When Mrs. Shang received the news that Xi Fuwei wanted to see her, she was talking to Zou Zhihan: "You always said that you haven't thought about it before, and even the Dingguo Mansion and the Ministry of Rites have been offended at this time, if you don't make a decision, our family can't say that the future is unpredictable!" ”

Zou Zhihan frowned and said, "It's a big deal...... You make me think again! ”

"Husband, such a thing really can't be delayed any longer!" Mrs. Shang looked at him suspiciously, "This husband won't not understand, and you are not usually an indecisive person, why are you confused at this time?" Or ......"

At this time, the people below came to tell the story, saying that there was a message from Fen Zhilou, and Xi Fuwei hoped to meet with Mrs. Shang in private.

Zou Zhihan took the opportunity to say: "In that case, why don't you meet with the Xi family now and see what she has to say?" Maybe it will also be a reference for our next choice? ”

Mrs. Shang saw that he was deliberately evasive, twisted her brows, wanted to say something, thought about it and sighed, and said, "Okay! ”

So a moment later, Xi Fuwei was invited over.

When she arrived, of course, Zou Zhihan was no longer there, and the four places were cleared, so after taking a seat, the maid served tea, and after a few words of greeting, she cut to the point: "Shuntianfu is where today's son is located, and now the north is not peaceful, and the Son of Heaven is still in person, and the matter of moving the capital, although there is opposition, at least for now, it is imperative." Zou Mansion is adjacent to the canal, and the opening of the river will inevitably have a far-reaching impact on the Fuzhong...... I wonder what Madame thinks? ”

Mrs. Shang raised her eyebrows and said, "These are all well-known. ”

"It has only been a few decades since the founding of the country, and some places were still full of hunger when the country was founded." Xi Fuwei said, "So the treasury has accumulated so far, and it is not very rich in the end." There is no place in the government and the opposition where silver is not used, and the war in the north is a big expense. Therefore, some people oppose the relocation of the capital, and they are also worried that the money will not be able to be helped. Now that the DPRK and China are determined to start construction, in addition to the allocation of funds from the state treasury, they must also hope that the localities, especially the families along the river such as Zou Fu, will share one or two. There is no escaping this. ”

"Being able to share the worries of the court is within the scope of the Zou Mansion." Mrs. Shang thought of her husband's vague attitude and his delayed decision, and she was impetuous, because if the Zou Mansion had made a bet as soon as she heard the news of the dredging canal, it would not mention the importance and future benefits it would have received, and it would be said that its position in the Yanzhou Mansion would definitely be preserved, and it would not be challenged because of this matter.

But Zou Zhihan, the head of the family, didn't know what medicine he took this time or not, in short, everyone Wen had already hugged his thighs to the Dingguo Mansion, but Zou Zhihan was still holding the buckle and the rope was not accurate!

If this continues, if other big clans in Yanzhou Mansion secretly take refuge in a certain bigwig, they will take advantage of the construction to suppress Zou Mansion!

Wouldn't the situation that has been run by generations of talents in Zou Mansion be ruined in one fell swoop?!

Moreover, Mrs. Shang and Zou Zhihan have been married for many years, and there are several concubines in the backyard, but there is only one male heir, Zou Yiang. Zou Yiang is not the kind of person who can revitalize the family, in order for this son to be better off in the future, instead of experiencing the misery of the family when he grows up, Mrs. Shang can't accept that her husband is confused in this eye!

She thought so, and stopped going around in circles with Xi Fuwei, "It's just that Zou Mansion has lived in a small city for a long time, and he doesn't know anything about the court. ”

This is a juggling between the various forces.

Xi Fuwei didn't know that this was mainly Zou Zhihan's problem, so she just said that the entire Zou Mansion was groaning, so she said: "This world is the world of the Zhu family, if you want to share your worries, of course you must follow the holy order!" However, I'll tell you the truth, whether it's dredging the canal or moving the capital, it's not a trivial matter, even if the Zou family has a big business, the expression at this time will definitely not be a casual effort, and it is more or less to hope to get some recognition. But His Majesty is busy with everything, and now the holy car is still in the process of pro-conquest, and the affairs of the court and the central government are entrusted to the prince, and only the major events that the prince cannot decide will be reported to the army! ”

Mrs. Shang groaned, this is a hint to herself, since she wants to pay, it should be worth it, for example, let Emperor Yongle know the contribution of Zou Mansion?

At that time, even if the emperor just casually said the word "good", it would be enough for Zou Fu to be used.

The problem is that Emperor Yongle is very busy, and the matter of a local noble family donating a large amount of money, if it is just the route of a courtier, it may not be mentioned in front of him...... After all, now that Emperor Yongle is on the front line, the things that report to him in the rear are all of great importance or urgency.

How much does it cost to make the minister not forget to mention it at such a time?

From this point of view, Jinyiwei and the eunuch have a natural advantage, because both of them are directly responsible to Emperor Yongle.

Emperor Yongle summoned them and asked about national affairs...... After all, these are the responsibilities of the courtiers, and asking about some secret and private things is the point.

