Zhu Gaoxu returned from the war. It was February spring, and now it was early summer. He had nothing important to do now. He stayed in Kunming City and felt that time passed quickly.
The seasonal changes in Kunming are indeed not strong, but the differences in temperature and heat are a bit big...
The Shenyuan behind the Pear Garden has almost become a place where Zhu Gaoxu and the Shen family discuss matters. There are everything there, convenient access and good environment, which is really a good place to discuss matters.
There is a restaurant where you can cook and a room where you can rest; because it is doing business here and there are many people who can be used, and even if you want to find a little girl to accompany you, you can choose on the spot immediately.
However, Zhu Gaoxu only went to the theater in front and listened to the opera.
Today, Zhu Gaoxu was invited to Liyuan to read the jade business account books for the past three months and went to the private room of the theater.Because now, Li Louxian's drama is on stage.
There was a stack of things in front of Zhu Gaoxu, and he roughly looked through it.
He knew very well that it was difficult to find out the specific name of the business through the account books; but he still focused on the list of warehouse entry and exits attached.
The Shen family actually handled the benefits of sharing equally. The current cooperation method can only be based on each other's sincerity.
When Zhu Gaoxu roughly looked through other things but looked at the list carefully, he found that Chen Xu was looking at him.
Zhu Gaoxu raised his head and said in a joking tone: You said, if we become a family, why bother with this?I am the prince and I can't treat you badly.
Chen Xu also smiled and said: Your Highness was joking. I am a commoner and a widow with a reputation. I am afraid I will not be able to accommodate myself in the noble palace.
alright.Zhu Gaoxu gently slapped a stack of books, leaning back and leaning on the chair.
Chen Xu said: I am a businessman, but I will definitely not hide the amount of money I earn in a year when I do things based on my loyalty. Thank you for your trust.
At this time, Zhu Gaoxu said with great interest: I feel a little strange. Just ask, what is the purpose of Mrs. Chen making so much money?
Zhu Gaoxu also said that real money and silver cannot be useless, but the Shen family's wealth and profit should be a huge number, far exceeding her need for living a luxurious life.
Chen Xu murmured for a long time and smiled and said: Your Highness’s question is simple, but it’s really difficult for me to answer...
She thought about it and said that the Shen family had business in all walks of life and had contact with many business groups everywhere. Many people rely on the Shen family business to support their families. If the entire Shen family fell into a situation where they were unable to make ends meet, everyone would have nowhere to make a living.
I am a woman, but I am not that capable and have to shoulder the burden of many people's livelihoods.But it’s not just others pointing to the Shen family, but I’m also pointing to the Shen family.These businesses give me a place to live.
Zhu Gaoxu listened patiently, feeling that it made sense.
At this time, Chen Xu suddenly asked: Do you think I am beautiful?
The topic turned too quickly, Zhu Gaoxu was stunned for a moment, looked at Chen Xu's appearance and figure, and suddenly felt a little ambiguous again. Maybe when she asks this, it will make people think too much.
Zhu Gaoxu came to his senses and nodded immediately.
Chen Xu smiled happily and sighed softly, "What a pity..."
how?Zhu Gaoxu asked immediately.
Chen Xu said: If I want to rely on beauty, I will live a good life, but the ancients said that when they say "I am aware of my beauty, my love will be weak and my love will be relaxed, and my love will be weak and my kindness will be lost.
If the beautiful skin that Your Highness saw was without a fine dress and food, it would soon wither like a petal; even if there was, it would not escape the wasted time; even before time passed, the man would still be bored with the old and the old... Now that I am the head of the Shen family, I feel that as long as I can still control the Shen family, it would be more reliable than my own skin.
After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu thought that the merchant valued profit, and it was true. But for a moment, he felt that Chen Xu's words were very reasonable and could not refute them. He had no choice but to nod and ponder: Something is obvious...
I am talking about strange things, but Your Highness is not angry. He is really a soulmate. Chen Xu's voice said.
Zhu Gaoxu finally thought of a loophole and said quietly: It’s just that a woman who controls the family business will give too many people the idea of embezzling.
