Annan Hou ......

Zhang Anshi felt that there seemed to be something wrong with this name.

Because the general marquis is named after the county.

For example, Jiangxia Hou, Jiangyin Hou, Runan Hou and so on.

But this Annan doesn't look like a county no matter how you look at it.

This is an official canonization, and it is impossible for His Majesty not to know this.

Apparently...... Or he deliberately used the name of Annan to raise the weight of Zhang Anshi, the marquis! Or it is to deliberately belittle Annan and reduce his influence.

Of course, it's also possible to do both.

Anyway, the emperor's mind is difficult to guess.

But in any case, this is a serious marquis.

In the Ming Dynasty, especially for those who had not experienced the founding of the country and the martyrdom of appeasement, it was even more difficult to become a marquis than to ascend to the sky.

Yishaha said again at this time: "Zhu Gaoxu, he is Huaiyuanbo; Zhu Yong's expedition to Nanbo; Zhang Wei is Ping Xibo; Qiu Song is Dingbei Bo; Gu Xingzu is Anton Bo, and he ...... admiration."

Several people looked at each other, their fathers and ancestors all had titles waiting for them to inherit!

Of course...... As expected, if you have a title in your family and you have a title, you can often pass this title to your second son, all in all, it is impossible to suffer.

And it's a merit they've earned themselves, and it's not the same as what they've inherited.

So the five of them were overjoyed, and after thanking them, they got up.

Yisha looked at a few people: "Please come with the slaves, Your Majesty and the Crown Prince, His Royal Highness King Zhao, and the Emperor and Grandson...... They are all waiting for you. ”

Zhang Anshi knew that Yishuha's identity was not ordinary, so he smiled and said: "There is labor, there is labor, oops...... My father-in-law is really hard. ”

Yisha only smiled, but did not respond, and only led Zhang Anshi and a few people into the inner house.

After a while, he stopped in a hall and glanced back at Zhang Anshi and the others: "Wait a minute." ”

Let's go into the proclamation.

The five of them immediately entered the temple and thanked them first.

Zhu Di said happily: "I prepare a family banquet and wait for the heroes to come, so I don't have to be restrained here, just like in your home." ”

Zhang Anshi said: "What the ministers have set up is just a matter of size, and it is really ...... that Your Majesty treats him so kindly." It's ......."

As he spoke, he actually signaled to the four murderers behind him to behave, and he was so moved that he cried.

But these four guys are like wooden stakes, and Zhu Yong is still stupid behind.

Zhang Anshi was a little embarrassed and coughed: "The ministers are grateful." ”

Zhu Di bowed his head and said to the crown prince Zhu Gaochi on the side: "You see, I am a minister of the Ming Dynasty, and there are successors, I am very pleased." ”

After saying that, he looked at Zhu Gaosui, the king of Zhao on the side.

Zhu Gaosui was slightly chubby, with a smile on his face.

Zhu Di said: "King Zhao...... These people...... At a young age, he has this credit, and when he was in Beiping, didn't he always talk about the generals in Beiping who were no longer as brave as they were in the past? You see, this brave man is right in front of him. ”

Zhu Gaosui stood up and said, "Father...... The son is in Beiping, and he has not made an inch, so he is really ashamed, and he is sorry for his father's nurturing grace. ”

Zhu Di stroked his beard and laughed: "It doesn't have to be like this, come, come and drink with me." ”

At this time, the eunuch on the side hurriedly came and said, "Your Majesty, the emperor and grandson have woken up." ”

Zhu Di said happily: "Okay, call it too." ”

So not long after, Zhu Zhanji was led in by the eunuchs with sleepy eyes.

As soon as he entered the hall, he saw Zhang Anshi, then looked at the emperor's grandfather, and then looked at his father.

Finally, his eyes fell on King Zhao's body.

Zhu Gaosui, the king of Zhao, smiled and whispered: "Father, the son is in Beiping, and he has been thinking about his eldest nephew, and when I saw him two days ago, I didn't want him to be so tall." ”

Zhu Di's heart blossomed, and he just wanted to speak.

saw Zhu Zhanji suddenly break free of the eunuch's hand and stumbled towards Zhu Gaosui, the king of Zhao.

