Reborn as a tyrant in the Ming Dynasty

"It's so good, why did the Emperor think of patrolling the border?"

"Who says it's not? There must be something wrong with it."

"But have you noticed that when the emperor announced in public that he was leaving Beijing to patrol the border, the reaction of the British Duke and his companions was not quite right."

"Why didn't you find it? From what I see, I'm afraid the British Duke and others didn't know about it beforehand."

When Zhu Youxiao met with Yuan Keli at the commander's tent of the Chinese Army to discuss some matters, in a tent somewhere in the Fengtai camp, some nobles who were accompanying him to watch the military were also not idle.

"Mr. Cheng Guo, what do you think of this matter?"

Xu Xigao, who was sitting on a wooden chair, glanced at the people gathered in the tent. They were discussing with different expressions. He glanced at Zhu Chunchen, who had been silent, and whispered to Zhu Chunchen sideways.

"Don't you think it's strange, Duke Dingguo?"

Zhu Chunchen frowned slightly, looked at Xu Xigao and said, "Since the cabinet was abolished by the emperor, some things that have happened in the court have always made me feel weird."

"Ok?"

Xu Xigao raised his eyebrows slightly and carefully savored what Zhu Chunchen said. To say it was strange, there were indeed many strange things. However, Xu Xigao still wanted to hear what Zhu Chunchen had to say, so he said, "I don't know..."

But before Xu Xigao finished speaking, he was interrupted by the sound of a voice.

"Oh, it's really lively. Our family shouldn't disturb everyone's enjoyment, right?"

Under the surprised gazes of some nobles in the tent, Wei Zhongxian, wearing a scarlet python robe, walked in from outside the tent with his head held high. With a smile on his face, Wei Zhongxian walked towards Zhu Chunchen and the others under the gazes of the nobles in the tent. Come.

"Dong Chengguo."

"Dong Guo."

Zhu Chunchen and Xu Xigao were surprised when they saw Wei Zhongxian walking towards them, and even raised their hands to salute them. The two stood up quickly, avoiding Wei Zhongxian's salute to them, and then raised their hands to exchange salutes.

"Why is Mr. Wei Chang so interested in coming here?"

Zhu Chunchen smiled, looked at Wei Zhongxian and said.

"Yes."

Xu Xigao looked around, then said to Wei Zhongxian: "Since Mr. Wei is here, we don't want to send anyone to inform him, so that we can welcome Mr. Wei in person."

"Haha~"

Seeing Zhu Chunchen and Xu Xigao like this, Wei Zhongxian smiled and waved his hand.

Zhu Chunchen and the others are hereditary nobles, but when it comes to talking about qualifications, people have to be divided. No one who can stay in the capital is simple.

Regardless of the size of the position, eunuchs and eunuchs in the inner court must be given the respect they deserve. No matter what, they are always by the emperor's side.

In terms of closeness, who can be closer than them?

Not to mention people like Wei Zhongxian. As the eunuch Bingbi, the eunuch who oversees the rituals, and the powerful group in charge of the Dong Jishi Factory, despite the rise of Fang Zhenghua and Han Zanzhou in the inner court, Wei Zhongxian's status in the hearts of some people is still very high. High.

Under the siege of the Donglin Party, he could still serve the emperor well and even get the Donglin Party expelled from the court. Is this what an ordinary eunuch can do?

"Our family's visit this time is actually nothing major." Wei Zhongxian was not impatient and did not answer Zhu Chunchen's words. Instead, he smiled and looked at the nobles in the tent, "It's over in Tianjin..."

hum.

When Wei Zhongxian mentioned Tianjin, Zhu Chunchen and Xu Xigao all became nervous. Not long ago, the emperor specially summoned them to the palace to talk about the Thirteen Lines matter.

Regarding the issue of holding silver to buy stocks, Zhu Chunchen and others have basically made it clear in private. Although they are still a little worried, this transaction can be done.

"Your Majesty has asked our family to hold concurrent posts."

Wei Zhongxian kept smiling, "It's not big, it's just the Maritime Supervision of Tianjin. According to the emperor's wishes, he is planning to open sea in Tianjin."

When talking about this, Wei Zhongxian stopped deliberately.

"Then I'd like to congratulate Mr. Wei."

Seeing this, Zhu Chunchen smiled and raised his hand in salute to Wei Zhongxian.

"Yes, I would like to congratulate Mr. Wei."

Xu Xigao followed closely.

"I won't mention it if I want to congratulate you."

Wei Zhongxian smiled and waved his hand, "Our family left Beijing before and we don't know much about some things in the capital. However, our family heard that the emperor plans to establish the Thirteenth Bank in Tianjin."

The expressions of Zhu Chunchen and Xu Xigao changed somewhat.

"Our family came here this time just to ask you questions."

Wei Zhongxian continued: "What do you think about this matter? If you don't want to participate, then our family is thinking of inviting some people to learn about this matter in Beijing."

"Everyone should also know that since the time when the Admiral Dong Jishi Factory was established, many people have come to bother our family. We have been trying to evade it, but we have no chance. It just so happened that after this incident, our family also Even if it’s liberated, don’t you think so?”

The atmosphere in the tent changed.

Zhu Chunchen and Xu Xigao were so smart, but they didn't know that there was something behind Wei Zhongxian's words. Wei Zhongxian came here probably with the emperor's instructions.

The meaning couldn't be more obvious.

I have given you time and opportunity. If you still have concerns, it has nothing to do with you.

If someone else came, Zhu Chunchen and the others would hesitate again, but when Wei Zhongxian came, the situation would be different.

It is true that Wei Zhongxian is an eunuch of the inner court, but anyone who dares to underestimate Wei Zhongxian's energy will be waiting to be treated as a fool.

"Mr. Wei Chang, we are about to submit a message to His Majesty."

When Zhu Chunchen was pondering for a moment, he looked at Wei Zhongxian with a smile and said: "We are willing to share your worries about the Thirteenth Bank of Tianjin. We can raise this money for nothing else. At least after the Thirteenth Bank of Tianjin is established, we can It would be nice to do something for the court and share some of His Majesty’s worries.”

"Yes."

Xu Xigao followed closely and said: "After all, we are nobles of the Ming Dynasty. Now that we have the opportunity to do something for the court and share the worries of His Majesty, we still don't want to miss it. You guys agree."

"Yes."

"that is!"

Other nobles in the tent expressed their opinions one after another.

Their mouths are so sweet.

Wei Zhongxian's appearance remained unchanged, but he was sneering in his heart. Wei Zhongxian knew very well what kind of moral character each of the nobles in front of him had.

Admiral Dong Jishi Factory, this is by no means as simple as talking.

Wei Zhongxian never felt that he was a good person, but after knowing what some of these noble people were doing in private, Wei Zhongxian felt that he was not so bad.

"In that case, let's handle this matter as soon as possible."

Wei Zhongxian gathered his thoughts, looked at Zhu Chunchen and the others and said: "Let me tell you all, the Disaster Relief Office has recently needed a large amount of food, medicinal materials, beans, cotton cloth and other items. Not to mention too much, it is not difficult to make a million taels, but Whether we can catch up or not depends on you. If you have nothing else to do, we will leave first. "

When he said this, Wei Zhongxian raised his hands and saluted Zhu Chunchen and the others, and then walked out of the tent. When Zhu Chunchen and the others saw this, they followed Wei Zhongxian out of the tent one by one.

Some words would have a different effect if spoken by another person, and Wei Zhongxian also took the post of Tianjin Maritime Supervision, which made Zhu Chunchen and others' thoughts come alive.