Since there were very few people in Tingzhi City who understood the Japanese dialect, Xiao Chengjun ordered the two captured Japanese pirates to be sent to Rongcheng overnight and handed over to the Minzhou Criminal Department for trial. Marquis Jingnan left a lot of people in Minzhou, including

There are talented people who understand Dongying dialect, all of whom are in the Mansion of the Prince of Fujian in Rongcheng.

Ting Zhi was already uneasy. When daybreak, Xiao Chengjun took Lou Jing and set off back to Rongcheng. With an injury on his back, Lou Jing could only sit behind Xiao Chengjun and hugged her husband's waist.

Xiao Chengjun patted the big head on his shoulder, "If the wound hurts, just tell me."

"Yeah." Lou Jing rubbed the back of his neck and yawned. Although there was a sea breeze blowing, it was still unbearably hot and humid. In addition, because of injuries on his body, he didn't sleep well last night.

Xiao Chengjun put a hooded silk cloak over him to prevent him from being burned by the strong heat, then flicked the reins and rode his horse towards the Prince of Fujian's Mansion.

Back in Rongcheng, officials from the Six Ministries had been waiting in the palace for a long time. They saw His Highness the Prince of Fujian carrying a man wrapped in light blue silk and heading straight to the backyard. In a startling glance, he saw something under the silk.

Everyone was shocked by that stunning face. That face was so beautiful, but it was really a man!

"No wonder the prince doesn't want the women he presented..." Everyone looked at each other in confusion. Last month, they followed the rules of pleasing the vassal king and presented several stunning women to the King of Fujian. Unexpectedly, the inexperienced King of Fujian got angry and reprimanded him.

They didn't do their jobs well and only thought about these crooked ways. The officials in Minzhou became a lot more honest for a while, but now it seems...

"The prince seems to like the south wind."

"Do you think we should..."

"Take another look and wait until you are sure before speaking, so as not to get into trouble again."

Those Japanese people have been interrogated and found out that they are not Japanese pirates, but the leading killers hired by Japanese pirates to explore the way.

Xiao Chengjun pondered for a moment, then sent people to guard several coasts where large ships could be boarded, and sent additional people to protect the fishermen who went out to sea to fish.

Every year when Japanese pirates invade, they will rob and kill innocent fishermen. This time, Xiao Chengjun made careful arrangements in advance, asking all states and counties to send officers and soldiers to sail boats every day to guard the fishing places where fishermen gather, in case they encounter them.

Japanese pirates might as well be rescued in time.

"Your Highness, it is always dangerous to go to sea to do business. The officers and soldiers must be rewarded more. In my opinion, it is better to collect a penny from each fisherman every day." The Minister of Household Affairs bowed and said, fishermen go to sea and catch every day.

Yu Shao said that he could sell it for forty or fifty cents. It is not an exaggeration to pay one cent as a share, and in this way, he also saved a lot of expenses. You must know that if this money came from the Min Prince's Palace, it would not be a big deal.

Small amount.

"Do you think so too?" Xiao Chengjun glanced at several vassal ministers. Some wanted to speak, but did not dare to. They all lowered their heads and frowned. The officials in Minzhou were mediocre in qualifications and there was nothing they could do.

People always want to mess around.

"I...I think it's inappropriate..." A thin young official stood up and stammered.

Xiao Chengjun took a look and saw that this person should be a minor official in the Ministry of Household Affairs. He was from Juren and was seeking to fill the position of a minor official in the Six Cao Cao. "Why?"

"Ask, ask, ask for a penny from the fishermen. This, this, this, when it arrives, in the hands of those..., it is three cents. After a long time... it will be... thirty cents..." The man was so anxious

He was sweating profusely and his speech became more and more stammering.

There was a slight smile in Xiao Chengjun's eyes, "What's your name?"

"Chen, Fan, Fan Jie, Jie..." Fan Jie didn't dare to raise his head and said with his neck shrinking.

