In the end, Zhu Houcong took the initiative to break the silence and said softly: "I know, I will pay attention. By the way, how did you find out that I am not your son? In fact, I am a little confused now about who I am. Is he the one in the dream?"
It’s still Zhu Houcong, although I prefer to hold him, but what if it’s just a dream? I’m not sure myself, how can you be sure?”
Zhu Houcong looked at the woman in front of him with doubt. To be honest, he was a little confused. Although he was very firm before, who knows, he may belong to the present, the future, or even the past. In Qing Yu Nian, he
It’s not that I haven’t seen it before. If it’s not preserved, there will be a dusty era, right?
"It feels like you are not him. Although my reason tells me that you are, I feel that you are not. It's a wonderful feeling. It's very close, but also a little distant. I can't tell." Mrs. Jiang shook her head, she
I can’t explain it clearly, it’s just a feeling. The first time I saw it, I felt that this person was not him.
"So that's it, then I won't worry about it anymore. Let's just wait until I figure it out. Also, do you remember what the Taoist priest looked like back then? I'm a little curious." About the original Taoist priest.
Zhu Houcong was still very interested in that Taoist priest. He felt that he was at least starting out as a great master. Of course, he didn't dare to think of someone higher.
"Taoist priest?"
"Yes, it was the person who said I needed to go up the mountain. It was not because of the guidance of a Taoist priest that he sent me up the mountain. Do you still remember that Taoist priest?" Zhu Houcong blinked, don't tell me that you don't remember.
"You're talking about Daozhang Zhang. I remember this very clearly, but I can't really put it into words. I just remember that he has a very good temperament and is very convincing in his immortal demeanor. However, I only met him once, and I will continue to talk about him later.
I've never seen him again." Ms. Jiang shook her head. The appearance of Taoist Zhang was clearly imprinted in her mind, but she couldn't describe it. It felt so magical.
"Daozhang Zhang? Is it really him? It's not like he was really trying to find the way. It's hard to say. The key is where is this guy going now?" Zhu Houhuang touched his chin. His surname was Zhang. He couldn't really be the ancestor of his family.
Well, it's really hard to say. He thought Zhang Sanfeng could survive before, but now it's only been ten years. It hasn't been that long, so he should still be there, but he doesn't know where he went.
It's really hard to find this thing. It's not easy to find someone in this big world. Besides, if a person who is at least a Grand Master wants to hide from you, you can't see it. As long as he doesn't want to be discovered, he is just an ordinary citizen.
, just like Zhu Houcong now, if he wants to, even if he stands in front of you, you won't feel that there is anyone in front of you.
It sounds like a very magical method, but it's actually just some small tricks. Once you reach the realm, many magical things can be used easily, and sometimes it's quite fun. So this thing only depends on fate and whether the other person wants to see him or not.
"I Have a Picture Book of Ghosts and Gods"
If they are both in the realm of great masters, Zhu Houcong can find the old Taoist priest as long as he dares to set foot in the imperial city. If one day he really completely controls the world through some method, then the whole world will be
It is his domain. When the time comes, the old Taoist priest will be like a fire in the dark, unable to hide.
Of course, if the old Taoist priest reaches a higher realm, forget it. Even if he takes Blue Star into his pocket, people can still avoid him.
"Huh?" Mrs. Jiang looked at Zhu Houcong with some doubts.
"Haha, it's nothing, I'm just a little curious. If I can't think of it, I won't think about it. If it's okay here, then just live here. I'll come over and see you if I don't have anything to do." Zhu Houcong waved his hand, and finally said, come here if it's okay.
have a look.
Maybe it was a debt, of course, to my parents in my hometown. Regardless of whether it was a dream or not, I had really lived in that world for more than twenty years.
"Okay." Ms. Jiang nodded silently. She did not refuse, maybe she was looking for some comfort.
"Okay, then I'll leave first. It's getting late. You should have a good rest and get along well with Queen Mother Zhang. You won't be lonely in the palace, but don't go out. It's not peaceful outside recently. If there is any trouble in the future,
It's time, I can ask Huang Jin to take you out for a walk."
The palace is just a symbol. Zhu Houcong hopes that it can become a home instead of a prison. This depends on Zhu Houcong's methods. How many emperors want to get out of the palace, and how many emperors just want to lock themselves in the palace without thinking.
came out.
