my brother-in-law is the prince

Zhang Anshi nodded.

This guy Ma Yu's eyesight can't be wrong.

Of course, it may not be that this guy has a hundred years of vision. To put it bluntly, it is nothing more than this kind of big businessman who is good at collecting all kinds of information and looking for business opportunities.

Zhang Anshi was a real person, so he asked directly: "How much money did Ma's Shipping Company... prepare for entering Xinzhou?"

Apparently Ma Yu had been prepared for a long time, and immediately replied: "Take two or three million taels of silver to test the water first. The main purpose is to buy some mines and set up a few steel workshops. Besides, I also want to invest in some ports. Build a dock. In the future, it’s hard to say. If it’s profitable, it’s just a matter of raising money. Even if you raise hundreds or even tens of millions of taels of silver, it may not be impossible. Ma’s shipping company is also preparing Hundreds of cadres have been recruited, ready to enter Xinzhou at any time. In the future, the route between Xinzhou and Daming can increase the number of ships..."

This is definitely a good thing for Zhang Anshi, Zhang Anshi couldn't help but smiled: "If so, then I welcome you very much. Mr. Ma, what do you need me to do?"

Ma Yu thought for a while and said, "You don't need to worry about anything, just report to Your Highness. This is a small matter for Your Highness, but it is a big matter for Ma's Shipping Company."

Zhang Anshi said: "Okay, you can do it without worry, this king has already heard about it."

Let people send Ma Yu away.

Zhang Anshi stood up and paced a few steps.

Zhang San came to exchange tea for Zhang Anshi and said, "Your Highness..."

Zhang Anshi said: "Go get the pen, ink, paper and inkstone."

Zhang San then hurriedly fetched pen and ink, Zhang Anshi pondered, wrote a letter, handed it to Zhang San, and said: "Send it tomorrow, and send it to Xinzhou."

"Here."

Zhang San looked at Zhang Anshi's expression, and then said, "Your Highness, why are you so preoccupied?"

Zhang Anshidao: "The sky may be about to fall. This Ma's boat company plans to invest heavily in Xinzhou. With so much manpower, material resources, and wealth, plus the assassination of officials and family members, Xinzhou may continue to prosper. .”

Zhang San couldn't help but wondered: "Isn't this a good thing?"

"Of course it's a good thing." Zhang Anshi said: "The most important thing is that this Ma Yu has done a good job, and other firms may also be scrambling for the first place. Many things will be easier to handle if someone takes the lead."

Zhang Sandao: "Since it's a good thing, why does Your Highness... seem like he doesn't think about eating and drinking?"

Zhang Anshi glanced at Zhang San and said, "You know what a bird, so go about your business."

Zhang San smiled awkwardly and left.

For Zhang Anshi, this is of course a good thing!
But looking at it from another perspective, it may not be entirely a good thing for so many large commercial firms with strong capital to enter Xinzhou.

After all, these large commercial firms have too much financial resources. Over time, they will inevitably get involved in most industries in Xinzhou. The more industries they control by then, the more they may be in trouble.

So after pondering, Zhang Anshi decided to write a letter to Yang Shiqi.

At the same time, he had another thought.

It's just this idea that needs to be reported to His Majesty.

At this moment, Zhang San hurried in again, and hurriedly said: "Your Highness, Your Highness, someone is coming from the palace, someone is coming."

Zhang Anshi raised his eyebrows and said, "In the palace?"

Zhang Anshi taught people to open the middle door to welcome them, but it was Yi Shiha who came.

This is also a surprise, so it's so lively.

Yi Shiha has aged a lot in these years, he didn't feel it when he was in the palace, but now under the sunlight, he just felt that the white hair on his temples was particularly conspicuous, and the corners of his eyes were densely wrinkled.

At this time, Yi Shiha said: "Wuhu County King Zhang Anshi accepted the order."

Zhang Anshi led his people to bow down.

