Chapter 078 Target East
"Say quickly..." Zhu Youxiao heard that he could get money quickly without losing his prestige, and he immediately became excited: "My dear friend, show Chen Aiqing a seat quickly."
"yes..."
"Your Majesty, no, I would say the same thing standing up." Chen Cao wanted to refuse but was stopped by Zhu Youxiao. Seeing this, he was relieved: "When I was in Jinling's maritime trade business, I could earn more than two million taels of silver every year." , but after apportionment, your majesty can only get about 400,000 taels, which is far from enough. Therefore, as long as your majesty privately agrees, I will expand the maritime trade business to the West and the West, and then monopolize the porcelain exported to the countries in the West by our Ming Dynasty. After returning to the West for seven months, I can make a net profit of tens of millions of taels of silver in one round trip, which is much more profitable than trading with the southern countries. If it falls into your majesty's internal funds, it will be at least three million taels."
After saying that, Wei Zhongxian brought the stool himself. Chen Cao was very embarrassed, but Wei Zhongxian was full of smiles: "Sit down, this is your majesty's reward."
"Thank you, Governor..." Chen Cao whispered.
After Chen Cao sat down, Zhu Youxiao frowned: "It is indeed tempting to earn three million taels in seven months, but this is a sea ban, and those people will never agree."
Wei Zhongxian interjected: "What the emperor said is true. If their interests are affected, they will be in big trouble."
Chen Cao thought that even after three years of Tianqi, you were still so cowardly, so he shook his head and said: "If His Majesty is not willing, I really have no choice. Just relying on private sea trade and canals to make money, Your Majesty will not be able to get a lot of money a year." .”
Zhu Youxiao's face was so wet that Wei Zhongxian asked, "Uncle Dingwu, is there really nothing we can do?"
"It's not like there's no way."
When Zhu Youxiao heard this, his eyes lit up again: "Speak quickly."
Chen Cao said embarrassedly: "Your Majesty, the Japanese country is closest to us. They are actually very rich, but they don't use silver internally, but they have a big silver mountain that can produce 50 million taels of silver a year."
"Fifty million?" Zhu Youxiao's eyes widened: "Is this true?"
"It's absolutely true..." Chen Cao nodded: "However, the Japanese country is a country designated by Emperor Taizu as a country not to be conquered..."
Hearing this, Zhu Youxiao was immediately discouraged: "Chen Cao, are you making fun of me?"
Chen Cao immediately stood up and bowed: "I dare not..."
"Why are the plans you proposed so tempting, but there are so many obstacles to their implementation?" Zhu Youxiao's eyes were a little blank: "I really need money, the Liao Dynasty needs money, and the Ming Dynasty needs money."
"I actually have a way," Chen Cao said again.
Zhu Youxiao's eyes were a little wandering, and he stared at Chen Cao for a long time: "You'd better make it clear, so as not to make me happy."
"I have placed spies from Nanzhen Fusi in the Japanese country, and they have given me some very useful information. I feel that this way I can carry out the war against the Japanese country, and it is justified." Chen Cao said word for word.
"Want to fight again?" Zhu Youxiao's eyes widened: "I have no money."
"Your Majesty, don't worry. I just thought of it. Your Majesty has promised me to serve as the commander-in-chief of the Dingwu Army. I can organize and train the new army in Nanjing, and then I will first contribute 500,000 taels for military expenses. When the Japanese are defeated, After the mountain, Your Majesty asked me to get an extra five hundred thousand taels for military expenses." Chen Cao said a little modestly.
Zhu Youxiao has made money several times by buying and selling without capital, and he still agrees with Chen Cao's method of making money: "I agree, tell me what's going on?"
Chen Cao cupped his hands: "Before I speak, I want to tell your Majesty a story about the Japanese country..."
"Ahem..."
A cough interrupted Chen Cao's words. Chen Cao looked around and saw a figure flashing behind the screen. Zhu Youxiao's face suddenly turned red and returned to normal: "Ke mother, are you feeling unwell?"
Keshi said from behind the screen: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I just heard that Uncle Dingwu was going to tell a story, and I felt a little excited because I have read the storybook written by Uncle Dingwu..."
"Oh..." Zhu Youxiao felt relaxed for a while: "Since Chen Aiqing wants to tell a story, you can come out and listen."
"Thank you, Your Majesty..."
"My dear companion, please give me a seat for my mother."
"It's the Emperor..."
Hakka's appearance was clearly just dressed. Chen Cao shrank his body and then handed over his hands: "I'm starting. In the forty-third year of Wanli, Tokugawa Ieyasu, a subordinate of the Japanese general who conquered the barbarians, attacked Kyoto and Osaka, where the general was, and killed Feng Feng. Tokugawa Ieyasu died of illness in the 44th year of Wanli, and is now the second generation of Tokugawa general to conquer the barbarians;
However, coincidentally, Japanese spies reported that when Kyoto was captured, Toyotomi Hideyoshi's son Toyotomi Hideyori did not burn himself to death in the castle tower, but was saved by his close retainer Sanada Yukimura and his generals. Go, take a boat to the sea and escape to the territory of our Ming Dynasty, which happens to be in Zhejiang. "
Zhu Youxiao frowned: "Who is Toyotomi Hideyori?"
