Difficult for a son-in-law

During Feng Jingqian's kidnapping, Ming Zhan showed excellent political skills and stabilized the stability of the imperial capital.

During the earthquake in the imperial capital, Ming Zhan contributed money, effort and resourcefulness. With no money in the treasury, he joined forces to tide over the difficulties together.

Therefore, after Feng Jingnan bestowed Feng Minglan's death, and when Feng Jing worked hard to make Ming Zhan the crown prince, although everyone felt that due to the restrictions of etiquette, the succession right of the little emperor's grandson was above that of the eldest son, but Ming Zhan vaguely When he said that he would not leave any heirs in the future and would pass on the throne to the little emperor's grandson, the ministers basically acquiesced in Ming Zhan's being the crown prince.

Again, Ming Zhan is a very lucky person.

Ever since Ming Zhan was established as the crown prince, the world has suddenly become more prosperous and peaceful. When it should thunder, there will be thunder, and when it should rain, it will rain.

Adults who are good at practicing feudal superstition have to think, this prince is well established.You see, as soon as the prince was established, the world went smoothly.

Even Feng Jingqian had indescribable joy for this heavy snowfall. Although he had collected a lot of money in the autumn harvest, there were many places where the money could not be used.Now that God is happy, there will be fewer places to provide disaster relief and tax cuts next year.

Ming Zhan was wearing a fox-fur coat and sat cross-legged with Feng Jingqian. He began to nourish himself as soon as autumn came, and now his melon-seeded face, which had finally lost weight, began to round again, and he was born afraid of the cold. It was made of three layers of leather, round like a fur ball, with a thick woolen blanket covering its knees, and with a stove in its pocket, it was only when it stretched out its hand to write a few words.

Since Ming Zhan started approving the memorials, the military officers praised him again and again: "The word Prince is clearly written, and the words are also clear."Because Ming Zhan never used allusions and sarcasm, he scolded directly when he was unhappy, and praised fiercely when he was happy. His criticism was always simple and clear at a glance.

The civil servants are not so happy, and they are spreading privately: the prince's words are indecent, or something, the word prince is so-and-so, picking a bunch of problems.

Ming Zhan is so clever. When the emperor and his ministers were joking, his eyes were bent into crescent moons, and the corners of his lips were turned up. He boasted very proudly, "I have practiced my words very well. Now it is much more neat. What do you think? Now, Mr. Xu taught me to read, how about it, I have made great progress, right?"

Feng Jingqian laughed first, "Where are you such a self-proclaimed braggart? Even if Xu Qing wanted to pick on you, it's hard to say now."

Xu San is the concubine of the Xu family in the south of the Yangtze River. Because his biological mother was of low birth, his father had many children, so he didn't care much about this little concubine. When he grew up, he didn't have a name. Later, he wanted to enter the family tree, and he was the third, so he directly I took the name Xu San, which is easy to remember.But no one expected that this little bastard won three yuan in a row, and now he is in the cabinet as a prime minister, which is very remarkable.I don't know if his father, who is full of children and grandchildren, regrets not giving his son a prestigious name.

Xu San is 48 years old this year. He has no relationship with the royal family. Since Ruan Hongfei left, the seat of Minister of the Household Department has been vacant. amazing.Because he was born in the Imperial Academy, Feng Jingqian pointed him to Wen Daozhai to give lectures to the princes, and Ming Zhan had listened to it for several years when he was in the palace.At that time, Xu San was still working in the Imperial Academy. He was not a high-ranking official, and he didn't look down on Ming Zhan, the little mute. From cause to effect, now that Ming Zhan is the prince, Feng Jingqian continues to point Xu San to Ming Zhan. Be a prince teacher.If there is no accident, the wealth and honor of the next dynasty is already in hand.

