Chapter 64: Luxury
Liu Jin's body trembled slightly, as if he had grasped something, but he was a little confused, "Millions of taels is really not a joke?" ”
"That's just my conservative estimate."
Jian Ning ran the train with his mouth full, "If you make money and build a sea ship, I dare to say that you can't run tens of millions of taels." What's more......"
She looked mysterious, and lowered her voice and said, "When the folk girl was in the township, I heard that those foreign barbarians had discovered a piece of land. ”
"A piece of land?"
"Exactly."
Jian Ning nodded vigorously, "At least the size of three Da Ming, the land is so fertile that you can spread the seeds to produce crops." ”
"Heh......"
Liu Jin laughed, "I, Daming, is the central country, so it's just a matter of listening to such remarks." My husband has also read the books of the sages, so how can he still believe these nonsense? ”
"Heh......"
Jian Ning also smiled, "Is there really no one on the other side of the sea?" If so, where did those sea barbarians come from? It's not just the Japanese who came from the sea, these things were recorded in the Song Dynasty. There are many records of the Three Treasure eunuchs going to the West, why don't my father-in-law go back and check it? ”
"What does this have to do with miscellaneous families?"
"If the father-in-law can earn money for His Majesty, he can also expand the territory, so who else can shake the status of the father-in-law? If you really find a piece of land in the future, even if the barbarian is not true, as long as there is half the size of Nanzhili, the father-in-law will shine through the ages and live for generations! ”
Jian Ning's face was serious, and he arched his hands to the sky, "What is my father-in-law's current status going to be?" What my father-in-law wants is a name, a name that will last for centuries! Those literati and writers have always been above the top, but if my father-in-law really made merits for my Ming Dynasty and made the people's lives better, who can erase your merits?! ”
Liu Jin was a little moved, "Don't mention the foreign land for the time being, you said that if the inner court came to supervise the maritime trade, would you really be able to make that much money?" ”
"My father-in-law personally went to the south of the Yangtze River, and Mingzhou (Ningbo) and other places knew that what the people said was true. You don't have to care about this court commentary, Grandpa Taizu didn't say that he wouldn't let his children and grandchildren earn two subsidized family money, father-in-law, did you say? ”
Liu Jin's eyes lit up, and after thinking for a moment, he laughed, "That's right!" Your Majesty's life is difficult, how can you be bitter to your father? ”
After that, he glanced at Jian Ning and smiled, "Jian Yunshu, if this matter is successful, the miscellaneous family will remember you." ”
"Don't dare to be, don't dare to be, a weak woman, just want someone to rely on, so as not to be bullied."
"Heh, you help the miscellaneous family, how can the miscellaneous family let you be bullied? You can rest assured, the miscellaneous family is not those fake Taoist priests, there is one thing to say, you treat the miscellaneous family sincerely, and the miscellaneous family cannot forget you. ”
After that, he arched his hand and said: "The miscellaneous family will go to reply to Your Majesty and go to Jiangnan for Your Majesty." ”
Jian Ning nodded with a smile, sent Liu Jin to the door, and looked at Liu Jin's departing back, a sneer hung on the corner of her mouth.
turned around and went back to the house, and saw Zhang's mother and others sniffing the luodian lacquerware box. Seeing Jian Ning coming, Xi'er said, "Sanniang, look, this, what the hell is this for?" How is it so good-looking! It's so pretty! ”
Jian Ning stepped forward and admired it carefully. Although she knew about Raden lacquerware, it was the first time she had seen the real thing, and she had only seen it on TV before. After all, this thing is not cheap in the future, and even now it is a high-end luxury.
"This is luodian lacquerware, which was invented by the Song people."
Jian Ning stroked the box with his hand, and on the bright red background, all kinds of shells were broken into thin slices, carved into various patterns, and finally dotted onto the box, which was as bright as clouds and clouds, so beautiful that people couldn't take their eyes off it.
"These patterns are luodian, which are made by carefully selecting shells such as luminous snails, peeling them off, cutting and carving them, then mixing gold and silver strips, inserting them little by little on the base of lacquerware, and then decorating them and polishing ......them."
She pursed her lips, "This box is enough for us to change a few such houses in this capital." ”
After that, he smiled again, "And it is made in the inner court, and it can be used as an heirloom in the future." ”
"It's better to put away such a precious thing quickly!"
Xi'er said nervously: "What if someone steals it?" ”
Jian Ning chuckled, "Who doesn't have long eyes in this place who dares to steal it?" ”
After that, he opened the box, and there was another exclamation, and Zhang's mother exclaimed, "This, this is the legendary silk?" ”
The textile and embroidery industry in Jiangnan is developed, and Zhang's mother is also a city person with a bit of knowledge. But for silk, I have only heard of it, but I have never seen it.
The fan surface as thin as a cicada's wings seems to have golden light flowing, and if you look closely, you can see that the gold thread is faintly buried in it. A lotus flower meanders out along the bottom of the fan, green leaves, pink and white flowers, tender yellow stamens, and an upside-down dragonfly, so vivid as if it came to life, and the craftsmanship is amazing.
