Zhu Fu set out for Yansui in mid-April. After walking for more than 20 days, he finally arrived at Yansui.
With Zhu Fu and Zhu Feng in place, Tang Yin's tripartite general system has been fully staffed. According to the requirements of the court, the next step is for Tang Yin to draw up a series of troop dispatch plans, and to Before the autumn grain harvest comes, make sure the borders are stable.
Although it was not the first time that Tang Yin led troops, this time it was very stressful for him.
At this time, Zhang Zhou in Beijing was very leisurely. Although he was basically within the capital, he only occasionally went out to the Western Mountains for a walk. He did not need to go to court every day. Basically, the frequency of going to court was It happens once every five days, and he rarely expresses his views in office, but it seems that he is the center of attention every time.
One day in late May, it was already very hot. As soon as Zhang Zhou came out of the laboratory, he saw two people, one large and one small, standing in the yard.
Zhu Houzhao looked arrogant and looked at Zhang Zhou sharply, with the intention of showing off his power.
Standing behind Zhu Houzhao is Liu Jin, who has just returned to Beijing for a short time...
As far as Zhang Zhou knows, Liu Jin has not returned to the palace as an errand. At that time, he was left in the capital camp. It was probably only when Zhu Houzhao left the palace that the old and young people had a chance to meet.
"Greetings to Mr. Zhang." Zhu Houzhao said he was saying hello, but the look on his face seemed to mean something else.
Don’t you want to sever ties with me?
You still said you won’t let me leave the palace?
Hmph, let’s see who is closer to my father. I will leave the palace as soon as I want to. What can you do to me?
“I’ve met my father-in-law.” Liu Jin also hurriedly smiled and saluted.
Zhu Houzhao was a little dissatisfied with Liu Jin's words. He waved his hand and said: "You can wait outside first. You can drive me on my way back to the palace. Then you can tell me about your glorious deeds." ."
"Yes."
Liu Jin is naturally a little regretful.
After returning to the capital, Liu Jin had not had the chance to visit Zhang Zhou. If he had not taken the prince with him when he came out of the palace to see Zhang Zhou, he would not have had the chance to set foot here. The yard, but now he doesn't even give him a chance to speak at a close distance...
He seemed to feel that there should be some gap between Zhang Zhou and this naughty kid.
He couldn’t say what it was specifically.
Zhang Zhou pointed to the stone bench beside him and said: "Sit down if you want. Come here, but be careful. Any artillery or gunpowder may blow up your body."
Zhu Houzhao was still looking into the laboratory, obviously he wanted to go in to find out what was going on. When he heard Zhang Zhou's words, he turned around and touched his nose and said, "Do you think I am a three-year-old child? Will I believe this kind of scaremongering?"
He said he didn't believe it, but he decided to give up the plan of going in for the time being.
"Humph." Zhu Houzhao sat there, crossed his legs and said, "ThenIt’s not like I haven’t been here before, but your place is very new, and it’s different every time I come here. What, do you want to tell your father that I left the palace without permission? Sorry, it was my father who asked me to leave the palace this time. Let me tell you this, it is impossible for you to confine yourself to me. Even if you tell your father, it will be in vain. "
Zhang Zhou had no expression on his face, but he also sat down on the stone bench beside him.
Zhu Houzhao said: "Did I let you sit down? "
Zhang Zhou ignored Zhu Houzhao, as if he regarded him as transparent.
Zhu Houzhao immediately felt frustrated and said: "Zhang, you should give it to me anyway. After being a gentleman for a few days, logically speaking, I should respect you, but whether you deserve the respect of others is another matter. "
"Really? Zhang Zhou said, "The prince doesn't intend to treat me as his husband, so just follow the prince. I'm not interested in it anyway." I have declined to Your Majesty a long time ago and made it clear that I will never go to the East Palace to teach you knowledge again. "
"I have known for a long time that you are determined to have a clear relationship with me. Who are you now? Relying on your father's favor, you can be arrogant? I tell you! I am the prince, and maybe I will be the emperor in the future. By then, believe it or not, I want you to look good? "
Zhu Houzhao threatened Zhang Zhou with words, but it was of no use.
Even Zhu Houzhao himself knew how weak these words were, because they did not threaten Zhang Zhou's vital interests at all.
"I advise the prince to be careful with his words. When a person clearly expresses his dissatisfaction with another person and even has a tendency to destroy it, how can you make the other person sincere to you? Maybe..."
"Can you still change me or what? Or you might kill me! ”
Zhu Houzhao is very vindictive.
