The eldest grandson of Emperor Ming Dynasty!

Chapter 214 The Horrible Plague
For the Kong family, Zhu Ying didn't find it difficult.

The current Confucian family is divided internally, and because of the relationship between the North and the South, it is currently divided into two factions, the Southern Confucian faction and the Northern Confucian faction.

And this general was arranged by the Beikong faction.

"Okay, I've worked hard recently, so I'll stay with Bengong from now on."

Zhu Ying said to Song Zhong.

This incident seems to be a test for Song Zhong, but it is actually what Zhu Ying needs.

It is precisely because of his trust in Song Zhong that Song Zhong was asked to perform this task.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

There was excitement in Song Zhong's tone, and the inner meaning of this sentence meant that His Highness began to use himself more.

Commander Jiang once told him that if Song Zhong himself could get the approval of His Highness the eldest grandson, then Song Zhong would definitely be the future Commander of Jin Yiwei.

There is no need to say more about the current situation of His Royal Highness Changsun. As a high-level official of Jinyiwei, he naturally understands that the current "His Royal Highness Changsun" is already worthy of the name.

Don't even look at it, His Highness is talking with him in Kunning Palace right now.

"If you come back in a hurry, rest for a day or two to recover your spirit."

Zhu Ying said casually that it was a two-day vacation for Song Zhong. After all, in such a short period of time, Li Xing's identity and even his affiliation were all found out.

Naturally, Song Zhong can only achieve it by running around day and night. Zhu Ying is very satisfied with Song Zhong's behavior style.

"I don't have to work hard. If I can serve His Highness, I won't feel hard at all." Song Zhong eagerly expressed his desire.

"If you are told to rest, rest well, and don't say such flattering words to me in the future." Zhu Ying said.

"The minister obeys the order."

After hearing this, Song Zhong didn't dare to say more.

Zhu Ying nodded and let Song Zhong back down.

But as soon as Song Zhong left, Guo Zhong, the eunuch of Bingbi, came to report, "Your Highness, Emperor Gao Chi's grandson is asking to see you."

Zhu Ying was slightly taken aback, why did Zhu Gaochi come to him so suddenly.

"Let him in."

"Follow the order."

Soon, Zhu Gaochi came over under the leadership of Guo Zhong.

Seeing this familiar figure of the fat man, Zhu Ying actually felt a little kindness.

The relationship between Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Ying has been friends for a long time.

That was still in Peking.

The reason why the two can become friends is not only related to interests, but also has many like-minded places.

And Zhu Ying still admires Zhu Gaochi, he is a really kind person.

It seems strange to use the word kindness to describe Zhu Gaochi, but in Zhu Ying's heart, this word is the only one that is suitable.

Zhu Gaochi, who grew up in Daming, especially the Imperial Palace and the Peking Palace, unexpectedly had the same moral values ​​as later generations.

When Zhu Ying first came into contact with Zhu Gaochi, she felt a little unbelievable.

But that is exactly what it is.

"Gao Chi pays respects to elder brother."

After Zhu Gaochi came in, he bowed seriously to Zhu Ying.

The current Zhu Ying is not the former Zhu Ying. The status and status of the two are different, and there is a complete reversal.

This made the current Zhu Gaochi, after seeing Zhu Ying in the uniform, also seemed a little cautious.

Especially in Kunning Palace.

This is Zhu Gaochi's first visit to Kunning Palace, and everyone knows the uniqueness of this place.

And now, Kunning Palace has his new owner.

"You guy, why haven't you seen each other for so many days, and you still see each other like this?"

Zhu Ying said with a smile, got up while speaking, and held up Zhu Gaochi's bowed hands.

A trace of excitement flashed in Zhu Gaochi's eyes.

This familiar feeling shows that the big brother has not changed to him.

"Brother, I."

Zhu Gaochi wanted to say something, but felt that he didn't know how to speak.

"Don't be so ostentatious, come and sit down, we used to treat each other as brothers, but now we are brothers, isn't that better." Zhu Ying said.

Zhu Gaochi nodded excitedly when he heard the words, and replied: "Brother is right."