Immediately, Zhu Zhanji hugged Zhu Gaosui's thigh and cried: "Third uncle, third uncle...... I miss you all day, woowoo...... Third uncle, don't leave me again, I can't eat and sleep well when I don't see you for a day, third uncle...... Third Uncle...... Woowoo woo ......"

Zhu Gaosui was greatly embarrassed, just laughed dryly, and saw Zhu Zhanji's tears and snot coming out together, desperately rubbing himself on the ground, he was at a loss, he wanted to say something insensitive, but he felt that it was inappropriate, but he couldn't push this little thing away.

Zhu Zhanji cried even louder: "Third uncle...... must feel the most sorry for me, and I will feel sorry for the third uncle in the future...... Whining...... Why doesn't the third uncle hug me? ”

Zhu Gaosui had no choice but to pick him up.

Zhu Zhanji rubbed his head against his face.

Zhu Gaosui looked at the shiny thing under Zhu Zhanji's nose, and subconsciously turned his head to dodge.

Zhu Zhanji cried loudly: "Third uncle, don't you like me? ”

Zhu Gaosui: "......"

Zhang Anshi was also shocked.

This guy is really talented, and the ancestral grave that lacks virtue will smoke.

I don't know if the coffin board in the filial piety tomb can't be covered.

Of course, what bad intentions can a child have?

However, Zhu Yong and others were touched by the sincere feelings of their uncle and nephew.

Especially Zhu Yong, he said in his heart, I still have no conscience, my uncles and nephews are like this, but I can't stand my father.

Loyalty and righteousness can't be both!

Zhu Gaosui smiled and said: "Zhan Ji is good, Zhan Ji's nephew is really good." ”

A person like him with all sides is a little overwhelmed.

Zhu Di was even more overjoyed: "My good grandson, you really have a conscience, okay, sit on my lap." ”

Zhu Zhanji held Zhu Gaosui's neck with both hands and hung on him, looking very reluctant to say: "No, I want to sit on the third uncle's lap." ”

Zhu Gaosui: "......"

Zhu Gaosui smiled dryly: "Father, the son is still from the nephew." ”

"It's fine."

Zhu Gaosui really wanted Zhu Di to take Zhu Zhanji away at this time, after all, ...... There's an extra pendant on my body, which is really annoying.

But at this time, there was no way out, so I had to bite the bullet and ask for warmth.

And Zhu Zhanji's answer was fluent.

At that moment, the eunuchs and the palace ladies served wine and food, and Zhu Di was happy and relieved to see the happy appearance of this family.

Zhang Anshi was very restrained, only Zhu Zhanji was in Zhu Gaosui's arms, when his head was biased towards him, when the bright eyes looked at Zhang Anshi, the eyes of the uncle and nephew looked at each other, and Zhang Anshi looked very uncomfortable.

This...... It's a demon!

Zhu Di was obviously more concerned about the issue of Annan, and asked Zhu Yong how to march into the army, how to fight a decisive battle, and how to attack the city in the end.

Zhu Yong said obediently, not daring to add oil and vinegar.

Zhu Di said thoughtfully: "Sure enough, the method of war has changed, it seems that it is ...... The three-plank axe I used to have no work on. This kind of play seems to be risky, but in fact, it is ...... But it can greatly play the advantages of so many of your mules and horses, and at the same time ...... The power of gunpowder was used as best as possible, yes...... Not bad. ”

He kept nodding his head and applauding.

Zhang Anshi said at this time: "Your Majesty, Uncle Huaiyuan is still stationed in Annan and is responsible for the aftermath of Annan. The minister is thinking...... Next...... How does this Annam cook? ”

Zhu Di said with interest: "You say come and listen." ”

"If it is called a trading house, the minister thinks it is inappropriate, why not put the governor in Annam?"

"Annam Governor of the Commercial Bank?" Zhu Di groaned.

Zhang Anshi said very seriously: "It can also be the same, but this governor, unlike others, has made a contract with the prefectures and counties of Annan, and the terms of this contract have been drawn up." ”

Zhang Anshi came prepared, and as he spoke, he took out a charter from his sleeve.

Zhu Di didn't have time to drink, so he hurriedly took the charter with great interest and looked down.

