The First Gongsheng of Ming Dynasty

Despite the booing from a bunch of people, He Laosan still chose to leave.

Gambling your family fortune with a little brat? He wouldn't do such a stupid thing, even if there were so many people present, otherwise, he would have to teach this blind boy a lesson.

"Let's go! Haha, He Laosan, you don't have the guts either."

The spectators didn't think it was a big deal, but the hecklers were still making fun of him, deliberately trying to hurt He Laosan's face. This was because they couldn't usually afford to offend an old Beijinger like He Laosan, and it was rare for a boy to stand up for them now.

He Laosan suppressed his anger and looked at Zhu Houzhao fiercely, with the intention of writing down this boy's face and dealing with him later.

After everyone left, Zhu Houzhao showed a victor's attitude and almost jumped on the table.

"Little brother, you are quite knowledgeable. You said the British public can't win. Who can win?"

"Of course we have to rely on Duke Cai Guo, Uncle Xin Xin, and the Three Sides Chief Wang Zhitai. They are from Yanwu Hall, and they are all veterans of Yanwu Hall. Only when they lead the troops can we win." Zhu Houzhao began to take over. He Laosan's position.

It’s just that the person he was bragging about was not Zhang Mao, but Zhang Zhou.

Someone asked: "Uncle Xin Xin is very good at fighting, but he is in Datong. This incident seems to have nothing to do with him, right?"

"Hmph!" Zhu Houzhao said with a complacent expression, "Who said he couldn't send troops in Datong? Let me tell you, he has already led his troops into the grassland, and his troops have penetrated hundreds or even thousands of miles to attack the Tatars' rear. , otherwise how can I say that he was the one who achieved the military exploits? By the way, Anbian Hou and Jingshan Bo have already led troops from Jizhen. Do you know who else is on their side? It's Cai Guogong! Cai Guogong gives them advice. There is also internal strife among the Tatars, and they will also coordinate with the Ming Dynasty to send troops."

"Haha, little brother, are you just hearing this from hearsay? It's completely unbelievable."

Can Zhu Houzhao bear it after hearing this?

Zhu Houzhao said loudly: "Who said it was hearsay? This is all true... I can't explain it to you. Just wait and see the results. It must be completely confirmed by what I said!"

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Onlookers would naturally not think that Zhu Houzhao really knew anything. They just regarded him as a young cub who was not afraid of tigers and was bragging about his social prowess.

But this kid scared He Laosan away. To them, it was worth teasing, which would reflect their "sense of superiority". After all, He Laosan couldn't deal with it and had to mentally suppress a ten-year-old. Isn’t it difficult for the little cubs on the left and right?

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Zhu Houzhao originally wanted to join in the fun, but found that he became the fun, which was quite novel at first.

But then he realized that something was wrong, because the people around him talked to him in a playful and playful tone, completely treating him as a child who didn't understand anything, which hurt his self-esteem a bit.

Zhu Houzhao immediately waved his hand and called Qiu Ju: "Let's go."

"Yes."

Qiu Ju followed and walked outside the teahouse with Zhu Houzhao.

Zhu Houzhao said: "Have you sent someone to keep an eye on the person named He who just went out?"

"I've found him," Qiu Ju said, "Master, he doesn't dare to bet with you anymore, why are you looking for him? You have already overwhelmed him with your momentum."

Zhu Houzhao curled his lips and said: "Who do I want to bet with, young master, and he has to agree to it? If the British public loses, I will ask for his family property. Of course, if he wins... the British public really won the battle and showed his face. , I will also give him benefits, and then I will reward him with an official title."

Qiu Ju looked confused.

Is this possible? If people don't want to bet with you, why do you force them to do so?

This is simply... a fool's errand.

Zhu Houzhao said: "But that man's words are quite interesting, and the momentum of his words... tsk tsk, I don't know how to describe it. I always think... it would be pretty good to let him speak. Hey, if his family property is gone, let him He set up a stall in the capital to tell stories to people, and asked him to tell stories to pay off his debts!"

"..." Qiu Ju was even more speechless upon hearing this.

Does this mean that the subjects under the emperor’s feet have no human rights?

As long as you are targeted by the prince, not only will your family be ruined, but you will also have to work hard for the rest of your life?

"Let's go!" Zhu Houzhao looked full of energy.

Qiu Ju asked: "Master, where are you going now? Are you going back to the palace?"

"Who said you want to go back to the palace? At the very least, you have to go back tomorrow. I'm going to my uncle's house. I'm short of money recently. I don't have much money for a trip, so it's time to go and rip off money." Zhu Houzhao looked excited. .

What he does next seems to be his own repertoire.

