The emperor naturally knew the arrangement of the Ministry of Revenue. Zhou Shuren had left a lot of reserve silver, which could not be touched. "I know."
Zhou Shuren raised his eyes and asked, "Do you know what you want me to do?"
The emperor coughed and said, "We started building a lot of ships last year. I plan to scrap the first ones we built. Do you think it would be better to sell them to merchants in our country, or to some nearby countries that don't have naval power?"
He could remember that the country Zhou Shuren's son went to didn't even have the ability to go out to sea.
Zhou Shuren stroked his beard. The emperor's ideas were good. He didn't know if it was because of his influence from time to time. The emperor's ideas were very advanced. "Your Majesty, aren't you afraid that the maritime power of neighboring countries will increase and pose a threat to our country?"
The emperor sneered, "Didn't you say that pressure brings motivation and danger brings progress?"
Zhou Shuren blinked his eyes. He had said so much without realizing it. "I did say that."
The emperor said happily: "The Minister of Industry said that foreign ships gave them a lot of inspiration. The Ministry of Industry's idea is not to restore the ships, but to improve on this basis."
Zhou Shuren didn't understand the principles of shipbuilding, but he knew that, ahem, 5,000 years of civilization was really awesome. He believed that the technology could be improved and it would be even more perfect. There was no sign of steam abroad, so he wondered if he should talk to the Ministry of Industry about it
The idea was quickly killed, at least not now.
The emperor continued, "The one your son brought back is called Bahu. I know he wants to buy merchant ships. He also spent a lot of money in the capital. This country should not be short of money."
Zhou Shuren raised his eyes. Oh, you have been planning on Bahu for a long time. Now you remember his name so clearly. "Yes, I heard Changyi say so."
Your Majesty, "How can this merchant ship compare to a warship?"
Zhou Shuren understood why the emperor called him here. "The price can't be cheap, nor can it be sold too much, and weapons can't be sold."
The emperor was speechless. He was not confused. "Only sell the ships."
He also wanted to buy foreign artillery. Last time he sent people to secretly climb onto the ship and steal the shells. If the artillery was not too heavy, he would have wanted to get one back. He had no fear of failure as a gentleman. In front of the country, those who lag behind will be beaten. This is what Zhou Shuren said, and he thought it was very reasonable.
Zhou Shuren really didn't know that the Emperor not only sent people to leak the ship drawings, but also didn't know that he had such a profound influence on the Emperor!
Outside, Zhang Yang was swaying, his eyes fixed on Eunuch Liu who was looking at him, his face darkening. He just mentioned some of the Ning family's actions and falsely accused the Ning family of having evil ambitions, but his father actually punished him after hearing it.
Zhang Yang felt like vomiting blood. It was not easy to find any handle on the Ning family. He only now realized how strict the Ning family was. He secretly hated the Ning family for attacking his power. He had lost a lot of people these days.
How could he not hate the Ning family? The Ning family was very cold to him. From his grandfather to the members of the Ning family, he wanted to win over the Ning family but failed. He was afraid of the unity of the Ning family and secretly hated the Ning family for attacking him.
Zhang Yang moved his ears. He didn't know what his father and Zhou Shuren were talking about, but he could hear his father laughing from time to time.
The Zhou family's tea party was over, and people left one after another. Zhulan personally saw Tao and Gao off.
After everyone left, Mrs. Song came over and said, "The two maids have already got on the carriage to go to the farm."
Zhulan did not hide her actions today from Mrs. Song. She was in the backyard and it was difficult to hide it. It would be better for her to be generous. She was just the instigator and she just had to find the right measure. The rest she just had to watch the show.
In the Qiao family's carriage, Lord Qiao's wife had a gloomy face. She had always suspected that her daughter had a miscarriage, and she actually found some problems, but she was unwilling to think too much about it.
After hearing so much today, she became panicked. The doubts in her heart grew bigger and bigger. The suspicious points she found were constantly magnified, and her body was shaking. If it was arranged by the Fifth Prince, then it meant that the Fifth Prince really had difficulty in having children, and her daughter was just a shield pushed by the Fifth Prince.
The Qi family has placed too much trust in the Fifth Prince. Thinking of this, she shuddered. No, she had to talk to her husband today.
In the palace, Zhou Shuren left the Zheng Hall and had an idea of the emperor's actions. He hoped to see the emperor often. He was really well-informed. It was reasonable for him to be envied. Now that he knew the emperor's thoughts, Changyi could also prepare in advance.
Zhou Shuren left the government hall in a good mood. The wind started to blow, making people feel really uncomfortable. The spring breeze made their bones uncomfortable.
Zhou Shuren stood in front of Lord Yao. Yao Wenqi's face was already very pale. If he continued like this, he would definitely get sick.
At this time, Eunuch Liu came out and said, "The emperor has ordered that Lord Yao can leave the palace."
Yao Wenqi's body was swaying as Xie En stood up staggeringly, but unfortunately Zhou Shuren did not help him up, but took a step back instead.
Yao Wenqi sat down on the ground again. Zhou Shuren asked, "My Lord, are you okay?"
Yao Wenqi gritted his teeth and said, "It's okay."
Zhou Shuren sneered in his heart. His daughter had a miscarriage this time, and he always remembered that Zhang Yang was equal to Yao Wenqi. There was nothing wrong with thinking this way. "My Lord, I will help you."
Yao Wenqi had never been so embarrassed before, especially in front of Zhou Shuren. His legs were numb, and the blood circulation felt particularly bad, as if there were thousands of ants biting him. "No need."
"Since you don't need it, I will leave first. Please take your time."
Zhou Shuren took two steps and then paused. "Oh, the Marquis doesn't look well, but you must remember to call the imperial physician. I remember that both of the Marquis' wives died of illness. Ah, so the Marquis has lost two wives, tut tut."
You have to understand the meaning behind this yourself. Eunuch Liu has understood it.
Yao Wenqi glared at Zhou Shuren, "What do you mean?"
Zhou Shuren smiled, "I don't mean anything. You must be overthinking it. I think it's better for this person to live a simple life. I'm still busy, and I can't wait for you to be free and go first."
Zhang Yang stood at the door, staring at Zhou Shuren with wide eyes. What was wrong with Zhou Shuren today that he was so rude to Lord Yao? Look how angry Lord Yao was, he seemed to be vomiting blood.
Zhou Shuren turned around and left quickly after he finished speaking. If he didn't show his claws, people would think he was easy to bully. Haha, the deaths of Yao Wenqi's two wives were almost the same, it was just that the first wife died too long ago and no one had much contact with her.
Zhou Shuren walked slowly out of the palace, and Zhang Yang quickly caught up with him.
Zhang Yang was a little out of breath from his fast pace. He relaxed for a while outside the palace before quickly catching up with him, "Master Zhou."
Zhou Shuren tilted his head and looked at Zhang Yang who was smiling at him. Zhang Yang was getting thicker and thicker, and his acting skills were improving a lot. He smiled at him sincerely, "Greetings, Your Highness."
Zhang Yang took a breath and said, "Sir Zhou, of all the civil and military officials in the court, you are number one in my father's heart. I admire you very much."
Zhou Shuren took a step back and said, "Your Highness, you must not say that. Civil and military officials all have their own duties. I am the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. All the ministries are related to the Ministry of Revenue. That is why the Emperor often meets officials from the Ministry of Revenue."
He was talking about the entire Ministry of Revenue and did not mention his own name.