"My son is willing to expand the territory for the Ming Dynasty!" Zhu Ping knelt down to Lao Zhu solemnly and said every word with determination on his face.

Being able to expand the territory made Zhu Ping come alive again, and he was full of energy. And he was overseas. Even if Han Du didn't tell him directly, he could imagine it. If he went overseas

, then neither the father nor the prince will restrict him anymore. He can do whatever he wants without any scruples.

Zhu Fang also wanted to make achievements and express himself in front of his father through his achievements, proving that he was not a waste who only wanted to enjoy himself. In the past, the reason why he built a lot of construction projects in the fiefdom for the sake of enjoyment was not because he could not see hope for the future.

No matter how great his achievements were in Xi'an, to him he was just making wedding clothes for the prince.

Although the prince treated him well, it was not to the point where he had to work hard for the prince. But if he went overseas, it would be completely different. No matter where his feudal kingdom was established overseas, it belonged to him.

own country.

In the Ming Dynasty, he worked tirelessly just to work for Zhu Biao. But once he went overseas, he worked for himself under the pretext of opening up territory for the Ming Dynasty.

If the results are different, the whole person's mood will naturally be different.

Lao Zhu didn't even know why Zhu Ping's reaction was so different before and after, and he didn't even notice the reason for Zhu Ping's change of attitude. Anyway, in Lao Zhu's view, he had sealed Zhu Ping in Xi'an just because he wanted to

Let him become the vassal of the Ming Dynasty and protect the imperial capital. Although Zhu Feng is now outside the vassal state, he is still opening up territory for the Ming Dynasty. The difference is not big.

There was something moving in his heart, but Lao Zhu still turned to look at Han Du and asked: "Move overseas, is this overseas really as good as you say?"

After saying that, he looked back at Zhu Chen and said leisurely: "Zhang'er is also my prince after all. I don't want him to suffer too much. If the overseas world is desolate, then it is better to stay in the capital."

Hearing his father's words, Zhu Ping was even more anxious than Han Du. What could he do if he stayed in the capital? It was not just to eat and wait for death. He was still very happy with such a life at the beginning, but in the fiefdom

Over the past few years, he has been driven crazy by such a life. Otherwise, he would not have done anything wanton and evil in Xi'an.

"Father, I am not afraid of hardship. I have been guarding the border and have gone deep into the bitter cold of the grassland more than once. No matter how hard it is overseas, it will not be as bitter and cold as the grassland, right?" Zhu Xiu quickly persuaded his father, fearing that Lao Zhu would change his mind.

Han Du also helped in time, smiled and nodded to Lao Zhu and said: "Your Majesty, this overseas country used to have only local natives, and it was indeed a bit desolate. However, in the past few years, the Ming Dynasty has continued to exile criminals to the sea. Now the places close to the Ming Dynasty have been

It has become prosperous. For example, Annan, Luzon and other places are no longer much different from those in the Ming Dynasty. Now there are a large number of maritime merchants buying property in these places. With the current situation, these places may become similar to those in the Ming Dynasty in the future.

It’s no different.”

Hearing what Han Du said, Lao Zhu felt a little better. He also relieved some of his worries about Zhu Ping's desire to move overseas and no longer resisted as before.

Lao Zhu sat on the dragon chair, leaned back with a smile on his face, crossed his hands in front of his belly, and looked at Zhu Ping, Zhu Biao and others with relief, and finally his eyes fell on Zhu Ping and smiled.

He sighed and said: "Well, since this is your choice, I have no reason to stop you. However, if this overseas is not as good as you think, and you want to come back again, I will not stop you.

However, by that time, your feudal kingdom will definitely be gone. The most I can do is prepare a royal palace for you in this capital city so that you can have a place to stay. You still have to think about this matter carefully before making a decision.

.”

"I would like to thank my father. I have made up my mind and am willing to move overseas. Zhu Xi thanked his father first, and then made an unswerving decision to go overseas.

