The Shen family of Suzhou, the richest family in the world in the 14th century.

Because of the legend of the wealthy "Shen Wansan", the Shen family became famous.

For example, the legend of the cornucopia, the legend of the competition with Zhu Yuanzhang to repair the city wall of Nanjing, and the legend of Yunnan.

It's all fake!

The Shen family exists, Shen Wansan also exists, and he is indeed the richest man in the world.

But Shen Wansan died early!

Shen Hanjie, the third-generation head of the Shen family, is eight years older than Zhu Yuanzhang.

Shen Wansan is the second generation of the Shen family, and his age is at least fifty years older than Zhu Yuanzhang!

In the "Chronicles of Wu Jiang" written by Mo Dan of the Ming Dynasty, it is said that when Zhang Shicheng occupied Wuhui, Shen Wansan was already dead.

According to the time inference, when Zhu Yuanzhang ascended the throne as emperor, Shen Wansan had been dead for at least twelve years.

The dead man will neither crawl out of the grave to repair the city wall for him, nor will he have to worry about being exiled by Lao Zhu's family.

Moreover, when the Ming Dynasty was founded, Shen Wansan's son Shen Rong was already sixty-two years old, and if Shen Wansan was still alive, he would be at least eighty years old.

Yunnan was liberated in the 15th year of Hongwu.

In other words, if Shen Wansan was still alive, he would have to be nearly 100 years old before he would be exiled to Yunnan.

The exile of centenarians is equivalent to bizarre rhetoric in Chinese history.

Facts have proved that the Shen family has not been raided, it has always been.

The Shen family is rich in the world, and it has accumulated primitive wealth through reclamation.

Shen Wansan then became adept at using other people's money and boldly carried out "international trade" to expand capital.

As a result, he quickly became the richest man in Jiangnan with "huge assets and land all over the world".

The Shen family is located in Zhouzhuang, southeast of Suzhou City.

When Zhu Yunxi and his entourage arrived at the Shen family's compound, they saw that the gate of the Shen family was closed.

The housekeeper said that the head of the family and other members of the Shen family were not there.

All in all, all of them are subordinates, and there is no one surnamed Shen who is in charge!

Obviously, when the Shen family learned that King Wu had arrived in Suzhou, they hid as soon as possible.

"It seems that they are determined to support King Hui."

Li Zhigang's face was solemn, this Suzhou Mansion seems to be ironclad, it's not easy to mouth!

"Returned!"

Dozens of miles, running for a day, Zhu Yunxi was angry in his heart.

Changshi Li Zhigang stepped forward to comfort: "Your Highness, you don't have to be discouraged......"

"What am I discouraged?"

"Does Your Highness have any ideas?"

"Naturally, there is."

Zhu Yunxi pinched the reins: "Grandpa Huang asked Gu to raise money, but he didn't say how!" ”

Li Zhigang heard a little meaning, and his spirit perked up: "Your Highness, how do you want to raise it?" ”

Zhu Yunxi said: "There are many ways to beg for money, one is to kneel and beg. ”

"The second is to stand;"

"The third is to sit and wait for someone to send!"

"Your Highness, what do you want to beg?"

Li Zhigang felt that King Wu had already thought of a way.

Zhu Yunxi said: "It's lonely." ”

"Don't please?"

Zhu Yunxi's eyes were cold: "I'll raid the house!" ”

He flicked his horsewhip and galloped: "What can be faster than robbing the house to get money?" ”

Li Zhigang was stunned.

That's right, the powerful and powerful, directly investigate corrupt officials and engage in businessmen, isn't this faster than what makes money?

......

Suzhou City, Wanxiang Building.

This is a burnt gold cave.

The old bustard led the girls and waited by the door with a smile on their faces.

One ride in a gorgeous sedan chair came noisily.

The servants lifted the sedan curtain, and the rich merchants got out of the sedan one by one.

All the girls cheered and ran to their friends, surrounded by beads and greenery, and the sound of warblers was deafening.

Upstairs, the palatial room.

The wealthy businessmen have all taken their seats.

Only the top seat was empty.

The girls served tea and poured water, and entered the costumes.

