Daming: Mixed in Dangzhi County, Beiping

After Zhu Gaochi and Guo An left, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Di.

"Fourth child, what do you think of Guo An?"

Zhu Di said with a serious face: "Dad, I have carefully observed Guo An. All of Guo An's habits are the same as those of Guo Taishi in the former Yuan Dynasty. He is indifferent to fame and fortune and likes to study craftsmanship.

He is aboveboard in doing things, full of goodness in his heart, and still a little naive.

The only difference from Guo Taishi is that Guo An likes to enjoy and enjoy property! "

"Like enjoyment and possessions?"

Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly.

Zhu Di quickly said: "Dad, although the Guo family where Guo Qing lives is in decline, it is still a wealthy family.

In addition, if Guo Qing sells any of the objects he researches, he can earn enough money to last him a lifetime.

Guo Qing likes to enjoy, which means that Guo Qing likes to study food, and also likes to study how to build more comfortable houses to live in, how to make more comfortable furniture, more comfortable carriages, faster and more comfortable ships...

Moreover, Guo Qing is devoted to the people, likes to make money with everyone, never engages in corruption, and will never bully the people! "

Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang's brows relaxed slightly.

Researching the best house furniture items for yourself?

"So, this person is also a wonderful person.

Just based on what this guy just said, it proves that his talent is already comparable to that of Li Shanchang and Liu Bowen. "

Zhu Di said with a solemn face: "Dad, I think Guo An's talent has long surpassed that of Korean Gong and Uncle Cheng!"

"Ok?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's expression condensed, "You actually think so highly of this person?"

Zhu Di nodded slightly, "Dad, just because Guo An is indifferent to fame and wealth and not greedy for power, he is already stronger than the Korean public;
In addition, Guo An speaks directly to us about everything and never minces words, which is more than sincere.

As for his inner talent and strategy, Guo An developed greenhouses for growing vegetables in winter, cement wonders, and also helped our Prince Yan Mansion conquer Korea and Japan...

These two people, Mr. Han and Mr. Chengyi combined, can't stand up to Guo An! "

Zhu Yuanzhang said thoughtfully, "You actually value Guo An so much!"

Zhu Di said: "Dad, the child sometimes thinks that Guo An is like a wise minister given to the child by God!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes flashed and he said directly: "In this case, you might as well make him Zhan Shifu of Zhanshi Mansion!"

Zhu Di looked happy, and then said quickly: "Thank you dad, but Guo Anying doesn't want to become Zhan Shifu of Zhan Shifu!"

"Oh?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked stunned and said, "Why is this?"

Zhu Di said helplessly: "Dad, Guo An doesn't like to deal with government affairs. He only likes to study craftsmanship or run caravans.

When he was in Prince Yan's Mansion in Peking, all government affairs of Prince Yan's Mansion were handled by Chief Shi Zhu Fu.

Guo An is responsible for the establishment of all caravan shops in Prince Yan's palace, as well as the policies and development of workshops, schools, and farms! "

"I see!"

If Zhu Yuanzhang realized something, "If this is the case, then we will issue an edict soon and make him the Young Master of the East Palace Zhanshi Mansion!"

"Thank you dad!"

Zhu Di quickly thanked him.

……

And on the other side.

along the way.

Zhu Gaochi turned his head and glanced at Guo An from time to time.

Guo An couldn't help but ask: "Why does Your Highness look at me so often?"

Zhu Gaochi said: "Teacher, you passed Grandpa Huang's exam, why aren't you excited?"

Guo An smiled softly, "What will happen if I pass, and what will happen if I don't pass?"

"Passed, of course..."

As he said this, Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but be stunned.

Guo Andao: "As long as His Highness the Crown Prince knows my talent and understands my ambition!"

As for His Majesty Lao Zhu, he will be offline soon. Whether you like him or not, it doesn't matter much!
"Teacher's ambition?"

Zhu Gaochi was stunned for a moment, his face full of curiosity, "I wonder what the teacher's ambition is?"

Guo An said slowly: "I will eat the most delicious food in the world and enjoy the best things in the world!"

Zhu Gaochi: "..."

He seemed to be tired of hearing this sentence.

And, what kind of ambition is this?
"Is the teacher tricking me again?"

"If Your Highness doesn't believe it, you can ask His Majesty the Prince when he returns from the palace!"

……

After Zhu Di returned to the East Palace from the imperial palace, he brought back an imperial edict.