Lao Zhu looked at Zhu Chong with a resolute face and sighed in his heart. In the past, even though Zhu Chong was over thirty years old, Lao Zhu would still subconsciously regard him as a child. But now when Lao Zhu sees Zhu Chong

With his performance, he had to admit that he, the second child, had truly grown up and was no longer a child.

"Okay. Since you have made up your mind, I won't persuade you anymore.

Go back and wait, I will issue an order. You can prepare in advance when you go back. It is not easy to prepare as thoroughly as possible when going to sea." Lao Zhu waved his hand lightly, and Zhu Biao and the other three people retreated.

Han Du walked out of the hall, originally thinking of going home directly, but was chased by Zhu Xi who was smiling.

"If the King of Qin doesn't go and prepare as soon as possible, what will happen if you follow me?" Han Du stood still with a smile, looked at Zhu Ping who walked in front of him and asked in confusion, and at the same time glanced at Zhu Biao who was following him.

Zhu Fang's attitude towards Han Du became much closer within this day. He laughed and said: "Isn't this king about to move overseas? I have a dark eye on overseas countries. You are not going to sea.

After a few times, the emperor asked me to come to you to learn about the overseas situation." Zhu Xi thanked Zhu Biao and then turned back to look at Han Du.

"You're welcome, second brother. We brothers don't need to be so open to each other." Zhu Biao stretched out his hand to hold Zhu Ming's hand, and then looked up at Han Du.

It was Han Du who proposed to Zhu Ping that he should be transferred overseas. He couldn't avoid it at all. Moreover, Han Du had nothing to hide. Of course, he had to explain the overseas affairs clearly to the King of Qin.

"I just want to have a word with His Highness the King of Qin." Han Du nodded slightly and said seriously to Zhu Xiang.

Hearing this, Zhu Biao smiled heartily and said: "That's just right. This is not the place to talk. Why don't you go to the East Palace with Gu? Let Gu let someone prepare a table of wine and food. Firstly, we haven't had a drink together for a long time. Secondly, let's go to the East Palace.

I was very curious as I listened to you talk about overseas affairs while drinking."

"Thank you, my dear brother."

"Thank you, Prince."

Han Du and Zhu Xi followed Zhu Biao to the East Palace. In a side hall, the tables were filled with good wine and food. The three of them sat on the table, and Zhu Xi and Han Du sat on the left and right of Zhu Biao.

After drinking for three rounds, Zhu Ping put down his glass and spoke, "Han Du, you are Anqing's consort. I will also call you brother-in-law."

"The King of Qin is too polite. Just call me Han Du, but I will obey your orders." Han Du responded with a smile.

Not to mention, it is rare for Zhu Xi to let go of his dignity. The reason why he is like this is not only because of Handu, but also because of Anqing. His mother gave birth to several sons, but only Anqing

Such a daughter. Zhu Xi also only had such a sister, so of course he loved her to the core.

Aiwujiwuxia, he didn't use that condescending attitude toward Han Du.

Zhu Fang smiled and nodded. Some words would be good if he only spoke too much. Talking too much would make the original relationship seem unfamiliar. He was a little confused and curious and asked: "Although I want to move overseas, but for this overseas country?"

Your understanding is really blind. What is the situation overseas, Han Du, you have to tell me clearly. Otherwise, I will really think that you want to trick me."

After saying that, Zhu Xi laughed twice.

Zhu Biao and Han Du listened and laughed in agreement. Zhu Biao knew a little about the situation overseas. He knew that what Han Du said was true, so there was no problem of cheating Zhu Chong, so he laughed very calmly.

.

Han Du stopped laughing and slowly explained: "How should I put it? Overseas is definitely a good place, and it will even become a lively land in the future. But how should I tell the prince?"

After thinking for a moment, Han Du continued: "Let's put it this way, does the prince know how much money the emperor spent this time to compensate the people for the prince?"

Zhu Xi was stunned when he heard this. He really didn't know about this. But he knew that it would definitely not be a small sum. He knew very well how much money he had taken. In addition, his father Jinkou Yuyan promised to repay it twice as much.

People, this expense is staggering.

