Difficult for a son-in-law

Everyone was taken aback when the bidding for the license for the right to trade with Tibet began.

Why is the Tibet-border trade open?That is to give salt merchants another way to go.

In other words, if it weren't for the reform of the salt government, the trade between Tibet and the border would not have been opened up, and the Zhennan Prince's Mansion would do well in the tea-horse trade every year, earning a lot of money.

But now, the salt merchants haven't negotiated a three-two-five deal, and Ming Zhan's bidding for Tibet-border trade is about to start.

What does this say?

Your Majesty, are you fooling people?

Zhu Zizheng was taken aback first, and asked without hesitation, "Your Highness, what do you want to say about the salt merchant?"

Ming Zhan smiled slightly, took a sip of tea, and said calmly, "I have personally met the patriarchs of their families, and I have clearly explained to them the relevant compensation policies. It seems that they are unwilling. Forget it, then wait another three years, when the contract between the Palace and them expires, they will naturally have to take back the salt mine, and then restructure the system in a timely manner, it's the same."

Zhu Zizheng was speechless.

This this……

"Of course, if anyone is willing to hand over the salt mine now, what I said will naturally mean what I said." Ming Zhan said leisurely, with a rosy face. Since the Tibet-border trade negotiations were concluded, his heart has finally been relieved.

Reform, in the final analysis, is still a matter of money.

Now the Tibet-border trade has been stirred up by Ming Zhan, not to mention the tax and non-tax, and he has sold a lot of money for the three-year trade license, which is enough to make up for the profits from the tea-horse trade in the past.Therefore, Ming Zhan, who is not short of money, is of course not in a hurry.

He is not in a hurry, it is someone else who is in a hurry.

Zhu Zizheng has the heart to vomit blood. Since he came to negotiate, there must be a process. You raise the price and I lower the price, and then reach a default price by both parties, and that's it.There's no one like Ming Zhan who, when he sees someone, informs him, but doesn't say anything.

Not only didn't he say anything, this, this was clearly a speech to Ming Zhan.

For example, Zhu Zizheng's brother, Zhu Zixiao, actually softened a long time ago, and just wanted to show his loyalty to Ming Zhan or something.

"Your Highness," even Zhu Zizheng scolded Ming Zhan for being treacherous in his heart. He had planned well, but in the end he never played his cards according to reason, and he would not stop until he made people dizzy.Zhu Zizheng was helpless, and asked in a warm voice, "Your Highness, didn't you say earlier that you would select two salt mines for restructuring in the first year?"

"Yes, it's already chosen."

"I don't know which two it is?"

"The Cai family and the Chu family." Ming Zhan smiled lightly, "It's rare that the two of them are open-minded. As soon as I said it, I offered the salt mine. It's a short time to find the manpower, but the imperial examination will be held soon. It’s not too late to choose people.” Zhennan Prince’s Mansion also has its own selection of talents, which of course cannot be compared with that of the imperial capital.

Zhu Zizheng wanted to cry. He followed Ming Zhan as a cow and a horse, and he didn't know about it at all. Ming Zhan said, "Actually, I intend to choose two more, but I'm not very happy to see how many of them are. It's not good to compete with the people for profit, that's all, let's wait for three years, so what."

Looking at Ming Zhan's hypocritical face, even though he knew it was a trick, Zhu Zizheng vomited blood and said, "Your Majesty is self-deprecating. As far as I know, the salt merchants have been waiting and watching, and many people are interested in the Tibet-border trade. Since the prince intends to choose a few more companies, why not call the salt merchants again, I believe they will make a wise choice. The prince gave them two chances, and he can also call on the prince to be magnanimous."

"Oh? Is that so?" Ming Zhan blinked innocently and asked with a smile, "Does Lao Zhu have inside information?"

Zhu Zizheng was exhausted, Ming Zhan said, "Since this is the case, I will leave this matter to you, Lao Zhu. Just choose two more. In the first year, there is no need to make a big fuss."

"Yes." Although this assignment cannot avoid offending people, the benefits to the Zhu family are obvious.

The auction of the Tibetan-border trade licensing right was held at an optional date. Apart from the expensive entrance ticket, a group of salt merchants wanted to curse Ming Zhan.

Zhu Zixiao rejoiced that he had a good brother, and at the same time scolded the Cai family for being treacherous, "I saw that the two boys of the Cai family were dishonest, hum, they are building plank roads in the open, and crossing Chencang secretly."

"I told you to make up your mind earlier, but you didn't listen." Zhu Zizheng said, "I haven't seen anyone who can get cheap from the prince?"

Zhu Liming sighed, "That's right, our Royal Highness can squeeze three liang of oil out of a stone." Yunnan and Guizhou are mixed with hundreds of ethnic groups. Although people are in awe of the Zhennan Palace, they obviously don't speak it. The cautiousness of the emperor's servants.

Zhu Zizheng stared, "What kind of bastard words are these? Misfortune comes out of your mouth. How old are you and you still speak so freely."

