Zhu Di was stunned.

In fact, since the food crisis, the imperial court has come up with many solutions.

But this civil and military official did not think much of the situation of Annan and Luzon transferring grain.

After all, the vast majority of people have limitations.

They are already disgusted with maritime trade, and they are even more scornful of large-scale going to sea.

Naturally, there is a lack of insight into both Luzon and Annam.

The reason why Zhang Anshi can mention it is because what Zhang Anshi values most is precisely this, in Zhang Anshi's view, the growth of the Ming Dynasty in the Guannei is actually easy to reach the limit, and if you want to break through the limitations, you must go out.

These are two ways of thinking.

Zhu Di said: "How much grain is there in Luzon and Annam?" ”

Zhang Anshi said: "There is not much grain in Luzon, according to the estimation of the people stationed in Luzon by the commercial bank, the surplus grain should be about 70,000 stones, and there is no way, although King Ning has opened up a lot of land, and also obtained hundreds of miles of land from the natives, and now the city is repaired, the port is built, and hundreds of manors of all sizes have been established, but after all, it is ...... In this Luzon, there are many states. The land he received was only a corner of Luzon. But fortunately, the land in Luzon is particularly fertile, which is most suitable for farming, and I heard that in that place, even if there is no need for intensive cultivation, the output of the land is equivalent to the fertile land of the Ming Dynasty. ”

"On the Annan side, there is more food. The Governor's Palace of Annam has been hoarding grain, and the output of that place is also stable, and the grain in the granary is now 300,000 stones. Now the only thing lacking is enough ships, and our firm also has many private ships in the past, which have been built for more than half a year, but they are still a drop in the bucket. The minister has already figured out a way to transport them back and forth, but ...... It is estimated that within a month, it can be sent to the Songjiang area, and then transferred to Jiangxi, it should only be about 100,000 stones. ”

"What a tyrannical thing, what a tyrannical thing! If there were more grain ships, why would we be today? Zhu Di shook his head and said, "So it seems...... Nanzhili, Fujian, Guangdong, and the Governor's Office of Annam all have to supervise the construction of ships, although it is too late now, but if there are any hidden dangers in the future, they can also be dealt with. ”

Zhang Anshi said: "Yes, when we get through the difficulties and have enough ships, my food problem can be greatly alleviated, this ship...... On weekdays, you can transport goods to make up for the shortcomings, and when the court wants to use it, you can also transport the baggage at any cost, which is really killing two birds with one stone. ”

Zhu Di remembered something at this time, so he said: "King Ning and Zhu Gaoxu are willing to transport grain?" ”

Zhang Anshi said with a smile: "Your Majesty, they can't wait to bring grain." Not to mention that there are branches of the trading houses there, whether it is Luzon or Annam, the most is grain, but manpower, tea, silk, porcelain, weapons, gunpowder and even steel are all in short supply, Your Majesty does not know, King Ning is now repairing books every day, urging his ministers to send him steel...... As much as you want. ”

"What does he want steel for?" Zhu Di frowned.

Zhang Anshi said: "Farm tools...... There is too much wasteland in Luzon, but Luzon's own productivity is limited, King Ning tried to set up a pig iron workshop, but the iron produced is far inferior to the steel of our Qixia. Let alone...... He also found a lot of minerals, and he pointed to digging them out...... Send me Da Ming, for more baggage! ”

Zhu Di smiled and said: "In this way, the construction of ships is a top priority. If you don't have enough ships, how can you communicate with King Ning and Zhu Gaoxu? They have grain and products, and the Ming Dynasty has porcelain, silk, gunpowder, and steel, which can just make up for the shortage. ”

"Survive the past and build enough ships, if there are any more disasters, even if there are some disasters, the court can deal with them calmly. Wait for this potato to be promoted, just like the two people just now...... It will also fill your stomach. This is a great merit, in the words of the monk Yao Guangxiao, it can really sinter the merit of relics. ”

Zhang Anshi said: "This is all because of Your Majesty's Shengming......

