My Brother-in-law is the Prince

  Chapter 259 Guogong

  Qiu Song just stood aside, but he was the only one who was taciturn.

   Seeing Qiu Song in a daze, Zhang Anshi couldn't help but raise a glance at Zhu Yong and said, "What happened to him?"

  Zhu Yong said: "Brother, don't pay attention to him. Only then did he know that drying his belly can't stop the gunpowder. Ten years of belly work have been wasted, and now he is suffering."

  Zhang Anshi was shocked: "Ah... he really thought that sunburning his belly would make him invulnerable?"

   "Shh." Zhu Yong made a silent gesture beside him, signaling to everyone not to provoke him.

  Zhang also whispered beside him: "Qiu Song has been extremely violent these days, don't provoke him, if you make him anxious, he will go crazy again."

   Zhang Anshi understood, so he stopped talking about it.

Then, Zhang An Shicai confessed: "You guys give me a good model camp. If my guess is correct, next spring, Your Majesty will sweep Mobei. At that time, our model camp will have a place to use, you know Yet?"

  Zhu Yong said: "Yes, yes, brother, you don't usually come to practice with us..."

Zhang Anshi sighed and said: "Brother, why don't you think about it? It's just... you have to think about it, you really can't. The outside world is too dangerous. Big brother has to be outside to shelter you from the wind and rain. You guys are not brainy. Help me Not big brother..."

  Zhu Yong felt ashamed and felt ashamed, so he couldn't ask any more questions.

   Zhang Anshi's exhortation, they dare not neglect, Zhu Yong and the others had no choice but to leave disgruntled.

   When Zhang Anshi returned home, he found that there were many children's toys and clothes in his bedroom.

  Zhang Anshi couldn't help asking Xu Jingyi: "Why are there so many children's things? This child will not be born until the next spring at least..."

  After Xu Jingyi became pregnant, she also became plump, with a bit of the charm of a young woman, and her brows became a bit gentler because she was going to be a mother.

  At this time, she looked softly at the delicate and small children's clothes, and said with a sweet smile: "Sister Sister ordered them to be sent, and said that each boy and girl will have one each, so that we don't need to buy them."

  Zhang Anshi was not surprised, and said with emotion: "My sister is good at everything, but she is too worried about everything, hey..."

  Xu Jingyi smiled, and said in her mouth: "I think it's very good, we are all young, we don't have much experience in children's affairs, and we are all careless, but sister is careful."

   Zhang Anshi saw his daughter-in-law said so, so he knew that her daughter-in-law got along well with her sister, and he was happy in his heart, but he said stubbornly: "Anyway, she won't hear what you say about her."

  Paused, suddenly remembered something, personally poured a cup of tea, handed it to Xu Jingyi, and said: "After two days for my husband, I will start to be busy again. This family's affairs are all on your shoulders."

   Being busy means that I will spend less time at home with my wife.

  The wife is pregnant, so she hopes that her husband will be by her side more often, but...

  Although the two got married not long ago, Xu Jingyi obviously understands Zhang Anshi's temperament, and has long been used to Zhang Anshi's constant busyness.

  Xu Jingyi didn't get angry because of this, but said softly: "What are you going to do this time?"

  Zhang Anshi said: "Pull out the hair from the iron rooster."

  Xu Jingyi: "..."

   "Forget it, you are restless. As a woman, I don't want to ask too many questions. You must pay attention to safety when you are outside."

Zhang Anshi immediately said: "I have no choice but to listen to what you said, but this is the only thing that is not true. When it comes to paying attention to safety, is there anyone in the world who pays more attention than me? The emperor is out of the palace, not like me." It's heavily guarded."

   Seeing Zhang Anshi speaking with confidence, Xu Jingyi couldn't help laughing.

  Zhang Anshi is busy on weekdays, but when he is at home, he is willing to take time to chat with his wife. This is a rare time for the two of them to be warm.

