Hongwu Survival Guide

Chapter 269 Powerful Ministers
In the twilight, the Pingzhang mansion began to light up.

After a busy day, Xieyi came to the backyard where Zhu Yuan was, entered the house, turned right, passed through the small hall outside, and arrived at the connecting room outside the master bedroom.

Under the candlelight here, a group of women, big and small, were watching, their freehand eyes glanced at Zhuang Liuniang's face, and looked at the ugly slave who was not ugly at all: "Are you up?"

There was something special in Nu'er's expression, and she said softly: "Hui Niang, not yet."

After the third day of the twelfth lunar month, the identity of Xieyi's concubine was officially confirmed, and the maids and servants inside and outside the mansion also gradually changed their names.

However, because there is no housewife in this house, it is also chaotic. Some people don't know how to change it, so they don't change it.The main reason is that there is no 'big lady', otherwise, if there is a 'big lady', the others only need to be arranged according to age or order of 'second niang' and 'third niang'.

Xieyi understands, a little worried, with inquiry.

Nu'er took the initiative and said, "It's Qing Niang."

Xieyi breathed a sigh of relief.

There is a tacit understanding between the four women, including my own adults, who have actually expressed their views that they will only be the first four.However, if there is really another her... so what.

What's more, although she is a young lady, but...

Shaking his head slightly, he brushed aside the thought, and looked at the others besides Chou Nuer and Tian Xianzi: "It's time for dinner, you all go back to your own yard."

The other women honestly agreed, and Shi Li withdrew.

Zhuang Liuniang was reluctant. Thinking about the afternoon, she was called in after the incident, but after a few tiresome words, she was kicked out again, which was even more resentful.Although she was arrogant, she was not stupid, and she could vaguely see the situation in the mansion.

If he could be the first to have an heir, it would be... I dare not think about it.

Immediately said: "Writing mother, I want to wait...the Lord is awake, or I still...need a slave."

need or not?
It's hard to say freehand, but it reminds me of what Liangqiu Liuniang said in the morning, breaking Zhuang Liuniang's "only role".

Ugh……

He nodded casually as a promise.

Zhuang Liuniang stayed behind, Zhongli Shuigua didn't move, and followed her silently.

Xie Yi didn't pay any attention to it, seeing that the time was a little late, she turned to the curtain in the back room, just lifted the curtain and entered into a somewhat dark room, when she heard Qing Niang's long and short calls like cats: "Father, father, father... "

Freehand: "..."

Just when Xie Yi was thinking about whether to retreat quietly, probably because of the candlelight coming in, in the darkness, his adult voice sounded: "What time is it?"

Xieyi subconsciously calculated the time and replied, "My lord, it's six o'clock."

"It's so late, it's time to get up, you goblin...it's all your fault."

"father……"

"Stop yelling, punish you like a sack, shut up for a quarter of an hour."

Then there was no sound.

Zhu Yuan said he was going to get up, so Xie Yi ordered to light the lamp.

When the lights in the huge master bedroom came on, there were more than two people here.

Apart from Zhu Yuan and Qing Niang, the sacks were also there, their faces flushed.There are also two servant girls, and the two girls from the group that was called over yesterday.

Xieyi glanced at one of them more, named 'Yaoluo', who threw herself on the Westinghouse desk in the morning, probably because she couldn't seize the opportunity to talk to the adults, felt sad and regretted, and just passed out from crying like that.

Then he was seen by an adult and was called to his side again.

The adults are compassionate and cherish the jade.

Although, a 29-year-old woman passed out from crying, and she felt pitiful and helpless.Thinking about it, if he was paid to other honorable families back then, if he dared to act like this, it would be a beating to say the least.It's just my own adult, too easy to talk to.

Everyone waited for their master to get dressed, during which time Xieyi looked at Qingniang, and Qingniang also looked over, with joyful and guilty expressions on her face, as if she had stolen something.

Seeing her like this, it was even more difficult for Xieyi to say anything, and she didn't even bother to think about it.Even if this woman has a child, what can she do?

After dressing and washing here, I went to the dining room in the west wing, and Luo Shui and Liu Bai brought food over together.

Just looking at the scars on Qingniang's fair neck, the two women understood what happened, and looking at Qingniang's expression, it was hard to mind anything.Luo Shui, on the other hand, looked a little sad.

After talking about it that time, the other three had either had it or confirmed it, but she was the only one who hadn't gone up or down.

Regarding a certain matter, how could Luo Shui not think about it even if he was indifferent?
Although they have different thoughts, they try to hide them as much as possible, and Xieyi first talked about a serious matter: "The two houses rewarded by the palace, Nianhuoer took people to see them in the afternoon, and they were located on the Qinhuai River in the southeast of the city. I can see our shop and some Guozixue in the north...the current National University. The two houses are not big, with a combined area of ​​16 acres. After opening up, they can barely live in, but the furniture and other things need to be bought. spend some time."

