First Minister of Ming Dynasty

First Minister Section 526

"Fourth brother, if you can say that, third brother is very happy. Don't say anything else, I will prepare a horse for you and send you back. After a while, third brother will go to Peiping to see you again."

The two brothers speak harmoniously and sincerely, and they really have a bit of brotherly respect.

If it stops here, nothing will happen.

But how could Zhu Di let go of this good opportunity?

He had nothing to do these days, but he studied it over and over again. Zhu Di was sometimes surprised by the cheats the teacher gave him. Why didn't the master teach his father such a good move?

If the father learns it, maybe the world can be unified sooner!

But since I taught it to myself, I can only rely on myself to carry it forward.

Zhu Di wiped away his tears, "Third brother, we are not children anymore, you are more sensible than my younger brother, you are worthy of being an elder brother. My younger brother also wants to say a few words to you... Beiping's business is good, and it makes a lot of money. If the third brother is willing, he can make a fortune with the younger brother! You have the younger brother’s meat to eat, but don’t you have the third brother’s soup?”

It stands to reason that Zhu Fong knew that Zhu Di was virtuous, and would not believe it easily, but helplessly, Zhu Fen was really short of money, and hearing what Zhu Di said was so touching, Zhu Fung asked casually, "How do you plan to make third brother rich?"

If Zhu Yan also had the chance to be reborn, he would definitely slap his mouth. The last thing a person should do in his life is to talk too much!

Hearing the third brother's question, Zhu Di immediately regained his spirits.

"Actually, third brother, you should know that the merchants in Shanxi are still very powerful. In the Yuan Dynasty, they ran between Shangdu and Beiping, and there were also those who went to the countries of the Western Regions. Among them, there were not a few Shanxi merchants! Now in Ming Dynasty To rule the world, the north has been handed over to our brothers. It is definitely not enough to rest and recuperate. As long as we communicate with each other, and the big guys use their respective advantages to learn from each other, we will be able to recover quickly and be better than before!"

Zhu Yan listened silently, "It sounds reasonable, but what do you plan to do, can you tell third brother?"

"There's nothing you can't say about it... I allow Shanxi merchants to do business in Beiping, and I will provide them with convenience."

Zhu Wei thought for a while, and said vigilantly: "Fourth brother, isn't it because all the benefits have flowed to Beiping, and I still can't get anything?"

Zhu Di laughed, "Third brother, why are you so confused? Shanxi merchants have made a fortune with me, so naturally they want to invest in their hometown and benefit their hometown. They will also recruit craftsmen from Shanxi to buy goods. In this way, you don't Just increase the tax? It can also make the people rich by the way, and in a few years, the third brother won't have to worry about money."

Zhu Bian was still skeptical, he knew that such a cheap thing would not happen, but it seemed that there was nothing special about doing business purely, the worst thing was to stop.

Anyway, the most urgent task is to get Zhu Laosi away.

Otherwise, if the imperial censor is impeached, he will be in trouble.

"Fourth brother, since you are doing it for the benefit of the third brother, then the third brother has to know how to flatter you. I can allow Shanxi merchants to go to your side. If there is any business matter in the future, let's talk directly. Do you think it will work?"

"Okay! Why can't it work!" Zhu Di laughed and said, "Thank you, third brother, for your success. The younger brother is really grateful. Seeing that you are so affectionate, I am reluctant to leave... That third brother, in order to send the younger brother, let's take the two ends The camels are roasted!"

Zhu Bing was stunned, how long has it been?

How do you still remember?

Zhu Yan had no choice but to order someone to pack up the camels and cook a big meal for Zhu Di.

Zhu Di left Taiyuan with a mouth full of fat and a happy smile, and returned to Peiping triumphantly.

What surprised him was that the whole of Beiping seemed to be busy, and no one paid him any attention.

What the hell is going on with you guys?

I am your Yan Wang!

I managed to escape and come back.

Why didn't you say anything?

Of course, Zhu Di didn't know that now Beiping is busy collecting taxes and looking for business opportunities... Even Zhang Ximeng's business courses are sought after by everyone.

Every lecture, not only the students, but also the teachers in the university hall, and even outsiders, even if they are standing, can hear Zhang Xiang's teachings, and Sansheng is lucky.

Everyone is so busy, who wants to talk to Zhu Di?

But fortunately, after all, Zhang Ximeng will still be at home in his spare time.

"Sir, this disciple has returned with honor this time, and he has gained a lot!"

Zhang Ximeng looked at Zhu Di who was excited from head to toe, from tonsils to prostate, and couldn't help but sigh softly, "Zhu Wei is out of luck! Isn't it?"

