Lao Zhu was very angry. His son would have to be the vassal king of the Mu Shou side in the future. He should be the king among men and the dragon among men. Unexpectedly, Zhu Su would leave such a big Zhuangzi without using it, which made him cry for help.
If Zhuangzi can't govern well, how will he govern the country in the future?
Looking at his son who was becoming more and more extraordinary in recent days, Lao Zhu actually felt that he hated iron.
Zhu Su also began to reflect. All along, I have only regarded the research on Zhuangzhuang as a springboard and a homework. I never thought about settling down to do this. I never thought about running Zhuangzi properly. He simply used Zhuangzi's land as a bargaining chip to show favor.
After all, Zhuangzi is not his, it is just for him to live in temporarily.
"We will not allocate another person or a penny to you." Lao Zhu looked at Zhu Su with his eyes. "This Zhuangzi is your foundation. If you want money or people, just find a way yourself."
"If you don't manage the Zhuangzi well, don't even think about how you can be a Xiaoyao Prince. If you can't manage a Zhuangzi well, let's just..." I was going to throw Zhu Su into the Fengyang High Wall, but suddenly I thought, wouldn't this be? Following the son's wishes, he changed his words and said: "If you don't manage well, we will throw you directly into the cabinet to take up a position!"
"You have to read all the official documents and memorials that come and go before submitting them to us. I'm annoying you to death!"
Hearing these words, Zhu Su trembled all over and almost broke into a cold sweat. Lao Zhu's job is much easier now, but in fact most of the workload is borne by cabinet officials. I heard that there are so many memorials sent to the cabinet every day that two people are needed to carry them!
Although I have never heard of an example of a prince serving in the cabinet during the Ming Dynasty, Lao Zhu was the founding emperor! He wants to see the least resistance to reform. He wants the prince to serve in the cabinet, just a matter of words...
"Don't... I will manage it well! I will run it well!" Zhu Su quickly issued a military order.
"Since you let me run Zhuangzi, then... no matter how hard I try, will you allow it?" Seeing Lao Zhu's face softening slightly, Zhu Su asked anxiously.
"Of course!" Lao Zhu replied decisively. This is a big place, and no matter how much Zhu Su tries, he can't make a big difference.
"Okay! With your words, I feel relieved." With Lao Zhu's promise, Zhu Su let go of his heavy heart.
Isn’t it just to run the Imperial Manor? I have never eaten pork and I have seen pigs running away. With such a big piece of land in hand, are you still worried that you won’t be able to get so many yellow and white things?
The worst case scenario is selling the land and taking the money and running away. The land on the outskirts of Yingtian City can be very profitable with a little speculation. Anyway, I don't feel bad about selling my land... Zhu Su thought very evilly.
After another round of inspection in the Imperial Manor, Lao Zhu was about to leave. Before leaving, he told Zhu Su to remember to visit Zhu Biao's house.
"Your sister-in-law will give birth in a few days. Your mother is going to visit Biao'er's house today. Otherwise, she should come with us." Lao Zhu said.
"Is there anything strange about mother's body?"
"Nothing unusual was found. Maybe there are no symptoms yet. I have to pay more attention in the future. Alas, she has a restless temper..." Speaking of Queen Ma, Lao Zhu had a look of worry on his face.
Seeing Lao Zhu showing his true feelings like this, Zhu Su couldn't help but feel warm in his heart. Secretly determined not to let the tragedy of Queen Ma's early death happen again.
"Lao Wu! You should think of a way to let your brothers come to your village to hide and relax!" Zhu Di now simply regarded Zhu Su as a life-saving straw, watching as Lao Zhu didn't pay attention and quickly ordered Zhu Su. Even Zhu Su, who was able to divide the vassal states into feudal states, could settle matters outside the territory. This old man who just left the palace must have a way.
"Fourth brother, just stay in the palace. I really can't do anything about this." Zhu Su quickly pushed Zhu Di into the carriage. After planning his way out of the palace for a long time, Laojiu finally had no choice but to show off his identity as a time traveler. How could he still have the ability to bring Zhu Di and the others together?
After seeing off Lao Zhu and his party, Zhu Su found Xu Yungong and Fang Xiaoru waiting at the door when he returned to the village. Seeing Zhu Su coming back, they both held the apprenticeship ceremony: "Master."
"There is no need to call them so formally." Zhu Su helped the two of them up. "The Master said: When three people walk together, they must have me as their teacher. I am still young and not good at learning, so how can I be a teacher? You don't have to really join my sect."
"How can that be done?" Fang Xiaoru looked serious. "Education has no distinction of age. Xiaoru is here because he sincerely wants to be a disciple of the master. This sincerity can be expressed in heaven and earth, and it is impossible not to sincerely worship you."
"Then... at least don't call me Master." Zhu Su wiped his sweat. The word "master" is really too neutral. He felt quite helpless.
After comforting the two of them for a while, they learned from the conversation that Fang Xiaoru had been up and turning for several nights because of the problems left by Zhu Su. In the end, he canceled his original trip and stayed here, just to learn from Zhu Su's knowledge.
The two couldn't wait to ask about the principle of why paper can boil water. Zhu Su briefly told them the concepts of ignition point, melting point and boiling point.
Zhu Su, who returned to the backyard, immediately called Xiang Deng and ordered him to summon Zhuangtou and the leaders among the veterans the next day. The people came early the next morning. The head of the village was an honest old farmer, and the leader of the veterans was a tough one-eyed man.
"I should have summoned you when I first arrived. I have just met you now. It is my negligence." Zhu Su motioned for the two of them to sit down and serve tea.
"I don't dare! I am lucky enough to be able to meet the prince. How dare I blame the prince for his negligence." Zhuangtou, who called Wang Gui, forced out a smile, and the gully on his face seemed a bit deeper.
The veteran named Wu Ting, on the other hand, just silently performed a military salute. The dull look in his eyes made Zhu Su look sideways.
"I asked you two to come here today because I want to know about Zhuangzi's situation." Zhu Su glanced at Wu Ting for a few times, suppressed his doubts in his heart, and turned to ask the Zhuangtou who looked a little slippery. "Old Wangtou, you are an old man here. Tell me, how is the tax in this village? Is it still heavy?"
As soon as these words came out, the face of the man named Wang Gui suddenly turned pale.
(End of chapter)
