In the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren and Qiu Yan were drinking tea together. Qiu Yan's eyes were full of envy. Zhou Shuren was still somewhat proud that his son was doing well. They didn't talk much about it yesterday, but today they realized how capable this kid is.
Qiu Yan was filled with jealousy, "I really envy you."
Zhou Shuren nodded, "I understand, I understand."
Among Qiu Yan's sons, only the eldest son showed some promise under the stick, the others are really useless.
Qiu Yan choked, the sour taste in his heart became stronger, it was too heartbreaking, "Hey, it's the same teaching my son."
Zhou Shuren gave him a look, meaning that it was your own problem. When he first came, his own children were not good enough either, but he still taught them up bit by bit.
Qiu Yan, "... "
He could see that Zhou Shuren was very proud. If he was his son, he would be proud too!
Zhou Shuren said dimly, "This kid didn't get promoted because of me. I thought of everything, but it didn't work out. Sigh!"
Qiu Yan: “… .”
He wants to beat Zhou Shuren up, just to show off!
The academy, the capital city is such a magical place. The diplomatic missions returned with silver and made contributions. Everyone knew about the rewards last night overnight.
Ming Rui had a wooden face, the corners of his mouth were a little stiff, and he smiled as he sent away the last classmate who came to ask about me. He rubbed his face and said, "When my father was not an official, we were both grandsons of the Zhou family. These people acted as if they didn't see me. Now I'm really a little uncomfortable."
In the past, the most popular ones in the academy were the eldest brother and the second brother? The eldest brother was the eldest grandson, so the second brother was well-connected, and together with Ran Xun, he was also a prominent figure in the academy? He did well in every exam? But he still didn't get much attention.
Now, haha, he really feels the difference in his identity change. His father just became an official. Although he is only an eighth-rank official, some people have noticed him. Now his father has been promoted to the seventh-rank official after a trip. Has he been promoted fast enough in the past six months? He also has a name in front of the emperor and the prince. He has become famous in the academy.
Ming Teng thought his second uncle was amazing. "Should you adapt? You are the only boy in your family."
Mingrui looked helpless, but he was excited in his heart. He was not jealous of his elder and second brothers. But he was looking forward to being noticed. He was also angry when his efforts were ignored in the past. Now that he had let out his anger, his family had changed so much, even though his father, as an official, could not bring in as much money as before.
But the change in status brought much more than money. His mother smiled more often, and his sister felt more relaxed. Of course, his father's expectations of him became higher, but he was happy.
Ran Xun hugged Mingrui's neck and said, "You are the one with the most money among us. You should treat us on this happy day!"
Mingrui touched his purse and said, "Pah, I'm not as rich as you."
Ran Xun lay listlessly on the table again, "I am so pitiful!"
Everyone has been a young man, and it is normal to like someone. He just found out that his elder brother also secretly liked a girl. Although his elder brother did not say the name, he was shocked. His spark was extinguished, and he still felt bad.
Mingrui was not fooled. Seeing Ran Xun looking listless a few days ago, he contributed a lot of silver, and this guy had already returned to normal!
At the Zhou family, Zhulan watched Zhao cry. These were tears of joy. Changyi became a seventh-rank official, and today Zhao received the attire of a seventh-rank lady.
Zhao cried for a while, her tears still lingering, "Mom, I am crying for joy. I never thought, I never thought I would be able to have this day."
She used to count on her son, but after her husband became an official, she had more hope. Yesterday, her husband was promoted, and she wanted to ask several times but finally held back. Unexpectedly, he was sent to his house today.
Zhulan understood Zhao. It was better to rely on herself than on others. The second house in the past relied on her and Zhou Shuren, but now it relies on herself. "Today is a happy day. You should smile more."
Zhao wiped it randomly with a handkerchief, "Well, I want to laugh."
Li was curious and wanted to touch it. She was a generous person. There were four daughters-in-law in the family. Although the fourth daughter-in-law was not an official, her wife was a county lady. She was the only one without status in the family. But she was not jealous. "This dress is really beautiful. Sister-in-law, please try it on and have a look."
Zhao was tempted, and Li saw it. She reached out and pulled Zhao, then pushed Zhao back to change clothes.
Zhulan watched Li making a scene, and felt her sleeve being pulled. She turned her head to look at her son, "What's wrong?"
Changzhong said, "Mom, I have never seen you wearing imperial robes."
Zhulan was silent. She had hardly worn her imperial robes and probably couldn't wear them now. She had gained weight and the clothes needed to be altered. "My feet haven't healed yet."
Chang Zhong looked away with regret, then became energetic again, "Mom, I will earn your life."
Li chuckled, "Little brother, by the time you can earn an imperial decree, Mom will have already reached the first rank."
Changzhong, "... ...Mom, it would have been better if you had given birth to me earlier."
Bamboo orchid, "... "
This is not something she can decide!
Zhao came back soon. Although it was hot outside and she was sweating in her heavy clothes, Zhao seemed to feel nothing. "Mom."
Zhulan's eyes lit up. Zhao was good-looking. Although she had become a lot fatter, she was still good-looking. Zhao still wanted to wear heavy clothes to look pleasing to the eye. "It looks good."
Li opened her mouth in surprise, "My dear, we have been together for so many years, I am used to your appearance. Putting on this dress today, it's like I know you all over again."
Then she touched her face and looked down at her belly, silently saying, this is the body given to me by my parents and I must not despise it, I must not despise it.
In the evening, Zhou Shuren came back. Changyi had dinner but did not leave. "Dad, the weather is abnormal. Mom asked me if I have any ideas. I have some ideas. Dad, please listen to them and give me some suggestions."
When Zhou Shuren educated his sons, he never restricted their thoughts. He liked to discuss with them and encouraged them to think for themselves. He listened with great interest, "You say."
Chang Yi said: "My son went out this time and learned that some small countries have poor technology and lack large ships, so my son thought that we could rent out the ships that the court doesn't need for, say, five or ten years. We don't need them to rent them with silver, we use grain."
Zhou Shuren encouraged, "Go on."
Chang Yi became more confident. "My son has learned that these small countries have sufficient food and their land is suitable for planting. My son thinks that we can use the rented ships to subtly influence these small countries and slowly make them the granaries of our country. We will not be afraid of major disasters in the country in the future. Moreover, by relying on us for a long time, these small countries will also become the future maritime defense line."
Zhou Shuren and Zhulan looked at each other and were really surprised. This was not what they had been taught.
Zhou Shuren looked at his second son and asked, "Did you come up with all this yourself?"
Chang Yi was happy to see that his father was surprised but did not object, and nodded, "Yes, it was all my son's own idea."