys give me a good model camp. If my guess is correct, next spring, Your Majesty will sweep Mobei. At that time, our model camp will have a place to use, you know Yet?"

Zhu Yong said: "Yes, yes, brother, you don't usually come to practice with us..."

Zhang Anshi sighed and said: "Brother, why don't you think about it? It's just... you have to think about it, you really can't. The outside world is too dangerous, and Big Brother has to be outside to shelter you from the wind and rain. You guys are not smart enough. Can't help big brother..."

Zhu Yong felt ashamed and felt ashamed, so he couldn't ask any more questions.

They did not dare to neglect Zhang Anshi's advice, so Zhu Yong and the others had no choice but to leave disgruntled.

When Zhang Anshi returned home, he found that there were many children's toys and clothes in his bedroom.

Zhang Anshi couldn't help asking Xu Jingyi: "Why are there so many children's things? This child will not be born until the next spring at least..."

After Xu Jingyi became pregnant, she also became plump, with a bit more charm of a young woman, and her brows became a bit more gentle because she was going to be a mother.

At this time, she looked softly at those delicate and small children's clothes, and said with a sweet smile: "Sister-in-law ordered them to be sent, and said that each boy and girl will have a copy, so that we don't need to buy them."

Zhang Anshi was not surprised, and said with emotion: "My sister is good at everything, but she is too worried about everything, hey..."

Xu Jingyi smiled, and said: "I think it's very good, we are all young, we don't have much experience in children's affairs, and we are all careless, it's sister who is careful."

Seeing what his daughter-in-law said, Zhang Anshi knew that her daughter-in-law got along well with her elder sister, so he was happy, but he said stubbornly: "Anyway, she won't hear what you say about her."

After a pause, she suddenly remembered something, poured a cup of tea herself, handed it to Xu Jingyi, and said, "After two days for my husband, I will be busy again. The family affairs are all on your shoulders."

Being busy means that I will have less time to spend with my wife at home.

The wife is pregnant, so she hopes that her husband will be by her side more often, but...

Although the two got married not long ago, Xu Jingyi obviously understood Zhang Anshi's temperament, and had already gotten used to Zhang Anshi's constant busyness.

Xu Jingyi didn't get angry because of this, but said softly: "What are you busy with this time?"

Zhang Anshi said: "Pull out the hair from the iron rooster."

Xu Jingyi: "..."

"Forget it, you are restless. As a woman, I don't want to ask too many questions. You must pay attention to safety when you are outside."

Zhang Anshi immediately said: "I have no choice but to listen to what you said, but this is the only thing that is not true. When it comes to paying attention to safety, is there anyone in the world who pays more attention than me? The emperor is out of the palace, not like me." It's heavily guarded."

Seeing Zhang Anshi speaking with confidence, Xu Jingyi couldn't help being amused.

Zhang Anshi is usually busy, but when he is at home, he is willing to take time to chat with his wife. This is a rare time for the two of them to be warm.

Although his wife didn't know much about what he did, but more often, when Zhang Anshi spoke with great interest, Xu Jingyi listened quietly, occasionally interjecting a sentence or two, and the relationship between husband and wife gradually deepened.

The husband and wife spent the night warmly and peacefully, and then fell asleep peacefully.

It was early the next morning.

Zhang Anshi was still lying on the comfortable bed, but a eunuch came and said: "There is a decree."

So the Zhang family was in a mess. The new house of this family hadn't been built yet, and the old house occupied a small area. However, the dowry of Xu's family was rich. The original staff at home seemed crowded.

The backyard is also close to the front hall, so there was chaos ahead. Zhang Anshi's ears are sensitive, but he woke up suddenly.

He was horrified, what happened, why did he feel like a thief came in?
When a maidservant came to play the report, Zhang Anshi was busy putting on clothes and shoes, and tidying up. He couldn't wait for Xu Jingyi to wash up, so he went to the middle door of the front hall to receive the order.

"Fengtian Chengyun Emperor, the imperial edict said: Zhang Anshi, the Marquis of Annan, has always made great contributions. Now he has punished the Tatar Khan and greatly strengthened the country's prestige. Therefore, I have specially ordered all the civil and military officials to gather in the court to discuss the merits of the Marquis of Annan. All officials praised him as good. Fubao Sheji has made great contributions to the court, so there is no reason not to reward him, but he ordered Zhang Anshi to be the Duke of Weiguo, bestowed python robes, and added [-] food households, which is a blessing."

Wei Guogong...

Zhang Anshi had mixed feelings for a while.

