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

At this moment, Mao Xiang felt that time was passing too slowly.

He hoped that the eunuchs around Zhu Yuanzhang would come back quickly so that he could go back and have a good rest after receiving the reward.

Standing in front of Zhu Yuanzhang and answering like this really made him feel very uneasy. Sometimes he didn't know what to say to satisfy Zhu Yuanzhang and not arouse suspicion.

In fact, he has already felt it. Zhu Yuanzhang has been wondering whether he has been instigated by Zhu Kai along the way and has become Zhu Kai's man.

This was something Zhu Yuanzhang was very taboo about. Even if the other person was his own son, he could not accept that the people around him listened to other people's arrangements.

"Mao Xiang, did you see anyone on the road when you came back from outside the palace?"

When Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly asked this, he immediately remembered that he had just hurried back and met Prime Minister Hu Weiyong on the way.

"Your Majesty, I dare not hide anything.

On the way back just now, I saw the Prime Minister at the gate of the palace. He seemed to be waiting for someone. It didn't seem like a chance encounter."

"What did he say he was doing at the gate of the palace? It was already so late, what was he still doing there? Don't say he was patrolling the city gate with the Royal Guards.

It's really inappropriate for him, a civil servant, to sneak around the gate of the palace instead of going home to rest at night."

"Maybe Lord Hu heard that His Highness Zhu Kai will be back soon, and he wants to welcome him here."

"Hu Weiyong welcomes the King of Sai? This is simply impossible.

When the two of them were in the court, they were always at loggerheads with each other. How could he take the initiative to greet this brat Zhu Kai?

I think he was just curious. He wanted to see what Zhu Kai had become like in the past year or so in the borderland, and whether he had brought back any specialties from the borderland.

Everyone has a curious mind. If that's the case, forget it. I won't argue with Hu Weiyong anymore."

In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang did not think about these questions. He knew that Hu Weiyong would definitely take action after Zhu Kai returned. What he really wanted to ask was whether Xu Da had taken any private action to pick up Zhu Kai.

Mao Xiang didn't say anything else and Zhu Yuanzhang didn't ask too many questions. It was impossible for Xu Da to appear at the door to greet Zhu Kai in public without the emperor's permission.

However, it is unknown whether he secretly sent other people to protect him.

There might even be some of their own people among the Jinyiwei. Zhu Yuanzhang has already acquiesced to this kind of thing. As long as these old guys don't go too far, he will not touch these people for the time being.

After all, they all fought with him to conquer the world, so they must have certain strength. This is the gift package he prepared for the Crown Prince Zhu Biao as the novice emperor.

Just at this moment, the eunuch finally walked in slowly from outside.

He bent over with his head lowered, holding a maroon wooden box in his hands. The box looked quite old, and it was obvious that Zhu Yuanzhang had treasured it for a long time.

"Your Majesty, this is what you are looking for."

"Yes, this box has finally been found. We have been waiting for a long time. Master Mao may have become impatient."

"I dare not be anxious. Accompanying the emperor is also what I should do. It is a rare opportunity to talk to the emperor so much. It is my honor."

Zhu Yuanzhang listened to the other party's hypocritical words without paying much attention to them.

He was busy taking the maroon box and checking to see if there was any damage on it. This was something he had treasured for many years.

Mao Xiang was also very curious about what treasure was in the box that Zhu Yuanzhang was holding.

Zhu Yuanzhang slowly opened the box, muttering something.

"This is something I have treasured for many years. It is a treasure."

As Zhu Yuanzhang spoke, he took out something from the box. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be an extremely large pearl, about the size of a quail egg.

"Mao Xiang, what do you think of this pearl?"

"This pearl is so big and round, and even has some egg-white light at night. It is truly the best pearl."

"If you look closely at this pearl, you will see that its light is not cold white, but a little gray, like the color of moonlight, and a little colorful. Anyway, it is very rare and different from ordinary pearls."

"Yeah, you're really a treasure."

"Do you know why I took out this pearl?"

"I don't know."

While Mao Xiang was answering Zhu Yuanzhang, he was thinking in his heart, the emperor wouldn't be so generous, right?

This pearl is a rare treasure that can only be found once in a thousand years. Can it be given to me? Moreover, he just said that he had treasured it for many years, so it is highly likely that he would not give it to me.

"I am ignorant and stupid, and I really cannot guess the emperor's thoughts and ideas."

"Didn't I just tell you that I would give you some rewards?"

When Mao Xiang heard what Zhu Yuanzhang said, he immediately widened his eyes, opened his mouth and knelt on the ground.

"Your Majesty, you are not going to give me this pearl as a reward, are you? No, no, it is too precious. I dare not accept it. Even if it is a reward from the emperor, I dare not accept such a great gift."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the other party's humble attitude, smiled and said.

"Mao Xiang, there are only two of us here, don't kneel down all the time, get up quickly. You can't say that I am too stingy. This pearl is not what I gave you last time. It is something I have treasured for decades.

Do you know where this pearl came from? "

"I don't know."

"This was the gift that the Prince of Chuyang sent to me when he was celebrating the wedding of the Queen and me. The Queen can be considered the Prince of Chuyang's goddaughter, and this pearl can be considered the Queen's dowry.

At that time when they were conquering the world, there was not much wealth, and it was not easy to have such a rare pearl as a dowry.

Over the years, I have kept it as a treasure and was reluctant to take it out. I never thought that after so many years, this pearl is still shining. It is indeed a treasure."

Mao Xiang thought that after Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, the treasure became even more valuable. He definitely didn't take it out to reward himself, but he kept saying that he had some kind of reward for him, so what exactly did he want?

