The first dude in the Qing Dynasty

Kangxi was about to have lunch, when he heard a report from his subordinates that Yinzuo, who had just left the palace, had returned, followed by Yinzhen, thinking that they probably hadn't eaten yet, so he simply called them over to eat together.

Xu Zuo frowned when he saw the beef and mutton on the table: "Why are the dishes so oily today?"

Liang Jiugong explained from the side: "Long Live God has a strong taste, and I can't help but eat a few more mouthfuls... Gradually, it became like this." It's not that he didn't take care of this matter, but Kangxi loves to eat it. ?

There is more than one imperial chef in the imperial dining room. Kangxi does not prepare every meal by himself. Whoever cooks the dishes Kangxi uses more will get rewards, and his status will also be improved. Naturally, those imperial chefs are closely related to Kangxi’s favorite food. do.

Yinzuo is also helpless. When he was in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he set rules for those people, such as the proportion of meat and vegetables in a meal, the amount of fish, fruit and vegetables, etc., and he would go to the imperial dining room from time to time to have a look, so the things they served It's still passable, and now no one cares about it, and it's back to its original state.

Although the rules he set are still being implemented, there are many tricks in them. He can't even stipulate how much oil and salt to put in any dish, right?Besides, even if he could control Yu Chu, he couldn't control Kangxi's mouth!

I had to say: "Forget about the side dishes, yam, corn, wax gourd, white fungus, let them have one or two dishes every meal."

Liang Jiugong agreed, and Yinzuo said to Kangxi again: "Don't care if Huang Mama likes it or not, use some for every meal, these things are the most greasy."

If you eat too much greasy food, you will suffer from heart disease, high blood pressure and other diseases. If it is serious, it may cause heart disease, stroke, etc. It is probably a habit passed down from the grassland. The whole Aixinjueluo family has a heavy taste. When you are young, there is no danger, but when you get old, there is a problem here or there.

Looking at Yinzhen again, Yongzheng died early in history, but he is now the fourth brother, his diet is quite healthy, and there is nothing wrong with his body. He should not be the same as the original owner, right?

Yinzuo's affairs were not in a hurry, and the two of them went to the study to talk after eating with Kangxi.

"The fourth brother said that the Ministry of State-owned Enterprises should give salaries to the officials," Yinzuo said, "but at this moment, the Ministry of State-owned Enterprises does not have the ability to do so, so we can only think of other ways."

Kangxi took a look at Yinzhen, dared to speak big words in front of the courtiers when his feelings had not yet been revealed, it turned out that this son was not as calm as he thought!

Turning to Yin Zuo, he said, "Then you come here now, is there a way?"

Yin Zuo nodded, and said: "The textile factory my son built earlier has accumulated a large amount of cloth. My son thinks about selling it."

He added the accent on the word "go out", and the two of them knew what it meant when they heard it. Kangxi said, "Where are you going to sell it?"

"Dongying." Yinzuo said: "My son originally wanted to exchange these things for food, but now he is anxious to earn money, so it is best to transport them to Dongying."

"The food production in Dongying is not high, but the gold mines and silver mines are extremely rich, and it is known as the country of gold," Yinzuo said: "Even though Dongying is a tiny place, its gold and silver production is still higher than that of the Qing Dynasty. Japan is close to us, and gold and silver are plentiful and cheap, so if you want silver, it’s natural to get it from them.”

He remembered that from the Edo period to the [-]th century, Japan's gold production accounted for a third of the world's total—with such a small population, what's the use of that gold?Might as well donate to Qing Dynasty!

Kangxi pondered: "That being said, even with that little cloth, you can't exchange much silver, right?" No matter how cheap gold and silver in Dongying are, they can't be as cheap as this.

Yinzuo nodded: "So these cloths are just a stepping stone."

If the output of just a few machines is enough to pay the salaries of all officials, then it is not called a textile machine, but a money printing machine.

