When he heard Zhu Yuanzhang say that he was deceiving him, Chu Ze's eyes were full of suspicion.
Although Lao Zhu said this, Chu Ze always felt that his words had no credibility at all.
Lao Zhu looked at Chu Ze who was still looking at him suspiciously.
He opened his eyes without any ambiguity and looked straight at Chu Ze.
It was obvious from the guilty look on this guy's face just now that he must have something unsaid.
The big one and the small one were just staring at each other.
Both sides are waiting for the other to speak first.
"What are you two doing? Chongba, you are serious too. Why are you trying to compete with a child?"
"Chu Ze, come and try the newly delivered oranges. They taste quite sweet."
While Chu Ze and Zhu Yuanzhang were still looking at each other.
Queen Ma also once again played an important role in regulating the atmosphere.
After reaching out and pushing Zhu Yuanzhang gently, Empress Ma handed the peeled orange in her hand towards Chu Ze.
However, before Chu Ze even reached out to take it, Lao Zhu's big hand stretched out.
Under the somewhat surprised eyes of everyone, they directly snatched the oranges that were originally handed to Chu Ze.
"He is a young man with arms and legs. How can he eat an orange and have someone peel it? If he wants to eat it, let him peel it himself."
After grabbing the orange, Lao Zhu directly cut it in half, handed one half to Zhu Xiongying who was sitting on his lap, and ate the other half happily.
And Chu Ze looked at Queen Ma's empty hands, and then at Lao Zhu who was eating happily.
He really wanted to say something to him at this time, don't you have your own hands and feet?
Why do you still want to eat oranges that have been peeled by others?
The key is that Queen Ma gave it to him.
"Biao'er, four of the prisoners who were vaccinated with cowpox last time have shown signs of recovery. After these people recover, the next step is to try to see if they are also immune to smallpox."
"To be on the safe side, we re-selected a group of people and vaccinated them with cowpox again. So far, there have been no deaths."
"I guess it won't be long before the question of whether cowpox can prevent smallpox will basically be determined. Then we'll see how to deal with it."
After finishing the oranges in his hand, Zhu Yuanzhang did not continue to worry about what else Chu Ze had to do with him.
Because in the past few days, he could tell that Chu Ze was now less and less afraid of him, Emperor Hongwu.
But at the same time, Lao Zhu has basically figured out this kid's behavior.
Whatever he wants to say, he will say it himself sooner or later.
And just as Chu Ze himself said, he does not hide things, because he does things that can be seen by others, and there is no need to hide things.
And with Zhu Biao watching, Zhu Yuanzhang was not worried about any changes in Chu Ze.
And seeing Zhu Xiongying reaching out to grab another orange after finishing half of the orange, Lao Zhu quickly grabbed his hand back.
"These oranges are cool in nature. You should eat less, hero, to avoid getting a bad stomach, you know?"
After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's instructions, although Zhu Xiongying was a little disappointed, he still took his hand back obediently.
Lao Zhu looked at his eldest grandson who was pouting, and secretly put the unfinished orange into his grandson's hand.
At the same time, looking at his smiling grandson in his arms, Lao Zhu couldn't help but pay attention to the cowpox issue again.
"Father, I think there is no need to be too anxious about this matter. First of all, we must ensure safety. We cannot judge individual people, and we cannot only look at the short term. It is better to wait until all people who have been vaccinated with cowpox have recovered. , look at the situation, and then try to contact smallpox."
"And Erchen thinks that we should wait and see for a while after the experimenters are exposed to smallpox. This kind of thing has never happened before, and Erchen thinks it is better to be more cautious."
Although Zhu Yuanzhang did not say it clearly on the surface, his meaning was actually very obvious.
I just wanted to urge Zhu Biao to make a decision quickly and find more people to try this cowpox thing.
The ultimate goal is, of course, to resolve the grandson's crisis as soon as possible.
But Zhu Biao's view is exactly the opposite of Lao Zhu's.
He felt that according to Chu Ze, Zhu Xiongying contracted smallpox only a year or two later.
They still have time to try more.
