Seeing that Zhu Biao was finally relieved, Han Du and Han Jingyun suddenly became happy.
Zhu Biao also looked at Han Du and sighed, "Every time I see you, I always feel that I am inferior to you. You said you are several years younger than Gu. Where does your wisdom come from?
Are you here? Is it possible that you are truly a genius?"
"Where are the geniuses?" Han Du shook his head and sighed with a smile, "I'm just well-informed."
"Informed?" Zhu Biao shook his head, "I think I am no worse than you. I have read a lot of books, at least they are far more than you. I heard from An Qing that you never read?"
He had just set up a well-informed persona, but it was exposed by Zhu Biao in an instant. Han Du was immediately embarrassed. At the same time, he couldn't help complaining to An Qing. Why did he even tell Zhu Biao such a thing? It seems that she really needs to deal with it.
, Well, I will deal with her as soon as I get back, and I must let her call her husband, "please forgive me!"
Zhu Biao just teased Han Du, and did not continue to laugh at him, "Besides, I have been overseeing the country's governance for many years, and I read hundreds of memorials submitted by the entire Ming Dynasty every day. No matter how you look at it, Gu should be more knowledgeable than you.
Guangcai is right, how could I lose to you?"
Han Du was immediately asked by Zhu Biao. He couldn't say that he came from the information age. The sum of all kinds of information he saw every day was much more than the content of the memorials he read, right?
But in the face of Zhu Biao's scorching gaze, it would be impossible not to give him an explanation. Han Du thought for a moment and had to find an excuse that was not a reason, "Although His Highness is well-read, his vision is not enough, and what he sees is just the words of one family.
Although I have not studied as much as Your Highness, I have seen all kinds of people and things overseas, so sometimes it is easier to think about problems from another perspective."
"It makes sense to read thousands of books rather than travel thousands of miles." Zhu Biao listened, sighed and nodded.
Later, Zhu Biao asked doubtfully: "Are overseas countries really different from the Ming Dynasty?"
"Of course it's different, and it's very different." Han Du answered truthfully.
After hearing this, Zhu Biao couldn't imagine what it would be like overseas. In the end, he had to sigh helplessly: "I really want to go overseas to see something, but I'm afraid I don't have this opportunity."
Han Du fell silent when he heard this. If Zhu Biao was interested, it would really be necessary for him to go overseas.
Why do emperors in the second half of all dynasties almost always appear to be weak emperors? These people have been raised in deep palaces since childhood and do not know the sufferings of the people. This is a big reason.
Looking at the founding emperors, none of them were dim, right? This also has something to do with the fact that they traveled far and wide and were well-informed.
If Zhu Biao can be allowed to go overseas to see and understand overseas, at least when the officials deceive him, he will not be able to find a way to refute the officials and even obey them.
"Your Highness, do you really want to go overseas?"
"Of course." Zhu Biao nodded without hesitation, and then sighed: "Ke Gu is the prince and the heir apparent, so I'm afraid he won't have the chance to go. Even if Gu Gu wants to go to sea, I'm afraid all the officials will obstruct him in every possible way."
You know very well about the virtues of officials. Han Du smiled and glanced at Zhu Biao. "If His Highness really wants to go to sea, there is no way."
"Oh?" Zhu Biao glanced at Han Du unexpectedly, and then said with a sudden realization: "By the way, you are the most capable, so what should I do to have a chance to go to sea?"
Han Du smiled and said, "If His Highness agrees, I will report it to the Emperor, and the Emperor will probably agree to His Highness going to sea."
"Are you so sure?" Zhu Biao looked at Han Du and smiled.
Han Du nodded, "Of course."
Zhu Biao heard this, paused for a moment, pondered, and suddenly asked: "Is there something wrong with you these days?"
He actually discovered it by himself? Han Du looked at Zhu Biao in surprise.
After a moment of silence, Han Du decided to tell Zhu Biao what happened. Since he could notice it himself, maybe his hysteria was not as serious as he thought.
"His Royal Highness has been in a very low mood the past few days, depressed."
After Zhu Biao heard this, he couldn't help changing his color and asked: "How did Gu become like this a few days ago? Why didn't Gu have any impression?"