Qiu Ju asked curiously: "Extortion?"

Zhu Houzhao stretched out his hand, straightened his arm, and touched Qiu Ju's forehead with his hand: "It can also be called fighting the autumn wind. He can't send me away without paying for it. No need to pay more this time, one thousand eight hundred taels." He has to give the money. Tomorrow morning, go to the store opened by Mr. Zhang and I to have a look and spend some money."

When Qiu Ju heard this, he thought, can this be done?

However, he also knew about Zhu Houzhao's business partnership with Zhang Zhou. Thinking that Zhu Houzhao really couldn't bring much money when he went out now, Qiu Ju also had some expectations in his heart.

The prince has never had much idea about money. If he can have a stable income, then they, the long-term followers of the East Palace, can also reap the benefits.

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When Li Zhang arrived at the monastery next to the teahouse, Zhu Houzhao had already left.

Mou Bin has been waiting and did not follow him personally.

Li Zhang said angrily: "If you don't go up and watch, who will be responsible if something goes wrong?"

This is obviously passing the blame.

If something goes wrong, just say that Mou Bin failed to protect the Lord. Anyway, Li Zhang came here later and is not sure about the specific implementation.

Mu Bin naturally knew that this Eunuch Li was not as responsible as the previous Li Rong, so he hurriedly said: "Eunuch, His Highness has just left not long ago. He said he was going to the Shouning Hou Mansion. There were a few people following him, it seemed. They were found in advance, and the prince himself also has people who protect him secretly. Our people...are easy to be discovered. Especially the prince knows people in humble positions."

Li Zhang was stunned and said: "The prince has learned how to protect himself secretly? It seems that the prince is well prepared for leaving the palace this time."

Mou Bin said: "Mr. Li, did your Majesty ask you to take this person back?"

"No." Li Zhang said, "Your Majesty means that blocking is worse than sparing. Let the prince walk outside first, as long as he doesn't go to dirty and messy places. You are also brave and dare to let the prince enter such a place. There are so many people from all walks of life, are you not afraid of something happening?"

Mou Bin didn't dare to talk about Zhu Houzhao's previous experience in it.

If Li Zhang were to know that the prince actually had a grudge with an old capital, even gambled the family property, and even had conflicts... If Li Zhang told the emperor about this, then Mou Bin would probably be the first to take the blame. .

If the prince is allowed to do dangerous things with others in dangerous situations, he can deduct whatever he wants.

"but."

Li Zhang changed the subject and said, "It's a good thing for the prince to go to Shouning Hou's Mansion. As long as others are in the Hou's Mansion, there is no need to worry about the prince's safety."

Speaking of this, Li Zhang still had some relief on his face.

Mou Bin couldn't help but poured cold water on him and said: "Mr. Li, the problem is that after the prince enters the Hou Mansion, we can't follow him. We don't know the prince's every move. If something happens to him inside..."

Li Zhang glared at Mou Bin and said, "What can happen? That's the prince's uncle! Besides, as long as we look around the Marquis Mansion, what can happen?"

Mu Bin thought so.

But then he was in trouble again and reminded again: "But the territory of Shouning Houfu is not small, and it is impossible to have someone watching every corner."

"You have to do it even if you don't. It's your duty to protect the prince. Can't you even do this little thing?"

Li Zhang was angry.

As a person in a superior position, he always listens to his subordinates complaining about the difficulty of doing things.

This is what makes him most angry. Mou Bin quickly lowered his head and stopped mentioning the difficulty. At the moment, he seemed to have no idea how to protect Zhu Houzhao.

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When Zhu Houzhao arrived in front of Hou Ninghou's mansion, the sky had darkened.

The front door of Shouninghou's mansion is very deserted, in contrast to the bustling crowds in the past. Shouninghou looks very prosperous now, but in fact he has begun to fall out of favor, but the Zhang brothers themselves still seem to be confused.

"Who?"

The door of Shouning Hou Mansion opened the door.

At first, Menzi thought someone was coming to give gifts, but when he saw a child walking in front, he was surprised and asked curiously, "Are you here... to give something away?"

Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "I'm not here to give you anything, I'm here to collect debts."

"roll!"

The disciples of Shouning Hou Mansion thought this was a little lunatic and cursed, "How dare you come here to cause trouble after eating a bear's heart and a leopard's courage?"

Just as he was about to close the door, Qiu Ju stepped forward and blocked the door. Several people came from behind and pushed the door together.

Menzi shouted: "Don't want to live anymore?"

Zhu Houzhao stretched out his hand, slapped Menzi on the head with a smile, and said with a smile: "I don't think it's you who doesn't want to live. I'm coming to my uncle's house, do you still want to stop me?"

