Although thieves often disguised themselves and gathered to plunder the Xuanda Mutual Market, this was because its location was chosen to reassure Anda Khan and was far away from Xuanda, so that it was beyond the reach of the whip.

But Duoyanwei is different.

Since they have been defeated, they naturally have no initiative. Even if the mutual market is located only eighty miles away from Xifengkou, it is just a matter decided here.

On the contrary, the impact of robbery on mutual markets is naturally within the controllable range.

Zhu Yijun nodded: "Kuanhe belongs to the Haihe River Basin and leaves Bohai via the Luanhe River. If mutual trade is opened, both bulk supplies and personnel exchanges will be much more convenient than Xuanda."

"In this case, why not make the mutual market bigger?"

“While guarding Duo Yan’s guard, it can also prosper the people at the borders of the North.”

Zhu Yijun has a profound meaning.

Now that the hot war is over, how can we not keep up with the follow-up financial war?

Wang Chonggu, who had the highest official position among businessmen in the world and the highest business among officials, seemed to have some insights after hearing the emperor's words.

He seemed to have put on a business-minded expression, frowned and nodded his chin, and began to think deeply.

Seeing this, Gu Huan on the side interrupted hesitantly: "Your Majesty, in this way... I might be suspected of being an aggressor and scheming the enemy."

The scale of the Xuanda Mutual Market could only allow three thousand households of nobles to live a good life, while the slaves could only eat soup and starve to death.

If the scale is further expanded, there will inevitably be concerns about raising tigers.

Zhu Yijun shook his head: "Gu Qing is worrying too much and is talking about business."

I replied that Khan had strong soldiers and generals, and if he sincerely asked for pot and cloth, the court would have to agree even if he suffered a loss.

But Zhu Yijun would not make a loss-making transaction with Duoyanwei.

Wang Chonggu thought for a long time and finally responded: "Your Majesty, maybe you can follow the example of Bansheng, where Han and Yi people live together and open up the market for trade."

When Zhu Yijun heard this, he was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly applauded: "Wang Qing has such insight!"

"Since Duoyan Sanwei has spread its branches everywhere, wouldn't it be a good time to manage this matter from the center?"

It is read as "spreading branches and leaves" and written as "three parties sharing food".

But this is not important. What is important is that Wang Chonggu's proposal was very good. In addition to fighting an economic war, it also gave Zhu Yijun a warning.

We can use this to cultivate some leading parties and promote national integration. Wouldn’t it kill two birds with one stone?

As the highland of East Asian culture, how can we not export something?

Great unification is not just about force and economy. Cultural unification is also an indispensable part.

Who says Mongolians can't be admitted to the imperial examination - of course, Zhu Yijun will only consider rewarding the tribes after a complete liquidation, let alone extra points.

Seeing that the emperor reacted fiercely and agreed quickly, Shi Maohua and Gu Huan, who couldn't say anything, couldn't help but look at each other, wondering what the excitement was about.

Although Wang Chonggu proposed it, he still expressed his position cautiously: "Your Majesty, it is better to discuss it in court."

"This move involves discussing commercial taxes on the Kuanhe mutual trade. The collection of taxes must be reviewed by the Ministry of Household Affairs; in order to absorb the mixed living of Han and foreigners, the fleeing Han people must be granted leniency at the discretion of the Three Law Departments; in addition, how can the border troops prepare for it?

Whether to set up a thousand-household office and how to educate the Mongolians..."

"This matter involves many departments and requires brainstorming."

Zhu Yijun was not in a hurry at all, but was very satisfied with Wang Chonggu's serious appearance.

He nodded in approval: "These matters really need to be fully discussed. I will discuss Mr. Wangge's intention with the Chang Dynasty later."

"By the way, let's just ask Hu Shouren to escort Chang Ang and his disciples to Beijing immediately to discuss it together."

Duoyanwei is not only a trading party in the mutual market, but also serves as an external channel for the Kuanhe Free Trade Zone.

Since he plays an important role, Chang Ang must be allowed to deeply understand the spirit of the meeting - it doesn't matter if he doesn't understand it. If Chang Ang has many sons, there will always be some who are willing to understand.

Wang Chonggu quickly saluted and responded: "Your majesty is wise and wise!"

Then the four of them discussed other matters.

For example, you can appease Tuman Khan a little, and at the same time strengthen your defenses to prevent him from becoming angry and ignoring the overall situation.

Another example is writing to thousands of households in Inner Khalkha who occupied Taining and Fuyu, explaining the whole story, and the attachments will not be changed.

After all the discussions were over, it was already noon.

Wang Chonggu and others stood up and left.

The emperor asked the three of them to stay for lunch together. Wang Chonggu and Shi Maohua declined politely because of their official duties. Gu Huan wanted to stay, but when he saw this, he had no choice but to leave.

