Daming prepares the emperor

After dinner, Ma Xiuying took Zhu Biao to the backyard to rest.

The backyard is very different from the front, quite a bit of extravagance of a wealthy family, but it is reasonable to think that this courtyard was part of the spoils after defeating the Yuan Dynasty defenders.

The courtyard is deep and quiet, with white walls and black tiles, bluestone slabs are used for paving, green bamboos are planted in the corners, there are several rockeries in the past, and there is even a small pond, the sky is blue, all reflect bottom of the pool.

There is also a set of wooden tables and chairs in the courtyard. The backs of the chairs are made of rattan, and several tables are placed diagonally.With his back to them, Li Li was wiping the table with a rough cloth in his hand.

The rule of the Yuan Dynasty was unreasonable and brutal, but the literati still kept their pursuit of beauty. This courtyard is too beautiful.

They will probably live here for a long time until Zhu Yuanzhang dominates the world and the Forbidden City in Nanjing is repaired.

Ma Xiuying walked over to have a look, and said with a smile: "This lake is not bad, you can grow some lotus."

Zhu Biao also looked at it, and had different opinions. He thought that such water quality could raise some carp, grass carp and crucian carp, eat and kill now, to ensure freshness, and healthy nutrition.

Hearing the movement, Li Li turned around to salute, and also said with a smile: "Madam likes flowers, and the maidservants just walked around in the yard, but they saw many rare varieties, and I will send them to you to have a look in a while."

Ma Xiuying said: "No rush. Show me Biao'er's room first."

Although old Comrade Zhu just said not long ago that he wanted Zhu Biao to sleep with him, this does not mean that Zhu Biao would have no place to live. With Zhu Yuanzhang's current power and financial resources, Zhu Biao owns several people in this house. Houses are nothing new.

Li Li led Ma Xiuying over and opened the door. The room inside was not too big or small, and there was a small bookcase. Mattresses, pillows, and quilts were all soft, and the colors were mild. good.

Zhu Biao followed unhurriedly, with short hands behind his back, like an old man parading through the streets, stopping and going, although he was not holding a birdcage in his hand, he was very similar.

Ma Xiuying rolled up her sleeves, felt the bed inch by inch with her hands, and made sure that there were no razors or rags hidden in it, so she felt relieved and said to Li Li: "From now on, when Biaoer sleeps, you have to make the bed yourself."

"Yes." Li Li wrote it down, and pointed to the small room not far away, "I have asked about it, and it is the room that the Marshal ordered someone to prepare. It is said to be a small kitchen for the wife to cook."

Ma Xiuying said with a smile: "You think he is careful, but he just wants to eat well."

When she said this, her face was still a little red, her mouth was disgusted, but she couldn't help being happy in her heart. She is already an old couple, and it is really not easy to have such thoughts and feelings. When they meet in troubled times, At this point today, Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying are too important to each other, it is a kind of spiritual harbor.

No matter how many concubines Zhu Yuanzhang takes, there is only one wife.

This is the only one in this life.

Ma Xiuying saw that Zhu Biao was still climbing the stone stairs in front of the two steps of the platform, walked over and picked him up, put him on the bed, and said softly, "Biao'er, go to sleep, when you wake up, I will take you to see your brother."

Children are easy to get tired, and sleepy when they are full. Ma Xiuying took off Zhu Biao's shoes and pulled the quilt over him. Even if Zhu Biao didn't want to sleep anymore, he couldn't resist the charm of the bed. I can't struggle while sucking on it, my consciousness gradually sank, and I entered a complete sleep.

When she opened her eyes again, it was getting dark again. Ma Xiuying was mending clothes in the light under the window with a needle and thread, but she still didn't realize that he was awake.

"mother."

The sudden sound startled her. Seeing that Zhu Biao was already putting on his shoes, Ma Xiuying didn't go over to help, but sat on a chair and looked at him with a smile.

"Mom, is anyone here?"

"Here we are, with your father."

"I'm going over here."

Zhu Biao picked up water from the basin in the corner, washed his face, and walked outside.

Walk through the courtyard, then the backyard hall, and walk into the winding corridor. Through the window paper, you can see two figures moving indistinctly.

