Ming Dynasty: Zhu Biao's younger brother, the most rebellious son in history

After the prince finished speaking, he turned around and looked at Zhu Kai.

"Second brother, they have already completed the handover. If there is nothing else, just let the Jinyiwei withdraw first. Your safety will be protected by my eldest brother.

Don't worry, is there anything else you want to tell them?"

Zhu Kai thought that everything had already been arranged for the prince, so what else could he say?

Even if he was worried, he could only keep it to himself and didn't dare to say it in public. Wouldn't that be a slap in the face of the prince? What's more, the Jinyiwei didn't listen to his orders, so it would be good to go back early.

After hearing what the prince said, Zhu Kai could only smile awkwardly and said.

"Brother, what are you talking about? With you here, General Li Wenzhong, and General Lan Yu, there are so many people in the capital. If something happens, there will be no law.

Mao Xiang, you have worked very hard to escort me and several princes along the way, and I know it.

When I return to the capital, I will definitely speak well of you in front of my father. I cannot guarantee that you will be promoted, but I will definitely receive some rewards."

Mao Xiang was even a little uncomfortable seeing Zhu Kai being so polite to him.

"The escort of the princes was arranged by the emperor. This is an imperial decree and I dare not slack off. Moreover, this is my responsibility and obligation. It is my duty and I dare not accept any reward."

"Oh, then there's no need to be polite to this king.

Everyone who follows me knows that I have always been clear about rewards and punishments. If you do well, you will be rewarded, and if you do not do well, you will be punished.

This is called scientific management, and only then can your subordinates be convinced by you."

"Scientific Management?"

"It's my own set of hiring standards."

When Crown Prince Zhu Biao heard Zhu Kai's explanation, he burst into laughter.

"You are really unique. I have heard many people say that the rewards for working for you are higher than those for anyone else.

Sometimes even my father and mother wonder if you are spending too much money on your subordinates."

When Zhu Kai heard this, he thought to himself, how could life be easy for a worker?
I have been a working person for a long time, so I can really understand what they are thinking.

Only by taking money from others can you help them eliminate disasters.

You can't always expect the horse to run and not eat grass at the same time. How can such a thing be possible in the world?

Only if you give real money as a reward will people work hard for you. Talking about feelings with working people is just hooliganism!
Zhu Chong also smiled and said.

"Brother, you really don't know the temper of the second brother. Sometimes even when we follow him, if we do something well, the second brother will reward us, so we are very motivated no matter what we do."

"Is it really?"

Zhu Gang and Zhu Di saw the prince's confusion, and they both smiled and nodded.

Sometimes Crown Prince Zhu Biao really didn’t understand where Zhu Kai’s ideas came from.

Logically speaking, the people around me are all slaves and servants, and it is their duty to take care of me. It would be strange if they dared to resist.

In Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Zhu Kai's doing this was to win people's hearts and make everyone remember his good points.

Mao Xiang looked up at Zhu Kai and asked cautiously and tentatively.

"Your Highness, Prince Sai, do you have any other instructions? If not, I will take the Jinyiwei back first."

"Wait a minute, who said that I have no other instructions? I was interrupted by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince before I could finish my words."

Zhu Biao shook his head helplessly, smiled, and said with a hint of doting.

“I say you really have reasons for being everywhere.

You even blame me for interrupting you. Okay, okay, as your brother, I'm right not to say anything.

Tell me if there is anything else you want to tell me. Tell me quickly so that they can go back and rest. They must be tired after working for so long."

Zhu Kai smiled.

"Brother, please don't be angry. I was just joking with you. How dare I blame you? Wait for me for a moment. I'll go get something from the carriage."

Afterwards, Zhu Kai walked through the crowd and came to the side of the carriage. Zhu Kai knew that not only Xu Miaoyun but also Wang Baobao's sister Guanyinnu was sitting inside. It would not be appropriate for him to directly lift the curtain of the carriage.

Therefore, Zhu Kai could only speak to Xu Miaoyun through the curtain of the carriage.

"Bring some silver."

Xu Miaoyun had already anticipated what Zhu Kai would do. He had already prepared the silver. He opened the small box next to him and took out a bag of silver.

He gently lifted the curtain of the carriage and handed it to Zhu Kai.

"We have been married for so long, I know you too well. I have already prepared this for you. It should be just right, not too much or too little. It's okay if there is more, but don't make sure there is less."

Zhu Kai smiled and looked at Xu Miaoyun, feeling so comfortable having someone so considerate by his side.

"You have been in charge of the money for such a long time, how could there be any mistakes? I don't need to count it again, I trust you."

"Just trust me, then go quickly and don't waste time here."

"Uh-huh."

After saying this, Zhu Kai took the silver from the carriage and turned back to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the others.

Crown Prince Zhu Biao understood what Zhu Kai meant when he saw him holding a bag of silver.

"I just said that you like to buy people's hearts. You really don't care about your image at all. You openly buy off important figures in the court in front of this prince?"

"Brother, please stop joking with me here. If you weren't here, I would bribe you to be here. I would openly reward you. No matter where I go, this is not just some low-brow trick."

Zhu Chong had been with Zhu Kai for too long, and he was very observant. He walked straight to Zhu Kai and took the silver.

"Third brother, give all these to Lord Mao."

Mao Xiang was watching this situation from the side, and he definitely wouldn't dare to accept it.

"My lord, what are you doing?"

"Hey, what are you so nervous about? Didn't I just tell you everything?

I have always been clear about rewards and punishments. You have done your best to protect me along the way, and you deserve these rewards. You deserve them. Don't be so cautious. Take them." Mao Xiang had never seen such a scene before, and was even more confused by Zhu Kai's actions.

