Indeed, none of these people adopted an adopted son.
Even Lan Yu had to admit this. But even if he admitted it, he still didn't think there was anything wrong with having an adopted son. At least in Lan Yu's view, there were many benefits. The only adopted son was Lan Yu.
It follows the horse's lead and dares to fight and kill on the battlefield. Whether it is charging into battle or attacking a city, it is extremely easy to use.
Therefore, Lan Yu was naturally reluctant to leave.
Faced with Han Du's scorching gaze, Lan Yuyou said unconvinced: "It is true that they did not accept an adopted son, but doesn't the emperor also accept an adopted son?"
That's right! Han Du was so angry that he didn't know whether to cry or laugh.
Could it be that what the emperor can do, you, Lan Yu, can also do?
Han Du glanced around and saw no one around, so he lowered his voice and said in Lan Yu's ear: "The emperor accepts his adopted son because he wants to conquer the world. Do you also want to conquer the world?"
Lan Yu's face suddenly changed. Although he was arrogant and domineering and somewhat lawless, he admired his brother-in-law Chang Yuchun the most. He knew that Chang Yuchun was afraid of the emperor, so he was also extremely afraid of Lao Zhu.
"We, we don't have this idea, we just think it will be easy for our adopted son to use it."
Han Du shook his head with heavy eyes and said: "No matter how easy it is, you can't use it. It can be said that no one can use it except the emperor. Otherwise, you think you are smarter than King Kaiping. Do you know everything? You
Do you think King Kaiping doesn’t know? But have you seen that King Kaiping has adopted an adopted son?”
When Lan Yu heard this, she suddenly lost consciousness. Was she really wrong?
Lan Yu has been fighting with Chang Yuchun since he was a child. It can be said that Chang Yuchun taught him his ability to march and fight. Therefore, Lan Yu has full faith in Chang Yuchun, as long as it involves Chang Yuchun.
He will subconsciously choose to believe anything.
Could it be that I really can’t adopt an adopted son?
Seeing that Lan Yu's mind had been shaken, Han Du added fire while the iron was hot, "Brother, we know about the relationship between brother and those adopted sons. But brother, have you ever thought about it? You are the Duke of the country now, but you have the military power in your hands.
But it's gone. If you let them continue to follow you, their future will be uncertain. Instead of doing this, it is better to let them restore their original names now and let them stay if they are willing to continue to serve in the army. You can still do it if you have a chance in the future.
Help them a little. Those who are tired of fighting on the battlefield, just give them a sum of money and let them go back to be rich men, marry wives, have children, and live a happy life. Wouldn't it be a good thing?"
Han Du believes that Lan Yu's adopted sons must each have their own thoughts.
Some people do have to stay with Lan Yu because of repaying their kindness. But this does not mean that they do not want to live a peaceful life. After all, there are still a small number of bloodthirsty lunatics in this world, and most people are eager to be able to
They live a peaceful life. If they have the opportunity to leave, these people will definitely not miss it.
Not everyone is ambitious and wants to get ahead. After all, many people work hard just to be able to have three meals a day and live a life without worries about food and clothing.
Of course, when there are a hundred people, there are all kinds of people. There are people who want to live a happy life, and there are naturally people who have evil intentions and want to get ahead by stepping on the bones of others.
"This, this thing is too sudden. Let us think about it and think about it carefully." Lan Yu was also a little confused for a moment, not knowing whether to listen to Han Du or not.
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From Lan Yu's true heart, he believed Han Du's words. After all, in order to save him, Han Du knelt outside the gate of Fengtian Palace for three days and three nights holding the national jade seal. This kind of friendship, Lan Yu would not understand
I forgot. Moreover, what Han Du said does make sense. His brother-in-law, who was so favored by the emperor, did not accept an adopted son. Maybe he really couldn't accept this adopted son?
Lan Yu knew very well how favored Chang Yuchun was by the emperor, and his admiration for his brother-in-law was also due to these. After Chang Yuchun died violently, the emperor who received the news actually shed tears and wrote poems, and ordered someone to draw Chang Yuchun's body.
The portrait wearing a dragon robe shows that his grace was unparalleled in the entire Ming Dynasty, even Xu Da was far behind.
Lan Yu admires her brother-in-law, and naturally also admires the scenery he has received. Lan Yu is envious, but it is not that she has longed for it. One day, he can also have such scenery.
