First Minister of Ming Dynasty

First Minister Section 583

Tang He is always like this, he is selfless, and always rushes to the front when encountering difficulties... When he led troops to develop in the Miao Department, it was very touching.

This is the case again at this time, which is really rare.

But in this world, honest people can't always suffer. Zhang Ximeng smiled and took out a box and handed it to Lao Zhu.

"Look, Your Majesty!"

Zhu Yuanzhang took it in his hand, and when he unfolded it, golden light shone all over the place, and Lao Zhu was taken aback, "This is dog's head gold!"

Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "Indeed, although there are many problems in Japan, the output of gold and silver is indeed not low, even surpassing that of Ming Dynasty. We use precious banknotes for internal transactions. However, we still need enough gold and silver to do business with the outside world." of."

Old Zhu laughed out loud, and even went straight to Tang He, and stuffed the dog's head gold into Tang He's hand.

"Take it, there is a piece of fat from the Wa country, and you Tang family has a piece! We have the final say!"

Chapter 8 Nine Twins

There are so many gold and silver in Wa country, which is unexpected by many people.

Such an unlucky place, with poor mountains and bad waters, has gold mines and silver mines, and there are a lot of them. It can only be said that it is God's blessing.Don't want these unlucky bastards to starve to death!

As for Tang He coming forward, the group of people present really had nothing to say.

Tang He's qualifications and character are there. When he came out to speak, he simply couldn't understand the people's obedience and shrinking back.Now that the Tang family has been named the lord of the first principality overseas, other people can't say anything except envy!

On the other hand, Lao Zhu sighed: "We used to think that the country in the Central Plains was omnipotent, and the people were prosperous, and the people were rich and the country was rich. We never imagined that there are so many gold and silver in overseas places...Mr. Zhang, you Tell me, is it unique to the Wa country, or is it the same in other places?"

Zhang Ximeng took out another box with a smile and handed it to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Lao Zhu was surprised when he got it, because this box was much heavier than the last one. After Lao Zhu opened it, as expected, a piece of dog's head gold that was as big as a fist appeared in front of him.

"Sir, where did this come from?"

Zhang Ximeng smiled, "This is produced in Liaodong, but the place where it is produced is further north. The climate there is bitter and cold. Every year in April and May, it is still very cold. Before August, there is already heavy snowfall. It is only a year. Planting crops for one season, half the year is full of wind and snow, and wild beasts are rampant. But in such a place, the gold production is amazing!"

Everyone present was amazed, the bitter cold was still there, but with so much gold, it seemed that it was not bitter.

Zhu Yuanzhang weighed the dog's head gold, and suddenly said: "There is gold in Liaodong, is there any other place?" He put his eyes on Zhu Ying, and said with a smile: "You have been in the south for so many years, and all the gold you sent back It's a fancy thing, but is there a place for gold?"

Good guy, Lao Zhu's eyes have also come up, Yunnan has produced so much copper, in his eyes, it is not as real as gold.

Zhu Ying chuckled, "Around the copper mine, there is also associated gold and silver, but it's not much. But I know that there is a country that has a lot of gold!"

"where?"

"Tianzhu! By the way, it is the place where Monk Tang learns Buddhist scriptures in Journey to the West."

Old Zhu smiled and said: "So, we have arrived at the Buddha's territory... It is only natural that there are more gold and silver. But is the gold there easy to get?"

Look, Lao Zhu is so polite, is it convenient to start?But I didn't say I was going to grab it!

Zhu Ying said with a smile: "The grand master spent so much time talking about the situation in the Wa country. In fact, if you want me to say, Tianzhu is also a wonderful thing, no less than the Wa country. There was also an almost unified dynasty in that area a few years ago. Then they also fell apart, and there were vassal states everywhere, like the number of sands in the Ganges River. Not only were there many vassal states, but they also strictly divided people into ranks and ranks. Moreover, they believed in ghosts and gods. They also loved gold very much. The monks in the temple encouraged gold offerings, saying that Dedicate gold to the gods, and you will be blessed. For thousands of years, their temples have accumulated countless gold, which is innumerable!"

This kind of news, in the past, is a story like Journey to the West.

But after Zhang Ximeng popularized the situation of Japan, everyone became interested.Zhu Ying did not lie, the temples in Tianzhu are indeed fat and oily.

So the question is, since Tianzhu is so rich, is it easy or difficult to extract oil from them?

