At the VIP platform of Xincheng Railway Station in the South District of Beijing, Liu Jin looked at the train slowly entering the station, and then looked at the Ming Dynasty people around him, feeling as if he was in a dream.
I always feel that this is not real, like a dream, and I am always afraid of waking up one day.
"Woo~"
Soon, Liu Jin's thoughts were pulled back with the whistle of the steam train.
Today I came here specially to welcome the crown prince Zhu Houzhao back to Beijing. Of course, Zhu Houzhao did not alert others when he returned to Beijing, but only informed himself, because it took more than half a year for Zhu Houzhao to leave.
When I went there, it was still the transition between spring and summer, but now it is already winter, with the cold wind and wind, and it looks like the Chinese New Year will be here in two months.
It took me half a year to travel around the Western Regions of the Ming Dynasty, Hezhong, Central Asia, and the northwest provinces before I came back satisfied.
He knew that he would definitely be severely criticized by Emperor Hongzhi when he came back, so before he came back, he had already sent a telegram asking Liu Jin to find a way to deal with Emperor Hongzhi.
"Haha, I'm back!"
Soon, as soon as the train stopped, Zhu Houzhao was the first to come out, and then he stood up and screamed like a king coming home.
"Your Highness!"
Liu Jin was speechless for a while. This guy really didn't have the consciousness of a prince.
Since ancient times, there has been a prince who behaved like him, and it took more than half a year after he left the palace. That is to say, Emperor Hongzhi only had one son, and if he had another son, he would worry about whether he could keep his position as prince.
"Haha, Lao Liu, you really miss me!"
Seeing Liu Jin, Zhu Houzhao immediately stared at Liu Jin excitedly, and then said: "Why do you seem to have lost weight? Is it because there is a hidden beauty in the golden house at home?"
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Liu Jin was speechless for a while, he was not you, the humanoid seeder, sowing wherever he went.
The reason why I lost weight was not because of handling national affairs for your father.
When I was the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, my life was very comfortable. I just drank tea and read newspapers every day. Now that I am a cabinet minister, these two lazy idiots Liu Jian and Li Dongyang are bullying young people again.
Let yourself handle everything.
I have been busy all day long and am so exhausted. How can I not lose weight?
You, the prince, are extremely free and unrestrained. You don't care about anything. You travel around the mountains and rivers and sow seeds everywhere. I heard that you went to the Western Regions and other places in the rivers and collected dozens of concubines, which caused harm to many girls.
"Haha, I'm sorry you don't have the guts either!"
"Old Liu, let me tell you, you made the right and wise choice to conquer the Western Regions."
"Tsk, tsk, these girls from the Western Regions, each one is prettier than the last."
"Come, come, I'll show you the concubine I have in the Western Regions."
Zhu Houzhao looked at Liu Jin's appearance, and immediately laughed happily, and then said to Liu Jin with an old-fashioned look.
While he was talking, people began to get off the train, dozens of them all, all stunning beauties, many of whom were pregnant, curiously looking at everything at the train station.
"Come, come, come and meet Lao Liu."
"Let me tell you, this is Liu Jin, the current cabinet minister of the Ming Dynasty."
Zhu Houzhao waved his hand, and dozens of beauties behind him immediately gathered around, looked at Liu Jin one by one, and said in unison: "I have met Mr. Liu!"
“I don’t dare to take it, I don’t dare to take it, I’ve seen all you empresses!”
Liu Jin naturally responded quickly and respectfully.
After a brief glance, I have to say that Zhu Houzhao has really high standards. All of them are stunning beauties. They are not inferior to Nazha, Guli and the like in later generations. Moreover, one look at the looks of these people.
You know, most of them are women from minority tribes.
The key is that Liu Jin now deeply admires Zhu Houzhao's ability to sow seeds. Everyone has a big belly. It is obvious that classmate Zhu Houzhao has worked hard along the way.
"Your Highness, awesome! Awesome!"
Liu Jin gave Zhu Houzhao a thumbs up. This guy is really capable of giving birth to a hundred sons. He even goes out to play and doesn't forget to create humans.
"Haha, that's right, I want to have a hundred sons."
When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he became even happier. He grinned widely and said, "Old Liu, you must go to the Western Regions for a walk when you come back. Take a look at the beauties of the Western Regions. They have a unique flavor."
“Let’s talk about it later when you have time.”
Liu Jin was speechless and could only reply like this.
"Okay, next time I go to the Western Regions, I will take you with me. I will make sure to get you some beauties from the Western Regions."
