Zhu Houzhao wiped his tears and walked angrily to the inner hall.

Zhu Youtang said to Xiao Jing again: "Go and tell Bingkuan that I have agreed to this matter. Whether there are iron ore veins or other things around, as long as he can extract them, I will give him everything. He has obtained it before For such a great contribution, I think the ministers in the DPRK would not have any objections if he was given a few mines to be discovered by himself."

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Xiao Jing truly experienced what "if you pay, you will get something in return".

When he exited Kunning Palace, he saw Dai Yi and told Dai Yi what had happened.

Dai Yi was surprised and said: "Doesn't that mean that whoever discovers the mineral vein in the future, as long as he tells Mr. Zhang, he can say that he discovered the mine himself, and His Majesty will give the mine to... how much benefit is behind this?"

"It seems...that's what happened."

Xiao Jing swallowed.

So greedy.

Although there have always been nobles and nobles involved in the opening of mines in the Ming Dynasty, they are not supported in terms of policy.

But Zhang Zhou's move was tantamount to taking the power to mine. Even if the ministers had objections, after all, the whole world was the emperor's territory, and the emperor's decision-making was more important than anything else when it came to mining.

As for mining taxes, there seems to be no such thing. Zhang Zhou can open as many mines as he wants, and the emperor has no strict restrictions.

Dai Yi sighed: "I'm just afraid that Mr. Zhang will do something that deviates from the established teachings. I'm afraid that by then, my life will not be easy."

Dai Yi was still wary of Zhang Zhou.

In this regard, Xiao Jing is much better than him, because Xiao Jing has not yet obtained the status of a superior and does not need to think about how to compete with Zhang Zhou for fame and fortune.

Xiao Jing was also wondering in his heart, did this Eunuch Dai take himself too seriously?

"There is no one who is willing to give money to ministers to pay their salaries. What does it mean to him? He takes it from the court and uses it for ministers? Is His Majesty using his name to win people's hearts, or is he trying to use His Majesty's hand?

To seek personal gain?" Dai Yi was still complaining.

Xiao Jing smiled bitterly and said: "Eunuch Dai, no matter what, our family must inform Mr. Zhang of this news. Today, I may not be able to take care of the errands of the Supervisor of Ceremonies."

"go Go."

Dai Yi had just sent Xiao Jing away, but before Xiao Jing could take two steps, he muttered in words that clearly fell into Xiao Jing's ears, "If our family can find a few mines, let Mr. Zhang open them."

, can I also make some money to support myself in the future?”

Xiao Jing was speechless upon hearing this.

But think again.

This seems to be implemented.

Even if there are not so many undeveloped mines around the capital, are there still few mines in the world? As long as they have a good relationship with Zhang Zhou, eunuchs like them seem to have a chance to make a lot of money.

Let's all make a fortune together.

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In the city, outside the small courtyard where Ning Tong lived, a carriage stopped.

Zhu Daqi, the leader next to Zhu Feng, drove his carriage over and knocked on the gate of Ningtong courtyard.

When the maid came in and notified Ning Tong, when Ning Tong came to the door, she saw the people brought by Zhu Daqi were moving boxes down.

"What is this?" Ning Tong asked.

Zhu Daqi said: "Second Young Madam... this is Miss Ning, this is your dowry."

"My dowry?" Ning Tong was shocked.

Didn’t all my dowry go to the head of the Chen family, converted into silver, and used to purchase goods? Why are they here?

Zhu Daqi said: "That's it. Marquis Anbian knew that all your dowry had been mortgaged. He spent money to redeem it and said it was sent to you. Please don't send it away again. If you encounter this kind of thing in the future, it will be a big mistake."

I can’t help you anymore…and the lease of this yard will expire in two months, so you have to find another place to live.”

"What do you mean?" Ning Tong frowned.

Zhu Daqi sighed and shook his head: "Marquis Anbian has now gone to Pianguan and will not be able to return to the capital for a while. He is still worried about you. But you have to walk the road in the future on your own."

Then Zhu Daqi ordered the people behind him: "Carry the things in!"