In the face of many gazes, Zhu Ying smiled, "To tell you the truth, in addition to managing Yunnan, I have used troops in Annan for the past few years. The reason is very simple. The land is fertile and can produce food to fill the country. As for the other places, I just learned about them and didn’t do anything. If you want to verify the truth of what I said, you can find a way to raise a fleet, set sail to the sea, and go see for yourself!”

Old Zhu said with a smile: "This is reasonable. You have to use the energy you used to fight the world with us. Now there are so many good things out there, and they are everywhere. But everyone is just greedy for enjoyment, and they are hesitant. They only want to exploit the people of Ming Dynasty and enrich their own pockets. Losing the public and benefiting the private. So worthless, I am so mad!"

Faced with Lao Zhu's reprimand, all the honorable people present were ashamed and frightened.

To this day, among the enfeoffed marquises, no less than ten people have been eliminated. The bloody heads tell the big guys that whoever dares to make a fuss in Daming will lose his head.

Even if you are Lao Zhu's in-laws, it doesn't matter.

But if you are willing to open up outside, His Majesty will definitely provide you with convenience.

And it seems that the outside is not so savage, let alone nothing.

The most attractive thing is that the national policy of the Ming Dynasty has been changed. Overseas, the enclosure is the king, and it is possible to establish a country and pass it on from generation to generation.

This thing is much better than the hereditary Xungui.

Moreover, Zhang Ximeng also told everyone about the situation in Japan.

You are in Daming, that is, you are living with the country, and when Daming is finished, you can't escape.

But if you go outside, the local wealthy family has the final say. If you can manage it well, it is not a problem for a family to pass on for thousands of years.

There are even wars in some countries where relatives hack each other.

Without a noble blood, there is no way to pull a power.

Those protagonists who seem to be deviant, in the end, are all born in super wealthy families. You thought it was a counterattack by ordinary people, but in fact it was the prince who came down to earth.

After all, even if you draw manga, relying on your imagination, it is difficult to imagine something you have never seen before.

So from this point of view, the existence of Lao Zhu is really a blessing to Huaxia.At least he lowered the limit of being an emperor low enough.

Even if there is only one broken bowl, he can counterattack and climb to the top.

The 5000-year history and volumes of history books record not only stories, but inexhaustible treasures.

For those countries with little history, it is difficult for them to understand the depth of China.

Conversely, a proper interception of a piece of history in the Central Plains can explain the complexity of the outside world very well.

This class caused a great shock to the entire Ming Dynasty.

Zhang Ximeng also said in the past that there are also successful examples like Huayun.

But the big guys still have doubts, and the population of the Central Plains has not recovered, and there is still a lot of room for internal affairs.

But it's different now. If nothing else, after the new round of land equalization, there won't be much space left... Beiping's industrial output is astonishing.

Currency reform, tax reform, customs reform, if you don't focus on overseas, there is not much room at all.

Things have come to this, what else is there to say, let's act first!

So when the imperial meeting was over, everyone started to move.

The big guys called friends and companions, convened the old department, inquired about news, and prepared to go overseas.

Among them, Japan, which is rich in gold and silver, Annan and Champa, which are rich in land, and Tianzhu, which is full of gold, have all become the coveted targets of the big guys.

The nobles are eager to try and gear up.

Zhu Di was also polite, and called all the little brothers down to King Zhu of Zhou, even those who wore crotch pants.

"Listen to me, as princes, you can establish a kingdom after you go out! It is one level higher than their principalities and marquises! But I remind you, if you fall behind, let others get ahead and occupy all the good places Now, there will be no bullshit left for you. At that time, it will be called a kingdom, but in fact it will not even be an uncle country, so you can cry without tears!"

"So from now on, you have to study hard for me and develop my skills, otherwise, I will take care of you at home!"

Zhu Huan rolled his eyes, "Fourth brother, even if you start a family law, it's the big brother's business. You don't seem to be able to do it?"

The little brats all came alive, that's right, what big cloves are you pretending to be!

At this moment, Zhu Biao walked over with a smile, and handed a wooden stick to Zhu Di casually.

"Fourth brother, big brother doesn't want to cry for his father and mother, so don't worry about it!"

After Zhu Biao finished speaking, he turned around and left. Zhu Di took the heavy stick and shook it in his hand, "Fifth brother, let's start with you!"

Zhu Huan's face turned black, "Help me! Please spare my brother!"

But Zhu Di was not willing to let him go, he gritted his teeth and walked towards Zhu Xi step by step.

