Song Taizong, that is, Zhao Zhen's grandfather, gave birth to a total of nine children, and by the seventh year of Tiansheng, only the eighth Zhao Yuanyan was left.

The original Zongzheng Temple Zhengqing was Zhao Yuanzuo, the eldest son of Song Taizong, and he was the longest among the brothers, second only to the eighth Zhao Yuanyan, but he also returned to heaven two years ago. As a result, the current position of Zhengqing of Zongzheng Temple fell to Zhao Yuanzuo's eldest son Zhao Yunsheng, that is, Zhao Zhen's most qualified hall brother.

Strictly speaking, Zongzheng Temple is not a court system, it is responsible for managing the pedigree of the royal family, clans, and relatives, guarding the imperial mausoleum and other miscellaneous matters, and only some important personnel involving the royal family, clans and relatives will let Zongzheng Temple come forward to solve it.

However, a few days ago, people with a little status in the entire sect received a summoning order from the Zongzheng Temple, and its scale can be said to have set a new record.

"Ji Xian, this is not the time for sacrifice, why are you gathering the big guys?" As the only remaining veteran of the old qualifications, Zhao Yuanyan doesn't have to give much face to find Yunsheng at all, and calling his words is very face-saving.

Zhao Yunsheng had to give him a big gift: "Uncle Eight Wang, this is called by the emperor today, and my nephew doesn't know what's going on!" ”

"Oh!" Zhao Yuanyan nodded and said to Zhao Yunsheng: "Let everyone be quiet, what kind of system is it to be so noisy!" ”

Zhao Yunsheng: "Yes, yes, yes!" ”

After everyone sat down, Zhao Zhen also came.

"See the emperor!" Zhao Yuanyan and Zhao Yunsheng stood in front and took the lead in shouting.

Zhao Zhen walked through the crowd, sat down in the right seat, and said to everyone: "Excuse me!" ”

"Emperor Xie!"

After everyone found a place to sit down, Zhao Zhen began to say straight to the point: "I have recently discovered that there are many clan disciples who have nothing to do all day long, and their time is wasted, which will sooner or later become a drag on the country, and it will damage the dignity of my clan. Of course, I also know that they can't be blamed for this, and as for the reason, everyone knows it, so I won't say it directly. And I have called you here today to discuss with you and find a way to improve this problem.

Before that, I would like to tell you a thing, because of some objective reasons, the land passage of our dynasty to the outside world is not smooth, which has stimulated the development of maritime trade, and it can be regarded as a blessing in disguise. Perhaps all of you here are still staring at the land and disdainful of the ocean, but the ocean is much more than you think. I can tell you clearly that the strategy of attacking the sea is a long-term national policy of our dynasty, and we must not slacken.

However, none of the children of my clan are familiar with this way, which is the sorrow of my Great Song clan! It's my sorrow! And your sorrow! ”

"The minister is guilty! It's the minister who didn't discipline the child well! Let the emperor bother. "Zhao Yuanyan was the first to stand up and admit his mistake, who let his kid only come out of the basket a few days ago!

Zhao Zhen waved his hand at him: "Uncle Eight Wang, don't think too much!" I am saying this today because I have an idea that I plan to arrange for those idle children of the clan to go south to learn maritime trade. I give them three years, and in these three years, they must change their names and surnames to study as ordinary people, and after three years, those who pass my assessment will be rewarded with titles as appropriate, and those who excel can also be crowned kings!

You can send someone to secretly protect the safety of your children, but you can't reveal your identity, let alone use your identity to steal and cheat, once I find out, you can think about the consequences.

Considering that the sea trade is very difficult, I have limited the age limit to 15 to 25 years old, and if you are interested, bring your children to Zongzheng Temple before the end of the month. ”

Zhao Zhen put down this speech, and left alone without giving everyone a reflection of the time. He believed that the bait he threw was big enough that there must be someone willing to take the bait.

The Northern Song Dynasty was very strict in the management of the title, and even in the middle of the Northern Song Dynasty, there was a situation of "almost no king with the surname", in order to change this situation, in July of the fourth year of Qingli (1044), after the first edict was issued to seal the ten kings, the ten kings refer to Zhao Tingmei, the son of Song Taizu, Zhao Dezhao, Zhao Defang and the seven sons of Song Taizong.