Yes not? Chen Xu said softly.
It seems that Chen Xu is also a very thoughtful person. She didn't expect this. Maybe she had a plan in her mind. But it was still unseen for a while.
Zhu Gaoxu is a person who likes to guess other people's mentality and cards. At this time, he thought about it and suddenly remembered that Chen Xu actually had another card: her stepdaughter Chen Baoyan.
He raised his head and saw Chen Xushi watching Li Louxian singing on the stage... Zhu Gaoxu suddenly remembered that Li Louxian's husband Chen Xingwang was fascinated by Queen Annan. He guessed that Chen Xushi was also thinking about that?
Zhu Gaoxu sighed: The actor makes people sigh. No matter whether she is happy or sad, the joys and sorrows she sang, the joys and sorrows she sang were written in the playbook.
……
In June, a group of court officials passed by the territory of Yunnan.
Although Yunnan is not at the hub connecting the world, people from the dynasty often come over.
For example, if people from the capital want to go to Annan, they usually take land from Yunnan, and the risk of sea routes is still high at this time.
It's not a strange thing. Zhu Gaoxu just needs to take a look from the newspaper, and it will be fine if anyone passes by.
But at this time, the Censor Li Qi took the initiative to come to the Han Palace and posted a famous post to ask for a meeting with the Han Palace.
Zhu Gaoxu immediately asked someone to invite Li Qi to meet in the study in the front hall.
What he dared not neglect was not a censor, but the emperor he would like to meet soon after the censor returned to the capital.
I was very happy to entertain you. When Li Qi returned to the capital, he talked about the King of Han. It would be beneficial to say it nicely in words.
After the two of them met, Li Qi bowed and said, "The officials came back from Annan when they came on an envoy to Annan. They passed by Kunming and disturbed the King of Han, and wanted to ask the King of Han about his views on Annan.
My father asked you to ask?Zhu Gaoxu also asked directly.
Li Qi was slightly stunned and nodded and said: That's right.
When Zhu Gaoxu saw him standing there with a serious look on his face, he seemed a little nervous, so he said kindly: I just care about Yunnan. Jingshi Li asked me to talk about Annan, how could he say it?I had to ask if my father wanted to hear it.
I see.Li Qi said hurriedly.
Zhu Gaoxu heard a lot about the causes and consequences of the Annan coup, and immediately asked: I heard that Censor Li went to Annan to rebuke the Hu family. What was the result?
Li Qi was only confident at this time, and it seemed that the errand was done well.
He straightened his waist and said: What else can be quibbling about what the Hu father and son did? They were speechless for the reprimand of the court, so they could only write a letter to apologize, and promised to give the throne to Chen and welcome Chen Tianping back to the country to succeed the throne.
Oh... Zhu Gaoxu looked like he was quite good.
Zhu Gaoxu thought, how could Hu dare to kill the king and usurp the throne so easily?
The censor Li Qi seemed to believe in the promises of the Hu father and son, but this was not important; because Emperor Zhu Di certainly did not believe... Then the Hu father and son did not think about how the current Ming emperor ascended the throne!
Zhu Gaoxu was unwilling to argue with Li Qi on this issue. He said: My father is in the world and he must have a safe south.There is no need to say much about being a son, but I can also talk about my ideas.Although the Chen family lost their rank, some royal family members and old ministers still had famous forces in Annan.If the father supported the Chen family in Annan Kingdom, this would be a good idea.
Li Qi nodded and agreed.
Zhu Gaoxu continued: I asked the civil servants who had read history books that Annan became independent during the Five Dynasties. When the troubles in the Central Plains finally settled, the Song Dynasty court was weak in literature and military affairs and was unable to suppress all countries around the world. After that, Annan broke away from the Central Plains court for hundreds of years.
Now Annan's words and customs are very different from those of the Ming Dynasty, and his subjects do not agree that they are the people of the Ming Dynasty, and they are no different from those of Burmese chieftains and other places.The Ming Dynasty wanted to conquer such places, and it was necessary to win over local forces to form an alliance.