Yi Shiha said: "Fengtian Chengyun Emperor, the imperial edict said: I inherit the sacred line of Emperor Taizu Gao, and I have been honored by Emperor Zongzhou. I am trembling and never slack. Since I have ascended to the extreme, the world is changing, so the stability of the country depends on loyalty and bravery. Good minister, help me to serve the country and appease the people. Zhang Anshi, the king of Wuhu County, has made great contributions to the court. He has many military exploits and the talent of Guan Zhong. I rely on him a lot. When I was seriously ill, I drafted a decree and canonized him as King of Song , Now that the body of my dragon is getting more and more stable, you have no jokes, Zhang Anshi is still registered as the king of the Song Dynasty, awarded a gold book and a gold seal, and still uses him as the town of Xinzhou. Households, let them set up hundreds of officials to worship the king's temple."

Zhang Anshi was surprised when he heard this, but he still thanked him first.

Yi Shiha smiled and said: "Don't worry, there are more."

Zhang Anshi bowed obediently again, pretending to be listening carefully.

Yishiha said: "Zhang Anshi's son, Zhang Changsheng, was canonized as the prince's son. The second son, Zhang Changnian, attacked the king of Wuhu County, and he was in Taiping Mansion, Qinzai."

Zhang Anshi hurriedly got up, and couldn't help saying: "Did you tell me to go to Xinzhou?"

Well, this is very important to Zhang Anshi!
Yi Shiha smiled and said: "Your Majesty said...Of course, this is not an oral order, but just a casual statement."

Zhang Anshi looked at him with burning eyes and said, "Just tell me, don't be a fool."

Yi Shiha said: "Your Majesty said that Changsheng is getting older and he is the son of the world. After two years, he should take on some responsibilities and go to Xinzhou at that time. Don't worry about your highness, let your children and grandchildren have a place to play. As for Taiping Mansion... After all, Chang Nian is still young. His Royal Highness, King Song, you only share the worries of the king on weekdays, and you should fulfill your responsibilities as a father. You are here to guard him and take care of the affairs of Taiping Mansion. Don't worry... ...something went wrong."

Zhang Anshi's eyes lit up a little, and he couldn't help saying: "In this way, what His Majesty means is... not only to give me the prince, but also to teach me to stay in the capital, right?"

Yi Shi laughed and nodded, "That's what it means."

Zhang Anshi sighed: "Your Majesty... really keeps his word, which is admirable."

Yishi Ha said cheerfully: "In a few days, I have chosen a good and auspicious day, and there will be a canonization ceremony. Of course, this is not something that you should worry about, His Royal Highness Song. Someone will arrange it. Your Majesty teaches you to keep your own place. The most urgent thing right now is to cut off The Rebel Wings are."

Zhang Anshi said: "I've thought about it a long time ago, please go back and tell your majesty, this king has come up with a strategy to completely suppress the thieves, just in time to wipe out all these rebellious officials and thieves."

Seeing that Zhang Anshi was full of confidence, Yi Shiha couldn't help but want to ask, but felt that it was a little impolite to ask, so he said with a smile, "Okay, His Majesty is waiting for His Highness Song Wang's words."

Immediately, Yishiha set off to return to the palace to return to his life.

But the Prince's Mansion of Wuhu County suddenly became lively.

Many people heard the news, and those who came to celebrate were like crucian carp crossing the river.

Zhang Anshi didn't see him at all, instead he summoned Yang Pu, Gao Xiang, Chen Li, Zhu Jin and others overnight, even Deng Jian.

And the last one who called was Xie Jin.

Xie Jin didn't have any expression on his face, he just sat down indifferently and didn't say hello to anyone.

Zhang Anshi appeared, and before everyone had time to celebrate, Zhang Anshi said with emotion: "I, Zhang Anshi, have received so much grace from the country. I have never seen it in all dynasties. Every time I read this, I can't help crying. I wish I could repay this kindness. This time, Your Majesty is seriously ill." , but there are still rebellious officials and thieves making trouble, it can be seen that the world is not as peaceful as it seems, but as long as there is a slight gap to drill, they will come out and try their best to make trouble."

Zhang Anshi paused, and continued: "Because of this, so... this time, we must have a perfect strategy to completely uproot them."

Gao Xiang couldn't help but said: "Your Highness, haven't many people been arrested?"

Zhang Anshi shook his head, and sighed quietly: "There are endless people to catch. As long as there are people who are resentful, dissatisfied, or want to take the opportunity to make trouble, sooner or later, there will be a day of resurgence. That's why this king said, we must uproot the people." .”