In fact, he had heard a long time ago that there was a lot of controversy in the court for the Duke's affairs.

It was about to be canonized before, but the court has been procrastinating. Even Yang Rong, who has good intentions for him, thinks it is inappropriate to be canonized as Duke.

Because of this, the matter has been delayed.

It wasn't until this time that the ministers finally made a compromise after making great contributions again.

The ministers have always been stingy with titles, and even wished to remove all the existing dukes from their titles.

But now...the matter is finally finalized.

Thinking about the ministers, I also know that at this time, it is really unreasonable to disagree.

His Majesty's approval and recommendation by the court council, this is considered to be a duke of the state.

And the Duke of the Ming Dynasty is different from the Grand Master of the previous dynasty, and various so-called kings and princes.

Its gold content is very high. In the early Ming Dynasty, apart from the few dukes who founded the country and the few dukes of Jingnan in the Yongle period, such serious dukes were rare.

Having this level of status means that from then on, the Zhang family and the country will retire together.As long as Daming is still there, basically, the Zhang family will be able to continue to be prominent.

Even if the emperors of later generations don't like you, you can still get generous treatment and be an extremely human minister.

Zhang Anshi immediately received the decree and shouted long live.

The eunuch smiled slightly, and sent the decree to Zhang Anshi, and said with a smile: "In the beginning, it was Duke Shun Guo who was deliberated by the court...but your majesty forbids it."

Zhang Anshi immediately frowned upon hearing Duke Shun.

Because the word Shun is ugly, it means docile and obedient!
Under normal circumstances, this is often the name used by the general who defected from the enemy country, or the deposed emperor.

This clearly means that Zhang Anshi obtained the title by currying favor with the emperor, which is really disgusting.

I, Zhang Anshi, am upright, have I ever flattered His Majesty?

Sure enough, civil servants can be killed, there is no good thing!

Now that Zhang Anshi's status is in full swing, the eunuch is obviously willing to get close to Zhang Anshi, so he explained the whole story to Zhang Anshi, so as to make a good impression on Zhang Anshi.

So he said again: "However, after His Majesty learned about it, he was furious, and summoned the ministers to discuss with them, and asked them to give them another honorary title. Finally... the hundred officials reluctantly discussed a word of prestige. Your Majesty, this I'm not satisfied either, but after thinking about it, it's not bad, if the discussion continues, who knows what else will come out of the meeting."

Zhang Anshi was happy: "This Weihao, Weihao, I like Weifeng, it suits me so well."

In fact, the name Wei is not really good, it can only be said that it is neither good nor bad. In ancient grammar, such as Cheng Guogong, this Cheng is an excellent name, and the word Wei, It is easy to create the meaning that there is more than strength and lack of brains.

Fortunately, the officials think so, but it doesn't matter.

But Zhu Di and Zhang Anshi felt that this name was not bad, and it was nice to say it.

Seeing Zhang Anshi's satisfied look, the eunuch also laughed, so he could go back and return to his command.

When he came to deliver the decree, His Majesty was still worried that Zhang Anshi didn't like the name, so he specially instructed the eunuch to observe Zhang Anshi's reaction.

He breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Then Duke Wei, let's take our leave first."

Zhang Anshi said cheerfully: "Go, go, please report back to Your Majesty, tomorrow I will enter the palace to thank you."

The eunuch nodded and hurried away.

"Duke Wei..." Zhang Anshi chewed carefully.

But Xu Jingyi was fully dressed and came with a group of maidservants.

In fact, she heard something from a distance, and she was looking at her husband with a smile in her eyes.

Zhang Anshi also smiled at her and said, "How is Duke Wei?"

Xu Jingyi frowned slightly and said: "I have no knowledge, and I don't know good or bad, just...will I be confused with my father, Wei Guogong...?"

Zhang Anshi was taken aback for a moment, saying this, it really is the same thing.

"Forget it, forget it." Zhang Anshi finally said: "I don't bother to argue with His Majesty anymore. I am a generous person. Anyway, Wei Guogong and Wei Guogong are considered a family. If you want to confuse them, just confuse them."

Anyway, his reputation is worse than his Taishan, and it will be fine in the future. Everyone will say that this bad thing was done by Wei Guogong, and they will go to Wei Guogong's mansion to settle the score.

Xu Jingyi smiled and said: "This is a great event, we should hold a banquet... But Husband, let's do your own work, I'll take care of this matter."

Zhang Anshi said: "Well, I don't worry if you do it, but you are pregnant now, so don't worry too much!"

