A Thousand Hills

Chapter 212

Cheng Engong didn't go home directly, he followed his younger brother Nan'anhou to Nan'anhou's mansion.Ever since he was ordered to take over the title, he replaced his father as Duke Cheng'en. He has always been cautious and trembling. Duke Cheng'en really didn't understand why his younger brother had a brain twitch and wanted to stab him upwards.

Marquis Nan'an went back to his residence without saying anything.Cheng Engong couldn't hold back, and said, "Sanlang, tell me, what's going on with you today?"

Only then did Nan'an Hou remember what his brother asked, Nan'an Hou said, "Have you eaten, brother?"

"I'm eating? What kind of food? I'm full of gas." Cheng Engong is older than Nan'anhou, and there are countless generation gaps between the two brothers. Many times, Cheng Engong doesn't know what is going on in his brother's head .But what happened today will definitely make Cheng Engong extremely annoyed.

Nan'an Hou also felt that he couldn't understand his elder brother, so he asked, "Why is elder brother angry?"

"You still ask me why I am angry." Cheng Engong was even more furious, and asked, "Why do you speak for the king of Min in the court?"

"What I'm saying is fair, there's nothing to do for anyone or not." Nan'anhou said, "Brother, could it be that the words you said were because King Min had a feud with you? I don't know when elder brother and Min Does the king have a holiday?"

Cheng Engong's face was as dark as water, and he said, "Princess Min has always been at odds with our family, and my fifth sister has suffered because of Princess Min. Although you have been separated, you are also surnamed Hu. How can you not distinguish between good and evil? .”

Marquis Nan'an didn't know what to say to his elder brother's words.The Marquis of Nan'an finally said, "Do these things have anything to do with the King of Fujian?"

Cheng Engong was stupid to ask the Marquis of Nan'an, Princess Min is the daughter-in-law of King Min!
Hou Dao of Nan'an, "Empress Shizu has always disliked the Hu family. When I was young, I was quite upset. Now that I am older, I feel that Empress Shizu has the same reasons as Empress Shizu."

Cheng Engong's face was flushed by these words, and he wanted to bleed, so he heard Nan'an Hou continue, "Now the Hu family is His Majesty's family, and it is very dignified. In addition, the Hu family also respects the imperial court. Have you made any contribution? What did the Hu family do to stabilize the country? Oh, I fought some battles in Nan'an Pass, and it is already a favor for your Majesty to confer the title of marquis. Besides, what else has the Hu family done? Or, the Hu family Do you plan to be the court’s surrogate from generation to generation forever, eating the rice of nepotism?”

"Eldest brother is His Majesty's cousin, and King Min is His Majesty's beloved son. I won't say anything if we don't get close." Nan'an Hou said, "One day Eldest Brother will discuss politics with a fair heart, so I'll answer Eldest Brother's question."

Cheng Engong was so angry that his eyes went dark, and he said, "You don't see me as a big brother anymore!"

Nan'an Hou said, "I just can't agree with elder brother's theory, because Princess Min has offended the Hu family, even King Min has to embarrass her. I don't know what the reason is. I wear this official robe and stand on duty at court. It's because we want to manage state affairs and discuss state affairs, rather than calculating trivial grievances and grievances all day long. I'm just saying something fair to the court, so why should you be annoyed?"

Cheng Engong left Nan'an Hou Mansion with a mouthful of old blood in his mouth.

Marquis Nan'an narrowed his eyes slightly, but did not see him off.

The fourth prince admired his father-in-law very much. He felt that his father-in-law had spoken a fair word in the court, so he specially sent good wine to the Marquis of Nan'an. fear."

The fourth prince felt that his father-in-law was pointing at him. After thinking about it for a while, maybe his father-in-law felt that he was a bit dishonest in not speaking to his fifth brother.Thinking of this, the fourth prince couldn't help but reflect, he was always cautious.Just like when Emperor Mu Yuan thoroughly investigated the six departments, the Ministry of Industry he was in charge of was also the Feishui Yamen, but the fourth prince himself was clean.It's not that the fourth prince doesn't like silver, it's just that he knows that his foundation is shallow, so he has always restrained himself and never stretched out his hands indiscriminately.It's not that the fourth prince doesn't want to help with the matter of the fifth prince, but the situation in the court...

Fortunately, the fourth prince is also a shrewd man, so he gave his father-in-law a little, and he took the opportunity to ask about the pros and cons of building a seaport in Fujian.