More than two months have passed since the last time he met Zhang Zhou in the palace. When he thinks about it, he gnashes his teeth with hatred. It seems that That was the greatest humiliation he had suffered in his life.
Zhang Zhou said: "Jinyiwei came to me earlier and told me that you can stay here for an hour. If you haven't left after this hour, the prince may leave Jinyiwei. If you are found, you will be forcibly escorted back to the palace. "
"I'll just sit here for an hour, what can you do to me? "Zhu Houzhao looked arrogant, as if he was the one who could defeat Zhang Zhou.
Zhang Zhou stood up, turned around and walked directly to the laboratory.
Zhu Houzhao said : "What, are you scared? ”
Zhang Zhou said casually: “Today we are setting off fireworks. It doesn’t matter what you do. It’s best to sit here all day, provided you have the ability.” "
"What kind of fireworks? ”
Zhu Houzhao’s eyes widened, as if he was not ashamed to ask.
Zhang Zhou did not answer him, and he had already entered the laboratory.
Zhu Houzhao now Sitting there, he felt a little embarrassed. He obviously wanted to show off in front of Zhang Zhou, but he was counter-argued by Zhang Zhou, and he didn't understand what Zhang Zhou said about setting off fireworks.
JustAt this time, Liu Gui walked over, followed by people carrying tea and water.
"Liu Fuqianhu, I know you. Do you know that I am the prince?" Zhu Houzhao said.
Liu Gui quickly nodded and bowed and said: "I would like to pay my respects to the prince."
Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "I am quite discerning. I know that I have just arrived and I want to drink tea. I'm just thirsty. Wait, is there something wrong with the water?"
" Liu Gui was startled.
He was still thinking, what could be wrong with the water?
After he realized that the prince was worried about the water being poisoned, he was still quite panicked.
"I don't think he would dare to do anything to me. If he makes a joke, can he still take it seriously?" After Zhu Houzhao finished speaking, he took a sip of tea and asked Liu Guidao, "Liu Fuqianhu, you work in Jinyiwei." Not bad. Looking at your current situation, why have you had the opportunity to be promoted again recently?" Liu Gui was so excited.
Being a royal guard is already impressive enough. Now that even the prince knows about him, does that mean that he has a bright future and can even plan for his descendants?
"The villain just works for the father-in-law, running errands and so on, and has no chance to make meritorious deeds on the battlefield." Liu Guidao.
Zhu Houzhao said: "Let's talk about the man named Zhang. Is he jealous?"
"No, no, no, it's definitely not like this." Liu Gui felt ashamed.
Are you still jealous of talents? Who are you jealous of? Me?
Why don’t I know what other useful abilities I have that can be on par with, or even surpass, that Duke Cai Guogong?
Not to mention exceeding, even if it is close, it is unrealistic.
Zhu Houzhao smiled and said: "Why are you so ungrateful? I am just joking with you. Come here, I have something to ask you. The man named Zhang said that there will be fireworks today. , what does it mean? Is there any festival performance today?"
At this time, Zhu Houzhao was in his rebellious period, but his lively personality has never changed. If there is a fireworks show, there will be no fireworks show. There were a large number of people and so on, so the old father's excuse of giving him a time limit to return was just bullshit.
Anyway, he wanted to have fun before leaving.
As for him pretending to be a good boy in front of his old father, that seems to be a thing of the past.
You let me out of the palace, and you still pretend to follow every step? This is how the sky is high and the birds can fly!
Liu Gui said in confusion: "Set off fireworks? Your Highness, please forgive me for being ignorant. I don't know what this means. But I think there are no new shops opening around recently, or... If someone has a happy event, I can only ask Cai Guogong as to why they set off fireworks."
"If I can ask him, why should I ask you?" Zhu Houzhao turned his head faster than turning over the book and glared at Liu Guidao. Tell me what you were planning to do today. If you make it clear, wouldn’t I know?”
Liu Guidao: “I heard that.There is new gunpowder to be tested outside the city today. Could this be the reason? "
"That's pretty much it. Setting off fireworks, isn't that just testing gunpowder? Take me there quickly. "
Zhu Houzhao was a bit indifferent. He also knew that Liu Gui had a certain status and might not be scrutinized when entering and leaving the palace, so he could use Liu Gui's power to help him escape from the capital.
Liu Guidao: "I don't dare, you want to leave the city, this is of great importance. The villain has a hundred heads, but I'm afraid he won't be able to chop them off. "
"Then do you believe that this prince will chop off your head first? "Zhu Houzhao took a look and saw that the master in front of him was still afraid of death, so he just threatened death.
