area51novel Chapter 537 Affectionate and Righteous Zhang Anshi
Chapter 537 Affectionate and Righteous Zhang Anshi
Chapter 537 Affectionate and Righteous Zhang Anshi
For Qiu Fu, this is simply a great joy.
Speaking of which, as a hero of Jing Nan, Qiu Fu followed Zhu Di in dozens of vicious battles, and he really narrowly escaped death, which is why he earned such a duke.
He also knew in his heart that he was already an extremely human minister, and he would just enjoy the blessings for the rest of his life.
For his own son, he had expectations at first, but later found that he was not very smart, but gradually he could accept it, after all, it was his own blood, heir of the duke, as long as he did not rebel, the Qiu family would still be rich and prosperous.
But Zhu Di's words directly made him feel like a raging flame was burning deep in his heart.
Anyone in this era, who doesn't have the idea of cracking the soil and becoming a marquis?The ancient people's obsession with the land is by no means comparable to that of ordinary people.
And his son Qiu Song will become the second non-clan member to divide the territory after Zhang Anshi.
It also means that although the Qiu family in the future does not have the name of a prince, they can go to sea to divide feudal vassals just like the clan members.
This was something he, Qiu Fu, had struggled with all his life, but he didn't dare to think about it.
But his stupid son...
Just when he was at a loss for a moment.
But I heard Zhu Di excitedly say: "The soldiers who will be recruited this time..."
Unexpectedly, at this time, Zhang Anshi suddenly interrupted Zhu Xi and said, "Your Majesty, I have a word..."
Zhu Di was in a good mood, and said with a smile, "But it doesn't matter what you say."
Zhang Anshi said: "Since it is the land granted to the Qiu family, I don't know... where is it suitable?"
As soon as this remark came out, Qiu Fu at this moment... really couldn't help but feel grateful, it turned out that there was nothing wrong with Zhang Anshi, a man of loyalty.
The logic here is very simple. Qiu Fu is also a shrewd person. Of course he knows that although His Majesty made the promise, after all, he made the decision when his mind was overjoyed and overjoyed.
I haven't made this matter clear now, and when His Majesty gradually becomes sensible, although you are not joking, there is still something to do in this feudal land.
But at this time, Zhang Anshi dared to ask, in fact, he chose the best time to get enough benefits for Qiu Song, so as to maximize the benefits of Qiu Song's contribution, which is the most sensible choice.
However, the ministers would not say these words, because what happened to the Qiu family had nothing to do with them, and it was too late for them to be jealous!
And Qiu Fu can't mention it at this time, because he is Qiu Song's father, how can a father and son ask the emperor for rewards in person, and talk so loudly, there must be some fig leaf.
Zhang Anshi is just the most suitable candidate.
Moreover, doing so may not be without risk, after all, His Majesty may just be overwhelmed, and when he recovers afterwards, he may complain that Zhang Anshi is talking too much at this time.
Sure enough, everything was as Qiu Fu expected. At this time, Zhu Di was already beaming with joy, and said with great interest: "You kid..."
He didn't seem to mind, and then said, "What does Zhang Qing think?"
Zhang Anshi smiled and said, "Why don't we take this Venice..."
But Zhu Di waved his hands and said: "Venice is far away, if it is entrusted there, I'm only afraid that Qiuqing's family will not be able to walk with Daming for the rest of his life, he is still a child after all, I can't bear it."
The two monarchs and ministers talked to each other, while Qiu Fu held his heart, chewing and reminiscing constantly.
If Zhang Anshi asks you to seal Venice, His Majesty will definitely refuse.
From Venice, since they can snatch... no, nearly [-] million silver loot, it can be seen that there must be more oil and water to be squeezed there.Everyone knows that His Majesty loves to make money, so he must absolutely use all means to control Venice and Genoa with strong means, so that bloodletting can be carried out continuously through these two places.
But Zhang Anshi is the ghost here, he obviously understands His Majesty's thoughts, and knows that he will never agree to Venice, obviously...he just hopes that His Majesty can refuse.
And once he refuses, it will be natural. In order to show his generosity, His Majesty will definitely give a sweet date to show that although it cannot be given to Venice, other places can be discussed.
Well, this guy Zhang Anshi can get along with, he is a real brother!
The old man was right.