Zhu Jin laughed, and then said: "I think His Highness has already made up his mind. We have always been loved by His Highness, and now we are here today. Then it might as well, His Highness, please come up with this idea."

Zhang Anshi said: "I have an idea, but it's just my humble opinion, so I invite everyone to come and have a look and give some pointers."

Everyone said they dare not.

At this time, Zhang Anshi had already taken out a copy of the charter.

It's just that this charter is far beyond everyone's imagination, and it is as thick as a book.

At this time, it was placed in front of everyone.

Seeing this, almost everyone sat upright, probably knowing in their hearts that this might not be a trivial matter.

I stayed up until dawn.

Under the discussion of the crowd, after editing and editing, the crowd resigned exhausted.

In the evening, the people who had downloaded the value came again and continued to delete and modify.

This continued for several days.

When Zhang Anshi received the canonization and got the golden seal and gold book, now...he is considered a serious King of Song. Amidst the envy of the court, Zhang Anshi did not lose himself, but went to see him immediately.

Zhu Di, who was sitting firmly on the imperial chair, looked at Zhang Anshi with a smile, and looked at this guy. To his surprise, he found that Zhang Anshi, who became the prince, did not seem to be as energetic as he imagined when he had a happy event. Sluggish, looking sleepy.

So Zhu Di's eyes unconsciously showed a little more concern, and he couldn't help saying: "Look at you, you are even worse than me, please sit down and talk."

Zhang Anshi thanked him, and then said truthfully: "These days, I have been working all night long, and I am doing something."

Zhu Di opened his eyes slightly, he became interested, and asked, "What's the matter?"

Zhang Anshi said: "I will report a small matter first, and I need your Majesty's permission."

Zhu Di nodded: "Speak."

So Zhang Anshi said: "This matter is indeed a trivial matter, and it mainly involves Xinzhou. On Xinzhou's side, a few days ago, Ma Yu came to see my minister..."

Obviously, Zhu Di was quite impressed with this name, and he couldn't help raising his eyes and said, "Ma Yu, the number one scholar?"

Zhang Anshi nodded and said, "It's this person."

Zhu Di stood up, walked a few steps with his hands behind his back, and then said: "This person is a character, but unfortunately... he cannot be used by me."

As he spoke, he couldn't hide the regret on his face.

Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "He pays so much tax every year, isn't it just for His Majesty's use?"

After hearing this, Zhu Di was taken aback for a moment, then laughed loudly and said, "Haha..."

But immediately, he seemed to think of something, and immediately put on a straight face: "Okay, okay, it's almost done, it's money all day long, you continue to talk."

Under His Majesty's stare, Zhang Anshi had no choice but to restrain his smile, put on a serious attitude, and said seriously: "Ma's Shipping Company intends to invest heavily in Xinzhou."

Zhu Di nodded: "This... seems to be no problem."

Zhang Anshi went on to say: "I'm thinking, after Ma Yu hit the head, I'm afraid that many business houses will enter one after another. Xinzhou was originally a barren land, but now... there is something new, it can be said After all, it is still a lonely overseas, these big business houses are not cheap, if Xinzhou is full of big business houses like Ma Yu, it is good, but I... still have some concerns."

Hearing this, Zhu Di gave Zhang Anshi a meaningful look.

Of course he knew what Zhang Anshi meant. A person like Zhu Di could be said to have grown old and mature, so he immediately said, "Then what are Zhang Qing's plans?"

Zhang Anshi said: "If you stop them from going, it will be very detrimental to our Xinzhou. But if you restrict them too much, they will be discouraged. If you let them go, I will worry that they will control Xinzhou...so... ...The minister thought of a way."

Zhang Anshi paused, and continued: "Then, it's better... Well, I have saved a lot of money over the years, and there is a lot of wasteland and mines in Xinzhou, which belong to the minister. Why not... use this as a foundation to establish a Xinzhou Merchants Bureau and invest in it!"

"If someone wants to contract a mine, China Merchants can take a stake. In addition, if someone wants to build a workshop, as long as the business is feasible, China Merchants can also take a share. On the other hand, China Merchants still needs to set up a bank to mint coins. Since it is inevitable for commercial firms to enter, then simply... Prince Song's Mansion... will become the largest commercial firm in Xinzhou."

After hearing this, Zhu Di couldn't help laughing: "Isn't this the Qixia Commercial Bank?"

