Although Zhu Yongxing thought that the situation had just improved, and it was not appropriate to say that it was inappropriate to reverse it, Yi Cheng and others did not have the caution and caution he did.

In their opinion, Yunnan, Sichuan, Guangxi, Guangdong, as well as the occupation of Annam and the two provinces of the Mehe River, this is already enough capital to establish a foundation and compete with the Qing court. Even when it was the strongest with the Great Western Army, the territory and strength of the Ming government in the southwest are now surpassed.

The Yongli monarch had been controlled in Burma, and the government was increasingly firmly controlled, and even the Jin king Li Dingguo gave up all the rights he once had and accepted the leadership of Zhu Yongxing. Of course, theoretically speaking, if Zhu Yongxing did not believe his words and went back on his word to investigate the past of the officers and soldiers of Xiying, then the King of Jin would still resist to the end. But as things stand, it's becoming less and less likely.

Zhu Yongxing seems to have really forgotten the past of the Great Western Army, and his example and the changes in the civilian system have made the officers and soldiers of the Great West less discriminatory, that kind of verbal disdain. Needless to say, there are rewards for war, treatment for injuries, compassion for death, and resettlement after retirement. The generals of the former Great Western Army are reassuring themselves and letting their children actively integrate. Because the Ming army was constantly winning, their children had more opportunities to make contributions.

The Great Western Army is becoming history, and with the shining of Zhu Yongxing, Yongli is also fainting in people's minds. The reason is very simple, the emperor stays in Myanmar, and it seems that everyone's life is better. Most of the generals in Xiying don't have much affection for Daming and Yongli, and under the leadership of Zhu Yongxing, they have been promoted to the rank of knight, and they have continued to win victories and have a bright future, who will never forget to take Yongli back?

There are those who have aspirations, and there are those who are disappointed, and this is a reality that cannot be changed. Those who spread rumors and wanted to force Zhu Yongxing to enter Burma to meet him were for Zhu Yongxing's loyal followers. Always a threat. Therefore, we can't give them a handle, and we can't give them an excuse to make waves again.

Zhu Yongxing is wise and wise, lives a simple life, and has a peaceful style...... There are many advantages, and it is not necessary to describe them one by one. And what may be criticized is not only for welcoming and restructuring. It's that the concubine is undecided. The matter of welcoming the car has been suppressed, and the news is isolated, and it is not what Zhu Yongxing says; In the restructuring, it is the majority who get the benefits, and it is difficult for those who are frustrated to form a strong group; It's just that this concubine, if she is not sure, the usurpation of the throne planned by Lu is bound to be flawed.

It has been a short time to conquer Jiangnan, and the literary style is prosperous and literati are gathered, which also means respecting Zhengshuo and attaching importance to tradition. The pressure on Zhu Yongxing will increase suddenly. Whether it is to welcome the driver, restructure, concubine, and so on, all behaviors and remarks that do not conform to the old system and old ideas will be criticized and criticized.

And the concubine seems to be the easiest to solve, marrying a Han girl, no matter whether she is favored or not, she is out of everyone's mouth. In the eyes of Yi Cheng and others, as long as Zhu Yongxing is interested, it is simply easy. But Zhu Yongxing has always avoided this matter. As subordinates, Yi Cheng and the others can't be endless. provoked Zhu Yongxing to be angry.

And judging from the candidates, Yi Cheng and the Zheng family have obviously not found their ideal partners. According to the tradition of the Ming Dynasty, as well as his own interests, Zhu Yongxing's concubine should be the daughter of a family with no prominent background. If the Yue family is already very powerful, then they can rely on their daughter's dignity to further suppress dissidents and form a situation where the family is dominant. This. It is what most ministers and the Zheng family do not want to see.

Beautiful appearance, knowledge of books, and heavenly feet, this is a necessary condition. Zhu Yongxing is not interested in women with small feet. Yi Cheng and others have long known the Tao. Gentle and virtuous, with a soft temperament, it was specially emphasized after seeing Zhu Yongxing's love for Mengzhu, in order to avoid Zhu Yongxing's dissatisfaction from suppressing Mengzhu in the future.

Now, Zhu Yongxing did not bring his family to Guangzhou, and in the eyes of Yi Cheng and others, it is indeed an excellent opportunity. First, Zhu Yongxing is alone, and it is easy to have thoughts about women; Second, he will not be resented by Mengzhu, after all, whether things will be successful or not, Yi Cheng is not very sure.

