Zhu Di's letter really took Lao Zhu under control, and he was very careful about it.
There are several layers here.
First of all, Zhang Ximeng established two top schools.
Zhu Yuanzhang did not have one. Although there was a school establishment order and a compulsory education law, there was no signboard and facade, which was short. In the future, all the elites in the court were disciples of Zhang Xiang, but there were not many serious ones.
Disciples of the Emperor.
Secondly, Zhu Di ran the school and he was quite diligent. This is even more heartbreaking. Could it be that Zhu Di couldn't even compare to his own son? No way!
What's even more disturbing is that Zhang Shuning actually donated 100,000 books. At the current price, 100,000 books are still 50,000 yuan.
If shipping costs and other factors are included, Zhang Shuning donated 100,000 yuan in one go.
This is not an ordinary prince of the palace. When Zhang Shuning was a child, he wore crotchless pants and peed on Lao Zhu's dragon robe! But now, even such a brat can pay a hundred thousand yuan, how can Lao Zhu Qing be embarrassed?
"We knew that the boy was promising and a person who could do great things. He was amazing!" Zhu Yuanzhang clapped his hands and said.
Zhu Biao was startled, "Father, have you finally discovered what your fourth brother is capable of?"
Lao Zhu was stunned for a moment, and then said angrily: "We are talking about Zhang Shuning! It's Zhang Shuning! Not that arrogant Zhu Di... He put us on the fire to roast, he is unfilial! He should be spanked! In front of us, he should be spanked
His ass is open!"
Zhu Biao was stunned, no wonder, since they had the children of the old Zhang family, they had never heard any good words... Of course, Zhu Biao didn't know that Zhang Shuning couldn't get any good words from Zhang Ximeng, which fully proved that parents are all
There are things going on all the way, and children are always good friends.
But when it comes to caring about their children, no parent would want to be left behind.
"Chongba, please stop losing your temper and yelling. Tell me what to do about this matter!" Queen Ma said: "The fourth Zhang Luo is running a school. This is a serious matter. I have listened to you all these years.
How many times have we visited, the land of Yanyun has been divided for hundreds of years, Hu Feng is serious, and it suddenly feels like a foreign land. In these years, officials have been sent and schools have been established, and a lot of effort has been invested. If this school is established, it will be able to educate Peking well.
, It’s no different from the Central Plains. It’s really the merit of the fourth child. Chongba, not to mention, this boy Zhu Di is ridiculous in small things, but he knows the big things well. He opened his mouth, no matter what, I have to give some strength. "
Empress Ma said with a smile: "I still have 300,000 guan of money on hand. It was originally used to buy clothes and jewelry for the palace, so I took it out first and gave it to the fourth child."
After Queen Ma finished speaking, she looked at Zhu Biao and said, "As an elder brother, you should also express your gratitude."
Zhu Biao nodded quickly, "Haier will naturally find a way to raise money for the fourth brother... But as far as the boy knows, the fourth brother also has some financial resources. As long as he develops it and raises a school, it shouldn't be difficult."
"How do you say that?" Lao Zhu asked curiously.
Zhu Biao explained with a smile, first of all, let’s talk about wool spinning. Zhang Ximeng had been doing this before the Northern Expedition. It has been seven or eight years now.
After the unremitting efforts of the craftsmen, the eyebrows were finally developed.
The knitted wool is very soft and can be used. Even finer woolen fabrics are made based on felt. Zhu Di said that it can be used to make military uniforms and jackets, and it is true.
Now, Zhu Di is only one step away from living a happy life of eating sheep and humans.
"Father, General Lan and the others have recaptured Kaiping City of Shangdu, which is eight hundred miles away from Shangdu to Beiping. This area has fertile water and grass and is rich in cattle and sheep. In addition, not long ago, they recaptured the land of Liaodong, and the fertile fields there are
It is boundless and suitable for raising livestock, cattle and horses. And there is no shortage of pasture and fodder. If my fourth brother wants wool, there will naturally be enough."
Lao Zhu pondered: "Just having land is not enough. There are so few people in Peiping. How can it be done?"
Zhu Biao thought for a while and said: "It depends on whether the emperor agrees or not... In fact, a group of people have been sent from Jiangxi. Moreover, Liaodong is also close to Korea. If we are really ruthless, there will be no shortage of manpower."
Zhu Biao's words were somewhat cryptic, but why couldn't Lao Zhu understand it?
"I understand, we understand everything!"
Zhu Yuanzhang slammed the table, stood up suddenly, and sneered: "We now understand that when Mr. Zhang advocated the development of industry and commerce, he talked a lot of empty words. At that time, we felt that it was not as practical as Juntian's words. We were worried,
The development of industry and commerce would be detrimental to the people, so we tried our best to stop it. As a result... you all followed him, and all the civil servants and generals in the court believed his lies! Now I understand, our worries are not wrong at all. If you are allowed to act recklessly,
To develop industry and commerce, people still don’t know how much hardship they have to endure!”
Empress Ma rolled her eyelids and said helplessly: "Isn't this placed in Peiping, and the people used are sinners, outsiders, why are you so angry?"
Lao Zhu hummed: "Sister, you have lived too many good lives and have forgotten that people's hearts are evil. As long as it is profitable, who cares who you are! If you tell them to use prisoners or Koreans, they will listen to you.
Yes? We also told the people below to be honest and honest, and not to be corrupt or to take advantage of others! Do you think any of them listened to us?"
Queen Ma turned away in anger, "According to what you say, the fourth child will no longer be able to earn money to run a school? Industry and commerce will not be able to develop? What you are calling is giving up food because of choking!"
