My Brother-in-law is the Prince

  At this time, Hu Guang somehow felt a little...happy.

  At this time, even Hu Guang gradually realized the benefits brought by the New Deal.

Of course, he is still moral, and he is still a little worried. After all...three or four thousand taels a year, this is something he never dared to think about in the past, and it is real money. It is neither a treasure, nor does it give you a discount or in arrears.

  So he said timidly: "Your Highness, you said... this Duke Yang...'s salary has suddenly increased by dozens of times, is it too much? Don't get me wrong, Your Highness, what this old man means is... I always feel uneasy."

Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "I am a great Ming official, so many people like Yang Gong live on meager official salaries. If you encounter corrupt officials who are mad and corrupt, let it be. If you meet an honest person like Yang Gong ..."

  Hu Guang subconsciously opened his mouth and said: "Mr. Yang is dishonest, he is shrewd... Oh, oh, keep talking."

Zhang Anshi smiled, and said: "If you meet someone as honest as Yang Gong, dignified from the first rank, but only get seventy or eighty stones of grain to live, tell me... what kind of life is this? Yang Gong is still from the first rank anyway! Hu Gong, think about those fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth ranks... Yang Gong is still like this, can they still live? Isn’t this forcing a good man into prostitution? Anyway, I, Zhang Anshi, can’t stand this matter, anyway, I Zhang Anshi is already notorious, this matter... I, Zhang Anshi, is here to handle this matter, if Duke Yang is not at ease, but this king has seen so many Duke Yang, who clearly abide by the law, but has to live a difficult life, so he is not at ease."

  Hu Guang Xiaoji Peckmi nodded: "Yes, yes, Mr. Yang can't be wronged. Your Highness is a good man."

  Zhang Anshidao: "I compare my heart with my heart, and I can't talk about good people and bad people. I just have a kind heart and don't see people being wronged."

  Hu Guang almost cried: "If Yang Gong knows that His Highness cares about him so much, I don't know how happy he is."

  It's getting late, Zhang Anshi is going back to the value room, he has to do some things in Wenyuan Pavilion, and then he went to raise the matter of the new department hall.

  Hu Guang did not go back with Zhang Anshi, but stayed for a while before returning to Wenyuan Pavilion leisurely.

  At this time, Yang Rong had just finished drinking a cup of tea and bumped into Hu Guang. Yang Rong said, "Hu Gong...why didn't you disappear?"

  Hu Guang quickly passed a trace of unnaturalness on his face, and said: "Recently, I have a bad stomach. I went out for a walk to digest my food. It happened that I met His Royal Highness Song Wang and exchanged a few words with him."

   "Greetings?" Yang Rong looked at Hu Guang with a half-smile. Hu Guang was an honest man and would not lie to him.

  Hu Guang nodded in embarrassment.

  Yang Rong said: "What are the greetings?"

  Hu Guangdao: "Talking about you!"

  Yang Rong: "..."

  ...

   Qixia inside and outside, at this time began to cheer up again.

  The new department hall means that a large number of people will be appointed.

  A large number of vacancies will inevitably bring a large number of people up.

  The Ministry of Railways has thirteen divisions, various yamen, even guards and inspections, and even schools.

   This also means that there are many people who are about to achieve a leap in class.

  Following Zhang Anshi to implement the New Deal is the most ambitious. A salted fish can turn over as long as it plays its part.

  How many small civil servants who used to be, have changed their appearances now, not only have official status, but also have someone in charge of politics, honoring their ancestors.

  Especially on the side of the Railway Department, this new department hall is mainly involved in the railway business, and His Royal Highness Song Wang is bound to transfer backbones from the Railway Department in Zhili.

   This is the same as when Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Gaozu of this dynasty conquered the world. There were so many people in the world, but when Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty conquered the world, most of the heroes and generals came from a small Pei County.

  At that time, there were so many prefectures and counties in the Qin Dynasty, and there were countless famous officials in Pei County in a mere district. Naturally, it could not be because of the sudden genetic mutation of the people in Pei County.

