Looking at the British Duke Zhang Weixian who was talking about the way to drink tea, the expression on Xu Xi's face was so wonderful.

Of course, he could not have known what the British Duke meant, whether it was the reason why he could meet him today or stay here without leaving.

Now the British Duke doesn't want to say anything to him, but instead says that these are foggy, which is normal.

But Xu Xi was not in a hurry. Anyway, he had made up his mind. If the British Duke didn't give him an explanation today, he would definitely not leave here.

So he sat there with the British Duke, chatting while drinking tea, looking like an old god.

He picked up the tea and took a sip. Zhang Weixian looked at Xu Xi, feeling helpless.

The expression on Zhang Weixian's face is very wonderful.

It is really impossible to say that the Duke of the Ming Dynasty was so scoundrel. However, the Duke of Ding was considered a special lineage in the Ming Dynasty.

The honors and relatives of the Ming Dynasty were the parents of the queens of all dynasties, and their existence was different from those of nobles. Many times, although their people were useless, they would enjoy some wealth and honor. This was the treatment given to them by the court, and it was not a rare thing.

However, among the nobles, Dingguo Duke is different. All the nobles were obtained through military merits, which can be said to be shot down by real swords and guns, but the title of Dingguo Duke is different. It originally belonged to Xu Zengshou.

At that time, Xu Da, the King of Jing of Zhongshan, had two dukes, one duke of Ding and the Duke of Wei. Duke of Wei inherited the title of King of Jing of Zhongshan. As for Duke of Ding, this title actually belonged to Xu Zengshou.

Someone once said that the reason why Xu Zengshou was able to get this title was largely because of Emperor Chengzu's empress, because Emperor Chengzu's empress came from the Xu family.

Xu Zengshou was killed by Emperor Jianwen because of the matter of Empress Chengzu, so in order to compensate Xu Zengshou, he gave his descendants a title of Duke.

But all the nobles knew that this was not the case at all. All the old nobles knew that even if they were compensated, it would not be possible to really give a duke a title. This would make the Xu family one family and two dukes, and there would be some too much honor and favor.

The reason why Duke Ding was able to obtain this title was that Emperor Jianwen killed Xu Zengshou because Xu Zengshou was a spy to Emperor Chengzu.

When Xu Zengshou was in Nanjing, he had a lot of messages to Emperor Chengzu, so Emperor Jianwen killed him in anger.

This is also the title of Duke Ding. Under such circumstances, in order to compensate Xu Zengshou's descendants, such a title was given.

Of course, there must be a relationship between Empress Chengzu. However, Zhang Weixian also knew that over the years, the Duke Ding Mansion has not been highly valued by His Majesty. After all, there is a Duke of Wei in Nanjing. If both families are reused, it would be difficult to deal with.

However, something happened not long ago. Xu Hongji, Duke of Wei from Nanjing, submitted a question book, saying that he was in poor health and wanted to resign.

This incident caused some noise. Although it was not big, everyone knew it. Not long after His Majesty ascended the throne, His Majesty agreed.

Therefore, the Duke of Wei’s Mansion is no longer favored, especially in His Majesty’s place.

This time, such a thing happened to the Duke Dingguo Mansion, it is hard to doubt that there is any connection here.

Xu Xi, Duke of Ding, found this place, was a large part of the reason why he wanted to figure out what was happening here.

But Zhang Weixian didn't want to interfere with this incident at all, but judging from Xu Xi's appearance, if he didn't say anything today, Xu Xi would definitely not leave.

In desperation, Zhang Weixian could only sigh and said, "Why are you doing this?"

"The Duke of the State also asks for advice. We can say that we are a nobleman who is in the same spirit. When it is time to help, you have to help, right?"

"It's not for the sake of our relationship, but for the sake of the older generation." Xu Xi looked at Zhang Weixian and said with a smile: "I don't ask for help, I just want you to give you a clear path."

"You have never been involved in this officialdom. Why bother to get involved? This time without you, I think it's better to hide from leisure." Zhang Weixian looked at Xu Xi and said.

"As long as you don't jump out and cause trouble, your Majesty will not cause trouble for you."

Xu Xi sighed helplessly and said, "Who wants to interfere with this matter? Isn't it good to live a safe and stable life?"

"But you also know how many people are targeting me now. Although there are only five dukes left in the Ming Dynasty, there are not five before that."

After hearing this, Zhang Weixian felt silent in his heart.

After thinking about it, Zhang Weixian said: "All the most important thing is to do is to be favored by His Holiness. This way, it cannot appear abrupt; secondly, it cannot appear useless."