It can be seen that Zhao Zhen gave them a promise to be crowned king, which is tantamount to giving them a shot of chicken blood.

And thousands of miles away in Guangzhou, Yang Sien took his wife to walk around the city of Guangzhou, and when he saw the courtyard with the plaque of Zhoufu, he went to investigate, and finally found his father-in-law.

"Master, master, Miss Uncle is here!"

The housekeeper of the Zhou Mansion was very happy to see Yang Sien and Zhou Xiangyu coming to them by themselves, and shouted loudly while leading the two of them inside.

Uncle? Miss?

Zhou Dechang was tinkering in the study, and when he heard the housekeeper yelling there, he was stunned for a moment, and then rushed out.

Zhou Dechang took Yang Sien's hand and asked happily: "Xianxu, girl, how did you find here!" ”

"Yes! Sister, brother-in-law, we've only been here for a few days! Zhou Yaozu also ran out after his father.

"Son-in-law, please say hello to Lord Taishan! Hello brother! It's all up to the saint to tell the son-in-law that you are here, and the son-in-law brought the lady here to visit you! Yang Sien pulled his daughter-in-law and bent down to salute Zhou Dechang's father and son.

Zhou Dechang: "Hurry up, please in the house!" Yaozu, go and tell the kitchen to cook something delicious, and let's have a drink with your brother-in-law! ”

"Good Lat! Sister, brother-in-law, you go and sit down. I'll let your sister-in-law cook for herself, and I'll definitely give you a sumptuous meal! After Zhou Yaozu finished speaking, he ran away.

"Isn't it?" Zhou Xiangyu suddenly smiled bitterly and said, "Dad, why don't you stop my brother!" Can I eat that meal as long as my sister-in-law cooks it? ”

"Hahaha......" Zhou Dechang laughed when he saw his daughter's aggrieved appearance.

"Daddy~Daddy!" Zhou Xiangyu, who is a first-time wife, has a unique flavor when she is delicate.

Zhou Dechang: "Don't worry, my daughter-in-law's cooking skills have increased recently, and I guarantee that you will eat very deliciously!" ”

"No, it won't! At the level of my sister-in-law...... Gee! Zhou Xiangyu said.

Yang Sien: "Lady, you look like you're afraid of your sister-in-law's cooking, what's the matter?" ”

Zhou Xiangyu: "Xianggong doesn't know, our sister-in-law, everything is good, but she can't cook, and she often puts the wrong seasoning." It's nothing, and it's not like our family can't afford to hire a cook, but she has this hobby, and it's just a pleasure, alas! ”

Yang Sien heard his daughter-in-law say this, and felt a crow flying overhead.

Zhou Dechang: "Don't be afraid! After Xiangyu left the pavilion, your sister-in-law went to the cooking training class of Siqi Restaurant for a few months, and now the food she cooks is indeed very delicious. ”

It turns out that Zhou Dechang did not fool his daughter, not long after the meal, Zhou Xiangyu supported her round belly and returned to the boudoir with her sister-in-law, leaving the three who continued to drink and brag.

"Master Yue, why did you suddenly move your family all the way to Guangzhou!" Yang Sien asked casually after toasting a glass of wine.

Zhou Dechang: "Didn't you say that the Holy One told you that we were here!" Didn't the Holy One tell you why? ”

The speed of flying pigeons is greatly improved, but who makes the pigeon small, can not camel many things!

Of course, Yang Sien would not tell his father-in-law that his little friends who had been cultivated by the saint could play with the saint to pass the book of flying pigeons, so he could only say vaguely: "The saint's will is brief and has not been elaborated!" ”

"I see!" Zhou Dechang nodded, and did not delve into it: "Actually, the saint saw that his father had been running river transportation for many years, and he had also run a boat along the coast, so he chose to come here for his father to start a marine trading company." This company is called Yanhuang Marine Trading Co., Ltd., referred to as Yanhuang Trading, and his father is only the boss on the surface, but in fact, the real boss is the emperor's relatives and ministers of the court, and his father is only responsible for the operation.

