In later generations, if you want to be a navy, you won't be able to get into it without a strong background. It is a sought-after position. But in the Ming Dynasty, the navy has to fight pirates and Japanese pirates all the time, and few people with connections will take the idea. Hit here.
But Cao Jixiang is different. He went out to sea and understood the magnificence of this world, and his soul was also blessed by a similar sublimation. In his opinion, the navy in the future will definitely have a lot of potential. Let Cao Qin go, it will not work. It is a very rare opportunity to become one of the first batch of military honors of the Ming Navy.
Of course, in Cao Qin's opinion, these are worthless.
Fujian is so far away from the capital, and whether he can come back is a matter of two minds. But Cao Jixiang was angry, and Cao Qin didn't dare to directly say no, so he asked weakly: "Dad, why do you want to be an official in Fujian?" .”
"Humph, you still want to be an official. You're dreaming. Do you have any merit? You won the exam. If you can't be a civilized person, you have to get something. You still want to be an official directly."
"Then what are you doing at the Fujian Navy?"
"Just be an ordinary navy soldier. Dad happens to have a good relationship with one of their officers, General Zheng. I will leave you in his hands and learn some skills. When I go to sea again, I will take you with me."
"What?" Cao Qin exclaimed after hearing what Cao Jixiang said.
Not only will he be allowed to go to Fujian, but he will also be taken out of the Ming Dynasty to wander in the sea.
"Why, you don't want to."
"Dad, it's not that I don't want to, I'm just worried about you. You said that you are not young anymore and you still want to go to the sea. The sea is very dangerous. Let's not talk about the distance, let's talk about the Duke of Xiao Chengguo. My father, Zhu Yi, died at sea. He couldn’t bear such a precious life. Dad, you and I are both miserable people, so we definitely can’t bear this.”
Cao Jixiang raised his eyelids, and then sat down again.
"The next time we go to sea, the scale will be bigger. When you get to the place I told you, you can do whatever you want, and you won't cause any trouble. If I keep you in the capital, sooner or later you will cause a huge disaster for me. After all, Now, you pack up and come to me again. I will give you a letter then and go directly to Fujian."
"Dad, I am you. Although I am not your biological son, I have been filial to you in every possible way over the years. The legacy of the old Cao family is still waiting for me to continue for you. You have to think about it carefully."
"I am a eunuch, and my incest has long since ceased. If you listen to me well, you will be my son. If you are unwilling to listen to me, I will not recognize you."
Cao Jixiang said such serious words that Cao Qin had nothing to say, and he could only leave in despair.
After Cao Qin left, Cao Jixiang lost his leisurely elegance and stood up. When he was about to leave, he saw a huge team approaching from a distance.
This shocked Cao Jixiang.
He narrowed his eyes, and then exclaimed: "He is the emperor's support."
The emperor has arrived.
Zhu Jianshen was a man of hard work. He wanted to come and have a look, so he immediately arranged for Zhang Bao to make arrangements. He first recorded the emperor's daily life, and then informed the cabinet of Yu Qian, Jin Yiwei, and Jiumen Guards.
The emperor's honor guard was also improvised.
There were 1,800 people in total.
After Zhu Jianshen left the palace, he took the emperor's nine golden chariots, and there was a smaller carriage at the back. He was afraid that the nine golden chariots could not pass in the fields and asked the emperor to transfer.
On both sides of the golden chariot were a dozen palace maids, holding two whisks, two golden stoves, and two incense boxes in their hands.
Behind the golden chariot were more than thirty eunuchs, each holding a basin, a spit bowl, a large and small gold vase, a golden chair, and a golden tea tree.
On both sides were more than thirty Han generals holding broadswords, bows and arrows, and leopard-tailed spears. Four royal guards holding halberds. There are eight people holding crank-shaped yellow lids in front of the palace. There are four people holding the clean whip.
In addition, there were thousands of soldiers on horseback.
Zhu Ji rode a horse and led a dozen mounted guards in front.
This was Zhu Jianshen's impromptu idea. If the emperor wanted to go out of the city to worship his ancestors, or to tour the north, the guard of honor for the southern tour could reach more than 3,000 people, and officials from various ministries would also accompany him.
