Mixed with salted fish in Hongwudang

Chapter 404 Zhu Xi's good brother!

After Zhu Yunxi solved the matter of more than 3 disabled veterans, Lao Zhu no longer had the meaning of managing all the vassal kings.

But if they were just let go, the old man would still feel a little unwilling.

Ever since, Lao Zhu decided to starve them for two meals.

Beizhen Fusi Prison, high-grade prison cells, bursts of wailing sounded from time to time.

"There are people and nobody, why don't you bring us food, is this going to starve us to death?"

"Come on!"

"I want to eat alone!"

No matter how they wailed, there was no sound in the silent corridor.

Zhu Xun also went hungry for several meals. Seeing that his second brother was still howling, he couldn't help reminding him in a low voice.

"Second brother, stop shouting. The old man sincerely wants to teach us a lesson. You should save your energy!"

"I……"

Zhu Xi also knew this, but he was really hungry.

But he couldn't howl for long, because he soon lost the strength to howl.

It was not until two days later that Lao Zhu ordered someone to deliver food to them.

But for the sake of their health, Lao Zhu only ordered people to give them some porridge.

The white rice porridge, which no one would even look at at ordinary times, actually tasted sweet at this time.

"Third, this porridge is really delicious!"

"Do you have any left?"

Hearing this, Zhu Yan quickly drank the porridge in the bowl, then turned the bowl upside down and shook it.

"Nothing left!"

Seeing this, Zhu Xi could only lick his job angrily, with a look of unsatisfactory expression on his face.

"Come on!"

"Is there anyone out there who can breathe?"

After Zhu Xing was full, he started to make noise again, but to everyone's surprise, this time someone outside really responded.

"Yo!"

"Second Uncle still has the strength to shout, do you want my nephew to tell Grandpa Huang to let Grandpa Huang starve you for another two days?"

When Zhu Yu heard Zhu Yunxi's voice, it was like hearing the sound of a fairy.

"Big nephew!"

"My dear nephew, tell them quickly, give the second uncle something to eat, the second uncle is going to starve to death!"

When the others heard Zhu Yunxi's voice, they also hurried to the cell door and looked at him eagerly.

Seeing the miserable appearance of all the vassal kings, Zhu Yunxi felt a slander against old Zhutou in his heart.

This old man is also true, why bother them if they have nothing to do?
At the end of the day, let him be this good man, and let him sell these uncles.

The old man doesn't even think about it, he needs the uncles to read his own, okay?
Now I can't wait for them to rebel, and it's just a one-pot meal to suppress the rebellion and withdraw the feudal clan!
"Second Uncle, you have created a problem for my nephew. It is the emperor's will to let you fast. He said that it is good to go hungry for a few meals, which can make people more clear-headed."

"You ask me to get you food now, this is a crime of bullying the king!"

When Zhu Xi heard this, he rolled his eyes in the door angrily.

Although he has been in Xi'an Mansion for more than a year, he has made many inquiries about the affairs of the capital.

What kind of little white rabbit is this grandson pretending to be like? He hasn't done enough deception and rebellion in the past year?

"Nephew, didn't you say that Jin Yiwei is all yours? Don't you even lose face?"

As soon as Zhu Yunxi heard this, he knew that the second uncle was playing tricks on him, and he was playing tricks on him.

However, he sold well today, so he was happy to pretend to be stupid.

"Yes!"

"As long as I speak, they will not dare not to do it!"

"Come here, serve wine and food to Uncle Wang!"

Seeing what Zhu Yunxi said, Zhu Xi hurriedly kissed him at the door.

"The eldest nephew is righteous!"

"Second Uncle takes your love!"

Others expressed their opinions after Zhu Xi finished speaking.

"Third Uncle also appreciates it!"

"Uncle Six appreciates it!"

"Uncle Eleven also appreciates..."

After almost everyone had finished expressing their acknowledgment, King Zhou hummed coyly.

"Uncle Wu also took..."

Hearing Zhu's words, there was a sense of reluctance, and Zhu Yunxi didn't bother to argue with him.

He has already learned from the palace people that his old lady has a little feud with Zhu Wei, and he can understand Zhu Wei's little thoughts.

"Come here, open the cell, and wait for the uncles to wash up!"

"promise!"

When Zhu Yu heard Zhu Yunxi say this, he immediately poked his nose up and said.

"I have to take a shower!"

"Gu's whole body is itching to death, I really can't stand it..."

"Second Uncle, don't worry, after dinner, my nephew will take you to take a bath!"

Not long after, all the feudal lords washed up, and the food and wine were just served.

Seeing that the food was getting cold after eating, Zhu Di knew that Zhu Yunxie had already prepared the food and wine, and he deliberately teased them.

Maybe this grandson's sudden arrival is all secretly instructed by the old man, and he is here to buy people's hearts!
Thinking of this, Zhu Di was so depressed that he didn't even have the interest to eat.

It seems that when the old man is alive, there is no way to fight against this kid.

