Daming: At the beginning, recognize Zhu Yuanzhang as grandfather!

Chapter 57: Emperor Hongwu's reward!
"Big brother!"

Zhu Yunxi subconsciously let out a low cry.

In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang had already told Zhu Yunxi thoroughly during the journey, saying that he would take him to see his brother, otherwise he might be ruined in a while.

And asked Zhu Yunxi not to reveal his identity for a while.

At first he thought it was Zhu Yunqi, but after thinking about it, he felt something was wrong.

The old man simply told him that he was going to see his elder brother Zhu Xiongying.

When Zhu Yunxi heard this, his brain exploded.

His elder brother Zhu Xiongying?

Didn't he pass away ten years ago?What are you going to see now?
Worship?
But the direction is wrong!

Could it be that……

His eldest brother is still alive? !

Zhu Yunxi had a lot of thoughts, and his head was dizzy all the way.

Until I actually met Huang Xiongying.

He was dumbfounded all of a sudden.

It was really his elder brother, Zhu Xiongying, who had been dead for ten years!

Zhu Xiongying is only four years older than Zhu Yunxie, so in his mind, he vaguely remembers the appearance of his elder brother, although a little far away, but he is so amiable and makes people attach to him.

"Big brother!"

Zhu Yunxi yelled out again, but his voice was already choked with sobs.

Huang Xiongying, on the other hand, looked at the boy who called him big brother in surprise, and turned to look at the old man with doubts:
"Who is this?"

The old man smiled and replied, "This is your younger brother, our own grandson!"

"Oh--"

Huang Xiongying was stunned, and then smiled: "Grandpa, why do I feel that your grandson looks a bit like me!"

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed: "Hey! Can you not look like a real brother?"

"But……"

Huang Xiongying was a little puzzled and said, "But I'm not my father's own?"

Only then did Zhu Yuanzhang come to his senses, his eyes rolled slightly, and he said, "This is called fate!"

Huang Xiongying didn't think too much anymore, and said with a smile: "Since it's grandpa's grandson, it's a family, Xiaobao, come and call Uncle Xi!"

"Hello Uncle Xi!"

Xiaobao called out obediently.

Looking at the cute little treasure, Zhu Yunxi finally showed a clean smile: "Hello, little treasure!"

Huang Xiongying glanced at Zhu Yunxi, and said, "Let's go, don't stand there, come in and sit down."

As he spoke, Huang Xiongying led several people into the back room.

"Didn't you have breakfast, sir?"

After hearing Huang Xiongying's words, Zhu Yuanzhang chuckled: "Our eldest grandson understands us. We were never picky eaters before, but since we ate our grandson's food, we feel that everything at home is tasteless!"

Huang Xiongying smiled and said, "Is it my fault?"

"That's not right, we can't do without our grandson from now on!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

Although this was a joke, it wasn't all a joke. Zhu Yuanzhang could clearly feel that since the prince left, he had smiled more when he came to Dasun's place than he put together in other times, and once he was free, At that time, the first thing that came to mind was his grandson.

Here, he can unload the burden of the emperor, enjoy the happiness of ordinary people, and chat with his grandson about everything, and his grandson can surprise him every time.

This is also the reason why he does not want his grandson to return to his original position for the time being.

Because once his grandson returns, not only him, but also his grandson will no longer speak unscrupulously like now. At that time, their identities will carry many things on their shoulders.

It is difficult to be a good emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang has a deep understanding, it is also difficult to be a good prince, Zhu Biao is the best proof.

So Zhu Yuanzhang thought, let his grandson enjoy the time of ordinary people while he is still in good health.

At this time, Huang Xiongying didn't know that Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking about this, and asked with a smile: "Then how about we bake a pancake?"

"Okay!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes flooded when he heard the pancakes.

Usually only when the old man comes, Huang Xiongying will cook in person. He knows that the old man really likes to eat the things he cooks.

Huang Xiongying took Xiaobao to the kitchen.

Only Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Yunxie were left in the house.

Zhu Yunxi glanced at Zhu Yuanzhang twice, and finally couldn't help asking in a low voice: "Grandpa, brother, isn't he...how come he is here?"

Zhu Yuanzhang did not answer, but asked instead: "Then do you think he is your elder brother?"

"Ah."

Zhu Yunxi nodded: "I feel so!"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "You feel right. God blesses our old Zhu family. Your elder brother didn't die back then, but was saved by a palace guard named Huang Tieniu. We have investigated it in detail, and it cannot be faked."

Zhu Yunxi was delighted from the bottom of his heart when he got Zhu Yuanzhang's affirmative answer.

He can still remember the doting look of his elder brother holding his hand when he was a child.

It's a pity that his eldest brother left later, their mother also left not long ago, and not long ago, their father also left.

The close relatives left one by one, and Zhu Yunxie's heart was gradually closed.

Although it is said that the concubine Lu has not made things difficult for him these years, and often asks for warmth, but he can feel that it is not sincere, but for his grandfather to see.

So now that his dearest brother is back, why isn't he happy?

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Yunxi with a smile, and said: "Xiao'er, although your elder brother has been living among the people for ten years, he has not lost his ability at all. We brought you here this time. In addition to letting your brothers recognize each other, we also want you to be with you." Big brother learns his skills, understand?"

"Grandson understands!"

Zhu Yunxi nodded in response...

