The canal ship arrived at Tianjin Wei, then turned the road to connect to Huihe River and headed towards the capital.

It was already cold winter, and the river surface seemed to have a layer of thin ice. Along the river embankment, the earth was covered with silver and white, while the snowflakes were still like catkins, floating down from the sky.

Ye Chunqiu was wearing a jacket and looked at the snowy scenery along the way, and finally landed at the wharf of Zhenguo Mansion.

On the shore, the Duke of England had been waiting here under the order.

Today, Zhang Mao was wearing a cotton python robe and covered with a thin layer of snow on his head. I think he had been waiting here for some time.

Several crane carts leaned against one side. When Ye Chunqiu and Deng Jian and Qian Qian got on the pier, he came slowly.

When Ye Chunqiu saw him, he looked flattered and greeted him. Zhang Maoze smiled and said, "No need to be polite."

Ye Chunqiu has long been familiar with Zhang Mao. The British Mansion has made a lot of profits in Zhenguo Mansion, not only a few shares, but also the British Duke has a lot of land near the capital. Recently, mountains and rocks have been blown up everywhere. Many of the raw materials in Zhenguo Mansion were purchased from the Zhang family. In a year, the Zhang family has made profits from it, which has long exceeded the Zhang family's income in other places.

It is almost no different from the situation of other families. Those high-ranking officials, although they own countless land, can only make them rich by relying solely on those. However, the Zhenguo Mansion relies on technical monopoly to make money, and suddenly the lives of many shareholders have changed quietly. Most of the tribesmen who manage the farm are now placed in the business of the Zhenguo Mansion. Some invest money in the Zhenguo Mansion to do some business, some provide raw materials to the Zhenguo Mansion, and some become channel dealers of the Zhenguo Mansion. Of course, in their identities, they will not do it themselves, and it is just to let the tribe or family close servants do it.

But what is really fulfilling is the Zhang family's treasury. The Zhang family and the Ye family have already had a relationship with each other, and the Zhang family's wedding and wedding will never forget the Duke's Mansion. So as soon as the invitation arrives, the Ye family will naturally react. If there are some major events, Old Lady Ye or Ye Chunqiu will not be allowed to attend. Even if it is an ordinary thing, the Ye family will naturally send people, and at least one gift will always be delivered.

After a few encounters, the so-called "friendship" was built. The two sides tacitly maintained and cared for each other. When Ye Chunqiu's next generation, that is, Ye Xiaohai, the two families would be considered as having a family friendship.

So there were not many polite greetings, so Zhang Mao said straight to the point: "Chunqiu, what happened in Japan this time? Let's go, we went to the same car and said."

Obviously, Zhang Mao is also a very enjoyable person. His crane cart has been specially modified and has two sofas. The two of them sit down separately. The cart slowly moves. Outside the window, the scenery of the snow began to change. The cart boarded the cement road, and countless trucks and carriages walked back and forth along the way.

Ye Chunqiu saw the bell tower in the distance and the chimneys lined up in the sofa, and then said: "Duke of England, the smoke from the chimney in this workshop is ten thousand taels of gold."

"Yes." Zhang Mao couldn't help but sigh.

Originally, as his identity, he was disdainful to understand the so-called industry and commerce. After all, as a nobleman, his greater responsibility was to be a "big landlord". If his own farm suffered a disaster, he might have to be careful about him. However, as he earned more and more money in Zhenguo Mansion, the industry and commerce of Zhenguo Mansion became the main source of wealth for the Zhang family.

Although he was calm on the surface, he was still arrogant, but behind his back he had more or less an understanding of the workshop.

However, at this time, facing Ye Chunqiu, Zhang Mao couldn't help but feel amused. Such a big thing happened, and Ye Chunqiu was still so rude. Is this crazy? Or did he have any premeditations long ago?

Zhang Mao finally couldn't help asking: "Have you heard about the Spring and Autumn Period and Jiangnan?"

Ye Chunqiu said, "I heard that some people are quite capable, but I underestimated them."

Zhang Mao shook his head and said, "It's not just that, but the most interesting thing is that Liu Daxia. He submitted a memorial a few days ago, accusing you of injuring the laws of his ancestors. This matter is also very troubled now. Liu Daxia is a famous figure in the world and a famous minister recommended by the late emperor. Now his memorial has caused a thousand waves. Many censors joined in the fun. It's okay for the scholars in the capital to maintain the country's government, but scholars in other places are also very troubled. Now everyone hangs the words of governing the world with filial piety, which makes Your Majesty very difficult. In the spring and autumn, you have offended many people. Now these people have all attacked them together, and even... I heard that some people have gone to the Taimiao to kneel outside the Taimiao and ask Your Majesty to punish you."

Ye Chunqiu's face turned cold, and it was obvious that things were much more serious than he expected.

Liu Daxia really invested in this capital. Some civil wars were causing trouble in Jiangnan. There were a group of people seeking death in the capital, and instigating a group of people to go to the Taimiao to cry. This was like forcing Your Majesty to the corner of the wall. If Your Majesty did not abolish the Zhenguo Mansion and did not punish him, then this unfilial title would be confirmed.

Zhang Mao looked at Ye Chunqiu deeply and said, "Chunqiu should be careful first. This is by no means a trivial matter. It involves the legal system and the ancestors. Any mistake may lead to a big disaster."

Ye Chunqiu was still calm and smiled a little, saying, "Please rest assured that Chunqiu will never let them succeed."

Although Ye Chunqiu said it easily, Zhang Mao couldn't feel at all. After all, the survival of Ye Chunqiu and Zhenguo Mansion is closely related to their Zhang family. Why didn't he worry about Ye Chunqiu?

Zhang Mao sent Ye Chunqiu to the Meridian Gate, and Ye Chunqiu went to the Meridian Gate to meet him.

In the warm pavilion, Zhu Houzhao learned the news and had been waiting for a long time. When he saw Ye Chunqiu coming, he immediately became excited and said hurriedly: "Oh, you are here now. I thought it was just noon."

After a few months of separation, Zhu Houzhao found that Ye Chunqiu's body was much taller, and couldn't help but say annoyed: "You asked me to go back to Qinhuangdao first, you had planned it, huh, you hateful guy."

Ye Chunqiu hurriedly said, "Your Majesty can't stand the bumps in the sea. He pursues the Japanese pirates, and the mountains are long and the waters are far away. Naturally, he dare not let Your Majesty take risks."

Zhu Houzhao had no choice but to say, "Is it chasing the Japanese pirates? Why is it like attacking Huanglong? Don't use these words to fool me. I'm not stupid. You guys have caused me a lot of trouble. I'm so good, but now I've become unfaithful and unfilial..."
Chapter completed!