Otherwise, even if this kid can tolerate himself, the old man will not be able to pass that test!

"Nephew, don't you want to eat with us?"

Zhu Yunxi declined Zhu's kindness.

"No!"

"I just used it with Grandpa Huang in the palace."

When Zhu Yan heard this, he stopped talking immediately, and Zhu Di's heart moved when he heard the words, and he became more certain of his guess.

When everyone was eating, the topic naturally mentioned the gift to Zhu Yunxi.

Zhu Yunxi expressed his gratitude to all the Wang uncles in a friendly manner, and also made his own request to Zhu Di.

"By the way, Fourth Uncle, I heard that you wanted to give me something, and you also said that you can pick whatever you have in Prince Yan's Mansion?"

As soon as Zhu Di heard the grandson's words, he knew that nothing good would happen, but he had already agreed to go out, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree.

"Yes!"

"Fourth Uncle did say this, you can pick whatever my Yan Palace has!"

Seeing Zhu Di say that, Zhu Yunxi immediately said with a smile.

"You're welcome, nephew. I want a young eunuch named Ma He and an old monk named Yao Guangxiao in my fourth uncle's house!"

Zhu Di's heart skipped a beat when he heard this, Ma He didn't care, it's just that Yao Guangxiao was too terrible.

Yao Guangxiao knows all about what he has done without telling the old man these years.

Moreover, Yao Guangxiao was his brains, and he couldn't do without him.

What puzzled Zhu Di the most was why did Zhu Yunxi want these two alone, and Yao Guangxiao by name? Could it be that he heard something?
"Eldest nephew, why do you want these two?"

"But what rumors did you hear?"

Zhu Yunxi smiled and shook his head.

"No!"

"It's just wanting, you just say whether to give it or not!"

"This……"

When Zhu Di heard what Zhu Yunxi said, he felt even more uncertain.

Now he would rather kill Yao Guangxiao than hand him over. If Yao Guangxiao said that he secretly forged weapons and armor, then he would not be able to go around.

"Eldest nephew, it's not that my fourth uncle broke his promise, it's that Yao Guangxiao is so important, it was given to me by your grandpa, so that I can chant scriptures and pray for my mother..."

Zhu Xi, who was gnawing on the chicken leg, burst out laughing on the spot when he heard this.

Empress Daming has been dead for ten years, and his real son doesn't chant scriptures and pray for blessings anymore. Who is Zhu Di, a bastard, so diligent for?
But he can only think about it in his heart. Zhu Di is certainly shameless when he says it, but isn't his genuine son even more shameless?
Zhu Yan also heard the evasive meaning in Zhu Di's words. When his mother passed away, his father indeed rewarded them, the feudal kings, with a group of monks to accompany them in chanting scriptures and praying for blessings.

But anyone with a discerning eye knows what's going on. Generally, they receive the monks and build a nearby temple to make offerings and that's it.

Therefore, it is a bit too much for Zhu Di to use this matter as an excuse at this time.

"Nephew, if your fourth uncle doesn't give up, then don't give up. I also have eminent monks in my place, so I'll send you a few soon!"

"Third Brother, I'm not..."

Zhu Yunxi was slightly disappointed when he heard this.

"Fourth uncle, the little eunuch was not rewarded by the emperor to chant scriptures and pray for you, right?"

Zhu Di was secretly relieved when he heard this.

"If the eldest nephew takes a fancy to this, fourth uncle will order someone to bring it to you when he goes back!"

"Row!"

"Then we've made a deal!"

"I declare in advance that as long as I live, if you dare to send me a dead one, don't blame me for falling out with you!"

As soon as Zhu Yunxi said this, not only Zhu Di was stunned on the spot, but also the other feudal lords who were immersed in cooking were also stunned collectively.

In their impression, they have never seen Zhu Yunxi say such serious words, and they still speak heavy words to their elders.

Zhu Yun felt quite uncomfortable, so he called Zhu Yunxi softly.

"Yunxi, what's the matter with you, you're just a little eunuch, you won't hurt our family's affection!"

Zhu Yunxue looked at Zhu Bian solemnly after hearing the words.

"No!"

"This person is very important to me, I want him to do a big thing for me!"

In fact, Zhu Yunxi didn't even care much about Yao Guangxiao, what he cared most about was Ma He, that is, Zheng He who later made seven voyages to the West.

The reason why he did not organize the fleet to go to sea to find the American continent full of gold was because there was no suitable candidate.

These days sailing relies on both technology and luck.

He just wanted to go to Japan, and he was photographed by the waves.

Zheng He's seven voyages to the West were able to come back alive, which is enough to prove that this man's luck is against the sky.

After Zhu Yunxi left these words, he left Beizhen Fusi Prison. Before leaving, he told the prison chief to let these Uncle Wangs go back after they finished their meal.

Zhu Xi and the others ate a full meal, lying on the bed comfortably patting their bellies, with expressions of enjoyment on their faces.

