Marquis Xuanyong felt uncomfortable seeing his youngest son like this. Fortunately, he had witnessed many intrigues and intrigues in the court, and even if he was angry and angry, he would not yell out like the second uncle of the Wu family.

"Since we are all planning to join forces again, He'er, do you know His Highness the Crown Prince? If he ascends the throne and becomes the emperor in the future, we don't need him to be a high-ranking official, rich in salary and reward us, but we hope he won't be ungrateful and eradicate the Xuanyong Hou Mansion."

Marquis Xuanyong sat there, tapping the table with his fingers, with a thoughtful look on his face.

Jin Ke heard what he said and smiled, "Father, don't worry. The child chose to stand under His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Naturally, he felt that he had potential and was kind and righteous. If the Xuanyong Hou Mansion helps His Highness the Crown Prince become the emperor in the future, then wait and see

We will be rewarded, not destroyed."

In order to reassure Marquis Xuanyong, Jin Ke gave the most important explanation to the prince. Faced with her diligent explanation, the results were gratifying. Marquis Xuanyong agreed and would work for the prince in the future.

"Then I will mention His Highness the Crown Prince more often in front of the Emperor. Of course, I will not let the Crown Prince be suspected by the Emperor."

Jin Ke smiled when she heard what Xuanyong Hou said, but she didn't think it was a good idea. "Father, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can handle the situation in the court. Besides, he has many ministers under his command. No matter what happens, nothing will happen."

The obvious mistake was suspected by the emperor. What the Hou Mansion wants to do is to collect money for His Royal Highness. After His Highness ascends the throne, there are many ways to use money. As long as our Hou Mansion controls the economic lifeline of the entire dynasty, we can relieve His Highness's worries.

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Hearing this, Marquis Xuanyong and Wu Jingcheng looked at her suspiciously, "To control the economic lifeline of the dynasty? You want us to change careers and become low-class merchants?"

Scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, businessmen have the lowest status. No matter how much money you have, you will be looked down upon among the nobles, let alone those who read minds.

If he hadn't known that his son was very talented, Marquis Xuanyong would have thought that his son had been driven crazy by Princess Mingyang.

Jin Ke knew they would think so, and it was right. The status of merchants in this era was quite low. Any official in the capital might be more respectable than the boss of the imperial merchants.

Having grown up and survived in this kind of environment, it's no wonder they had such a big reaction.

It's just that money can make the world go round. This saying has been true throughout the ages. No matter how much you look down on businessmen, they still covet their money.

"Father, my son used to guard the country's borders abroad. I once heard a traveling monk say that there is a sea far away from our Zhou Kingdom. There are many blond and blue-eyed people on the other side of the sea. They also have their own country, and,

They are very wealthy, and there are many islands on the sea, and the islands also have many resources. If we can obtain those resources, why can't we share the worries of the future king, and if we develop the sea area, there may be countless treasures in it."

"Father, my son does not want to be a businessman."

Hearing Jin Ke's words, Xuan Yonghou believed it. He had also heard this before, but he said, "You also said that it is the sea, and the sea is vast. With the current ability of the Great Zhou Kingdom, it is not possible to build a ship that can

The ship is sailing away, not to mention that no one pays attention to this mythical rumor."

"What if it's not a rumor? Father, if there are no ships, we will build ships. There are many talents in the Zhou Dynasty. How can there be no experts in this field? Also, if we can control the entire ocean, we can still own so many islands for thousands of years.

After that, maybe our Xuanyong Hou Mansion can become famous!"

No matter what you say, Jin Ke always smiles.

Marquis Xuanyong was still a little hesitant. When Wu Jingcheng saw him like this, he thought to himself that maybe his second brother was sure and thoughtful. He said, "Yes, father, there have been many treasures on the sea since ancient times, including countless pearls and jade. If we

If you can obtain those things, you can become the first aristocratic family in the Great Zhou Dynasty, so that you can leave a mark in the history books in the future and avoid disappearing in the sand of history, leaving nothing behind!"

Being famous is coveted and expected by people of this era.

"Yes, brother, if nothing else, even if we find those treasures in Xuanyonghou Mansion, we will be able to make the future emperor take a high look at us, and we will not be removed casually for any major or minor sins."

The second uncle of the Wu family also actively persuaded.

Marquis Xuanyong said, "But we don't have a ship. How can we go hunting for treasure on the sea? Moreover, such a large project cannot be completed in one day. It requires a lot of preparations. What if the emperor discovers it?"

Jin Ke breathed a sigh of relief. This was a relief. Of course, his worries were not unreasonable. She smiled, with the corner of her mouth slightly raised, with a calming effect, "Father, don't worry. My son is not talented. He has a lot of research on ships."

, now a drawing has been made, but there are still some imperfections. I will show it to you after my son has perfected it. As for the emperor, my father does not need to worry. "

"oh?"

Marquis Xuan Yong expressed surprise at Jin Ke's words, but not only him, but Wu Jingcheng was also surprised. The second uncle of the Wu family just stared at them in confusion.

Marquis Xuanyong said, "Keep talking."

Jin Ke smiled and continued, "Father, you are now old and cannot share the emperor's worries in the court. You can retire and return to your hometown and let your eldest brother inherit your position. And you can go to your hometown to build ships. When the time comes, let your second uncle

Send some loyal veterans to follow you, and when the ship is built, you can send people overseas to hunt for treasures."

Marquis Xuan Yong laughed and stroked his beard. His face looked rosy and he was very happy. "What He'er said is absolutely true. I am getting old and it is time to give way to young people."

"Cheng'er, have you heard that you will be the Marquis in the future, and you have to take responsibility."

Wu Jingcheng said hurriedly, "My son knows."

Jin Ke smiled slightly and said, "Father, without further ado, please resign tomorrow morning. My child thinks that the emperor is considerate of you and will definitely allow you to retire and return home."

Marquis Xuan Yong smiled, saying that he was only afraid of him because he sympathized with him. He asked to retire and return to his hometown, and the emperor's wish was fulfilled. However, he was also old. He didn't want to spend his whole life in the court, so he had to take off the burden on his shoulders.

Heavy duty, take it easy.

…

In the evening, Jin Ke returned to the princess mansion, and Princess Mingyang happened to be there. During dinner, she obviously felt that Princess Mingyang was more enthusiastic than before.

Surprised by the kindness towards her, Jin Ke secretly thought, could there be a conspiracy?

Unexpectedly, this is really the case.

No, after eating Princess Mingyang's dishes twice, Princess Mingyang put down her chopsticks and glanced at her, with a look on her face that was hesitant to speak.

However, this expression really surprised her, because she didn't know what Princess Mingyang wanted to do.

"Princess, do you have something to say?"

Jin Ke put down his chopsticks, stared at her, and waited quietly for her to speak.
Chapter completed!