"Okay, you are also a person who doesn't go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing, so tell me, what's the matter with me this time, I don't bother to talk too much with you, you should know that Grandpa has been holding on tight lately, every day There are endless memorials."

"There are still many things to worry about. Don't play around with me. If you have anything to say, just talk about it."

Zhu Ying said directly, her tone seemed a bit impolite.

But it was this kind of impoliteness that made Zhu Gaochi feel very kind.

This is completely treating myself as my own family, my own family, so naturally I don't need too many polite words.

"Well, I can't hide it from my elder brother. This time I came here because I wanted to invite my elder brother to go out for fun. Today is Qixi Festival, and the capital is very lively."

Zhu Gaochi expressed his intentions with some embarrassment.

The eldest brother just said he was busy, so he invited him to play, so he didn't even mention his aunt, probably the eldest brother is not free.

"If you don't tell me, I will almost forget it. Today is Qixi Festival. Where are you planning to go?"

Recently, there are indeed a lot of things, and it seems to be leisurely, but in fact, there are quite a lot of things in my heart.

"I didn't think of a place to go, just to see if my brother is free." Zhu Gaochi said helplessly.

The aunt didn't say where she was going, but he felt that it probably didn't matter where he went, as long as the elder brother was there.

Zhu Ying nodded and said, "Then let's go down, I still have some things to deal with in the morning, and I will go out of the palace to find you in the afternoon."

Hearing that elder brother said he was free, Zhu Gaochi's eyes lit up, and he said hastily, "Brother, can I bring my aunt who traveled with us last night to the Qinhuai River?"

"There's nothing wrong with it, let's follow it up when the time comes." Zhu Ying said.

Zhu Gaochi nodded happily.

With what the elder brother said, the task assigned to him by the aunt was considered completed.

"By the way, I asked you to go to the Gunpowder Department to see if you went." Zhu Ying asked.

Zhu Gaochi said bitterly: "Brother, I don't have the emperor's edict anymore. I can't just go to places like Gunpowder Division."

The last time it passed, it was still the reward from Grandpa Huang.

Although the eldest brother said it last time, Zhu Gaochi couldn't go to the emperor's grandfather for special approval just because of a word.

Zhu Ying almost forgot about this.

It's just that he is in charge of the Gunpowder Department now, so he didn't think about it at all.

"I'll tell the Gunpowder Department that you can go whenever you want in the future."

Zhu Ying said.

Regarding firearms, Zhu Ying once talked a lot with Zhu Gaochi.

Naturally, Zhu Ying had other ideas when talking about firearms with Zhu Gaochi, but it doesn't matter now.

"Then I'll go and have a look tomorrow."

Zhu Gaochi said with some joy.

The elder brother said so, he must have made a lot of breakthroughs in firearms.

This did not exceed Zhu Gaochi's expectations. During the communication with his eldest brother, he found that his eldest brother was very good at firearms and had many very novel ideas.

Presumably the firearm is in the hands of the eldest brother, and it has undergone a great improvement.

"Okay, when you read it, you will know what I said, and you will be surprised." Zhu Ying said with a smile.

He once talked to Zhu Gaochi about the idea of ​​the matchlock gun in many principles and structures.

Of course, it was not clear and clear at that time, it was just a general idea, and I still had reservations in some places.

After all, at that time, Zhu Ying was still holding on to Annan's idea of ​​founding a country, so naturally he would not reveal all the artifacts of individual combat such as the matchlock gun.

"It would be nice for my brother to come over early tomorrow morning." Hearing this, Zhu Gaochi couldn't wait.

If he hadn't agreed to his aunt, he really wanted to go and have a look now.

After finishing speaking, Zhu Ying didn't stay with Zhu Gaochi much, and his memorial hasn't finished reviewing yet.

Especially if you have to go out in the afternoon, the amount of today's memorial can only be completed at the top.

After Zhu Gaochi left, Zhu Ying began to critique in the room.

For the capital, the Qixi Festival is of course very lively, but for some places, it is completely different.

In a county in Henan.

At this moment, the street seemed a little deserted, with few pedestrians to be seen on the road.

