Sheng Hong suddenly changed his voice and said: "It's just that now Minglan is raised under her mother's knees, so she has to ask her mother about this matter before she can do anything about it!"

"That's how it should be!" Wang Zhong said.

Sheng Hong looked at Wang Zhong and said, "Well, let me talk to my mother first and find out what her mother says. What do you think Zi Hou thinks?"

Wang Zhong cupped his hands and said, "Just follow uncle's orders!"

Wang Zhong has always been a resolute person, so once he decided on something, he immediately took action and started preparing the betrothal gift when he got back.

In the evening, Sheng Hong went to the Shou'an Hall to pay his respects to the old lady. On the way, he talked about Wang Zhong's proposal to marry Minglan.

"What?" Sheng Hong's sudden words almost startled the old lady.

"You said that Prince Hou asked you to marry Minglan?" Mrs. Sheng subconsciously looked to the side for a moment. Minglan was playing with Changdong inside.

Sheng Hong raised his hands and asked respectfully: "My son didn't dare to make the decision, so he only replied to Prince Hou and explained that Lan is now under the care of his mother. Naturally, his mother should make the decision on all important matters in his life."

Old Mrs. Sheng was a little at a loss for a moment. Fortunately, the old lady had been used to the wind and rain for so many years and quickly calmed down: "Did he tell me why he wanted to marry my Minglan?"

"Say it!" Sheng Hong immediately told Mrs. Sheng the heart-to-heart talk she had with Wang Zhong.

Old Mrs. Sheng asked: "Well, Wang Zihou, he should be nineteen this year, right?"

Sheng Hong said: "Officially nineteen, ten years older than Minglan!"

Mrs. Sheng said: "I remember you said that Prince Hou is the only one left in the family. If he insists on marrying Minglan, he will have to wait at least six more years! Can he wait?"

Sheng Hong said: "Zihou and his son promised that, except for his son who has been adopted by his late brother, he will never take concubines and have children before marrying Minglan!"

Mrs. Sheng was a little surprised: "Did he really say that?"

Sheng Hong said: "Brother Wei was here yesterday. How dare my son lie to his mother?"

Mrs. Sheng nodded slightly, but did not agree immediately: "This matter is too sudden, let me think about it!"

Before Mrs. Sheng made a decision, Sheng Wei was already leaving Tokyo.

Knowing that he was leaving the next day, Wang Zhong went over to visit again the night before and talked about the business with Sheng Wei.

Wang Zhong asked: "Now that the business of the yarn mill and cloth mill is gradually getting back on track, does uncle have any other plans?"

"Other plans?" Looking at Wang Zhong who was looking at him, Sheng Wei shook his head: "Not yet!"

"Does Zihou have some ideas?"

Wang Zhong did not hide it and said directly: "Uncle, have you ever thought about doing business in spinning machines and looms?"

"The sale of spinning machines and looms?"

Sheng Wei was very surprised, wondering why Wang Zhong suddenly had such an idea: "Now the spinning mill and cloth mill have finally reached their current scale, relying on spinning machines and looms that are different from others. If it is now If you spread it out, I'm afraid it will have an impact on our business!"

Wang Chong smiled and asked: "May I ask my uncle, besides integrity, what is the most important thing in doing business?"

"What do you think Zihou has?" Sheng Wei said.

Wang Zhongdao: "If you only see the slightest benefit in front of you, how can this business last long?"

Sheng Wei frowned, but Wang Zhong said: "Uncle, do you know why I asked people to make Wangjiang Tower's cooking method public to the public, and told all the guests who came and went about it?"

"Is Zihou worried that he won't be able to keep the secret recipe for cooking?" Sheng Wei said with some speculation.

"That's right!" Wang Zhong said: "As the saying goes, the bustling world is all for profit, and the bustling world is all for profit. As long as there is something profitable, someone will do it."

"There are tens of millions of people in the world, and there are so many strange people. If we can improve the spinning machines and looms, can't others?"

"What does Zihou mean?"

"Instead of hiding it and waiting for the secret to be discovered and attract covetousness, we should be generous and take out the spinning machines and looms ourselves and sell them to the yarn mills and cloth mills.

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Sheng Wei said: "But what if they figure out the principle of our machine and copy it?"

Wang Zhong smiled confidently and said: "Then let's continue to concentrate on research and development, promise a lot of money, and strive to launch more powerful spinning machines and looms as soon as possible. Why don't we worry about not making money?"

"If spinning machines and looms can be spread all over the world, the price of cloth will definitely drop significantly. By then, even the poor people in Guizhou will be able to have clothes to wear," said the uncle's name.

Maybe it can spread all over the world and be remembered by the people. Isn't it more worthy of my uncle's pursuit than the mere hundreds or thousands of silver coins?"

"Zihou's clever mouth is just like Zhang Yi and Su Qin. I'm afraid it's nothing more than this!" Sheng Wei sighed and then laughed.

"My uncle still needs to worry about this matter!"

"I was kidnapped on a pirate ship by you!"

"That being the case, then we should work together to sail the big ship together, ride the wind and waves, set up cloud sails, and help the sea!"

That night, Wang Zhong was pulled by Sheng Wei for a long talk. Early the next morning, after bidding farewell to Sheng Wei, he hurried to the Yamen.

Not long after arriving at the Library Pavilion, a young chamberlain suddenly ran over to convey the order, saying that he was summoned by the officials. Naturally, Wang Zhong did not dare to neglect. He followed the chamberlain all the way and saw Emperor Jiayou who was reviewing memorials in the study.

"I pay my respects to Your Majesty and say hello to His Majesty!"