This is because, many times, you followed the right person, and then... this person led everyone to rise, this person gave you many opportunities, gave you a platform to display your talents, and through these platforms, constantly polished you, Make you a useful talent, and finally people like Xiao He, Cao Can, Fan Kui, and Xia Houying can shine.

   Also like Emperor Taizu Gao, most of the famous officials and generals in the early Ming Dynasty came from Huaixi.

  Nowadays, almost the entire backbone of Zhili, except for the first batch of people such as Gaoxiang, the rest of the backbone are mostly from government schools, mathematics schools, and military training schools.

  Nowadays, everyone has faintly felt that His Royal Highness Song Wang is about to make an appointment again.

The colleges and universities accept the education system after the New Deal, just like those Confucian students. Because of this education, and because they have already received the favor of the New Deal, therefore, for the implementation of the New Deal, the graduates of the colleges The civil and military officials in the country are quite fanatical about implementing the New Deal.

  For them, pioneering the New Deal and making contributions is like their own mission.

   Especially for the old officials, most of them showed disdain.

  This time the new department hall, in fact, pamphlets have begun to appear in the market, instilling that the new department hall should be used to check and balance the old officials, and it is considered to be preparing for a turnaround.

Because of this, many young civil and military officials have great enthusiasm. They only wish that they can be transferred to the new department hall. It is not known how many people's life wishes if they can make meritorious deeds and attack these old officials.

  Zhang Anshi has always been a man of action, so a few days later, Zhang Anshi called people to the newly established ministry hall, and then read out His Majesty's will, and then began to recruit and dispatch manpower.

   This has made many students happy. The three major halls, as well as other schools, this year's graduates, at least 40% need to be transferred directly to the new department hall and the subordinate railway department and various government offices.

  The Zhili Railway Department also began to allocate backbones.

  In addition, the prefectures and counties in Zhili also need to deploy some manpower.

   Then there is the recruitment of workers, whether it is craftsmen or labor, as many as there are.

   After explaining some things, Zhang Anshi didn't say much, and told everyone to go their own way.

   Zhu Zhanji was very puzzled.

  He waited for everyone to leave before he said: "Uncle, for such a big matter, can you just explain a few words?"

Zhang Anshi understood what Zhu Zhanji meant, and said with a smile: "If you have to take care of everything, then uncle may not be able to survive now, and you must trust everyone. By the way, the railway commander , I plan to teach Zhang Fu to be the commander of the capital, what do you think?"

   "Zhang Fu?" Zhu Zhanji frowned, and pondered: "Zhang Fu is in the model camp, isn't it like killing a chicken with a sledgehammer?"

  Zhang Anshi shook his head: "Zhan Ji, it seems that you are still too young, and you still don't understand the mystery here. Do you really think... this railway company is here to protect the road?"

  Zhu Zhanji was taken aback for a moment, and didn't understand, so he said in a daze, "Isn't it?"

  Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "You are wrong, this is for Li to replace Tao's stiffness."

  Zhu Zhanji: "..."

Zhang Anshi looked at Zhu Zhanji who didn't know why, and said: "The essence of the Ministry of Railways is a new court, and it is a small court that can extend its tentacles to the prefectures and counties of the world. It is a building built on the ruins by itself. , On the surface, you think Uncle is going to build the railway, but in fact, around this railway, a system that can compete with each other, and even replace the prefectures and counties!"

"This is equivalent to... letting the railway department of each province act as the chief envoy. Use the road guards of the railway department to replace the guards all over the world in the future. Use the schools under the railway department to replace local education. Use The affiliated medical school, to spread medicine. Replace them with the railway judiciary. Then, use the railway as the backbone to connect the world, not only to exchange what is needed, but also to circulate quickly, and finally achieve the goal of changing the world. "

   Zhu Zhanji understood now.

Zhang Anshi continued: "So, our uncle and nephew must handle everything in a serious manner. The personnel of the Railway Department, official salaries, and administrative capabilities must be strict. The railway commanders They should be trained according to the method of the model battalion, at least...it should be a model battalion with light clothing, so as to be well-trained, so that the railway officers and soldiers of each guard can replace the guards."