While the grandpa and grandson were talking, Huang Xiongying's sesame seed cakes were baked, and a bowl of duck blood soup was brought out.

At this time, the people in the capital loved to eat salted duck, and Emperor Hongwu liked it. It is said that the famous Beijing roast duck in later generations was the king of Yan Zhudi who usurped the throne and moved the capital to Beijing. He took away many masters of Nanjing roast duck by the way. Roast Duck.

So this duck blood soup is also a famous delicacy in the capital.

"Well, it smells so good!"

Zhu Yuanzhang moved his head closer, smelling the hot air wafting from the duck blood soup, the corners of his mouth were already grinning.

"Grandpa, try it!"

Huang Xiongying served Zhu Yuanzhang a bowl of steaming duck blood soup.

"well!"

Zhu Yuanzhang took it with a smile, no matter how hot it was, he stretched his mouth and sucked it little by little.

"Fresh! Very fresh!"

Zhu Yuanzhang took a few sips, then put down the duck blood soup, and said with a smile. At the same time, one hand touched the biscuits, and he took a big gulp, and a smile of enjoyment and satisfaction appeared on his face.

"Fragrant... fragrant!"

Before the biscuits were swallowed, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but admire.

Huang Xiongying looked at Zhu Yuanzhang who was eating sesame seed cakes, and said with a smile: "Old man, eat slowly, you said you haven't eaten any delicacies, and a few sesame seed cakes will make you as greedy as if you haven't eaten for a few days!"

"What delicacies, we don't like that stuff!"

While eating sesame seed cakes, Zhu Yuanzhang said: "We love this sesame seed cakes, it's delicious and full of stomach, haha——"

"Brother Tong, don't just watch, eat!"

With that said, Huang Xiongying was going to serve Zhu Yunxi a bowl of duck blood soup.

Zhu Yunxi grabbed the spoon and said, "Brother, sit down and let me come!"

First served Huang Xiongying a bowl, Zhu Yunxi served another bowl for Xiao Bao, and it was his turn.

Zhu Yuanzhang watched, his eyes narrowed into slits with a smile, and said to Zhu Yunxi, "Try your brother's cooking, this is the best sesame seed cake and duck blood soup we've ever had since your grandma left!"

Zhu Yunxi nodded obediently, but Xiaobao pouted and said to Zhu Yuanzhang, "Grandpa, you must come here often in the future, otherwise Xiaobao won't be able to eat the food made by Daddy!"

"Ha ha--"

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed when he heard the words: "Okay, grandpa will come often in the future!"

……

A simple breakfast, grandpa and grandson ate very happily.

Zhu Yuanzhang touched his swollen belly, and said with a smile: "Da Sun, if this stomach can't hold it, we would like to have some sesame cakes!"

"What's the rush, it's going to be a long time in the future!"

After hearing Huang Xiongying's words, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, then remembered something, and said, "By the way, grandson, your bright mirror really sold for a lot of money this time, filling the vacancy of the disaster relief fund."

"Information came from the disaster area, saying that the victims now have porridge to drink, and no one died of starvation. This is the greatest merit. Mr. Hong Wu is overjoyed. This is a reward for you!"

As he spoke, Zhu Yuanzhang took out a piece of paper from his cuff and handed it to Huang Xiongying.

Huang Xiongying took it and took a look, only to see that it was written in beautiful small letters: 200 taels of gold, 1000 taels of silver, a box of emerald and pearls each, [-] pieces of silk and satin, [-] pieces of ivory objects, [-] sets of Jingdezhen porcelain, [-] taels of gold and silver. Sixty sets of bronze wares, two boxes of antique calligraphy and paintings, and one box of tribute ginseng.

"This……"

Huang Xiongying stared wide-eyed.

In his impression, Zhu Yuanzhang was a very frugal emperor, and he did not expect to reward him with so many things at once.

But think about it, I really made a great contribution this time, as far as the relief funds raised are far more than this amount, he deserves these rewards.

"Grandpa, you thanked the old emperor Hongwu for me, but I can't take these things!" Huang Xiongying said seriously.

"why?"

Zhu Yuanzhang narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Huang Xiongying.

Huang Xiongying replied: "Firstly, my grandson is not short of these things. Secondly, my grandson really just wants to help our Daming tide over the difficulties. I can borrow the help of my grandfather to help with disaster relief. My grandson is too happy, and I don't want to To reward!"

"no!"

Zhu Yuanzhang also put on a serious face, and said: "If you have meritorious service, you must be rewarded! Besides, this time is a great achievement. If you don't want it, Mr. Hong Wu will be unhappy!"

Huang Xiongying: "..."

Seeing that Huang Xiongying did not speak, Zhu Yuanzhang continued: "Don't make things difficult for Grandpa, okay?"

Huang Xiongying nodded.

He knew that the old man was telling the truth, if he didn't want the reward from the emperor, maybe he would make the emperor think that his purpose was impure and he had other motives.

Only then did Zhu Yuanzhang smile, and said, "Remember what we said? What should be yours is yours, and you can't be robbed, understand?"

"Grandson remembers!" Huang Xiongying nodded.

"Hurry up tomorrow, let's send these things over!"

Huang Xiongying nodded again.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, "Oh, by the way, you recommended Tie Xuan and Xia Yuanji to Li Jinglong, right?"

(End of this chapter)