The Ming Dynasty started with saving the eldest grandson

Chapter 183 Brothers unite

Fu Qing was startled by the sudden sound and quickly took a few steps back to distance himself from Chen Jingke.

Chen Jingke has a black line on his forehead.

There is no doubt that there is no one else but Zhu Xiongying who can be so disgraceful.

Looking in the direction where the sound came from, it turned out that there was no one else but him.

Zhu Xiongying pretended to be surprised and said, "Oh, it's Jing Ke. Where's your hair?"

"I thought that some monk dared to act recklessly in the palace, and I was about to call the guards to arrest him."

Chen Jingke said angrily: "Pull me down, isn't it because I didn't take you out? My mind is smaller than the tip of a needle."

Zhu Xiongying said righteously: "That's nonsense, I'm just trying to protect my aunt..."

"You have wronged me so much. You are like a dog biting Lu Dongbin, and you don't know a good heart."

Fu Qing said angrily: "Humph, it's him who talks ill of you in front of father and mother all day long."

Zhu Xiongying felt as if he was struck by lightning, covering his chest and saying in disbelief:

"Aunt, you...you..."

Possessed by the drama spirit, this kid must have gone crazy due to suppressing his emotions.

When we first met, he was a pretty serious kid, but why has he become more and more naughty in the past two years?

Who did I learn this from?

Chen Jingke rolled his eyes and said, "Just stay in the capital in the past few years and don't want to go anywhere."

"I'll wait until I get stronger in a few years before I talk about going out."

It's too dangerous to travel far in this day and age. If nothing else, just being acclimatized can kill someone.

It's okay for adults to be strong, but children are more at risk.

This is also the reason why Fang Xiaoru traveled around the world without taking Ye Yunliu with him.

Hearing this, Zhu Xiongying was like a deflated rubber ball and said dejectedly:

"Hey, I really want to jump directly to a few years later."

The three of them joked for a while and then got down to business.

Chen Jingke told the two of them everything he saw and heard during his trip, including his plans.

Princess Fuqing obviously lacks a sense of empathy for the sufferings of the people.

She is more concerned about Chen Jingke's grand ideal.

It's not her fault. She was born a princess, so it's not easy to leave the palace. She has never left Yingtian City since she was so old.

It is difficult to have an intuitive impression of the outside world.

The suffering she tried so hard to imagine was just one meal every three or two days, nothing more.

On the contrary, Zhu Xiongying, although young, has experienced the most complete education.

I often go out of the palace to experience life outside and see what the real folk are like.

I can better understand what Chen Jingke wants to express.

After hearing this, he sighed: "People's livelihood is so difficult. Now I understand more and more what rotten Confucianism is."

"They are not necessarily old fools who don't understand the world and only know how to drop books."

“Many people know everything but lack empathy.”

"I never care about the life or death of the people, I only know how to maintain my own etiquette."

Chen Jingke said: "The most hateful thing is those who are selfish and disregard the interests of the country and the people."

"This kind of person is worse than a rotten scholar, he is just a rat and a worm."

The two of them complained a few words, and both felt much better.

Fu Qing looked on with amusement. When the two of them separated, it was normal.

Once they meet, they become childish.

Maybe, this is called friendship.

She thought with envy.

What's more, I'm happy because the future consort and the future emperor have a good relationship, and their glory and wealth are guaranteed.

After chatting for a while, Chen Jingke stood up and prepared to leave.

"I will take a boat to Luoyang early tomorrow morning. I will go to see Wei Guogong later, and I will go home to take a look, so I will leave first."

Zhu Xiongying said: "Work hard, we must get this done, and show some shame to those rotten scholars."

Princess Fuqing was very reluctant to give up, but the young man didn't know what it was like to be sad, and he was not pretentious. He just told him to take care of himself.

Chen Jingke's mind was not on this. After a brief farewell, he left the palace and went straight to the Duke of Wei's mansion.

Xu Yungong went to the door in person to greet his friend.

Xu Da was drinking tea at home. He seemed to have expected his arrival. He poured a cup of tea and said:

"I ran away specifically to answer the question, but what's the big plan?"

Chen Jingke nodded and explained the full plan.

Xu Da nodded and said approvingly: "Yes, you chose the opportunity very well this time. It will be difficult if it takes another two years."

"Your Majesty has given you a verbal instruction, asking me to fully cooperate with your actions..."

"This is the first time you have made your voice heard publicly, so you must do it well."

Chen Jingke said gratefully: "Uncle Xie, this time there is only success, no failure."

Xu Da nodded and said, "Let Fang Xiaoru write an article from time to time to divert the attention of Confucian scholars."

"Lest they notice your plan and ruin it."

