My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 626 Zhu Zhanji catches up

Zhu Gaoxu regretted it very much. If he had known that Zhu Gaochi's death was related to Zhu Zhanji, he should not have let him go so easily when he entered the capital.

Unfortunately, it's too late to regret now. Instead, they have to worry that Zhu Zhanji will send people to kill everyone after knowing that Zhu Gaosui is in their hands. In order to cover up the huge scandal of his father's murder, he might kill everyone regardless of his son's life. people.

Zhu Gaoxu himself may not be afraid of death, but his whole family is on the boat. If Zhu Zhanji sends troops to catch up, it may be difficult for three generations of his family to escape.

Therefore, Zhu Gaoxu had no choice but to suppress the anger in his heart and ordered Zhang Zhong to command the fleet to go south at full speed, hoping to leave the Ming Dynasty's waters as soon as possible and ensure the safety of everyone.

Although Zhang Zhong didn't know what happened, he could guess something from the expressions of Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Zhanhe, so he kept urging the ships to speed up during this period.

In just ten days, we arrived at Ningbo Port from Tianjin. After hurriedly replenishing some supplies at the port, we immediately set off south again.

But just as the fleet left Ningbo, Zhang Fu, who had been following closely behind, suddenly sent people to catch up with the fleet. First, they found Xia Yuanji, and then Xia Yuanji came to find Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Zhanhe and his son.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, there is news from the British Duke at the rear that His Majesty will personally come to take the young prince back to Beijing. I hope we can walk a little slower so that His Majesty can keep up!"

Xia Yuanji said with a smile.

During this period of time, Xia Yuanji was following the fleet, and he was actually worried, fearing that something might happen to the young prince, or that Zhu Gaoxu and his son were unwilling to surrender, but now that Zhu Zhanji was here in person, his burden was much lighter.

"Brother is here in person? It seems like he really cares about his nephew!"

Zhu Zhanhe laughed dryly, and quietly pulled Zhu Gaoxu to signal him not to speak.

"Your Majesty, you are also a father of children, so you can definitely understand His Majesty's current mood. After all, it took a lot of effort to get a prince, and Your Majesty will definitely not trust him!"

Xia Yuanji didn't find anything unusual, so he smiled again.

"No problem, we will slow down. Xia Shangshu, you go back first. When big brother arrives, you can put down the burden on your shoulders!"

Zhu Zhanhe laughed and seemed to agree happily.

Xia Yuanji was also very happy to see Zhu Zhanhe agree, and then chatted with Zhu Zhanhe for a few words before saying goodbye and leaving.

As soon as Xia Yuanji left, Zhu Gaoxu frowned and said, "Zhu Zhanji actually caught up with him himself. Do you think he knows that the third child is in our hands?"

"It's very possible that as an emperor, he shouldn't have left the capital so easily. What's more, the imperial city was captured by your father before, and the situation in the capital has not been completely stabilized. It's definitely not normal for him to pursue him so eagerly now! "

Zhu Zhanhe said with a very serious expression.

When he heard that Zhu Zhanji was coming, he already felt bad. As for promising Xia Yuanji to slow down, it was just to perfunctory him.

"Then what should we do now? Should we speed up the fleet and try to get rid of Zhang Fu's navy behind?"

Zhu Gaoxu asked with a frown.

"There is almost no difference between our naval warships. It is basically impossible to get rid of the British navy."

Zhu Zhanhe shook his head. The navies of the two countries came from the same origin, and the warships they used were similar in style and speed. They were not able to get rid of Zhang Fu before, and they can't do it now either.

"How about I secretly send someone to contact Zhang Fu. After all, I have been friends with him for many years and ask him to let him go quietly. Then we can take the opportunity to escape!"

Zhu Gaoxu suggested again.

"It still doesn't work. Even if the British gentleman really sells you this face, there are so many people in the army watching. If he really dares to help us, he will definitely be discovered. If Zhu Zhanji finds out in the future, it will only hurt him."

Zhu Zhanhe shook his head. Zhang Fu might help, not just for Zhu Gaoxu's sake, but also because Zhang Zhong was on their side.

"Then what should I do? I can't get rid of him, so I can't just let him go, right?" Zhu Gaoxu said a little irritably.

"That's not necessary, I have a good idea!"

Zhu Zhanhe suddenly slapped his hands, and then whispered a few words in Zhu Gaoxu's ear.

"Okay! Just do it!"

Zhu Gaoxu's eyes lit up after hearing this, and he immediately shouted excitedly.

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Xia Yuanji returned to his cabin with satisfaction. Soon he felt that the ship under his feet was slowly slowing down, and the sails on the mast were also lowered. This made him secretly praise Zhu Zhanhe for being a trustworthy person. .

In the evening, Xia Yuanji was preparing to have dinner, but he didn't expect that Zhu Zhanhe suddenly sent someone to invite him to a banquet. He didn't think much about it, so he followed them to the top deck.

I saw that Zhu Zhanhe had prepared a table of wine and food. When he saw him, he immediately stood up and said with a smile: "Xia Shangshu, the sun is setting today and the scenery is beautiful. How about you and I drink and enjoy the beautiful scenery?"

"Your Majesty is really in a good mood, so I would rather be respectful than obey your orders!"

Xia Yuanji also laughed, and then stepped forward to sit opposite Zhu Zhanhe. The setting sun in the west penetrated the clouds and cast thousands of threads, reflecting the western sky in a golden red.

"Your Majesty is really a man of faith. The speed of the fleet has indeed slowed down. It won't be long before His Majesty's fleet can catch up with us."

Xia Yuanji toasted Zhu Zhanhe with a glass of wine, and then smiled.

"This is all as it should be. I wonder when will big brother arrive?"

Zhu Zhanhe filled Xia Yuanji's glass and then asked.

"I can't say for sure, but I should be able to catch up in ten and a half days at most."

Xia Yuanji thought for a while before answering.

Zhu Zhanhe didn't seem to care much about this matter. After asking a few casual questions, he moved on to other topics.

However, while the two were eating and chatting, suddenly two warships passed by. The ship passing them continued to move forward. Not only was it fast, but it also looked like it was going to break away from the fleet and move forward alone.

"Huh? Why did these two boats get to the front?"

Xia Yuanji couldn't help but asked curiously when he saw the two warships surpassing them.

"Nothing, my father sent them to fight at the front!"

Zhu Zhanhe replied with a smile.

"is it?"

Xia Yuanji showed doubts. After all, he had been following the fleet for so long, and he had never seen the fleet send a ship away alone.

At this moment, Xia Yuanji's eyes swept across the deck of one of the ships, and suddenly he saw this familiar figure. He immediately stood up in shock and pointed at the ship and said: "Your Majesty, why is King Zhao there? On a boat?"

"Really? Xia Shangshu can't be mistaken, right?"

Zhu Zhanhe deliberately turned his head slowly and looked at it for a long time before asking Xia Yuanji.

(End of this chapter)