Daming Yuanfu

Chapter 1069 Request from the Great Sima

This day is really tiring.

When he was in the Annan Guild Hall, perhaps because he had a beautiful woman in his arms, his high-practical spirit could still be sustained, but when he came out of the Annan Guild Hall and just got into the green sedan chair, he was so sleepy that he yawned and told his servants to hurry back home .

There was nothing to say that night, and the next morning, Gao Mo came to tell Gao Yushi that Da Sima said that after receiving the reply last night, he would have a banquet for Gao Yushi at noon today, and the place was still the most famous Wanglong Tower in the capital.

Gao Wushi looked at the hourglass, and it was not too late, so he ordered Gao Mo to report to him on the recent situation in Jinghua.Gao Mo had already prepared for this, clapped his hands, and the Gao family servant brought up two stacks of documents.

"It's becoming more and more difficult to be a hands-off shopkeeper." Gao Yushi sighed inwardly.

As Jinghua continued to expand, Gao Yushi felt more and more that his energy was becoming insufficient. Perhaps it was time for another major adjustment to Jinghua.

After all, now that he is the governor of a town, he has a lot of government affairs and military affairs. In addition, he is still a reformer, so he still needs to try some new measures.

For example, Liaoyang’s iron and steel and military industries are okay. After all, Kaiping’s experience is there, but for the development of various industries related to tussah silkworm breeding and tussah silk in Liaodong, he has to pay attention to them personally to avoid mistakes.Not to mention that Liaodong still has more basic and more critical "Corn Project" and other matters that he needs to personally supervise, and there is even less time to squeeze out for Jinghua.

However, there are many affairs in Jinghua, and they are very complicated.

Jinghua, an industrial giant, not only takes all business and industry, but also advances in border trade and sea trade. It also actually controls the military administration of a country in Annan, followed by the development of Taiwan, the development of agriculture, salt, and silk industries in Liaodong, and even the dispatch of troops from Annan to Burma. , Opening up Nanyang and other various affairs.

If someone else is in charge of the house, I'm afraid he will be driven crazy.Sometimes Gao Yushi even feels that being the owner of Jinghua may be more tiring than being the first assistant, because the first assistant still has a large group of people such as cabinet officials and the Sixth Ministry who can rely on discussions, and most of the decisions are also subject to rules. of.

However, things in Jinghua are different. Most of them are groundbreaking things. If they leave it to others to decide, I am afraid that others will not be able to make decisions at all, and it will be difficult to fully appreciate the high-level pragmatic intentions.

But right now it is really exhausting. Gao Pragmatically thinks about it, but still feels that power must be decentralized, or that some powers must be delegated. You can't report all major and minor matters to yourself, and please make your own decisions.If I go on like this, I'm afraid that sooner or later, I will follow in Sanbo's footsteps and be exhausted for life.

Seeing that Gao Yushi didn't start reviewing these Jinghua documents immediately, Gao Mo made another report first: "Master, this morning, the envoy Huang was summoned by the emperor to Wenhua Palace."

Gao Wushi was taken aback, and asked, "Do you know what it is?"

"The specific news hasn't come yet." Gao Mo said calmly: "But you also know that Huang Zhangyin and Chen Dugong's subordinates have always been in touch with us, so when Huang Zhenshou entered the palace, the little one Bian has already received some information: the Supervisor of Rites drafted an imperial edict last night, and Shang Baosi and Shang Baojian also used Dabao, but neither Huang Zhangyin nor Dugong Chen mentioned the content of the imperial edict."

Gao Wushi couldn't help being a little surprised, and secretly thought: Didn't you say that you have to wait for Zhiting to make great achievements before exchanging that great service for a marriage gift? Now what kind of routine is it to use Dabao to write the canonization edict?As for Huang Mengyu and Chen Ju didn't say the specific content, it's not surprising, they are only allies after all, no matter how hardcore they are, they won't forget that they are fundamentally just the emperor's servants, not his pragmatic servants.

But it doesn't matter, since it's a canonized edict, it won't be a bad thing after all. After thinking about it, Gao Yushi didn't bother to bother much, and just ordered: "Keep in touch, and let me know the result as soon as it comes out."

"Yes, my lord, the little ones are spared."

The next step is to review Jinghua's documents, so I don't need to go into details.When it was almost time, Gao Mo reminded him to go to Wanglonglou for the banquet.

Arriving at the Wanglong Tower, Gao Wushi was taken aback as soon as he entered the door.

Cheng Guogong Zhu Yingzhen was standing at the door in casual clothes, smiling at him and saying: "I knew Qiuzhen that you are busy with business, and now it is rare to return to Beijing. It is really difficult for ordinary people to see you, so brother Yu spent this time. Bloodben, I might as well be the owner of Wanglonglou...then just wait and see."