There is absolutely no need to rush to a conclusion on this matter.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang, who had deliberately maintained a state of non-dispute and conflict with Zhu Biao since the last time, unexpectedly refuted Zhu Biao's words this time.
"Aren't you in a hurry? You're not in a hurry. We're still in a hurry. I told you, our eldest grandson. Anyway, just listen to us. This matter must be resolved as soon as possible. We can rely on you for other matters. , but this is not possible! Otherwise we will... we will fall out!"
It concerns his great grandson, how could Zhu Yuanzhang care so much about it?
He can take his time and discuss everything now.
But this is the only thing that doesn't work.
Zhu Xiongying's biological mother passed away early, and as the eldest grandson, Queen Ma was almost always with her.
And Lao Zhu doted on his eldest grandson who was separated from his family by a generation.
In a sense, Lao Zhu admires and values Zhu Biao.
But when it comes to his eldest grandson, he dotes on him, even dotes on him.
Now that he knew his eldest grandson was in danger, how could he, a grandfather, not be anxious?
He wished that there would be results now and that the danger to his eldest grandson would be eliminated immediately.
When Zhu Biao saw his father who suddenly became unreasonable again, he didn't know what to say.
In the end, he could only look to his mother for help.
However, facing her son's gaze, Queen Ma just shook her head slightly.
You signaled Zhu Biao not to continue with him. This stubborn donkey's temper has come up. The more you get on top, the more he won't recognize you.
If you talk to him slowly afterwards, he will naturally not be so anxious.
After Zhu Biao saw his mother's actions, he could only shut his mouth silently.
Zhu Yuanzhang was more concerned about Zhu Xiongying's safety, while Zhu Biao was thinking that this vaccination method would spread, reaching the common people and officials and dignitaries.
Many people may be vaccinated with cowpox to prevent smallpox.
And if they spread this method before they are absolutely sure about it.
So if something unexpected happens then, how will it end?
The starting point is different, and the situations considered will be different.
"By the way, why are you guys quarreling all of a sudden? And why is the reason for the quarrel so awkward?"
"Xiong Ying's problem is not smallpox at all, okay? His problem is that he went out to play in the palace, and then he came back with smallpox. Are you confused about the order?"
When the atmosphere was a little depressed for a while, Chu Ze's voice also sounded.
And when he finished speaking, everyone couldn't help but look at him blankly.
For a moment, I was a little dumbfounded.
"You won't say that you haven't thought about this issue from beginning to end, right?"
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Looking at everyone who was stunned by his sudden direct words, Chu Ze was speechless.
He is, what are the father and son arguing about?
It took a long time because smallpox had such a profound impact on people. After learning that Zhu Xiongying would be infected with smallpox, Lao Zhu and others who were in a panic collectively and subconsciously ignored the root of the problem.
The prerequisite for contracting smallpox is to go out to play in the palace.
And as long as you don't leave the palace, there is no possibility of contracting smallpox.
Most people selectively ignore this issue.
After all, compared with going out to play and smallpox, smallpox is obviously more likely to attract attention.
This may be what is called caring and chaos.
Awkward, silent, not knowing what to say.
In the pavilion in the center of the lake, several adults fell silent collectively.
The two children had no idea what was happening.
I just instinctively felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere, so I just sat there obediently for a while.
In such a depressing atmosphere, Chu Ze silently peeled an orange for himself, and then asked tentatively.
"How about we just talk about my matter?"
As soon as he said these words, the awkward atmosphere of silence was finally broken at this moment.
After Zhu Yuanzhang saw his eldest grandson put on the seat, he coughed slightly, then looked at Chu Ze extremely seriously and said.
"That's right, your problem is the big deal right now, eh, what are you going to do about it?"
Although the argument just now that shouldn't have happened made the atmosphere a bit awkward.
But after the embarrassment was over, both Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Xiongying felt a lot more relaxed.
Originally, Zhu Xiongying's matter was like a huge stone, always weighing on their hearts, making people feel extra irritable inexplicably.
But after hearing what Chu Ze said today, Lao Zhu and the others noticed that they had been worrying in the wrong direction.
In other words, during this period of time, they were just worrying blindly.
After the boulder was removed, everyone relaxed.
