King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

Wait until the officials leave.

The entire hall fell silent instantly.

The two looked at each other and neither said a word.

After a long time, Zhu Gaochi took the lead to retract his gaze, his expression suddenly became extremely solemn, and he looked at Zhu Gaoxu, who was leaning on the Grand Master's chair with half-squinted eyes, and said:

"Second child"

"I know this about you, why do you have to come forward yourself?"

"But I want to tell you, don't overdo anything. Once you cross the line or do it too much."

"You can feel very comfortable about this, or you can vent your anger."

"But you have to think about what you have to do next. It will definitely cause a lot of backlash. It is not advisable to lose a big thing because of a small thing."

"You have to weigh the pros and cons carefully yourself."

"The way to be a king is not necessarily about decisive killing. What is more important and more beneficial is the balance of the forces of all parties. This is a long-term solution and is also the cornerstone of the stability of the country and the country."

"This is a truth that has remained unchanged for thousands of years."

"Political power comes from the handle of a knife. This is true."

"However, after the knife handle knocks off the certificate, what we want to think about later is more stability and balance."

Say it.

He glanced at Zhu Gaoxu meaningfully and then said nothing.

Just do what the second child does.

For Zhu Gaochi, it was too adventurous and impulsive.

How people get along with each other, and even the way to govern the country.

Nothing can ever be accomplished by going straight.

There are many smart people in this world, and there are also many ruthless people.

Just like the most famous and fascinating person in history, the first person to unify the world, Qin Shihuang Yingzheng, who ended the chaotic wars of the princes and the separation of the heroes.

He did so much, killed so many people, and unified all laws, writings, and weights and measures.

The final result?
Is Qin Shihuang great?

There is no doubt that he is an absolutely great character.

In the end, he was derogated as a tyrant by history and those who were excluded.

But was Qin Shihuang really a tyrant?

There is no doubt that for Zhu Gaochi, who is familiar with history, how could such a farsighted figure and a pioneer in history be a tyrant?
A tyrant would never be in this position or achieve such an achievement.

But precisely because it is too great, it is incompatible with the human nature of the world.

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu stared at the prince with hooked eyes for a long time, couldn't help but laughed, and replied:

"Boss"

"This statement is true."

"However, it's not what I thought or what I wanted."

"You have your own rules for being a human being, and I also have my own character and persistence. You don't need to say more about this, and you don't need to think about changing me, and I have never thought about changing you."

"If I could change, you would no longer be you, and I would no longer be me."

"This time, I am keeping you here because I don't want to argue with you about this matter."

"Let's talk about business and the arrangements after I leave Yingtian Mansion in the near future."

Afterwards, the two had a debate about what happened next.

Tomorrow morning, Zhu Gaoxu will lead Ji Gang, the commander-in-chief of the Jinyi Guards, and the guards in the imperial city to mobilize a thousand soldiers to accompany them.

When Yingtian Mansion waits for Zhu Gaoxu to leave, it will be handed over to Prince Zhu Gaochi to take charge of the overall situation.

Jinyiwei's supervision of the entire Yingtian Mansion ministers was handed over to Zhao Wang Zhu Gaosui, who was already on his way back.

As for taking action against Japan's small territory, after Zhu Gaoxu went to Xijiang and dealt with the vicious events that occurred, the three brothers came back to discuss how to take action and what excuses they could use to seize the right side.

After the discussion was completed, the two left Miyagi one after another.

Start arranging what you need to do next.

A drizzle and a cold.

Although the rain was not heavy, there was a hint of coolness, which made the weather, which was already about to enter the warm summer climate, drop a few points.

The sudden change in the slightly cooler climate and the continuous drizzle in the sky seemed to indicate that Heaven was aware of the situation.

Knowing that Zhu Gaoxu's trip will definitely bring about a bloody storm, I don't know how many lives will be lost in it.

On the official road leading to Xijiang from Yingtian Mansion.

In the wind and rain, a group of thousands of brave knights galloped on horseback.

Their faces were covered in bamboo hats to protect them from the rain. The world was filled with the sound of galloping horses trampling on the earth, and the sound of horses whipping that filled the air.

The galloping war horses spurted out white hot air from time to time, bringing up bursts of white mist.

