Quanzhou City, a sea ship slowly entered the port.

The pattern on the sail is more special, not like the style of the Ming Dynasty.

At the bow of the ship, a richly dressed man looked at the strange land ahead and burst into tears of excitement.

This is Da Ming, it's finally here!

This person was none other than Mahagui, the younger brother of the king of Champha.

"Your Highness, there are officers and soldiers!"

Mahagui looked up, and sure enough, the port was already densely packed with officers and soldiers.

He took a deep breath and said, "We are the only ones here who know Chinese, you can go!" ”

"Yes!"

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When the news of Zhang Fu, the king of Jing'an County, came out, the Jingshi immediately made a storm in the city.

When he was crowned king, all the ministers and ministers Qingliu were very dissatisfied, if it weren't for the sudden accident of some of the people who insisted on the most powerful at that time, and were found to have a situation of being an enemy, whether the name of the king of Jing'an County could fall down is another matter.

Now I have to ...... However, where is this a domain, this is going to war!

If it was before, now that Mobei has just been cut, the imperial court has not had time to deal with big and small things, and the army has not rested, so it will fight Annan?

Although the combat effectiveness of Annan is not as good as that of Waratart, but if the imperial court wants to send troops, it needs to trek thousands of miles away from mountains and rivers, and it is also separated by lofty mountains and mountains, and the consumption of this road is several times more than that of Vamobei, even if the treasury is abundant, you can't build it like this!

For a while, all kinds of music flew into Wenyuan Pavilion like snowflakes, Cao Nai shook his head when he saw it, and then gave it to Zhang Yi and Gao Hub.

The two of them were also full of helplessness, and the three of them discussed it, and finally decided to hand it over to King Yu!

After reading it, Zhu Qiyu couldn't help but sigh.

After thinking about it, he first went to the household department to find Wang Zuo and checked the treasury reserves.

If you want to fight, you must at least know your own family background and whether you can afford to fight.

If there is no silver in the treasury, it is in vain to say anything.

In the 14th year of orthodoxy, Wang Zhenyu, Cao Jixiang, Jin Shang and other big eucalyptus seized 50 million taels of silver, and then the imperial court invested more than 1 million taels of silver in the development of new firearms in the Xishan Wang Gong factory.

It cost another five million taels to build the Martyrs' Shrine and reward the soldiers.

Then there is the desert north, this trip down, a total of more than 16 million taels before and after.

During this period, Huai'an was flooded and Guanzhong was drought...... The imperial court's various disaster relief measures cost another 10 million taels.

Zhu Qiyu looked at the account book and felt that his heart was dripping blood.

In the event of a natural disaster, there is no way to do it, if you don't go to disaster relief, the people can only wait for death.

But war...... Where is this war, it is clearly to smash it with silver!

More than 16 million taels, even if you throw one ingot into the water, it will take several months......

Thinking of this, Zhu Qiyu couldn't help asking, "Wang Shangshu, is there no problem with this account book?" ”

"Your Royal Highness, what do you mean by this?"

Wang Zuo was about to jump up, I didn't spend this money, what do you suspect me of doing?

Zhu Qiyu hurriedly explained: "Wang Shangshu, don't worry, this king just asks." ”

The cold sweat on the left side of the king's head said in his heart, can I not be in a hurry, this money is used by the emperor to fight, who dares to touch it, I don't want to live?

"Your Highness, please see, the production of armor, weapons, artillery, muskets, and ammunition is a total of 3.5 million taels, the total cost of food rationing is 6 million taels, the labor cost of recruiting people is 1 million taels, the total military expenditure and the rewards of the soldiers are 3.6 million taels, and the travel and resettlement expenses of the people from all over the Central Plains to migrate to Mobei and Liaodong are 1.7 million taels in total, and each item has a detailed record.

Zhu Qiyu sneered and said: "Wang Shangshu should not be excited, in fact...... The king just wants to know, how much silver is left in the treasury? ”

Wang Zuo is in charge of money, so he naturally knows all about the treasury reserves.

"Back to Your Highness, there are fifteen million taels of silver!"

Zhu Qiyu sighed, if it was in the past, there would still be so much silver in the treasury, and he would be able to wake up with a smile when he slept.

However, this is not the same as in the past, once people have money, it is difficult to think about living a poor life again.

According to the cost of the desert north, if the imperial court really wants to send troops to Annan, these silver can't be stopped at all.

Wang Zuo seemed to see what Zhu Qiyu was thinking, and said, "Is Your Highness worried...... The king of Jing'an County? ”

Zhu Qiyu's face was full of sorrow, and he nodded: "The emperor is eloquent and strategic, and Mobei has made immortal achievements in the first war, but this breeds a belligerent heart, and the king is worried that if the court raises swords again, the people's life will not be easy." ”

"What His Highness has seen, the minister deeply agrees!"

Wang Zuo also said: "The minister is ready to write a book, and I advise the emperor to put away his warlike heart and start with the people." ”

"Forget it!" Zhu Qiyu picked up a pile of music and said, "There are already more than 20 books, and it's not bad for you." ”

Wang Zuo: ......

