my brother-in-law is the prince

Chapter 601
Therefore, things in the world become strange.

It seems that people in the world cannot do without Zhang Anshi.

But thinking about it carefully, it seems that Zhang Anshi has become dispensable.

The craftsmen are satisfied for the time being, because ten or twenty years ago, they were still full and hungry, and now they can finally feed a family.

Many young people, or become apprentices, are no longer reconciled to farming, and there are many who study, but more people are not reconciled to such insensitive work, but are willing to join the army.

Among all colleges, the Maritime Administration School will always be the most favored object of young people, because in the future, no matter whether it is entering the navy, or making troubles in various feudal states, there are countless wealth in the ocean. All of his achievements seem to be beckoning to those young people who are not reconciled to day after day.

Although the prince is currently in charge of the country, almost all the projects in the world are in the hands of the emperor's grandson Zhu Zhanji.

Compared with the more stable prince, His Royal Highness is more radical. The construction of major railways, ports, docks, and bridges, around him are already full of talents.

Because of manpower, coupled with the fact that a large number of men sailed to sea, or went out to work, this led to the issue of women's employment, which was brought to the fore.

The first to advocate was the Commercial Daily, which was almost the most radical at this time. A large number of articles were desperately satirizing Confucianism’s harm to women, from women’s staying at home, to women’s lack of talent is virtue, I don't know how many people wrote articles and criticized them wantonly.

Instead, women are encouraged to come out to work, and in particular, women's contributions to the textile industry are greatly celebrated.

Women are even encouraged to read, write and read newspapers. Of course, this is regarded as a sign of obscenity and enlightenment.

It seems that at this moment, the old morality began to be continuously impacted.

It's just that this kind of impact is not whimsical, it only relies on the impulse to slap the forehead.

Instead, as the mode of production changed, a group of upstarts, driven by interests, began to consciously establish a new theoretical system, and then borrowed tools from newspapers and other media to carry out publicity.

Especially in the textile industry, and in many new workshops, there is a voracious demand for women workers.

Naturally, since they want to encourage women to go out of the house, then... inevitably... In this new moral theory, equality between men and women in equal work naturally began to be put in the foreground.

In this era, it is obvious that this is progress, but the so-called progress is definitely not driven by people's conscience.

But under the new mode of production, out of the desire for profit, people unknowingly began to invest in this torrent that washed away the old morality.

Of course, this kind of moral system is not only aimed at women. At present, almost all the trends of public opinion are like a torrent, and they begin to wantonly praise adventurism and warriors.

It is clear that a few years or even a decade ago, people still contemptuously regarded warriors as Qiu Ba, and naturally discriminated against military households.

But now, the situation has changed drastically. Almost all the overwhelming articles on the market, as well as the major newspapers, praise adventurers and warriors.

Especially after the Japanese rebellion, this kind of admiration has almost reached its peak.

In the past, the Confucians, or the gentry, hated war, because war meant that a large number of strong people in the countryside would be recruited, which would weaken the manpower in the countryside and land rents would inevitably plummet.

What's more, this also means that the court may try its best to collect money and food from the gentry.

The so-called flames of war are everywhere, and the country is wasted, which is probably the case.

As for the benefits of the war, whether it is the land in the desert or the development of the southwestern border towns, for the gentry, there is actually no benefit. Even if there is any gain, it is the court.

But now, war is completely different for the upstarts. The advancement of technology has greatly reduced the demand for manpower in war. In the past, millions of troops were sent out at every turn, but the real soldiers may only be 20 to [-]. The situation of slave laborers and auxiliary soldiers has also eased.

On the other hand, compared to the reduction of manpower, for the upstarts, opening up new markets is the most important thing. After tasting the sweetness once or twice, it seems... Many merchants are no longer just advocating heavy investment. business.

Nowadays, they are keen to establish a new value system, that is, like the new policy of the Japanese country, they will spread this new policy to all parts of the world and open the doors of all countries in the world.

