Daming: Mixed in Dangzhi County, Beiping

Chapter 633 Zhu Gaosui returns to Beijing

"It's a great thing... don't think about it, don't think about it... Hahaha, it's my family's extravagance after all..."

After exiting the gate of Duke Dingguo's mansion, Xie Taiqing murmured a sad smile.

Immediately, with the help of the old servant, he went to the inn.

In the house, Guo Ang said cautiously: "Master, does this refusal to thank the master harm the reputation of the master or the Guo family?"

"It doesn't matter!"

Guo An didn't care at all, "Anyone who knows the inside story will also know what happened between the Xie family and me back then!
I have been in the capital for many years, but there has been no movement from the Xie family.

Now, his Xie family is in trouble, but he thinks of me?
I dare not even think about such a great thing. How dare he visit the Xie family? "

"If this matter spreads, those who are fair will stand by me. And if it is unfair, don't bother..."

"Yes, sir!"

Guo Ang nodded in response.

Guo An said again: "Send someone to inform father about this!"

"Yes, sir!"

Guo Ang responded again.

Two days later.

Xie Taiqing took the six large boxes of belongings and hurriedly left the capital, got on the big ship, and headed for Nanchang Mansion.

The capital master, with any previous relationship, would not dare to accept gifts from him.

Some even just closed their doors.

The Xie family was hopeless, and so were the gentry families in Nanchang Prefecture.

Along the way, Xie Taiqing was anxious.

Simultaneously.

Everyone in the capital is also aware of the various relationships and disputes between the Xie family of Nanchang Prefecture and the Duke Dingguo Prefecture.

Naturally, everyone was filled with emotion.

"It's so stupid that the relationship between the Guo and Xie families is so good, but it was just a stupid mistake, and it ended up like this..."

In the palace, after hearing Yi Shiha's report, Zhu Di smiled coldly.

"What your Majesty said is absolutely true. How dare the Xie family look down on such a person as Duke Dingguo?"

Yishiha also agrees very much.

Zhu Di asked again: "What's going on between the gentry in Nanchang Prefecture and the two merchants?"

Hearing this, Yi Shuha's eyes narrowed.

"Please forgive me, Your Majesty. I dare not hide it from Your Majesty. Speaking of this matter, those two merchants relied on Your Majesty's support and acted a little arrogantly.

And the gentry in Nanchang Prefecture are not easy to mess with..."

"Hmph! These merchants..."

Zhu Di snorted coldly, and then said to Yi Shiha, "This matter must be handled fairly!"

"The slaves obey the orders!"

Yi Shiha responded hurriedly.

After he found out that the Xie family had some relationship with Duke Dingguo, he did not dare to act rashly.

Otherwise, Xie Taiqing would have no chance to come to the capital.

And the gentry in Nanchang Prefecture had no chance to survive until now.

but.

Now, after seeing clearly Duke Dingguo's attitude towards the Xie family, this case can be closed.

half a month later.

In Nanchang Mansion, there were five gentry families, Zhang, Wang, and Qian. Because they colluded with officials, oppressed the people, and killed people wantonly, the whole family was confiscated, the culprit was killed, and the rest of the family were all exiled.

As for the remaining Cao family and Xie family, only a few villains in the family who made serious mistakes were killed.

Moreover, most of the family property was confiscated.

Two families, at least, were saved.

When the news reached the capital, only some people were surprised, while most of the remaining officials and gentry breathed a sigh of relief.

Your Majesty has no intention of killing all the gentry like them!
soon.

All the dignitaries and officials in the capital paid no attention to this.

because.

The kings of Chu and Zhou, who are closest to the capital, have already begun to enter the capital.

The other Ming vassal kings have also arrived on the road.

In a few days, they will all enter the capital.

In this regard, everyone in the capital felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

Especially the Ministry of Rites, from top to bottom, was extremely nervous.

These Ming vassal kings are the most difficult group of people in the world to serve.

but.

Fortunately, a few months ago, they had just reduced the rank of the king. Each of these vassal kings was quite honest and did not dare to do anything too extreme.

All the dignitaries in the capital suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.

It's a pity that these powerful people have not been happy for two days.

Along with a fleet of ships flying the flag of Zhao at the Jingshi dock, all the dignitaries in the capital once again had solemn expressions on their faces.

"King Zhao is back?"

"King Zhao is back!..."

In less than half a day, this news spread throughout the capital.

All the second-generation officials and second-generation powers consciously hid in their own mansions.

The streets of Jingshi became a lot cleaner.

"This kid Zhu Gaosui is actually so scared by the powerful officials in the capital?"

Zhou Wang Zhu Ju had just come out of a large bathhouse. When he saw this scene on the street, he couldn't help but be shocked.

The guards on the side were also full of surprise.

Even in Kaifeng Mansion, the prince was not in such a state when traveling.

The king of Zhou, Zhu Zhu, who caused all this, had already entered the palace with a group of guards and dozens of boxes of gold and silver jewelry, with a happy face.