Xu San is a person of a certain level, he would never directly boast "Ah, Your Highness's handwriting is comparable to that of the second king." This would be too flattering, lowering the style of a Shangshu, he smiled slightly, and his tone was very to the point , "Your Highness's handwriting has indeed improved a lot compared to before. If you persevere, you will surely become a famous master of the generation."

"That's right, I read the memorials every day, and I get at least ten thousand words a day." Ming Zhan said boldly, "It's like a pig holding a brush every day to make gestures like this, and I can practice it."

Mr. Li didn't pay attention, and sprayed a mouthful of tea on the ground, and hurriedly accused the emperor of losing his manners.

Marquis An Ding is a straightforward person, because he held back his laughter in his heart and exerted force with his hands, a very clear and moist Ru kiln tea cup shattered into powder, and the hot tea soup flowed down his hands and legs.If you don't want to lose your appearance, you will lose your appearance.

It was still Mr. Zheng, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, who was mature and prudent, with a smile in his eyes, coughed with his fists, and praised calmly, "Your Highness's words are really funny."

Feng Jinggan couldn't help laughing, and said angrily, "You should let your father spend the New Year in the imperial capital, and return to Yunnan next year."

Feng Jingnan had always been very strict with Ming Zhan, and would scold Ming Zhan when he got angry, and Ming Zhan would be beaten for talking back. The number of times was too many, and the reputation of King Zhennan's strict teaching gradually spread.If Ming Zhan's words were heard by Feng Jingnan today, Feng Jingnan would never let him be kind.As for Feng Jingqian, he is more used to being a good person, and besides, he is more able to appreciate Ming Zhan's humor, so he is not like his younger brother who is easily attracted by Ming Zhan, who will be violent when stepped on.

Ming Zhan thought of how nourishing his childhood was after Feng Jingnan left, and couldn't help grumbling and giggling, which made him feel chills all over his body.

The uncle and nephew were concentrating on making the memorial, when Feng Cheng came in to report: Xu San, Minister of the Ministry of Households, and Li Pingzhou, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, are asking for an audience.

Feng Jingqian called naturally.

Both of them came by stepping on the snow, but their complexions were not very good, a little tired and haggard. Since His Royal Highness entered the palace and listened to the government, all the officials felt—very tired.

It should be said that Ming Zhan also sat in Zhaoren Palace for a while in the past, but at that time, he was completely regarded as Zhenshan Taisui, as long as he was there, it was enough, and he didn't interfere much in the government affairs, so he didn't know much about his temper. .

It's not that Ming Zhan has a bad temper or any eccentricities, on the contrary, he is approachable, and occasionally someone chokes him, but he doesn't get angry, he is very reserved.But you have to muster up two hundred spirits to talk to him, which is very difficult.

For example, yesterday, Feng Jingqian saw that the snow was going well, the plum blossoms in the garden were full of red plums and white snow, and the past few months had passed smoothly, so Feng Jingqian called his ministers to enjoy the snow and plum blossoms with him. Those who come to Feng Jingqian's side are naturally those with means, and everyone sings in harmony, which is very elegant.

On this kind of occasion, Feng Jingqian naturally wanted to be bright and brilliant, but when he looked back, His Highness the Crown Prince was nowhere to be seen, but the aroma of roasted meat wafted from afar, making people salivate secretly.

"Long live, the crown prince is watching people clean up the barbecue over there." Although Feng Cheng has been following Feng Jingqian, his eyes are watching and his ears are listening.

Seeing the fireworks in the warm pavilion in the distance, Feng Jingqian said with a smile, "I was going to drink tea with my lovers in that pavilion, but this kid took the lead." Well, more seems to be explaining the reason why Ming Zhan left midway.

His Royal Highness personally made arrangements, which made several ministers feel a little... Well, His Royal Highness, you are too close to the people!

Everything in the royal family is based on extreme research. The yellow charcoal stove burns smokeless silver frost charcoal. All kinds of meat skewers and vegetables are skewered and placed on the side. Roasting, from time to time there is a savory smell of meat. Although Ming Zhan went out to greet him with a serious face, anyone with long eyes could see the oily glint on the guy's thin lips, and he could smell the smell of meat when he got close.I have already eaten it.

