Daming: the Bear Child of the Yongle Family

Zhu Gaoyu saw what they were thinking and didn't say anything, just smiled and watched the group go away.

At this time, Zhu Gaojiu, Zhu Gaojiu and the others did not know that the envoys had left Beijing in secret.

Worrying that they would send someone to kill the envoys halfway through, and deliberately provoke hostility towards Daming from the various ministries of the grasslands, Zhu Gaoyu concealed the matter with some kind of optimism about watching a good show.

In addition, he also summoned craftsmen from all over the country to re-plan and design several routes, starting from the capital to build the track, connecting several central and prosperous cities along the way, and extending to the grassland outside the customs. It can be said that it is a two-pronged approach.

A new trading city was also established, various measures to promote trade were promulgated, and everyone in the city was strictly ordered to abide by it, and they had to exclude all the tribes of the grasslands.

In the past, when the various tribes of the grasslands traded with the Central Plains, it was inevitable that some people excluded foreigners, or deliberately lowered prices, or had a bad attitude.

People in the grasslands are not easy to mess with. Quarrels and quarrels have turned into group fights and robbery. As a result, transactions cannot be made, and they become enemies. Both parties are unwilling to communicate, and they fall into a vicious circle.

However, through clearly stipulated regulations and severe punishment methods, the occurrence of such incidents has been greatly avoided. Even if it is just a dispute, it is possible to be thrown into the prison, no matter which party.

In this way, everyone is not a person who tends to be abused and likes to be in prison, so they have to do business honestly. In addition, there are multiple guarantees, and trading is booming.

Taking Yingtian as the pivot, using this link, and then progressively interweaving into a dense net, the grassland at this time did not know that they were already fish and shrimp in the net.

Wuluhui and others have also returned to the grasslands and reported these things to Khan.

"You mean that Daming accepted our surrender, but there is a condition, I hope to build a track and contact the grassland ¨"?"

The leaders of the various tribes were puzzled and fell into the same doubts as the ministers at the beginning, "What is the orbit."

Wu Luhui and the others shook their heads, "We are in a hurry to leave, and we haven't had the chance to see it yet, but according to King Liang's description, it should be the carriage that carries the carriage, and he wants to promote the development of trade."

Not to mention the official one, in fact, privately, the grassland ministries are also connected with the Central Plains. Some people buy cattle, sheep and horses from them, and they buy the food they need for the winter.

It’s just that this kind of transaction is not guaranteed, and it’s easy to be black and black. If you encounter the kind of blood on your hands, you may even lose people.

"What is the imperial court trying to do?"

A similar trading house has been established before, but it is basically a decoration. It is better to trade frequently in secret. Although it is dangerous, it is extremely convenient, and you don’t need to go through so many procedures.

Khan frowned and asked Wuluhui aloud, "Did you find anything unusual when you went to Daming? Did they plan to send troops? Could they just accept the surrender on the surface, but in fact they deliberately let out smoke to confuse us. bomb."

Wuluhui shook his head, "... If Daming really has the idea of ​​sending troops, our group of people will not come back alive."

He talked about the assassination of Zhu Diyu at the banquet, "Those female assassins are from our grasslands. I didn't expect that there would be no evidence of death, but fortunately it was King Liang who dealt with it."

Khan's eyes looked around the other leaders, thinking that someone who was present when the real murderer was behind the scenes said gloomily, "Did you do it?"

Others hurriedly denied, "How is it possible, our vitality was severely damaged in the last battle, and we wished to return early to recuperate, how could it be possible to send someone to assassinate and provoke war again."

Judging from their expressions, it didn't look like they were lying, and the Khan also knew that the tribes in the grasslands did not have the strength to send troops for the time being, and these leaders would not dig their own graves.

"It seems that the people from the Ming Dynasty did not want us to succeed in the peace talks, and we directed and acted a good show."

Wu Luhui nodded, "I think so too (Nuo Hao), when we arrived in Yingtian to investigate, the court was divided into two factions, Prince Liang Wang and others dominated the peace, and King Zhao Wang and others dominated the battle. stalk."

"Forget it, it's over, our top priority is to cultivate and adjust as soon as possible."

The leader of Arutai suddenly asked aloud: "The track and the city's affairs, how should we deal with it."

Khan's eyes showed a bit of disdain, "Since Daming is willing to work hard to do this, let them toss it, anyway, it is their money that is wasted."

"I think Daming really eats too much and has nothing to do. Didn't the previous trading houses have a long memory, how can they do more tricks?"

