Chen Kan was silent.
Because he found that he had never considered things in the direction Chang Ning said in the past.
What he was thinking about was always using the power of the Hou Mansion to help Hua Shi in the future.
But I never thought about Zhu Zhanhe's future.
At this moment, being reminded by Chang Ning, I was shocked to realize that it was no longer the time for Grand Ancestor to divide the kings of the world.
He doesn't need to worry about Zhu Zhanji, because Zhu Zhanji is destined to inherit the throne and become the most noble person in the world.
But Zhu Zhanhe couldn't stand by and watch.
If he, the teacher, only helps Hua Shi but not Zhu Zhanhe, how should he face the younger Zhu Zhanhe?
If Zhu Zhanhe also helps, how can he help?
So, this is a paradox.
Either they don't help each other and let them fend for themselves, or they take care of both and don't do anything that favors one over the other.
It was impossible to let them fend for themselves. The disciples he had worked so hard to teach were not meant to let them escape the court.
Chen Kan has high hopes for each of them, and only hopes that each of their futures will be brighter than the last.
But he really couldn't control both.
After Zhu Zhanhe inherited the title of King of Han, in terms of status, he was already one of the most noble people in the world. What could he do to help him? It was impossible to really help him snatch Zhu Zhanji's throne, right?
Chen Kan's thoughts suddenly became a little confused.
Seeing Chen Kan's silence, Chang Ning couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Have you figured it out, husband?"
Chen Kan nodded, but his face still showed a look of disapproval.
Chang Ning sighed slightly and continued: "Do you think that Yun Niang joined our family just to spend time?"
"Is not it?"
Chen Kan asked in confusion.
Suddenly Chang Ning was so angry that she put her finger on his eyebrows and said angrily: "Pig head, isn't your husband usually very smart? Why have you become so stupid now?"
Chen Kan slapped Chang Ning's fingers away dissatisfied: "Tell me, why is my husband so stupid?"
Chang Ning rolled her eyes at Chen Kan, and then whispered: "Yunniang is a widow, but before meeting you, have you ever heard any bad rumors about any man that Yunniang had had with her?"
"I've never heard of this!"
"That's right. I've never heard of it. Why did you hear it here? Moreover, she comes from a womanly family, and now her reputation has been tainted by you. If you don't want her, who else can she marry? Do you really have the heart to let her go? A woman in her twenties will be widowed until her 70s or 80s?"
Chang Ning was confused by the questions.
Regarding emotional issues, Chen Kan has always had a long reflex arc, but he is very slow.
So now, he just feels weird.
What does it have to do with him whether Yun Niang is widowed or not?
When had he slandered his reputation again?
Seeing the confused look on Chen Kan's face, Chang Ningrang couldn't help but slap his forehead.
She knew that her words were in vain.
After a while, Chang Ning took a deep breath and said calmly: "Husband, you don't have to worry about the affairs of the back house. You should just support our family's appearance. After all, you have to trust me and won't let your disciples suffer." .”
"Okay...okay!"
Chen Kan admitted that he was persuaded by Chang Ning.
Because he really didn’t understand the affairs of the back house.
Seeing Chen Kan agree, Chang Ning stood up and walked away, leaving Chen Kan alone sitting there, unable to sort out his chaotic thoughts.
Chen Kan sat for a long time and finally decided to believe Chang Ning.
At this moment, Yuncheng's voice sounded outside the hospital: "Master Marquis, someone is coming from Nanjing!"
Chen Kan put those complicated things behind him, got up and followed Yuncheng to the living room.
People coming to Nanjing will naturally not be official.
But the people who went to Nanjing to perform a mission came back.
As soon as Chen Kan stepped into the classroom, the matchmaker hurriedly stood up with Wu Di and saluted.
"Master Marquis, fortunately you have fulfilled your destiny. All one hundred and thirty-four members of the Feng family in Suzhou have been slaughtered. The heads of the Feng family were also divided into three parts and sent to the Su family in Jiangning, the Zhao family in Shaoxing, and the Zhou family in Yuhang... .”
The matchmaker knelt on one knee and calmly stated the story of the mission.
It's not like he killed so many people, but like he killed a bunch of useless insects and ants.
Chen Kan listened quietly without any expression on his face.
He no longer has any psychological burden on things like killing people.
More than a hundred lives were not enough to make him feel emotionally ups and downs.
What's more, they were the first to assassinate him. Since they ignored official rules and took the lead in using such dirty methods, don't blame Chen Kan for revenge in the same way.
After a while, Chen Kan said calmly: "You did a good job, didn't you leave any flaws?"
The matchmaker shook her head: "No, even if the other party knew it was our family's handiwork, without evidence, it would not pose any threat to our family."
"That's fine. It's been a hard work this time. When we get back, we'll give our brothers a few days off to have some fun and relax, and refresh their spirits. I don't think those people will just give up."
Chen Kan said, with an indifferent expression on his face.
If the other party retaliated against him from above the court, he might still be a little afraid.
But Chen Kan has never been afraid of anyone if he uses such underhanded tactics.
The 20,000 White Lotus believers who were tricked and killed by Chen Kan, as well as Liu Futong, Tang Xianer, and Buddhist disciples can all prove it.
The matchmaker nodded in agreement and replied: "Don't worry, Mr. Marquis, I will save it for you."