You ignorant father-in-law, what kind of metaphor are you using, who the fuck is a rabbit?
But after thinking about it, Zhu Yingzhen doesn't need an imperial examination, so it would be nice to be able to use an idiom. Besides, the relationship between the two parties is indeed good enough, so there is no need to worry about it.

"Hey, the Duke of the country is going to meet someone by saying that. If you want to see me, just send someone to deliver a letter. How dare I not go?" Gao Wushi said with a smile.

This is of course nonsense. Cheng Guogong’s invitation was delivered yesterday. Gao Yushi didn’t give him time at all. If you don't know what to say, then you can't play in the officialdom.You must know that even when Gao Gong wrote to Cai Guoxi to instruct him on how to deal with the problem of Xu Jie's retiring the land, he was very polite in addressing him.

It is normal in official circles to carry people in flower sedan chairs.

Of course Zhu Yingzhen also knew this, he laughed and said: "You are not like Brother Yu, a rich and idle person like me, how dare I ask for your help, it is better to come and see in person."

Gao Wushi smiled and asked, "What orders does the Duke have?"

"Hey, how dare I order..." Zhu Yingzhen also knew that Gao Yushi's time was short, so he didn't gossip, and went straight to the topic: "I heard that the imperial court is going to issue a treasure note for the Yunnan War? This thing sounds very new to me, please." Really, do you know something inside?"

Gao Yushi was stunned, you even know the name of "Dian Zhan Treasure Banknote", how can you not know that I made this thing?It was obvious that I just wanted to make a fortune, so I came to see if I could follow my path.

However, this is not a bad thing, it's just that I don't know if you want to take this deal yourself, or represent the overall opinion of the nobles of the Jingnan family?

"There is indeed a treasure banknote for the Yunnan War." Gao Wushi smiled and said, "However, the amount of the first issue is limited..."

Zhu Yingzhen immediately interjected: "This is natural, this is natural... Our Jingnan family has been ventilated, and we feel that this kind of opportunity to serve the country, as nobles, our family must not be left behind. Of course, we also take into account that there are many ministers in the DPRK and China, and there are even some of the folks... the patriots you mentioned, so what we mean is to take 10 taels of it, to be honest, do you think so?"

Gao Wushi frowned slightly, and said: "The amount of the first batch of Yunnan war treasure banknotes is only 20 taels..."

Zhu Yingzhen laughed dryly: "This amount, uh, I mean... is it a bit small? Why don't you suggest it to the emperor, how about we mention 30 yuan? For war, money is the only way to do things, right?"

Gao Wushi shook his head, and said: "It is not easy to change the quota for the first period, unless the war is delayed, or the emperor thinks that the fight should be more ruthless in the future, then it is possible to continue to issue the second period... However, Sigh, who told us that we are old friends, the [-] quota, my brother will allow you first this time, but if someone scolds me then, you have to stand up and speak for my brother."

"Definitely! Definitely!" Zhu Yingzhen patted his chest and assured: "Whoever dares to tell you the truth is wrong with you, then you will have trouble with all of us Jingnan nobles. Even if our brothers go to kneel and cry at the palace gate, we have to leave things to you Settled."

Damn... You guys are going to kneel and cry at the palace gate as a whole for such a shit?This is to punish people to death.

Jingnan nobles are very special in themselves. Although civil servants themselves are not afraid of nobles, they are not afraid of any one of them. If they offend the whole Jingnan nobles at once, they will really kneel down and cry at the palace gate. , that is a major matter that the emperor dare not press hard, and must find a scapegoat to deal with it seriously.

Sleeping with the country is not a joke in Daming, the emperor is always the protective umbrella of Xungui, just as Xungui is always the emperor's confidence.Because even from the perspective of the ancestral system, any noble family can send out troops at any time, and no one can object, so even if the nobles do not usually hold military power, they also symbolize the emperor's absolute control over military power. Besides, they There are also a large number of military households and military settlements under their names.

What's more, after experiencing the "Qingzhang's retiring the land" incident, the nobles focused their attention on the sea trade, and the conflict of interests with the emperor was already very small, and the emperor had no reason not to protect the nobles.

"Okay, then it's a deal." Gao Wushi smiled.

Zhu Yingzhen's face seemed to be blooming with a smile, and he poured good words on Gao Yushi's head as if he didn't want money, but at the end he said: "If there is a way for the second phase, you might as well work hard... oh, I mean, this reckless thief is so bold that he dares to offend me, and he can't do it unless he teaches him a lesson!"

The corner of Gao Yushi's mouth twitched: Your sister, as long as these people make money, they will all become extremely patriotic.

But now Gao Wushi refused to answer this question, so he mumbled over it haha, and then took advantage of the situation and asked, "By the way, did Da Sima come here?"