Mu Ying also seems to have just arrived. Standing there, the 12-year-old child is already very tall, and is dressed in armor, with a heroic posture and a straight waist, showing the toughness of a soldier.

Zhu Yuanzhang was talking, as if explaining something, Mu Ying nodded frequently, her expression was serious and calm, she didn't look like a child at all, but like a mature man who had experienced all kinds of hardships.

Standing at the corner of the corridor, Zhu Biao looked at him from a distance. The more he looked at him, the more he felt that he was very similar to the honest man like Guo Jing. His intelligence was probably buried deep, and he could only be seen if he looked carefully.

"Okay, remember to come to me if you need something."

Mu Ying said respectfully: "My subordinates will remember it, and I will do it when I get back."

Zhu Yuanzhang said, "Don't worry, you can find someone to do this. We called you here because I have other things to ask you."

"Father, please tell me!"

"Cough." Zhu Yuanzhang coughed, "Your mother brought your brother here, he arrived yesterday."

Mu Ying's eyes lit up immediately, and her feet moved a bit, as if she wanted to rush out to meet people immediately.

"We are usually busy. My sister has to take care of the family members of the army, and also deal with the big and small things in the back house. If Biao'er lets the people below take care of it, it will inevitably become coquettish and easy to lose his temper. Take care of your younger brother."

Mu Ying was dumbfounded.

"Why, how to bring it?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "What's so difficult about it? It's nothing more than fishing in the river, picking birds from trees, and rolling in the mud. You can figure it out yourself, and don't let him get hurt. We both came here when we were young. You see Now, how good the body is, it shows that this kind of cultivation can train people."

Mu Ying felt that it was unreliable, but she couldn't put forward any other opinions. She wanted to say that her mother might not agree, but seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's confident appearance, she couldn't say anything.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang saw Zhu Biao, waved his hands and said loudly, "Biaoer, come here."

Zhu Biao went over.Zhu Yuanzhang said, "Brother."

Zhu Biao said obediently: "Brother."

Mu Ying was stunned for a moment, her eyes were a little red, she didn't know where she understood the feeling of an old father, and it was the first time she heard about Zhu Yuanzhang who had a son, she said happily: "Hey."

Zhu Yuanzhang knew that Muying would like Zhu Biao, so he took a child out of the hall in each hand, put them at the door like two rabbits, and said, "Take your brother out to play and come back at night. The soldiers in the mansion are picked at will, and more will be taken out, we know it well."

Now it is about April. According to the solar calendar, it is considered April, and the lunar calendar is still March. It is said to be spring, but it is actually a bit cold.

Mu Ying had been with Zhu Yuanzhang in the army for a long time, and everyone below knew him, so after saying a few words, he ordered a few big men to go with him.

Zhu Biao changed from a good young man to a enjoyer of the feudal system. He may not be used to it at first, but after a long time of adaptation, especially with Ma Xiuying, he has seen a lot of flatterers who call his wife, and he has a correct understanding of his identity. Have learned to selectively ignore.

If you go to a place, remember the servants standing by the side one by one, and treat them according to the understanding and attitude of modern people, not only will you feel awkward, but also how to talk to others and do your own things well.

After he became a prince, he had to hug him when traveling around him, and there were always a bunch of ministers at the door asking him to beg Zhu Yuanzhang not to be so cruel. Think about it, the sooner you get used to it, the better.

From a certain point of view, Zhu Biao is a little worried that he will gradually lose importance to life and become a ruthless ruler, so he is also trying to find a balance for himself.

But at this moment, it is enough for him to communicate with Mu Ying.

He and Mu Ying have only known each other for so little time, and he still doesn't know his character and conduct, so he decided to start with his looks.

"Brother! Where are we going? Brother, you look so good-looking."

Mu Ying was a little nervous at first, but now she was flattered, she laughed out loud, and said embarrassingly: "Biao'er is also pretty."

Zhu Biao is not modest at all: "I also think I am pretty."

This sentence was really shameless, but Mu Ying nodded immediately and said seriously: "That's right."

Zhu Biao is still young, but he can already see that he will never look bad when he grows up.

