Come on, Your Highness

Chapter 158 Brothers and Sisters

Wei Guogong's mansion held a banquet to see him off, and it was the same in the palace.

Xiao Hong bulgingly packed the cotton into his purse, as well as He Xichao's report on the introduction, use, planting and promotion of cotton. He copied a new copy and kept it close to his body, preparing to present it to his father after the banquet.

Cotton is a good thing. According to the many uses He Xichao described, its value is not lower than the rice and wheat that fill the stomach.

If Xiao Hong presents it to the imperial court, it will be a great achievement just to realize the function of keeping out the cold, even if the success of water control is not as good as this little cotton.

What can be grown from the ground is always easier and cheaper than what can be obtained from animals. This means that thousands of people who can't afford fur and satin and can only fill their bedding and linen clothes with reed catkins can endure more easily. through the cold winter.

For Emperor Tiangan who cared about the people of the world, it was undoubtedly a treasure.

No matter how much he wished Xiao Hong to leave the capital as soon as possible, there was always a feeling of reluctance on the table.

The princes grew up one by one, and the days when they went to the study seemed to be one of the few times that could be recalled, especially in front of the emperor, which seemed to be more brotherly and affectionate.

"Father, you don't know how relaxed the son is when the elder brother is there, the master just stared at him, and when the elder brother left to go to the study, alas, I didn't dare to be distracted at all, for fear that the master would catch him. Didn't listen carefully."

Xiao Yi joked in a self-deprecating tone, which made the atmosphere in the banquet more lively. Emperor Tiangan glanced at him, and there was no anger in his eyes, but a smile.

Xiao Ming said: "Second brother, you are ashamed to tell me, the elder brother is not here, and I don't see how serious you are. Every time the master comes over, I can't remind the younger brother in time."

The fourth prince beside him affirmed what the third brother said, "Yes, the second brother has learned the essence of the elder brother, what did the elder brother say..."

The fourth prince looked at Xiao Hong, but the fifth prince said: "If you stare at me, I will sleep soundly as usual."

As soon as this remark came out, the table suddenly burst into laughter, and the few princes who were still ignorant also laughed happily.

With Wanran on his face, Emperor Tiangan looked at Xiao Hong meaningfully and said, "Hong'er, look at your brother's example, if they can't read well, they all learned from you."

"Yes, yes, father, I learned from my elder brother." Xiao Yi quickly blamed his ignorance.

Xiao Hong lifted his eyelids, curled his mouth, looked at Xiao Yi and said with a sneer: "I said Dayi'er, are you a bit thick-skinned? Throwing notes everywhere, can it be the same? Besides, Xiao Ming'er didn't learn well as usual."

"Who dares to compare thickness with big brother in terms of skin?" Xiao Yi muttered.

Xiao Hong chuckled, and was about to speak, Emperor Tiangan couldn't listen anymore, and each of them glared at each other: "You two brothers, in terms of reading, you are really laughing at fifty steps, and my ears are dead after listening to the master's complaint. Cocoon. Why are you not ashamed, but proud? If you have Minger's peace of mind, I can sleep three minutes."

Emperor Tiangan had fifty boards, and both of them were honest.

Xiao Ming said with a smile: "Reading is nothing but understanding. Although elder brother is not as proficient as son in the Four Books and Five Classics, elder brother has a degree of advance and retreat, and is more organized than me. Father, my son thinks that elder brother is an excellent example, and I should learn more from him." .”

His humble words surprised everyone slightly.

Xiao Hong raised his eyebrows and took a sip of his wine.

But in the ears of Emperor Tiangan, he felt very comfortable, and said in agreement: "Ming'er has grown up with this understanding, and I am very pleased. Yes, I don't expect you to become great scholars by studying. It is enough to be able to distinguish between right and wrong, to understand the way of life, to be a king and to be a minister. This time, Hong'er was able to abandon the comfort of the capital and go to the east of the river to control the water without fear of hardships. , This is far more pleasing to me than memorizing classics and historical allusions, you really should learn more."

Now Xiao Yi didn't wait for Xiao Ming to open his mouth, and quickly said: "What the father said is that the son has written it down. From now on, he will be like a big brother, serving the country and the people, sharing the worries and problems of the father. Speaking of which, I am Prince, you have been enshrined by the world, so it should be a matter for the world, big brother, when you come back, I will bother you a lot, little brother."

Xiao Hong

"Come on, your brother's mansion, you can come whenever you want, as long as you don't pick a big night to talk at night by candlelight, so as not to worry about your siblings."

What he said before was still like a human speech, but the latter directly provoked Emperor Tiangan's eyes and a reprimand, "Nonsense."

