"See the Second Emperor Brother."
Xiao Han and Zhu Biao had just returned to Suninghou Mansion from the Governor's Mansion when the voices of the three brothers of the Zhu family sounded behind them.
"Why are you so crazy?"
Xiao Han and Zhu Biao turned around and looked at the three Zhu Feng brothers in front of them. Xiao Han's eyes suddenly filled with anger.
"How can this be madness?"
"This is the second emperor brother appointed by our father. We are right to call him."
Zhu Ming shrugged slightly, looked at Zhu Biao aside, and said with a smile: "Brother, are you right?"
"Um."
Zhu Biao nodded slightly.
No one can refute this point, nor dare to refute it. After all, it is Zhu Yuanzhang's imperial edict.
"okay."
"I'm too lazy to talk to you."
Xiao Han glanced at the four brothers again. None of them were funny, so he shook his head, then tightened his clothes and walked into the palace.
"Ruoyi, add some firewood to the basin."
When he walked into the mansion, there was another cold wind blowing from the window. Xiao Han shivered immediately, and then walked to the side of the brazier and waved to Ruoyi.
"Um."
Ruoyi carried the charcoal basket and walked over. Then, she added a few pieces of coal to the brazier in front of her and then stepped aside.
Xiao Han put his hand on the brazier, feeling the temperature from his palm and the warmth all over his body. Only then did his frown relax.
It was only at this moment that Xiao Han returned to himself, feeling extremely comfortable and indescribably lazy.
Why?
Because when Xiao Han stayed at home, what he was thinking about was for this moment of tranquility and comfort, rather than being full of calculations.
Of course, it can be said that at this moment, Xiao Han is no longer the world-famous Marquis Suning, but the ordinary young man from later generations.
"I've met His Highness the Second Highness."
But just when Xiao Han was slightly lost in thought, several voices sounded again, and all of them were called His Highness.
As for who this group of people is?
Do you still have any thoughts?
Naturally, they are Mu Ying, He Wenhui, Lan Yu, and Zhu Wenzheng.
Because, except for this group of guys, even if the Huaixi nobles come to Suninghou Mansion, they must inform them in advance, otherwise, it will be equivalent to disrespect for Xiao Han.
"It's endless, isn't it?"
Xiao Han raised his eyes helplessly, but he was still angry.
"This is His Majesty's imperial edict, how can we dare to disobey it?"
He Wenhui walked directly to Xiao Han, hugged Xiao Han's shoulders, and said with a smile: "Besides, we are still biological relatives. What does this mean?"
"How would I know."
Xiao Han curled his lips and said.
"This is equivalent to you being His Majesty's legitimate son."
"After all, that's how it's listed in the family tree."
"I just don't know, when will the old man prepare to crown you the king?"
Zhu Wenzheng also came over, surrounded the brazier, looked at Xiao Han, blinked and smiled.
boom!
After Zhu Wenzheng's words fell, there was a sudden silence in Suninghou Mansion, and no one dared to make a sound.
Moreover, on this topic, if anyone except the royal family and Zhu Yuanzhang dares to talk about it, it is tantamount to disrespect.
However, they are also curious, can Xiao Han be crowned king?
After all, with Lao Zhu's love for Xiao Han, plus being included in the family tree and given the national surname, he is the direct royal family of the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, with a high probability, Xiao Han should be granted the title of King.
"Zhu Wenzheng, I haven't offended you, have I?"
Xiao Han also widened his eyes, and then turned to look at Zhu Wenzheng, with a flash of anger in his eyes and said: "But why do I feel that you fucking want to kill me?"
"What are you afraid of?"
"I am a minister, but I am also His Majesty's nephew. Besides, these are our own brothers. We can chat in private without spreading the news, so don't be too nervous."
Zhu Wenzheng patted Xiao Han on the shoulder and still smiled indifferently.
"Um."
"Furthermore, according to your current status, you are a direct relative. After all, this second highness can already prove that our guess should be accurate."
Zhu Fan also came over, stood behind Xiao Han, chuckled and said: "So, Second Emperor Brother, it is absolutely certain that you will be crowned king."
Moreover, Zhu Biao also agreed with this point, because Zhu Yuanzhang talked about this matter last night, which is why Zhu Yuanzhang would make such a bet.
But Xiao Han’s king can’t do it now.
