My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 109 Yang Shiqi takes office

"Boom~"

It was snowing in the winter, but there was continuous thunder.

It is said that there must be grievances in the snow in June, but what does the thunder in this winter herald?
I am afraid that only Yang Shiqi, who has mixed feelings in his heart, can answer this question.

"Isn't the long history of the Han Palace always vacant, why did I suddenly take it?"

Yang Shiqi was silent for a long time, finally raised his head, and asked Zhu Gaochi in a dry voice.

"Originally this matter was kept secret, but since you are going to be the chief historian, then I won't hide it from you..."

Zhu Gaochi sighed, and then told Zhu Gaoxu's plan to go to the Lion Kingdom and plot the entire Tianzhu.

"When the second child was in the Wenhua Palace, Zhan He had a very good impression of you. He felt that you were a pillar, and the second child needed talents like you, so he specially recommended you to the emperor as a long history."

Zhu Gaochi didn't hide anything, he even told about Zhu Zhanhe's recommendation of Yang Shiqi.

Yang Shiqi also gave a wry smile when he heard the words. When he was in the Wenhua Palace, he deliberately wrote a book for Zhu Gaoxu. At that time, he was still a little complacent, but he didn't expect that he would be targeted by that prince.

But then Yang Shiqi was attracted by Zhu Gaoxu's strange plan to go to sea. He read all the history books, but this was the first time he heard of such a thing.

"The King of Han really agreed to go to the West and not stay in Daming anymore?"

I saw Yang Shiqi pondering for a long time, and finally asked in disbelief.

"That's right. In fact, the second child's mind is very simple. He is ambitious and capable, and has more energy to make troubles. There is no room for him to stay in Daming. Instead, it is overseas that allows him to show his strengths."

Zhu Gaochi nodded and said, as the eldest brother, he couldn't understand Zhu Gaoxu's temper very well, and this was the main reason why he was so tolerant of Zhu Gaoxu before.

"No, even if the King of Han had ambition and ability, he wouldn't have such a long-term vision!"

Yang Shiqi suddenly shook his head and said, as Zhu Gaochi's confidant, he has studied Zhu Gaoxu, and he is definitely not the kind of person with long-term vision.

Hearing Yang Shiqi's evaluation of Zhu Gaoxu, Zhu Gaochi also smiled helplessly: "Well, let me tell the truth, the whole plan of the second child's going to the West was actually planned by Zhan He!"

"Sure enough!"

Yang Shiqi suddenly realized that he had never paid attention to Zhu Zhanhe before, until he heard that he was recommended by the other party to be the chief historian, and Yang Shiqi suddenly realized that he underestimated this not-so-famous prince.

"Shiqi, your appointment will be officially issued tomorrow, and the second brother said that he will set off for Jiaozhi in three days, not only to sit in the town, but also to recruit servants, so you have to set off with him at that time .”

Zhu Gaochi reminded again at this time.

To be honest, Zhu Gaochi was also very reluctant. He attached great importance to Yang Shiqi, and even regarded him as his future humerus minister, but Zhu Di nodded, and he had no choice.

"If I leave, Zhan Shifu's side..."

Yang Shiqi still asked worriedly.

"You don't have to worry about this, Father Huang has already promised to release Huang Huai, Yang Pu and others."

Zhu Gaochi said hurriedly, this is the only good news.

"Alright, it's worth it for Huang Huai and the others to use me alone!"

Yang Shiqi sighed softly, his complacency before seemed a bit ridiculous now.

"You don't have to be discouraged, Shiqi. In fact, there is a lot to do overseas, and the second brother also needs capable people to assist him. If you do well, maybe Shiqi will become a figure like Jiang Shang and Zhang Liang in the future!"

Seeing Yang Shiqi's gloomy expression, Zhu Gaochi comforted him again.

"Perhaps, but what's so great about overseas barbarian lands?"

Yang Shiqi smiled wryly.

Although Yang Shiqi is a top talent in this era, he also has the common shortcomings of this era, that is, his eyes are only on the land of the Central Plains, and he looks down on overseas, or contemptuously.

Therefore, in Yang Shiqi's view, Zhu Gaoxu's choice to go to the West is not a wise move, and he will not do much by following him!
Zhu Gaochi wanted to explain the size of the world to Yang Shiqi, but he didn't have a globe in his hand, and he didn't have Zhu Zhanhe's eloquence and insight.

So Zhu Gaochi finally had to tell Yang Shiqi: "Shiqi, if you go to see your second brother tomorrow, you can find time to chat with Zhanhe, I believe he will definitely make you change your mind!"

At this time, it was getting late, and the snow was getting heavier and heavier. Zhu Gaochi got up to leave, and Yang Shiqi also sent him away in person.

That night, Yang Shiqi couldn't sleep at all, and the next morning, the imperial decree enshrining him as the head of the Han Palace was delivered to his home.

After receiving the imperial decree, Yang Shiqi sighed, and his family members were also in bleak condition. After all, King Han's reputation was known throughout the entire Ming Dynasty, and it would definitely not end well if he served as the chief historian in his mansion.

