Daming: From the end of Hongwu

326 Chapter 324 - Trivia
Beiping City doesn't seem to have changed much.

Zhen Wu and his party stood outside the city of Beiping, looking at the city gates of Beiping, each with complicated eyes. There was not only the excitement of seeing their hometown after two years of fighting in their eyes, but also the unreal feeling that the world had changed forever. sense.

"Let's go into town."

Zhen Wu lightly clamped the horse's belly, the army horse paced forward knowing his intentions, and the people of Peiping habitually took the initiative to avoid it.

After entering the city, Zhen Wu and his fellow Sanbao had to go to Yanwang Mansion first to deal with business. They didn't stop all the way and came directly to Yanwang Mansion.

The mansion had already received the confirmation letter for their coming today. Zhu Gaochi, Master Daoyan, Gu Cheng and others were all waiting outside the hall. When they saw Zhen Wu and the others, Zhu Gaochi passed the crowd and dragged his fat body to greet them. Come over, and hug Zhen Wu excitedly.

"Brother-in-law."

Zhen Wu felt Zhu Gaochi's excitement, and patted him on the back with the same excitement. After all, they are also considered a family, and they will inevitably feel a little emotional when they meet again, and now that Jingnan has a result, and the world is settled, these It means something extraordinary to them.

After both of them calmed down a little, Zhen Wu looked at Zhu Gaochi, a little surprised and said, "Why do you seem to be getting fat again?"

Zhu Gaochi was also a little embarrassed when he mentioned this crop.

"I don't know what's going on. I'm still wondering. When others are busy, they will lose weight when they are exhausted. The more busy I am, the more flesh I gain. If my father sees this, I will I thought I was enjoying life in Beiping."

Zhu Gaochi said something aggrieved.

Zhen Wu didn't know what to say for a while, it was the first time he met Zhu Gaochi's situation, and he didn't know anything about obesity, so he couldn't give any advice, he just comforted: "It's okay, don't worry, Your Majesty is aware of your hard work, and you still talked about it with me when I came back."

After saying this, Zhen Wu continued: "However, it's not a solution for you to become so fat, just go back and find a few doctors to have a look."

"My mother tried to persuade me in this way, but the doctor searched a lot, but there was no effect." Zhu Gaochi said distressedly, but he himself was also an open-minded person, so he turned his head and smiled again: "Forget it, let's not talk about it now, Master, they are still waiting."

Zhen Wu nodded, and then went forward to take care of Dao Yan and Gu Cheng, while Zhu Gaochi turned his gaze to the back of Zhen Wu, and started chatting with San Bao.

A group of people immediately entered the hall while talking.

After everyone was seated, Zhen Wu told Zhu Di's plan, and discussed with Zhu Gaochi and the others about the number and time of going to Beijing.

The number of people and the time are easy to finalize. Before Zhen Wu and the others arrived in Beijing, Zhu Gaochi and the others received a letter, so they had already prepared a draft, and now they are only finalized.

But after they left, they couldn't make up their minds about the arrangements for Peking.

Zhu Gaochi asked: "Duke Zhao, what arrangements does His Majesty have for Beiping?"

Beiping is the place where Zhu Di's dragon flourished. Even Zhu Gaochi, the eldest son of Zhu Di, did not dare to make up his mind on this matter. Zhen Wu also understood this. He asked Zhu Di before he set off, and he said with a smile: "The defense arrangement of Beiping , Your Majesty can let you make up your mind, but His Majesty has other arrangements for the candidates for the command, and will select generals from the army to guard Beiping."

These words made Monk Daoyan and the others curious about what they said.

Zhen Wu shook his head and said: "Don't look at me, I don't know who it is, I only know that His Majesty intends to designate Beiping as Beijing, and Beiping is an important border defense town, so you need to think carefully, choose someone who is familiar with Beiping and can fight well Come to sit in the town, there are only a few people who want to come, there will be no familiar people, and it will definitely be settled by the end of the year at the latest."

Zhu Gaochi and others nodded.

Then they began to discuss the defense arrangement of Beiping. After the discussion was completed, Zhu Gaochi looked at Zhen Wu and said, "Mr. Zhao Guo is often in the army. Do you think this arrangement is appropriate?"

Zhen Wu smiled and said: "I haven't been in Beiping for a long time, how can I talk nonsense, but Juyong Pass is a dangerous pass, and it needs people who are good at guarding the pass to guard it. How about Li Mao? I have never heard of it before."

Zhu Gaochi explained with a smile: "Li Mao's reputation was not obvious before, and it's common sense that he has never heard of it. In the past two years, I have seen that he is cautious and quite intelligent, so he was assigned to Juyongguan as a guard."

"Since that's the case, then it's all right." Zhen Wu looked at Zhu Gaochi, although his face was calm, but he was somewhat suspicious in his heart. He didn't know whether Zhu Gaochi really found talents for the public, or there were some hidden talents in his heart. Selfishness, who promoted himself.

