The Ming Dynasty started with caution

"I think that as Lao Gao said, we should move King Xing's fiefdom to Nanchang to make it more prosperous."

Walking in from outside the palace, Zhu Houzhao was followed by two little ones.

The princes couldn't help but look back, fearing that Zhu Houzhao would make an order without consulting.

Wang Qiong said: "I have made a rough calculation. The money and food in Nanchang have been reduced by 72,500 dan per month. Calculated in one year, the total decrease is more than 800,000 dan. There is also a shortage of people for miscellaneous services..."

I dare not talk about tax money, for fear that the Emperor will feel even more heartbroken.

The princes were suddenly heartbroken. The money and food that was reduced every month could support many soldiers and give them salaries.

That bastard Zhu Chenhao can't just stay in Nanchang, he has to start a business.

Now both sides suffer.

"Sun Chen...Sun Chen also wants to stay in the palace." Zhu Zaikun raised his head and looked at the Supreme Emperor Hongzhi with his big eyes.

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi was slightly moved. He was lonely in the palace. He had been like this since he was a child.

Yan Chengjin pondered for a moment and said, "Have you ever heard of King Xing's pork? King Xing is famous for raising pigs, and he is the only vassal king who can replace King Ning today."

Among the vassal kings, King Xing was considered wise and could assess the situation.

When he came to the capital for the assessment, although there was nothing outstanding, he was not out of the ordinary either.

You can raise pigs to the best in the world.

He moved to Nanchang, where he did not hesitate to settle down for future generations and promote coastal commercial activities.

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi thought about it and looked in the direction of the cabinet: "What do you think?"

"Moving the kingdom to King Xing will only attract other requests for begging."

As soon as Jiang Mian finished speaking, several people nodded.

This is to be expected. After all, it is unfair to enfeoff vassal kings. You are fat and I am thin. Once the court makes an exception, the memorial will come.

Zhu Houzhao scratched his neck and said: "If someone asks for begging, just stay in the middle. If someone raises an army, just put down the rebellion."

Now that the imperial court has sufficient troops, it is still timid.

King Xing's move to Nanchang was good governance, but he did not dare to allow beggars. How dare you masters dare to argue with me? "

He conservatively estimated that the current court would be enough for him to spend at least twenty years.

With such a strong national power, why should we be afraid of trouble?

The faces of the princes became unnatural, and they secretly glanced at the Supreme Emperor Hongzhi, naturally knowing that the new emperor was regretting his actions.

This boy is really vindictive, and he is not at all as tolerant and generous as the Supreme Emperor.

Zhang Fuhua said: "I think it makes sense. There are no external dangers in the nine borders for the time being. The kings do not dare to cause trouble because of the obstacles in the capital camp."

There was a moment of silence in the hall.

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi spoke: "The cabinet has drafted an edict. The court will not provide carriages and horses, and let the palace handle it on its own."

The princes bowed slightly.

After leaving the palace, Zhu Houzhao said to Yan Chengjin: "I heard that you are in the fishing net business and you have three IOUs. When will you cash them in?"

Lao Gao made hundreds of thousands of taels of silver by cheating the prince once, so he must be rich.

"I defrauded the Duke of my country's money, but then gave it to the Chamber of Commerce and took it to Jiangnan."

"I know you won't beg for Prince Xing in vain. Jiangnan is the territory of Huizhou merchants. Do you want to do business with Prince Xing?"

If the Liangxiang Chamber of Commerce wants to do business in Jiangnan, Huishang will definitely not agree.

Liangxiang Chamber of Commerce has always occupied North Zhili, and Hui merchants have occupied South Zhili.

Shanxi merchants intersected in the north and south, while Guangdong merchants were entrenched in Guangdong and Guangxi.

Each has its own territory, and it is extremely difficult for Liangxiang to win over the gentry in Jiangnan.

Yan Chengjin said bluntly: "I want to start a silk and satin business in Jiangnan. Does the new emperor want to take a stake?"

Jiangnan silk weaving is famous all over the world.

With King Xing's support in Nanchang, the Liangxiang Chamber of Commerce will be able to settle in Liangxiang and have a protective umbrella.

