Han Du looked up at his younger brother, as if he didn't pay much attention to him. Now when I take a look, I realize that this child who once only dared to curl up in his arms and cry has grown up long ago.
Han Shu is in his early thirties, with a tall and tall figure, slender hands, and sharp features, which is impressive to everyone. The youthful vigor on his face is gradually disappearing, and a calm and capable temperament is slowly developing.
In a daze, Han Du had to accept the fact that Han Shu in front of him was already an adult.
"Then what do you want to do? You want to go to America, don't you just want to get promoted quickly?"
"Don't worry, with my arrangement you don't have to go to America, you will still be successful."
Han Shu looked at his eldest brother, feeling both grateful and very disappointed. Because even though they are as close as brothers, the eldest brother doesn't know what he really wants.
He sighed, his eyes gradually became trance-like, and said: "Brother, do you know? I have been proud of you since I was a child. You were elected at a young age, and even if the whole family suffered, you were able to calmly resolve it. Even further, it didn't take long. He was granted the title of Marquis. He made numerous meritorious deeds and was granted the title of Duke."
This is a good thing. Why does it feel so bad when I hear it from Han Shu?
"Outsiders only know the Duke of Zhen Guo Han Du. When talking about the Duke of Zhen Guo, everyone only knows you, the eldest brother, and my sister." Han Shu shook his head frequently and sighed: "Who am I? When people mention me, they don't even mention my I don’t even know the name.”
"I only say that this is the younger brother of Duke Zhenguo, and this is the younger brother of the Queen... I am simply a dispensable person."
Han Du frowned, not expecting Han Shu to have such an idea.
His expression softened, and he wanted to persuade him: "You also know that our family almost disappeared. I think you also feel that kind of precarious feeling very deeply. Do you think I can not try desperately to climb up? I If we don’t do our best, how can we protect you and your parents, and how can we protect our family?”
"I admit that I did neglect to care about you in the past. But I want you to promise that I will consider your feelings in the future."
"Listen to me, don't go to America. Zhu Di is not a good person."
"It's not King Yan who's looking for me, it's the Crown Prince." Han Shu thought that his eldest brother had a prejudice against King Yan, and hoped that an explanation would help his eldest brother understand him.
"Zhu Gaochi?" Han Du was stunned for a moment, "That guy is not a good person. You can't follow him, otherwise you will be willing to sell your life to him."
"You only have one life, it's yours, no one of us will sell it~"
"Brother, do you insist that I stay in the Ming Dynasty?" Han Shu saw that it was unreasonable, so he was ready to show his cards.
Han Du advised: "Don't worry, since you want to get ahead and prove yourself to the world, I will arrange it for you."
Han Du shook his head, "Please come to Lingyan Pavilion for a while, as if you are a scholar and a marquis of ten thousand households. Brother, I am also a scholar, and I have also thought about becoming a marquis and becoming a prime minister."
"But now in the Ming Dynasty, everything is peaceful in the southeast, northwest, and even overseas people are surrendering to the navy one after another. Do I still have a chance?"
Han Du was immediately speechless, if Han Shu wanted to be an official. Even if he wants to become a second-grade official, he can still find a way. But if he wanted to be knighted, he had nothing to do.
It is an iron law of the Ming Dynasty that no one can be knighted except for military merit.
But now around the Ming Dynasty, the grasslands have been pacified, the Timurid Empire has fallen apart, Cochin Annan has been pacified, and the Japanese kingdom has been destroyed...
Even the last war within the Ming Dynasty was settled by himself.
Judging from the current situation, Ming Dynasty will be free from internal and external troubles for a long time. It is almost impossible for Han Shu to be knighted!
"What did Zhu Di promise you?"
Although he had already guessed a little, Han Du still wanted to hear Han Shu say it with his own ears.
"The King of Yan promised that as long as I follow him to America, I will be granted the title of Marquis."
Marquis! What many people have been unable to obtain even after a narrow escape can be obtained by just going to America. No wonder Han Shu was moved.
Han Du raised his head and took a deep breath.
"No! I don't agree!"
Han Shu thought that his elder brother would agree after hearing his explanation, but he didn't expect that the result would be the same, and he became anxious.
"Brother..."
"My eldest brother is my father. If I say you can't go, you can't go!"
Before Han Shu could speak, a voice came from outside the door.
"Nonsense!"
Looking around, I saw my father walking in with a cane.
Han Du quickly stepped forward to help him and apologized in a low voice: "Dad, don't be angry. He is just messing around, but I have already taught him a lesson."
"Don't worry, as long as I'm here, I won't let him go to America."
Hande angrily jabbed his crutch at the ground and glared at Handu: "I'm telling you you're fooling around!"
"Me? Am I kidding?" Han Du pointed at his nose in disbelief, "Dad, you, you can't be..."
"??????????????? I'm not old enough to be stupid, so I'm talking about you!" Han De was furious.
Han Du didn't know what was going on, and was worried that his father would be angry, so he quickly said with a slight embarrassment: "Dad, how could it be that I am fooling around? I am persuading him to stay at home and serve you and your two elders with me, isn't it okay?" "
Hande sighed heavily and sat down on the chair.
Han Du and the other two people hurriedly stepped forward to help him.
After Han De sat firmly, he glanced at the two brothers from left to right. Then he looked at Han Du and said, "Why don't I want Shu'er to stay with me? But the situation in our family no longer allows it."
