The emperor is embarrassed

In the final analysis, Wu Wan's words only have one sentence: follow the emperor.

Wu Wan is a bystander, since the restructuring of the Yunnan-Guizhou Salt Class, she can see that following Ming Zhan is not wrong.

Now, even Ming Zhan's concubine, Chu Yan, has come to the imperial capital, thinking of fishing in troubled waters and making another fortune.

The relationship between Chu Yan and Ming Zhan is really not a secret in Yunnan and Guizhou.Ming Zhan has become the eldest son of the Zhennan Prince's Mansion, and his status is highly anticipated.At that time, the Chu family was not well-known among the salt merchants.What's more, Chu Yan just took over his nephew and became the head of the family himself. His buttocks have not yet settled down, and the reform of the salt class will follow.

At that time, no one was optimistic about the Chu family.Almost everyone who knew the inside story believed that the Chu family's decline was imminent.

However, Chu Yan didn't know the charm of witchcraft, so he just relied on his three-point beauty to get on the bed of His Royal Highness, and stayed in His Royal Highness's courtyard for three consecutive days, and the high society in Yunnan and Guizhou looked at him sideways.

Then Chu Yan took a lot of benefits from the reform of the salt class. Now, when the Chu family is mentioned in Yunnan and Guizhou, who doesn't nod and say yes.

Never mind what methods Chu Yan used, there are many people who are jealous or really disdainful.However, people always have to bow their heads in front of reality.The Chu family is prosperous, and you have to be convinced if you rely on the Chu family to eat and make a fortune to support your family.

Now that Chu Yan arrived in the imperial capital, many people really came to seek him out.

Chu Yan's appearance, demeanor, and demeanor also make people feel that although Yungui is so barbaric, it is not unreasonable for His Majesty to take a fancy to Mr. Chu based on his character.

Chu Yan met the long-lost Emperor His Majesty in the palace.

Ming Zhan likes beautiful people, Chu Yan is good-looking, has outstanding manners, and knows how to do things, which makes Ming Zhan even more fond of him.To a certain extent, Ming Zhan is still willing to open the door for Chu Yan to make things easier.

"Your Majesty has become more and more graceful." After Chu Yan saluted, Ming Zhan took his seat.At the beginning, he flattered Ming Zhan with a smile, but his handsomeness and sincerity in his tone, these ordinary words added three points of charm from his mouth.

Ming Zhan laughed, "Ayan, don't flatter me. Flattery is useless, I can't open the back door for you."

"The words from the grass people's heart are not flattery." Ming Zhan blocked the words first, Chu Yan was not in a hurry, and said in a warm voice, "This time the grass people came thinking that Yunnan also has a lot of land and objects. Although it is not as big as God, there are a few It depends on the boss. Cao Min thought, taking advantage of His Majesty's opening of Tianjin Port to do some business for convenience."

"Your Majesty is the king of a country, and now there are tens of millions of merchants in the imperial capital, all of whom are His Majesty's subjects. Although the grassroots were fortunate enough to see His Majesty's long face before, they dare not be arrogant because of it, let alone make His Majesty break the rules because of the grassroots." Chu Yan This time I came here, of course, I was not delusional about getting some business line by relying on my own charm.The matter between him and Ming Zhan was misunderstood by others, but he himself was very clear-headed, saying that it is true that everyone gets what they need.Although he sacrificed his reputation, he got great benefits.

What made him even more gratified was that His Majesty the Emperor never disliked him. Chu Yan thought that he had money and someone else, so he could rely on his ability to eat.Chu Yan said earnestly, "Your Majesty, Cao Min also went to the Investment Promotion Office of Tianjin Port and met Mr. Wu. Cao Min read the types and regulations of Tianjin Port's trade and regulations, and they are really meticulous. Your Majesty is wise and rare."

Seeing Ming Zhan's gentle face, Chu Yan said in a spirited way, "Your Majesty, forgive me for speaking bluntly, your majesty is the king of the country, and the Zhennan Palace is also under your jurisdiction. You used to be the Zhennan Palace Your son, even merchants like Cao Min have been bathed in your kindness. Now the type of business in Tianjin Port, His Majesty seems to deliberately exclude Yunnan and Guizhou."

"Forgive me for speaking bluntly. Tianjin Port is a prosperous foundation. Your Majesty has shown grace to the people of the Celestial Dynasty. The people of Yunnan and Guizhou are all your people. I also hope that Your Majesty will show favor to Yungui." Chu Yan carefully glanced at Ming Zhan, There was no abnormality on Ming Zhan's face, and Chu Yan began to feel relieved.

Ming Zhan is a person who is full of emotions and anger. He is definitely not the kind of person who can bear it or hold it back.Ming Zhan really doesn't have that kind of good quality, he is just a firecracker, and if he doesn't do it, he will be violent.

"Do the common people think so, or is it just you?"

