Daming: Mixed in Dangzhi County, Beiping

Chapter 403: Your Highness, let Ma He take charge of the fleet
Guo An didn't know that everything he did was always controlled by Lao Zhu in the palace.

Anyway, wherever he goes and whatever he does, he always takes Zhu Gaochi with him.

When doing things with the ironclad Emperor Taisun, he doesn't have to worry about good or bad things, they can all be forgiven.

Watch Zhu Gaochi write the deed, wait until Zhu Di comes back, let Zhu Di read it, and personally seal the prince's seal.

The next day, he took Zhu Gaochi to the Duke of Wei's mansion.

Again, less than half an hour.

Li Jinglong, Duke of Cao, Guo Ying, Marquis of Wuding, and Geng Bingwen, Marquis of Changxing, all brought two stewards and handed the treasure notes to Guo An in person.

Guo An took the treasure banknotes, without counting them, and handed the deed directly to Cao Guogong Li Jinglong, Wuding Marquis Guo Ying, Changxing Marquis Geng Bingwen, and Xu Huizu. The four of them read it, confirmed it was correct, and signed and sealed it!
Two copies of one book!
After they kept it safe, Guo An explained it again, and Wuding Marquis Guo Ying, Changxing Marquis Geng Bingwen and others left separately.

……

"Teacher, are you sure who I will send from the East Palace to manage the caravan?"

On the way back, Zhu Gaochi suddenly asked.

Guo An was stunned, and he suddenly forgot about it.

"How about transferring a big manager from Prince Yan's Mansion in Peking?"

Zhu Gaochi said: "Teacher, how can we suppress three thousand Yanshan Guards, five thousand Daming Navy, and a mere merchant manager with no official rank or rank?"

"..."

Guo An was startled for a moment, his eyes widened for a moment, and he stared at Zhu Gaochi closely, "Do you want me to go?"

Zhu Gaochi was stunned and shook his head repeatedly, "I never meant this!"

Guo An breathed a sigh of relief.

"Although this is a caravan, it adds up to eight thousand soldiers and countless goods. It cannot be left to the management of officials and generals!"

After thinking for a while, Guo An said: "In this case, leave it to Ma He!"

"Ma He?"

Zhu Gaochi's eyes lit up.

Guo An nodded slightly, "Ma He is a Bodhisattva disciple of Master Daoyan. He knows soldiers, practices warfare, and has strategies. He is loyal to His Highness the Crown Prince. He also has a good relationship with the young generals Zhu Neng, Qiu Song, and Chen Xi.

The three thousand Yanshan Guards will listen to him, and it is most appropriate for him to manage the caravan! "

Zhu Gaochi nodded and said: "Hou Xian is the horse and deputy!"

"good!"

Guo An was very pleased, "Your Highness has thought very carefully. Please report this matter to Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

Zhu Gaochi: "..."

……

"Ma He and Hou Xian are our envoys from the East Palace and are going to manage the caravan?"

When Zhu Di heard the report from Zhu Gaochi and Guo An, he only thought for a moment and looked at Ma He who was waiting on the side.

"Ma He, are you willing to go?"

Ma He looked happy and responded quickly: "Reporting to Your Highness, I am willing to serve Your Highness and share your worries!"

"Very good!"

Zhu Di looked happy and said again: "Go and summon Hou Xian!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Soon, Ma He brought Hou Xian.

Similarly, Hou Xian was very happy to go and manage the Chamber of Commerce as the envoy of the East Palace.

"From today on, you and I will put down the palace affairs, follow Guo Qing, and start contacting the Chamber of Commerce!"

"This slave will obey His Highness's order!"

Ma He and Hou Xian responded quickly.

After Zhu Di left, Guo An said: "Please ask the two of you to manage the caravan. It is true that His Highness the Crown Prince has just been promoted and there is no one around to help you. This is why I have wronged you two. Don't blame me!"

Ma He and Hou Xian suddenly looked terrified.

"Guo Shaozhan has defeated these two slaves. It is a blessing for us to be able to share the worries of His Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Exactly, exactly!"

Hou Xian kept talking.

Seeing this, Guo An felt relieved.

