Seeing that there was no reply to his letter to Zhu Bai, Liu Bowen wrote to Zhu Biao again.
It's just that the letter I wrote to Zhu Biao was not as straightforward as it was to Zhu Bai, but it used the policy of mourning the soldiers: I am old, and I just want to be closer to His Highness. Seeing that His Highness will inherit the throne in the future, I can rest in peace. .
Zhu Biao relented. Liu Bowen has always been loyal to him and taught him attentively.
Now Liu Lian is dead again, Liu Bowen is old, and it is not suitable to stay alone in Qingtian.
He discussed with Zhu Yuanzhang whether Liu Bowen could be recalled.
There is no need to give Liu Bowen an official position. Now that Zhu Xiongying has reached the age of writing, just let Liu Bowen come to the main hall to teach Zhu Xiongying and several young princes.
Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a long time and finally agreed.
After all, you have to ask for a master, and it is better to be a master than to be a stranger.
The key is that this decision does not cost much money, but it can add to Zhu Biao's character as a kind and respectful teacher.
Liu Bowen didn't have much luggage to pack, so he came quickly.
Zhu Biao went to the city gate to greet him in person.
Liu Bowen has white hair and is extremely old.
Zhu Biao knew that he had suffered a major blow when he lost his son in old age and sent his black-haired son away, but he didn't expect it to be like this. He felt a little sad and grabbed Liu Bowen's hand: "Master..."
I choked up my words and couldn't say any more.
Liu Bowen nodded calmly: "I haven't seen you for a few years, and your Highness has lost a lot of money."
Although Zhu Wenzheng, the culprit who killed Liu Lian, is dead, Zhu Wenzheng is also Lao Zhu's nephew.
Therefore, Lao Zhu felt somewhat pity and guilt for Liu Bowen, and gave Liu Bowen a house, so that he would not be homeless when he was old.
Liu Bowen readily agreed.
In order to show his respect for the teacher, Zhu Biao also came to observe the first class to ensure that the naughty Zhu Xiongying could attend class well.
Zhu Biao asked the guards and palace people to wait outside and not to come in to disturb him.
Liu Bowen was lecturing at a leisurely pace, while Zhu Xiongying was rarely so quiet.
Zhu Biao was very moved as he listened: After the bloody storm, it was so wonderful to be able to sit down and listen to the class quietly like this. It's like I'm back in my teenage years again.
When Liu Bowen came back, Lan Yu and the others also returned to Yingtian.
Lao Zhu greatly praised Lan Yu and Mu Ying.
Lao Zhu named Lan Yu the Marquis of Yongchang and asked him what he wanted.
Lan Yu replied that he wanted Shiobiki.
Zhu Biao frowned after hearing this.
Lao Zhu was not angry, but gave him tens of thousands of catties of salt.
However, Mu Ying begged Lao Zhu to let him guard Yunnan for the Ming Dynasty for generations.
Zhu Biao was a little reluctant.
After all, this meant that it was rare for him to see Mu Ying again.
Lao Zhu said to let Muying take a rest and discuss the matter of guarding Yunnan later.
Seeing that Zhu Biao was unhappy, Lao Zhu asked, "Is it because of Mu Ying?"
Zhu Biao sighed: "Why would Lan Yu want Yan Yin?"
Lao Zhu twitched his lips: "It was probably that traitor who taught him. Let him save some pension money."
Zhu Biao didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Lanyu has a title after all, so are you still worried about not having enough to eat? If you become greedy for money in the future..."
Lao Zhu said: "As an emperor, we are not afraid of ministers who have weaknesses or desires. We are afraid of ministers who have no weaknesses or desires. Because it is not that he has no desires, but that he wants something that you can't give, so he can't say it."
Zhu Biao nodded slightly, and then somehow Liu Bowen's old face appeared in his mind.
Although Zeng Bingzheng was also incorruptible, Zeng Bingzheng was very happy with his achievements and was seeking fame and reputation.
Liu Bowen has always had no desires and desires, so what is he really pursuing in his heart?
Lao Zhu: "We can understand that Muying is going to Yunnan, but it is really inappropriate for him to stay in Yingtian. Besides, he is guarding Yunnan, so you don't have to worry. Now there are four, two, and three along the northeast to northwest. We Don’t worry. But let’s wait until Kang Duo and the others clear away the remnants.”
Zhu Biao cupped his hands and said, "I understand. Father is still thinking carefully."
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Lan Yu went down to court and went straight to Zhu Bai's study of the Guan Ya Bureau.
Zhu Bai grinned: "Hey, my big brother Lan is back."
Lan Yu also grinned and said gruffly: "Hey, boy, you have grown a lot taller. I heard that you went to the northwest and killed Wang Baobao."
Zhu Bai was very proud: "That's not true. I managed this by myself and with a dog. It's amazing."
Lan Yu patted Zhu Bai hard on the shoulder: "Well done, you are worthy of being my disciple, Lan Yu."
Then he mysteriously took out an envelope and opened it with his stubby fingers. It turned out to be two house deeds.
Lan Yu said: "I will do whatever you asked me to do. You can keep this."
Zhu Bai took it with a smile: "Thank you, brother."
Lan Yu said: "Your fifth brother, King Zhou, went to check it out for you. He knows some Feng Shui and said that both houses are quite good."
Zhu Bai said: "Fifth brother is well taken care of by you in Yunnan."
Lan Yu said: "Don't say such outrageous things. In fact, we should thank King Zhou. There are many snakes, insects, rats and ants in Yunnan, and the miasma is serious. Military doctors are overwhelmed. King Zhou went there, which was of great help. On weekdays, soldiers have one He cured all my headaches and fever."
Zhu Bai suddenly realized: So that's the case, no wonder Zhu Xi refused to return to Kaifeng.
Lan Yu smacked her lips: "Who said King Zhou is stupid? I don't think he is stupid at all. He just doesn't like to talk. He treats the people when he has nothing to do. You don't know that when we came back from Yunnan, the people were all in the streets. Go up and see us off and ask King Zhou when he will come back."
Zhu Bai became nervous: "He won't make a promise and sneak out again in a few days."
Lan Yu said: "No, King Zhou said that he could only leave Kaifeng with the permission of the emperor and the prince. He will never have the chance to come in the future."
Zhu Bai breathed a sigh of relief: "Fortunately, I learned my lesson."
The two chatted for a few more words before Lan Yu went back.
Zhu Bai returned to the palace and saw Concubine Li Shu coming out of Concubine Hu Shun.
Concubine Li Shu saw Zhu Bai smiling and bowed.
Zhu Bai nodded and returned the gift.
I heard that she has completely changed her temper since she was released from house arrest again.
Not only did she often write letters to advise Zhu Fan and Zhu Ping to be kind to the palace people, but even if Concubine Guo Hui punished the palace people, she would still intercede for them.
For matters that Guo Huifei couldn't handle, she would quietly give them advice without arguing or grabbing them, and she wouldn't tell anyone in front of them.
Go to Queen Ma's place to calm down in the morning and dusk. Be respectful and never say another word.
Nowadays, everyone in the palace, including Queen Ma, says that she is now gentle, generous, virtuous and well-behaved.
Even Lao Zhu, who hasn't been to her place for a long time, has been visiting her occasionally recently.
Zhu Bai didn't know if she had really become smarter or if she was pretending to be better.
However, this has nothing to do with him.
As long as Concubine Li Shu didn't hinder him, he wouldn't bother to care about her.
Concubine Li Shu whispered: "Thank you, Your Highness, for rescuing my concubine."
Zhu Bai only said: "You're welcome, I also care about the third brother's face."
Li Shufei smiled, bowed and left.
