my brother-in-law is the prince

Chapter 599 Zhang Anshi's trump card
After the crown princess Zhang finished speaking, she looked at Zhang Anshi with a smile.

She said slowly: "These four children will come to the Wa Kingdom, but they still need to be taken care of. You have many ideas and quick thinking. After all, they haven't seen it yet, and they always need someone to take care of them."

After Zhang Anshi listened, he smiled and said, "What Sister Cai just said is very reasonable. People can be smart, but many smart people often go astray. Because they see the darkness of people's hearts, they become vindictive. Because of this, Therefore, a truly smart person must conduct self-examination at any time, so as not to become a narrow-minded person, who has to see through it, but also be able to deal with it indifferently."

Zhang Anshi paused for a moment, but then said: "Now my sister taught me to take good care of them, but I can't do this. It's not because the other party will pay for it, but since the other party refuses to accept this kind of love, how can I take it easy?" What? When Your Majesty taught me to take care of these four children, I knew it well. I knew that whether it was Zhu Zhanxi or Zhu Zhanyong, they were all brothers-in-law's children. Because I have no blood relationship with Zhu Zhanyu, I should do my best. After all, I am not my own nephew, but I should contribute more."

Speaking of this, he sighed and continued: "But it's different now. Now that he said this, then it can't be blamed that I only care about my own nephew now. If I have thoughts, I will only focus on Zhu Zhan Yong and Zhu Zhanqian, the two blood-related nephews, and the rest, I can't take care of it, and I don't have the ability to take care of it."

Mrs. Zhang was not annoyed when she heard this, but said with a smile: "You, you, you are still having a child's temper at such an old age. Then... I will advise His Royal Highness, this time they will be a vassal, this Zhu Zhanxi Brother, let’s give them more rewards from the Eastern Palace. They don’t have your support, so... let their father give them more things, so as not to suffer in Japan.”

Zhang Anshi knew his sister's temperament in his heart, and said with a wry smile: "Sister, we can't be so kind."

Mrs. Zhang said: "This has nothing to do with kindness! People, sometimes, just be yourself. As for other people, it doesn't matter. I will do what a concubine should do, and the rest will be laughed at by others." An Shi, people in this world will inevitably suffer in one or two things, you can’t scare yourself just because you’ve been bitten by a snake, and you’re always afraid of well ropes, and the wind is jittery.”

"A person's life is long, even if you suffer a loss this time, after a long time, the spectators of the world will naturally know what you are, and the benefits brought by this are not only the small losses you suffered. A hundred times a thousand times."

Speaking of this, Mrs. Zhang paused on purpose, took a sip of tea, and said just now: "It's like those royal relatives and crooked people who took advantage of everything in ancient times. Every time, they can benefit, but this The benefits are gained, gained, but in the end, suddenly lost completely in one day, why? It is nothing more than this kind of person, he can't afford to lose. A crooked person, he can win a hundred times, but he can't afford to lose once."

Zhang Anshi's scalp felt numb when he listened to his sister's earnest lecture. He was afraid that his sister would continue talking endlessly, so he hurriedly said: "Okay, okay, everything is up to sister. Sister, I'll go back and prepare, and send it off tomorrow." Zhu Zhanyong and the others need to make some preparations."

At this time, it's better to run away, lest a visit to the East Palace be spent on these words.

Mrs. Zhang also knew that her younger brother was impatient to listen to these words, so she nodded and sighed: "Hey... how good it is, the children have grown up."

Seeing that his sister was starting to feel sad again, Zhang Anshi said, "In my opinion, Zhan Yong and the others... are still young."

Mrs. Zhang felt that she was still full of sadness just now, but she was suddenly dismissed by Zhang Anshi. She gave Zhang Anshi a blank look and said, "I'm not talking about them, but you."

"Ah... this..." Zhang Anshi said in surprise, "Sister, now I know that I have grown up?"

Mrs. Zhang sighed for a while, but didn't bother Zhang Anshi anymore.

