My Brother-in-law is the Prince - Chapter 451

Chapter 451 True Man

The model camp set off and soon arrived at the camp of Habayashi Zuowei.

This camp was stationed in the Wengcheng of the Forbidden City, which was almost separated from the Imperial City by a wall.

And Zhu Gaochi is very familiar with this place. Zhu Di would come here often on weekdays. After all, he was born in the army, and this is the military camp closest to the palace.

It’s just that now, when I arrive here, it has a different flavor.

Zhu Gaochi didn’t understand what his next responsibilities were.

But now he is gradually calming down.

When a person is in the military camp, some emotions will slowly become numb and dull.

And it seems… Zhang Anshi’s method seems to be effective, although he is still strong, but obviously thinner…

It’s not that he has become thinner, but it seems that the flesh on his body has begun to shrink and tighten. At least in terms of body shape, he is no longer the abnormally bloated before.

Entered the barracks, and the drill was suspended today, but everyone was in their own barracks, but noise and going out were not allowed.

The military discipline in the model battalion is strict, and no order can be discounted by half a point.

Zhu Gaochi couldn’t help but think in his heart, why is he defending here so well, what happened outside?

In just a few months, it seems that several years have passed outside, so that for Zhu Gaochi, it seems that many years have passed.

However, the lieutenants seemed excited. After all, the boring drills were hard to endure. Now they are on guard, but they have longing for them.

Dawn of the next day, the morning light just fell on the earth.

Zhang Anshi was about to leave, and the palace was already lit with lamps.

At this time, the two boys of the Zhang family, the youngest was only five years old, while the eldest was already seven years old.

The eldest son, Zhang Changsheng, has been lifted out of the warm blanket and started his morning class for the day.

He looked listless, but obediently began to recite poems and books.

Of course, it is impossible for Zhang Anshi to teach him to read the Four Books, but he is required to recite Tang and Song poems, and he is taught to read and write.

The so-called encyclopedia is probably the “One Hundred Thousand Whys” compiled by Zhang Anshi, which involves a lot of military, physical and chemical knowledge, which is very superficial, but such small stories can often arouse people’s interest in nature. curiosity.

Of course, this kind of encyclopedia is not limited to this. There are also various customs and customs overseas, as well as some historical stories. All in all, it is all-inclusive, but at the same time, it is not profound.

In Zhang Anshi’s view, children of this age are at the time when they are most curious. Such an entertaining and educational encyclopedia can easily make children have a strong interest in certain things.

Now, they are still in the stage of generating interest, teaching difficult knowledge, but counterproductive.

But even reciting Tang poetry and Song Ci, as well as daily gymnastics, as well as learning encyclopedias and arithmetic, almost filled Zhang Changsheng’s time for most of the day.

When he was eight years old, when most of these had entered the door, Zhang Anshi even felt that this guy should be allowed to study in school. The primary school affiliated to the best official school, where the school rules are strict, just like this kid, not to mention the children at this age, who have not yet developed the concept of superiority and inferiority, and it happens to be the period when people are most treated with equal eyes. It is of great benefit to sharpen Zhang Changsheng’s temperament.

As a father, although Zhang Anshi is busy on weekdays, he can be regarded as arranging for his son’s growth with all his heart. In the matter of raising children, although he can’t do everything by himself, he is still attentive.

At this time, Zhang Changsheng was reciting poems aloud in his study.

And Zhang Anshi left the dormitory amidst the sound of Lang Lang’s reading. He had already put on a new python robe, and went to the front hall.

Since His Majesty wants to watch the three blogs of Tatar, Wala, and Duoyan, it is impossible to host the banquet in the palace, but in the camp of Habayashi Guard. Zhang Anshi needs to arrange it in advance at Habayashi Guard.

When he arrived at Habayashi, the three brothers came.

Zhang Anshi covered his face and said, “What did you do to my brother-in-law?”

Zhu Yong: “…”

open:”…”

Qiu Song: “???”

Zhang Anshi didn’t wait for them to say anything, and said again: “Where is he? Oh… I feel sorry for my brother-in-law.”

Zhu Yong finally found his own voice: “In the barracks.”

Zhang Anshi listened, and immediately said: “Is there no missing arm or leg?”

“No…no…” Zhu Yong was very thankful that he treated people with sincerity.

If not, offend the crown prince, offend the eldest brother, then there are good days?

Zhang Ze’s eyes lit up, and he couldn’t help admiring Zhang Anshi, the big brother.

