I want to be a grandson

Chapter 338 City Ship Department (please subscribe for monthly pass)

Since a large army must be stationed on the northern border no matter what, a general must be sent to guard it.

Between outsiders and his own sons, Zhu Yuanzhang decisively chose to trust his sons!

Now that Zhu Di asked to stay in the capital, he could not agree no matter what!

Rumor has it that this is the feudal lord under house arrest!
At that time, the government and the opposition will discuss it, and all the vassal kings will feel uneasy.

Everyone will say that they disregard the righteousness of their relatives!
This is very detrimental to his reputation.

Zhu Di sighed and said, "Your Highness, I'm really exhausted physically and mentally from the repeated conquests over the years. I also ask Your Highness to be merciful and intercede for me in front of my father."

Zhu Yunxi twitched his brows, and comforted him: "Who doesn't know that Uncle Wang is first-class and tough. He mounts a horse to kill the enemy, bends his bow and shoots arrows, and gallops freely. There is nothing Uncle Wang can't do!"

"Besides, the Mongols are still ready to move, and they are still the confidant of Daming. Without Uncle Wang sitting in Beiping, how could the court of Ming be stable? The so-called capable people work hard, Uncle Wang is reluctant to do it..."

He also said: "I will send a few imperial physicians to follow Uncle Wang. If Uncle Wang is really ill, he can be diagnosed and treated in time, so there will be no delay."

Zhu Di asked for resignation in many ways, with various evasions.

But they were all blocked back by Zhu Yunxi.

Even if he really wanted to put Zhu Di idle, now is not the time!
If you can't see that Zhu Di is advancing by retreating, then you are too stupid!
Zhu Di did this to show that he has no selfishness in his heart and no ambition to fight for the throne.
After all, he had a little awkward fight with his grandson before, and some people knew that he just wanted to show his position.

The two chatted politely about the daily life, and when they talked about their happiness, they laughed heartily.

It really is a picture of family affection and harmony between monarch and minister...

When Zhu Yunxi returned to the East Palace, it was already dark.

Lying on the rocking chair, with the hot water under your feet, warming your whole body, it is really very comfortable.

There is a handful of old ginger in the wooden basin. Soaking your feet with ginger has many benefits. It can promote blood circulation, relieve fatigue, dispel wind and dampness, and eliminate cold air.

And it can also increase Yang Qi, so you don't have to worry too much about getting cold.

Ma He stood aside, bowed and did not dare to move.

Zhu Yunxi was flipping through the book in his hand. There were some pictures on it, which recorded the structure of each part of the ship and the process of how to manufacture it.

"Ma He, how much do you know about Longjiang Shipyard?"

After asking such a question, Ma He's face suddenly became embarrassing, His Highness...

It's really not playing cards according to common sense!

There are so many and complicated aspects of Daming, who can know everything about it?
Besides, Ma He was an eunuch, and he hadn't been in the capital for long, and he had only heard of many things, but had never seen them.

Looking at the stiff-faced Ma He, who was serving Wang Zhong at the side, he secretly smiled...

Ma He didn't expect His Highness to ask questions, so he said honestly: "Reporting to His Highness, I only know that the Longjiang Shipyard is connected to the Yangtze River in the west and Qinhuai in the east. It is very large, so I don't know the specifics..."

Zhu Yunxi frowned, and asked again: "What about Shibosi, you should know this by now!"

"Reporting to Your Highness, in the first year of the Tang Dynasty, there was a city ship envoy in Guangzhou, which was the predecessor of the city ship department. In the fourth year of Kaibao in the Northern Song Dynasty, the city ship department was established in Guangzhou.

In the future, with the development of overseas trade, we will successively set up municipal ship divisions in Hangzhou, Mingzhou, Quanzhou, and Mizhou..."

"Originally, there were shipping divisions in the three cities of Taicang Huangdu, Quanzhou, Zhejiang Mingzhou, and Guangdong Guangzhou..."

It used to exist, but now it doesn't.

Because in the third year of Hongwu "dismissed the shipping department of Huangdu City in Taicang".

In the seventh year of Hongwu, the three city shipping departments in Quanzhou, Fujian, Mingzhou, Zhejiang, and Guangzhou, Guangdong were abolished.

"Well, that's true...but don't be complacent. When the imperial court was in trade with foreign countries, what kind of things did they receive and how much profit did they make? Do you know?"

Ma He was speechless...

If you are not a professional, who would know such details...

Your Highness, this is a difficult task...

Zhu Yunxi ignored Ma He's thoughts, but ordered: "As for the treasure ships manufactured by Longjiang Shipyard, you should go down and learn more about them, especially for large sea-going ships. You must have a thorough understanding of all aspects."

"Also, you also need to know about the trade between the imperial court and various countries, and the customs and customs of the countries in Southeast Asia, do you understand?"

Ma He replied in a daze, "I understand..."

He said he understood, but for a moment he really didn't understand what His Highness meant!
It's ships, it's trade, and there are countries in the South Seas...

"Wang Zhong, give him a badge to go out of the palace. He may have to go out of the palace often in the future, so as not to be stopped at the gate of the palace, and I have to trouble you to meet him!"

"Yes! The servant obeys!"