But no matter what, Zhen Wu didn't intend to intervene too much.

Afterwards, everyone discussed for a while, shared a few gossips, and then went to work on their own affairs, while Zhen Wu went to the back to pay a visit to Xu Miaoyun, and then left the palace.

On the way back, Zhen Wu passed by Wang Zhen's house. He intended to meet Fifth Sister, but finally decided to give up after thinking about it. He didn't know how to face Wang Zhen's wife.

Sometimes he also wondered, if he hadn't asked Wang Zhen to rescue Zhu Di, then Wang Zhen would not have been trapped in the formation of peace.

It's a pity that there are no ifs in these things.

Tan Yuan, Wang Zhen, two elders whom he valued most, died, and he couldn't let it go for a long time.

Zhen Wu thought about it, his eyes gradually turned cold, he thought that Ping An is now under house arrest in Beiping, Zhu Di also made arrangements for Ping An, let him return to Beijing, and let a senior official of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion go idle, Moreover, it is also under the account of Zhen Wu's right army.

Ping'an's status is not low, and his previous official position was also high. Outside, he is at least a senior official guarding one side, so he can only be transferred back to the capital.

And at this stage, it is the time for Zhu Di to express his goodwill to those military generals who surrendered, and Ping An can't just kill them willfully.

But when Zhu Di put Ping An under Zhen Wu's hands, he had already given Zhen Wu an explanation.

The meaning is obvious, if Zhen Wu wants to avenge Wang Zhen, then within the rules, find a reason that others can't fault, and kill Ping An.

It's not difficult.

Zhen Wu sneered twice, during the Hongwu period, Ping An was allowed to live, but if Ping An can survive the first year of Yongle, Zhen Wu is not capable.

Just when Zhen Wu was thinking about this, Cheng Liang came over and said in a low voice: "Master Guo, someone from home has come to pick us up."

Ok?
Zhen Wu came back to his senses, followed Cheng Liang's gaze, and saw Ma Yi grinning at him not far away, Zhen Wu immediately smiled and waved to him.

This guy Ma Yi has the same temper as the previous years, a little jumpy and playful, he came to Zhen Wu, knelt down and shouted loudly: "My little one pays homage to the Duke."

His voice was not low, and many people around heard it, and turned their heads to look over for a while.

The next moment, whispers sounded.

"Master? Which country?"

"It could be that one, didn't you hear about it a few days ago? Our Duke Zhao is going back to our Beiping, so don't guess it must be Duke Zhao."

"Isn't this the Duke of Zhao? I met him a few years ago. At that time, I met with my wife. My daughter-in-law praised Zhao Guogong for being handsome. I beat him up for a long time and didn't change my words. I was so angry. "

"Why are you so angry? Are you still worried that Zhao Guogong will fall in love with that yellow-faced woman of yours?"

There was laughter all around.

Zhen Wu looked at this scene, and shook his head at Ma Yi angrily: "You, you will do this when I come back."

Ma Yi was not afraid of Zhen Wu, and said with a smile: "You have made the Duke of the state, and you still don't allow the little one to show off?"

"I haven't shown off yet, but you're showing off. That's fine, get on the horse and talk while walking." Zhen Wu laughed.

"That's it." After Ma Yi responded, he got on his horse and came to Zhen Wu's side, and then began to talk endlessly: "Master Guo, you don't know that after the family got your letter to enter the city, Madam is Looking left and right, I can't wait for you, although I know that you are going to the palace, but this time is really exhausting, so I asked Ying to pick you up, now seeing that you are still looking good, I feel as comfortable as eating honey."

"You're still so fucking good at talking." Zhen Wu was in a good mood, and then changed the subject: "Stop talking nonsense, and tell me how the family is going?"

"It's all good. It's just that the old lady got wind a few days ago, but now she's better. Oh, by the way, there's one more thing. The uncle is absolutely happy. The young master can now speak a whole sentence. The mouth also told me that the young master asked where his father was, and the wife and my family didn't know what to say." At this point, Ma Yi slapped his head and said: "I almost forgot, when the uncle left, I was still there." Not married, the guy in my family is Xiu'er who used to be by Madam's side, when she wanted to release her, she chose me before me and my brothers, sir, what do you think of our charm?"

Zhen Wu rolled his eyes and said, "I don't care who the hell you married, are you talking about this with me?"

"How can the uncle ignore this matter, it was you who arranged it at that time."

Zhen Wu: "..."

The two talked along the way, and arrived at the house unconsciously. After Zhen Wu dismounted, he threw the horse to Cheng Liang, and asked Cheng Liang and the others to lead the horse in from the side, and then he strode in through the main entrance.

As soon as he entered the main entrance, he saw Zhang Yuqing leading Zhu Yuying and the others looking up not far away. Zhen Wu couldn't help but froze, and the next moment he walked a few steps quickly, and knelt down in front of Zhang Yuqing.

"Mom, I'm back."

