In the 21st year of Hongwu's reign, King Zhu Fang of Qin moved to overseas.
Perhaps Lao Zhu wanted to compensate Zhu Chong, or perhaps he wanted to prove to the world that he was not a ruthless and unjust emperor who exiled his son. So he changed the Dazong Zhengyuan to Zongren Mansion, on the grounds that Zhu Chong was the leader of the kings.
Appoint him as the clan leader.
Zhu Xiang's transfer overseas instantly caused a shock in the government and the public. The officials in the government were shocked and felt the coldness and ruthlessness of Lao Zhu with lingering fears. Even his own son was willing to be sent overseas, let alone these officials?
As for the appointment of Zhu Ping as the imperial minister, the courtiers knew with their toes that this was a decision the emperor had to make in order to silence the people of the world.
Zhu Ping has been kicked out of the Ming Dynasty, so appointing him as a clan official is useless? Can he still issue orders to the clan mansion thousands of miles away? In the eyes of the ministers, this clan mansion is not
The emperor alone had the final say, and Zhu Xi could only be regarded as a decoration, not even a decoration.
For the emperor's method of killing three birds with one stone, the ministers were numb and could not help but feel chilly in their hearts. For a moment, the ministers were trembling with fear towards Lao Zhu, fear took root in their hearts, and they no longer dared to think of bullying or concealing things from others.
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The King of Qin's transfer of overseas titles also caused a great sensation among the people. This was the first King of Qin to be transferred overseas since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, and it was also the first in history. Some people think that the emperor's treatment of King Qin was
The punishment is too severe. After all, there is a relationship between flesh and blood. A beating is enough if you make a mistake. There is no need to make it difficult for the biological father and son to meet each other.
In the eyes of the ancients, this kind of punishment was second only to "not as good as Jiuquan, not to meet each other".
However, some people believe that the current overseas world is not completely deserted. Otherwise, how could those maritime merchants make a lot of money and move a lot of money home? King Qin did not necessarily suffer when he went overseas. Of course, he would definitely suffer.
It's certain.
Neither the officials nor the people's comments reached the ears of King Qin.
At the same time, he faced a difficult choice. After the imperial edict was issued, his favorite concubine, Deng, did not stand with him this time. On the grounds that she wanted to fulfill her filial duty in the capital for him, she refused.
Go overseas.
When Zhu Ping heard this, he felt as if he was struck by lightning. Deng was his favorite concubine, and he did not hesitate to disobey orders for her. He even risked his own life to save her this time. Now
But when he got such a result, Zhu Xi was naturally heartbroken.
Although Deng's reasons are sufficient, everyone understands that she does not want to go overseas with Zhu Ping, which means that she has given up on Zhu Ping.
On the other hand, Zhu Xi's concubine, Wang, insisted on going overseas with Zhu Xi. Even more than ten years before this, Zhu Xi was extremely cold to her, and even listened to Deng's words and imprisoned her.
He also chose to be with Zhu Xi without any hesitation.
Originally, Empress Ma saw how pitiful she had been living with Zhu Ping all these years and wanted to keep her in the capital, but she refused by saying, "Marry a chicken, follow the chicken, marry a dog, follow the dog."
Lao Zhu was so moved by her loyalty that he specially issued an order to Zhu Ping, asking him to "treat Wang Shi with courtesy".
Zhu Xi did not expect that in the end, the person who was willing to accompany him to go to sea would be the concubine who was completely ignored by him in the past. In the past, he did not like Wang, who was cautious in every move and word, and found her extremely boring.
He thought that Deng's escapism and wanton behavior were very suitable for him. Now he calmed down and took a closer look, but he felt that Wang was not bad either. Wang was a tall and beautiful woman, coupled with her calmness
The quiet temperament made Zhu Ping feel at ease just by looking at it.
Mrs. Wang felt a little uncomfortable with Zhu Ping's greedy direct gaze. She glanced at him slightly angrily and quietly looked away. Ms. Wang had never experienced such a gaze from Zhu Ping in her life, and she felt a little evasive in doubt.
However, Zhu Xi became interested, and went up to grab Wang's bare hand, and slowly and carefully looked at the concubine who had been married to him for many years.