Wang Zhong respectfully bowed to Emperor Jiayou.

His own son had just died a few months ago, but Emperor Jiayou had to endure his grief, handle national affairs, and review memorials.

This diligence alone is worthy of admiration.

"My greetings!" Emperor Jiayou put down the fold in his hand, raised his eyes to look at Wang Zhong in front of him, and said, "How is Aiqing doing in the secret pavilion recently?"

"When I return to the Holy Land, I enter the secret pavilion and feel like a fish taking to water or a bird returning to the forest. I feel very at ease!"

"That's good!" Emperor Jiayou said: "Nowadays, the government and the public are urging me to adopt an heir from the clan and establish a heir as early as possible. I remember that there are many officials in your secret pavilion who jointly submitted the memorial. How can I do it alone?

Where is the memorial from your beloved?"

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Back to the Holy Spirit, I was born in a humble family. My family was poor since I was a child. My parents died early, and I depended on my brother. A few years ago, my brother was a few years older than me. At that time, I was still...

When he was young, he relied entirely on his elder brothers to take care of him before he could grow up.

But I didn’t expect that my brother passed away a few years ago. I was so sad at that time that I didn’t even think about studying. However, I still have a widowed sister-in-law and a young niece in my family. I am the only male left in the family.

My brother's former creditors also came to my door. Although I was sad, I could only endure my grief and go sailing with the villagers to earn money. However, who could tell my grief to anyone? I could only speak secretly in the dead of night.

I was so sad that in the first few days, my clothes were filled with tears almost every night.”

"I didn't expect that you would have such a miserable experience at such a young age!" Emperor Jiayou couldn't help but choked up.

Wang Zhongdao: "Although Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, he is also a human body with seven emotions and six desires. At that time, whenever old friends mentioned my brother, I would feel depressed, aggrieved and filled with grief. How could I dare to go to His Majesty's wound at this time?"

Sprinkle salt on it!”

Emperor Jiayou was really moved by what Wang Zhong said. At the same time, he was thinking a lot. He suddenly wanted to ask more: "But the crown prince is the cornerstone of the country. Now I have no children, the crown prince's position is vacant, and I am still young."

The matter is already high, and if the choice of the crown prince is delayed, it will inevitably cause turmoil in the government and the public."

Wang Zhongdao: "Moreover, Your Majesty is a benevolent, sage and wise king. The matter of the crown prince has its own conclusion. I am less than ten years old and have been in office for less than a year. I have only just figured out my own errands. How can I dare to speak nonsense."

Emperor Jiayou looked at Wang Zhong and said, "If you have anything to say, just say it. I forgive you!"

Wang Zhongdao: "Your Majesty is a benevolent and sage king who is rare in ancient and modern times. He has been in charge of the government up to now. He has been light on corvee and low on taxes, encouraged farming and mulberry farming, and trade. He has made peace with neighboring countries such as Khitan, Dali, and Tubo. He has opened up border trade and allowed the people to recuperate and recuperate for many years.

Come, our Song Dynasty will become stronger and stronger, and the people will live a happy and prosperous life."

"The world has been at peace for a long time. With the benevolence and prestige of the Holy One, it doesn't matter if we don't establish a crown prince for a moment. The hearts of the people in the world are with the Holy One. The direction of the people's hearts is the general trend of the world. How can the government and the opposition be in turmoil!"

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"Even if there are really ambitious people who want to fish in troubled waters, if they go against the will of the people, it will be difficult for them to achieve anything!"

"This is just my humble opinion. If there is anything inappropriate, please forgive me!"

Wang Zhong stood with his hands raised and said very respectfully.

Emperor Jiayou was looking at Wang Zhong, his eyes were deep and somewhat meaningful: "In recent times, my ears have become calloused by those who advised me to establish the heir apparent early. It's like Wang Aiqing's words.

First time I heard it.”

Wang Zhongdao: "In national affairs, no matter how cautious you are, you cannot be too cautious. Although I do not agree with the actions of the ministers in the court, I can understand their concern for the country and the people!"

Emperor Jiayou couldn't help but froze when he heard this, and then pointed at Wang Zhong with a dumbfounded expression: "You boy, I just wanted to praise you a few times, but I didn't expect you to be so naughty!"

Wang Zhongdao: "I hope your majesty can give me a few harsh words!"

"Why?" Emperor Jiayou asked curiously.

"I am too young, and it is easy for me to become arrogant and complacent when I succeed in my youth. If I can get a few harsh words from the Holy Master, I will be enlightened and enlightened. I will always reflect on myself, and I will avoid making any mistakes!"

Emperor Jiayou said: "The sage said: I have examined myself three times in a day, but you have not forgotten it!"

Wang Zhongdao: "The teachings of the saints are just a few words of great meaning. If you fail to reflect on them every day, it is your fault. How can you dare to forget them!"

Emperor Jiayou suddenly changed his voice and asked, "I heard that Xiuzan has not yet gotten married?"

Wang Zhongdao: "Back to Your Majesty, although I haven't gotten married yet, I think the marriage is almost settled!"

"Oh?" Emperor Jiayou asked, "I wonder which family's lady you are?"

"He is the minister's Bole, the former general magistrate of Yangzhou, the newly appointed Cheng Zhilang, and the sixth girl of Shangsheng family in Shangshutai!"

"Sheng Hong?" Emperor Jiayou said, "I know he is a good calligrapher!"

"But how do I remember that the girl in his family's daughter-in-law seems to be the eldest daughter of the Yuan family married to Uncle Zhongqin?"
To be continued...