Ma Xiuying is of course very good looking.Zhu Yuanzhang is not bad either, he was able to marry Ma Xiuying in the sense of being a married woman, how could he really have a shoehorn face, the ancients believed that a person with a magnificent appearance has a great future, but it is not so outrageous.

Zhu Yuanzhang is heroic at a normal level, tall and handsome, with extraordinary momentum, and powerful steps when he walks—how handsome he looks.

If you put on a suit, it would probably be the style of a domineering president.

It's the kind of president who you get out of here, we have a video conference to be held, tell them to get out of here quickly, and ask the chef to make us some steamed buns.

Mu Ying has an indestructible filter for the Zhu family, not to mention that Zhu Yuanzhang really has a shoehorn face, even if he has a buttocks and a chin, Mu Ying can still boast for days and nights without changing his face.

"There is a tall building over there, I will take you up to see Yingtian City." Mu Ying smiled and said, "The city has been roughly repaired, and in a few days, I will take you around. gone."

"Ah."

The stairs creaked under their feet. They looked a bit old and still covered with dust. People were busy running around in troubled times, and the owner of this high-rise building may have already met an accident.

Zhu Biao was still young, with short legs and short hands. Mu Ying thought of the words of old Comrade Zhu and wanted to hone him, so she let him climb the stairs alone.Out of personal concerns, he followed behind to protect him. Although the process of climbing the stairs was a bit strenuous, there was no danger at all.

There was also a guardrail on the stairs, Zhu Biao crawled up and touched the ashes.

Going up the last flight of stairs, Zhu Biao stood still, and when he turned his head, his eyes widened.

Wanshan is verdant, and the scenery in the distance can be seen in the eyes. The sky is full of red clouds, returning birds are circling overhead, the Qinhuai River is like a jade belt, and there are carved beams and painted buildings everywhere in the city. At Zhu Biao's feet, everything is just right.

Mu Ying walked slowly to Zhu Biao's left. After removing the armor, all Zhu Biao could see was his tightened black cuffs.

The situation is changing, and the great Ming Dynasty is rising in the troubled times. Although it has not yet appeared, it will definitely hold the great rivers and mountains in its hands.

This is the Zhu family's world.

Zhu Biao has never been so clearly aware of his responsibilities, and he has never been aware of the magnificence of the mountains and rivers. Now, the young and ancient Ying Tiancheng presents his own beauty to him.

Mu Ying quietly looked at the child who was shocked by the scenery, and wanted to say two lines of poems to praise the sky, but couldn't think of them. She sighed secretly that she was not educated, so she touched her nose and said softly: "Brother, come early tomorrow." How about the commander-in-chief pick you up and take you to Yanque Lake for fishing?"

Zhu Biao said in a daze, "Yes."

"Has Biaoer not rowed a boat yet?"

Zhu Biao came back to his senses and replied, "No."

"I'll find a fishing boat, and I'll take you to play with me tomorrow." Mu Ying has adapted well to the role of elder brother, "You can also bring some snacks to eat, and roasting a chicken by the lake is also very good."

It's a picnic!

Zhu Biao was already looking forward to tomorrow, and decided to ask his mother to prepare some pastries and tea cakes for him when he went back today.

The two came down from upstairs, and Mu Ying sent Zhu Biao back to the courtyard of the commander's mansion, had a good talk with Ma Xiuying, invited Ann, and left satisfied, before leaving, she promised that she would never forget tomorrow's agreement.

Zhu Biao was still immersed in the glimpse of the high-rise building, and after dinner in a trance, Li Li took him to Zhu Yuanzhang's study.

Ma Xiuying and Zhu Biao were probably the only ones who could enter such an important place without notification. Li Li turned and left, and Zhu Biao went forward alone.

As soon as he walked to the corner, he saw a figure leaving by the light. He was wearing a green robe and looked like a literati. He couldn't see his face with his back turned to him. Seeing himself, he hurried away.

It should be Zhu Yuanzhang's counselor.

Zhu Biao pushed open the door, and a beam of light came out and sprinkled on the ground.

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately looked up, saw that it was Zhu Biao, immediately changed his face and smiled, and said, "Biaoer is here."

"Father, who just went out?"

