Chapter 72 Home
Only after He Xi left the palace could he return to the capital.
Yang Zhen has been waiting outside the palace gate for a long time.
After He Xi got on the carriage, he called Yang Zhen to get on the carriage. Said: "If you are not in Taiping, why are you in Beijing?"
Yang Zhen said: "Master, it was Her Royal Highness the Princess who called me here. It's because of the affairs in the Southeast, which cannot be left alone for a day. Her Royal Highness the Princess specially ordered me to take charge of the affairs in the Southeast. In fact, I was leaving a few days ago. The princess knew that the master was coming back, so she ordered me to wait for a few days to see the master."
When He Xi heard Yang Zhen being called an old man, he felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.
However, He Xi was more considerate of Princess Anqing's kindness.
Yes, there are not many people in the small family of He Xi and Princess Anqing who can take charge of their own affairs, but don't forget that Princess Anqing is backed by Zhu Yuanzhang, and it may be difficult to find talents for the country. But ordinary talents, that's the amount of money they can carry. There is no need to deploy Yang Zhen to handle this matter.
The only reason is that in the He family, Yang Zhen is clearly his uncle's man. He is from He Xi.
Although it is said that the male is the main character outside and the female is the main character inside. There is no problem for Princess Anqing to control all the power in the He family. But Princess Anqing cares more about He Xi's influence in the mansion than He Xi. Maritime business is the largest source of money for the He family.
He Xi is not greedy for money. But sometimes money is needed in officialdom.
Don't say anything else. Just to reward the people below requires a lot of money. The armor He Xi gave Ye Chen originally was on the market for a minimum of fifty taels. The highest is hundreds of taels. The profit from a shipload of wood is nothing more than a few pairs of armor.
Of course, this transaction cannot be done.
And it is a very fine treasure armor, not a soldier's armor.
He Xi said: "Yang Zhen, you have done well in the Polytechnic College, and you may not be able to succeed in the future. If you take charge of the Southeast business, you will be in the future -----"
There is absolutely nothing wrong with the fact that Yang Zhen is on He Xi's line.
But people are different.
Yang Zhen was placed in the College of Engineering and Science by He Xi. In the future, it is unlikely that he will be promoted step by step and become a minister. But of course, it is okay to be a few principals, to be awarded a few rank officials, and to have people all over the world. But when he came to work in He Xi's house, he was called a retainer at best, or a domestic slave at worst.
Although he can follow the master's family and rise step by step, he will become a seventh-rank official in the prime minister's porter's office. But in the final analysis, it still can’t be put on the table.
Yang Zhen sighed and said: "Master, I have made up my mind. Officialdom is probably not suitable for me. Even if I rely on the master to become an official, I won't be able to help much in the future. But the maritime business is the lifeblood of the family. And the master still has A lot of things have to be done at sea and need someone to take charge. This is my chance to repay the kindness of my master."
"Please allow me to do so."
He Xi was moved when he heard what Yang Zhen said. He didn't care about the money from maritime trade. After all, his identity has not changed. The money should be given to him. It will always be given. But some things at sea really need to be done personally. You can't rely on others.
It is necessary to have a hidden power at sea, even if it is just an intelligence network.
He Xi said: "Okay, since you think so, I won't say anything else. I may not be able to make you a high-ranking official, but I will definitely have your share of wealth in the future."
Yang Zhen said: "Thank you sir."
He Xi leaned on the rickety carriage and closed his eyes to rest. He was tired after running around. Asked: "Do you know the situation in the southeast?"
Yang Zhen said: "I have already read the summary."
He Xi said: "Then tell me, how is the situation in the southeast?"
Yang Zhen said: "His Majesty Xinguo Gong Bingming promulgated the Maritime Business Regulations. Anyone who goes to sea to trade must use a third-grade or above high-ranking official, or a general above the commander-in-chief as a guarantee. If something happens, the guarantee will be implicated. And pay a deposit to rebuild Ningbo. Customs. All those who go to sea must go to Ningbo Customs and pay customs duties. The number has not yet been determined, but it should be indispensable. At the same time, Guangzhou Customs and Quanzhou Customs seem to be in preparation. Some people say that once these three customs are established, At least one million taels are supplied to the court every year. I praise Your Majesty that the country is self-sufficient without adding any taxes."
He Xi sneered.
