Daming: Mixed in Dangzhi County, Beiping

for the situation outside.

Guo An ignored it. The imperial edict was issued, and he had more things to do.

especially.

In the past two days, the door of Duke Dingguo's mansion was closed tightly. There were rumors that Duke Dingguo was seriously ill with cold. Some officials and dignitaries who wanted to give gifts in advance to curry favor were not allowed to enter.

thus.

After the imperial edict was issued, Duke Ding should be called the Prince of Shunde County, and he miraculously recovered.

With such a good opportunity, all the powerful officials from the entire capital came to visit.

The first living king of a different surname in the Ming Dynasty, they not only want to make good friends, but the most important thing is to be blessed.

Maybe they can also have great luck. Even if they can't be granted the title of king with a different surname, they can be like the merchant Shen Zhuang and get a viscount, even if it is a baron, they will be satisfied!
but.

After Guo An dealt with these powerful officials or gentry who came to deliver gifts and kept brazenly chatting with him for a while, he coughed rapidly.

Immediately, his face turned pale and weak, as if an old illness had relapsed.

Under the concerned eyes of everyone, Guo Ang took two servants and sent him into the back house.

The entire Guo Mansion was finally quieter.

As for the news that Guo An, Prince of Shunde County, was seriously ill, word spread throughout the capital.

Back house.

After Liu Baiwei calmed down, she suddenly looked at Guo An with a worried look.

"Your Highness, all the vassal kings of the Ming Dynasty will leave the capital and join the vassal state. Your Majesty suddenly makes you the county king. Will our family all leave the capital and go to Guozhou?"

On the side, Yue Lan also looked worried, "Yes, old... Your Highness, Er Niu and the others have only been in Guozhou for more than a year.

Now, I don’t know if the houses in Guozhou have been built? "

"Don't worry too much!"

Guo An smiled softly, "It's not written in the edict that our whole family will be driven to Guozhou.

Moreover, our Shunde Prince's Mansion also has a fiefdom in Jiangjun Mountain in the capital.

Xingtai County, Shunde Prefecture, is also our family's fiefdom. If those civil servants dare to force our family to join the feudal clan, we will go to Jiangjun Mountain to join the feudal clan, or go to Xingtai County to join the feudal clan! "

After Liu Baiwei and Yue Lan heard this, the worries on their faces immediately disappeared.

The next day.

Guo An, wearing a Yishan crown and a red Gun dragon robe, entered the palace to express his gratitude under the protection of Xu Yong and other Yanshan guards.

This time, it was still in the Wu Building.

Zhu Di was already sitting lazily on a soft chair, resting quietly. The table on one side was empty and there was no memorial.

Guo An respectfully stepped forward to salute and thank him.

Zhu Di smiled slightly, "How do you feel after becoming a county king?"

Guo An's face was filled with sincerity and fear, "I have made His Majesty laugh, and I am afraid that I will live up to Your Majesty's love!"

Zhu Di asked: "It has spread throughout the capital that you, the newly promoted Prince of Shunde, are seriously ill. How is your health now?"

Guo An hurriedly explained, "Your Majesty is worried, but Weichen's health is very good now. It was just the wind and cold that did not get better yesterday. In addition, there are many people coming to the house, so Weichen is feeling a little uncomfortable due to fatigue!"

"That's good!"

Zhu Di glanced at Guo An lightly and said, "We have already explained to the kings what you are doing for the county king, and they will not embarrass you.

As for the officials in the court, they have no time to curry favor with you now, let alone stare at you and cause trouble for you! "

"Your Majesty is so kind to me, I can't repay you in return!"

Guo An's face was filled with emotion.

Zhu Di said: "If you find more good seeds for our Ming Dynasty and build more useful objects, this will be your reward for us and the Ming Dynasty!"

Guo Andao: "I will try my best!"

"Very good!"

Zhu Di nodded with great satisfaction and continued: "As for your decision to open a government, you make your own decision, and we will not interfere with all the officials.

Your two Shunde guards can be easily replenished with additional personnel.

The guard in Guozhou will be transferred to your Shunde Guard. As for the remaining guard, Xu Yong and other Yanshan Guards in your house will be directly merged into it.

For the remaining personnel, we will allocate some soldiers and generals to you from among the armies in the capital.

Of these two guards, one guarded Guozhou and the other guarded the palace. "

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Guo An quickly thanked him.

Zhu Di added: "As for your palace, we know that you like to run the palace. Your current palace has been renovated with no idea how much effort you have spent.

We will not give another palace to the prince. We will give you two houses on both sides of your house. You can renovate it yourself! "

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Guo An responded again.

However, Guo An's expression was still a little different from before.

After all, he is no longer a nobleman of the Ming Dynasty, but a king with a different surname of the Ming Dynasty.

From the moment he accepted the imperial edict, the entire Ming Dynasty's censors and civil servants were watching him closely, hoping that he would make a mistake.

