In the 21st year of Hongwu's reign, King Zhu Ping of Qin moved overseas.
Perhaps Lao Zhu wanted to compensate Zhu Chong, or perhaps he wanted to prove to the world that he was not a heartless and unjust emperor who exiled his son. So the main courtyard of the Dazong was changed to the Zongren's Mansion, and Zhu Xi was appointed as the Zongren's order on the grounds that he was the leader of the kings.
The fact that Zhu Ping was transferred overseas instantly caused shock in both the government and the public. While all the officials in the court were shocked, they felt Lao Zhu's ruthlessness with lingering fear. Even his own son is willing to be sent overseas, let alone ministers like them? As for the appointment of Zhu Ping as the clan leader, the courtiers knew with their toes that this was a decision the emperor had to make in order to silence the people of the world.
Zhu Fang has already been taken out of the Ming Dynasty territory. What's the point of appointing him as a clan official? Could he still be able to issue orders to the clan mansion from thousands of miles away? In the eyes of the ministers, the emperor did not have the final say in this sect's mansion. Zhu Xi could only be regarded as a decoration, not even a decoration.
Regarding the emperor's method of killing three birds with one stone, the ministers were numb and could not help but feel chilly in their hearts. For a moment, the ministers were trembling with fear towards Lao Zhu, and fear took root in their hearts, and they no longer dared to think of deceiving the superiors.
The King of Qin's move to overseas also caused a great sensation among the people. This is the first Qin king to be moved overseas since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, and it is also the first in history. Some people think that the emperor's punishment to King Qin is too severe. After all, there is a close relationship between flesh and blood. It is enough to give him a beating if he makes a mistake. There is no need to make it difficult for the biological father and son to meet each other.
In the eyes of the ancients, this kind of punishment was second only to "not as good as Jiuquan, not meeting each other".
However, some people believe that the current overseas world is not completely deserted. Otherwise, how could those maritime merchants make a lot of money and move the money back home? King Qin did not necessarily suffer when he went overseas, but of course he was bound to suffer.
Neither the officials nor the people's comments reached the ears of King Qin.
At the same time, he faced a difficult choice. After the imperial edict was issued, his favorite concubine, Deng, did not stand with him this time. She refused to go overseas on the grounds that she wanted to fulfill her filial piety in the capital for him.
When Zhu Ping heard this, he felt like he was struck by lightning. Deng was his favorite concubine, and he did not hesitate to disobey orders for her. He even risked his own life to save her this time. Now that he got such a result, Zhu Xi was naturally heartbroken.
Although Deng's reasons are sufficient, everyone understands that she does not want to go overseas with Zhu Ping, which means that she has given up on Zhu Ping.
On the other hand, Zhu Xi's wife, Wang Shi, insisted on going overseas with Zhu Xi. Even though Zhu Ping was extremely cold to her more than ten years before this, and even listened to Deng's words and imprisoned her, she still chose to be with Zhu Ping without hesitation.
Originally, Empress Ma saw how pitiful she had been living with Zhu Ping all these years and wanted to keep her in the capital, but she refused by saying, "Marry a chicken, follow the chicken, marry a dog, follow the dog."
Lao Zhu was so moved by her loyalty that he specially issued an order to Zhu Ping, asking him to "treat Wang with courtesy".
Zhu Xi did not expect that in the end, the person who was willing to accompany him to sea would be the concubine who was completely ignored by him in the past. In the past, he didn't like Mrs. Wang, who was cautious in every move she made, and found her extremely boring. He also thought that Ms. Deng's extravagant and wanton behavior suited his appetite. Now I calm down and take a closer look, but I feel that Wang's is not bad either. Wang herself was a tall beauty, and her calm and quiet temperament made Zhu Xi feel at ease just by looking at her.
Wang felt a little uncomfortable with Zhu Ping's greedy direct gaze, glanced at him slightly angrily, and quietly looked away. Wang had never seen such a look from Zhu Xi in her life, and she felt a little evasive in her doubts.
However, Zhu Xi became interested. He went up and grabbed Wang's bare hand, and slowly and carefully looked at the concubine who had been married to him for many years.
