my brother-in-law is the prince

Chapter 591 It's All Over

After all, Chen Li was the commander of Jin Yiwei.

He wholeheartedly agreed with the New Deal.

Because of his approval, when he learned that Zhang Anshi was going to support the new policies of Japan and North Korea, his first reaction was a little resistance.

If these vassal states were to learn this, wouldn't it teach the apprentices and starve the master to death?
As for why he disagreed, it wasn't that Chen Li had a complete theoretical system, or had any other ideas.

It was just a simple emotional response.

So Chen Lidao: "Your Highness, people who are not of our race must have a different heart. Don't look at the obedience of the Koreans and the Japanese, but their obedience is due to the prosperity of our Ming Dynasty. If..."

Zhang Anshi understood what he meant, and said: "This king knows all these things, and this king knows what's in his heart, so you can rest assured. Chen Li, when will you be so long-winded, like a woman. Alright , you just have to wait and see."

Hearing these words, Chen Li was relieved a little, worrying is one thing, but he has to say that he has always been convinced of Zhang Anshi.

After a pause, he said: "Your Highness, do you still need to continue to inquire about Honglu Temple?"

Zhang Anshi thought for a while and said, "There's no need to inquire, that's all."

"Here."

……

Honglu Temple.

Here, there is almost a daily banquet these days.

All the sages have arrived.

A lot of virtuous and talented people talked eloquently, and it was very lively.

Among them, Zheng Chen is the most beautiful.

No one would have thought that this new student would suddenly turn around and now he has become a distinguished guest of the Japanese country.

Not only that, even the envoys of North Korea secretly contacted him!

However, Zheng Chen seems to be quite upright, a loyal minister does not matter to two masters.

Now that I have agreed to the Japanese, how can I secretly communicate with the North Korean country?
Today is another banquet.

The Japanese have set a return date.

There are 39 talented people hired this time, and each of them is a person who is famous in the Ming Dynasty.

The Great General Ashikaga Yoshinaka was overjoyed. These days, he had already collected a lot of information about the Ming Dynasty, and he knew more and more that after the New Deal was implemented by the Celestial Dynasty, the national power has reached the peak of all dynasties.

This visit to the pilgrimage was not in vain.

The samurai who came along were all gearing up. The Japanese were accustomed to the Central Plains, so they didn't have any psychological barriers.

Returning to China this time, the New Deal is imminent.

Everyone was happy physically and mentally, and got drunk.

Ashikaga Yoshinaka held Zheng Chen's hand, and said affectionately: "I have read extensively about the implementation of the New Deal, and I have quite a good understanding of it, but I still need to ask for advice on how to formulate the Japanese Reform."

"It's easy, the old man has already made up his mind." Normally, Zheng Chen is very modest, but now, because of drunkenness, Zheng Chen is unavoidably a little reserved.

At this time, the spring breeze was proud, smiling all over his face, and said: "There are three main points of the new policy. First, divide the land, second, open the sea, and third, get rid of the old evils."

Dividing the land and opening up the sea, these things are still easy to talk about, but the abolition of the old evils made Ashikaga Yoshikon a little puzzled, so he said: "What is the abolition of the old evils?"

"It is necessary to oppose Confucianism, but also not to make monks do anything wrong. All the old systems before will be abolished. In this way, the foundation of this new policy will be considered solid."

"Oh." Ashikaga Yoshinaka nodded, and continued: "Apart from these three, what other sects are there?"

"Modeling model camps, revitalizing industry and commerce, manufacturing firearms..."

He is like a few treasures, speaking like a fascination.

Ashikaga Yoshinaka couldn't help being happy when he heard that.

Looking at the prosperity of the Middle Earth, and listening to Zheng Chen's eloquence, Ashikaga Yoshinori couldn't help feeling overwhelmed and full of expectations for the future.

"It's just... Your Highness..." After spouting a lot of suggestions, Zheng Chen said with a straight face, "The above-mentioned measures are mediocre, and the success or failure of the New Deal does not depend on it."

Although Ashikaga Yoshinori reeked of alcohol, when he heard Zheng Chen's words, he immediately became serious and said, "Please enlighten me."