Huizhou merchants had no idea.

"I use this IOU to buy shares."

"..." Yan Chengjin.

…

In early July, the sun was scorching.

In Prince Xing's Mansion, Zhu Youqian was enjoying the coolness released by Bingjian, frowning.

"Is there any notice from the imperial court?"

Seven days have passed. If you don't come back, you will be detained by the Supreme Emperor.

When the time comes, I really want to take Houcon back.

The housekeeper looked embarrassed. In order to get the news as soon as possible, he sent people to stay at the boundary monument.

"Your Majesty, as soon as there is news, the nursing home will definitely report it."

Princess Xing hummed dissatisfied, her fair face full of resentment.

Zhu Youqi stood up and walked around twice. At this time, a guard in green clothes ran out of the courtyard: "Your Majesty, there is a decree coming from the capital."

Gu Da walked into the palace with a smile, opened the imperial edict and read:

"The Emperor is entrusted with the destiny of Heaven," said the imperial edict. Since ancient times, emperors have succeeded to the throne and established their own power. They have carried out important tasks in the military and state, employed people and administered the affairs with great care. They have not dared to rest until they were tired of hard work.

Xu Yinghong continued, working hard day and night, but the laws of our ancestors were ruined by the rebels. Nanchang knew that there was King Ning but did not know that I was there. He was not afraid of me but did not dare to disobey the rebels. I did not know it. The Xingwang Zhu Youqi showed his talents and virtues. , to live up to my kindness, I am now allowed to beg the country to move to Nanchang..."

Zhu Youzhao's body trembled slightly, and he almost raised his head in shock, is that correct?

Princess Xing held the veil tightly with both hands, her mind at a loss.

After Gu Dayong finished reading, he took out a letter from his arms: "This is the letter from the gentleman to the prince. The prince will return it to the slave immediately after reading it."

Princess Xing wanted to join in.

Gu Da coughed dryly and said, "Your Majesty, I can only watch this."

Zhu Youqian opened the letter. It was from Yan Chengjin, telling him that he wanted to do business in silk, pork, and aquatic products in Nanchang.

The feudal king was originally not allowed to engage in business.

Now as long as the tax is paid in full, the court will turn a blind eye.

When he arrived in Nanchang, he also planned to do silk and tea business, and Yan Chengjin's letter came.

"He has a good idea."

Gu Dayong smiled and stretched out his hand, taking the letter back into his arms, "That lord said, let the prince give a straightforward answer."

Zhu Youlu frowned and raised his eyes: "The new emperor knows?"

"The new emperor naturally knows, prince? I have to hurry."

"Okay, but I will submit a memorial to the emperor."

Princess Xing ordered the servants to bring a hundred taels of silver and arrange for the eunuch to leave.

"Prince, whose letter did you read just now?"

"Don't worry about it, let the servants prepare it."

Zhu Youlu put his hands behind his back and turned around to write a memorial to the emperor.

...

In the capital,

Early in the morning, the chief eunuch of the Silijian came to Zuoye Gate to convey the order, and the morning court was postponed for half an hour.

Back to the duty room, all officials asked for news, but found nothing.

Half an hour later, the ministers gathered in the hall.

The retired emperor Hongzhi said: "Today at yin hour, the Queen Mother Wang passed away. I and the new emperor went to the Queen Mother Wang's bedroom."

The faces of the gentlemen changed.

Yan Chengjin's heart moved slightly. The Queen Mother Wang was Zhu Houzhao's grandmother.

That is, the stepmother of the retired emperor Hongzhi.

Not having an heir is a sad and miserable thing in the royal family.

So, the Queen Mother Wang has never had a sense of existence.

But after all, she is the Queen Mother. Considering the face of the court, the funeral should still be carried out according to the standards of the Queen Mother.

The officials are going to make trouble again.

An Jin, the military official, said: "In recent years, the customs are too extravagant. The banquets in the palace are rich and the living rooms are magnificent. I think that the funeral should be simple."

"I second the proposal!"

Yan Chengjin stood there without saying a word. The funeral and the mausoleum cost hundreds of thousands of taels. It would be better if he didn't borrow money from him.