Xu Jingyi smiled and said: "No, I have ordered things, and my subordinates will take care of things! When I married, I brought a lot of capable people. I will pay attention, husband, don't worry!"

Zhang Anshi nodded, but then he remembered something, and suddenly said: "No... I remembered, the decree also said to add food households, and didn't say where the food households are. You won't lie to me, I will Look again."

After a closer look, it was really unclear.

There is a world of difference between a food household and a food household. Among other things, the difference between a craftsman household and a civilian household is quite large.

Craftsmen can increase economic benefits, this private household may not be sure, but it also brought you the mouth of a whole family.

Furthermore, it depends on the location. If it is Nanjing City, it would be great, but what if it is added to Annan?

It's okay for Annan, if the people added are Han households, that's fine, but what if the people added... are local natives from his mother's shack after shack?

The more Zhang Anshi thought about it, the more frightened he became.

He slapped his forehead and said: "I shouldn't say that I am satisfied with Duke Wei, I should say that I have been greatly wronged, so that His Majesty will feel that he owes me something. So accommodating. Hey... how stupid I am!"

Naturally, these words are meaningless now, so Zhang Anshi sighed and said, "I, Zhang Anshi, don't care about personal gain or loss. Loyal ministers are rewarded for the country. Why care about these petty gains?"

At that moment, Xu Jingyi was asked to rest, and Zhang Anshi went out again, heading for Qixia.

Here in Qixia, Jinyiwei's military officials gathered, they came early in the morning, just waiting for Zhang Anshi to come to swear an oath.

It's just that Zhang Anshi came late, and many people showed anxious expressions, whispering in small groups.

At this time, a voice said: "Duke Wei has arrived..."

Everyone was confused when they heard this strange name, and looked in the direction of the door in surprise.

It wasn't until Zhang Anshi came wearing a python robe that everyone was shocked.

They immediately realized that this Jin Yiwei fellow acquaintance had been knighted again.

Who in the world can compare with this kind of holy family?
Everyone bowed down one after another and said, "I have seen the Lord."

Zhang Anshi's eyes were full of enthusiasm, and he stepped onto the stage, then drew out the sword that had been prepared at his waist, and shouted: "Listen to the orders, this operation is called: Autumn Wind. Why is it called Autumn Wind? The autumn wind sweeps the fallen leaves Yes. Everyone from top to bottom, from the incident to the school captain Tiqi, gave me a good life, and now I announce that the action will begin."

Everyone shouted loudly, and then dispersed like a cloud of smoke.

Zhang Anshi then returned to Nanzhen Fusi to be on duty.

Chen Li chased after him, and said: "All the city gates, barriers, and the gates of all the officials' houses have been manned, and they must be strictly monitored. Don't worry, my lord, if a fly comes in or out, it can be watched. Tight."

Zhang Anshi said: "Show me your layout."

Chen Li took the notebook and sent it to Zhang Anshi.

Zhang Anshi lowered his head to look carefully, and saw that every place had been marked, and there were three shifts of monitoring staff for twelve hours, and each hand was marked for confirmation.

Zhang Anshi showed satisfaction, and said: "That's right, he is very meticulous in handling things, and Chen Qianshi is really a talent."

Chen Lidao: "Master Hou... No, my lord, haven't I learned this from you on weekdays?"

Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "Don't flatter me, I don't want to use this. All in all, this autumn wind operation must be successful."

"Yes." Chen Lidao: "Think about it, all of us have to set an example, even if you are humble, you have to work shifts and stand on the street. In this way, the people below will be motivated. Even if it is hard work, there will be no complaints."

Zhang Anshi's eyes lit up, he nodded and said, "Yes, yes, it seems that you have learned [-]% of my skills! This method is good, count me in, and arrange a class for me."

"Grandpa, you..." Chen Li hesitated.

Zhang Anshi said: "Don't be so wordy."

"Here."

………………

Zheng Ci, Minister of Rites, has been sick for several days.

After being raised at home for a few days, he suddenly realized that he... seemed to be fine again.

Although I feel anxious every day, it seems that I don't seem to be dying like this.

So although Zheng Ci was cursing, in the end, he decided to celebrate a little.

His son was also very surprised. This kind of celebration should be held in private, without fanfare.

So the father and son asked the cook to cook the dishes, and Zheng Ci's son Zheng Zhong bought another bottle of wine.

This is wine packaged in a glass bottle. The lid of the wine bottle is plugged with a wooden cork. The wine inside is crystal clear just like the glass.