If other princes were the son-in-law of the Marquis of Nan'an, the Marquis of Nan'an would not say such things, but the fourth prince was different. The fourth prince was really good to his daughter. Apart from his daughter, there were no concubines in the manor, let alone the son-in-law of the prince. It's an ordinary son-in-law. If he can do this, the father-in-law will help if he can.

The fourth prince sincerely asked for advice, and the Marquis of Nan'an said directly, "Jingjiang has built a port for a long time. If Jingjiang can be built, why can't Fujian be built?" The fourth prince thought for a moment, and said, "Don't hide it from my father-in-law, I am not alone in this matter of Jingjiang. I know, I am afraid that there are many high-ranking officials in the DPRK. Some people say that Jingjiang is in collusion with the pirates, and I am only worried that the fifth brother will not be peaceful."

A slight smile appeared on the corners of Nan'anhou's lips, "It's really nonsense, Jingjiang can handle the pirates, but why can't the King of Min be able to handle it?"

The fourth prince suddenly realized that his heart was clear, and he admired his father-in-law extremely. However, the fourth prince said again, "Since the fifth brother can subdue the pirates, it is a great achievement. Why don't you report it to the Ming court?"

"It doesn't have to be subdued."

The fourth prince was stunned for a moment. He has been on the job for many years. If he hadn't been subdued... the fourth prince quickly shut up and said, "Fifth brother is really determined to build a seaport."

Marquis Nan'an's eyes sank slightly, no, this harbor...

The establishment of Hong Kong in Fujian is a certainty, the crown prince and the eldest prince have changed their words and agreed with both hands and feet, but the crown prince specially said something in front of Emperor Mu Yuan, "I still need to remind my fifth brother to be extra careful. .”

Emperor Mu Yuan smiled, "That's true." He added, "Xiao Wu just wrote you a letter."

The prince hurriedly said, "The fifth younger brother is now focused on building a seaport, so he wrote to ask me to speak for him."

Emperor Mu Yuan smiled, "He is quite good at finding people."

"My son is an older brother. If my younger brother has something to do, I naturally have to tell my elder brother." Seeing that his father was in a good mood, the prince smiled and said something affectionate.These words coaxed Emperor Mu Yuan into a smile, "That's true."

The eldest prince's affair with his father and younger brother made his stomach sour, hey, he's the eldest brother, okay?This dead fifth child will flatter the prince!I also don't see how the prince ordered people to make things difficult for you!Silly X!The eldest prince scolded the fifth prince in his heart, and he continued to say, "Fifth brother is real, why only write letters to the second brother, and not to me who is the eldest brother."

The fourth prince immediately smoothed things over, "Look, brother, are you still jealous? Not jealous, not jealous." Emperor Mu Yuan almost choked with laughter, pointed at the fourth prince and said, "You're getting narrow too."

The prince also smiled.

The eldest prince: The dead fourth, who wears the same pair of pants as the stupid X fifth, is not a good thing!

The Fifth Prince looked forward to the stars and the moon, and finally hoped for the good news that the imperial capital had arrived.As soon as the imperial decree allowing Fujian to build a seaport arrived, there was joy from all over Fujian. Even Governor Tang, who always disapproved, congratulated the fifth prince and said, "The prince's knowledge is far better than that of an old minister." He privately told his youngest son to follow Li Jiujiang Dry.There are many sons, and each has his own future. His youngest son, because he is an old man, has always been spoiled and did not succeed in studying. Fortunately, in a family like theirs, the sons are not far behind, and the fifth prince asked for it by name. So he asked his son to work as an errand in the feudal prince's mansion.

Hearing his father's words, Xiao Tang couldn't help but said, "I've advised you to follow the lord long ago, you're always stubborn, look, the lord will definitely build this port."

Regarding this matter, it’s not that Lao Tang regrets not supporting the fifth prince earlier, and gave birth to a younger son to expose Lao Tzu’s scars. You said that you made Lao Tang angry and sternly said, "Get out! When is it your turn to scold Lao Tzu?" Yes! It’s due to hammering, and I won’t hit the house for three days!”

Xiao Tang said angrily, "You can do whatever you want, you don't know good people."

Old Tang really became angry. He didn't cultivate in his previous life, and his son called him a dog, and he would beat him up if he copied anything. Xiao Tang ran away and disappeared.I went to the feudal prince's mansion to talk to his master Li Jiujiang, "Master, I think my father doesn't understand me at all." The master and the like are recognized by Xiao Tang himself, and he feels that Li Jiujiang is better than the gentlemen who have taught him. Because of his ability, he recognized Li Jiujiang as his master.