Han Du lowered his head and thought carefully, then shook his head and said: "Hysteria is too complicated, and no one knows what it is. But fortunately, His Highness Ji Ren has his own destiny and recovered so quickly. Otherwise, I will
I don’t even know what to do.”
Zhu Biao nodded and did not mention the issue again. Instead, he asked Han Du: "What method can you use to get your father to agree to go to sea alone?"
Han Du stepped forward with a smile and spoke in detail in Zhu Biao's ear.
Zhu Biao nodded repeatedly when he heard this, smiled with crooked eyebrows, and praised: "You really have a way, so let's do it like this."
Han Jingyun saw the two of them whispering and laughing so horribly that goosebumps suddenly appeared on his arms. He couldn't help but folded his arms and looked at Han Du warily: "What are you going to do?"
Er, Han Du and Zhu Biao looked at each other, and they were immediately annoyed.
I was so carried away just now, how could I forget that Han Jingyun was still there?
"What should we do?" Han Du and Zhu Biao both looked at each other. At the same time, they understood what the other person meant and quickly looked away.
"Ahem." Zhu Biao pretended to cough twice and said: "My beloved, you know Gu. Gu would never do such sneaky things. Just now, Gu was just joking with Han Du."
"What is sneaking around? If you don't do it, then you are saying that I can only do this kind of thing?" Han Du glanced at Zhu Biao dissatisfied, but was stopped by Zhu Biao's eyes.
Han Du sighed in his heart: Okay, let's just do the dirty work. Zhu Biao asked him to take the blame, what else could he say?
Han Jingyun glanced at his eldest brother subconsciously, and when he saw Han Du looking up to the sky with a helpless expression, he suddenly knew something. He looked meaningfully into Zhu Biao's eyes, and asked with a smile: "Is everything the prince said true?"
"Of course it's true." Zhu Biao looked at Han Jingyun calmly, as if to say: Look into my eyes, they are more sincere than real gold.
When Han Du heard this, he immediately covered his face with his hands, looking like he couldn't bear to witness it. Han Jingyun was not that easy to fool. If she was so stupid, then she would not be able to achieve such high achievements in mathematics.
Han Jingyun just doesn't want to focus on these things, but it doesn't mean that she can be fooled.
Sure enough, after hearing Zhu Biao's explanation, Han Jingyun was not fooled. Instead, he smiled and said to Zhu Biao: "Really? It seems that I want to find a chance to talk to my father about such a funny thing.
The old man is also happy, His Highness, is that right?"
Zhu Biao was speechless immediately, his face was extremely embarrassed, and he said sarcastically: "Well, my father doesn't need to worry about this, right?"
Han Jingyun looked at Zhu Biao with a bright smile, and stopped beating around the bush and said directly: "Your Highness wants to go to sea, and I can't stop you, and I don't want to stop you. But I only have one request, that is, your Highness will take you with me when you go to sea."
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When Zhu Biao heard this, he was stunned and stammered: "Even if I go out to sea alone, my father may not agree, so how can I take you there?"
Han Jingyun raised his chin towards Han Du and said to Zhu Biao: "Isn't there an elder brother who helps His Highness find a reason? As for the concubine, when His Highness goes to sea, someone must take care of His Highness' daily life, and there is no one more suitable than the concubine.
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Zhu Biao was speechless by Han Jingyun and quickly winked at Han Du, asking him to persuade Han Jingyun.
When Han Du saw it, he immediately coughed twice and said, "Sister, going to sea is not an easy task. The most precious thing on the sea is fresh water. Every ounce of fresh water must be saved and no waste can be allowed."
Han Jingyun looked at his eldest brother disapprovingly and said with a smile: "Don't worry, eldest brother, I will save water and try to drink less every day."
Han Du shook his head and said: "I'm not talking about drinking water, but people who go to sea will not take a bath as long as they are still floating on the sea and have not found land to drink fresh water. If you go to sea for a month, you will not wash for a month.
I went to sea for two months, and I didn’t wash for two months. The last time I was at sea for half a year, I didn’t take a shower for half a year. The smell could be smelled through the cabin, and it was so sour."