Wang Zhong smiled and took the certificate for entering and exiting the palace gate, stuffed it into Ma He's hand, and said: "You can keep it, if you lose it, it will be thirty big boards!"

"Yes Yes……"

After leaving the bedroom of the Spring Harmony Palace and standing in the porch, Ma He was still puzzled,
He asked Wang Zhong who was next to him and said, "Why does Your Highness want me to understand these things? I also ask my father-in-law to clarify my doubts and give me one or two points."

Wang Zhong glanced at him and said with emotion: "Ma He, you are a blessed person..."

"Why did the prince make such a statement?"

Seeing that he was still puzzled, Wang Zhong said: "His Royal Highness wants you to know about the Shipbuilding Department, the Longjiang Shipyard, and the trade with other countries.

Obviously there is an idea of ​​re-opening the Shibo Department, let you get acquainted today, and I will appoint you in the future! "

Ma He was taken aback, and hurriedly said, "I am so capable and capable of taking on this great task!"

Wang Zhong said with a smile on his face: "How to appoint is His Highness's business, you don't have to worry about it! What you should think about is how to do the job well and how to make His Highness look good!"

Ma He suddenly looked embarrassed: "These things are too big, I really... can't do it..."

"Since His Highness said so, he trusts you. Don't let His Highness down..."

"Yes, I will do my best!"

Ma He obviously hasn't recovered yet, still a little unbelievable.

Shibo Division, it was shut down by His Majesty's order, and the tribute trade was implemented in the early Ming Dynasty, and this kind of trade was connected with the tributes of other countries!

This is a big deal for the court!
On the way back, Ma and his doubtful heart let go, and his heart was full of gratitude!

I am just a servant, and I still have slave status. It was His Highness who let me work in the East Palace, which improved the situation of the whole family.
Now let yourself learn these again...

In His Highness's mind, he didn't regard himself as a servant...

As a person who has lost his male characteristics, this is a pain in Ma He's heart, because according to the normal process, he can no longer ride the horse and whip, and can no longer make contributions.
I can no longer leave a name in history...

Even though he is a rootless person, the ambition in his heart has not weakened at all!

The body is the body of a slave, and what he does is also the servant's work of serving others.

But the iron bones in my heart are still clanking, and the pride is still dry!
In his mind, he is still a man!
But man, if you live your whole life in vain, how aggrieved it will be!

Although I have been treated with courtesy and great grace, no one in the East Palace would dare to provoke her...

But still a slave eunuch...

Until today, until now, Ma He felt that he had to meet his confidant!
Your Highness has insight into your own heart!
His Highness does not consider himself a survivor of punishment, regardless of his status and status, he is still preparing for selection and appointment.

What a great trust!

What a great mercy!

Grasping the token for entering and exiting the palace tightly, Ma He felt very warm and at ease in his heart.

With His Highness as your backing, what else is there to be afraid of?

What Wang Zhong said is right, His Highness must not be disappointed!

Even if you risk your life, you must repay His Highness for your kindness!
Seeing Wang Zhong returning, Zhu Yunxi asked, "Mahe left?"

"Let's go, I was still in a daze just now, I guess I have woken up now..."

Wang Zhong said with a smile: "The kindness His Highness gave is so generous that no one can believe it, let alone Ma He, whoever is left alone will not be confused."

"Stop flattering!"

Zhu Yunxi said: "Ma He is also ambitious, so let's give him a chance."

Wang Zhong said with a smile: "Your Highness is really discerning and cherishes talents! No matter who it is, just walk in His Highness's eyes, and you will know how talented this person is! This servant really admires him!"

"Hehehe..."

Zhu Yunxi smiled and said, "So you're envious too? Then what talents do you have? Come and show them off. As long as you really have talents, I will still use them!"

Wang Zhong hurried forward and sat on a small stool to wash Zhu Yunxi's feet, "His Royal Highness is making fun of his servant again. The talent of this servant is to serve His Highness well. I don't dare to think about anything else."

"I thought you were jealous..."

"Don't dare, how dare a servant..."

Zhu Yunxi knew that Wang Zhong was loyal to him. Although he didn't have any outstanding talents, he was good in all aspects.

And he has always been very dutiful, never out of line.

Thinking of his younger brother again, he said, "During this period of time, I will ask someone to make up for your younger brother and troops, and I will also find someone to teach him how to form troops and how to conduct naval battles."

"If you make meritorious service in the future, you can return to Beijing to take up an official position. You should also ask him not to let him be lazy and play tricks. What's the point of being a pirate!"

"Yes! This servant obeys! Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness!"

Wang Zhong also knelt on the ground excitedly and kowtowed to thank him.

Being appointed by others and being cultivated by others are completely different concepts!
It may be more important when you use it, but for those who have no skills, they will be thrown away after use!
But it would be completely different if the master cultivated it with heart!
This shows that in His Highness's mind, he regards his younger brother as one of his own!

And after training, the future is more than that!
"Tell your brother, Daming has so many titles, if he has the ability, he can just earn it! As long as he makes great contributions, he will show his merit alone!"

"Your servant must tell him that His Highness is so kind, let him tie a grass ring and swear to die to repay His Highness!"

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