Daming Town Haiwang

Chapter 2184 Liu Jin should have a good ending
"Sir, with our family's situation, if you don't become an official, maybe there will be some ghosts and monsters coming to make things difficult for us."

"When you went home to observe mourning for three years, there were many people who wanted to take advantage of our family's business. At that time, the oil business almost fell into the hands of those people."

Li Zhen thought for a while and said.

In fact, a large part of the reason why Liu Jin's family is able to support an extremely large industry is because Liu Jin is the chief assistant of the cabinet today, holds great power, and is also a celebrity in front of the emperor.

Therefore, no matter what business is being done in the business under this command, it can go smoothly. No one dares to make things difficult on purpose. If ordinary people want to make a big business and business, it will definitely not be easy.

Maybe the industry has been coveted by others before it starts to grow, and most of them may end up making wedding dresses for others.

This is the reality. Although they seem to be gentlemen on the surface, they are actually not much different from the law of the jungle in nature.

On the soil in the east, if there is no one in the court, you will not be able to hold on to the huge wealth in your hands. This is why those salt mountains and grains in the south of the Yangtze River used to support themselves desperately after making money. The reason why the children of the family went to study and take the imperial examination.

Because they are very clear about this, money is nothing, power and money are king.

How big is the industry under Liu Jin's command? I am afraid that even Liu Jin himself is a little unclear now, because the industrial managers and persons in charge under his command have great autonomy and can decide whether to expand, increase production, invest, and merge. It can be said that the industry under his command is constantly expanding and growing every moment.

Once such a huge industry loses the support of Liu Jin, a towering tree, it will inevitably arouse the covetousness of wolves, tigers and leopards from all over the world. I don't know how many people are jealous.

Of course, Liu Jin had already considered this point clearly a long time ago.

"The impact will definitely have an impact, but it will not reach that level."

"Most of the properties under our command are business partnerships with the emperor and the nobles and wealthy families of the dynasty. Even if I don't serve as the chief minister of the cabinet, I still don't need to worry too much."

"In addition, many of our industries have actually been transferred overseas, and are managed by a few children, so there is no need to worry too much."

Liu Jin smiled and shook his head.

Liu Jin has been thinking about this since the beginning of his business. Of course, this is also derived from some entrepreneurial and business ideas of later generations.

Not only can the business be made bigger, but it can also make others dare not think about their own business, and even lead Liu Jin to become an official by himself.

If there were no inextricable connections formed by the huge industries, would the British, Ding, Cheng, and Australian Dukes stand on their side without reservation?

That's definitely not possible.

In addition, these industries of Liu Jin are all new types of capitalist industries and industrial industries. There are too many people who follow Liu Jin. They are the emerging bourgeoisie of Ming Dynasty. Liu Jin is the representative of the emerging bourgeoisie, so it is natural to support them. Liu Jin, supports Liu Jin's many reform measures.

Because to support Liu Jin is to support one's own industry and the development of capitalism, and Liu Jin has never let everyone down. The capitalism and industrialization of Ming Dynasty can develop and grow rapidly, and Liu Jin is indispensable.

In general, Liu Jin has already formed an intricate and complex network of relationships with the emperor of Ming Dynasty, nobles, and the emerging bourgeoisie through various interests and methods.

It has already been deeply rooted and hard to shake. Even if Liu Jin is not the chief assistant of the cabinet, the family's property will not be greatly affected.

If Liu Jin is not the chief assistant of the cabinet, he is still the Duke of Liao of the Ming Dynasty, and he is still hereditary. He can also have a huge influence on the Ming Dynasty.

Among the ministers in the court, nine out of ten ministers were promoted by Liu Jin, and they were all officials of the practical faction. Even if they were no longer in the court and the opposition, they could still have influence.

In addition, the Liu Jin family also had a large number of marriages. Liu Jin himself married the younger sister of Ding Guogong, who was Liu Jin's eldest brother-in-law. Now the younger sister of the head of the Li family.

In addition, Liu Jin's eldest son married the British public, Liu Jin and the current British public are in-laws, and Liu Jin's youngest son married the current emperor's only sister, the only darling daughter of the Supreme Emperor.

