The "big event" mentioned by Zheng Zhilong, Zheng Sen knows, should refer to his lifelong event. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info This is indeed a big event, even in later generations, it is a major event in life, and in this era, it is even more so. Because in this day and age, marriage is not just a matter between two people, but also between two families.

"You're not too young now, it's time to think about starting a family." Zheng Zhilong said, "Recently, I have also asked others to inquire about these things. In the end, I think there are a few that are more suitable, you can see for yourself. ”

"In such a matter, the father is in charge of his own affairs, where is the turn of the child to speak?" Zheng Sen hurriedly said.

This is not hypocrisy, in this era, this is the general rule of marriage. In this era, the basic unit that constitutes society is not the individual, nor the small family of two couples, but the family. In this era, marriage is more important to realize the interests of the family. So such a thing, of course, should be decided by the person in control of the family.

Although it is true. If it were your brother, I would really decide directly. But you're not like them, you're the eldest son, and you've been smart and capable since you were a child, so Daddy wants to hear your opinion as well. Zheng Zhilong replied with a smile on his face. Obviously, Zheng Zhilong was still very satisfied with the statement in front of Zheng Sen that he fully respected Zheng Zhilong's power.

"It's all up to Daddy." Zheng Sen said.

"Okay." Zheng Zhilong said, "I like so few. The first is the young lady of the Dong family mentioned by Mr. Hong, who is also the right age, and she is the daughter of the Jinshi family. If it had been a few years earlier, our family would never have been able to climb such a family. Even today, if it weren't for the fact that you were admitted to Xiucai and had a good reputation in learning, I am afraid that you would not be able to propose to others at all, and people would not pay attention to you. Her father used to be a waiter in the Ministry of Rites, but now he seems to have no intention of pursuing a career in the courtesy. But after all, he is a person who has been admitted to the Jinshi. ”

Speaking of this, Zheng Zhilong paused slightly, and then said: "If it was in the past, if such a person could climb it, it would definitely not be missed." It's just that Asen, according to you, it's time for the world to be stormy again. I'm afraid that Jinshi or something can't compare to the past. ”

"I don't know what else there is besides this one." Zheng Sen asked.

"There is also the Yan family, their family is also the home of poetry, books, etiquette and music, just talking about the family, I am afraid that it is better than the Dong family. There was a Shangshu and two Jinshi in their family. However, this young lady is of another branch, and his father is only a tribute student, and he is not very valued in the family. Zheng Zhilong explained, "There is also the Wang family, this family is even worse, and my father is just a lifter." In addition, there are a few others, all of whom are women who are guards. ”

Zheng Sen thought for a while and said, "I don't know what Daddy thinks?" ”

"I think if the Dong family can succeed, then it is naturally the best for the Dong family. If the Dong family doesn't succeed, then look at other people's families. After all, the daughter-in-law of Jinshi must have a good upbringing, and it will definitely be good to teach her husband and children in the future. In short, now our family actually doesn't need to rely on the strength of our in-laws. Therefore, it is not enough to be a doorman, and your wife must be virtuous and good. ”

When Zheng Sen heard this, he couldn't help but smile and said, "It's difficult for others to know, so I can only inquire about her father's situation." Generally speaking, if there is a father, there must be a son. There is no urgency in this matter, but the child has a major matter that he wants to discuss with his father. ”

"How can this not be rushed?" Zheng Zhilong said, "But what do you have to do?" ”

"Daddy," Zheng Sen bowed to Zheng Zhilong first, "The child wants Daddy to live in Taiwan." ”

Zheng Zhilong was taken aback by these words, and his eyes widened and said, "Why do you think so?" ”

"Daddy, when the child came back this time, he suddenly noticed that the dock in Anping seemed to be far busier than before." Zheng Sen first talked about the changes in Anping.

Zheng Zhilong knew that Zheng Sen must have something to say later, so he didn't interrupt him, just listened to him continue.

Zheng Sen continued: "Daddy, I know that some time ago, there were many fewer ships leaving Anping Port. My family's business, except for the silver that needs to be sent to Anping, is less and less necessary to go to Anping. Most of the ships that originally went to Anping are now in Taiwan. This is because Taiwan is now largely developed. In the past, my family's business mainly came from tea, porcelain, silk, and cloth that changed hands. Now, with the development of Taiwan, my family has more sugar, weapons, medicines, camphor, whale oil, etc., all of which are also from Taiwan. In addition, there are no other people in Taiwan who are troubled, and trade there is relatively convenient. So a lot of trade went to North Harbor and chicken coops. On the other side, the second uncle and Uncle Cai bought a lot of land and built a port on the Zhenjiang side. Daddy, this porcelain comes from Jiangxi, silk and cotton cloth are from Jiangsu and Zhejiang, these things want to go to Zhenjiang, you can go down the Yangtze River to the east, and save money, and labor, extremely convenient. But if you want to get to Anping, you need to change to a sea boat, or from Xianxia Pass, all the way over the mountains and mountains. Either way, the amount of money and time spent increases dramatically. In this way, how many people who can trade in Zhenjiang are willing to trade in Anping? ”

Zheng Zhilong nodded, but still didn't speak.

