Indeed, none of these people had an adopted son.
Even Lan Yu had to admit this. But admit it, admit it, but he still didn't think there was anything wrong with having an adopted son. At least in Lan Yu's view, there are many benefits. The adopted son only followed his blue jade horse's lead, and dared to fight and kill on the battlefield. Whether it was charging into battle or attacking a city, he was extremely easy to use.
Therefore, Lan Yu was naturally reluctant to leave.
Faced with Han Du's burning eyes, Lan Yuyou said unconvincedly: "It is true that they did not accept an adopted son, but doesn't the emperor accept an adopted son as well?"
That’s what I said! Han Du was so angry that he didn't know whether to cry or laugh.
Could it be that what the emperor can do, you, Lan Yu, can also do?
Han Du glanced around and saw no one around, so he lowered his voice and said in Lan Yu's ear: "The emperor accepts his adopted son because he wants to conquer the world. Do you also want to conquer the world?"
Lan Yu's face suddenly changed. Although he was arrogant and domineering and somewhat lawless, he admired his brother-in-law Chang Yuchun the most. He knew that Chang Yuchun was afraid of the emperor, so he was also extremely afraid of Lao Zhu.
"We, we don't have this idea, we just think it will be easy for our adopted son to use it."
Han Du shook his head with heavy eyes and said: "No matter how easy it is, you can't use it. It can be said that no one can use it except the emperor. Otherwise, you think you are smarter than King Kaiping. Do you know everything? You Do you think King Kaiping doesn’t know? But have you seen that King Kaiping has adopted an adopted son?”
When Lan Yu heard this, she suddenly lost consciousness. Was she really wrong?
Lan Yu has been fighting with Chang Yuchun since he was a child. It can be said that Chang Yuchun taught him all his skills in marching and fighting. Therefore, Lan Yu has a complete belief in Chang Yuchun. As long as it involves Chang Yuchun, he will subconsciously choose to believe it.
Could it be that he really couldn't adopt an adopted son?
Seeing that Lan Yu's mind had been shaken, Han Du struck the iron while the iron was hot and added fire, "Brother, we know that the relationship between brother and those adopted sons is behind. But brother, have you ever thought about it? You are the Duke of the country now, but you have the military power in your hands. But it's gone. If you let them continue to follow you, their future will be uncertain. Instead of doing this, it is better to let them restore their original names now, and let them stay if they are willing to continue to serve in the army. You can still do it if you have a chance in the future. Help them out. Those who are tired of fighting on the battlefield, just give them a sum of money and let them go back to be rich men, marry a wife, have children and live a happy life, wouldn't it be a good thing?"
Han Du believes that these adopted sons of Lan Yu must have their own thoughts.
Some people really had to stay with Lan Yu because of repaying their kindness. But this does not mean that they do not want to live a peaceful life. After all, there are still a small number of bloodthirsty lunatics in the world, and the vast majority of people long to live a peaceful life. If given the opportunity to leave, these people would not miss it.
Not everyone is ambitious and wants to get ahead. After all, many people work hard just to be able to have three meals a day and live a life without worries about food and clothing.
Of course, when there are a hundred people, there are all kinds of people. There are people who want to live a happy life, and there are naturally people who have different intentions and want to get ahead by stepping on other people's bones.
"This, this thing is too sudden. Let us think about it and think about it carefully." Lan Yu was a little confused for a moment, not knowing whether to listen to Han Du or not.
From Lan Yu's true heart, he believed Han Du's words. After all, in order to save him, Han Du knelt outside the gate of Fengtian Palace for three days and three nights holding the imperial seal. Lan Yu would never forget this friendship. Moreover, what Han Du said did make sense. His brother-in-law, who was so favored by the emperor, did not accept an adopted son. Maybe he really couldn't accept this adopted son?
Lan Yu knew very well how favored Chang Yuchun was by the emperor, and his admiration for his brother-in-law was also due to these. After Chang Yuchun died suddenly, the emperor burst into tears and composed poems after receiving the news, and ordered someone to draw a portrait of Chang Yuchun wearing a dragon robe. It can be seen that his grace and favor are unparalleled in the entire Ming Dynasty, even Xu Da is far behind.
Lan Yu admires her brother-in-law, and naturally also admires the scenery he receives. Although Lan Yu was envious, it was not that he had not longed for it. One day, he could also have such a scenery.
