Zhu Jianshen chuckled and said: "Don't rush to talk about political affairs, drink tea, drink tea."
"Hey, yes." Li Hong picked up the teacup and took a sip, but saw his uncle's eyes kept wandering around him, as if he was looking for something, and he felt uncomfortable all over.
"Your Majesty, are the firearms, arrows and other equipment ready?" Li Hong tried to talk about something serious, but he really couldn't stand the look in his uncle's eyes.
I always feel like...the other party is up to no good.
"Don't worry, I'll send it to you soon. The quantity is just a lot more." Zhu Jianshen nodded with a smile, "How does this tea taste?"
It's not as good as what I drink at home. After long-distance transportation, the original taste has been lost... Li Hong cursed and said with a smile: "Excellent, this is the first time Wei Chen has tasted such a good product."
"Come here, prepare ten kilograms for Li Aiqing."
"...The emperor has summoned me, what's the matter?" Li Hong couldn't bear it. This was too abnormal. The relationship between the two was not that serious.
Zhu Jianshen smiled and said nothing.
Li Hong became even more worried: No, can you be more relaxed? You can let me fight or train troops. In short, give me a task and don't laugh at me, okay?
"emperor……"
"Drink tea."
"...Hey." Li Hong agreed with a smile, and his days were like years.
During this period, he wanted to say something several times, but every time he looked up, he saw his uncle staring at him with a smile on his face.
It’s hair-raising…
I don’t know how long it took, but fine wine and delicacies were served and the table was filled.
Zhu Jianshen finally stopped laughing, waved away the servants waiting on his left and right, and poured him wine himself.
Li Hong was stunned. He felt... that he might not live long!
The hand holding the wine glass was trembling.
I'm afraid it's not poisonous!
"Drink!" Zhu Jianshen urged.
No, what crime have I committed... Li Hong put down his wine glass and said sadly and angrily: "Your Majesty, I am dedicated to serving the country and working conscientiously..."
"I understand."
Zhu Jianshen nodded with a smile and raised his glass: "Come on, drink this glass of wine first."
I told you that you would drink too... Li Hong's mood eased a little and he said with a smile: "I respect your Majesty."
After finishing the glass of wine in one gulp, Li Hong smacked his lips. He didn't taste any peculiar smell and felt no discomfort in his stomach. The anxiety in his heart finally relaxed a little.
There were only two of them in the palace, so Li Hong simply stopped worrying about anything and said bluntly:
"I wonder what arrangements the emperor has for calling his ministers to come to Beijing?"
If he doesn't ask why, he will go crazy.
"Then I will tell you directly."
You should have spoken out long ago... Li Hong cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, that's all."
Zhu Jianshen seemed a little embarrassed. He rubbed his hands for a long time before he said:
"Sister-in-law, I want to ask you something."
Li Hong: (⊙o⊙)…
My head is buzzing...
It is undeniable that the two have this kind of relationship, but Zhu Jianshen is the emperor. How can an emperor be friends with other people's brothers... He, Li Hong, doesn't have the surname Zhu either!
"Sister-in-law, sister-in-law..."
"Ah? Oh, Your Majesty, you should call me by name." Li Hong smiled bitterly, "I really can't afford to be a humble minister... Your Majesty, please ask me quickly."
Zhu Jian took a deep breath and said, "Let me tell you straight. I ask you, are the two Yongqing Marquises of the Ming Dynasty both your godfathers?"
"Ah?" Li Hong was stunned at first, and then his expression changed drastically.
Zhu Jianshen said: "You think about it before you speak, don't try to deceive me!"
Li Hong was shocked: How did the emperor know, and what should he do now?
Judging from his posture, he is clearly coveting the temptation of immortality... What, what should I do?
Li Hong was completely unprepared. He never expected that the emperor called him here for this matter.
"Do you still want to hide it from me?" Zhu Jianshen frowned slightly, his face full of displeasure: "Tell the truth!"
Li Hong composed himself, cupped his hands and said, "I don't quite understand what the emperor said."
"Then I will tell you clearly." Zhu Jianshen said, "Has your godfather Li Qing lived from the Hongwu Dynasty to the present?"
Li Hong has a big head.
There is no way to escape such a straightforward question, and the emperor is obviously ready to ask the question to the end, otherwise, the preamble would not have lasted so long.
"This... this is really unbelievable. Why would the emperor think this way?" Li Hong did not dare to tell the truth.
Emperors of the past dynasties have pursued immortality. There are not only mediocre ones, but also sage ones. But it has to be said that the profession of emperor is not suitable for pursuing such vain things.
However, it is reasonable for Zhu Jianshen to have this idea.
For example, Emperor Qin, Wu of Han, and Zong of Tang were all very enthusiastic about immortality, which shows the temptation of immortality.
"You're dishonest." Zhu Jianshen didn't hear what he wanted to hear, and his face darkened.
However, Li Hong planned to fight to the end, saying that he could not let the Ming Emperor embark on the path of cultivating immortals. Throughout the past ten years, his uncle Yuji had never been confused in major matters and his political achievements were also outstanding.
It is not an exaggeration to say that he is wise and mighty.
But once you get involved in cultivating immortals, no one can guarantee whether you can maintain your original intention.
After all, I am also a relative of the emperor. As the emperor's only son-in-law, can the emperor really kill me... Li Hong made up his mind.
He said seriously: "Your Majesty, don't you think this is ridiculous?"
