Within a few days, the court had an official document coming down.

"Zhu Yunxi, the king of Wu, was crowned a mighty general, and he was solely responsible for matters related to going overseas to find corn and potatoes.

The period is five years, and if it cannot be completed after five years, it will be punished as the crime of deception.

In addition, Chang'an Meng was awarded the post of protector of the great wealth, which was suitable for maritime trade. ”

Everyone laughed at the official position of the mighty general.

Because the Ming Dynasty had titles such as the general of the town state, the general of the Fengguo, the general of the protector and so on, but there was no mighty general.

Obviously, this was His Majesty the Emperor's temporary intention to fool Zhu Yunxi casually.

It's just that the crime of bullying the king really fell on the paperwork, which made many people sweat for Zhu Yunxi.

Because even if Zhu Yunxi is the grandson of the emperor, if he commits the crime of defrauding the king, he will have to shed his skin if he does not die, and it is estimated that the title of King Wu may be lost at that time.

Zhu Yunwen was so happy that he was dying of joy when he learned the news, and he hugged Han Xiang that night and talked about it with great interest.

Han Xiang flashed her big beautiful eyes and asked, "In this way, then Zhu Yunxi can only jump for five years?" ”

Zhu Yunwen stretched out his hand and stroked Han Xiang's bulging chest, and smiled very happily:

"Jump, let him jump for five years at most, and then the king will definitely trample him under his feet."

As he said this, a sinister smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, but the palm of his hand involuntarily increased its strength.

Han Xiang muttered softly, a layer of spring love swayed in her watery eyes, and she glanced at Zhu Yunwen, and gasped with great coquettishness:

"Lord Wang, you are mistaken, this is not Zhu Yunxi."

Zhu Yunwen smiled and said, "It's the same, ravaging him and ravaging here can make this king feel extremely excited and happy!" ”

Here, Zhu Yunwen is proud of the spring breeze, and he has a lot of fun with Han Xiang.

And Zhu Yunxi in King Wu's mansion had to be cautious about this.

He already knew everything that happened in the morning court a few days ago, so he naturally understood what Zhu Yunwen had in mind.

In his memory, Christopher Columbus began his voyage and discovered the American continent in 1492, a full hundred years later.

Corn and potatoes are certainly available, but reaching the American continent is difficult.

Because there are too many uncertainties in such a thing as sailing, it is not like land, as long as you keep walking in that direction, you will definitely be able to get there.

"Looks like this must be well prepared!"

He thought in his heart, slapped his thigh and shouted: "No, Lao Tzu has to call that guy Zheng He, with him, it is estimated that the certainty of success is greater." ”

Chinese people know the story of Zheng He's trip to the West, and as a history expert in his previous life, Zhu Yunxi naturally knows Zheng He very well.

This person's original name was Ma Sanbao, and he entered the palace in the fourteenth year of Hongwu, when he was only ten years old, and it is inferred that Zheng He at this time was also a young man in his early twenties.

Moreover, he only came to Zhu Di in the eighteenth year of Hongwu, and at this time he should still be just an ordinary eunuch in Yanwangfu, and his talent should not have been discovered by Zhu Di.

"If you get him to your side at this time, it shouldn't take much effort."

Thinking of this, a smile appeared on the corner of Zhu Yunxi's mouth, and he began to think about how to ask his fourth uncle for Ma Sanbao.

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Meng Dacai rushed to Zhejiang day and night.

Prior to this, he had already sent a message to several brothers from all over the country, asking them to come to Zhejiang as soon as possible, saying that there was a major matter related to the rise and fall of the entire Meng family to discuss.

So several Meng brothers in various parts of Daming did not dare to slack off after receiving the news, and they all set off one after another and rushed to Zhejiang from all over the country.

But before they arrived in Zhejiang, they heard rumors from local businessmen along the way that Meng Dacai of Chang'an was an official.

He was awarded the position of protector by the imperial court.

It scared them out of their minds, and they couldn't believe their ears.

Because in the Ming Dynasty, the status of merchants has always been very low, and there has never been a precedent for merchants to become officials.

But along the way, this matter spread in the business circles around the world, and it continued to ferment, and in the end they had to believe it.

"Could it be that this is the result of Meng Chong's child marrying Wu Wang Yimei?"

They can only think so, but they just think it's a bit outrageous!

And Meng Dacai was also very confused along the way, because he didn't know about this matter himself, and it had already been rumored that there were noses and eyes in various places.

"It's really a terrible rumor!"

He couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly, he had never thought about being an official, because it was simply impossible.

It wasn't until he had just stepped into Zhejiang that he took a breath in the house of his second brother Meng Guangcai, and the holy decree followed.