"Don't put a high hat on me." Zhu Di shook his head and said, "It's thanks to Deng Qing's family!" By the way, the people who followed Deng Qing's family to the sea in the past should also be re-recruited, especially the excellent ones, let them come to the official school to teach, they are well-informed, and they can be said to be the whole world...... I've seen it all. This kind of insight is really rare. How to sail a boat, what risks are on board, how to deal with wind and waves, and how to deal with lack of food and clothing, this is not something that can be taught according to the textbook. On the one hand, some talents were promoted from the original subordinates of Deng Qing's family. On the other hand, in the future, the imperial court will build so many ships, and this seafaring skill is very important, and it is always good for them to pass on some knowledge. ”

Zhang Anshi's eyes widened suddenly, and he said with a look of surprise: "The minister didn't expect this, it's good...... That's how it should be. The minister also had to open a major in navigation in the official academy. ”

Zhu Di couldn't help but smile and said, "You know how to draw inferences, don't I understand?" ”

Then, Zhu Di looked at Hu Guang, Yang Rong, and Xia Yuanji: "The three Qing families, what do you think?" Is there anything to add? ”

Xia Yuanji said happily: "As long as there is food, the minister will be overjoyed, and the rest are all trivial!" But on the side of the household, I will have to be busy in the future. ”

Yang Rong pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, Annan and Luzon can get grain, plus this potato." And even in the future...... There may also be vassal kings guarding overseas, and the minister has a word, and I don't know whether to say it or not. ”

Zhu Di said: "You say yes." ”

Yang Rong said: "Bangu's "Hanshu Food and Goods Chronicles" said: It is very expensive and hurts the people; It is very cheap and hurts the peasants. If the people are injured, they will be scattered, and if the peasants are injured, the country will be poor. The minister's words are by no means alarmist. When food is scarce, people want to get more food. But what about the future? In the future, once there is a great surplus of grain, will this cause a sharp drop in grain and grain, so that the people will lose money on how much grain they can produce from the land? Once this happens, I am afraid that everywhere in the world, there will be signs of abandonment. Your Majesty, this matter ...... I have to be careful. ”

After hearing this, Zhu Di couldn't help but nod and said: "Although this is something that can only happen in the future, Yang Qing can take precautions, and he is really a minister who seeks the country......"

Zhang Anshi said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks ...... It's just the little things. ”

"A trifle?" Zhu Di looked at Zhang Anshi with great interest: "What do you have in mind?" ”

Zhang Anshi said: "Speaking of which, accumulating food is the most difficult thing in the world. But if it comes to wasting food, who wouldn't? Your Majesty can rest assured that the minister will send the minister's recipe in a few days. ”

Zhu Di said happily: "This kid has a bad stomach. ”

He let out another breath before he said again: "These days, I can't sleep well, ...... today Finally, I can get a good night's sleep! ”

As he spoke, he suddenly seemed to think of something, raised his eyebrows and said, "By the way, why do I smell a smell of lamb?" ”

"Ah......h

Zhu Di was angry, and suddenly said with a tense face: "I have been cutting back on food and clothing these days, and I don't know the taste of meat in March, go and slaughter a lamb for me." ”

Zhang Anshi hurriedly said: "Okay, okay, the minister will go." ”

Soon, the people below set up a table of banquets, and the monarchs and ministers sat down one after another.

Zhu Di ate very fragrantly, and said while chewing: "That potato is still far inferior to this lamb." ”

Now that the business has been done, after eating, Zhu Di will not linger and drive back to the palace directly.

sent the emperor away, but Zhang Anshi went to the East Palace in a hurry.

As soon as the person arrived at the inner court, he heard a loud shout: "Uncle, uncle......"

Zhang Anshi immediately opened his arms.

I want to wait for Zhu Zhanji to come quickly.

