Time passed quickly, and most of the winter of the eighth year of Zhengde had passed, and the new year of the nineth year of Zhengde was about to usher in. During this year, many major events happened. For the Ming Dynasty, the two most important ones were

The first thing is that most of the sweet potatoes and corn promoted by the court in various places have achieved a bumper harvest, especially sweet potatoes, which are not picky about the land, are suitable for almost all places, which makes the court extremely excited.

I made up my mind to promote sweet potatoes to all parts of the Ming Dynasty next year. I believe that by next spring, the large sand table in Zhengde Palace will definitely be full of sweet potatoes and corn.

The second important thing is the inclusion of North Korea. The Ming Dynasty was very excited about this matter. Scholars believed that this was the result of the education of saints, so many people wrote a large number of poems and songs.

Praising this matter, poor people have an extra way to survive. As long as they are willing to leave their hometown, they can buy a large piece of land in North Korea at a very low price. Merchants covet North Korea's minerals and specialties, and flock to it.

There, look for your own plan to make money.

It can be said that through the fact that North Korea is attached, the Ming Dynasty has tasted the sweetness brought by territorial expansion. This is also the situation that Zhou Chong most wants to see. After all, he wants to solve the problems brought by the land annexation of the Ming Dynasty and the huge population.

The land pressure brought by it can only be achieved through the fastest and most effective means of expansion. Now that annexation of North Korea is just a warm-up match. When the Ming Dynasty is accustomed to the benefits of land expansion, he doesn't even have to bother.

You will start to expand outward by yourself.

The above two things are the most important for the Ming Dynasty. Of course, in addition to this, some other things have also happened. For example, Zhou Chong's Sihai Governor's Office occupied the old port in Nanyang. A war broke out in Japan. Portugal

People's missions to Beijing and other things also had a considerable impact on the Ming Dynasty, but in the eyes of the Ming Dynasty, they were not as important as the two above.

The New Year is coming soon. According to the rules, the officialdom will naturally have to take holidays. For example, Zhou Chong's Sihai Governor's Office has already begun to prepare for holidays. Try to complete everything you can do before the New Year, and then Zhou Chong will release them again.

Open a small treasury in the Governor's Mansion. Every yamen has such a small treasury. Generally, if you have any yamen, you will not be able to report any expenses. In addition, when you reward officials, you will come out of the small treasury. Of course, if you encounter a little greed, you will be a little more

The chief official and the small treasury will also become a tool for the chief official to make money.

With Zhou Chong's wealth, he naturally looked down on the small treasury's income. Therefore, he generously took out 80% of the income from the treasury this year, and distributed all of them to officials at all levels of the Governor's Office as year-end funds. The rest.

The reason why 20% of the money was not released was mainly to prevent emergencies. After all, there are so many people in the Governor's Office and there are many things to do during the New Year. Maybe there will be some places to spend money, so a little in the small vault must be kept.

Money for the box.

On the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month, Zhou Chong summoned all the officials from the Governor's Office to go to the largest restaurant in Shuangyu Port for a year-end banquet. Then he announced that the yamen would be sealed. During the Chinese New Year, the yamen would not work.

It will not take until the sixth day of the dynasty that someone in the yamen will go back to work.

It's already twenty-nine today, and although this winter is not as cold as last year, it's still very cold. The stagnant water in the pond has been frozen, and even the smaller streams are a thick layer of ice.

The ice and only the sea water remained the same, which also made all the maritime merchants breathe a sigh of relief. After all, the ice and snow sealing port last year had already suffered considerable losses, so they naturally didn't want to come again.

There is a cliff area at the easternmost end of the North Port of Shuangyu Port, where there are many strange rocks and roads that are difficult to walk. However, with the development of Shuangyu Port, the population here is increasing, and the land naturally becomes more and more precious.

The cliff area is also in the port area of ​​Shuangyu Port. The location is very good. You can see the entire Shuangyu Port here. So a skilled merchant bought this cliff area. After the renovation of the master craftsmen, it turned out to be a

A garden area and named Wanghai Garden.

The real function of Wanghai Garden is actually a place to eat. In this vast garden, countless pavilions and towers have been built based on the cliffs. Each building is unique. After guests come to Wanghai Garden, they can do whatever they want.

Walking around, I saw a good building. As long as there were no guests inside, he could go in and have a special person to serve. The dishes from all over the southeast, west and north are made by chefs. The taste was extremely delicious, and in every building it

You can see the sea outside, especially those merchant ships shuttle through the port, which is also an extremely pleasant scenery. So as soon as Wanghai Garden opened, it became Shuangyu Port and the most top restaurants along the coast of Ningbo. Many people came here.

When I arrived at Shuangyu Port, I wanted to taste the delicious food of Wanghai Garden and enjoy the beautiful scenery on the sea.

