"Uncle Mu!"
Zhu Xuan received the order from Grandpa Huang and came to welcome Mu Sheng back to Beijing. In the ice and snow, he finally waited for him.
"His Royal Highness the Emperor's Grandson!"
Although Mu Sheng was not in Yingtian, he had heard about Zhu Xuan a long time ago. Knowing that Zhu Xuan was already the emperor's grandson, as a minister, even his father-in-law did not dare to be disrespectful in front of Zhu Xuan and stepped forward. It's kneeling down.
But before he could kneel down, Zhu Xuan helped Mu Sheng up and said, "Uncle Mu, you don't have to be like this, you are my elder. In addition, as a military general of the Ming Dynasty, Uncle Mu guarded the southwest and had great military exploits. How could he grovel so casually?" "
Mu Sheng solemnly said: "The one I am bowing to is Your Highness. How can I be groveling? Why is Your Highness here? It's freezing and snowy, it's so cold for Your Highness."
Zhu Xuan smiled and said: "I heard that Uncle Mu is back, and I came here to greet him. It's not too cold. I haven't seen Uncle Mu for a long time."
When Mu Sheng heard that he was really being supported, he quickly bowed his hands and said, "I don't dare to accept this!"
Zhu Xuan said: "Sister Yuanjun is waiting for Uncle Mu at home. It's cold outside, let's go back first!"
"It all depends on His Highness's arrangements."
Mu Sheng said solemnly.
The Mu family, of course, also has a mansion in Yingtian.
When Mu Sheng came back, he lived in his own home. In addition, Mu Yuanjun got the news that his father had returned to Beijing and had already gone back to Mu's house to wait for his father's return.
After moving the things on the boat, Mu Sheng followed Zhu Xuan into the city.
"Your Highness, what is this for?"
Mu Sheng looked at the people who were busy carrying supplies and asked curiously.
Zhu Xuan explained: "This winter has been severely cold. Many people have frozen to death, and the snow has crushed many houses. I have gathered all the materials for overseas trade and sent them to the affected places. These are the cold-proof materials."
Mu Sheng said in admiration: "Your Highness serves the country and the people!"
Zhu Xuan shook his head and smiled: "Uncle Mu calls me His Highness. I also have a share in this Ming Dynasty. I must do my best for the common people."
Mu Sheng said: "His Royal Highness is just like His Majesty, and all he thinks about are the people."
"The king has a boat and the people have water. Water can carry the boat, but it can also capsize it."
Zhu Xuan smiled and said: "Let's not talk about this anymore. Winter will pass soon. As long as I survive it, I will be prepared in advance next year. If there is another severe cold weather, I will never be as at a loss as this year."
He is already planning for next year.
Never allow a similar situation to happen again.
“How is Yunnan doing now?”
Zhu Xuan asked again.
Mu Sheng said: "Everything is fine in Yunnan. After Your Highness took control of Mubang, Burma, Siam and other places, the chieftains in the southwest were all peaceful and peaceful, and there were no more troublemakers. Firstly, they took advantage of His Highness's force, and secondly, His Highness factories control their economic lifeline."
Zhu Xuan asked curiously: "Those chieftains are also subject to our economic control?"
"You deserve it!"
Mu Sheng explained: "His Highness has created great economic benefits in Mubang Factory, and many chieftains have benefited from it. Just a word from His Highness can make them lose everything at any time."
Unexpectedly, using economic control to control the Indochina Peninsula could bring such unexpected surprises.
Those chieftains cannot become arrogant and must be gradually assimilated by the Ming Dynasty.
"In addition, His Majesty once proposed that he should change his status and return to his native land. I had submitted a report to His Majesty a long time ago and received His Majesty's approval."
Mu Sheng continued and continued: "His Majesty used the reform to return locals to locals, and restricted many chieftains. Now they are basically under our control. The southwest is stable, and His Highness is indispensable."