Originally, Lan Yu thought that he had completely destroyed Bei Yuan in Yuerhai this time, and that he was no longer inferior to his brother-in-law in terms of merit. Even if he was not able to receive the same favor as his brother-in-law, the emperor should treat him with more courtesy.
However, what Lan Yu never expected was that not only did he not receive the slightest courtesy when he returned to the court, he was impeached and was imprisoned. Such a strong hope and gap meant that Lan Yu had no resentment towards the emperor in his heart.
That is impossible.
Even after he was released and granted the title of Duke of Liang, Lan Yu could not resolve the resentment in his heart. But now after listening to Han Du's words, he couldn't help but think deeply. In the past, his brother-in-law had made such great contributions, but he still couldn't.
He has never adopted an adopted son, but he has adopted nearly a hundred adopted children. From this point of view, he is indeed far inferior to his brother-in-law.
From this point of view, it is true that the emperor did not give him the same courtesy as Chang Yuchun.
Lan Yu thought about it for a while, and the resentment in her heart disappeared.
"Brother, just think about it slowly, I won't disturb you anymore." Han Du saw understanding in Lan Yu's expression and knew that he was no longer resisting. In order to avoid backfire, it was not good to continue to force him. He simply left.
, give Lan Yu a quiet environment and let him think carefully.
Han Du left Liang Guogong's mansion and did not go back. Instead, he turned directly to the palace and asked to see Lao Zhu.
Arriving outside Fengtian Gate, Han Du found a eunuch guarding the gate, walked up to him and quietly handed over a small roll of treasure money, and whispered: "Is the emperor in a good mood today? I would like to ask to see the emperor."
The eunuch also knew Han Du. He turned his wrist with a smile and put the treasure money into his sleeve robe. He said with a smile: "Thank you for the reward, Lord Marquis. The emperor is in a good mood today, but he is currently listening to some Imperial College doctors lecture on the classics.
The Marquis should wait for a while, and when the Emperor is done with his work, I will go and report it as soon as possible."
With no choice, Han Du had no choice but to wait at Fengtian Gate.
Fortunately, there are often officials here waiting for Lao Zhu's summons, so a place to rest and wait has been prepared here. There is no need for Han Du to stand here stupidly, he can go to the house next to him to sit and wait, and
Tea and snacks are provided.
After coming here for nearly an hour, I finally waited until Lao Zhu was free.
Han Du followed the eunuch all the way to Fengtian Palace.
Han Du walked straight in and bowed to Lao Zhu: "My lord, Han Du, pays homage to the emperor. Long live the emperor. Long live the emperor."
"Okay, let's get married." Lao Zhu was a little helpless at Han Du's formal etiquette. According to common sense, I married my precious princess to him, so he should also respect himself as his father.
However, Han Du would sometimes call Lao Zhu "Father Emperor" directly, but that was when only his family was present. As long as he was in the court or when ministers were present, Han Du would always address him as the emperor.
At the beginning, Lao Zhu was satisfied with Han Du's understanding of etiquette. But as time went by and the number of times increased, Lao Zhu always felt a little helpless.
Lao Zhu looked down upon those princes-in-law who always talked about their father and emperor and wanted to cling to the royal family. But he also felt a little resentful towards a prince-son-in-law like Han Du, who was always clear about the ways of king and minister.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Han Du was not polite. After bowing slightly, he stood up from the ground.
Lao Zhu glanced at Han Du and felt that after two years of thinking, Han Du had lost his youthful frivolity and had a restrained talent, calm and powerful temperament. Compared with the previous Han Du, he is even more impressive now.
Lao Zhu was happy.
"Tell me, why do you come to see me?"
When Han Du heard this, the smile on his face immediately disappeared. After pondering for a while, he said: "Your Majesty, I just received a piece of news from Duke Liang."
Han Du told Lao Zhu in detail what Wu Si had said and what Lan Yu had said.
Lao Zhu is such a sophisticated person, his face changed just after hearing this, obviously he also noticed something unusual in this.
"go on."
Therefore, Han Du had no choice but to reveal all his speculations to Lao Zhu.
After listening to this, Lao Zhu sat up from the dragon chair. He walked slowly on Danbi. After a while, he turned to look at Han Du and said, "Your guess is reasonable. Even this Lan Ping has no problem."
, then some of Lan Yu’s other adopted sons must also have problems.”
"Yes, Your Majesty, I have the same idea." Han Du followed the movement of Lao Zhu's old body and said in agreement.