It's really Meng Dacai's non-stop running along the way, and the person who made the decree can only follow behind his buttocks.

When all the old and young of the Meng family knelt on the ground, the messenger read the holy decree aloud, and then took a silver ticket handed by the old housekeeper of the Meng family, and went back to Beijing to resume his life.

It wasn't until this moment that Meng Dacai really believed the rumors along the way.

It turns out that he really became an official!

He pinched his thigh fiercely, and asked like a dream:

"Second brother, aren't we dreaming?"

Meng Guangcai also opened his mouth wide, and it took a while to ease up, and then nodded vigorously, grabbed Meng Dacai's hand, and cried with joy:

"Big brother, it's true, it's all true! I didn't expect our Meng family to be so prominent. ”

In a few days, Shandong's third brother Meng Jucai, Bashu's fourth brother Meng Shoucai, and Yunnan's fifth brother Meng Zhencai also arrived in Zhejiang.

Several people sat in the large living room and began one of the most epoch-making meetings of the Meng family.

"I've already said the specifics, what do you guys think about this?"

Meng Dacai had already eased up from the initial excitement, and asked in a deep voice to everyone:

"Big brother, I thought that two million taels of silver was far from enough."

Meng Guangcai was the first to say:

"We must also prepare a large number of ships and enough cash to go out to sea for the third master in search of corn and potatoes, and at the same time keep our own merchant ships coming and going."

Meng Shoucai on the side continued: "Second brother is right, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Meng family, I suggest that all the brothers temporarily rein in the business in hand, immediately start preparing for cash, and use all the financial resources of the Meng family to fight for this." ”

Meng Dacai nodded and said:

"I think so too, but there is a principle, brothers must keep in mind, that is, we must do this matter well, and we must fight for His Royal Highness King Wu, because the meaning behind this matter is extraordinary, and everyone must know it in their hearts."

Hearing this, several brothers of the Meng family showed a trace of awe-inspiring on their faces, and they naturally understood the meaning of Meng Dacai's words.

If this thing is done well, the Meng family will be able to soar into the sky, even better than Shen Wanshan back then!

Become the leading big family of the Ming Dynasty.

But if it is not done well, His Royal Highness King Wu will inevitably commit the crime of bullying the king, and then the Meng family will also fall into the abyss of no return.

They are all extremely shrewd businessmen, and naturally know the truth of seeking wealth and danger.

Several people looked at each other and nodded at the same time.

After discussing the matter, Meng Dacai asked with a smile:

"What kind of official position do you say the protector is? I put on that official uniform yesterday, not to mention, it's really magnificent. ”

As soon as this topic was mentioned, several brothers showed a hint of envy on their faces.

Meng Guangcai shook his head and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter how many products there are, the important thing is that our Meng family has a businessman with an official hat, which is the first family in the entire Ming Dynasty." ”

"That's right, maritime trade is lucrative, and in a few years, our Meng family will definitely become the number one wealthy family in the entire Ming Dynasty."

Meng Shoucai also echoed and smiled.

saw Meng Zhencai groaning: "It's just that the eldest brother's approach to King Wu at that time was too stingy, if it were me, I would never let him invest a penny of silver." ”

Upon hearing this, Meng Dacai also regretted it and said:

"Didn't you know the bottom of your heart at that time?

I'm afraid that when the time comes, we will do everything we can to build the fleet, and His Majesty the Emperor will still not allow the sea ban to be lifted, then we will be empty. ”

After saying this, he also shook his head again and again and smiled bitterly.

Then he sighed with emotion: "This should be the ancestor of our Meng family, let us make sure that King Wu is a nobleman." ”

Speaking of this, several brothers of the Meng family asked one after another: "How long will the marriage between Meng Chong and Miss Shu be held?" At that time, we will all go to Yingtianfu to have a good time, and by the way, thank His Royal Highness King Wu in person. ”

Meng Dacai shook his head: "Miss Shu wants to do the matter of His Royal Highness King Wu's Zhang Luo Na Qinglou Academy, and it is estimated that she will have to wait for everything to be straightened out before she can marry Chong'er." ”

The topic came to Qinglou Academy, and several Meng family brothers were a little confused.

Meng Guangcai asked tentatively: "Big brother, why do you say that His Royal Highness King Wu wants to open so many Qinglou, can he be able to see the little silver earned by Qinglou?" ”

"yes, I've always wondered about this."

Meng Jucai also frowned and said: "It's really confusing, shouldn't His Royal Highness King Wu be a good mouthful?" ”

"Don't talk nonsense!"

Meng Dacai glared at him, and also pondered for a moment, and then said:

"We naturally can't guess King Wu's thoughts, but I think the reason behind this matter must not be so simple."