"Daddy, my family's roots have actually moved from Fujian to Taiwan. Daddy is the head of the family, so naturally he should be in Taiwan. Nowadays, my family's business is booming, and Taiwan is almost the same every day. Daddy is sitting there, and he can also understand the situation nearby, or not only listen to what others say, no matter how much he listens, no matter how detailed he says, it is still not as good as seeing it himself. This is like a person who has been a monk since he was a child, just hearing people say what braised pork tastes like, no matter how much he hears it, he doesn't know it. ”

Zheng Zhilong smiled when he heard this: "This analogy is interesting. To be honest, I always hear you say how Taiwan is now, but I really don't know how Taiwan is. ”

Zheng Sen hurriedly said: "That's exactly the truth. And Dad, now Taiwanese people are troubled, and I am young, so I can't make up my mind about many things, and I can't calm people. In the past, when the third uncle was in Taiwan, he made ideas about big things, and it was convenient for the children to only do some specific small things. It's just that the third uncle went to Zhenjiang later, and the child in Taiwan was supported by the child alone, and there were many things, and the child couldn't be busy even if he had three heads and six arms, not to mention that the child was very dull. The boy had always wanted to find another uncle and throw the burden on him. The second uncle doesn't have to think about it, he's busy now. As for the fourth uncle, Jeju Island is also indispensable. So the child thought about how to get the third uncle back. It's just that now my family's business is big, and there are people everywhere. Zhenjiang is also an important stronghold, and it will be difficult for the third uncle to leave. And the third uncle, like the second uncle, is wearing the official title of the imperial court, and it is not easy to leave his post without permission. So, I wondered if I could transfer Uncle Cai to Taiwan. It's just that Uncle Cai is not my family's descendant after all, even if he arrives in Taiwan, he can't bear the burden that the third uncle left back then. And he is indispensable on the Songjiang side. I really dug him up, I'm afraid that the third uncle will complain about me in the future. ”

When Zheng Zhilong heard this, he couldn't help but laugh and said, "So you stinky boy beat your father and me on the head?" Want to catch me on an errand? It's up to you to figure it out. ”

"Daddy, how dare the child catch your errand? It's just that the child thinks that there is not much going on in Anping, and his father is idle when he is idle. It's better to go to Taiwan for a walk, which can be regarded as a distraction. Moreover, children can also take the opportunity to learn more from their fathers. Zheng Sen hurriedly said with a smile.

"You!" Zheng Zhilong said, "But I don't have the official title of the imperial court, so I can't leave my post without permission?" ”

"Daddy, you are the chief soldier of Fujian, isn't it my father's duty to patrol the coastal areas of Fujian?" Zheng Sen said, "Daddy said that he went to sea to exterminate the pirates, and he only returned once in a few months, isn't this just loyalty to his duty?" has a father in Taiwan with a child, and the child is more at ease when he does things. ”

"But this matter has to be considered in the long run." Zheng Zhilong said, "However, I want to find a time to go to Taiwan first to have a good walk." But there's no hurry, the biggest thing right now is your life's work. ”

Zheng Zhilong did not mention the matter of letting some old subordinates go to Taiwan to become feudal landlords, and Zheng Sen certainly did not take the initiative to mention it. So the two turned to talk about the current situation.

"Ah Sen, your vision has always been good, can you tell me, how to win or lose in this battle outside the border?" Zheng Zhilong asked.

"In this battle outside the gates, it is almost impossible for me to have a chance of winning." Zheng Sen said, "Inspector Hong has now taken a persistent strategy, and from the perspective of this battlefield alone, this is also the safest approach. But now that my Ming Dynasty's national strength is not able to last at all. A few days ago, the rogue even fell into the famous capital, and the relatives fell into the hands of thieves. What's more, even if it could have been regarded as a source of wealth for the imperial court, once the rogue passed, it immediately became a burden on the state. As a result, the country's financial resources are declining, and it can support so many armies for a long time. Therefore, as a result of the long-term stalemate, even if the front line can hold on, the rear is afraid that it will not be able to support it. Even if the imperial court doesn't care about anything and supports it with all its might, and finally really frees Zu Dashou, how likely is it to recreate the gium? If you can't, paying the price of the erosion of the entire Central Plains is just saving an ancestor Dashou, is it really worth it? When the Daling River was in the past, the momentum of the Liukou was far less than today, and the imperial court failed to relieve the siege of the Daling River, so how could it be possible to have the strength to relieve Jinzhou now? ”