The eldest grandson of Emperor Ming Dynasty!

Chapter 703 Xu Huizu Wants to Play

Zhongshan Palace.

"Wei Guogong, this time I asked Zhan Ru Shangshu to say that His Royal Highness Taisun has agreed. As long as Wei Guogong exerts a little effort here, he will definitely be able to be the leader of the army."

"Now Liang Guogong has gone to Chenla to work for His Royal Highness, and I don't know how long it will take to come back. Now we are the governor of the five armies, and Wei Guogong is the only one who follows the lead."

Zhu Shou, Hongwu 20 years of the feudal 舳舻侯, the governor of the Chinese army's governor's office.

In history, he was implicated in the Lanyu case to death, but now he is still alive and well because of Zhu Ying's relationship.

At this moment, he persuaded Wei Guogong Xu Huizu in the Zhongshan Palace.

Xu Huizu is the left governor of the Chinese army's governor's mansion, so he is naturally Zhu Shou's immediate superior.

Xu Huizu, who was eight feet five inches tall, shook his head slightly when he heard the words, "I can't compare with Liang Guogong, but if I go to Tubo, I can definitely win."

"It's just that you also know that the military academy of His Royal Highness is full of talented people, and it may not be me who chooses it."

Xu Huizu naturally wanted to go, his title was hereditary, and his credit was too little to convince the public.

Being able to become the Zuo Dudu of the Chinese Army's Dudu Mansion is also due to the shadow of his father.

Apart from some experience in military training, the only one who can be called credit is Alu Timur of the Yan Palace, who had some ulterior motives and was arrested and killed by him.

The power of the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion has fallen to the outside, which is very different from before. Except for Lan Yu who is familiar with the grandson, the rest of the people are very different.

"Duke Wei, please don't say that. Who doesn't know that His Highness the Grandson loves Concubine Jin very much, and even gave birth to a son for the Grandson. As long as Concubine Jin speaks, who can fight for the position of leader?" Zhu Shou said with a smile . .
Xu Huizu nodded slightly.

It has always been the pride of the entire Xu family that their younger sister was able to marry the grandson.

Today's Xu Mansion can be said to be the top noble family of Ming Dynasty, a true relative of the emperor.

The eldest sister, Xu Yihua, was married to the King of Yan, and the second sister was Dai Wangfei.

For the Xu family, the most important thing is the third sister Xu Miaojin. Although she is the grandson and side concubine, in terms of status, she is much higher than the eldest sister and the second sister.

The power of His Highness Taisun is too high, in many respects, he has even surpassed His Majesty, which makes people feel like this.

"Okay, I will figure out a way for this matter. If I can go, I will take Zhu Qian with me." Xu Huizu promised.

Zhu Shou was overjoyed when he heard the words, stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Duke Wei, in advance."

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After Zhu Shou left, a person wearing a long silk robe walked out of the room. It was Xu Huizu's second brother Xu Yingxu.

"Brother, Tubo is far and far away, and I am exhausted. Why should I suffer this crime? Wouldn't it be nice to stay in the capital and enjoy it?"

Xu Yingxu walked to the gazebo in the courtyard, took a sip of tea and said.

He had been eavesdropping in the house before.

Xu Huizu shook his head and said: "Today is different from the past, our Xu Mansion looks very noble, but in fact, you have a clear idea of ​​what's going on."

"The Taisun is in charge of the military power and reforms the military administration. Since the establishment of the Beijing Normal University Military Academy, the majesty has become even more majestic. No one dares not to obey."

"The current position of the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies is extremely embarrassing, you can't go up, you can't go down."

"Originally, according to the rules set by His Majesty, the position of Secretary Shang Bao has to be raised, and it is not a problem to be the governor of the Five Armies Commander's Mansion."

"However, the governor's office of our Chinese military governor's office is not yet full, but the Ministry of Officials has no intention of passing it."

"I thought that the third sister would get better after she married His Highness the Grandson, but in reality nothing has changed."

Shang Bao Siqing is in charge of the seal, talisman, and seal, and is the fifth-rank official.

It is naturally out of reach for ordinary people, and he is a real high official, but it is nothing to the Xu family, not to mention that Xu Da, the king of Zhongshan, is also considered a general. What is the name of a civil servant who is considered idle?

Xu Yingxu didn't care.

"I think Shang Bao Siqing is pretty good. He doesn't have much to do on weekdays. He is very leisurely. He drinks a little wine and listens to ditties on weekdays. It's very comfortable."

"Brother, I actually think that sometimes you think too much. If anyone in the Xu family doesn't give us three points, why fight for those things?"