Zhu Di hurriedly said: "How can you say that, we are a win-win situation!"

"It's over!" Zhang Ximeng slapped his head, "Your win-win, Zhu Yanyi must have lost both, twice!"

7 Chapter Thirty Zhang Xiang's New Clothes

Zhang Ximeng's premonition was accurate, "You have brought Shanxi merchants here, and you are planning to buy raw materials from Shanxi... You are going to squeeze Zhu Yan dry!"

Zhu Di rolled his eyelids, and said helplessly, "I also follow my teacher's teaching!"

Zhang Ximeng snorted angrily, "Did I teach you to bully your brother?"

Zhu Di blushed slightly, but soon he shook his head, "Zhu Yan is a feudal lord, not an ordinary citizen. If we don't extract oil from him, do we let poor ghosts pay for it? I earn money from rich people, how can I pay for it?" wrong?"

is it wrong?

Zhang Ximeng paused for a moment, then suddenly burst out laughing, "It looks pretty good, you are just getting started. But you have to be clear, if you want to control those businessmen who are smarter than monkeys, you need to use your brains, otherwise I'm afraid your kid will be killed." People swallowed it!"

Zhu Di rolled his eyes, and suddenly said with a smile: "Sir, the disciple came back, and I came to see you, old man. You have to escort the disciple! The development of Peiping depends entirely on the master."

Zhang Ximeng pondered for a while, and finally nodded.

"Okay, now everything is ready, the east wind has arrived! You kid let go and toss!"

Zhu Di looked at the teacher and found that Zhang Ximeng didn't mean to be joking. He couldn't help being ecstatic. In his impression, Zhang Ximeng had hardly ever said such a thing to anyone. Letting himself go and toss, what a trust!

In other words, how satisfied the teacher should be with himself!

Let you all say that I am a brat, a bastard, and unbearably naughty... See, the smartest person in the Ming Dynasty has already recognized me.

Just wait for the saber to stab your butt, open your eyes wide!

Zhu Di left contentedly. Looking at his cheerful back, Zhang Ximeng's face showed a smile of emotion. I don't know if this kid did it on purpose or because of his talent. one ring.

As a group of people who are most good at doing business in the north, there is no need to say more about the skills of Shanxi merchants.

After all, they sold the Ming Dynasty alive.

The record is fierce and the results are amazing.

It's just that the current Daming has made up for the gap in the industry and commerce, and is no longer blind to commerce.

At the same time, he handed over the Jin merchants to Zhu Di. With the level of Zhu Laosi, it should be more than enough to play with the Jin merchants. After all, if he can't do it, he still has himself!

As long as the rules are set and run for decades, things may be different.

Zhang Ximeng didn't dare to say that things would get better, but this step has to be taken by someone, and he has been planning for so long, and he has prepared to this point. If it still doesn't work, then there is really no other way but to say Daming really couldn't take the first step of industrialization by himself.

Zhang Ximeng thought it over and over again, and finally couldn't help laughing, and fell asleep.

It's been a long time since I slept so sweetly.

He has been planning for the development of industry and commerce for many years, and it has been many years since he talked about it and started to lay it out.Be cautious and conscientious, from launching ideas, to deploying talents, to reforming the official system.

Now it has gathered capital and talents.

Everything falls into place, and there's no point in doing it if it doesn't work out!

Zhang Ximeng Meimei had a long sleep, and when she woke up, it was already the morning of the next day. Sleep is the most nourishing. He is now full of energy. After a quick wash, he went to the school to give lectures.

As a result, as soon as he arrived at the school, he found that the teachers and students gathered together in twos and threes, discussing fiercely.

Someone spotted Zhang Ximeng and seemed to want to come over to say something, but due to fear, he didn't dare to come over.

That's weird!

No matter how much wind and rain there is outside, it can't blow into the Peking University Hall, and what's more important, I still don't know it?

Zhang Ximeng was a little confused, but he didn't ask casually.

Instead, he went to his room and asked Fang Xiaoru to come over.

Soon, Fang Xiaoru hurried in.

"Mr. Zhang, the students are looking for Mr. Zhang!"

Zhang Ximeng saw that his face was flushed and angry, Zhang Ximeng was stunned for a moment, and said: "Don't worry, speak slowly if you have something to say."

Fang Xiaoru took a deep breath, suddenly took out a scroll from his sleeve, and handed it to Zhang Ximeng.

"Look at this first, sir!"

After Zhang Ximeng unfolded it, he found that these were a few simple drawings of people, but the people were drawn very rough, and the clothes were carefully drawn.

