Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 657
In the troubled times of the late Ming Dynasty, wars were frequent, which led to the emergence of warriors in large numbers.

Once there is a war, it will be like sleeping in the open, precarious, day and night upside down, not to mention rogues like Xijun and Chuangjun, their bodies will already be riddled with holes.

Not to mention the habit of rogues who like to kill family members.

Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong were well aware of the impact of family members on morale, and they were afraid of being dragged down, so every time they returned to a desperate situation, they immediately killed their wives and children, and encouraged the generals to do the same, so as to boost morale and survive the desperate situation.

The same is true for Gao Yigong.

At the age of 33, he didn't really settle down until last year. He married a wife and took concubines, and prepared to settle down.

But when you don't want this thing, it comes very fast, but when you want it, why can't it come.

In his thirties, he looks young and vigorous, but by this time he is not young, and some people even have grandchildren.

In this case, the earl is full, and the marquis is in sight, how can he be reconciled to the high-ranking meritorious service?
It's a pity that there is more than enough heart but not enough strength.

At this time, Zhu Yixi was thinking of seeking benefits for his son.

Fertilizer and water do not enter the field of outsiders.

Your uncle handed over the title to his nephew to take care of you, isn't that better than an adopted son?

"Yigong took several concubines at any time, but the imperial physicians said that the hope is slim."

Zhu Yixi hugged her son with a smile in regret.

"The Gao family is going to cut off the incense..." Gao Guiying couldn't help exclaiming with her heart turned towards her younger brother.

"Thus, if Yu'er is said to be his adopted son, he will inherit the title and avoid being taken back by the court."

"Then what if he has it? Doesn't this make his family uneasy?"

"No hurry, take your time."

Zhu Yixi kneaded her small arms and remained calm: "If he really has an heir, Yu'er will also have the title of title."

The palace is quite lively due to the increase of children, and the number of children in the outer room has gradually prospered in the past two years.

Gao Guiying gave birth to a son, named Yu Er.

Dou Meiyi is younger, with a delicate body and beautiful body, graceful and good at dancing. She is occasionally watered and gave birth to a daughter.

Named Jin'er and Lin'er.

As for the other half, Bian Yujing gave birth to a son named Yuer; Kou Baimen also attended the bed and gave birth to a daughter named Yuer.

Li Xiangjun is the youngest, with a relatively cold temper. She just got pregnant this year and will be able to unload by the end of the year.

Obviously these children cannot enjoy the treatment of those princes and princesses in the palace, but their wealth is preserved.

Zhu Yixi didn't have the heart to let them go to the palace, it's better to stay outside.

In the future, it will be very convenient whether it is studying to become an official, or doing business and getting married.

However, if a knighthood can be arranged reasonably, it would be very suitable.

After staying with her for another half an hour, Zhu Yixi quietly left to accompany Dou Meiyi and her children next door.

When he returned to the palace, he could no longer restrain this thought in his heart, and began to think about it.

From the first year of Shaowu to the present, three to five years have passed, and a lot of men have been sealed by Gonghou Bozinan.

The number of viscounts and barons is huge, and the number of counts and above is rare.

It can be said that anyone who can be named an earl can basically serve as the commander-in-chief in a province and guard the existence of one side.

Roughly counting, there are more than a hundred people above the earl, a total of 120 people.

Among these people, very few are in their twenties, and most of them are more than 40 years old. The risk of extinction is extremely high.

Of course, this is also because many people came from the Western Army and the Chuang Army, and they seemed to have a lot of energy, but they had been destroyed long ago.

There are not a few who are alone.

"It doesn't matter if you can't be born, the title can't be wasted."

Zhu Yixi showed joy: "If this continues, no matter how many sons I have, I'm not afraid that I won't be able to take care of them."

The method is very simple, when they are old, let them adopt as adopted sons, and then the emperor will take care of the overall situation and favor the elderly, so he will allow it.

At that time, he will inherit the title openly and aboveboard.

Although these sons are connected by blood, they have no inheritance rights, and the world will not recognize them.
But there is no scruples in using it, and it is very reassuring.

Historically, in order to reduce the power of the nobles of the Eight Banners in the Manchu Qing Dynasty, there were not a few adoptive sons.

Picking up a title for nothing can also strengthen one's own power, who wouldn't want that?
Beijing.

crackling-

On the bustling street, there was an archway, and people stood neatly in front of the huge courtyard.

All of them were well-dressed, fair-skinned, and pot-bellied, and the expensive silk seemed to be the most common thing at this time.

The sound of firecrackers soon filled the streets.

The patrolmen from the writing shop came running fast, and when they saw the signboard, they immediately stopped and stopped to watch.

"Brother, this man is so arrogant. The street that our grandson is looking after dared to set off firecrackers for no reason, and he didn't take you seriously at all—"

A white servant looked at the firecrackers all over the floor and the fat businessmen, and kept cursing in his heart: I have to sweep again today.

"Boy, can't you see such a big signboard?"

Brother Zhao pressed his waist knife and pointed to the words on the archway.

"Hey!" Bai Yan scratched his head and just smirked.

"I forgot that you can't read!"

Brother Zhao sighed, pointed to the memorial archway and said, "Hui merchant bank."

"Huizhou businessman?"

"All the rich masters, who have connections with the imperial court, when His Majesty gave birth to the dragon son and invited a banquet, this group of people could all attend the banquet!"

"Good boy!" Bai Yan was amazed.

When did this group of businessmen become so powerful?

"Several officials, you have worked hard!"

The wealthy businessman was chatting and laughing there, without even looking at these patrolmen in soap clothes, only a man who looked like a shopkeeper walked over.

Wearing a satin coat and black leather boots, his attire is more majestic than a patrolman.

As he said that, he took out the money bag from his pocket and stuffed it directly into Brother Zhao's pocket: "It's a bit interesting, I've disturbed you."

Weighing the weight and feeling the roundness of the silver dollar, Brother Zhao immediately smiled and said, "Where is it, it is normal to set off firecrackers for business, as long as you say something in advance next time, don't disturb the horses on the street."

Be good, ten silver dollars is worth several months' salary.

At this time, I don't know if there is nothing to say, or the discussion is over, and the money is suddenly distributed.

A large amount of copper coins were thrown out.

People are desperate to pick it up, that's a madness.

In less than half a day, it spread throughout Chongwen County, and everyone was talking about the atmosphere of Huizhou merchants, spending money like water.

The entire bank of Huizhou merchants was shot down in the capital.

This time, the Shaanxi merchant bank was immediately shocked.

You know, by supporting King Yu, they not only recovered from the attack in Shaanxi, but also expanded their sphere of influence to Huguang, from the Jiangnan area.

Immediately, he followed the army to the north by leaps and bounds, and settled down in Beijing.

It can be said that among the merchants of Hui, Shaanxi, and Shanxi, Shanxi merchants have leapt to the top because of their status as officials.

(End of this chapter)