Xiao Hong shrugged and stopped talking.

Xiao Yi breathed a sigh of relief.

When Xiao Hong left the capital, it was not only the noble concubine who wanted to seize this opportunity to let Xiao Ming win the favor, but also Concubine Lan, who was also trying to get Xiao Yi into the eyes of the emperor.

And no matter who it is, the best way is to use Xiao Hong as a pedal.

Since Emperor Tiangan was satisfied with Xiao Hong, it would never be wrong to praise him, get close to him, and show respect as a brother and friend.

Xiao Ming is obedient, and Xiao Yi is not too stupid.

For the first time, the two praised Xiao Hong in different ways, as if the image of this big brother in their minds was so stalwart.

Xiao Hong has not enjoyed this kind of treatment in the past 20 years, and his heart is in full bloom, his face is full of red.

He never knew what modesty was, so he served the food and drink with these good words, and raised his glass to touch his two younger brothers, enjoying himself.

Xiao Yi is really willing to bow down to this face.

He is at a loss for words.

But Xiao Ming said calmly: "Brother, younger brother doesn't know much about water control, but I went to the Chongwen Museum to look through the geography two days ago, and found a few maps of several tributaries in the upper reaches of the Songjiang River in Kuiliang County, and Although the details of the damage caused by several floods over the years are not very detailed, I don’t know if the elder brother can use it or not?”

As soon as Xiao Ming said this, Xiao Hong accepted his carelessness, put down his glass, and said seriously: "This picture is hard to find."

Xiao Ming smiled lightly, "Take some time, find more files, and ask some people, and there is still some gain. It's just that the news of the big brother's flood control is too sudden, otherwise I will definitely compile a more detailed explanation for you."

Xiao Hong raised a thumbs up for Xiao Ming, he turned his head to look at Emperor Tiangan, the emperor really showed surprise, followed by a look of admiration.

In the past few days, there are too many people who have praised the King of England to control the water in front of the emperor, but no one has really put in the effort to understand it like Xiao Ming.

Xiao Yi talked about sharing his worries for the king, and looked up to Xiao Hong, as if he wanted to go to control the water together, but he was just talking, maybe he didn't know where Kuiliang County was in Jiangdong, right?

However, Xiao Ming's hand gave the emperor the impression that he was doing things in a down-to-earth manner, and instantly suppressed Xiao Yi, who was only tongue-in-cheek.

Furthermore, if Xiao Hongruo succeeds in controlling the water, it is a great achievement, and if he is willing to help, he has an extra quality of being open-minded and not caring about gains and losses.

Focusing on these two points, if there is any errand in the future, the emperor will think of Xiao Ming first.

Everything lies in the word "heart".

In front of the emperor, Xiao Yi didn't dare to show his face, but he still couldn't restrain a trace of unwillingness in his eyes.

Xiao Ming ignored him, but asked Xiao Hong again, "Brother, is it useful?"

Xiao Hong said: "Naturally it can be used. Xiao Ming'er is smart. After reading so many books, it gives me a headache to think about."

"Brother Miao Zan, I just can read books patiently, nothing else is too great." Xiao Ming said, "Then I will send someone to send to Big Brother's house later."

Xiao Hong raised his wine glass and respected from afar, "Thank you very much, if the water control is successful..." He turned his head to look at Emperor Tiangan and said, "Father, Xiao Ming'er should be credited for this credit."

"I haven't done anything yet, so I invited the credit first?" Emperor Tiangan asked pretending to be displeased.

Xiao Hong said: "The credit should be distributed first, and the cakes will be filled with energy."

Emperor Tiangan smiled and said: "Your mouth, it's reasonable to be unreasonable. But you should write the scriptures for merit, and don't forget to add your brother when the time comes."

Xiao Ming just put down his wine glass, and he kept pushing back after hearing this, "I didn't do anything, how dare I take credit for it, if my elder brother remembers this kindness, why don't you bring me some Jiangnan specialties when I return to Beijing." He thought for a while Said, "It must be something that is not available in the capital."

"Your request is too high. If the good things from Jiangnan can be brought back, how can the capital not have them?" Xiao Hong rolled his eyes, "How about choosing a beautiful woman for you?"

Xiao Ming blushed, and quickly shook his head, "Brother, let's keep it to ourselves."

Xiao Hong didn't let him go so easily, he clicked his mouth and said with a smirk: "Hey, is this because you are afraid that your wife will make trouble?"

Xiao Ming lowered his head shyly, "Brother talks nonsense, I don't even have a wife yet."

Xiao Hong suddenly hecked twice in his heart, he was not older than him, there were several people in the room, and they were still blushing, pretending to be innocent, making it look like he, a real young chicken, is an old hand.

