Jiangnan is rich and prosperous. Today, Jiangnan in the Ming Dynasty is the most prosperous place in the world.
But Zhu Ying didn't like it.
Three years ago, after Zhu Ying's basic position on the Western Region Grassland was stabilized, he once let the caravan pass.
However, because there are too many noble clans, I came back after being touched by the ashes.
In Zhu Ying's opinion, areas such as the Ming border areas were more comfortable, enough to allow them to do whatever they wanted.
The sky is high and the emperor is far away. In addition to not provoking the Ming Dynasty's army, in other aspects, Zhu Ying can arrogantly say, this is my territory.
With sharp weapons such as snowflake salt to open the way, no matter it is the officials on the border of the Ming Dynasty, or the ministers of many small countries, or the royal family.
Including many tribes on the grassland and many forces in the Western Region, they all have deep contacts with Zhu Ying.
It is claimed that the origin of snowflake salt comes from overseas merchants. After early primitive accumulation, Zhu Ying established a huge interest system through the agent system.
The more people get, the more greedy they will be, and Zhu Ying is certainly not exempt from this rule.
In the current Ming Dynasty, it is impossible to rebel, so very early on, he had the idea of founding a country overseas.
Zhu Ying now has a small-scale firearms research base, but the progress is too disappointing.
It's been two years since I've built a usable one, so it's just a firework at best.
After all, firearms craftsmen were almost entirely controlled by the Ming government.
The foundation of those researchers is so poor that just basic training will take a lot of effort and time.
Even with the perspective of future generations, Zhu Ying estimated that it would have taken at least ten years to reach the current level of Daming firearms.
If the Bingzhan Bureau can recruit a few experienced craftsmen, it can be worth several years of research.
From this point of view, it was necessary to go to the capital.
"Inform the responsible persons of the Chamber of Commerce to immediately break it into parts and set off for the Jiangnan area. Don't be afraid of spending money or losing money."
"Arrange hundreds of people to go there and wait for my orders at any time."
After thinking for a long time, Zhu Ying gave instructions to Uncle Zhang again.
It may not be possible to turn around now, but there is no guarantee that we will actually turn around. The subsequent retreat must be planned first.
"Yes, boss, I will make arrangements right away."
Although Uncle Zhang didn't understand what his boss meant, he was planning the strategy and all he had to do was obey the orders.
After arranging everything, after dinner, Zhu Ying went back to her room to rest after dark.
There isn't much entertainment at night these days, perhaps in Jiangnan, but after dark in Peiping, the streets are quiet and quiet, except for a few brothels that still have lights on.
Elsewhere, it had long been dark.
For the time being, Zhu Ying has little interest in women. She licks blood from her knife and spends many days wandering around.
Starting a family is currently a luxury wish for Zhu Ying.
Zhu Ying has now reached two of the three five-year plans set.
The first five years, establishing your own power: completed.
In the second five years, stabilize the basic market and expand influence: completed.
In the third five years, develop industry, manufacture firearms, and establish overseas countries: in progress.
"I think after this trip to the capital, I should be able to find a place to develop stably."
Zhu Ying, who was sitting at the desk, couldn't help but feel a little proud at this moment.
Not everyone from later generations can achieve such achievements in the early Ming Dynasty.
"It's a pity that you can't see all this, father."
After a brief moment of pride, Zhu Ying felt a little emotional again.
Zhu Ying is no stranger to Nanjing.
Ten years ago, when Zhu Ying woke up, she turned into a child of about eight or nine years old.
The father Zhu Ying mentioned was the adoptive father who adopted him at that time.
His adoptive father was a businessman named Zhu. He traveled around for many years and found him outside Nanjing on the bank of the Yangtze River.
My adoptive father was a refugee in the late Yuan Dynasty. In the early days of the Ming Dynasty, he settled in a village in Huai'an and started a business as a merchant.
The adoptive father's wife died in childbirth and gave birth to a son. During the ups and downs of life with the adoptive father, he contracted a cold and died.
Zhu Ying was about eight or nine years old at the time and had no memory of her original self, so she had to pretend to have amnesia.
Seeing that Zhu Ying was about the same age as his deceased son, his adoptive father decided that this was the son God had given him.
Then he adopted Zhu Ying.
Because the adoptive father and his son died of illness on the road earlier, after the adoptive father took Zhu Ying to do business for a few years, he returned home and claimed that Zhu Ying was his earlier biological son.
My adoptive father was engaged in business all year round and rarely came home, so people in the village didn't pay much attention to him.
The name Zhu Ying came from the fact that when her adoptive father picked up Zhu Ying, she was almost naked with some tattered cloth strips on her body.
The cloth strips are incomplete, but where there is a break in a certain area, you can vaguely see English characters embroidered with gold thread.
The adoptive father's son didn't have a big name either. He only had a nickname of Goudan, so he simply named him Zhu Ying.
That piece of cloth is still kept by Zhu Ying and placed in the territory of the Western Regions.
The cloth is Shu brocade, which is extremely luxurious.
Obviously the predecessor's life experience should be good.
It was just that he was drowned. It is estimated that it was either the overthrow of the family or the result of fratricide among the clan.
Zhu Ying didn't bother to pay attention.
This is not the future world. Looking for it with just a piece of rag is as difficult as climbing to heaven. Not to mention, it is not clear what the situation will be.
The past is gone like the wind, just live your life well.
.......
Early the next morning, people gathered outside the gate of Prince Yan's Mansion.
The most eye-catching thing among them is a carriage, which is obviously prepared for Zhu Gaochi.
Zhu Di didn't want to take his eldest son there, but there was no other way. This was the etiquette.
The prince passed away, and if Zhu Di brought his second son to express his condolences, he might be scolded by the officials.
That was someone even his father, Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, dared to confront.
Can't afford to offend.
In Prince Yan's palace, a guard reported to Zhu Di.
"Your Highness, there was nothing strange about Zhu Ying last night. He just came to the palace with his luggage and will arrive soon."
Hearing this, King Zhu Di of Yan said with a smile: "This guy is quite sensible. Let me inform you and get ready to go immediately."
"Yes, Your Highness."
The guards left in front, and Yao Guangxiao came in behind.
"Master Daoyan, are you also planning to go to the capital together?" Looking at Yao Guangxiao's backpack, Zhu Di couldn't help but ask.
"There are some old friends in the capital whom I haven't seen for a long time. I went to keep in touch this time. I also helped His Highness keep an eye on Zhu Ying, so as not to miss important events." Yao Guangxiao explained.
Zhu Di nodded, Yao Guangxiao had a very good network of contacts in the capital, and all the leaders of Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism had a close relationship with him.
It may be helpful in some aspects.
"At that time, the master will ride in the same car with Quan Zi and Zhu Ying."
Zhu Di said thoughtfully, Yao Guangxiao is not young now, and riding a horse is too tiring. Although there are some bumps in the carriage, it is better than riding a horse.
"Thank you, Your Highness." Yao Guangxiao bowed and thanked.
At this time, Zhu Ying and more than a dozen of his men had arrived outside the gate of Prince Yan's Mansion.
Zhu Gaochi had been waiting eagerly at the door for a long time. When he saw Zhu Ying, he greeted her intimately.