Chapter 1742: Zhu Zhanyong Who Wants to Become a Vassal Overseas

Zhu Zhanyong was thinking about Du Hailin's words, first caring about his relatives before talking about other things, his entanglement was just a waste of energy, so ambitious.

The goal is higher than the sky, but it is nothing compared to taking a step forward steadily.

He remembered what Fang Xing said: the giant of words, the dwarf of action!

Of course, Fang Xing's original words were not like this.

The original words are: mouth cannon is never better than a bow!

But his situation is a bit embarrassing. Xie Jin has already said that he can graduate and return to the palace at any time.

But what can he do when he returns to the palace?

Did you spend the days before you became a feudal clan in that indifferent atmosphere?

He didn't want to, because he was afraid that he would go crazy.

"Where do we go!"

Hearing Zhu Zhanyong's sigh, the guards who knew his situation were a little sad.

As the saying goes, if you marry a chicken, follow the chicken, and if you marry a dog, follow the dog. After following Zhu Zhanyong, they will probably be inferior to those colleagues in the future.

Qi Lao Liu felt that the atmosphere was gloomy, so he said: "Your Highness, why don't we go overseas in the future. When the time comes, bring all the family members there, and we will be able to spread our branches overseas."

Zhu Zhanyong shook his head and said, "It's not easy, it's almost impossible."

It is definitely impossible for Zhu Gaochi to agree here. The only hope is his elder brother Zhu Zhanji.

Qi Laoliu cheered and said: "Your Highness, let's see later, but the young one knows a wealthy businessman. This person only wants to go overseas for trade. If Your Highness has time, you can go for a while."

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"Your Highness, this is Luo Quan's family. I came here a few times when I was a young Xiumu, and I am very generous."

The knocker knocked a few times, and soon someone opened the door. When he saw that it was Qi Lao Liu, he greeted him with a smile.

"Let your master come out, there are distinguished guests!"

Luo Quan is a person who looks very bold, and his actions are also bold. Seeing Zhu Zhanyong, he just bowed and saluted, not flattering.

all the way in,

Although the house is not colorful because of the winter, the pavilions and pavilions are still quite impressive.

After entering a pavilion, someone took a curtain to cover three sides, Luo Quan saw Zhu Zhanyong frown slightly, and laughed and said: "I can't compare with His Highness's body, but that's all, remove it, bring wine, strong liquor!"

Qi Lao Liu is naturally not qualified to come in, he scolded outside: "Luo Quan, if you offend His Highness, I will deal with you!"

Luo Quan clasped his hands and said: "Your Highness, I have some businesses in the north and south. The Ministry of Household Affairs said that luxury goods should be taxed. I don't say anything else, how much should be, never ambiguous!"

Be proud!

At this moment, a team... a servant girl came with wine and food.

There is no tangy fragrance, very pure wine and vegetable fragrance.

Most of these maids are fourteen or fifteen years old, which is the perfect age in the eyes of men at this time.

Zhu Zhanyong looked at Luo Quan with squinted eyes, and said lightly: "These are all tricks. The upper-class people drink good wine, and they will mess up when they are drunk; the middle-class people drink light wine, and they will show off when they are drunk; the lower-class people drink strong wine , Drunk and dare to hit a class... Which class are you?"

Luo Quan got up to pour the wine, and after returning to his seat, he said respectfully, "I'm an inferior person, I only sleep when I'm drunk."

"But I also want to fight hard."

Luo Quan raised his glass and drank it down, his face was red, and he said in a loud voice: "I have been to the sea in my early years, I asked those who went to sea, and I heard that there is a big island overseas, and the land on the island is not much different from that of Ming Dynasty. There are all kinds of people, a lot of gold, silver and spices, and they just think that one day they will be able to open the sea, and then build a ship and set sail to see some overseas scenery..."

Zhu Zhanyong picked up the wine glass and touched his lips, then put it down, and said, "Then what do you ask for?"

Outside the pavilion, Qi Laoliu's legs softened, and he knelt down to plead guilty: "Your Highness, forgive me."