"The child has met his father!"

In Fengtian Hall, Zhu Di looked overjoyed when he saw his youngest son appearing in front of him.

Immediately, he stood up, stared at Zhu Gaosui for a long time, and then said with emotion.

"I'm darker and thinner, but I'm a lot more mature and stable!"

"Please rest assured, dad, the child is no longer the former King Zhao!"

Zhu Gaosui said proudly.

"Ok?"

Zhu Di instantly saw Zhu Gaosui again, who had been the overlord in the capital before, and couldn't help but asked curiously.

"Tell us, boy, why are you no longer the King of Zhao?"

Zhu Gaochi said: "Dad, I have a large army, money, and territory. The port in Zhao State overseas can bring hundreds of thousands of dollars to my business every month!"

Zhu Di said quietly: "Then we still have half of it!"

Zhu Gaosui: "..."

After looking at Zhu Di quietly for a long time, Zhu Gaosui suddenly smiled freely.

This surprised Zhu Di.

"Dad, the kid knows!"

Zhu Di: "..."

Zhu Gaosui said: "Dad, my child finally understands why Lord Ding is not greedy for power!"

Zhu Di was even more curious, "Why?"

"Because it's boring!"

Zhu Gaosui said directly.

Zhu Di frowned, "Not interesting?"

Zhu Gaosui said: "Dad, if you have ever experienced bringing knowledge, food, weapons, and various advanced technologies to a barbarian country, let them regard you as their teacher...

According to your own intentions, start building a barren and barren country into the kingdom of your imagination step by step! "

"This kind of satisfaction of achievement is something that no one can experience..."

Zhu Di was stunned for a moment, and then said directly: "Isn't that what we are?"

"This……"

Zhu Gaosui was stunned.

Zhu Di burst out laughing.

At this time, a fat figure walked in from the door.

"Third brother is back?"

It was the Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi who came to Fengtian Palace in a hurry after hearing that Zhu Gaosui had entered the palace.

"I've met my brother!"

Zhu Gaosui was also filled with joy when he saw Zhu Gaochi again after such a long time.

Zhu Gaochi stared at Zhu Gaosui seriously again, and his face was full of joy: "This year, the third child has become much more mature!"

Zhu Gaosui said: "Brother, I don't know that overseas is so big, with a large area of ​​land waiting for me to conquer..."

After a while, Zhu Di thought of something, so he interrupted the two brothers' reminiscing and said: "Okay, now that you are back, let's go see your mother. You have been out for so long, and your mother treats you day and night. Worry!"

"Yes, Dad!"

Zhu Gaosui responded quickly.

Immediately, the three of them went to the harem.

Seeing Zhu Gaosui, Queen Xu was filled with joy again.

That night.

Zhu Gaosui had a meal in Queen Xu's palace.

……

The second day. Zhu Gaosui hurried to Duke Dingguo's mansion.

Seeing Zhu Gaosui appearing in front of him, Guo An couldn't help but twitch the end of his eyes slightly. Why did this scourge come back?

"I have met His Royal Highness King Zhao!"

"Dong Guo, don't be too polite!"

Zhu Gaosui, on the other hand, was filled with joy to see Guo An.

Even gratitude.

"Dong Guogong, you really didn't lie to me. There is so much gold overseas... The seaport in our country of Zhao was built less than half a year ago. Many of the houses are still wooden houses. The merchants are also vying for them. Now In a month, you can earn at least more than 300,000 taels of silver..."

"Furthermore, you don't know that many overseas barbarians have countless treasures such as gems, spices and gold. A pound of gold can be exchanged for a pound of salt, or even a pound of gold can be exchanged for a pound of sugar..."

"I only need to show the power of firearms to the barbarians, and the barbarians will bow to me and treat me as a god. They dare not show any disrespect..."

Guo Jing listened quietly.

Zhu Gaosui kept talking for a long time, and finally stopped when his mouth went dry.

Seeing the indifferent expression on Guo An's face, he couldn't help but be surprised.

"Dong Guo Gong, why aren't you surprised?"

Guo Andao: "His Royal Highness King Zhao, I have known these things for a long time!"

"Duke Dingguo already knew this?" Zhu Gaosui was even more surprised.

Guo An nodded slightly, "Otherwise, why would I suggest His Highness King Zhao to lead troops to sea and capture a country?"

"Too!"

Zhu Gaosui thought for a while and couldn't help but nodded slightly.

Guo An chuckled.

Zhu Gaosui suddenly looked at Guo An again.

"Dong Guo, I heard that the corn and sweet potatoes you brought back from the Maritime Trade Chamber of Commerce are extremely delicious?"

"Exactly!"

Guo An nodded slightly.

"I wonder if Lord Dingguo can let me taste it too?"

Zhu Gaosui looked at Guo An expectantly, "If the taste is really as tender and sweet as the queen mother said, after I return to the Kingdom of Zhao, I will send someone to collect a large amount of corn and sweet potatoes from the Duke!"

