After a few days of debate in full swing, before I knew it, it was the rainy season.

At this time of year, although spring has not yet appeared in the north, it is finally no longer snowing heavily for days.

The snow in the Forbidden City has also gradually melted, making it a little refreshing.

When the weather is nice, it's a good time to cook tea by the fire.

Zhu Yijun went to Yuanxi Yannian Palace early in the morning to greet Empress Dowager Li, but was left by Empress Dowager Li on the spot, chatting with her relatives.

That is, Li Wenquan and his son, and Li Caiyun alone.

Li Chengming sat in an awkward position with half of his buttocks, moving and changing positions from time to time, grinning.

In the end, he simply stood up to serve his father-in-law and the elders, serving tea and water.

Empress Dowager Li looked at Li Chengming with her eyes, and then looked at her brother Li Wenquan: "Brother, Chengming is nineteen this year. It's time to get married, so as to avoid being impetuous."

Li Caiyun nodded in agreement and looked at Li Wenquan: "Brother, the Queen Mother is right. When we were young, anyone in our village who was not married at the age of nineteen would be criticized from behind."

She is four years older than Queen Mother Li and is already thirty-four this year. She is also the elder who loves to push for marriage.

Li Wenquan looked at the emperor from the corner of his eye, and said calmly: "The Queen Mother, I just met the two families at the end of last year. After a while, we can make a decision."

Li Chengming looked slightly embarrassed and looked at the emperor for help.

Zhu Yijun turned a blind eye, put the tea cup in his hand and rubbed it back and forth to warm his hands, and curiously asked: "Why haven't I heard about it from my cousin? What kind of family is this?"

Li Wenquan spent two years in the Chinese Army Governor's Mansion, and his whole person became much nobler.

He looked at the emperor cautiously but tenderly and replied: "Your Majesty, it is not a big family. One family is the daughter of Zhusheng. The most recent ancestor only served as a county magistrate. The other family is the daughter of a merchant, which is a maritime merchant purchased the year before last.

They seem to be pretty good people, and my parents are kind-hearted."

Zhu Yijun nodded and did not express any objection.

He quite agrees with this. Although he actively embraces political affairs, it is better for these relatives to be less involved.

Especially when Li Chengming went to build a shrine for Wei Zhongxian, it is obvious that he has poor political sense and cannot handle such things.

At this time, Empress Dowager Li took a sip of tea by herself and said: "If you think about it again, another year has passed. Is it possible that you still want to get married at 20? In my opinion, it is better to get married as soon as possible.

The future will be great."

Li Wenquan lowered his head and saw that the emperor's feet shrank back nervously. As soon as he spoke, he immediately changed his statement: "Getting married is a big deal, take your time."

Queen Mother Li still wants to speak.

Zhu Yijun quickly interjected: "My uncle mentioned the maritime business just now, so I happened to talk to my uncle about it so that I could discuss the bride price for my cousin."

"In addition to the official transportation of grain along the coast, various businesses along the coast will gradually open up to private chambers of commerce in the past six months. After almost autumn, you can obtain licenses."

"Uncle, it's better to put up the shelf as soon as possible."

Although it will take more than two years for Zhu Heng to organize the routes, the licenses can be issued first.

In a year's time, the section from Nanzhili to Tianjinwei can be opened first, which is enough for domestic trade.

Not to mention whether it is about generating income or not, Junfu is mainly doing it for the good of the Chamber of Commerce, so he has to arrange the goods and sales in advance.

Of course, there is another point.

As the route is being repaired, there must be some ghosts and ghosts and flies buzzing from time to time.

If the licenses are issued first, people will naturally unite - capital is already considered progress for the conservative feudal forces.

After Li Wenquan heard this, he stood up quickly, avoided the table and thanked: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhu Yijun waved his hand, motioning to sit down and said.

Li Wenquan sat down from Shanruliu and said after careful consideration: "Your Majesty, let's not talk about going to sea for now."

"There are stories about the shipping along this coast from the pre-Song Dynasty, and each family is relatively active. At present, Wei Guogong, Ying Gong, Pingjiang Bo, Dingyuan Marquis, Dachang Princess, Wang Chonggu's family, Xu Guo's family... all intend to work together to do this.

"

"Now everyone is talking about whether we can follow the water transport yamen's trial shipping route last year. Let's try it out first."

When it comes to business matters, Queen Mother Li no longer dwells on what she just did, and instead focuses on the so-called maritime business - making money for her family. Queen Mother Li is still very supportive.

She asked curiously: "Didn't I say that Qingjiang Shipyard's ships will not be built until next year? What can we try now?"

Li Wenquan was about to speak but stopped.