The rich merchants took out a large ingot of silver from their sleeves, and the girls' eyes lit up.

Some even took out two ingots.

A wealthy businessman who made a big deal laughed and said, "I'd rather give the silver to the bitch than to give him King Wu!" ”

The crowd burst into laughter.

"That's right."

A wealthy businessman surnamed Zhao is the best at playing, and he has a very bad temper.

The girl who served him was not quick with her hands and feet, so she was reprimanded.

"Rough slut!"

As he spoke, he picked up a piece of silver and threw it on the girl.

The girl screamed in pain.

The wealthy merchant surnamed Zhao took out another ingot from the silver box and smashed it on her.

The girl screamed louder.

The rich businessman smashed the ....... again Hundreds of taels of silver were soon thrown out.

Some girls couldn't stand it anymore, and they all stood in front of the smashed girl: "Don't embarrass her, sir, embarrass me!" ”

"Sorry for me! Sorry for me! ”

A group of girls gathered around, chattering so much that people couldn't interject.

The rich merchants burst into laughter again.

"What do you laugh so hard at?"

Zhang Luo, the prefect of Suzhou, who was dressed as an outsider, paced in

The businessmen left their seats one after another and arched to the ground: "I've seen Fuzun!" ”

Zhang Luo smiled and pressed his hands weakly: "It's not in the mansion, we are all flower friends outside, you don't have to be formal, you all sit, all sit." ”

The wealthy merchants sat down.

The two girls gently held Governor Zhang's neck and shoulders, pinched their shoulders and beat their backs.

Zhang Luo gently patted the back of the girl's hand: "Let's discuss something, you all go out first." ”

The girls pretended to leave reluctantly, and their faces were full of drama.

"Everyone!"

Zhang Luo glanced at the merchants and said in a low voice, "Are you ready for the money to be handed over to His Royal Highness King Hui?" ”

The merchants replied, "It's ready!" ”

"Good!"

Zhang Luo nodded: "Concentrate the silver in the Shen family and transport it to Zhongdu by water." ”

The Ming Dynasty did not have silver tickets, and the handover with the government was in cash.

Some people asked: "Why was it shipped to Zhongdu?" Can't you just ship it to Jingshi? ”

"You are stupid, His Royal Highness King Hui is in Zhongdu, and he may have to go to various places in Henan, can it be safe if the silver is not delivered to him?"

"Wouldn't it be bad if he was intercepted by King Wu's people in Jingshi?"

"Yes, yes, safety first!"

"What should I do over there King Wu? I heard that he went to Shen's house today. ”

"My Shen family won't support him with a copper plate."

The attitude of the Shen family deputies was very resolute.

Shen Wansan has two sons, one is named Shen Mao and the other is Shen Wang.

At this time, the middle force of the Shen family was the fourth generation, that is, Shen Wansan's grandchildren.

Shen Zhuang who lives in Jingshi, Shen Zhi and Shen Bin who live in Suzhou City, Shen Jue and Shen Qiong who live in Zhouzhuang, etc.

Coupled with the in-laws Lu family, Gu family, etc., the Shen family has developed into a huge family.

But a few years ago, Shen Zhuang died in Jingshi's house at the age of forty.

Shen Zhuang was once imprisoned on suspicion of speculation by a dental businessman, and after being released from prison, he was sick and ineffective.

To put it bluntly, the backer has fallen and has been liquidated.

Therefore, the Shen family is very concerned about political contributions.

The civil officials all supported Huiwang Zhu Yunwen, so the Shen family followed with an iron heart.

"You said this King Wu, why hasn't there been any movement for a long time, is it thin-skinned and retreating?"

Someone said with a smile: "I just opened my mouth once, and it won't work?" ”

"It's useless for him to be thick-skinned, so we won't give it!"

"He's still too young!"

The rich businessmen talked and laughed.

all know that King Wu is like Emperor Zhu, and he has the support of Wu Xun.

In front of Xu Da and Chang Yuchun, they besieged Suzhou City for ten months, throwing cannonballs into the city every day, and the rich businessmen here suffered a lot when they were young!

When the Ming army captured Suzhou City, each family spent a lot of money to work the army to save their lives.

This hatred is unforgettable.