Chen Jingke said: "Uncle Xu and I want to go together. We are preparing to do so. I will ask you to help spread the word when the time comes."

Xu Da said: "This is a simple matter, just leave it to me."

"I'm going to ask Yun Gong to accompany you. It's more convenient for him to take care of many things."

Chen Jingke said doubtfully: "He's gone, what about the inspection department's errands?"

Xu Da said: "He only took the job of the Audit Department temporarily, and now it's time to retire."

Xu Yungong said from the side: "I still like to lead troops to fight. I really can't do such a detailed job as the Inspection Department."

Chen Jingke had known this for a long time, but he didn't expect him to retreat so quickly:

"Who will succeed you?"

Xu Yungong said: "Deng Ming, the biological brother of Shen Guogong Deng Zhen."

Chen Jingke was quite surprised by this appointment.

Shen Guogong Deng Zhen was the eldest son of Wei Guogong Deng Yu, and the eldest brother of Zhu Xi's second concubine Deng.

Deng Yu had no legitimate sons, but only five sons from concubines.

After he died of illness, the title was inherited by Deng Zhen, the eldest son of the concubine.

But Zhu Yuanzhang did not let him inherit the title of Duke of Wei, but changed it to Duke of Shen.

Duke Wei is from a vassal state with the surname Ji, and has a distinguished status.

Duke Shen was from a vassal state with the surname Jiang, and his status was far inferior to Duke Wei.

This actually lowers the level of Deng Town.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang also gave a reason, and Weiguo was granted to the prince.

As a minister, you can't compete with the prince for titles, right?

And since they are all Dukes, their treatment has not changed at all.

Overall, it's pretty passable.

Deng Zhen was not a playboy like Chang Mao. He was proficient in bow and horse since he was a child, and was familiar with the art of war.

In the 16th year of Hongwu's reign, he led the troops to fight alone and quelled the rebellion of the mountain people in Shanxi.

Deng Zhen was the commander-in-chief of the army, and his half-sister was killed by Zhu Yuanzhang and had her skin skinned off.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Yuanzhang actually asked his younger brother to serve as the doctor of the inspection department of the Financial Bureau.

The elder brother leads the army, and the younger brother works in the Monetary and Banknote Bureau, barely managing money.

Anyone who sees this is a great blessing.

However, Chen Jingke knew that Lao Zhu was digging a hole for the Deng family. The Audit Department of the Monetary and Bank of China Bureau is currently a weak job. It will be changed to a tax audit department in two years. This is a first-class crater.

Sitting in this position, Deng Ming would be damned if his life would be easy.

Lao Zhu did this because he definitely still hated Zhu Xi's second concubine Deng and wanted to take revenge on the Deng family.

I sympathize with Deng Zhen and Deng Ming for three seconds, who gave you a good sister.

Now that Xu Yungong is free for the time being, it would be better to let him follow.

He is Xu Da's spokesperson, and where he stands is more convincing than any words.

After chatting some more details and making an appointment for a meeting place tomorrow, Chen Jingke said goodbye and went to the Yongchang Marquis Mansion again.

As soon as Lan Yu saw him, she said, "Chen Bandu, don't be afraid of those mean scholars. With me and a bunch of brothers here, let's see who can do anything to you."

Chen Jingke said movedly: "My parents wrote to me and told me that you should send someone to protect them."

"I cannot thank you enough for your kindness, I will keep it in my heart."

Lan Yuhun said nonchalantly: "We are all family members. Your parents are me... well, they are my brothers and sisters. I should take care of them."

"His Majesty has just sent an oral instruction, asking me to fully cooperate with you."

"What, are you going to make any big move?"

Chen Jingke explained his plan in detail:

"This matter requires the cooperation of the 200,000 military households. If possible, I hope to say hello to them."

Lan Yu said excitedly: "Haha... What a generous move, I like it."

"This matter is all my responsibility. I will send an order to the military households to have all the men shave their heads."

Chen Jingke said hesitantly: "Isn't this good? It's better to let it happen voluntarily."

Lan Yu said: "You don't understand, there are no such twists and turns in the army. The generals always do what they say."

"Although they have now transferred from military status to civilian status, the yellow household registration register has not yet been handed over to the local government. Our words are still valid."

"Fortunately, you are taking action now. After the Yellow Book is handed over in two months, I really can't do anything."

With the separation of military and political affairs, if one of his generals dared to interfere in civil affairs, he would be seeking death.

Although Lan Yu is domineering, she is not stupid and knows that some things cannot be touched.

Of course, this is also the reason why Chen Jingke came to Xu Da and Lan Yu for help at this time.

When the household registration roster is handed over to the local government, he will not come to the two for help.