Hearing what his father said was so serious, Han Du thought about it carefully, but he didn't expect any crisis.
He thought it was because of his dismissal that his father was worried about the future of the family, so he advised: "Dad, although I was dismissed by the emperor, my title is still there. Maybe the emperor will restore my official position one day when he remembers it." Woolen cloth?"
"You can no longer be an official!" To Han Du's surprise, the father said firmly.
Han Du's eyes widened and he asked in disbelief: "Why is this?"
"Why? Haven't you heard of the principle of flowers blooming with brocade and fire cooking oil?" Han De banged his crutch a few times and said anxiously: "You are the Duke of Zhenguo, Jingyun is the Queen, our family In Ming Dynasty, no one dares to be ranked first in terms of prominence."
"Do you know that there are already rumors outside comparing you to a relative, saying that the Han family accounts for half of the Ming Dynasty!"
"Who said this? Isn't this a slander?" Han Du was full of grievances.
His innocence was sullied out of thin air, who should Han Du seek to reason with?
"But even so, dad doesn't have to worry too much, the emperor believes in me!"
Han De snorted coldly: "Even if the emperor can trust you for the rest of his life, can you guarantee that everyone in the future... will believe in you just like the emperor?"
When Han Du heard this, he couldn't help but think seriously. It soon became clear that this was simply impossible.
Even if Zhu Yunye continues to trust himself, the next generation of emperors may not trust him.
Unless the Han family continues to think of ways to marry the next generation of emperors.
But once you really do this, you will probably be opposed by everyone immediately. There is no need to look for evidence to accuse the Han family of being a relative, there is ready-made evidence.
Seeing that Han Du was speechless, Han De softened his tone and said, "Shu'er did a good job. Going to America is a good idea. Eggs cannot be put in one basket. If the Han family can be divided into two, then Even if one day the Zhenguo Gongfu line declines, there will still be the American line."
"As long as there is still one bloodline, no matter where it falls, there will still be a chance to make a comeback. If they all stay in the Ming Dynasty, once it falls, there will be no chance to turn around."
What this says... makes so much sense! Han Du couldn't refute.
People without thought, he must worry about! Han Du believes that people will change, let alone the relationship between people?
This time Han Du also noticed the change in Zhu Biao's attitude towards him, and it was his father's words that really made him think about this matter.
Seeing that his eldest brother didn't object, Han Shu quickly struck while the iron was hot and knelt down towards his father with his legs straight: "Thank you, dad. My child is unfilial and I can't fulfill my filial piety in front of you..."
Han De stretched out his hand like a dead branch to rub Han Shu's face, wiped his tears, and said with a bright smile: "Silly boy, it is the greatest filial piety that you can open up another line for the Han family. Besides, although America is here It’s the end of the world, but it’s not impossible to come back.”
"When you establish yourself there, you can come back if you want."
"Well! My son will definitely live up to his father's expectations." Han Shu kowtowed one after another.
After he finished, Han Du looked at him with a melancholy expression, sighed and asked, "Have you really thought about it?"
"Think about it."
Seeing the firmness on his brother's face, Han Du reluctantly agreed.
He reminded: "You remember, Zhu Di, including his three sons, none of them are easy to get along with. Once Zhu Di arrives in America, he will definitely proclaim himself emperor. When the time comes, there will definitely be a fight for the crown prince's position. You will definitely Don’t get involved!”
"No matter how good your relationship is with Zhu Gaochi, no matter what he promises you, don't help him. Wait until the dust settles before you support the new king!"
Han Shu didn't want to agree. He glanced at his father and saw that he also had a very approving expression, and felt a little hesitant.
Seeing his son's appearance, Han De patiently asked: "People only know that there is no greater merit than following the dragon, but who can see the flesh and white bones caused by the power of the dragon?"
"The position of Supreme Being is always forged by life. In terms of court experience, you are not as good as your elder brother, so you have to listen to him."
Since his father said this, Han Shu no longer hesitated and nodded: "Yes, I remember it."
Everything that needs to be said has been said, and what needs to be reminded has also been reminded... At the end, Han Du sighed and said: "You don't know when you will come back once you leave. Stay at home while you still have time. , go and accompany your escort girl."
"yes."
Seeing his elder brother getting up to leave, Han Shu quickly said: "Brother..."
"Huh?" Han Du paused and looked at Han Shu curiously.
Han Shu looked slightly embarrassed and hesitated for a moment, but did not speak.
Seeing his appearance, Han Du had no choice but to ask: "What else do you want to say?"
Finally, Han Shu plucked up the courage and said, "The King of Yan asked me to ask my eldest brother if there is any solution..."
Han Du suddenly realized that he was wondering just now. Why did Zhu Di promise to be a marquis even before Han Shu had accomplished anything? Just follow him to America? That's a little too simple.
There must be a lot of people following Zhu Di. Could it be that everyone was granted a title of marquis?
It turns out that Zhu Di is waiting for him here! In fact, all of this is a trap set by Zhu Di.
Damn Zhu Di, just wait for me... Han Du gritted his teeth with hatred in his heart, but there was nothing unusual on his face.
"Brother?" Han Shu asked again.
Han Du came to his senses and sighed: "This matter is not that easy. Go back and tell Zhu Di and let me think more."
"OK."