At this time, perhaps this kind of awareness is still in a haze, but many people subconsciously think that it would be better if all the countries in the world followed the example of the Japanese country, but smart scholars have already begun to write their articles, and began to constantly write articles. complete this theoretical system.

And to achieve this means... Da Ming must have countless adventure teams and a large number of warriors to provide protection.

Therefore, admiring warriors and encouraging sea adventures have begun to permeate the hearts of the people all over the world like whispers.

Just a few days ago, a fleet from Europe returned home.

Many days before the return voyage, almost many newspapers were constantly advocating!After more than half a month of hustle and bustle, many people even collected the personnel on and off the fleet and their qualifications.He even regarded the captain who led the team as a rare hero in ancient and modern times.

So, just three days ago, when this exhausted fleet returned to Huating Port.

On this coast, tens of thousands of people warmly welcomed here.

The cheers were endless, and the leading officials and merchants gave a lot of rewards.

The trembling and trembling crew members disembarked like a dream. No matter what they thought about it, they couldn't imagine that the world had turned into such a scene.

It's like someone went on a long trip, but after returning to his hometown, he found that things were different. He was a single young man with no family, but after returning to his hometown, he found that he had a new house, and his wife was waiting here. , and pulling a few big fat boys with his left and right hands, as soon as he saw you, he rushed forward to call you daddy.

This kind of atmosphere, from the beginning, has been somewhat unable to stop the car.

Naturally, the concern for the Wa country is almost what many people care about most.

One year later, no one dared to judge the situation in this country. After all, the last rebellion made many people realize that the situation in Fusang was more complicated than what they saw.

In the 28th year of Yongle, the [-]th birthday of the current emperor has come unexpectedly.

For Zhu Di, when he reached his twilight years, he no longer knew that he could enjoy a few more years of peace.

Almost all the political affairs in the world were left to his son.

As for Zhu Gaochi, the prince of Jianguo, he is determined to make a big fuss about his birthday this time.

On the one hand, it is shown as the filial piety of the Son of Man.

On the other hand, there are too many surpluses in domestic funds, so even if we make some arrangements, it will not be a problem.

So as soon as the edict was released, the vassal kings who had the conditions were ordered to return to Beijing to celebrate their birthdays.

As early as half a year ago, preparations for various affairs began.

Zhu Di was obviously not enthusiastic about such a thing, but he thought that his brothers, sons, and grandchildren might return to Beijing to celebrate their birthdays, but he didn't object.

After all, when people are old, they miss family affection even more. Zhu Di still wants to see these relatives whom he hasn't seen for a long time.

At this time, the most busy ones are the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple.

And quite a few vassal kings, apparently this time, are also concerned.

Not to mention that I have been overseas for so many years, and I am very homesick after being away from home for thousands of miles. Besides, when I come back to see His Majesty, and make Him happy, maybe I can get some benefits. , A little more discount is also good.

The second is to take this opportunity to pay homage to Emperor Taizu Gao's mausoleum!
People are overseas and often go to war. For those who go to war, they are more or less superstitious. I always feel... I should pray more for the blessing of Emperor Gaozu, the old man. , I can only go well overseas.

So many vassal kings responded one after another, some left early, and some sent their sons to take their place even though they couldn't make the trip because of the war.

The special products of various vassal states in the world have now become birthday gifts.

At this time, King Zhao and King Han finally returned to Beijing first.

As soon as Fang arrived in Beijing, they couldn't take care of rest, so they entered the palace first, and after paying homage to their parents, they stayed in the palace for one night. The next day, they went to meet their elder brother, and in the evening, they came to see Zhang Anshi .

"Ha ha……"

Zhang Anshi greeted the two with a smile, looked at the two dark-skinned guys, couldn't help but think of the scenes between each other, and couldn't help but sigh: "Hey...it's different, it's different It's been so many years... It's been a long time."

Zhu Gaoxu looked at the man who was still handsome, but a little more mature and prudent, and said with a smile: "But King Song hasn't changed much, hey... I'm in Annan, and I miss King Song day and night!"

Zhang Anshi smiled and said, "I miss my firearm."

