Daming: I became Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son

After thinking about it carefully, Zhu Yan remembered that this Xu Xingzu was the chef who served in front of Zhu Yuanzhang's imperial court, and was given to him when he was in Datong.

But what does this chef have to do with himself?As the king of Jin, he is the most honorable king of Fan besides the king of Qin. If he wants to treat a chef badly, he doesn't have the time to spare.

Therefore, Zhu Yan was very puzzled. He looked at Zhu Tao and asked, "Cousin, could it be that this chef Xu Xingzu has a strong background, or that His Majesty attaches great importance to him?"

Zhu Tao shook his head and said helplessly.

"That's not the case. Your Majesty had a deep intention in giving this cook to King Jin, but His Highness Jin Wang didn't realize it, so it aroused His Majesty's anger. After all, Zhu Yan couldn't understand Zhu Yuanzhang's inner thoughts. "

Zhu Yuan was stupefied immediately, and he couldn't accept what he said. After all, Zhu Yuanzhang is his own father, so is it true that his own son understands him better than his adopted son?

But now I came to ask Zhu Tao for advice, so I couldn't put on the airs of a prince, so I had to speak modestly.

"I would like to hear the details, please tell me about it carefully, so that I can show off in front of His Highness."

Zhu Tao knew that what he said would benefit Third Cousin, so he said it directly.

"Zhu Yan has a bad temper and treats his servants very harshly, so many people dare not speak out. His Majesty gave King Jin a cook. In name, it is to take care of daily life, but in fact it is to prevent someone from plotting against him. Putting poison in the food is actually the emperor's love for King Jin."

Zhu Bian thought about it carefully, and it was indeed the case, and he was quite moved by his father's kindness.

But Zhu Tao went on to say: "Not only did King Jin fail to understand the Sacred Heart, but he also whipped Xu Xingzu. This is not beating Xu Xingzu, but actually hitting the face of the emperor! The so-called King Jin has an unruly heart, the emperor is sure I don’t believe it, but there are some who take the opportunity to beat it.”

Hearing this, Zhu Yan had a sudden realization, and he immediately realized that Zhu Tao in front of him was simply his life-saving straw.

This is a matter that has been unresolved for more than a year, and today he has completely let go of a big rock, he continued to ask.

"The virtuous brother thinks, what should His Royal Highness Prince Jin do now to restore his image and position in His Majesty's heart?"

Zhu Tao smiled lightly and said: "It's very simple. Take Xu Xingzu to the palace to meet His Majesty, and express gratitude to His Majesty for his love for his son, and take the opportunity to ask for forgiveness. All the unhappiness in the past will disappear."

By this time, Zhu Yan had completely relaxed, and he felt that he was not nervous at all now.

As for taking out 5 taels of silver to invest in the Yuanhang Caravan, that is a trivial matter. At least it can restore the image in front of the father and re-establish the foundation of a good son, which cannot be bought with any amount of money.

Thinking of this, he said to Zhu Tao very seriously: "Cousin, you helped me come up with such a good idea, and King Jin will definitely reward you at that time. I really want to thank you for my brother, and you will Tell me, if you have any requests, just ask me."

Zhu Tao thought for a while, and he really had nothing he could ask this cousin to help, so he said with a smile.

"For the time being, there is really nothing to bother Third Cousin. If there is something, I will definitely talk to you!"

Zhu Wei did not joke with Zhu Tao, if Zhu Tao made any request, he must be able to meet it.

Even if it is to dig coal in Datong, or to monopolize any industry in Shanxi, it is nothing more than a matter of one's own words,

As long as Zhu Tao wants to do it, he can satisfy his request.

At this time, Old Tang suddenly came in and said, "Master, that Fang Zhaocai from outside has come and said he is here to be a teacher."

Only then did Zhu Tao remember what he had argued with that young guy some time ago.

Then he said to Old Tang: "Let him come in, I just instruct him, and then you take him to the academy."

After Fang Xiaoru entered the door, Zhu Yan took a closer look, and found that this so-called Fang Zhaocai was the favorite student of the court minister.

Zhu Yan was stunned again, although this Fang Xiaoru was a bit sour, but his literary knowledge was also very reasonable, he was worthy of being Song Lian's student, and he was also a leader among the younger generation of the Imperial Academy.

If this young man really talked about knowledge, he would be more than enough to be an examiner of the rural examination, so how could he come to Zhujiazhuang to be a teacher for Zhu Tao.

This matter is really new. Seeing that Zhu Yan was so puzzled, Old Tang next to him said with a smile.

"Third young master, that's what happened. Last time the master and Mr. Song brought Fang Zhaocai to the village to argue with the young master. He was impressed by the young master's knowledge and volunteered to be a teacher and learn something along the way. "

After hearing this, Zhu Yan naturally nodded silently, admiring Zhu Tao's knowledge even more.

But when he saw Fang Xiaoru walking in, his eyes were rather gloomy, and he was a little bit unwilling, his face was almost like a pig's liver.

At this time, Zhu Yan was very disgusted. This prince has always had a very hot temper. Seeing Fang Xiaoru like this, he naturally refused to get used to him.

In fact, it is very normal for Fang Xiaoru to have such emotions. He is a literary chief of the Imperial Academy and a rookie in the princeling party, but he is assigned here to be a teacher.

Even with some persuasion from his teacher Song Lian, there is still a big gap.

Before Zhu Tao could speak, Zhu Yan asked coldly.

"Fang Zhaocai, what kind of expression do you have? Don't you still have emotions? Come to my cousin to be a teacher, do you feel wronged!"

Hearing this, Fang Xiaoru felt very annoyed that ten thousand alpacas flew by like this.

I am at the top of the second class at any rate, I was born in Chuanlu, and I am a noble official in the Imperial Academy. Do you feel wronged when you say that you are a teacher!

But when he turned around and looked at the interrogator, he was instantly stunned, and felt the strong aura pressure from the other party.

He is too familiar with this person, King Zhu of Jin, the most violent person among the princes of the current dynasty.

No matter what honorable official or virtuous scholar, this prince would hit him immediately, and he didn't need any reason at all.

In front of this prince, it can be said that a scholar meets a soldier, and he can't even explain his reason. He is not a person to reason with you at all. This is the most terrifying thing in the eyes of court officials.

When facing Zhu Yuanzhang, he was able to argue in court, and when facing the prince Zhu Biao, he could also express his feelings. That was because Zhu Yuanzhang was reasonable, and the prince was benevolent, and His Royal Highness Jin Wang was the opposite of them.