In the 20th year of Yuanqi, the emperor collapsed, and the new emperor ascended the throne, changing his reign name to Shengfeng.
In the bloodless struggle in the capital, the empress finally became the final winner. Liu Ren, who was only nine years old, ascended the throne. The winner became the king and the loser became the bandit. Not only was Wanzhong, the once powerful chief minister of the cabinet, a prisoner, but even Liu Yu had to face the fate of being beheaded for treason.
Today's Liu Yu is no longer as flamboyant as before. The only emperor who really loved him has passed away, and his biggest backer, the Wan family, has also fallen. What special hobby, she just wants to get rid of him with a knife, clean, out of sight and out of mind.
But Xu Zhi came forward to stop him, proposing to bypass Liu Yu's life and demote him from a prince to a commoner. Besides, the new emperor killed his brothers when he first ascended the throne. In any case, the impact would not be very good. Although the queen mother looked at him a little strangely at the time, she finally agreed, and Xu Zhi was also relieved.
Of course, he didn't save Liu Yu because of his old love, but he still remembered Liu Yu's identity as the protagonist. There are still a few years left in the plot, so Liu Yu still has to save his life.
What's more, it's more interesting to keep the protagonist's life, and it's also convenient for him to let him taste the ups and downs of the world. Xu Zhi squinted his eyes and tapped his fingers on the wooden table. The reason why he ran away with others is that the protagonist also contributed a lot.
Now, Wei Zhaoze is the only one left in charge of this huge Wei Mansion. On the day of the wedding three months ago, the bride disappeared and eloped with a scholar. She also left a letter to the effect that she would rather pursue love. But even after hardships, he didn't want to enjoy the glory and wealth with Wei Zhaoze. The letter got out somehow, and the rumors became more and more unbearable. He also failed to wake up, and then Father Wei followed his beloved wife away.
If Liu Yu was not responsible for this incident, Xu Zhi would never believe it. Since the other party gave him such a big gift, it was natural for him to return a gift after saving his life.
As for the issue of marriage and heirs... Now that he has become a famous Duanxiu, if he marries another girl back, it is a kind of concealment. It's good to spend a lifetime. He also adopted a boy from the side branch of Wei's family in Jinnan to inherit the incense of Wei's family, which can be regarded as reassuring for Wei's father and mother.
"Master, there is a man outside who calls himself Liu Zijing, and he wants to come to the mansion to see you..." A servant came in and reported.
Zijing? Isn't it the word given to Liu Yuqi by the original owner in his previous life? Xu Zhi was a little amused. Now that he came to him, could it be that it was a whimsical idea to want him to restore those "beautiful memories" of his previous life
Seeing that he didn't respond, the servant thought he was an old friend of his master, and said a little nervously: "I see that he is dressed in rags and looks a little delirious, so I really dare not let him in easily..."
Xu Zhi raised his eyebrows, but no emotion could be heard in his voice: "Give him some food and let him go. If you continue to pester him, he will serve you with a stick."
The servant felt a little chill for no reason, so he quickly responded and retreated respectfully.
In order for Liu Yu's life as a commoner to survive, he even specially sent someone to take care of him, and whenever someone was about to die, he would help him. Thinking about it carefully, he was really painstaking.
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On the next day, when the courtiers had finished expressing their opinions and the young emperor had already started yawning, Xu Zhi came out unhurriedly and proposed the matter of improving gunpowder weapons that he had been thinking about for a long time these days, and listed the pros and cons one by one. Listed, he is tall and tall, with clear eyebrows, obviously not loud, but he naturally has a convincing power, the ministers all quieted down, even the little emperor rubbed his eyes, staring blankly at this A very good-looking person.
The eyes of the queen mother behind the curtain in the hall moved, she stared deeply at the man, and inexplicably thought of a poem she read when she was young: Accumulated stones are like jade, and pine trees are like emerald green. Lang Yan is unique and unique in the world.