"What did you say, what did you say...hahaha...hahaha..." Zhu Gaoxu laughed dryly.

Zhu Gaosui's eyes rolled round, and he said to himself that it's a good thing that the second brother is stupid and has such a quick temper, but now he's wading for himself. The king of Song hasn't changed, he's still so outspoken, he doesn't want to talk about friendship .

At the moment, the three of them sat down respectively, and Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui talked about their encounters overseas.

The subject changed, Zhu Gaoxu said: "I'm overseas, and I heard something."

Zhang Anshi said: "I don't know what happened?"

"Ahem..." Zhu Gaoxu said with a bit of unnatural wonder, "If I tell you, don't be unhappy."

Zhang Anshi said: "Come on, let's go, if I get angry so easily, I would have died of anger a long time ago."

Zhu Gaoxu said hesitantly: "Hey... I heard... the feudal lands of my nephews...some people say...it's not fair."

Zhang Anshi raised his eyebrows lightly and said, "Where did this come from?"

Looking at Zhang Anshi's expression, Zhu Gaoxu seemed to feel that Zhang Anshi's reaction was quite calm, so he let go of it and said, "It's just a hearsay, it is said that the kid Zhu Zhanxi had a scene in front of His Majesty, and finally the original Zhu Zhanyong's vassal land was given to him."

Zhang Anshi said: "You heard this in Annan?"

Zhu Gaoxu said: "Why didn't you hear it? Everyone in the world doesn't know, right?"

Zhu Gaoxu said, looking at Zhu Gaosui.

Zhu Gaosui shook his head, solemnly: "I've never heard of it..."

Zhu Gaoxu: "..."

Although Zhang Anshi has heard a lot about this kind of thing, he couldn't help but said: "Being his mother, isn't it a good thing not to go out, and a bad thing to spread thousands of miles? Why do I feel that someone wants to ruin my reputation?"

Zhu Gaoxu said: "Ahem... this matter, listen to my advice, the things in the clan are the most troublesome, if it is unfair, it is inevitable that someone will gossip..."

At this moment, Zhu Gaosui chimed in and said, "Yes, yes, listen to my second brother's advice."

When this matter was mentioned at this time, on the one hand, Zhang Anshi naturally knew that someone must have let the wind go on purpose.

On the other hand, for the clan and vassals, the reason why they pay so much attention to this matter is obviously related to their interests!

After all, this is related to their own interests. After all, they are far away from the center of the court, but Zhang Anshi is in front of the emperor. If there are any entrustments and rewards in the future, Zhang Anshi will give all the benefits to his own nephew, and everyone will suffer.

Of course, everyone has prejudices in their hearts, but ordinary vassal kings may not be willing to speak out. Everyone knows that Zhang Anshi will still be in charge of the center for at least 20 years in the future.

The King of Han was reckless and outspoken, not to mention that he had a good relationship with Zhang Anshi now, so he confided at this time.

Zhang Anshi naturally began to yell for grievances, saying that he had been a donkey with good intentions, so Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui had no choice but to say: "Forget it, forget it, don't mention these things, people, who has no private thoughts? If it were me, I would Same, well, don't worry about it."

Zhang Anshi was very clear in his heart, and said with a sneer: "Just wait and see, that kid Zhu Zhanxi must be spreading rumors and causing trouble. Others can't cure him, and they can't cure him?"

Who is he, Zhang Anshi? It's good if he doesn't cause trouble, but there are still people who dare to make trouble for him again and again?
Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui looked at each other.

Zhu Gaoxu said: "When something happens, don't say I said it."

Zhu Gaosui immediately said: "Fortunately, I didn't say anything just now, you have to remember clearly, this is what the second brother said."

More and more vassal kings came to Beijing, and almost every vassal king brought hundreds of entourages and guards, ranging from seventy to eighty, so the capital became more and more noisy.

