After saying goodbye, Zhu Di, Zhu Zhu, and Zhu Zhen all left one after another.
As vaccinations against cowpox gradually began, war seemed to be just around the corner.
Naturally, they have to go back and make full preparations.
After all, this is the first time for the two of them to fight with the army.
This was indeed an experience, but both Zhu Di and Zhu Zhen knew very well that they were not going to gain military exploits this time, nor were they going to get gold plating.
Instead, they need to learn how to destroy the enemy on the battlefield in the future while ensuring that their own people can survive as much as possible.
When war comes, there is a huge flood.
If you are not careful, your body will be gone.
So this time, as the war drew closer, they all felt a sense of urgency.
As for Zhu Ju, his ambition is not on the battlefield, he is a man who wants to inspire and ascend to the position of a saint.
His life span was only a few decades, and there was no room for him to rest too much.
"Looking at my brothers who are so busy, and then looking at myself... I suddenly feel a little embarrassed!"
After the three younger brothers left, the only one who stayed was Qin King Zhu Xi, who looked at the empty dining table for a while and felt inexplicably emotional.
They are all princes, and he is also everyone's second brother.
However, his second brother is still guilty.
Seeing that my brothers are all busy with their own things, I feel like a waste.
This feeling
"Actually, there's no need for you to lament this. Anyway, if I didn't show up, your reputation in official history wouldn't be much better."
"Think about it, as your father's son, you were poisoned to death by a few old women. Your father, who values family ties so much, not only didn't feel angry, but even scolded you for what you deserved!"
"To be honest with you, how many bastard things must you have done to make your father so angry?"
"So don't be too busy thinking that you are a waste at this time. Maybe you will be even more useless in the future than you are now."
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Regarding Zhu Ming's emotion, instead of comforting him, Chu Ze added fuel to his fire.
To be honest, people like Zhu Xi have already begun to learn bad things and have grown up with a silver spoon in their mouth.
Your comforting him won't have much effect. Instead of comforting him, you might as well scold him.
Of course, after you finish scolding, you still need to give a little affirmation.
"Don't look at me like that. What I said is just the truth. This life is very long, and at the same time it is also very short."
"Looking back at the past, is it the same as it was yesterday?"
"Your temporary fun and indulgence will make you feel happy and excited at the time, but after all, the superficial happiness is empty after all."
"For now, just manage the testing ground well. When you really grow up and mature, your father will also look at you differently."
"It's not that a respected person is capable, but that people only respect capable people."
After Chu Ze finished speaking, he reached out and patted Zhu Ming's shoulder.
Then he slowly stood up from his position.
"I'm going to the Ministry of Rites to report on my work, will you go?"
"go!"
"Okay, let's go."
On the carriage, Zhu Xiang kept his head lowered, his expression somewhat deep.
He compared it to when he was in a feudal country, bullying men and dominating women, although he was indeed very happy at the time.
But after the joy is over, all that is left is emptiness.
When I'm alone, I don't just want to go where I want to go, do bad things, and satisfy the guilt in my heart.
I really can’t think of anything.
However, now in Yingtianfu, every day is very busy, busy discovering and recruiting talents in various fields, busy preparing and arranging materials.
Busy about accepting test results, busy organizing data from those experiments, etc.
Although he is very busy, sometimes Zhu Ping, who is so busy, wants to split his body into two and use it.
However, it seems that I have never felt empty.
Every day is very fulfilling, and every time an experiment is successful, he will be happy from the bottom of his heart.
Maybe as Chu Ze said, the reason why he gradually became worse in the past was simply because of his pain in the balls!
"I said, why have you been so depressed all this time?"
"Ah? No, no, I'm just thinking about whether to expand the test site in the future."
"This must be expanded and classified more clearly. We strive to allow those talents in the test site to specialize in one category in the future. Experiments in various areas can also be separated in the future. For example, agricultural and military."
"When these are put together, they will disturb each other and may also affect each other's experiments."
"After a long time, of course it won't work."
While Chu Ze was speaking, the carriage finally stopped.
The coachman's voice also came from outside the carriage.
"Sir, we have arrived at the palace gate. You can't drive the rest of the way."
"Okay, got it."
After Chu Ze replied, he stood up and walked out of the carriage.