In the many years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, only two emperors had used a large-scale Northern Patrol Honor Guard. One was Emperor Taizongwen Zhu Di, who had 50,000 horses and infantry, hundreds of officials, and a core honor guard of 5,000. The other was Zhu Jianshen's father, the orthodox emperor. Zhu Qi Town has 300,000 horses and infantry, hundreds of officials, and a core guard of honor of 3,000.
Zhu Jianshen did not bring any officials with him this time. Except for a daily official, there was no civil official.
Soon after leaving the city, Zhu Jianshen changed into a pony carriage.
In the carriage, besides Zhu Jianshen, there was also a woman sitting. She opened the curtains from time to time and looked at the outside world, very curious.
This woman was Yang Yu'er, who was pregnant with Zhu Jianshen's first child. She was already four months pregnant and was obviously pregnant.
She has lived in the palace since she was a child and has no impression of the world outside the palace. This time Zhu Jianshen came out of the palace and specially brought her with him.
This time, Zhu Jianshen brought Yang Yu'er out specifically to let her relax. After all, prenatal education was very important.
However, Zhu Jianshen and Yang Yu'er didn't exchange a few words along the way.
It was not Zhu Jianshen's problem, but Yang Yuer's own problem. Even though she had the blood of the emperor's family and became a concubine, she still regarded herself as a servant in her heart. Sitting in a carriage with His Majesty the Emperor, she still felt uncomfortable all over. Whatever Zhu Jianshen asked her, she just said what she said. Even if he didn't ask, she wouldn't say a word.
Even though Zhu Jianshen often visits her, this feeling of strangeness and distance still cannot disappear.
Although the journey was a little bumpy, Yang Yu'er didn't feel any discomfort, and her spirits became even better.
Cao Qin and his four followers had just got on their horses and saw the emperor's honor guard. He quickly dismounted and sent the four followers in the opposite direction. He also got off his horse and ran back in a panic. Cao Jixiang's side.
When Cao Jixiang saw Cao Qin coming back, he frowned: "Why are you coming back? Leave quickly, leave quickly."
"Father, let your son meet the emperor. It will take a long time to see him. Don't worry, your son will not talk nonsense later."
"If you talk nonsense, I can't protect you."
"Don't worry, Dad." After Cao Qin finished speaking, his heart was pounding. Who is the most noble person in the Ming Dynasty? Someone who can protect his little brother and can see his majesty. He is doing well. I will be able to see His Majesty soon, and I will be able to brag in front of my fair-weather friends.
While the two were talking, the emperor's guard of honor stopped not far away. Hundreds of soldiers dismounted slowly, and under the leadership of Zhu Ji, walked towards Cao Jixiang and the other two.
"Commander Zhu." Cao Jixiang quickly handed over his hand.
"Eunuch Cao, I haven't seen you for a long time. It's so exciting to be a farmer here." Zhu Ji said with a chuckle.
Cao Jixiang didn't take Zhu Ji's teasing to heart and asked quickly: "Your Majesty is in the carriage."
"In the Ming Dynasty, besides the Supreme Emperor, who else can the emperor rely on? Of course it is Your Majesty. Eunuch Cao, you are also a member of the palace and know the rules. We must first search you and check the surroundings before you can kneel down to greet Your Majesty."
"Understand the rules, understand." Cao Jixiang said, opening his hands, and Cao Qin, pretending to be his own son, also stretched out his arms in a decent manner.
Several soldiers came forward to search him, while more soldiers searched outside along the radius centered on Cao Jixiang.
Of course, these soldiers were careful when leaving and did not cause much damage to the crops nearby.
Half a quarter of an hour later, Zhu Ji stretched out his hand and said, "Eunuch Cao, please come."
Cao Jixiang nodded and trotted towards the carriage. Because of his fast speed, he almost fell down. Fortunately, Cao Qin had quick eyesight and hands to help Cao Jixiang.
When they arrived at the carriage, Cao Jixiang knelt down, and Cao Qin did the same.