"Uncle, don't be so angry." Zhu Liming quickly served a bowl of tea, and when Zhu Zizheng took it with a straight face, Fang smiled, "It's not just my nephew who said that, the last time there was a meeting, a ticket cost It costs 1000 taels. Nowadays, if you want to do Tibetan-border trade, you need a license, which is another sum of money. Who doesn’t say that the prince will think about money.”

Zhu Zizheng said, "If you complain like this, then don't share the pie, give it to others, and they will know about you."

Zhu Liming smiled, "Your Majesty knows how to calculate. The Tibetans are no match for him. Trade between Tibet and the border is definitely profitable. Besides, His Majesty is so smart that he is not a person who kills chickens and eggs. As long as you follow in His footsteps, although you will make money." If there is less, there is always money for food.”

In fact, although Zhu Liming laughed a lot, many people really thought so.

Mingzhan's ability to collect money is amazing, like Zhu Liming, although he feels sorry for the money he wants to give away, but Mingzhan is good at calculating, how can those Tibetans count Mingzhan, and they will not suffer any loss if they want to come to Tibet for trade.

Therefore, there are quite a few people who join in the fun.

The Zhu family has Zhu Zizheng's face, and now they can still have fun.

The Zhou family is completely different. Zhou Yungui did not expect Ming Zhan to act so surreptitiously. What he said at the beginning was extravagant, gentle and polite, rewarding things and saying good things, but turning his head was another face.

However, Zhou Yungui, who was born as a businessman, would not care about these things.

Although Ming Zhan's words were more beautiful than his singing at the beginning, people didn't promise anything, so naturally they can't blame Ming Zhan now.

The big treasurer replied respectfully, "From what I found out, the Zhu family, the Cai family, the Liu family, and the Chu family have all handed over the salt mine."

Zhou Yungui nodded slightly, "We are one step behind."

"What is the master's plan for the trade between Tibet and the border? The silver shop is ready."

Zhou Yungui sneered, "This kind of opportunity must not be missed. But spend more money, our Zhou family is not short of this money. Go find a shameless guy and don't show your traces."

Whether the merchants are happy or worried, these have nothing to do with Ming Zhan, he is about to face another trouble.

his marriage.

In ancient times, as long as you did not marry a regular wife, you were unmarried.

As for Ming Zhan's age status, many ministers mentioned this matter during the morning meeting. The eldest son has already reached the age of marriage, and it would be against the harmony of heaven to delay it any longer.

All the words against Tianhe came out, Ming Zhan almost choked himself to death, and turned his head to look at Feng Jingnan.

What's more, he said directly, "The emperor granted the marriage twice, but it didn't go well. It's better to choose a concubine for the son in Yunnan and Guizhou, choose a lady of the right age, and then ask the emperor to marry you." Ming Zhan stammered, "I, I There is already a side concubine. Let's discuss this matter in the long term."

"Your Highness, it is right for you to marry the concubine first, and then marry the main room."

Ming Zhan winked at Feng Jingnan, you are always talking!

Feng Jingnan nodded and said, "Liu Qing is right. Ming Zhangui is the eldest son of my Zhennan Prince's Mansion, and he has to be serious about the wedding. He should choose his concubine according to ancient rituals. Liu Qing is very knowledgeable, so this matter is up to Liu Qing Let's do it."

Ming Zhan said, "Father, my minister is still young, so I'm not in a hurry to establish a concubine."

"You are not in a hurry, this king is in a hurry to have a grandson." Feng Jingnan smiled and nodded at Ming Zhan, and told Master Liu, "This king only has Ming Zhan as his son, and the official residence of the Zhennan Palace is not necessary for Liu Qing Be cautious."

Master Liu respectfully agreed.

Feng Jingnan said again, "Ming Zhan has always liked reading. In the past, when he was in the imperial capital, he often discussed poetry and dissertations with the imperial officials. Now that he has returned to the palace, the king of the central government has repeatedly chosen one or two learned Confucian scholars as his teachers. It's also good for teaching and learning. According to my king, Liu Qing and Cao Qing are both top scholars, Feng Qing, Xu Qing and Yan Liu are quite accomplished, and from now on you will serve in the son's study and teach and teach for the son."

The four thank you.

After the morning meeting, Ming Zhan followed Feng Jingnan and left.

Ming Zhan frowned, "You promised at the beginning..."

"At the beginning, think about it for yourself. I've never seen anyone who didn't marry a regular wife. You don't have a regular wife in your family. Going out for banquets in the future is still a trivial matter. Enter the palace to greet you. Could it be that you want a side concubine to do it for you?" Feng Jingnan ask.

"Then there's no need to be in such a hurry, right?"

"What's the rush? I'm getting married on the fifteenth day, and you can't delay it for a few years. If you don't mention it today, someone will mention it tomorrow." Feng Jingnan stretched his arms, and his little maid waited on him softly. The cumbersome royal robe was replaced by a relaxed homely shirt, with a golden silk sash loosely tied around his waist. Feng Jingnan sat on the couch leisurely, "This is a good opportunity, and there is one more thing. Khan intends to get married, he has a little princess who is just young and suitable for you, let's settle this matter."