There is no doubt that both Zhu Xi and Fang Xiaoru boarded Han Du's flagship.
Han Du warmly greeted the two of them to sit down, then held his chin with one hand and kept looking back and forth on their faces.
The two of them didn't pay attention at first, but Han Du kept staring at them.
Zhu Xi thought for a moment, then chuckled twice and said, "What? Do you still want to see my jokes? You think I will make a fool of myself on this ship, don't you?"
"No way, no way, am I that kind of person?" Han Du said with a smile. But the expression on his face was, you don't have to doubt, I am that kind of person.
Zhu Xi snorted coldly when he saw it, picked up the tea cup and ignored Han Du.
However, Han Du was even more curious. He approached Zhu Ping and asked, "Have you ever been on a boat before?"
Zhu Fang glared at Han Du with disdain and said: "I am not only proficient in foot combat, horse combat, but also water combat. Do you think I have ever been on a boat?"
Damn this bastard is actually an all-rounder.
Han Du had no choice but to sit back angrily, then turned to look at Fang Xiaoru, and asked with confusion on his face: "What about you? Have you ever been on a boat before?"
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Xiaoru held the tea cup and lowered his head to drink tea, then shook his head and said, "I have never sat down before."
If you have never been on a boat, how could you be so stable on the first ride without any reaction? Han Du's face was full of disbelief.
Seeing that Han Du didn't believe him, Fang Xiaoru waved his sleeves angrily and said calmly: "People read the Bai family letters, so they can nourish their energy. As long as the heart is calm, it will not be hindered by anything. Taking a boat is indeed a good thing."
It makes me feel a little uncomfortable, but I can still bear it. But you are also a scholar. I heard that when you first got on the boat, you vomited so much that you were so confused?"
Huh? I always felt that Fang Xiaoru was scolding me, meaning that I read the book but didn’t have the energy to nourish myself, so I read the book into the dog’s belly? Han Du stared at Fang Xiaoru suspiciously, wanting to see what he was doing
What means.
It's a pity that Fang Xiaoru's face was so calm that Han Du couldn't tell anything.
Zhu Ping was greatly impressed by Fang Xiaoru's pretense. He not only pointed at Han Du's nose and scolded him, but also made Han Du unable to find any reason. He originally didn't think much of literati, but he always felt that literati
There are too many things in his stomach, and he talks in a roundabout way, which is not smooth at all. He only hides in the dark and plots people. But this time when he came into contact with Fang Xiaoru, not only did he not feel any disgust at all, but he was full of emotions from beginning to end.
It was refreshing and made Zhu Ping very happy.
He even felt like he and Fang Xiaoru felt like old friends at first sight.
The navy sailed southward with favorable winds and rivers, and arrived at Anping Port in only ten days.
Hundreds of warships, large and small, instantly surrounded the entire Anping Port. The merchants who originally stayed here thought that something big had happened, but after seeing the Ming Dynasty's Ming Dynasty's golden dragon flag, they suddenly
Calm down.
Since it was the Ming Navy that came, there was nothing to worry about. It was a great idea to give up the port to the navy. Being able to see so many navy warships at one time, everyone felt that this move was worthwhile.
Han Du, Zhu Ping, and Fang Xiaoru stood on the bow of the ship, facing the strong sea breeze and smiling: "Your Majesty has arrived safely, and my mission is over."
"What do you want? Just go back to Beijing?" Zhu Xi asked casually without looking back, looking at the things in Anping Port with admiration.
Judging from the prosperity of Anping Port, Han Du really did not lie to him at the beginning. This overseas country is no longer a wild land, but a warm land. Judging from the scale of Anping Port, it is not smaller than the port of Ming Dynasty.
Moreover, the bustling crowds and bustling atmosphere are as impressive as those of the Ming Dynasty.
Han Du didn't speak, just nodded lightly.
Although Lao Zhu returned the military power to himself, Han Du had understood it after all. Lao Zhu valued military power very seriously, and the slightest disturbance could arouse his sensitive nerves. Rather than act recklessly and attract Lao Zhu's
If you are jealous, you might as well be like a frog, doing whatever Lao Zhu says.