Li Qi said with a confused look on his face: The court did not say that he wanted to conquer Annan, why should he conquer Annan?
Well... Zhu Gaoxu made a voice of unknown significance.
He ignored Li Qi and said, maybe the people of Annan don’t care much, are they citizens of the Ming Dynasty or Annan Kingdom?But we are guarding against those who are strong and ambitious, just like the Hu family!Therefore, Annan must have a king to stop the ambitioners' thoughts.
When Zhu Gaoxu said this, he remembered the situation of Chen Xu.
This is the clan tradition of men being superior to women being inferior. It is precisely because the Shen family has no male master that there are relatives of the Xiping Hou, King Min, and Chen Xu families, and even some inexplicable people covet their property and always feel that they have thoughts.
Isn’t this the position of the king of Annan?
Li Qi seemed confused. Even though he was well-read in poetry and books, he could not fully understand what Zhu Gaoxu meant.
Zhu Gaoxu said in a generous tone: The court treated Chen Tianping with courtesy and took the opportunity to form an alliance with the Chen family. In the future, there will be people who are familiar with the terrain of Annan to respond to it.The Ming Dynasty was a righteous army, with the right time, place and people, and would win this battle!
He didn't mention the little prince Annan, as he had considered it long ago: the little prince's identity was difficult to prove for the time being; and whether it was the little prince Chen Zhengyuan or the royal family member Chen Tianping, it was almost the same for the court anyway!
Zhu Gaoxu firmly believed that this routine of joining the puppet army was the right choice, and there was no other deep reason, just because what he learned was like this... When the Qing Dynasty established a country, it also attracted a large number of Han people, so that it could adapt to local conditions.
Moreover, Zhu Gaoxu fought two battles in Yunnan, both of which were the same routine. He first found an alliance of local forces and shared the benefits, and then dealt with his own enemies.
Along the way, this routine has been tried and done very easily, otherwise who will pay the military expenses if the army occupied it?
Li Qi had no choice but to say: If the King of Han said this, the subordinate will report the truth.
The seasonal changes in Kunming are indeed not strong, but the differences in temperature and heat are a bit big...
The Shenyuan behind the Pear Garden has almost become a place where Zhu Gaoxu and the Shen family discuss matters. There are everything there, convenient access and good environment, which is really a good place to discuss matters.
There is a restaurant where you can cook and a room where you can rest; because it is doing business here and there are many people who can be used, and even if you want to find a little girl to accompany you, you can choose on the spot immediately.
However, Zhu Gaoxu only went to the theater in front and listened to the opera.
Today, Zhu Gaoxu was invited to Liyuan to read the jade business account books for the past three months and went to the private room of the theater.Because now, Li Louxian's drama is on stage.
There was a stack of things in front of Zhu Gaoxu, and he roughly looked through it.
He knew very well that it was difficult to find out the specific name of the business through the account books; but he still focused on the list of warehouse entry and exits attached.
The Shen family actually handled the benefits of sharing equally. The current cooperation method can only be based on each other's sincerity.
When Zhu Gaoxu roughly looked through other things but looked at the list carefully, he found that Chen Xu was looking at him.
Zhu Gaoxu raised his head and said in a joking tone: You said, if we become a family, why bother with this?I am the prince and I can't treat you badly.
Chen Xu also smiled and said: Your Highness was joking. I am a commoner and a widow with a reputation. I am afraid I will not be able to accommodate myself in the noble palace.
alright.Zhu Gaoxu gently slapped a stack of books, leaning back and leaning on the chair.
Chen Xu said: I am a businessman, but I will definitely not hide the amount of money I earn in a year when I do things based on my loyalty. Thank you for your trust.
At this time, Zhu Gaoxu said with great interest: I feel a little strange. Just ask, what is the purpose of Mrs. Chen making so much money?
Zhu Gaoxu also said that real money and silver cannot be useless, but the Shen family's wealth and profit should be a huge number, far exceeding her need for living a luxurious life.