He continued: "There is very little foreign trade in Japan, and our big liquidation is the first one. As long as we start this, silk, porcelain, and tea can be shipped in large quantities in the future, and we can also open a few more textile factories near the coast. The factory is exclusively for overseas sales. Even if they don’t like our things, it doesn’t matter, the ratio of gold, silver and copper in Dongying is very different from that of the Qing Dynasty, even if they only resell this, there will be endless silver.”

Kangxi tapped the handrail lightly with his fingers, and said: "As I remember, the King of Dongying has never allowed gold and silver to be exported at will, and merchant ships from other countries are not allowed to land at will to sell goods."

"That's why it's called a stepping stone!" If it wasn't for this, Yinzuo would have made the decision by himself, so how could he use it to find Kangxi?Yinzuo smiled and said: "Huang Ama, my son would like to ask you to send an envoy to go with the boat. In addition to selling things, you will also meet their king and sign a comprehensive trade agreement. It is best to draw a piece of land on their land. as a treaty port."

Kangxi took a look at Yinzuo, this kind of agreement, I am afraid that the monarch who has done a little bit will not agree to it?

Yinzuo said: "We can take money to open the way first, bribe their officials and even the monarch, if they agree, it's fine, if they don't agree..."

"Then hit them until they agree!"

Kangxi looked at the two sons who spoke in unison, and was speechless for a moment—how did he not know before that his two sons were actually violent?Is this because of the matter of money?

Yinzhen said: "Bring more people on the boat, each with a musket. If they agree, that's fine. If they don't agree, or our people are missing, things are stolen, the boat is hit... Whatever the reason, kill them." Just go up!"

These things were originally done by those people!Yinzhen's expression turned cold, and his eyes were icy cold: "It's okay if their people are killed by us casually, but if any of our people are injured... the artillery made by the sixth brother has not been used yet! "

Although fighting a war is not so easy, but with the continuous fire gun made by Yinzuo and the new type of cannon, there is nothing wrong with it.Anyway, the battlefield is in someone else's country, and the army of the Qing Dynasty is also idle...

Kangxi Fu forehead——When did this son get crooked?With this murderous look, who did she follow?

Yinzuo raised his hands in agreement, saying: "That's good, if Dongying is brought down, the imperial court will no longer worry about running out of money." Then he will save trouble!

"It's a big deal," Kangxi sighed, "It's hard for me to think about it."

Although there are great benefits here, he is very moved, but the Qing Dynasty has always appeared in front of the world as a great country and a state of etiquette. It would be difficult for him to suddenly become so arrogant, rascal or even shameless. accept.

Yinzhen frowned and was about to speak when Yinzuo tugged at Yinzhen's sleeve and said, "Huang Ama, think about it slowly. When the new year begins, the ministers will issue new salaries. It doesn’t come out of money. In the current situation, it’s good if you don’t spend money. If you want to build a factory or open a store, why don’t you spend money? My son heard from the fourth brother that the household department is also very nervous now... Otherwise, from you Nei Kuta?"

This is blackmailing him!It's really getting fatter and fatter!

Kangxi glared at Yinzuo, and snorted coldly: "Although the method you mentioned comes with a lot of money, it won't be effective in just one or two months... Don't tell me that you are just relying on this to make money!"

Yinzuo choked, and said: "My son just found out about this, so it would be great if he could come up with a solution! My son is not a good-natured boy under the seat of Goddess Guanyin, and he is money when he stretches out his hand!"

Kangxi was overjoyed, and slapped the table and shouted: "You were raised under my nose, and I know what shit you're going to do as soon as you poke your butt! If I don't agree with you, you can hold back, right?"

Yinzuo poked his neck and said: "If you didn't think about it, you just didn't think about it, otherwise Huang Ama, you want to go alone!"

Kangxi was furious and slapped the table: I can't deal with you anymore!

Snatching the fly whisk from Liang Jiugong's hand, Yinzuo jumped up and walked around behind the chair when he saw something was wrong, Yinzhen hurriedly got up to stop him: "Huang Ama calm down! Huang Ama..."

