Chapter 49 Lighthouse
He Xi said: "The death of the King of Nanchang is a great regret for the Ming Dynasty. I don't know the connection between these old things. But people must recognize the reality. The Ming Dynasty's national affairs are booming. Whatever the prince wants to do, it is impossible to succeed. Moreover, His Majesty may not be ashamed of the King of Nanchang. The prince used a side branch to marry the prince. Although it is due to blood, is it not the merit of the King of Nanchang?"
"Now that the prince has the Jingjiang inheritance, I think the prince is also happy with it. This is enough to pass on the inheritance to future generations. If because of some improper actions of the prince, not only cannot the inheritance be passed on to the descendants, but also the consequences of death for the descendants, I am afraid that is not what the prince wants to see. It's not what the King of Nanchang wants to see."
King Jingjiang looked at He Xi with a complicated mood.
He has very conflicting feelings about He Xi.
On the one hand, he hated He Xi deeply. Especially the beating He Xi gave him. He Xi may have thought it was over. But King Jingjiang has never been slapped in the face in his life, and that feeling is unforgettable. How could you forget?
On the other hand, He Xi did help him a lot. And he also saw He Xi's ability.
Although at first, King Jingjiang felt that this foundation was worse than exile. But he could almost see it with the naked eye. Under He Xi's auspices, the foundation of the Jingjiang clan was established bit by bit. He himself had secretly estimated it.
After three years, the total income of Jingjiang Fan is estimated to be more than 100,000 taels.
A hundred thousand taels doesn't seem like much. However, many prefectures and counties in the Ming Dynasty could not meet the annual tax revenue. Moreover, He Xi handed over all the power of Jingjiang Fan to him without reservation. Teach him step by step how to run this place.
King Jingjiang has always had an idea in his mind. That is to let He Xi stay, and he will serve as king.
But he knew this was impossible.
If he were He Xi, he wouldn't grow moldy in this place.
In fact, another reason why King Jingjiang suppressed his delusion deeply in his heart was He Xi.
Xu Da, Tang He, Li Wenzhong, and even the famous generals around Zhu Yuanzhang. He has seen it. I’ve heard it, and I know it’s great. But how powerful is it? It's just a rumor. But He Xi was so powerful, he had seen it before.
He Xi helped Zhu Yuanzhang. There is no hope for him.
He felt that he would never be as good as He Xi in his life.
King Jingjiang sighed and said: "Uncle, no one has ever said these things to me. The old people around me either kept talking about my father's affairs. Or they hid nothing and said nothing, lest I should not have anything after birth. My thoughts. However, I understand it very well. There are some things that I can’t change. But there are some things that I can’t let go of.”
"However, I am not a fool. If there is destiny, I should try my best. If not, I will pass this place on to my descendants. And no matter what happens in the future, this matter of father and king will be done with me. The descendants will live in peace as Jingjiang. King."
He Xi didn't know how to evaluate King Jingjiang's words.
However, in He Xi's opinion, this result was good.
He never thought that King Jingjiang could let go. If King Jingjiang makes trouble, it will not be difficult to calm him down. But it always affects his plans. He didn't want his plan to go awry. fair enough. He doesn't care what King Jingjiang thinks. Just look at what King Jingjiang did.
However, He Xi estimated that King Jingjiang would never wait for the opportunity in his lifetime.
He Xi said: "That's fine. The king of Nanchang is in heaven, so I can rest assured."
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On the way back to Ningbo from Jingjiang, He Xi encountered a storm.
Because it's summer. It was a storm-prone period, and even though He Xi was surrounded by experienced sailors who had already judged that the weather would be fine in the past few days, they could not stop the unexpected weather. Fortunately, when we arrived near Ningbo, it was finally sunny after the rain.
I just couldn't find my position for a while because the route was disrupted by the storm. Fortunately, I met a familiar island and determined that it was among the Zhoushan Islands.
Then he turned to Ningbo.
After this incident, He Xi also gained some understanding of the fear of the ocean that people in this era have.