Zhu Yuanzhang got the answer this time and said rudely: "It's not because of choking, but to prepare for a rainy day! Zhu Di is still too young, and there are not many good things around him. If you let them do whatever they want, just seeking money, sooner or later things will get out of control, and you will be in trouble."
Zhu Biao listened silently. He suddenly realized that Lao Zhu did not seem to object, but asked: "Father, do you mean... to send an official there?"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "We have thought about it. Chu Qi has done a good job in Huguang. I originally wanted to transfer him to Beijing to be a minister. But he is always talking about the bliss of great unity and building a great realm of light.
... He doesn’t fit in with the others, so it’s just right for him to go to Peking and look after the fourth child for us!”
Zhu Biao asked: "Father, do you want Chu Qi to be the chief envoy or the inspector general?"
Lao Zhu smiled and said, "You left the left-behind department to Zhu Di, the chief envoy, and the inspector general? Can these two officials hold Zhu Di hostage?"
Zhu Biao's face turned red and he lowered his head.
Empress Ma coughed and said: "Chongba, if you don't give the fourth child power, he won't be able to run the school. Now you have to keep an eye on the fourth child, what are you going to do?"
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "We are going to set up a position that can control the three divisions. After thinking about it, we will call it governor. We will give Chu Qi the title of Yushi Zhongcheng, let him patrol Beiping, and give him the royal flag!"
Good guy!
Lao Zhu directly sent an imperial envoy, which was enough.
The puzzles were uncovered layer by layer, and now, I finally feel a sense of enlightenment.
Zhu Di went to Peiping and worked step by step. In addition to expanding his territory, he also needed to achieve breakthroughs in industry.
It can even be said that he needs to explore a completely new model.
This is not something that everyone can do. Zhu Di's bold and rebellious nature and his love for success make him very suitable for chasing profits, doing big things, and making big noises.
Zhang Shuning opened a bookshop, thinking of forming a partnership with his classmates, and hiring students' parents... Although the profit was quite large, it was far from enough to make a profit.
Zhu Di is different. What this gangster wanted from the beginning was to take advantage of those prisoners and squeeze them as hard as possible to maximize profits.
At first glance, this is a good seedling that lacks great virtue and is worth cultivating!
The three members of Lao Zhu's family discussed for a while. What Zhu Di lacked was not only money, but also various conveniences.
"Father, during the Northern Expedition, the canals were dredged. Now water transportation can reach Peking. However, in winter, the river freezes and the water level drops, making it unnavigable. The boy thinks that a seaport should be arranged to transport supplies by sea."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "What else can be done?"
"My child thought that the timber and minerals from Liaodong were abundant and could be traded in Peiping. The silk tea from the south would also be delivered in Peiping... In this way, the goods from the north and the south would be gathered together, and the taxes collected alone would be equivalent to
It’s impressive. Furthermore, if we want to use people from Korea, do you think we can deliver it in Tieling?”
"Why put it in Tieling? Why are the others in Peiping?"
Zhu Biao said helplessly: "Father, Tieling is to the north of Shanhaiguan, so it is not within the Great Wall. For things like this that use humans and animals, it is safer to stay far away."
Zhu Yuanzhang sneered, OK, we read it right, your boy is also honest on the outside, but he has a lot of tricks up his sleeve.
"Zhu Biao, when you took Zhu Di to Peiping and gave him the seal of stay... was it just for today?" Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly stretched out his hand and tapped Zhu Biao's forehead, "You are very calculating! We are too.
I want to applaud you!”
Zhu Biao's expression changed and he was finally speechless.
The three people of Lao Zhu's family had a good discussion. Empress Ma contributed some private money, Zhu Biao also obtained a lot of benefits for Zhu Di, and Lao Zhu took another sum from Zongzheng Temple... and gave Zhu Di a million dollars.
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When the news reached Peiping, Zhu Laosi curled his lips and said, "Not enough, not enough! This little support is enough for what we can do!"
Li Jinglong, Hua Wei, and Huang Zicheng all had dark faces. Isn’t so much too little?
"Your Highness, money is the next best thing. Our wool spinning workshop can be tax-free for three to five years. We can sell tea exclusively to the grasslands, as well as wood, medicinal materials, and mines. These are the most lucrative places. Your Highness will give it to you in one breath.
Wow, you guys are so close to each other as brothers, I’m jealous of you.” Li Jinglong exclaimed strangely.
Zhu Dilu pondered briefly, does it count?
Why do I only remember that my eldest brother got married, and I asked Lan Yu for help and sent 365 huge east beads!
"Are you confused? I'm not talking about money! Money is a trivial matter! You know it!" Zhu Di said rudely: "Huang Zicheng, you said you would hire famous people to give lectures. Let me ask you, who is the biggest famous person in Ming Dynasty?"
Huang Zicheng hesitated a little and blurted out: "It's Prime Minister Zhang!"
"Yes! It's Mr. Zhang!" Zhu Di exclaimed: "Now Mr. Zhang's lectures in Jiangxi are almost over. You said we should find a way to invite Mr. Zhang to come and give lectures at Peking University... By the way, we will give Mr. Zhang an honorary professorship.
What do you think of my title?"
A few people looked at each other and said, OK. When it comes to your mind, you, Zhu Di, are the worst.
"Your Highness, I will contact the students and write a letter to Prime Minister Zhang together! How about you write another letter to His Majesty and implore Prime Minister Zhang to go north?" Huang Zicheng said excitedly.
Zhu Di nodded, "That's it! I still don't believe it, I can't invite Mr. Zhang!"