"Not commanding troops is also a good thing, at least it won't cause fear."

Xu Huizu shook his head: "This has nothing to do with jealousy. It seems that my Xu family has received great favor, but in fact it has gradually been marginalized."

"The family shadow left by my father has been gradually exhausted. If my Xu family has no more military achievements, it will only leave behind the empty name of Wei Guogong."

"Don't think that there is nothing to do with hereditary inheritance. If my Xu family has no effect on the court, then the name of the Duke will only make the grandson feel like a moth, and waste official money."

"A few days ago, it was rumored that a spokesperson proposed to cut the prince's honorary salary. Do you think it is groundless?"

Xu Yingxu couldn't help but replied: "Isn't this matter dismissed by His Majesty?"

Seeing that his second brother was very helpless, Xu Huizu had no choice but to tell: "Those speech officials have settled down a lot now since they banned rumors."

"But even at the most arrogant time, no one would say anything about the salary. They are not fools. How could they offend people for no reason and not gain any reputation."

Xu Yingxu opened his eyes wide: "Brother, what do you mean to say, what's behind this incident?"

Xu Huizu waved his hand: "Just know it in your heart, you don't have to say it."

"It's because of this that I'm concerned."

Xu Huizu clearly remembered that at the court meeting, the speaker came out and listed in detail the honors of each family and the prince's salary, adding up to tens of thousands of guan per month, and nearly 200 million guan per year.

This is more than all the courtiers of Ming Dynasty put together.

The reason why it is so high is of course related to the Taisun's salary reform.

It's not high for a prince or a nobleman alone, but it's a bit amazing when added together.

In fact, the salary is nothing. If the court only lowered the salary, no one would care.

Prior to this, Duke Wei of the Xu Mansion had a salary of [-] shi, which was also the highest among the Dukes. This was naturally due to Xu Da's contribution.

After the reform of the salary system, it is equivalent to [-] guan of treasure banknotes, and rice and silk are no longer distributed.

But these are small bucks.

The bulk lies in land property and real estate.

Even though a lot of land was handed over a few years ago due to the relationship of the grandson, there are at least nearly a thousand acres of fertile land under Xu's mansion.

Real estate is even more so.

Now it is only talking about the rent of the store in the capital, and tens of thousands of treasures can be collected every month, not to mention the business transactions that the Xu Mansion is involved in, there are more in this regard.

Even if they don't do anything, the Xu family conservatively estimates that the annual income will be close to one million guan.

The reason why it is so high is naturally related to the current development of Daming.

But Xu Huizu is very clear that these can be said to be accessories of power.

The Duke of the State is the head of the name, and the real power lies in his Commander-in-Chief Zuo Dudu.

Although it is not as majestic as before, it is only reflected in the grandson. Compared with other officials, it is not at the same level at all.

At least this makes Xu Huizu worthy of all the ministers.

This generation is naturally fine, but what about the next generation.

His Highness Taisun's current behavior is not as ruthless as His Majesty's, but it is still cutting flesh with a blunt knife.

Let the nobles have more money and less power.

Whether it is other nobles or the Xu family, if there is no contribution to the court, it is no different from eating empty wages, and can they still keep this monstrous wealth.

In history, when the Xungui family fell behind and their wealth was devoured by others, it was nothing new.

Xu Yingxu can be indifferent, but Xu Huizu, as the current leader of the Xu Mansion, naturally has more things to consider.

"Tomorrow, I will enter the palace to meet my third sister and ask about Tubo." Xu Huizu said with affirmative tone.

Xu Yingxu spread his hands together: "Brother, you can decide."

Xu Huizu looked at the incompetent second brother, feeling a little helpless.

The fourth brother Xu Zengshou went to the Wa country with Yan Wang Zhu Di, which probably means the separation of the family. If there is no special permission in the future, it may be difficult to come back.

But that's okay, at least the Xu family can flourish in the country of Wa.

Timur's march into Tubo has already been reported in the capital's mansion.

Most people don't have much idea of ​​Tubo, only know that it is very far away.

As for who Timur is, I don't even know.

But this does not hinder the anger of the people.

All the taverns and teahouses were talking about it.

"Where did the little bastard come from, dare to offend me, Daming, it's because he drank too much horse urine and doesn't know who his father is."

"It's probably poor and crazy, just like the barbarians in the pastures, wanting to come to Daming to fight the autumn wind, but then again, where is Tubo, why I haven't heard of this place in Daming before."

"Tubo is not small. It is said that it is bigger than any of our chief ministers in Ming Dynasty, but the place is very poor, similar to Yunnan, and they are all local barbarians."