"...Female Shi Guo'an, the right-hand minister of Prince Yan's Palace, as the Young Master of Zhan Palace in the East Palace, and grant him the title of Doctor Zhongshun..."

"Wei minister leads the order!"

Guo An respectfully accepted the message, and then thanked the eunuch who announced the decree.

The official said a few words of courtesy with a humble face and then went back to resume his duties.

Guo An asked again with curiosity on his face: "Your Highness, I wonder who the other young Master Zhan is in Zhan Shifu and who he is?"

Zhu Di smiled lightly and said, "Guo Qing, don't worry, that Zhan Shi must be an acquaintance of Guo Qing.

As for Shao Zhanshi, he was transferred from the Ministry of Household Affairs! "

"acquaintance?"

Guo An couldn't help but be slightly startled.

Zhu Di smiled faintly and said no more: "Guo Qing will know tomorrow!"

Seeing this, Guo An sighed helplessly and didn't ask any more questions.

……

The next day.

Guo An normally comes to the East Palace for duty.

However, as soon as he walked into the hall, he was stunned.

In front of Zhu Gaochi, two figures stood respectfully.

He was very familiar with it.

"Uncle Nie?"

Seeing Guo An, Nie Zi's eyes flashed with joy, and then he said with a serious face: "Guo Shaozhan, long time no see!"

On the side, a middle-aged man in a scarlet official uniform embroidered with clouds and wild geese also hurriedly saluted Guo An, "Xia Yuanji has met Guo Shaozhan!"

Guo An was startled and subconsciously returned the greeting.

"Have you met this Xia...Shao Zhan?"

Xia Yuanji, Zhu Di's money bag, the famous Minister of Household Affairs during the Yongle period!
"Exactly! Guo Shaozhan really has a keen eye!"

Xia Yuanji smiled.

"Shao Zhan Xia is so complimentary!"

Guo An replied, and then remembered Zhu Di's words yesterday, his eyes suddenly brightened, and he hurriedly looked at Nie Zashi aside, "Uncle Nie is the East Palace Zhanshi?"

"Ok!"

Nie Zizhi nodded slightly.

Guo An's face was filled with joy, "With Uncle Nie as the Zhan Shifu of the East Palace, Ning Yi will feel relieved!"

Nie Zishi's face couldn't help but darken, "As a minister, you should be loyal to others and fulfill your abilities as a minister. How can you be as undisciplined as in Peiping!"

On the side, Xia Yuanji was stunned.

Doesn't it mean that this Guo Shaozhan is His Highness the Crown Prince's long history in Prince Yan's Mansion and is extremely favored by His Highness the Crown Prince?

Why are you being reprimanded?

Or in front of him, an outsider?Guo An smiled bitterly and did not dare to refute. In the past few years, because of Nie Zishi's relationship with his family, he had been tormented by Zhu Yunwen a lot.

Moreover, when he was in Beiping Mansion, he was often taken care of by Nie Zishi.

"Uncle, this matter will be discussed later. As the chief officer of Zhanshi Mansion, we shall follow the orders of His Highness the Crown Prince!"

"As it should be!"

Nie Zishi smiled gently, and the atmosphere in the hall returned to normal instantly.

Xia Yuanji was stunned again.

Similarly, Zhu Gaochi also looked slightly surprised. Dad actually found a Zhan Shi who could suppress the teacher!
"Let His Highness and Xia Shaozhan laugh at the same time!"

Nie Zushi smiled softly at Xia Yuanji.

Xia Yuanji was startled and quickly raised his hands in salute, "This official is a bit unusual!"

Zhu Gaochi gently shook his head and waved his hands with a happy face.

Guo An said from the side: "We are a little lazy and do some unexpected things. Nie Zhan is worried that we will provoke the courtiers to impeach and His Majesty will be angry!"

"This……"

Xia Yuanji was startled again.

Just as he was about to say something, Zhu Di had already walked in from outside the hall.

Several people quickly saluted Zhu Di.

"Wei Chen has met His Highness King Yan!"

"father!"

"Get up!"

Zhu Di smiled softly and then sat down.

"Sit down and talk!"

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Nie Zishi and Guo An followed the instructions and sat down.

Zhu Di added: "You should be familiar with it by now!"

"Your Highness is wise!"

Nie Zishi replied, "Wei Chen and others are already familiar with each other!"

"Very good!"