Not only that, but there was also a wrapping paper on the outside, with the words "Imperial Imperial Brew" written on it.

This style, in later generations, actually looks like Erguotou, probably... the price will not exceed ten yuan.

But in this era, it is aloof and refined. Not only is the wine unique, but even the packaging is high-end.

There are cards.

Zheng Zhong brought the wine, Zheng Ci looked at it and frowned: "This wine looks familiar to me."

"You don't have to ask, father... this is Qixia's wine. Zhang Anshi once offered it, and now it is sold outside. It is expensive, and it costs five taels of silver. My son thought, father... you are in good health, so I am happy to buy it. Come back with two bottles, let's try something new."

As he spoke, he asked his servants to uncork the cork, and then, when someone poured wine, the father and son took a small cup and drank it all in one gulp.

Zheng Ci smacked his lips and stroked his beard: "Not to mention, although this wine is spicy, it is quite strong and has a special flavor, very sweet."

Zheng Zhongdao: "Why don't you dare to sell so much silver."

"Do many people buy it?"

"There are some, but... I see... I can't sell much. Father, think about it, even we may not be willing to take out such expensive wine every day. We can drink it in this world. There may not be one person in a hundred who drinks this wine, it would be fine if they make small troubles, but if they really want to make a fortune from this, it may be difficult."

After hearing this, Zheng Ci stroked his beard, and gradually untied his brows, showing a beaming look, and said: "Oh, so that's the case. If this is the case, the old man can feel at ease."

"Father, what does it have to do with whether this wine sells well or not? Why is it not selling well? Daddy is so happy."

Zheng Ci instantly showed a ferocity similar to that of a bulldog, and said, "Hmph, it's nothing, it's just that my father feels uncomfortable when he hears that Zhang Anshi wants to make money."

"..." Zheng Zhong was speechless for a while.

But he didn't dare to ask too much, his father's illness was just right, he must have been murdered in court, it's not easy to mention father's sad things at this time.

"Oh, that's right, it's very strange today. All of a sudden, there are many Jinyiwei... wearing fish suits, wandering around, it's really scary."

Zheng Ci said indifferently: "It's arresting criminals again. In my opinion, how can there be so many criminals in this world? Aren't they just those Jin Yiwei's dog legs, who are shameless? Forget it, let's not talk about it."

Zheng Zhong smiled and said, "Father, I have something to discuss with you..."

"Say it."

Zheng Zhong cautiously said: "Yueru said... the third child will be born soon, and the family will prosper in the future. Father, you will be an official in the capital, and your son has also found an errand. I'm afraid... you won't be able to do it in the future." Going back to my hometown, what she means is...is our house going to be expanded, I heard that the family next door...seems to want to sell the house. "

After Zheng Ci listened, he thought thoughtfully: "Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. You failed the imperial examination, but you didn't want to go back to your hometown. Your errand was only given to you because of the old man's presence. But the old man will disappear one day. , who is willing to give you such a favorable condition, hey... don't you understand? How good it is to go back to the countryside, go back to the countryside, farm and study, let the children and grandchildren keep their ears off the window, I see, the grandson is smart , will become a big weapon in the future... but you and Yueru are only greedy for things in the capital."

Zheng Zhong laughed: "This is not Yueru her..."

Zheng Ci said angrily: "That's your business, you can't even control a woman."

Zheng Zhong was too scared to speak.

Zheng Ci took a sip of his wine before saying: "There is some money in the mansion, but the price of the mansion in the capital is very high... Let's see this winter, and buy it in the next spring. You can make an agreement with the person next door. Teach him not to sell the house to others, hey, it will be a lot of money to expand his house in the future...there is money everywhere."

He kept shaking his head.

Zheng Zhong understood what Zheng Ci meant in an instant, and smiled: "Father means... this year... wait for the charcoal gifts from all over the world to come up... I wonder if this is enough?"

Zheng Ci smiled slightly, when the old god was around: "Last year, I was a servant, maybe it wasn't enough. Now I'm a minister, and the so-called rising tide raises all boats, you understand."

Zheng Zhong was overjoyed, and nodded hurriedly: "Father, my son understands, now that winter has just entered, the Charcoal King should be here, huh? Logically speaking, there should be some movement, why didn't I hear any movement today."

After Zheng Ci listened, it was good not to mention this, but when he mentioned it, it attracted Zheng Ci's attention.

He counted the days, and suddenly said to the maid beside him: "Call Guanshi Zhang."

Not long after, the steward came, and the steward saluted, Zheng Ci said slowly, "Is there no one here today to deliver the post?"

