If Zhu Di really has ulterior motives, then this will be a big trouble.
Bringing Tang Ding in rashly would bring trouble to him, and Han Du would not deliberately trick him.
Han Du and Tang Ding changed the topic and chatted all the way. They rode fast horses and returned to Dagokou easily.
The fleet had already begun to pack everything up when they unloaded the last bag of grain and grass.
When Han Du and his two men returned here, they boarded the ship and set off back to Beijing.
Without delay, Han Du and Tang Ding came to the warship and ordered to set off.
The huge winch pulled up the heavy anchor and raised the sail. The sea wind suddenly inflated the sail completely, making a dull "bang" sound.
The ship immediately began to retreat into the sea under the influence of the sail.
...
On the other side, as night fell, the Wangde Hall of Prince Yan's Mansion was once again heavily guarded, and the surrounding area was so tight that not even a fly could fly in.
In the hall, Zhu Di was sitting on the throne, and a black-robed monk sat under him, twisting the beads with his fingers, with a faint smile on his face.
There was silence in the palace for a long time before it was broken by Zhu Di's heavy sigh, "Han Du is indeed as cunning as you said, monk. I originally thought that by trapping him in the palace, even though he has all kinds of abilities, It’s of no use. I didn’t expect that even so, he would find a flaw.”
Thinking of this, Zhu Di regretted it so much that he wanted to cut the maid who was looking at Zhu Gaochi into pieces. If she had taken good care of Zhu Gaochi and prevented Han Du from seeing him, perhaps this matter would not have happened now.
However, Xu Miaoyun interceded for the maid and not only did not punish her, but also rewarded her.
After Zhu Di finished speaking, he looked sideways at the monk, hoping that he could come up with an idea.
The monk in black did not pretend to be reserved, and looked at Zhu Di with a peaceful smile, as if his worries were nothing at all.
"Why do you need to worry too much, Your Majesty?"
Just one sentence made Zhu Di's expression change. Isn’t this too much to worry about? Once Zhu Gaochi enters Beijing, he will only be reduced to a proton, which is equivalent to tying up Zhu Di's hands and feet.
Isn't this enough?
The monk in black seemed to have seen through Zhu Di's thoughts. He straightened his back with a smile and said, "Your Majesty, you think that when the prince comes to Beijing, he will become a hostage?"
Faced with the monk's understatement, Zhu Di asked in a deep voice: "Isn't it?"
"No." The monk in black replied directly and affirmatively.
Seeing that Zhu Di was puzzled, the black-clothed monk continued to smile and explained: "From the poor monk's point of view, it is a good thing for the prince to go to the capital for the prince. The prince has been in the frontier for a long time and it is difficult to fulfill his filial piety under the emperor's knees. If the prince can be allowed to enter the capital, it would be a good thing for the prince." Isn’t it a good thing for Jing to fulfill his filial piety on behalf of the prince? At that time, the emperor will definitely remember the prince’s filial piety, trust the prince even more, and it will be of immeasurable help to the prince’s plans.”
"As for the prince's worries, it seems that there is absolutely no need for the poor monk. The emperor is now at the peak of spring and autumn, and the prince can only do his best to guard the frontier. Since the result is like this, how can there be any provocation when the prince comes to the capital?"
When Zhu Di heard this, he suddenly realized: Yes! With my father around, no matter who has any thoughts, they can only hide them in their hearts. Since there are no thoughts or actions, what's the difference between protons and non-protons?
As for if his father is gone, then Zhu Gaochi is at risk of becoming a hostage. But with my father's dragon body, I don't know how many years will happen.
Let’s talk about the future in the future.
Zhu Di suddenly became enlightened and burst out laughing. He looked at the black monk again with satisfaction, "Monk, you really have unique insights. You have reminded me of this. With your help, I don't have to worry about everything happening."
The monk in black also responded with a smile, "Your Majesty just needs to wait and see what happens in this matter. If the Emperor has a decree, the Prince will send the Crown Prince to the capital. If not, then everyone will naturally be happy."
If Zhu Gaochi could not be sent to the capital before meeting the black monk, Zhu Di would naturally be happy.
But since Zhu Gaochi came to Beijing and could fulfill his filial piety under his father's knees on his behalf, and win his father's favor even more, Zhu Di was naturally not willing to pass up this opportunity.
I have a chance to attend...
If there is no opportunity, can't we create opportunities to continue?
Even if the father did not issue the decree, as a son, he could take the initiative to propose it.
The monk in black saw the emotion in Zhu Di's expression and quickly stopped him, "Your Majesty, the Emperor has not issued an order, so please do not take the initiative to mention this matter."
"Why is this?" Seeing that the opportunity to improve his status in his father's heart was right in front of him, but the monk asked him to give up, Zhu Di naturally felt dissatisfied with the monk in his heart.
Seeing this, the monk in black had no choice but to change his usual speaking style of speaking in a leisurely manner as if he had everything under his control. He spoke quickly: "If the prince takes the initiative to mention this matter to the emperor, it will probably cause the emperor to send other vassals to the throne." The prince's son was also summoned to his knees. In this way, not only would the prince not be able to take advantage, but it would also cause dissatisfaction among other lords. After all, not everyone could see the benefits of this matter. And once the prince was defeated by other lords, If the king is hostile, then the gain outweighs the loss!"
All the vassal kings have sons who fulfill their filial piety under the father's knees, which is equivalent to all the vassal kings getting the same benefits, and Zhu Di's advantage was suddenly gone. Since he cannot have an advantage, it makes no difference to him whether he sends Zhu Gaochi to Beijing or not.
In this case, it is better to leave Zhu Gaochi behind.
"Huh~" Zhu Di had no choice but to let out a long breath after hearing this.
He raised his head and looked at the monk in black, nodded and said, "Okay, in that case, let this matter take its course."
Seeing that Zhu Di gave up his plan, the black-clothed monk returned to his unfazed appearance.
"Monk, it's still early today, how about giving a lecture on Buddhism?" Zhu Di suddenly became interested.
"The prince has an order, and the poor monk should obey it."
...
Han Du led the fleet south quickly. Compared with when he came, the speed now was much faster than before. After all, it was fully loaded when it arrived, but now it is empty.
In just over three days, Han Du returned to the capital. However, Han Du did not lead the fleet directly into the Yangtze River. Instead, he drifted on the sea for half a day. Then the next day when the sky was still dark and the sea breeze blew, he took the opportunity to go straight into the Yangtze River and returned to the water village.
The whole process was as discreet and quick as when I left.
As soon as the ship returned to the water village, mountains of grain and grass were piled inside, and they began to be loaded onto the ship again, waiting for the second departure.
Han Du came to Lao Zhu with the handover document given by King Yan to report the process of transporting grain and grass.
"Your Majesty, I have transported two million stones of grain and grass to Beiping. This is the document of the Consolidation of His Majesty the King of Yan. Please take a look at it."
