Chapter 500: The Significance of the Royal Fleet

Nanxun Zhang family, a big family with a history of hundreds of years, in this era when reading to win fame is the right way, Zhang Xun, a child who can't study and turn into a businessman, has never been taken seriously, let alone a concubine and a concubine - etiquette is in charge, the difference between a concubine and a concubine is very big, like a chasm, blocking a lot of things. If you are more vigorous and have achievements in the imperial examination, then it is called the glorious lintel. No achievement, a big Cheng dù is an inconspicuous speck of dust.

When he returned to Zhang's house, he first went to meet his parents and elders, and when he met, his father said with a pleasant face: "Go back and have a good rest, the patriarch will see you tomorrow." An invitation to a meeting that was not taken seriously, Zhang Xun took the initiative to invite Ying to go under the premise that no one wanted to go, but the news he brought back made the Zhang family excited. If the Zhang family wants to be prosperous, it used to depend on the ability of the scholars. Now it seems that there is another way ahead, and doing business can also make a social status similar to Xiucai. Although business was a very common phenomenon after the middle of the Ming Dynasty, it was not enough to change a person's social status.

After Zhang Xun got up, he wanted to turn around and leave, but when he saw his mother showing concern on the side, he couldn't help but say again: "Father, this time I went to Huating, I had an adventure, and I didn't vomit or be unhappy." ”

"Oh, let's hear it." Zhang's father didn't want to talk much, but he was also a little interested when he heard this. Although this child can't study, the eldest son is a showman, but he went to Huating twice and came back, which brought an opportunity for the Zhang family's industry to prosper. There are also opportunities to change social status, and things are done beautifully. There is also a glow on the face of being a father.

Zhang Xun talked about going to the shipyard. After accepting Chen Xuan's invitation, his tone slowed down: "A four-wheeled carriage came before dusk, and after getting in the car, I realized that it was extremely simple on the outside, but there was another mystery inside. The floor was covered with a carpet of black food, and the handrails were covered with gold leaf. The two widows were waiting on the side, and at this time they knew that this Mr. Chen was even bigger than he imagined. ”

Speaking of this, Zhang Xun paused and raised his eyes to look at the other side. At this time, on the opposite side, my father sat in the middle, and on the left was the big house. On the right is his biological mother. My mother is no different from the past. The eyebrows are low, and the eyes are always on their bodies. The father's expression was a little different, and he said with a look of surprise: "Why, you unintentionally made a big man?" ”

"yes. The child didn't expect it. It's such a prominent figure. At first, I thought it was a child of a family. When the carriage arrived at Zhou's garden, his legs couldn't be used when he got off. A private party full of big names. The prefect of Songjiang, the county of Huating, and the treasurer of Nanjing are all there. There are also some I don't recognize. At this time, I learned that this Mr. Chen Xuan turned out to be the current scholar of Dongge University and the governor of the three provinces, Chen Sihua. The child stepped forward and bowed, saying that the grass people did not know the lord of the pavilion, and it was rude. Who would have thought that this Chen Gebu would actually stretch out his hand to support him and not let him bow down, saying that you and I met in Pingshui, talked very happily, and treated each other as friends, so many courtesies are not beautiful. ”

Zhang's father's mouth couldn't be closed, and he invisibly hugged his son, who was not very competitive, with a thigh that was the second thickest in the world. "Come on, what did the Chen Pavilion talk to you?" Zhang's father reacted and asked, Zhang Xun smiled bitterly: "I didn't listen to a word at that time, and my mind was full of mush." ”

"This is also true, this Chen Ge is a murderous commander when he gets off the horse, and he is a cadre who governs the local area. Deeply trusted by His Majesty, that is, the father suddenly knew that he was dizzy without knowing it. This is the words of putting gold on his face, Zhang Xun didn't care, and continued: "What my father said is that I will only recover after half an hour. The banquet was opened, and I heard Chen Gebu mention that the imperial court was in financial difficulty, and the clothes on His Majesty's body had been worn for several years. Each meal is no more than one meat and two vegetables, and a bowl of rice. As a courtier, he couldn't bear to see His Majesty treat himself so badly, and he was filial and afraid that His Majesty would not like it, so he discussed with Han Nei of the Ship Department and decided to set up a royal merchant fleet to specialize in maritime trade. Mention this, I asked if I was interested, the fleet steward is also a helper, although not a serious background, but to work for His Majesty, a trip back can give a talented background. ”

Hearing this, Zhang's father's breathing became rough, and Dafang's mother's eyes showed jealousy. The mother couldn't help but get excited, looking at this scene, Zhang Xun couldn't help but be secretly proud, and her waist was much straighter. The original intention was to go to Xiahaibo to have a rich and prosperous game, but I didn't expect to be taken by Chen Gebu and recommended to Han Zanzhou. What else do you say about the children of everyone, who have this rare tightness of thought and courage, and the knowledge is also excellent, so you can rest assured that it can be used. Zhang Xun is not easy to say these words, but the family is not stupid, why do people take a fancy to you? There must be something to be desired.