Seeing that the emperor and his ministers were having trouble eating together, Zhu Yijun couldn't help but curled his lips.

Feeling bored, he had to pack up and go back to Wanshou Palace for dinner.

When we walked out of Chengguang Hall, the sun was shining brightly and there were no clouds in the sky.

After the beginning of summer, there is already a hint of inflammation.

A group of people walked on the royal road.

"My eldest companion, have you drawn up the rules for selecting your concubine?"

On the way back to the palace, Zhu Yijun casually asked about things that needed his attention recently.

Naturally, it was not the emperor's turn to intervene in the selection of concubines.

The age, scope, and procedures were all drawn up by the Ministry of Rites and the Supervisor of Ceremonies, and were reviewed and decided by the two palaces. The emperor did not even have the right to know.

However, rules are just rules.

When Zhang Hong heard this, he didn't hesitate at all and blurted out: "The words to reply to Long Live Lord have been drawn up."

"In advance, ladies from all over the world who are between the ages of 13 and 16 will be selected. The officials will hire them with silver coins and their parents will give them to them. Five thousand people will be gathered in the capital to select them by sea for their family background."

"Then the inner supervisor will inspect them carefully and remove the ones whose bodies are slightly shorter, fatter and barren. Then remove the ones whose voices are slightly stronger, slightly softer, slightly muddier and slightly less hungry. Remove the ones whose wrists are slightly shorter and whose toes are slightly shorter.

Those who are a little bigger and those who behave a little more impetuously have a thousand people; the remaining ones are carefully selected, using the secret room to explore their breasts, smell their armpits, and feel their texture, and only three hundred people are left to enter the palace, and they are selected for their appearance."

"Of these three hundred people, the two palaces carefully observed their temperament and speech, and evaluated their strength, softness, stupidity, wisdom, and virtuousness, and selected fifty of them as concubines, who were ultimately selected based on their temperament."

"As for the selection of the queen, it will be decided by His Majesty."

Zhu Yijun couldn't help but show a strange expression as he listened.

What kind of variety show?

After this set of procedures, it is no wonder that the emperor wanted to get married and it took more than half a year to get married.

Zhu Yijun couldn't help but exhorted: "Send someone you can trust to keep an eye on it. Don't make sure it's all election bribery. If this thing goes wrong, I won't take into account your previous hard work."

In later generations, he saw the photos of some concubines that were circulated, which were too ugly to look at.

It's just a political marriage that can only be done among courtiers. If the quality of the nationwide audition is still the same, then he will really lose his temper.

Zhang Hong quickly assured: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will personally monitor this matter."

Zhu Yijun curled his lips. He was really not used to this feeling of being arranged.

Although I was also in the Youth League Committee, the Labor Union, and the Organization Department in my previous life, they took turns to introduce me to each other, but they got married after they had been together for a few years - at least I went to the Justice Bureau to help the little girl move a few refrigerators, and together we took over ex-convicts and so on.

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Zhu Yijun put away his random thoughts, shook his head, and asked again: "How did you arrange the date?"

Zhang Hong responded fluently: "Your Majesty, the initial decision is to have Christmas auditions in August, primary selection for the palace in September, and selection of concubines in November."

He paused and lowered his voice: "The two ladies want your majesty to get married next spring."

Zhu Yijun took a moment.

It's already the beginning of summer, and by next spring, it will be nine months.

This is indeed fast. Places like Yunnan and Hainan, which are often half a year away, will definitely not be able to catch up with Shanghai.

If you try to do it faster, it will inevitably appear to be hasty.

Zhu Yijun nodded: "That's it, no need to change it."

Zhang Hong quickly responded.

Seeing that the emperor didn't speak anymore, he said it was another matter: "Your Majesty, Li Kun requested from the Hanlin Academy today that he would resign as editor of the Hanlin Academy and leave his post."

When Zhu Yijun heard this, he couldn't help but smile.

He is worthy of being a person who can be worshiped in the Confucius Temple in future generations. He is really sensible.

Among the thirty-eight Confucian scholars in the west veranda of the Confucius Temple, Li Kun - who had been changed back to Lu Kun at that time - was ranked one after Wang Yangming, so he was certainly not a simple person.

As soon as this kid entered Beijing, Zhu Yijun immediately paid attention to him.

Of course, in addition to his knowledge and opinions, he is also a practical person.

The "Township A Law" was created when he was the county magistrate.

This person can be said to be an unrivaled figure in the grassroots governance theory of later generations - he can be regarded as the feudal version of Liang Shuming.

Nowadays, Zhu Yijun's arrangement for his people is naturally to make the best use of everything.

He waved his hand: "I have already informed Wang Xilie that I will wait until I have completed half a year of study at the Hanlin Academy."
To be continued...