"Your uncle? Which uncle of yours... This is the uncle's residence... um..."

Menzi suddenly realized something was wrong.

Guojiufu is not only the emperor's brother-in-law, but also the prince's biological uncle.

But to say that the person in front of me is the prince...why is it so unbelievable?

"Hurry in and announce that I'm here. It's a rare trip out of the palace. When I come to his house, why shouldn't he treat me well?"

Zhu Houzhao came uninvited and forced his way in.

"you……"

After all, Menzi had some knowledge, but he had never seen what the prince looked like. This meant that he should be treated warmly and respectfully, and it was even more difficult for him to send him away directly. For a moment, he didn't know how to respond.

But I was thinking in my heart, no matter how brave I am, I wouldn’t dare to pretend to be the prince, right?

But if it was really the prince, it was almost night. How could the prince at such a young age suddenly come to Shouninghou Mansion?

If he is pretending... I don't know him. How can the Marquis not know him? You dare to come here unless you expect that the Marquis is not at home, but the Marquis is really at home today...

Thinking of this, Menzi suddenly felt that the naughty boy in front of him was more likely to be the prince.

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Inner hall.

Two brothers, Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling, were drinking and were already drunk. They had been drinking together since noon, took a nap in the afternoon, and continued at night...

"Who?"

When Zhang Heling heard the servant's report, he seemed to have sobered up.

Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "My nephew is coming here? Who are you kidding?"

"Get up and go see the prince!" Zhang Heling seemed to be aware.

"Brother, what are you doing?" Zhang Yanling said with a look of displeasure, "Anyone comes and says that he is the prince, and you believe it? How else will others say that you are so confused?"

Zhang Heling said: "Second brother, you are not very smart, are you? Besides our eldest nephew, who would be so bold? Who else could it be but him?"

"There are many daring people, so brother, you won't have to give in too much..."

"Get out! Get up and see the prince! If you don't get up, I'll kick you to death!"

"Okay, why don't we just meet my nephew? Isn't it okay if I go? Ugh..."

"It's so disgusting, clean it up after him!"

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Zhang Heling hurried to the main hall, only to see Zhu Houzhao sitting at the main seat in the main hall, and a maid serving tea next to him was entangled by Zhu Houzhao.

Zhu Houzhao has passed his tenth birthday and has just reached puberty. At this time, he has begun to have the characteristics of a man, that is, he starts to have thoughts when he sees beautiful girls... In the palace, he did not have such thoughts, probably He felt that everyone in the palace was serving him, so it was not interesting.

But when he arrived outside the palace, he saw a little maid who didn't even know his identity...

Tsk tsk.

That feels unusual.

"His Royal Highness, why are you here?" Zhang Heling hurriedly stepped forward to greet him, "I see His Highness the Crown Prince."

"Uncle, why are you so polite? I'm just here to take a look. Your place is really nice. It looks more magnificent than the last time I came here. You've made a lot of money recently, right?"

Zhu Houzhao spoke like a street gangster.

Zhang Heling was still a little uncomfortable after listening to it.

My heart says where did you learn these words?

"master……"

The doorman next to him was already frightened and confused.

"Get out!" Zhang Heling said, "Bring something here and prepare the food again. The prince is here, prepare the food."

Zhu Houzhao smiled and said: "No, I'm just here to see you. There's no need to eat. By the way, uncle, why didn't you call me when you got rich recently? I've been short of money recently. Can you... try to calm me down? We both They are good brothers, and they are loyal."

Zhang Heling was startled.

What is all this mess?

Qiu Ju quickly reminded: "His Royal Highness, this is Shouning Hou, your uncle. The seniority cannot be messed up."

Zhu Houzhao said: "Seniority is seniority, but it also requires friendship! Uncle, let's put it this way, you can sit back and relax now, but every time I leave the palace, I have to live a tight life, buying something and having fun. , you don’t even have any money, are you not giving me face?”

Zhang Heling hurriedly said: "Your Highness, I also live on a salary. How can you... directly ask for it from me? If you are short of money, you can ask for it from His Majesty."

"Hmph! You don't want to give me face, right? That's okay, I'll leave right now. If you have any problems later, don't come to me. By the way, I also want to talk to my father and mother about what you have done before... I will wait for you later. Emperor...well, you know, don't say that I don't take care of you when the time comes."

"Don't, don't!"

Zhang Heling suddenly discovered that someone had manipulated his entire body.

It was only thanks to the favor of the royal family that he was as wealthy as he is today. If he lost the support of the prince, it would be like missing a generation of glory.

At present, it seems that the only way to avoid disaster is... to lose money. (End of chapter)