Zhang Anshi was not as heartless as before, and he comforted his sister before leaving.

On the next day, Zhang Anshi selected hundreds of people, and this time went with Zhu Zhanyong and Zhu Zhanqian.

Zhu Zhanxi seemed to be accompanied by quite a few subordinate officials. One of them, Zhang Anshi still knew, was a talented person who had served as a magistrate with good political achievements, and was now studying the New Deal. He was quite a talented person.

But this person was Prince Zhu Gaochi, who seemed to have listened to Zhang's words, and made a special request to His Majesty. Zhu Di made a decree and transferred this person to be the Chief History of Prince Zheng's Palace.

Therefore, at this time, Zhu Zhanxi was very proud of himself.

On the contrary, Zhu Zhanyong and Zhu Zhanqian have a long history, but their reputation is not obvious.

He also thought of his father, who actually went to invite the emperor in person, and arranged such a person for his second brother, but looking at himself, he was really disheartened, and he couldn't help but feel a little depressed.

When they saw Zhang Anshi coming with a mighty person, the eyes of the two brothers could not help but light up, and the corners of their lips smiled.

Even if my father doesn't make decisions for me, I still have a good uncle.

Seeing Zhang Anshi strolling over, he smiled at the two of them and said, "I didn't expect you to still be laughing, you really have no conscience, if it were me, I would have to cry, this time I go... I don't know how many people in the capital miss you. "

Zhu Zhanyong pointed curiously at the people in the distance and said, "Uncle, what is this?"

"Oh." Zhang Anshi pointed to the people in the distance: "The one in charge, surnamed Sheng, named Sheng Chen, is a shopkeeper carefully selected by uncle for you. The operation of the county’s mines is very experienced. As for the others, most of them are craftsmen and civil servants... Uncle will not introduce them one by one. Remember, I gave the order to the treasurer Sheng. Except for the military affairs, you two boys have to obey him. If you refuse to obey, my uncle will rush to Fusang immediately after he gets the news, and he will deal with you severely."

After hearing this, Zhu Zhanyong couldn't help being disappointed.

They thought that their uncle would recommend some talents to them!

You know, their uncle was a bachelor, was once the commander of Jinyiwei, and once established a model camp!It can be said that his disciples and old officials are full of talents, and if a little talent is leaked from the nails, it is enough for the two of them.

Who knows, only one treasurer was recommended, and some craftsmen and clerks were recommended.

Naturally, I felt that the hope in my heart suddenly fell.

Zhang Anshi's mood was obviously different, when he said this, he even became a little emotional suddenly.

Although his favorite nephew is still Zhu Zhanji, for the rest of his life, he will also point to his dearest relative and beloved Zhanji.

But these two nephews are also my own flesh and blood relatives after all. How can I say that I watched them grow up, and they have feelings.At this time, the eyes were moist, and he took a deep breath, and said: "When you arrive in Fusang, you have to be steady, especially pay attention, don't be addicted to women! Just like Uncle, you should work hard on weekdays You have a lot of knowledge, but it is far from enough. You should listen to the advice of people around you and don't act recklessly! If you have anything to do, send a letter and discuss it with Uncle."

The two of them are not heartless people, hearing these words, their eyes turned red slightly, and they both nodded their heads like chicken pecking at rice, regardless of uncle's stinginess.

Zhang Anshi sniffed, and then said again: "One day, Uncle will visit you, go, go..."

Although he told them to leave quickly, he didn't feel at ease, and he dragged the two of them to tell them something.

Only then did she turn her head around, calling Sheng Chen to her side, and said earnestly: "Have you memorized everything you have explained?"

From the age of 14, Sheng Chen first worked as a miner, then taught himself, and gradually made his mark in Qixia Commercial Firm.

Even after learning some literacy and arithmetic, he worked as an accountant for a period of time. After that, he seemed to be unwilling, but he was admitted to the mining school by himself. Since then, he has been working as the treasurer of the mines and smelting of Qixia Commercial Bank. .