This means that we are ordered to do something, and we leave after completing the errand.

Ning Tong seemed to have understood everything at this point. She said: "So, Zhang Zhou had no intention of helping the Chen family's sister and me from the beginning. Everything was designed to set us up. In the end, the Chen family's sister would go bankrupt, right?"

Zhu Daqi shook his head: "I don't understand what Miss Ning means."

Zhu Daqi is very unfamiliar with business, and he is not even as business-minded as Ning Tong.

"You said no, so what's going on with these dowry items?" Ning Tong continued to question.

Zhu Daqi said: "I only know that this is the order of Marquis Anbian. If you have any questions, you should wait until Marquis Anbian returns to the capital before asking."

Ning Tong said with a sad look on her face: "I harmed the Chen family's sister and made her think that she could do this business."

Zhu Daqi said disapprovingly: "If the business can't be done, the goods in hand will be sold. Miss Ning doesn't have to worry about it. I'll say goodbye now!"

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Zhang Zhou took Wang Mingshan back to the Wang family's residence in Beijing that day.

This place is not the property of the Wang family. Soon Wang Chun and Wang Shi will have to go back to their hometown to hold a funeral for their father. They will have to observe the rule for twenty-seven months before they can return to the court, and they have to get rid of their errands first.

"Mr. Zhang." Wang Mingshan's father, Wang Shi, was responsible for receiving Zhang Zhou.

The mourning hall was not located in the capital.

The young and old of the Wang family will soon embark on the road back to their hometown, and everyone is wearing sackcloth and mourning.

Wang Yue means too much to the Wang family.

Zhang Zhou said: "I will mention it to His Majesty later so that my brother will inherit the title as soon as possible. However, regarding the use of troops in the northwest, I am afraid that there will be no chance for the Wang family in a short time."

Wang Shi sighed and said, "Mr. Zhang, you are overthinking. There is no wrongdoing in my Wang family."

Except for Wang Yue, the remaining members of the Wang family, no matter how capable they are, are not capable of leading troops in the northwest.

"However, Your Majesty has granted three nephews of the Wang family to serve as imperial supervisors, and they can serve as guards for hundreds of households. Wang Qian can make arrangements so that they do not have to return to their hometown, or they can be transferred from their hometown."

Zhang Zhou exists.

The Wang family now has the emperor's trust. Even if Wang Yue dies, the emperor plans to reuse the two brothers Wang Chun and Wang Shi, as well as their descendants.

As for Wang Yue's other sons...because they have no right to inherit the title and no official positions, most of them just hold some false posts.

Wang Chun, as the future Marquis of Weining, and Wang Shi, Zhang Zhou's father-in-law, had an extraordinary relationship.

Zhang Zhou's visit to the palace this time was actually tantamount to selling some favors on behalf of the emperor.

Wang Shi said: "I will discuss this matter with my brother."

"Yeah." Zhang Zhou also knew that the Wang family probably didn't have much confidence in having another famous general.

If dad can get back the title of Marquis Weining before he dies, it will already be a profit for the Wang family.

But Zhang Zhou felt that for Wang Mingshan's sake, he could help the Wang family cultivate a few capable people, and even promote Wang Shi.

But Wang Shi only thought about his father's funeral now and didn't pay much attention to it.

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Zhang Zhou came out of Wang's house.

Looking at Wang Mingshan, who had a somewhat cute look on her side, she asked with a smile: "Mingshan, do you want to be a female general?"

Wang Mingshan looked at Zhang Zhou with eyes full of confusion and confusion.

Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "The sons of the Wang family should not distinguish between men and women, and women should not be inferior to men. Even if your father, uncle, and other men of the same generation do not have the intention to make contributions, you should still have it, right?"

Wang Mingshan thought for a while and continued to shake her head.

Zhang Zhou sighed and looked forward to: "If I have the opportunity to go to the battlefield in the future, I will definitely let you ride your horse and bend your bow, so that all the people in the grassland can see your grace as a heroine. After my grandfather passes away, the reputation of Marquis Weining will be

You come and carry it forward."
Chapter completed!