"Starting today, Fan Jie will be promoted to the rank of Minister of Household Affairs, with the rank of fourth grade." Xiao Chengjun patiently listened to Fan Jie's fragmentary words, smiled slightly, and directly promoted him to the official position.

Fan Jie raised his head in disbelief. He thought he would be criticized, but how could he be promoted?

"Fan stuttered, why don't you thank me quickly!" someone reminded.

"Thank you, Your Highness..." Fan Jie quickly knelt down and saluted.

"This kind of money is not in the law. Once it starts, the officials below will not know how much more money will be added." Xiao Chengjun's eyes were steady, and he did not specifically look at the Minister of the Ministry of Finance who came up with the random idea, but the man's expression changed.

It turned red and said, "The money for officers and soldiers to go to sea will come from me."

After the court meeting, Fan Jie, who suddenly became a fourth-rank official from a junior official, was still a little unable to react.

"Stuttering Fan, you kid is really lucky!" Tobe Ueto said sourly.

Because Fan Jie stuttered, his colleagues always made fun of him. Everyone called him "Fan Stutters", and his superiors also followed suit.

Fan Jie smiled and bowed, but did not answer.

Beijing, Zhao Mansion.

"Pfft--" Zhao Xi spit out the sip of tea he just drank, spraying it all over his fifth uncle.

The fifth master of the Zhao family jumped up from his chair. The maid beside him quickly took a handkerchief to wipe it, and glared at Zhao Xi fiercely, "What are you doing?"

"No," Zhao Xi swallowed, "Fifth Uncle, what did you just say? Concubine Chen, do you want me to marry the third prince?"

"Huh, you really think that the Zhao family is weak and you can't bully me!" Although the third master is not in the court, he who is in charge of the general affairs of the Zhao family knows his own power best and will definitely not be afraid of the Chen family.

"This vicious woman wants to use this to destroy Ji Ming so that our Zhao family will have no heirs!" The second lady wiped away her tears and was extremely angry.

"Stop arguing," Zhao Duan stroked his beard, "We must quickly discuss a charter."

Zhao Xi is a rare genius since the founding of the Zhao family. No matter what, the Zhao family will not allow him to marry into the palace and ruin his future. What's more, the third prince cannot be the prince at all!

However, it is not a good thing for the Chen family to be concerned about their own treasure. Thinking of this, everyone couldn't help but look at Zhao Xi, who would have expected...

"Hahahahaha..." Zhao Xi held his belly in his hands and fell down on the large chair with laughter.

"Is this child confused by anger?" The second lady hurried forward and touched Zhao Xi's head.

"Hehehe," Zhao Xi reluctantly stopped laughing and pulled the second lady's sleeve to wipe the tears from laughter, "I have a way."

"What can be done?" The second lady couldn't help but ask.

"I will go to court with my uncle tomorrow, and I will bump against the golden dragon pillar, saying that the third prince wants to force me to marry him, in order to keep..." Before Zhao Xi could finish his sentence, he was slapped by Zhao Duan.

To the back of the head.

"It can't be that simple," Zhang Duan blew his beard with anger, "Don't mess with the Chen family these days, and come back as soon as you finish your job." After saying that, he angrily threw up his sleeves and left to find his disciples.

, Ke Qing discussed it, and there was no rush to prepare the raw materials for the King of Fujian's plan, but now, it is necessary to start earlier.

Zhao Xi touched his painful head and muttered, "Maybe the emperor will feel sorry for me and make me a second-rank official like Lou Jing."

The second lady knocked Zhao Xi on the head and said, "Don't do anything in private. Let your uncle and the others make the decision on everything. Do you understand?"

Zhao Xi held his head and nodded honestly, "I understand."

The next day, after he was dismissed from the Hanlin Academy, Zhao Xi did not go home. Instead, he ran to Beiya and found Zhou Song, the second son of the Marquis of Guanxi. "Hey, Tuesday, do you know how to meet the third prince?"

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"Third Prince?" Zhou Song scratched his head, "I can see you, what are you doing with him?"

"Don't worry about it." Zhao Xi smiled mysteriously, revealing a mouth of strong white teeth.

