Jinyi champion

Chapter 420 Strange goods to live in?

It was Jiang's turn to be the capital, and Tang Yin was the happiest.

When Tang Yin drank recently, Lu Song had a strong sense of responsibility and basically couldn't accompany him, but Jiang Lun didn't have any tasks on him. When he came to the capital, he was responsible for eating and drinking.

Two days later.

Tang Yin approached Zhu Hao to discuss the matter: "I discussed with Jiang Mengzai, we can properly let the son contact some famous people in the capital, invite some great scholars to give lectures on the scriptures at the mansion, or let the son attend some forums run by great scholars... What do you think? ?”

Now that there are more people in the capital, many things can be discussed at the wine table, which is the case now.

Zhu Hao frowned, and asked, "Do you think the prince hasn't been in the spotlight enough recently?"

"Zhu Hao, I can't listen to you in everything...Recently, scholars from the capital have gathered, and the spring of the next year will be Chun Wei. At this time, let the prince come out and let the world see what kind of person the prince is, isn't it? Is it a good thing?"

Tang Yin seemed to take it for granted.

"talk later."

Zhu Hao didn't refuse right away, but obviously he didn't agree with this kind of thing.

Do things with purpose.

Here, the stereotype of King Xiaoxing being playful is being created, but behind his back, he "keeps his strengths and bides his time", and goes to attend some forums, with completely opposite purposes before and after. Zhu Hao will never do such a thing that slaps himself in the face.

Tang Yin's mood was waning, and he realized that he couldn't be the master. The capital nominally listened to him in everything, so it was better to listen to Zhu Hao in everything.

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In the middle of the twelfth lunar month.

The actors that Zhu Hao trained for Su Xigui have already sent two batches to the south, and Su Xigui himself also arrived in the capital in the middle of the month.

After he arrived in the capital, he didn't even go to see Huang Zan, but ran directly to Zhu Hao.

He didn't talk about anything when he came up, and when he met, it was like pouring bitter water: "Your Majesty's journey to the south can be said to be full of twists and turns. This is not the case. When the holy driver arrived in Yangzhou on the first day of the twelfth lunar month, he looted the big families in the city... I am here There is a private house in Yangzhou, luckily I got the news in advance and hid my family members, otherwise..."

Su Xigui sighed.

In history, after Zhu Houzhao arrived in Yangzhou on the first day of December in the [-]th year of Zhengde, he sent cavalry into the city to rob women that night, and asked them to search from house to house. It reflects the absolute principle of marrying a wife and a virtuous person. If a wife is beautiful, it does not belong to me.

As for Su Xigui, who is not young and has a lot of money, no matter whether it is a daughter-in-law, daughter or concubine in the family, they all naturally look the same.

Zhu Hao didn't ask Su Xigui's house in Yangzhou in detail whether it was his home or a foreign house, but hearing Su Xigui's tone, it was a stick hit his forehead, which hurt his heart.

Zhu Hao said: "Isn't it all good?"

It was consolation, but Su Xigui was unwilling to accept such words.

Su Xigui raised his head and looked at Zhu Hao earnestly: "Master Zhu, you are accompanying King Xing in the capital, but I don't know how his studies are doing recently? In the land of the capital, many great Confucian scholars are hiding here... If you need it, I will help to invite a few to come back and let them teach Xingwang knowledge."

Zhu Hao smiled and said, "What's Dongzhu Su doing? You're planning to change the court, have you already made plans?"

"No... no."

Su Xigui waved his hand hastily, "Don't think too much about it, I know you are very talented and knowledgeable, King Xing will definitely not slacken your studies with your guidance, but you have to prepare for the exam, there are some things... I can help if I can."

He said no, but Zhu Hao could feel that Su Xigui was completely disappointed in that nonsense Zhu Houzhao.

At first, because Huang Zan was promoted by Zhu Houzhao himself, which meant "inheriting an official position", Su Xigui felt that he was the "direct descendant" of the emperor, so he gave gifts to the emperor when he had nothing to do. It is worth it, and it belongs to "reciprocating peaches and plums".

But when he had more contact with Zhu Houzhao and his courtiers, Su Xigui felt that Zhu Houzhao was not a wise master. Even though he was indeed a little talented in marching and fighting, and his courage was amazing, what governing the country requires persevering diligence, not relying on opportunism, let alone A shopkeeper like Zhu Houzhao, let the ministers govern the country, but he himself is messing around all over the world.

When the emperor plays a negative role in the entire political system, it is better to have no emperor than to have an emperor. Su Xigui has to seriously consider whether it is necessary to continue to be loyal to this "faint" emperor.

Now relying on the emperor to earn some family fortune, and my brother-in-law has a prosperous official career because of this, but who can guarantee that the emperor and the people around him will not suddenly go crazy and take away all the interests of the courtiers?
Su Xigui has a businessman mentality.

The pay and the return must be in direct proportion. The emperor cannot guarantee my interests, so why should I be unconditionally loyal?
"Now the son is not King Xing, and His Majesty has not had a class teacher for a long time. It is estimated that he will soon arrive in Nanjing. He may not know when he will return to the court. If he cannot be directly conferred by the imperial decree, wait for His Majesty to return to the court... I guess this time next year, we The two are still discussing these issues." Zhu Hao laughed.

Su Xigui shook his head and smiled wryly, but didn't say anything.