Zhu Zhanyong said coldly: "Favouritism came to me... what do you want to do?"

Qi Laoliu hung his head and said nothing, Luo Quan got up and went to the side, lifted his robe and knelt down and said, "Your Highness, I just heard Master Qi mention it once, saying that His Highness wants to go overseas, and I also have some thoughts in it. , thinking that His Highness is His Majesty's son, maybe he can really go to sea..."

Zhu Zhanyong smiled slightly, he thought of Zhu Zhanji who was far in the south.

The prince's younger brother, please seal him overseas. Others will say he is the prince... The emperor can't tolerate people, but Zhu Zhanji and Fang Xing both know that this is not a bad thing. Back then, they talked freely about how to deal with the prince.

Overseas is the best place for feudal lords to go. As for the future, according to Fang Xing, as the speed of ships increases, the connection between the mainland and overseas will naturally become more convenient.

At that time, the vassal king will become more of an honorary title. The royal family has money and is willing to give it, so they will naturally have a better life.

If you don't want to give it, then you can toss in the fiefdom yourself. When the local people want to develop overseas, they will become wooden statues in the temple, and they will live on that little land from then on. Not to mention that the rich can rival the country, the rich and decent are not lacking.

For example, in the large land in Luzon, a few vassal kings were sent there first. After they established themselves, local immigrants were sent over in a steady stream, and local officials and troops would follow, gradually expanding.

At that time, the vassal king really became a rich man with an honorary title.

Zhu Zhanyong thought a lot and said, "Even if I go to sea, what do you want?"

This is a trap, what you want, you get.

Luo Quan said generously: "I only want the opportunity for ships to dock and trade. If I get close to Your Highness, I will naturally be the number one in the future. Besides, even if Your Highness can't go to sea in the future, there is no harm in my Majesty."

"If His Highness can go to sea and become a feudal lord, I am willing to provide money and food..."

"Invest in advance?"

Zhu Zhanyong thought it was very interesting, he got up and said, "I am a county king, you are bold and not afraid of losing money?"

Advance investment by businessmen is not uncommon in history, and Lu Buwei is an example. But that senior was too good, and directly aimed at a country.

Luo Quan said boldly: "What's the loss! How much money can a person spend in this life? I'm willing to venture out and watch a piece of wasteland turn into prosperity. That's something worthy of boasting to our descendants."

"Children..."

Zhu Zhanyong laughed and shook his head. He didn't plan to get married yet. The queen asked once last time, and he said that if the elder brother had no son, he would not get married.

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"You have to be good, I will pick a princess for you later."

The queen looked at her youngest son, and it was inevitable that she felt a little more love in her heart.

"What do you like?"

Zhu Zhanqian blushed and said, "Mother, the second elder brother is not married yet."

The queen's expression was a little dazed, and she forced a smile and said, "Your second brother is stubborn and refuses to get married."

Zhu Zhanqian lowered his head and said, "Mother, wait a little longer."

The queen nodded and sighed: "You are all grown up and will go out slowly, but the queen mother is old and can only stay in the palace. I just hope you are all well."

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After leaving the queen's place, Zhu Zhanqian led people to walk all the way in the palace.

Princess, this is a headache.

Once they get married, they will definitely have to move out, but Xia Yuanji is most disgusted that the feudal lord of the feudal clan still has a palace in the capital, which would cost too much.

Could it be that you will become a feudal clan immediately after getting married?

Zhu Zhanqian was a little distressed. It wasn't that he didn't want to become a vassal, but that he felt that the atmosphere in the palace was not right. He wanted to stay and have a look, at least he could help.

But he's grown up!

Zhu Zhanyong avoids suspicion and does not return to the palace, and returns to the academy when he shows up occasionally.

According to previous examples, at this time, the palace was probably to be built in the capital, but Xia Yuanji was a pass.

"Xiao Fang!"

There was a shout in front of him, Zhu Zhanqian raised his head, and saw Xiao Fang running over quickly and standing still in front of him.