"Don't make trouble."
"I have never thought about becoming a king."
Xiao Han shook his head repeatedly, and there was even a cold sweat on the top of his head. This was not a good sign.
Since ancient times, people with different surnames who have been granted the title of king usually do not have a good ending. Therefore, it is best to grant the title of title posthumously, but it must not be granted while they are still alive.
What's more, this is still the king of the Ming Dynasty. No matter how timid Xiao Han is, he would not dare to think about it.
Therefore, even if Lao Zhu begged to give Prince Xiao Han, Xiao Han would rather die than obey!
"It's not something you can decide."
Zhu Biao raised his eyes and spoke softly.
The words of the prince are extremely valuable.
The taste is self-evident.
Besides, many of the brothers present were not fools, and they could sense something from this.
Immediately, he looked at Xiao Han with a half-smile, but most of his meaning was to live in wealth and not forget each other.
"But this is still my business."
"There is a saying that it is better to die than to obey."
"I put my words here today. If His Majesty grants me the title of king, then I, Xiao Han, will kill myself with my sword to thank the world."
A cold light flashed in Xiao Han's eyes, and then he stood up, looked at Zhu Biao, and said softly.
If you are granted the title of king, you will die anyway.
It would be better to die a worthy death than to be framed.
With great vigor and vitality, it will leave its name in history.
It’s not like I came to this world in vain.
In this regard, all the brothers expressed silence. They could all hear Xiao Han's decisiveness. This was definitely not a joke, and if that day came, Xiao Han would definitely force him to die.
"Your Majesty, do you mean the old man?"
Zhu Biao frowned slightly and said as usual.
"nonsense."
Xiao Han immediately rolled his eyes, looked at Zhu Biao angrily and said: "In this world, besides the old man, who else is your majesty?"
"But I feel that my eldest brother is more like an emperor than my father."
Zhu Di, the youngest, said weakly.
Although the voice was small, it echoed in the palace, and everyone nodded. Indeed, since Xiao Han asked to compile the Hongwu Grand Ceremony, Zhu Biao has issued many more imperial edicts than Zhu Yuanzhang. Therefore, in terms of power alone, Zhu Biao was the emperor of Ming Dynasty.
"If you make a mistake, you should be punished."
"Third brother, pull Zhu Di out."
Zhu Biao lowered his eyes, looked at Zhu Fan aside, and said softly: "Twenty hits."
"As commanded."
Zhu Fan's heart trembled, and he quickly bowed and clasped his fists. Then, he pulled Zhu Di, who was still a little confused, and walked out of the palace directly. Then, bursts of screams rang out in the Suning Marquis Mansion. It was really Those who hear it are sad, and those who see it shed tears.
He was even more stunned by the brothers in front of him, but when he thought about it, they looked at the door sympathetically. This can only be blamed on Zhu Di. Even if you think so in your heart, you can't say it, otherwise, wouldn't you be telling him Zhu Biao, his current behavior is tantamount to seeking power and usurping the throne?
Furthermore, what kind of temper does Lao Zhu have? If he doesn't agree, why should Zhu Biao exercise the power of the emperor? So, why are you talking so much?
Do you have to get whipped?
Then, Zhu Biao looked at Xiao Han again, nodded slightly, and said with a smile: "Then I think the old man also understands your temper and will not force you to be crowned king. Otherwise, I gave you everything last night." Yes, no less than a prince."
"You can also help me and give me more advice."
Xiao Han glanced at the door, a flash of sympathy flashed in his eyes, and then looked at Zhu Biao before continuing: "Besides, since ancient times, the title of king with a different surname has been for those ministers who have no title, but I, Xiao No matter how much Han does, I think it will take more than ten years to become a Duke, let alone a king."
"Too modest."
flashed through the hearts of all the brothers at the same time.
Just because of your contribution to reforming the currency, Xiao Han, if Lao Zhu doesn't make you a duke, he's just beating you up.
In addition, for proposing the Jinyi Guards and finding out the case of King Xiao Ming, all these achievements can only be achieved by breaking the soil and sealing the king.
But why he was not sealed, and not even the Duke was caught. The reason for this is that except for Zhu Wenzheng and Lan Yu, these two idiots are the same as each other, the rest have figured it out, and they are just leaving it to Zhu Biao.