Maybe this will work.
But who knows that Liu Gui is also very talkative? "Principle," he said: "The prince's love is appreciated by the villain, but the prince cannot directly entrust the prince with orders at the moment. The villain now only obeys Cai Guogong. "
"Are you a court official or a retainer named Zhang? "Zhu Houzhao was furious.
Liu Guidao: "It's all, it's all. "
"What did you say? Come back! You are called disloyal, unjust, unkind and unfilial. Do you believe that I am using you as a living example to tie you up and make people look at you? "
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Zhu Houzhao was really bored sitting in the yard. When he thought that he would have to leave in more than half an hour, It felt like he was going back to prison.
In the end, he couldn't help but walk into the laboratory.
When he entered, he found that there was not much inside. There was something like this, while Zhang Zhou was sitting on a chair next to him reading a book. Originally, there were still people discussing something with Zhang Zhou, but with the arrival of the prince, the rest of the people retreated, as if they wanted to give it to the two of them. Create a reasonable space for conversation.
Zhu Houzhao said: "It is absolutely impossible for me to apologize to you and admit my mistake. If you admit your mistake to me now, I can still forgive you. ”
Even if Zhang Zhou heard it, he would pretend not to hear it. The prince in front of him did not have the demeanor of the Lord of the East Palace, and he did not have the qualifications to make a difference between life and death, so Zhang Zhou Zhou was not worried at all that this boy would act recklessly.
“What are these things? That Huang Bu Liu Qiu, didn't you say you were setting off fireworks? Where are the fireworks? I want to see it. "
Zhu Houzhao said almost shouting.
Liu Jin hurried over from outside, took a look at the laboratory first, and then said: "Your Majesty, your Majesty has sent someone to urge you. First time. It is estimated that in half an hour, you may have to return to the palace. ”
Zhang Zhou said: “If you don’t know whether a gunpowder is strong or stable, the best way is to transport it outside the city and find an open place to light a sky lantern. Explode it in the air to see how effective and powerful it is. Make further improvements. ”
“I know. Zhu Houzhao said, "Do you think I'm an idiot?" By the way, there is something else I want to tell you. My father told me about going to the Listening Department., I heard that a military aircraft institute will be established on this basis? When there is a war in the northwest, find some people to come back as consultants? Sorry, my father has promised that as long as there are no problems with the recent school entrance examination, I can stay in this newly established military aircraft institute. He also said that I would be a consultant. Basically, I'm on an equal footing with you. ”
Zhang Zhou looked over with squinted eyes.
This boy seemed to have no self-awareness at all.
But it was Zhu Youtang who asked Zhu Houzhao to become a military adviser. The person who asked for his opinion was that he mentioned in front of Zhu Youtang that the prince had some talents in military affairs and also liked research, and that the prince was very interested in this and could use his interest to cultivate Zhu Houzhao in military and cultural aspects.
Zhang Zhou said: "Congratulations.
Zhu Houzhao said with a proud look on his face: "Don't treat me like a child. I am almost an adult now. Even my father thinks I have grown up." You haven't said yet, where is the place where gunpowder is tested? Since we are going to set off fireworks, I can go over and take a look. It will give you face, right? ”
Zhang Zhou shook his head and said: “It’s completed. The detailed report of data and observations will probably be compiled today.” "
"Huh? Finished? Then you still say? "Zhu Houzhao was a little dissatisfied at once.
It felt like he was cheated by Zhang Zhou.
Zhang Zhou said: "If you come out of the palace and come to my place, I can also give you two gift. "
"What gift? Zhu Houzhao asked excitedly.
Zhang Zhou pointed to a box next to him and said: "There are things in there. One is a train model, which is micro-powered. This train model can move." Used clockwork. As for the other thing, you should study it carefully after you go back to see if it can be used on the actual battlefield. ”
“What, just put it in a box? "Zhu Houzhao frowned.
What Zhang Zhou wanted to give Zhu Houzhao was a train model and a hot air balloon model. They are both toys.
But in the future, they can play a big role both on and off the battlefield.
Zhang Zhou said: "When I teach students, I don't like to tell them everything. They need to go back and observe and study by themselves. Aren't you a military consultant? Or ordered by the emperor? If you can't give advice and suggestions, then what kind of consultant is there? Your consultant status can be removed at any time. If you don't want to be replaced, firstly, you must study carefully, and secondly, you must think divergently... In short, you have to do better than others before you are qualified to stay in the consultant's office. "Recent transcoding has been serious, which makes us more motivated and updates faster. Please use your little hands to exit the reading mode. Thank you