The reason why the British Duke is so good at talking this time is actually related to the 50,000 taels of silver.

He is not greedy for money, the British public family has always adhered to the principle of not being corrupt, not interfering in court politics, and not provoking right and wrong, which can be called a model for the princes and nobles of the Ming Dynasty.

This is to avoid getting into trouble and keep the duke's position, but it also makes them face a very embarrassing problem, that is, they have no money to maintain their dignity.

The Hongwu Dynasty and the Yongle Dynasty were not as luxurious as the imperial courts at that time, and the fiefs of the royal princes at that time were only a few hundred hectares, and it was great that their princes could seal thousands of acres of land.

Thousands of acres of land are naturally enough for ordinary families, but it is far from enough for the British government, there is no way, just the mansion rewarded by the royal family is hundreds of acres in size, you have to buy some maids, housekeepers, nursing homes or something to support the scene, otherwise where will the face of the prince go.

If there are only dozens of maids, family members, nursing homes or something, the income of thousands of acres of land can barely be maintained, but at this time, it is impossible for anyone to have only one child, the British public family has gone through several generations of branches, more and more people, sons want to marry daughters-in-law, daughters want to marry, in order to maintain the face of the princess, weddings and funerals can not be hasty, gradually, the British government began to make ends meet.

Fortunately, those generals who had followed the British government to fight in all directions, and obtained hereditary military positions for merit, including their descendants, if they came to the capital to do business, they did not forget to give the prince a little generous gift, if you want to ask the government to help, you will also attach some silver, these have gradually become an important source of income for the British government, the British government will not violate the law for the sake of the old one, nor will it interfere in the government for the sake of the old one, but as long as the British government comes forward, no one can bully the British government after the old one!

This cannot be regarded as corruption and bribery, it can only be regarded as nostalgia for the past and protection of shortcomings, but it will not cause criticism.

The British government relied on these old filial piety to barely maintain the dignity of the first prince of the Ming Dynasty, sometimes received a little more filial piety, life can be a little better, sometimes received a little less filial piety, the British government also lived a tight life, in short, the old filial piety, a year less than thousands of taels, more than tens of thousands of taels, more than 100 years has not been broken.

However, 50,000 taels at a time, the British government has not received it for more than a hundred years, with this silver, this year, the British government will be more generous, but the British public Zhang Weixian felt a little uncomfortable, because no one's money was picked up on the ground, he pondered for a while, and then said embarrassedly: "Shuangquan, I can only recommend the position of the governor of the three sides to the emperor, whether it can be done is not certain, I can't let you break the bank, 50,000 taels of silver is a bit much, I will accept half of it with shame, and the remaining half, you can take it back." It's not easy for everyone, you can't do stupid things to raise money. ”

Zhang Binzheng didn't know how to say about this silver, and when the British Duke opened his mouth, he hurriedly said: "Grandpa Guo, I won't tell you, these silver are only half, as long as you nod, the younger generations will give you at least 100,000 taels of silver every year!" ”

The British public was stunned when he heard this, there is no good thing in this world for nothing, 100,000 taels a year, I don't know how much it will cost me, what does this Zhang Bin want to do?

He couldn't help but say cautiously: "Nod, nod, nod?" ”

Zhang Bin wrote lightly: "Actually, it's nothing, Grandpa Guo has always taken good care of us after the old ones, everyone is his own person, and the younger generation just wants to pull the relationship into a little bit, so that everyone can become their own people." ”

When the British public heard this, he frowned, the real person himself, he understood what it meant, it was a party for personal gain!

This is a taboo, he shook his head, and said seriously: "Shuangquan, forming a party for personal gain is the most taboo thing in the royal family, and it is best not to commit this kind of taboo!" ”

What he meant was to refuse, not only did he refuse, but he also advised Zhang Bin not to form a party for personal gain.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Bin also shook his head and said: "Grandpa Guo, the younger generation has made some like-minded people, but it is not for personal gain, you also know that most of the people in the court are the remnants of the eunuch party of the Apocalypse, and they formed a party for personal gain, like the Zhejiang Party, the Qi Party, and the Chu Party, for their own selfish interests, helping Wei Zhongxian to kill Zhongliang and exclude dissidents. Sooner or later, Daming will be in their hands! The reason why the younger generation makes friends with like-minded people is to eradicate these scourges and save the Ming Dynasty! ”

When Zhang Weixian heard this, he was silent for a long time, and he also saw the disaster of the eunuch party, when Wei Zhongxian covered the sky with one hand, the court was simply dark, I don't know how many Zhongliang were mutilated, and even he was a little blind, so after receiving the queen's secret order, he immediately led the troops into the palace, forcing Wei Zhongxian to hand over the edict of the first emperor and support King Lixin to inherit the unification.