Zhu Yijun didn't have any taboos: "Mother, the country's sea ban is only strict for those above. It is made privately by those below. The smuggling has never stopped. It is just announced to the outside world that it is not allowed."

"That's why when the sea opened during the Longqing period, people eagerly went to the private sector to buy ships."

Queen Mother Li said: "It seems like you can still make money."

It’s not like a chamber of commerce would take risks just to lose money.

Zhu Yijun thought for a while, looked at Li Wenquan and said: "Taicang, we can't let you go on the north route from Jiading. The water gathering area there is so vast and mountainless that it can't be crossed without a boat covering the ocean."

"In this case, we should go east from Huai'an and lead to Denglai to Tianjin."

He paused and emphasized again: "Safety comes first."

Why is it easier to travel along the coast than out to sea? It’s because you can make frequent stops.

However, the East China Sea is a vast and mountainless area, so the requirements for ships are much higher.

It's okay that the boat drifted and it didn't sink, but I was afraid that some people might have died.

Li Wenquan quickly agreed.

The little emperor made a mistake, and Empress Dowager Li stopped talking about the marriage.

He rambled on for a while and told the emperor about moving the palace.

In fact, after the Lantern Festival, some unimportant things in Xiyuan were gradually moved back to the Forbidden City.

Now, it's time for the three saints to go back.

Zhu Yijun thought for a while and nodded helplessly: "Later, I will go to see if Ciqing Palace has been repaired properly. If it is okay, we will set off."

It must be properly repaired and it will be ready in August, but I haven't seen it with my own eyes.

Moreover, the house has just been renovated and is left to sit for half a year. Isn’t it very reasonable?

We can’t blame Zhu Yijun for delaying.

Mainly, the experience is completely different whether the office is located in a building complex or close to mountains and rivers.

The greening of the Forbidden City is really bad!

Having said this, Zhu Yijun also had an excuse to say goodbye.

He looked at Queen Mother Li: "The child is going to Qianguang Palace to say hello now, and also to visit Ciqing Palace on the way, so that he can move to the palace early. Does the queen mother want to go with her?"

Empress Dowager Li pursed her lips and rolled her eyes: "I won't go. The king's father will enter the palace later."

When Zhu Yijun saw this, he couldn't help but sneered. He was already thirty years old, and he was still acting like a little girl.

Thinking in his heart, he stood up and bowed respectfully, then turned and left Yuanxi Yannian Hall.

…

As soon as Zhu Yijun came out of the hall, he saw Hanlin editor Deng Yizan straightening his back and waiting outside the hall with Zhang Hong.

When the two saw the emperor coming out, they immediately stepped forward to greet him: "Your Majesty."

Zhu Yijun gave Deng Yizan a strange look: "Isn't Deng Qing on duty tomorrow? Where is Shen Li?"

The rotation must also be in accordance with the Basic Law.

Hearing this, Deng Yizan replied: "Your Majesty, a few days ago there was a cold spring, with sudden cold and hot weather. Shen Kaifang accidentally contracted wind-cold and fell ill. After that, he did not get better and could no longer get out of bed."

"I really can't stand it anymore, so I asked you to take over."

Zhang Hong, who was on the side, took out a memorial from his sleeve, presented it with both hands, and said briefly: "Your Majesty, Shen Li wishes to serve as an official due to his illness."

Zhu Yijun was stunned for a moment and subconsciously took it.

Since he came to the throne, he has seen too many officials who want to become officials. This is the first time that he has met someone who is extremely ill and wants to become an official. For a while, he was not used to it.

Zhu Yijun opened Shen Li's memorial.

I can see that the handwriting is quite crooked, which is obviously caused by weakness when writing.

Shen Li's diction is excellent and his reading is clear and catchy.

Zhu Yijun watched all the way, immersed himself in it subconsciously, and murmured to himself: "A bone is empty, the body and soul are separated, the language is confused, he is careless, moaning and crying day and night..."

"I visited the doctor and checked his pulse. He said that he was suffering from multiple internal fires, exhaustion of the heart and spleen, fighting of cold and heat, and muscle weakness. He is now as thin as firewood, with only one breath left, and he is dying."

This is so well written... When Zhu Yijun saw this, he couldn't bear to read any more.

I closed the memorial in silence.

He knew that Shen Li was in poor health, so he took leave to go back to his hometown in the first year of Longqing. Especially since he got married, he gave birth to more than a dozen children, most of whom died in infancy, and only two daughters survived. This shows that the quality of his sperm is not good either.

After all the talk, Zhu Yijun couldn't be forced to stay.

Zhu Yijun sighed and told Zhang Hong: "There is no need to become an official. Just give me leave due to illness. I will return to the court when I have recovered."
To be continued...