Han Du looked up at his younger brother. It seemed that he didn't pay much attention to him on weekdays. Now that he looked at it, he realized that the child who only dared to curl up in his arms and cry had grown up long ago.
Han Shu is in his early thirties, with a tall and straight figure, slender hands, and sharp features, which is impressive. The youthful vigor on his face is gradually disappearing, and a calm and capable temperament is slowly developing.
In a daze, Han Du had to accept the fact that Han Shu in front of him was already an adult.
"Then what do you want to do? You want to go to America, don't you just want to get promoted quickly?"
"Don't worry, with my arrangement you don't have to go to America, you will still be successful." .??.
Han Shu looked at his eldest brother, feeling grateful but also very disappointed. Because even though he was as close as a brother, his eldest brother didn't know what he really wanted.
He sighed, his eyes gradually became trance-like, and said, "Brother, do you know? I have been proud of you since I was a child. You were elected at a young age, and even if the whole family suffered, you were able to calmly resolve it. Even further, it didn't take long for you to
He was granted the title of Marquis. He made numerous meritorious deeds until he was granted the title of Duke."
This is a good thing. Why do I feel so bad when I hear it from Han Shu?
"Outsiders only know the Duke of Zhen Guo, Han Du. When talking about the Duke of Zhen Guo, everyone only knows you, the eldest brother, and your sister." Han Shu shook his head frequently and sighed, "Who am I? Others even mention my name when they mention me.
Do not know at all."
"I will only say that this is the younger brother of Duke Zhen Guo. This is the younger brother of the Queen. I am a dispensable person at all."
Han Du frowned, not expecting Han Shu to have such an idea.
His expression softened, and he wanted to persuade him, "You also know that our family almost disappeared. I think you also feel that kind of precarious feeling. Do you think I can not try desperately to climb up? I don't
Try your best to save you and your parents, how can you save our family?"
"I admit that I did neglect to care about you in the past. But I want you to promise that I will consider your feelings in the future."
"Listen to me and never go to America. Zhu Di is not a good person."
"It's not King Yan who's looking for me, it's the Crown Prince." Han Shu thought that his eldest brother had a prejudice against King Yan, and hoped that an explanation would help his eldest brother understand him.
"Zhu Gaochi?" Han Du was stunned for a moment, "That guy is not a good person. You can't follow him, otherwise you will be willing to sell your life to him."
"You only have one life, it's yours, no one of us will sell it~"
"Brother, do you insist that I stay in the Ming Dynasty?" Han Shu saw that it was unreasonable, so he was ready to show off his cards.
Han Du advised, "Don't worry, since you want to get ahead and prove yourself to the world, I will arrange it for you."
Han Du shook his head and said, "Please come to Lingyan Pavilion for a while. I am a scholar and a marquis of ten thousand households. Brother, I am also a scholar. I have also thought about becoming a marquis and worshiping the prime minister."
"But now the big
Tomorrow, everything is peaceful in the southeast, northwest, and even overseas people are surrendering to the navy one after another. Do I still have a chance?"
Han Du was speechless. If Han Shu wanted to be an official, even if he wanted to be a second-rank official, he could think of a way. But if he wanted to be ennobled, there was nothing he could do.
It is an iron law of the Ming Dynasty that no one can be ennobled except for military merit.
But now around the Ming Dynasty, the grasslands have been pacified, the Timurid Empire has fallen apart, Cochin Annan has been pacified, and the Japanese Empire has been destroyed.
Even the last war within the Ming Dynasty was settled by himself.
Judging from the current situation, the Ming Dynasty will be free from internal and external troubles for a long time. It is almost impossible for Han Shu to be knighted!
"What did Zhu Di promise you?"
Although he had already guessed a little bit, Han Du still wanted to hear Han Shu say it with his own ears.
"The King of Yan promised that as long as I follow him to America, I will be granted the title of Marquis."
Marquis! What many people have been unable to obtain even after a narrow escape can be obtained by just going to America. No wonder Han Shu is moved.
Han Du raised his head and took a deep breath.
"No! I don't agree!"
Han Shu thought that his elder brother would agree after hearing his explanation, but he didn't expect that the result would be the same, and he became anxious.
"Big brother"
"My eldest brother is my father. If I say you can't go, you can't go!"
Before Han Shu could speak, a voice came from outside the door.
"Nonsense!"
Looking around, I saw my father walking in with a cane.
Han Du quickly stepped forward to help him and apologized in a low voice, "Dad, don't be angry. He is just messing around, but I have already taught him a lesson."
"Don't worry, as long as I'm here, I won't let him go to America."
Hande angrily jabbed the crutch at the ground and glared at Handu, "I'm telling you you're fooling around!"
"Me? Am I joking?" Han Du pointed to his nose in disbelief, "Dad, you, you can't be"
"I'm not an old fool yet, I'm talking about you!" Han De was furious.
Han Du didn't know what was going on, and was worried that his father would be angry, so he quickly said with a slight embarrassment, "Dad, why am I causing such nonsense? I'm trying to persuade him to stay at home and serve you two elders with me, wouldn't it be a good idea?"
Hande sighed heavily and sat down on the chair.
Han Du and the other two people quickly stepped forward to help him.
After Han De sat firmly, he glanced at the two brothers. Then he looked at Han Du and said, "Why don't I want Shu'er to stay with me? But the situation in our family no longer allows it."
