Chen Kan's expression was a little strange.
Neither agreed nor disagreed.
Instead, he asked: "How do you know that I have a fleet of ships under my command?"
Qiu Fu was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "Who in Nanjing doesn't know that the Hengfeng is a property owned by the Marquis?"
"Hengfeng Hao, my property?"
Chen Kan looked confused. It was true that Yun Niang was protected by the Hou Mansion, but the Hengfeng number of the Hua family was given to the Hua family by Grandpa Taizu. When did it become the property of the Hou Mansion?
He and Yun Niang, at best, have a cooperative relationship.
Qiu Fu was also confused: "Master Hou, don't you know?"
"The Hengfeng is now one of the largest fleets on the sea, with dozens of ships worth more than a thousand stones, and hundreds of ships worth more than five hundred stones."
"Moreover, I heard that the Hengfeng has opened a route to the New World. It is so popular that the Marquis does not know that his own industry is so huge?"
Chen Kan shook his head blankly: "I really don't..."
Halfway through his words, Chen Kan suddenly stopped talking.
He vaguely remembered the letter he had spent time writing to him a few days ago, saying that he wanted to make some adjustments to the industrial structure under his mother's command.
At that time, Chen Kan could only send him away as it was his family matter, and then he stopped taking care of it.
Could it be that this is the handiwork of Hua Shi?
When Qiu Fu saw this, he couldn't help but smile and said: "The Marquis is really a fool. He doesn't even know how much property he owns. It seems that the rumors that the Marquis is so rich that he can rival the country have been somewhat restrained."
Chen Kan came back to his senses, with a thoughtful look on his face, and then shook his head and said: "Young master, you are joking. The Hengfeng is the property of the traitor's family, and it is not on par with the Marquis's Mansion."
"This is strange. Could it be that my information is wrong?"
Chen Kan rubbed his head and replied: "At this time, I really don't know."
When Qiu Fu heard this, a strange smile appeared on his face, and then he shook his head and said: "That's all, if you don't know, you don't know. I just ask that the Marquis will take me with him when he goes boating to the sea."
Chen Kan was about to nod, but in the next second he suddenly realized: "Young Master, you can go to sea alone, why do you have to go with me?"
Qiu Fu was silent for a moment, as if he had considered it for a long time, and then said word by word: "Even if I am the Duke of the country, there are still things that are beyond my reach."
Qiu Fu's words seemed to say everything, but also seemed to mean nothing.
Chen Kan nodded thoughtfully and said with a smile: "I don't know if that day will come. If that day does come, I will definitely bring you with me."
Chen Kan's words were a promise in disguise.
Qiu Fu's arrival today can be regarded as clearing up the doubts in his heart.
He just said that Zhu Di was so swollen that even a critic like Fang Xiaoru could not stand him, let alone a veteran general with great military exploits like Qiu Fu.
Moreover, Qiu Fu's ending in history is indeed not a good one.
If possible, he wouldn't mind giving him a hand.
Of course, equivalent exchange is also very reasonable.
Qiu Fu helped him get the position of dean of the Naval Academy, and he took Qiu Fu with him when he ran away.
After the goal is achieved, Qiu Fu will not stay any longer.
After declining Chen Kanxiang's kindness, he left with his personal guards who stayed overnight in the mansion.
After watching Qiu Fu go away, Chen Kan turned around and walked towards the backyard.
Chang Ning was in charge of the Hou Mansion's property, and he handed it over to Yuncheng after he became pregnant.
But Yuncheng always followed Chang Ning's lead. He wanted to know what happened in Nanjing, so it would be better to ask Chang Ning directly.
Chang Ning had eaten breakfast now and was eating in the backyard.
Seeing Chen Kan arriving, he couldn't help but narrowed his eyes and asked with a smile: "Is Duke Qi leaving?"
Chen Kan nodded, came to a pavilion and sat down, waving to Chang Ning.
Chang Ning walked slowly to the pavilion and asked, "What's wrong?"
Chen Kan pondered for a moment and asked calmly: "Qiu Fu said that the Hengfeng became our family's property. What's going on?"
Hearing Chen Kan's question, Chang Ning suddenly showed a disinterested look on his face and replied: "That's it. Yes, the Hengfeng is indeed our family's property now."
As soon as he said this, Chen Kan's face suddenly became serious: "What happened at that time? Why didn't my husband know that the Hengfeng became our family's property? Why didn't I discuss with my husband where to put the flowers? Teacher If you seek to seize the property of a student's family, how will you see him as your husband?"
Chang Ning rolled her eyes at Chen Kan, and then asked with a narrow expression on her face: "Husband, everyone says that Hua's widow has become your wife. How should you explain this?"
Chen Kan's eyes widened: "What do you mean?"
"That's what it means."
Chang Ning looked at Chen Kan with a smile, seeming to be very interested in Chen Kan's shocked look.
Chen Kan calmed down, then frowned and said, "This is nothing but nonsense. Madam knows who I am. In all these years, my husband has never had any unwanted thoughts towards other women."
Seeing Chen Kan's serious explanation, Chang Ning suddenly laughed out loud.
"Haha, of course I know that my husband has always been clean and self-sufficient. Even when he went to the Qinlou Chu Pavilion, he only enjoyed singing and dancing, and he would not show any affection for other women."