"Don't underestimate it. It's said in the mansion newspaper that there will be 30 soldiers, and Bei Yuan will be invited to send troops. It will probably be a big battle."

If it was in the past, the people would certainly be very panicked when they heard the news of the war.

Because it means doing military service.

But it's completely different now. They don't have any worries about the current Ming Dynasty, and even things like Timur and Tubo will become their after-dinner talk.

Even though there are many more entertainment activities than before, it is still the preference of many people to care about national affairs.

No one would think that Timur's invasion of Tubo would have much impact on Daming.

Especially now that the capital can be said to be a minister from all nations, and the people have a very strong sense of belonging and pride in Daming.

Naturally, although the dispatch of troops has been announced, it will actually have to wait until the beginning of next spring.

It's winter now.

Sending troops depends on the season. Generally speaking, it doesn't matter for small battles, but big battles are concentrated in the spring and autumn seasons.

There is such a description of autumn soldiers on the battlefield.

Climate is very important to the army, not to mention places like Tubo, where the temperature difference between day and night is huge.

Moreover, Tubo still has a very serious problem, that is altitude sickness.

The reason why Zhu Yuanzhang did not directly rule Tubo had a lot to do with the altitude sickness.

After the original envoys entered Tubo, many people vomited and had diarrhea, with severe nausea and dizziness.

This is not to mention ordinary soldiers. In this case, not to mention fighting, survival is a problem.

The passing of 30 troops is also a screening.

In fact, it is not bad to have 20 soldiers unaffected, and the rest basically serve as logistics.

Here, Uzang's guard will be the main force.

At present, the commander-in-chief and generals of the army have not been finalized, but they will generally be young generals.

Those who are old are not suitable to go to Tubo.

in the palace.

Xu Miaojin is pinching Zhu Ying's shoulders.

"Finally, what's the matter?" Zhu Ying asked while lying half-lying, squinting her eyes.

Xu Miaojin deliberately dismissed the maid and did it herself, and Zhu Ying knew that something must be wrong.

"Oh, I just want to give you a massage. It's hard work for you these days." Xu Miaojin replied coquettishly.

Zhu Ying smiled and said: "I don't know you yet, tell me quickly, if you don't tell me, then you are not allowed to say it."

Xu Miaojin had no choice but to say: "Okay, my elder brother came over yesterday and wanted me to ask you to agree to let him fight Tubo."

Zhu Ying did not expect that Xu Huizu wanted to go to Tubo, it was not a good place.

"Tubo is far away and difficult. Is my brother-in-law sure you want to go? This is not a good job, so you didn't persuade me?" Zhu Ying asked.

Xu Miaojin said: "I want to persuade you too, but it's a pity that elder brother should go, what can I do?"

Zhu Ying didn't care about the candidates who went to Tubo.

He said, "Okay, since my brother-in-law wants to go, let's go."

Xu Miaojin didn't expect Zhu Ying to agree so happily.

Yesterday the eldest brother told her a lot, especially about the Xu Mansion, which made Xu Miaojin feel that Zhu Ying was planning to target the nobles.

Now it seems that the eldest brother is thinking too much?
"Then I'll thank you for the eldest brother, hehe." Xu Miaojin was very happy. Anyway, the eldest brother is his family. Now it is a good thing to be recognized by the grandson.

In fact, Zhu Ying still has a lot of good feelings for the Xu family.

It's just that Xu Huizu didn't think wrong, Zhu Ying was planning to attack the noble class.

It can't be said to start, just want to weaken their power to a certain extent, especially in the hereditary area.

Hereditary is okay, but it can only be titles, not power.

Now that the budding of capital has gradually blossomed, Zhu Ying doesn't want any huge family to appear in Daming.

If you want more things, then rely on your own ability to go outside to get them.

For example, the Daming Ocean Trade Chamber of Commerce has a similar system, which is naturally no problem.

Recently, Zhu Ying has been thinking about driving all the second generations of honorable men from Daming outside.

Such as Nanyang, or even further afield.

These words cannot be said clearly, now the economy of Daming is prosperous, and the construction is extremely fast, especially the capital, or the prefectures and cities of various places.

Compared with Ming Dynasty, other countries are simply barren lands. At present, most nobles and aristocratic families send people to the sea to make money. In fact, there are very few direct descendants of their own families going there.

For example, the Xu family, that is, Xu Zengshou had a good relationship with Zhu Di and ran to the country of Wa.

If Xu Yingxu was placed in Nanyang, the influence of the Xu Mansion on the imperial court would be much weakened.

Zhu Ying suddenly thought, this is a good idea.

Sending the sons of the Xungui family overseas will weaken their influence in Daming.

(End of this chapter)