...
There is no doubt that both Zhu Xi and Fang Xiaoru boarded Han Du's flagship.
Han Du warmly greeted the two of them to sit down, then held his chin with one hand and kept looking back and forth on their faces.
The two of them didn't pay attention at first, but Han Du kept staring at them.
Zhu Xi thought for a moment, then chuckled twice and said, "What? Do you still want to see my jokes? You thought I would make a fool of myself on this ship, didn't you?"
"No way, no way, am I that kind of person?" Han Du said with a smile. But the expression on my face is, you don't have to doubt, I am that kind of person.
Zhu Xi snorted coldly when he saw it, picked up the tea cup and ignored Han Du.
However, Han Du was even more curious. He approached Zhu Ping and asked, "Your Majesty, you have built a boat before?"
Zhu Fang glared at Han Du disdainfully and said, "I am not only proficient in foot and horse warfare, but also water warfare. Do you think I have ever been on a boat?"
Damn...this bastard is actually a jack of all trades.
Han Du had no choice but to sit back angrily, then turned to look at Fang Xiaoru, and asked with confusion on his face: "What about you? Have you ever been on a boat before?"
Fang Xiaoru lowered her head to drink tea while holding the tea cup, then shook her head and said, "I have never sat down before."
If you have never been on a boat, how could you be so stable and not react at all when you first took it? Han Du's face was full of disbelief.
Seeing that Han Du didn't believe him, Fang Xiaoru waved his sleeves slightly angrily and said calmly: "People read the Bai family letters, so they can nourish their energy. As long as the heart is calm, nothing will hinder you. Taking a boat is indeed It makes me feel a little uncomfortable, but I can still bear it. But you are also a scholar. I heard that when you first got on the boat, you vomited so much that you were vomiting? "
Um? I always feel like Fang Xiaoru is scolding me, meaning that I read the book but didn’t have the energy to nourish my energy, so I read the book into the dog’s belly? Han Du stared at Fang Xiaoru suspiciously, wanting to see what he meant.
It's a pity that Fang Xiaoru's face was so calm that Han Du couldn't tell anything.
Zhu Ping was greatly impressed by Fang Xiaoru's pretense. He pointed at Han Du's nose and scolded him, but Han Du couldn't find any reason. He originally didn't pay much attention to literati. He always felt that literati had too many tricks in their stomachs, spoke in convoluted ways, and were not happy at all. They would only hide in the dark and plot people. But this time when I came into contact with Fang Xiaoru, not only did I not feel the slightest resentment, but I felt happy from beginning to end, which made Zhu Ping very happy.
He even felt like he felt like old friends with Fang Xiaoru at first sight.
...
The navy sailed southward with favorable winds and rivers, and arrived at Anping Port in only ten days.
Hundreds of warships, large and small, instantly destroyed the entire
Pinggang was completely surrounded. The merchants who originally stayed here thought that something big had happened, but after seeing the Ming Dynasty's Ming Dynasty's golden dragon flag, they immediately felt relieved.
Since it is the Ming Dynasty Navy that is coming, there is nothing to worry about. It is a great thing to give up the port to the Navy. Being able to see so many naval warships at one time, everyone felt that this move was worthwhile.
Han Du, Zhu Xi, and Fang Xiaoru stood on the bow of the ship, facing the fierce sea breeze and smiling: "Your Majesty has arrived safely, and my mission is over."
"What do you want? Just go back to Beijing?" Zhu Xi asked casually without looking back, looking at the things in Anping Port with admiration.
Judging from the prosperity of Anping Port, Han Du really did not lie to him at the beginning. This overseas country is no longer a wild land, but a warm land. Judging from the size of Anping Port, it is not necessarily small as the port of Ming Dynasty. Moreover, the crowds and excitement were as great as those of the Ming Dynasty.
Han Du didn't speak, just nodded lightly.
Although Lao Zhu returned the military power to himself, Han Du understood it after all. Lao Zhu attaches great importance to military power, and the slightest disturbance can provoke his sensitive nerves. Rather than act recklessly and arouse Lao Zhu's suspicion, it is better to be like a frog and do whatever Lao Zhu says.