  Although the wife doesn't know much about what she does, but most of the time, when Zhang Anshi talks about it with great interest, Xu Jingyi listens quietly, occasionally interjecting a sentence or two, and the relationship between husband and wife gradually deepens.

   The husband and wife spent the night warmly and peacefully, and then fell asleep peacefully.

  It was early the next morning.

  Zhang Anshi was still lying on the comfortable bed, but an **** came and said: "There is a decree."

So the Zhang family was in a mess. The new house of this family hadn't been built yet, and the old house didn't occupy a lot of land. However, the Xu family's dowry was rich. The original manpower of the Zhang family seemed crowded.

  The backyard is also close to the front hall, so there was chaos ahead. Zhang Anshi's ears are sensitive, but he woke up suddenly.

  He was horrified, what happened, why did he feel like a thief came in?

  When the maidservant came to report, Zhang Anshi was busy putting on clothes and shoes, cleaning up, and couldn't wait for Xu Jingyi to wash up, so he went to the middle door of the front hall to receive the order.

"Fengtian Chengyun Emperor, the imperial edict said: Zhang Anshi, the Marquis of Annan, has always made great contributions. Now he punishes the Tatar Khan and greatly invigorates the country. Therefore, I specially ordered the civil and military officials to gather in the court to discuss the merits of the Marquis of Annan. All officials praised him as good. Fubao Sheji has made great contributions to the court, so there is no reason not to reward him, but he ordered Zhang Anshi to be the Duke of Weiguo, bestowed python robes, and added 50,000 food households, which is a blessing."

  Duke Wei...

  Zhang Anshi had mixed feelings for a while.

  In fact, he had heard long ago that the court had a lot of controversy over the affairs of the Duke.

  The canonization was about to be made before, but the court council has been procrastinating. Even Yang Rong, who has good intentions for him, thinks it is inappropriate to be canonized as a Duke.

  Because of this, this matter has been delayed.

   It wasn't until this time that the ministers finally made a compromise after making great contributions again.

  Ministers have always been stingy with titles, and even wished to remove all the existing princes.

  But now...the matter is finally settled.

  I want to come to the ministers, and I know that at this time, if I disagree, it is really unreasonable.

  His Majesty granted his permission and was recommended by the court council, so he became a duke of the state in a legitimate way.

  The Duke of the Ming Dynasty is different from the Grand Master of the previous dynasty, and various so-called kings and princes.

   Its gold content is very high. In the early Ming Dynasty, apart from the few dukes who founded the country and the few dukes of Jingnan in the Yongle period, such serious dukes were rare.

  Having this level of status means that from then on, the Zhang family and the country will retire together. As long as Daming is still there, basically, the Zhang family will be able to continue to be prominent.

  Even if the emperors of later generations don't like you, you can still get generous treatment and be an excellent minister.

  Zhang Anshi immediately took the decree, shouting long live.

  The **** smiled slightly, and sent the decree to Zhang Anshi, and said with a smile: "In the beginning, it was Duke Shun Guo who was deliberated by the court...but your majesty forbids it."

  As soon as Zhang Anshi heard about Duke Shun, Zhang Anshi immediately frowned.

  Because the word Shun is ugly, it means docile and respectful!

  In general, this is often the name used by the general who defected from the enemy country, or the deposed emperor.

   This clearly means that Zhang Anshi obtained the title by currying favor with the emperor, which is really disgusting.

  I, Zhang Anshi, am upright, have I ever flattered His Majesty?

   Sure enough, civil servants can be killed, there is no good thing!

  Now that Zhang Anshi's status is in full swing, the **** is obviously willing to get close to Zhang Anshi, so he explained the whole story to Zhang Anshi, so as to make a good impression on Zhang Anshi.

So he said again: "However, after His Majesty learned about it, he was furious, and summoned the ministers to discuss with them, and asked them to give them another title. In the end...the hundred officials reluctantly discussed a word of prestige. Your Majesty is also the same for this." I'm not satisfied, but after thinking about it, it's not bad, if the discussion continues, who knows what else will come out of the meeting."