Zhu Ping turned back to look at Han Du's statement, smiled slightly, and took out an order from his sleeve robe.
"Handu obeys the order."
Han Du glanced at the imperial order in Zhu Xi's hand and quickly knelt down on one knee.
"Order Han Du to do his best to assist the King of Qin in settling the vassal issue, and then go to the Great Zhou Dynasty to clear out the remnants."
"I obey." Han Du bowed respectfully.
Zhu Xi handed Ling Yu into Han Du's hands.
Han Du stood up and opened it. He saw that it was indeed Lao Zhu's handiwork, and it was also stamped with the big seal "Ordered by God to live long and prosperous".
Han Du carefully put away Ling Yu and asked Zhu Ping with a smile: "I don't know what the prince has ordered."
Unexpectedly, Zhu Ping did not tell Han Du directly, but said: "Let's get off the ship first. The soldiers have been working hard these days from traveling all the way. There is no hurry until the soldiers recover."
The navy officers didn't care. They had experienced many voyages that were farther, more dangerous, and more difficult than this. This little bit of hard work was nothing to them.
But the King of Qin's own six guards and horses were failing. It was impossible for all of them to be like Fang Xiaoru, who could control themselves from getting dizzy even if it was their first time on a boat. Many people fainted and had vomiting and diarrhea as soon as they got on the boat. Fortunately, they had
The 'carrying plates' method made them feel a little better. Otherwise, maybe before we even get here, someone would be overwhelmed by the turbulence.
The governor of Anping Port is Huang Zhong, who was once a fierce general among the military generals. A chance opportunity brought him to Anping Port. He had already received the military order and knew that the King of Qin was coming. Now he sees
An endless stream of Ming warships came to the port as if they covered the sky and the sun. He naturally guessed that most of the Qin kings were coming.
Before the warship even docked, Huang Zhong led a group of subordinates to greet him on the plank road.
Han Du's flagship slowly docked, and Zhu Ping strode ahead and was the first to disembark.
"The last general, Huang Zhong, pays homage to His Highness the King of Qin." Huang Zhong has been in the army for many years, so naturally he is not familiar with Zhu Ping.
No matter how familiar he was, Huang Zhong quickly bowed and bowed before Zhu Xi got off the boat.
"No gift." Zhu Xi said lightly, looking at the rows of houses on the shore, which were quite large and full of people.
He looked back at Huang Zhong and said with a smile: "Your port is doing well."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Huang Zhong smiled and bowed quickly, then raised his head and sighed: "The general is well-deserved for your highness's praise. This is probably the worst place in the Nanyang Governor's Mansion."
Zhu Xi didn't believe it at all when he heard this. If this was still the worst, what would the best place look like?
Of course, Huang Zhong's words are also self-effacing. Although he is harassed by Annan from time to time, Anping Port is at least in the middle of the thirty-three governor's palaces in Nanyang because of its favorable location.
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"What? Is Annan's harassment of you still very serious?" Han Du walked down and happened to hear Huang Zhong's words and couldn't help but ask curiously.
When Huang Zhong saw Han Du wearing the attire of a marquis and getting off the navy flagship, he guessed: "May I ask if he is the Marquis of Zhenhai?"
"Exactly." Han Du nodded and looked at him with a smile.
Huang Zhong hurriedly bowed and saluted, and in an inexplicable mood he greeted Han Du with excitement: "I will finally pay my respects to the Marquis."
Huang Zhong couldn't help but be excited. Although he had only seen Han Du until now, Han Du's name had already been deeply rooted in his heart. This was something that others could not understand at all.
Because it was Han Du who single-handedly conquered the entire Nanyang and asked the emperor to set up a governor's palace in Nanyang, Huang Zhong had the opportunity to become the governor of Anping Port. When he was originally suggested to be the governor here, he was still very worried.
Hesitant. After all, he was coming to this overseas country. He was thousands of miles away and he didn’t understand him at all. Anyone else would feel uneasy. In the end, it was because of his fateful friendship with that man on the battlefield that he chose to believe his words.
Recommend yourself to the emperor to serve as the governor of Anping.