Yinzuo hid behind Yinzhen: "My son is going to be the prince, Huang Ama, you can't hit me!"

Kangxi was furious: Now he knows that he is the prince!

He threw Fuchen down and sat down: "Get out of here!" He wanted to abolish the crown prince before he was established...

The prince's signboard is still quite useful, Yinzuo approached with a smile, and poured a glass of water for Kangxi: "Huang Ama calm down..."

Kangxi sighed, took a sip of the drink, and rubbed his forehead: It's not that Dongying can't do it, but it should be done beautifully...and you must be careful in choosing candidates. Can be master...

Glancing at Yin Zuo, he said, "You brought up the matter, do you have someone in mind?"

Yinzuo knew that this was Yun, and said with a smile: "Yes, but it's a bit overkill, and it's not without danger to go to Dongying..."

Kangxi frowned and said, "You mean... Lao Ba?"

Seeing this, Xu Zhen said, "Huang Ama is reluctant to let the old man go, how about my son come?"

Kangxi glanced at him and told him to go, maybe saving the first step and calling directly.

"I will call a few ministers to discuss this matter." Kangxi turned to Yinzuo and said, "How are you going to solve the problem of official salaries in the first few months? Let me first say that my internal treasury and household department will never I will lend you a loan."

Yinzuo looked in disbelief at the two people in front of them who were thicker than the city wall: they were obviously the two of them who caused the trouble, but they fell on him one by one as a matter of course, and they still had the face to shout for him not to "pay him a loan" !

Kangxi's fly whisk is still at hand, forget it, let's bear with it!

He said with a dark face: "Actually, the Ministry of State Affairs still has a batch of goods in storage, which can be released at any time."

"what?"

"Pocket watch and clock."

When Yin Zuo was fine, he always disassembled these things to play with, and he knew the structure inside.Later, he took charge of the House of Internal Affairs, where there are silversmiths, carpenters, gemsmiths... all kinds of talents, in line with the principle of not wasting, Yinzuo found some people, and each of them made a few parts, and finally those who understand this stuff The master craftsman assembled it very efficiently.If necessary, production can be expanded at any time.

This thing is very valuable, and selling one is enough to pay a person's salary for a month, and it does not affect people's livelihood and does not destroy the market-the bad and bad is the source of income for those foreigners.

Kangxi didn't care about how he got money at all, as long as there was a way, he waved his hand and said, "You can arrange it yourself."

In the past, he just had to open his mouth, but now he can arrange everything!Yinzuo was dissatisfied, and just about to speak, Kangxi glared: "Go away! I missed my lunch and want to stay for dinner!"

Yinzuo muttered "Crossing the river and tearing down the bridge", and slipped away before Kangxi's attack.

After leaving Qianqing Palace, Yinzuo didn't want to talk to Yinzhen at first, but he remembered that he had promised Mrs. Liu to intercede for her, so he briefly explained the matter, saying: "Fourth brother's family affairs, I shouldn't have asked about it, but this matter After all, my son has something to do with me... Now, I don't care about my business, fourth brother, and you don't care about her letting me go, how about it?"

Yinzhen glanced at him and said lightly, "Okay."

The answer is not sincere.

Yin Zuo was worried, and said again: "The so-called husband is honorable and his wife is expensive, which woman doesn't want her husband to be superior to others? Besides, she is not smart, so don't be too demanding, fourth brother."

Yinzhen said lightly: "I married her only for the things in her head. I don't care how she acts. I will teach her a lesson this time so that she won't be smart again, but that's all. "

How could he touch her before cleaning out the contents of Liu's head?

Yinzuo glanced at Yinzhen, shrugged, and sighed: "Fourth brother, you are so ruthless."

Yinzhen looked at Yinzuo who curled his lips, remembered the old eighth and old nine in the previous life, and smiled lightly—you haven't seen the true ruthlessness of the master!

When Yin Zuo returned to the Prince's Mansion, he invited Yin You, Yin Yu, and Yin to come over with Ke Dai. He briefly handed over the affairs of the Ministry of State Affairs, and then assigned the work of the watch shop.