You really deserve to be the big brother! Always be so resourceful and never put all your eggs in one basket. When we train the prince, he feels sorry for his brother-in-law. When the prince ascends the throne in the future and wants to settle accounts with us, the eldest brother will be pardoned. At that time, the eldest brother will try to rescue or take care of our wives and children.

Zhang Anshi said: “Lead me there.”

Seeing no one, Zhang Anshi was still worried.

It’s just that when Zhang Anshi hurried to see Zhu Gaochi, there seemed to be a flower in front of him.

“Sister…brother-in-law…” Zhang Anshi was a little uncertain.

Zhu Gaochi in front of him has a dark complexion and a very strong man. He is quite different from the prince a few months ago.

This is not because the facial features have changed, but the whole person, as if they have become another person.

Looking carefully… this charm… unexpectedly resembles His Majesty.

That’s right, the same skin color, the same big arms and round waist, plus the facial features after gradually losing fat, unexpectedly resembles His Majesty so much.

But in the past, why didn’t it look like it at all?

It can be seen that this is not a genetic problem of His Majesty, but purely caused by obesity.

“You still know how to come?” Zhu Gaochi shook his head, somewhat complaining about this brother-in-law.

At this time, I wanted to scold Zhang Anshi, but when the words came to my lips, I swallowed them back: “How are your elder sister and Zhu Zhanji?”

“Very good.” Zhang Anshi said: “Sister-in-law misses her brother-in-law every day, and her eyes are going to cry…”

Then lowered his voice: “I don’t know what happened to the others. That’s right, brother-in-law, come, let someone fetch the scale and weigh it.”

The ancients weighed, especially the big guy like Zhu Gaochi, but they used the method of Cao Chong to weigh the elephant.

So it was a bit of a waste of time, and when the final conclusion was reached, Zhang Anshi said pleasantly: “Two hundred and thirty catties, tsk tsk… seventy catties less…”

Zhang Anshi is still very satisfied with this amount.

Zhu Gaochi said nana authentically: “I don’t think I’ve lost weight.”

“Two hundred and thirty catties is not too little.” Zhang Anshi said, gently squeezed Zhu Gaochi’s arm, and said: “This meat is terribly strong, and the belly is not small, but…brother-in-law looks like …like…”

“like…”

“It seems to be the same as His Majesty.”

“Don’t make fun of the father.” Zhu Gaochi stared, and said with a straight face: “This is disrespectful.”

Zhang Anshi looked at Zhu Gaochi’s expression, and felt more like it, and said cheerfully: “Brother-in-law, you don’t know something now. If I say that brother-in-law has nothing to do with Your Majesty, it would be considered disrespectful.”

Zhu Gaochi: “…”

Well, there is no way to refute this, you win!

After being silent for a while, Zhu Gaochi said: “When can I go back?”

“Anytime.” Zhang Anshi said sincerely: “Our model camp is not a den of thieves. Who dares to stop brother-in-law? As long as brother-in-law is willing, he can come and go freely at any time.”

Zhu Gaochi said: “Since that’s the case, then I will leave the camp.”

“Okay, good, good.” Seeing the fruitful results, Zhang Anshi was in a happy mood at this time.

If there is no effect at all, let alone His Majesty, even his elder sister can’t explain it.

He nodded like a chicken pecking rice, and then gave Zhu Yong a wink.

Zhu Yong understood immediately, and calmly said: “The captain of the team listens to the order.”

The captains in the barracks all stood still and shouted in unison: “Yes.”

Zhu Yongdao: “One member of the team is absent. From now on, this month…”

Zhu Gaochi opened his eyes slightly, subconsciously said immediately: “Forget it, I will stay in this palace for a few more days.”

Zhu Yong said awkwardly: “Your Highness, this is not good, you are a big Buddha, our temple is small…”

Zhu Gaochi is a kind person, not to mention that these captains have been taking care of him for the past few months. If not for this, he would not have made such progress, and his body would not have been able to recover so quickly.

Now because of him, let other people be punished, he couldn’t bear it.

As for interfering with the model camp, Zhu Gaochi will not do it.

He is very clear that the general will be outside, and the king’s fate will not be accepted. Anyway, he has gradually adapted to this place, and there is no hindrance if he stays for a few more days.

“Brother-in-law…” Zhang Anshi said: “How is it so good…”

Zhu Gaochi said: “You kid…” He patted Zhang Anshi on the shoulder.

Then, Zhu Gaochi showed a sincere smile, and said: “I never expected that I would have a very energetic day today!”

This sentence is naturally a great compliment.

The person who knows his body is good or bad is always himself. In the past, he was out of breath after walking a few steps, staggered because of his overweight body, was listless every day, and always felt uncomfortable all over his body. Zhu Gaochi knew it all too well, and this is gone forever.