Broken Sword Cliff is the tallest cliff in Wanghai Garden. Because when looking at this from the sea, this cliff is like a broken sword, so it is named Broken Sword Cliff, and at the top of Broken Sword Cliff

, you can overlook the entire Shuangyu Port, and Wanghai Garden has beautifully decorated the entire cliff, and a room called Cliff Pavilion is built for guests to drink. Therefore, Duanjian Pavilion has always been called the number one in Wanghai Garden. If you have the chance,

If so, everyone would like to sit down at Duanjian Pavilion.

There were two people in Duanjian Pavilion today, one old and one young. The old one had white hair and a face full of old people, but his spirit was very strong, and his eyes were not as turbid as ordinary elderly people, but he was still very clear.

The young man opposite the old man looked only about twenty years old. He looked handsome and dressed in gorgeous clothes. He looked like a rich young man, but he exuded a sense of majesty that made people dare not underestimate him.

"Governor, this Wanghai Garden is really unique, and the dishes are extremely delicious. I'm also a knowledgeable person, but after coming here once, I have to come here a few times a month.

The bad thing is that the cost here is too expensive. Even if you are a fourth-rank official like me, you still can't afford it!" The only one who can be called the Governor of Shuangyu Port is naturally Zhou Chong, and

This old man who spoke was Jiao Fang who became an official again.

"Haha, if Lord Jiao likes it, I will give you a golden VIP card in a while. In the future, you can enjoy a 50% discount with this card, and you can also book a room first. This is also considered as the Governor of Jiao.

You'll give me some small gift!" Zhou Chongda said with a smile. This Wanghai Garden was originally an industry under his name. The construction and service in the garden were also his hands. The reason why the dishes here are very delicious is that they are not only the chef.

In addition to their exquisite craftsmanship, there is also the credit of MSG, which is the sea steak powder.

"Haha, since it was given by Shangguan, Xiaguan accepted it with a smile. Speaking of which, Xiaguan is old and his teeth are almost gone, but he still likes food very much, especially Wanghaiyuan.

The honey abalone I made is really the favorite of the officials!" Jiao Fang accepted the distinguished guest card sent by Zhou Chong without any hesitation. At his age, it was already time to do whatever he wanted. As for what he is right in his face, he is right in his heart.

He is not a problem, and he will even accept the gifts no matter who gives him. As for whether to do it or not, it depends on his mood.

Zhou Chong has long been accustomed to Jiao Fang's old slutty nature. Fortunately, Jiao Fang is indeed good at government affairs. In just a few months, he has already made him rule over Taiwan, Malacca and Old Hong Kong.

Strengthening, even the communications have been much smoother, but Zhou Chong had to look at an old minister like Jiao Fang with admiration. In fact, it is not surprising that a guy who can become the chief minister of the cabinet will naturally not rely on his shamelessness.

Those who can get through must have some real skills.

"Mr. Jiao, today you invite me to Wanghaiyuan. You don't just want to ask for a VIP card from me. Just tell me if you have anything to do!" Zhou Chong picked up the teacup and sipped it. Although Wanghaiyuan was him.

Yes, but today Jiao Fang took the initiative to invite him to come here for a drink. Although he didn't say it clearly, Zhou Chong always felt that Jiao Fang must have something to talk about. Of course, Zhou Chong estimated that he would pay for the meal today because

An old ruffian like Jiao Fang knew that Wanghai Garden was opened by Zhou Chong, but she was still treating guests here. It was obvious that she wanted Zhou Chong to pay the money.

Hearing Zhou Chong's words, Jiao Fang finally put away his joking thoughts and said solemnly: "Governor, I know that what North Korea is attached to this year has something to do with you, even in Japan.

Some of the situations that came were also vaguely provoking us, which made me very confused. Therefore, I wanted to ask the Governor to answer my doubts. I wonder why you spent so much effort on North Korea and Japan?"

As the Governor's Office, Jiao Fang can naturally see many confidential documents, such as information related to North Korea and Japan, as well as some previous arrangements of the Governor's Office. When Jiao Fang saw these things, he naturally could easily guess the matter.

Even Zhang Cai knew the truth, but Zhang Cai had a slick personality. As long as Zhou Chong was happy, he would not dissuade him at all, and would even help him with advice. However, Jiao Fang couldn't sit still because he felt

Zhou Chong spent so much energy on North Korea and Japan, which was a waste of Ming Dynasty resources. It was fine if North Korea was not the case, but Japan had no benefit to the Ming Dynasty at all.

Zhou Chong laughed when he heard Jiao Fang ask about his arrangements for North Korea and Japan. He actually had been waiting for Jiao Fang or Zhang Cai to ask him this question. After all, his layout for North Korea and Japan is related to the Ming Dynasty in the future.
Chapter completed!