As soon as Chu Yan heard it, he felt that he was worthy, and hurriedly said in a humble voice, "Your Majesty, the grassroots dare not say who they can represent. According to the grassroots' humble opinion, it is like the people of Yunnan and Guizhou. Apart from farming and studying, they work as shop assistants. If your majesty Opening up Tianjin Port to Yunnan and Guizhou, businessmen like Caomin will naturally have a way to earn more money. The shopkeepers at the bottom can also earn a little more money to support their families. Caomin thought, although scholars are noble, they look down on us merchants, I don’t look down on silver, but it’s not a bad thing to have too much silver. Who doesn’t want money to eat and study to support the family.”

"Cao Min thinks that with money, the common people can live a good life."

Juneday, a child's face.

The sky was still clear just now, the breeze brought dark clouds, and in the blink of an eye there was light rain pattering outside the pavilion.

As the heat gradually subsided, a bit of cool breeze blew the tips of his hair. Ming Zhan looked at Chu Yan's humble side face and sighed, "A Yan, although you are a businessman, but many court officials don't think as well as you."

Chu Yan held back the secret joy in his heart, and said modestly, "Your Majesty's praise, how can the grassroots afford it."

"You've done a good job with the horses." Ming Zhan smiled, and sat comfortably in the grand master's chair, with his arms resting on the armrests, showing Ming Zhan's leisurely mood. Ming Zhan said, "I heard what you said today. However, if the businessmen from Yunnan and Guizhou want to participate in the Tianjin Port, it is not that simple, I have to talk to the Zhennan Palace."

Chu Yan hurriedly said, "Your Majesty has such a heart, it is the blessing of the grassroots."

Ming Zhan smiled, "Okay, tell me, how is the Yunzang border trade now?"

Merchants are the best spies. Sometimes, they know more about some things than the court.

Ming Zhan got a lot of news from Chu Yan, and kept Chu Yan for dinner until the wind and rain were about to break, and then ordered someone to send Chu Yan out of the palace.

As Chu Yan said, merchants from Yunnan and Guizhou are also concerned about the port construction of Mingzhan, and they naturally hope to take part in foreign trade in the future.Even if there is some extra money, as long as it is profitable, the businessman is not afraid to spend money.

What is difficult is that Yunnan and Guizhou have always been independent and have their own laws and regulations. It is not easy to get a foothold in Tianjin Port, the imperial capital.

At this time, Chu Yan summoned thoughtful businessmen from Yunnan and Guizhou to discuss the matter, and voluntarily came to the imperial capital to inquire about the news.Of course Chu Yan would not be so selfless, he was willing to take the lead, and what he wanted was to replace the Zhou family.

The Zhou family is also a wealthy businessman from Yunnan and Guizhou.

Now, the Chu family is not what it used to be, but the Zhou family brand is old.

If Chu Yan wanted to become the leader of the business world, he had to establish a prestige that the Zhou family could not match.

Tianjin Port is his opportunity.

As long as he takes the lead to facilitate the opportunity for Yunnan-Guizhou to participate in Tianjin Port trade, then he will already have an incomparable pivotal position among the Yunnan-Guizhou merchants that the Zhou family can't match.

Ming Zhan knew Chu Yan's purpose at a glance.

However, Ming Zhan still appreciates Chu Yan. Chu Yan's youthful ambition and ability to act make Ming Zhan feel that keeping in touch with Chu Yan is not a bad thing.

Just as Chu Yan was sent away, Ming Zhan got the news: Beiwei Marquis Ruan Haofeng had passed away.

Ming Zhan sighed softly, and went back to tell Ruan Hongfei about it.

Ruan Hongfei said calmly, "He finally died."

"Yeah." Ming Zhan didn't have a very appropriate comment on Ruan Haofeng. This person, if you say it is pitiful, it is indeed pitiful. The color on his head is simply indescribable; Much to do with this person.Ever since Ruan Haofeng met Ruan Hongfei in the palace, he was a person with a bad conscience, so he was naturally afraid of being called by ghosts.What's more, Ruan Hongfei is definitely scarier than ghosts.Ruan Haofeng suffered a stroke from the fright, and lay in bed for more than half a year, and finally died today.

Ruan Hongfei was silent for a while, and asked Ming Zhan, "How should the title of Marquis of Beiwei be handled?"

"Well, now that Ruan Hongyu is the eldest son, let him be." Ming Zhan said, "Ruan Hongyu has no meritorious deeds, so I thought, downgrade to become a nobleman."

"You decide."

There is such a kind of person in the world, he is alive, you feel disgusting; he is dead, you will not feel very comfortable.

Ming Zhan held Ruan Hongfei's hand, a little worried, "Feifei."

Ruan Hongfei hugged Ming Zhan's shoulders and sighed softly, "I really hope that there will never be such a person in the world."