"My lord, there isn't one."

Zheng Ci's face was gloomy: "Could it be that someone really thinks that this old man is dead?"

Guanshi Zhang was taken aback: "Actually...in fact, today is the winter solstice. According to...according to previous years, there will be many people posting posts. Yes, there are fellow villagers, and even some people who have no background before. But today, I heard, I heard something..."

Zheng Ci sullenly said, "What's the matter?"

"It is said that the ports of various docks, checkpoints, and city gates are full of people from the Jinyiwei... They searched everywhere. I heard that there were many carriages and horses, and all the money was found. Then, these Jinyiwei's people , so I asked where the money came from and where it was sent.”

Zheng Ci's face became more and more gloomy.

"How dare the other party answer, just say... it's a business."

"They asked again, what kind of business is it, which business is it, who is the owner, and who is the other party's employer, and they said they need to register. Even if they registered, some people said that when they continued to walk, they reached the next checkpoint. People still want to check his registered address, and if they find that the address is wrong, then... then..."

After Zheng Ci heard this, he slapped the case and jumped up: "Isn't this nonsense? This... this... who is so aggressive, and will this make the people live a good life?"

Zheng Zhong subconsciously said: "Father, what's the matter, what's the matter, don't be angry, your son is still pointing at you to live a hundred years old, and the grandsons will marry wives, have sons and build houses in the future... all pointing at you..."

Zheng Ci turned around: "What else?"

"Also... and... even on the streets of our residence, a team of Jinyiwei Tiqi also came, they didn't ask anything, they didn't do anything, they just walked back and forth."

After Zheng Ci heard this, he was furious, and said: "It's unreasonable, it's really unreasonable, I'm going to have a look."

At that moment, he left Zheng Zhong behind and hurriedly led the steward out.

Then Zheng Zhong drank the wine in one gulp before catching up.

Zheng Ci didn't go out directly through the middle door.

After all, he is the minister of the Ministry of Rites, so he doesn't bother to conflict with Jin Yiwei.

It wasn't because he was afraid, but because he realized that the other party was a rough person, and even if he started arguing, he would be letting himself down.

So someone set up a ladder for him, and he climbed up the wall, and popped his head out, and looked out.

Sure enough, I saw a team of captains.

It seems that because of the evening, another team of captains suddenly came, and the captain who was guarding here smiled and said: "Why did you come to change defense at this time, teach us to wait, we are going to starve to death... ah... Yes...it is Duke Wei, I have seen Duke Wei humblely."

At this time, Zheng Ci heard a voice he was familiar with and could no longer be familiar with, so he listened to the human voice: "Don't be too polite, I am also here to change the defense tonight, and I will be on duty in the middle of the night. Brothers have worked hard. Go back and rest first. Things, give us a few."

The captains, who were about to change defense, all said yes with trembling voices, and withdrew.

The new team of captains, led by Zhang Anshi, wandered around the area again.

Zheng Ci was sure that the leader was actually Zhang Anshi.

Zhang Anshi is such a bastard, he really lacks great virtue. He doesn't want to sleep because of others, he just wants to disgust people.

Zheng Ci's face was ashen, and he wanted to rush out impulsively several times, but his desire to survive finally made him calm down.

He was about to get off the ladder, but Zhang Anshi on the street suddenly yelled: "Stop, who is it?"

But it was a few people who came with the burden.

After these people heard this, the leader of them said in a low voice, "Oh...we...we are fraudulent, sir, we have been interrogated seventeen times along the way."

Zhang Anshi was suspicious: "Stop it, how did you get here? What's hidden here?"

Someone opened the two baskets and found that there were only ordinary goods inside.

Zhang Anshi looked again: "Why is your body bulging?"

"Officer, little one, isn't this...isn't it... the weather is cold, I added a few more clothes."

Zhang Anshi said: "No, I see something."

After all, reach out your hand.

But there was a crash, and an ingot of gold fell out.

"what……"

"What are you? How do you hide so much gold?"

"This is the family property of the villain, the official... the villain is a good citizen."

"The shopkeeper has so much property, the silver is at least worth hundreds of taels of silver, right? Do you take me for a fool?"

"This... this... small."

"Forget it, I won't embarrass you, you have so many treasures, you'd better go home, someone, take him home, remember it for me, you must send him to your own home, can't Let him wander around with gold again, it’s so dangerous outside, there are robbers who murder and set fire everywhere, go, go, I have a kind heart, and I won’t hold you accountable.”

(End of this chapter)