Chen Xu murmured for a long time and smiled and said: Your Highness’s question is simple, but it’s really difficult for me to answer...
She thought about it and said that the Shen family had business in all walks of life and had contact with many business groups everywhere. Many people rely on the Shen family business to support their families. If the entire Shen family fell into a situation where they were unable to make ends meet, everyone would have nowhere to make a living.
I am a woman, but I am not that capable and have to shoulder the burden of many people's livelihoods.But it’s not just others pointing to the Shen family, but I’m also pointing to the Shen family.These businesses give me a place to live.
Zhu Gaoxu listened patiently, feeling that it made sense.
At this time, Chen Xu suddenly asked: Do you think I am beautiful?
The topic turned too quickly, Zhu Gaoxu was stunned for a moment, looked at Chen Xu's appearance and figure, and suddenly felt a little ambiguous again. Maybe when she asks this, it will make people think too much.
Zhu Gaoxu came to his senses and nodded immediately.
Chen Xu smiled happily and sighed softly, "What a pity..."
how?Zhu Gaoxu asked immediately.
Chen Xu said: If I want to rely on beauty, I will live a good life, but the ancients said that when they say "I am aware of my beauty, my love will be weak and my love will be relaxed, and my love will be weak and my kindness will be lost.
If the beautiful skin that Your Highness saw was without a fine dress and food, it would soon wither like a petal; even if there was, it would not escape the wasted time; even before time passed, the man would still be bored with the old and the old... Now that I am the head of the Shen family, I feel that as long as I can still control the Shen family, it would be more reliable than my own skin.
After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu thought that the merchant valued profit, and it was true. But for a moment, he felt that Chen Xu's words were very reasonable and could not refute them. He had no choice but to nod and ponder: Something is obvious...
I am talking about strange things, but Your Highness is not angry. He is really a soulmate. Chen Xu's voice said.
Zhu Gaoxu finally thought of a loophole and said quietly: It’s just that a woman who controls the family business will give too many people the idea of embezzling.
Yes not? Chen Xu said softly.
It seems that Chen Xu is also a very thoughtful person. She didn't expect this. Maybe she had a plan in her mind. But it was still unseen for a while.
Zhu Gaoxu is a person who likes to guess other people's mentality and cards. At this time, he thought about it and suddenly remembered that Chen Xu actually had another card: her stepdaughter Chen Baoyan.
He raised his head and saw Chen Xushi watching Li Louxian singing on the stage... Zhu Gaoxu suddenly remembered that Li Louxian's husband Chen Xingwang was fascinated by Queen Annan. He guessed that Chen Xushi was also thinking about that?
Zhu Gaoxu sighed: The actor makes people sigh. No matter whether she is happy or sad, the joys and sorrows she sang, the joys and sorrows she sang were written in the playbook.
……
In June, a group of court officials passed by the territory of Yunnan.
Although Yunnan is not at the hub connecting the world, people from the dynasty often come over.
For example, if people from the capital want to go to Annan, they usually take land from Yunnan, and the risk of sea routes is still high at this time.
It's not a strange thing. Zhu Gaoxu just needs to take a look from the newspaper, and it will be fine if anyone passes by.
But at this time, the Censor Li Qi took the initiative to come to the Han Palace and posted a famous post to ask for a meeting with the Han Palace.
Zhu Gaoxu immediately asked someone to invite Li Qi to meet in the study in the front hall.
What he dared not neglect was not a censor, but the emperor he would like to meet soon after the censor returned to the capital.
I was very happy to entertain you. When Li Qi returned to the capital, he talked about the King of Han. It would be beneficial to say it nicely in words.
After the two of them met, Li Qi bowed and said, "The officials came back from Annan when they came on an envoy to Annan. They passed by Kunming and disturbed the King of Han, and wanted to ask the King of Han about his views on Annan.
My father asked you to ask?Zhu Gaoxu also asked directly.
Li Qi was slightly stunned and nodded and said: That's right.