But after arriving here, Huang Zhong suddenly realized that there were so many opportunities to make a fortune here, and he came to the right place. Although he had to be harassed by Annan from time to time, it was still much easier than leading troops at home. As for Annan
Those soldiers are no match for his all-armed troops. That is to say, his main task is to guard Anping Port, the hen that lays golden eggs, otherwise he would have pushed back.
Huang Zhong was able to be where he is today entirely because of Han Du, so he was naturally very grateful to Han Du.
"No need to be polite." Han Du waved his hand towards him.
Just at this time, Fang Xiaoru came down from behind. Han Du raised his finger and pointed at him, and introduced to Huang Zhong: "This is the minister of the East Palace, Fang Xiaoru."
"I have finally met Mr. Fang." Huang Zhong saw that Fang Xiaoru was wearing the official uniform of a civil servant. He himself was a rough man and had never been looked down upon by the civil servants in the past. And he himself did not want to get in front of the civil servants and be offended, so for
The civil servant didn't want to talk to him at all.
But since it was Han Du who introduced him, he also said hello and nodded.
"General Huang, you're welcome." Fang Xiaoru replied with a smile. Looking at the scene of people coming and going at the port, he couldn't help but be surprised. Such a scene is actually in a wild land overseas? It is not much different from that in the Ming Dynasty.
Well, or is this place so prosperous because of the Ming Dynasty?
Huang Zhong saw several people standing on the plank road and said quickly: "This is not the place to talk. The general has prepared wine and food for the prince, the marquis, and Lord Fang. Please!"
After running around on the sea for more than ten days, the bird had already faded out of his mouth. Zhu Ping just wanted to enjoy it, so he naturally would not refuse. Following Huang Zhong's guidance, he strode ahead and walked towards the Governor's Palace.
Along the way, Xiaoru was observing the people in the port. Judging by their attire, these people were all from the Ming Dynasty. Almost all of them were merchants and sailors brought by sea merchants. It was difficult to see a common people. However, Fang Xiaoru could understand after a little thought.
This place is far away from the Ming Dynasty, and ordinary people will not come here.
A group of people walked into the lobby and sat down, and Huang Zhong quickly ordered people to pass on the food and drinks.
When the food arrived, Huang Zhong said with a smile: "It's a lonely place and it's very crude. Please don't dislike it, Prince, Marquis and Lord Fang."
Fang Xiaoru was speechless as he looked at a large table full of dishes, such as sea cucumbers and sea urchins. Even in the seafood restaurant in Beijing, they are very rare and rare things. Of course, the prices will be frighteningly expensive.
Damn it. But here in Huangzhong, everything is served on an oversized plate, which is obviously so lavish that people can eat whatever they want.
Zhu Xi was very satisfied with the dishes. Although he had never seen some of them before, in terms of color, smell and taste, they still looked very good. Feeling hungry, he was not restrained and directly raised his chopsticks to take a bite.
Huang Zhong quickly leaned over slightly, looked at Zhu Ping and asked softly: "Your Majesty, how does it taste?"
Zhu Xi chewed it in his mouth, savored it slowly, and then said with a smile: "Not bad, no worse than the seafood restaurant."
They laughed at the same time and said to Handu
: "Han Du, I heard that you have a share in the seafood restaurant? You also need to improve the taste, don't let others catch up. I am really not talking nonsense. Although the condiments of this dish are almost useless, but the taste
But not bad at all.”
Han Du smiled, naturally he would not take Zhu Ping's words to heart.
Huang Zhong was naturally surprised when he heard this. He quickly stretched out his hand and said, "Please use it, you're welcome."
At Zhu Xi's suggestion, everyone toasted and drank together, and the meal officially entered the warm stage.
After three rounds of drinking, Han Du asked Huang Zhongdao while holding a glass of wine: "I heard you just now, it seems that Annan harassed you a bit seriously? What is going on? It is rare that after such a long time, the people of Annan still refuse to give up?
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Huang Zhong was about to drink. When he heard Han Du's words, he immediately put down his wine glass, sighed deeply and said: "The general doesn't know what is going on with these Annan people. They are obviously not the opponent of the general, but they are
It just seems like he’s crazy.”