This time Zhang Anshi taught him, he also had some doubts, after all, although he is not considered successful, but here in Zhili, he is like a fish in water, the salary is generous, and his status in Qixia Commercial Firm is not low.

But Zhang Anshi personally invited him to the palace, called him Mr., and then respectfully asked him to do this favor. Speaking of this, His Royal Highness Song Wang is so polite. If you don’t think about it, it’s really not polite. up.

Although His Royal Highness Song Wang did not promise any future, Sheng Chen knew very well that this His Royal Highness Song Wang may have disputes in other aspects, but he has always taken good care of his own people.

It's just...it's going to sea after all, and this alone is not enough to make people willing to leave home for thousands of miles.

What really tempted Sheng Chen was... Zhang Anshi pointed out several Fusang giant mines. If His Royal Highness Song Wang's instructions were really followed, then these few places alone can be said to be the most rich mines in history. Such rich mines, Once explored and mined, it is enough to go down in history.

Sheng Chen is also an ordinary person. He has dealt with metallurgy and mining all his life, and he has managed countless mines.

But after all, this land of the Central Plains has experienced countless times of prosperity and vicissitudes, but we also know that the countless gold and silver mines in the world have already been discovered and mined by people before, even if there are some unknown rich mines, It must also be a place where mining is difficult and costly. When doing business, the emphasis is on cost and benefit. If there is no big profit to be made, naturally, there will be no motivation.

Now, he wants to give it a try, maybe...he can really leave a name on this pen of history.

At that moment, Sheng Chen couldn't help showing some sincerity and said: "Don't worry, Your Highness, this is the most important thing in the world for students, so naturally I dare not forget Your Highness's advice."

Zhang Anshi continued to exhort: "These huge mines are all in the fiefdom of those two boys, so... you can take people with you at ease, prospecting, mining and smelting. When you get there, although you are not a long history of the palace, But it is by no means under the long history of these two palaces, as long as it involves smelting, mining, transportation and transshipment, etc., not to mention the long history of the palace, even those two boys can't interfere with you!"

After a pause, he continued: "As for the funds required in the early stage, the name of our new firm, and the manpower required, I will not worry about these. I have ordered someone to send an urgent report to Xinzhou. I have already prepared several ships of supplies and mechanical tools, ready to supply. Besides, there is also the construction of the wharf, and we, a new firm, have to worry about it.”

Sheng Chen said: "Don't worry, Your Highness, the students will never disappoint His Highness."

Zhang Anshi nodded, and sighed: "You have to live with your life, I will take care of the family affairs."

Sheng Chen responded one by one and thanked her again.

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On the other side, seeing King Song's chariot approaching from a distance, he left immediately.

In Chengyu, Li Zhaoxun of the East Palace can be described as mixed.

She was a beautiful woman who was paid tribute by the North Korean country, and she was rewarded by Zhu Di to the East Palace.

Originally, she was just a concubine, but who knew, she was lucky enough to become a concubine.

Of course, it is too much to say that she is a concubine. In terms of it, she is not even a concubine. Fortunately, she has given birth to several children for the prince.

In this East Palace, she naturally knew that it was impossible for her to compare with the Crown Princess Zhang.

But rationality turns to rationality, sometimes seeing Zhang's style, and the brother next to Zhang calling the wind and rain, seeing Zhu Zhanji who has received all kinds of favors, I still can't help but feel jealous.

Countless times, she imagined that she was the concubine Zhang, and Zhu Zhanxi was the eldest grandson, immersed in it, she really didn't know how wonderful it would be.

But once she returned to reality, she seemed to be dragged into hell all of a sudden.

People's jealousy sometimes has no reason, the more this jealousy is hidden in the heart, dare not confide, unable to vent, the more it will accumulate over time.

At this moment, seeing that Zhang An Shi's grand-princess had gone away without coming over to greet him, I was relieved, but somehow felt a little depressed.

She didn't want to face Zhang Anshi because the other party's status was more noble. Speaking of it, she might have to force a smile on Zhang Anshi's face for this little Zhaoxun.