"This king will go to the palace to face the saint, if the emperor insists on starting a war with Annan...... Alas! ”

Zhu Qiyu didn't finish speaking, just shook his head, walked out of the household yamen, and went straight to the imperial study.

"Your Highness, Your Highness!"

Huaien saw that it was Zhu Qiyu and hurriedly stepped forward.

Zhu Qiyu saw that it was Huai'en, so he said: "This king has something important to see the emperor, so I am tired of reporting it!" ”

"Your Highness doesn't know anything, the emperor is not in the palace."

"Oh?" Zhu Qiyu asked, "Where did the emperor go?" ”

"Father-in-law Hong is seriously ill, and the emperor went out of the palace to visit Father-in-law Hong."

"Grandpa Hong? Which Grandpa Hong? ”

Zhu Qiyu looked puzzled, where did a eunuch surnamed Hong appear who still lived outside the palace, and asked the emperor to visit him in person......

"It's Hong Bao who followed the Three Treasure Eunuchs to the West back then!"

Zhu Qiyu knew Zheng He, but he really didn't have any impression of Hong Bao.

"This person ...... Where to stay? ”

"The slave only knows that it is outside Chaoyang Gate, and it seems to be in the No. 4 factory Guanzhuang."

Zhu Qiyu nodded, then turned to leave.

Although he didn't know why Hong Bao allowed people, since the emperor went to visit in person, there must be a deep meaning in this, so it was better to go and see it.

After leaving the palace, he didn't take a sedan chair, and rode straight to the No. 4 factory outside Chaoyangmen.

The Huangzhuang here, which belongs to the emperor's private property, is generally taken care of by the eunuchs in the palace, so it has become a retirement place for many eunuchs.

This Hong Bao once followed the eunuch Sanbao to the West, and he is at least seventy or eighty years old, and he must be here to retire.

When I arrived at the No. 4 Factory Guanzhuang, I saw the emperor's imperial chariot stopped at the side from a distance, and saw Fan Zhong and the guards guarding here, and I thought that this was the place.

Zhu Qiyu stepped forward, Fan Zhong was a little surprised, and asked, "Your Highness, why are you here?" ”

"Is the emperor here?"

Fan Zhong nodded and said, "The emperor heard that Hong Bao was seriously ill and came to visit, and His Royal Highness also came to ......."

"Yes, this king will go and see it too!"

As he spoke, Zhu Qiyu walked in.

It is an ordinary house, with three brick houses and a courtyard.

There are some flowers and plants planted in the courtyard, and it is very clean.

After coming in, I saw Zhu Qizhen sitting on the edge of the bed, and an old man with gray hair was lying on the bed.

Jin Ying and a few other people stood aside, and it seemed that those strangers should be relatives of the old man.

Seeing this scene, Zhu Qiyu felt a little better in his heart.

Speaking of which, it is not easy for the eunuchs in the palace, because of their physical disabilities, they cannot have children, so no matter how beautiful they are when they are young, when they reach the end of their lives, there is not even a person at the bedside to support the elderly, and in the end they are alone and die miserable.

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In contrast, Hong Bao still has someone to take care of in front of him, which is already stronger than most eunuchs.

"Your Majesty!"

Zhu Qizhen turned his head and saw that it was Zhu Qiyu, so he waved his hand and signaled him to wait for a while.

Hong Bao on the bed didn't see Zhu Qiyu, but just took Zhu Qizhen's hand with tears in his eyes.

"Your Majesty, the old slave has something to ask for!"

Zhu Qizhen nodded and said: "What do the Qing family want, but it doesn't matter, as long as I can do it, I will definitely live up to the Qing family's expectations!" ”

Hong Bao said tremblingly: "After the old slave died, I hope to send the remains back to Nanjing and be buried next to the tomb of the Three Treasures Eunuch. ”

Zhu Qizhen smiled and said: "What do you say about dying or not dying, the imperial doctor has already diagnosed it, and the Qing family is just sick from hard work, and it will be good to recuperate for a while." ”

Hong Bao was very clear about his physical condition, and said at the moment: "Your Majesty, the old slave still has a word, I don't know...... When it should not be ......"

Zhu Qizhen nodded and said, "I've said it, no matter what the Qing family says, it's okay to say it!" ”

Hong Bao nodded effortfully and said, "If the country wants to be rich and strong, it can't ignore the ocean. Wealth comes from the sea, and danger comes from the sea. This is what the eunuch of the Three Treasures said, and the old slave implored the emperor to lift the sea ban and restart the Western Ocean. ”

After saying this, everyone in the room was stunned.

Jin Ying secretly said in her heart, the emperor thought that you were a meritorious minister, so he visited in person, but you didn't know what to do, and said such a rebellious remark.

Banning the sea, opening the sea, this is a national policy, even if it is to be discussed, it is the business of the ministers of the DPRK and China, and the eunuchs of the harem are not allowed to interfere in politics, so soon they forgot about it?

