"Is this the Ming Dynasty treasure banknote you printed?"
“The workmanship is quite exquisite.”
In Kunning Palace, Zhu Yuanzhang held the latest printed Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes in his hand and expressed his heartfelt admiration.
"Um."
"Even if I no longer serve as an official in the future, I can support my family just with this painting skill."
Xiao Han sat in front of the table with a smile on his lips.
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
"If you don't become an official, it will be a loss to the court."
Not surprisingly, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately glared at Xiao Handao.
"I didn't say I won't be an official, I just expressed my feelings. After all, my painting skills are still passable."
Xiao Han's eyes showed a small hint of pride, and then he waved his hand.
Ancient times are ancient times after all. There were few entertainment items in the evening, namely brothels and taverns.
But Xiao Han, who has always been coy and coy, would not go to a brothel at all. Furthermore, Xiao Han's identity, that of Suning Marquis, would not allow him to go to a brothel.
Just by saying "choose a concubine", a lot of girls came to my door.
Besides, Ruoyi, the little maid in Suning Hou's mansion, has been a beauty since she was a child.
Therefore, Xiao Han really would not go to a brothel.
If he couldn't go to the brothel, the only place left was the tavern. Although Xiao Han loved wine, his ability to drink was not enough.
What else can you do?
Isn’t it just piano, chess, calligraphy and painting?
Therefore, Xiao Han's painting skills were developed at that time, otherwise Xiao Han would have designed a crappy Ming Dynasty treasure note.
"Um."
"Among the officials in the imperial court, there are many who are proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, but the only ones who can be as good as Feng Xue are Mr. Song Lian and Mrs. Li Xiyan."
"Of course, just in terms of calligraphy and chess skills, they are worse than Feng Xue San San, but the rest are not as good."
Zhu Biao on the side glanced at Xiao Han, who was a little proud, and smiled.
"Um."
"We will not refute this point."
Zhu Yuanzhang also nodded lightly.
Xiao Han is indeed a quick learner of everything, there is no doubt about this, and on this point alone, Xiao Han can be called a genius. What's more, Xiao Han is not limited to piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and his attainments in the military field are even more Zhu Yuanzhang was amazed.
"Only when your mind is focused can you learn to achieve transformation."
"The ministers in the court have many distracting thoughts in their minds, so naturally they cannot make progress, but I am different."
Xiao Han raised his head, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao, smiled softly and said: "Although it is still not as good as Mr. Song Lian and Mrs. Li Xiyan, one day Fengxue will be able to form its own school and create a new school."
"Then can we be considered the ancestors?"
After Xiao Han finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled proudly and said: "After all, we taught you the calligraphy of a brat like you."
"of course."
"He who imparts knowledge and resolves doubts is a mentor."
"And you are Feng Xue's father, so you are the founder of the sect and there is nothing wrong with you at all."
Xiao Han glanced at Zhu Yuanzhang helplessly and raised his hands.
To be honest, Xiao Han's achievements today are inseparable from Zhu Yuanzhang's teachings, and there is nothing wrong with this.
"You still have some conscience for this brat."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction, and then looked at the Ming Dynasty treasure banknote in his hand, and couldn't help but wonder: "This banknote is good, but why is it so thick? Can't it be made thinner to save money?"
"Uh-huh."
Xiao Han and Zhu Biao were both stunned on the spot. Zhu Yuanzhang was concerned about why this treasure note was so thick.
This really left them speechless for a moment, and a look of helplessness flashed in their eyes. It was their Lao Zhu who was so concerned about this.
"Dad, the thickness of this Ming Dynasty treasure banknote is specially set to prevent counterfeiting, so as to prevent someone from confusing the fake with the real one and harming the market."
"So, Feng Xue did the following things to prevent Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes from being counterfeited, and to make it easier for people to distinguish."
"For example, in the memorial in front of you, the thickness of the Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes must be slightly lower than this single board to be considered a qualified paper and can be used to make the Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes. This is equivalent to several pieces of paper stacked together. .”
"Furthermore, the patterns and serial numbers on the paintings are all to prevent counterfeiting and make it easier for people to identify the treasure banknotes."
Zhu Biao took out the memorial that he had prepared long ago, and then handed it to Zhu Yuanzhang and said with a smile: "There are all the annotations on it, and they are also for distribution to the six departments, and to inform the world, what should be done?" How to tell.”