There are also Liu Jin's other sons, even if they are overseas, they have complicated marriages. The third son in Tianzhu not only has a huge influence in the Western United Firm, but also married King Ning's daughter, although King Ning has many daughters , but this is also a marriage.

Although Liu Jin's second son married a woman from an ordinary family, he has performed very well in South Africa. He is already the next governor of South Africa, who is in charge of the huge colony of South Africa.

At the same time, many industries in South Africa belong to their old Liu family, and their scale and profits are extremely astonishing, but outsiders don't know it at all.

In addition, Liu Jin's fourth, fifth and sixth sons are also overseas, and they have married with many big families and wealthy families in various places overseas and in Ming Dynasty, all of which have huge influence.

At the beginning, Liu Jin sent his sons overseas, and his strategy of letting them work hard and develop overseas has been a great success so far.

Each of the five overseas sons has grown into a towering tree, and there is no need for Liu Jin to protect them anymore.

As for the eldest and youngest sons in Daming, they don't need to worry about anything.

The current Liu family is no longer a poor family with a small population and no one to depend on 30 years ago. It has slowly grown into a huge family covering the whole world, in Daming and its overseas colonies, The vassal state has a huge influence.

"Sir, are you worried about the master of high merit?"

Xu Wan'er thought for a while and said.

She thought more deeply than Li Zhen. If she only thought about her own family's affairs, it seemed that Liu Jin didn't dare to step back at this time and should continue to work.

In Liu Jin's situation, it would be no problem to continue to work for more than ten years, and it is absolutely possible for his family to continue to be brilliant for a long time.

However, as the so-called prosperity must decline, the moon will lose when it is full, and the truth that when the water is full, Liu Jin must understand it, and he must have been thinking about this issue all the time.

It can be said that my family has reached its peak now, and if it continues to develop, it will be like that. It is impossible to say that it will become even more prosperous.

Now, taking advantage of the fact that both the Supreme Emperor and the Son of Heaven treat Liu Jin very well and have a good relationship, they may be the real smart people to retreat bravely.

If you have to continue like this, if the emperor becomes suspicious in the future, or has some other thoughts, or waits for a change of dynasty.

If you retreat at that time, I'm afraid there will be no way to be decent.

Looking at the history of China for thousands of years, it is already a very good ending to be able to retreat bravely. Since ancient times, the emperor has been ruthless. Although he has a good relationship with the emperor now, he is a big celebrity in front of the emperor.

But I don't know how many times in history that you turn your face and turn your face, and every time it is a bloody lesson.

For example, Emperor Han Jing of the Han Dynasty, in order to quell the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms, said that he would kill his teacher, and his teacher didn't know anything beforehand, so he was taken off and cut in half on the way to the court.

The emperor's ruthlessness can be said to be extremely cruel.

I don't know how many things like this have existed in ancient and modern times.

My own family has developed to the present, and the government and the opposition are already intertwined. It is hard to say that it will not arouse the suspicion of the emperor. Even if it does not, it will be difficult to say in the future.

It may really be a wise move to take advantage of the current rapids to retreat bravely.

Xu Wan'er thought of a lot in a short period of time. She was born in a top wealthy family and she is extremely sensitive in this regard. This is also the despair that such wealthy families should have, and it is also the way of survival that can continue.

Loyalty is very important, ability is also very important, but more importantly, don't let the emperor suspect you.

"There are considerations in this regard."

"At the beginning, the British public Zhang Mao and Li Dongyang both issued such warnings to me successively, and I always kept them in mind."

"At the level of our family, it's time to retreat bravely and gradually disappear from everyone's sight."

Liu Jin nodded and said.

"Of course, in fact, I have been an official for 30 years, and I am already tired of it."

"My ideal is to be able to rely on my own ability to turn the Ming Empire into a prosperous, rich and powerful empire. Now that this ideal has been realized, I have no regrets in my life."

"So I want to take advantage of the fact that I can still walk, and I want to go around the world, take a look, see the great rivers and mountains in the world, and appreciate the customs and customs of all parts of the world."

"When I am really old and can't walk anymore, I will return to my hometown, and the fallen leaves will return to their roots. This life will be considered complete."

After hearing Liu Jin's words, Xu Wan'er and Li Zhen finally knew that Liu Jin wanted to resign and go home to take care of the elderly. This was due to various reasons, and the decision was made after comprehensive and careful consideration.

