The original Third Prince's Mansion had its regulations upgraded and became the current Prince Qi's Mansion.
front yard, main hall
"Grandfather," Chen Xiuzhu respectfully offered tea to the minister of the Ministry of Industry who had just sat down, "in the imperial study these days, my grandson has not come forward to fight for Qingshi County's disaster relief envoy. What should I do down here?"
"Your Highness!" Luo Ken ignored the question and quickly stood up and took the tea from Chen Xiuzhu's hand, "You are a royal family and a king! You must behave like a king at all times. Although I am your grandfather, I am also your grandfather.
minister."
His face was full of seriousness, "The etiquette of a monarch and his ministers cannot be exceeded."
Chen Xiuzhu was slightly startled and had to sit upright again, "I will bear this in mind!"
Luo Ken nodded.
He looked around at the furnishings in the main hall, looking a little dissatisfied.
"His Royal Highness finally made him the king. But His Majesty only slightly raised the standards of the original prince's palace, and was not even willing to reward him with a new prince's palace. In fact..."
cough!
Chen Xiuzhu coughed and said, "Grandpa, you are fine now."
His mother-in-law and concubine had always been unpopular with the emperor. Among the princes, Chen Xiuzhu himself was not favored. Being crowned king for the second time was beyond his expectation.
Pointing to the next door, Chen Xiuzhu smiled.
"Except for the eldest brother, several other brothers are still living in the prince's mansion. They don't know when they will be promoted to kings. Besides, this house is familiar to me and comfortable to live in. It is also close to my grandfather's house and easy to access.
It’s also convenient to get around.”
Luo Ken shook his head, not daring to agree with Xun.
"Your Highness, you are now the only prince. No matter where you live, you will be watched by people from all walks of life. There is no easy way to come and go."
"Furthermore, after being crowned king, there should be a new royal palace. This is not just a matter of a house, but a matter of letting other ministers see the honor and favor shown by His Majesty to His Highness, as well as the signs of His Highness's own determination to forge ahead."
Chen Xiuzhu could only nod, "I have learned a lesson."
well!
Luo Ken sighed.
"During the epidemic last year, His Highness stayed in his ancestral home to appease people's hearts, and was finally crowned king. I was not surprised, but I didn't expect that Ren Ning, who had removed himself from the Grand Master's Mansion, suddenly appeared out of thin air, causing the imperial edict to be issued in such a hurry. I haven't yet
Before we had time to give advice, all aspects of the matter had already been settled."
"It's such a pity."
"Otherwise, I will build a prince's palace worthy of your highness."
As Minister of Industry, Luo Ken was very good at building palaces and mansions.
Chen Xiuzhu was noncommittal, "The matter is over, there is no need to talk more. Grandfather, what should I do when I come down?"
Luo Ken nodded and stroked his gray beard calmly.
"Now there are worries everywhere inside and outside the empire, and rumors are spreading everywhere. We need to provide disaster relief internally and fight the enemy externally. However, the treasury is empty and we cannot get much money. Your Majesty is very upset."
"Your Highness must talk less and do more. When other princes and princes quarrel, His Highness can be present without interrupting. And when His Majesty assigns responsibilities, Your Highness must do his best."
He laughed.
"Your Highness is now the only prince besides King Qin. Whether you speak or not, your Majesty and the ministers will see it in their eyes and take it into their hearts."
Chen Xiuzhu's eyes lit up, "Thank you, grandpa, for your advice. I understand."
"Come down," Luo Ken opened a large map of Yunzhui and pressed hard to the north.
"Whether it's epidemics, earthquakes or floods, it's only the ordinary people who are tormented, and they can't shake the foundation of Yunchui. The Beixiong Empire that's raging southward is the biggest worry for His Majesty."
He looked at Chen Xiuzhu, who looked thoughtful, "Your Highness needs to focus on two things."
"Please give me some advice, grandpa." Chen Xiuzhu quickly listened attentively.
"First, men should get married and women should get married. As a royal family, the issue of heirs is more important than that of ordinary people. Your Highness needs to get married as soon as possible and give birth to a royal son."
"It concerns the inheritance of the entire royal family. Your Majesty will be happy no matter how upset you are."
Chen Xiuzhu hesitated for a moment.
When he stayed in Xingluo County, he once fell in love with a commoner girl.