Zhang Anshi also smiled: "That's what it means. In addition, in some key transactions, China Merchants can also make some arrangements to cover all walks of life. What does your majesty think?"

Zhu Di pondered, and then said: "You are the Lord of Xinzhou, you have made up your own mind, you just do it, why do you need to report to me?"

Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "What I'm thinking is, why don't you invest in China Merchants in the palace, and I'll give you [-]% of the shares. Of course, Song Palace will take [-]% of the shares no matter what. Don't worry, Your Majesty. In the future... there will definitely be huge profits, and His Majesty can enjoy [-]% of the profits even if he is far away in the capital."

Zhu Di didn't refuse any of this, he still knew Zhang Anshi's ability, and investing in it was almost equivalent to a huge profit.

As smart as Zhu Di, he obviously understood Zhang Anshi's meaning. Once Daming Palace invests, Xinzhou's profits will be huge in the future. This income will inevitably become an important pillar of the palace's internal funds.

At that time, Daming will have to provide some convenience to Xinzhou in many matters. After all, Xinzhou is hanging out, and many transactions and businesses need to be escorted by Daming, and they also need to be escorted by Daming. earned.

Zhu Di was also straightforward, without talking nonsense, and said directly: "How much money is needed, you can count it out."

Zhang Anshi said: "I think about it for a while...Your Majesty can just say what you want, there is a change of two or three million taels of silver."

"Okay, I'm sure about this." Zhu Di actually agreed with all his heart. Obviously, for Zhu Di, this money can still be easily taken out of his internal funds.

A big stone fell to Zhang Anshi's heart, and immediately said: "As for the second matter, it's no small matter."

Zhu Di took his seat, held the teacup in his arms, took a sip of tea, and then sat up straight: "Speak."

Zhang Anshidao: "Over the years, rebellious parties have emerged one after another. After careful consideration, the essence is not that some people naturally want to be rebels. It is really... Rebellious parties have long had a foundation. As long as this foundation is still there, then it will naturally There are people who have stepped forward. So... I feel that the situation has become established now, and it is time to completely smash this foundation."

Hearing this, Zhu Di couldn't help feeling excited, he looked at Zhang Anshi and said, "Continue talking."

Zhang Anshidao: "As long as the new policy causes people's interests to suffer losses one day, some people will have trouble sleeping and eating, and some people will be dissatisfied with the court. They will have resentment towards the court either openly or secretly. Your Majesty has cleared the There are quite a few thieves, why not take advantage of this opportunity to spread this new policy all over the world."

Zhu Di became more interested. He stared at Zhang Anshi with a pair of tiger eyes, and continued: "Such a big stall... how to spread it out?"

Zhang Anshidao: "It can no longer be the same as before, with light wind and drizzle, and it's time to strike hard. I have already drawn up a detailed charter, from education, to railways, to farmland, and even commerce, imperial examinations, etc. Wait, I have made some detailed suggestions, the most important of which is to build the railway first..."

Zhu Di frowned, and said unexpectedly: "Railway? At the time when Jiangxi Chief Envoy..."

Zhang Anshidao: "This time is different. This time... is to focus on the railway. I suggest... setting up a Ministry of Railways. , conduct management, garrison troops and horses, set up patrol inspections, even set up judges, take care of mills and other positions..."

After hearing this, Zhu Di seemed to have noticed a slight difference, and immediately said: "Where is your charter, let me have a look."

Zhang Anshi immediately took a copy of the regulations: "This is just the general chapter, which can be regarded as an outline, and there are many detailed rules. There are tens of thousands of words. I will submit it to Your Majesty after sorting it out in a few days."

Zhu Di nodded, and then took a closer look, and soon, Zhu Di understood.

Zhang Anshi didn't want to build the railway, but to build a super organization centered on the railway business and surrounding the railway.

There are not only special road guards, but also their own yamen for trial, special inspections for public security, their own finances, and yamen for engineering and scheduling.

This is equivalent to directly setting up a three-division organization completely independent of the provinces along the railway. In this, the former chief executive division, inspection commissioner division, and capital commander division were directly deprived of their powers along the railway.

The expression on Zhu Di's face became more serious, and he couldn't help but look up at Zhang Anshi and said, "Come on, tell me carefully."