  Zhang Anshi was happy: "This Weihao, Weihao, I like Weifeng, it suits me so well."

In fact, the name Wei is not really good, it can only be said that it is neither good nor bad. In ancient grammar, such as Cheng Guogong, this Cheng is an excellent name, and the word Wei, It is easy to create the meaning that there is more than strength and lack of brains.

   Fortunately, the officials think so, but it doesn't matter.

  But Zhu Di and Zhang Anshi felt that this name was a good name, and it was nice to say it.

  Seeing Zhang Anshi's satisfied look, the **** also laughed, so that he could go back and return to his command.

  When he came to pass the decree, His Majesty was still worried that Zhang Anshi didn't like the name, so he specially instructed the **** to observe Zhang Anshi's reaction.

  He breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "Then Duke Wei, let's take our leave first."

  Zhang Anshi said cheerfully: "Go, go, please report back to Your Majesty, I will enter the palace tomorrow to thank you."

  The **** nodded and left in a hurry.

   "Duke Wei..." Zhang Anshi chewed carefully.

   But Xu Jingyi was fully dressed and came with a group of maidservants.

  In fact, she heard something from a distance, and she was looking at her husband with a smile in her eyes.

  Zhang Anshi also smiled at her and said, "How is Duke Wei?"

  Xu Jingyi frowned slightly and said, "I don't have much knowledge, and I don't know good or bad, just...will I be confused with my father, Duke Wei...?"

  Zhang Anshi was taken aback for a moment, saying this, it really is the same thing.

   "Forget it, forget it." Zhang Anshi finally said: "I don't bother to argue with His Majesty anymore. I am a generous person. Anyway, Wei Guogong and Wei Guogong are both considered a family. If you want to confuse them, just confuse them."

  Anyway, his reputation is worse than his Taishan, and it will be fine in the future. Everyone will say that this bad thing was done by Wei Guogong, and he will go to Wei Guogong's mansion to settle the score.

  Xu Jingyi smiled and said: "This is a great event, we should have a banquet... But husband, let's take care of yourself, I'll just make arrangements for this matter."

  Zhang Anshi said: "Well, I don't worry if you do it, but you are pregnant now, so don't work too hard!"

  Xu Jingyi smiled and said: "No, the order is done, and the people below will take care of it! When I married, I brought a lot of capable people. I will pay attention, husband, don't worry!"

Zhang Anshi nodded, but then he remembered something, and suddenly said: "No... I remembered, the decree also said to add food households, and didn't say where the food households are. You won't lie to me, I will try again. have a look."

   After a closer look, it was really unclear.

  The difference between a food household and a food household is worlds apart. Among other things, the difference between a craftsman household and a civilian household is quite large.

  Craftsmen can increase economic benefits. This private household may not be sure, but it also brought you the mouth of a whole family.

  Furthermore, it depends on the location. If it is Nanjing City, that would be great, but what if it is added to Annan?

  Annan is fine, if it’s a Han household, it’s fine, but what if it’s a local native who is a shack after a shack?

  The more Zhang Anshi thought about it, the more frightened he became.

He slapped his forehead and said: "I shouldn't say that I am satisfied with Duke Wei, I should say that I have been greatly wronged, so that His Majesty will feel that he owes me something. So accommodating. Hey... how stupid I am!"

  Of course, these words are meaningless now, so Zhang Anshi sighed and said, "I, Zhang Anshi, don't care about personal gain or loss. Loyal ministers are rewarded for the country. Why care about these petty gains?"

  At the moment, let Xu Jingyi take a rest, Zhang Anshi went out again, to Qixia.

  Here in Qixia, Jinyiwei's military officials gathered, they came early in the morning, just waiting for Zhang Anshi to come to swear an oath.

   It's just that Zhang Anshi came late, and many people were anxious, whispering in small groups.

  At this time, a voice said: "Duke Wei is here..."

  Everyone was confused when they heard this strange name, and looked in the direction of the door in surprise.

   It wasn't until Zhang Anshi came wearing a python robe that everyone was shocked.