Of course, the Holy God was merciful and also gave his father one-thousandth of the shares, saying that he could pay dividends according to the shares after making a profit. Let's not talk about whether this business can make money, as long as it can be connected with the saint, it is an excellent thing, so my father decisively took over this task and came here with Yaozu thousands of miles away.

However, the saint also said that he doesn't want outsiders to know the details of the company, so you have to cover your mouths tightly, and you must not talk about it to outsiders! ”

Yang Sien: "My son-in-law understands! ”

Zhou Yaozu: "Father, don't worry! The child promised not to tell his daughter-in-law! ”

"Hmm!" Zhou Dechang nodded, took a sip of wine, and continued: "Although my father has been running for decades, he has never been out to the ocean. To be honest, my father still has no clue about this, and I heard that Xianxu once crossed the ocean, so you have to help this time! ”

"Huh?" Yang Sien exclaimed: "The son-in-law has been at sea for more than a year, but the son-in-law has never done business......"

Speaking of this, a person suddenly flashed in Yang Sien's mind, so he changed his words: "However, the son-in-law has thought of a person, he should be able to help you a lot!" ”

Zhou Dechang: "Who?" Where is he? ”

Yang Sien: "This person's name is Shen Hu, who has been doing maritime business in the south all the year round, and is very familiar with the trade routes of the entire South Seas. And it also happened that the son-in-law met him when he went to Qiongzhou, and it happened that he was in some trouble, and it was the son-in-law who saved him. Presumably, he will still be in Shenjiazhuang outside Guangzhou, you send someone to find him, and when the time comes, he should not refuse! ”

Zhou Dechang: "That's very good! With such a veteran foil, the father is much more confident. Yaozu, after you finish eating, you will go in person, and you will find this person named Shen Hu at one point! ”

Zhou Yaozu: "Okay, father! The child has eaten almost, you can drink two more cups with your brother-in-law, and the child will go to Shenjiazhuang. ”

"Hmm!" Zhou Dechang nodded: "Be careful on the road!" Be polite when you see someone, invite him to your home, and talk to him for your father! ”

Zhou Yaozu: "The child understands! You can drink your drink with peace of mind! Brother-in-law, you eat and drink well, and my brother will go back when he goes! ”

Yang Sien: "Brother go slowly, little brother won't send it!" ”

Zhou Yaozu is not an elf, but he is very down-to-earth and diligent, and it turns out that doing business in the capital also relies on honesty and reputation. This is thanks to the early Song Dynasty, the world has not become bad, otherwise with his method, he would have been squeezed away by those who did not play cards according to the rules.

Diligence can make up for clumsiness, this is Zhou Yaozu's belief, plus he has a beautiful daughter-in-law who secretly gives advice, and he can have a smooth journey after accepting his father's business.

After Zhou Dechang saw his son leaving, he said to Yang Sien: "My father has also found someone to inquire about it in the past few days, and I heard that this is still a trade that is indeed very profitable, but it is also very dangerous at sea, in addition to facing unknown weather, it is not easy to avoid the interception of strongmen at sea!" ”

Yang Sien: "Master Yue, you can rest assured about this. For sea navigation, the son-in-law still has a little experience, and the son-in-law still has some gadgets that are very useful at sea, and the son-in-law will personally teach your crew some experience to ensure that there is no big worry. As for pirates, as you mentioned, the strongman at sea is not a big deal, first, you can arm your own fleet, and second, the first fleet of our navy can also improve the appropriate protection. Anyway, this Yanhuang trading company is all about making money for the emperor's relatives and ministers of the imperial court, so it must be okay for them to be accommodating, as long as they don't violate the laws of the saints, it shouldn't be a big problem! ”

"That's good!" Zhou Dechang breathed a sigh of relief, and put down another stone in his heart, "Wait for Yaozu to find the person you said, discuss the trade route or something, and you can officially prepare for your father." Xianxu, you have done a great favor this time, come, toast you for your father! ”

Yang Sien said modestly: "Lord Yue, you are polite, this is what a son-in-law should do." (To be continued.) )