Even if a few people passed by, they left in a hurry, with nervous and terrified faces, as if there was some great terror.

in one of the houses.

A middle-aged man and a middle-aged woman are talking.

"Master, at such a price, our rice doesn't make any money at all. If we close the shop just like the other rice merchants, we can earn a lot of money when this plague is over."

"Besides, during this period of time, the master has not given out less porridge. Even the government has donated a lot of silver and rice. This reputation is enough."

Although this woman was wearing sackcloth, she had a lot of jewelry on her hands and head.

The inner lining is made of silk and satin, but it is all covered by the sackcloth.

Only a merchant's woman would dress properly like this.

"What do you know as a woman? Now is the time to make money. I think you only have money in your eyes."

"I am suffering from disasters everywhere in Henan, and now the city is full of plagues. Everyone is in danger, and there are scorpions everywhere. You want me to earn these black-hearted money. Who do you think I am, Song Lichang?"

"The rules of the ancestors, but they have been forgotten."

"Our Song family has been able to pass down through the Yuan Dynasty, and the incense has never been extinct. It is all thanks to the help of the folks in the village."

"At this juncture, you only know about money, and I think you are taking advantage of money."

Song Lichang yelled at his wife in a deep voice.

His tone was so deep that his wife didn't dare to breathe out.

The woman understands that the master usually pays attention to harmony and wealth, and is extremely gentle.

But if you are really angry, there is no room for negotiation.

Because of the price of rice before, the master almost sent himself back to his mother's house.

However, although the woman did not continue to chat about the price of rice, she turned to say: "Master, look at our family, when will we leave here?"

"Now the plague outside is so terrifying that I dare not go out. It is said that many people have died in the city recently, and all those who died from the plague were dragged to mass graves outside the city."

"There are not enough coffin shops in the city, and many of them are wrapped in a straw mat."

"In my heart, I'm really scared."

Hearing what the woman said, Song Lichang let out a long sigh, then sat on a chair and drank tea, but did not answer what his wife said just now.

"My lord, this plague is not a joke. I know my lord is kind-hearted, but if the plague is provoked, what will our family do?"

"Master, why don't you tell the county magistrate, we have to find a place where the plague can't go, and find a way to avoid it."

"Besides, Xuan'er, Cheng'er and the others are still so young, if so, if so"

When the woman said this, she couldn't help crying.

Song Lichang sighed again when he heard the words, and said, "It's not that I deliberately hid it from you. In this situation, where else can I go?"

"I've talked to the county magistrate a long time ago. Now, hundreds of miles around, maybe even hundreds of miles, have been covered by the plague, and there is nowhere to go."

"Instead of running around, it's better to stay at home and keep watch. A while ago, the county magistrate issued the plague prevention and control regulations. It is said that the effect is very good. The plague in the city seems to be not as severe as before."

When the woman heard the words, she immediately slumped on the chair.

As for the last sentence Song Lichang said, he didn't take it to heart at all.

Before she wanted to go out of the city to escape, Song Lichang always refused.

As the master of the family, she, a woman, of course has no right to speak.

It's just that I didn't expect that the plague had spread so far.

Thinking of this, the woman couldn't help crying.

"Why are you crying? The person is not dead yet. According to the regulations issued by the government, the situation in the mansion should be well controlled. Even if it is issued by the government, it will have some effect, so you can take some precautions first."

Song Lichang said in a deep voice.

This time, the government issued a lot of incomprehensible ways to fight the plague.

When going out, you must cover your mouth and nose with a cotton cloth, wash your hands frequently, and drink boiling water.

All the clothes worn after going out must be boiled in boiling water before they can be worn, and a series of measures.

It's really confusing to see people.

However, including Song Lichang, there are still many people who strictly enforce this.

It is said that this is a method from the capital to deal with the plague, and it is very effective.

at the same time.

Zhu Ying was watching a memorial related to Henan.

Suddenly he frowned.

The data on his current memorial seems to be wrong.

Especially in the case of the plague, it seems to be contradictory to the previous report.

　The new book opened by a friend is very good. I strongly recommend it, and I got stuck in just one chapter.

　　


(End of this chapter)