The three of Yinyou agreed very readily. Yinqi has a disability and has a keen mind. It is clear that among all the brothers, only Yinzuo treats him like ordinary people.When recommending the crown prince, what Yinqi thought was that if anyone among the brothers could use him without any grudges, he would be the sixth brother, but he didn't want this day to come so quickly, and the joy in his heart can be imagined.

As for the two young ones, whoever can rescue them from the upper study room now is their reborn parents, not to mention the Ministry of State Affairs, even if they are sent to a bitter cold place, they are willing to go around.

Although Yinzuo dispatched all the work, but this time he couldn't do it without the shopkeeper. The delicate work of clocks and watches had to be watched for a few days in order to expand production and get on the right track.So he was more determined to accept apprentices.

Three days later, Kangxi convened several trusted ministers to have a meeting with Yinzuo, Yinzhen, and Yinhu. The purpose was naturally to discuss the matter of exporting to Japan. They came up with ideas, so no one objected, but each came up with their own ideas and perfected the details.

As for the candidate, before Kangxi could speak, Yinhu took the initiative to take over the errand - for such a secret meeting, Kangxi didn't even call Yinxuan, but called the unrelated punishment department himself, the purpose can be imagined, Anyway, there is no hope of being the crown prince now, so it is much more interesting to venture outside than to hang around in the Ministry of Criminal Justice.

So, transshipment of goods, mobilization of ships, selection of manpower... Yinhu was so busy that he didn't touch the ground, and finally, half a month later, he set off with five large ships of goods, five hundred soldiers armed with guns, and dozens of cannons. Went to Japan.

After sending Yinhu away, Yinzuo couldn't be idle either. After Concubine De was crowned queen, it was his crown prince canonization ceremony. Although Yinzuo pushed all the entertainment, he was still entangled in a lot of trivial matters-fortunately, the crown prince was only once , if he continues to toss like this, he will really go on strike!

Consecutively, the two major events of conferring the empress and the appointment of the crown prince, the civil and military personnel of the whole court were very busy, but at this juncture, another case of cheating in the Shuntianfu township examination occurred.The examinee wrote an article about it and posted it on the street, saying that the examiner didn't care about the suffering of the underprivileged, that he was greedy for profit, and that he was following others' influence.He even listed several high-ranking officials' offspring who were involved in bribery by name.

Kangxi was furious, imprisoned the chief examiner and deputy chief examiner immediately, and set a date for the re-examination, which was considered to appease many poor scholars.

December [-]th was the auspicious day selected by Qin Tianjian. After kowtowing many times and being kowtowed by many people, Yinzuo was finally promoted to Prince of the Qing Dynasty.

At night, Yin Zuo, whose bones were almost broken, took a battle bath, and fell asleep as soon as his face was attached to the pillow. He probably slept too deeply, as if he was woken up by Wang Cai desperately when he closed his eyes: "Prince, Prince, get up and go to court early!"

"Don't go!" Yinzuo turned over and continued to sleep: "The laws of the Qing Dynasty, which one stipulates that the crown prince must go to court early? Don't disturb me!"

Didn't you tell him not to bark?

"Master!" Wangcai said: "I didn't intend to call you, and it's already too late now—the king of Yongjun sent someone to tell you to go quickly, saying that something happened last night!"

Yin Zuo rubbed his eyes: "What's wrong?"

Wangcai hesitated for a moment, and said: "Last night, the nest outside the city caught fire, killing hundreds of people..."

Yin Zuo sat up cleverly, and instantly became sober: "What did you say?"

Wangcai said: "Prince Yong said, you were canonized yesterday, and something like this happened at night, I'm afraid someone will take the opportunity to make trouble... So you must not hide at this moment."

Yin Zuo's mind is full of hundreds of dead people, how can he care about "taking the opportunity to make trouble"?He didn't need Wangcai to wait on him, so he quickly put on his clothes, wiped his face with a handkerchief, and rode out on horseback.