"You should know how to deal with the qualities in this, so I won't talk nonsense to you. The current situation is that you want to make contributions. As for how to make contributions, you have to think about it yourself."

After hearing this, Xu Xi said with a sad face: "If I knew how to make contributions, I wouldn't come to you. Look at Duke Cheng, his skills are beautiful, and now they are very popular in front of His Majesty. But if I want to come to him with such skills, I have to find the right direction." Free Chinese

After taking a deep look at Xu Xi, Zhang Weixian said in a deep voice: "I really gave you that opportunity, do you dare?"

This really stopped Xu Xi.

To be honest, he really dared not.

Although the thing that Duke Cheng Guogong Zhu Chunchen did was a big benefit on the surface, it also made His Majesty admire him, and this time he did promote him.

But the people in this court were offended by Duke Cheng, and why were they stumbled by people later?

If you are not careful at that time, you will be able to die if the wall falls and everyone pushes it.

"Okay, stop talking about this, I know you don't have the courage." Zhang Weixian said slowly.

Xu Xi did not refute, and he knew that he did not have the courage because he really didn't dare to do it.

So he stood up and bowed to Zhang Weixian and said, "I would like to ask the Duke of the State to give me advice."

"I still want to make contributions and not hurt others. If there is such a good idea, I will go by myself." Looking at Xu Xi, Zhang Weixian said angrily.

"Okay, I have one idea, but it depends on whether you dare to do it. If you dare to do it, I will help you later; if you don't dare to do it, then pretend that I have never said it."

"You said, you said." Xu Xi said quickly.

"We in the capital don't have many opportunities to make contributions, but there is no way. Although we can't do what Zhu Chunchen does, we can think of ways."

"Now the court has no money, whoever can get money for His Majesty will have the credit. Look at what Zhu Chunchen did, isn't he just helping His Majesty get money?"

"We nobles and relatives, don't know anything else. You should know where the money is, right?"

Xu Xi thought with a calm face for a long time and said slowly: "If you have money, you can only be those salt dealers."

Speaking of this, Xu Xi's eyes were unstable.

British Duke Zhang Weixian looked at Xu Xi, nodded slowly and said, "The earliest salt administration in our Ming Dynasty was to pay for food. You should know this, right?"

Xu Xi nodded and said, "Of course I know this. It is to solve the problem of the border army's food and let the merchants transport grain to the border. As long as they transport the grain, they can exchange grain for salt from the border army, and then they can use salt to buy salt."

"Yes!" After hearing Xu Xi finish speaking, Zhang Weixian sighed softly and continued: "At that time, no one dared to make a fool. Merchants bought grain from all over the place and transported it to the border. The soldiers at the border could eat good food and fill their stomachs."

"Later, in order to save costs, the merchants reclaimed wasteland at the border, hired people to cultivate the land in the border, and sent the grain produced there to the soldiers in the border directly. They did not have to buy it from other places, nor did they need to transport it on the road, saving a lot of money. This is called Shangtun."

"At that time, the border was lush, so many merchants gathered and many people gathered. Therefore, the border was stable at that time, and soldiers used their lives. There were many victories in the borders of the Ming Dynasty."

After saying this, Zhang Weixian turned to look at Xu Xi and asked, "But do you know when it started, and all of these no longer exists?"

After hearing this, Xu Xi didn't say anything for a long time. Now he understood what Zhang Weixian was going to let him do.

This can indeed bring in a large amount of money, and it can indeed make Your Majesty admire him and even make a great contribution to Your Majesty.

But this contribution is difficult to make, this matter is difficult to handle, and this money is even more difficult to obtain.

You know, what is this money?

That's all the money on salt! Although the money for salt comes a lot and comes a lot, it will be difficult to deal with whenever you encounter the word salt.

The money from salt is really hot. If you are not careful, you can burn your hands, and even cause fire to burn your body. At that time, it will probably be more costly.

Zhang Weixian looked at Xu Xi, and the expression on his face did not change much.

This time it was Zhang Weixian's turn to be in a hurry. He reached out and picked up the tea and took a sip, looked at Xu Xi quietly, waiting for him to give himself an answer.

Originally, Zhang Weixian didn't want to tell Xu Xi about this, but when he saw Xu Xi was so persistent, he simply told him about this.

If Xu Xi really dares to do it, then this is a credit; if he doesn't dare to do it, Zhang Weixian wouldn't expect him.

But this matter must be done, but what should I do specifically? I have to ask His Majesty what he means when he goes back.

However, this matter is not easy to do and it is hot, and it is certain. If Xu Xi dares to do it, Zhang Weixian will believe that His Majesty will not only support Xu Xi, but also like him.
Chapter completed!