After Ruan Haofeng died, Ruan Hongyu and Ruan Hongyan all resigned from office to keep their filial piety.Ming Zhan ordered Ruan Hongyu to demote two ranks, and the Marquis of Beiwei became the Viscount's mansion since then. The courtiers naturally saw the emperor's indifference to the Marquis of Beiwei, so the funeral of the Marquis of Beiwei was also deserted.

However, another purpose of Ming Zhan is puzzling.

At this time, Ming Zhan refers to the marriage of Ruan Jiarui, the granddaughter of Marquis of Beiwei, to Zhao Qingyi, who was born in Fumin, who was compiled by Yu Hanlin.

Ruan Hongfei had been trying to find a good family for Ruan Jiarui for a long time. Ruan Hongfei had already set his sights on several people, one of whom was his cousin, Song Yao, the champion of Wubi.Song Yao said that he had no talent, and he was born as a number one scholar. Ruan Hongfei was worried that he would inevitably think too highly of himself.If he were to marry Ruan Jiarui, although Song Yao would not dare not marry him due to the sacred order, what would happen after he married?

Will Song Yao dislike Ruan Jiarui, who has no father, no mother, and nothing to rely on...

Thinking about it this way, Ruan Hongfei still set his sights on Zhao Qingyi, the second best single in Jinke.

Ming Zhan said that it doesn't matter, how much worse can the number one pick be, and the number one pick is proud, so is the second place the most approachable?Ming Zhan couldn't stand Ruan Hongfei's weird thinking circuit?Since Feifei of his family has taken a fancy to Zhao Qingyi, Ming Zhan smiled for the Bomei and pointed to marriage along the way.

People live their own lives.When he refers to marriage, he only refers to marriage. Ruan Jiarui is a little more scheming than Ruan Chensi, and he thinks he can live a good life.

This marriage is really good.

Zhao Qingyi's fame is here, but Ruan Jiarui is a man without father and mother. In today's words, life is hard, and father and mother are overcome. Generally, no one dares to marry.

And later, because of the kidnapping of the Feng family brothers by Ruan Hongfei, Ruan Hongfei's reputation was three points worse than that of June's Maokeng.

The rumors at that time were spread by Ming Zhan's orders, but now he really wanted to say something nice about Ruan Hongfei, but he couldn't.

Poor Ruan Hongfei, his reputation was ruined forever by Ming Zhan's evil hands.The most direct victim among them is Ruan Jiarui. Originally, Ruan Jiarui has reached a young age and is just talking about marriage.

With the changes in the situation in the imperial capital, the danger faced by Beiweihou Mansion is getting worse day by day.

How could anyone dare to marry a girl from Beiwei Hou Mansion, not to mention Ruan Jiarui has a notorious father who is well known.

Ruan Jiarui didn't hang herself because she had a good heart.

Now, all of a sudden, the emperor actually proposed marriage to Ruan Jiarui, moreover, Zhao Qingyi, who has a very promising future and is highly regarded as the No. [-] in this subject.

The emperor's unbelievable behavior made people have to think deeply.

No matter how you say it, this is an extremely rare marriage for Ruan Jiarui.

It was the emperor's marriage proposal again, and Mrs. Beiweihou took Ruan Jiarui to hand over a sign, wanting to enter the palace to thank her.

The Empress Dowager Wei had no interest in seeing Mrs. Bei Weihou, but thinking of Ruan Jiarui's rough fate and background, she met her.Empress Dowager Wei didn't pay much attention to Mrs. Bei Weihou, she was very kind to Ruan Jiarui.

"I remember that you like to eat Tieguanyin. I happen to have this year's new tea here. You can take some with you when you leave. If you think it's good, just come and ask for it." The Empress Dowager Wei laughed, "There is still enough tea. "

Ruan Jiarui said softly, "Thank you, Empress Dowager, for the reward." Zhao Qingyi is naturally a good man, but Ruan Jiarui really can't believe it.She has such a father, the Holy Majesty is kind enough not to blame him, how could he give her such a good marriage.

"Zhao Qingyi is the No. [-] candidate in this subject, and the Emperor praised his article." The Empress Dowager Wei smiled slightly, because no chance was no chance, in fact, the candidate she was optimistic about at the beginning was not Ruan Chensi, but Ruan Jiarui.The Empress Dowager Wei liked Ruan Jiarui's gentleness and knowledge, so she said a few more words, "People say that you are as good as you are, so if you want to come to the second place, you have a good character. You are smart, and you have a score in your life. The emperor gave you a marriage. I hope you can live a good life. If you live a good life, you will be worthy of the emperor's painstaking efforts."

No matter how Ruan Jiarui listened to these few words, she felt that the Queen Mother had something to say, but how dare she ask, she bowed her head and answered.

Empress Dowager Wei rewarded her with some jewelry and clothing and two small boxes of tea, and ordered Mrs. Beiweihou and Ruan Jiarui to leave.