The group of people walked along the edge of the West Lake and rushed directly to the building outside the building.

Soon, they arrived at the building outside the building.

The place has been cleared long ago, and there are not many people around.

Zhu Youxiao led the people inside and went directly to the best seat on the second floor.

Leaning on the railing, you can have a panoramic view of the distant scenery. The sparkling lake looks very beautiful, which makes people feel comfortable. The breeze blows, and Zhu Youxiao feels a lot lighter.

The food was prepared long ago and started to be served one plate after another.

Zhu Youxiao sat at the table, stretched out his chopsticks and picked out a piece of West Lake lotus root. It was soft and waxy in the mouth, sweet and exuding the fragrance of osmanthus.

"It tastes good." Zhu Youxiao said to Concubine Yuan Guifei and Concubine Tian: "Try it."

The two nodded and started eating together.

The two noble concubines were in a good mood after traveling around the mountains and rivers. With Zhu Youxiao by their side, they had a good time.

But this kind of day will not last long, and I have to turn around and return to the capital. Concubine Yuan Guifei is pregnant and cannot stay outside for too long. As time goes by, her belly will get bigger and bigger, and staying outside will be harmful to the child.

not good.

Glancing at Wei Chao standing next to him, Zhu Youxiao said, "Have you found out the news about Wei Zhongxian?"

"Back to the emperor, we have already found out." Wei Chao nodded and said: "The people here cooperate very well, basically there are no big problems. The court inspected the fields, and there was not much hidden, just some

Small problem."

"Those big businesses are very cooperative, and Eunuch Wei is also very relaxed. Normally there are no problems. According to the intelligence from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Eunuch Wei is doing his best this time."

Zhu Youxiao nodded.

He has already guessed these things. The Jiangnan side is no better than other places, especially here in Zhejiang. With the development of trade in the Ming Dynasty in recent years, Zhejiang's commodity economy has developed very fast, and the big households with land are basically big businessmen.

Because of the existence of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, it is difficult for some people not to cooperate.

Although these businessmen valued land, the court did not ask for their land, but only asked them to pay taxes. Compared with the losses caused by non-cooperation, a mere tax was not a big deal to the businessmen. This small amount of money was not a big deal to the businessmen.

They are also willing to spend money to buy peace.

As for the future self-cultivators, there are basically not many farmers left. Most of the land has been annexed, especially in places like Zhejiang. Some of them were bought with money, and some took advantage of the crisis. Anyway, they are all finished.

These large households make money by weaving their own cloth, growing mulberry and raising silkworms, which requires a lot of land. Only if the land is in their own hands can they have a complete industrial chain.

Ordinary people can only work in their workshops and farm the land for them. If they want to achieve success, they can only do it through business.

There is basically no possibility for ordinary people to become big landlords, unless Zhu Youxiao changes the land policy and supports self-cultivating farmers.

But Zhu Youxiao would not do this.

From the perspective of national development, this will promote the development of industry and commerce and enhance national strength.

For ordinary people, life will be easier. Compared with current agriculture, they can earn more as workers.

This is the general trend of historical development, and Zhu Youxiao has no way to stop it. He cannot reverse the course of history.

What Zhu Youxiao can do is to maintain good food supply, expand outward, and plunder land.

Picking up the wine glass and taking a sip of the warm daughter's red, Zhu Youxiao nodded with satisfaction and said, "After dinner, you go back first. I'll go see Wei Zhongxian, and then prepare and return to the capital."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Everyone agreed quickly.

Zhu Youxiao had a very comfortable meal.

After arriving in Zhejiang, no major problems were found. Hearing that Wei Zhongxian had arrested those people, Zhu Youxiao didn't pay much attention.

As long as there are no problems, just arrest a few people, it's not a big deal.

After dinner, they sent Concubine Yuan Guifei and Concubine Tian Guifei back, and Zhu Youxiao took Wei Chao to see Wei Zhongxian.

When they came to Hangzhou to guard the eunuch's Yamen, the people here immediately took Wei Chao and others in.

Other yamen don't know him, but the people guarding the eunuch yamen are very familiar with the Wei Dynasty. Many eunuchs here know him.

This Wei Dynasty man was a popular figure in front of the emperor. Like Wei Zhongxian who lives here now, he was a top figure among the eunuchs. Naturally, these people did not dare to neglect him.

When Wei Zhongxian heard the news of Wei Chao's arrival, he hurried forward.

Yang Yunhe, who was following him, was stunned, looked at Wei Zhongxian and asked, "Eunuch, why are you so anxious? Even if Eunuch Wei comes, what's the big deal? Eunuch doesn't need to be too polite to him."

"You know what the heck!" Wei Zhongxian cursed urgently: "Is Wei Chao a casual person?"

"Since he has gone out, the emperor must have also gone out. He is with the emperor, and can he leave at will? Now that the Wei Dynasty is here, that means the emperor is here too!"

After saying that, Wei Zhongxian's steps became even more urgent.

Although nothing happened in Zhejiang recently, things were done very carefully and smoothly. But who knows if anyone has said bad things about himself in front of the emperor?