Zhu Ping turned back to look at Han Du's statement, smiled slightly, and took out a decree from his sleeve robe.
"Handu obeys the order."
Han Du glanced at the imperial order in Zhu Xi's hand and quickly knelt down on one knee.
"Order Han Du to do his best to assist the King of Qin in settling the vassal issue, and then go to Dazhou to clear out the remnants."
"I obey." Han Du bowed respectfully.
Zhu Ping handed Ling Yu into Han Du's hands.
Han Du stood up, opened it and saw that it was indeed Lao Zhu's handiwork, and it was also stamped with the big seal "Ordered by God to live long and prosperous".
Han Du carefully put away Ling Yu and asked Zhu Ping with a smile: "I don't know what the prince has ordered."
Unexpectedly, Zhu Ping did not tell Han Du directly, but said: "Get off the ship first. The soldiers have been working hard these days from traveling all the way. There is no hurry until the soldiers recover."
The navy officers didn't care. They had experienced many voyages that were farther, more dangerous, and more difficult than this. This little bit of hard work was nothing to them.
However, King Qin's own six guards and horses were failing. It was impossible for all of them to be like Fang Xiaoru, who could control themselves from fainting even if it was their first time on a boat. Many people fainted with vomiting and diarrhea as soon as they got on the boat. Fortunately, there was a 'carrying plate' method that made them feel better. Otherwise, maybe before we get here, someone will be unable to bear the bumps and become distracted.
The governor of Anping Port is Huang Zhong, who was once a fierce general among the military generals. A chance encounter brought him to Anping Port. He had already received the military order and knew that King Qin was coming. Now seeing the endless stream of Ming warships coming to the port like blocking out the sun, he naturally guessed that most of the Qin kings were coming.
Before the warship docked, Huang Zhong led a group of subordinates to greet him on the plank road.
Han Du's flagship slowly docked, and Zhu Ping strode ahead and was the first to disembark.
"The last general, Huang Zhong, pays homage to His Highness the King of Qin." Huang Zhong has been in the army for many years, so he is naturally very familiar with Zhu Ping. Before Zhu Xi could get off the boat, Huang Zhong quickly bowed and bowed with fists in his hands.
"No gift." Zhu Xi said lightly, looking at the rows of houses on the shore, which were quite large and full of people.
He glanced back at Huang Zhong and said with a smile: "Your port is doing well."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Huang Zhong smiled and bowed quickly, then raised his head and sighed: "The general is well-deserved for your highness's praise. This is probably the worst place in the Nanyang Governor's Mansion."
Zhu Xi didn't believe it at all when he heard this. If this was still the worst, what would the best place look like?
Of course, Huang Zhong's words were also self-effacing. Although he will be harassed by Annan here, Anping Port is at least in the middle of the thirty-three governor's palaces in Nanyang due to its favorable location.
"What? Is Annan's harassment of you still very serious?" Han Du walked down and happened to hear Huang Zhong's words and asked curiously.
When Huang Zhong saw Han Du wearing the clothes of a marquis and getting off the navy flagship, he guessed: "May I ask if he is the Marquis of Zhenhai?"
"Exactly." Han Du nodded and looked at him with a smile.
Huang Zhong quickly bowed and saluted, and in an inexplicable mood he greeted Handu: "General, I will pay my respects to the Marquis."
Huang Zhong couldn't help but be excited. Although he had only seen Han Du until now, Han Du's name had already penetrated into his heart. This was something that others could not understand at all.
Because it was Han Du who single-handedly conquered the entire Nanyang and tried his best to request the emperor to set up a governor's palace in Nanyang, Huang Zhong had the opportunity to become the governor of Anping Port. When he was originally suggested to be the governor here, he was still very hesitant. After all, we are coming to this overseas country, thousands of miles away, and we don’t understand it at all. Anyone would feel uneasy. In the end, it was because of his fateful friendship with that man on the battlefield that he chose to believe his words and recommended himself to the emperor as the governor of Anping.