Originally, Lan Yu thought that this time he completely defeated Bei Yuan in Yuerhai, and his performance was no longer as bad as that of his brother-in-law. Even if he is not able to receive the same favor as his brother-in-law, the emperor should still treat him with courtesy.
However, what Lan Yu never expected was that not only did he not receive the slightest courtesy when he returned to the court, he was impeached and was imprisoned. With such a strong hope and gap, it is impossible to say that Lan Yu has no resentment towards the emperor in her heart.
Even after being released and granted the title of Duke of Liang, Lan Yu could not resolve the resentment in her heart. But now after listening to Han Du's words, it made him think deeply. His brother-in-law had made such great contributions, but he had never adopted an adopted son. However, he had adopted nearly a hundred adopted children. From this point of view, he was indeed far inferior to his brother-in-law.
From this point of view, it is true that the emperor did not give him the same courtesy as Chang Yuchun.
Lan Yu thought about it for a while, and the resentment in her heart disappeared.
"Brother, just think about it slowly, I won't disturb you anymore." Han Du saw understanding in Lan Yu's expression and knew that he no longer resisted. In order to avoid backfire, it is not good to continue to force him. Just say goodbye and give Lan Yu a quiet environment to think carefully.
...
Han Du left Liang Guogong's mansion and did not go back. Instead, he turned directly to the palace and asked to see Lao Zhu.
Arriving outside Fengtian Gate, Han Du found a eunuch guarding the gate, walked up to him and quietly handed over a small roll of treasure money, and said in a low voice: "Is the emperor in a good mood today? I would like to ask to see the emperor."
The eunuch also knew Han Du. He turned his wrist with a smile and put the treasure money into his sleeve robe. He smiled and said: "Thank you for the reward, Lord Marquis. Your Majesty is in a very good mood today, but he is currently listening to some Imperial College doctors lecture on the classics. Lord Marquis, please stay for a while. When the Emperor is done with his work, I will go and report to you as soon as possible."
With no choice, Han Du had no choice but to wait at Fengtianmen.
Fortunately, there are often officials here waiting for Lao Zhu's summons, so a place to rest and wait has been prepared here. There is no need for Han Du to stand here stupidly. He can go to the house next to him to sit and wait, and tea and snacks will be served.
After nearly an hour here, Lao Zhu finally got free.
Han Du followed the eunuch all the way to Fengtian Palace.
Han Du walked straight in and bowed to Lao Zhu: "Your Majesty, Han Du, pays homage to the Emperor. Long live the Emperor. Long live the Emperor."
"Okay, get back on your feet." Lao Zhu was a little helpless at Han Du's decent etiquette. According to common sense, since I married all my precious princesses to him, he should also respect me as his father.
However, Han Du would sometimes call Lao Zhu his father directly, but that was when only his family was around. As long as he was in the court or in the presence of ministers, Han Du would always address him as the emperor.
When Lao Zhu first started, he was satisfied with Han Du's understanding of etiquette. But as time went by and the number of times increased, Lao Zhu always felt a little helpless.
Lao Zhu looked down upon those princes-in-law who always talked about their father and wanted to cling to the royal family. But for a consort like Han Du, who always clearly understands the principles of monarch and minister, there is also some resentment.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Han Du was not polite. After bowing slightly, he stood up from the ground.
Lao Zhu glanced at Han Du and felt that after two years of thinking, Han Du had lost his youthful frivolity and had a restrained talent, calm and powerful temperament. Compared with Han Du before, he is even more delighted to Lao Zhu now.
"Tell me, why do you come to see me?"
When Han Du heard this, the smile on his face immediately disappeared. After pondering for a while, he said: "Your Majesty, I just received a piece of news from Duke Liang..."
Han Du told Lao Zhu in detail what Wu Si had said and what Lan Yu had said.
Lao Zhu is such a sophisticated person. His expression changed just after hearing this. Apparently he also noticed something unusual here.
"go on."
Therefore, Han Du had no choice but to reveal all his speculations to Lao Zhu.
After listening to this, Lao Zhu sat up from the dragon chair. He walked slowly on Danbi. After a while, he turned to look at Han Du and said, "Your guess is reasonable. Even if there is no problem with Lan Ping, there must be some problems among Lan Yu's other adopted sons." .”
"Yes, Your Majesty, I have the same idea." Han Du followed the movement of Lao Zhu's old body and said in agreement.