However, as soon as he got off the carriage, his brows frowned slightly.
So everything around him has not changed much, it is still the familiar palace gate, but Chu Ze clearly feels...
Today, for some unknown reason, the entire palace was filled with a chilling atmosphere from top to bottom.
This serious and depressing atmosphere made Chu Ze feel extremely uncomfortable.
When Zhu Xi jumped down from the carriage, he looked at Chu Ze who was stunned on the spot and couldn't help but asked curiously.
"What's wrong with you? Is there something wrong?"
Facing Zhu Ming's inquiry, Chu Ze didn't say anything in detail. He just shook his head silently and walked toward the palace gate.
"By the way, will you still go to court to attend court meetings now?"
On the way to report to the Ministry of Rites, Chu Ze looked at Zhu Xi walking beside him, and he couldn't help but feel a little curious.
As the king of Qin, Zhu Xi was also the second prince of Ming Dynasty.
With his status, he should have a place in the court, right?
"Going to court to attend the court meeting? You really think highly of me. Except for my eldest brother, no one else has the chance to go to court unless they are called."
"Of course, Lao Wu will have a chance in the future. After all, he is in the country and has held a position. He will naturally have the opportunity to go to court and participate in government affairs in the future."
"I am now guilty of a crime. If I go to court, I will probably be questioned."
After listening to Zhu Xi's answer, Chu Ze nodded silently.
He originally thought that these princes were all going to the court.
Now it seems that he is overthinking.
While the two were walking, a burst of chaotic footsteps sounded from behind them almost without warning.
Listening to the sound, it seems that there are quite a lot of people.
After hearing the strange noise behind them, Chu Ze and Zhu Xi subconsciously turned their heads to look at the aisle behind them.
However, the next second, a large number of people with long knives on their waists, wearing fishtail suits and extremely cold expressions were galloping towards their direction.
When he saw this familiar attire, Chu Ze couldn't help but frown deeply again.
Flying fish suit.
This is Jinyiwei!
And looking at the posture of their entire team, it didn't look like they were practicing.
And it is definitely not a good thing for the Jin Yiwei to dispatch on such a large scale.
"Hey stop!"
When the Jin Yiwei from that brigade passed by the two of them, Zhu Ping subconsciously stopped one of them.
When the other party discovered that the person calling him was King Qin Zhu Ping, he also stopped obediently.
"As a humble official, I see His Highness the King of Qin. I wonder what His Highness the King of Qin's orders are?"
"Where are you going?"
"We are following orders and hope that His Highness will not interfere too much. If you have any doubts, you can ask His Majesty!"
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Regarding Jin Yiwei's disrespectful answer, Zhu Xi felt that he could not hold on to his face for a moment.
Especially when Chu Ze is still standing next to him.
It's obvious that the other party did this on purpose.
"You're so brave, you guy"
"Hey! There is no need to embarrass them. They are also following orders. Since you have your life on your side, go quickly and don't delay."
"Thank you!"
Seeing Jin Yiwei running away quickly after bowing, Zhu Xiang was so angry that the corners of his eyes could not stop twitching.
He was a dignified prince, but he was actually thrown off by a little royal guard.
If this was two months ago, Zhu Xi would have said nothing at this moment, but later on, he would insist on making this guy look good.
Chu Ze looked at Jin Yiwei who was walking away, and then at Zhu Xiang who was clenching his fists in anger.
He silently reached out and pushed the other person.
"Well, there is no need for you to look so bitter and resentful. This is official business and responsibility. If it is really a secret, I will tell you at will. Maybe all nine clans will get involved."
"Sometimes, there is no need to think too highly of yourself. Otherwise, it will only increase your worries."
"If you want to gain respect from others, you must at least respect others first. It's just their duty."
After Chu Ze finished speaking, he took the lead and continued walking in the direction of the Ministry of Rites.
After Zhu Ze heard what Chu Ze said, he felt a lot better.
Looking at Chu Ze's back, he finally followed him silently with a smile.
But when the two of them walked leisurely to the door of the Ministry of Rites, the scene inside made Chu Ze and Zhu Ping stunned.
The Courtyard of the Ministry of Rites was established in the outer courtyard of the west gate of the palace.