"Ugh!" Before Han Duhai could finish speaking, Han Jingyun's stomach began to churn. He couldn't help but take a step back, away from Han Du. He covered his mouth with his hand and looked at Han Du in shock.
How can a person go without taking a shower for half a year? How did the eldest brother do it?
Even Zhu Biao's heart was filled with ups and downs. He swallowed secretly and looked at Han Du with a somewhat unhappy expression.
Han Du smiled and said to Zhu Biao: "What I said is true. If Your Highness should pay attention now, there is still time."
Zhu Biao felt a little uncomfortable, but he still nodded and said: "It is precisely because of this that I should go."
Then he looked at Han Jingyun and asked, "If my beloved concubine is willing to go, I am sure to go."
Han Jingyun lowered her head and thought for a moment, but it was still unbearable to not take a shower for several months. She felt uncomfortable all over without taking a shower for two days. If she didn't take a shower for several months, wouldn't that person become moldy?
In the end, Han Jingyun shook his head and said, "Since the sea is so difficult, I will not go there. But since your highness is determined to go to sea, please be cautious."
Zhu Biao smiled and nodded, "Don't worry, with Han Du accompanying you, there will be no problem."
Han Du nodded slightly. Indeed, with him guarding Zhu Biao, no one could do anything to him at sea.
After the matter was discussed and settled, Zhu Biao continued to pretend to be ill, and then Han Du went to report to Lao Zhu and took the opportunity to propose that Zhu Biao go to sea.
In ordinary times, Lao Zhu would definitely not agree to Zhu Biao going to sea. But in extraordinary times, that may not be the case. What's more, now it is to treat Zhu Biao, so Lao Zhu has no reason not to agree.
Without further ado, Han Du went directly to Qianqing Palace.
"My lord, please pay homage to your Majesty."
When Lao Zhu saw Han Du, he frowned and asked, "Why don't you go to the East Palace to see how the prince is doing?
What am I doing here?"
"I just came from the East Palace. I have something to report to the emperor." Han Du quickly bowed and replied.
As soon as he heard that Han Du came from the East Palace and had something to report, Lao Zhu suddenly became nervous and quickly stood up and asked: "How is the prince?"
Han Du quickly replied: "His Royal Highness is in good condition and has recovered more than half of his condition."
"That's good, that's good." Lao Zhu relaxed after hearing this.
Han Du's face was gloomy, he gritted his teeth and pursed his lips, as if he was hesitant to speak.
When Lao Zhu saw it, his heart suddenly started to feel heavy again, and he asked in a deep voice: "If you have anything to say, just say it. Will I still blame you?"
"Yes, I'll just tell you the truth." Han Du bowed his hands and said, "His Royal Highness's condition has indeed improved, but it doesn't seem to be completely cured."
"Not thorough? What do you mean?" Lao Zhu's voice suddenly rose an octave and became sharp and harsh.
Han Du looked into Lao Zhu's eyes with a serious face and said: "That is to say, there is still a root cause of the disease. If His Royal Highness is exposed to the same stimulation again in the future, it may relapse again."
Lao Zhu looked at Han Du blankly. What he was most afraid of was that Zhu Biao's hysteria would get to the root of the disease and relapse in the future. His face darkened and he asked quickly: "Didn't you say that Biao'er's disease can be cured and there will be no problem? You Is there any other way? By the way, does the method you mentioned to break your horizons work? How to use it? "
Han Du was surprised. What a great opportunity. He didn't expect that Lao Zhu would take the initiative to hand over the reasons. Now Han Du didn't even have to look for reasons.
"Your Majesty, I think we should give this method a try regardless of whether it works or not. I believe that the reason why His Royal Highness the Crown Prince suffers from hysteria is related to his endurance. The Crown Prince has been cared for by the Emperor since he was a child and has not experienced any big storms, so in front of him When facing difficulties and obstacles, the will is not strong enough. This will lead to hysteria and take advantage of the situation."
"I think that if we can strengthen the will of His Highness the Crown Prince and let Him go through some storms, maybe His Highness will be completely fine."