But after arriving here, Huang Zhong suddenly realized that there were so many opportunities to make a fortune here, and he had come to the right place. Although he had to be harassed by Annan from time to time, it was still much easier than leading troops at home. As for Annan's soldiers, they were no match for his men with all firearms. That is to say, his main task is to guard Anping Port, the hen that lays golden eggs, otherwise he would have pushed back.
Huang Zhong was able to be where he is today entirely because of Han Du, so he was naturally grateful to Han Du.
"No need to be polite." Han Du waved his hand towards him.
Just at this time, Fang Xiaoru came down from behind. Han Du raised his hand and pointed at him, and introduced to Huang Zhong: "This is the minister of the East Palace, Fang Xiaoru."
"I have finally met Mr. Fang." Huang Zhong saw that Fang Xiaoru was wearing the official uniform of a civil servant. He himself was a rough man and had never been looked down upon by civil servants in the past. And he himself didn't want to get angry in front of the civil officials, so he didn't want to pay attention to the civil officials at all.
But since it was Han Du who introduced him, he also said hello and nodded.
"General Huang, you're welcome." Fang Xiaoru replied with a smile, looking at the scene of people coming and going at the port, he couldn't help but be surprised. Such a scene is actually in a wild overseas land? Isn’t it much different from the Ming Dynasty? Or is it because of the Ming Dynasty that this place is so prosperous?
Huang Zhong saw several people standing on the plank road
He came up and said quickly: "This is not the place to talk. The general has prepared wine and food for the prince and marquis. Lord Fang, please come!"
After running around on the sea for more than ten days, the bird has long faded out of my mouth. Zhu Fangzheng wanted to enjoy it, so naturally he would not refuse. Following Huang Zhong's guidance, he strode ahead towards the Governor's Mansion.
Along the way, Xiaoru was observing the people in the port. Judging by their attire, these people were all from the Ming Dynasty. Almost all of them were sea merchants and sailors brought by sea merchants. It was rare to see a common person. However, Fang Xiaoru could understand with a little thought that this place was far away from the Ming Dynasty and ordinary people would not come here.
A group of people walked into the lobby and sat down, and Huang Zhong quickly ordered people to pass on the food and drinks.
When the food arrived, Huang Zhong said with a smile: "It's a lonely place and it's very crude. Please don't dislike it, Prince, Marquis and Lord Fang."
Fang Xiaoru was speechless as he looked at a large table full of dishes, such as sea cucumbers and sea urchins. Even in the Beijing Seafood Restaurant, they are very rare and rare items. Of course, the prices will be frighteningly expensive. dead. But here in Huangzhong, everything is served on an oversized plate, which is obviously lavish enough for people to eat at will.
Zhu Xi was very satisfied with the dishes. Although he had never seen some of them, they still looked good in terms of color, flavor and taste. Feeling hungry, he was not restrained and directly raised his chopsticks to take a bite.
Huang Zhong quickly leaned over slightly, looked at Zhu Ming and asked softly: "Your Majesty, how does it taste?"
Zhu Xi chewed it in his mouth, savored it slowly, and then said with a smile: "Not bad, no worse than the seafood restaurant."
At the same time, he laughed and said to Han Du: "Han Du, I heard that you have a share in the seafood restaurant? You also need to improve the taste, don't let others catch up. I am really not talking nonsense, don't look at this The condiments are almost useless, but the taste is not bad at all.”
Han Du smiled, naturally not taking Zhu Ping's words to heart.
Huang Zhong was naturally surprised when he heard this. He quickly stretched out his hand and said, "Please use it, you're welcome."
At Zhu Xi's suggestion, everyone toasted and drank together, and the meal officially entered the warm stage.
After three rounds of drinking, Han Du asked Huang Zhongdao while holding a glass of wine: "I just heard you say that Annan harassed you a bit seriously? What is going on? It is rare that after such a long time, Annan people still refuse to give up? "
Huang Zhong was about to drink. When he heard Han Du's words, he immediately put down his glass. He sighed deeply and said: "The general doesn't know what is going on with these Annan people. They are obviously not the opponent of the general, but they are It just seems like he’s crazy.”