Zhu Yuan ate a piece of rotten mutton, and nodded when he heard the words: "No hurry, clean up slowly."

As for the concept that 16 acres can barely live, I am too lazy to talk about it.

With Zhu Yuan's current status, he is too young and really not suitable. Even the always frugal old Zhu thought of it. If there is no other suitable one, he directly gave it to the two adjacent sets.

This is mainly because Zhu Yuan doesn't want to make a fuss.

Otherwise, it is entirely possible to build a brand new mansion in the city, just like the one on Xuanwu Lake.

Historically, Xu Da did not dare to accept Lao Zhu's old house, so he built a new mansion next to it, and left the site of "Zhanyuan" until hundreds of years later.

Seeing his lord nodding, he said freely: "Also, what your lord said is to plant cherry trees all over Yingzhou. I also asked someone today. Some of them bear fruit and some don't. My lord... we want to That kind?"

Zhu Yuan didn't feel right.

Cherry blossom trees and cherry trees don't seem to be in the same category, do they?

Can't remember exactly.

Moreover, if you really want to say, Zhu Yuan only wants to enjoy flowers if he wants to bear no fruit.

However, considering that Lao Zhu has grown vegetables in the imperial garden, he can't be too "outrageous". After all, an island in the middle of the lake that is comparable in size to Liangzhou here will be turned into a garden, and he will be impeached again. So he said, "It will work."

Anyway, just to fit a name.

Freehand agreed.

Seeing that Xieyi stopped talking, Luoshui followed suit: "My lord, Zhiyongzhai... next year we will use "Zhuangzi" as the title, what should we do specifically?"

"There are a lot of allusions in a book of Zhuangzi," Zhu Yuan said, "You can make a few copies of "Xiaoyaoyou". Others include 'Zhuang Zhou's Dream of a Butterfly', 'Xiang Hu Yi Mo', and 'Handan Learning to Walk'. And 'The Frog at the Bottom of the Well'...You guys should prepare it first, anyway, of course you have to pick something with a good meaning, 'Handan toddler' and 'Frog at the Bottom of the Well' just forget it."

Luo Shui gently agreed: "Yes."

In fact, I know how to do it, I just want to talk to adults.

Zhu Yuan continued: "Also, before we start, let's publish an article in the "Da Ming Monthly" to create momentum, probably, to talk about how good "Zhuangzi" is, this... You guys write it, or me Find someone?"

Luo Shui was still a little hesitant, Zhu Yuan had already said: "You guys try to write, I have such a crouching tiger, hidden dragon around me, there is no reason to owe favors. Anyway, write slowly, if it really doesn't work, don't make soft articles, just write in " Advertisement in Daming Monthly, you should also talk to your ancestors about the advertisement, commercial operation is inevitable."

As the official mouthpiece, "Da Ming Monthly" should be funded by the imperial court, and it does not accept advertisements.However, there are actually many benefits to joining commercial operations.

Not just profit.

One more thing is to make a template first.

"Da Ming Monthly" can not care about commercial income, but in the future, other publications will have to care about them if they have a large number.

What Zhu Yuan hopes is that "Daming Monthly" will set an example, an example of being responsible for its own "advertising", and the official can also formally establish the rules in the process of groping. Advertise fakes.

This thing can also be extended.

Another example is the independence of the media.

Ok.

If this is the case, it is inappropriate to promote the "Zhuangzi" series of fountain pens. This is just the best case of capital influencing the media.

Then make it a clear ad.

Anyway, the advertisement can also be an article full of flowers and beautiful pictures, if you don’t believe it, you won’t buy it.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yuan immediately confirmed, and quickly continued: "... Forget it, I'm sure I don't want to publish a soft article, so I will advertise. However, the article still needs to be written, and it will be written as an advertisement article, and I will draw some preliminary design drafts .”

As for the considerations behind it, there is no need to explain it in detail.

ad.

Widely advertising.

I know a few freehand brushwork.

Luo Shui listened patiently, and waited until his lord had no more new ideas before nodding: "Then... slave sisters, let's give it a try."

After the matter was settled, Zhu Yuan took the initiative to look at Liu Bai: "Why are you willing to show up? Well, it seems to be a little whiter and more likable. Come on, let Dad take a look?"

Liu Bai was quite angry, since seeing that exaggerated big bed yesterday, today, another young lady brought her daughter to her adults without authorization, it's just... all messed up.

However, hearing his adults suddenly praise him, Liu Bai immediately became less angry, and didn't want to get closer. Seeing that sister Luoshui moved away, he subconsciously stepped forward and said, "It's still the same, it hasn't turned white."

Zhu Yuan put his arms around the girl's waist: "It's nothing if I say it."

Liu Bai said 'hmm', and suddenly felt that he shouldn't be coaxed so easily, so he glanced at Qingniang on the other side of his lord, and finally said: "Father... lord, sister Qingqiu, slave If you want to talk about her, you shouldn’t bring anyone in casually.”