It should be known that even Qiu Fu could see Zhang Anshi's intentions, so His Majesty must also be able to see through it. Zhang Anshi, for Qiu Song's sake, was willing to go all out, and even took the risk of playing tricks in front of His Majesty.
At this time, Zhu Di smiled and said: "Zhang Qing thinks, what else is better?"
Zhang Anshi then said: "In Tianzhu, Qixia's business house, and several feudal lands in Chenla, two years ago, a pier was built in Chennai, Tianzhu, to provide supplies for ships and store up exchanged goods. Although this place is not big, and there are some conflicts with the local natives, but it has been relying on commercial firms and some Han merchants, and the Chenla feudal vassals to barely maintain. Your Majesty...why why not make Chennai the owner of the Qiu family The fief...it's just...the land is there, it's just people..."
After Zhu Di heard this, he was very satisfied, and immediately said: "Give ten thousand households, allow them to set up a guard and move to Chennai. Then I will order the Chenla feudal clans and navy to assist in the defense in the next few years."
Although Qiu Fu didn't know much about the overseas situation, he knew that the trading company and the various feudal lords had spent so much effort to maintain the freight station in Chennai, so... this is definitely a good place, and it must not be worse than other feudal lords.
If there are 500 households of soldiers and civilians, and [-] to [-] full-staffed guards, then...the foundation will be opened.
Not only that, the Qiu family also has money.
For so many years, although the shares of the Qiu family in Qixia Commercial Bank are not large, far less than the Zhang family, and even less than His Majesty, the annual dividends are actually real. The gold and silver are enough to buy enough supplies and military supplies. Recruit some fellow clansmen and desperadoes...
Suddenly, Qiu Fu felt that his legs and feet became more agile.
There was light in his eyes.
He even felt that his treasured sword was not old yet, so he could still go to Chennai and fight again.
Qiu Fu lost his mind for a moment, but at this moment, he came to his senses and hurriedly said, "Thank you for your kindness."
Zhu Di waved his hands, and said with a hearty smile: "It should be done. If you have made great achievements, you should be rewarded. I have clearly defined rewards and punishments."
As soon as these words fell, Zhu Di turned his eyes, and he looked at Xie Jin and said, "The rest of the soldiers will be rewarded."
Xie Jin hurriedly said: "Wenyuan Pavilion will call all ministries to discuss tomorrow."
Zhu Di immediately smiled and said: "Look, Zhang Qing's family is probably responsible for the credit here. If Zhang Qing hadn't tried his best to support Qiu Song to take the model battalion to the West, why would we be happy today?"
Zhang Anshidao: "It's nothing, I...in fact, I'm very ashamed. Everyone is suffering overseas, and only I enjoy the blessings in the capital. How can I have any credit?"
But Zhu Di laughed loudly: "I don't like to hear Zhang Qing's words. In this way, every time the country is in danger, the soldiers are fighting hard for it. Only I live in the palace and enjoy the peace and happiness?"
"Ah..." Zhang Anshi was taken aback, and hurriedly said: "It can't be compared like this, it can't be compared like this."
But Zhu Di said: "Let's give Zhang Qing [-] households together."
After Zhang Anshi heard this, he was overjoyed, this was really a surprise, he doesn't need anything now, the only thing he lacks is people, he immediately said happily: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Zhu Di immediately said: "The gold and silver must be put into the warehouse as soon as possible, and after they are put into the warehouse, they should be counted carefully. This is not a trivial matter, Zhang Qing...this matter... still needs to be handled by you."
Zhang Anshi said: "Follow the order."
During the whole process, the ministers just looked at the onlookers, and then left one by one dumbfounded.
When Zhang Anshi and the others returned to Wenyuan Pavilion, Hu Guang couldn't help but tsk-tsk.
He pondered over and over again, close to [-] million taels... Such an astronomical figure, I really dare not think about it on weekdays.
Zhang Anshi smiled, and Xie Jin and others came to congratulate him.
Zhang Anshi said with a smile: "It's all for His Majesty, you deserve it, you deserve it, gentlemen... How do you feel about the tea in the study recently?"
Hu Guang was the first to say, "It's good tea."
Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "This is a few days ago. I heard that Fujian's chief envoy had a kind of good tea, and I just taught people to buy it, so I gave some away and put it in the study for everyone to drink. But take a closer look. Come on, this tea is still not good, how about it, I will teach someone to find some good tea tomorrow."