The hooves of the galloping horses trampled on the muddy and pitted water, causing mud and water to splash. From time to time, mud and water splashed on the armor and brocade boots of the knights on the horses, and fell on the barges.

This team of cavalry is none other than others.

It was Zhu Gaoxu, the king of Han, who left Yingtian Mansion and rushed to Xijiang day and night to deal with the fact that the salt merchants were slandered, his whole family was imprisoned, and his family was almost destroyed.

If we say that in Yingtian Mansion, it is the prosperity of the entire Ming Dynasty.

What we saw this time when we were far away from Yingtian Mansion and passed by were the most realistic human conditions in the entire Ming Dynasty.

The farther away you are from Yingtian Mansion, the farther away you are from the center of the imperial court, and the places you pass through are even poorer and more dilapidated, and the gap between it and the prosperous Yingtian Mansion is almost hundreds or thousands of times.

What I experienced and saw during this trip, no matter the people walking on the roadside or working in the fields, the clothes they wore were all made of rags, and the patches on their clothes were... Layer after layer.

The faces of the people all looked sallow, thin, and slender. There is no doubt that this was caused by extreme malnutrition and not having enough to eat for a long time.

It is rare to see someone with a tall figure and a rosy complexion.

What he saw and saw during this period really made Zhu Gaoxu deeply moved.

Travel through time to the Ming Dynasty.

This is the first time he has set foot among the people, observing the sufferings of the people and the suffering side of the world.

In the past, although he knew from historical records that the people at the bottom of the Ming Dynasty were not living well, he really did not expect that the people at the bottom would live such a miserable life.

Seeing everything in front of him, he finally understood why Xia Yuanji, who was the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, was so stingy, why he repeatedly opposed it, and even insisted that Emperor Yongle not let him fight.

Even when Xia Yuanji saw that it was profitable and could increase revenue for the court and the national treasury, he would become so obsessed with money.

Not surprisingly.

Xia Yuanji, who has gone through several emperors, has stepped up from the common people step by step, and he may have already kept the suffering of the common people in his heart.

That's why after becoming the Minister of Household Affairs of the Ming Dynasty, he was so obsessed with money and wanted to increase revenue and reduce expenditure as much as possible to save money to develop the Ming Dynasty.

Its intention is nothing more than to allow the people to live a comfortable life for two more days.

"Xu" Zhu Gaoxu, who was at the front of the queue, tightened the reins in his hands. Faced with the sudden change, the galloping horse raised its feet slightly and could not help but let out several loud neighing sounds. The horse's hooves raised high stepped hard on the muddy water. Several times.

"Where are we?"

Zhu Gaoxu asked loudly.

Ji Gang, the commander-in-chief of Jin Yiwei, replied loudly from the side:
"Go back to Prince Han."

"This place has entered the boundary of Xijiang."

"There's still about forty miles to go until we reach Linchuan Fucheng."

Then, as if he thought of something, he whispered softly:
"According to the marching speed and time, the leading team that is one step ahead of us should have entered Linchuan City."

"Do you think we should rush straight to Linchuan Fucheng without stopping, or should we rest for a while at the inn about fifteen miles away and wait for officials from Linchuan Fucheng to come and greet us?"

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu looked around at the group of soldiers who were running from Yingtian Mansion behind him, then frowned and pondered for a moment, waved his hand and said:

"alright."

"Let's take a rest at the inn fifteen miles away."

"This trip has been non-stop from Yingtianfu City, and the soldiers have not had much rest along the way."

"Everyone has been traveling so far, and the body is more or less a little tired."

"It's good to go to the station ahead and take a rest."

"After all, the bureaucrats here can be so bold as to do such bad things. No one knows if these bastards will know the purpose of my visit and whether they will do anything stupid."

"All officers and men should rest and recuperate. Only when they are mentally replenished can they be able to better deal with the following variables."

This statement came out.

The expression on Ji Gang's face, who was standing aside, couldn't help but change, and a trace of solemnity flashed through his deep eyes. Without saying a word, he commented on the matter, then nodded heavily and responded loudly:

"promise!"

Then, he waved to the soldiers following him and shouted:

"Someone is coming."

"Hurry up and go to the station ahead to report."