Who knew that Zhu Zhanji stood in place and said: "Uncle, I've grown up, I can't continue to be so naïve." ”

Zhang Anshi had no choice but to put away his hand stupidly, stepped forward, and gently touched his head before saying, "Hey, I really don't know it, my family Zhanji, in a short time, I will be an adult." Junki, what was the first thing you did when you grew up? ”

Zhu Zhanji thought for a while and said, "Share your father's worries." ”

Zhang Anshi sighed with emotion: "Very good, this is very filial, is there anything else?" ”

"Serve the concubine well."

Zhang Anshi said: "Yes, yes, what else?" ”

Zhu Zhanji tilted his head and said, "Uncle, are you just doing these tricks?" Why do you always lead me to be filial to your words? ”

Zhang Anshi was slightly stunned, and then said seriously: "I'm afraid that you will forget, you have to talk about your conscience." ”

Zhu Zhanji said: "Okay, okay, I know." But...... Uncle, I have good news for you......"

Zhang Anshi said: "You say come and listen." ”

Zhu Zhanji said: "Uncle, you're going to have a baby." ”

Zhang Anshi's body shook: "Nonsense, look at my belly...... No, what do you say? ”

Zhu Zhanji said very seriously: "I also listened to what my aunt said...... She came early in the morning to report the good news to her mother, she has been feeling a little unwell these days, and it is inconvenient to tell you, I am afraid that you will be worried, so I secretly looked at the doctor, only to know that it is a happy pulse. Uncle, don't do bad things these days, I heard them say that if you do bad things, you will give birth to a child...... It's going to be no asshole. I don't want to have a cousin like that in the future. ”

Zhang Anshi was stunned in place, but subconsciously said: "Why didn't you say it earlier!" ”

Zhu Zhanji said: "Why didn't you ask earlier? ”

"Why don't you say I ask?"

"You don't ask me what to say."

"I'm too lazy to pay attention to you, I'll go and sue, no, I'll ask Sister."

Zhang Anshi did not hesitate any longer, and immediately rushed to the bedroom of the crown princess Zhang.

As soon as Zhang saw him, he didn't wait for him to speak, so he began to complain: "Look at you, you have to be a father for all the good things you do, and you are still confused." If it weren't for Jingyi coming to report the good news, I would still be hiding it in the dark! How many days have you ...... Is it a day away from home? ”

Zhang Anshi was confirmed, he had mixed feelings in his heart, he was a father at a young age, he was a little at a loss, and then he thought about it, if he gave birth to a freak like Zhu Zhanji...... It's a headache!

Facing his sister's reproach, Zhang Anshi had no choice but to say: "Sister, I am also for the sake of Jiangshan Sheji, isn't this a disaster in Jiangxi?" ”

Zhang snorted coldly: "Jiangxi disaster, Wenyuan Pavilion and Hubu, they know how to cook, what are you mixed with?" Can you have them strong? Harvest your heart. ”

Zhang Anshi said: "Who said ......?"

Zhang said: "Hurry up and go home, there are still ...... I've got some things here for you to bring back, some of them for great supplements, and some of them for ...... Anyway, I still won't explain to you, later, I will let the eunuchs and Gong'e go, or let them take care of it, I have asked people to go to the Wei Mansion to report the good news, tomorrow you had better go to the Wei Mansion to talk about it, don't lose the etiquette of the Zhang family. ”

Zhang Anshi reacted quickly to this, and said: "The Duke of Wei will not be able to go tomorrow, and tomorrow the Duke of Wei will go to the Taimiao." ”

Zhang said strangely: "How do you know? ”

Zhang Anshi said with a smile: "Tomorrow, Sister Ah will know why." ”

Although the Zhang family complained, his brows were stretched, and he looked happy: "The Zhang family finally has a future, and after that, I can rest assured." I don't care about you anymore, it's up to you to do what you do...... No, it's still not a big insurance, and I'll talk about it when I have two or three children. ”

Zhang Anshi just resigned himself and obediently came out of Zhang's dormitory.

Zhu Zhanji has been hiding outside the door and facing Zhang Anshile.