Guo An didn't refuse, "Now I can only eat corn!"

Zhu Gaosui looked puzzled, "Why can't sweet potatoes be eaten?"

Guo Andao said: "I do not plant sweet potatoes in my house, but the sweet potatoes in the experimental field outside the city are closely watched by eunuchs and guards sent by His Majesty. In addition, the sweet potatoes outside the city are not yet mature."

"I see!"

Zhu Gaosui nodded slightly, and then said again: "In that case, please let Duke Dingguo let me taste some corn!"

"His Royal Highness King Zhao, wait a moment!"

After saying that, Guo An ordered Guo Ang on the side: "Go to the back garden, find a few tender corns, cook them, and serve them to me and His Highness King Zhao!"

"Yes, sir!"

Guo Ang bowed slightly, responded, and walked quickly.

Guo An then said to Zhu Gaosui: "The best time to cook corn is just ten days.

It's too tender and won't have much flavor when cooked. If it is too old and cooked, it will be hard and unpalatable.

Now, this time should be the last time to eat boiled corn. His Highness comes back at the right time! "

Zhu Gaosui said: "In this case, we are still catching up!"

"Exactly!"

Guo An nodded slightly.

"Hahaha……"

Zhu Gaosui laughed directly.

Guo An just looked at Zhu Gaosui quietly and didn't say much.

half an hour.

Zhu Gaosui felt something was wrong inexplicably, stopped and asked with some doubts.

"Dong Guo doesn't seem to be in a good mood. Could it be that he doesn't welcome me?"

Guo An: "..."

As soon as he comes, his corn will be ruined. Can he welcome it?

"Your Highness is too worried, I just like to listen!"

"listen……"

Zhu Gaosui was thoughtful.

Then, he asked again: "Dong Guo, I heard that my father cut off the title of the king?"

"Exactly!"

Guo An nodded slightly.

Zhu Gaosui asked again: "Does my father want to force those vassal kings to lead their troops to sea to attack the country?"

"Probably not!"

Guo An slowly shook his head.

Zhu Gaosui asked: "Why is that?"

Guo An said: "Your Highness, I don't know either!"

Zhu Gaosui had a look of disbelief, "Ding Guo Gong knows his thoughts best, how could he not know what my father meant this time?"

Guo An's eyelids trembled slightly again, "That must be because the king is acting unethically and repeatedly disobeying His Majesty's orders!"

"There is a reason..."

Zhu Gaosui nodded slightly, and then asked again: "Then why did your father summon all the vassal kings of the Ming Dynasty to the capital this time?"

Guo Andao said: "Your Majesty has not seen his brother and nephew for a long time. It is reasonable to take advantage of the new year to meet him!"

"Reasonable!"

Zhu Gaosui nodded slowly.

"Dong Guo Gong, do you think my father will take advantage of this opportunity..."

Guo An's face changed slightly.

"Your Highness, the corn is here!"

"Is the corn ready so soon?"

Zhu Gaosui looked surprised at that moment.

He quickly looked towards the door of the house.

Sure enough, Guo Ang walked in slowly with a porcelain basin in his hand and two corns in the hot water.

Sniff, sniff...

Zhu Gaosui looked at the porcelain basin with a happy face.

"Such a strange smell?"

"Your Highness, please!"

Guo An comfortably and skillfully fished out a piece of corn and started to eat it.

"So simple?"

Zhu Gaosui was startled again, and then he imitated Guo An's actions and started eating.

After one sip, his eyes widened.

The speed in the mouth has accelerated a lot.

soon.

One corn was eaten immediately.

Guo An, on the other hand, was still eating slowly.

Zhu Gaosui was extremely greedy when he saw it.

After another long while, Guo An finally finished eating the corn in his hand.

Zhu Gaosui hurriedly said: "Ding Guo Gong, this corn is so sweet, can you cook a few more for me?"

This one is not enough to satisfy your craving! "

"Gone!"

Guo An shook his head directly.

Zhu Gaosui was full of disbelief, "No? Duke Dingguo, please don't lie to me like this!"

"It's really gone!"

Guo An continued, "There is only so much corn in the back garden, and I have eaten a lot in the past half month.

The rest of these are beginning to become hard and ripe. His Highness King Zhao should also feel that they are a little hard when he eats! "

"..."

Zhu Gaosui couldn't help but close his eyes and reflect for a moment, and said in surprise: "It's so tender and sweet, but it's still hard?"

"Ok!"

Guo An nodded slightly.

"Pity!"

Zhu Gaosui couldn't help but asked again: "Dong Guo, can I exchange a large box of gold and silver jewelry for ten corns?"

"Your Highness, there really are none!"

"Five corns!"

"..."

"One!"

……

Seeing Guo An's determined expression, Zhu Gaosui looked helpless.

Even after leaving Dingguo's mansion, Zhu Gaosui's face was full of anger.

“Isn’t it just a piece of corn and a box of gold, silver and jewelry that you won’t exchange for?”

"Why is it so precious?"

……

(End of this chapter)