Lao Zhu sat in the house, watching the horses galloping on the track from a high position, while Han Du stood carefully behind him.

After a moment of silence, he said in a slow and old-fashioned voice without looking back: "Is this the racecourse you want to build?"

Han Du opened his mouth, and finally answered with a flattering smile: "Yes."

Then Han Du didn't want Lao Zhu to continue asking on this issue, so Han Du changed the subject and said: "Why didn't the emperor tell me when he came? You might as well come to greet him. His Royal Highness and the others are all around, do you want me to come?"

Are you going to call them here?"

"No need." Lao Zhu suddenly seemed a little anxious and waved his hand quickly to stop Han Du.

He glanced at Han Du with some dissatisfaction and said disapprovingly: "What? Why should I tell you in advance where I am going? Can't I come to your place?"

Han Du suddenly felt that Lao Zhu's eyes were as cold as steel. Listen to what he said. He is the only one who cares about people in this world, and no one dares to care about him; there are only places where he doesn't want to go, without him.

Can't go.

Seeing that Han Du was frightened by his words, Lao Zhu raised his eyelids and let him go for the time being. Looking back at the horse racing that was coming to an end in the arena, Lao Zhu said casually: "What do you have to do with horse racing and gambling?

The difference is, have you worked so hard and spent so much money just to build a gambling house?" .??.

Seeing that there was no blame in Lao Zhu's tone, but a calm question, Han Du felt relieved.

He said calmly: "Of course not, horse racing is just a part of Chen's racecourse. In the future, there will also be equestrian performances, horseback riding training, and horseback riding sightseeing here."

Before Han Du could finish speaking, Lao Zhu suddenly interrupted and asked, "What is this equestrian show?"

"What should I say, minister? It's a long story," Han Du said, rubbing his nose. He was really confused by Lao Zhu's question.

Lao Zhu took a sip of tea calmly, put down the cup and curled his lips and said, "Then please speak slowly, I'm not in a hurry."

Han Du thought for a long time before saying: "When I was on the grassland this time, I saw with my own eyes the shocking scene of thousands of horses galloping. At that time, life and death were at stake, and I didn't have time to think about it. After I came back, I was thinking about that scene.

The beauty is full of speed and power. Although it is different from the beauty of singing and dancing, it is still a kind of beauty."

Lao Zhu nodded frequently when he heard this. The scene of thousands of horses galloping was really shocking. No matter who saw it once, they would never forget it easily. As for the speed and power that Han Du said after thinking about it, Lao Zhu had to think about it.

Nodding to admit that Han Du's theory still makes sense, this is indeed a kind of beauty.

"So, I was wondering if I could use some beautiful movements to show the beauty of speed and power. If I could, I'm afraid there would be a lot of people who would like to see it."

"There are indeed people who know how to read it." Lao Zhu nodded, then glanced around and said thoughtfully: "Then how do you make money? Like Jiaofangsi does when you come in and collect money?"

Han Du nodded reservedly and answered Lao Zhu.

However, I thought in my heart that no matter how wise Lao Zhu was, due to limited knowledge, he only knew how to collect tickets. Collecting tickets is indeed a very profitable business, but can't he make money besides that?

Then wouldn't it be great to make some dolls like horses, clay figurines, etc.? Lao Zhu only knows how to sell the things themselves, and doesn't even know what selling peripherals is.

Seeing Han Du nodding his head without any embarrassment, Lao Zhu was stunned for a moment, then smiled at Queen Ma and said: "Look at this kid, he has really thought about the way of business in his bones, and he can even think of taking all these things.

Come and sell.”

Empress Ma smiled faintly, nodded slightly and said: "The boy who is famous for his good fortune certainly did not live up to his fame."

"Thank you for the compliment," Han Du said with a smile and a slight bow.

After all, Lao Zhu had to admit that Han Du's ideas were unexpected.

When Lao Zhu saw the galloping horses just now, he suddenly thought about it, and he couldn't help but recall the days when the horses were fighting each other. Lao Zhu is already sixty this year, and in an era when seventy is rare, he is already considered to be a long-lived person.

When people grow old, it is easy to recall the past. This is the last attachment to the once glorious life.

Just when Lao Zhu was remembering the past,

At that moment, Han Du suddenly caught a glimpse of the scene at the stable, and his face turned dark.

"Huh? What's going on?" Lao Zhu asked curiously.

His old eyes were dim and he couldn't see clearly. He bent down and picked up the telescope and took a look.

I saw Lan Yu, Chen Huan, Sun Ke, Cao Xing and others actually stepped forward, drove the riders off their horses, then got on their horses and waited for the horse racing to begin.

Not only the riders, but also the people standing aside giving orders were frightened. The flag in his hand was hanging on the ground, and he didn't notice it at all. He just looked at the few people occupying the magpie's nest with a horrified look.

These people's robes were gorgeous and they looked like high-ranking nobles. How could a lowly citizen like him get involved in the quarrels and quarrels between the nobles?

It doesn’t matter if the flag is waved or not waved.

"Lanyu? What do they want to do?" Seeing Lan Yu, Lao Zhu was a little angry at his reckless and bold temperament. What happened last time, if Han Du hadn't persuaded Togu Si Timur, gave him

At the bottom of the stairs, Lan Yu couldn't even think of getting out of the prison.

He was also named Liang Guogong, so go ahead and dream.