Two days later, the distinguished disciples in Beijing gathered together to drink.

Zhao Xi followed Zhou Song to join in the fun, and saw Prince Guangcheng and his second brother. "Who is that?" he whispered to Zhou Song. He didn't often play with nobles, but he had a good memory and would never forget those he met once.

Only this person from Uncle Guangcheng’s family has never seen him.

"That's Uncle Guangcheng's second son, Luo Pei. He was the one who almost married the former crown prince for Lou Da." Zhou Song winked and said. Uncle Guangcheng's family was already in decline in this generation. Last year because of Guangcheng

Prince Bo hooked up with the fourth prince, which made things better. But now that the fourth prince is dead, their family has no support again.

Zhao Xi understood, looked at the soft-looking Luo Pei, and rolled his eyes.

Because last winter, Luo Pei offended Lou Jing with his rude words, many of the distinguished disciples in the capital were reluctant to associate with him. Now everyone was talking in twos and threes, while Luo Pei and his eldest brother sat awkwardly aside.

After a round of drinking, the waiter reported that the distinguished guest had arrived. Everyone stood up one after another. Not long after, Xiao Chengduo, wearing the dark yellow prince uniform, walked in.

Everyone paid tribute, and the two brothers from the Luo family were even more attentive, almost touching Xiao Chengduo.

Xiao Chengduo also liked men, and when he saw Luo Pei's good looks, the smile on his face deepened.

Zhou Song looked at Luo Pei, who sat beside Xiao Chengduo regardless of his status, and couldn't help snorting coldly, and looked at Prince Qingyang. They, the noble sons of the nobles, drink in a particular place, and they sit in a particular place according to their title.

When it comes to the family's rise and fall, it will never be Luo Pei's turn to sit at the table.

"Hey, isn't this Zhao Sanyuan?" Xiao Chengduo didn't pay attention to everyone's faces. He turned around and saw Zhao Xi sitting on the side. Because the name of Sanyuan was so loud, no one in Beijing could remember Zhao Xi's name, so

Call him Zhao Sanyuan.

"Your Highness, the Third Prince, said this, you are really insulting me." Zhao Xi stood up with a smile and raised his glass to toast the Third Prince, "I came to have a drink with my friends. I don't want to meet His Highness. It would be better to meet by chance than to meet him. I must give His Highness a drink!"

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Xiao Chengduo remembered what his mother-in-law said and frowned slightly. Seeing that Zhao Xi didn't seem to know, he felt relieved and raised his glass to drink.

"Your Highness drank from Young Master Zhao, so that boy also wants to toast." Not to be outdone, Luo Pei beside him also raised his glass and offered a toast.

This toast opened the door, and everyone took turns to toast. Before eating, the third prince was given a drink first.

Zhao Xi watched everyone taking turns to toast, he picked up the wine pot, walked to Prince Qingyang, and said with a smile: "When I was a child, I often played with Lou Da. Although the Zhao family is not a hairpin family, we have been in love since we were young.

Please also allow me to call you brother."

"What are you talking about? Mr. Lou regards you as a biological brother, so of course he is also my biological brother." Prince Qingyang smiled and drank a toast.

Zhao Xi smiled and filled him up.

Everyone didn't pay attention at first. After drinking for three rounds, they realized how powerful Zhao Xi's eloquent mouth was. As long as he poured wine, you couldn't refuse it and had to drink one glass after another.

"Now that it's clear, please forgive me." Zhou Song drank until his tongue was straight. When he saw Zhao Xi approaching with a smile, he couldn't help but tremble.

"What are you talking about? I've been paying tribute to you for a long time, and I really can't help you. Let's do this. I'll have a drink with you and wish your eldest brother a baby soon." Zhao Xi smiled and tipped him off.

"Ah?" Zhou Song, who was drunk, couldn't figure out what this had to do with his eldest brother. But if he wanted to wish his eldest brother a child soon, he had to drink this wine, so he had to hold his nose and drink it in one gulp, and then fell down.
Chapter completed!