In fact, Ma He and Hou Xian did not lie.

Especially Ma He, who had read so many classics in Prince Yan's Mansion in Peiping and studied with Master Daoyan for so long, Ma He also had ambitions.

However, he is just a eunuch and cannot be an official, let alone a general.

Staying in the palace, there is no chance at all.

But now, they are able to manage so many caravans. Not to mention other things, the three thousand Yanshan Guards and the five thousand Daming Navy can already sweep across overseas vassals!
Thinking about it, Ma He and Hou Xian were so excited that their whole bodies trembled slightly.

……

Day two.

At the court meeting, Prince Zhu Di remonstrated and asked His Majesty to open the sea.

Immediately, the eyes of all the southern courtiers suddenly lit up and they followed suit.

Zhu Yuanzhang consulted the courtiers and immediately agreed to Prince Zhu Di's request.

However, he first asked Prince Zhu Di to form a fleet and sail to the Western Ocean. If there was no danger, he would sail.

In addition, after the sea is opened, the shipping department will need to be rebuilt. Anyone who goes to sea for trade will be levied a sea tax, one tax per fifteen!

After hearing this, all the courtiers agreed with excitement.

What a pity, they finally saw the hope of opening the sea.

Zhu Di is still reliable!

When the news came out, the entire capital suddenly became excited.

News of the prospect of opening the sea quickly spread to the south.

Everyone who heard the news was overjoyed and excited.

The impression of the officials, gentry and merchants in the south towards Prince Zhu Di changed rapidly.

I will no longer miss the former emperor’s grandson Zhu Yunwen.

There are even some coastal fishermen who have begun to erect immortality monuments for Prince Zhu Di at home!
at the same time.

Some astute people also thought of something and quickly sent people to the capital.

Especially the Shen family.

Shen Zhuang, who had originally lost power because of Zhu Di, was once again summoned by the elders of the Shen family to give him diligent persuasion.

Immediately, Shen Zhuang boarded a fast boat and headed for the capital with a few guards and several large boxes of gold and silver.

Likewise, countless gentry came to the capital with large and small luxury fleets. …

Another two days later.

Guo An took Zhu Gaochi, Ma He, Hou Xian and others to taste tea and fish in the Guo Mansion on Liren Street.

Guo Ang walked in slowly and reported to Guo An: "Master, there is a merchant named Shen Zhuang outside the door asking to see you!"

"Shen Zhuang?"

Zhu Gaochi, Ma He and others were all startled.

They had all heard of this person when they were in Beiping Mansion, and naturally knew about the affairs of Shen Zhuang and Prince Yan's Mansion.

Therefore, everyone's expressions suddenly became weird.

"Let him in!"

"Yes, sir!"

Guo Ang responded and then walked out.

soon.

Guo Ang led Shen Zhuang in and walked in.

Behind him, there were several servants of the Shen family carrying two heavy boxes.

"Congratulations to Guo Changshi..."

As soon as he came in, Shen Zhuang congratulated Guo An with a big smile on his face.

However, before he finished speaking, Shen Zhuang's expression froze.

"My son... His Royal Highness?"

Zhu Gaochi nodded slightly, "Shopkeeper Shen, long time no see!"

Shen Zhuang suddenly raised his hand, slapped himself hard, and knelt down with fear on his face, "Look at the stupid mouth of the villain, your highness should be the emperor's grandson, the villain deserves to die!"

Zhu Gaochi smiled faintly and said: "It's okay, get up!"

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your magnanimity!"

Shen Zhuang stood up, but his face was still full of humility.

At this moment, Zhu Gaochi ignored him.

Although he, Shen Zhuang, only broke off the cooperative relationship with Prince Yan's Mansion under the pressure of Zhu Yunwen.

Even Shen Zhuang and the Shen family suffered heavy losses.

However, Zhu Gaochi still felt very uncomfortable.

Although Shen Zhuang felt bitter about this, he could only smile.

Who told him that the Shen family was just a businessman.

On the side, Guo An asked aloud: "Shopkeeper Shen came to see me this time, but what is the important matter?"

