Naturally, Jiang Miao sent people to sea to seek substantial benefits. Like other dynasties, the emperor's practice of sending people to sea to promote the country's prestige and send money everywhere was completely undesirable.
With the gunpowder bag present, Dayan does not have to worry about aggression from other countries, and they can pursue development more securely.
Although this is an imaginary era, the industrial revolution may have begun in the West. Jiang Miao herself does not know physical chemistry, but she does not want Dayan to fall behind too much. If the West has begun to gain momentum, they can send people to learn technology.
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Now the gap has not widened too much, and everything can come in time.
Xu Ziwen has been a fool for more than ten years, and this is the first time he has been so serious.
In the past, his knowledge was poor, and Xu's father hated the fact that iron cannot become steel, but he gradually accepted that his qualifications were mediocre, and as long as they were safe and sound, they would be satisfied as parents.
Xu Ziwen thought that he would spend his whole life working in a muddle-headed way, having food, drink, and business, which seemed pretty good, but only Xu Ziwen himself knew that he was unwilling to do so.
Who wouldn't be a man without revenge, but most of the time he can't find the one that suits him, and he can't explore his potential.
But when Jiang Miao proposed to send people to sea, he stepped forward.
Not only to avoid the pressure to get married, but more importantly, he wanted to go out and have a try.
If you really make a name for yourself, it will be a glorious success.
Especially now that the marriage between the Emperor and Xu Zilan is confirmed, for the sake of his sister, he must also make contributions and support her.
Zhao Jing patted him on the shoulder, with encouragement and appreciation in his eyes.
"Okay, I'll wait!"
The Xu family is Zilan's natal family, which gives her confidence. Zhao Jing naturally hopes that things will get better and better. He still likes this brother-in-law very much and doesn't mind helping him.
"I will send an ocean-going force to escort you away. If anything happens, send news to the capital at any time. Neither I nor Rong Ning will sit idly by."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The king and his ministers exchanged pleasantries, and Zhao Jing stared at the Xu family door for a while, but the young lady he liked did not appear inside. Zhao Jing knew that it would take time for the Xu family to accept the news, and Xu Zilan couldn't get away to see her for a while.
He did.
Although Zhao Jing was disappointed, she did not feel sad. Instead of being disappointed, it would be better to return to the palace and draft the imperial edict.
The Ministry of Etiquette needs to quickly prepare for the wedding of the emperor and empress. He wants to marry Lan'er into the palace as soon as possible.
Xu family
Xu's father and mother were still in a daze, as if they were in a dream. Only Xu Zilan's words were left in their minds, and they asked with a look of shock.
"You said the emperor wants you to be the queen?"
How is this possible?
The Xu family is so virtuous and capable, but they are just a merchant and can fall into the favor of the emperor.
It’s not that Xu’s father and Xu’s mother looked down on their daughter. In their hearts, Xu Zilan was like a fairy in the sky and could be worthy of any man.
But the reality gap made the two of them dare not think too much, so they were so shocked when they heard that Zhao Jing married her.
The shyness on Xu Zilan's face had disappeared now, and she had returned to her usual cool look, looking at her parents and nodding lightly.
"The imperial edict will probably be delivered soon."
Judging from the emperor's anxious look, he definitely couldn't wait for tomorrow.
Xu's father and Xu's mother nodded blankly, still half convinced.
If her daughter hadn't gone crazy, then this would have been possible, so they would have just waited.
Mother Xu's legs went weak and she sat down on the chair. Xu Zilan handed her a glass of honey water to calm down her shock. This calm look made Mother Xu look at her a few more times.
"Tsk, tsk, Lan'er's demeanor is really worthy of a queen."
She was full of stunning eyes. Xu Zilan's appearance took after the best features of Xu's father and Xu's mother, and her demeanor was even more dignified. It seemed natural that the emperor wanted to marry her as his queen.
Thinking of this, Xu's mother was no longer anxious.
What's wrong with being a queen? That's what her daughter deserves!
Xu Ziwen stood aside and told his family that he would work hard to gain fame, especially to Xu Zilan.
The two of them were usually incompatible, and he rarely looked so serious.
"The lust fades but the love grows. I don't know how long the emperor's love can last, but once you enter the palace, my brother will be your backing!"
Xu Zilan felt sour in her heart and almost shed tears. She blinked to force the astringency in her eyes back, and her face returned to a delicate look.
"Okay, then you must come back safely after going to sea. My sister is waiting for your fame!"
The brother and sister looked at each other and smiled, feeling warm in their hearts.
Xu's father and Xu's mother looked cheerful. The previous nervousness was gone, and now they began to look forward to the imperial edict from the palace.
"Xu's Zilan is a virtuous and virtuous person. I am pleased with her. I canonize her to the position of queen and enter the palace on a certain day..."
Eunuch Jixiang, who was beside the emperor, came to announce the decree in person. The Xu family all knelt in the hall, listening to what the father-in-law said.
Really the queen?
After hearing this, Xu's mother felt dizzy and pinched herself hard.
It hurts, not a dream!
Her family, Zilan, is going to be the queen!
"Master, please get up quickly. Your Majesty will take care of all matters. You can just sit back and wait for your marriage."
Zhao Jing left the Xu family and wrote the imperial edict with her own hands. She also called the ministers and ministers of the Ministry of Rites into the palace and stayed in the imperial study room for more than half an hour before a few people came out.
The courtiers who came out were all shocked. Their emperor was actually marrying a queen. The ceremony was grand and the care was evident in everything.
This should be a good thing. The emperor is willing to marry his concubine, which means that the royal family is about to spread its wings, and noble girls of the right age from aristocratic families can also enter the palace to compete for favor.
But when they learned about the choice of queen, everyone was almost shocked.
"Why is it her?"
"Xu Zilan is just a businesswoman, how can she be qualified to be a queen?"
"Okay, please stop saying a few words. This is the emperor's candidate for the queen. I heard that the emperor has liked her for a long time, and finally made the young lady soften her attitude and marry him. You are careful to offend the emperor and empress by speaking out.
Home.”
Everyone in the capital said anything, but most of them were shocked by the choice of queen.
But as this person said, Xu Zilan was the queen personally selected by the emperor. It would be strange if they spread the rumors behind their backs and were not punished.
Therefore, even if some people look down on the Xu family, they dare not say it openly.
When Yin Manyu heard the news, her whole mind went blank, her blood boiled, and she smashed everything in the Duobao Pavilion. The porcelain and jade were shattered all over the floor. The little maid felt very distressed, but she didn't dare to stop her.
Who didn't know that her wife wanted to enter the palace, and she was originally the most suitable candidate for the queen, but who knew that she was interfered with by a businesswoman.
She had already been completely humiliated in the imperial garden last time. She was so angry and anxious that she fainted.
When Yin Manyu woke up, it was already two days later, and the news of the emperor's wedding had spread throughout the capital.
Yin Manyu was unwilling to give up. She was both talented and beautiful, and had a good family background. The emperor would definitely like her.
"Mom, my daughter also wants to enter the palace!"