Chen Kan finished and was about to see the guests off. Wu Di, who had been silent for the whole time, suddenly knelt down in front of Chen Kan, bowed to the ground and said, "Thank you, Lord Marquis, for your support!"
Chen Kan looked at the matchmaker with surprised eyes. The matchmaker pursed her lips and explained lightly: "Wu Di's heir was made into a human pig by the Feng family when his mission to assassinate the Marquis failed. This time, Feng Wu Di personally cut off the heads of the direct descendants of the family."
Chen Kan was stunned, looking at Wu Di kneeling on the ground, and suddenly felt a little complicated.
Because he is going to be a father soon.
He really couldn't imagine how angry he would be if his heirs, not to mention heirs, even disciples, or even familiar people, were tortured into human beings.
If that day comes, he estimates that with his character, he will directly perform a trick for the entire Ming Dynasty to live as long as heaven.
After a while, Chen Kan said calmly: "Jie Mie, get up."
Wu Di kowtowed hard to Chen Kan a few more times, and then stood up expressionlessly.
"Go ahead, I will never treat anyone who works for me sincerely."
Chen Kan said lightly, and saw the matchmaker's eyes suddenly turned sad.
When she was about to say something about tigers and wolves, Chen Kan pointed at the door and said first: "Get out!"
"oh!"
The matchmaker took Wu Di and walked away with three steps. Chen Kan leaned lazily on the couch and slowly began to review the situation and think about the possible follow-up effects of this incident.
The Hou Mansion was responsible for the massacre of the Feng family in every aspect, so Chen Kan didn't care about letting them know that he had done it.
They even deliberately threw the heads of the Feng family to the other three families, in order to scare the tigers and scare the monkeys.
But now that this matter has been reached, both parties have reached the end of a fight to the death.
So we still have to prevent them from jumping over the wall in a hurry.
After pondering for a long time, Chen Kan decided to strengthen the guards of the Hou Mansion first.
At least until his child is safely born, the peace in the Hou Mansion cannot be broken.
After pondering for a long time, Chen Kan found someone to call Zhang Dong. After giving a few instructions in Zhang Dong's ear, he got up and walked to the study.
The influence of the gentry and wealthy families in the south of the Yangtze River was very great. Chen Kan was not afraid that they would come to harm him. He was afraid that they would attack him or those close to him from the court.
After all, Chen Kan has been away from Nanjing in the past few years, and his foundation in the court is not deep.
In the court, the only support was the teacher Fang Xiaoru and Zhu Di's favor.
Therefore, in the court, the power he can use is indeed not much.
But there are many things that Chen Kan cares about. The bank that has just started to get on the right track, the Treasure Bank Department, the Ordnance Supervision, the Military Academy, the Five Cities Military and Horse Department, etc. are all Chen Kan's hard work over the years.
If they choose to attack these departments, Chen Kan really can't defend himself.
Because these departments are all in Nanjing, and these departments, except the Army Academy, are all in Nanjing.
Once something goes wrong, he is really beyond his reach.
Chen Kan wrote down all his thoughts and concerns, and after thinking about it, he chose to give it to Zhu Di.
Zhu Di has a bigger head and can handle things.
And these things are not only the hard work of Chen Kan, but also the hard work of Zhu Di.
Although these departments are still in their infancy, the benefits they have brought to the Ming Dynasty are already visible to the naked eye. Zhu Di was not willing to let these departments become victims of his struggle with the Jiangnan gentry and wealthy families.
After sending the letter, Chen Kan wrote a serious memorial. The content of the memorial was very simple, asking Zhu Di to establish the Dongyishi Factory.
That's right, Chen Kan planned to let Zhu Di set up the East Factory in advance.
Because Chen Kan felt that if he wanted to deal with the so-called gentry and wealthy families, there was no better candidate than eunuchs.
Whether it is the Jin Yiwei or the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, they are all a group of people with political aspirations.
But the eunuch is different. The eunuch's only appeal is the emperor.
Chen Kan has been thinking about this matter for a long time.
Logically speaking, as a new young man who has accepted new ideas in the new era, Chen Kan should not have a good impression of the secret service agencies in the East Factory and the West Factory.
It shouldn't even be mentioned.
But as the saying goes, the butt determines the head. If Chen Kan was just an ordinary minister of the Ming Dynasty, he would not want Dongchang to appear.
Because only in this way can he dig into the Ming Dynasty with peace of mind and use it to strengthen himself.
But it happened that he had put too much effort into Daming.
It may be said that it is his own feelings about his family and country, or it may be said that it is his in-law relationship with the Zhu family.
Nowadays, the actions of the Jiangnan gentry and wealthy families have seriously stepped on his bottom line.
He could tolerate those people earning the benefits they deserved, but they should never stop Chen Kan from starting the Age of Discovery.
Compared with what the Donglin Party did in history, Chen Kan would rather share those benefits with those brutal eunuchs.
Because the money is in the hands of the eunuch, when the country has no money, it can still kill pigs and eat meat. As powerful as nine thousand years old, the emperor can still decide his life or death with a single word.
And the money went into the hands of the gentry and wealthy families in the south of the Yangtze River. If you want to take it out from their hands, you can only follow the example of King Li Chuang.