"First pick some reliable people and clean up the palace." Yi Cheng thought about it for a while, and felt that it was better to let the Zheng family take the lead in this matter, "Be smart and clever, and be clumsy and upset His Highness." In another month, the New Year will be celebrated, and there will be no festive atmosphere at all in the huge palace. Then, it is to add maids to the house. There are very few people in the house, and this reason is reasonable. If there is anything that His Highness can see, he will stay; If His Highness wants to send them to be settled, I will arrange for them to go back to their respective homes. ”

Zheng Zhaoda smiled helplessly, "If His Highness refuses when he doesn't see it, hehe, I will have to reprimand it again." ”

"His Royal Highness is hard-mouthed and soft-hearted, doesn't he know that this is the kindness of the Zheng family?" Yi Cheng didn't care, "What are you afraid of if you reprimand a few words, if it comes to fruition, it will also clear an obstacle to the upper position for His Highness, how can His Highness not be grateful for the loyalty of the Zheng family?" ”

Zheng Zhaoda nodded, hesitated, and said, "Sir, what do you think of the Zheng family's abandonment of business and politics?" ”

Yi Cheng was stunned for a moment, shook his head slightly, and said, "Not for the time being." His Royal Highness let the Zheng family focus on business, considering the reason why the Zheng family started as a business, but it was also a sign of trust in the Zheng family. In various places, all important departments, they have arranged their own trustworthy manpower, to put it bluntly, this is the means of His Highness. Before there is no substitute for the person, the Zheng family cannot easily retreat. ”

Zheng Zhaoda sighed, he didn't think so, but the identity of a businessman still made him a little unwilling.

"The academy is not divided into backgrounds, and it is also a place to take talents in the future, so you can arrange for your own children to go there." Yi Cheng felt that the Zheng family must have been using this method, but he still suggested it again.

"Will there be any imperial examinations in the future?" Zheng Zhaoda asked suspiciously.

"Even if there is, it will not be taken by eight shares." Yi Cheng said with certainty: "The system of the academy will be more perfect, and the supervision of officials will be stricter. From the daily conversations, I can feel that His Royal Highness Min is very disgusted with corrupt officials and corrupt officials, and he is quite disdainful of just reading the books of sages. ”

"Everything is inferior, only reading is high. I'm afraid that this will be overthrown by His Royal Highness Min! Zheng Zhaoda was very emotional, to be honest, as a businessman other than a scholar, he still welcomed such a change.

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"Everything is inferior, only reading is high." Zhang Weihan shook his head a little disappreciatively, and said: "This is not all right now, die reading, read dead books, and want to go straight out." It's hard. ”

"I'm afraid that the children of the clan rarely have such problems, and there are many people studying in the academy, and there are also those who sign up to study." Duan Wan'er said thoughtfully: "Mr. revealed before that the use of troops against Burma will be the opportunity for our clan to rise. I don't know, how long will it take? ”

"Three or five years!" Zhang Weihan said very firmly: "Look at the current situation. His Royal Highness Min recovered Jiangnan and worshiped Xiaoling, I am afraid that it will be a matter of the past few years, and then he will have to deal with the monarchs and ministers in Myanmar. Well, His Royal Highness attaches great importance to the water master, and Zhiying is doing a good job and has a great future. ”

Duan Wan'er smiled bitterly, he was such a brother, and fighting in battle was a meritorious achievement. But she couldn't rest assured.

"The eagle spreads its wings, sooner or later it will soar into the sky, can you still treat him as a child, and you can rest assured when you see it in your eyes every day?" Zhang Weihan quite understood Duan Wan'er's thoughts, and woke up with a smile, "The navy is in the dragon, you are in the dragon; The navy is stationed in Guangzhou, and you will come to Guangzhou. If the navy is going to go on an expedition of thousands of miles. How do you go along? ”

Duan Wan'er's face turned red, and she snorted: "I came to Guangzhou to build a shop. Selling lacquerware in the family, where is it for that stinky boy. ”

Zhang Weihan smiled and stopped talking about it, "You came just in time, have you ever thought of entering the palace as a female official?" With your shrewdness and ability, there should be no problem. And. This is a good opportunity, and the Bai Clan may want to prosper again because of you! ”

Duan Wan'er was stunned, and her face turned even redder after coming back to her senses. Zhang Weihan's words meant something, how could she not understand. When she thought of Zhu Yongxing, complicated emotions floated in her heart. In Dali. She had the same heart of dedication, but Zhu Yongxing let it go after seeing it, obviously she didn't like it. For her, who is proud of her beauty, she has no sense of indignation afterwards.

