When it came to monitoring the Eastern Palace treasury, Emperor Hongzhi didn't look embarrassed at all.
Similarly, Zhu Houzhao didn't have a surprised expression on his face.
It was as if he knew what Emperor Hongzhi had done.
Not only that, Zhu Houzhao asked softly after Emperor Hongzhi's expression eased a little.
"Father, have you heard of United Department Store?”
"United Department Store! "I've naturally heard of it…" Emperor Hongzhi's voice stopped abruptly.
As if he had guessed something, he looked at Zhu Houzhao in shock.
Speaking of United Department Store.
It started last winter.
At that time, its first shop had just opened in the capital.
Even Emperor Hongzhi, who was deep in the palace, had heard of the grand occasion.
It was said that during its opening period, it had invited all the drum music classes in the capital, beating gongs and drums and walking around the streets with a plaque.
For three consecutive days, the streets and alleys of the capital were filled with the sound of drumming.
At that time, it was not an exaggeration to say that the streets were filled with drum music.
In a single day, the name of the United Department Store had become well-known in the capital.
Following this, the people of the capital who had come to the United Department Store discovered that not only were the goods sold cheap, but they also had a wide range of products.
Small things like needles and threads, big things like pots and pans, and household necessities.
From grains to livestock and meat, it could be said that there was everything.
From the beginning of its opening, United Department Store had been in the limelight and became famous.。
The capital originally had grocery stores and grain stores, but because they were closed, there were countless of them.
During this period, there was no lack of people who wanted to cause trouble for United Department Store.
However, when he found out that United Department Store was the property of the eldest grandson of the British public, Zhang Lun, he was shocked.
All the people with evil intentions stopped what they were doing.
Of course, if this was the case, Emperor Hongzhi would at most treat it as a joke.
Half a month after Union Department Store opened.
After gaining a firm foothold in the capital, it opened more branches in South Zhili.
The popularity of the South Zhili branch was within expectations.
Just as the nobles and vassal kings wanted to follow suit, United Department Store only used ten days to complete the commercial coverage of the remaining thirteen provinces.
From then on, the United Department Store became famous all over the world.
Emperor Hongzhi heard Zhu Houzhao's words, especially after seeing Zhu Houzhao's calm expression.
Emperor Hongzhi's eyes widened and he looked at Zhu Houzhao in shock."
"Pin 'er! Then…you own United Department Store? But wasn't it the eldest grandson of the British duke?”
Zhu Houzhao faintly smiled and said.
"Zhang Lun?
He's just a representative that I pushed to the front desk to avoid trouble.”
When Emperor Hongzhi heard this, his face was filled with shock.
After recovering from his shock, he suddenly remembered the other assets that Zhu Houzhao had. He could not help but gasp.
Hiss!
United Department Store.
Daming Bank.
Soap, perfume, glass, mirrors, etc.
He took out any of these items.
They could make people rich enough to rival a country.
However, he did not expect that all these things actually belonged to the Crown Prince!
At the thought of this, the shock in Emperor Hongzhi's heart became even more indescribable.
Zhu Houzhao, on the other hand, had a calm expression as he looked at Emperor Hongzhi, whose expression was constantly changing, and explained.
"The grain, herbs, and other things that Da Tong needs this time, your son used the United Department Store to transport them to Da Tong.
At the same time, Lianhe Department Store, which was close to Datong, had begun to stock up on goods in preparation for the upcoming war.
Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and added proudly.
"However, your son feels that this battle shouldn't take too long. The reason why your son is hoarding resources is just to be cautious.”
Zhu Houzhao, who had finished speaking, saw Emperor Hongzhi remain silent and continued to speak.
"Your son is not just fooling around in Da Tong. Imperial Father, do you know that the current Da Tong is no longer the same as before?
As for changing weapons, your son didn't just change swords and spears.
The flintlocks that your son ordered the War Bureau to make have all been used in the army.
The power of the flintlock was not something the Divine Arms Battalion could compare to. When the battle started, with the sound of a gunshot, your son would definitely make the Tartar cavalrymen regret coming to the border of the Ming Dynasty!”
Emperor Hongzhi frowned when he heard this.
At this moment, he understood that the upcoming battle was inevitable.
Therefore, after a moment of silence, he asked in a serious voice.
"Pin 'er, according to your estimation, how long will it take for the war to begin?”
Zhu Houzhao pondered for a moment and said.
"When your son left Da Tong, the subordinate who sent the letter of challenge had just returned. In other words, the time we have left is the time the other party will use to gather the army.
According to the speed at which the Tartars gathered their armies, the time of the war was not long.
Ten days at the fastest, half a month at the slowest!"
When Emperor Hongzhi heard this, his expression became even more solemn as he muttered.
"Ten days! Not counting the delay on the road, that means that the Tatars will reach Datong in six or seven days at the earliest?”
Zhu Houzhao stood at the side. After pondering for a moment, he nodded in agreement and said.
"Yes, it should be about the same."
When Emperor Hongzhi heard that time was of the essence, his expression became even more solemn as he asked in a serious tone.
"Pin 'er, zhen will ask you one thing. Once this war starts, what are your chances of winning?”
"Ten points!" Zhu Houzhao said confidently.
Emperor Hongzhi didn't reply. He just stared into Zhu Houzhao's eyes.
Just when Zhu Houzhao thought that Emperor Hongzhi was going to reprimand him.
Emperor Hongzhi let out a long sigh. He raised his arm and patted Zhu Houzhao's shoulder.
As Emperor Hongzhi completed his actions, his expression became more and more determined. His high-spirited words began to echo in the warm pavilion.
"Forget it, forget it!
When have I ever feared others in my Ming Dynasty?
The ancestral precepts of the emperor guarding the gate of the country are not empty talk.
Men, pass on my decree!
Send more troops to Datong and prepare to fight against the Tartars!”
This book comes from：m.funovel.com。