Yang Shiqi asked someone to prepare a car, and then took the car to Hanwang Mansion, because Zhu Di's imperial decree said that he was asked to take office immediately, and he would leave Beijing with Zhu Gaoxu to go to Jiaozhi in three days.

In the main hall of King Han's Mansion, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Zhanhe and his son sat opposite each other. Various maps and the most conspicuous globe were placed on the table in front of them. They were studying the plan to conquer Tianzhu.

"Father, Tianzhu is now divided, and the north is the strongest. Now Timur sent people to rule northern Tianzhu, so I don't think we should go head-to-head. We can start from the south and advance northward little by little."

Zhu Zhanhe pointed to the map of Tianzhu and introduced.

"No, since Tianzhu has many forces, if we fight one by one, God knows how long it will take, so it's better to cut the mess quickly, start directly from the strongest force in the north, and then sweep Tianzhu with the power of a great victory. A lot of time."

Zhu Gaoxu expressed a different opinion.

"But we don't have many troops at hand, and we are not familiar with Tianzhu. Isn't it too risky to attack North Tianzhu directly?"

Zhu Zhanhe said with some worry.

"You said it yourself. Back then, Wang Xuance was only sent as an envoy to Tianzhu, and he didn't know much about the situation there. What happened? He only borrowed a few thousand people to destroy the most powerful kingdom in Northern Tianzhu. Is it not as good as a little envoy?"

Zhu Gaoxu insisted on his opinion.

In fact, what Zhu Gaoxu said is also reasonable. If you conquer a place like Tianzhu, where there are many small countries and various forces, one by one, Zhu Gaoxu will never want to do other things in his life.

Therefore, it is better to go straight to Huanglong and choose the strongest striker. In this way, those weaker forces will probably surrender without Zhu Gaoxu's further action.

"This... seems to make sense."

Zhu Zhanhe thought about it carefully, and was actually persuaded by Zhu Gaoxu.

"Son, you may be better than me in other aspects, but when it comes to fighting, you are still far behind!"

Zhu Gaoxu laughed triumphantly and said that a father can't be compared to his son in every way.

"What my father said is that I really don't know much about fighting."

Zhu Zhanhe also admitted, but then he smiled and asked again: "Father, if you take down Tianzhu, how do you plan to manage it?"

"This one……"

Zhu Gaoxu's smile froze on his face, and when he thought of the days when he was living in Wenhua Palace, he even felt a little fear in his heart.

But if you win the country, you must defend it, otherwise, isn't it for nothing?

"Son, why don't you go with me. I will be fighting outside and you will be handling government affairs in the rear. We, father and son, will definitely get twice the result with half the effort!"

Zhu Gaoxu suggested again.

"Father, didn't I say yesterday that I still need to watch over the emigration from Daming to Tianzhu, and I can't leave at all, and I have no experience in handling government affairs, so even if I go, I can't help Do your best."

Zhu Zhanhe spread his hands helplessly and replied.

"What can we do then?"

Zhu Gaoxu showed a sad face.

"It's actually easy to handle. No one is perfect. Not everyone can be like Emperor Taizu, who can fight wars and handle government affairs. In fact, the most important ability for a king is to know people and employ them!"

Zhu Zhanhe said with a hey smile, and then said.

"Yesterday, I suggested to Grandpa Huang that he assign you a capable long history, just like Jin Zhongjin Shangshu. When you fight in the front, he will help you in the back!"

"A talent like Jin Shangshu?"

Zhu Gaoxu's eyes lit up. Although he looked down on civil servants, he still had a different view of Jin Zhong, a hero who followed their father and son to start a family in Jingnan. At least he admitted that Jin Zhong was well dispatched during Jingnan. Without him, I'm afraid they The soldiers on the front line couldn't even eat.

"Son, tell me quickly, who is this new long history?"

Zhu Gaoxu asked eagerly.

"You have seen this person before, that is, Yang Shiqi, the Yude of Zhan Shifu when he was in Wenhua Palace."

Zhu Zhanhe smiled and said Yang Shiqi's name.

"He? Isn't he a useless person, even your grandpa is too lazy to put him in prison?"

Zhu Gaoxu frowned, he didn't have a good impression of Yang Shiqi.

"Father, that's just Yang Shiqi's self-effacing words. Think about it carefully. The emperor locked everyone else in prison, but Yang Shiqi was the only one left to help the uncle. He didn't delay the government affairs at all. From this, we can see what kind of man he is. Outstanding!"

Zhu Zhanhe patiently explained again.

"That's right, so he didn't help me on purpose?"

Zhu Gaoxu suddenly slapped the table angrily.

At the beginning, he was almost driven crazy by a bunch of playbooks, but instead of helping, Yang Shiqi gave him a copy. Wasn't that intentional?
Hearing this, Zhu Zhanhe secretly screamed that it was terrible, he actually forgot this point, with Zhu Gaoxu's temper, if Yang Shiqi came to take up the post, he might directly beat him up.

Thinking of this, Zhu Zhanhe immediately wanted to persuade Zhu Gaoxu to calm down, but at this moment, Gao Guang quickly stepped into the hall to report: "My lord, son, the new chief Shi Yang Shiqi is asking to see you!"

(End of this chapter)