Lao Zhu walked to the dragon chair, sat down again, looked at Han Du with a relaxed face and asked: "Then how do you want to deal with this matter? Directly send people to arrest Lan Yu's adopted sons?"
Han Du's expression froze when he heard this, knowing that Lao Zhu was not making fun of him at all, and these words were Lao Zhu's own thoughts.
Lao Zhu has always been decisive in his killings and never sloppy. Sometimes he would rather kill a thousand by mistake than let one go.
Han Du can guarantee that if it were not Lao Zhu who came to report today. Instead, let Lao Zhu find out that there are people with ulterior motives among Lan Yu's adopted sons. Then Lao Zhu will not have the slightest scruple, and will directly put all Lan Yu's adopted sons in prison, and no one can escape.
"I have persuaded Duke Liang to send all his adopted sons back to their original surnames and send them out. Those who are willing to continue to serve in the army, let them serve in the army. Those who want to remove their armor and return to their fields, give them some property and let them go back to work. A rich man. And Lan Yu is also a little interested in this." Han Du lowered his head and explained, and then stood quietly, waiting for Lao Zhu's verdict.
After a long time, Lao Zhu's voice echoed in the hall, "You are still a little too kind-hearted."
Han Du's heart suddenly trembled, thinking that Lao Zhu was dissatisfied with his proposal. If you are not even satisfied with this, there is nothing to say. Lao Zhu will definitely raise the butcher knife again.
Fortunately, Lao Zhu's next words made Han Du sigh in relief, "But since you want to do this, then you can do it. Well, I will ask the prince later to let him go with you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will take my leave." Han Du's face was filled with joy. He did not dare to disturb Lao Zhu anymore and wanted to leave right away.
But Lao Zhu suddenly stopped him, "Wait a minute."
"Your Majesty, please give me your instructions." Han Du thought that Lao Zhu had other plans, so he took the initiative to say.
The smile on Lao Zhu's face gradually disappeared, and he looked at Han Du intently and asked: "I heard that you took An Qing to the Jiaofang Division? Do you know that if this matter gets out, you will make my face worse?" Where to put it?"
When Han Du heard this, his breath suddenly suffocated, and he smiled awkwardly, unable to say a word. The toes hidden in the deerskin boots almost dug out a three-in-one house. It is indeed too embarrassing to take someone's daughter to a place like Jiaofangsi and have someone find out and accuse her.
However, this is not the Jiaofangsi he wants to take Anqing to. It was her own choice to go, and it would be impossible not to go.
What's more, An Qing also disguised himself as a man when he went there. No one would know him at all, so how could anyone know?
Thinking of this, Han Du was suddenly shocked. Yes, An Qing went there disguised as a man. Ordinary people would not be able to recognize her at all. So how did Lao Zhu know?
A bone-chilling chill rushed up from Han Du's heels to Tianling Gai. Every part of his body was almost frozen by the cold.
The first thing that Han Du thought of was the Jin Yiwei. Only these guys can be so pervasive and can spy on everything.
Lao Zhu had the idea of setting up a Jinyiwei back then, but Han Du blocked it because the cost was too high, the effect was not obvious, and there would be endless troubles after the meeting.
Han Du even proposed a secret discount system. Anyway, since then, Lao Zhu has been immersed in the secret fold and had a great time, which was quite cheerful.
But who can guarantee that Lao Zhu will completely give up setting up the Jin Yiwei because of the secret discount system? The Jin Yiwei does have a lot of disadvantages, but if it is established on a small scale, not only will the disadvantages be greatly reduced, but it will also become more secretive and less noticeable.
Han Du took a deep breath and realized in his heart: Lao Zhu must have set up a Jinyi Guard, otherwise he would not have known that An Qing had been to Jiaofangsi. Of course, it is possible that these are not called Jin Yiwei now, but their functions will definitely be similar to Jin Yiwei.
"I, I am aware of my guilt." Faced with solid evidence, what else could Han Du say? He couldn't shirk it by saying that he had to go to Anqing, right? Although this is in fact the case, Han Du, as the consort of Anqing, still has to play his due role.
When Lao Zhu saw that Han Du didn't defend himself and confessed directly, it seemed that he was giving Han Du a high look. Without saying anything else, not even a warning to Han Du, he waved Han Du to retreat.
What did Lao Zhu want to do just now, beat himself up? Han Du shook his head, somewhat unable to guess what Lao Zhu was thinking.
