After a while, the guards brought steaming dry food and wild vegetable broth exuding the aroma of meat. Zhu Biao took a bowl of broth and sent it to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Father, please eat some, all the people in the world."
We are all counting on you!"
Zhu Yuanzhang was not polite, he picked it up and took a sip: "Biao'er, you can stay with dad tonight! I'm afraid you can't stand the snoring of the third boy!"
Zhu Biao responded with a smile, and felt much relieved when he saw the surprised laughter of the people in the distance.
Yang Xian didn't know what he said there, and the people all kowtowed in the direction of the father and son: "The common people kowtow to the emperor and the prince! Long live long live!"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded calmly: "Yang Xian is smart. Biao'er, what do you think about leaving Yang Xian in Yangzhou as the magistrate?"
Zhu Biao nodded and said: "This person is very smart, but I think this person has a lot of ambition."
Yang Xian was relatively famous in the early Ming Dynasty, and Zhu Biao still had some impression of him.
Zhu Yuanzhang took a sip of the broth and said: "If you are ambitious, don't be afraid. It's just a desire to climb up. As long as he really has the ability to give him a high official and a generous salary, it doesn't matter. He is still working hard for my Ming Dynasty!"
Zhu Biao nodded like he was being taught, and Zhu Yuanzhang continued: "Biao'er, many times people are hired based on their ability, not their character! Whether they are loyal or treacherous, the final decision is ours!"
Zhu Biao nodded after hearing this. Before he could say anything, he saw the third and fourth sons running over.
When the third and fourth sons saw that Zhu Biao didn't have a bowl in his hand, they turned around and brought two more bowls of broth.
After dinner, Zhu Yuanzhang led a group of people around the dilapidated Yangzhou city, and the atmosphere was somewhat silent.
Zhu Yuanzhang touched the charred wall and said: "Lu Mingyi is not young anymore. It may be difficult for him to serve as the magistrate of Yangzhou. Yang Xian, do you have the courage to take over this position?"
Yang Xian's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he ran to the side and knelt down respectfully: "I would like to thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust! I am willing to take over the important task. I just ask that Your Majesty will support you with some rice seeds and farm tools. I will definitely rebuild Yangzhou!"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at him for a while and said: "Okay! I will give you farm tools for plowing cattle and rice planting, and Yangzhou city will be tax-free for three years! Yang Xian, if you can manage Yangzhou well, I will still be of great use to you, but if you can't...
Yang Xian replied loudly: "I am willing to issue a military order! If you don't succeed, you will be benevolent!"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction and led a group of people away. Zhu Biao walked a few steps behind and said to Yang Xian: "Father has great expectations for you. I hope you will not disappoint the Holy Emperor!"
Yang Xian did not speak, but kowtowed firmly again. Zhu Biao left with a smile on his face, leaving Yang Xian slowly raising his head and looking at the dilapidated Yangzhou City with sharp eyes.
Before Zhu Yuanzhang set out the next day, except for the supplies for his return trip, he left all the rest to the people of Yangzhou.
One night in December, he finally returned to the palace. He was really tired from traveling all the way. Zhu Biao went straight back to the East Palace, closed his eyes and didn't care about anything. When he woke up the next day, he felt comfortable all over.
There was still the scent of him after bathing, and incense was burning in the room. Yun Jin, who had been watching him when he opened his eyes, brought him cold water to drink, and then Dashuang'er picked up the jade urinal...
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It was already noon when Zhu Biao walked out of the room. Just as he was about to visit his mother, Liu Jin came in holding a box. When he saw Zhu Biao, he smiled and said, "Sir, this is from the Kaiping Palace."
Zhu Biao also opened it with interest and saw that it was a whole set of clothes.
The moon-white Yunlong robe is exquisitely embroidered, as well as shoes, socks, trousers, and a Yunlong cloak.
There was a note underneath, and Juanxiu's handwriting was neatly written on the paper: "Are you still satisfied?"
Zhu Biao raised the corner of his mouth slightly, stretched out his hand to touch the dragon pattern, and then closed the lid.
Yun Jin on the side said: "Why don't you put it on?"
Zhu Biao shook his head and said: "No, you should also prepare some jewelry. I think I will have to go to Kaiping Prince's Mansion in a few days. I won't be able to walk in empty-handed even if someone gave me clothes."
Yun Jin smiled and agreed, then put the box away and took it out the next time Zhu Biao went to Chang's house.
Looking at Zhu Biao's retreating back, a soft smile appeared on Yun Jin's face. She didn't care about the princess, nor what would happen in the future, as long as she could always be by his side.
Zhu Biao went to the harem, and met no one along the way. He went directly to Kunning Palace, where besides his mother and queen, there were two younger sisters.
Zhu Biao went in and knelt down to Queen Ma: "My son has been out for many days, which makes the queen worried!"
The son traveled thousands of miles and his mother was worried. After being away for so many days, even though she knew nothing would happen if she followed Zhu Yuanzhang, she was still worried about whether she would catch a cold.
Queen Ma asked Zhu Biao to get up and shouted that she should take a good look at him before she felt relieved.
Zhu Jingjing on the side looked at Zhu Biao with bright eyes, and came over to greet Zhu Biao with the younger baby in her arms. Zhu Biao responded with a smile.
Now that Jing'er is older, it's hard for him to get close to her, so he said: "How is Jing'er doing lately? If you want anything, you can come to me in the East Palace, don't be afraid of trouble."
Zhu Jingjing smiled softly and looked at her brother who had taken care of her since childhood and nodded obediently. Zhu Biao took over his biological sister, classmate Zhu Lu. She could barely walk now and didn't want to be in anyone's arms for a moment.
Moreover, after not seeing him for so long, he had completely forgotten about his own brother. He struggled to get off the ground and started walking. Zhu Jingjing smiled at Zhu Biao and went to take care of her sister.
Zhu Biao told Queen Ma what he had experienced along the way. After hearing the situation of the people, Queen Ma also frowned sadly.
Empress Ma sighed and said, "I have no choice but to knit some clothes to help them keep out the cold. After a while, I will gather the women in the harem to make some clothes together."
Zhu Biao advised: "My father has already arranged the supplies, please don't work too hard, mother. Besides, there are several concubines in the harem who are willing to weave and make clothes."
Empress Ma snorted and said, "They have enough free time. Instead of fighting for favor every day, why not do some good things for the people? You don't have to worry about it. I want to see who dares to disobey Yi's decree!"
Zhu Biao did not persuade her any more. It was a good story for the queen to lead her concubines to weave clothes for the poor people.
Empress Ma thought of her daughter-in-law and said, "You should go to Kaiping Prince's Mansion in a few days after you come back. Husband and wife are a lifelong thing, and I hope you two can be well."
Zhu Biao also smiled and agreed: "My son will go take a look in a few days.
Empress Ma laughed and said, "Mom is so bored in this harem. Next year, I will have a daughter-in-law to accompany you. If you want to live up to your expectations, it would be better if you let me and your father have a grandson as soon as possible."
Zhu Biao really didn't expect that he would be forced to have a child when he was only thirteen years old...
After having a meal with his mother, Zhu Biao resigned and returned to the East Palace to ask Liu Jin to pick out some items that a girl could wear and send them to Zhu Jingjing.
……………… One hundred thousand words (ì_í) After achieving a small achievement, I should be able to apply for a contract. Unfortunately, I am not sure. Can you please help me come up with an introduction? People say that my introduction is mediocre, I really can’t think of it.
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