People from all the prairie tribes ridiculed, and their words were full of disdain for the track, and they were not optimistic about this new trade method. It was because of their neglect that no one took it to heart. When they realized that something was wrong, it was too much. late. .

Chapter 259

Compared with the big hearts on the grassland, there are also two people in Yingtian who are still immersed in beautiful dreams. It is Zhu Gaojiu and Zhu Gaojiu. Zhu Xi has not taken back the military power of the two, and they are still planning to send troops.

However, seven days have passed, and there is no movement in the court. Whether it is Zhu Di or the ministers, it seems that they have forgotten about the assassination at the banquet.

Just as the morning court was over, Zhu Gaojiu came to Eunuch Li, the chief internal supervisor. He was a personal eunuch who served Zhu Xi. He was the one who was responsible for his clothing, food, housing, and transportation, and was the person who could best spy on Zhu Xi's heart.

"Eunuch Li, the emperor is well recently."

Eunuch Li's smile was neither humble nor silent, and said very officially: "Thank you for your concern, the emperor, everything is fine."

"This is something I recently acquired. I heard that my father-in-law likes jade the most. I think this kind of thing falls into the hands of father-in-law, which is the best place for it."

While speaking, Zhu Gaojiu handed over Yu Ruyi and a purse in his hand.

The jade Ruyi is pure white, the size is suitable, and there is no flaw. It is carved from the whole jade. It looks natural, without any craftsmanship. It seems that it is born in this shape.

Eunuch Li's eyes lit up instantly, and the smile on his face became much more eager. He touched Yu Ruyi and noticed the warmth of his tentacles, which was really surprising.

"I don't know where the King of Han found such a good baby."

Seeing him like this, he knew how much he loved this jade Ruyi, and Zhu Gaojiu struck while the iron was hot, "It doesn't matter where you got it, the important thing is to send it to the right person. After all, it's really hard for the father-in-law to take care of the emperor."

Eunuch Li took a deep look at him, but withdrew his hand and did not take Yu Ruyi, "It's our duty to take care of the emperor. King Han's words are serious, if you have anything, you can say it directly."

Living in the palace for so many years, Eunuch Li didn't know that this ceremony was not so easy to receive. It was nothing more than asking for help or inquiring about news. He served Zhu Di for a long time, and it was no wonder how many people asked him.

The princes and officials inquired about the Sacred Heart, and the concubines and concubines of the harem inquired about the whereabouts, but some things were acceptable, and some were not.

"Father-in-law dares to ask the emperor how to deal with the envoys, why there is still no movement after so many days."

"Heaven's grace is unpredictable, and who can know the emperor's intentions." Eunuch Li was very ambiguous. The reason why he lived safely in the palace for so many years was that he believed in doing more and talking less.

If he was not strict with his mouth, how could he have lived safely to this day? They all say that companions are like companions to tigers, and he is naturally capable of serving by Zhu Di's side.

Zhu Gaojiu couldn't help but scolded an old fox in his heart. He said it as if he didn't say it, but it still didn't show on his face, "Please also ask the father-in-law to show it."

Although Eunuch Li did not accept Yu Ruyi, his eyes fell on the bulging purse beside him, and he finally took it down and said in a low voice, "The emperor summoned King Liang late at night some time ago."

Things like Yu Ruyi are too precious and easy to leave behind, but gold and silver treasures will not have such concerns. Eunuch Li knows that it is enough to say more, and it will easily lead to disaster.

Zhu Gaojiu was a little surprised, "I wonder if my father-in-law knows what the emperor called King Liang."

"Besides the previous assassination, what else can there be." After Eunuch Li said this, he didn't say more, but Zhu Gaojiu had a bad feeling in his heart.

Zhu Di summoned Zhu Gaoyu to report the results of the assassination investigation, and there was absolutely no need to hide it, unless there was only one possibility, that is, Zhu Gaoyu deliberately concealed this matter and did not want them to know.

As for why you don't want them to know—

Zhu Gaojiu felt a thump in his heart, and hurried to the Heavenly Prison. Sure enough, he learned that all the people in the envoy had been taken away by Zhu Gaoyu.

"Damn it!" Zhu Gaojiao punched the wall, and the dust rustled down, making his eyebrows look gloomy.

When Zhu Gaojiu received the news, the two rushed to Liangwangfu to ask Zhu Gaoyu to clarify, but were told that Zhu Gaoyu was not in the residence, but was a track supervisor outside.

When the two of them saw the trajectory that was taking shape, they still didn't understand what was going on.

Zhu Gaoyu didn't know what method he used to persuade Zhu Xi, or maybe he really found evidence. In short, he told Zhu Xi not to pursue the envoys, but instead accepted the surrender of the grassland, fearing that they would come and destroy it, so he did not make it public.