"Um."
"That's a good idea."
After Zhu Yuanzhang read the memorial, he handed it to Queen Ma who was standing aside. Then he nodded with a smile and said: "This is a kind of protection for the people of Ming Dynasty and the court. In this matter, what do you do?" Very good."
"Well, everything is for the sake of the people and the court, so of course you have to be cautious, no matter how cautious you are. So, you have done a good job."
After reading the memorial, Empress Ma also smiled and nodded, extremely satisfied with Xiao Han and Zhu Biao's actions.
"Thank you, Mom and Dad, for the compliment."
Xiao Han and Zhu Biao both bowed.
"By the way, Feng Xue, do you need to change your name? After all, if you are given nationality and entered into the family tree, you are a royal family member and a close relative."
The matter of the Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes came to an end, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Xiao Han again, frowned slightly and said: "There is still a ceremony for entering the clan, do we have to do it as well?"
In ancient times, great importance was attached to the clan, especially since Xiao Han had entered the royal family tree, and was the direct relative appointed by Zhu Yuanzhang, which was equivalent to the direct son of Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma. Even if everything was simplified, it still had to be done, and there was this The surname must also be changed to avoid being spread out and criticized by others.
"I have had no father or mother since I was a child. It was you and my elders who raised me. Plus, since I have joined the royal family, it is extremely normal for me to change my surname to the national one."
Xiao Han thought for a moment, then looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma, nodded, and said with a smile: "But after calling him for so many years, he is still a little reluctant to let go. So, do you think this will work? Just call him casually in private. After all, even if you want to change things for a while, it may be difficult, and it is inevitable to make mistakes."
"Um."
Regarding Xiao Han's opinion, Zhu Yuanzhang did not refute, but nodded slightly and said: "That's right, even if it is changed to the national surname, we can probably call it the wrong one. After all, after so many years, it is up to you, but the court does not Bian, you can no longer call yourself Xiao Han, but Zhu Han, remember?"
"According to the order."
Xiao Han still bowed.
"But as for the sacrifice of the clan, it's not necessary for the child. The royal family can just take care of it a little, and there is no need to make it known to everyone."
"After all, the Ming Dynasty Treasure Banknote has been decided. In the spring of next year, the pilot project will be started. Everything must be reserved for the state. Therefore, the province will save money and there is no need to be extravagant and wasteful."
But then, Xiao Han raised his eyes again, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and Queen Ma and said.
"Won't you feel aggrieved by this?"
Queen Ma took Xiao Han's hand and looked at Xiao Han with a little distress.
"Why are you feeling wronged?"
Xiao Han smiled and shook his head, then looked at Queen Ma and said, "I am the child you raised. Don't you know when has Xiao Fengxue been wronged while you are here?"
"Um."
Queen Ma gently rubbed Xiao Han's head again, her eyes full of love.
Indeed, how could a child who has been cared for by Queen Ma since childhood feel aggrieved?
"You brat, you're pretty good at talking."
Zhu Yuanzhang also laughed, and then nodded and said: "Then it's up to you."
"Thank you dad."
Xiao Han looked at Zhu Yuanzhang again, nodded and smiled.
"Then let's talk about another thing."
"We once said that no one who is not a royal family in the world can be a king, but now, you are already a relative of the royal family, so you can be crowned king."
Zhu Yuanzhang straightened his expression slightly again, and then looked at Xiao Han and said: "Then where do you want to be the vassal town? Dad will confer it together tomorrow. After all, now that you are a prince, it will not be good if you keep supporting the marquis. "
"Um!"
After Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, Xiao Han's eyes widened, and then he patted his forehead again, and finally came!
This Wang Jue cannot accept death. Otherwise, if one day he offends Lao Zhu and Lao Zhu wakes up completely, wouldn't Xiao Han be dead?
"Uh-huh."
Zhu Biao, who was speaking on the side, also widened his eyes. How could this be different from what he said a few days ago? It was not that Xiao Han's title was conferred by him?
Why today, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly became more temperamental, and with a wave of his hand, he was ready to give Xiao Han a prince!
Of course, Zhu Biao was not a little unhappy because he gave Xiao Han a prince, but because Zhu Yuanzhang's behavior was a bit too abnormal.
But Queen Ma beside her was extremely calm.
