The Great Industrial Ming Dynasty Started from Beiping

Chapter 212

A new ship passed Xuzhou, and instead of going straight to Yangzhou, it made a sudden diversion to Fengyang.

There were guards on the deck, and when they saw it from a distance, they knew that they were riding a big man, and the civilian ships took the initiative to avoid it.

On the crowded wharf, a few stewards got off the boat, went straight to the yamen in charge of the wharf, handed in a name card, and alarmed the officials inside to come out to clean the street.

Not long after, two teams of river troops were mobilized.

"Get out of the way."

"Get out of the way."

The soldiers were on the verge of an enemy, and no matter whether they were merchants, dock workers, or other identities, they dared not delay.

People were curious, they had been waiting at the pier for a long time, and the people from Xin Guogong came over with the carriage.

"Even Duke Xin's mansion has been alarmed. It's really a big deal." Someone whispered in surprise.

Fengyang is the hometown of the sage, but the sage is in the capital, and the biggest one in Fengyang City is an old man who has been an official for many years.

Several stewards and servants pulled up the curtains to block people's sight. A group of nuns and maids escorted the two young ladies Xu Miaojin and Guo Cailian into the carriage.

After a while, the people got on and the team set off.

From arrival to departure, it took half an hour without the slightest delay, but the speed was not fast, and the scene just now was restored.

Some people are not surprised, some people are busy with their own work, and some people talk to each other over wine in the wine shop.

"It's the young ladies of the Xu family and the Guo family who came back from Beiping." A well-informed businessman said to his friend.

"Why are the young ladies from the Xu and Guo families in Peiping?"

The big merchant is a merchant who transports grain to the north. His companion wears a long gown and is a Jinshi. Because of his low ranking, he is watching politics in the Six Departments, but now he has taken a leave of absence.

"The eldest daughter of the Xu family is Princess Yan."

"That's no wonder, there should be such a big battle." The young Jinshi suddenly realized, and took it for granted.

"This time, brother, you guessed wrong."

"Oh?"

The businessman said with a smile: "Although Xu's family has a higher lintel than Guo's, but this time's battle can alarm the Tang family, most of the reason is Guo's."

"Which Guo family?"

"Marquis Wu Ding."

The young Jinshi is called Zhang Lian. He looks like 27 or [-] years old. He is from Huguang.

The businessman named Luo Zhongheng, about 40 years old, instead called the other party his brother and called himself his younger brother.

Zhang Lian hadn't formally entered the officialdom, and he wasn't well-informed about the news, so he couldn't remember who Wu Dinghou was. Seeing this, the businessman took the initiative to say, "It's General Guo Ying, who is now in charge of the guards of the capital."

"It was him."

After being reminded, Zhang Lian remembered, with curiosity on his face.

What is officialdom is human relations.

In the early Ming Dynasty, Wu Xun was an important political force, ranking ahead of civil officials. Zhang Lian didn't want to miss information about these important figures.

"The Guo family is not as good as the Xu family?" Zhang Lian asked curiously.

"Although the Guo family is not as good as the Xu family, the Guo family is related to the Tang family."

When a big businessman travels north and south, he most needs to deal with various places. If he does not open up relationships, how can he establish a business path.

Although Zhang Lian is still just watching the government, in a few years, it will always be his turn to be given a real job. Whether he is staying in Beijing or going abroad, he is worthy of Luo Zhongheng's investment.

Isn't that how relationships are gradually established? Businessmen have this patience.

Therefore, the attitude of the businessman is very enthusiastic, and he takes the initiative to explain to the other party.

It is not easy to understand this information. The Jinshi who came up from the lower level through the single-plank bridge is a shortcoming for him.

It is also helpful for official career, making it easier to obtain opportunities and understand the situation.

The smart Zhang Lian is very interested in the confidence of these high-level officials, and he may need to use it someday.

"Xin Guogong Tang He became an official in Hongwu in 22 years, and returned to Fengyang with glory. It can be said that because of the existence of Xin Guogong, the Tang family is stronger than other families in Fengyang."

"That's true. After all, there are not many older generations alive, and people like Xin Guogong are indeed more influential."

Zhang Lian nodded without questioning.

Under the same conditions, the living are always stronger than the dead. Although the lintel of Xu's family is also high, Xu Da is dead, and Tang He is still alive.

"Miss Guo just now, her aunt is the concubine of the saint, that is, Concubine Guo Ning." The businessman whispered.

"Concubine Ning's son is the tenth son of a sage. He was named King Lu. He died because of taking gold and stone medicines indiscriminately. King Lu's concubine is the daughter of Tang He, Lord Xin."

"From this level of relationship, the girl from the Guo family is called Princess Lu's cousin and aunt, so today's battle is not just aimed at the Xu family."