"Xiao Fang."

Wanwan's dog is very good, it doesn't bark or bite, it is regarded as a palace pet in the palace.

Zhu Zhanqian leaned over to look at this big dog with low bloodlines, while Xiao Fang was also looking at him with his head tilted, and suddenly barked fiercely with his eyes.

"Xiao Fang!"

The Wanwan court lady came after him, and when she saw Xiao Fang yelling at Zhu Zhanqian, she hurriedly put her arms around his neck to persuade him.

Zhu Zhanqian smiled: "But have you been scolded by Wanwan?"

The palace maid tilted her head and said: "No, Your Highness, Xiao Fang ran out suddenly, the princess is still in a hurry to find him, and the maidservant left first."

Zhu Zhanqian nodded, and couldn't help feeling amused when he saw Xiao Fang was put on a collar and brought back, and on the way he turned around and barked at him.

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"Look at what your majesty means... Your highness will probably have to wait for a few years."

Yang Rong and Xia Yuanji were waiting for Zhu Gaochi's call outside the Nuan Pavilion, so they talked about it.

Xia Yuanji said unhappily: "Don't mention the construction of the palace, it will cost too much."

Yang Rong nodded and said: "I know that if someone starts, those highnesses will not be spared, and then the Ministry of Household Affairs will have a hard time this year."

"It's absurd to raise a family in the world!"

Xia Yuanji frowned and said: "Your Majesty said that feudal lords are not very good for Daming, but there are many disadvantages, so save some money."

"My lords, Your Majesty has summoned you."

After entering the Nuan Pavilion, seeing Zhu Gaochi looking at the map, Xia Yuanji told the household department about the general plan for this year, and Zhu Gaochi just nodded.

"Your Majesty, that's about it for this year. Unless it's a natural disaster or a conquest, the household department will have no food left."

Xia Yuanji's attitude was too tough, Yang Rong said slowly: "Your Majesty, your Highnesses have all reached the age of marriage, it's just that the state affairs are so far, I think..."

"simple!"

Zhu Gaochi raised his head and said: "I said that the clan should reduce consumption, but the feudal lords don't think so, so I will start reducing it from here."

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Xia Yuanji praised sincerely.

Zhu Gaochi smiled and said: "You, Xia Yuanji, don't often praise others, so don't plant any nails for me, so that you can compete with me then."

Xia Yuanji said with a smile: "Your Majesty, I only worry about the construction of the royal residence of your Highnesses."

This is a hint to the emperor that those highnesses who are older should all be vassals.

Zhu Gaochi squinted his eyes and said: "Come on slowly, the construction of the palace is too extravagant, how much people's power will be spent on those big logs alone? I won't take it. Xing Hebo came to report, saying that it was Pu Gu and Prince Harlei Wu En who joined forces. Their goal is to disrupt the construction of Xinghe City, the two sides fought twice, and both Pugu and Wu En lost."

Yang Rongxi said: "Your Majesty, can Xinghe City be built? This is a temptation. If Pu Gu can't help it, it will be a decisive battle. I have confidence in Xinghe Bo."

Xia Yuanji also said happily: "If the enemy is defeated in the first battle, Xinghe City can start working normally, and can save a lot of money and food."

Zhu Gaochi smiled and said: "Xing Hebo said that Atai and those Tatar nobles both wanted to settle in Beijing, I don't think it's urgent, take your time, and when the place is stable...Xing Hebo said that in the future we will bring Infiltrating Halle with the Tatar cavalry can play a lot of roles."

"Xing and Bo take one step and see ten steps. This is what I admire."

Yang Rong praised, and then said: "I think that Harlie's side should slow down, don't rashly intervene in their chaos, wait for them to fight themselves, beat them to death, and lose the hearts of the people, then Da Ming can easily accept it." them."

This is quite insightful words, Zhu Gaochi nodded in approval, but remembered the words in Fang Xing's memorial.

——Da Ming needs to use illustrious martial arts to show the country's power and deter foreign ministers!