Zhu Di then said: "Guo Qing, we risked violating the ancestral system and setting a precedent for the Ming Dynasty by granting you the title of king with a different surname. This is because you used your virtuous talents to gradually improve the Ming Dynasty when you were in Beiping Mansion.

Even when Huang Kao was still alive, he would be crowned king after seeing your contribution to the Ming Dynasty.

You can still do what you think you should do with confidence and boldness as before! "

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Guo An responded again.

Seeing Guo An like this, Zhu Di felt a little helpless. When he was a child, he had just been crowned king by the emperor. He was only happy for a few days, but then he felt the pressure of being crowned king.

Therefore, he did not continue to say more, but just waved his hand, "Go, we hope to see a new scene in Ming Dynasty again!"

"Yes, Wei Chen resigns!"

Guo An bowed respectfully, and then left the palace under the leadership of a chamberlain.

However, as soon as he walked out of the palace gate, he was stunned.

Shen Zhuang, Guo Bingyong, Guo Zhi, Guo Changchen, and Guo Shanyuan were standing respectfully at the entrance of the palace.

Seeing this, Guo An couldn't help but walked over and asked with some confusion: "Why are you here, but what happened?"

"I have met His Highness!"

Shen Zhuang, Guo Bingyong and others quickly greeted Guo An.

Immediately, he explained: "Your Highness, nothing happened!"

"That you?"

Guo An asked with some confusion.

Guo Bingyong said: "Your Highness, we are here to enter the palace to thank you!"

"Thank you..."

Only then did Guo An react, his eyes looking somewhat emotional.

Shen Zhuang, Guo Bingyong and others are already viscounts, dignitaries of the Ming Dynasty!
Thinking about it, Guo An told him again: "Treat His Majesty with respect and honesty. You must not hide anything!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Shen Zhuang, Guo Bingyong and others nodded again.

Now, they are even more cautious about Guo An.

Guo An also saw this.

But there was nothing he could do. He just nodded slightly, got into the carriage, and headed home.

at the same time.

Shen Zhuang, Guo Bingyong and others, led by the palace servants, also came to Wu Tower.

this will.

Zhu Di has already ascended to his seat, and a stack of memorials has been placed on the table.

Shen Zhuang, Guo Bingyong and others came in, bowed their heads tightly, and saluted respectfully according to the eunuch's instructions yesterday.

Zhu Di responded gently and asked a few people to get up.

Then he told me: "From now on, you will be my Viscount of the Ming Dynasty. Although you have no official position, you are also a dignitary of my Ming Dynasty.

You can't bully others with your power, and you should do more practical things for our great Ming Dynasty..."

Guo Bingyong and Guo Zhi said with solemn faces: "Your Majesty, please rest assured that Weichen and others do not have much ability. They can only cultivate fields and cultivate fine seeds.

Weichen and others are lucky to have such great love from His Majesty. Weichen and others will definitely work harder to cultivate new and improved seeds for our Ming Dynasty! "

"Very good!" Zhu Di nodded with satisfaction.

Shen Zhuang also followed closely and said: "Your Majesty, I don't have much ability, I only know how to do business and manage stores!
I will definitely do my best to manage the Maritime Trade Chamber of Commerce for His Majesty! "

"..."

Shen Zhuang, Guo Bingyong and others all spoke very plainly and straightforwardly.

However, it also made Zhu Di even more satisfied.

He didn't know how many times he had heard those words with a eloquent tongue and a lotus-like tongue.

Such straightforward and sincere words are what he loves to hear most.

However, although he was satisfied with Shen Zhuang, Guo Bingyong and others, he was only a viscount in the end. Zhu Di said a few words again and asked the chamberlain to take Shen Zhuang, Guo Bingyong and others out.

Out of the palace gate.

Not even a few steps away.

Shen Zhuang, Guo Bingyong and others were blocked from the road.

After being awarded the title of Viscount, they were already considered dignitaries of the Ming Dynasty.

No matter how many people look down on them, there will still be many people who want to curry favor with them!

but.

Today, they are others who really can't deal with it.

Now that they have entered the palace to express their gratitude, they have to go to the Shunde Palace to express their gratitude.

They are not afraid that the censors will hold on to this matter!
Anyway, from the beginning, they had already labeled Guo An.

Not to mention, their viscount was brought to them by Guo An!
Shunde Palace.

After Guo An came back, he lay directly on the soft chair and thought about Zhu Di's words today.

Now, Zhu Laosi felt that he, Guo An, could still pull out some things that would be beneficial to Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Laosi was right. There were indeed many things in his mind that he had not taken out.

However, just based on what he brought out, the master craftsmen in the Craftsman School and the many workshops in Jiangjun Mountain couldn't understand it.

Ming Dynasty can’t use it either!
That's some system?
However, Boss Zhu, the maniac who makes plans, sets corresponding systems for everything and everyone in Ming Dynasty and asks him to change it?
He was so exhausted that he didn't say anything, and would even change the Ming Dynasty's system for the worse!
Then what else can he do...