At this moment, the prison head opened the heavy iron door.

"Your lords are invited!"

"Please what?"

"Just now the grandson of the emperor said that you can go home!"

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xi and the others hurriedly got up from the bed, and then looked at each other in disbelief.

"and many more!"

"Since father has let us go, why did Zhu Yunxie let us eat here just now?"

"Wouldn't it be nice to let us go home and eat?"

When everyone heard this, they all came back to their senses, Ganqing was swayed by this kid just now!
Zhu Yan said angrily.

"Don't get cheap and act good. Do you have the energy to go if you're not full?"

"You're right..."

The crowd helped each other out of Beizhen Fusi, and as soon as they reached the door, they saw a group of cavalry with bright armor rushing over.

The first batch of vassal kings in the Ming Dynasty were all leading troops to fight for the sake of King Wu who guarded the frontier.

One can tell from the spirit of this group of people that this is a team of elite cavalry, which is somewhat stronger than their guards.

Zhu Xi has always been greedy, and when he saw such an elite cavalry, he coveted him.

"Which guard do you belong to?"

"Could it be Xiaolingwei?"

There are many guards in the Ming Dynasty, but the most elite must be the Xiaoling guard who showed Lao Zhu's grave.

The selection of Xiaoling Guards is very strict, they are selected from the major military camps, and they will be assessed every year, and those who fail to meet the standards will be kicked out of the team.

"Reporting to His Royal Highness King Qin, the humble rank is a member of Xingwuwei, and now he is the personal guard of His Royal Highness the Emperor Taisun!"

"What?"

"Are you from Xingwuwei?"

Zhu Xi and the others all stared in surprise when they heard this.

They couldn't be more clear about who Xingwuwei was.

To put it bluntly, the reason why they have lived so badly for so many days is that Lai Xingwuwei and his gang are disabled.

"Aren't you disabled?"

When the leading general Yuan De heard this, he wanted to stab this guy to let him know how powerful he was.

It's just that due to the identity of the other party's prince, he forcibly endured this tone.

"We were never crippled!"

"Brothers, show His Highness King Qin the new legs that the grandson of the emperor made for you!"

"promise!"

The knights on horseback raised their trousers one after another, revealing iron legs that shone with metallic luster.

When King Qin and the others saw this posture, Qiqi gasped.

This kid Zhu Yunxi can do it. If such a group of cripples are in his hands, can they all become elite teachers?
"How much of your combat strength has recovered?"

Yuan De didn't want to talk to the King of Qin, but in order to prove his worth, he still said it with a straight neck.

"Fight against His Highness King Qin's guard, we can fight against three!"

"Yohoo!"

"What a big breath!"

"This king's guard team is one of thousands of elites. Don't say you beat them one by one, if you beat them one by one, this king will reward you with 1000 taels of silver!"

"Do you really mean what King Qin said?"

"When did this king stop talking?"

"it is good!"

"His Royal Highness King Qin please draw the road, let's compete!"

"Compared to..."

Originally Zhu Yan wanted to persuade him, but it was obvious that the second brother was angry, so he didn't bother to persuade him.

In addition, he also wanted to see how the combat effectiveness of these people with prosthetic legs was. If their combat effectiveness was indeed not affected, then there were still hundreds of disabled people on his side, and maybe they could turn waste into treasure.

"Second brother, it's better to hit the sun than to choose a date, why not go out of the city to compete now, let us see it?"

Zhu Xi smiled awkwardly when he heard the words, and secretly scolded his group of good brothers in his heart, this group of people can really rub fire!

"Okay!"

"If you are not in a hurry to go home, then let's take a walk around the martial arts field outside the city, just as a digestible meal!"

"go!"

At the instigation of a group of uneasy and well-meaning brothers, Zhu Xi went down to the martial arts arena. After a while, his guards rushed over and confronted the soldiers of Xingwuwei on the opposite side.

In fact, Zhu Xi didn't want to compete so quickly at first, and what he said just now was mostly angry, but he couldn't stand it because he had a group of good brothers who didn't think it was a big deal to watch the excitement, so he was kicked out and put on the shelf.

The news from their side quickly spread throughout the capital.

Lao Zhu and Zhu Yunxie got the letter almost at the same time. Zhu Yunxi was only bored when he heard about it, but Lao Zhu was extremely interested.

When he first heard that Dasun had installed prosthetic legs on soldiers, Lao Zhu murmured in his heart, whether this thing is fancy but not useful.

Now that he heard that his silly son was going to compete with them, he sat on Long Huan and ran over to watch the fun.

Lao Zhu watched it in person, and the level of this competition has been improved a lot.

At the same time, the rules and rewards of the competition have been improved a bit.

In order to avoid hurting people, only wooden weapons are allowed on both sides, and no killers are allowed.

But everyone present knew that once the two armies got angry in the confrontation, it would be considered kind-hearted not to poke someone's eyeball directly, regardless of the rules.

(End of this chapter)