Emperor Ming's grandson

Chapter 613 The Auspiciousness of King Wu

As the younger brother of Emperor Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yunxie's reputation as a playboy not only spread in the clan, but also everyone in the court and the public knew that this King Wu of the Ming Dynasty was an expert in eating, drinking and having fun, and was extremely good at making money.

Not to mention the emperor's occasional rewards, or going to other clans to play the autumn wind, His Royal Highness King Wu still has a way to make money.

For example, some output of Grange does not seem to be particularly large, but there is still some output anyway.Coupled with his court support, His Royal Highness King Wu basically doesn't need to worry about life, and there is nothing to talk about about fine clothes and fine food.

It's just that this is not enough, His Royal Highness King Wu is the first batch of "Xiananyang" clans in the Ming Dynasty.Although His Royal Highness King Wu was only the county king at that time, and he hadn't fully opened the mansion, but he couldn't stand it because he had a good brother, and formed a fleet in the name of Zhu Yunxi.

The Shibo Department is making money every day, and many merchants are holding back their energy to get opportunities for direct trade, but it is a pity that the imperial court has stricter control over these, that is, the imperial court and some clans and nobles are in control, merchants Can only collect bulk goods.

If you plan to smuggle, there is no problem. There is no shortage of bold people in any era, especially when they see huge profits, they are willing to take certain risks.

That's okay, someone is willing to take the risk, that's some of their own choices.

As long as he can avoid the inspection of the Daming Navy, as long as he can avoid the supervision of the officials at all levels in the Ming Dynasty, then naturally there will be no problem.If you really do this, it is actually a skill.

As for the price to be paid if caught, I believe those people know it well.Although the Ming Dynasty seemed to encourage commerce and trade a little bit, it was the case in the area of ​​maritime trade.

But in essence, the Ming Dynasty was a bit heavy on agriculture and suppressed business, which is indeed the essence of most feudal dynasties.

Zhu Wengeng was very well-behaved, and reported some things that happened during the outing to his father.

Don't look at Zhu Yunxi's usual dandy appearance, he has indeed been a dandy until now, and he is indeed very proficient in eating, drinking and having fun.It's just that this Prince An Le is not completely out of his mind, he knows many things clearly in his heart.

"My father told you a long time ago that even though your imperial uncle has always doted on you, that is love for you!" Zhu Yunxi was a little unhappy, and criticized, "You are just proud of being favored! We have said a long time ago that the crown prince is you Cousin, the crown prince himself has younger brothers and sisters, just take good care of them, so it’s possible that he can still favor your cousin!"

Zhu Wengeng seemed to disapprove, and muttered in a low voice, "But Uncle Huang likes King Father the most, and Uncle Huang also likes us. Today, Brother Huang, he even rewarded us with a bow and horse!"

Zhu Yunxi looked at his eldest son, and hated iron for being weak, "That's because the prince thinks you are not good at bowing horses! As a father, you also received many rewards from your uncle in the early years, and it is your uncle who spurs us to grow up."

Zhu Wengeng planned to follow suit, and said, "Then let's keep the bow horses and practice them in our free time, and we won't sell them."

This time, it's all right, it's completely imitating, it's completely Zhu Yunxi's operation methods back then, it's completely confident, and it seems that it is also a posture that intends to lie down.

Zhu Yunxi didn't bother to say anything anymore, because even if he said something at this time, it didn't actually have much effect. Zhu Yunxi actually knew what kind of son he raised, and his precious son looked a little like When he was a child, he was simply a replica.

In fact, Zhu Yunxi also thinks that this is not a bad thing in his heart, let alone his enjoyment-loving temperament.It is also because as a clan, even the emperor's younger brother needs to have some sense of propriety.

Especially Zhu Yunxie is also the son of the eldest son, sometimes he also thinks that probably because he likes to eat, drink and have fun, the emperor brother likes him so much.

When Zhu Wengeng was sent out, Sang came over with a smile on his face, "My lord, the fleet docked today. They brought back some good things from Nanyang, which are better than vegetable oil."

Zhu Wengeng took a sip of tea lazily before asking, "Vegetable oil? Is there anything in Nanyang that can compare to our vegetable oil?"

Sang quickly said, "I also smelled it, and said that there are many tall oil palm trees over there, and the fruits they bear can be used to squeeze oil."

At this moment, Zhu Yunxi rubbed his chin, and said with a smile, "It's still my elder brother who has far-sightedness, others say that Nanyang is remote, and the emperor brought back a lot of jewels, corals, and a lot of food from there. It’s all right now, there’s still some vegetable oil.”

In addition to some animal oils, the cooking oil in the Ming Dynasty was mainly rapeseed oil, and soybean oil was relatively small.

