Daming Greedy Wolf Star

Chapter 477 A Talent Comparable to Natsuhara Kichi

"Huh?" Xia Yuanji stood up in surprise when he saw the person coming.

"Wei Zhe, this is..." Zhu Zhanhe saw that Xia Yuanji's reaction was a bit strange, so he asked.

"My daughter Liu, I pay my respects to Your Royal Highness." Before Xia Yuanji could explain, the visitor knelt down and saluted.

Moreover, it is not an ordinary etiquette for ordinary women, but a great gift of prostration.

"His Royal Highness may not know Minnv, but it is because of Your kindness that Minnv is here today."

"His Royal Highness." Xia Yuanji turned to Zhu Zhanhe and explained with a smile.

"This is the current boss of the Yingying Building. Since three years ago, the operation of the Yingying Building has been run by this boss Liu. It is very good."

"Oh? Really?" Zhu Zhanhe was also a little surprised.

For the Yinglie Building, in fact, he didn't put much effort or thought into it.

For Zhu Zhanhe, like Qian Yong and others back then, he discovered by accident that he had built such a hero building, but in fact he didn't manage it much.

He just made a start for the building of heroes, he made a guarantee, borrowed some money from the old man, Emperor Taizong, and then he didn't care about anything.

"No need to be like this, get up." Seeing this, Zhu Zhanhe waved his hand.

"The present scene is all due to your own efforts. You are the owner of the Yingying Building, and you should also know that I haven't worked hard on it in these years. This was just a whim of mine back then."

"Your Highness's words are wrong!" Although Liu Shi obeyed Zhu Zhanhe's words and stood up, she did not agree with Zhu Zhanhe's statement.

"For His Royal Highness Shizi Nian, it may be just a random thing, a whim, but for us, it is no different from the gods who save the suffering."

"Okay, okay." Zhu Zhanhe waved his hands when he heard the words, with a wry smile on his face.

For him, he was really not used to this kind of situation. Relatively speaking, he was more used to facing the screams and curses of the captives when they slaughtered the captives after conquering the city.

"It seems that the operation of the Yingying Building is not bad. It seems to be a bit extraordinary, so let's serve some special dishes and let me see your craftsmanship."

"It just so happens that I've been in the West for a long time, and I haven't eaten serious hometown food for a long time. I went back to Beijing yesterday and it was a hasty affair. It's up to you."

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your trust." Mrs. Liu saluted upon hearing the words.

"The girl will take her leave first, please wait for a while, His Royal Highness."

Zhu Zhanhe nodded, watched Liu Shi retreat, and then turned to look at Xia Yuanji.

"She actually knows me?"

"Your Highness, you don't need to think too much." Xia Yuanji explained with a smile.

"For them, you are a life-saving benefactor. Those who can be in this hero building, whether it is the boss or the second child, are the widows or orphans of heroes. On the first day they entered here, the first training they received , is to keep your portrait in mind.”

"However, it may be because you have been away for many years and your appearance has changed a little, so that Xiao Er didn't recognize it."

"Is that so?" Zhu Zhanhe shook his head and laughed when he heard this.

"Okay, sit down, let's talk about business."

Xia Yuanji became serious when he heard the words, and sat down again after saluting respectfully.

In fact, he knew from the very beginning that Zhu Zhanhe purposely asked him to stay, and even called him out, definitely not to chat about old times, but to have something important to do.

Otherwise, why didn't Zhu Zhanhe, who is a new father, stay at home, accompany the old man, hug the child, etc., and have to accompany him, a bad old man who has passed his sixties?
Although, the two had a good personal relationship in the early years... Or it should be said that Zhu Zhanhe didn't put on airs towards Xia Yuanji.

"You are not young anymore." Seeing Xia Yuanji sitting down, Zhu Zhanhe couldn't ignore the gray on his head, and his words were filled with emotion.

"Wei Zhe, do you remember how many years you have worked hard for Daming?"

"I don't dare to work hard, but it has been 25 years since Emperor Taizong appointed Wei Zhe as Minister of the Household Department."

"25 years..." Zhu Zhanhe sighed softly upon hearing this.

25 years is indeed not short.

It has been 24 years since Xia Yuanji became an official at the age of 37, and was promoted to the Minister of the Household Department at the age of 25 with the ascension of Emperor Taizong.

In these years, it would be exaggerated to say that without Xia Yuanji, it would not be enough to support Emperor Taizong's major undertakings such as moving the capital, editing the Yongle Grand Ceremony, and sailing to the West, but he was definitely the one who laid the foundation for these major undertakings.

After all, the one who can only save money is not the God of Wealth, but the piggy bank, and the one who can use money to make money is the God of Wealth.

Just like in the seventh year of Yongle, when Emperor Taizong first sent his troops back to the imperial court, Xia Yuanji sorted out all the confiscated items, distributed cattle, sheep, war horses, and horses in an orderly manner, and made good long-term benefits.

Zhu Zhanhe still remembers that it was precisely because of Xia Yuanji's long-term plan that he was forced to perform the cattle replacement for the old man, which became the opportunity for their family to become a vassal.

"To be honest, I very much hope that you can always serve as the Secretary of the Household Department of Daming, but you know better than me the truth that time is not forgiving."