The inside of the palace and the outside of the palace were two completely different worlds. A high wall blocked the imagination of those emperors. They could not see the outside world or the suffering of the world.
For people born in the clouds, they cannot imagine how pitiful the lives of people on the earth are. Why not eat minced meat is never just an empty talk.
Zhu Houcong is very glad that he is still a relatively sober person. All the prosperity here is superficial. Even the abundant national treasury is temporary and just a windfall. A country needs a stable fiscal revenue rather than relying on these small businesses.
means.
Although money has been obtained, it is still not on the table. For a country, is there anything more stable than taxation? This aspect must be put on the agenda as soon as possible. As long as this policy is implemented, the country will definitely
There will be no shortage of money.
"Go out?" Mrs. Jiang looked at Zhu Houcong's leaving back and was a little dazed for a moment. You must know that women in the harem are not allowed to go out. This is especially true for Empress Zhang, who basically spends the rest of her life in the harem.
How dare you expect to get out after the ending.
Jiang's eyes were a little complicated. Although this was no longer her son, he was a good emperor, and his body was more full of human glory. If it were his own child, could he do so well?
Although I didn't continue to think about it, there was a high probability that it was not as good as it was. Perhaps, this was God's will. My child had left long ago. This was a soul given by God, carrying the child's will and carrying the mission of Ming Dynasty.
"Are you leaving?" Queen Mother Zhang came in with a small plate of pastries and found that Zhu Houcong had left. She looked at Princess Xing next to her with some confusion.
"Well, he just came over to take a look. Maybe he encountered something unpleasant."
"Hey, sister said you, mother and son are connected, are there any unresolved conflicts? Houcong is actually very busy during this period. A lot of things happened in and outside the palace. You can pay more attention to him if you have nothing to do.
There are no unsolvable knots between mother and son." Empress Dowager Zhang is so sincere and sincere, and she is the emperor now, and you don't even have a title. What are you doing with the quarrel between mother and son?
"Forget it, sister, there are a lot of things here that you don't understand, and my sister can't tell you, so I won't say anymore. I'll go see him when I have time." Ms. Jiang shook her head helplessly. What should she say about such a thing?
That the emperor is not the previous emperor?
Such words should not be said carelessly. As the biological mother of the emperor, if someone with a heart hears this, it will shake the foundation of the country. When the country is in turmoil, who can afford this responsibility?
Furthermore, she has no proof. The body is still this body, and he is who he is. This cannot be changed. Speaking of it has no other use than being used by interested people. Let's just keep it as a secret buried deep in the heart.
Actually, this kid is still not ruthless enough. Don’t you know that only four people can keep a secret?
Zhu Houcong didn't know that Jiang had already begun the plot behind his head. If he knew, he would definitely laugh or cry. How could he care about such a thing? His ascension to the throne is reasonable and well-founded. You, an old woman who has not seen her son for more than ten years, said this.
Can it be swayed by just one sentence?
Even if he is taken advantage of by someone with intentions, those who are dissatisfied with him are already dissatisfied. You are just looking for an excuse, but Zhu Houcong is afraid of them? You don't know how he will let them die by then.
Zhu Houcong is now building an empire of his own. Those who follow me will prosper and those who go against me will perish. These problems are basically not problems. Not to mention that there is no problem for him to ascend the throne. Even if there is a problem, where will Yang Shenyansong and the others stand?
Side? It’s something you don’t have to think about at all.
So, this is just the old lady's unfounded worries. Of course, Zhu Houcong didn't know this either. At this time, he was thinking about the old Taoist priest. This old guy was so mysterious that he didn't know what he was doing.
After returning home, Zhu Houcong tidied up a little and went to practice his martial arts. His skills improved a bit, and the speed of absorbing the moonlight was much faster than before. What followed was the accumulation of time. Zhu Houcong planned to fill up the energy in his body first.
As the saying goes, quantitative changes lead to qualitative changes. If the energy in the body is not enough, how can it cause qualitative changes? And no matter what, it is always good to practice, and these moonlight can also be used to form a connection with the body. At night
The absolute combat power has greatly increased.
Gu Dayong came back early the next morning. It was a coincidence that Zhu Houcong waved to call Gu Dayong over.
Gu Dayong was also very obedient. With such an honor, there was no reason for him to hesitate. He stretched out his head very obediently.