Lao Zhu nodded in agreement, "Whatever you want to do, just do it, I will support you."
When Han Du heard this, there was no joy on his face. Instead, he said solemnly: "Your Majesty, since His Highness has experienced few storms, I would like to let His Highness experience some strong winds and waves. I would like to invite His Highness to go to sea and inspect the Ming Dynasty on behalf of the Emperor. Sea frontier!”
"Inspection of the Ming Dynasty's sea territory." After hearing Han Du's words, Lao Zhu was very surprised and slowly sat down.
Han Du not only proposed a solution, but even thought of the reasons for Lao Zhu in advance.
It is a matter of course for the prince to patrol the world on behalf of the emperor. Just like the last time Zhu Biao secretly tricked Zhu Fan into coming to the capital, he went out of the capital in the name of patrolling the world. Neither Zhu Fan nor the officials had the slightest suspicion and
be opposed to.
Because this is what Zhu Biao should do as a prince.
However, the only difference this time is patrolling the sea frontier. There is no problem in patrolling the frontier, but patrolling the sea frontier has never been done by anyone since ancient times.
Seeing that Lao Zhu was hesitant, Han Du said directly: "Your Majesty, in the whole world, is it the king's land? Is it the king's ministers who are on the shore of the land? The maritime territory is also the territory of the Ming Dynasty, and it is natural for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to inspect it."
Finally, Lao Zhu nodded, "I'm sure. You arrange the navy to prepare, and the prince will choose an auspicious day to set sail and patrol the sea for me."
"My lord, I obey the order."
Seeing Han Du, he was about to say goodbye and leave, but Lao Zhu suddenly spoke first: "Since you are here today, you can come with me to meet someone."
"Who are you meeting?" Han Du asked subconsciously. After all the words were spoken, he suddenly realized that there was something wrong with his words, and quickly explained: "Your Majesty, I didn't mean that."
Lao Zhu waved his hand, "It doesn't matter. As for who you want to meet, you will know after you come with me."
"Yes." Han Du quickly lowered his head.
When Lao Zhu stepped down from the dragon chair, he followed him out of Qianqing Palace.
Lao Zhu took Han Du all the way to the prison. Jiang Wei had been waiting here for a long time. When he saw the emperor coming, he quickly stepped forward to greet him: "I pay my respects to the emperor. Long live my emperor. Long live the emperor."
"Get up." Lao Zhu said calmly, "How is it? Has he confessed?"
Jiang Wei's face suddenly turned ugly when the emperor asked him. He lowered his head and replied solemnly: "I am incompetent, please forgive me."
Lao Zhu waved his hand and said casually, "Let's go in and take a look with me."
Han Du knew that Lao Zhu was speaking to himself, so he quickly responded in a low voice: "Yes."
To be honest, Han Du had some psychological shadows about the prison and did not want to come here. Even when he only saw the word "big prison" and the stern face of Jiang Gu, Han Du had goosebumps all over his body.
But there was no other way, Lao Zhu asked him to follow, even if he didn't want to, he had to come.
He and Jiang Yu followed Lao Zhu, one on the left and the other on the right, into the prison.
As soon as he entered the door, Han Du smelled a faint rotten smell. This smell was the same as Han Du's memory.
All rancid smells are different. Although the smell is very light, such a faint smell makes Han Du a little unbearable.
Thinking of those people imprisoned here a few days ago, Han Du's face became even paler.
However, Lao Zhu and Jiang Wei seemed to have been accustomed to this smell for a long time, and they walked towards the depths of the prison without changing their expressions.
Arriving in front of a cell in the deepest part, a man wearing a white prison uniform with disheveled hair and an unclear face was seen. His hands were separated, and the whole person was hung on a wooden shelf.
Han Du and the other two people made quite a lot of noise along the way, but this person didn't react at all. He didn't know whether he was dead or alive.
Lao Zhu's face was as dark as water, and he turned to look at Jiang Wei.
Jiang Wei's face suddenly became nervous, and he quickly shouted to this person: "Zhan Hui, in front of the emperor, why don't you actually recruit me?"
However, Zhan Hui still didn't react at all.