Zhu Di nodded slightly, "From now on, Nie Qing, Xia Qing, and Guo Qing will be in charge of the general affairs inside and outside the East Palace, control Zuo Chunfang, You Chunfang, the Economic Affairs Bureau and other departments, and control the political affairs of the government, bureaus, and bureaus. !”

"The three ministers will do their best!"

Nie Zishi, Xia Yuanji, and Guo An quickly responded with solemn faces.

"good!"

Zhu Di nodded with satisfaction, and then continued: "Your Majesty has decided to adjust the salaries of various vassal princes in the Ming Dynasty.

In addition, the sea will be opened.

In less than two days, the edict will be issued!
All three of you need to be mentally prepared! "

"Adjusting the salary of the feudal prince's palace?"

"Open the sea?"

Nie Zishi and Xia Yuanji were both surprised and asked hurriedly.

Zhu Gaochi was already prepared in his heart, so he kept listening quietly.

"May I ask His Highness the Crown Prince, how far can the sea be opened?"

Zhu Di said slowly: "The Ming Dynasty has banned the sea for so many years, and no longer knows what is going on outside the sea! The court will first form a caravan and an army to explore the outside world.

When we are sure that there are no pirates outside the sea and Ming merchants can do business safely, we will rebuild the Shipping Department of Huangdu City in Taicang and the Shipping Departments of Quanzhou, Fujian, Mingzhou, Zhejiang, and Guangzhou, Guangdong.

We will build Beiping Dagukou City Ship Division and Songjiang City Ship Division again! "

"So much?"

"Ok!"

Zhu Di nodded slightly.

"This time, Guo Qing will be responsible for organizing the imperial caravan!"

"I'm in charge?"

Guo An was taken aback.

Nie Zishi and Xia Yuanji were also stunned.

Zhu Di said: "Guo Qing is the most experienced in this matter, so he should be responsible for it!"

"Wei Chen will definitely do his best!"

Guo An nodded slowly, and then asked: "Your Highness, I wonder how many ships can be sent out of the court?"

Zhu Di said directly: "The court has the most water masters! Regarding the big ships, how many big ships do we have under Prince Yan's residence?"

Guo Andao said: "Our Prince Yan's Mansion can produce a hundred large ships now!"

"A hundred ships?"

Zhu Di and Nie Zishi were all shocked.

When did Prince Yan's Mansion have such a rich heritage?

Zhu Di was a little worried and said: "Guo Qing, if our Yan Palace sends a hundred ships, will it delay the trade and transportation of soldiers with the Goryeo Yan and Japanese countries?"

"Don't worry, Your Highness, it won't be affected at all!"

Guo An said directly.

"Very good!"

Zhu Di nodded heavily, his eyes full of excitement.

"In this case, our Prince Yan's Mansion will send out a hundred large ships, and the court will send out ten thousand navy guards!"

Guo An frowned slightly, "Ten thousand navy?"

Zhu Di asked: "Huh? What does Guo Qing think is wrong?"

Guo Andao said: "Your Highness, the food and baggage along the way for the ten thousand navy is a big problem.

Moreover, the Ming Dynasty Navy has been going to sea for many years, so Wei Chen is a little worried! "

Zhu Di asked: "What does Guo Qing mean?"

"Your Highness, I think the imperial court only needs [-] navy troops, and our Prince Yan Mansion will provide [-] Yanshan Guards!"

After pondering for a moment, Zhu Di nodded slowly, "We will report this matter to the emperor, and the emperor will agree!"

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Guo An said again: "Your Highness, can you recruit a few more merchants for this voyage to the West?"

Zhu Di's eyes flashed, "How many merchants are there?"

"Ok!"

Guo An nodded slightly.

"Your Highness, I, Prince Yan, have never been to the West before and are not familiar with the place. It would be better to find a few merchants whose ancestors often went to sea to trade.

They must have a certain number of merchant ships and nautical charts at home.

With them guiding the way, many dangers can be avoided. "

Zhu Di nodded directly: "My father has given us full responsibility for this matter, so Guo Qing will be fully responsible!"

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Guo An said quickly.

"In this way, Weichen will establish a maritime merchant association, with His Highness occupying [-]%, and seven more merchants will be selected to become shareholders, accounting for [-]%!"

"good!"

Zhu Di nodded slightly.

Guo An added: "Your Highness, I think our Chamber of Commerce in Prince Yan's Mansion in Beiping can occupy a whole family!"

... (end of this chapter)