Zhu Houcong gently stroked Gu Dayong's forehead, using his internal energy to wash away the tiredness in his body. Originally, he just wanted to find a surgeon, but unexpectedly, it worked smoothly. It was so smooth that Zhu Houcong didn't even want to change it. It was so easy to use.
Right, he is so talented, the only pity is that he is a little older.
"We're back. Did something happen on the way? Why did it take so long?" Zhu Houcong squinted his eyes and slowly nursed Gu Dayong's body back to health. After all, he was old and running around and working for many days would inevitably cause some problems. His body was not
very good.
"It's not a big deal, but a lot of gold and silver were confiscated during this trip to Yangzhou, so it was a little slow to come back on the way." Gu Dayong also squinted his eyes and seemed to be enjoying it very much.
In fact, it was really thrilling to come back this time. I encountered three or four assassinations alone. Fortunately, we all passed without any danger. However, at the moment when I saw His Majesty, all the grievances and fatigue were gone.
I feel relieved, all of this is worth it. For Your Majesty, everything is worth it.
"You, you still have to pay attention to your health. If something happens on the road, take someone to investigate. We must remember that the beating must not be in vain. We must fight back no matter what. Being beaten is not terrible.
, the scary thing is that you don’t dare to fight back, understand, with me supporting you, what do you have to be afraid of?”
Zhu Houcong didn't even need to be checked. Gu Dayong was injured. It couldn't be easier to find out in one check. But it's good to come back. When you come back, it's time to settle old scores. Don't be afraid of retaliation if you dare to take action.
"No." Gu Dayong nodded slightly. He originally just wanted to investigate by himself, and there was no need to alert His Majesty, but now that His Majesty already knows, it doesn't matter. This way, the investigation will be faster.
"Well, it stands to reason that you should rest for a while when you come back, but this time there are indeed more important things for you to complete. I'm afraid there will be no rest time. I have to pack up and go out again." Momogu Dayong
His head, this kind of thing should be done sooner rather than later. If he can get it done early, he can also take the time to take a look. He is curious, this is a magical power.
Zhu Houcong dared to try Sakyamuni Buddhism only after he understood the basics here. Over the years, as the largest religion in China, Zhu Houcong could not even imagine how many believers he had gathered.
"Please give your Majesty's orders, even if you die through fire and water." Gu Dayong is also very down-to-earth. It's good to have something to do. Don't be afraid of too many things, but be afraid of nothing. If you don't have the tools to work, is it still necessary to exist?
"Well, you bring your people from Dongchang this time, and then transfer a group of people from Jinyiwei, and there is also a man named Kong Ci. You go to the cave, arrest all the young and old of the Kong family, stop and just
Those who disobey orders will be killed without mercy." Zhu Houcong squinted his eyes, my knife is back, are you ready to be slaughtered?
"Kong family?" Gu Dayong was startled. You know, this time he is not a salt merchant but a scholar in the world. Although those guys are useless, it hurts to curse people. They are still just some
A stubborn, stubborn thing. If he takes over the Kong family, he will definitely not be able to stop it in the future.
"Why, are you scared?" Zhu Houcong couldn't help but laugh.
"How could it be so? This slave is the sword in your Majesty's hand. A long sword can make you invincible. Isn't it just a Kong family? Your Majesty, please rest assured and promise not to let any of them escape." Gu Dayong promised, patting his chest. He was joking.
Are you afraid of those scholars?
Just scold him. His reputation is not very good anyway. He won't lose any flesh if he scolds him casually. Come and come. As long as His Majesty wants to kill, he must die. No matter what the Kong family has committed, as long as
His Majesty has given the decree, so no one can escape.
"There is no reason. If His Majesty wants them to die, they should die." Gu Da curled his lips contemptuously. Isn't it true that the whole world is a royal land? Do you need a reason to kill people?
"I like to hear this, but whether it can be realized depends on your ability. I won't give you a celebration drink this time. Let's wait until next time when we come back together. We will recruit a thousand people from the Jinyi Guards, and we will be able to lead
Bring all the equipment and grab everything you can."
Zhu Houcong squinted his eyes. As long as the spear squad of a thousand people did not relax their vigilance and fight a careful war, they would be fine. But how could they still be unable to defeat the Kong family?