Zhang Anshi shouted: "Zhanji, you are a dignified grandson, Tianhuang noble, why don't you study well?" You defecate at the entrance of Sister's Palace! ”

As soon as he called like this, Zhu Zhanji's face turned green with fright, and he hurriedly ran away.

Zhang Anshi was satisfied, and couldn't help but despise me, fight with me, I, Zhang Anshi, was already famous when I was as old as you, and you were still stunned!

The emperor went to Qixia, and what kind of mu yielded thousands of catties.

The wife of the Zhang family is said to be pregnant.

All kinds of news have spread all over the place.

Some believe, others scoff.

Until the will came, a court meeting was held to agree on the matter of Deng Jian sealing the marquis of the world and adding the servants of the household department.

At this time, everyone seems to have come back to their senses.

The court discussion was often a topic prepared in advance by the emperor and the scholars of Wenyuan Pavilion.

The emperor suddenly gave favor, and the scholars of Wenyuan Pavilion did not strongly oppose it, there must be a great mystery in this.

The only possibility is that Deng Jian has made a miraculous achievement, otherwise, he would not be able to move the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty above the third grade, and agree with this special gift.

All of a sudden...... At least people's psychological fear of famine has at least eased a lot.

Originally, many people were secretly storing grain.

These grain storers are not necessarily hoarders.

After all, the last time, after the tung oil hoarding Juqi was beaten by Zhang Anshi, many people began to be honest and settle a lot.

This kind of general hoarding is essentially just a completely visceral concern.

Now...... Gradually, food began to flow in the market again.

Although the disaster in Jiangxi is still a drop in the bucket, it is still ...... The combination of various favorable factors has also alleviated the impact of many disasters.

The commercial bank sent tens of thousands of stones of grain to the market, bought some more in the market, and continued to prepare for the transportation of grain.

Meantime...... The commercial bank sent people to recruit some strong men from the various mansions of the political envoys in Jiangxi, so as to prevent some people from fleeing the famine in a disorderly manner, so they simply recruited them directly.

After all, the farm needs people, and Zhang Anshi also needs to expand some guards, and as for going to sea in the future, he also needs to cultivate some talents in advance.

This Jiangxi is a place of outstanding people, the so-called outstanding people, because under normal circumstances, there is no major famine, and the land is relatively fertile, the products are also abundant, coupled with the flourishing of the literary style, the influence of many factors.

Therefore, compared to other provinces in the world, the literacy rate is exceptionally high in this era.

This is actually the reason why Jiangxi can dominate the imperial examination, after all...... With sufficient quantity, a qualitative change can be triggered.

Today, Zhang Anshi has recruited more than 7,000 young and strong people from here, of which more than 1,000 are literate.

Zhu Jin began to be busy, according to different situations, assigned manpower, some sent the farm to Deng Jian, some lost to shipbuilding, and those who were literate were all temporarily entered the official academy to study in the preparatory shipbuilding school.

In addition, commercial banks also need all kinds of manpower, and although there are many manpower, this batch of manpower can barely be eaten.

Of course, such an approach is not without questioning.

Manpower is sucked away so much at once, when there is a famine, of course, it is beneficial, but there is one less mouth.

But what about after the famine? The land must be cultivated, and the tenants need to be hired! This will inevitably lead to a shortage of manpower in the future!

This was not a good thing for the local gentry.

But the arms can't reach the thighs, and the trading house is over, but it's not just some shopkeepers who take their guys to recruit people.

In the name of a trading house, the local gentry are all local snakes, and if you dare to come, he will always change his tricks and suddenly set fire to the inn where you are staying, or encounter bandits in the middle of your way, or sink a ship while crossing the river.

This kind of thing has long been common in this era.

The people of the business house are not only accompanied by the people of the inner thousand households, but also the local Jinyi guards stationed here are responsible for answering.

Before the people arrived, the local Jinyi Wei sent driving stickers to the heroes, asking them to take a trip, sit down, drink tea, and chat.