"Ah... this... this... can't be done, can't be done." Hu Guang said hastily.
Zhang Anshi said: "I also want to drink this tea. Why, drinking a little tea is also against the law? If so, I will report to His Majesty tomorrow, and I will ask His Majesty to comment on this."
Hu Guang and the others smiled and did not object.
After a long time, Hu Guangcai said: "Then, I would like to thank Your Highness for your kindness."
But Zhang Anshi waved his hand: "What kind of kindness is this? I often hear scholars say that the friendship between gentlemen is as light as tea..."
"Ahem, in fact, friendship between gentlemen is as light as..." Hu Guang was about to correct.
Yang Rong, who was standing beside Hu Guang, secretly tugged at the corner of his clothes.
This time Hu Guang reacted quickly and did not continue.
Zhang Anshi has a good understanding of the temperament of the cabinet ministers. You say they are upright, but they are all human beings after all. What's more, they are born as scholars, and they have special hobbies for piano, chess, calligraphy, painting and tea books.
But you say you think they are greedy, and if you really put real money into their arms, they will think you are humiliating them.
Like this, take out some good tea and share it with everyone, giving people a feeling of taking advantage of a little bit, but not embarrassing themselves. This kind of thing happens a few times occasionally, and it will always give people a feeling of daily life. The feeling of a small surprise, on the contrary, made everyone's relationship harmonious.
Of course, Zhang Anshi was in a particularly good mood, so naturally he was not stingy.
Everyone had no intention of drafting votes today, and finally managed to get to the next duty. Except for Yang Rong's night duty today, the rest went home one after another.
Zhang Anshi returned to the Zhang family's mansion in the capital, and if he was not on duty on weekdays, he would stay in the Prince Song Mansion in Qixia, but if he was on duty in Beijing, he would have to stay in the inner city for a while.
Who knew, as soon as they got to the door, they saw the door coming up and said: "Your Highness, Duke Qi is here to visit."
Zhang Anshi raised his eyebrows and sighed: "This Uncle is too impatient, how can he ask His Majesty for a reward for such a thing in broad daylight, and go to this king on the same day? Hey..."
Zhang Anshi shook his head. He can probably understand why Qiu Fu, the Duke of Qi in history, followed Han Wang Zhu Gaoxu all the way to the dark, so that the ending was bleak.
It's really too straight-tempered, once it is approved, there is not much taboo, it can be said that the hatred is clear, and it is not discounted.
Such a person must be respected in the army, but in the temple, it really takes a little luck to be able to land safely.
But after they all came, Zhang Anshi still asked, "Where is it?"
"Already waiting in the small hall."
Zhang Anshi quickly walked out of the mansion, only going to the small hall.
When they got here, they saw Qiu Fu leading a half-grown child.
The child is six years old.
Zhang Anshi has the impression that he was born of Qiu Song, named Qiu Chengye.
When Zhang Anshi saw this thick-headed boy, he couldn't help but think that the brothers made friends 20 years ago, and now the children are not young anymore.
The sickness on Qiu Fu's body had long been wiped away, and his face was even flushed. When he saw Zhang Anshi, he grinned.
Zhang Anshi hurriedly said: "Uncle Shi..."
But Qiu Fu nodded to Qiu Chengye and said, "How did Grandpa teach you?"
Qiu Chengye shook his head, remained silent for a while, and then bowed down with a click.
Zhang Anshi: "..."
Qiu Fu said again: "Say it quickly."
As he spoke, he lightly kicked Qiu Chengye's buttocks with his boots.
At this moment, Qiu Chengye said immaturely: "Chengye has seen his adoptive father."
"Ah..." Zhang Anshi's scalp felt a little tingly when he heard the word foster father.
Qiu Fu smiled cheerfully and said, "This kid is still young, he doesn't know anything, and he doesn't know how much his adoptive father has won for him today. Your Highness, I should have picked up that boy Qiu Song today." I came to give you a big gift, but he is far away in the sky, you see, I brought my eldest grandson here, and you will be his father from now on."
Zhang Anshi didn't know whether to laugh or cry, Qiu Chengye raised his head, maybe he was a little jerky when he shouted just now, but now he's used to it, and said crisply: "Father...Father..."