Having developed to the extreme, it is one aspect to retreat bravely. Liu Jin has realized his life ideal and has no regrets. It is also an aspect; wanting to travel around the world and have a look is actually another aspect.

"Msanggong, no matter what decision you make, we will support you!"

Xu Wan'er and Li Zhen looked at each other and said very solemnly.

Liu Jin is what they have always admired.

From the time they met Liu Jin, they were attracted by Liu Jin's appearance at first, and then they were impressed by Liu Jin's talent. They have been married for many years and have been together for thirty years, and they were admired by Liu Jin's integrity and talent.

There have been many officials at Liu Jin's level since ancient times, but there are very few people who can be as honest, talented and capable as Liu Jin, and push the Ming Empire into a prosperous and prosperous age.

They feel that their life is worthwhile, because they will have no regrets in their life if they can marry such a great man through the ages like Liu Jin.

What's more, Liu Jin has always been very affectionate to them. Other court ministers have wives and concubines in their homes casually, but Liu Jin has always had only the two of them, and never took concubines, let alone went to brothels Drinking flower wine or something.

So at home, they have always listened to Liu Jin, and no matter what Liu Jin decides, they will fully support it.

"Well, thank you ma'am!"

Liu Jin nodded with a smile.

"Sister-in-law should take all the women sent by the emperor, and treat them as concubines. The two of us are old and decrepit, and must have made you unhappy."

"Turn around, our sisters will find some beauties for you, husband-in-law."

Xu Wan'er looked at Liu Jin, thought about it and said with a smile.

"Yes, yes, Mr. Xiang."

"It's already a very old age. If you don't cherish the next years, after you reach sixty, you will be powerless."

Li Zhen also said with a smile.

"Cough cough~"

Liu Jin couldn't help being speechless after hearing this, what more could he ask for if he has a good wife and husband.

At this moment, the housekeeper hurriedly came forward and said, "Master, Duke Ding is calling."

"Ok!"

Liu Jin nodded, and hurried to his study to answer the phone.

"Hi, I'm Liu Jin!"

"Liu Jin, why are you thinking of resigning when you are fine?"

"I'm tired of being an official, and I want to travel around the world. Come over to my place later, and let's have a good chat."

"I see."

Liu Jin just hung up the phone, and the British public called again, asking the same thing.

Then Yang Yun, the Duke of Australia, also called to ask Liu Jin to think carefully about it. Once Liu Jin stepped down, the impact would still be great.

Liu Jin can't finish answering the phone calls one after another, but Liu Jin's rhetoric on the phone is always the same, that is, he is tired of being an official and wants to go around the world and have a look.

It's not convenient to talk on the phone for a lot of things. Although it's convenient, it's sometimes not safe. Information can be easily intercepted. If you want to talk about secret content, you still have to talk about it back then.

In the Imperial Palace, Kunning Palace, Emperor Hongzhi was listening to music leisurely.

Since he abdicated, he was blind again, and Emperor Hongzhi gradually fell in love with listening to music. It happened that the appearance of the gramophone also allowed Emperor Hongzhi to hear various songs from all over the world.

Although the phonograph has been around for a short time, the technology has developed very fast. Now there are also many record companies in Daming, looking for some good singers to record records and sell them.

This business is doing very well, and its development is extremely fast, which also greatly stimulates the development of Daming Music.

"His Majesty!"

At this time Zhu Houzhao came over, and the little eunuchs and maids saluted quickly, while Zhu Houzhao signaled them not to make a sound so as not to disturb Emperor Hongzhi's elegance.

"Come here when you come, why are you sneaking around?"

However, Emperor Hongzhi still heard it. His hearing is very sensitive now, his eyesight is slowly recovering, and he can see some light. The imperial physicians also estimate that in a few years, Emperor Hongzhi will be fully recovered.

"Father!"

"I'll beat your legs for you."

After Zhu Houzhao heard it, he immediately smiled hippiely, and then hurriedly beat Emperor Hongzhi's legs graciously.

The relationship between their father and son was very good. Zhu Houzhao looked like an emperor outside, but in front of Emperor Hongzhi, he changed into a hippie smiling face.

"You are also the Son of Heaven after all, so pay attention to your image, okay?"