"Fifth brother, do you want to lie down obediently and let fourth brother spank your ass, or resist stubbornly and double the punishment, you choose one yourself!"

Zhu Huan wanted to swear, but he was always beaten, so I chose a fart!

But he can't beat Zhu Di, and he can't run away from him, so what should we do?

Zhu Huan was quick to gain wisdom, "Fourth brother, look, the eldest brother is gone! He, he must have gone to the Grand Master's Mansion!"

"Grand Master's Mansion? Just go!"

"Grand Master, the Grand Master's family may have a baby!"

Now Zhu Di was reminded.

It seems so!

The teacher's wife is pregnant in October, and the due date is just around the corner.

My God, Master wants more children?

Even though he doesn't recognize himself as an old man, he still has to put in a hundred times more effort to honor his master.

Zhu Di quickly threw the stick, turned around and ran towards Zhang's mansion.

When he arrived, let alone entering the mansion, he couldn't even enter the gate.

For the first time, Zhu Di felt that there were so many high officials in the capital!

He, the King of Yan, is really nothing.

Among other things, Da Zongzheng and Li Zhen are all here, and at such an advanced age, they also come to join in the fun.

In addition, none of the civil and military courtiers were left behind.

What surprised Zhu Di even more was that among a group of people, he also saw Yexian Timur.

What are you doing here to join in the fun?

First, Timur saw Zhu Di and said hello.

He didn't come here casually. Since the revision of the Song History, the Yuan History has almost been completed, and he also participated in the revision of the book first. In all fairness, Zhang Ximeng's evaluation of Genghis Khan and other Mongolian emperors is relatively objective.

The enemy is the enemy, but their several expeditions to the west have opened their eyes, and they cannot be ignored.

All in all, it is commendable to be brave in pioneering.

Our Ming Dynasty will also use troops abroad in the future, and even create more brilliant achievements than the Mongols!

"I came here this time not only to thank you, but also to do other things. If you can capture Wang Baobao, I am still willing to reform him! Make him a loyal minister of Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Di was dumbfounded when he heard that, "Okay, I promise I won't let you down!"

At this moment, someone suddenly yelled from inside, "It's a son, the Grand Master has another son!"

The big guy was startled, then overjoyed.

But at this time, someone spread the news again, it seems that there is still...

Are they really twins?

After about a quarter of an hour, news spread that they were twin sons, and Zhang Ximeng still had no daughter.

Chapter 8 Zhang Chengtian's Business Experience

Zhang Ximeng couldn't say he was happy, but he was still disappointed... Madam worked hard, conceived in October, and gave birth to two children at once, no matter what, it was hard work.

Moreover, the generation of Zhang family's offspring is rare, and it is easy to have four generations in the next generation, which is even more joyful and should be celebrated.

But Zhang Ximeng has been looking forward to having a girl for himself, with both children and good things coming... After all, he didn't look forward to it.

Jiang Nan also seemed to feel her husband's loss, endured the exhaustion, and whispered to him: "Don't be dejected, there will be opportunities in the future, in the future!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhang Ximeng quickly waved her hand, "Ma'am, that's what I said, girl and boy, you are not both of our flesh and blood. You are not too young now, and if you reproduce, you will be an elderly mother. I am also worried. Don't be afraid, the girl won't be able to hug her, and it will be the same for granddaughters in a few years."

Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "Now the pressure is on Shu Ning." He gently helped his wife brush up the broken hair at the temples, and then said to Jiang Nan: "Take a rest, you will be born at once, but you will be exhausted!"

After comforting his wife, Jiang Nan was really tired, so he fell asleep.

The precious son of the Zhang family is naturally not something ordinary people can see.

Lao Zhu and Empress Ma hugged each other, looked at it, and quickly put it away so that the child could also fall asleep.As for Zhu Biao and Zhu Di, they wanted to see them, but they were kicked out by Queen Ma.

"Don't disturb the children, go to the front yard!"

Good guy, even the prince is not good, these two boys are really precious.

The old man Li Zhen, Wei Guogong Xu Da, and Tang He all came over, and Li Zhen was still smiling, "Master Zhang, you keep talking about your poor health, and you two come here at once. This is getting stronger and stronger!"

Xu Da couldn't help but said: "Why are you old? Zhang Xiang is still young, work harder, and there will be ten or eight more in the future."

The big guys talked and laughed happily, full of expectations.

After all, there are many golden branches and jade leaves, Mr. Grand Master, all of them are precious.