Yang Zhi and Geng Chao "have a friendship of blood side by side and the grace of several lives", it stands to reason that they should be close friends in life and death, but due to many reasons such as different family backgrounds, different personalities, and different political views, the two are strangers.

Since the overthrow of An Guihou, Yang Zhi rarely mentioned the legendary past of the bloody battle in the desert. In his heart, it was an unforgettable memory, not a capital to show off. Geng Chao did not hesitate to refuse the emperor's name, named his son Bingo, and pulled Yang Zhi back to the years of Jin Ge Iron Horse and Bloody Songs. It can be seen that it is also the most precious memory in Geng Chao's mind.

Don't forget the original intention, you have to always. It's all in plain sight!

The past is gone. Yang Zhi, who is a person in two lives, is open-minded and is not a sentimental person. After feeling nostalgic, he devoted himself to the operation of the full moon wedding banquet of his two sons according to the established plan.

The so-called mother is more expensive than her son, but in fact, it is also relative. Although Shen Yu is the unshakable "eldest lady of the Yang family", the real old man is just an outdated retired old cadre. Although Zhao Yan is the wife of the "common people", a father-in-law who is recognized in the line of fire is a high-ranking Privy Council Lieutenant, and a biological father is the current Emperor of Great Xia. In Yang Zhi's view, they are all their own children, of course, the palms and backs of their hands are all meat, but in the eyes of outsiders, can it be the same?

Since it's different, it's so easy to do. Although the difference in size between the two children is only seven days, then two sessions should be held. Not only did it have an extra opportunity to make money, but it also cut off the tongues of many people, killing two birds with one stone!

With the precedent of successfully organizing Xu Wenhan's wedding, there are Yang Zhi, Qin Kongyun and Zhao Qi, the king of Yue, who is in a fart, and they are naturally very smooth. Yang Zhi's reputation and background are far better than Xu Wenhan's. In the eyes of many shrewd wealthy businessmen, it is undoubtedly more commercially valuable. If it weren't for Yeung Zhi's insistence on entering into a two-year contract for the time being. If nothing else, let's talk about diapers, toilets, clothes, shoes and hats. I am afraid that it will be more than enough for two children until they are eighty years old.

Even Zhao Qi felt outrageous: just two children's baby products within two years, Yang Zhi actually dared to split it into nearly twenty small items! …… Afraid of getting together, right? It's easy to say! The supplies sponsored by the winning merchants are changed every two months, and they can be used in turn!

This time, I went into battle shirtless in person, and I didn't have to share it with others. The two full moon wedding banquets were carefully counted, and the income was as high as more than 2.7 million taels. The old man Yang Yan has a grandson who has everything to do, although now he only has a general idea of the amount of money in the family, at first glance, his blood pressure suddenly increased, and he was dizzy for a while.

The mood of the emperor and the old man was completely different. But the reaction was surprisingly unanimous, and it can be described as sad and indignant: this guy is getting money faster than robbing it! Is there any reason in the world?

Just like the money of the salarymen in the previous life, the high-ranking officials and eunuchs of the Manchu Dynasty were shaved three times in succession in just over a month. It's hard for Yang Zhi not to be hated! This guy staying in Chang'an is simply a scourge, and maybe one day some moths will be tossed. Wasn't it rumored that the emperor intended to let him go as the governor of customs? Now that his son has been born and the full moon wedding banquet has been held, you better send him away as soon as possible!

In fact, the only thing the emperor could get his hands on was Yang Zhi's not so rare holy decree.

On July 12, the twenty-sixth year of Wucheng in the summer calendar. Under the holy decree: Yang Zhi, the first-class Flying Tiger Marquis, was awarded the meritorious service to the country, and his eldest son Yang Meng'en Yin Ying Yang Lieutenant was given and his second son Yang Xiao'en Yin Guo Yi Lieutenant. Yang Zhijin was appointed Governor of Customs and stationed in Jinling. Given the title of three ranks, he will take up his post within half a month. Chin this.