Zhu Haodao: "Your Majesty is sensible, has his own opinions on everything, and is a down-to-earth person. I don't know if I want to recommend Su Dongzhu... Let Su Dongzhu meet secretly later?"

Su Xigui's eyes lit up, and then he hesitated: "Is this... probably inappropriate?"

Su Xigui was obviously moved.

But he was also afraid that his meeting with Zhu Si would be discovered by others, and someone would make a fuss out of it, so of course he had to be more cautious.

Zhu Hao said with a smile: "I will arrange everything, and we will meet in the theater that Dongzhu Su prepared for the troupe... When the time comes, let the son go to the theater, and Dongzhu Su will be in the private room next door. When there is no one, go in and meet the son On the other hand, it is also a chance for Shizi to remember you as a person."

Su Xigui looked pleased: "If it was in my own theater, then the problem would not be a big problem. The place is not in my name, and if you want to check it, you won't be able to find me. It was purely a chance encounter... that's right, it was a chance encounter .We don’t know each other. Haha.”

Su Xigui was very happy.

Although he might not have thought of meeting Zhu Si before, Zhu Hao's suggestion was exactly what he wanted. Knowing that the current emperor is a playful, lustful and playful lord, why not make a fuss about the "Prince"?
Maybe it's really a Lu Buwei, "a rare commodity to live in"?

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Even Tang Yin didn't know about Zhu Hao asking Su Xigui to meet Zhu Si.

While Zhu Hao was going to teach Zhu Si, he asked Zhu Si's opinion alone.

Zhu Si asked, "Who is Master Su?"

Zhu Hao smiled and said: "It is the big merchant who did business with our palace before... His brother-in-law is Huang Zan, the former governor of Huguang, and now he is the right servant of the household department. From the end of this year to the beginning of next year, he may be Transferred to other errands, in short, he is now the hottest figure in the court."

"Then should I meet up?"

Zhu Si himself had no idea.

Whether he sees it or not, it doesn't matter to him.

Zhu Haodao: "Su Xigui's biggest characteristic is that he is rich and powerful, and he is very measured in his work. He never uses power to overwhelm others. He does business very fairly. If the crown prince can entrust him with trust, he will definitely repay the crown prince. The important point It is he who is now related to some of the emperor's close officials..."

"It's a good thing for him... to walk with those courtiers?" Zhu Si didn't quite understand.

Zhu Hao analyzed: "Sometimes some contacts may be useful. You also know that the people around the emperor will fight fiercely for favor. For example, in this internal fight, Qian Ning was defeated, and he was about to die. It's very satisfying. If we can take advantage of Su Xigui's relationship and make a small plan to make people around the emperor fight among themselves, we can sit back and watch the tigers fight."

"Oh."

Zhu Si seems to understand but does not understand.

Zhu Hao continued: "Furthermore, this time, Shengjia caused troubles in Yangzhou and robbed the people's property and women's family by force, which affected the interests of many aristocratic families. Su Dongzhu is very powerful in the Jiangnan generation. Let him take the lead. You have been of great help."

Zhu Si smiled and asked, "How can I help you?"

Zhu Haodao: "It's so small that if there is a need for the Xing Palace, they will provide the supply of money, food and materials. If you really have a chance to ascend the throne in the future, they will help you quickly stabilize the south of the Yangtze River. If there is a shortage of money and food in the court, they will also supply...

"Businessmen in Daming belong to a class of people who are rich but have no social status. They need a strong political background to protect them, and you can become their background and provide an umbrella. What they can provide you is a steady stream of wealth. "

"Oh."

This time Zhu Si understood.

Provide support to merchants like Su Xigui, and the merchants will send a lot of money and food.

Whether he becomes King Xing, or if he really has a chance to become emperor, it will be of great help to him.

"That should see you."

Zhu Sidao, "Where shall we meet?"

"Xiyuanzi, we have been there twice before, and the place is familiar. After entering, find a private room to watch a play, and ask him to come and salute you. You only need to answer a few words with him with a benevolent heart, and let him know that you have great ambitions." , and don’t act like the current emperor.” Zhu Hao said.

"Uh-huh."

Zhu Si nodded firmly.

This matter is quite attractive to Zhu Si, because he will use his identity as King Xing to buy people's hearts and plan for the great cause.

For a fledgling child, it is very fulfilling.

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Zhu Si went out on the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, and went to the streets to watch a play that afternoon.

When Su Xigui appeared at the entrance of the private room in the theater, Luo An became very vigilant and asked, "Are you...?"

Zhu Hao came out: "Luo Dianzhan, this is Huang Fantai's brother-in-law Su Xigui, Dongzhu Su, who has been doing business with my palace. He is the behind-the-scenes owner of this theater. This time, he came here specially to visit His Royal Highness."

"This……"

Luo An still didn't want to let it go.

Su Xigui smiled and said: "I have brought a little gift, and gave it to your son, and all the hardworking soldiers, and I will send Zhu Xiaodao to the mansion later."

Only then did Luo An nod and let him go, but he was worried, fearing that Su Xigui might have some ill intentions, so he went in with him.

"Grassman Su Xigui, pay homage to His Royal Highness King Xing."

After Su Xigui entered the door, he immediately bowed down.

Zhu Si was a little baffled, looked at Zhu Hao who was full of smiles, and said: "Master Su, get up, I've heard of your name, you have a lot of connections with Xing Wangfu, you are not an outsider, just sit down and talk .”

(End of this chapter)