It's just that the rapeseed oil in the Ming Dynasty was basically made of brassica and oily cabbage, and the oil content was relatively low.

The so-called rapeseed field in later generations is mainly native to the mustard-type rapeseed in northern Africa, which has a high oil content.Brassica napus produced in Europe has higher oil content, but now Daming has no way to transport them back.

In fact, the same is true for grain. If it is 600 years later, if the yield of rice per mu is only [-] to [-] kilograms, many people think it is nothing.Because the yield per mu of some hybrid rice can exceed [-] kilograms.

Although the current farming technology is getting better and better, the yield per mu has also increased compared to before.However, the current grain output per mu in the Ming Dynasty is actually not too high.

Generally speaking, the yield per mu in the north is about [-] catties, and that in the south is about [-] catties per mu.

From tens of kilograms per mu in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, to hundreds of kilograms per mu in the Tang Dynasty, to two to three hundred kilograms per mu in the Ming Dynasty, it shows that the yield of rice is getting higher and higher, and it also shows that the Chinese people are doing more and more domestication of rice. The better the planting technology is, the more mature it is.

But even so, it actually shows that the current food supply is actually not too much.It is even more impossible to eat vegetable oil and animal oil openly.

Many people say that the ancient people could eat more than a dozen steamed buns in one meal. A large part of the reason is that there is no oil and water in the stomach, so naturally they will not be hungry.

Sang was very happy, and said to Zhu Yunxi, "My lord, these oils are good things. Let's not say that our Prince Wu's Mansion can open an oil workshop. If these things are offered to the emperor, I think they can help the emperor."

Zhu Yunxi was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help laughing, "That's the reason. Although the people of Daming can't use this oil, the people of Yingtian Mansion can eat it. It's a good thing. Let someone send some of it immediately." Come back and have someone try it."

You can't just give things to the emperor casually, even if you are the emperor's younger brother, you need to pay attention to some things.

Sang also quickly reminded, saying, "My lord, there are members of the uncle's family and sisters in the fleet. We want to donate food and oil. They probably have this idea."

Zhu Yunxi became anxious all of a sudden, and got up quickly, "Then let someone bring some over first, and we will enter the palace immediately. We are also the King of Wu in the Ming Dynasty, and the younger brother of the emperor's brother. We can not only eat, drink and have fun, we can also serve The country is for the people!"

Let's wait for the food tasting, there is no shortage of food tasting people in the palace.It is obviously more important for Zhu Yunxi to offer oil to the past, determine the name, and grab the credit.

Zhu Yunxi didn't care about the so-called virtuous king's name at all.As far as the virtuous king is concerned, among the scholars, King Xu Zhu Yunqi has a good reputation. Many people like the elegant and knowledgeable King Xu, but so what, King Xu Zhu Yunqi has no sense of presence in the court of the Ming Dynasty.

Even in the clan, the big guys didn't bother to pay much attention to the emperor's half-brother.A virtuous king is just rumored by some people who don’t know, what kind of virtuous king is he who can recite poems and be right!

A real virtuous king should do something for the country and the country, and it should be for the emperor to share his worries.Reciting poems and composing them is of no use. I haven’t seen the Emperor Yingshi who can compose poems in seven steps. He thinks reciting poems and composing right can’t govern the country, so he doesn’t even bother to compose poems!
Who doesn't know that Emperor Yingshi has poetic talent? Many people even think that if Emperor Yingshi composes poetry seriously, he might be able to match Li Du and Sansu.

It's better to do some practical things, or hurry up and dedicate those precious vegetable oils to Brother Huang.At that time, we can be proud, we are the favorite younger brother of the emperor, and we have done a lot of credit for Jiangshan Sheji.

At that time, not to mention the praise from the emperor's brother, it is estimated that the emperor's grandfather will also give a lot of rewards!
Zhu Yunxi set off happily, the so-called dandy prince was about to clear his name, he was going to do something that would benefit the country, he wanted to become the most virtuous prince in the Ming Dynasty!
"Father, we are not easy to talk to everyone." Little Zhu said flauntingly, "Today there is a scholar from the Imperial College who told us that we should respect Zhou etiquette, that Zhou etiquette is a good way to govern the country, and that we should let him We are promoting Confucianism. We are not happy, if Zhou Li is so good, why didn't the previous dynasty follow Zhou Li!"

Zhu Yunying nodded with a smile. For some students who are stupid in reading, Zhu Yunying has nothing to do.Those people are better at talking on paper, and many of their views on governing the country have no room for manipulation at all, and they are very ungrounded.