As soon as Zhu Houzhao heard this, he put his arm around Liu Jin's shoulders and walked towards the exit, followed by dozens of beauties. As for Liu Jin, he was so busy that he was sweating profusely, serving dozens of masters at once. This was really not the case.
things people do.
On the four-wheeled carriage, Zhu Houzhao was discussing with Liu Jin how to deal with Emperor Hongzhi.
"Old Liu, help me think of a solution. I will be out for more than half a year this time. My father will definitely scold me to death. Please help me think of how to deal with it."
After being happy, Zhu Houzhao also felt a little worried.
He is no longer a child, he is already in his twenties, has many children, and he is also a prince.
When he was a child, he didn't care about Emperor Hongzhi's discipline, but when he grew up, he paid more attention to his parents' words.
"What did His Highness bring back from the Western Regions this time?"
Liu Jin thought for a while and asked.
"I didn't bring anything with me. I just bought some fine furs for my father and my queen when I was in Winter City, and I'm going to have them made into clothes for my queen and my father."
Zhu Houzhao thought for a while and said.
He was really careless and played outside for more than half a year. He was just thinking about buying some furs for his parents when he was in Winter City.
"It's easy for the Queen to pass the test, but as for Your Majesty, it's not easy to use."
Liu Jin thought for a moment and then added: "Your Highness, have you prepared anything for the Crown Princess?"
"Princess?"
"I forgot all about it."
When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he immediately scratched his head and replied.
"Your Highness, it would be best for the Crown Princess to send you some good furs, as well as some Hotan jades, gold and silver jewelry and the like."
"This doesn't cost much, but it can well show that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince attaches great importance to the Crown Princess. After all, she is the Crown Princess, the future Queen and the Mother of the Nation."
"This due respect is still needed, and it can also reflect His Majesty's concern for his wife as a husband. In this way, although His Majesty may be elegant and elegant outside, he can also be harmonious and orderly at home."
Liu Jin thought for a while and suggested that, in fact, Liu Jin also felt sad for the women in the palace. When he met a master like Zhu Houzhao, he would often shed tears in the future.
Zhu Houzhao's Crown Princess Xia was really well-educated, virtuous and virtuous, but her history was very tragic. She met her master Zhu Houzhao, but her life was short-lived. You can imagine her future days.
"Hmm~ It makes some sense."
"Liu Jin, write this down."
When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he thought about it and nodded. Now Zhu Houzhao is still in charge of Emperor Hongzhi, and he is much older. Unlike Zhu Houzhao in history, who became emperor early, the world is so big that no one can control him.
If you don't, you will be indulgent and willful.
"yes!"
Liu Jin quickly wrote it down firmly.
"Your Highness, in addition to the Crown Princess, other concubines, talented people, etc., Your Highness also has to express his feelings. He will ask someone to prepare some Hotan jades, gold and silver jewelry, etc., and each person will give a copy. This harem
The matter is settled."
"As for Your Majesty, it actually depends on whether you have gained something from your trip this time."
"His Royal Highness will regard this outing as a way to experience the sufferings of the people, inspect the various livelihoods of the people in various places, and tell His Majesty what he has gained from this trip."
"As long as you speak well and make sense, I believe His Majesty will be very pleased and feel that you can gain a lot by going out, and that's okay."
“As the saying goes, it is better to travel thousands of miles than to read thousands of books!”
"When I go out for a trip, I naturally want to tell His Majesty what I saw and heard along the way and my own experiences, especially if it involves national affairs and the country."
Liu Jin then told Zhu Houzhao how to tell Emperor Hongzhi about the gains from this trip.
"Lao Liu, don't tell me, I did gain a lot from my trip this time. I have a lot of feelings and gains in this aspect."
When Zhu Houzhao mentioned this, he immediately became energetic.
"Oh, then Your Highness can have a good chat with His Majesty about these matters."
"Your Majesty has been in the capital, busy with state affairs, and has no time or opportunity to take a good look at the great mountains and rivers of the Ming Dynasty and feel the joys, anger, sorrows and joys of the people of the Ming Dynasty."
"His Royal Highness's trip to the west is a good opportunity to give His Majesty a good talk."
Liu Jin smiled and said.
"That's right, I was actually thinking about what to say on the way back."
When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he immediately said: "I told you that the development of the three provinces of the Western Region, Hezhong, and Central Asia is indeed very good. The local officials are quite accomplished and have thought of many ways to promote local development."
"Like here in the Western Regions, local governments are motivating local tribes to plant fruit trees, develop economic planting, and carry out special breeding. The benefits are very good."
"Look back, you have to promote officials in these provinces."
