Zhu Zhanji and Sun Ruowei were childhood sweethearts. They were in love with each other, but they just missed the last step.
After the window paper is pierced, everything will be done naturally.
When Zhu Zhanji got up in the morning, he swore that he would be responsible for her and make her the grandson's concubine. However, he had a prince and an emperor above him, so this matter could not be decided by his wishful thinking.
Today is the day of the morning court. Zhu Zhanji got up early. Now every morning he has to report on the food stamps in the palace and let the officials know the situation.
After the court meeting dispersed, Zhu Zhanji did not expect that his second uncle would come to see him. He and his second uncle had always had a bad relationship. After all, his second uncle had always targeted his father. As the eldest son, he naturally had to stand up for his father in front of the emperor.
The two of them argued not once or twice.
Today the King of Han indeed came with a smile on his face. The King of Han had never treated him favorably before.
"Zhanji, I see that you have been very busy recently, but don't forget to take a rest. This is a fine bird's nest that Jiaozhi paid tribute to. When you go back, let someone stew it for you and eat it to refresh your mind."
Regarding Zhu Gaoxu's sudden attentiveness, Zhu Zhanji interpreted it as either adultery or theft, but as a junior, there is no reason not to accept things given to you by your elders.
After taking the bird's nest, Zhu Zhanji asked, "Second uncle, do you have any business with me?"
"What's the matter? What's the matter? Second uncle, why don't you pay attention to my eldest nephew?" The King of Han still smiled.
Zhu Zhanji didn't believe what he said: "Second uncle, if you give me something, I won't be rewarded for my merits, so I'll feel sorry for you."
"You, you are not as good as your lazy fifth brother in this regard. I sent him a copy of the bird's nest when I entered the palace. Guess what he said."
"How to say?"
"He asked the little eunuch who delivered the things to come and give me a reply. The things are very good. I hope my second uncle will give me more. Hahahaha. It's okay. Don't worry so much." Zhu Gaoxu patted Zhu Zhanji on the shoulder and left with a smile.
Zhu Zhanji looked at his back with slightly narrowed eyes, and then looked at the bird's nest in his hand.
No one has ever tried poisoning this thing, so he wouldn't dare to eat it.
After Zhu Gaoxu left, he came to see Zhu Zhanchang. Zhu Zhanchang had to go to school today, but Zhu Gaoxu was dragged out of the school to discuss important matters with the Security Department.
"Second uncle, what do you want from me?"
The King of Han smiled evilly: "Boy, what happened to that woman last time?"
"What woman? Is there a woman?"
"You kid..."
"Second uncle, do you have anything else to do? I have to go back and endorse."
"Come back, what books are you memorizing? You were snoring so loudly in class just now."
Zhu Zhanzhen didn't want to get involved with Zhu Gaoxu anymore: "Second uncle, what is going on."
The King of Han looked around, took out five golden beans from his sleeve and handed them to Zhu Zhanzhen's hand. Zhu Zhanzhen took the beans without any courtesy and put them in his sleeve pocket first.
"You...you didn't even ask why I gave you the golden beans, so you just accepted them."
"Second uncle gave his nephew some money because he loved his nephew. There is no reason why." Zhu Zhanzhen turned around and led an army.
"It's true that the money you have is going into a bottomless pit. I didn't give you this money, your third uncle asked me to give it to you."
"Third uncle?"
Zhu Gaoxu nodded: "Well, he said that not having contact with you is not considered close. He was afraid that you wouldn't accept it, so he asked me to deliver it."
"Second uncle, please help me bring a message to my third uncle. You are worrying too much. My nephew has always respected my third uncle very much."
Zhu Gaoxu hit Zhu Zhanzhen on the head: "I really don't know who you learned this temperament from. How could I raise a brat like you who has no taboos?"
"Second uncle, why did third uncle give me money?"
"Regarding the matter of the imperial ship last time, the two of us have already settled the matter. The emperor found out that he only left some small fish and shrimps to show off to him. Your third uncle said thank you."
"Uncle San is too polite. It's all trivial matters."
Zhu Gaoxu asked curiously: "How is your steam engine doing now?"
"The progress is normal and should not be much different from the estimated time." Zhu Zhanzhen thought of something and continued: "Second uncle, who is in charge of water transportation?"
"Chief Water Transport Officer Chen Xuan."
This Chen Xuan was the man who took the Yan army south to Pukou to cross the Yangtze River during the Jingnan period. After Zhu Di proclaimed himself emperor, he named him Pingjiang Bo.
"Second uncle is familiar with him."
"Very familiar."
"What kind of person is this Chen Xuan?"
Zhu Gaoxu's words were full of admiration: "Uncle Pingjiang is an upright man, good at conquering and fighting, has many good strategies, and is also able to convince others. He is in charge of the water transportation of the Ming Dynasty, and the old man feels at ease. If it weren't for Jianwen's emphasis on literature and restraint on military affairs, he would still send people
If the surveillance and defense loses the support of the people, he will not send troops to meet the surrender. It is impossible for us to cross the Yangtze River so easily when we are in trouble."
Zhu Gaoxu spoke highly of him. Once the steam engine is shipped, it will inevitably change the existing water transportation pattern. The person who will have the greatest impact will definitely be the person in charge of water transportation, so Zhu Zhanxu wants to find out the details.
Water transportation has always been a place of great wealth, infringing on people's interests, and destroying people's wealth is like killing one's parents.
If the other party is at least an upright official in Zhu Gaoxu's eyes, that would be much better. But can a person with an upright function be upright and a breeze? Obviously it is impossible.
"Second uncle, when are you free, can you help me introduce Mr. Chen?"
"It's not that difficult if you want to see him. Next time you leave the palace to go to Zheng He's place, I'll take you to his house."
"Thank you, uncle."
"Why are you and I so polite?" Zhu Gaoxu touched Zhu Zhanzhen's head: "By the way, I have a happy event to tell you."
"Is it about the Security Department?"
"Of course, the demand for guards has increased sharply in the past few days. Everyone in the court is watching the trend, because most earls and fifth-rank civil servants have guards from the Security Department in their homes. Coupled with the old man's insinuations, those marquis
, the Duke, also started to implement it one after another, and the third brother also stood up in the court and said that all the government soldiers would be abolished and the guards from the Security Department would be used. This guy will act like a good person in front of the old man. "
"The two princes, King Han and King Zhao, have taken the lead. I believe others will follow suit. Second uncle, the security department needs to reserve more guards."
"That's natural. There are now more than a thousand guards. It is estimated that it is far from enough."
"Second Uncle is also recruiting some retired soldiers who were disabled or seriously injured after fighting on the battlefield. His Majesty will definitely praise you when he sees them during the review."
Zhu Gaoxu smiled happily: "I just told you to talk to your kid more, and your kid will come up with good ideas every now and then."
Zhu Gaoxu was praised by Zhu Di, and these people actually got a decent job and a livelihood.
"Second uncle, I will go to Zheng He's house tomorrow. You can either help arrange for me to meet Mr. Chen and then go to the Security Department. Anyway, I am still on a casual job and have never been there even once.
"
"The Security Department has no problem. If Mr. Chen can make an appointment tomorrow, I will take you there. If you can't make an appointment, I can't help it. Mr. Chen is also busy with his affairs."
Zhu Zhanzhen smiled knowingly and said, "Tomorrow I will go see the Princess of Korea whom I am raising outside."
