Invincible Zhengde

Chapter 493 was born
Zhu Youtang still has some doubts about Tang Bohu's actual ability.

Although Tang Bohu has done well in the Northwest, things are different this time.The matter is very important, Zhu Youtang still hopes to choose a mature and prudent person.

But seeing his son's firm look, Zhu Youtang shook his head with a smile and said, "Listen to you."

"My son, thank you, father." Zhu Houzhao bowed quickly and said.

"Okay, let's go back and have a look. They should have finished talking." Zhu Youtang said with a smile.

After saying this, Zhu Youtang turned around and walked inside.

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhu Houzhao followed in.

After entering the room, Zhu Houzhao saw that they had finished chatting.

Because she was worried about the health of the princess, Queen Zhang didn't stay here for too long, and went back with Zhu Youtang.

After seeing off his parents, Zhu Houzhao sent the princess back, and then returned to his residence.

Ever since the crown princess became pregnant, Zhu Houzhao basically never went to live with the crown princess, and he didn't recruit some people to serve him. He didn't want to affect the relationship between husband and wife because of this matter.

Although he is a prince, there are still some things to pay attention to.If at this time, I pamper all kinds of beauties every day on my side, the Crown Princess will definitely not say it, and I feel uncomfortable.

So Zhu Houzhao tried to avoid this kind of thing as much as possible. Instead of being served by beautiful women, the princess was very moved.

Even if you want a woman in the future, you can wait for her to give birth to a child, and bear it for a while.

Glancing at Liu Jin who was standing beside him, Zhu Houzhao ordered, "Go and find Tang Bohu for me."

"Yes, His Royal Highness, the servant girl will go right away." Liu Jin quickly agreed.

After Liu Jin left, Zhu Houzhao breathed a sigh of relief.

It's been a long time, and this matter should indeed be put on the agenda. The most important thing is that the affairs of the DPRK and China are almost resolved.

The reform of the army has been completed, the reform of the land has also been completed, and the rest is the reform of taxation.

The domestic commercial layout is almost completed, and the taxation has also been greatly improved.

Zhu Houzhao knew very well in his heart that at this level, he has basically reached the peak of the productivity level of this era. If he wants to continue to strengthen, he can only wait for the productivity to increase.

When will the Ming Dynasty be able to make steam engines, unleash productivity, enter the industrial age, and when will it be able to have a better political system.

The economic base determines the superstructure, and this will never change.

In such an era, it is simply impossible and impossible for me to force myself to do something.

Zhu Houzhao was not surprised by this, because he had already been mentally prepared, and he never thought about forcing something.After all, this is the limitation of the times, and it cannot be changed by oneself.

Although I have invested a lot in technology over the years, the progress is actually very slow.For example, I only got the news some time ago and finally found the rubber.

Zhu Houzhao checked the information in later generations, and found that among the trees in China, there are actually rubber trees, which do not need to be transplanted.Only with rubber can the problem of airtightness and sealing be solved, which is the key.

After solving this problem, the research and development of steam engines can be carried out.As long as the steam engine is launched first, Daming will enter a new era, and Zhu Houzhao has been waiting for that day.

Soon Tang Bohu walked in from the outside.

Looking at Tang Bohu, Zhu Houzhao hesitated.This is completely different from Tang Bohu who came back from the northwest in his memory.

When he came back from the northwest, Tang Bohu had a vicissitudes of life in his whole body, and his face was tanned black.

But this time, Tang Bohu has a sense of literary talent. He is also wearing high-quality silk, and the skin on his face is well maintained. He looks like he is ten years younger.

But Zhu Houzhao also felt that this was what a wit should look like.

"My minister Tang Bohu, see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." After seeing Zhu Houzhao, Tang Bohu quickly bowed and saluted.

After Tang Bohu saluted, Zhu Houzhao waved his hand, and then said, "Okay, excuse me."

When Tang Bohu stood up, Zhu Houzhao continued, "I brought you here today because I have something to tell you."

Tang Bohu didn't say anything, and waited quietly for Zhu Houzhao to speak.