Tears flowed from Zhang Yuqing's eyes all of a sudden, and he just muttered: "It's good to be back, it's good to be back, I'll be content with everything when I see my son."

Zhu Yuying also gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, but Xiao Liu unexpectedly didn't jump out excitedly to hug Zhen Wu.

After Zhen Wu, Zhang Yuqing, and Zhu Yuying finished talking, Zhen Wu finally realized this.

He turned his eyes to look at Xiaoliu, who was slim and beautiful like a flower, and wondered: "Hey, what's wrong with my girl, why don't you rush out today to fly high?"

"Humph."

There was excitement and excitement in Xiao Liu's eyes, but Xiao Lian pretended to be serious and said: "I'm afraid that some people will push me away again."

Ah.

This little girl is quite vengeful.

Zhen Wu pretended to be disappointed and said: "Oh, I also prepared a set of armor. I specially found someone to tailor it. It is really light and beautiful. Now it seems that someone doesn't need it, so I will find a chance to give it to you." Give it to Fifth Sister."

"No."

Xiao Liu's eyes burst out with brilliance, and he couldn't restrain himself any longer, he yelled at Zhen Wu, "That's mine."

"I didn't say it was for you."

"Give it to me, give it to me, Fifth Sister doesn't like armor, so you can think of other things for Fifth Sister." Xiao Liu was talking, looking at Zhen Wu unmoved, for fear that Zhen Wu would really give the armor to him. Fifth Sister crawled towards Zhen Wu's back as soon as she rolled her eyes, intending to cling to Zhen Wu like she did when she was a child.

Only then did Zhen Wu smile freely.

Still such a girl, likable.

But after the two quarreled for a while, Zhen Wu patted Xiao Liu on the head and asked Xiao Liu to come down, and reprimanded him: "It's alright, it's alright, big girl, I'm still playing with big brother like this, I'm not afraid of being laughed at by others you."

"I'm not afraid." Xiao Liu said freely.

Zhen Wu shook his head and smiled, and then the family chattered and went back to the back house. After Zhen Wu simply washed away the dust, he came to Zhang Yuqing's courtyard and chatted with everyone. It didn't take long, Er Xian, The fourth and fifth sisters rushed back after receiving the letter, and the family chatted happily.

It's just a pity that the third child can't come back this time.

But it doesn't matter, everyone will go to the capital this time, and it will not be difficult for the family to reunite by then.

For dinner, Erxian and the others also stayed at home to eat.

The family chatted all afternoon, and after the excitement about Zhen Wu's return dissipated, everyone began to look forward to the capital they were going to.

Except for Zhang Yuqing who had been to the capital with Zhen Wu and his father, none of these people had ever been to the capital, and they asked various questions one by one.

The second virtuous and the others mainly asked whether the capital’s expenses were large, and even the fourth sister asked: “My mother-in-law asked me to ask if I need to sell some properties in Peking. It is more expensive, and I heard from a letter from my father-in-law that many female relatives of offenders were rewarded in the mansion bestowed by the capital. After the capital, there is not enough money, so don't show your timidity in front of the servants and lose them."

Zhen Wu looked around at Erxian, Fourth Sister and Fifth Sister.

These younger sisters are supposed to be the hostesses of the Hou Mansion in the future. Although they all have elders above them now, they used to be from small families, and they may not know as much as the female family members of the criminal officials in the mansion. , Some anxiety is inevitable.

Zhen Wu waved his hand, and comforted them, saying: "Don't think about those who have what you have, even if you are ashamed, all the men in the world have been shot down, and some female relatives of criminal officials dare to make you angry? As for the ones in Peking You don’t need to sell the property, maybe you will come back someday. If you don’t understand anything, you can ask your sister-in-law and let her teach you. If you don’t have enough money, you can also talk to me. I’ll give it to you. Be generous. How to live in Beiping in the past, how to live there, don't mess with your own sense."

These words made Erxian and the others feel more at ease.

As for Xiao Liu, Zhen Wu didn't want to talk to her at all, asking back and forth if the capital had roast duck, mung bean cake, steamed buns, and salted radish sticks.

Damn.

He is a dignified Zhao Guogong, no matter what the capital has or not, if he wants to have it, he must have it!
When the meal was over, the family chatted for a while, and when the night got dark, the people dispersed. When Zhen Wu watched Er Xian and the others go home under the escort of the guards, he told Zhang Yuqing that he and Zhu Yu The young and the young couple returned to their courtyard.

Zhen Wu looked at Zhu Yuying's soft figure under the light, becoming more and more alluring. He originally wanted to go and see his son who had been sleeping all afternoon, but he looked at his daughter-in-law who was still beautiful and had a good figure. Let's see how his son felt. Son is gone.

What son can compare to the fragrance of a daughter-in-law?

"Ma'am, let's go to bed and talk." Zhen Wu said, and the next moment he had picked up Zhu Yuying and put him on the bed.

After a while, all the clothes were thrown out.

The temperature in the tent rose rapidly.

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(End of this chapter)