But seeing that there were a lot of words densely written inside, Zhu Di said while looking at it: "You guy, you are very thoughtful. Militarily ...... With the four guards as the backbone, these four guards are hired by the commercial firm? If Weizhong needs to increase the number of personnel, will it be recruited from the states and counties of Daming? ”

Zhang Anshi said: "Yes, the recruitment is always more reliable. ”

Zhu Di said: "Set Annan as the three provinces, and recruit the natives of Annan in each province, and set up several guards, these guards, follow the system of the Ming guard, let them be responsible for arresting thieves and assisting the four guards...... Well...... In this way, the four guards are the backbone, and the Annan guards are supplemented. Feasible. ”

Zhu Di said again: "The military attache of the Annan Zhuwei is still an Annan person, and the deputy and the guards and the teachings set up by the thousand households, this teaching ...... Drawn from my Daming? “

Zhang Anshi said: "The people of Annan are strong, if the military attaches are transferred from Daming, they are only afraid of disobedience." And with the local natives as the main officials, and then set up teachings, which are taught by ourselves, so that they can accept it better. ”

Zhu Di bowed his head: "This can also be corrected." And here, each prefecture and county uses a tax system? The Governor's Office does not have jurisdiction over the counties, and all the parents and officials have asked the people of Annam to set up a small imperial examination to select officials...... This...... I don't send officials in the Ming Dynasty, will the people of Annan deviate from morality? ”

Zhang Anshi said: "At this time, the natives of Annan are quite precautionary against my Daming, and it is best to let the local natives who are scholars govern, and the Governor's Palace, just set up an institution similar to the Metropolitan Procuratorate to verify the illegal behavior of the parents and officials of the natives in various prefectures and counties."

"As for taxation and other things, I will work out a tax amount according to the situation of Annan in previous years, and teach each prefecture and county to collect it on its own, and give the amount to the governor's palace."

Zhu Di said thoughtfully: "There are also various seaports, all of which are under the jurisdiction of the Governor's Palace, and commerce and trade can come and go freely...... and set up the Governor's Mansion in various places...... Well...... There is no doubt about this, the governor's palace is down, according to my Ming method, there are also six divisions, households, criminals, officials, rites, workers, and soldiers...... These six divisions ...... There is nothing wrong with that. ”

Zhu Di obviously looked at it very seriously, and continued in his mouth: "All the personnel of the Governor's Mansion have established a salary system in the form of employment by a commercial house, which is divided into twenty-one grades...... And ......"

Zhu Di turned over the pages one by one, and he probably knew what he knew.

What Zhang Anshi hoped for was that a businessman who could be Ming could come and go freely, and at the same time, two administrative systems and two military systems would be established in the entire Annam.

The two do not belong to each other, but they can be interdependent and mutually restrictive.

Like all the people directly under the Governor's Palace, almost no Annam people could participate. But in Annam's local system, the commercial banks did not interfere.

Zhu Di said: "What if these natives are separated from morality? ”

Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "Your Majesty, Annan is different from my Ming Dynasty, nine percent of the Ming Dynasty are Han Chinese, if you do this, you may indeed deviate from morality." ”

"But as far as the minister knows, the situation in Annan is more complicated, let's just say that between the north and the south of Annan, the people of Zhancheng and the people of Annan in the north have always been opposed, plus there are people from other ethnic groups and tribes, I have given the Annan people enough positions, even if they are separated from morality, they can't work together, if there are really people with bad intentions, they can also borrow their opposition and divide and rule."

Zhu Di listened, raised his eyes and looked at him and said, "Annan also uses the imperial examination?" ”

Zhang Anshi said: "There are also a lot of scholars in Annan, and there are also many people who read the Four Books and the Five Classics, but they just let their scholars enter Beijing to take the exam, but I am afraid that with their knowledge, it is impossible to get into the Jinshi." ”

Zhang Anshi paused, and then said: "So what the minister means is that in Annan, there is also a imperial examination, which is a small list. ”

Zhu Di smiled and said, "This imperial examination ...... It's still somehow useful, maybe your book...... It can also be sold to Annam. ”

Zhang Anshi was happy: "The minister hopes that in the land of the four seas, he will read the minister's eight-strand book." ”

Zhu Di laughed: "Your heart is not small. ”

Immediately, Zhu Di asked the most fatal question: "Can you earn silver?" You know, the four guards are stationed there, and they are still sending so many people to the governor's palace, these are all silver. “