"The second generation general of the Toyotomi family to conquer the barbarians," Chen Cao said: "Although the Japanese country is ruled by an emperor, the actual power is in the hands of the general to conquer the barbarians. He is the emperor."
Everyone listened with rapt attention and heard Chen Cao say: "This is why the Japanese nation frequently harassed the coast of Zhejiang at the end of Wanli and when His Majesty just ascended the throne."
"Yes..." Zhu Youxiao suddenly realized: "The Japanese pirates were basically eliminated by Emperor Shizong at that time. No wonder..."
Chen Cao added: "Although Zhao Tianlin, who surrendered, said it was targeted, he also said that there were many famous people from other countries mixed in. I think these people came here just to find Toyotomi Hideyori and then kill him to silence him."
"What do you mean?" Zhu Youxiao stared at him.
Chen Cao handed over his hand: "I came forward, found and convinced Toyotomi Hideyori, and then supported him to return to Japan to compete with the Tokugawa family. The reward was naturally half of Japan's tax revenue and all their silver mines. As long as Toyotomi is there, Hideyori is a cover, no matter what our excuse is, the ministers of Korea and China have no way to refute it, not to mention that during the Tokugawa family's rule, their Japanese pirates also harassed our Zhejiang, killing and plundering many people, right?"
Zhu Youxiao's eyes lit up: "Yes, this method is really feasible." Then he asked: "How long will it take?"
"The new army will be organized and trained for at least half a year, and then equipped with weapons and ammunition. If the search for Toyotomi Hideyori goes smoothly, I think one and a half years will be enough. In order to deceive others, I plan to recruit troops among the untouchables in Zhejiang and use this as an excuse to search. .”
Zhu Youxiao stood up and said loudly: "Chen Aiqing, I order you to go to Zhejiang as the commander of Dingwu Bo and the commander of the Jinyi Guards to supervise the new army. This matter is fully entrusted to you, and it must be done well..."
"I obey the decree..." Chen Cao saluted.
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"Governor, I have an unkind request." Chen Cao handed over to Wei Zhongxian who was on the throne.
Wei Zhongxian smiled and said: "Your matter is our family's matter and also His Majesty's matter. Just tell me."
"Thank you, Governor," Chen Cao handed over his hand again: "This time, I would like to ask the Governor to help me with some minor matters in supervising the new army and conquering Japan. I am worried that those Donglin Party members will stop me if the news is leaked."
"Don't worry about this. Our family just doesn't do anything. Your Majesty knows the seriousness." Wei Zhongxian said calmly: "On your side, you must pay attention to this aspect. Our family relies entirely on you for foreign affairs."
"Don't worry, Lord Governor, my subordinates will definitely live up to the cultivation of the Lord Governor." Chen Cao agreed.
After having a secret conversation with Wei Zhongxian at his house for a long time, as soon as he walked out of his house, a servant who looked like a servant approached Chen Cao, but was stopped by Zhao Xin: "Uncle Dingwu, I have your letter..."
Chen Cao asked Xin Zhao to take the letter over, opened it, and his whole body trembled. After weighing it for a long time, he looked at the servant: "Guide the way, I will go with you right now."
Although Hakka and Wei Zhongxian were rivals, their personnel were provided by Zhu Youxiao, and Old Wei could not help at all. And like Wei Zhongxian, he had a mansion outside the palace.
Chen Cao stood in front of this mansion with stone lions, feeling a little uneasy. Then he whispered in Xin Zhao's ear: "Send out your spies and check around to see if anyone is following."
"yes..."
After Zhao Xin left, Chen Cao walked into the other courtyard under the guidance of his servants.
The decoration is the bamboo forest style of Western Sichuan, which is particularly popular nowadays, plus the classic decoration of Zhejiang wealthy families, which can particularly highlight the wealthy status of this family.
The animal-suppressing stone lion at the door highlights that this family is a powerful family. In addition, the Hakka family's villa is on the edge of the inner city of Zhengyangmen. This area is the most expensive, and many people living here are Officials from the six ministries of the current dynasty and many nobles from the capital.
Chen Cao was led to the corridor outside the lobby. The servant said: "Uncle Dingwu, please..." and then left.
Seeing this posture, Chen Cao felt a little panicked. Although he was lustful, there were many people who fell for sex throughout the ages. What's more, his own career had just started. He couldn't withstand the hardships. Even when he looked at Wei Zhongxian, he was smiling. Be a pug.
I walked slowly and uneasily to the door of the lobby, and through some transparent screens I could see someone inside.