Han Du put down the empty wine glass, his face suddenly darkened, and he said with some dissatisfaction: "What else could be going on? It's just that the Japanese pirates can touch it, but I, the Ming Dynasty, can't touch it. These bastards, they really deserve to be shamed."
"What's going on?" Zhu Xi asked curiously. He was almost done eating, so he slowed down his chopsticks and had time to listen to the conversation between Han Du and Han Du.
Han Du explained to Zhu Xi: "It turns out that this place was originally occupied by Japanese pirates. After I wiped out the Japanese pirates, I sent people to station here. But Annan was better. When the Japanese pirates were here, they didn't even know what to do. We dare not let go and pretend we can't see it. Now that the Ming Dynasty has taken over this place, they have jumped out and said that this is Annan's territory and they want us to leave."
"This is simply unreasonable. According to their opinion, Daming is just working for them in vain?" Zhu Fang was so angry when he heard this, he stared at him and said.
Han Du also nodded in agreement, it was indeed too much. According to Annan's intention, they were treating Ming Dynasty as a coolie. Oh, the Japanese pirates were ferocious, so when the Japanese pirates occupied this place, Annan didn't even dare to fart. Now that the Ming Dynasty has come, they are asking for it relentlessly, and even dare to send troops to attack if they don't give it.
What's the meaning? Do you think that the Ming Dynasty was not as cruel as the Japanese pirates, but after all they were easy to bully?
Fang Xiaoru frowned and said with some confusion: "Why is Annan like this? If this is really Annan's homeland, I think it can be returned to them. After all, Ming Dynasty is a country of etiquette."
Han Du looked at Fang Xiaoru dumbfounded, never expecting that he would say such a thing?
What is hometown? If you are poor, you will put aside disputes; if you are rich, you will have it since ancient times.
Only when you are strong can you be qualified to say that this is your hometown and that is your hometown. Just based on the current Annan? Is he worthy of saying such a thing?
Han Du frowned and glanced at Fang Xiaoru and said, "Why? Of course it's for profit. No etiquette works without profit. As long as there is profit, they will come again and again."
Fang Xiaoru was also a little dissatisfied with Han Du's words, which were completely inconsistent with his ideas. How is it appropriate to keep talking about interests while completely putting etiquette aside?
Seeing that the scene was a little stiff, Huang Zhong laughed quickly and interjected: "I am greatly honored that the prince, the marquis and Mr. Fang can come. I have prepared some thoughts for you. It is not a sign of respect, but please accept it with a smile."
After saying that, Huang Zhong raised his hands and clapped them twice.
Suddenly a maid came in holding a beautiful box and placed it down in front of the three of them.
Zhu Xi opened it without any care, and a box full of pearls appeared in front of him. Even though Zhu Xi had already seen extraordinary things, he couldn't help but look at him twice after receiving such a large box of pearls from Huang Zhong when he first arrived. I thought Huang Zhong had committed something and wanted his help.
Han Du and Fang Xiaoru's boxes were also full of pearls without any surprise.
The only difference is that the pearls in Zhu Xi's and Han Du's boxes are obviously of the highest quality, each one is round and plump, a little bigger than the belly of a finger, while Fang Xiaoru's pearls are obviously smiling.
Han Du looked up at Huang Zhong in surprise, and said with a smile: "What? Are you getting rich, or are you robbing money? Have you completed your share of this year's gift of such a precious thing?"
Huang Zhong smiled and said in a bold tone: "Don't worry, Lord Marquis, the 1.2 million Guan Guan will be paid as tribute to the general. These are all extra and can be regarded as a little bit of the general's wishes."
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire lobby became extremely quiet, and you could hear a pin drop.
Even the chopsticks Zhu Xi stretched out to pick up vegetables seemed to be imprisoned in the air by an invisible force.
"What tribute? What 1.2 million yuan?" Zhu Xi felt that he needed to ask clearly. He didn't even eat the food. He retracted his hand and put down his chopsticks, looking at the faces of Han Du and Huang Zhong. Spin around.
"Yes, 1.2 million yuan is not a small sum..." Fang Xiaoru also spoke up at the right time, staring at the two of them with a dark sneer.