Chu Ze also took advantage of the time to relieve the embarrassment and mentioned the things he had prepared previously to Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao.
That's the idea of designating a city as an experimental site.
And when this idea was spoken by Chu Ze, Lao Zhu's first reaction was beyond Chu Ze's expectation.
"You want our son to be a city lord, and then try to manage a city according to your method. Then, let us see the effect of your management method, and finally consider whether to implement it nationwide? Then what do you do? Why don’t you manage it yourself?”
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Why don't I go by myself?
It can be said that Lao Zhu's question was directly asked by Chu Ze.
If he can go himself, can he not want to go?
In Yingtian Mansion, he had to be under Lao Zhu's nose all day long. Although Chu Ze didn't show it, he was actually a little worried in his heart.
I was afraid that he would suddenly have a brain twitch and plan to slap himself or something.
And in Yingtian Mansion, at least Zhu Biao and Queen Ma are still alive.
What if he left Yingtian Mansion and disappeared from Lao Zhu's sight.
If there is no news another day, the person will be arrested and sent to jail.
Chu Ze was quite aware of this, as long as he left Yingtian Mansion and out of Lao Zhu's sight.
In other words, he showed such thoughts.
Then everything may not be what it is now.
Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang's inquiry probably had a probing meaning.
"Your Majesty, is it more comfortable to live in a small city or in the capital of a country?"
"You're not talking nonsense. Of course it's the capital of the country. Even if it means prosperity, what do you mean?"
"The meaning is obvious. I live well in the capital now. I have a big house with maids and guards. I can even go to the palace to find a meal if I have nothing to do. If it doesn't work, I can go to Yongle to have a meal."
"Why should I go to a small city to be the city lord? I have the skills. Wouldn't it be better for me to fight cocks, walk dogs, and visit brothels in the imperial city?"
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Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Chu Ze with sharp eyes, as if he wanted to see if what he said was true.
Facing Lao Zhu's scrutinizing gaze, Chu Ze took a sip of tea calmly and silently.
There was no trace of panic in his eyes.
He had no intention of leaving Yingtian Mansion, so he was not afraid of Lao Zhu deceiving him.
"I still want to fight cocks, walk dogs, and go to brothels. Hmm, don't forget that you are the adopted son of the queen, and you are also half a member of the royal family. If you dare to go to brothels, and dare to go out and ruin the reputation of the royal family, you will see if we will deal with you!" "
"When the time comes, if you make a mistake first, we will beat you. That is reasonable and well-founded! Your godmother will not stop you."
"If you want to go to a cockfight, walk a dog, or go to a brothel, just go and give it a try, and we'll see if we can still wave the soles of our shoes."
It seemed that after confirming that Chu Ze had no intention of leaving Yingtian Mansion.
Lao Zhu also followed his words very naturally and changed the subject, from the initial temptation to a verbal threat.
And when he threatened, he didn't forget to look at Chu Ze with pity.
It is true that he is not good at corporally punishing Chu Ze, but if he made a mistake first, does he have a reason to whip him?
Lao Zhu even thought about not going to jail.
Isn't Chu Ze his sister's adopted son?
After all, he was also the adopted son of Zhu Yuanzhang, so he treated Chu Ze as his own son, pressing him on the stool and then whipping him with the sole of his shoe. This is very reasonable, right?
When the time comes for me to beat my son, who dares to say it’s not okay?
When Chu Ze heard Zhu Yuanzhang's words, the hairs all over his body suddenly stood up.
This...are you not trying to lose face?
"Father, please stop joking. How can such a big child still slap him with the sole of his shoe?"
"I think what Chu Ze said is not unreasonable. In any case, the management methods after hundreds of years should be improved step by step from our time."
"If we can really find a city to use as an experiment to try out the management methods of later generations and see how they work in our era, that would be a good thing."
"We can definitely extract the essence and discard the dross through observation."
"So, Er Chen feels that Chu Ze's proposal is still worth implementing. The key is that this proposal is not difficult to implement."
At the critical moment, it still depends on Zhu Biao.
As soon as he opened his mouth, he quickly brought the topic back to the normal direction.
The third chapter was delivered today,
(End of chapter)
