Hongwu Survival Guide

Chapter 46

At noon, in the East Pavilion of the imperial palace, while Lao Zhu was reviewing the memorials, he was listening to Chen Credit, the captain of the Gongwei Division, report some things in the morning.

Hearing that Li Shanchang sent his servants to investigate by the river, Old Zhu frowned slightly.Later, when he heard Chen Ning appearing, he almost opened his mouth to speak, until Chen Credit said that Chen Ning thought no one was quietly spitting on the wall of Li Shanchang's house, so he sneered and dismissed some thoughts.

Baishi, let's see what kind of goods you recommend?
Ever since he read "The Book of Heaven", Lao Zhu really began to alienate Li Shanchang, because the authorities at that level were exposed, and he discovered that when he arrived in Jinling, all civil and military officials had to go through the Zuoxiang Mansion before they could come to him. .

This is what Lao Zhu cannot tolerate.

However, Lao Zhu didn't intend to take advantage of Li Shanchang. He knew that this old subordinate's temperament could not do much, and, even if he knew the previous results, this time, Lao Zhu still wanted to try a "together and always" '.

Therefore, Lao Zhu's plan is to follow the same plan as before. After another three years, when the Central Plains are settled and the heroes will be named, at that time, Li Shanchang will also be allowed to retire with a dignified title.

As for whether to abolish the Prime Minister in advance...

Thinking of the face of a young boy who was still immature, Lao Zhu has not made up his mind yet.Maybe the 23rd generation grandson of my baby has a better way.

Just as we were talking here, Empress Ma brought someone to bring food over.

Lao Zhu sent Chen Credit away, talked to Mrs. Ma, first asked the queen to take someone to set the meal, and then looked at He Shou, the emissary and supervisor who had greeted him in advance, and asked with a smile: "How about I give you that pen?" use?"

He Shou immediately bowed lowly. As a close minister, he knew more about His Majesty's favor for the little Hanlin. As for being wronged because of this at the beginning, he didn't dare to remember it at all, and smiled flatteringly: "The little Hanlin can think of slaves. It’s worth it if you die immediately.”

"You can talk too," Lao Zhu joked, and said, "It's the fountain pen that calls you here, and I want to open a fountain pen shop, so I thought, the palace will buy some for later use, or to reward others." Minister. You handle this matter yourself."

He Shou immediately agreed.

After thinking about it, Lao Zhu smiled and said, "It's okay to buy a thousand sticks a year, only one piece. You have to talk to the shopkeeper about the price. Even if we are a big family, we can't eat it like that."

Speaking of this, Lao Zhu remembered what Zhu Yuan said at the time.

What limited edition, one cost 1000 taels of silver.

Grab it!

I never did that when I voted for the red scarf.

He Shou went in without knowing it, but he still said to write it down, and confirmed the scale from His Majesty's tone. He wanted to pay back the price, but he didn't need to be too serious. After all, it was obvious that the master wanted to support the little Hanlin, otherwise, he would give an order , [-] pens, Jiang Zuosi made it himself.

After Lao Zhu finished speaking, he said again: "There is one more thing, in the Daben hall, let Xiong Ding take you there later. You get someone to move it to the harem for me, and put it in the study of the Qianqing Palace. Be careful when moving it. Some, don't knock."

The thing to move is the globe.

The new map is nothing more than a globe, because the princes often study in the main hall, Lao Zhu thinks it is still not suitable for them to see it at a young age, and it is easy to cause confusion.

After listening to Lao Zhu's instructions, He Shou left the East Pavilion first and waited outside.

A sixteen or seventeen-year-old servant who came over with him asked in a low voice, "Father, what are you waiting for?"

"Shut up," He Shou reprimanded lightly, looking at the adoptive son he had adopted, who took his surname, He Xuan, after thinking about it, he whispered: "I will move things later, this time I should be more cautious. , If you fall again, there is no Xiao Hanlin to plead for you."

When He Xuan heard what his foster father said, his body trembled.

Recalling that day when he was delivering rewards to Zhu Hanlin's residence in Houhu, he accidentally broke the most precious piece of gold silk brocade among them. At that time, he felt that even his adoptive father could not protect him. Jinsi Shu brocade is valuable... But, after kneeling for a while full of fear, everything will be fine.

Said that the little Hanlin didn't let them be held accountable, and gave them a reward.

After returning to the palace and talking to He Shou, both father and son kept talking about the generosity and righteousness of the little Hanlin, but unfortunately they lived in the inner palace, and it was not easy to get a chance to thank them in person.

The emperor and empress in the East Pavilion didn't know that the people around her had unknowingly been involved with her 23 grandchildren. Mrs. Ma was discussing with Lao Zhu the "Notes on Daily Diet and Daily Life" sent by someone before leaving in the morning. Zhu Yuan did give a very detailed explanation, therefore, such as drinking boiled water, eating cooked meat, reducing items containing lead and mercury around him, etc., even if the explanation is still not clear, Ma Shi has read it and thinks it makes sense , intending to do so.

But there are also some objections: "Silverware is used for daily meals, sir, is this against the regulations?"

According to etiquette, the royal family uses gold, jade, and special porcelain, and there are others, including silver, but they are not mainstream.If all of them were replaced with silverware, it would damage the face of the royal family.