But Zhang Anshi was a junior after all, so she couldn't help being a little annoyed that Zhang Anshi didn't come to see him.

Thinking that he was going to go to Fusang with his son, and everything he managed in the East Palace would disappear in smoke, and he couldn't help but feel a little melancholy.

So, he pulled Zhu Zhanxie's two children to his side, and through the bead curtain of the chariot, she held Zhu Zhanxie's hand and said with a bit of sadness: "Son, you must fight for me!" In one breath, even if you are not as good as your eldest brother, you are no worse than your other brothers. I am very pleased that you are eager to learn and progress, and you are very prudent in your actions. Therefore, no matter what, you can’t compare the two Not even a libertine."

Although Zhu Zhanxi was separated by the bead curtain, he couldn't see his mother's expression clearly.

But from this slightly cold hand, he could sense his mother's state of mind.

He calmed down and said with relief: "Mother, don't worry, within three years, my son will teach the world to know, so that mother can rest assured for the rest of her life."

Li withdrew her hand, and she didn't continue talking, it seemed that Zhu Zhanxi's answer satisfied her.

Zhu Zhanxi said: "This time, my mother...is kind. She specially invited my father and arranged a long history for me. The East Palace has bestowed the most property on Prince Zheng's mansion this time. Mother..."

Mrs. Li seemed extraordinarily calm in Chengyu, and said lightly: "This is just the most common trick to attract people's hearts. You are not young, can't you even see this? She is thinking To be a virtuous concubine, I want to teach everyone in the world to know that she is good. I want to please your emperor and your father. These trivial tricks, on the contrary, my son has to raise 12 points of energy, and don't be bought by these small favors. "

After hearing this, Zhu Zhanxi said thoughtfully, "What the mother said is true. Thinking about it carefully, it seems that we are poor people who have received alms, but it is the empress... If someone praises her, the son will be happy." Remember what your mother said..."

Mrs. Li in Chengyu listened and seemed satisfied. She subconsciously twisted the jade Buddha beads in her hand, as if she was praying for something, but she seemed to think of something, and said softly: "Order the car to set off, leave here earlier Well, in the past 20 years, my mother has suffered a lot of grievances here for you..."

Zhu Zhanxi said: "Yes, my son will go and inform..."

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It is not a small matter for the four emperors and grandsons to be feudal vassals, as far as the capital is concerned.

After all, those who used to be overseas were either the sons of Emperor Taizu Gao, or the kings of Zhao and Han from His Majesty the current emperor.

These people, without exception, are not simple characters. Before going to sea, none of them were simple.

Even the junior King Han and King Zhao were outstanding figures in the Jingnan Battle. The worst King Zhao once guarded Beiping with a hundred thousand elite soldiers in his hands.

But for the people of the world, it is different when it comes to King Zheng and other grandsons of this generation. They have been raised in the deep palace and have hardly experienced other affairs. The hand of a palace lady', whether such a person can gain a foothold overseas is also worrying.

Especially in that country, many sea merchants have tasted the sweetness from the new policy of the country, although it was interrupted because of the rebellion.

But now, the rebellion has subsided, and the imperial court canonized the vassal king, but it is not known whether the situation can be stabilized. If it can be stabilized, many maritime merchants can profit from it.

And once you can't stabilize it, you will lose a huge piece of fat, which is a pity.

Nowadays, the imperial court, vassal kings, and maritime merchants have already been inadvertently linked together through an invisible and intangible bond. The imperial court relies on the patriarchal clan to control the vassal kings, and the vassal kings need to rely on maritime merchants to strengthen the Central Plains. Only by contacting and exchanging products can we gain a foothold overseas.However, maritime merchants have to rely on the policies of the imperial court to let go of their hands and feet.

Any problem in any link may cause huge losses to all three parties.

Therefore, there were almost several consecutive articles in the business newspaper that day, all of which were about the four grandsons of the emperor Fusang.

(End of this chapter)