The rest of the people's faces also changed suddenly, and they were silent one by one.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Qizhen was not annoyed, but said with a smile: "Don't worry, I am preparing to open the sea!" ”

Hearing this, the room was stunned.

What's the situation......

In a sense, the opening of the sea is even more sensitive than the conquest of Annam.

How many people's net worth interests are involved, even if you are the emperor, it is not something that can be opened with a word.

Hong Bao looked very excited and said, "The old slave is the eunuch of the Three Treasures...... Thank you, Your Majesty! ”

Zhu Qizhen continued: "I not only want to open the sea, but also to establish the Daming Navigation Academy, and I also want to appoint the Qing family to be the dean!" ”

Hong Bao was even more excited, struggled to sit up, and bowed his head.

Zhu Qizhen hurriedly stepped forward to support him, and said: "The Qing family has worked hard for the Ming Dynasty for half their lives, this is what the Qing family deserves, and I will draft a decree when I go back, and the Three Treasures Eunuchs, Wang Jinghong and others will be sent to the Western heroes, enshrined in the Martyrs' Shrine, and enjoy the Ming incense forever!" ”

Hong Bao was so excited that he couldn't speak anymore.

Zhu Qizhen said to the accompanying imperial doctor: "Hong Qing's illness must be treated with all his might, no matter what medicinal materials are needed, just go to the Tai Hospital to get it, just say that I said it!" ”

After arranging everything, I turned around and left.

Zhu Qiyu also walked out, and was about to ride back to the palace together, but saw Zhu Qizhen beckoning, meaning to let him ride the imperial chariot together.

"Brother Chen, let's ride a horse!"

Zhu Qizhen said impatiently: "If you want to sit, you can sit, what nonsense?" ”

Seeing this, Zhu Qiyu couldn't say anything, so he had to go to the palace together.

"Why are you here?"

"Brother, brother......"

As Zhu Qiyu spoke, he took out a wad of music from his body.

"Humph!"

Zhu Qizhen snorted lightly and said disapprerovingly: "You don't need to look at it to know that it must be aimed at the king of Jing'an County, isn't it?" ”

"Positive...... Precisely! ”

Zhu Qiyu didn't know why, in front of himself, the emperor's brother, he couldn't say a word if he had prepared early.

"What do you think?"

"The younger brother thought...... Does this matter need to be considered in the long term? ”

"I, the king of the Ming Domain, want to be a vassal domain, what is there to discuss?"

Zhu Qiyu secretly said in his heart, are you a vassal?

Doesn't your conscience hurt when you talk like that......

"Brother Huang, the younger brother of the minister just went to the household department, and the treasury still has fifteen million taels of silver, if you rashly start a war against Annan, in case the war is unfavorable, I am afraid that I will be dragged into the quagmire, and I will be in a dilemma when the time comes!"

Zhu Qizhen frowned and said, "I remember that I copied tens of millions of taels from my family, and now I have so much silver left?" ”

"The younger brother has looked at the accounts, and there is evidence to follow every item, and there is indeed only fifteen million taels left."

"Hmmm......"

Zhu Qizhen thought for a while, and then said: "I remember that a large number of real estate title deeds, antiques, calligraphy and paintings, jewelry and jade were confiscated at that time...... These things can be exchanged for silver! ”

Zhu Qiyu felt heartache, he had never heard that the imperial court would sell real estate antiques in exchange for silver!

Can't you live in peace for a few days, and you have to fight this battle?

"The younger brother dared to admonish, and the king of Jing'an County became a vassal...... There is also the matter of opening the sea, whether to let it go later, the war has just ended, and the people of the world need to recuperate. ”

"......What do you say," Zhu Qizhen said thoughtfully, "If the imperial court has silver, can it be ...... No, you can let the king of Jing'an become a vassal? ”

Zhu Qiyu scratched his head and said, "It should be so." ”

"That's good!"

Zhu Qizhen slapped his thigh and said, "You don't need to say it, I'll find a way to make money!" ”

Meng Di, Zhu Qiyu was startled, and a hint of foreboding rose in his heart.

Thinking back to how the money in the treasury came from last time, I secretly said in my heart, you won't be addicted to raiding your house, right?

Big brother, can we be okay......

After returning to the palace, Zhu Qizhen connected the two holy decrees.

The first holy decree enshrined the tablets of Zheng He, Wang Jinghong and other meritorious ministers who went to the West to the Martyrs' Shrine.

Baiguan didn't care, Zheng He and others did have merit to the Ming Dynasty, and it was normal to enter the Martyrs' Shrine.

However, the next decree made people unable to sit still.

Daming Navigation College was established, with Ren Hongbao as the dean, and Zheng He as the honorary dean.

All the former ministers who had gone to the Western team, whether officials, eunuchs, shipwrights, or even miscellaneous servants, were all reactivated and entered the Navigation Academy.

In the words of later generations, it is included in the compilation.

At this moment, the ministers couldn't sit still.

The matter of the king of Jing'an has not been clarified yet, and you have come to the navigation academy again.

Really when we don't exist?