Furthermore, Zhu Biao's question just now was also full of profound meaning, but he pulled out Zhu Di and changed the topic, which prevented Xiao Han from thinking too deeply.
But Mu Ying, who had been standing aside, had a bright light in her eyes. The majesty Xiao Han said was Zhu Yuanzhang, which meant that Zhu Yuanzhang made him the king. Xiao Han had no choice but to refuse with death. Then if it was Zhu Yuanzhang, Where's the mark?
After all, the second emperor of the Ming Dynasty was destined to be Zhu Biao. Therefore, Lao Zhu listed Xiao Han in the family tree and turned him into a direct relative. Then Xiao Han became a member of the Lao Zhu family. What else could Lao Zhu have? worried?
After all, in ancient times, inheritance was emphasized, and the distinction between concubines and concubines was more important than the royal family. In ordinary families, concubines had a low status and might not even be included in the family tree.
Therefore, this can be explained that as long as you enter the family tree, you will be in the family tree, and the future king will always be your own family.
What's more, Lao Zhu is not stupid. Xiao Han has hidden himself in the court, but he is still making suggestions for the Ming Dynasty. His achievements are enough to bring peace to the world, which is enough to make him a duke.
In the future, if he, the Taizu Emperor, did not include Xiao Han in the royal family tree, the two brothers would inevitably drift apart. Therefore, Lao Zhu could only make a bet that Xiao Han did not have that ambition. Bet on Zhu Biao's ability to suppress Xiao Han, and also bet on a powerful Ming Dynasty.
"Don't worry, I have advised the old man."
Zhu Biao smiled and nodded.
"Um."
Xiao Han breathed a sigh of relief and said.
After all, even without Zhu Wenzheng, just the fact that Lao Zhu included Xiao Han in his family tree had already made Xiao Han uneasy, and now he can finally feel at ease.
"By the way, are you guys coming to my place together today?"
"Is it just to congratulate me?"
Immediately, Xiao Han raised his surprised eyes again, looked at the brothers in front of him, and asked aloud.
"Ahem, this is one of them."
Zhu Xi coughed dryly, then looked at Xiao Han and said: "Of course, there is another reason, that is, I met brother Mu Ying and Lan Yu, and then mentioned our matter casually. They kept it in mind, so we came together."
"What's our business?"
"What's up?"
Xiao Han frowned slightly and was stunned for a moment, unable to react at all.
But it is true that there are too many things during this period. Even if Xiao Han can handle it, after all, his main focus is not on photographic memory, so how can he remember everything?
Zhu Xi: "."
"Brother, can't you?"
"You just forgot?"
"A group of us have been looking forward to it for a long time, but you didn't take it seriously at all?"
The corners of Zhu Xiang's mouth twitched slightly. He really wanted to curse, but after looking at Xiao Han in front of him and the open door, he held it back.
After all, Xiao Han's house has learned from the past, so the facts have proved one thing, that is, don't offend Xiao Han and Zhu Biao, they can't afford to offend them.
"Can you stop being so sarcastic when you talk?"
"What's up?"
Xiao Han still frowned.
What did he promise Zhu Xi?
But why doesn't he remember it at all?
"liquor."
Zhu Biao glanced at Xiao Han and said softly.
"liquor?"
"What wine?"
Xiao Han still didn't think of it.
"A bet you two made before."
Zhu Biao sat next to the brazier and then continued: "The bet about brewing wine was in this lobby a few days ago. You said you won. Zhu Fang owed you a favor. If you lost, Zhu Fang got married. As long as he saw it. Whatever you want, I’ll bring it from your house.”
"I remembered."
"There are too many things going on these days."
"One thing after another almost exhausted me to death."
Xiao Han suddenly realized it, but then he looked at Zhu Xi angrily and said, "You don't need time to make wine at home. Can you please stop being anxious and allow me to take my time?"
But Xiao Han is actually a little embarrassed. He has forgotten this nonsense a long time ago, but how could he admit it?
"How many days will it take?"
Zhu Xi asked a little tangledly.
After all, there was something he really cared about in Suninghou Mansion, otherwise, he wouldn't be able to think about this bet all the time.
"Then today."
"It's not particularly troublesome anyway."
Xiao Han touched his chin slightly and brewed wine. He was not in the mood to make wine. Besides, he had experienced too many things recently, first the new monetary policy, and then the old case of King Xiao Ming. How could Jin Yiwei have the intention to brew wine?