This is the core place of the Ministry of Rites, one of the six departments of the Ming Dynasty. Logically speaking, this place should be busy at any time.
But at this time, in the courtyard of the Ministry of Rites, there was a post every three steps and a sentry every five steps.
The stern-looking Jin Yiwei held a long knife and looked deeply at Chu Ze and Zhu Ping who suddenly stepped into the courtyard of the Ministry of Rites.
After entering the courtyard, the two of them noticed that the courtiers who were supposed to be concentrating on their work had actually been driven into the courtyard of the Ministry of Rites.
Everyone was trembling all over under the guard of Jin Yiwei.
At this time, Chu Ze and Zhu Xi also reacted.
The Jin Yiwei from before was obviously here to pick up people from the Etiquette Department!
"Those whose names were called just now, please come with us!"
A flag envoy of the Imperial Guard casually glanced at Chu Ze and Zhu Ping standing in front of the gate, and then looked directly at the officials of the Ministry of Rites who were driven together.
Then, he announced something with a certain arrogance in his tone.
The surrounding Jin Yiwei directly pulled out the long knives from their waists and assumed a fighting posture.
If anyone dared to resist at this time, they would kill them on the spot without hesitation.
After hearing what the flag envoy said, the officials of the Ministry of Rites who had been called out before turned pale with fright.
And not only that, even some timid people were scared to death.
Cries of injustice and begging for mercy suddenly resounded throughout the entire courtyard of the Ministry of Rites.
However, facing the cries of these people, those Jin Yiwei just lifted them out of the crowd with cold eyes.
Then he tied his hands with a rope very quickly.
In the eyes of the remaining survivors full of pity and worry, they were led directly towards the outside like animals being herded.
When passing by the gate, the flag envoy did not forget to give a slight salute to Zhu Xi and Chu Ze.
"Thanks for your hard work."
Chu Ze looked at the envoy of the imperial guard who was saluting him, and waved his hand casually.
Zhu Xi, who had just lost face from Jin Yiwei, originally thought that he would not have to deal with him.
But after seeing Chu Ze open his mouth, he finally replied with some reluctance.
"Thanks for your hard work."
The flag envoy of the Imperial Guard originally thought that his salute was just part of the rules.
I never thought that the other party would respond to me.
When Chu Ze and Zhu Xi responded, he couldn't help but smile.
"It's not hard work, it's just duty."
"I'll take my leave first!"
After saying that, the other party saluted Chu Ze and Zhu Ping again.
But this time when he saluted, his movements and demeanor couldn't help but feel a little more solemn.
Then, they filed out with their men and the captured courtiers.
As for where they are going, this is not something Chu Ze needs to worry about.
However, after all the Jin Yiwei left, they looked at the courtyard of the Ministry of Rites again. The number of original courtiers was now reduced by nearly two-thirds and even more.
This arrest almost wiped out the entire Ministry of Rites!
"Now I finally understand why your father asked me to choose a position."
Looking at the courtyard of the Ministry of Rites that suddenly became empty, Chu Ze had the deepest understanding of what Lao Zhu meant by "picking a position."
It’s really just his choice!
Anyway, there is a shortage of people.
"I am waiting to see His Highness the King of Qin!"
When Chu Ze and the others were looking at the remaining people in the Ministry of Rites, the other party was also looking at Chu Ze and the others.
When they noticed Qin King Zhu Ping standing next to Chu Ze, the remaining courtiers quickly saluted Zhu Ping.
When Chu Ze looked at the remaining courtiers, he felt inexplicably emotional for a moment.
The relief of surviving the disaster was written on every face of these people, but Chu Ze, as a person who had experienced it, knew it very well.
It's hard to say how many of the remaining people in the Ministry of Etiquette who can actually survive the disaster under Jin Yiwei's interrogation methods.
"Okay, you should work as you should. Everyone has been working a little harder these two days. Let's help each other with the work at hand."
"This is Chu Ze, who must be familiar to everyone. He will be your colleague from now on. This is his appointment edict."
When they heard Zhu Xi say the word "colleague", the remaining officials couldn't help but feel a little pity in their eyes when they looked at Chu Ze.
Colleagues? If you come to be a colleague at this time, I’m afraid it’s better to be a comrade.
Unlucky child!
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