Zheng Chen said: "The success or failure of the New Deal depends on whether or not His Highness has the determination to put all his eggs in one basket. If His Highness backs down, he is still a duke. This matter of breaking the boat can be left to His Highness's children and grandchildren."

As soon as this remark came out, Ashikaga Yoshinaka immediately showed a resolute look, wishing he could immediately draw out his knife and cut off his finger Mingzhi.

So he said with great emotion: "The King of Song can do it, so can I. I also invite you and all the sages to follow me to Fusang, and don't hesitate to give me your advice."

"Okay." Zheng Chen also made a decisive decision.

Zheng Chen's face was flushed with pride, how could he miss such an opportunity at this moment?

"What I'm afraid of is that the New Deal won't work...it's ridiculous." Ashikaga Yoshinori said with emotion.

Although he was excited, he was also slightly worried.

Zheng Chen said sternly: "The King of Song can do it, why not His Highness? These days, I get along with His Highness day and night. Your Highness is ten times more talented than King Song, and he will surely succeed. Please let Your Highness put aside your worries."

After listening to the Ashikaga Yoshitaka, I was even more excited.

Anyone who listens to good words will be submissive. In fact, he has also heard something about Zhang Anshi. The implementation of the New Deal is indeed a meritorious service, but Zhang Anshi has many criticisms and shortcomings. He is greedy, lazy, and greedy. It is full of five poisons.

In this regard, he thinks he is much better than Zhang Anshi.

A few days later, North Korea and Japan returned home.

When it came, it was a mighty mission, but when it returned, it was even bigger.

There were 35 sages of the Ming Dynasty hired by the Korean state, and there were more Japanese people, with a scale of a hundred.

This matter... Naturally, there have been a lot of rumors.

"His Majesty……"

Inside the palace, Yi Shiha cautiously entered Wenlou.

Zhu Di was resting with his eyes closed, but when he heard Yishiha's hurried voice, he only opened his eyelids lightly, and glanced at Yishiha.

"The Japanese and the Korean envoys have left Beijing."

"Hmm..." Zhu Di only hummed, his face still calm.

These days, he doesn't ask about foreign affairs, but Yishiha is like his eyes and nose, for the affairs of the world, relying on Yishiha, Zhu Di can grasp everything.

This time, it seems that he is not only testing the prince, but also testing the officials in the court.

Yi Shiha went on to say: "There is quite a lot of criticism in the court..."

He lowered his head, but when he said these words, he gave Zhu Di a cautious look.

In fact, it is not a last resort, and Yi Shiha is unwilling to gossip about people behind their backs.

But now... the situation is a little different, at least Yishiha is very worried. His Royal Highness, King Song, seems to be too kind to Korea and Japan, which has exceeded the scope of rewards from the tribute.

Yishiha hoped that at this time, before the envoys from Korea and Japan boarded the ship, they would stop these talents, so as not to leave any hidden dangers in the future, and then... Zhang Anshi would be criticized even more.

Zhu Di finally opened his eyes slightly, looked at him and said, "Criticism?"

Yi Shiha said: "Many people say...His Royal Highness King Song...so strongly supports the new policy of the vassal state, although the Wa Kingdom and the Joseon Kingdom are submissive, but in the end..."

"Hey..." Zhu Di nodded.

He naturally understands these truths. Human hearts are sinister, let alone foreigners. No matter how obedient they are, after all, many people dare not trust their own brothers and neighbors easily, but they have an indescribable sense of trust in foreigners.

The so-called distant fragrance and near smell is probably the case.

Zhu Di had innumerable experiences in his life, so he naturally felt that something was wrong with this matter.

In his view, even the vassal states of the clan should be on guard, and the imperial court should restrict them, let alone the kingdoms of Korea and Japan!
Take [-] steps back, North Korea is fine, the Japanese are wolves with ambitions, and the Japanese invaders in the early Ming Dynasty were also known to cause trouble, and many soldiers and civilians were killed or injured.

Zhu Di frowned, couldn't help standing up, and started pacing back and forth, looking preoccupied.

Yi Shiha hesitated for a moment, and finally said: "How about His Majesty's decree to invite him back? I heard that a great sage like Zheng Chen knows the New Deal like the back of his hand, and he is the person who understands the New Deal most thoroughly in the world. His book The book is regarded as the treasure book of the New Deal. Entering Fusang this time is like letting Li Si enter the Guanzhong. As for other talents, the servants have also taught others to inquire, and they are all full of knowledge. They are the most powerful new learning recently. push hands."