He also knew that if these eunuch remnants were allowed to control the government, Daming would definitely have problems, but he was used to sitting and watching the situation and watch the situation fade, and he really didn't want to participate in the struggle of the court, and he was about to enter the old age, and he had no energy to toss.

He thought for a while and sighed: "I'm old, time is running out, I originally planned to let Zhiji inherit the title, simply, today I will mention it to the emperor by the way, let Zhiji inherit the title, and in the future, you young people will discuss it." ”

He seems to agree with that!

Zhang Bin excitedly arched his hand and said, "Grandpa Guo, what do you mean......." ”

Unexpectedly, before he finished speaking, the British Duke suddenly raised his hand and interrupted: "Shuangquan, you wait a minute, someone is coming, go and call Zhiji and Broad & Bright to come over." ”

Zhang Zhiji is the son of the British prince, Zhang Shize is the eldest son of Zhang Zhiji, it seems that the British prince wants him to discuss directly with Zhang Zhiji, Zhang Bin nodded hurriedly, picked up the teacup, and drank it pretendically.

After a while, two people hurriedly walked in, one of them, in his forties, looked six points like the British public, but his face was unusually pale, and he seemed to be not in good health, and the other was only in his twenties, but he was a very energetic young man.

Zhang Bin roughly understands that this extreme Zhang is estimated to not last long, and in the future, this British mansion should be Zhang Shize's house.

After the two greeted each other, the British Duke gave a brief introduction to both parties, and let his son and grandson sit on the right side of the guest seat, and then said to Zhang Bin: "Shuangquan, what is going on with this silver, you can talk about it." ”

Zhang Bin hurriedly explained: "Grandpa Guo, please rest assured, there is no problem with this silver, it is the dividend at the end of Dongshengtang, as long as Grandpa Guo nods, we will be our own people in the future, and everyone will have a share of the dividend at the end of Dongshengtang, it's as simple as that, as for Dongshengtang's affairs, you don't have to worry about it at all, naturally someone will run it." ”

The British Duke couldn't help but be surprised: "It's that simple? ”

Zhang Bin nodded heavily and said, "It's as simple as that." ”

Of course, things are not so simple, the so-called own people have to protect their own people, what they say is simple, it is a matter of money, it is as simple as that.

The British Duke nodded, and then asked his son, "Zhiji, what do you think?" ”

Zhang Zhiji did not hesitate to arch his hand and said: "Father, you are still at the helm of such an important matter, you also know my body, if you can, it is better to directly let Broad & Bright inherit the title." ”

When the British public heard this, he sighed helplessly, and then asked his eldest grandson dotingly: "Broad & Bright, do you have any opinions?" ”

Zhang Shize's eyes rolled, and he arched his hand at Zhang Bin and said, "Master Zhang......." ”

As soon as he spoke, the British Duke interrupted with a smile: "It's all my own people, what is your name, Lord Zhang, it seems that he has a lot of life, both are a few years older than you, you can just call him brother." ”

Zhang Shize hurriedly said obediently: "Brother Shuangquan, is this Dongshengtang an industry under your name?" ”

Zhang Bin is inexplicable, he said that you don't have to worry about the affairs of Dongshengtang, why are you still asking this?

However, this is the future British father, and he was about to win over him, so he had to patiently explain: "This Dongshengtang was originally my grandfather's property, and I invited a few companies to join the shares, not only my grandfather's family, but now Dongshengtang has more than ten companies large and small involved in the operation, and it cannot be said that it is an industry under my name." ”

Zhang Shize asked curiously: "I heard that Dongshengtang is not only in the capital, but also has semicolons in all parts of Daming, is it true?" ”

Zhang Bin nodded and said: "Yes, Dongshengtang not only has a semicolon in all parts of Daming, but also has a semicolon in Nanyang and other places. ”

Zhang Shize was about to ask again, but the British Duke scolded with a smile: "You kid, let me ask you what your opinion is, you always catch Shuangquan to ask about Dongshengtang." ”

Zhang Shize said embarrassedly: "Grandpa, what can I say, I'm just curious." ”

Zhang Bin fainted when he heard the wrong words, and this kid asked these questions because he was curious!

The British Duke shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Okay, okay, it seems that you were called over in vain, you, you know how to fool around at home all day long, look at other people, you are only a few years older than you, you are already the governor of Fuguang at this time, you will learn more from others in the future." ”

This Zhang Zhiji and Zhang Shize have no opinions, the matter is settled, and the British Duke finally made a strange decision, he actually asked Zhang Shize to follow Zhang Bin back to Chongxing Temple, and let Zhang Shize stay by Zhang Bin's side to study these days! And he hurried to the palace and recommended Sun Chuanting.

How did the British Duke agree to join Zhang Bin's camp so easily?