However, Han Du suddenly looked surprised when he heard that this person was Zhan Hui. At first, Han Du was a little surprised by Zhan Hui's behavior, but because he was busy with Zhu Biao's illness, he didn't have the extra energy to think about it.
Now it seems that Lao Zhu also has a sharp eye and can tell at a glance that there is something wrong with Zhan Hui. Otherwise, Zhan Hui is the official minister and a tool promoted by Lao Zhu. He has no problem himself, and Lao Zhu definitely does not
Will choose to touch him.
Because in this way, Lao Zhu's loss would be too great.
Seeing that Zhan Hui didn't respond, both Lao Zhu and Han Du doubted whether he was dead.
Jiang Wei quickly winked at the guard next to him and ordered: "Open the door and let him wake up."
The guard obeyed, opened the door, lifted the bucket next to him, and poured a bucket of water towards Zhan Hui.
The water suddenly splashed on Zhan Hui's face, washing away his scattered hair, revealing a familiar face.
Zhan Hui was stimulated by the cold water, slowly woke up and opened his eyes.
"Haha, I didn't expect that the emperor would come to see me, a prisoner of his rank. The emperor is not afraid of getting into trouble when he comes to this filthy place in person?"
Although Zhan Hui's speech was intermittently weak, he still couldn't help but mock Lao Zhu.
Lao Zhu was so angry that his face turned red, and he asked unwillingly: "Zhan Hui, I picked you up from a scholar, and in just over a year, you were promoted to an official several times without exception. I will guide you.
Not bad, why did you betray me?"
Zhan Hui smiled bitterly, a little afraid to face the emperor. The emperor was indeed good to him, but he gave him everything that should be given to him. But when asked why he betrayed the emperor, Zhan Hui sighed in his heart and could only say
It's fate that plays tricks on people
Seeing that Zhan Hui didn't speak, Lao Zhu was so angry that he slowly closed his eyes. When he opened them again, he revealed unparalleled murderous intent. He asked in a deep voice: "Tell me, which family are you from?"
But Zhan Hui also said nothing.
Han Du stood aside and heard Lao Zhu's question. He immediately looked at Zhan Hui carefully. Could it be that he was also from those five families?
Lao Zhu asked sharply again, "Gong, Wen, Yang, Luo, Fang, which family are you from?"
Zhan Hui still didn't answer, and even simply closed his eyes, as if he wanted to kill or cut him into pieces.
Lao Zhu was angry and gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, very good, you are determined not to tell me, right? Then I will see how long you can persist."
"Jiang Yu."
"I'm here."
"I'll see if he wants to use torture or not."
"Yes." Jiang Wei bowed and agreed, then motioned for the guards on the left and right to come forward.
Han Du subconsciously interrupted: "Your Majesty, wait a minute."
Lao Zhu immediately turned around and looked at Han Du with cold eyes.
Isn't this a misunderstanding that he will plead for Zhan Hui? Han Du suddenly felt guilty. How could he plead for Zhan Hui? Since he had no friendship with him, Han Du didn't just want to save people when he saw them.
Secondly, this Zhan Hui has been against him many times. If Han Du doesn't add insult to injury, then even if he is worthy of him, how can he save him?
But Lao Zhu didn't know what Han Du wanted to do when he interrupted at this time.
Han Du felt that Lao Zhu was putting more and more pressure on him, and quickly explained: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, he may not have anything to do with the Five Families at all, so naturally there is no way to answer the Emperor."
"Huh?" Lao Zhu suddenly became strange and asked quickly: "How do you know that he has nothing to do with the Five Family?"
Han Du smiled and explained: "Your Majesty, I have dealt with all five families. How should I say? I have some understanding of their character. The five families are all businessmen, although they will also send people to hide in the Ming Dynasty.
They can read, read, and even gain fame. But they can’t change their businesslike nature.”
"I dare not say that I can tell it at a glance, but as long as I have been in contact with him a few times and observed carefully, I can still see the clues. But I have known Zhan Hui for so long, and he has never given me that feeling.
.So, I would venture to guess that he is just an ordinary scholar and cannot be a member of the Five Families."