Anyway, there is still some fine wine collected by Xiao Han in the house, so take it out and distill it directly. Of course, you still have to get the distillation equipment first, otherwise the distillation will be a waste.
"Whatever you need, I'll have someone prepare it."
Zhu Biao on the side raised his eyes and spoke softly.
"I'll do it myself."
Xiao Han shook his head and started rummaging around on the table. If he remembered correctly, he seemed to have drawn drawings about distillation equipment that day, and then found a few skilled potters. Equipment for distillation can be crafted.
As for why a potter?
That's because the glass of this era was not produced enough to be seen everywhere in later generations, especially colorless transparent glass, which was even more difficult to make and was basically a luxury product. Colored glass may contain Toxic substances are easily extracted into wine during the distillation process.
So the best way is to use pottery. Although Naughty is not colorless and transparent, and the distillation process involves some processes and requires experience, it is still better than the glass of the Ming Dynasty, which is expensive and unreliable.
However, Xiao Han's eyes burst out with light again. This can be regarded as a business opportunity. When he is free in the future, he can also make something like glass and sell it directly as a luxury product, making a lot of money.
Immediately, Xiao Han found the drawings and handed them to Tong Zhangshun who was standing beside him and said, "Go to the city to find a few potters, ask them to come directly to the mansion, and then ask them to bake according to the drawings."
"As commanded."
Tong Zhangshun clasped his fists slightly and retreated.
"Zouyi."
"You go to the accountant to withdraw a sum of money, and then go to the major restaurants in the capital to buy some old wine. The more you buy, the better. Otherwise, I am afraid that there will not be enough fine wine in the house."
After Tong Zhangshun left the lobby, Xiao Han looked at Ruoyi on the side and gave another order.
"As commanded."
Ruoyi bent down slightly and retreated.
"Dude?"
"Are you doing this in front of your brothers?"
"Are you going to fool us?"
"What you did is not authentic, is it?"
Lan Yu, who has the most upright temperament, twitched the corners of her mouth slightly, looking at Xiao Han with a bad temper.
"Why did I fool you?"
Xiao Han raised his eyebrows and looked at Lan Yudao.
"You buy a bottle of wine and change the bottle."
"Aren't you trying to fool your brothers?"
Zhu Xi also looked at Xiao Han with a bit of a headache.
But there was a small flash of joy in my heart.
Isn't this giving him money for free?
Isn’t this bet a sure win?
"If he really did it."
"Then he can't be a distinguished young gentleman in Huaixi."
Zhu Biao on the side, still sitting on the chair with an old look, chuckled softly.
No matter what these things think, Zhu Biao has always been very confident in Xiao Han. After all, as early as when Zhu Yuanzhang was conquering the world, Xiao Han always said amazing things, even, it can be said to be unreasonable.
But who dares to say that Xiao Han's strategy is in vain. After all, completely crushing Chen Youliang and completely taking the psychological game into his own hands. All the heroes in the world are chess pieces. Only this young gentleman can play with the nineteen ways. .
Furthermore, taking New Currency and Jin Yiwei as an example, he could do whatever Xiao Han said casually, let alone make wine, which was completely trivial.
"I also feel that wind and snow are never useless."
Mu Ying also nodded slightly, then looked at Lan Yu and Zhu Xi and said, "Perhaps Fengxue winemaking needs a wine starter."
Mu Ying came here out of her trust in Xiao Han. Secondly, he is also a good wine person and knows a lot about fine wine. Sometimes, making good wine requires a good introduction.
"Just take a look."
"I definitely won't let you down."
A smile appeared at the corner of Xiao Han's mouth.
"Then wait for your wine."
Zhu Biao looked at the charcoal fire in the brazier, with a smile on his lips: "Just celebrate in advance, and you won't come back until you're drunk."
"Um?"
"Celebrating what?"
"Celebrating my loss?"
Zhu Xi curled his lips and said.
I don’t know why, I feel sad.
"If you don't want to learn from Zhu Di."
"Just shut your stinky mouth."
Zhu Biao glanced at it, and Zhu Xi closed his mouth angrily, "Goodbye, that's twenty dollars, let Zhu Di enjoy it alone. It's a sin to die as a Taoist friend but not to die as a poor Taoist."
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