Zhang Anshi had no choice but to pick him up and said, "Hey, Uncle Shi, look at how clever this Chengye is, exactly like his father."
After that, he ordered people to fetch some food and gadgets, and after teasing the child for a while, he taught people to take them to play.
Qiu Fu had already taken his seat, so Zhang Anshi started talking about the business, saying: "Shibo, Qiu Song should not have come back so early, but the matter of the feudal land is imminent, and the Qiu family must make plans as soon as possible. Planning, but it can’t be slow.”
Qiu Fu said: "That's what I mean, that's why some people heard the news and came to the house to announce the good news, but I was not at ease in my heart, so I wanted to ask His Highness."
Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "It's actually very simple. Put up the airs first, and the warriors obviously don't have to worry about it. Shibo is a general. He selected some military officers and taught them how to train troops. It's just hand-crafted. The money of the Qiu family should not be too much. Less, it’s easy to do if you have money. Qixia Trading Company is open to supply Chennai with swords, swords, halberds and firearms. Your Majesty also said that the Navy should also provide assistance. If you cooperate with various maritime shipping companies cooperation, then...the migration and supply of the population will not be a problem."
After a pause, Zhang Anshi thought of something, and then said: "The only thing we need is a group of civil servants who are good at organizing households, organizing production, and knowing how to operate. Does Shibo have any good candidates?"
Qiu Fu frowned at this time, and sighed: "I usually look down on literati...is there still time to hold Buddha's feet temporarily?"
Zhang Anshi took a deep breath and said, "This... let me figure out a way. On the one hand, isn't there still a lot of Hanlin and politicians who need to go to the feudal land for 'gilding'? Pick a few good ones and play them at that time." Just ask the imperial court. Of course, it’s impossible to rely entirely on them. Qixia’s colleges also recruit a group of students from various disciplines. It’s enough to build the skeleton first, and then slowly Replenish."
Qiu Fu nodded in agreement and said: "Yes, actually, I also had such thoughts in my heart, but for a while, I didn't expect such thoughtfulness. Now that His Highness said this, I have a bottom line in my heart. "
Qiu Fu paused and said: "Song'er is not here, the old man thought about it and decided to lead the people to Chennai."
Zhang Anshi looked at Qiu Fu seriously, and said worriedly, "Shi Bo's body?"
Qiu Fu waved his hand, shook his head and said, "It doesn't matter. You are not at the age of this old man. At this age, life and death will be considered indifferent. Although Chennai has established a feudal clan, but for a while No master, Song'er doesn't know when he will return. I don't want to go, is it because I want to teach the local natives to bully me? I have fought for half my life. Although I am old now, if I want to come... it is enough to deal with the natives .”
Speaking of this, he stared deeply at Zhang Anshi, and then said: "I won't hide it from you, even if... if there is any eventuality, the old man died outside at this time, His Majesty will treat an old minister like this old man with respect." He misses the past. If he finds out, he will be indignant, even if Song'er is not around, the court will do its best to keep the Qiu family's three-acre land in Tianzhu, so as to teach the old man to be able to smile."
In his thoughts, he had already thought about the way forward and the way back.
It is good to be able to live well in Chennai, maybe we can open up some territory and establish a bigger foundation!
If it is the worst outcome, it is good that Qiu Fu has nothing to do, but if something happens, then even if Chennai is destroyed ten times or eight times by the natives, the countless armed troops will probably overwhelm the sky The sun and earth appeared and took revenge.
These words were actually inappropriate to say, but Qiu Fu said it bluntly in front of Zhang Anshi, and actually meant not to hide anything from Zhang Anshi.
Zhang Anshi couldn't help but think that Qiu Song was not as smart as his father.
Zhang Anshi thought for a while and said: "Since that's the case, then you can recruit some doctors to accompany you. This journey is far away, and Shi Bo cherishes it."
Qiu Fu smiled and said: "The old man still has a private thought, which is why he brought Chengye here today and recognizes you as a father. One is that my Qiu family is really grateful, and the other is that this old man shows his determination. , I must leave with my family, and I vowed to break the boat. Only this grandson, the old man is reluctant to leave him in the capital..."
Zhang Anshi immediately understood, and without waiting for Qiu Fu to continue, he immediately said: "Then let Chengye live in the palace, and we will reunite after the overall situation in Chennai is settled."
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Yesterday's, today's.
(End of this chapter)