"These are all well-known figures in the capital. Their books are very profound. I have read some of them. Although I don't understand them very well, I am impressed by them. I am thinking, Your Majesty..."

Hearing this, Zhu Di lowered his eyebrows, waved his hands and said, "That's unnecessary. Since I taught the crown prince to supervise the country, the crown prince has approved this matter. If I recall him at this time, wouldn't I be meddling in my own business? Just look at the results, and don't care about other things. If it really nourishes the North Korean and Japanese kingdoms, this loss... I can still bear it."

Yi Shiha hesitated for a moment and said: "The servant is worried about His Royal Highness Song. If this happens, he will be infamous after a thousand years."

Zhu Di smiled and said: "You servant, you have already worried about your reputation."

Yi Shiha said sincerely: "Your Majesty, the servant has served His Majesty for so many years. Your Majesty is the master of the servant, and the crown prince is the young master of the servant. As for His Highness King Song, he is not only His Majesty's confidant, but also the servant's..."

Zhu Di waved his hand to interrupt him and said, "Okay, okay, I know, I know everything, but right now... let's take a look, let's talk about it after a while."

Yi Shiha had no choice but to say: "The servant obeys the order."

Zhu Di suddenly said with emotion: "Oh, I don't have much time, I can recall it once today, and make up for it, but in a few years, when I really want to see Emperor Taizu Gao, who can make up for it?" ?”

He sighed faintly, and then continued: "That's why I'm like this. If the truth is settled, I feel relieved. Even if the prince and Zhang Qing's family's affairs are not handled well, I can teach them a lesson. In the world... there is nothing more valuable than a lesson, if people don’t stumble, they will be supercilious and self-important.”

Yi Shiha said with a look of admiration: "Your Majesty has thought deeply, and this servant really admires..."

But Zhu Di didn't say a word, he paused for a while, he sat back in front of the imperial table, picked up a copy of the Dongchang memorial sent by Yi Shiha, and began to read it carefully again.

…………

Zhang Anshi recently discovered that in Wenyuan Pavilion, many people looked at him strangely.

He was in a good mood, but he didn't care.

But for more than ten days in a row, Zhang Anshi held back, but Hu Guang couldn't hold back.

So Hu Guang took the opportunity, tugged Zhang Anshi's sleeve, called aside, and whispered furtively: "Your Highness, have you heard any rumors recently?"

Zhang Anshi said calmly, "I never listen to rumors."

Hu Guang immediately put on a sincere look and said: "There are some rumors, it's good to listen to them."

The corner of Zhang Anshi's mouth twitched into a slight smile, and said, "What exactly is Mr. Hu trying to say?"

"This... this... um..." Hu Guang tilted his head, tried hard to think about his words, and said, "Your Highness, did you not warn His Highness?"

Zhang Anshi said directly: "Don't go around the bush."

Hu Guang said with emotion: "His Royal Highness is so benevolent that he doesn't even blame him. Hey...if this old man has such a brother-in-law..."

Zhang Anshi opened his eyes slightly, and immediately interrupted him: "Mr. Hu, you think so beautifully."

Hu Guang smiled awkwardly and said, "Ahem...cough cough... I laughed, I laughed, don't blame me, Your Highness."

Only then did Zhang Anshi say: "What exactly did you want to say just now?"

Hu Guang said with a serious attitude: "Your Highness, I heard that the Japanese and Korean countries are also starting a new deal."

Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "The new deal is good, what's wrong with implementing the new deal?"

"This... this..." Hu Guang frowned, and said hesitantly: "Your Highness...others say that Hu is a benevolent woman, but I didn't expect His Highness...to be kind-hearted."

Zhang Anshi looked at him helplessly and said, "Grand Hu, please, don't make detours."

Hu Guang looked at him straightly and said: "The old man will not be around the corner, I'm afraid His Highness won't be able to bear it, so be careful..."

Zhang Anshi restrained his smile and said: "What do you mean? You said that the king will take revenge for his grievances?"

"No, I don't mean that." Hu Guangdao: "What the old man means is that the North Korea and Japan have started new policies. I'm afraid... it may not be a good thing for me, Ming?"