Ming Zhan was struck by thunderstorms and couldn't help but say, "When did it happen? Why don't I know?"

"Just now, I received a letter from Zang Khan yesterday."

"Then why did I marry?" Ming Zhan was not convinced, "Even if the first three elder brothers value status, I am not as good as my father."

Feng Jingnan was a little guilty, but he didn't reveal anything, frowned and said, "Don't be ignorant, the Princess Tibetan Khan is looking for you, and you are sure about it. I will let you know, get ready, and wait a while I will tell your mother to prepare the yard to marry the princess."

Ming Zhan didn't shed tears when he saw the coffin, and stretched out his hand to Feng Jingnan, "It's Zang Khan's letter, show me."

"What should be shown to you, I will show it to you naturally." It means, you kid, let me be more interesting.

Ming Zhan raised his eyebrows, with a look of "as expected", squinted his eyes and smiled, "Zanghan didn't say who to marry the princess at all, so you can make your own choice and give it to me. Why don't you think about me?" , you will know me if there is such a thing. I don’t agree, you can keep it to yourself, I would rather have more young mothers.”

Feng Jingnan is actually in his prime, and has a strong demand for women, but what he likes is the docile and charming type.This woman is not easy to get along with if she is of a tall background. Feng Jingnan really didn't want to deal with a sixteen or seventeen-year-old little princess, so she pushed the trouble to Ming Zhan.

Seeing that Ming Zhan is not happy now, Feng Jingnan is angry, "I gave birth to you and raised you, and it's time for you to share my worries. Don't talk too much, I've already decided on this matter. The reply letter to Zang Khan has also been sent out." Now, you just wait to be the groom's official."

"You're still being unreasonable!" Ming Zhan became even angrier, and his voice went up.

Feng Jingnan glanced coldly at Ming Zhan, "I would like to talk to you about etiquette. The king guides his ministers, and the father guides his son. You are obedient. Marriage has always been the order of parents, the words of matchmakers, and the princess of Tibet. Where is it that you are not worthy of you, or what? You are so reluctant? It’s just letting you accept a concubine, and it’s not telling you to die, what are you trying to do by yelling?”

Ming Zhan said, "Today, if you do business with Tibetans, you will marry a Tibetan princess. If you have contacts with Burmese tomorrow, won't you have to marry a Burmese princess? When will this be the boss?"

Ming Zhan was extremely difficult to dismiss, Feng Jingnan couldn't help thinking of Ming Li's good son, that child never said "no" in front of him, Ming Zhan was really rebellious, Feng Jingnan was also annoyed, He said angrily, "You are in this position, three wives and four concubines are unavoidable! One main concubine and four side concubines must occupy someone. Now it is best to be able to marry for profit. Don't tell me this truth. I don’t understand, back then when you wanted to be the prince, you should have expected today!”

"Father, can you make some sense? You are still a dragon and a tiger, and you can be a prince for another three or fifty years. You see that you are only in your early thirties, and you are not very old. You four There are only two side concubines now. Although it is a marriage of interest, you know that I am not interested in women, and I will inevitably neglect the princess of Tibet. It is better for you to accept it. You can’t even add another prince to me, which can also symbolize our relationship with the princess. The friendship between Tibet is evergreen.” Ming Zhan spoke lightly and quickly, like popping beans, and he spoke in one breath, his throat was filled with smoke, and he took a cup of tea to moisten his throat.

Helplessly, Feng Jingnan's heart was as hard as a stone, Wang Ba ate the weight, only looked anxiously at Ming Zhan, smiled lightly, stretched out his sleeves in a beautiful way, took a sip of the residual tea in Ming Zhan's hand with his well-maintained hands, He said gracefully, "That's right, this king is waiting to have a grandson. The friendship between Yunzang and Tibet will last forever."

Ming Zhan said viciously, "I haven't brushed my teeth for three days in a row, and I ate garlic yesterday, does it smell bad?"

Feng Jingnan was stunned for a moment, and asked in disbelief, "Are you trying to disgust me?"

"No way, I'm just telling you, the disease comes from the mouth." These days, most of the nobles are born with some cleanliness.Feng Jingnan didn't mind the tea that Ming Zhan drank, it was a kind of recognition for Ming Zhan, Ming Zhan was very angry with this shit marriage, and couldn't help but stimulate Feng Jingnan.

Feng Jingnan nodded, and reminded Ming Zhan very gratifiedly, "Then you have to remember one sentence, it's called, misfortune comes from your mouth."

Ming Zhan immediately stood up from his chair and looked at Feng Jingnan vigilantly.Feng Jingnan rubbed the deerbone finger on his thumb, smiled, "Don't be afraid, usually, as long as you can reason, I'm still willing to reason with you. When it really doesn't make sense, I will use my fist to speak."

"Let's have breakfast first. After breakfast, I really have something to tell you."