Zhang Anshi swore solemnly: "Your Majesty rest assured, the minister divides the income of Annan into three categories, one is the tariff of the city, the other is the local tax, and the third category is the profit of the commercial bank and Annan business. ”

Zhang Anshi then said: "In addition, the minister thinks ...... In Annam, it is still necessary to carry out indoctrination, and the minister intends to ...... Let people print millions of copies of four books and five classics, and send them to Annam one after another, and sell them at low prices! ”

"There are also Di newspapers, and the commercial houses also prepare some silver, build Confucian temples in various states and counties, and set up newspaper kiosks at the same time."

Zhu Di's face became a little weird.

But then, he understood something, his eyes opened slightly, and he said briskly: "It's so good, you have to take it first, you must give it first, these four books and five classics, I take money from the inner money, there is no need to sell it, the four books and five classics are in Annan...... It's only for a penny. ”

Zhang Anshi was immediately overjoyed and said: "Your Majesty revitalizes culture and education, if Sage Confucius has the spirit of being in the sky...... I don't know how relieved it should be. ”

Zhu Di said lightly: "It's okay for Sage Kong to be in the sky, if he borrows the corpse to return his soul, I will be the first to punish him." ”

Zhang Anshi was so embarrassed that he didn't know what to say for a while.

However, Zhu Di quickly broke the embarrassment and said: "This charter is approved, in fact, ...... How do firms make money...... No, how to govern one side, I am also the first time, now it is a night boat, I can only take one step at a time, follow this method first, and then consider to prune later. ”

Zhang Anshi immediately said: "Your Majesty Shengming." ”

Seeing Zhu Di's enactment, Zhang Anshi was overjoyed.

At present, we have to use Annan as a testing ground, and if it is feasible, then this model can be applied to other parts of the commercial bank in the future.

Zhang Anshi said: "There is one more thing. ”

After a pause, Zhang Anshi said: "Your Majesty, this Governor of Annan is Huai Yuanbo, but Huai Yuanbo is good at military affairs, but who will be responsible for the daily governance?" The minister thought that there should be a lieutenant governor to preside over the day-to-day affairs. ”

Zhu Di said: "Such a person is not easy to find, if he has this ability, he should at least be a minister above the political envoy, who can govern one side, and can make decisions, and he must also be able to assist Zhu Gaoxu in governing the army." It's just that...... I'm only afraid that there is no political envoy and I am willing to go to Annam. ”

Zhang Anshi said: "The minister has a reluctant request. ”

Zhu Di said: "It's okay for you to say. ”

Zhang Anshi said: "Yang Shiqi, a bachelor of Hanlin Waiter, is enough to take on this great responsibility. ”

Zhu Di said with a worried face: "He is a bachelor of Hanlin, and he has a bright future in the future, but he is willing to go to Annan?" Going to Annan was going to be hard. What's more, it is not trivial to govern the land of Annan, after all, he has always been in the Hanlin Academy, and the experience of governance is probably insufficient. ”

Zhu Di's words are not unreasonable, Zhu Di has already paid attention to Yang Shiqi, and he does have plans to cultivate well.

But this does not mean that Zhu Di thinks that Yang Shiqi can handle such a complicated place in Annan.

So Zhang Anshi said: "Mr. Yang is hard-working, careful, and steady, and he thinks ...... He must be able to take on such a heavy responsibility. ”

What kind of person is Yang Shiqi, he is the future first auxiliary scholar of the Ming Dynasty, and he is a serious person, not a person who rises by fame and ability.

This is completely different from the people who are like this.

Even if Yang Shiqi may be unfamiliar in many places at the beginning, the biggest advantage of such a person is that he has a very strong learning ability and can get started with business very quickly.

In Annan, there are famous generals like Zhu Gaoxu, and there are future cabinet chiefs like Yang Shiqi, and the lineup can be described as luxurious to the extreme.

Of course, to let a Hanlin attendant do this, to some extent...... Zhang Anshi is suffering Yang Shiqi.

Who asked me to know Zhang Anshi and him Yang Shiqi? Bitter is bitter.

Zhu Di saw Zhang Anshi's resolute attitude, so he smiled and said: "Since this is the case, then I will be approved, tomorrow I will summon him into the palace and have a good talk." ”

Zhang Anshi said: "Thank you, Your Majesty." ”

Immediately after that, it is to push the cup.