"There are also medical colleges and schools, according to the judicial department, the criminal department, and the above, to set an example for the soldiers and civilians all over the world, and to teach the people all over the world to judge. Is it the third local department or the railway department of each province? more favorable."

  Zhu Zhanji's eyes were slightly bright, and he said with a little excitement: "Uncle...it turned out to be a secret."

  Zhang Anshi shook his head and said: "It's not about keeping secrets, it's something we can't do anything about. At this point, if we don't change things, there will be chaos sooner or later. Zhanji, Uncle, everything is for you."

   As he spoke, he patted Zhu Zhanji on the shoulder, then suddenly seemed to think of something, and said again: "Oh, yes, you servant, I'm afraid...you will have to work harder."

  Zhu Zhanji immediately said: "If uncle has anything, just ask."

Zhang Anshidao: "At the moment when the railway is being built, the first thing to connect is Jiangxi. Jiangxi is the hub of the south of the Yangtze River. The most important thing. It's just that here, the style of writing is at its peak, but the style of writing is at its peak, but it also means... There are many stubborn old-fashioned people here. At the beginning, when His Majesty built the railway here, there were a lot of troubles, even if His Majesty killed people, killing people would not solve the problem."

  Speaking of this, Zhang Anshi sighed, and then said again: "This time, the railway is going to be repaired again, and the ambassador of the Jiangxi Railway Department...I'm afraid that you, the servant, need to serve concurrently, so you can set this precedent."

  When Zhu Zhanji heard this, he sharpened his knife immediately: "Uncle, can I do it?"

  Zhang An Shidao: "The ambassador of the railway department has a lot of power. He has jurisdiction over the civil affairs, military administration, prisons, education, finance and taxation along the railway. It can be said that... you have a lot to say. This time, your burden is not light."

  Zhu Zhanji's face became a little more expressiony, and he said happily: "This... Uncle, don't worry."

  Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "Besides, I went to Jiangxi, and I have some things, please go and do them."

  Zhu Zhanji looked at Zhang Anshi's smiling face at this time, and suddenly... felt familiar again.

  ...

  Wenlou.

  Zhu Di was standing in front of the imperial table with his hands behind his back, his eyes glanced at a memorial to Zhang Anshi on the copy from time to time.

  After a while, he smiled wryly and shook his head.

  Yi Shiha, who was waiting on the sidelines, also smiled.

  So Zhu Di glanced at him and said, "What are you laughing at?"

  Yi Shiha immediately put on a straight face and said: "Your servant...what are you laughing at?"

  Zhu Di didn't intend to let him go, so he continued: "Why are you laughing when you aren't laughing?"

  Yi Shiha immediately put on a frowning face, and said pitifully: "My servant saw His Majesty smiling, so..."

  Zhu Di suddenly looked speechless, and said: "You think I'm laughing? I'm smiling bitterly, I want to cry!"

  Yi Shiha: "..."

  Zhu Di shook his head and said: "The Ministry of Railways allocates 50 million taels of silver every year, and the official salary is increased here. The draft budget is probably 4 to 5 million taels a year. This is a blow to the bones."

   Saying this, Zhu Di felt more and more pain in his heart.

  Yi Shiha knew how keen Zhu Di was on money, so he persuaded him: "Your Majesty... the money is gone, just earn it."

  Zhu Di smiled wryly and said: "How can money be so easy to earn? No matter how easy it is to earn, it can't stand such a flower."

   As he spoke, he sighed heavily, and then said helplessly: "If you don't spend money, you won't succeed. Zhang Qing is right about one thing. To prevent future troubles, put the last nail in the coffin of these people!"

  When Zhu Di said this, a ruthless look flashed across Zhu Di's eyes.

  Yi Shiha did not dare to respond.

Zhu Di pursed his lips, a look of strangeness flashed in his eyes, as if he had made a major decision, and then he smiled wryly: "Zoushu... yes, money... let's treat it as... all the money I have saved all these years is for nothing." Well, hey, nearly 60 million taels a year, 600 million taels in ten years, and a hundred years... In addition, I have to go to the West, and those brothers and nephews who are worthless are overseas, borrowing money every now and then ..."