  They immediately realized that this fellow Jin Yiwei had been knighted again.

  This kind of holy family, who in the world can compare with it?

  Everyone bowed down one after another and said, "I have seen the Lord."

Zhang Anshi's eyes were full of enthusiasm, and he stepped onto the stage, then drew out the sword that had been prepared at his waist, and shouted: "Listen to the orders, this operation is called: Autumn Wind. Why is it called Autumn Wind? The autumn wind sweeps the fallen leaves Yes. Everyone from top to bottom, from the incident to the school captain Tiqi, gave me a good life, and now I announce that the action will begin."

  Everyone shouted loudly, and then dispersed like a cloud of smoke.

  Zhang Anshi then returned to Nanzhen Fusi to be on duty.

Chen Li chased after him, and said: "All the city gates, barriers, and the gates of all the officials' homes have been manned, and they must be strictly monitored. Don't worry, my lord, if a fly comes in or out, it can be watched. Tight."

  Zhang Anshi said: "Show me your arrangement."

  Chen Li took the notebook and sent it to Zhang Anshi.

  Zhang Anshi lowered his head and looked carefully, and saw that every place had been marked, and there were also three shifts of monitoring staff at 12 hours a day, and each hand was marked for confirmation.

  Zhang Anshi showed satisfaction, and said: "That's right, he handles things very meticulously. Chen Qian is really a talent."

  Chen Lidao: "Master Hou... No, Lord, isn't this what I learned from you on weekdays?"

  Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "Don't flatter me, I don't want to use this. All in all, this autumn wind operation must be successful."

"Yes." Chen Lidao: "Think about it, all of us have to set an example, even if you are humble, you have to work shifts and stand on the street. In this way, the people below will be motivated, Even if it is hard work, there will be no complaints."

  Zhang Anshi's eyes lit up, he nodded and said, "Yes, yes, it seems that you have learned 30% of my skills! This method is good, count me in, and arrange a class for me."

   "Grandpa, you..." Chen Li hesitated.

  Zhang An Shidao: "Stop rambling."

   "Here."

  ………

  The Minister of Rites, Zheng Ci, has been sick for a few days.

  After being raised at home for a few days, he suddenly discovered that he... seemed to be well again.

  Although I feel uneasy every day, it seems that I don't seem to be dying like this.

  So although Zheng Ci cursed, in the end, he decided to celebrate a little.

  His son was also very surprised. This kind of celebration should be done in private, without fanfare.

  So the father and son asked the cook to cook the dishes, and Zheng Ci's son Zheng Zhong bought another bottle of wine.

   This is wine packaged in a glass bottle. The lid of the bottle is plugged with a wooden stopper. The wine inside is crystal clear just like the glass.

   Not only that, but there is also a wrapping paper on the outside, with the words "Imperial Imperial Brew" written on it.

  This style, in later generations, actually looks like Erguotou, probably... the price will not exceed ten yuan.

  But in this day and age, it is unconventional. Not only is the wine unique, but even the packaging is high-end.

   There are cards.

   Zheng Zhong brought the wine, and Zheng Ci looked at it and frowned: "This wine looks familiar to me."

"Don't ask, father... this is Qixia's wine. Zhang Anshi once offered it, and now it is sold outside. It is expensive, and it costs five taels of silver. bottle, let's try something new."

   As he spoke, he asked his servants to uncork the cork. Then, when someone poured wine, the father and son took a small cup and drank it all in one gulp.

  Zheng Ci smacked his lips and stroked his beard: "Not to mention, although this wine is spicy, it is quite strong. It has a special flavor and is very sweet."

   Zheng Zhongdao: "Why don't you dare to sell so much silver."

   "A lot of people buy it?"

"There are some, but... I see... I can't sell much. Father, think about it, even we may not be willing to drink such expensive wine every day. How can this world afford it? There may not be one out of a hundred people who drink, it’s okay if they make small troubles, but if they really want to make a fortune through this, it may be difficult.”