The Wei Dynasty can do such a thing. If the emperor is really angry, he will not know what he is doing.

Yang Yunhe quickly followed, not daring to say anything else.

Now that His Majesty is here, this is definitely something that cannot be neglected.

The two hurried over in a hurry.

At this time, Zhu Youxiao was sitting on a chair and looking around.

Everyone around him stood aside, and no one dared to gasp loudly.

When they saw the Wei Dynasty, they showed respect; but when they saw the Wei Dynasty respecting a young man so much, they knew that this young man was the emperor.

Besides, many of the eunuchs present knew Zhu Youxiao, so they were sure.

Soon, Wei Zhongxian walked in from the outside. After seeing Zhu Youxiao, he quickly bowed and saluted: "Slave Wei Zhongxian, please see the emperor. Long live my emperor, long live the emperor!"

"Get up." Looking at Wei Zhongxian lying on the ground, Zhu Youxiao said.

When Wei Zhongxian stood up, Zhu Youxiao looked him up and down and said: "It seems that life in Jiangnan is good. He is whiter and fatter."

"Thanks to the Emperor's blessing." Wei Zhongxian said quickly.

"There is no need to say these false words. I came to Jiangnan this time just to see how you are doing."

"You have done well, and things here in Hangzhou are also very good. I am very satisfied. I will record this credit for you. When you go back, I will not give you less rewards. Do your job well."

"Slave, thank you, Your Majesty." Wei Zhongxian said quickly, and the expression on his face finally relaxed.

With the emperor's comments like this, he finally didn't have to worry about it. As for rewards, Wei Zhongxian didn't take them to heart. Now that he's in his position, he no longer cares about rewards such as money.

It is impossible for him to advance further in his official position. When eunuchs reach their position, they are already at the top level, and it is basically impossible for them to go up further.

There is another eunuch on the side of the Supervisor of Ceremonies, but that is Chen Hong. If Chen Hong doesn't go down, there is no way he can go up.

Judging from the current situation, this old guy Chen Hong won't be able to get down for a while. Wei Zhongxian doesn't have high hopes.

"Okay. Work hard." Zhu Youxiao nodded with satisfaction and said, "I will leave first, and you don't have to do anything. I will return to the capital tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. It is quite rewarding to come out this time."

"That slave is sending the emperor to you." Wei Zhongxian said quickly.

Zhu Youxiao nodded and walked out without saying anything else.

After leaving the Eunuch's Yamen in Hangzhou, Zhu Youxiao returned to the inn where he lived. He felt relaxed and had nothing to do, so he stayed with his two concubines.

Early on the third day, Zhu Youxiao left Hangzhou by boat and rushed all the way to the capital.

This time when he went back, Zhu Youxiao had no plans to play along the way, so his speed could be considered very fast.

When Zhu Youxiao returned to the capital, the Royal Navy of the Ming Dynasty finally arrived in the waters of Hirado Island.

They encountered the Japanese fleet several times. Although the number of people and warships were not very large, the Ming Dynasty's navy did not move forward. After all, the other party had not surrendered, and there was no war on our side. It was not appropriate in the past.

Of course, if it wasn't for the purpose of persuading surrender, then just go and fight.

Standing on the bow of the boat, Yu Zigao looked at Fang Zhenghua beside him and said helplessly: "Eunuch Fang, do you still want to insist on going? How about someone else? There are many people in our Royal Navy."

"No need." Fang Zhenghua said with a smile: "It's just right for us to go home."

Yu Zigao was helpless. In the past two days, he actually wanted to persuade Fang Zhenghua to take back his idea. But the facts proved that Fang Zhenghua's attitude was very firm and he could not be persuaded.

"Okay, the ship has arrived and we are leaving." Fang Zhenghua said with a smile, and he bowed his hands to the people around him and said, "Everyone, wait for me to come back."

After saying that, Fang Zhenghua turned and left.

Yu Zigao and others watched Fang Zhenghua get on the boat. They didn't turn back until they saw the boat disappear.

On the boat, Zheng Zhilong stood next to Fang Zhenghua, and the atmosphere between the two seemed a bit awkward.

Zheng Zhilong looked at Fang Zhenghua and said, "Please take care of me, Mr. Fang."

Zheng Zhilong has realized that Fang Zhenghua is one of the more important ones among these people, or the most important one. He is a young eunuch who is highly valued by the current emperor.

Zheng Zhilong knew very well the role that eunuchs might play in the Ming Dynasty. If he could teach this eunuch well, he wouldn't have to look at other people's attitudes.

Fang Zhenghua glanced at him and said, "You seem worried."

Zheng Zhilong's face darkened, then he nodded and said: "It was a mistake to make a mistake. Now I want to turn back, but I don't have the confidence in my heart. If the court doesn't trust me, I'm afraid life will not be easy."

Fang Zhenghua glanced at him and said with a smile: "We know what you think, and we know what you want to do. But there is one thing we can tell you. Your Majesty is a wise and powerful master, and there are many things you dare not think about.
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