  Yi Shiha felt that he had found his voice again, and said: "Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, so naturally everyone in the world depends on His Majesty."

  Zhu Di murmured: "I know the seriousness, I just love the money, it's hard to save it..."

  He continued to shake his head, still in pain.

  The end of the year.

  The huge fleet departed from Songjiangkou, and with the monsoon, it took eight months to arrive in Europe along the route.

  The reason why this trip was so smooth is because... Zheng He had already opened up the waterway, and the fleet did not stay for a long time along the way, but continued to sail after resupply along the way.

   But even so, Zheng He was very dissatisfied with this speed.

  At this time, Zheng He was sitting in the cabin of the largest flagship.

  He frowned, and looked at Qiu Song in disgust.

Qiu Song didn't notice the thoughts expressed by Eunuch Zheng, who was always pleasant, but said: "This is Europe? I see brother... the Europe you mentioned is nothing more than that... I thought it would take a year or two to reach the ends of the world Well, who knew... it only took eight months."

  He babbled, sometimes talking to himself.

  Zheng He had no choice but to sigh weakly again. He was really annoyed by the nagging along the way.

  Who would have thought that General Xiaoqiu, who was taciturn on land, would become a curious baby when he boarded a boat?

  Maybe it's because...the sea is already lonely.

Zheng He had no choice but to say: "During the reign of Okudei, the lord of Mongolia, we heard people say that the Pope of Europe once sent envoys to Helin with letters... Oh, there is almost no Helin now. That place was almost in ruins under the conquest of our Ming army. This place is deep in the grassland. It took seven months for the Pope's envoy to arrive in Helin. Calculated in this way, we still have to spend more It has been a month. First, it is because the fleet needs to wait for the monsoon, and second... it is the problem of the route. Third, it is because we have too many people..."

Qiu Song said regretfully, "It's a pity that the elder brother didn't come. The elder brother only stays in the capital all day long. He has never seen anything in the world. He has never seen such a black person. It is really scary, like black charcoal. Eunuch Zheng, tell me... these black charcoal-like people, is gunpowder useful to them?"

Zheng He:"…"

   Zheng He felt a headache again.

  Taking a deep breath, Zheng Hecai said: "There is a harbor ahead, which can be temporarily replenished... General Qiu can disembark at that time and relax, otherwise he will get bored on the ship... he will get sick from boredom."

   Qiu Song shook his head and said, "No, I like to be on the boat. Look, how comfortable it is!"

  Zheng He couldn't help sighing again, but didn't know what to say.

  But at this time, someone came in a hurry, but it was Er Dan and Donkey Ball.

  After arriving in Europe not far away, Erdan asked the fleet for a fast boat and rushed to Rome first to meet the Pope.

   Now, he made a round trip, and hurriedly joined the fleet again.

  Boarded the flagship, Er Dan excitedly entered the cabin and saluted.

   "Eunuch Zheng, General Qiu, I have brought a letter from His Majesty the Pope."

   Zheng He glanced at Qiu Song.

  Qiu Song remained motionless, his expression unchanged, obviously not interested in it.

  So Zheng He had no choice but to reach out to take the letter, but looked up at the **** and said, "What did your master say?"

Dumb "The Pope welcomes you and is willing to provide some supplies. Of course... most importantly, I hope you can keep the agreement... Regarding those **** Venetians... Of course, if you don't mind, the Genoa city-state... also with Like the Venetians, blaspheme the Pope...as long as Daming can keep the agreement, then...His Majesty the Pope is willing to give a generous gift."

  At this time, Qiu Song became interested, raised his eyes, looked at Er Dan and said, "Why is there another... what... Genoa..."

  Die Dan smiled and said: "They are a group of blasphemers just like the Venetians, a group of businessmen without morals. They make a living by lending money... they don't care about any morals..."

   Erdan cursed, with an unconcealable disgust on his face.

  Qiu Song recalled it a bit, stared at him with burning eyes and said, "Aren't you talking about my elder brother?"