Emperor Hongzhi said with a smile.

"I am the Son of Heaven, Father, you are the Son of Heaven's father."

"It's only natural for a son to be filial to his father."

Zhu Houzhao said with a smile.

"You, I don't know you yet."

Emperor Hongzhi laughed, then thought for a while and said, "Is there something wrong?"

"Liu Jin said today that he wanted to resign and go home for the elderly. He is only 50 years old. He is as young as a person in his 30s. He said that he would go home to provide for the aged. Do you think it is strange?"

Zhu Houzhao also talked about Liu Jin's resignation.

"Are you ready?"

When Emperor Hongzhi heard this, he didn't feel any surprise.

"No, how could I approve it? I have only been on the throne for two years, and there are still many places where he is indispensable."

"He said that he already knows his destiny at fifty, and he wants to take a walk around the world while he is in good health, see the great rivers and mountains, and appreciate the customs and customs of various places."

Zhu Houzhao said with some doubts: "Father, what are you talking about in Liu Jin's mind? I didn't suspect him, nor did I distrust him. He resigned properly. What a world to see."

"Haha, this is Liu Jin. He is a smart man, and he is also a son of a master. He always knows how to do the right thing at the right time."

After hearing this, Emperor Hongzhi laughed after thinking about it.

For Liu Jin, Emperor Hongzhi has always admired and trusted him very much. Of course, Liu Jin is also worthy of his trust. Although he has always said that he has a huge industry and wealth, he has always been loyal to himself and devoted himself to national affairs. Daming It is also under his assistance that today's prosperity is achieved.

Even now, Liu Jin still impresses Emperor Hongzhi. At this time, Liu Jin proposed to return to his hometown for the elderly, which meant to retire bravely.

"Father, what do you mean by that?"

Zhu Houzhao thought for a while and asked.

"Liu Jin has reached the point where he can't get in, and can't be sealed. If he wants money, he has money. If he wants power, he can't want to be an emperor, right?"

"Since that's the case, now, he, a smart man, of course knows what to do. He is retreating bravely."

"Of course, I think Liu Jin, a high-ranking kid, really wants to go around the world. He is different from ordinary people."

"Ordinary people pursue power and wealth, but they don't know what they want to do after pursuing power and wealth. Do they want to use power to govern the country and make the country prosperous and strong, or do they just want to gain power and be accepted by others?" respect."

"Liu Jin is different. He wants to make this country stronger and more prosperous. That's why he became an official. He became a high-ranking official. Because he became a high-ranking official and his influence increased, he was able to change the situation even more. country, to realize their ideals in life.”

"Why is Liu Jin so rich? Does he really love money? No, the industries he founded are all to promote the development of Daming to this emerging field and industry. They all play a leading role. It's just that He casually created some industries, which are already extremely huge."

"So I think Liu Jin may have realized his ideal in life as he said. He wants to visit various parts of the world while he is still in good health. By the way, he also retreated bravely."

Emperor Hongzhi gave Zhu Houzhao a detailed analysis. Regarding Liu Jin, Emperor Hongzhi knew him very well. He was very clear about Liu Jin, his life goals and ideals.

"I see."

Zhu Houzhao nodded, now he understood.

"He is really different from ordinary people."

"It's different, so I think you should let him go. Those who can keep him can't keep his heart."

"What's more, with the development of Ming Dynasty to the present, it doesn't matter if Liu Jin is missing. There are so many talents, Wang Shouren is no worse than Liu Jin, and they are all geniuses through the ages."

"Liu Jin has done enough for our Zhu family and the world, and made enough contributions. He doesn't have any ambitions, so he should let him have a good ending."

Emperor Hongzhi let out a long sigh.

Since ancient times, the emperor has been ruthless, but Emperor Hongzhi can be regarded as an exception. He has a kind heart and is very kind. He also treats his courtiers very well, and they can all die well.

In his opinion, Liu Jin should have a good death, because Liu Jin has made a lot of contributions to the Ming Dynasty.

Of course, it is also a good thing for Daming that Liu Jin has retreated bravely.

"I understand. Next time Liu Jin mentions this matter again, I will agree."

After Zhu Houzhao listened, he thought about it carefully and nodded in agreement.

PS: Two chapters are combined into one chapter, too lazy to score~~
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