Zhu Xuan proposed to Mu Sheng when he was pacifying Mubang.
He had almost forgotten about this matter. He didn't expect that he had received the consent of Grandpa Huang and implemented it. This was an unexpected surprise.
"That's not bad."
Zhu Xuan said: "It doesn't matter to me whether I have credit or not."
The entire Ming Dynasty will belong to Zhu Xuan in the future, and this credit is indeed nothing.
What Zhu Xuan wants is martial arts and martial arts.
This is something that can be passed down through the ages.
"Your Highness is right."
Mu Sheng said flatteringly, and then asked: "Jun Yuan has often caused trouble to His Highness recently. That girl knows how to follow His Highness, and she won't listen no matter what we say."
Zhu Xuan said nonchalantly: "Uncle Mu, don't say that. I also like being with Sister Yuanjun. It's not troublesome at all."
After hearing these words, Mu Sheng was completely relieved.
His Highness is still very good to his daughter.
Zhu Xuan did not tell Mu Sheng in advance about the selection of Mu Yuanjun as his grandson's concubine. The Ministry of Rites had to officially announce it and the emperor's permission could only be revealed. Otherwise, it would be against the rules and might make the emperor angry.
They quickly returned to the city.
After entering the city, maybe the city walls blocked part of the cold wind, or maybe there were enough people in the city to make it a little more comfortable than outside.
"Daddy!"
As soon as he arrived at Mu's house, Mu Sheng saw Mu Yuanjun coming out of the house and rushing towards him.
"father!"
Mu Yuanjun had not seen Mu Sheng for a long time, so he hugged Mu Sheng happily.
The reunion of father and daughter is a very happy thing.
However, Mu Sheng thought that Zhu Xuan was watching from the side, and etiquette was indispensable, so he reminded: "Jun Yuan, His Highness is still here, please pay attention."
Zhu Xuan smiled and said: "Uncle Mu, there is no need for this. I can feel the joy in my heart when you meet again after a long separation. Sister Yuanjun misses Uncle Mu so much."
"yes!"
Mu Yuanjun and Zhu Xuan have an extremely good relationship. Unlike Mu Sheng, who needs to be respectful, he smiled and said, "I really miss daddy. Why don't you come with daddy?"
Mu Sheng said: "The weather is cold and your mother is relatively weak and not suitable for traveling far away. When it gets warm next year, I will send her to the capital."
The daughter is about to get married, and the mother-in-law has to come.
"OK!"
Mu Yuanjun happily took Mu Sheng's hand and entered the house, and said: "It's very cold outside, brother and dad, come and keep warm."
Together they entered the hall.
The heater here is very comfortable.
Of course, the stove also belonged to Zhu Xuan. After they sat down, Mu Yuanjun took the initiative to pour tea for them.
"Daddy is here this time. When will he go back?"
Mu Yuanjun asked.
It was difficult for Mu Sheng to answer this question, so he could only look at Zhu Xuan.
Zhu Xuan asked: "Is there nothing going on over there in Yunnan?"
Mu Sheng said: "The southwest is currently stable and there are not many problems. Everything has been arranged before I come back."
Not long ago, there was a chieftain who was willing to rebel without fear of death. However, not long after he started the rebellion, he was directly destroyed without even a chance to struggle.
"The southwest is stable. Uncle Mu is in the capital and can stay for a long time."
Zhu Xuan said: "At least I have to wait until sister Yuanjun and I get married before we can go back."
Hearing about the marriage, Mu Yuanjun lowered his head shyly.
Zhu Yuanzhang asked Mu Sheng to come back mainly to discuss and arrange the marriage.
Mu Sheng understood and nodded slightly.
Zhu Xuan added: "Uncle Mu has just come back. He will follow me into the palace later to meet Grandpa Huang."
"this is necessary."
Mu Sheng nodded.
After returning, meet with the emperor's grandson first, and then the emperor. The process is basically the same.