"You should also understand the things outside these days, right? Many people are advocating opening the sea. You should also know about this matter, right?"

After finishing speaking, Zhu Houzhao looked at Tang Bohu and asked with a smile, "What do you think about this matter?"

For Tang Bohu, not only did he know about this matter, but he also knew it very clearly.Even who is agitating, he is very clear in his heart.

Because these people have approached him more than once, hoping that he can come forward.After all, in the eyes of others, Tang Bohu is the confidant of His Royal Highness, and the weight of his words must be different from others.

But Tang Bohu didn't intend to mix it up, because he knew that His Highness the Crown Prince had his own ideas.

Although he is the confidant of His Highness the Crown Prince, and is favored by His Highness the Crown Prince, but because of this, he cannot use this trust to do things that His Highness the Crown Prince does not want to do.

Based on Tang Bohu's understanding of His Royal Highness, as long as His Royal Highness wants to do it, he will definitely do it; if His Royal Highness does not want to do it, then it is useless for anyone to say anything.

Tang Bohu didn't expect Zhu Houzhao to talk to him about this matter when he came here today, he couldn't help hesitating, but he still said: "Go back to His Royal Highness, I know."

"Not only do I know, but there are many people who hope that I can come forward to ask His Highness the Crown Prince for advice. However, I feel that His Highness the Crown Prince has his own plans for this matter, so I did not agree to them."

To Zhu Houzhao, Tang Bohu didn't hide anything, he just told the whole thing.

Looking at Tang Bohu, Zhu Houzhao nodded with a smile, very satisfied with his performance.

"As for my opinion, I think this is a good thing." Tang Bohu didn't hide his thoughts, and said directly: "A few years ago, the imperial court did not allow maritime trade, mainly because of the influence of Japanese pirates."

"The Ming Dynasty has been growing stronger every day these years. Now let alone the Japanese pirates, even the shadow of the Japanese people is no longer visible. Now that there is no threat of Japanese pirates along the coast, maritime trade is naturally what should be done."

"After all, everyone knows that sea trade makes money. The former Song Dynasty made a lot of money by relying on sea trade. My Ming Dynasty is far stronger than the former Song Dynasty. Naturally, I want to do sea trade and do better than them. Although now The imperial court has enough daily expenses, but having more money is always a good thing.”

Zhu Houzhao nodded. With Tang Bohu's knowledge, it is already very good to be able to say these things, and he can't expect him to say any long speeches.

So Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "How about leaving this matter to you?"

Tang Bohu was taken aback for a moment, he really hadn't thought of this.

During this period of time, his life in the capital is still very good, and he can be regarded as relatively comfortable.The most important thing is that the court is now rich and the country is now powerful. In the words of many people, the Ming Dynasty is already in its prime.

In such a prosperous age, Tang Bohu can also live in peace and stability, with a relatively peace of mind.But now His Royal Highness asked him to do things?
Without the slightest hesitation, Tang Bohu took a step forward, and said with a serious face: "His Royal Highness, I am willing to do it."

Zhu Houzhao nodded in satisfaction and said: "Let's form a team. The emperor has agreed that the imperial court will set up a maritime trade office, and you will be in charge of this office. Do things well and don't let me down. .”

"Don't worry, Your Highness the Crown Prince, I will definitely not disappoint His Highness the Prince's trust." Tang Bohu assured with a serious face.

Zhu Houzhao nodded, and then said with a smile: "Then you go back and prepare, hand over the current affairs, and then go to Xinyamen to report."

"The minister is retiring." Tang Bohu agreed, then turned and walked outside.

The news spread quickly, and there were almost no voices of opposition. Naturally, the government and the public were boiling.

Everyone is waiting to use this matter to make money, but it doesn't mean that there is no objection.For example, those smugglers in Jiangnan, but their current strength is not very strong.

Now they are far inferior to later generations, and later they will collude with Japanese pirates and become a serious problem on the southeast coast.But when it comes to Jiajing, they don't have the strength at all now.

The last time Zhu Houzhao went to Jiangnan, he arrested many people and killed many people, many of whom were smugglers.

