Zhu Jianshen was a little disappointed that he didn't get what he wanted, but he was not too disappointed. After all, his ancestors didn't get it either.
As Li Hong said, it would not be his turn if he could copy it. Zhu Jianshen was not too persistent.
He was just curious about why Li Qing could live forever.
"Sit down." Zhu Jianshen pointed to the chair and said, "You don't have to worry that I will miss important national affairs for the so-called way of immortality. I won't force that."
After a pause: "But don't fool me like a fool. I asked you to come here just because I want to know more about Li Qing's past. I didn't ask you to persuade me to come."
Li Hong thanked him and sat down, and said sarcastically: "My godfather has been here, and I don't know much about him."
"Still doing this?" Zhu Jianshen was really annoyed, "Do you really think I can be deceived? Do you think I am asking you for confirmation or deceiving you?"
Li Hong: "..."
He had to sigh that the emperor was really wise and could discover the secret of his godfather through details.
Unlike me, my godfather didn't believe the answer.
Then he thought that his wife had also relied on details to figure out the truth, and Li Hong couldn't help feeling that compared to this family, he was indeed a bit stupid.
Now that the words have been spoken, there's no point in keeping it secretive anymore.
"Your Majesty, forgive me."
"It's good to know that you can correct your mistakes." Zhu Jianshen's expression softened a lot and he said, "Tell us about his past. History books only have a few conclusions. I want to know the details."
Li Hong scratched his head: "Your Majesty, the ministers don't know much."
"You are a descendant of Cao Guogong, right?"
"Uh...yes."
Zhu Jianshen hummed: "Li Qing recognizes you as his godson and has an inseparable relationship with the second generation Cao Guogong Li Jinglong. How could he not tell you the truth?"óΠъ.oяＧ
Li Hong was helpless: "My godfather told me his secret, but his past... he really didn't tell me."
Seeing that his uncle was about to get angry, he hurriedly said: "However, I learned some details from my father-in-law."
Zhu Jian was stunned and asked in surprise: "The Supreme Emperor also knows this?"
"Yes." Li Hong nodded.
Zhu Jianshen was furious: "Li Qing bullied me too much. He treated one favorably and favored another. He just didn't tell me. I'm so unworthy of his trust?"
"...The emperor calms down." Li Hong explained: "The reason why my godfather did not tell the truth was because it was unnecessary. When the emperor ascended the throne, he was already the Marquis of Yongqing..."
"Haha," Zhu Jianshen interrupted with a sneer, "After all, isn't it just a matter of looking at the dishes?"
Li Hong smiled awkwardly: "Speaking out will only make the emperor more troubled, and if he doesn't say it, it is just an affirmation of the emperor. His godfather has said several times that the emperor is the best among the emperors of recent generations, and he is also the most admired by him. It’s worry-free.”
The corner of Zhu Jianshen's mouth was crooked, and then he became angry again: "I want him to praise me, so why should he judge me?"
"..."
It’s so hard to take care of!
Li Hong was also speechless. He came all the way to the capital and ended up like this... It was really enough.
He said resignedly: "Ask whatever you want to know, Your Majesty. I will tell you everything I know."
"Why can he live forever?" Zhu Jianshen asked the most critical and curious question.
Li Hong said: "My godfather is not from this world."
"How do you say this?" Zhu Jianshen said in shock, "Is it possible that he really fell from the sky?"
"This..." Li Hong was embarrassed. Admitting it would be equivalent to admitting that there are gods.
He could only tell the truth: "He either fell from the sky, nor was he a god, or... came to this world inexplicably. Since he is not from this world, he will not be eroded by time."
"Not eroded by time..." Zhu Jian chewed this sentence deeply and suddenly caught the key point, "According to what you said, he is not only immortal, but also not old?"
My dear mother, the more you talk about it, the more flaws you expose... Li Hong’s head is as big as a bucket: My uncle is too thin!
"Tell the truth!" Zhu Jianshen showed off his emperor style, "If you don't tell me, sooner or later I will catch Li Qing and ask him to find out, so... let's do it!"
Li Hong smiled bitterly and could only say: "The emperor's prediction is true, but my godfather is immortal."
"Hiss... cow!" Zhu Jianshen couldn't help but exclaimed, drooling greedily: "This guy's life is so good!"
"No, his fate is bad."
Li Hong said in a low tone: "If he had a good life, he wouldn't even dare to have children. If he had a good life, he wouldn't have to travel for hundreds of years. If he had a good life, he wouldn't... Alas, his life is not good."
After what he said, Zhu Jianshen also realized a problem. He had never seen Li Qing be happy from the bottom of his heart.
Even when he smiles, there is always a slight sadness and tiredness, although it is not obvious, it can be felt.
Zhu Jianshen sighed softly: "After getting money, he wanted to make a lot of money. When he became an emperor, he wanted to become an immortal. People are always dissatisfied. However, he easily obtained a dream that is difficult for the world to achieve. However, he also lost the joy of life;
Being alone is a kind of torture. "
After a pause: "Have you seen his true appearance?"
Li Hong nodded.
"how?"
"Very handsome!"
"...I'm asking about characteristics and age!"
Li Hong said sarcastically: "He is about the same age, and his features... are very handsome!"
Zhu Jianshen: "..."
