Chapter 145 Do You Still Think I Am the Same Wei Shuyi as Before?

Wei Yuan and Xu Changzhi were on their way to Sheng's house.

The latter remembered something and said:

"Your Majesty has implemented the salt permit law you perfected."

"Jiangning Hai family, you know it?"

Wei Yuan nodded thoughtfully.

"Five Hanlins in one family, more prominent than the Su family, is the representative family of civil servants second only to Mr. Bao in the court."

"Why? What is the connection between the salt permit and the Hai family?"

Xu Changzhi said slowly: "Hai Zhou, the eldest son of the Hai family, who is an official in the Ministry of Revenue, will be sent by His Majesty to Liangzhe to implement the salt permit law."

"He has not set off yet, but it should be soon. He submitted a letter to the government yesterday, saying that he wanted to ask the government to lift the sea ban."

Lift the sea ban?

The Great Zhou sea ban began with Emperor Taizong of Zhou.

At first, it restricted some residents from going to sea. If they really wanted to go to sea, they had to apply for permission from the Liangzhe Maritime Customs.

During the reign of Zhao Zhen, due to the small-scale pirate threat along the coast, a comprehensive sea ban was imposed.

The Maritime Customs Office has also changed from a lucrative government office to a famous poor government office, where even soup cannot be obtained.

I don’t know how many people’s interests have been cut and touched.

“As far as I know, the Hai family seems to have written many times to lift the maritime ban. What does this have to do with us?”

Wei Yuan asked curiously.

The Hai family is rooted in Jiangning, and many of their branch families have businesses related to the ‘sea’.

“Brother Wei, don’t worry, listen to me carefully.”

“The Japanese country has sent a letter to the country, and will send an envoy around the end of the year.”

“The Hai family proposed to lift the maritime ban at this time, which may be related to the Japanese envoy.”

“Most of the pirates along the coast are Japanese.”

“The Hai family may want to promote the joint elimination of maritime threats between my Great Zhou and Japan.”

“If the government really wants to eliminate the maritime ban, it may be an opportunity for us.”

After listening to Xu Changzhi’s long speech.

Wei Yuan finally understood that if the pirates along the coast really wanted to be eliminated, the new army could take the initiative to volunteer and accumulate some military merits.

"Japan has been coveting our land for years."

"Engage with them to eliminate pirates? It's totally unnecessary. How can our Great Zhou not beat those bandits?"

"Besides, I guess those Japanese pirates are instructed by Japan."

Due to the national hatred and family feuds in his previous life, Wei Yuan had no good feelings towards Japan.

If there was a chance, he would even want to pacify Japan and make it extinct.

Xu Changzhi said: "The Hai family has this plan, otherwise they have no reason to ask the government to lift the sea ban."

"Anyway, if the government is really interested, it will be a good opportunity to sharpen the knives of the new army."

Wei Yuan nodded slightly and said: "When this matter is finalized, I will write to His Majesty."

"Okay, we are at the Sheng family, there are many people and eyes, so let's not discuss the affairs of the court for the time being."

Eliminate Japanese pirates?

It's not impossible, anyway, it's much easier to fight than Liao and Xia.

And, as the saying goes, the north uses "Treatise on Military Training" and the south uses "New Book of Effectiveness".

Now the actual record of military training has been published, and the only thing missing is a new book on military training.

Taking advantage of the critical moment when the Hai family submitted a memorial to the government to request the government to lift the maritime ban, the "New Book on Military Training" may be published.

When Wei Yuan and Xu Changzhi arrived at the Sheng family.

Sheng Hong and his colleagues went to greet them in person,

"Brother Yuan, I thought you would come at an auspicious time, but I didn't expect you to come so early."

"Meet the Earl of Loyalty and Bravery. When the Earl of Loyalty and Bravery defeated the two envoys from Liao and Xia in the palace, I happened to be watching. The Earl of Loyalty and Bravery is really brave!"

"General Wei, it is better to meet in person than to hear about his reputation. I am here to show you my courtesy."

"Is this Xu Hujun? I have heard many border army soldiers mention that Chen Yuanzhi is brave, Xu Changzhi is wise, and Wei Yuan is both wise and brave."

"I am very fortunate to have the honor of meeting the wise general Xu Hujun and General Wei today."

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'Wise General' Xu Changzhi is an elegant name he has in the army.

Most of the people Sheng Hong knows are civil officials.

The reason why they can flatter Wei Yuan and Xu Changzhi is very simple.

It is because both of them are hot figures in the court now.

Especially Wei Yuan, the power and background of the military generals are self-evident.

Even the civil officials have Bao Qingtian standing behind them.

They really can't be provoked!

"You are joking, brothers, please take a seat quickly."

"Uncle, everyone, don't stand, sit down and chat."

Wei Yuan and Xu Changzhi spoke one after another.

Sheng Hong had a face on his face and smiled:

"That's right, everyone, take a seat quickly."

At the same time.