"Prince of Han"

Before he finished speaking, Zhu Gaoxu waved his hand at him and interrupted directly, saying:

"There is no need to mention my name in the inn."

"Just give me any official title."

"After all, the post station has the most officials coming and going, and it is also the place with the best information."

"Since we didn't enter the city directly, but went to the inn to stay and rest, we might as well negotiate with the people in the inn to see if we can know some inside information that we don't know."

Hearing this, the three cavalrymen who were responsible for delivering the message were stunned for a moment, then hurriedly saluted and responded. Without any hesitation, they waved the reins in their hands and disappeared into the continuous drizzle.

This station.

They are found all over the Ming Dynasty.

The main purpose is to receive officials from various places, to transfer horses, and to provide a rest and rest place for officials on the road.

Of course, there are also some inns, which will quietly receive some passing merchants from time to time to earn profits.

However, the imperial court was well aware of such things, but for such innocuous matters, as long as they did not affect normal uses, most of them turned a blind eye and did not impose strict control.

Of course, with so many post stations in the Ming Dynasty, I am afraid that even if the imperial court wanted to manage them, they would not be able to manage them.

And for such a thing, it is impossible for the court to kill all these individuals, right?

As for official positions.

They have all become the people responsible for guarding the inn, and their official rank is low enough.

Even if you want to belittle, you can't belittle.

In a blink of an eye, the station has arrived.

Zhu Gaoxu and others rode their horses to the gate of the post station. The officials of the post station had already been waiting respectfully at the gate with the post soldiers.

The moment they saw Zhu Gaoxu and others, the station official quickly put down his umbrella, bowed and said:

"I'm going to see you, Lord Baihu."

The soldiers who came to notify the post station were given the name of the Hundred Households of Jinyiwei.

Hesitation Jinyiwei has a special status. He is the emperor's personal eyes and ears, and he has a transcendent status in the entire world.

As the saying goes: Jin Yiwei's official rank is the third level.

This statement is no joke.

Therefore, when the officials of the post knew that they were arriving at a hundred households of Jinyiwei, and that there were thousands of soldiers behind them, they naturally did not dare to show any signs of neglect, and they also behaved extremely diligently.

At the same time, these inn officials were suspicious and began to murmur without thinking.

What's going on, such a big battle?

Could this be another big event happening there?

After all, Jin Yiwei was traveling with a team of thousands of people behind him.

Anyone who is not a fool can guess that something big must have happened to enable such a battle.

After the salute, the officials at the post station held up their umbrellas and wanted to hand over umbrella covers to Zhu Gaoxu and others who were standing on their horses.

But before he reached Zhu Gaoxu, Ji Gang, who was holding the reins, jumped off the horse, stretched out his hand to intercept the station officials, and yelled loudly:

"Go aside."

Seeing this situation, the frustrated inn officials complained about it in their hearts. However, due to the status of Jin Yiwei, they did not dare to show any signs of it. They could only bite the bullet and stand aside with a smile on their faces, and honestly stepped aside.

However, in the hearts of the inn officials, all of them couldn't help but secretly complain:
"You bitch."

"The official position is not big, but the spectrum is huge and boundless."

After getting off his horse, Zhu Gaoxu stood there for a while, easing his slightly swollen and numb legs, and felt burning pain coming from his inner thighs from time to time.

As a battle-hardened veteran.

Mounted archery was Zhu Gaoxu's basic skill, and he had fought with Emperor Yongle on horseback in recent years.

But since the old man sat on the throne of the emperor, the Ming Dynasty was peaceful and there were not many wars. Even if there were some small forces, there was no need for him, the prince, to take action.

In the past two or three years, although he occasionally rode horses, he maintained his skills and feel.

But after all, time will definitely not last that long, so the thick calluses on the inner thighs that used to be worn have faded over time.

When he was in a hurry at first, he didn't realize that this sudden relief really made him feel less uncomfortable.

After a while, Zhu Gaoxu felt the pain in his body subside. He gritted his teeth secretly and suppressed the discomfort in his body. Without showing any signs of it, he waved to Ji Gang who was standing beside him and led the soldiers to the inn with rapid strides. Walked away and said in a deep voice:
"Someone is coming."

"Serve some warm food."

"Pair it with some ginger soup to drive away the coldness on our bodies." (End of Chapter)