Guo Cailian's aunt and grandmother are Concubine Guo Ning, her aunt is Princess Ning, her second uncle is the commander of the capital of Fujian, her third uncle is Gong Changhou, her grandfather is in charge of the Imperial Army in the capital, her uncle is a son-in-law, her father is in charge of Prince Ning's mansion, and her third uncle is in charge of the army. The right governor of the governor's mansion...

After the businessman's doubts, the Jinshi understood that the Guo family, which is not visible and leaky, should not be underestimated.

"That's strange, the lady of the Xu family can live in Yanwang's mansion for a while, why does the lady of the Guo family stay in Yanwang's mansion for a while?"

"My little brother was in Beijing and heard some rumors. It seems that the eldest son of King Yan is about to marry, and Princess Yan may be interested in a girl from the Guo family."

"Strong alliance."

The Jinshi's eyes showed envy, and his tone couldn't help being sour.

Are they easy to read?

One imperial examination every three years, five passes and six generals temporarily, finally won the first prize, and still need to work through qualifications and achievements.

Looking at other people, through marriage and Yu Yin, the beginning is the end of most scholars.

The two talked for a while, the businessman was going to visit the Beiping Trade Center, and invited Jinshi to visit Beiping.

The Jinshi was originally in the mood of traveling, and he met the other party in the early years, which was more in line with his temperament, so he did not refuse.

When the merchant's ship was set up, he would take the cargo ship with the merchant, eating Dongpo meat on the deck from time to time, reciting poems against each other, but he was at ease.

Tang Mansion's carriage arrived at the gate of Tang Mansion.

In the large Xinguo Mansion, under the signboard of the gate, there are two big stone lions squatting, three gates with animal heads, and in front of the gate sit a dozen or so people in beautiful crowns and beautiful clothes.

The main entrance is the same as the Yanwang Mansion, it is not usually open, only the east and west corners are used for people to come in and out, everyone got out of the carriage, and the women and maids in the back also got down and followed.

The steward, the servants, and the guards stayed outside and were settled by the little steward of the Tang residence.

The mothers and maidservants of the three families surrounded the two ladies and walked straight in. In front of the hanging flower door, they saw a group of people waiting.

It was the deacon's daughters-in-law who smiled and bowed their knees, and then helped Xu Miaojin and Guo Cailian into the Chuihua Gate.

On both sides are chaoshou verandahs, and in the middle is the hallway, where there is a large screen with red sandalwood shelves and marble.

Turning around the screen, there are three small inner halls, and behind the halls is the main courtyard behind.

The five upper rooms on the front are all carved beams and painted buildings, and the corridors and rooms on both sides of the mountain are hung with parrots, thrushes and other birds of various colors.

On the platform, there were a few maids dressed in red and green sitting. When they saw them coming, they hurriedly greeted them with smiles, and said, "Madam was still reading just now, and it happened to be here."

So three or four people scrambled to open the curtains, and at the same time they heard someone reply: "Miss Xu and Miss Guo are here."

Xu Miaojin is calm and composed, the rules of her family are no less strict than this place, but Guo Cailian is a little nervous, afraid that she will make a mistake.

But when they entered the room, they couldn't help thinking wildly, busy saluting and shouting to the ladies, they were all their elders.

It's really hard to worry about the two girls for a whole day, and at night, it is considered peaceful and free.

Because of their high status, Xu Miaojin and Guo Cailian live in the wife's house, and the wife takes care of them personally, sleeping in the Bishafu in the warm pavilion of the suite.

A new lotus-colored flower tent was replaced, and some brocade quilts and satin mattresses were added.

Guo Cailian sat in front of the mirror, sitting upright even without the mother, and she had formed a habit, holding the jade hairpin in her hand and lost in thought.

Xu Miaojin glanced this way, couldn't help but smile silently, but didn't disturb Guo Cailian.

……

The Tang family and the Xu family.

The two families can't say who is stronger and who is weaker, but judging from the offspring, Tang He is more fertile than Xu Da, and has many more children.

However.

The gold content of the Xu family is high, and the gold content of the Tang family is lower. Especially the eldest son of the Tang family died early, which led to the lack of qualifications of the leader of the Tang family.

The eldest son of the Xu family, the second and the third, are the commanders of the three armies, and the worst is the case, while the eldest of the Tang family died in the position of the former commander of the army, and the post of the younger children is worse.

Now the only thing that the Tang family is better than the Xu family is that the old man is still alive.

Tang He is already 70 years old, sick in bed, unable to speak.

"The king of Yan wants to marry the Guo family. If it succeeds, you will remain neutral in the battle between the court and the king of Yan in the future, and you must not end."

"cough...cough"

After saying a few words, Tang He gasped heavily, and the two grandsons present rushed to serve him, fearing that something might happen to the old man.