Lao Zhu held a silver bowl that his wife was talking about but still changed it, and said, "Do you want health or regulations? Besides, the regulations are for people to see. We use silverware in private, and we use silverware for important things." , according to the regulations, this is not neat."

Speaking of 'neatness', Lao Zhu found that this word is good and suitable.

After thinking about it for a while, Mrs. Ma still needs to decorate it, such as mixing various daily utensils, picking silverware, and telling Lao Zhu, Lao Zhu agreed.

As long as it doesn't bother you.

Ma said again: "Also, my lord, I want to print some of these 'notes' and distribute them to the wives of the ministers' families. What do you think?"

Lao Zhu subconsciously didn't want to. After thinking about it, he still felt that there was no need to be so petty. He nodded, and then added: "Delete all those explanations, and just tell them what to do."

Then, love to do or not to do.

Ma agreed with a smile and did not refute. After all, the words about bacteria and parasites sound scary at first, so it is better not to say them.

After talking about this matter, Mrs. Ma became serious again: "Master, although Yuan'er is very outstanding, but this time, is it too much to say that the southeast inspector of 'cutting first and playing later' is too much?"

Lao Zhu didn't hide anything, he paused the action of grilling rice, and said: "I mentioned it to you, and I want to see it again."

The husband and wife are of the same heart, and Ma Shi instantly understood.

The husband wanted to see if Zhu Yuan's disposition would be out of control and act recklessly if he suddenly had a lot of power in his hands.

Since her husband said with certainty that Zhu Yuan was from her own family, Mrs. Ma was a little worried: "Husband, Yuan'er is still young after all, you are like this... I still think it's inappropriate."

"It's so small there, it's all..."

Lao Zhu grinned and almost blurted out, and wanted to say something again, the 36-year-old chose a weak body.

Regarding Zhu Yuan's arrangement, Lao Zhu summoned Hua Gao yesterday and told him to treat Zhu Yuan as his own son, which was sincere.

However, regarding Zhu Yuan, the doubts that Lao Zhu had always had in his heart never dissipated.It's just that Zhu Yuan has been subconsciously recognized as Zhu Yuan's family member. Of course, Lao Zhu will not tell outsiders his doubts. Not only that, but will only show absolute protection for Zhu Yuan, and will not allow outsiders to peep at Zhu Yuan and offend him at will.

After all, it is the royal family.

Then observe silently.

Seeing that his wife was still confused, Lao Zhu simply waved his hand: "This is government affairs, so don't ask any more questions."

Ma Shi: "..."

If he didn't know the various arrangements, if he didn't approve of Zhu Yuan very much, it would be a mess to add a bunch of important official positions to a child.What kind of politics is the government, the old lady won't overturn your table today, and still eat? !

Lao Zhu took a few more mouthfuls of rice, saw his wife staring at him quietly, so he had to say again: "There are still some things that I can't tell you right now, you have seen Yuan'er, and in recent days, that mathematics, that painting You have seen it all. And he is a decent person, so you just believe me."

Mashi tentatively asked, "Yuan'er's age?"

Several times in a row, Ma Shi also discovered that this... is really a problem.

Lao Zhu was being chased so hard that he hesitated for a while and said, "Don't ask any more questions right now. I'll tell you after three years."

A three-year agreement?

Ma Shi immediately thought of the previous things.

Why another three years?

Of course Lao Zhu would not explain it either.

In fact, it doesn't take three or two years, and you can probably see a result.

Lao Zhu remembered it clearly.

In "Book of Heaven", in the second year of Hongwu, Chang Yuchun died.

As one of the two most loyal and capable generals under his name, Lao Zhu still wants Chang Yuchun to live even if he knows what happened later.

Moreover, if Chang Yuchun does not die next year, then it proves that certain things can be changed after 15 or 25 years.

These days, since reading "The Book from Heaven", Lao Zhu has actually been suffering from suffocation, hoping that someone can share his inner secrets and pressure.As long as it is confirmed that things can be changed, the wife who has come together for so many years is undoubtedly the most suitable person to share secrets.

When Mrs. Ma saw her husband talking about this, she stopped pressing her.

After all, he is familiar with Lao Zhu's temperament, if he continues to ask, it may backfire and make someone completely obsessed.

After having lunch with her husband, Mrs. Ma left Dongge and did not go back to the inner palace, but turned to Dahondo, wanting to see the children.

Also look at the fourth child.

Ma did not forget the words her husband said that night when he lost his mind.

The memory is still very deep.

"Biaoer, he..."

"The fourth son, that bastard..."

The two sentences are connected together, one is sad, the other is angry, and looking at her husband's reaction after beating the fourth child, if Mrs. Ma can't guess anything, she won't be able to become a good queen.

But you can only look at it.

They were still a group of teenagers, and her husband didn't make any special arrangements. What's more, it was just her guess after all, and she didn't dare to do anything rashly. She knew how much her husband valued his family.

Think of the "Book from Heaven" again.

The husband is no longer in her bedroom, but moved to Qianqing Palace, and asked Jiang Zuosi to build a large pure copper cabinet. In addition to the lock, if you want to open it, you need four people to pull it together, and there will be a lot of noise. .It is impossible for anyone to steal silently and quietly.

Ma knew that he didn't want her to see it.

Therefore, it can be concluded that Zhu Yuan may indeed belong to the Zhu family, but the content of the "Book of Heaven" is not just as simple as Zhu Yuan proving his identity.

(End of this chapter)