"My servant Cao Jixiang kneels down to greet His Majesty."
After Zhu Jianshen heard the voice, he looked at Yang Yu'er beside him: "After I leave, you can get out of the car and take a walk later."
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Zhu Jianshen nodded, and at this time Zhang Bao also opened the brocade cloth, and a eunuch also put down the jade upholstery on the carriage, but this time Zhu Jianshen did not step on the jade upholstery, and chose the young man's way, He jumped down and startled Zhang Bao next to him.
After Zhu Jianshen got off the carriage, he smiled and said: "Eunuch Cao, no courtesy."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." After Cao Jixiang finished speaking, he stood up, and Cao Qin behind him also stood up. While standing up, Cao Qin also took a good look at the emperor.
He was wearing an emperor's regular robe, with rounded brows and exquisite facial features, especially his eyes, which seemed to be full of endless wisdom. The dragon power around him was extremely strong, and he did not look like a young emperor of fifteen or sixteen years old at all.
Cao Qin knew how to measure, so he just took one look and bowed his head honestly.
Zhu Jianshen looked at the clothes Cao Jixiang was wearing and nodded: "It's really rare. Eunuch Cao can calm down like this. Next year will be a great harvest."
"I don't dare to slack off at all when doing things for His Majesty."
"Take me to see it."
"Yes, Your Majesty, come with me." With that, Cao Jixiang took the lead in leading the way.
Zhu Jianshen walked with Cao Jixiang, and then looked into the distance. He saw endless vitality surging under the blue sky in the distance. When the breeze, carrying the smell of harvest, blew onto Zhu Jianshen's face, it made Zhu Jianshen feel it even more. Very comfortable.
After walking for a while, Zhu Jianshen arrived at the sweet potato field that Cao Jixiang was looking after. Looking at the sweet potatoes that were growing happily, Zhu Jianshen smiled and said, "If it succeeds, Eunuch Cao will have to go to Liaodong. There are thousands of sweet potatoes there." Thousands of acres of uncultivated fertile land are waiting for you.”
"Your Majesty, your majesty has brought great blessings to the sky. With God's blessing, there will definitely be a bumper harvest next year." After hearing this, Cao Jixiang hurriedly responded.
Cao Qin, who was on the side, felt strange in his heart. His father was the great eunuch in the palace. Instead of serving the emperor, he would serve these unpalatable sweet potatoes. It was a disgraceful thing. How could his father be so happy doing it?
"There is no such thing as God's favor. The great blessings are all due to you." Zhu Jianshen said, squatting down and touching the vine leaves.
Roasted sweet potatoes will soon become a palace dessert, which is really exciting to think about.
"Your Majesty, you see, the leaves of this vine are so lush. When planting, the land must be plowed first, holes should be dug about two feet apart in rows, and two branches should be inserted into each hole. The top two nodes should be exposed to the soil surface, and the soil should be filled in. Tightly cover it with soil to be level with the ground, and water it. Although it is troublesome when you first plant it, once it grows, you don’t need to take such careful care.”
Listening to Cao Jixiang's professional narration, Zhu Jian smiled deeply.
So far, I have successfully completed the work arrangements for the threesome.
Then, Zhu Jianshen raised his head and glanced at Cao Qin. He was dressed gorgeously and did not look like a servant, so he asked: "This is..."
When Cao Qin saw Zhu Jianshen looking up at him, his legs went weak and he quickly knelt down, but he obeyed his father's words and said nothing.
"Your Majesty, this is my adopted son, Cao Qin. He was adopted by his slaves when he was three years old."
After Zhu Jianshen heard this, his expression changed slightly, Damn, there is another traitor...
Zhu Jianshen stood up, then looked at Cao Qin, and finally said with a faint smile: "Get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Cao Qin responded in a low voice and stood up.
"For such a young man, wouldn't Eunuch Cao seek employment for him?"
"Your Majesty, I just have this idea. I want Quanzi to go to the Fujian Navy to get some exercise. If I go to sea next time, I want to take him with me."
After Zhu Jianshen listened, he looked at Cao Jixiang, then at Cao Qin, and then nodded: "Good idea..."
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