"Uncle Dingwu is here?"
A female voice sounded inside, but it wasn't Hakka's voice at all.
"I'm going to order Wu Bo Chen Cao. I wonder which girl is inside?" Chen Cao stood outside the lobby and made a virtual salute.
Inside he said: "Come in, my wife has been waiting for my uncle in the backyard for a long time."
"Backyard?" Chen Cao was surprised, and then a little happy. The backyard was the woman's residence. The Hakka's lascivious nature was recorded in the history books. Could it be that he would be surprised if he went to the backyard?
But then he was given up by the idea that she was the emperor's person, and he must not touch this woman.
Entering the lobby, a young and beautiful girl sat behind the table and read a book: "Uncle Dingwu Nalan Rongruo's reputation is not low. Most of this book must have been written by Uncle Dingwu, and Bai Mengsheng also wrote it." Just a little bit..."
Chen Cao took a closer look, my dear, what this woman is reading is a banned book these days. "A Dream of Red Mansions" written by him and Bai Mengsheng together: "Thank you for your praise, girl. I still have something important to do. Please hurry up and take it with me." Go down and see Madam so that you can leave early."
The woman smiled and said, "Uncle Wu is sure to be panicked. Don't be in a hurry. Come with the little girl."
Go around the mahogany screen behind the lobby, which is the back door. Go out and follow the gravel road for a while, and you will find the arch that separates the front yard and the back yard. Follow the arch and go around the screen wall, and the surrounding area will open up. There is a big room on the left and right. There is a two-story building opposite, with a stone pavilion and many flowers and plants in front of it. Thinking that Ke Lai also likes elegance like Wei Zhongxian, he actually put a small bridge and flowing water in the backyard, and there are goldfish in it. It is really interesting.
The woman stood next to the screen wall and pointed to the two-story building in front of her: "Madam is in the room. Uncle Dingwu can go."
After saying that, he stepped back from the screen wall and exited the archway. With a creak, the archway was closed.
Damn...
Chen Cao felt that he had entered a den of thieves, and now he was riding a tiger with difficulty. He should not have come if he had known this. Just when he was regretting it, a burst of laughter came from the room, who is it not the Hakka family?
The courtyard was very quiet. If Chen Cao guessed correctly, he and the Hakka family were the only two people here. Since she was here, why not go and see what she wanted to do?
So Chen Cao braved the courage and approached the small building, but he could not take another step. He simply held his hands outside the building and said: "Uncle Dingwu, Chen Cao, came here to pay homage to the Holy Lady..."
The room was quiet for a while, and then Hakka's voice came out: "Chen Cao, you're already here, why don't you come in?"
Chen Cao was stunned for a long time, then stepped up the stairs and gently opened the door. Only the gauze curtains and light smoke filled the room, making the room especially fragrant...
Mr. Ke was sitting at the table, holding a book in his hand. It was "A Dream of Red Mansions", and Chen Cao was stunned.
She read the banned book I wrote in front of me?
Mr. Ke put down the book and looked at him with a flushed face: "Uncle Dingwu, it's rare that you are willing to come. I thought you wouldn't come..."
Just because the gauze clothes are colorful, you really can’t see clearly if you don’t look carefully.
Seeing Chen Cao's embarrassed look, Keshi couldn't help but cover her mouth and smile: "Chen Cao, is it hot for you to wear so many clothes? Do you want to take off one piece?"
Chen Cao vented his anger. He liked women, especially mature women. Frankly speaking, if Hakka was not the emperor's wet nurse, he would really dare to do something. But the bad thing is that the woman in front of him is not simple.
As the saying goes, the woman at the foot of the mountain is a tiger. If you encounter one, you must avoid it...
"Excuse me, Madam, for your concern. I don't know if Madam has anything important to do with me. If not, I will leave. I will have to go to the Ministry of War Yamen to discuss important matters..."
After Chen Cao finished speaking, he turned around and was about to leave, but the Hakka shouted loudly: "You dare to leave?"
Chen Cao froze on the spot and listened to Keshi's words: "You want to run away when you see the appearance of my boudoir. As soon as you leave, I will immediately go to your majesty to sue you and say that you insulted me. Do you think your majesty believes it or not?" .”
"Madam, I have not offended you. Besides, I am still the governor...you..."
"I know..." Mr. Ke stood up and walked slowly over. He put his hand on Chen Cao's shoulders, which made Chen Cao lose his soul. Then he whispered in his ear: "I know, because of this , I asked you to come here, we are all our own people..."
"Huh..." Chen Cao let out a big breath, turned to look at the teacup on the table, then rushed over, picked up the teacup that Hakka had drunk, and drank it all. After drinking, he found that there was Hakka on the teacup. Lipstick marks...
Seeing Chen Cao's embarrassed look, Ke Shi approached and said with a smile, "How are you? My mouth is sweet?"