The son of a meritorious man is blessed with a knight, which was originally customized by Daxia. Hardly surprising. Although Yang Zhi holds the imperial gold medal and has the privilege of going to the palace with a sword, he only has a first-class marquis. Speaking of the rank of the actual official position. Tracing back to the source, it is still a five-grade army under Geng Chao's account that day. According to the official system of Great Xia, the bachelor and the six books of the cabinet were promoted for the first time. They are all three-rank official titles. The local magistrates at the prefect level are usually from the fourth rank or the fourth grade. The emperor set a positive three grade for him, the first governor of customs, which was obviously not low after careful consideration.

…… Wuwei general Geng Jin destroyed Wu Yue without a fight, and made great contributions to Sheji, and immediately set off to return to Beijing to report on the day of his holy decree. Chin this.

…… Geng Chao, the third-class Dingbian Marquis and the deputy general of the forbidden army, was brave and good at fighting, and made many military exploits, and gave his eldest son Geng Bingguo Enyinyun Cavalry Captain. Geng Chao was promoted to the second-class marquis, Jin was given the rank of general of Dingbian, controlled by Yang Yao, the general of Pingnan, and commanded an army of 60,000 troops to garrison Yuhang. He will take up his post within half a month. Chin this.

Since it is a clear decree issued to the world, after receiving the decree according to the system, it should enter the palace to thank you. So early the next morning, Yang Zhi led Shen Yu and Zhao Yan to hold the two children and enter the palace to meet them.

Although they were both in Chang'an, Zhao Yan and the emperor had not seen each other for several months. As soon as I saw the emperor, who was still in good spirits, I immediately had mixed feelings. What "expelled from the palace and demoted to the common people" had already been thrown out of the clouds, and he choked up and called "Father" regardless of it, and couldn't help crying loudly.

The emperor, who was originally full of majesty and seriousness, even melted his heart for a while, hurriedly got up and held his daughter with his own hands, and comforted him with long tears: "Idiot, idiot!" You should be happy to see your father, why do you cry? Don't cry, don't cry! …… I believe that Yang Zhi is a good man and a good father. I'm glad you have today! ”

The father and daughter hugged their heads and cried, and Shen Yu on the side also shed a lot of tears. Then the emperor looked at the appearance of the two children, and sent Shen Yu and Zhao Yan to take the children to see Concubine Mei.

Granting an official to a foreign office and allowing him to build an official is naturally not a trivial matter, and it is by no means as simple as saying hello and slapping his ass and leaving.

In troubled times, the economy of small-scale farmers who are comfortable and self-sufficient in agriculture will inevitably suffer a huge impact. In this era of endless wars, the princes of all walks of life who claim to be kings and emperors have a realistic demand for materials and wealth, and "heavy agriculture and suppression of business" have actually become a cover for shame. The emperor is sober-minded and iron-fisted, and the rule of the Great Xia officials is still clear. Compared with the surrounding countries, Daxia can be described as light and light, and the exploitation of the peasants is not very heavy, and it has never been very polite to the merchants. The type and amount of commercial taxes in the prefectures and counties under the rule of Great Xia were all decided by the magistrates.

To put it another way, the emperor only had a decree appointing Yang Zhi as the governor of customs. It is quite similar to the routine of only handing over policies and contracts in the previous life. You set the rules of the game, and the personnel and management rights are all under your ....... No matter how much you toss. I just need money anyway.

Although the emperor was forced to completely delegate power and not restrain him, Yang Zhi still sincerely admired the emperor's courage to "use people without suspicion and do not use suspicious people". This kind of cooperation with each other's ghosts and hits it off. It can be called a win-win situation in the true sense of mutual benefit.