"You're good, you're good, you're good! Think about how talented Chen Gebu is, being able to enter his old man's eyes can be regarded as your creation. No, let's go to the old ancestor immediately and hear what he means. "Father Zhang can't hold it back, this matter is too big. Although the Zhang family is said to be a scholarly family, in fact, the ancestors still started by doing business. This opportunity is so important. Zhang's father's status in the family can only be ranked in the top ten, which is not too high. By taking this opportunity, you may be able to go one step further and become prominent in front of others.

It was dusk, and the old ancestor (patriarch) who was eating heard that he had something important to ask to see, and quickly invited them in. Father Zhang was also polite, and immediately told the matter, and the ancestor's eyes were a little sluggish. looked at Zhang Xun in a daze, fanning his excitement, and said in an almost uncontrollable tone: "Is this serious? ”

Zhang Xun stepped forward and said: "There is no half-word lie, just because the reputation of Ruan Dacheng, the prefect of Songjiang, is not good, and the grandson did not promise Chen Gebu in person, saying that he wanted to come back and ask the elder." The old ancestor shook his head and sighed, "Confused, you still don't know enough." ”

"When Zhang Tianru was still there, the Restoration Society had already been divided. As soon as this person is gone, the resumption of the society will no longer have the momentum of the past, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is in a slump. Chen Gebu used Ruan Yuanhai as the prefect of Songjiang, can you see how big a wave someone can make? Songjiang's tax accounts for 30% of the world, and Ruan Yuanhai can come to be this prefect, which is not only the attitude of Chen Gebu, but also the attitude of His Majesty. This world, after all, is His Majesty's. Don't you hear that there are many people in the Restoration Society, and there are many guests who have invested in the Chen Pavilion Department? The world is bustling, all for fame and fortune. Isn't it for their own interests that the people of the restored society hold high the banner of Donglin, create public opinion, and refresh their prestige? ”

Zhang Xun was taught, and the ancestor helped him to get up, and continued: "When the son came to the throne today, the court situation was repeatedly corrupted. There are Jiannu outside, and there are rogues inside. The civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty could not worry about the monarch, Chen Gebu stepped forward to stabilize the world, and His Majesty married the princess, which shows that he relied on it. You were able to get married to the Chen Pavilion by chance, because of the deep fortune. It is also the blessing of my Nanxun Zhang family, you just have to do things, you must do a good job, and in the future, Nanxun Zhang's family will be prosperous, and it will fall on you. ”

The matter spread quickly, and when he came out of the ancestor and returned to the small courtyard where he lived, his wife Lin was already standing at the door to greet him. Lin is from a small family, and his father is a down-and-out talent, who has no hope of teaching in the township for a living. Zhang Xun, who is married to a concubine, can be regarded as a good match.

"The husband has worked hard, the concubine congratulates the husband, and since then he has soared to the sky and prospered the family." Listening to his wife's words, Zhang Xun was in a trance for a while, looking at the uncontrollable joy on her face, and his heart was full of mixed feelings. It's just a chance, who would have thought that Chen Gebu would take a bus carriage? To put it mildly, it was the car where the peddlers' pawns were sitting. Zhang Xun was just a little lucky, and he was able to talk to him, and he revealed his desire to win wealth overseas, so he fell in love with Chen Gebu.

Zhang Xun didn't know where he had fallen in love with him, anyway, he was confused in the clouds. As everyone knows, what Chen Xie values is that he has a heart that dares to take risks. In this year, people who have this kind of thought, but the children of everyone who have a good life have the intention of going to sea to fight for their lives, and that is rare. Of course, there is no shortage of thoughts about buying horse bones.

"It's too early to say this, the cabinet lord has to see how well he does." Zhang Xun still explained very humbly, but his wife didn't listen to this, so she knew that she was happy. Just before Zhang Xu came back, several concubines from the family came, all talking about this matter. People who don't usually look at her very seriously are trying to please her intentionally or unintentionally just now. Just one piece of news is enough to turn a person's status upside down. That's how reality is in this society.

"I'm a woman, I don't have that much thought. I look forward to my husband's great ambitions, and from then on, the concubine's face will also shine. ”

Not to mention the affairs of the Zhang family, the so-called royal fleet, this is a bait for Chen Xie. Chen Xie has been planning what to do with the captured Dutch ships, and the so-called thoughts about takeaway are actually just a statement, and he never thought about really selling them. Chen Xie had already made arrangements for these ships and brought the emperor to do maritime trade together. In the royal fleet, Chen Xie accounted for thirty percent of the shares, and the rest was given to the emperor, and he could distribute it as he pleased. This matter is not a matter of looking at interests. With the royal fleet, what will the people think? Stir up a wave of wind and there is no problem at all. When Zhu Youzhen saw the huge benefits, was the entire ruling class of the Ming Dynasty blind? When everyone sees it, they will naturally plunge into it. Everyone is here, and the rest is simple. When you really go to Cassa and overseas, what can't you do for the sake of profit? That's what the royal fleet is all about.

This matter is not too urgent for the time being, and the matter to be dealt with now is still the negotiation with the Dutch. Hit Batavia? Chen Xie didn't want to, but he wanted to do it very much. The problem is that at this time, the British and the Dutch have not yet done it, and it is undoubtedly unwise to let Chen Xie's fleet face the all-out counterattack of the Dutch alone. Therefore, peace talks have become inevitable, as long as Britain is a-stirring stick, sooner or later it will take the initiative to seek cooperation with Chen Xie. (To be continued!)

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