Feng Jingqian pretended not to notice, but saw four pots of fragrant wintersweet placed in the four corners of the pavilion, and praised with a smile, "These flowers are not bad."

"That's right, I asked them to move out of the greenhouse." Ming Zhan took Feng Jinggan's arm and said with a smile, "I'm not good at writing poetry, but I want to eat barbecue when it snows. People eat less of this kind of food." It's boring, let's eat meat and drink together, how happy it is." Then he opened the chair for Feng Jingqian, waited for Feng Jinggan to sit down, and waved his hand to a group of accompanying ministers, "Sit."

"Everything is good in Kunming City. The seasons are like spring, but it doesn't snow, and the barbecue doesn't taste good." Ming Zhan tried the temperature of the wine pot on the back of his hand, and naturally made a cup for Fengjing. Although it is cold in winter, there is only It's interesting to eat this in winter. "

In fact, Ming Zhan has a talent. He is very easy-going with everyone. He is not Feng Jingqian's parent and son. He has two little grandchildren under him. Attitude is really a skill.

Feng Jing raised his glass, but he didn't say anything. Instead, he looked at Ming Zhan and smiled, "Ming Zhan, you're the one who arranged the barbecue. Say a few toasts."

"With this glass of wine, I wish you a long life." Ming Zhan was not stage-frightened, and his words were flattering. Feng Jing laughed and drank the glass to the brim, and several court officials also drank a glass.

Which of these ministers is not a person with a sharp eye and a quick heart, and they followed suit, "I taste this wine as if your Majesty has preserved peach blossom wine for many years."

Li Pingzhou Master Li is good at wine, he was lucky enough to taste it, so naturally he will not forget it.

Feng Jingqian doesn't like to drink strong alcohol, but prefers soft wines. Drinking some is for the purpose of keeping in good health without getting drunk and delaying business.

Next, everyone discussed and laughed about eating. Ming Zhan eats very well. He is not overbearing, nor is he rude. A little big.

Feng Jingqian was always worried that Ming Zhan would be supported, so he had to restrain him, and ordered someone to drink Xiaoshi tea.

Ming Zhan leaned against the back of the chair covered with the wolf fur mattress, and rubbed his belly contentedly, "Father, I'm fine. I've been thinking about an important matter these days, and I've wasted a lot of my brain, so I should nourish myself more. "

Feng Jingqian raised an eyebrow, "Oh? What are you thinking about?" With the tacit understanding of these two people, there is no need to rehearse beforehand when they sing the double reed, and they can communicate with each other with just a look.

"I don't know much about the recruiting system of the imperial court, so I asked the Ministry of War for some information to understand." Ming Zhan glanced at Gu Yueshan, the minister of the Ministry of War, "Basically, local recruitment is the main thing, and then the generals will not be changed. Soldiers from all over the country basically stay in the guards or camps, that’s probably what it means, right?”

Gu Yueshan hurriedly said, "What Your Highness said is very true, most of them are like that." Ming Zhan took a few sips of tea for digestion, and smiled leisurely, "I don't like this. Father, why don't you change your method. Let the soldiers from the south of the Yangtze River go to the northwest to stay for a while. The southerners are soft like this peach blossom wine. Although they are shrewd, they lack the pride of the northerners. Soldiers, you must have the spirit of killing and cutting, and you cannot let the wealth of the southern land soften The harvest outside the customs is good this year, so if you think about it, you won’t be tempted to grab it, so let’s exchange less, 1 people, how about it?”

The ministers enjoyed the barbecue very comfortably. After hearing Ming Zhan's words, their thoughts raced and they began to make calculations.Your Highness is about to mobilize troops, so why?

Instead, Feng Jing asked with a dry smile, "When did you make such a move?"