It is when there is a storm on the sea, the sky is not the sky, but the sea turned upside down, and the sea is not the sea, but the hands raised by giants. The bad weather they encountered was not too bad. Even so, He Xi almost vomited out her intestines.
You know, He Xi passed several courses. Have adapted to life at sea.
But still can't bear such bumps.
He Xi secretly thought: "It seems that the lighthouse plan must be implemented as soon as possible. I want to build lighthouses at important places along the coast. It will point the direction for all ships."
Because He Xi has truly experienced it. The biggest fear at sea is getting lost. Because after a storm, people are likely to appear in many directions in the sea. Even if a storm blows He Xi to Japan, it is normal.
Princess Anqing knew it as soon as she arrived in Ningbo. She didn't wait for He Xi to come home, and threw herself into He Xi's arms in public, crying loudly.
Because of this storm, He Xi still missed several days before arriving in Ningbo.
This made Princess Anqing worried.
He Xi originally wanted to meet Tang He, but she could only send someone to tell him first. I went home to appease the backyard.
A little farewell is better than a wedding. After a storm, Princess Anqing became quiet.
Princess Anqing exposed her shoulders, buried herself in He Xi's arms, and whispered: "My lord, please don't go to sea in the future, okay? I'm worried--"
He Xi naturally knew what Princess Anqing was worried about and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I'll be fine. I'm not back now. In fact, the situation at sea is not as dangerous as you said. Have you ever been on a sea ship? Don't worry about it yourself. Scare yourself.”
Princess Anqing said resentfully, "You men are all like this."
What else could He Xi say, he could only laugh.
He Xi said: "By the way, have you calculated the accounts of Jinghai Company?"
Although it is said that He Xi holds 50% of the shares of Jinghai Company on behalf of the royal family. But Zhu Yuanzhang actually didn't care about these things and directly let Princess Anqing take charge.
When she said this, Princess Anqing was very happy and said: "Uncle Tang and his friends have paid off their debts. There is still some balance this year. I never expected that the sea can be so profitable."
He Xi said: "Then you still blame me for going to sea?"
Princess Anqing said: "That's different. If I want money, I can't ask for it anywhere. Even if I go directly to the Ministry of Revenue to ask for it, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue will also give it to me, but I only have one you. No, Ming Dynasty also only has one you, don't be too disrespectful. Take yourself seriously.”
He Xi was extremely moved for a moment and said: "Stop talking about these things. Come on, let's get up, write a secret note to our father, tell him all these things, and report the accounts of Jinghai Company to his father. Let's see what you do for him." How much money did you make?”
Princess Anqing said: "Why tell him. This is our own money. We just borrowed it in his name."
Princess Anqing regarded the Jinghai Company's money as her own. He had no intention of giving it to Zhu Yuanzhang at all.
After all, the emperor's family has no food left.
Although when Princess Anqing got married, Zhu Yuanzhang gave her a lot of preferential treatment, including giving her a farm and so on. But Zhu Yuanzhang himself was very simple. Although the royal treatment was very high, the princess was not a prince after all, and the dowry given to her was only one-time.
Although Princess Anqing does not spend money lavishly. But no one dislikes having more money.
And the money didn’t cost Ouchi a penny. It was all earned by He Xi. Why should it be handed over? As for the royal title and support. What a joke, she, the Princess of Anqing, the legitimate princess, can’t afford this status, can’t she be in this relationship. Even if the lawsuit came before Zhu Yuanzhang, Princess Anqing would dare to use this rhetoric.
But He Xi doesn't value money. In He Xi's view, the money from Jinghai Company is He Xi's report card. It was used to explain the situation to Zhu Yuanzhang and promote the development of sea affairs. It's not just money.
He Xi said: "Okay, at least you have to show the accounts to your father. After he sees it, I don't care no matter what you say, okay?"
Princess Anqing whispered secretly in her heart. I feel that my father loves me the most. I didn't worry about my daughter's money, so I nodded and agreed. The two of them stood up in their clothes, He Xi's red sleeves were fragrant, and wrote a secret note for Zhu Yuanzhang, which can be regarded as a summary of the work during this period.