Lao Zhu walked to the dragon chair, sat down again, looked at Han Du with a relaxed face and asked: "Then how do you want to deal with this matter? Directly send people to arrest Lan Yu's adopted sons?"
Han Du's expression froze when he heard this, knowing that Lao Zhu was not making fun of him at all, and these words were Lao Zhu's own thoughts.
Lao Zhu has always been decisive in killing, and never sloppy. Sometimes he would rather kill a thousand by mistake than let one go.
Han Du can guarantee that if Lao Zhu was not the one who came to report today, but Lao Zhu found out that there were people with ulterior motives among Lan Yu's adopted sons, then Lao Zhu would not have the slightest scruples and would directly kill Lan Yu.
All the adopted sons were imprisoned, and no one could escape.
"I have persuaded Duke Liang to send all his adopted sons back to their original surnames and send them out. Those who are willing to continue to serve in the army, let them serve in the army. Those who want to remove their armor and return to the fields, give them some property and let them go back to work.
A rich man. And Lan Yu is also a little interested in this." Han Du lowered his head, explained, and then stood quietly, waiting for Lao Zhu's verdict.
After a long time
, Lao Zhu's voice echoed in the hall, "You are still a little too kind-hearted."
Han Du's heart suddenly trembled, thinking that Lao Zhu was dissatisfied with his proposal. If he was not dissatisfied with this, then there was nothing to say, and Lao Zhu would definitely raise the butcher's knife again.
Fortunately, Lao Zhu's next words made Han Du sigh in relief, "But since you want to do this, then you can do it. Well, I will tell the prince later to let him go with you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will take my leave." Han Du's face was filled with joy. He did not dare to disturb Lao Zhu anymore and wanted to leave right away.
But Lao Zhu suddenly stopped him, "Wait a minute."
"Your Majesty, please give me your instructions." Han Du thought that Lao Zhu had other arrangements, so he took the initiative to say.
The smile on Lao Zhu's face gradually disappeared, and he looked at Han Du intently and asked: "I heard that you took An Qing to the Jiaofang Division? Do you know that if this matter gets out, you will make my face worse?"
Where to put it?"
When Han Du heard this, his breath suddenly suffocated. He smiled awkwardly and couldn't say a word. The toes hidden in the deerskin boots almost dug out a three-bedroom house. Take his daughter with him.
It is indeed too embarrassing for a place like Jiaofangsi to be known and criticized.
However, this was not the Jiaofangsi she wanted to take Anqing to. She had to go there herself, and it would be impossible not to go.
What's more, An Qing also disguised himself as a man when he went there. No one would know him at all, so how could anyone know?
Thinking of this, Han Du was suddenly shocked. Yes, An Qing went there disguised as a man. Ordinary people would not be able to recognize her at all. So how did Lao Zhu know?
A bone-chilling chill rushed up from Han Du's heels to Tianling Gai. His whole body was almost frozen to death by this chill.
The first thing that Han Du thought of was the Jin Yiwei. Only these guys can be so pervasive and can spy on everything.
Lao Zhu had the idea of setting up a Jinyiwei back then, but Han Du blocked it because the cost was too high, the effect was not obvious, and there were endless troubles after the meeting.
Han Du even used this to propose the secret folding system. Anyway, since then, Lao Zhu has been immersed in the secret folding and had a great time. It was quite joyful.
But who can guarantee that Lao Zhu will completely give up the establishment of Jinyiwei because of the secret discount system? Jinyiwei does have many disadvantages, but if it is established on a small scale, not only will the disadvantages be greatly reduced, but it will also become more secretive.
Even less noticeable.
Han Du took a deep breath and realized: Lao Zhu must have set up Jinyiwei, otherwise he would not have known that Anqing had been to Jiaofangsi. Of course, it is possible that these are not called Jinyiwei now, but their role will definitely be the same as that of Jinyiwei.
Jin Yiwei is almost the same.
"I, I am guilty." Faced with the solid evidence, what else can Han Du say? He can't shirk it by saying that Anqing has to go, right? Although this is in fact the case, as Anqing's consort, Han Du should
Some responsibilities still need to be taken.
When Lao Zhu saw that Han Du did not defend himself, he directly confessed, and seemed to have glanced at Han Du. He said nothing more, or even warned Han Du, and waved Han Du to leave.
What did Lao Zhu want to do just now, beat himself up? Han Du shook his head, somewhat unable to guess what Lao Zhu was thinking.