  After hearing this, Zheng Ci stroked his beard, and gradually untied his brows, showing a beaming look, and said: "Oh, so that's the case. If this is the case, the old man will feel relieved."

   "Father, what does it have to do with whether this wine sells well or not? Why is it not selling well? Daddy is so happy."

  Zheng Ci instantly showed a ferocity similar to that of a bulldog, and said: "Hmph, it's nothing, but now that my father hears that Zhang Anshi wants to make money, he feels uncomfortable."

   "..." Zheng Zhong was speechless for a moment.

  However, he didn't dare to ask any more questions. His father's illness was just right. He must have been murdered in court. It's not easy to mention father's sad things at this time.

   "Oh, yes, it's very strange today. Suddenly, many Jinyiwei... are wearing fish suits and wandering around. It's scary."

  Zheng Ci said indifferently: "It's arresting criminals again. In my opinion, there are so many criminals in this world. Aren't they just those Jin Yiwei's dog legs, who are shameless? Forget it, let's not talk about it."

   Zheng Zhong said with a smile: "Father, I have something to discuss with you..."

   "Say it."

Zheng Zhong cautiously said: "Yueru said... the third child will be born soon, and the family will prosper in the future. Father, you are an official in the capital, and your son has also found an errand. I'm afraid... you won't be able to go back to your hometown in the future." , What she means is...is our house going to be expanded, I heard that the family next door...seems to want to sell the house. "

After Zheng Ci listened, he thought thoughtfully: "Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. You failed the imperial examination, but you didn't want to go back to your hometown. Your errand was only given to you because of the old man's presence. But the old man will disappear one day. , who will give you such a favorable condition, hey... don't you understand? It would be great to go back to the countryside, to go back to the countryside, to farm and study, so that the children and grandchildren can't hear what's going on outside the window, the old man sees, the grandson is smart, In the future, it will become a big weapon...but you and Yueru are only greedy for things in the capital."

  Zheng Zhong smiled: "This is not Yueru her..."

   Zheng Ci said angrily: "That is your business, you can't even control a woman."

   Zheng Zhong was too scared to speak.

Zheng Ci took a sip of his wine before saying: "There is some money in the mansion, but the price of the mansion in the capital is very high... Let's see this winter, and buy it in the spring of next year. You can make an agreement with the person next door to teach He doesn't want to sell the house to others, hey, expanding his own house in the future will also be a sum of money... money is everywhere."

  He kept shaking his head.

  Zheng Zhong understood what Zheng Ci meant in an instant, and smiled: "Father means... this year... wait for the charcoal gifts from all over the world to come up... I don't know if this is enough?"

  Zheng Ci smiled slightly, and when the old **** was around: "Last year, I was a servant, maybe it wasn't enough. Now I'm a minister, and the so-called rising tide raises all boats, you understand."

   Zheng Zhong was overjoyed, and nodded hurriedly: "Father, my son understands, now that winter has just entered, the Charcoal King should be here, huh? Logically speaking, there should be some movement, why didn't I hear any movement today."

   After Zheng Ci listened, it was good not to mention this, but when he mentioned it, it attracted Zheng Ci's attention.

  He counted the days, and suddenly said to the maid beside him: "Call Guanshi Zhang."

   Not long after, the steward came, and the steward saluted, Zheng Ci said slowly: "Is there no one here today to deliver the post?"

   "Master, there is none."

  Zheng Ci's face was gloomy: "Could it be that someone really thinks that this old man is a dead person?"

Guanshi Zhang was taken aback: "Actually...in fact, today is the winter solstice. According to...according to previous years, there will be many people posting posts. There are old students and old officials of your master, and many are from Xiatouzhou County. There are also fellow villagers, and even some people who have no background before. But today, I heard, I heard something..."

   Zheng Ci said with a gloomy face, "What is it?"

"It is said that the ports of various docks, checkpoints, and city gates are full of people from the Jinyiwei... They searched everywhere. I heard that there were many carriages and horses, and all the money was found. Then, these Jinyiwei, So I asked where the money came from and where it was sent."