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't know how long he had been practicing this scene. After all, the hurdle in his heart always made him hesitate. This is human nature.
After all, although Xiao Han is Lao Zhu's heart and soul, he is never his biological son. This is a fact that can never be changed.
What's more, this is a major event for becoming a king!
But it only took a moment to figure it out, so what happened today happened.
"father."
"The world cannot be crowned as a king unless it is a royal family. This is the ancestral motto of the emperor. How can we change the ancestral system without authorization!"
"My child will never accept this offer of being crowned king. Please ask your father to take back his life."
Xiao Han looked at Zhu Yuanzhang resolutely and waved his hand.
This prince is a hot potato. He seems tall and powerful, but it is not as easy as him, the marquis.
After all, Xiao Han's marquis is different from other marquises.
As for why you want to ask?
It's not because Xiao Han asked Zhu Ping, the first king of Qin in the Ming Dynasty, to go east, but he didn't dare to go west. He asked him to chase chickens, but he didn't dare to tease dogs.
So what do you think of the gold content of this Marquis?
Anyway, I have never seen so many awesome marquises in all the dynasties!
Furthermore, Xiao Han's power is not weaker than that of Wang Jue, so there is no need to make fun of his own life just because of a reputation. It is not worth it.
"You are already royalty."
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Xiao Han, then waved his hand indifferently and said: "You have entered the family tree now, and you are the legitimate son of Emperor Ming and Queen Ming. How about being crowned king?"
"But the child still knows that he is not his parents' biological child."
"Even if the child enters the family tree and becomes a member of the royal family, he still has a foreign surname. This fact is clear from the history books!"
Xiao Han looked directly at Zhu Yuanzhang and bowed: "I thank Tianen, but your Majesty, please take back your order!"
"You kid, why are you so stubborn!"
"Even though the history books are clear and the way of heaven is clear, we still have the final say in this Ming Dynasty!"
"We want to make our most valued son king, isn't that okay?"
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Xiao Han helplessly, and then continued: "Besides, adoption has happened in all dynasties, and it is no worse than you."
"No!"
"Throughout the dynasties, the matter of adoption has always been between relatives, not sons and ministers."
"Besides, this precedent cannot be set!"
Xiao Han shook his head repeatedly, and then he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with a flash of hesitation in his eyes, then gritted his teeth and said: "If the opposite sex enters the genealogy, they can be crowned kings. Once a precedent is set, then if the Ming Dynasty breaks out in the future, If someone takes advantage of this and commits treasonous acts, wouldn’t I become a sinner of the Ming Dynasty? Therefore, I must not accept the title of king!"
"Dad, what Feng Xue said makes sense."
Zhu Biao's expression changed, and he took the first step forward, holding Zhu Yuanzhang's hand directly, with crazy gestures in his eyes, and then said.
"That's okay."
"It's up to you."
Zhu Yuanzhang opened his mouth, then shook his head and said.
It's just that Lao Zhu is still a little dissatisfied. After all, which founding emperor is willing to hear about the bad things about Ming Dynasty in later generations. But facing Xiao Han, Lao Zhu is extremely helpless. After all, what can he do if the person involved said so?
Moreover, it can be seen from this that Xiao Han is really sincere towards Daming. Otherwise, if he, Lao Zhuzhi, insisted today, if it were anyone else, he would have thanked God a long time ago, and he would have refused!
"Thank you dad."
Xiao Han finally breathed a sigh of relief, but still felt a little unsafe, so he prepared to give himself an extra layer of insurance. Then he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang again and said: "Dad, what happened in Kunning Palace today, you want to let Zhong Shushe People should be recorded completely in the book, without any omissions, otherwise, the children will not be able to explain clearly in the future."
"Um."
Zhu Yuanzhang naturally understood what Xiao Han meant.
The fact that it is recorded in the book is not important. What is important is Xiao Han's intention, which is to tell the people of the world, and even future generations, that Xiao Han has never thought about becoming a king!
"This is an unprecedented opportunity."
"If you can be crowned king, unless the Ming Dynasty is destroyed in the future, your lineage will never decline. Why are you not willing?"
Afterwards, Xiao Han and Zhu Biao left Kunning Palace, but as soon as they got on the carriage, Zhu Biao couldn't help but look at Xiao Han and asked.
