Yinzuo was like a boy giving away money, giving away the silver as he pleased. However, Yinzhen, the recipient, was stunned by this windfall. If Yinzhen had not told him clearly when he gave him the money, that the money was for his sixth brother to build a ship, Yinzhen would never have dared to accept the money even if he had drooled all over the floor looking at the banknotes.
As the saying goes, it is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality. Yinzuo has lived a comfortable life for the past twenty years, with everything provided for him. He is a typical example of someone who doesn't know how expensive firewood and rice are. The amount he gave away with just a casual remark was not a small amount. Not to mention that Yin'er felt distressed, even his father, the emperor, looked at him with a look that made Yinzuo feel like he was looking at a fat sheep when he heard about it.
"Father, can you please stop looking at me like that? The look in your eyes gives me chills. I always feel like I'm being watched. Dai Zi's inventions are a bottomless pit. I've invested a lot of money in it, but I haven't seen any results yet. Now there's Xiao Shi, a shipbuilder. My son is not well-off. If you want to take advantage of my son's small treasury, I advise you to give up. Of course, if you are really short of money, your son can also show you a way. Xiao Jiu, your son who is known as the God of Wealth? He is very rich. You can rob him and make a fortune. I hope Father will give me some money because your son gave you this idea. This will also prevent your son from coming to you to ask for money when he runs out of money."
There is a saying that goes, "He who strikes first is the strongest, and he who strikes later will suffer the consequences." In order to avoid suffering himself, Yinzuo was willing to sacrifice Yin'er. However, what he said was true. Yin'er had indeed made a lot of money in recent years. Kangxi knew Yinzuo very well. The moment he raised his butt, Kangxi knew what he was going to do. Upon hearing this, he raised his hand and slapped his shiny forehead with a pot sticker.
"Oh, you're so generous and generous that you brought Yinzhen to me as a favor. Does your silly brother know about this? He even pointed out a way for me. I'm afraid you're just eyeing that little treasury. You're not rich, and if you didn't have money, how could you just give Yinzhen millions of silver notes? I'm puzzled. You don't look like someone who can fight on the battlefield, so why are you so interested in these wooden warehouses, cannons, ships and the like?"
Yinzuo felt a little guilty when Kangxi told him to take Yin'er out as a favor. After all, it was indeed unkind of him at that time. But the more he listened, the more justified he seemed.
"Father, what you said is not right. What do you mean I'm doing you a favor by giving Xiaojiu at someone else's expense? Weren't you the one who was eyeing me like a fat sheep first? And don't wrongly accuse me. Even if a son is not good enough, he wouldn't stare at his brother's wallet, right? I said that just to divert your attention and prevent you from setting your sights on me. If you really did that, then I would be an accomplice at most. You have already determined the crime for me. You eat the meat, but can't I have a sip of soup? And you asked me why I was interested in these wooden warehouses and cannons, but didn't you give the answer in your previous sentence? It's because I don't look like someone who can kill enemies on the battlefield."
Yinzuo raised his hand to rub his forehead which was covered with a potsticker by Kangxi, pushed the chessboard in front of him towards his father, and leaned over to the couch next to him. Of course, his mouth was not idle either, and he really didn't want to suffer any loss.
"Father, I remember telling you before that dignity lies only on the edge of a sword, and truth is only within the range of a cannon. It doesn't matter whether I can go to the battlefield or not. As long as those wooden warehouses and cannons that interest me can be used on the battlefield, I believe that one day these things that interest me will change the landscape of war, and even reverse the fate of the country..."
Once Yinzuo starts talking, it's impossible to stop him. Fortunately, Kangxi is used to his nature. He can do two things at the same time while being busy with his own things, and devote some attention to listening to his nagging. Yinzuo doesn't care whether his father listens or not. He just keeps talking. He talks about whatever comes to his mind. For a moment, it seems that the only sounds in the huge Qingxi Book House are Yinzuo's voice expressing his opinions and the occasional rustling sound of Kangxi flipping through memorials.
"Father, if Xiao Shi's ship is really built, can we first practice it on the one next door, Japan? I heard that Dai Zi's artillery has made a breakthrough, and I think we can combine the two, and it would be best if we could form a fleet. It's a pity that General Shi Lang died too early. It would be great if he was 20 or 30 years younger. Father, do we have any outstanding young commanders in the navy? If so, send Fourteen over to gain some experience. He's almost 20 years old now, and he can't just wander around like this doing nothing. And Thirteen, they're always inseparable, so they can have a companion, so he doesn't get homesick when he's away..."
The father and son spent the whole afternoon together, one listening and the other talking. Although there was not much verbal communication between them, from Kangxi's slightly pensive expression, Yinzuo knew that his father had listened to some of his words. Facts proved that he was right. Not even half a month after the father and son chatted, Thirteen and Fourteen were sent to Fujian by their father.
Whether it's Thirteen or Fourteen, they were both princes who were raised in luxury since childhood. Even when they went out, they were surrounded by servants. But the military camp was a place where the strong were respected. If you want to win the respect of soldiers, you can't rely on your status as a prince. Yinzuo had had personal experience and naturally understood the truth. So when he learned that Thirteen and Fourteen were sent to Fujian by his father, he called the two of them over and gave them some instructions. But he was still worried, so on the day the two of them set off, Yinzuo went to Kangxi to ask for an order, and came with Yinzhi, Yinreng, Yinzhen and others to see these two unlucky guys off.
"It's not like home out here. Fourteen, keep your bad temper in check. Thirteen, help Sixth Brother keep an eye on him. If he dares to act stubbornly and abuses his status to do anything wrong, send me a letter as soon as possible. Although I can't go to Fujian to beat you because the emperor is far away, don't think that I can't deal with you, Fourteen. Whenever I receive a letter from your Thirteenth Brother, I will go to Khan Ama and ask for a decree to fine you a year's salary. If Thirteen is fined and has no money to spend one day, don't bother him..."
Even though Yinzuo said that he would not let Thirteenth take care of Fourteenth, how could he feel at ease when his two younger brothers went out so far alone for the first time? As the saying goes, a poor family is rich on the road. Yinzuo, as the elder brother, did not have much in other aspects, but he was still well-off in money. This boy who never gave away money was online again, and he gave each of them 10,000 taels.
"When you're out and about and encounter injustice, use money to pave the way. It's always a good idea to bring a little extra money. Keep all your money safe. Don't say anything, don't ask anything. The only question you need is two words: money."
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