Zhu Chong directly handed the silver to the commander-in-chief of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

"My Lord, please don't scare me like this.

This is all arranged by the emperor. If I accept all this money, wouldn't it be blatant bribery?
Your Majesty, please forgive me. I dare not do that. If you really think I have done a good job along the way, please say a few good words in front of the emperor. "

Mao Xiang had long known that Zhu Kai was a guy who did not play by the rules, but he never expected that he could be so crazy.

Zhu Kai is also a person who cares a lot about face. He has already taken the things out, so how can he take them back?

Zhu Chong has been holding this generation of silver in his hands. If this guy doesn't lend it to him, he can't take it back, which puts him in a dilemma.

“Master Mao, my second brother has always had this kind of personality. Maybe he usually stays in the capital for a short time, so you don’t know him well.

This is all above board, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and a few of us are here to testify for you. This is not something you received secretly. This is what you deserve.

Just take it, don't refuse it anymore, you've made my second brother lose all his face, he's the most face-conscious person."

Seeing that this guy still refused to accept it, Zhu Kai smiled and said.

"Mao Xiang, you don't have to be so scared. No one will say anything when His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is here.

And this silver is not just for you, but for all the Jinyiwei brothers. They haven't had any water to drink along the way, and it's very difficult for them to eat. Just use this money to buy them some wine.

This is not a shockingly large amount. If you want more, I don’t have it. It’s just a small reward, and there will be no doubt in front of the emperor.”

Crown Prince Zhu Biao saw that even after Zhu Kai said so, the other party still had some doubts, so he quickly spoke up for Zhu Kai.

"Mao Xiang, this prince and all the gentlemen are watching here, so you can be considered as witnessing it with your own eyes. Please accept all these first, and don't waste any more time. You can buy some wine for these brothers of Jinyiwei when you go back."

Mao Xiang was now in a difficult situation and he certainly could not refuse anymore.

So, he had to kneel on the ground respectfully, raise his hands above his head, take the silver from Zhu Chong's hands, and then mutter something.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward!"

"That's right, I don't like being rejected by others, please accept it quickly.

Since there is nothing else to do, you should go back and rest. It is indeed tiring to travel this distance. I know you don’t usually have such tiring work in the palace.”

Mao Xiang accepted Zhu Kai's reward, then stood up, bowed and left.

The prince looked at his departing figure, turned around and smiled meaningfully.

"Brother, what are you laughing at?"

"Second brother, you are the most thoughtful among these brothers.

I didn't expect that after not seeing you for more than a year, you have become more cunning. Even I, your brother, can't compare to you. Sometimes it's not good to be too shrewd. "

"Brother, I'm really at a loss when you say that. I just like to save face.

These people from the Imperial Guard have been with me all the way. They haven't eaten much, so drinking water is indeed a bit hard and tiring. It's only right that I give them some benefits."

Inside the carriage, Guanyin Nu saw that Xu Miaoyun and Zhu Kai had such a good understanding with each other, and he was immediately moved.

"Princess, how did you know the prince would come to get the money?"

"He and I have been married for such a long time. If I don't understand this, how can I be the woman by his side?

He has always had this kind of temper, and sometimes I don't understand it. For example, with regard to what happened today, the Jinyiwei people were doing these things under the orders of the emperor, and it was all their job.

However, the prince still gave them some rewards, and I didn’t understand why he did that.

But since he chose to do this, he must have his reasons. I don't need to have any doubts. I just need to support his decision. This is what a wife should do most."

Through the relationship between Zhu Kai and Xu Miaoyun, Guanyin Nu seemed to have gained some inspiration himself.

Sometimes you really shouldn't ask too many questions, there has to be a tacit understanding between husband and wife, Guanyin Nu could only smile and said.

“Princess, my brother always said that you can only gain something by being with smart people.

This is also the reason why he likes to do business with the prince. I used to have some doubts about these views, but this time I really understand them. "

"What do you unserstand?"

“You can often learn more by being with smart people.

I used to think that my brother enjoyed being with the prince and learning some uncommon things.

I never thought that he could gain so much, which really surprised me.

If I had been able to follow you earlier, I would have gained more than this. Perhaps I would have become wiser. "

"Guanyinnu, you are already a very smart woman. Do you want to become even smarter? Then you will leave no chance for others to survive."

Xu Miaoyun thought to herself that this Guanyin slave was very smart.

Although she is a girl who grew up on the grassland, she is also very thoughtful. One has to be more careful around someone like her.

No matter what kind of marriage will be arranged for him when he goes to the capital this time, he will inevitably have more interactions with himself and Zhu Kai in the future.

In his heart, he is always a member of the Mongolian Yuan tribe and always stands on the side of his brother Wang Baobao. It is better to be on guard against such a smart woman to avoid suffering losses at critical moments.

Mao Xiang took the silver from Zhu Kai, but he felt a little overwhelmed.

As the saying goes, if you eat someone's food, you should be grateful, and if you take something from someone else, you should be soft-handed. This is probably what it means.

Originally, he still had some complaints about Zhu Kai and was planning to return to the palace to have a good talk with Zhu Yuanzhang. But now that he had accepted the reward, he could no longer say anything bad about him.

Mao Xiang now feels like he is holding his breath and can't let it out, which is really making him feel uncomfortable.

He had no choice but to take the rewards given to him by Zhu Kai and return to the palace.

No matter what, I can't go back to rest tonight. I have to talk to the emperor first and tell him every detail of what happened along the way.

Mao Xiang reluctantly left with the Jinyiwei.

Watching his departing figure, Zhu Kai couldn't help but smile in his heart. His goal was achieved... (End of this chapter)