Those who call Zhu Yuanzhang tyrant are probably the same group as those who praise Zhu Yuanzhang. It is nothing more than hindering their interests before, but now creating benefits for them. As long as the maritime trade of the Ming Dynasty returns to the situation of the Yuan Dynasty. These people definitely make a lot of money.
Legend has it that Shen Wansan had a cornucopia. I don’t know if there is a cornucopia or not. But He Xi knew that Shen Wansan was engaged in sea trade, and his cornucopia was probably sea trade.
"Who is involved?" He Xi asked.
Yang Zhen said: "The master's question is wrong. You should ask who did not participate in it. I heard about it. The family of the Crown Princess Lu also participated. Except for a few noble families in Nanjing City, Almost everyone broke their heads trying to get involved.”
"Because of this matter, Prince Consort Li also had a quarrel with Han Guogong."
"Anyway, things are very lively. There is a lot of shipbuilding in the southeast. Even the price of wood has doubled."
He Xi opened his eyes suddenly and said, "How much?"
Yang Zhen said: "It has doubled."
He Xi immediately knew that he had suffered a loss. However, He Xi thought about it and said to herself: "Yao Guangxiao, Yao Guangxiao, you are from Changzhou, Suzhou, a native of your hometown, and you have been tricked. Let's see how I laugh at you when I go back."
He Xi is not specialized in business. Selling wood is also about seeing whether your idea will work. Although it has suffered a loss now, the price of lumber has increased, which is a great benefit to Liaodong. For He Xi, this is a good thing. So he wasn't very angry, but instead wanted to laugh at Yao Guangxiao.
After all, Yao Guangxiao's image in history was Zhu Di's first military adviser, so what is an exhaustive strategy? Now he's been slapped in the face, isn't it funny?
He Xi suppressed this matter and suddenly asked: "Is there any news about the Fang family's fleet?"
Yang Zhen said; "We have passed Lingya Gate. There will be no news after that. I think it will take time to send back the news."
He Xi nodded.
These days, communication at sea can only rely on ships. It is normal for ships to be cut off when they go out to sea, and He Xi doesn't think there is anything wrong. But he didn't know that something had happened to Fang Guan.
The carriage shook. Suddenly, He Xi knew he was home.
Sure enough, He Xi got off the carriage, looked up, and immediately saw Princess Anqing greeting her at the door. He Xi stepped forward, supported Princess Anqing and said, "You are already pregnant. Why are you coming out? Be careful of getting hurt. child."
Princess Anqing looked at He Xi dreamingly and said, "Yeah."
She seemed to be listening intently to what He Xi was saying, and she seemed not to have her ears on at all, and her attention was all on He Xi.
He Xi met Princess Anqing's gaze, and the hardened parts of her heart slowly became softer.
He Xi secretly thought: "Zhu Yuanzhang, even if you are a hero in the world. But He Xi is actually not convinced. It's just that you have such a daughter. I'm sure. I guess I, surnamed He, will have to work for you, surnamed Zhu, in this life. Otherwise, Anqing would be so sad if something really happened."
Deep in the hearts of Chinese people, they all have a dream of being emperor.
He Xi is no exception.
Although He Xi, under Zhu Yuanzhang's strength, almost didn't dare to have other thoughts. But in the dead of night, He Xi was also reflecting on whether he should challenge the emperor in the future. Of course, even if he practices for several lifetimes, he is probably no match for Zhu Yuanzhang. Unless he can be reborn decades earlier and live in troubled times, he may be able to compete with Zhu Yuanzhang.
But it is no longer possible. ,
It is impossible for Zhu Yuanzhang, but below Zhu Yuanzhang, whether it is Zhu Yunwen, Zhu Xiongying, or even Zhu Di. He Xi had nothing to fear.
But as soon as he came, He Xi realized more and more how difficult it was to be a good emperor. Like him or someone, there is still time for vacation. There are some things you can say casually. But the emperor's position is destined to be in the eye of the storm, and he will fight hundreds of battles every day.
If you want to be a good emperor, even if you have glory and wealth, you can't afford it.
Coupled with the tenderness of Princess Anqing.
Perhaps the biggest gain when he traveled to this world was not the glory and wealth, but the woman in front of him who had eyes full of him. Now Hexi has put away the delusion that he was not strong in the first place. Ignoring the glances around him, he hugged Princess Anqing and said, "It's cold, let's go in and talk."