No, Boss Zhu hasn’t given him the corn and sweet potatoes he promised yet!

Thinking of this, Guo An stared, regretting extremely that he didn't perform well in the palace today!

At this moment.

Guo Ang slowly walked into the main hall and said to Guo An: "Your Highness, Viscount Shen and the four viscounts of the Guo family would like to see you!"

"Shen Zhuang and the others?"

Guo An raised his head and asked.

"Exactly!"

Guo Ang nodded quickly, but said nothing more.

Now, he is already the general manager of the Shunde Palace, and he is becoming more and more rigorous when he speaks.

"Let them in!"

Guo An has already thought of the purpose of Shen Zhuang, Guo Bingyong and others coming.

but.

When he thought that he could bring out five viscounts, he still felt a sense of pride in his heart.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Guo Ang bowed and responded, then quietly stepped out.

Guo An smiled lightly and didn't say much.

What else could he say about a steward seeking progress?

In less than a moment.

Guo Ang led Shen Zhuang and five others, Guo Bingyong, Guo Zhi, Guo Changchen and Guo Shanyuan, in.

The five people stood in a row in front of Guo An, bowing respectfully, with gratitude on their faces.

"The fact that we can be made a Viscount by His Majesty, honor our ancestors, and grant us the title of wife and son-in-law is all thanks to His Majesty's support. We will definitely remember this great kindness and virtue!"

"No need for this!"

Guo An still had the same attitude as before, "Although I helped with this matter, none of you were holding back."

As he said that, Guo An thought of something and looked at Shen Zhuang, "Boxi, although you have been granted the title of viscount now, there will still be some officials who are jealous of you, looking for trouble, and will keep an eye on you.

Unless you make another great contribution, you can shut up those officials completely.

When it comes to tomatoes and potatoes, you have to hold on tight and don't let up.

If the potato could be found, it would be another great achievement.

Although it is impossible to make you a marquis, this great contribution will definitely make your Majesty proud and will also benefit the people of Ming Dynasty!

At that time, His Majesty's reward will definitely be indispensable! "

Hearing this, Shen Zhuang's eyes lit up and he nodded repeatedly.

"Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will send additional manpower again after I return.

As long as there are such potatoes in the hands of overseas barbarians, they will definitely find them! "

"Ok!"

Guo An nodded slightly and said softly again: "Because of corn and sweet potatoes, the five of you were all granted the title of Viscount, and I was also granted the title of County Prince.

In this way, the powerful officials throughout the Ming Dynasty will inevitably pay more attention to the food crops in the hands of overseas barbarians.

If you are a step late and those people bring the potatoes back first and hand them over to His Majesty, you will have no chance of doing so! "

At this time, Shen Zhuang was shocked and nodded repeatedly.

"Thank you for the reminder, Your Highness!"

"As long as you understand!"

Guo An didn't say anything more.

As for Guo Bingyong, Guo Zhi, Guo Changchen and Guo Shanyuan, they were curious about Tudou.

However, he was not as anxious as Shen Zhuang.

This is the confidence of technicians!

No matter who brings the potatoes back, when the time comes to cultivate them, they will definitely not be able to bypass the four brothers.

We still have to give them the credit they deserve!

immediately.

Next, Shen Zhuang, Guo Bingyong and others talked to Guo An again for a while, and then began to leave one by one.

Although they have become dignitaries in the Ming Dynasty, they are still a little cautious when facing the prince Guo An.

……

The next day.

The plaque for the Shunde Palace was completed, and Xu Yong and others carefully replaced the plaque for the Dingguo Palace and hung it up.

Simultaneously.

The title deeds of the two courtyards on both sides of Guo Mansion were also personally delivered to Guo An by Yi Shiha.

As for the arrangement of the two guards in Shunde, Guo An also called Xu Yong.

"Our Shunde Palace will have two guards. One guard is the one guarding Guozhou, and the other guard is going to be formed based on your hundred households.

You have been following me for so many years. If I have the opportunity, I will promote you to Qianhu first. Is that possible? "

"Thank you, Your Highness, I am willing to do so!"

Xu Yong's face was full of joy.

"As for the brothers from these 100 households, they all have the opportunity to be promoted. If you find an opportunity, you can promote them one by one.

In the future, when you get familiar with it, I will slowly upgrade it to you! "

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Xu Yong was even more overjoyed. Seeing the brothers he had been with before entering Shenji Camp or going to other guards, one by one, they were promoted. He was lying if he wasn't impatient!
He didn't expect that he could be promoted so quickly without any military exploits!

Subsequently.

Guo An called Xu Yong over again, as well as some old people who had always been loyal to the house.

He can keep the matter of opening a mansion closed.

However, the standard of servants in his palace must be upgraded by one liter!
...(End of chapter)