Jian Ning picked up the fan, and the handle of the fan made of jade bamboo was slightly cool. A tassel with jade beads crossed the wrist, and a burst of dark fragrance came, like a mixture of agarwood and jasmine, sweet and elegant.
Gently fanning, the taste became a little clearer, she straightened her nose and sniffed, and couldn't help but be a little addicted.
Speaking of which, she doesn't have many hobbies, except for reading books and food, it is probably a good fragrance. In her previous life, if she paid a lot of money, she would buy a bottle of perfume to comfort herself. After coming to Daming for a long time, it was not easy to survive, but I also left this hobby.
At this moment, there was a fragrance from this fan, which was obviously smoked with spices, and when I smelled the aroma, my mood became brighter.
"Girl, it smells so good."
Mother Zhang straightened her nose and frowned suddenly, "Girl, Gonggong Liu was angry when he came just now, he won't do anything on the fan, right?" The concubine heard the doctor say that this musk would make the woman miscarry. ”
"Poof."
Jian Ning laughed out loud, "No, pregnant women may need to be cautious, but those who are not pregnant don't have to worry, those are nonsense, but people with pregnant women such as borneol should be used with caution, and Gonggong Liu doesn't have this mind." ”
Put the fan down and shake your head gently.
Don't talk about the ancients, even in later generations, there are many people who have misunderstood musk, at least the science of later generations has no evidence to prove that musk can cause infertility and miscarriage. You must know that musk, the main active ingredient of musk, is still a food additive, if it is harmful, it will be banned all over the world, how can it be used!
"Sanniang, there's a note here."
The second brother took out a piece of paper from the box, he didn't know much words, he only glanced at it, and said: "Sanniang, look at it, look at it, there is a big seal here, is this written to you by the Son of Heaven?" ”
Jian Ning took the paper, and when she looked at it, she felt her heart pounding.
"The little lotus is just blooming, and the dragonfly is standing on its head. Smelling the fragrance and knowing the summer, it is like a heart. Tang Di's Hua is the opposite. Don't you think, the room is far away. ”
The heart seemed to miss a beat, and Liu Jin's sense of accomplishment was swept away, and Jian Ning suddenly found that if he didn't respond well to this note, he would probably suffer.
The first two sentences of these poems should be original by Zhu Houzhao, but the last two sentences are from the Book of Poetry, and have been quoted by Confucius, and there are allusions in them.
Together, this note roughly means: The lotus blossoms, the dragonfly stands on its head, and when you smell the fragrance of the flowers, you know that summer has come, as if I understand you. I just don't know if you understand me? This beautiful flower, how beautiful, I miss you so much, but you are so far away from me......
I have to say that Zhengde is a bit of a ghost, he created two original sentences, and then connected these two sentences, the artistic conception is extremely beautiful. But the last two sentences have been used as teaching materials by the sage, because there is such a paragraph in the Analects, and the sage's comment is: If you don't think about it, how far away is the husband?
It seems that you don't really miss it, and if you do, then what's so far away?
Jian Ning didn't know what Zhengde meant by adding these two sentences, he should know this allusion, right? What else did you write about yourself?
Do you want to coax him to reply to him with the words of the saint? What's going on? A good word of admonition, when she and Zhu Houzhao came to her side, wouldn't it become flirting and scolding?
Her scalp is a little numb, this matter is not handled well, but it will be troublesome, this is a temptation? No wonder it is said that the emperor's heart is unfathomable, this fart kid wants to die by himself!
She thought about it for a long time, and suddenly found that she seemed to have to respond only in the words of a saint, otherwise she would be accused of "great disrespect" and "flattery" if she returned anything. Only with the original words of the saint replied, it seems that there is still some room for reversal.
I was a little angry when I thought about it.
This bear kid did it on purpose, right? Is it to fix her?! Zhu Houzhao's stubbornness is famous, it's hard to guarantee that he won't do it, and he has no malice, he just has fun.
"Sanniang, Sanniang, what did the Son of Heaven say?"
The second brother leaned his head over curiously, "Why don't you talk anymore?" ”
He said...... Nothing! ”
Jian Ning almost burst out of her foul mouth, pushed the second brother's head to the side, put the note into her sleeve again, and said, "I'll go and reply to the old man of the Son of Heaven, you can prepare dinner." ”
On the second day, Zhengde received Jian Ning's reply, and slapped the table with a smile, "Hahahahahaha!" Jian Yunshu, Jian Yunshu, how is it? What do you think? I've done a pretty good job, right? ”
Thinking of the little girl's appearance when she saw the note and that awkward appearance, Zhengde's heart was like drinking iced sour plum soup, ironing it very much. The beautiful little face appeared in his mind, his lips pursed, his eyebrows frowned, he was obviously annoyed in his heart, but he was restraining himself......