When Zhu Gaoxu saw him standing there with a serious look on his face, he seemed a little nervous, so he said kindly: I just care about Yunnan. Jingshi Li asked me to talk about Annan, how could he say it?I had to ask if my father wanted to hear it.
I see.Li Qi said hurriedly.
Zhu Gaoxu heard a lot about the causes and consequences of the Annan coup, and immediately asked: I heard that Censor Li went to Annan to rebuke the Hu family. What was the result?
Li Qi was only confident at this time, and it seemed that the errand was done well.
He straightened his waist and said: What else can be quibbling about what the Hu father and son did? They were speechless for the reprimand of the court, so they could only write a letter to apologize, and promised to give the throne to Chen and welcome Chen Tianping back to the country to succeed the throne.
Oh... Zhu Gaoxu looked like he was quite good.
Zhu Gaoxu thought, how could Hu dare to kill the king and usurp the throne so easily?
The censor Li Qi seemed to believe in the promises of the Hu father and son, but this was not important; because Emperor Zhu Di certainly did not believe... Then the Hu father and son did not think about how the current Ming emperor ascended the throne!
Zhu Gaoxu was unwilling to argue with Li Qi on this issue. He said: My father is in the world and he must have a safe south.There is no need to say much about being a son, but I can also talk about my ideas.Although the Chen family lost their rank, some royal family members and old ministers still had famous forces in Annan.If the father supported the Chen family in Annan Kingdom, this would be a good idea.
Li Qi nodded and agreed.
Zhu Gaoxu continued: I asked the civil servants who had read history books that Annan became independent during the Five Dynasties. When the troubles in the Central Plains finally settled, the Song Dynasty court was weak in literature and military affairs and was unable to suppress all countries around the world. After that, Annan broke away from the Central Plains court for hundreds of years.
Now Annan's words and customs are very different from those of the Ming Dynasty, and his subjects do not agree that they are the people of the Ming Dynasty, and they are no different from those of Burmese chieftains and other places.The Ming Dynasty wanted to conquer such places, and it was necessary to win over local forces to form an alliance.
Li Qi said with a confused look on his face: The court did not say that he wanted to conquer Annan, why should he conquer Annan?
Well... Zhu Gaoxu made a voice of unknown significance.
He ignored Li Qi and said, maybe the people of Annan don’t care much, are they citizens of the Ming Dynasty or Annan Kingdom?But we are guarding against those who are strong and ambitious, just like the Hu family!Therefore, Annan must have a king to stop the ambitioners' thoughts.
When Zhu Gaoxu said this, he remembered the situation of Chen Xu.
This is the clan tradition of men being superior to women being inferior. It is precisely because the Shen family has no male master that there are relatives of the Xiping Hou, King Min, and Chen Xu families, and even some inexplicable people covet their property and always feel that they have thoughts.
Isn’t this the position of the king of Annan?
Li Qi seemed confused. Even though he was well-read in poetry and books, he could not fully understand what Zhu Gaoxu meant.
Zhu Gaoxu said in a generous tone: The court treated Chen Tianping with courtesy and took the opportunity to form an alliance with the Chen family. In the future, there will be people who are familiar with the terrain of Annan to respond to it.The Ming Dynasty was a righteous army, with the right time, place and people, and would win this battle!
He didn't mention the little prince Annan, as he had considered it long ago: the little prince's identity was difficult to prove for the time being; and whether it was the little prince Chen Zhengyuan or the royal family member Chen Tianping, it was almost the same for the court anyway!
Zhu Gaoxu firmly believed that this routine of joining the puppet army was the right choice, and there was no other deep reason, just because what he learned was like this... When the Qing Dynasty established a country, it also attracted a large number of Han people, so that it could adapt to local conditions.
Moreover, Zhu Gaoxu fought two battles in Yunnan, both of which were the same routine. He first found an alliance of local forces and shared the benefits, and then dealt with his own enemies.
Along the way, this routine has been tried and done very easily, otherwise who will pay the military expenses if the army occupied it?
Li Qi had no choice but to say: If the King of Han said this, the subordinate will report the truth.
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