When the time comes, they will casually bring two sentences, and let the emperor know the loyalty of the Zou Mansion.

"But the eunuch's words ......" Mrs. Shang narrowed her eyes, and said in her heart that this Xi clan would really help the people behind her speak.

After all, although the things that reach the heavens, the eunuchs and the Jinyi guards can do it.

Even eunuchs are more convenient.

However......

Since ancient times, the reputation of the eunuchs has been despised.

Zou Mansion is not the kind of broken household, and it can't manage its reputation in order to turn over.

They live in Jining, and they are a first-class family in Yanzhou Mansion, and the only male heir, Zou Yiang, invited the young Ouyang Yuanshui to teach, in order to be able to glorify their ancestors in the future.

How can this have anything to do with eunuchs?

Isn't this a bad reputation, and maybe it will drag down the future of your children and grandchildren?

And now the forces in the matter of dredging the canal, in addition to those who oppose it, the faction that supports this is divided into three parties: Jinyiwei, courtiers and internal officials.

The rest is only available to Jinyiwei.

After all, although Jin Yiwei's reputation is not very good, in the end, he is a sound person, a serious son of heaven.

"And after the canal is dug up, the freight traffic must also be supervised by Jinyiwei." Mrs. Shang pondered, "If you take advantage of the relationship with them now, it will be more convenient to go back and bring something." ”

She thought of entrainment now, not because of her black heart, but because of the experience of the canal clan: such a long waterway, layers of checkpoints are exploited, and there will be water bandits in the future when the years are not good, plus accidents such as cargo ships and personnel accidents, and the loss on the road...... Sometimes not entrainment is simply a loss.

Xi Fuwei observed her words, and reminded her euphemistically: Although the courtiers are the most high-sounding, the risk is not small, and the party struggle and anger of the emperor lead to derogation, the key is that the people who have mixed with the status of important ministers are not young.

Because of the hard work in the early years, there is still a little bit of a chronic illness.

In case one day one day a bad one can only return to his hometown to recuperate, and his children and grandchildren cannot catch up, Zou Fu will inevitably have to find another backer.

At that time, not to mention the effort in vain, if this family is entangled, it may fall into the turmoil of betraying the master.

Mrs. Shang thought for a long time, and finally changed the topic, chatted with her about seasonal food, asked someone to fill a box of pastries, and sent her away.

Xi Fuwei knew that such a big thing was going to be discussed by the Zou Mansion, so she left quickly.

After she left, Mrs. Shang immediately called her husband over, and repeated what Xi Fuwei said one by one, and finally said: "Although she is deliberately helping Jinyiwei speak, I think what she said also makes sense?" ”

"Reason?" Zou Zhihan said disapprenousively, "Do you know how Jinyiwei was selected?" After all, it's not after all? How many of those heroes are not powerful and do not serve in the court? Therefore, the pro-army of the Son of Heaven returns to the pro-army of the Son of Heaven, how can there be no family fetters behind Jinyiwei himself? People are free to carry private goods in the notice, and it's too late to say good things for their families, where is the turn to get us who are not relatives? Either the little girl doesn't understand, and she is fooled by Shangguan to come and coax you; Either that, or she is deliberately cheating on you! Just listen to this kind of thing, where can it be taken seriously? ”

Moreover, "People like us, who are still considered famous people in Jining, went to Yingtianfu, what is that?" Is it a good thing to be remembered by the above? Not to mention anything else, this dredging of the canal, after all, is related to our vital interests, and we should contribute money and efforts. In the future, if you encounter other things, such as floods in the south and drought in the north, soldiers and locusts, after being remembered, people will think of our family first...... The above has spoken, can you serve it obediently? You can grit your teeth once or twice, twice, three times, four times, five times...... We can't get by ourselves?! ”

Mrs. Shang said: "Although there are many things to remember, it will definitely be much more convenient to do business." ”

"That depends on the appetite above!" Zou Zhihan sighed, "Although our family has accumulated for several generations, it can be regarded as a thin asset, but it is not a rich country!" If you don't have the ability to bear the expenses of a country, don't be that rafter! Otherwise, it will be regretted at that time! ”

"Then you mean let's find an important minister to take refuge?" Mrs. Shang muttered, "Then we have to make amends to Miss Xu and Miss Song first!" After all, these two fathers and brothers are very high-ranking in the court, so we just don't choose these two, and we can't leave grudges, so as not to look bad on the face of the backers in the future. ”

She thought for a while and said, "Actually, if you are looking for courtiers to take refuge, I think it's best not to choose the Guogong Mansion and the Ministry of Rites!" After all, the Wen family has already taken the lead, so that these two families have even handed over the trip of the young lady to him to escort, such trust, our family has no obvious advantage over the Wen family, and if we go up, wouldn't we be left behind the Wen family? ”

"......" Zou Zhihan was silent.

Mrs. Shang was stunned when she saw his situation, and then her face changed, and she said incredulously: "Don't tell me, you still want to see it again?!" ”