From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 836

The war against island pirates in Zhejiang lasted for several days. A decisive battle in Xiangshan County annihilated thousands of enemies.

In addition to the fierce naval battle that lasted a whole night, and the execution of the remaining island pirates and Portuguese in Hezhou...

This mighty war finally ended.

As the governor of Liangjiang, Li Zhaolu had to appease the people in Zhejiang, especially in Xiangshan County, Ninghai County, Dinghai County and other areas of Ningbo Prefecture, clean up the battlefield, establish new rules, survey the land in the ruins, and directly implement the new law.

After the war, everything was in ruins. This was what he should do and what he had to bear.

Therefore, he also came to the manor to ask Zhou Yuan for his opinion.

After two days of rest, Zhou Yuan was in a much better state. He sat leisurely in the pavilion in the yard, thinking carefully about some things.

"There is a big prerequisite for the success of the new law in the Central Plains."

He poured a cup of tea for Li Zhaolu, and then said calmly: "Two years of famine and banditry have dealt a heavy blow to the local gentry class, especially Zhang Bailong's massacre of the noble families, which has made our land surveying no longer have any obstacles."

"After all... Zhang Bailong killed all the noble families in other places except Kaifeng Prefecture, and I killed all the noble families in Kaifeng Prefecture."

"Measure the land, return it to the people, and then implement the land tax distribution. Only by taking one step at a time can we see hope in the end."

At this point, he laughed and whispered: "This time, we have killed all the noble families who colluded with the island bandits. Their land should be regarded as unowned land, and it should be surveyed and reasonably distributed to the appropriate people. Suitable for the people. "

"For the people, only with land can there be hope and foundation, and the people's hearts must be gathered first."

Li Zhaolu said: "The implementation of the new law is not a problem. The whole Zhejiang is in a state of panic. The remaining aristocratic families are scared to death. Some even actively apply for land surveying, and some actively donate to support post-war recovery."

"It's just an export problem, how to solve it? Where is our market? What are our export channels? How should our products be planned?"

Zhou Yuan shook his head and smiled: "Lord Li, this is not a problem we should think about. Leave business matters to businessmen, they will do better than us."

"What we need to think about is the taxation issues of customs, the future prevention of corruption, the credentials and qualifications for entering and leaving the border, etc. "

"Opening the sea is a big deal, but it is not something that can be done in a short time. Our Great Jin's trade on the sea requires decades of efforts and countless people to perform their duties."

"I have written to your majesty. The court will soon establish a Ministry of Commerce. My father-in-law will take charge of the position of Shangshu and then go south."

"Yes, you heard it right. The Ministry of Commerce is not in the court, but on the coast."

"Maybe it is Lin'an Prefecture, maybe Ningbo Prefecture, or Fuzhou Prefecture or Guangzhou Prefecture. It depends on the specific situation."

Li Zhaolu pondered for a moment before saying, "Then I will deal with the land survey and implement the new law, and then contact the newly established Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce."

"Wait until Brother Zhao goes south, and then cooperate with him."

He looked at Zhou Yuan and smiled, "The south is pacified. What will my nephew do next? Plan?"

Zhou Yuan was full of doubts and couldn't help but ask: "Has the South been pacified? Dongfan Island is the territory of our Great Jin, how can we let the Dutch occupy it?"

"Although we are capable enough to protect ourselves and escort export merchant ships, there is always a loophole. The Dutch will occupy the sea and rob merchant ships. "

"Opening the sea requires a hundred flowers to bloom and a hundred schools of thought to contend, but we can only escort large fleets, which will suppress the enthusiasm of merchants and increase export costs. "

Speaking of this, Zhou Yuan slapped the table and said in a deep voice: "Dongfan Island must be taken back!"

Li Zhaolu stood up and clasped his fists and said: "Zhongwu King, you are far-sighted!"

He left in a hurry. For a long time to come, he had too many things to deal with and was afraid that he would be busy to the point of going crazy.

Li Yu'an walked over in small steps, Shi Ran sat down, and chuckled: "Some people's dirty purpose may fail. If you kill all the Portuguese, Ms. Avina will not give you a good face."

"It's hard to fulfill what you promised her."

Zhou Yuan was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "That won't happen. She will select the key figures among the Portuguese merchants we caught."

"Don't treat Kolodiya as a fool. She didn't come with me this time because she is looking for people who are useful to her."

"I will let her stay in Haojing and build a factory for her people. She will be our best partner in maritime trade. After all, she has a natural talent.Unique advantage."

"With her here, we don't have to re-establish the relationship with the Western market."

Li Yu'an tilted her head, blinked, and couldn't help saying: "You even know these, you are really a monster."

Zhou Yuan stretched out his hands, grabbed in the air, and smiled: "I also know this, Saint Mother Sister, quickly practice with me."

Li Yu'an snorted and said: "I know you can't forget this."

"My internal force is magnificent, practicing with you will be a great blessing to you. You are busy now and have no time to digest the internal force I infuse into you. Xiaoying's poisonous insects are also unable to digest it, and most of it will be lost by then."

"I'm afraid your ideal of having sex with ten women at night when you are old will be stranded. "

Zhou Yuan was so angry that his teeth itched.

He was clearly hungry, and there was a piece of delicious meat in front of him, but he just couldn't eat it. It was really uncomfortable.

Li Yu'an proposed a solution. She pointed at the woman who was walking slowly and said with a smile: "Hey, there is a ready-made one here. Although the skills are not very good, it is also a ripe peach. It is enough to satisfy your craving."

Just hearing this, Zhuang Xuansu stopped and began to retreat.

Zhou Yuan shouted angrily: "Why are you panicking! Do you really think I am hungry and will eat anything!"

Zhuang Xuansu breathed a sigh of relief, then raised his eyebrows and shouted: "Zhou Yuan! You are shameless! What do you mean by hungry and will eat anything! Am I bad!"

Zhou Yuan also realized his mistake and couldn't help laughing.

He waved his hand and said: "Master Zhuang, don't be angry. I just spoke without restraint for a while. Come and sit down. "

Zhuang Xuansu looked unhappy, but still walked over and said, "Don't think that I won't lose my temper with you just because you have made great contributions..."

Zhou Yuan's eyes lit up.

This sentence woke him up.

He seemed to have found a way to target Zhuang Xuansu.

"This battle defeated the Portuguese, annihilated the Portuguese fleet, and annihilated the island bandits in Zhejiang and coastal islands. It can be said that the merits are unparalleled."

"Logically speaking, I should be made a prince."

Zhou Yuan narrowed his eyes and whispered.

Zhuang Xuansu's face changed, and he immediately said, "It's impossible. It's against the ancestral system for a person of a different surname to be made a county king. It's already a great honor. It's impossible for you to be made a prince."

Zhou Yuan said, "Such a great contribution, no reward? Ha! I'll go back to Shenjing to get it myself! I want to see how Your Majesty explains it to me! ”

Zhuang Xuansu said: "Zhou Yuan, you are crazy. His Majesty has already taken a lot of pressure by giving you a prince. If you give him a prince, what do you want His Majesty to do?"

Zhou Yuan looked at her and laughed softly: "Master Zhuang, you don't want His Majesty to be in trouble, do you?"

Zhuang Xuansu stayed where she was. She looked at Zhou Yuan and said with gritted teeth: "Shameless!"

After saying that, she left without looking back.

Zhou Yuan couldn't help laughing: "Saint sister, she is definitely scared and panicked."

Li Yu'an snorted: "Don't be so proud. You should think about how to explain to Qu Ling and Ningyue sister... Xiaoying's pregnancy."

Hearing this, Zhou Yuan suddenly felt a headache.