Shen Zhuang quickly said humbly: "Guo Shaozhan, I am here to congratulate Guo Shaozhan on his promotion!"

"I see!"

Guo An looked at Shen Zhuang teasingly and said slowly.

"In that case, we have received the congratulations from Shopkeeper Shen. Shopkeeper Shen can do as he pleases!"

Shen Zhuang: "..."

After a moment, Shen Zhuang made a loud noise again and knelt in front of Zhu Gaochi, his face full of shame.

"His Royal Highness, Guo Shaozhan, I came here specifically to apologize to His Highness the Crown Prince.

Because of the incident at the sugar workshop last time, the villain Shen family felt ashamed of His Highness the Crown Prince, and the villain has always been ashamed.

It's just that His Highness the Crown Prince has a respectable status, but the villain is despicable and has no face. His Highness the Crown Prince has no choice but to turn to Guo Shaozhan.

Unexpectedly, His Royal Highness the Emperor and Grandson is in Guo Shaozhan's house. This villain is extremely lucky! "

Zhu Gaochi slowly raised his head, glanced at Shen Zhuang, and said quietly: "The incident in the sugar workshop was caused by Zhu Yunwen, Huang Zicheng and others forcing you to come here.

My father also agreed to what happened at the beginning.

Father, he is so generous, how could he blame your Shen family for this! "

Shen Zhuang's face turned pale and he hurriedly said again: "His Royal Highness has taught you a lesson. It is a villain who judges a gentleman's belly with a villain's heart. The villain deserves to die!"

"In that case, then retreat!"

Zhu Gaochi said quietly.

Shen Zhuang looked anxious, "Your Highness, these two boxes of gold and silver? They are the villain's apology. Your Highness, please accept them as well!"

"Two boxes of gold and silver?"

Guo An, Zhu Gaochi and others looked shocked.

"Exactly!"

Shen Zhuang quickly motioned to the servants to open the wooden box.

A box of gold and a box of silver were displayed in front of Guo An and Zhu Gaochi.

Zhu Gaochi's face darkened, "What do you mean? My father didn't blame you. Is it possible that your father is so miserable in the eyes of your Shen family?"

"Damn the villain, damn the villain!"

Shen Zhuang's face turned pale and he knelt down quickly to salute, "The villain was confused. The villain was anxious and said the wrong words!"

On the side, Guo An said helplessly, "Put your box together quickly. His Royal Highness also owns silver and gold mines in Japan. How can he value your two boxes of gold and silver?"

Shen Zhuang was stunned, quickly stood up with a smile, and re-covered the two wooden boxes himself.

Then, he said again: "I dare to ask His Majesty the Emperor, Guo Changshi, I heard that His Majesty has asked His Majesty the Crown Prince to be responsible for organizing a fleet to sail to the West and explore the sea routes. I wonder if I, the villain, will the Shen family be honored to serve His Majesty again? "

"Please rest assured, His Royal Highness the Emperor Sun and Guo Shaozhan, these two boxes of gold and silver are a little thought of the villain Shen's family.

In addition, the ancestors of the Shen family also had fleets entering the sea, and were familiar with the conditions of various barbarian countries in the South and West. They still have some catalogs of sea routes in the West, as well as some books, which they would like to dedicate to His Highness the Crown Prince. ! "

"Oh?"

A trace of interest flashed in Guo An's eyes, "Are you, the Shen family, really willing to dedicate these materials to His Highness the Crown Prince?"

Shen Zhuang glanced at Guo An gratefully and said quickly: "It is a blessing for the little Shen family to serve His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Guo An then looked at Zhu Gaochi who was standing aside.

Shen Zhuang also looked at Zhu Gaochi expectantly.

Zhu Gaochi pondered for a long time, frowned and said: "Teacher, how can we in the East Palace accept other people's things at will?"

Shen Zhuang's heart sank.

Guo An suggested: "Your Highness, there are still [-]% of the members of the Fleet Merchant Association that went to the Western Ocean. Let the Shen family use this gold and silver to participate!"

Shen Zhuang was overjoyed and quickly looked at Zhu Gaochi with a pleading look on his face!
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(End of this chapter)