But in this day and age, no matter how many concubines are married, if you are not married you are a bachelor, Xiao Ming is embarrassed and no one thinks it is wrong.

Xiao Hong was a little upset, and said to himself: Just pretend, don't worry, my brother will give you another big gift later, it will definitely make you cry out of emotion.

He raised his wine glass, stood up, raised his hand to his younger brothers and said, "Come on, let's take advantage of today to offer a toast to our father. May every year have today and every year have today, and our relationship will be as good as ever. .”

Emperor Tiangan was very happy, he looked at Xiao Ming with admiration, but he was more satisfied with Xiao Hong.

Xiao Hong followed Emperor Tiangan into the main hall of the Qing Dynasty, and said: "Let's have fun, let's see how happy you are. We brothers are happy, united and friendly, aren't you very pleased?"

"Why does this sound so sour to me?" Emperor Tiangan looked back at him with a smile in his eyes.

Xiao Hong curled his lips and said: "I'm afraid of falling out of favor. I haven't been here for more than a year. When I come back, if I only see the newcomers laughing and don't hear the old ones cry, I will die of anger."

Regarding Xiao Hong's literary talents, Emperor Tiangan no longer had any hope. He directly skipped the nonsense metaphor that can kill everyone in the literature, and focused on the key point to ridicule: "I told you not to go, you have to go, regret it ?”

Xiao Hong was furious when he heard that, "Do you really have this plan? My God, my God, I haven't left yet, am I going to enter the cold palace early?"

Emperor Tiangan paused when he took the teacup, and after thinking about it, he wisely changed the subject, "It's so late, and you haven't left the palace yet, do you have something to report?"

Xiao Hong blinked, "Father, didn't you ask me to come?"

Emperor Tiangan smiled and said, "When did it happen?"

"When the memorial was sent back today, you left me two words for detailed discussion. I guess there are only a few things in the notebook. If there is any need for detailed discussion, then it is likely to be another matter."

In terms of nimble brains, or this stinky boy, Emperor Tiangan smirked slightly and raised his eyes.

Xiao Hong turned his head, and saw Eunuch Huang walking in with a plate covered with bright yellow silk, and came to Xiao Hong's side.

Xiao Hong looked at the emperor, who raised his chin and motioned him to open it.

Xiao Hong glanced suspiciously at the tray several times, "What?"

Emperor Tiangan drank tea and ignored him.

Eunuch Huang smiled and said, "Your Highness, it's not a bad thing after all, you'll know after looking at it."

"Ah, is it a bank note? Are you going to throw me money from your own house again?" Xiao Hong rubbed his hands together with joy on his face.

Emperor Tiangan snorted and gave a comment, "vulgar."

No?Xiao Hong then raised his hand, and immediately pressed a bronze tiger-shaped object on an imperial decree...

Xiao Hong's eyes widened, and he turned his neck Kakaka to look at Emperor Tiangan. He didn't speak for a long time, his eyes were not moist, but he sniffed and said, "This thing is too hot to touch."

"Progress." Emperor Tiangan got up, walked over, picked up the half tiger talisman and asked Xiao Hong, "Do you want it?"

"Idiots don't want it!" Xiao Hong watched helplessly, his eyes full of longing, "My father, why are you so kind to me?"

"Aren't you afraid of being thrown into limbo?" Emperor Tiangan felt that he had been led astray by this kid after he finished speaking, but he lost his smile as he spoke.

"Hehe, I was afraid before, but I am not afraid anymore. Even if I want to enter the cold palace, I have to agree with you, right? You can see that I am different." Xiao Hong happily took the tiger talisman from the emperor's hand, and put it in front of his eyes. Looking carefully, "So the tiger talisman looks like this, which army can this be transferred?"

"Jiangdong Guards." Emperor Tiangan took the imperial decree and gave it to Xiao Hong as well, instructing him, "Keep these two things well, and both are indispensable if you want to transfer the army, but don't mess around unless you have to."

"My son obeys the decree." Xiao Hong put the imperial decree and the tiger charm in his arms, patted it, and said subconsciously, "I always feel that my son pretended to take your heart away."

These words immediately made the emperor's heart feel sour. He looked at the tall and burly Xiao Hong, and thought about how this child had never left the capital or out of his sight since he was a child. Will an old father's worried heart also be taken away?

"It's good that you know, you must come back safely."

Emperor Tiangan said these words in a soft voice, but the last sigh revealed the reluctance in his heart, which made Xiao Hong's heart writhe with pain.

He also stopped hiding and tucking it away, untied the pouch on his waist and handed it over, saying: "Father, I also have something good to give you."

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