After a brief recollection, Zhu Zhanhe took his thoughts back and looked at Xia Yuanji again.

"Your ability is not only unique in the world, but it is definitely second to none. If possible, I really don't want to let you go, but the reality is beyond doubt."

"Your hair, your spirit, all tell me that you are not as good as you were then."

"For so many years, Xia Xuan has experienced in Xiangzhou Mansion. Although he is not as good as you, it is only a matter of time."

"So, Xia Xuan, I plan to let him stay in Xiangzhou Mansion for the time being. I want to bring Xia Jin up first. While you are still in good health, you should take care of him first."

"When Xia Jin has also experienced, I will let Xia Xuan return to Shuntian. Firstly, it is convenient to inherit your position, and secondly, because I trust Xia Xuan more. After all, I have more experience than Xia Jin."

"How about it?"

"Your Highness, this..." Xia Yuanji didn't know what to say when he heard the words.

Xia Yuanji had three sons, the eldest son died young, leaving only two sons, Xia Xuan and Xia Jin.

Logically speaking, Xia Yuanji should be happy that Zhu Zhanhe valued their big family so much, and it was indeed the case.

However, besides being happy, Xia Yuanji was also a little worried.

As the saying goes, the higher you stand, the worse you will fall. For those who are not up to the standard or have desires greater than reason, standing too high is not a good thing.

"Don't worry." Seeing Xia Yuanji's worry, Zhu Zhanhe said with a smile.

"I'm not an emotional person either. The relationship between us is indeed good, even surpassing the ordinary relationship. But for Xia Xuan and Xia Jin, I made this decision after careful consideration."

"The talents of both of them are not bad, it would be a pity to waste them, and you are a civil servant, and you have worked so hard for Ming Dynasty for so many years, but you still don't have a title. Let Xia Xuan and Xia Jin inherit your position, and then two or even three generations will serve you. Officer, I can give your family a title or something."

"Of course." Seeing that Xia Yuanji was about to speak, Zhu Zhanhe interrupted him first.

"The premise is that Xia Xuan and Xia Jin must be like you, at least not making any mistakes, or even making contributions to Ming Dynasty."

"Then..." Hearing the words, Xia Yuanji also knew that he could no longer evade, so he immediately stood up and knelt down to salute.

"Wei Zhe would like to thank His Royal Highness for your respect."

"Okay." Zhu Zhanhe waved his hands upon seeing this.

"Don't do these red tapes, there is one more thing you need to make up your mind about besides Xia Xuan and Xia Jin."

"Your Highness, please speak." Xia Yuanji stood up upon hearing the sound, and looked at Zhu Zhanhe very solemnly.

"Right now, the European battlefield has entered the middle stage, and the eastern battlefield will be settled before next summer if there are no accidents."

"I told you just now that there are endless plains, which are good places for grain production. If we get such a piece of land, there is absolutely no reason for us to waste it."

"In addition, the northern part of the central region is also a plain, which can also produce grain, but compared with the eastern part, the time for peace may be later, until the end of autumn or even next summer."

"However, we have to prepare early."

"So, do you have any relevant candidates, preferably those with outstanding abilities, even those who can directly serve as Minister of the Household Department."

"Hmm..." Xia Yuanji was thoughtful upon hearing this.

Zhu Zhanhe's question is actually quite ambiguous, it mainly depends on what Zhu Zhanhe thinks, but Xia Yuanji didn't think so much.

"If His Highness wants someone who is proficient in financial management...then I have someone to recommend."

"Oh? Tell me?" Zhu Zhanhe immediately recovered after hearing the words.

To be honest, he didn't have much hope for this, because in his mind, Xia Yuanji was the top Hubu Shangshu, and there were not many people who could surpass Xia Yuanji, or even reach half of Xia Yuanji.

But judging from Xia Yuanji's meaning, this person's talent should not be bad, and it is even very possible that Xia Yuanji thinks he is outstanding.

Otherwise, Xia Yuanji would not be so direct.

"Wang Zuo!" Xia Yuanji said a name, and his tone was quite firm.

"Wang Zuo?" Zhu Zhanhe frowned the moment he heard the name.

It's not that there is anything wrong with this person, but because there is no such person's name in his memory.

"Yes, Wang Zuo!" However, unlike Zhu Zhanhe's worry, Xia Yuanji's tone was quite firm, as if he recognized this person's talent.

"This person is now the right servant of my Daming Household Department. He is extremely capable. The most important thing is that he is proficient in financial management, and he is quite upright!"

"Oh?" Zhu Zhanhe was very surprised by Xia Yuanji's evaluation.

In fact, there was such a person in history, the reason why Zhu Zhanhe didn't remember him was mainly because this person was a short-lived person, and he withered before he fully bloomed.

Wang Zuo became an official during the Yongle period. Historically, he was the one who succeeded Xia Yuanji as Minister of the Household Department of the Ming Dynasty.

As Xia Yuanji said, this person is extremely capable, proficient in financial management and has integrity. He has dealt with local granary abuses many times, and even the army's fraudulent collection of taxes and grains. He is a typical talented and virtuous person. .

However, before he could make a career and be famous in history, Wang Zuo was buried in the civil castle because of Zhu Qizhen's personal conquest.

(End of this chapter)