Although Zhu Biao had imagined Xiao Han's refusal to be crowned king many times, it was still a bit shocking to see it happen before his eyes!
After all, since ancient times, princes, generals and ministers have been the highest pursuit of civil and military affairs, but Xiao Han can calmly reject the prince. This is indeed something that ordinary people cannot do.
"I never thought about becoming a king."
Xiao Han gently closed his eyes, waved his hands and said.
"Are you still afraid of the birds disappearing, Liang Gongzang?"
But Zhu Biao still frowned, and then he shook his head and said: "The old man is completely sincere today, you can't help but see it, so unless you are still worried about this, why did you reject Wang Jue?"
"How can I not see how sincere the old man is today?"
"It's just that I really don't have the heart to become a king."
Xiao Han was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said.
"Give me a reason, otherwise, you won't be able to convince me."
Zhu Biao still shook his head and looked at Xiao Handao insistently.
"reason?"
"it's actually really easy."
"If one day you can truly reassure me, I will leave the court. So, what's the point of being crowned king?"
Xiao Han thought for a while, then looked at Zhu Biao and smiled.
"This is not what you really mean. I want to hear the truth."
Zhu Biao still shook his head and stared at Xiao Handao.
Xiao Han said he wasn't lying, so he didn't even have to think about it.
"Forget it, I still can't hide it from you."
Xiao Han looked at Zhu Biao who was serious, and immediately gave a bitter smile, then shook his head and said: "My body is really getting worse day by day, so I no longer worry about the birds disappearing and the good bows hidden."
"It's possible that I won't be able to last even ten years, so dad will definitely make me king. So what's the difference between making me king now and making me king then?"
The corner of Xiao Han's mouth raised another smile and said: "But since I have a different surname and can be crowned king, I still prefer to pursue the title, so that I can feel more at ease. After all, as I said, I don't seek merit, but I seek no faults." , so if someone takes advantage of this loophole in the future, wouldn’t I become a sinner through the ages?”
Xiao Han was frail and sick, which was always a big problem.
In addition, Xiao Han worked hard day and night, ran for state affairs, and risked his life in various ways. Therefore, Xiao Han was not sure how long he could live, so why bother?
"Don't talk nonsense!"
Zhu Biao glared at Xiao Han fiercely, but even a thousand words could not overcome the fact that Xiao Han was frail and sick. His heart was even more sour, and he suddenly felt a little overwhelmed.
"Who else knows my body better than myself?"
Xiao Han leaned back lazily on the chair, closed his eyes slightly again, and said with a smile: "Obviously he is only in his twenties, but his body has no energy at all. It feels like no matter how much he nourishes it, it will be useless, so I'll just leave it to fate."
There was no sadness in Xiao Han's voice, as if he had taken life and death lightly.
But think about it, I have experienced the battle of dispatching troops on the battlefield and personally created a classic battle in which the weak defeated the strong. Although I did not kill the enemy personally, the indifference in my eyes is different from killing someone?
No wonder, people always say that after experiencing the battlefield, they can often see through the essence of life and death.
So, why fear it!
Zhu Biao clenched his fists tightly, his eyes filled with tears, but facing Xiao Han, who was still smiling all over, he could not say a word.
"Originally, I didn't want to tell you, but since you have to know the truth, I will tell you today."
"The Ming Dynasty's reforms could have been slower, but why am I so anxious? I don't know if God will give me time."
"So, it's still a gamble."
"Because I want to use up what I have learned throughout my life to create a future for the Ming Dynasty and for all the people in the world."
"Fortunately, I have you."
Xiao Han opened his eyes, looked at Zhu Biao who was sobbing silently, and slowly stretched out his hand to wipe away Zhu Biao's tears. Then he smiled and said: "Don't cry. If God only gives me ten years, I can still accompany him." It’s a pity that I can’t watch you ascend the throne for ten years, so don’t blame me then.”
"Brother!"
Zhu Biao cried out immediately, and immediately, the sound spread throughout Kunning Palace.
"No wonder!"
"No wonder!"
Tong Zhangshun, who was driving, also had a mist in his eyes, and then two lines of tears fell.
They say that men don't shed tears easily, but they are not sad yet.
But only today did Tong Zhangshun understand that for the past three years, Xiao Han's study had almost always flickered with flickering lights on time.
It turns out that since ancient times, talented people have been so miserable!
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(End of chapter)