Because of King Ning's rebellion, many people were implicated.After all, Ning Wang Haimao is quite big, and many people have been implicated in this matter, so it has been cleaned up.

Under such circumstances, they have no qualifications and strength to stop this matter.

To sum it up in one sentence, His Royal Highness is so powerful that no one dares to oppose him.

After the matter was explained, Zhu Houzhao didn't take care of it anymore.

In the past two years, Zhu Houzhao basically didn't take care of things. He was ordered to do what he had to do. If he did well, he would be rewarded.

Now that he has the confidence, he doesn't need to worry about everything.

Because the country is strong, if there is a slight mistake, basically it will not have much impact, and it can be adjusted anytime, anywhere.

In a word, the country's ability to resist risks has improved.

This is the same principle in later generations. When a country is rich and strong, even if there are some natural or man-made disasters, it can be remedied very well without causing any major troubles.

Zhu Houzhao, who has been a man for two generations, has a very deep understanding of this point.It's the same in later generations, and it's still the same in this lifetime, so after he handed over the matter to Tang Bohu, he didn't pay much attention to it.

As for what he was doing, of course he was with his wife.

One day half a month later, the originally quiet palace suddenly became noisy, which can be described as turning a horse on its back.

Zhu Houzhao looked into the room anxiously, and his face was full of worries.

Zhu Youtang walked over quickly with Empress Zhang, and the faces of the two were also joyful and anxious.

Zhu Houzhao hurriedly went up to meet him, bowed and said, "I see my father, queen, and queen."

"Okay, you don't have to worry about these nonsense at this time." Zhu Youtang waved his hand and said, "You don't have to worry too much, it won't take long."

Zhu Houzhao nodded. He didn't say anything, but looked into the room with some worry.

Queen Zhang glanced at her son, but didn't say anything to comfort her.She knew it was useless to say anything now, it was better not to speak at this time.

She also turned her head and looked into the room with worried eyes.

This is the first child of the Crown Princess, Zhu Houzhao's first child, and the first emperor's grandson of the Ming Dynasty, so its importance is self-evident.

Everyone was waiting outside, and no one dared to make a sound.

Only the daughter-in-law was busy going in and out.

The imperial physician stood not far away, waiting for rescue at any time.

But all of them wished in their hearts that it would be best if they weren't needed.

I don't know how long it took, and there was a clear crying sound from inside the room.

Then an elderly court lady rushed out, knelt on the ground with a plop, with an ecstatic look on her face, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Empress, Your Royal Highness, the Crown Princess gave birth to a grandson for Daming!"

After hearing her words, all the faces showed ecstasy.

Zhu Houzhao was stunned in place.

In this life, he finally became a father again!
This incident is of great significance to him, and it also has a feeling of unreality, and even a feeling of changing history.

Although many things have changed after he came to the Ming Dynasty, and he did indeed do things that changed history, but at this moment, this feeling is particularly profound.

"Rewards, everyone has rewards!" Zhu Youtang said loudly, his face was full of excitement.

At this time, Zhu Houzhao also came back to his senses, and he pulled out the palace lady to announce the good news and asked, "How is the princess?"

He is more worried about this.

You must know that in this era, the medical conditions are not very good, and giving birth to a woman is no different from passing through the gates of hell.

He didn't want the child to be born, but the mother was gone.

"Go back to His Royal Highness, the Crown Princess is fine. Don't worry, Your Highness." The maid said quickly.

After hearing this, Zhu Houzhao's heart was finally relieved, he nodded lightly, and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, that's good! You work hard, and you will all be rewarded later!"

Soon everything was cleaned up, and Zhu Houzhao was finally able to enter the house.

After entering the room, Zhu Houzhao came to the princess's bed, looked at the princess who was still very weak, stretched out his hand to hold her arm, and comforted her softly: "We have a son, you can rest at ease, After the body recovers, educate him well. If he is disobedient, you tell me, and I will beat him. "

Originally thought that the prince would say something, after hearing this, the princess couldn't help laughing.

She glanced at His Highness the Crown Prince reproachfully, with a look of happiness on her face.

(End of this chapter)