"His Royal Highness has not moved his family, and there are not many people in the house, let alone capable people to manage it." Zhang Weihan continued: "Looking at what His Highness has done, it is obvious that he wants to implement the system of female officials. If you enter the house, you should have no problem managing your subordinates. If it is agreeable, he will stay in the house and share the worries of His Highness; If it is not agreeable, there are rules in the house, and when you are old, you can bring your salary to find a way out. ”

As soon as she entered the Houmen, it was as deep as the sea, and Duan Wan'er was indeed a little worried that after entering the mansion, she was not favored by Zhu Yongxing, and she couldn't leave, so she had to waste her time. Zhang Weihan's words dispelled her concerns. Speaking of which, Duan Wan'er is very shrewd and a little scheming, especially for her own identity, a princess of a dynasty that has long since perished, when she saw that Mengzhu had become a noble princess, she couldn't help but have some ambitions.

What, the daughter of an alien patriarch dares to raise her status as a princess. But no one dares to underestimate it, and the identity is becoming more and more noble, which is completely due to the impact of Zhu Yongxing's rising tide. The princess, the princess, although it is not the main room, a side concubine can't run, and His Royal Highness Min is very favored, and he has not accepted a concubine again, which makes many people wonder if it will be corrected.

His Royal Highness Min, he has done a lot of shocking things, and it is not impossible to correct Mengzhu under impulse. Moreover, according to the current situation, Zhu Yongxing is about to become the emperor without usurping the throne, but also as the king overseas. Queen, queen, how can an interracial woman be so fateful? Even her clansmen benefited a lot, and with the help of the Ming army, they attacked the city and plundered the land, and grew rapidly.

Well, regardless of whether Mengzhu can be corrected or not, even if she is a side concubine, her status is quite noble. Duan Wan'er really didn't have much thought of stepping on the dream beads, what she hoped most was to be respected by others, especially her fellow people. Don't let the title of princess still be a joke, and let yourself always feel a little bit of fun when others mention it.

Also, if he is really favored by His Royal Highness Min, then he can blow the pillow wind, so that Zhiying, a stupid brother, does not have to risk his life anymore, and he no longer has to roll in the rain of bullets.

Duan Wan'er's mind came alive, and the expression on her face changed, with the ups and downs of her thoughts.

Zhang Weihan didn't speak, slowly sipped tea, and quietly waited for Duan Wan'er to make a decision. As a wise man of the Bai tribe, it is impossible not to think about his own clan. But the Bai tribe has been suppressed for hundreds of years, and it is not so easy to cheer up all at once. And most importantly, the clan lacks a core of leadership, a leader who can convince the clan in terms of status or prestige, and obey his orders.

And Duan Wan'er's background is suitable, and Duan Zhiying's struggle is also very effective. If Duan Wan'er can really be favored by His Royal Highness Min, then the future of this sister and brother will be bright and bright. There are also leaders in the clan who can unite people's hearts and subdue various local officials.

With the same view as Yi Cheng and others, Zhang Weihan also believes that now Zhu Yongxing is alone in Guangzhou, which is a very good opportunity. It just so happened that Duan Wan'er also came, isn't this the will of heaven?

"Okay, I'll go." Duan Wan'er bit her lip lightly after speaking, her face was as red as sunset, but her tone was very resolute.

"Mengzhu was a female official before, and then gave it to Long'er, if you talk about the ability of the two, you are much worse than the princess." Zhang Weihan's title changed, but there was no taste of sarcasm, "Don't be anxious, take care of the people in the house first, and handle the chores in the house, this is to reduce the burden on His Highness, and His Highness will definitely be aware of it." ”

Mengzhu and Long'er both grew up under the care of the clansmen, one is kind-hearted, the other is not deeply involved in the world, and of course has no management experience. Moreover, the people in the house are basically their clansmen, and the management is not strict, which Zhu Yongxing does not want to see. Therefore, although Zhu Yongxing was very involved in Mengzhu and Long'er, his true thoughts were still seen by Zhang Weihan.

"Don't think about suppressing Mengzhu and Long'er, Your Highness has a bright heart, and he is not a person who sees things differently and is unkind." Zhang Weihan continued to remind Duan Wan'er.

Duan Wan'er understands that no matter whether she can be favored by His Royal Highness Min or not, she must not speak ill of these two. If it happens, don't try to win favors.

"Do more and say less, Your Highness likes such subordinates; Don't worry about his hard work being ignored by him, His Highness is very shrewd; Don't wear heavy makeup, Your Highness likes to be elegant and natural......"

Duan Wan'er listened contemplatively, nodding her head constantly, and carefully remembering Zhu Yongxing's temper, personality, interests, hobbies, etc. She had several contacts with Zhu Yongxing, and she was more curious than admiring, and Zhang Weihan's narration reminded her that she had a great sense of competitiveness.

In terms of appearance, even if it is not as good as Mengzhu, it is not much different; In terms of management ability, I am very experienced; In terms of knowledge, needless to say, going south and north, I'm afraid that the books I read are not less than Mengzhu, right? Constantly making comparisons, Duan Wan'er suddenly found that she was still quite confident and hopeful.

…………… (To be continued......)