"Here we come." Zhu Yingzhen nodded again and again: "I also asked him if he knew about the treasure banknotes of the Yunnan War. He said that he had just heard about it, and he didn't know the details. He was about to ask you... Neither are we. Outsider, you go to Tianzi No. [-] to meet Da Sima, Brother Yu first go back and talk to the brothers."

Gao Wushi and Zhu Yingzhen were really not too polite. The stability of the alliance of interests was much stronger than a simple personal relationship. They said goodbye to him immediately, and then went down to the Tianzi No. [-] room under the guidance of the waiter.

At the gate of Tianzi No. [-] Room, two members of Wu Dui's family saw Gao Wushi, bowed respectfully and said, "I've seen Gao Gao Cheng, my master has been waiting for Zhong Cheng for a long time, please Zhong Cheng." Be pragmatic and open the door.

As soon as Gao Yushi walked into the room, he found that Wu Dui was not alone this time, and there was a young man beside him—er, not particularly young, about ten years older than Gao Yushi. .

Gao Wushi noticed that this person was somewhat similar to Wu Dui, and couldn't help but feel moved.

At this time Wu Dui had already stood up with the young man, Wu Dui smiled and said: "I have heard about seeking truth and being punctual for a long time, but I saw you today, it is indeed true." He pointed to the hourglass next to him, and it turned out that it happened to be the appointed time.

Gao Wushi smiled and said, "Brother, how dare the younger brother delay the time when he is called? How dare the junior officer delay the time when the superior officer sees the call?"

Wu Dui laughed and scolded, "There are juniors here today, you uncle, don't talk nonsense, you're up and down."

When Gao Wushi heard the words, he looked at the person beside him, and Wu Dui said beside him, "Haven't you seen your uncle yet?"

The man had actually passed his thirties, but upon hearing the words, he came out obediently from behind the table, and bowed respectfully to Gao Yushi: "Boy Shanyin Wu Xun, I have met Uncle Shi, Uncle Wanan."

Gao Yushi turned his eyes back to Wu Dui, Wu Dui had already sighed, and introduced: "This is a dog, whose character is modest. He can't do well in studying and practicing martial arts here, but in his first year, he was only a mere student, and he has been living in Shanyin I have been worrying about household chores for a long time..."

Gao Wushi comforted him: "There are always late bloomers, so don't worry about it, brother." Then he said to Wu Xun: "Nephew, don't be too polite."

Although this Wu Xun is about ten years older than Gao Yushi, or even a little more, seniority is seniority. This call of "nephew" by Gao Yushi is very natural, and Wu Xun accepted it frankly. He straightened his body and walked back to Wu Dui's side.

Wu Dui asked Gao Wushi to sit down, and then said to Wu Xun, "You will pour the bar for Uncle Gao today."

"Yes, my lord." Wu Xun seemed to be quite honest, or he was afraid of his father's majesty, and he didn't feel dissatisfied at all when he heard the words.

Gao Yushi was a bit hesitant, looked at Wu Dui, and asked with a smile: "Brother brought his nephew to see my younger brother today, could it be useful for my younger brother? If so, please tell me bluntly, my younger brother will definitely not evade it. "

Wu Dui smiled wryly, sighed, and said: "Speaking of which, I'm not afraid of my brother's jokes. Although Gouzi can't do well in studying and practicing martial arts, brother Yu always has a few favors at hand, but he doesn't even want to go to Jinyiwei... until last year At the end of the year, Brother Yu was so angry that he was ordered to come to Beijing to see him. Who knew that after asking, he was enthusiastic about the way of merchants, especially the achievements of Jinghua Maritime Trade. I hope I can introduce him to you One or two. Sigh, although Brother Yu hates that dogs are useless, but after all, as a father..."

Gao Wushi smiled and nodded to express his understanding, then turned to Wu Xun and asked: "Since Qian is good at trade, what do you know about maritime trade?"

Wu Xun bowed slightly, and said: "Uncle Lao Shi asked, and my nephew thought that if the new policy of practical learning is implemented for another 20 years, half of the world's wealth may come from tariffs."

Gao Pragmatism was immediately moved.

Wu Xun continued: "Although Jinghua is the overlord of business, there will be far more big families participating in maritime trade than today, especially the honorable and wealthy families in the south of the Yangtze River. The situation is bound to join forces with Jinghua. My nephew is not talented, and both civil and military are useless, but if uncle Shi is willing to entrust the affairs of Jinghua Maritime Trade to my nephew, my nephew..."

Gao Wushi had been listening carefully, but before he said anything, Wu Dui's complexion turned bad instantly, especially when he heard the last sentence, he was furious, and shouted: "Crazy rebel! Don't shut up!"
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