Han Du put down the empty wine glass, his face suddenly darkened, and he said with some dissatisfaction: "What else could be going on? It's just that the Japanese pirates can touch it, but I, the Ming Dynasty, can't touch it. These bastards have really given them shame."
"What's going on?" Zhu Xi couldn't help but asked curiously. He was almost finished eating, so he slowed down his chopsticks and had time to listen to the conversation between Han Du and Han Du.
Han Du explained to Zhu Xi: "It turns out that this place was originally occupied by Japanese pirates. After I wiped out the Japanese pirates, I sent people to station here. But Annan was better. When the Japanese pirates were here, they couldn't even fight.
We dare not let go and pretend we can't see it. Now that the Ming Dynasty has taken over this place, they have jumped out and said that this is Annan's territory and they want us to leave."
"This is simply unreasonable. According to their opinion, Ming Dynasty is just working for them in vain?" Zhu Fang was so angry when he heard this, he said with eyes wide open.
Han Du also nodded in agreement. It was indeed too much. According to Annan's intention, they were treating the Ming Dynasty as a coolie. Oh, the Japanese pirates were ferocious, so when the Japanese pirates occupied this place, Annan didn't even know what to do.
They didn't dare to let it go. Now that the Ming Dynasty has come, they are asking for it without mercy, and even dare to send troops to attack if they don't give it.
What do you mean? Do you think that the Ming Dynasty was not as cruel as the Japanese pirates, after all, they were easy to bully?
Fang Xiaoru frowned and said with some confusion: "Why is Annan like this? If this is really Annan's homeland, I think it can be returned to them. After all, Ming Dynasty is a country of etiquette."
Han Du looked at Fang Xiaoru dumbfounded, never expecting that he would say such a thing?
What is homeland? If it is poor, it will put aside disputes; if it is rich, it will be since ancient times.
Only when you are strong can you be qualified to say that this is your homeland and that is your homeland. Just based on the current Annan? Is he worthy of saying such a thing?
Han Du frowned and glanced at Fang Xiaoru and said, "Why? Of course it's for profit, and no profit will work. As long as there is profit, they will come again and again."
Fang Xiaoru was also a little dissatisfied with Han Du's words, which were completely inconsistent with his ideas. How could it be appropriate to keep talking about interests while completely putting interests aside?
Seeing that the scene was a little stiff, Huang Zhong laughed quickly and interjected: "My lord, my lord, and Lord Fang are here. I am deeply honored. I have prepared some thoughts for you. I am not being respectful, but please accept it with a smile."
After saying that, Huang Zhong raised his hands and clapped them twice.
Suddenly, a maid came in holding a beautiful box and placed it down in front of the three of them.
Zhu Xi opened it without any care, and a box full of pearls appeared in front of his eyes. Even though Zhu Xi had already experienced extraordinary things, he couldn't help but look at him twice when he received such a big box of pearls from Huang Zhong when he first arrived.
I thought Huang Zhong had committed something and wanted his help.
Han Du and Fang Xiaoru's boxes were full of pearls as expected.
The only difference is that the pearls in Zhu Xi's and Han Du's boxes are obviously of the highest quality, with each pearl being round and full, a little larger than the belly of a finger, while Fang Xiaoru's pearls are obviously smaller.
Han Du looked up at Huang Zhong in surprise, and said with a smile: "What? Are you getting rich, or are you robbing money? Have you completed your share of this year's gift of such a precious thing?"
Huang Zhong smiled and said in a heroic tone: "Don't worry, Lord Marquis, the 1.2 million Guan Guan that I will pay tribute to will be prepared a long time ago. These are all extra and can be regarded as a little bit of the general's wishes."
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire lobby became extremely quiet, and you could hear a pin drop.
Even the chopsticks Zhu Xi stretched out to pick up vegetables seemed to be imprisoned in the air by an invisible force.
"What tribute? What 1.2 million yuan?" Zhu Xi felt that he had to ask clearly. He didn't even eat the food. He retracted his hand and put down his chopsticks, looking at the faces of Han Du and Huang Zhong.
Spin around.
"Yes, 1.2 million yuan is not a small sum." Fang Xiaoru also spoke up at the right time, staring at the two of them with a dark sneer.