Zhu Gaojiu hated his teeth so much, but he didn't smile, "Fourth brother's trick is really good, it's really hard to hide us."

They worked so hard to plan the assassination incident at the banquet, and it was completely useless, how could they not be angry.

Zhu Gaoyu pretended not to understand, "Second brother, third brother, what are you talking about?"

Zhu Gaojiu was angry at the moment, no matter how deep the city was, "It's all his own brothers. If the fourth brother still plans to hide it from us at this time, it's unnecessary."

Zhu Gaojiu's inattentiveness contrasted sharply with the two of them, "I didn't want to hide it from you, it's just the second brother, the third brother has already worked so hard for state affairs, and I don't want you to worry about it any more."

"It sounds nice." Zhu Gaojiu snorted coldly, "The fourth brother's method really opened our eyes, and even the envoy who assassinated the emperor could easily let go."

Zhu Gaoyu looked at the two in surprise, "Why is the third brother like this? From my point of view, who is the real murderer who assassinated the emperor, don't you know best?"

He seemed to laugh but not smile, but his fluttering words were like a heavy hammer, and Zhu Gaojiu and Zhu Gaojiu couldn't recover for a long time.

"I originally wanted to find a few fake assassins for the show, but who ever wanted to find a few real assassins, and the dagger was even smeared with poison that seals the throat with blood. If there is really a wounded dragon, who can take the blame. "

I don't know when it started, and the idle people and others all screened out.

There was a moment of silence in the air, the three of them didn't speak, their eyes collided in mid-air, with a vague sense of oppression, like a big mountain pressing towards the other side, whoever bowed his head first would lose.

After a long time, Zhu Gaojiu spoke slowly, "Fourth brother, what are you joking about?"

"Are you joking? You all know that this is the end. I just want to advise my brother not to treat everyone as a fool."

After leaving this sentence, Zhu Gaoyu Shi Shiran left, leaving Zhu Gaojiu and Zhu Gaojiu uneasy. .

Chapter 260

The construction of the track did not have much impact on the people. In their eyes, it was just two long strips on the left and right, and then extended to the distance. Although it spans a long distance, it does not occupy a large area.

In the early days of the construction, it also attracted many people to watch, and over time, people became accustomed to it.

On the track route map planned by Zhu Gaoyu, it is either near the official road or a relatively flat road section, so the workers are very convenient to build and save a lot of time and effort.

However, in more than a month, the track from Yingtian to the grassland has been completed. This is only the water test stage. If the effect is good, several other major cities will also be built.

Today is the day when the track is put into use. The goods of several carriages are being packed. The people who heard the news rushed over from the side, and the water around the track was blocked.

"This is something that King Liang came up with. It seems to be called a track. I heard that the carriage can run fast on it, and it can travel a thousand miles a day."

"You seem to have seen it with your own eyes. I don't believe it is such an exaggeration. At most, it is faster than an ordinary carriage."

"That is, only those sweaty BMWs can do it for thousands of miles a day. These horses are average and carry so much cargo. Where can they go quickly?"

Everyone, you say my words, between the words, you are not particularly optimistic about the track. After all, just relying on these two iron bars and the modified carriage, you can achieve a level that is more powerful than a thousand miles of horses. Night Tan.

Chen Qingzhi glanced at the crowded people, and suggested to Zhu Gaoyu: "Your Highness, do you want to evacuate them, so many people here, will it have any effect."

Zhu Gaoyu shook his head and said, "It's okay."

At this time, the goods have been loaded, and the people driving this time are escorted by a team specially dispatched by Zhu Gaoyu. When the track is used more, he will train another group of people to come out.

"The carriage is moving."

I don't know who said something in the crowd, and the eyes of everyone watching the excitement fell on the carriage, as if they were looking at something very rare.

As the horse's hoof lifted lightly, the wheel began to drive on the track, as if there was some kind of strong reaction. The initial speed was not fast, but after a while, only an afterimage was seen.

There seemed to be a strong wind blowing in front of the people, and they couldn't help but take a few steps back, and even their cheeks were scratched with some pain. the distance.

Everyone was stunned, the surroundings were extremely quiet, only the neighing of the horses was heard, and after a long while, someone swallowed and regained consciousness.

"I'm not mistaken." A certain commoner rubbed his eyes and looked at the carriages and horses away, "Is it really loaded with goods?"

At such a fast speed, he even wondered if it was empty inside.

"Don't be stupid, you didn't see how those people were struggling to move things just now. Even if they didn't pack anything, those big boxes would be heavy enough."