Promise."
Hearing what his father said was so serious, Han Du thought about it carefully and did not expect any crisis.
He thought it was because of his dismissal that his father was worried about the future of the family, so he advised, "Dad, although I was dismissed by the emperor, my title is still there. Maybe the emperor will think of it and reinstate my official position one day."
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"You can no longer be an official!" To Han Du's surprise, the father said firmly.
Han Du's eyes widened and he asked in disbelief, "Why is this?"
"Why? Have you never heard of the principle of flowers blooming brocade and burning fire cooking oil?" Han De banged his crutch a few times and said anxiously, "You are the Duke of Zhenguo, Jingyun is the Queen, our family's
In the Ming Dynasty, no one dares to be ranked second, but no one dares to be ranked first."
"Do you know that there are already rumors outside comparing you to a foreign relative, saying that the Han family accounts for half of the Ming Dynasty!"
"Who said this? Isn't this a slanderous statement?" Han Du said full of grievances.
His innocence was tainted out of thin air, who should Han Du go to to reason?
"But even so, dad doesn't have to worry too much, the emperor believes in me!"
Han De snorted coldly, "Even if the emperor can trust you for the rest of his life, can you guarantee that everyone in the future will trust you like the emperor?"
When Han Du heard this, he couldn't help but think about it seriously. He quickly came to the answer that this was simply impossible.
Even if Zhu Yunye continues to trust himself, the next generation of emperors may not trust him.
Unless the Han family continues to think of ways to marry the next generation of emperors.
But once you really do this, I'm afraid everyone will immediately oppose you. You don't need to find evidence to accuse the Han family of being a relative, there is ready-made evidence.
Seeing that Han Du was speechless, Han De softened his tone, "Shu'er did a good job. Going to America is a good idea. Eggs cannot be put in one basket. If the Han family can be divided into two, then even if
One day the Zhenguo Gongfu line declined, and there was still the American line."
"As long as there is still one bloodline, no matter where it falls, there will still be a chance to make a comeback. If they all stay in the Ming Dynasty, once it falls, there will be no chance to turn around."
This makes so much sense! Han Du couldn't even refute it.
If a person has no long-term worries, he must have immediate worries! Han Du believes that people will change, let alone the relationship between people?
This time Han Du also noticed the change in Zhu Biao's attitude towards him, and it was his father's words that really made him think about this matter.
Seeing that his eldest brother didn't object, Han Shu quickly struck while the iron was hot and knelt down to his father with his legs straight, "Thank you, Dad. My child is unfilial and I can no longer fulfill my filial piety in front of you."
Han De stretched out his hand like a dry branch and rubbed Han Shu's face, wiped his tears, and said with a bright smile, "Silly boy, can you
Opening up another lineage for the Han family is the greatest filial piety. Besides, although this America is at the end of the world, it is not impossible to come back."
"When you establish yourself there, you can come back if you want."
"Well! My son will definitely live up to his father's expectations." Han Shu kowtowed one after another.
When he finished, Han Du looked at him with a melancholy look on his face, sighed and asked, "Have you really thought about it?"
"I've thought about it."
Seeing the firmness on his younger brother's face, Han Du reluctantly agreed.
He reminded, "Remember, Zhu Di, including his three sons, none of them are easy to get along with. Once Zhu Di arrives in America, he will definitely proclaim himself emperor. When the time comes, there will definitely be a fight for the crown prince's position. You have absolutely no chance."
Don’t get involved!”
"No matter how good your relationship is with Zhu Gaochi, no matter what he promises you, don't help him. Wait until the dust settles before you support the new king!"
Han Shu didn't want to agree. He glanced at his father and saw that he also had a very favorable expression on his face. He was a little hesitant in his heart.
Seeing his son's appearance, Han De patiently told him, "People only know that there is no greater merit than following the dragon, but who can see the flesh and white bones caused by the power of the dragon?"
"The position of Supreme Being is always forged by life. In terms of court experience, you are not as good as your elder brother, so you have to listen to him."
Since his father said this, Han Shu no longer hesitated and nodded, "Yes, I remember it."
Having said everything that needed to be said, and reminded everyone of what needed to be reminded, Han Du sighed and said, "You don't know when you will come back once you leave. While you still have time to stay at home, go and accompany your bridesmaid."
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"yes."
Seeing his elder brother getting up to leave, Han Shu quickly said, "Brother"
"Huh?" Han Du paused and looked at Han Shu curiously.
Han Shu looked slightly embarrassed and hesitated for a moment, but did not speak.
Seeing his appearance, Han Du had no choice but to ask, "What else do you want to say?"
Finally, Han Shu plucked up the courage and said, "The King of Yan asked me to ask my elder brother what we can do."
Han Du suddenly realized. He had been wondering just now. Why did Zhu Di promise to be a marquis before Han Shu had accomplished anything, and just follow him to America? That was too simple.
There must have been many people following Zhu Di. Could it be that everyone was granted a title of marquis?
It turns out that Zhu Di is waiting for him here! In fact, all of this is a trap set by Zhu Di.
Damn Zhu Di, just wait for me. Han Du gritted his teeth with hatred in his heart, but there was nothing unusual on his face.
"Brother?" Han Shu asked again.
Han Du came to his senses and sighed, "This matter is not that easy. Go back and tell Zhu Di and let me think more."