However, Chen Jingke did not accept Lan Yu's plan: "There is no need to force them to shave their heads. I already have a plan for this matter. Marquis Yongchang can just act according to his plan."

Lan Yu didn't force it, and said, "That's okay, just have a plan. Just tell me how you need to cooperate."

Chen Jingke said: "All you need to do is write a letter to your old subordinates and ask them to cooperate with me. It's best to give me another token."

Without saying a word, Lan Yu handed him her sword:

"His Majesty gave this to my brother-in-law back then, and I have always carried it with me since then."

"Those people all know it, just take it with you."

"If anyone disobeys me, you will chop them with this knife."

Chen Jingke was very touched that such an important thing was handed over to him.

Lan Yu has many shortcomings, but she is really loyal.

He didn't show any pretense. He took the sword and said, "Okay, when I return to Beijing, I will return it to Zhao intact."

After chatting for a few more words, he was ready to say goodbye and leave.

But Lan Yu looked hesitant, as if she had something to say but was too embarrassed to say it.

Chen Jingke always felt that this scene was a bit familiar: "Is there something wrong with Marquis Yongchang?"

Lan Yu said sheepishly: "Then what... I wonder if you can give me some more secret medicine."

Chen Jingke thought to himself that indeed, he had this look on his face when he asked if there was any way to have a son.

If it were another person, he would definitely say, just eat more oysters.

But Lan Yu's matter is also related to his vow to do good, so he can't handle it this way.

So he pretended to be angry and said:

"Marquis Yongchang, you can't be too greedy."

"These two children have already had a chance of survival. If we force them to do so, I'm afraid it will be counterproductive and affect these two fetuses."

Lan Yu's face turned pale with fright, and she quickly said: "I was wrong, I was wrong. Don't be angry, Chen Bandu."

"It's because my concubine at home is clamoring for a child every day, and I'm forced to do this because I have no choice."

"Hey, in short, I am too greedy, I can't help it, I can't help it."

Chen Jingke's face softened slightly and he said, "You didn't feel sorry for me, so you don't need to apologize to me."

"You should apologize to heaven and pray that heaven will not punish you for this."

Lan Yu said with an uneasy look on her face: "Yes, yes, I will take a shower and change clothes to apologize to God..."

Chen Jingke changed the subject and said, "But if this hair-cutting plan succeeds, tens of millions of people in the Ming Dynasty will benefit from it, which can be regarded as a great merit."

"The Marquis of Yongchang also participated in this plan, and he should be able to gain a lot of merit."

"Maybe things will turn around by then."

Lan Yu's eyes lit up and she said, "Is this okay? Don't worry, I promise to fully cooperate with you and complete the shaving plan."

"I don't ask for anything else. As long as I can have a son and continue the bloodline of my Lan family, I will be satisfied."

Chen Jingke nodded and warned: "Remember, sincerity leads to success."

Then he turned and left without saying anything more.

After walking far away, he shook his head helplessly.

It's not that he is being mysterious, but the secret medicine cannot be given unlimitedly, otherwise Lan Yu will lose his awe.

How can we control him then?

Without the restraint of the oath, if he is still domineering, there will be nothing he can do.

However, we can't deny it all the time. If these two babies are girls, we will definitely continue to give them the secret medicine.

And now that there is the merit of promoting hair shaving, I can more flexibly control the timing of medication.

If you don’t want to give it, just say people can’t be too greedy.

If you want to give it, say that the merit of shaving your hair offsets the divine punishment.

perfect.

By the time he returned home, it was already approaching dusk.

Chen Yuan and Feng were very happy to see their son back.

They turned a blind eye to Chen Jingke's short hair.

On the contrary, Chen Jingke couldn't help but feel sad after seeing Chen Yuan's short hair, and his eyes suddenly became moist.

How could he not guess the reason why Chen Yuan cut his hair short.

He is supporting his son with practical actions.

Pity the parents of the world.

They never mentioned what they did, but silently did everything they could.

He talked a lot with the couple today.

He talked about what he saw and heard at the construction site and why he did what he did.

Except for the next plan, I have said everything that can be said.

The couple listened very carefully and naturally supported their son a hundred times.

The family of three chatted until midnight before going to rest.

Early the next morning, Chen Jingke said goodbye to his parents and came to the city gate, where he met Xu Yungong.

Looking at Xu Yungong's shorter hair, he smiled happily.

He didn't say anything, just waved his hand: "Let's go, let's work together as brothers to create a great cause."

　"Pretending to be a fairy boyfriend and being caught red-handed by the real owner"

　　Director's essay, the title says it all.

　　Book friends who like Liu Tianxian can go and read it.

　　

　

(End of this chapter)