Li Jiujiang said, "Your father's beard is gray because of you, and he still doesn't understand you. If you beat you up, you will understand your father."

Xiao Tang said, "I don't listen to anyone's persuasion at all. I just say a few words of truth, and then I blow my beard and stare."

Li Jiujiang asked, "What did you say?"

"I said that the old man doesn't know good people."

Li Jiujiang: ... What's the use of having a son!

Li Jiujiang slapped him on the back of the head, "Didn't you swear that you wanted Qiu Wei, have you done your homework today? Take it here!"

"I'll just say it casually." Xiao Tang went to get his homework, and said to Li Jiujiang, "Master, I think you don't understand me anymore."

Li Jiujiang sighed, "Actually, it's not your fault, is this a disease?"

Xiao Tang hurriedly asked, "Master, what's wrong?"

"Itchy skin disease."

Xiao Tang: ...

In short, the construction of the harbor was confirmed, and there was a burst of joy in Fujian.

Then, Li Jiujiang took Xiao Tang and Zhang Changshi to prepare for the auction of sea tickets. Don't look at Xiao Tang's brains sometimes, Li Jiujiang also had Li Jiujiang's consideration when he asked him to come here, this kid He is average in his studies and reliable in his work. Apart from the five sons of the fifth prince's family, Xiao Tang can be counted among the yamen in Fujian.

Governor Tang has been worrying about his youngest son, but little Tang, whenever Li Jiujiang asks him to do something, he always completes it meticulously.It's just that after finishing the work, the look of raising the head and tail is a bit indecent... Of course, it can also be understood as Xiao Tang Chaofan's sense of accomplishment.

In fact, there is one more thing, Xiao Tang has a big heart and is also lively, not the kind of temperament that is timid, and he is also very generous in front of the Fifth Prince, without being restrained at all.The fifth prince liked him very much, so Xiao Tang was responsible for explaining the arrangement of the bidding venue to the fifth prince, "Anyone who enters the door must first pay a deposit of 7 silver. The deposit is refundable in the future. In addition to the deposit, the seats in our venue There is also a cash register. Different seats have different prices. Otherwise, those merchants will always be wrong, why is your seat wrong, his seat is right, and the wrong seat is more verbose than a woman. If you want a good number of seats, you need to pay a high price. With the money for these seats, there is still room for the layout of the venue." Xiao Tang said, "The venue cost a total of [-] silver, and there are more than [-] left. After the bidding is over, I will summarize it. Give the prince a specific number."

The Fifth Prince smiled and said, "Sure enough, the tiger father has no dogs."

Xiao Tang immediately beamed with joy, and the corners of Governor Tang's lips twitched, "Don't praise him, my lord, he can't help it."

"This king is telling the truth." The Fifth Prince smiled, "Tell me, which merchants are here?"

Xiao Tang is like a treasure, there are a total of 36 merchants, all of them are remembered, and he can tell interesting stories about these merchants, the fifth prince really thinks that Xiao Tang is not bad.

The fifth prince liked Xiao Tang more than Old Tang, and said, "Not bad, Xiao Tang is a person who does things with his heart."

Xiao Tang winked at his father quietly, seeing his son so stupid, Old Tang wished he could poke his eyes, alas, how did I give birth to such a stupid son.

The Fifth Prince said to Xiao Tang, "This venue is reserved for the construction of the seaport after the sea tickets are priced."

"Success." Xiao Tang said, "I'll publish the list first, and I have to ask them to be wood and stone merchants to prepare."

Beside the fifth prince, besides the old fox like governor Tang, the governor of Su who is so dull, and Li Jiujiang, Liu Fufeng, who is so clever, and Xiao Tang, who is so lively and cute, this is the first time I have seen him. Like it, patted his head, "Go, go have dinner with me."

"Thank you, my lord, for your kindness. I heard from Xiao Wu that the food at the lord's mansion is delicious." His nephew, Xiao Dalang, is the playmate of the fifth prince, Kashiro.

The Fifth Prince laughed, "Then you should eat more."

"Hey, I listen to the prince."

Governor Tang followed the fifth prince, and had to pretend to be expressionless to accept the gazes of his colleagues. Everyone had the same thought: Hey, Governor Tang, your son is quite different from you.

Governor Tang: ...

(End of this chapter)