Qing Niang panicked for a moment.

Zhu Yuan said: "Understood, I have taught her severely this afternoon, if you don't believe me, look at her neck, how miserable it is."

The girls: "..."

Is this a lesson?
This is a reward, right?
Qingniang blushed instantly, wishing she could cover her face and escape, but her legs were too weak to escape.

And, of course...he didn't want to escape.

even……

At the bottom of her heart, Qing Niang also had some thoughts.

Daughter, you should come more times.

In this way... In this way, my lord can... punish her.

Liu Bai still wanted to say, Zhu Yuan pointed to a porcelain cup on the table farther away: "What is that, let me see?"

Liu Bai had no choice but to hold it over, and changed the subject: "Just as I was about to say, this is Jinsi Ramen, noodles made from several types of fine grain flour, served with chicken soup that has been simmering for two hours, sir, try it."

The porcelain cup was delivered to him, Zhu Yuan picked up the chopsticks and looked at Zhuang Liuniang opposite with a smile.

This is the arena.

At lunch, Zhuang Liuniang prepared several kinds of pasta and delivered them together. Zhu Yuan praised a few words, and the girls around him took notice.

Zhuang Liuniang on the opposite side also immediately understood the joints. Seeing the adult looking at her, she quickly hit the snake with the stick and said, "Father, Liu'er still has some food to eat. How about making it for you tomorrow?"

Zhu Yuan is very easy to talk: "Well, let's do it, each will show his talents."

But Xieyi noticed Zhuang Liuniang's address, frowned slightly, and said it all morning, but the woman didn't listen.

It's just that I can't control it.

There is only this little master in the family, but there are a large group of women with all kinds of thoughts, how can I manage it?

Then he thought of Liangqiu Liuniang's proposal.

This is the only one.

Zhuang Liuniang didn't finish her sentence, and said again: "Father, Liu'er and Second Uncle... will come to give you a New Year gift soon, can you meet?"

"Let's watch the time."

Zhu Yuan didn't refuse either.

I already discussed with Xieyi and the others in the morning, about who can accept the New Year's gift, who can't accept it, who is coming, and I happen to be there, so I can inform and meet.

Shaanxi Zhuang's...

I remember that I learned before that the Zhuang family is not only a rich family in the local area, but because of the active attachment of the major forces in Shaanxi, the purges are not large, but they are often used. Zhuang Liuniang's father Zhuang Muduan thus obtained a fourth-rank Fengxiang magistrate, Zhuang Liuniang's The second uncle Zhuang Muxu has been active in Beijing during this time, and Zhu Yuan hasn't seen him yet.

This time, if you have time, it doesn't hurt to meet you.

Although this is unavoidably a trick to win over courtiers and make friends with places, the question is, if Zhu Yuan didn't do this, would he be able to clean himself up?

Unless Zhuang Liuniang is kicked out immediately.

However, it's useless to drive them out, because it's all up and down, can't they all break the relationship?

Not to mention other things, only one Mingzhou can't be broken.

Unless the entire camp collapses.

Zhu Yuan doesn't want the Yinghai Division to collapse, and I believe that Lao Zhu doesn't want this kind of thing to be released, not to mention that there are various other 'groups' and 'companies', as well as several new ones among the ten departments of the imperial court. There are a range of college...

It's already too deep.

Therefore, Zhu Yuan is doomed to be unable to be a royal family who stays out and enjoys wealth and honor. Even if he does not have the favor of Lao Zhu and the status of the royal family, he is still a powerful official in the government and the public.

What is a power minister?

If you want to exercise your own power, there are a group of people below to help you do it. This is a power minister.

Of course, Zhu Yuan, a power minister, is far from being able to seek to usurp the throne.If you really want to rebel, few people are willing to follow.

The main thing is that Zhu Yuan didn't think about it at all.

too tired.

As for the future...

This kind of thing is really bad.

What Zhu Yuan expects is that with Lao Zhu, no matter grandparents or grandchildren or monarchs and ministers, they can be together forever, and he already has confidence in this.But, mainly in the future, Zhu Biao, and even the third generation...

With his current body, Zhu Yuan doesn't think he can be a veteran of several dynasties, but... as for his descendants, this also has to be considered.

In fact, there is already a direction.

However, in the future, when the time is right, I will talk to Lao Zhu again.

at the moment……

While doing things with peace of mind, you can't be too honest after all.

The key is to get the scale right.

After dinner, Zhuang Liuniang took the initiative to talk about whether to call 'potatoes', 'corn', 'sweet potatoes', etc., and continue to be lively tonight.

Zhu Yuan refused.

I still have to go back to live in the front tonight. It’s okay once or twice, but if you are too indulgent and get used to it, it will be difficult to take back your heart.

Self-control is something that needs to be self-controlled before it can be maintained.

(End of this chapter)