"It's quite ridiculous, but the facts are even more ridiculous." Zhu Jianshen said calmly, "I just want to hear the truth from you, don't make any mistakes."
"I don't believe that anyone can live forever." Li Hong shook his head and said, "Even someone as powerful as Qin Yingzheng, the first emperor, cannot seek immortality. This is enough to prove that this is just a myth. Why does the emperor think that my godfather can live forever?" Immortality?"
"Facts, facts I saw with my own eyes." Zhu Jian sighed deeply, "Actually, you know, you just don't want to tell me the truth, for fear that I will be detrimental to your godfather, right?
Don’t worry, never! "
After a pause, he added: "Don't forget, you are eating the food of the Zhu family. You are eating the king's salary and sharing the king's worries. I want you to tell the truth;
Do you think the two Yongqinghou are the same person? "
"No!" Li Hong answered simply.
Zhu Jian smiled angrily: "In your heart, your godfather is more important than me, right?"
"Your Majesty, everything I said is true." Li Hong said bravely.
"Haha... I can deal with all those people in the temple. Do you think I won't be able to tell? Are you lying?" Zhu Jianshen sneered, "You are still young."
Although Li Hong is a bit more arrogant than Zhu Jianshen, there is nothing wrong with this. In terms of scheming, Li Hong is not as good as Zhu Jianshen, by a long shot!
"I'll give you one last chance. To be honest, I'll let bygones be bygones."
Li Hong still insisted: "Everything I said is true."
"You really think I don't dare to hold you accountable?" Zhu Jianshen was angry and snorted: "If I want to take you down, even the Supreme Emperor can't protect you."
Facing the emperor's uncle who could turn against him faster than flipping through a book, Li Hong had no other choice but to be helpless and sighed:
"If you let me die, I have no choice but to die; but before that, can your Majesty allow me to say a few more words?"
"Oh, tell me!" Zhu Jianshen leaned on the back of his chair, playing with the empty wine glass, his scrutinizing gaze with strong aggression, which made Li Hong extremely stressed.
Li Hong thought about his words and asked, "Does the Emperor know my godfather?"
"Don't try to guide me. Just express your own opinions and I will make my own judgment."
"Uh...yes."
Li Hong has one head and two heads.
The uncle is too difficult to fool, and I am afraid that only my beloved wife can compete with him, and she may not win.
After being silent for a while, Li Hong finally spoke: "My godfather is informal, but deep down he is devoted to the country and the people; gòйЪ.ōΓg
It was his life pursuit to make the Ming Dynasty prosperous and let the people live a good life. Otherwise, with his lazy temperament, he would have traveled around the world long ago. "
After a pause, seeing that the emperor still had no intention of expressing his views, Li Hong had no choice but to continue:
"Taizu and Taizong are both unparalleled holy masters and wise kings. I forgive my rudeness. If my godfather really had that ability, Taizu and Taizong would not collapse. My godfather has a loose personality and can take it easy. He will not give himself any trouble." Looking for trouble."
Zhu Jianshen frowned but remained silent.
Li Hong could only continue to express his point of view: "If my godfather can live forever, Taizu and Taizong will have sharp eyes, and it is impossible for them to not notice it, but they did not do anything unusual, which explains the problem."
"This doesn't mean anything." Zhu Jianshen spoke, but his expression was full of disappointment: "It can only be said that... there is a high probability that his immortality cannot be copied."
He sighed and said: "I think Taizu and Taizong put him through a rigorous test before leaving, and Li Qing passed the test. Facts also prove that Taizu and Taizong did not make mistakes."
Li Hong felt a little relieved when he heard what he said.
"Perhaps, but I don't believe it myself. Birth, aging, illness and death are human nature. If there are really immortal people..." Li Hong sighed, "I'm afraid it's either a blessing or a curse. There's nothing to envy."
"Isn't immortality enviable?"
Li Hong lowered his eyes and said quietly: "Seeing my relatives and friends leaving one by one, but being unable to do anything, experiencing the pain of separation, and finally sitting alone watching the world with no one to express my heart, the ultimate loneliness..."
Realizing that he had made a mistake, Li Hong quickly calmed down his emotions and changed his words: "The emperor has been in power for more than ten years and has made outstanding achievements in politics. He is also an unparalleled wise emperor;
Under your governance, the Ming Dynasty flourishes and will be passed down to the succeeding kings for thousands of generations. Wouldn't it be better if you are worthy of your ancestors and your descendants? ?
Why pursue the false magic of immortality..."
Zhu Jianshen was silent.
After a long time, he laughed and said: "You still taught me a lesson."
"I don't dare." Li Hong quickly bowed down to apologize.
Zhu Jianshen sighed softly: "So, Li Qing has lived from the Hongwu Dynasty to the present, but he just can't let others be like him. Alas, this guy..."
"emperor……"
"I am the Son of Heaven, and it is not your turn to preach." Zhu Jianshen said calmly, "I have given you several opportunities, but you still insist on going your own way, which makes me very disappointed!"
Zhu Jianshen said coldly: "Soon, the smuggling caravan will be surrendered. Whether you will be punished for the crime or punished for both crimes depends on your performance."
"I obey the decree." Li Hong responded respectfully.
Zhu Jianshen sighed secretly: Li Qing's love has been passed down from his ancestors from generation to generation. No wonder he is so perverted. It makes perfect sense. However, this guy is really working too hard...