However, neither the grandfather in front of him nor the mother-in-law in the palace could agree to him marrying a commoner woman as his concubine. Chen Xiuzhu had no choice but to bury this thought silently in his heart.
"Everything must be obeyed by grandpa."
Luo Ken nodded with satisfaction.
"Second, His Highness needs to work hard to get to know some military generals. Especially the generals who may be sent to the northern Tamaki County to support. The north is now a major concern for His Majesty. Any military generals who have made meritorious deeds in the north will be remembered by His Majesty. We must
Make preparations first.”
After speaking, he spread out a long piece of paper with names listed on it.
Chen Xiuzhu looked at it curiously. The name in front looked very familiar.
Uncle Zhongyong: Xiao Zheng.
This guy went to the palace every two days, trying to sell his eldest daughter.
Zhongyongbo Mansion, school field.
In the snow, Xiao Zheng was sweating profusely with his upper body bare, practicing his family's traditional marksmanship.
He has been living a very comfortable life recently.
Although money is still tight, at least there is no need to sell Zhuangzi at a low price like before, and the shop will expel the slaves to support the family.
The Yongchang Marquis of the Yue family is bent on getting involved in the rubber business, so when they come to visit their grandson, they no longer blow their beards and glare as bossy as before.
Especially the second son Xiao Gang.
Originally, Xiao Zheng only wanted him to go to the Xingluo Army to be plated with gold, so that he would know how difficult a career in the army was, and then come back and stay there honestly.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Gang did some great things in the end. Although he was still a plain-headed soldier, it was only when there was no war on the southern front. As long as there was war, Xiao Gang would be able to rise to the top soon.
Even the Minister of the Ministry of War met him one time and praised him a few words in person.
In addition, the south side retreated, while the north side immediately approached the city with troops.
Judging from Beixiong's menacing appearance, I guess this battle is inevitable.
It's time for these generals to take action, and it seems that they are expected to retain the title of Prince Zhongyong.
Xiao Zheng was very happy.
If they do a good job, maybe the Xiao family can regain their status as Dukes. If unfortunately they die in battle, as long as they can keep the earl, Xiao Zheng will be worthy of his ancestors.
The only one with a big head is the Gu family caravan.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! In recent years, the Gu family caravan has been the only one in the Zhongyong Mansion and even the entire Xiao family that can save money. And knowing that the Xiao family is declining, Gu Shengnan has never
I thought about giving up.
Xiao Zheng saw this in his eyes and remembered it in his heart.
The epidemic in Yunzhong County has not subsided, and is even spreading everywhere. The ordinary people don't know, but he still knows. The Gu family caravan will turn around and return to Yunchui in the east in the next few months, but they must not run into the epidemic head-on.
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Xiao Zheng was thinking about it.
When the caravan comes back this time, let them take the north-south route.
Although the north-south line is not easy to walk, at least the rubber products are much lighter than the Panlong Stone in Pingxi County, and there is no need to pass through the big mud pits and swamps in Misty County.
Just thinking wildly.
The butler was sweating profusely and limped over.
"Uncle! I'm so happy." The old butler shouted: "An angel has come to the main hall. Stop practicing and pack up quickly to receive the order."
Xiao Zheng perked up and quickly put away his gun, "Has the housekeeper asked what the imperial edict is?"
"I can't ask." The butler shook his head regretfully, "The servants are very tight-lipped. I tried to think of a way for a while, but there is really nothing I can do."
"I know." Xiao Zheng asked the old housekeeper who was injured to rest, and then he went to the main hall after washing himself and drying up.
"By God's blessing... Zhongyong Bo Xiaozheng was granted the title of General Anbei and led 30,000 Donghai garrison troops to support Yumu County. We will set off within three days without any mistakes..."
Xiao Zheng shouted long live and accepted the imperial edict with mixed emotions.
The East China Sea Defense Force is also called the East China Sea Barrier, and its base camp is located in Pinghai County, where the Gu family is located.
They have always been guarding the long eastern coastline to prevent attacks by pirates or Japanese pirates. Now, who came up with the idea to go north to resist the wolf-like Beixiong?
cough.
Nei Dai coughed.
"Uncle Xiao, part of the Central Army guarding the imperial capital will be dispatched to the north in the near future. By then, the northern border will depend entirely on the three of you."