At this time, only Zhu Gaosui was in a bad mood.

On the one hand, there is suddenly an extra pendant on the body.

On the other hand, after Zhang Anshi came in, his father almost ignored himself, and was full of thoughts about Annan.

He faintly felt that his second brother ...... It may have regained some trust from his father.

Zhu Gaosui regretted a little, he knew that this was the case, so he should have mentioned his second brother in front of his father.

As for Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaosui secretly glanced at the prince, his gaze was slightly hot.

The prince's body is weak, and he is not as good as a human king, but because he was born early, he can be the prince, and he will be a king in the future, I am a minister, and I am a little unwilling.

It's just that these emotions are well hidden by Zhu Gaosui.

When the banquet dispersed, I didn't know if Zhang Anshi said something wrong, anyway, Zhu Di scolded and scolded: "Get out, get out, bastard." ”

Zhang Anshi fled a few times.

The two Zhu Gaochi brothers also said goodbye.

Out of the hall, Zhu Gaosui looked at Zhu Gaochi and said: "Brother Huang, my father seems to have a great interest in Jingluo Annan. ”

Zhu Gaochi said: "My father is interested in a trading house. ”

Commercial firm......

Zhu Gaosui was puzzled: "Why is this? ”

Zhu Gaochi did not hide from him: "The business house can make money." ”

Zhu Gaosui's eyes lit up: "Earn silver? My father is the Son of Heaven, rich all over the world, does he care about earning silver? ”

Zhu Gaochi said: "If the son doesn't say anything about the father, you don't have to ask again." ”

Zhu Gaosui seemed to have discovered a new continent all of a sudden.

He hurriedly left the palace, and when he returned to King Zhao's mansion, he immediately said, "Call Cui Keji, this slave and maid." ”

Cui Keji, a eunuch who paid tribute from the Korean State, heard the summons of King Zhao, and hurriedly entered the main hall of King Zhao's mansion, bowed down in front of Zhu Gaosui and said, "The slave is here." ”

Zhu Gaosui looked at him: "Tell this king, how can I earn silver?" ”

Cui Keji hung his head and remained silent.

Zhu Gaosui was suddenly furious: "Why don't you speak?" ”

"Slave...... If a slave or maid can earn money, ...... Nor will it ...... castrated himself ......"

Zhu Gaosui couldn't help but scold: "Useless things, it seems ...... You can't count on a slave like you, this is a great ...... Who is the most talented? Well...... This king also has to have a henchman. ”

As he spoke, he fell into deep thought.

…………

Zhang Anshi staggered back to the camp and slept.

The next day, Zhu Jin came early in the morning: "Uncle......"

Zhang Anshi said angrily: "Don't call uncle, I'm not an uncle now." ”

Zhu Jin was shocked, and his face changed in an instant, could it be ...... Got rid of the knight?

He is tied up with his uncle, sharing weal and woe.

I saw Zhang Anshi say again: "Now it's called Hou Ye." ”

"Ah......" Zhu Jin was stunned and then said happily: "Congratulations to Master Hou." ”

Zhang Anshi said: "Don't be verbose, what's the matter?" ”

"Annan's charter, has it been decided?"

Zhang Anshi said: "It has been decided, the firm will handle it in accordance with this, you remember, the affairs of the Governor's Palace, especially the personnel, must be inspected by the Governor's Mansion, and the selection and control of the personnel of the Governor's Mansion is a very important matter." ”

"Yes." Zhu Jin nodded cautiously and said, "This little one understands." ”

Zhang Anshi said, "What else do you have to do?" ”

Zhu Jin said: "There really is something...... These days are unlucky, this is summer, but the weather has not warmed, it is always rainy, Songjiang and Suzhou, even the people of Nanjing...... It's really miserable, and I'm afraid that this year will be green and yellow again. ”

Zhang Anshi listened to it, but also heard some flavors, he thought about it carefully, these days, the weather is indeed a little abnormal.