It is said that when they came out of this brocade guard, these guys who were high up in the countryside were so frightened that they wet their backs in a cold sweat.

It took a few days to recover.

In this era, there is no such thing as buying and selling.

The roads are restless, there are many bandits, the gentry control the township, the government is the emperor, and the transportation is inconvenient, which leads to the fact that almost all the merchants are actually backed by big trees.

It's just a matter of whose big tree it depends on, some are the homes of the eunuchs, and some are the gentry of a certain place.

Qixia Commercial Bank is more ruthless, behind it is the palace, the East Palace, and thousands of households.

This alone is enough to turn any ground snake into a caterpillar.

Of course, there will be some unsightly! But as long as you grab this kind of budding bird and rub it a few times, everyone will dare to be angry.

"Childe ......"

Deng Jian came to see Zhang Anshi.

Zhang Anshi smiled and said, "How is it, is the farm in place?" ”

Deng Jian said: "It's all right, it's all properly arranged." ”

He looked at Zhang Anshi gratefully and said: "Now that the manpower is relatively abundant, a lot of land will be reclaimed this year, and this year we will try to see if we can double crop, and next year we will take real good seeds and plant them in Qixia on a large scale." ”

Zhang Anshi said with emotion: "It's not easy! But now that you are a squire, you don't have to do everything yourself, grasp the important things, and train a few capable cadres by yourself, otherwise, you can't bear it. ”

Deng Jian's eyes were slightly red: "Hey...... These days have been dizzy, as if walking on clouds, thinking about it...... We...... No, what am I, isn't it the son who lifted me? These days, many people come to congratulate me, I am in the farm, they can't come in, so they go to my stepson......"

Zhang Anshi said: "Your stepson, how old is it?" ”

Deng Jian said: "Sixteen years old. ”

Zhang Anshi couldn't help but say: "At this age, you may not be able to learn well, if you don't learn well in the future, you will be in big trouble." ”

Deng Jian's eyes widened slightly, and he said, "What does Childe mean ......"

Zhang Anshi said: "I'll clean him up, go to the preparatory school first, and if you have the ability, you will enter the official academy." ”

Deng Jian's eyes lit up suddenly, and then he said, "Okay, listen to Son." ”

Zhang Anshi said again: "I am now a marquis, you are also a marquis, we will be equals in the future, you don't have to call me a son, it sounds weird." ”

Deng Jian shook his head and said: "You can't forget your roots, forget your roots, are you still a human being?" I used to have a lot of misunderstandings about my son, and I also had a lot of complaints, but now that I think about it, I'm really ashamed. ”

Zhang Anshile said: "Okay, okay, what are you talking about?" I'm the one you think is the big one after all, haha...... Well, I'm very busy right now, and I need to give your Majesty a big gift......"

Deng Jian couldn't help but say: "It's the ...... that Gongzi said a few days ago."

Zhang Anshi smiled: "Exactly." ”

Deng Jian nodded and said, "But I just heard that you are going to be a father, son, hey...... I used to think that I could watch my son grow up, and in the future, when my son gave birth to a child, I could also watch my little son grow up, but now I ......."

Zhang Anshi said: "Oh, don't think about this in the future, take good care of the crops, this is a big deal, as for ...... Child...... Speaking of which...... I'm also flustered now, don't say it, don't say it, starting today, I'm going to make merit. ”

Deng Jian's feelings for Zhang Anshi have an indescribable feeling.

At first, I felt that this was my own errand, but Zhang Anshi was stubborn by nature, he had 120,000 patience, and when Zhang Anshi grew up, he was more like an adoptive father who spoiled too much, and he didn't have any requirements for Zhang Anshi, so don't rebel, just lose your head when the time comes.

But now...... Especially the encounters in the past few years, it is really embarrassing.

He didn't continue to be hypocritical and went back to the farm.

…………

Zhu Di has been in a good mood these days.

At this time, he was happily chatting with Queen Xu.