In fact, he had long felt that something was wrong with Daming, the Liaodong War for many years, the invasion of Jiannu, the Southwest Anluxe Rebellion, and the continuous rebellion of civilians, border soldiers, and guards in the northwest, all of which he saw in his eyes, but he didn't realize that Daming couldn't hold on before.

Zhang Bin's example of Yang Ho in one fell swoop, he was immediately shocked, if Daming really experienced another fiasco like Salhu, it would be really over!

Sitting and watching the situation is not the same as sitting still, he knows that he can't sit back and watch, he must change the situation of the entire Ming Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty is expected to continue.

And Zhang Bin is such a person who has the ability to change the situation, so he did not hesitate to join Zhang Bin's camp, silver or something, it is secondary, and it is the most important thing for everyone to find a way to save Daming.

The British Duke had not been to the Early Dynasty for a long time, because he was old, and Chongzhen authorized him to recuperate at home and not have to participate in the Early Dynasty.

At this time, I heard that the British Duke came to ask to see, Chongzhen immediately recruited people to the imperial study, this British Duke is the minister of the humerus who helped him to ascend, and the British Duke is also in charge of all the guards in the capital and even the whole world, and he is the important minister among the important ministers, so he naturally can't slack off.

The British Duke has never been pampered and arrogant, he is still very respectful to Chongzhen, after the monarch and the ministers saluted, Chongzhen immediately said with concern: "British Prince, your complexion doesn't seem to be very good, is there something uncomfortable?" ”

The British Duke hurriedly bowed his hand and said: "Thank you for the emperor's concern, Wechen is fine, but he is old and his health is not good, so Wechen has come to implore the emperor to let the dog inherit the title and continue to serve the emperor." ”

"This." When Chongzhen heard this, he took a closer look at Zhang Weixian, and found that Zhang Weixian had indeed had a white beard, and he was afraid that he would not be able to last long, so he could only sigh helplessly: "The British Duke has done his best for the Ming Dynasty, and he should indeed take care of his old age, so let's set a date, and I will personally handle the inheritance gift for you." ”

Zhang Weixian hurriedly lay on the ground and thanked him: "Thank you for the emperor's grace." ”

Chongzhen hurriedly raised his hand and said, "British duke, no need to be polite, hurry up, hurry up." ”

Zhang Weixian said respectfully on the ground: "Your Majesty, Weichen still wants to recommend you a handsome talent." ”

When Chongzhen heard this, he was quite surprised: "Oh, which virtuous minister is it?" ”

Zhang Weixian hurriedly introduced: "Wechen recommended the Guangdong Sentencing Envoy Sun Chuanting, Chuanting is a military household, his ancestor participated in the Battle of Jingjing with his ancestors, and he is also the younger generation of Wechen, so he visited Wechen many times during his time in Beijing, and Wechen also secretly studied his art of war in chatting with him, and found that this son is skilled in the art of war, outstanding in strategy, and is really an immortal handsome. ”

When Chongzhen heard this, he said with interest: "Oh, there are such handsome talents, why didn't you say it earlier, now is the time to employ people, and I am worried that I can't find a handsome talent who can be alone." ”

Zhang Weixian hurriedly explained: "Weichen didn't want to talk more in front of the emperor, but now Weichen is about to retire, I feel that it is a pity that such a handsome person is buried, and I just heard that the governor of Shaanxi Trilateral has been removed from his post recently, so he dared to talk to the emperor more." ”

When Chongzhen heard this, he was immediately embarrassed, not that he didn't believe in Zhang Weixian, he still trusted Zhang Weixian, because Zhang Weixian never invited favors with the merit of supporting the establishment, and he usually didn't say more than a word, never interfered in the government affairs, but silently managed the Jingying Tunwei and the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies.

It stands to reason that such an obedient minister of the humerus is about to retire and specially recommend a handsome man to be the governor, and he can't say anything about saving face again, but Yu An, the secretary of the military department, and Wang Yingxiong, the secretary of the ministry, have already recommended Hong Chengchou to serve as the governor of the three sides, and these two people are also important ministers of the court that he trusts, and it is not good to save their face, what should I do?

Chongzhen gritted his teeth, just discuss it, it's not that I don't give you face, and it's difficult for me to choose.

He said truthfully: "British Prince, I am still relatively relieved about the person you recommend, but before that, Yu An, the secretary of the military department, and Wang Yingxiong, the secretary of the Ministry of Officials, have both recommended Hong Chengchou to be the governor of the three sides, and it is really difficult for me to decide, or tomorrow morning, I will hand it over to the courtiers to discuss it, what do you think?" ”

What else, Zhang Weixian already knew about this result, he pretended to be regretful, and said respectfully: "The emperor forgives the sin, it is the micro-ministers who talk too much, which makes the emperor embarrassed." ”

Chongzhen didn't want to go this way, so he quickly got up and came to him, helped him up, and Wen Yan was relieved.