Chen Kan nodded, because these are all facts.
It was true that he was lustful, but he always looked at the women outside with appreciation and never had any inappropriate thoughts.
Chang Ning continued: "But no one else knows what kind of person you are. Yun Niang is a widow who works hard for our family. She also goes to sea personally and gives her son to you to teach. It is inevitable for people to think too much."
"So, there are such rumors in the market?"
Chen Kan frowned slightly, and then said calmly: "The rumors can be clarified, but it is really inappropriate to accept the Hengfeng under the banner of the Hou Mansion."
Hearing this, Chang Ning stood up immediately, put his face in front of Chen Kan, and asked, "Why do you need to clarify?"
“Of course it’s for Yun Niang’s honor and integrity, it’s okay to be a husband to a man.
But Yunniang is a widow of the Hua family, and the Hua family has made great contributions to the country. The title of Hengfeng was bestowed by the emperor, and Hua Shi is her husband's disciple.
If rumors are allowed to spread wildly, it will have an impact on the husband, the bride, the bride, and even the reputation of the Hou Mansion. "
Chen Kan's speech made Chang Ning nod frequently, and then responded in a serious manner: "In this case, the rumors should be clarified."
But after saying that, Chang Ning's eyes showed the familiar cunningness of Chen Kan.
He leaned close to Chen Kan's ear and asked softly: "My husband, you really don't have any thoughts about Yun Niang?"
The warm breath made Chen Kan's ears feel a little itchy, but he still nodded without hesitation: "Yun Niang has a tough character, and she takes the orphan of the Hua family alone to guard such a huge industry. It is indeed admirable, but If my husband has any other thoughts about him because of this, then it really doesn't matter."
"Tsk, what an incomprehensible piece of wood."
Hearing this, Chang Ning couldn't help but clicked his tongue, then sat back on the stone bench and said with waning spirits: "The merger of the Hengfeng into the Hou Mansion is the result of my careful consideration."
Chen Kan looked at Chang Ning's delicate little face and listened quietly to what she said.
Since Chang Ning took the initiative to do this, she must have a reason.
Chang Ning thought for a moment and asked, "Husband, have you ever thought about what your future will be like after spending time?"
"As long as I am here and his senior brother is here, his achievements will not be low after spending time."
Chen Kan answered decisively. This was his confidence as an imperial marquis, not to mention that Hua Shi also had a senior brother, the grandson of the emperor.
His ability is not bad. With the protection of him and Zhu Zhanji, it is not impossible for him to join the cabinet in the future.
But Chang Ning shook his head and said in a tone of complete disapproval: "I have a different view."
Chen Kan sat up straight and asked, "What do you think, madam?"
Chang Ning's little face became rarely serious, and she said softly: "The relationship between Hua Shi'er and Zhan Ji is so good. Now Zhan Ji has become the emperor's grandson. I want to ask my husband, do you think if there is someone around the future emperor who can influence him at any time? Is it a good thing or a bad thing for an emperor to make decisions?”
"this......"
Chen Kan was stunned for a moment, then frowned. He had indeed never considered this issue.
Seeing Chen Kan frowning, Chang Ning continued: "Take Master Daoyan as an example. My father is obedient to his words, but why does Master Daoyan not join the court as an official? Is it because of his high integrity?"
As soon as these words came out, Chen Kan's brows furrowed even more tightly.
Why Dao Yan did not join the court as an official was certainly not because of his high integrity, nor was it because Dao Yan did not care about authority.
In the final analysis, it was because the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty could not tolerate this variable.
A person who can influence the emperor's mood at any time and let him go to court is something that no one can tolerate.
What if that person is like Daoyan, but what if he has a bad intention?
Didn't the Baozong of later generations end up trapped in a civil fort because of a eunuch?
Seeing that Chen Kan had figured out the connection, Chang Ning continued: "Hua Shi wants to revive the lintel of Hua Marriage. If the situation continues to develop as it is now, Hua Shi will offend the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty."
"I take Hengfeng under my command, and then raise Yun Niang as your wife. In this way, even if the relationship between brother Zhanji is gone for some time in the future, he will still be your adopted son. Power can ensure his future is safe."
"When his status reaches a certain level, he can still revitalize the Hua family as long as he leaves the Marquis Mansion and sets up his own business."
Chen Kan was stunned and was about to retort when Chang Ning seemed to have read through his thoughts and asked, "Do you mean to say, husband, that with the power of the Marquis Mansion, even without the relationship of Junior Brother Zhanji, we can still achieve success?" ?”
"good!"
Chen Kan nodded, that was indeed what he thought.
Chang Ning nodded slightly and asked: "What about Zhan He? In the name of Master, you helped Hua Shi rise to success. Zhan He is also your disciple. What should you do? The palms and backs of your hands are all flesh. Do you want to leave a legacy to the world that favors one and favors others? reputation?"
Chen Kan opened his mouth, but felt speechless.
Zhu Zhanhe will definitely inherit the title of King of Han in the future, but it will only be a title.
According to Zhu Di's current policy, Zhu Zhanhe will most likely be raised as a pig.
Then when he helps Hua Shi, should he help Zhu Zhanhe?
Help him get the power that belongs to the vassal king, or help him seek the throne of his eldest disciple?