When getting along in private, the emperor and Yang Zhi talked much more casually: "Are you busy with things at home? I heard earlier that your old man wants to go back to his hometown with you to worship his ancestors? Now that you have a great fortune and have an heir to inherit the incense, it is understandable to return to your hometown. If you want to go back, let him go back! ”

The old man Yang Yan values Yang Zhi's only seedling more than his life, where his son is, where his home is. As far as his temperament is concerned, staying in Chang'an is far more in line with his appetite than nesting in the small city of Xinyang. The last excuse was that he wanted to go back to his hometown to worship his ancestors and relatives, but to put it bluntly, he saw his son dealing with the emperor every day. I was so scared that I wanted to slip away.

Yang Zhi said with a smile: "My old man did have that idea before, but if he wants to leave his two grandsons, I'm afraid it will be worse than killing him." I dare say that even if I kill him now, I won't want to go back. ”

As soon as the emperor thought of Yang Yan's classic philistine face and many glorious deeds, he couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Then let him be, as long as he is happy." I'm not an unreasonable person, and I know that you can't bear to have two children who have just turned a month. I approve that you do not need to ask for a decree, and you can return to Beijing from your post to accompany your father, wife and children for the New Year. Do you remember the agreement I made with you in the Qin Clan's secret room? ”

Yang Zhilisuo replied: "The minister dare not forget for a moment. In Shandong, Jiangsu and Zhejiang, the government can choose a site to build a government office to collect taxes, and the customs should deal with it. I'll be on my own for five years. It does not interfere in the military and civil affairs of Shandong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang, and the number of troops transferred does not exceed 5,000, and the personal guards of the two places do not exceed 200 each, and the annual payment of 6 million taels of silver. Emperor. Don't know if there's anything missing? ”

The Emperor sneered, "Are you mistaken? In another section, I still have to say a few words to you. You have always acted ruthlessly and resolutely, unless it is really necessary. It's best not to kill people at every turn. When it comes to paying six million taels of silver a year, I regret that I have asked for too little. It's only been more than half a year. Before you took office, you had millions of taels in your account. But it's okay for me to be red-eyed. No matter if you regret it, you won't change your hexagram and increase your weight, lest you say that I will break my word and get fat! Oh, there is one thing I almost forgot, did you really confiscate a tael of silver from the Huang Guo family? I don't believe it! ”

Yang Zhi smiled cheekily and said: "You have said that I have not yet taken office, public is public, private is private, how can it be mixed up?" If you don't steal or rob, you're idle anyway. As for the Huang Guo family, you really wronged me, I really confiscated a tael of silver from them. …… It's just that I asked them for a little bit of a share. ”

"Huh?" The emperor asked curiously, "Shares?" What shares? A little bit of something, you guys will be eye-catching? How much is that? ”

Yang Zhi replied: "Huang Guo's shares in Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and other places. I asked them to make a contract to transfer 30% of their shares to the name of Goldlion & Co. ”

The tea cup in the emperor's hand couldn't help but tremble, the tea was scattered all over his hands, and he almost had the mind to rush forward and bite him a few times: "This is what you are talking about?!" Do you think I don't know the goods? The deeds between the Guanlong Hao clan and the princes and dignitaries in the court, do you think you can hide it from my eyes? The shares of the two companies in Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and other places are more than three million taels in cash! ”

Yang Zhi said with an innocent face: "Your Majesty, as the saying goes, you can't afford to be early!" Didn't you suffer without it? ”

The emperor wiped his hands and sighed helplessly: "I wondered at that time, how could you be so kind? Then again, if you leave Beijing for a post this time, the two firms will bump into you sooner or later. According to your ability, don't say thirty percent, even if you swallow it all, it is not difficult. This verse is negligent on my part, and we'll have to do it separately. ”

Speaking of which, isn't it just red-eyed? This matter has always been unconcealable, involving the vital interests of the Guanlong Hao clan and several princes and dignitaries in the court, it may not be so easy to deal with, in fact, it is quite hot.

Yang Zhi didn't intend to swallow it alone, and he had a little bit of the intention of pulling the emperor into the water. Giggled and said, "You've spoken, can I not agree?" Count it separately! (To be continued......)