Daming: From the end of Hongwu

374 Chapter 372 - I don't know if I can provoke you

Han Dynasty Palace.

After Zhen Wu left, Zhu Gaoxu looked at Zhu Gaochi.

Seeing the quarrel between Zhu Gaoxu and Zhen Wu just now, Zhu Gaochi didn't know what to think, but he sighed with pity on his face: "Second brother, why are you talking about you?"

There was a sneer on the corner of Zhu Gaoxu's mouth and he said: "Boss, do you know what I have been impatient with since I was a child, just impatient with you, seeing my brother-in-law and I being so tense, I'm afraid you are just kidding, now here There are no outsiders, and my brother-in-law can't see it, so why are you pretending?"

"I... I have nothing to pretend. It's just that you have a good relationship with your brother-in-law since you were young. I don't need to say more about how your brother-in-law treats you. It's a pity that this is happening now. And do you know that before your brother-in-law went to Liaodong, I once talked with my father about Annan, but now the time is finally ripe, you want to block my brother-in-law's ambition, how sad my brother-in-law should be, have you ever thought about it?"

Have you thought about it?
Of course I thought about it!

But there are some things he has to do.

Now that this happened to Annan, it has obviously become a big cake.

Zhu Gaochi had no influence in the army, and he couldn't touch Annan, so he could only agree with Zhen Wu's political views to win favor. However, Zhu Gaoxu was different, he could completely snatch this big cake from Zhen Wu.

It's just that it is doomed that the two choose different directions.

From Zhu Gaoxu's point of view, Zhen Wu's plan to support the Chen family's children is obviously to make the Chen family a puppet, and Zhen Wu's influence will naturally expand to Annan.

In fact, Annan itself is not important.

However, Sanbao secretly prepared the move to go to Nanyang. Zhen Wu knew it, Zhu Gaochi knew it, and he, Zhu Gaoxu, also knew it. Anyone who is not a fool knows the importance of Annan to the Nanyang trade, so how can Zhu Gaoxu be willing to watch it? Annan's matter can't be intervened.

What's more, if he has the strength to compete with Zhen Wu, why not.

In Zhu Gaoxu's view, Du Sheng's visit this time is an opportunity for him. He can definitely pull Annan Hu's regime into his camp and use Hu's to control Annan's power.

Zhu Gaoxu looked deeply at Zhu Gaochi and sniffed: "You and I know a lot of things, you don't have to be so hypocritical, I know your brother-in-law's heart better than you, when Jing was in trouble, it wasn't just once that everyone quarreled over the military situation Twice, he never cared what I argued with him, nor did he care that I had different political opinions from him, as long as the final result of this matter was good and he could get his approval, he would only appreciate me, Instead, you are fanning the flames here and using it to contrast my ignorance, which is really disgusting."

Zhu Gaochi didn't seem to have expected that Zhu Gaoxu would say such a sentence. He opened his mouth and said nothing for a long time, and finally smiled wryly, and sighed: "Forget it, forget it, brother, let's go now, it's over."

After finishing speaking, Zhu Gaochi turned around and walked outside. He staggered and almost fell when he walked outside the door. Fortunately, the eunuch Ji Ling beside him helped him in time.

Zhu Gaoxu watched Zhu Gaochi's movements coldly, his face indifferent.

After Zhu Gaochi disappeared from his eyes, he took two deep breaths, calmed down, sat down again, and reviewed his thoughts.

Since he wants to intervene in Annan and control the Hu family, he must have the handle of the Hu family.

And Chen Tianping, who is about to enter Beijing, is a good handle.

As long as he mastered the righteousness of sending troops to attack Annan at any time, how dare the Hu family be disobedient?

Therefore, Chen Tianping is the key.

After Zhu Gaoxu thought for a while, there was certainty in his eyes, and while calling people to pay attention to Zhen Wu's movements, they called Huang Zhong over.

Huang Zhong was the governor of the former mansion, and Jiangnan and other places in Fujian belonged to the former mansion. Huang Zhong was the best candidate to investigate Chen Tianping and bring Chen Tianping back.

As long as Chen Tianping falls into his hands, on the one hand, he can decide whether to release Chen Tianping based on how obedient the Hu family is, and on the other hand, he can also put Zhen Wu into a passive situation.