"There should be several million strings." Several million strings, in the past, would have been enough for the Ming Dynasty to launch a mighty Northern Expedition. Now,

But now it is taken out and consumed in the compensation of the people.

Up to now, Zhu Xi was a little incredulous and a little moved. He knew his father's character very well. He wanted to spend every penny wisely. These fathers could spend so much money without hesitation.

He was also very moved by having to clean up his mess.

Han Du smiled, stretched out three fingers and gestured towards Zhu Xi, "A total of 3.5 million strings."

Hiss~ Zhu Xi was a little surprised. Did he waste so much money in Xi'an?

"My lord, have you ever thought about why the emperor was able to spend so much money so easily and so easily?" Han Du looked at Zhu Ping with deep eyes and continued to ask with a smile.

"Why?" Zhu Xi shook his head. He really couldn't imagine why his father, who always lived within his means, would be so generous this time.

Han Du smiled and said nothing, and glanced at Zhu Biao.

Zhu Biao immediately understood and said to Zhu Xi with a smile on his face: "Second brother, in the past few years since you have been away from the capital, my father has made a fortune."

Zhu Ping didn't think how his father would get rich, because if that were the case, his father would have gotten rich long ago and not have been poor for so many years. Zhu Ping was guarding Xi'an and had a lot of troops. As for the supply of food and pay for the army,

He knows it best. Over the years, his father has been worried about the food and wages of the border troops. Even the Northern Expedition to Mongolia and Yuan Dynasty, which is such a difficult matter, his father has to fight, stop and go. Why,

Isn’t it just because there is no money and no food?

If my father had been rich a long time ago, would he have kept Meng Yuan alive and kicking for so long? The army would have invaded the country long ago and wiped it out.

When Zhu Biao saw that his second brother was listening attentively, he coughed twice to attract his attention and then said: "It's okay if you know some things and don't tell them."

"Brother, let's save it." Seeing Zhu Biao's seriousness, Zhu Xi nodded and promised.

Zhu Biao glanced at Han Du, then looked back at Zhu Xi and said: "The Ming Dynasty now has thirty-three governor-general offices in Nanyang, and each governor-general office can pay millions of dollars in tribute to the father every year."

Zhu Xiang's eyes widened instantly when he heard it, his eyeballs protruded, and he simply couldn't believe his ears.

One governor's office can pay millions of dollars in tribute a year. How much tribute can the thirty-three governor's offices pay?

Zhu Xiang just made a brief calculation and was shocked speechless. No wonder his father has been building cement roads in the past two years, encouraging people to reclaim wasteland, and increasing the tax exemption period for reclaimed wasteland from three years to five years.

And there was enough spare power to mobilize an army of 300,000 to launch the Northern Expedition against the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty.

All the reasons are because my father is rich.

At the same time, Zhu Xi turned his attention to Han Du. He now understood the reason why Han Du did not tell him directly about the situation in Nanyang, but instead mentioned his father's situation.

With such pearls and jade in front of him, couldn't Zhu Chen have guessed that Nanyang is not the overseas wasteland in ordinary people's eyes, but a place where wealth gathers?

The income of nearly 40 million guan every year can be continuously sent to the palace as tribute, which shows the wealth of Nanyang.

"Haha, okay, it's really good news." After all, no one has too much money. Even though he is the King of Qin, Zhu Ping doesn't actually have much money. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to build some gardens.

Put your ideas on the people's minds.

Doesn't he know that if he plunders the people's wealth, he will be punished by his father? But there is no way, who makes him unable to use the money to build the garden.

"However, I heard that there are many islands in the South Sea, so I can't just pick one at random, right?" Zhu Ping said and cast a look at Han Du for help.

Han Du did not refuse and said directly: "Then we have to see what kind of place you like, my lord."

"Oh? Are these places different?" Zhu Xi asked jokingly.

"Of course." Han Du nodded with a smile, turned to Zhu Biao and said, "I'd better ask the prince and prince to move, let's go see the map."

"Okay." Zhu Xi agreed without hesitation.
To be continued...