"More than 1,000 catties, maybe more than 2,000 catties in the future, do you know what you mean? It means that the population of my Ming Dynasty will increase by four times, which is more than enough. Zhang Anshi's ghost idea, Deng Qing's family...... I really picked up a treasure. Speaking of ability, I may be a little worse than Li Shimin, but when it comes to luck, Li Er is not worthy of lifting shoes for me. ”

Empress Xu was also happy, but she still said: "Your Majesty, you can't be arrogant about victory." ”

"I'm just telling the truth, you don't want to think about it, what kind of people are around Li Shimin, isn't there Fang Xuanling and Wei Zheng? Of course...... It's not that this Fang Xuanling has no ability, but Fang Xuanling, can he produce 2,000 catties per mu? He can't! ”

Empress Xu had no choice but to nod helplessly and responded: "Yes, yes, what Your Majesty said is true." ”

Zhu Di put his hands behind his back and continued to sigh with emotion: "I have thought about it, I want to be Yao Shun." ”

Empress Xu chuckled.

Zhu Di was a little depressed, and said, "What's so funny about this? ”

Empress Xu hurriedly raised her face and said: "It's okay to say this in private, but it's not appropriate to say it." Yao Shun is a sage, not that if he has made meritorious deeds, he can catch up with them. This is like Emperor Taizu Gao, even if His Majesty is capable, he can speak...... Is Emperor Taizu Gao inferior to His Majesty? ”

Zhu Di smiled: "That's why I only told you, do you think I am so confused? ”

Empress Xu said: "What the concubine cares about now is Jingyi's pregnancy. ”

Zhu Di is a big boss, and he didn't think much about it: "What is there to worry about about giving birth to a baby?" Who doesn't give birth to dolls? ”

Empress Xu said: "The Zhang family has a queen, why is it not worth being happy?" ”

Zhu Di said: "Having said that, I knew that his family would have a future, but it was only a matter of time. ”

Queen Xu couldn't resist him, so she simply bowed her head and became a female celebrity.

Zhu Di got off and went to Wulou.

When he sat down in the Wu Building, Zhu Di called Yishaha over, frowned, and said: "In the court discussion, why is there so much controversy about Zhang Anshi's reward?" ”

The result of the court discussion has come out, and Deng Jian's marquis is indeed not controversial, but only Zhang Anshi's reward is not controversial.

Zhu Di looked displeased: "Not to mention the bet, half of this credit is Zhang Anshi's, how can it ...... With so many people opposing, what are they trying to do? ”

Yishu said: "Your Majesty, many people say that the Marquis of Annan is still too young and still needs to be sharpened. ”

Zhu Di sneered: "Hmph! These were my words, but now they have picked up my teeth and spoken about them. If the order goes down, there must be a result, this duke, I have sealed it, if the court discussion is not successful, I will make a decree. Let Yang Rong and Hu Guang be hearted. ”

Yisha nodded hurriedly, he was waiting.

At this time, a eunuch came in and said, "Your Majesty, the Marquis of Annan asks to see you." ”

Zhu Di suddenly smiled and said, "This is Cao Cao, Cao Cao will arrive." ”

He smiled dryly, but he smiled reluctantly......

Cao Cao?

Zhu Di asked, "What is he doing at this hour?" ”

"I said I was here to offer treasures."

Zhu Di raised his eyebrows: "Xuan came in, I want to know what treasure he wants to offer." ”

After a while, Zhang Anshi came in happily and said happily: "Minister...... Zhang Anshi has seen Your Majesty, long live our emperor. ”

Zhu Di said: "Where's your baby? ”

Zhang Anshi said: "This baby is relatively big, and this hall is ...... Gotta get someone to move the guy in, and ......... ...... is needed There are some manpower. In addition, the minister hopes that His Majesty will summon the civil and military personnel to take a look at this treasure. ”

After hearing this, Zhu Di couldn't help but become curious, and said, "It's a little interesting, okay......"

As he spoke, he gave Yishiha a look.

He also lost his mind, so he hurried away.

(End of chapter)