Being with a king is like being with a tiger. I have to be vigilant and careful around a man like Zhu Yuanzhang. I don't know what he will think next, so I have to guess it myself every time. But he has figured out that this pearl is not for him.

The only ones who could afford it were Wang Baobao and Zhu Kai.

Zhu Yuanzhang held the pearl in his hand and smiled.

"You don't have to be so surprised. This pearl is intended to be given to that brat Zhu Kai. But if I ask you to deliver it, don't think that I'm bothering you again.

I know you have worked hard on the journey and want to go back and rest early.

Wait a moment, go to Zhu Kai's mansion and give him this pearl, then you can go back and rest.

However, you must tell him clearly that you, the person who gave you the gift, have to give him some reward. He should know that you will not accept the gold privately and will give you some extra rewards in return. You don't need to tell me anymore and just keep it for yourself.

He doesn't want to give you any reward, he just wants to see your hand and borrow your flowers to offer to Buddha.

He wants me to know that he has been busy outside the Great Wall for more than a year. This bag of gold is just his attitude. I understand what this guy means. You can give this pearl to him. "

Mao Xiang was really confused now. After all, wasn't this just a power game between them, father and son?

"Your Majesty is wise. So this is what the prince meant. I was so stupid that I didn't understand. But now I am glad that I didn't accept the gold, otherwise it would have been a big joke."

"Mao Xiang, Zhu Kai has his reasons for doing this. He knows you won't accept this bag of gold. What's more, there is the Crown Prince and other people around. There will always be someone who will say these things in front of me."

"I am so stupid that I just realized your good intentions. If that's the case, then I know what I should do."

“This night-shining pearl is so precious.

I have treasured it for so many years, but have never been willing to give it to anyone. Now I give this pearl to Zhu Kai, so that this brat can know that as a father I am not biased and would not let him go so far away.

I have seen everything he has done, and I know that his dedication to the Ming Dynasty over such a long time will not be in vain. This kid is just too cunning. "

After Zhu Yuanzhang finished saying these words, he could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"Your Majesty, I understand your arrangements. Do you have any other instructions?"

“I don’t have any other instructions. I believe the prince and Zhu Kai should be back soon.

Go to Zhu Kai's mansion and quietly give her this pearl. Don't let anyone know, including the crown prince and the other princes."

"My subordinate understands."

In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang was very fond of Zhu Kai. He knew that this pearl represented not only precious wealth, but more importantly, it was something he had treasured for many years.

Zhu Yuanzhang did this to tell Zhu Kai that as a father he was never partial and cared about him very much. He also wanted to tell Zhu Kai indirectly that he had seen everything that Zhu Kai had done in the border area over the past year.

This pearl is a reward, encouragement, and a symbol of the affection between father and son.

It also fully demonstrates that he values ​​his son. If other people knew about this night pearl, someone would probably say that he is too partial to Zhu Kai.

Zhu Yuanzhang did not discuss this matter with Empress Ma. He made the decision alone and did not tell anyone else for the time being.

On the other side, Crown Prince Zhu Biao, Zhu Kai, and Wang Baobao soon arrived in the capital.

However, it was already very late at this time, and most of the shops in the capital were closed.

The streets were very quiet, and with the Crown Prince's royal guards controlling the surroundings, there were almost no civilians outside.

Wang Baobao looked at the clean and tidy streets of the capital. Although the shops were closed, he could still see the prosperity of the capital during the day through these scenes, which really made him feel deeply moved.

Zhu Kai looked at Wang Baobao and said with a smile.

"Wang Baobao, this is also your first time to visit the capital and see the local customs and people. What are your feelings?"

"Your Majesty, it's just like you said, you don't know until you see it, and you'll be shocked when you see it.

In the past, we just lived in the tribe, riding horses, herding, and hunting all day long. We never thought that life could be like this if you hadn't built some villages and towns around our tribe.

We really didn't know there was such a life in the world. It's just like what you said, we are a bit like sitting in a well and looking at the world from a narrow perspective.

At this moment, my biggest feeling is that I wish we had not surrendered to the Ming Dynasty earlier, so that the people of our tribe could live like this earlier. This is the life that people should live, and it is much more comfortable than us nomadic people. "

"It would be great if the people in Mobei heard this, so that they wouldn't cling to their own territory."

"Second brother, Mobei has always been the place that Father cares about the most. Sooner or later, we will be able to conquer it."

When Zhu Di said these words expressionlessly, Zhu Kai felt his determination.

No wonder Zhu Di was able to go on so many expeditions in person in history. It seems that he had this idea from that time on. This was what he pursued all his life and he must carry it out to the end.

"Zhu Di, if your father heard what you said, he would definitely praise you. It's great that you have such determination at such a young age. This time when I return to the Liao area, I still plan to take you with me.

Mobei is the concern of my father and the Ming Dynasty, and it is also what I have always been thinking about. The area over there must be opened up before I can implement all my plans. "

When Crown Prince Zhu Biao heard Zhu Kai say this, he smiled.

"What else do you have planned over there? It sounds like a big plan."

"Of course. Just ask Wang Baobao and you'll know. After I arranged for the people in their tribe, I have built some small towns there one after another, intending to let them develop their own industries."

"What industry?"

"Their animal husbandry is so developed, we must make good arrangements, otherwise it will be a waste."

"Animal husbandry? What does that mean?"

"They have always relied on grazing to make a living. As long as we develop their animal husbandry in depth, we can connect to Mobei and then directly open up to the periphery. Our business will grow bigger and bigger."

"After thinking for so long, you still only want to make money. I wonder when you can change your mind. Aren't we trying to expand the territory of the Ming Dynasty?"

"Brother, you may not understand my plan now, but after a few decades or even years, when I develop the area over there, you will understand it." (End of this chapter)