Zhang Anshi had just heard the words of King Han and King Zhao, and he was not angry at first. Are there still fewer people who say bad things about Zhang Anshi?
But after thinking about the incident at the beginning, I was really wronged, and gradually I became so angry that my teeth itch, and I lost any good mood. I simply didn't go to see other vassal princes these days, and complained of illness at home.

Until the day of my birthday, the disease cannot be cured.

Zhang Anshi put on the python suit and immediately entered the palace.

The day was a lengthy ceremony, and in the evening, it was a little more relaxing. All the tired princes and princes were arranged in the newly built Chengqin Palace.

Zhu Di ascended the seat, and then eunuchs offered vegetables, fruits, water and wine.

The eunuchs began to sing the ritual list.

Obviously, Zhu Di is still very concerned about birthday gifts.

"The king of Zhou offered three hundred catties of spices and fifty pairs of ivory..."

"King Wu..."

Zhu Di's face was flushed, and occasionally showed a bit of displeasure, and then he glared at someone in the seat.

And that person can't help showing shame.

It is said that they are overseas, but after more than ten years of development, there are actually differences between the vassal states and the vassal states. Some are rich, some are barren, some have expanded for hundreds of miles, and some , it can barely control the range of a hundred miles.

After all, everyone's abilities are limited, but at this time, they can't help but blush.

"His Royal Highness King Zheng, present one hundred pairs of Japanese swords, one hundred pairs of fine armor, and thirty pairs of jade discs..."

Someone read the name of Zheng Wang Zhu Zhanyu.

When Zhu Di heard that it was his grandson who paid the tribute, he also paid attention.

These birthday gifts are actually not worth much, but... Zhu Di still smiled, expressing his satisfaction.

After all, it's only been a year for Fan, so it's not bad to be able to gain a firm foothold. As the emperor's grandfather, it's not bad if he doesn't secretly subsidize some.It is rare for people to rush to give gifts now.

After reading Zheng Wang Zhu Zhanyu's gift list, Zhu Di couldn't help expressing something, and said with a smile on his face: "Okay, okay, okay..."

Saying three good words in a row is obviously a recognition of this grandson.

And Zhu Zhanyu was young, so he naturally sat behind his uncles. He couldn't help but smile when he heard the emperor's grandfather's approval.

All the kings looked at Zhu Zhanxi one after another, and saw that this junior was also very handsome, and they all smiled.

The atmosphere began to become more cheerful.

"His Royal Highness King Yue...His Royal Highness King Yue..."

At this moment, suddenly, the eunuch seemed to be stuck.

He was holding a new gift slip, but he couldn't read it any longer. If someone looked closer, he could see that his hand holding the gift slip was trembling slightly.

This time, Yi Shiha who was beside him was frightened.

The eunuchs who specialize in singing ceremonies are carefully selected, and they must not lose the chain. If this is the case, what is the royal dignity?

Just when Zhu Di frowned.

The eunuch then continued, "His Royal Highness the King of Yue, please donate 180 taels of silver..."

"..."

As soon as these words came out, the hall fell silent.

Everyone's face suddenly changed, and they all looked incredible.

More than 1808 million taels of silver may be a lot of money to the current emperor, but it is not shocking.

But for a vassal king, this is definitely his life. Most of the vassal states don't have this kind of income throughout the year.

What's more, even if it is barely there, there are so many officials and troops in the upper and lower palaces to support, how can they squeeze out a year's income to give a birthday gift?
Isn't this full of food?
Immediately afterwards, someone started whispering.

king of yue...

It's that kid Zhu Zhanyong.

Didn't this kid just become a fan?
Where did he get so much silver?

Is this kid crazy?

Zhu Di was full of surprise, and couldn't close his mouth for a while.

Of course, he was too happy to give money directly.

The problem is... this seems unlikely, more like a prank!
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I forgot to tell everyone that Tiger didn’t update yesterday because he fell asleep and didn’t know. I’m really sorry. Tiger has caught a cold recently. He’s been dozing off for the past few days. Sometimes he doesn’t know when he’s asleep. I’ve also heard that many people have caught a cold. Yes, everyone should pay attention.

(End of this chapter)