I'm afraid there will be no second Wei Lang in this world, right? The queen mother sighed softly, unconsciously stroking the ring on her hand, and when the man finished speaking, she agreed with his proposal—to allocate funds from the Ministry of Households to improve firearms, and Wei Zhaoze, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, will be fully responsible.
Xu Zhi responded, and took another meaningful look at Wei Rong, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, before returning to his original position.
Wei Rong felt distressed at first, but when he saw it like this, his whole body trembled inexplicably.
Thinking that the national treasury wouldn't be so rich now if it wasn't for the other party's hard work in reforming business half a year ago, he had some confidence in his heart, and smiled calmly (to please) at Wei Zhaoze, which meant that we have money ! Take whatever you want!
Xu Zhi smiled with satisfaction.
As a modern person who has experienced the information explosion, although Xu Zhi is only a medical student and a businessman, after so many lives, he has to take a long-term view than these ancients. Although this world is not the dynasty he is familiar with, he It is also impossible to predict whether the Dakang Dynasty will experience ups and downs, but it is his duty as a courtier to do his best to make this country strong, and it is also the greatest significance of his coming here.
I don't want celebrities to last forever, but I want to be worthy of my heart.
After so many years, he has never been a fair and diligent official, and he has participated in a lot of twists and turns in the officialdom. , he will definitely do his best. Even if someone said behind his back that he was "full and proud" and "playing power" so what? This dynasty has been gradually abandoned by the times. If it does not change itself, it will have to wait to be forcibly changed by others. It needs a group of brave pioneers.
And he voluntarily stood on the cusp of the wind and became the first pioneer.
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In the third year of Shengfeng, the emperor ordered Wei Zhaoze, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, to lead a fleet of more than 200 seagoing ships with 3,000 crew members on a long voyage to promote the great health and national prestige.
It is said that it is to promote the prestige of the country, but Xu Zhi's real purpose is only two points. One is to find out the basic conditions of the surrounding countries, and the other is to carry these few ships of goods, do some business, and exchange them for some valuable things. Kang do some publicity.
Originally, when he proposed the voyage plan, the queen mother only wanted to send an eunuch to go to sea. Seeing that he was determined to go out in person, she had to arrange the eunuch named Zhuo Wen as his deputy. As soon as the two met, they felt good about each other. Diplomacy also has its own opinions. Sometimes Zhuo Wen's opinions rise, and even he can't help but marvel at some unique opinions. The incompleteness seems to be covered by such light.
"Master Wei, look." Zhuo Wen pointed to a point on the map, looking a little excited, "Our fleet continued to sail south along the West Sea, bypassing here, and arrived at Yuelan Island."
Xu Zhi bowed his head, "Yuelan Island?"
"My lord does not know that although Yuelan Island is only a small island, it is rich in products, developed in commerce, and has a superior geographical location. Most of the fleets that come and go choose to settle here. Although it is just a small island country, its wealth is comparable to ours. Dakangbi was not at a disadvantage, and more importantly—" Zhuo Wen suddenly lowered his voice and approached Xu Zhi, "It is said that there is a gold mine here!"
Zhuo Wenhui knows so much, according to him, because his ancestors led the fleet to sea for trade many times in the previous dynasty, and recorded the customs of the surrounding countries in books and passed them on to future generations. A large number of foreign missionaries also came to Dakang, and many of them were talented and learned. Zhuo Wen was used to dealing with these people. The more he got in contact with, the more news he got.
Of course Xu Zhi is happy to have a good foothold. Regardless of whether the gold mine theory is true or not, it is always good to check the cargo in the cabin in advance so as not to be in a hurry.
Although Zhuo Wen usually looks serious and serious, once the clip is opened, he will start talking endlessly. It is not enough for one person to listen to. If you have to drag several crew members to listen to him talk about the "legendary sailing career" of your ancestors, instead Almost all the crew got tired of repeating just a few stories, only Xu Zhi still nodded his head from time to time.
Zhuowen: "...Then the female pirate led a group of people and rushed up wielding a big knife! Let my grandfather be named! Guess what my grandfather said at the time?"