In the backyard of the Sheng family.

With the addition of Mrs. Wang, Wei Shuyi and her mother felt a little pressure.

When Kang Wang saw her mother coming, she hurried forward to support her.

"Mother, it's still early for the auspicious time. Why don't you rest at home before coming?"

Old Lady Wang said with a smile:

"I haven't seen my elder sister for a long time. I miss her so much, so I came earlier."

"Ruofu, where is your mother-in-law?"

The elder sister she was talking about was naturally Old Lady Sheng.

Wang Ruofu smiled and said, "She should be at Shou'an Hall now. She should be here soon."

Old Lady Wang nodded and looked at Princess Pingning, saying with a gentle tone:

"The princess is able to come to attend my granddaughter's wedding today. It's a great honor for us. Thank you very much."

Princess Pingning smiled and said, "Old Lady Wang, you are too kind."

"No, you are not." Old Lady Wang smiled, "Tomorrow, go and have some tea. Don't let the guests wait anxiously."

Princess Pingning said calmly, "It's okay. I'm not too thirsty right now."

Wei Shuyi glanced at Minglan,

"Ming'er, go to Shou'an Hall to see if the old lady is ready, and help serve her."

Minglan bowed and said, "Yes."

Kang Wangshi said, "Don't worry, it's not too late to go after the tea is served. It's one thing for the princess not to drink, and it's another thing for you to pour the tea."

"Ming'er, Princess Pingning has finally come to our house, you can't lose your manners."

"Otherwise, it will be bad to make others laugh at you."

Minglan frowned slightly.

Wei Shuyi said unhappily, "There are maids here, the old lady's side is more important."

"You can drink this cup of tea tomorrow, princess, anytime, right?"

Princess Pingning smiled and nodded.

Minglan felt relieved and left.

It's not that she can't pour that cup of tea.

But she just doesn't want to pour it for someone like Kang Wangshi.

What's the stinky airs of an elder? Who has anything to do with you?

Wait until Minglan leaves here.

Everyone went to the pavilion to sit for a while.

Wei Shuyi winked at Xiaodie, and Xiaodie understood and poured tea for everyone.

After Princess Pingning and Old Lady Wang sat down.

Lady Kang and Wang Ruofu also sat down.

Wei Shuyi was about to sit down when he heard Old Lady Wang's earnest voice,

"There are some things I can't say in front of the princess."

"But today I see you, I can't help but talk a little, please don't be annoying, Lady of the Imperial Household."

"As the saying goes, a harmonious family is the root of everything. You have to help Ruofu to manage the Sheng family well."

Hearing this, Wei Shuyi nodded and was about to sit down.

Then, Kang Wangshi said again:

"Didn't you see the elders scolding you?"

"You can't even stand at this moment?"

If it was the old Wei Shuyi, she would have endured it and let it go after hearing these words.

She let Lin Qinshuang and her daughter lie in bed for half a year without making a sound.

This shows that she is no longer the weak Wei Shuyi of the past.

Hearing what Kang Wangshi said.

Wei Shuyi finally stopped tolerating and sat on the stone bench, saying in a deep voice:

"Old Madam Wang is a first-rank imperial decree, and the wife of the county princess is needless to say. Sister is the mistress of the family."

"Who are you? Without an imperial decree, how can you interrupt us when we are talking?"

"According to the rules of etiquette, you should be slapped in the face."

Slapped in the face?

Who should be slapped in the face?

Hearing this, Kang Wangshi was immediately furious:

"I am the elder sister of your Sheng family's eldest lady. How dare you let me stand? And you even slapped me in the face. How can there be such a rule?"

After a pause, she suddenly smiled and said:

"Oh, I see."

"As expected of the sister of the loyal and brave earl, you are taking advantage of your power to bully others."

"I just said something fair, but you are so aggressive. Do you mean to embarrass me?"

After saying this, she leaned towards Old Lady Wang and pretended to cry.

Wang Ruofu tried to smooth things over and said: "We are a family, so let's not talk about these two families."

Princess Pingning seemed not to hear the voices between them and kept drinking tea.

Old Lady Wang coughed twice and said seriously:

"Forgive me, even if you have received the imperial edict now, you shouldn't speak so harshly."

"I just said that a harmonious family is the root of everything."

Your daughter speaks nicely? .Wei Shuyi laughed,

"Yes, a harmonious family is the root of everything. This family is named Sheng after all."

"A married woman from another family should be careful in what she says and does in someone else's home."

"Otherwise, it would be bad if she brings trouble."

Trouble?

Kang Wang said with an unhappy face, "I just said a few words to you, what kind of trouble can it cause?"

"Besides, what I said was wrong? If my mother said that, I would stand still."

"Don't you, a lady of the imperial family, understand the distinction between the old and the young?"

"Okay, I won't argue with you on this happy day. Princess Pingning is still here. I don't want to argue with you, a country woman."

She looked at Wang Ruofu again, "Sister, am I right?"