Little Zhu continued, "I remember what my great-grandfather and my father said, it doesn't matter if the emperor is Confucianism or Legalism, as long as he can use it to govern the country, it's fine. You can't just believe in one family's opinion, otherwise they will definitely become big, and our Ming Dynasty is now Confucianism is the most prominent learning!"

Zhu Yunying nodded and said, "Since the Han Dynasty, Confucianism was the most prominent school, especially in the Song Dynasty. What we can do now is to suppress them a little bit. Even so, look at the imperial examinations to get officials today. , are also Confucian students."

It can only be said that there is really no other way, even if they are as overbearing as Lao Zhu and Xiao Zhu, it is impossible to suppress Confucianism with a stick.

If it is really suppressed, it may not be a good thing.Although he doesn't have much affection for Confucianism, Zhu Yunying also knows that Confucianism has certain benefits for the emperor's rule, otherwise the rulers of all dynasties would not have been supporting Confucianism.

Little Zhu nodded obediently, as if she understood something, but maybe she didn't fully understand it.

While Lao Zhu and Xiao Zhu were still educating Xiao Zhu, Wang Chengen walked over lightly, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, His Highness King Wu is asking to see you outside the palace."

Zhu Yunying froze for a moment, a little surprised, "King Wu? Why is that kid here asking to see you at this time?"

Wang Chengen showed a flattering smile and said, "Your Majesty, how could this servant know this. I just heard that King Wu handed over a palace talisman, saying that he was asking for an audience."

Xiao Zhu immediately said happily, "Xuan! We even taught Wen Geng a lesson today, so he knows how to be lazy. We have to talk to our second uncle, it's not good for Wen Geng to be lazy all the time, and he has to be disciplined."

Zhu Yunying also nodded, and said, "Then announce it, let him come over quickly."

Old Zhu didn't bother to say anything, he used to correct him from time to time, for example, little Zhu's "second uncle" was Xu Wang Zhu Yunwen, and Zhu Yunxi was the third child, and this was the "third uncle" who was serious.

It's just that Lao Zhu doesn't bother to say much now, mainly because Xiao Zhu doesn't seem to be able to change this habit.Of course, Xiao Xiao Zhu is called in private, as long as it is not called that in court, naturally there is no problem.

Zhu Yunxi somewhat felt that it was "unfavorable to be a teacher", the emperor's brother was not in the Wuying Hall, nor in the East Palace, but he was in the Qianqing Palace.But now it was impossible to sneak away. After all, the emperor summoned him, and he had no choice but to sneak away at this time.Even though he is usually a jerk and a dude, Zhu Yunxi still understands these truths.

For Lao Zhu, Zhu Yunxi was somewhat afraid.One thing he admired very much about Brother Huang was naturally the entire Ming Dynasty, and the one who wasn't afraid of Grandpa Huang must be Brother Huang.

When they arrived at Qianqing Palace, Zhu Yunxie knelt down directly, "Sunchen Zhu Yunxie, I pay my respects to His Majesty the Emperor."

Old Zhu smiled a little, and said, "I remember that I haven't seen you for two months, it's because you gained a lot of weight. It's so good, it's better to look richer, not like your emperor brother."

Zhu Yunxi is a little fatter now, and his face is a little chubby.But this is definitely in line with Lao Zhu's aesthetics. In Lao Zhu's eyes, being rich is a blessing.If it weren't for Zhu Yunying's frequent dragging of little Zhu to exercise, maybe Lao Zhu would have raised little Zhu into a fat man.

Zhu Yunxie quickly said, "For some reason, Sun Chen became richer. Presumably it is also due to the emperor's brother. The emperor ruled the world, and the Ming Dynasty was peaceful. Let's follow the good food and drink, and this makes him richer."

Old Zhu pointed at Zhu Yunxi with a smile, and said, "No wonder you please the emperor so much. They say you have no heart. If you want me to say, your little heart is reserved for coaxing your brother."

Looking at Zhu Yunxi who was smiling innocently, Zhu Yunying said angrily, "He eats, drinks and has fun all day long, and he doesn't worry about it. If he doesn't look rich, it will be unreasonable. We remember that it was fine before, but now his face is going to be round."

Old Zhu interrupted quickly, afraid that his precious grandson would say a lot of nonsense again, "You are going to the palace today to ask for an interview, but is there something wrong?"

Zhu Yunxie knelt down at once and said loudly, "Grandpa and brother of the emperor, I found a large amount of vegetable oil in Nanyang, which can be used by the people of Ming Dynasty. The people of Ming Dynasty will no longer have to worry about oil and water!"

The dandy Wu Wang Zhu Yunxi, did he discover auspiciousness? !
(End of this chapter)