Xu Zhi: ... the wind is so strong.
Zhuowen: "That's right! He didn't say anything at the time! My grandfather smiled and then..."
Speaking of this, Zhuo Wen paused strangely, seeing no one said anything, and then said a little embarrassedly: "Then, that female pirate became my grandmother..."
Xu Zhi: ... (nodding unconsciously)
Zhuo Wen was very moved in his heart, and felt more and more that this long voyage was really worth it. Not only did he realize his childhood dream, but he also made such a good friend who never dislikes and treats each other sincerely!
Feeling agitated, Zhuo Wen grasped his best friend's hand and said affectionately: "Master Wei, I—"
"Bang Dang!" With a loud noise, Zhuo Wen stopped talking, turned his head and saw that a small crew member lost his footing, and the iron bucket in his hand fell from a high place to the deck, and the tools in the bucket were scattered all over the floor. The crew and a tall man behind him quickly squatted on the ground to pick it up.
Zhuo Wen took a closer look, and suddenly understood why he looked familiar. Wasn't that tall man just following Wei Zhaoze's guard all the time
"Master Wei, isn't the one over there just your little bodyguard, what's his name?"
"Wei Yu." The corner of Xu Zhi's mouth curled up, and he waved at people, "Wei Yu, come here."
When Wei Yu walked up to the two of them, Xu Zhi laughed and said, "This is my very skilled little guard, Wei Yu, and this is the great eunuch Zhuo Wen who was born in a family of seafarers."
Zhuo Wen was about to say a few words of humility, but Wei Yu suddenly walked up to him with a blank face, facing the sun, shrouding his whole body in the shadow, and then made a serious gesture.
Wei Yu: I, big.
Petite Zhuowen: …
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Two years later, the fleet returned to Beijing safely, loaded with precious stones, elephant skins, rare spices and other exotic products, and brought back a group of foreign envoys. Although Emperor Dakang has begun to take charge of the government, the real power is still firmly in the hands of the Queen Mother Not long after they came back, the queen mother specially hosted a banquet for these envoys, and they had a very pleasant conversation. As for what they talked about, Xu Zhi was not interested in knowing. After all, the queen mother's temperament is not a disadvantage.
Not long after, Xu Zhi was promoted to the chief minister of the cabinet. No one raised any doubts. The queen mother seemed to appreciate him very much, and the little emperor was even happier. Having a beautiful chief minister is much more eye-catching than those ugly old men! Glad to see it every day.
That's right, all civil and military officials knew that their little emperor was an out-and-out beauty controler, which was evident from the fact that all the top-ranking men in the palace examinations over the years were all beautiful men.
As early as during the voyage, Xu Zhi received a reminder that the mission was completed. Not long after returning to Beijing to remove Liu Yu's manpower, he received the news that the protagonist died again in depression. He was not surprised.
This time, he chose to stay. His life as Wei Zhaoze can be said to be extremely smooth, and his official career was smooth. Time was running out, so I gradually withdrew my edge, resigned from the official position, and began to devote myself to writing books at home, trying to leave something for the world, this dynasty, and myself in the last time.
In the fifteenth year of Shengfeng, Dakang general Chen Qi completely captured Houjin's lair. When the whole country was celebrating, Xu Zhi smiled and slowly closed his eyes.
In the same year, Wei Zhaoze, the former minister of the Ministry of Industry and chief minister of the cabinet, died of illness on the eighteenth day of the seventh month at the age of forty and five. The whole country mourns.
Without an amazing and brilliant Wei Tanhua, the Dakang Dynasty, as the dynasty with the longest life span in history, naturally had countless figures emerge, among which the most mysterious in the eyes of later generations of scholars is undoubtedly the so-called "Da Kang Dynasty". Wei Yu of "Kang's No. 1 Stranger".
No one knows where he came from, and no one knows what he looks like. As a legendary traveler and geographer, all he left behind is a name and a strange book written in letter format but with a blank title. "Wei Yu Travel Notes".