The eldest sons are all working in other places, and it is the younger son who is present.

Tang He tried his best to keep calm, and continued to say weakly: "If King Yan's idea fails, he will favor the court."

"Father, my son understands."

"Do not."

Tang He shook his head. He knew the Lord too well, and said intermittently: "It's not to let you end, it's best not to do anything."

"Ugh."

Tang He couldn't hold on any longer, so he closed his eyes and rested his mind.

The hero is short of breath.

No one can match life, and everyone must bow their heads in front of the long river of life.

Several days passed.

The girls of the two families set off again, and the Tang family sent another escort to make the team bigger. After a long journey, they finally returned to the capital.

"cough...cough"

Capital Palace.

Zhu Yuanzhang held the memorabilia in one hand and supported the desk with the other, bending over and coughing, tears poured out of the corners of his eyes.

The hall is brightly lit.

Zhu Yuanzhang still couldn't read the words clearly, and he didn't want to rest, and he didn't trust the eunuch, for fear that the eunuch would hide it from him.

So it was his youngest daughter who read the memorial for him.

Listening to the immature voice of his youngest daughter, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help being lost in thought. He thought of his thirteen princesses.

His beloved thirteenth princess passed away early and had been forgotten for many years, but since this year, these dead faces have surfaced in his mind from time to time.

in the palace.

There are quite a few young sons and daughters, and nothing can be expected.

People's hearts are unpredictable.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyesight problems made him more suspicious, and he missed his elder sons more and hoped that they would return to him.

With them by his side, Zhu Yuanzhang felt relieved and felt that he could sleep well.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't let others read the secret book from Peking.

He will not read to outsiders.

But I can't see it myself, so who should read it?

Jiang Yu should have stayed for a few more days.

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly regretted that he shouldn't have killed him so early, but he knew too much, and Zhu Yuanzhang kept hesitating.

The way of economy has affected the balance in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart.

He finally decided to kill Jiang Yu.

He was afraid that one day he would suddenly lose his eyesight, miss the opportunity to kill Jiang Yu, and let these "rebellious" words spread among the people.

However, he also buried Jiang Yu generously, rewarded Jiang Yu's family, and promoted the people he recommended, which is worthy of him.

"Father, I've finished reading." The girl said in a childish voice.

When Zhu Yuanzhang came to his senses, he couldn't remember the content just now, and felt sorry for his little daughter, and he didn't want her to read it again, so as not to tire her.

Is it because people get old and their hearts become softer?

Zhu Yuanzhang felt even more lonely after the eunuchs sent back his young daughter.

The quiet hall made his hearing more sensitive, but his sensitive ears still couldn't hear the sound, which made Zhu Yuanzhang wonder if he was deaf.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened, and he put the memorabilia in front of his eyes, trying to read every word.

The eunuchs beside him hesitated to speak, and no one dared to persuade them. The issue of memorials was too sensitive, and no one dared to risk their lives.

"It turned out that the second child was impeached, but the second child has not changed."

It took half a day to read one, and Zhu Yuanzhang picked up the next one. This one came from Yushi, and it was the impeachment of King Yan.

It is said that King Yan violated the ban on opening the sea, colluded with Japanese pirates, secretly communicated with North Korea, and had evil intentions.

Zhu Yuanzhang slowly put down the memorabilia in his hand, under the sparse eyebrows, the cloudy eyes made people unable to see his true thoughts.

Outside the Imperial City.

In a private house, in the Nuan Pavilion in the back garden, three or five officials gathered, among them Qi Tai and Ru Xun quarreled again.

"The sage is sick, and strict orders have been issued many times. Wouldn't it arouse the sage's suspicion if you impeach many vassal kings later?"

Ru Yu said dissatisfiedly to Qi Tai.

"The arrow has to be shot." Qi Tai explained to everyone: "Jin Wang and Yan Wang have too much military power, and they must be divided up now, otherwise, if the saints don't hesitate, who can check and balance them."

The rights of Jin Wang and Yan Wang were given by Zhu Yuanzhang. No one can change the power of the decree, and can only watch the power of the two kings increase.

The rest of the methods are side effects. Only by starting from the famous utensils and changing the purpose, is it to beat the snake and hit the seven inches.

So how to change it?Through impeachment, of course.

Collect criminal evidence and impeach several princes, so as to open a breakthrough and promote the deprivation of the military power of the princes.

"Too impatient is easy to backfire, and maintaining stability is the best policy." Ru Ting retorted.

"Now that the emperor's grandson is in a stable position, he is making steady progress while making progress, and it is most suitable to launch an offensive again. Otherwise, delaying and delaying will only make the vassals hold their military power even more tightly."

(End of this chapter)