   Zheng Ci's face became more and more gloomy.

   "The other party dare not answer, just say... it's a business."

"They asked again, what kind of business is it, which business is it, who is the owner, and who is the other party's employer, and they said they need to register. Even if they registered, some people said that when they continued to walk, they reached the next checkpoint. People still want to check his registered address, and if they find that the address is wrong, then... then..."

  After Zheng Ci heard this, he slapped the case and jumped up: "Isn't this nonsense? This... this... who is so aggressive, and will this make the people live a good life?"

  Zheng Zhong subconsciously said: "Father, what's the matter, what's the matter, don't be angry, your son is still pointing at you to live to be a hundred years old, and the grandsons will marry wives, have sons and build houses in the future... all pointing at you..."

  Zheng Ci turned around: "What else?"

   "Also... and... even on the streets of our house, a team of Jinyiwei Tiqi also came. They didn't ask anything, didn't do anything, just walked back and forth."

  After Zheng Ci heard this, he was furious, and said: "It's unreasonable, it's really unreasonable, I'm going to have a look."

  He left Zheng Zhong immediately, and hurriedly led the steward out.

   Then Zheng Zhong hurriedly drank the wine in one gulp before catching up.

  Zheng Ci didn't go out directly through the middle door.

   After all, he is the minister of the Ministry of Rites, and he is too lazy to conflict with the people of Jin Yiwei.

   It wasn't that he was afraid, but that he realized that the other party was a rough man, and even if he started arguing, he would be making himself humble.

   So somebody set up a ladder for him, and he climbed up the wall, and popped a head out, and looked out.

   Sure enough, I saw a team of captains.

It seems that because of the evening, another team of captains suddenly came, and the captain who was guarding here smiled and said: "Why did you come to change defense at this time, teach us to wait, we are going to starve to death... ah... yes... It's Duke Wei, I've seen Duke Wei before."

At this time, Zheng Ci heard a voice he was familiar with and could no longer be familiar with, so he listened to the human voice: "Don't be too polite, I am also here to change the defense tonight, and I will be on duty in the middle of the night. Brothers have worked hard. Go back and rest first. Things, give us a few."

  The captains who were about to switch defenses all had trembling voices, and quickly said yes, so they withdrew.

  The new team of captains, under the leadership of Zhang Anshi, wandered around again.

  Zheng Ci recognized it, the leader was actually Zhang Anshi.

   Zhang Anshi is such a bastard, he really lacks virtue. He makes it difficult for others, and he doesn't sleep at night, just because he wants to disgust people.

  Zheng Ci's face was ashen, and he wanted to rush out impulsively several times, but his desire to survive finally made him calm down.

  He was about to get off the ladder, but Zhang Anshi on the street suddenly yelled: "Stop, who is it?"

  But a few people came with the burden.

  After these people listened, the leader of the group said in a low voice, "Oh...we...we are fraudulent, sir, we have been interrogated seventeen times along the way."

  Zhang Anshi was suspicious: "Stop it, how did you get here? What's hidden here?"

   Someone opened the two baskets and found that there were only ordinary goods inside.

  Zhang Anshi looked again: "Why is your body bulging?"

   "My lord, isn't this... isn't it... It's cold, so I added a few more clothes."

  Zhang Anshi said: "No, I see something."

   After finishing speaking, he stretched out his hand.

  But there was a crash, and an ingot of gold fell out.

"what…"

   "What are you? How do you hide so much gold."

   "This is the family property of the villain, the official... the villain is a good citizen."

   "The shopkeeper has so much property, the silver is at least worth hundreds of taels of silver, right? Do you take me for a fool?"

   "This... this... small."

"Forget it, I won't embarrass you, you have so many treasures, you'd better go home, someone, take him home, remember it for me, you must send him to your own home, can't Let him wander around with gold again, it’s so dangerous outside, there are robbers who murder and set fire everywhere, go, go, I have a kind heart, and I won’t hold you accountable.”

  (end of this chapter)