Hahahaha!
Zhengde hugged his stomach and laughed, Zhang Yong was so excited by his laughter that his heart trembled, and he said, "Emperor, what's wrong with you?" ”
"Ouch, no, I'm laughing to death! That little girl, hum, her eyes are above the top, she is very high, how many times did she look at me yesterday, she looks like a fool, she really has no ability to clean up her! ”
"That is, the emperor, you are the number one in the world!"
Zhang Yong patted his ass, but he felt uncomfortable. Yesterday, Jian Ning not only didn't recommend him, but recommended Liu Jin, a birdman, which made him very unhappy, and he felt betrayed.
Zhu Houzhao didn't know what he was thinking, so he only continued: "It's also funny to be surprised by the ministers of the Shangchao Dynasty today. Hey, it's just weird, why did the courtiers who wanted to send Liu Jin out of Beijing to do business this time agreed? ”
Zhang Yong was stunned for a moment, and suddenly felt as if he had grasped something, and he hurriedly said: "That is not a promise, the emperor just asked Liu Jin to go south to investigate the matter of sea trade, this is a serious matter." It's that Zhang Cai, somehow he reacted violently, and Lord Jiao didn't approve of it very much, it's really strange, in the past, these two people were both amiable bodhisattvas and didn't talk much. ”
"Where do they not speak? They have always supported Liu Jin, but what happened this time? ”
You still know the feelings! Zhang Yong almost vomited blood. Liu Jin can't do it alone, if there are no two dogs, how can the court be the phenomenon it is today?
Everyone is a eunuch, although Zhang Yong has a grudge against Liu Jin, but their enmity comes from different views, and the relationship between the two in the submarine was good before. Zhang Yong felt that Liu Jin was doing something wrong, and it would mess up the world, Liu Jin couldn't stand Zhang Yong's accusations, and the two naturally had a disagreement.
Therefore, hearing Zhengde say this, Zhang Yong was also a little depressed. Now that you know, why indulge Liu Jin?
Wait a minute......
Zhang Yong's eyes widened, and he suddenly remembered Li Dongyang's performance today. Li Dongyang also objected, and the opposition was very fierce, and he resolutely disagreed with Liu Jin's southward ...... And Li Dongyang's surrender to Liu Jin, Zhang Yong always felt that Li Dongyang was acting. Not only did he feel like this, but Liu Jin also felt like this, but he couldn't find Li Dongyang's trouble.
How could Li Dongyang help Liu Jin? Idiots know that if you leave at this moment, you will have to be in some trouble. Although Jiao Fang is the first assistant, her ability is average; Zhang Cai is capable, but his power position is not high, Liu Jin is so confident, in the days when he is not in the capital, his group of doglegs can deter the courtiers?
What trick is Jian Yunshu playing? Zhang Yongyin faintly felt that this woman was digging a pit for Liu Jin, but Liu Jin was not an idiot, so would she jump down obediently?
Just thinking about it, Liu Jin came in.
He beckoned people to bring in all the official documents, knelt on the ground and kowtowed: "Your Majesty, these are all official documents to be read by the imperial court, and the slaves and maids have been brought over, and the slaves and maids will go home to pack their luggage and leave early tomorrow morning." ”
"So many official documents?"
Zhu Houzhao was taken aback, does the country have so many things to deal with? Is it to be framed? Thinking that he was going to approve so many pieces, a certain child was unhappy, and said again and again: "Is this going to be exhausting?" Don't approve, don't approve, you don't have to go, it's better to send someone trustworthy! ”
Zhang Yong's eyes widened, although they were unreliable, but he was still surprised by his willfulness to this extent. At this moment, Zhang Yong already understood Jian Ning's intentions a little, and couldn't help but secretly cry in his heart that it was a pity, if Liu Jin really went, what a good opportunity this would be!
Liu Jin lowered his head, and a sneer rose at the corner of his mouth.
Several Jian Yunshu dared to put such a big trap on the miscellaneous family, are you tired of being crooked? If it weren't for Zhang Cai's reminder, the miscellaneous family would have almost been fooled! You wait for the miscellaneous family, wait until you pass this level, and see how the miscellaneous family picks you up!
In the evening, Zhang Yong came to Jian Ning's house and sent the lotus flower given by the Son of Heaven, along with Zhengde's new note.
Jian Ning looked at the note and almost cursed.
MMP, don't play people like this, you're amazing?! Tricking me with allusions?
Seeing Jian Ning's uncertain expression, Zhang Yong sighed, "Sir, I'm afraid your hard work has been in vain." ”
"Huh?"
"Gonggong Liu sent someone south."
He lowered his voice, "You can serve Your Majesty well, or you will be retaliated by him." ”
He thought that Jian Ning would be panicked or disappointed or something, but the strange thing was that the little woman had a calm face, only smiled lightly, and said softly: "Oh? Really? This is not surprising, and there is no hope in the first place......"
"Ha ???!!!"