Without the Chen family's children, how could Zhen Wu support the Chen family.

After a while, Huang Zhong came over.

When Huang Zhong heard that he was only arresting one person, he was not very happy at the time, but after Zhu Gaoxu and Huang Zhong talked secretly all afternoon, Huang Zhong led people out of the capital that night, and vowed to control Chen Wu before Zhen Wu. scales.

It is a matter of great importance to the King of Han. As a supporter of the King of Han, Huang Zhong dare not take it lightly.

At night, Zhu Gaoxu surprisingly didn't feel much sleepiness. After tossing and turning several times, he finally got up and went outside. He tightened the coat on his body, stood under the gazebo, looked at the night sky, couldn't help but began to weigh in his heart. Seeing the benefits he can get from this action.

First of all, he does not support the direct attack on Annan, and he will definitely gain the favor of some southeast gentry. Second, he secretly suppresses Annan Hu's family, but after the Sanbao voyage to the West, he will get a good voice. Finally, the most important thing is, He can use this incident to let Zhen Wu see his ability.

He is clear about Zhen Wu's temperament, because Zhen Wu has told him more than once that in addition to keeping his family safe and happy, Zhen Wu's greatest hope in this life is to make Daming more prosperous and the people live better. better.

Therefore, in Zhen Wu's heart, the ability of the next monarch is better than his relationship with him.

Zhu Gaoxu thought.

If he can prove his ability, coupled with his relationship with Zhen Wu, why would Zhen Wu not support him, and with Zhen Wu's support, no one in the army will be his opponent. Even if Zhu Di does not abolish and establish the prince, after Zhu Di a hundred years later, why can't he reproduce the incident of Tang Taizong.

thought here.

Zhu Gaoxu clenched his fist heavily.

After this incident, who dares to say that he has no brains!

……

In a hurry, it came to the scene of Xueluo again.

The fine snow falling from the sky above Taihu Lake disappeared in the lake surface, and against the paleness accumulated by layers of snow and frost on the shore, it looked even colder and hazy, like a fairyland, which made people feel dazed.

There is a mountain on the west bank of Taihu Lake, named Xiangshan, and there is a post station at the foot of the mountain called Xiangshan Official Post.

On this day, Chen Tianping and others came to the Xiangshan official post to settle down.

Chen Tianping was escorted all the way to the capital, besides Mei Ji and several Jinyi guards, Zhen Yong also asked his confidant Zhuzi to bring dozens of people to the capital.

Chen Tianping is a young man with a childish look on his face. He is standing under the corridor at the moment, looking at the white world outside with novelty, he can't help but feel a little energetic.

"Da Ming is so pretty, but it's too cold." While speaking, Chen Tianping tightened his jacket, rubbed his hands together, let out a breath of white air, and then disappeared into the air.

Mei Ji and Zhuzi couldn't help laughing when they heard this sentence.

Chen Tianping turned his head and asked, "What are you laughing at? Did I say something wrong?"

"Master Chen doesn't know something."

Mei Ji explained with a smile: "It's not too cold today. My Ming territory is no less than ten thousand miles away, and the northernmost saliva can turn into ice if it falls on the ground."

"Oh? Have you seen it?"

Zhu Zi also couldn't help but said: "Not only have I seen it, we are all northerners, and cold knives have already been blown in the north this season, so it's unbearable."

"Knife?" Chen Tianping was a little puzzled.

Seeing Chen Tianping like this, Zhuzi was stunned for a moment, and explained: "I'm not talking about real knives, but the wind, which is as cold as knives. Every year when winter comes, in the north, I would like to sew clothes on human skin. Otherwise, if there is a little seam exposed and the cold wind blows into the bosom, it will be the same as disemboweling the belly, and it will be completely cold in an instant."

After hearing this, Chen Tianping's eyes became more curious, but he shivered as if he felt the coldness.

He blushed slightly, but seeing that neither Mei Ji nor Zhu Zi had any intention of laughing, he was relieved.