"Why?"

Hu Guangdao: "National North Korea and Japan, once the new policies are established, there will be rapid progress. At that time... it will be difficult to restrain them. Especially the Japanese, although the imperial court regards them as a country that will not be conquered, but His Royal Highness does not know about it. As early as decades In the past, Japanese pirates ravaged and invaded the southeast. I don’t know how many soldiers and civilians were killed by Japanese pirates. In many villages along the coast, almost everyone wore hemp and every family wore filial piety. Therefore...in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shandong, everyone hated him to the bone , but at this time, His Highness not only treats them so kindly, but also recommends many talents to help them carry out the New Deal, which...is bad for your reputation, Your Highness..."

Zhang Anshidao: "So what Mr. Hu said is this. You should have said it earlier. There is a lot of long-winded things about one sentence. If Mr. Hu goes to a tea shop to tell stories to others, he is afraid that the spectators will call him X." .”

Hu Guang was taken aback for a moment, as if he had been humiliated all of a sudden, his eyes widened, and he couldn't help but said: "Why does Your Highness say such bad words, this old man kindly reminds you."

Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "Whether they succeed or not, what does it have to do with me? How come it seems that I have become a sinner for thousands of years."

Hu Guang frowned and said, "This talented person is always recommended by His Highness. There are so many talented people, but they are all my Daming's treasures..."

"Okay, okay." Zhang Anshi said: "Mr. Hu, let's drink tea and talk about Fengyue."

Hu Guangdao: "Fengyue? The old man is old, and now he has exhausted his urination. What is there to say? Your Highness, the old man also advises you. At this time, young people must cherish their bodies. When this old man is this age, hey..."

Zhang Anshi: "..."

Seeing that the further and further the talk, the topic will not be settled.

It's the end of the year in a blink of an eye.

This matter seems to have been forgotten long ago.

But slowly, there began to be some news.

Some maritime merchants who traveled back and forth between the Wa Kingdom and the Korean Kingdom finally brought back news from the Wa Kingdom and the Korean Kingdom.

These two countries really began to make drastic moves and carry out the New Deal.

It is said that because of the new weather, many sea merchants have begun to flock to it, and they all say that if they go to Japan and North Korea, they can make a fortune.

As soon as the news came out, even the Business Daily began to publish it frantically.

All of a sudden, the original overseas stars moved from Java to North Korea and Japan.

Almost all the sea merchants from the Wa Kingdom are full of praise for the Wa Kingdom.

This matter caused some small disturbances in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas. The business newspaper boasted about the new policies of the Korean and Japanese countries, but for some reason, it caused some backlash. Some people in Ningbo even smashed a newsstand.

A telegram was sent to the capital overnight, and the imperial court ordered a strict investigation. It was finally discovered that when the Japanese pirates were rampant, Ningbo suffered the most, and many wives were separated.

Although decades have passed, two or three generations, these memories are still there after all, so a group of strong men, out of righteous indignation, couldn't find the right owner for a while, and couldn't come to the capital to edit the business newspaper He and the editor simply vented their anger at the newsstand.

Knowing the whole story, the imperial court had no choice but to admit it, and suppressed the matter.

And after the beginning of spring, it was a busy season for maritime trade, and the ships that traveled to and from Japan and North Korea flocked away.

The maritime trade statistics of the two countries have been steadily increasing, and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs has even calculated that the trade volume has increased by more than four times compared with the same month last year.

It can be seen from this that the New Deal of the two countries is in full swing.

This also led to the fact that Zheng Chen and others' books became bestsellers in the capital again.

Until the middle of the year, it entered summer, but at this time, a dilapidated ship at Songjiang Port arrived at Huating Port.

Immediately afterwards, a man in Japanese attire got off the boat in a hurry. This man's eyes were blank and his face was worried, like a frightened bird, carefully looking around and looking around.

It seems that someone has noticed the strangeness of this person.

A patrolman at the port stepped forward and shouted, "Where are you..."

Sometimes it was slow and then it was fast, but the man suddenly fell to his knees, covered his face with his hands, and said in pain, "It's over, it's over, it's over..."

Although he was dressed as a Japanese, he actually spoke Mandarin with a Jiangxi dialect.

(End of this chapter)