Cold sweat broke out on Han Du's forehead, and he tremblingly asked Lao Zhu for orders: "Your Majesty, I will go down and stop them right now!"

Lao Zhu took down the telescope angrily, turned around and stared at Han Du with wide eyes, and said, "Don't go, just watch here. I want to see what they want to do!"

Seeing this, Han Du had no choice but to shut up quickly. He originally thought he could take this opportunity to go out and inform everyone, but he didn't expect that Lao Zhu wouldn't even give him this opportunity.

If Lan Yu knew that Lao Zhu was here, even if he had sex with Chen Huan and others, he would never be able to do such a thing as participating in the horse racing himself.

No one dares!

It's a pity that Lao Zhu doesn't know why he wants to block the news today. Even he doesn't know.

Over at the stable, the rider was pushed off by Lan Yu and others, and he did not dare to get angry or speak out. As for the man who was frightened and did not wave his flag, he waved it cautiously at the unanimous request of Lan Yu and others.

flag.

As several people rushed into the track at the lead, a burst of laughter suddenly erupted from the viewing stand nearby.

Lao Zhu's face was so gloomy that he was about to drip. Han Du, who was standing next to him, vaguely heard Lao Zhu muttering to himself, "Proud soldiers and brave generals, proud soldiers and brave generals."

Han Du's heart sank, he raised his head and glanced at Queen Ma across from him, and met Queen Ma's gaze.

Empress Ma, who was not visible, could be seen shaking her head slightly at Han Du.

Facing Queen Ma's warning, Han Du suddenly understood.

No way, Lao Zhu is thinking about dealing with Xungui? He doesn't think that the Northern Yuan Imperial Court has been destroyed, Togu Si Timur has been captured, and the grassland will no longer be a threat, right? That's what he was thinking

Are you going to kill the donkey?

Han Du took the risk and coughed twice, attracting Lao Zhu's eyes.

"What do you want to say?"

Han Du saw that he couldn't hide, so he said seriously: "Your Majesty, Liang Guogong and others are all horse lovers. Maybe they saw a horse they liked and wanted to ride it."

Lao Zhu's expression returned to calm, he glanced at Han Du indifferently and said, "Don't say good things for them. They love horses. They just do whatever they want and do whatever they want."

"Ahem, Your Majesty, actually it would be a good thing for them to be more reckless here." Han Du hesitated, speaking intermittently, trying to think of a good explanation.

Lao Zhu didn't say anything, just raised his eyes and glanced at Han Du.

With just one glance, Han Du instantly understood that if he didn't give a reasonable explanation, he might not be able to escape Lao Zhu's anger.

"Your Majesty, they are all military generals with strong blood. If there is a war, they can vent their anger on the battlefield. But when they return to the capital, they are like beasts in a cage, without running or fighting. This way

Days will drive them crazy.

But now they can find a way to vent, and after they vent, they will calm down and there will be a lot less trouble."

If Zhu Biao heard this, he might not understand it.

But Lao Zhu is also a person who has been in battle for a long time, and he has experienced this feeling personally. Thinking back to the beginning, the reason why he went to the battle in person was not only to boost morale, but more importantly, he also needed to vent on the battlefield.

.Every time after a fierce battle, he vents the violent and bloodthirsty emotions in his heart, and he feels extremely comfortable.

As for how uncomfortable it is to suppress such violent emotions, Lao Zhu also knows deeply. After the founding of the Ming Dynasty, Lao Zhu never had the opportunity to go to the battlefield in person. The violent emotions in his heart also accumulated over time, like a building built up.

Like a volcano, it can erupt at any time and burn everything around it.

Affected by his emotions, Lao Zhu has often punished officials too harshly over the years. It is just because the deal has been done and he cannot regret it later. He can only think that those officials are unlucky.

Lao Zhu thought for a moment and suddenly sighed and said: "A few days ago, I took away your navy command talisman. You didn't blame me, did you?"

The critical moment has come!

Han Du's nerves suddenly tensed up, but his face remained as usual, and he said calmly: "To be honest with you, Your Majesty, when the talisman was taken away, I was indeed a little reluctant to part with it."

"Oh? Why are you a little reluctant to give up? Tell me?" Lao Zhu was unmoved when he heard this, as if what Han Du just said was what he expected.

Han Du lowered his head and glanced at the people wearing gorgeous brocade robes who were galloping on the track, and said casually: "I didn't know why at first, but after I went back to sleep, I woke up the next day.

Now I know why.

Because I’m not used to it!

I have been in charge of the navy for many years, and it has become a habit to carry my command talisman with me all the time. Suddenly, my command talisman is gone, and I am really not used to it."

After saying that, Han Du and Lao Zhu looked at each other, smiled and shook their heads.

Lao Zhu also laughed and asked with a haha: "What about now? Are you used to it?"

"I figured it out that day and got used to it. To be honest with the emperor, I have traveled all over the South Korean grasslands in the past few years. I can only return to Beijing once every year and a half. Each time I can't stay long and have to leave again.

In fact, the one I owe the most to An Qing in recent years is that I was not able to stay with her even when she was giving birth.

Now that I have some free time, I can accompany her every day." When Han Du spoke, his eyes were a little dazed, as if he saw An Qing and his son. A warm and illusory picture appeared in Han Du's eyes.

In his eyes, his face gradually overflowed with peace of mind and happiness.
To be continued...