No matter how late he returns home, whether he stays in Ma Xiuying's room or not, Zhu Yuanzhang will come to Ma Xiuying's courtyard, which is Zhu Yuanzhang's respect for Ma Xiuying, and it is also a moment for the two to communicate. After many years of husband and wife, the passion of the young Mu Ai has long turned into the warmth of each other, and it is as plain as a glass of water, but people can't give up.

Zhu Yuanzhang entered the house and asked, "The housekeeper said that you left a guest in the mansion today?"

No wonder Zhu Yuanzhang is curious, since Yu Suxue's incident, Ma Xiuying will never let outsiders stay in the mansion again, but this time she specially arranged for guests to stay in the courtyard, and also sent servants to serve.

Ma Xiuying skillfully changed him into his regular clothes and handed him a cup of hot tea, "Yes, I left a woman who is in business." ”

"Don't you don't like to deal with women outside?" Zhu Yuanzhang became more and more curious, he knew Ma Xiuying's habits very well, other concubines liked to contact the wives of dignitaries and nobles, and would also associate with the wives of some merchants, but in private they would despise these merchant women. Ma Xiuying has never looked down on anyone, but she is not keen on the communication between women, and it is strange that she would take the initiative to stay with a businesswoman this time.

Ma Xiuying explained: "This one is different, she is the wife of Shen Wansan, a wealthy businessman in Suzhou, and my childhood playmate, who has helped me a lot before. ”

"Suzhou?" Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and said vigilantly: "That's Zhang Shicheng's territory, what is she doing here?"

Ma Xiuying explained Lu Xiaoqian's intention directly, "One is to visit me, and the other is to show favor to you on behalf of her husband." ”

Lu Xiaoqian is a woman with a hearty personality, she was still a little secretive when she first saw Ma Xiuying, and after talking too much, the two regained the feeling they used to get along, so she couldn't hold back her words and told Ma Xiuying all Shen Wansan's worries and worries.

Ma Xiuying immediately told her that Zhang Shicheng would eventually lose at the hands of Zhu Yuanzhang, and persuaded her family to make plans early. In order to convince her sincerely, Ma Xiuying cited various reasons why Zhang Shicheng would lose, such as Zhang Shicheng's short-sightedness, repetitive personality, greed for pleasure, lack of progress, and the kindness of a woman and no decision......

Lu Xiaoqian did not shy away from Ma Xiuying, and sighed: "Wan San also thinks that although King Cheng is good, he is not suitable to be an emperor. ”

Zhang Shicheng was benevolent in the territory under his jurisdiction, and the local people respected him very much. But Shen Wansan, who has traveled from south to north all year round, is keenly aware that the prosperity of Suzhou is just a flash in the pan. Even if Zhang Shicheng doesn't attack others, others will not let go of this piece of fat. Once the Yuan court or Zhu Yuanzhang's army came, Suzhou would be in danger, and even the city would be destroyed. At this time, many people began to find a way out for their families, Shen Wansan was one of them, he was very glad that he and Ma Xiuying were friends at the moment, and with Ma Xiuying's introduction, it would be easy to get Zhu Yuanzhang's protection in the future.

Of course, you can't do things empty-handed, Shen Wansan prepared a large amount of gold, silver and grain to Zhu Yuanzhang, and the grain ship stopped at Yingtianfu Wharf at this time.

Lu Xiaoqian said: "Originally, Wansan wanted to come to see King Wu in person, but I wanted to see you, and volunteered to take this errand, please tell King Wu, and please don't blame Wansan." ”

"I'm very happy that you can come to see me, and the prince will definitely be very happy too. When the prince returns home, I will inform him about it. Knowing that Lu Xiaoqian was talking about excuses, Ma Xiuying still smiled and agreed.

This will make Shen Wansan's family all in Suzhou, even if he gives Shen Wan thirty heads, he doesn't dare to come to see Zhu Yuanzhang with great fanfare, it is estimated that Lu Xiaoqian has taken a great risk when he comes to Ying Tianfu.

So when Zhu Yuanzhang asked about the visitor, Ma Xiuying took the opportunity to say that Shen Wansan came to show goodwill and sent his wife as a gift.

In fact, Shen Wansan's approach was a bit of a twilight of Qin, in order to ensure his own interests and safety, he not only surrendered to Zhang Shicheng in Suzhou, but also came to Tianfu to show favor to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Ma Xiuying knew that telling Shen Wansan's meaning would make Zhu Yuanzhang unhappy, but she decided to say it. This matter is not only because Shen Wansan and Lu Xiaoqian were friends when they were young, but more importantly, for the Shen family's wealth. In the future, Zhu Yuanzhang pacified Jiangnan and had such a big businessman to pay taxes, and the finances would be much easier. If Zhu Yuanzhang refused to accept Shen Wansan's overtures and forced Shen Wansan to move his family, it would be a great loss for Zhu Yuanzhang at that time.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't think as far as Ma Xiuying, and his face sank when he heard the words, "I don't like this kind of businessman at both ends of the head and mouse, they both donate money and Zhang Shicheng to please me, which is especially hateful!"

Ma Xiuying defended: "It's not you who said that, now the wealthy gentry of Ying Tianfu are fighting to please you, isn't it just that they hope to live a good life under your jurisdiction." Shen Wansan is doing business in Zhang Shicheng's territory, how can he develop if he doesn't please Zhang Shicheng?"

"Then he just has to curry favor with Zhang Shicheng, what should I do in Tianfu?" Zhu Yuanzhang put down the teacup angrily.

Ma Xiuying said with a smile: "This shows that your influence has expanded to Zhang Shicheng's territory, and even the local rich businessmen are secretly supporting you, isn't this a great thing? ”

Zhu Yuanzhang was completely angry when he heard this, and his brows furrowed, "Even if they have vision, they still know that I am better than Zhang Shicheng." ”

Ma Xiuying joked: "This time, Mrs. Shen brought 100,000 stone grain and 300,000 taels of silver, but I don't know if King Wu is willing to accept it with a smile." ”

Zhu Yuanzhang pretended to say: "People are not afraid of hardships and come from afar, and their hearts are commendable." In that case, then tomorrow I will let the money and grain officer meet this merchant woman. ”

After completing Lu Xiaoqian's entrustment, Ma Xiuying put her mind at ease and asked casually, "I heard that a few squires are inviting you to a banquet today?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was a little tired, "It's a pity that they still returned in vain, if these people are not interested, I will order someone to raid their home!"

The war is the most laborious and costly, and the repeated battles with Chen Youliang made Zhu Yuanzhang hoard manpower and material resources for several years to be wasted, in order to prepare funds and then fight Zhang Shicheng to the death, this high-ranking King Wu also had to pull down his face and deal with the wealthy gentry. This is also the reason why he disappeared from his anger when he heard that Lu Xiaoqian brought food and silver taels.

Ma Xiuying persuaded: "If there is no great benefit, who is willing to go bankrupt to help you? ”

Zhu Yuanzhang said coldly: "Li Shanchang is also as you said, and persuaded me to follow their wishes, agree to their conditions, and marry the daughters of a few rich gentry, everyone's interests are tied together, and they will naturally do their best to help me." But you know that I hate this kind of blackmail the most. What did the Song people do to share the world with scholars and doctors, should I also agree with them to share the world?"