Yes, there must be a reason, and it would be great if the emperor could ask. Several people pricked up their ears, ready to listen to Ming Zhan's explanation, but Ming Zhan moved closer to Feng Jingqian's ear and whispered a few words.

Feng Jing smiled dryly, "Since that's the case, let's try it first."

Li Pingzhou is an open-minded person, he said in his heart, you have already said half of what you said, why are you still trying to be mysterious, and said with a smile, "If your highness has a clever plan, tell me, so that I can open my eyes."

"I don't have a clue yet, so I can't tell you guys." Ming Zhan had a rare moment of modesty. He casually picked up a teacup and asked Xu San, "Master Xu, you are the Minister of the Household Department. This teacup can be sold outside. How much silver?"

Xu San considered it carefully, "His Royal Highness, such high-quality thin-bodied Ru kiln porcelain is usually sold not only in sets, but in complete sets. Such a set costs at least a thousand silver." Tribute, the best in official kilns The number of sets produced in a year is very limited, and there is always a price but no market. Generally, officials and eunuchs are reluctant to use one or two sets easily.

Ming Zhan took a sip of tea and said with a smile, "This kind of porcelain is rare outside. If it is ordinary, there are still hundreds of taels or dozens of taels on the market. In the imperial capital, it sells for dozens of taels. Things can be sold for a few hundred taels if you take a boat to other places. Mr. Xu is from the south, where Suzhou and Hangzhou are near the sea. The imperial court is concerned about safety, and the sea market is limited. It’s not that the imperial court does not want the people to earn money and live affluently. It has been so many years , we do not have a strong navy."

"If you want to train soldiers, you need money, big ships, generals, and soldiers. Soldiers need food and pay. Master Xu is the Minister of the Ministry of Households, Master Gu is the Minister of the Ministry of War, and Master Li is the Minister of the Ministry of Labor. You can make a rough estimate now. , based on [-] navies, how much money will this pass cost?"

Ming Zhan suddenly came up with this problem, waiting for the result, the three adults had to put their heads together and did some calculations. Now that the court is not rich, they are not very supportive of Ming Zhan spending money to train soldiers.After a while, Master Xu San wailed bitterly, "It's not that you are a lion, but it's just like the prince said, these people, on the sea, not only need boats, but also have soldiers, guns, knives and guns. It’s worth tens of millions of taels of silver. Your Highness, the silver in the treasury has a place to go now, but I can’t squeeze out even 100 million~” The last thing is called a rhyme and three sighs, which is a bit desolate, first of all, I have no money.

Naturally, Ming Zhan would not scare him off, and said with a smile, "You don't have to worry about the money, I will raise the money when the time comes."

Xu San was overjoyed immediately, "Could it be that the Zhennan Prince's Mansion..." In fact, Xu San didn't know what the Zhennan Prince's Mansion was like, but several silver mines in Yunnan were real.This is really no need to worry about guarding Yinshan. I used to think that Ming Zhan was an outsider, but now that Ming Zhan is the prince, he should naturally favor the imperial capital.

The cheekiness of the officials was undoubtedly revealed at this time, and even Mr. Li, the veteran of the three dynasties, was not ashamed, and said happily, "That can't be better."

Master Gu even praised, "Your Highness really understands righteousness, and he is a role model for ministers and others." He wished he could take this matter to the ground so as not to avoid Ming Zhan's rebuttal.

If the thin-skinned really wants to be controlled by these old guys, Ming Zhan doesn't have to mess around. He grumbled and laughed, his stomach hurt a little from laughing, his cheeks were flushed, and it took a long time to catch his breath and smile. Joke, "Don't tell me that, but tell the father, he will definitely say, I only heard that giving birth to a daughter is a loser, so how come he loses money when he gives birth to a son."

The three of them choked to death on Ming Zhan's words, and the shy old cheeky man showed a blush and shyness, which made Feng Jingqian laugh too.