Zhang Anshi frowned and said, "Does this also affect the agricultural time?" ”

Zhu Jin sighed and said: "Yes, this cultivation is God's reward for food, and if the weather changes slightly, I don't know how many people will suffer." But...... Fortunately, the Songjiang floods in the past year, the people made do, but they were able to get by. ”

Zhang Anshi said: "It's a pity...... We don't have many sea ships now, otherwise we can transport some grain from Annam, but if we transport it by land, the loss will be too great and the gains outweigh the losses. ”

Zhang Anshi believes that the biggest reason why the Ming Dynasty lost Annam in history was that it completely locked up the sea.

If Annan had been in the territory of the Ming Dynasty, this shipping would never have been broken.

Because Annan, whether for Nanjing or Beiping, the geographical location is too remote. To communicate with each other and strengthen control, it is necessary to rely on maritime transportation.

It's a pity that in history, Zhu Zhanji's loser was actually withdrawn.

At this time, it was Zhu Jin who smiled and said, "Yes, but ...... These days, the villain is also paying attention to hoarding grain, let's buy some first, and when the food is insufficient, our firm will release some at a low price to stabilize the price of rice. ”

Zhang Anshi couldn't help but look at Zhu Jin with strange eyes, and said, "You kid, when did you have such a conscience?" ”

Zhu Jin smiled and said, "It's not with Uncle yet...... No, I learned from Hou Ye, what we earn is the silver in the hands of those who have silver, but for those who don't have silver, we still have to do some good deeds, if not, it's really unreasonable. ”

Zhang Anshi nodded, looked at him appreciatively and said, "This, you hurry up." By the way, and the United Money Bank must also try its best to spread it, which is also a top priority. ”

Zhu Jin said: "The small ones must do their best." ”

Then, Zhang Anshi sighed and said: "Hey, I, Zhang Anshi, deserve to be a good person, I worry about the people of the world every day, Tao Yuanming has a poem, is it called the worries of the world first, and the joy of the world after the world?" You see...... I resonate with Tao Yuanming in this way. ”

Zhu Jin originally wanted to remind Zhang Anshi that the worries of the world first, and the joy of the world after the world, was what Fan Zhongyan said.

Of course, he didn't dare to say.

But he cocked his thumb and said with a smile: "Tao Gong is amazing, and Hou Ye is also amazing." ”

Zhang Anshi said: "Okay, don't talk nonsense, I'll take a break these days and take the brothers to fry the fish, the fish in the river haven't been fried for many days, and I have lost my sense of worry, I should remind them." ”

Zhu Jin's chick nodded and said goodbye happily.

"Marquis ......" Zhu Jin walked out of the lobby, shook his head, showed an incredible look, chewed carefully for a while, and was happy: "In the future, I will not be a person, it will be the dog of the Hou Ye." ”

…………

A canopy boat arrived at the Qixia ferry.

The great monk walked out.

Behind this big monk, there is a small monk.

The great monk was red-faced, obviously because the sesame oil money had made him rich.

And this little monk always has a sad face.

The big monk is Yao Guangxiao, Yao Guangxiao turned around and glanced at the little monk: "Empty, what do you think of this Qixia?" ”

The little monk raised his head and looked at the figures coming and going in a hurry, he sighed and pronounced a Buddha name: "People's hearts are impetuous......

Yao Guangxiao smiled and said: "My Buddha is compassionate and does not care about the impetuousness of secular people, but I am afraid that secular people will starve and freeze." ”

The little monk was silent for a while, thoughtful.

"When you were the Son of Heaven, you lived in the palace for a long time, and you must have never seen the secular world."

"When he escaped from the palace, the little monk also had some insight."

Yao Guangxiao smiled: "Really? What's the insight? ”

The little monk said: "The people are miserable, wars, plagues, floods, and human lives are required everywhere. ”

Yao Guangxiao smiled slightly: "So what is the reason?" ”

"Heaven and earth are unkind."

Yao Guangxiao shook his head: "No, you can't just look at it with the unkindness of heaven and earth, the poor monk thinks...... The crux of the matter lies in people. ”

"In people?"

"Yes, it is always human beings who hurt people, so I am a Buddha who advises people to be merciful and hopes that people's hearts will be good."

The little monk sighed: "Master, do you blame me for being stupid and not being able to govern the world and let the people of the world live and work in peace and contentment?" ”

Yao Guangxiao said: "No, the poor monk wants to take you to the fate." ”

(End of chapter)