"It's Baishi. Li Shanchang." Zhu Yuanzhang said, "The commander's mansion is all about it."

Is that Lee Sun Jang?Being able to be called into the commander's mansion at night to discuss matters, it seems that he is really trusted.

When his son came, Zhu Yuanzhang stopped doing things, put down the brush, blew on the lamp, picked up Zhu Biao in one hand, strode to the next room, opened the door with the other hand, and put him on the ground.

The room is not as simple as the hall. There is a table with some papers piled on it, a few pots of green plants in front of the window, a cabinet near the bed, a clothes hanger, and a few calligraphy and paintings. The aesthetic one is the weapon rack with the sword on it.

Zhu Yuanzhang turned around a few times, picked up the teacup on the table, poured water into Zhu Biao's hand, and said, "Father, go get a basin of water, and sit down by yourself."

Of course Zhu Yuanzhang himself had good tea, but what he poured for Zhu Biao was white water, because children can't drink tea well.

You see, he explained to Mu Ying that children should not be raised delicately, while being careful himself. This is probably the contradiction of being a parent.

After a while, Zhu Yuanzhang came in with a basin of hot water, put down the basin, took off Zhu Biao's coat and hung it on the rack, and the father and son went to the bed, one sat and soaked his feet, and the other lay under the quilt.

"We heard from the people below that your brother wants to take you to Yanque Lake?"

"Ah."

"Don't go into the water." Zhu Yuanzhang was a little worried, "Take more people."

Although Zhu Biao had just met Huang Pizi, Zhu Yuanzhang knew in his heart that he could not just let him go everywhere. There are too many monsters and ghosts in the world.

He himself has a huge ambition to create a great career, and he has already arranged everything for Zhu Biao in his heart, not only to train him, but also to allow him to grow steadily.

Zhu Yuanzhang never wanted to experience the pain of watching his relatives starve to death but being powerless when he was a child.

"When you went out, Dad invited some Taoist monks back. They are all fucking bullshit. You can't see anything. Even if you leave a lot of talismans on the door, we think it's all nonsense."

Zhu Biao listened carefully and cared deeply.

"Baishi came here just now, and Dad asked him about it." Zhu Yuanzhang rubbed his hands on Zhu Biao's head a few times, and then said: "Of course we didn't tell you about you, so we told him that we want to find some experts." .”

"But Dad, you have already found so many monks and Taoists to try."

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed: "How can it be so easy to find an expert. Most of them are fame seekers, and they can't sell them with three shots. They use crooked ways. It's okay to fool others. Fool us, hum, sooner or later they will be pulled out and beheaded." .”

"We heard that there is a man named Liu Ji in Qingtian who has real skills, knows Fengshui, and can watch stars, but it is very difficult to invite. He used to work for the Yuan Dynasty. I don't know what he thinks now... There are a few more Literati sounds good too, that Song Lian has a literary name, it would be best to find him here and teach you how to read."

Speaking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang turned his head sharply like a sunflower, stared at Zhu Biao and said, "You can study hard for us, do you hear me? Father under heaven will fight for you, and you need to learn about marching and deploying troops, but you have to understand this essay and poem. The world depends on literati, let's not say that we can make famous articles, at least we can't be fooled by their crooked allusions."

This is really a discussion between father and son in the farm family. Other rich and noble families may be envious after hearing this--father will build your foundation for you, and you can take care of it.

Just as Zhu Biao wanted to show his determination to study hard, Zhu Yuanzhang pulled the quilt up to his neck, and said perfunctorily, "Go out tomorrow, rest early today, and sleep quickly."

Children can only be urged to do things. Ma Xiuying takes care of them too carefully and gently, and Comrade Zhu has an autocratic style. Zhu Biao sleeps all day long.

Luckily he never loses sleep.

Zhu Yuanzhang rolled up his sleeves, picked up the basin, went out lightly and poured water, came back to wipe his hands, blew out the light in one breath, and then lay down quietly.

Early the next morning, after Zhu Biao had breakfast, Mu Ying came and waved to him after walking around the yard a few times.

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The author has something to say:

Due to the different worldviews, the painting style of the building is not a serious one, but rather a fantasy one.The same goes for people's clothing.