"Will he return to the original world inexplicably?"
Li Hong shook his head: "I also asked my godfather this question, and he said he can't go back."
"That's great..." Zhu Jianshen was happy. Then he saw Li Hong staring directly at him. He couldn't help but heat up his face and said, "That's such a pity."
Li Hong: "..."
"The dishes are almost cold, let's chat while eating." Zhu Jianshen picked up his chopsticks and said, "Tell me what you know about Li Qing's past."
"good……"
…
An hour later.
Zhu Jian took a deep breath and said, "His life is indeed miserable."
"Yes!" Li Hong sighed: "Everyone in the world admires immortality, but what's the point of one person's immortality? It's just a matter of suffering, especially for a godfather who cares about the country and the people... Alas!"
"I'm not happy to hear this." Zhu Jianshen snorted, "You, my minister, need to improve your consciousness!"
Li Hong hesitated and said: "I am standing on his side..."
"What's your position? You are a minister of the Ming Dynasty. What's your position?" Zhu Jianshen was displeased.
"...I made a mistake."
"You must never have such a mentality in the future, remember." Zhu Jianshen criticized severely, "Don't really think of yourself as Li Qing. If Li Qing didn't have his life and got Li Qing's disease, Taizu could kill the prince's consort, and I would Can’t you kill your sister-in-law?”
Li Hong stood up and apologized: "I know that I am guilty, and I ask the emperor to punish me."
"Look, sit down quickly. That's what I said." Zhu Jianshen suddenly made a 180° turn and became affectionate again, "How much I trust you, others don't know it, but you don't know it?"
I was drunk too... Li Hong lost his temper. This trip to Beijing was completely different from what he expected.
"I understand, but I am scared." Li Hong could only continue to plead guilty.
"Okay, let's forget it this time. It won't be the same next time." Zhu Jianshen said magnanimously, and then asked: "I don't want to ask for longevity, but he has taught you some ways to prolong life, right?"
Li Hong nodded: "Yes, Tai Chi."
"Oh? Let's have fun!" Zhu Jianshen became interested.
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This meal was very unpleasant for Li Hong. It could even be said to be quite uncomfortable. He was frightened, was being trained, and had to perform boxing skills... Can it be enjoyable?
Fortunately, the ending was good, the emperor was still the same emperor, and he never went astray because of the insight into his godfather's secret.
However, this visit was not without gains, such as: ten pounds of tea... ahem, naval offensive and defensive equipment.
Li Hong took away a large number of them.
Compared with Li Hong who gained a lot, Zhu Jianshen gained nothing except some past events of Li Qing.
Regarding immortality, he gained nothing.
However, after hearing Li Qing's past, he also took a dim view of longevity.
There is nothing good about living forever.
How uncomfortable it would be to compare one's feelings with one's own, to live forever, to watch Zhen'er leave but to be unable to do anything about it!
Zhu Jian took a deep breath and said to himself: "Let's just be a mortal. That fellow Li Qing is really not worthy of envy."
Li Qing, Li Qing, it's so hard for you to hide this from me. When you come back, I will make you look good... Zhu Jianshen was secretly angry.
…
this day.
Qianqing Palace.
Zhu Jianshen called Wang Zhi and started a new round of actions.
"The problem of overstaffing and miscellany has made some progress. Excess is not enough, so it has come to an end for the time being." Zhu Jianshen said, "Go to Jiangnan and investigate the wealthy businessmen who smuggled goods to Japan. Do not deal with it first."
After a pause, "How much did you get from the last inspection of the Yang family?"
"Back to the Emperor, I have more than 7,300 taels of gold, 120,000 taels of silver, ten measures of pearls and agates, and more than twenty boxes of copper coins." Wang Zhi cupped his hands and said, "It has been deposited into the internal funds."
Zhu Jianshen nodded, wrote two notes, and said: "These one thousand taels are for you, and these three thousand taels are the funds for this investigation. Investigate well, and you will be rewarded if you do well."
"Yes, I would like to thank the Emperor for your kindness." Wang Zhi's face turned red with excitement.
It's not all because of money, but more because of the emperor's respect and trust in himself.
"When will slave leave?"
Zhu Jianshen said: "Go and mobilize the manpower as quickly as possible. I have other errands for you to do later."
"Yes, I obey the order." Wang Zhi became even more excited and felt that his future was promising.
According to this development trend, within a few years, he will be on par with his idol.
Being famous in history is no longer a dream!
However, he forgot that he and Sanbao were not on the same path.
Moreover, the difficulty of transcending the achievements of the Three Treasures... is not that great.
No one can compare with the introduction of new crops alone.
After the Three Treasures, no one is destined to come!
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Zhu Jianshen knew Li Qing's secret, but he did not follow the path of cultivating immortality as Li Qing feared, and still played the role of hero.
This time, he really didn't make a mistake. Zhu Jianshen was a completely free-range emperor.
Zhu Jianshen did not fail Li Qing, and Wang Zhi did not fail Zhu Jianshen.
Young is just one word, ruthless!
That kind of selfless and selfless spirit made the wealthy smuggling businessmen in Jiangnan complain endlessly, and they were helpless.
At the same time, Li Hong's navy has also entered the stage of preparation for war. As long as the emperor gives the order, the Ming Navy will be ready to go to war immediately!