Zhang Ximeng took a closer look, only to find that there was a line on it: Uniforms for teachers and students of Peking University!

Is this for school teachers and students to wear?

Zhang Ximeng seemed to recall that in a flash of excitement, Zhu Di promised to distribute school uniforms to the students, and it wasn't just a set, but these?

Zhang Ximeng looked at the styles of these clothes again, and he immediately understood, no wonder the teachers and students were talking about it, it was a taboo!

"Fang Xiaoru, do you have a big opinion?"

Fang Xiaoru nodded vigorously, "It's not just big, it's very big... Zhang Xiang, according to His Royal Highness Yan, wouldn't all the big guys become hard workers on the docks! How can there be a decent scholar!"

Zhang Ximeng nodded, and said casually, "Is this what Zhu Di meant?"

"No! His Royal Highness King Yan just came back, this is the idea of ​​Li Jinglong and Hua Wei! These two boys, bewitching King Yan, do this kind of thing, and please punish them severely!"

Zhang Ximeng pondered for a while, and did not agree immediately, but said: "How about this, call all the teachers and students over, and then, tell King Yan to bring Li Jinglong and Hua Wei, let's get together and discuss Now, what's the debate?"

Fang Xiaoru hesitated slightly. He found that Zhang Xiang didn't seem so angry, and he couldn't say too much, so he could only inform both parties according to Zhang Ximeng's intention.

Not long after, the teachers and students of Peking Academy, there were hundreds of people, stood aside aggressively.

After a while, Zhu Di rushed over with the crouching dragon and phoenix chicks.

Just three people, facing more than 300 people, the ratio of the number of people is a bit different.

Li Jinglong and Hua Wei were both a little hairy, and kept looking at Zhu Di.

"Don't be afraid, no matter what, the advantage is with me!"

The two looked at each other. They didn't find any advantage. Anyway, in case of a fight, the two of them would run away quickly. Li Jinglong still had absolute confidence in his speed. As for Zhu Di, he was the prince and vassal. People will kill him, right?

I hope not!

These two guys are in a trance, thinking wildly.

Just after everyone had arrived, Zhang Ximeng came out. After looking at them, he took out the paintings and asked, "Who prepared this and why did you do it?"

On the teachers and students side, no one moved, they just watched with righteous indignation.

On the other side, Zhu Di silently took two steps back, exposing Li Jinglong and Hua Wei.

The two were so angry that their noses were crooked, and they wanted to hide, but it was a step too late, and Zhang Ximeng's eyes had already fallen on them.

Helpless, Li Jinglong could only take a step forward, "Hui, it's our idea to answer Zhang Xiang, but..."

"Since it was your idea, why did you do it?" Zhang Ximeng asked directly.

Li Jinglong said helplessly: "Returning to Zhang Xiang, we got woolen fabrics, but we ran into trouble when we wanted to make clothes."

"What's the trouble?"

Li Jinglong said: "The wool wool is too thick, it can't be made very wide, let alone make the sleeves flutter. We just made some military jackets before."

Zhang Ximeng nodded, this is the truth, literati wear dark clothes and straight skirts, what they want is a sense of chic and independent with fluttering sleeves.If it is made of heavy wool, it is impossible to make it anyway.

If it is a military uniform such as mandarin ducks and battle jackets, it is very suitable.

"Since that's the case, why did it appear in the school again and become the clothes of the teachers and students in the school?"

Li Jinglong was stunned for a moment, and said honestly: "Returning to Zhang Xiang, this, this is what His Royal Highness Yan Wang meant. We have settled the account. If we make this short school uniform, we can save more than [-]% of the expenses... Wang Fu I'm not rich, so I have to save money."

As soon as he finished speaking, Fang Xiaoru took a step forward and snorted coldly: "You can't save money here. You make your clothes so short, even shorter than ordinary people's bunts. There is no trace of literati's decency. mess!"

Fang Xiaoru's words quickly ignited the anger of other people, and the big guys criticized one after another.

What's broken is decent and degrading.

He also said that even a working mud leg is worse than a poor guy.

It's so gentle, even if they were killed, they wouldn't wear this kind of thing!

……

Zhang Ximeng didn't say anything immediately, but waited for this side to fully express his position before he looked at the crouching dragon and phoenix chick who had changed color.

"Do you have a finished product?"

The two didn't understand, Zhang Ximeng continued: "Let me see if it's done!"

Before the two of them could react, Zhu Di turned around and brought a box, and hurriedly brought it to Zhang Ximeng.