Annan veteran Pei Boqi smiled and said to Chen Tianping: "Just now the two generals are right. The territory of the Ming Dynasty is not less than ten thousand miles. It is true that the kingdom of heaven is a kingdom with powerful soldiers like clouds. As long as the emperor of Ming Dynasty is willing to help the young master, It will definitely help us restore our country, and when we settle down in Annan, if there is a chance, the young master can also go to the northern border of Daming to increase our knowledge."

"That must be wonderful."

Chen Tianping said with some expectation, but then his eyes dimmed and he said: "But will Emperor Ming help us restore the country? Before we went to Laos, they didn't help us."

Although Pei Boqi was not sure, he was unwilling to share these worries with Chen Tianping. Instead, he smiled confidently: "How can Laos be compared with Daming? Don't worry, young master. Everything will be known when we reach the capital of Daming."

Chen Tianping nodded.

But at this moment, a large number of horseshoes sounded suddenly from outside the post station, and they rushed towards this side from a distance. Mei Ji and Zhu Zi were both members of the army. When they heard the sound, they immediately panicked. Frown.

How could they not hear that this is the sound of military horses!

Mei Ji and Zhuzi looked at each other, then turned over and ran towards the door at the same time.

When they just arrived at the door, they saw a group of elite cavalry approaching from far away, as if they had already rushed to the inn in the blink of an eye, and then the group of soldiers automatically diverted out, enclosing the inn tightly. .

Mei Ji and the two were shocked, and when they were wondering what happened to the pair of soldiers, a middle-aged general in battle armor came out more and more, he pointed at the people in the station with one arm and said coldly: " Is that Chen Tianping from Annan?"

The people in the station, including those who rushed out upon hearing the movement, both Mei Ji and Zhuzi's subordinates were shocked.

When Chen Tianping heard that he was coming to look for him, he was slightly taken aback, and then timidly hid behind Pei Boqi.

This scene did not escape the eyes of the middle-aged general, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said to himself: "Fortunately, I finally did not miss the important event of the King of Han."

After that, he pointed at Chen Tianping and said coldly: "Chen Tianping, follow us."

Chen Tianping hid behind Pei Boqi again, and Pei Boqi looked at Mei Ji and Zhuzi for help.

Mei Ji had no choice but to stand out and ask, "Dare to ask the general's name?"

The general who had been riding on the horse glanced at Mei Ji, then took off his badge in disdain, and threw it directly to Mei Ji. Hu Meiji, pay my respects to Governor Huang."

This person is Huang Zhong sent by Zhu Gaoxu.

He hastened all the way without any delay, and finally met Chen Tianping today, which made him heaving a sigh of relief. After all, there was nothing wrong with his errand, and in his mind, as long as people arrive In his hands, except for Zhen Wu who came personally, no one could ever take someone out of his hands.

And will Zhen Wu come in person?

The king of Han stared at Zhao Guogong's mansion day and night!
Huang Zhong looked at Mei Ji and Zhuzi who were kneeling down, and didn't let them get up, but turned to Chen Tianping and said, "Are there any doubts now?"

This…

Mei Ji gritted his teeth and said, "Captain Huang, I was entrusted by the Chief Secretary of Yunnan Province to escort Chen Tianping and others to Beijing to meet him. If he is taken away by the governor, I will not be able to explain this to you, and I have already reported this matter to Jin Yiwei." Commander Cao Cheng, presumably Commander Cao has received the letter, and now the governor suddenly took him away, isn't that... a bit inappropriate."

"inappropriate?"

Huang Zhong sneered and said: "This is really strange. When will the Chief Secretary let you Jin Yiwei do errands, let alone Cao Cheng, Ji Gang is here today. I want to take this Chen Tianping away, and he will also Don’t dare to say a word.”

Mei Ji lost his temper now, and he began to wink at Zhuzi crazily.

Zhu Zi felt bitter at this moment.

Mei Ji can't help it, what can he do, he is now under the Fujian capital, and the Fujian capital is under the former military governor's mansion, Mei Ji can't recognize Huang Zhonglai, can't he still recognize that Huang Zhong is the former governor's mansion?

Not to mention him, his boss Zhen Yong is just a commander of the capital of Fujian Province, and he is not one or two levels behind Huang Zhong.

