"Haha, Old Liu, Old Liu, why are you more nervous than me? For such a big thing, how can I go straight to the heaven without going to the court to report it? I haven't been forced to the point of seeking death yet. , Don't worry, everything has been arranged, and the letter will be sent to the capital tomorrow at the latest."
Zhu Yujian joked.
He is not a stupid young man with a hot head who has done everything. He has been the feudal king for so many years and has never experienced anything or seen any big scenes. How can he make stupid mistakes?
"That's good, Prince, don't blame me for being nagging. After all, we are not alone, and there is such a big family here."
"Now that the world is in chaos, His Majesty is eager to quell the rebellion, and it is inevitable that some small things will be magnified infinitely. We cannot become His Majesty's outlet."
Liu Dahai whispered.
Despite his broad-minded name, he is actually the most cautious.
That is to say, he could say these words in front of the Tang Palace and several old brothers.
When he got outside, even if he was beaten with the sole of his shoe, he would not dare to say anything.
If it really came to His Majesty's ears, Emperor Chongzhen's petty temperament would make him a model.
I have been cautious in officialdom for more than forty years, but I can't let myself and the whole family get involved in it.
"Old Liu, I understand what you are saying. However, your personality cannot be used on the battlefield. Being a city guard is barely enough. For you to do big things, it is really harder than reaching the sky."
Zhu Yujian joked again.
However, this sentence was not malicious, but rather a compliment.
In the tainted officialdom of the Ming Dynasty, one would rather not do anything than make a mistake.
In fact, sometimes we would rather make mistakes than engage in reforms and innovations, let alone give advice to the emperor.
Everyone at the table sighed at the same time.
I have to admit that being an official can indeed make them look sleek and smooth in clothes and have a round belly.
But everyone was careful, and their hair was falling out in handfuls. If you made a wrong step, your life would be at risk.
Especially at this point in time, the people are scolding the dog officials, and the emperor does not trust them.
Squeezing up and down, the money that Tan Mo collected was just enough to buy quick-acting Jiuxin pills.
"My lord, let me interrupt. You have worked so hard to create a new army, but they are all a group of stragglers with no fighting ability. Even if you bring them to the battlefield, can you really reverse the defeat?"
"It's okay if you win. Maybe Your Majesty can make up for it, but once you lose, it will be doomed."
"The good reputation you have worked so hard to accumulate will all turn into infamy, even for your lineage..."
Li Changjie said this and did not continue.
It is undeniable that the king of Tang Dynasty was indeed courageous. He dared to gamble and fight, and he also dared to give everything he had for the Ming Dynasty.
But it’s really too much to take for granted.
Is it really worth it for the master in the court?
"Old Li, we brothers are sitting together. You don't have to mince words. I lead the troops to fight without thinking too much. Moreover, the battlefield is changing rapidly. For both the enemy and us, the victory or defeat is 50% vs. 50%. , no one can guarantee that we will win.”
"If you don't work hard once, if you don't fight once, how can you know where your potential is, and how can you know the outcome? When we encounter a strong enemy, we take one step back, and when we encounter a strong enemy, we take another step back. Excuse me, where can we retreat in the end? ?Whether it’s east or south, there’s a vast ocean.”
"Alas, today I also used the power of wine to show off my cards with everyone. This time I recruit troops, I don't want to show my loyalty to the court, nor do I want to flatter anyone. I just want to do my best to gain a good reputation. Do whatever you can to preserve the inheritance of your ancestors."
"Even if I try everything in the end and end up in failure, when I go down to face the Great Ancestor, I can hold my back straight and feel no regrets."
Zhu Yujian said seriously.
"Your Majesty is righteous!"
"The Ming Dynasty has such a heroic figure as the prince, which is really a blessing for the people and the country. It must be gratifying that Taizu Shizu has a spirit in heaven."
"That's right, the two late emperors will definitely wish you success and defeat the powerful enemy!"
Several old officials at the table were moved by Zhu Yujian's heartfelt remarks.
Even Xu Chen, who was sitting in the corner, took a deep look at Zhu Yujian.
He thought to himself that he was not with the wrong person.
At the same time, Sun Ming also walked in with the freshly stewed braised pork.
As the prince's son-in-law, he was not qualified to serve at the banquet.
However, Sun Ming's cooking skills are nothing to say.
In the past two days, the appetites of the mother-in-law and Zhu Xiuyun were not very good. He personally cooked a few side dishes. The mother and daughter ate very comfortably. Even Zhu Yujian, who was accustomed to delicacies from mountains and seas, was full of praise. .
As a result, whenever there was an important banquet in the palace, or if the prince and the others wanted to have a bite, Sun Ming would do it.
Sun Ming didn't complain at all about this, and even enjoyed it.
In his previous life, he liked cooking very much and found this way of relieving stress, especially when he heard other people complimenting him after eating his own food.
That's called comfort, that's called beauty.
"Father, the braised pork has just been cooked. Uncles and Brother Xu, please give it a try."
Sun Ming said with a smile.
"Well, I still trust your craftsmanship. Go ahead and take good care of Xiuyun."
Zhu Yujian said.
"Don't worry, Father, Xiuyun is eating kebabs in the room."
Sun Ming said with a smile.
"Well, the skewers you grill are better than ordinary barbecue. I plan to leave for Lin County in two days. I'm afraid I won't be able to eat your cooking for a long time."
Zhu Yujian sighed and said.
As the old saying goes, if you want to keep a man's heart, you must first keep his stomach.
Sun Ming used his cooking skills to make his father-in-law very good, even better than his medical skills.
After all, no one gets sick every day, but everyone has to eat every day.
"Hmm! This is pork. Why is it so soft and glutinous? So delicious?"
Liu Dahai put the braised pork in his mouth, chewed it carefully, and instantly flew into the clouds.
He can guarantee that this is the most delicious meat he has ever eaten in his life.
Li Changjie didn't believe it, thinking that Liu Dahai's expression was too exaggerated, and he was suspected of flattering the son-in-law of the Tang Dynasty.
So, I also picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in my mouth.
In an instant, he had the same expression as Liu Dahai.
I said, "What kind of fairy smell is this?"
The Tang Palace did not recruit a son-in-law, but a cook from heaven, right?
"Sun Yibin, why does your stewed meat taste so delicious? How did you do it?"
Li Changjie couldn't help but ask.
"Li Tongpan, there is no need to call me so distant. Since you are my father's best friend, you are my uncle. From now on, just call me Xiaosun."
