Time has come to the ninth year of Hongwu.
On this day, Lao Zhu finished handling political affairs early and called his good son Zhu Biao to take a walk in the Imperial Garden.
He also took the opportunity to test his own son.
Zhu Biao answered Lao Zhu's question very well.
After all, Zhu Biao had been taught by the famous teacher Song Lian since he was a child. After becoming the prince, Lao Zhu asked Li Shanchang to serve as the prince's young master, and Xu Da to serve as the prince's young master. Zhu Biao could go to them for advice if he had any questions.
In addition, there are many important ministers who hold temporary posts in the East Palace.
With such a strong team, Zhu Biao's abilities improved very quickly.
After taking the Zhu Biao exam, Lao Zhu thought of Yang Xuan.
"By the way, how is Yang Xuan doing now?"
After handing Yang Xuan to Zhu Biao, Lao Zhu withdrew his attention from Yang Xuan.
After all, Yang Xuan was not qualified to attract the attention of an emperor.
If you pay attention for a short time, you are just selecting talents for your great son.
Hearing Lao Zhu's words, Zhu Biao smiled subconsciously.
"He is very good, whether it is military or Confucianism, he can be said to be both civil and military."
"And a pure heart!"
For more than two years here, the only royal people who had the most contact with Yang Xuan were Zhu Biao, Zhu Di and Princess Anqing.
Compared with Lao Zhu, Zhu Biao is kind and generous, and Yang Xuan is happy to talk to him.
Over time, Zhu Biao still trusted Yang Xuan.
This was mainly due to the conversation between the two. Zhu Biao discovered that Yang Xuan had the people in his heart, and his thoughts were mostly people-oriented.
Therefore, Zhu Biao also received a lot of inspiration.
After all, Yang Xuan was from later generations, and many of his things were like opening the door to a new world for Zhu Biao.
Based on this trust, Zhu Biao chose to turn a blind eye or close one eye when he came too close to Yang Xuan and An Qing, and even took the initiative to help cover it up.
In addition, Zhu Di will also help cover.
So Lao Zhu still doesn't know the relationship between Yang Xuan and An Qing.
"Oh?" Lao Zhu looked at his eldest son.
He has both civil and military skills and a pure heart. This evaluation is high!
"It seems that the person we chose for you is indeed good."
"Back to my father, yes."
"My son often talks to Yang Xuan, and he frowns every time he talks about the officials of the Ming Dynasty.
"But when it comes to talking about the common people, he seems to have endless things to say."
"For example, how miserable the lives of the people in the Ming Dynasty were, and how much the people longed for peace."
"He even said that in the future, all people in the world will be able to eat, no one will starve to death, and all children will be able to read."
"I laughed at him for being fanciful, but he was extremely certain that such a peaceful and prosperous age would come sooner or later."
"The words were deafening. I was really shocked at the time."
"I can't even imagine such a peaceful and prosperous age."
Zhu Biao smiled bitterly and shook his head.
Lao Zhu beside him listened with rapt attention.
He was thinking about what it would be like in a prosperous age when everyone had enough to eat.
Coming from a humble background, he knew how difficult it was to reach such a prosperous age.
Sitting on the throne of the emperor, he would receive reports every year that people died of starvation and freezing.
For him and the court, the fact that fewer people died this year than last year was something worth celebrating.
"We really want to see such a peaceful and prosperous age!" Lao Zhu said with emotion.
"Biao'er, calculate your age. That Yang Xuan should be fourteen this year, right?" Lao Zhu then looked at Yang Xuan and said.
"Back to my father, yes."
Zhu Biao answered.
"Speaking of which, he has been studying in the palace for more than two years, and we haven't seen him yet."
"Now is the time."
Lao Zhu said.
This was not a temporary idea. He had this idea as early as when Xu Da praised him in front of him.
But at that time, Yang Xuan was still too young. If he showed importance to him early, it would inevitably make him proud.
Therefore, the most Lao Zhu could do was let the prince have contact with him.
First, Zhu Biao can get to know this person. If he can't be reused, that's the end of it.
Letting him study in the palace can also be said to be for Xu Da's sake.
Now it seems that my decision at that time was very wise.
"Biao'er, do you know where he is now?"
Zhu Biao felt a chill in his heart when he heard this.
According to past experience, Yang Xuan should be with his little sister at this time.
However, his father must not know about this matter, otherwise, Yang Xuan would be in trouble.
"If the prediction is correct, he should be in the martial arts arena."
Zhu Biao thought for a while and answered.
"Then let's go there now." Lao Zhu said.
"Father, please wait." Zhu Biao quickly called out to Lao Zhu.
"What?"
"Can't we see him yet?"
"No, my father misunderstood."
"What I mean is, does your father want to see you as the emperor, or do you want to see him in disguise?"
"What's the difference?"
"It's like this. After all, the emperor is the most respected person in the world. If he goes to see him as the emperor, Yang Xuan may be nervous, and the emperor may not be able to see what he wants to see."
"Can't really understand Yang Xuan."
"Third, my father often pays private visits incognito. Dressing up in disguise can also make Yang Xuan lower his guard."
"According to my understanding, Yang Xuan still admires soldiers very much."
Zhu Biao said slowly and clearly.
Of course, all this is to delay time so that Anqing can leave early.
After listening to what the elder said, Lao Zhu thought for a moment and said with a smile: "Haha, Biao'er, this is a good idea."
"Two Tigers."
"His Majesty."
"Go and prepare a piece of clothing for us as a captain of the Imperial Army."
Lao Zhu ordered.
"yes."
Not long after, Erhu had his clothes ready.
While Lao Zhu was changing clothes, Zhu Biao quickly ordered his personal eunuch to take An Qing away.
…
There was no one in the martial arts arena at this time.
After a while, a young man came over, took down a horse pole from the weapons rack, and started practicing alone.
The young man is Yang Xuan.
He was just with An Qing, who was suddenly called away by Zhu Biao's personal eunuch.
It was said that Zhu Xiongying missed his sister-in-law.
Yang Xuan didn't have any doubts, so he came to the martial arts field to practice alone.
Zhu Di used to accompany him to practice, but recently, Zhu Di has become busy.
Because his wedding to Xu Miaoyun is this year.
Speaking of which, his current relationship with Zhu Di is as good as sworn friendship.
He didn't know how this developed, and was very helpless.
But at the same time, he also learned more about Zhu Di.
This is a strong person and a child who longs to be recognized by his father.
He is still a person with a youthful spirit.
Just because he was born into a royal family, there were some things he was destined to not get.
For example, Lao Zhu's attention is basically focused on his eldest son, and the other sons see Lao Zhu only a handful of times.
Another example is that Zhu Di doesn't have a close friend.
The afterimage of the horse in Yang Xuan's hand danced extremely fast.
On the battlefield, the enemy must not be able to react.
"Hey kid, where are you from?"
"Why haven't we seen you in the palace?"
At this time, a voice sounded not far away.