But no matter what, Zhuzi had orders, so he couldn't just watch Chen Tianping being taken away, so he had no choice but to go up and say, "The lowly Fujian Dusi Baihu Luo Dazhu, I pay my respects to Huang Dudu."

"Fujian Dusi? Whose person?" Huang Zhong asked casually.

Zhuzi said: "The subordinates are under the command of Zhen Yong."

Zhen Yong.

Huang Zhong smiled, and he asked: "Why, do you want to use Zhen Yong to suppress me?"

Zhu Zi shook his head bitterly and said: "I don't dare to be humble, but this is what Zhao Guogong entrusted Ning Anbo to do. Leaving Chen Tianping, I really don't know how to explain to Zhao Guogong."

"Mr. Zhao?"

A flash of anger flashed in Huang Zhong's eyes, he pointed at the pillar and said, "You are smart enough to pick a big guy to overwhelm me, but it's a pity that it's only Zhao Guogong's name, and I can't restrain me."

After finishing speaking, Huang Zhong's face suddenly turned cold, and he said, "Come here, take Chen Tianping away for me."

The soldiers behind Huang Zhong came out in response.

Zhu Zi panicked, and couldn't help getting up to stop him: "The governor can't do it, please take the sake of Zhao Guogong's face and be accommodating."

However, Zhu Zi's action completely angered Huang Zhong.

"Did I wake you up?" Huang Zhong looked at the pillar coldly.

Zhuzi's mouth became dry, and he quickly knelt down again: "The humble official is in a hurry, and I hope the governor will forgive me."

"Forgiveness?"

Huang Zhong snorted coldly and said, "Can I forgive you, can the military law forgive you? Someone, hang me up with ten lashes, I want to see if anyone dares to stop me again."

Seeing Huang Zhong's appearance, Mei Ji wanted to intercede for Zhu Zi, but he didn't know how to speak, why couldn't he see that Huang Zhong was using Zhu Zi to kill chickens and monkeys.

Just imagine that Zhu Zi even Zhao Guogong moved out, not only useless, but also severely punished, others dare to say more.

Seeing that no one was talking anymore, Huang Zhong nodded in satisfaction, turned his eyes to look at the controlled Zhuzhu again, and then glanced at the depressed expressions of Zhuzi and his subordinates, and said with a disdainful hook at the corner of his mouth: "Think Can you be unscrupulous by relying on the name of Zhao Guogong? Do you think Zhao Guogong is the left governor of my former mansion? As the capital of the former mansion, you take the order of the left governor of the right mansion to violate my order. It's so majestic, do you think you can mess with me casually because of Zhao Guogong's name?!"

Huang Zhong's voice was full of anger. In fact, it would have been fine if Zhuzi was not from the capital of Fujian, but Zhuzi happened to be the area he was in charge of, and he was still violated, which made him unacceptable.

But no one expected that Huang Zhong's words just fell.

Unexpectedly, a lingering voice came from nowhere: "Can't you provoke me?"

Everyone present was a little surprised.

Whether it's the troops brought by Huang Zhong, or Mei Ji's Jin Yiwei, or Zhu Zi's subordinates, even the other people in the station, at this moment, a thought flashed through everyone's mind in surprise.

Who is it?

Under such circumstances, who would dare to directly challenge this majestic Governor Huang.

Everyone followed the sound to find it.

Facing the gate of the posthouse, on the second floor of the posthouse, the windows of one of the houses were all open from the inside to the outside. A man dressed in casual clothes, with a handsome appearance and vicissitudes of life, seemed to be carrying countless stories. The man stood there, and he looked down lightly, and said lightly but as if he was heavy: "Captain Huang is so majestic. Since my name, Zhen Wu, doesn't work, I don't know if I, Zhen Wu, will be here in person, so I won't be able to provoke you." .”

The people present were in an uproar.

Who?
Zhen Wu?

Zhao Guogong Zhen Wu?
But Huang Zhong suddenly raised his head and looked towards the window on the second floor. When he saw Zhen Wu's figure, he was afraid to say: "You... why are you here, don't you stay at home all the time?"

Zhen Wu on the second floor twitched his lips and said, "I want to hide my whereabouts. If I can let you control it at will, then I don't have to be the governor of the right mansion and the left!"

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(End of this chapter)