At this time, a **** came and said, “Your Majesty is here, your majesty’s holy driver is coming.”

Zhang Anshi didn’t dare to be negligent, he greeted Zhu Gaochi silently, then turned his head and said to Zhu Yong: “I’ll go meet you, you arrange here.”

As he spoke, Zhang Anshi walked away.

Sheng Jia arrived at Daying, accompanied by hundreds of officials and envoys from various countries.

The banquet has already been prepared.

It took place in a large tent.

Zhu Di stepped down and led the ministers to the big tent.

Outside this big tent, there are three steps for one post and five steps for one post.

Zhu Di’s gaze swept over, and one of them made Zhu Di’s gaze pause for a while.

He couldn’t help raising his brows slightly, the captain looked a little familiar.

But who it was, he couldn’t remember for a while.

It’s just that Zhu Di didn’t care about these details, he just felt that this person… looked a bit like his second son Zhu Gaoxu.

Of course, how could Zhu Gaoxu appear here?

He immediately smiled and looked away. There are many similar people.

When he ascended to the seat in the big tent, his close ministers, Oara Khan, Tatar Khan, and Duoyan Khan attended one after another.

Countless delicacies are presented.

The emperor of the Ming Dynasty, probably because of Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, so the meals were very greasy.

For example, at this time, Zhu Di enshrined his imperial meals. According to the specifications, there were usually four grades of wine, burnt mutton, steamed chicken, goose with pepper and vinegar, roast pork, pork in white soup, goose for rice, three chickens, and five catties of mutton. Five catties of pork, two buckets of white japonica rice, nine catties of tea and food, ninety slices of sesame oil cakes, eight taels of sugar, one liter of red beans, and twenty catties of pears and fresh water chestnuts.

Basically, they are all big fish and big meat, extremely fatty.

If the emperor hosts a banquet, the meal will have to be added, such as fresh shrimp with pepper and vinegar, sheep head and hoof with fire, sheep tripe plate, thick kidney, steamed fresh fish, silk goose powder soup and so on.

These meals look exquisite and delicious.

But Zhang Anshi never eats it.

In fact, the reason is very simple, because the imperial chef and the imperial doctor are both hereditary.

A cook who is good at cooking and entered the palace during the reign of Emperor Taizu, then his son will be the imperial cook, and his grandson will also be the imperial cook.

Therefore, the nobles are not used to the meals in the general palace, so they often add an internal dining room, so that eunuchs who are good at cooking can cook some special dishes.

So Zhu Di took his seat and casually tasted a piece of mutton. The rest of the people also laughed dryly and moved their chopsticks.

Zhang Anshi didn’t even bother to put on any pretense, so he stuffed his empty chopsticks into his mouth and took a sip, which was considered exhausting.

At this time, Zhu Di said: “Help the Bok warriors from all ministries.”

Not long after, six people entered the account, all six were quite strong, and then saluted.

Zhu Di looked at the six people, nodded his head and said: “Yes, yes, he is a good man. Let me have a look at the blogs of the six of you, and let’s see who comes out on top.”

The six people looked at their leader, then nodded, and exited the big tent one by one.

Outside the big tent, the curtain was rolled up, and then six warriors started wrestling.

Zhu Di took the warm wine and tasted it carefully, and the ministers showed a happy look. The three Mongolian Khans also said some auspicious words.

It’s just their thoughts, but they are all outside the account.

Zhu Di was very interested in wrestling. Yan Wangwei, who was stationed in Beiping at the beginning, had a similar wrestling show. Watching the warriors outside the tent wrestling with each other, he put down his chopsticks and watched intently.

These six warriors were carefully selected. They were wrestling rather than free fighting. After defeating their opponents, they fought each other again.

Suddenly, a tense atmosphere gradually arose.

Especially at the end, the fight became more and more fierce. The warrior of Navala was so powerful that he knocked down two opponents in a row and won applause from the whole house.

At the end, the Oirat warrior finally overturned the last person, and that person let out an “uh…” and fell down heavily.

“Okay.” Zhu Dixian was extremely excited, he stood up: “This is a real man.”

Wala Khan suddenly smiled and said excitedly: “Your Majesty the Emperor, this is our warrior Urig.”

Zhu Di said: “Call in and give him wine and meat.”

For Zhu Di, inviting these people to blog is not only due to his interest in wrestling, but also a sign of the surrender of the ministries to him.

This man named Wuzhige came in, bowed down, and Zhu Di asked someone to take a catty of meat.

He grabbed it with his hands and ate it in front of the monarchs and ministers.

Zhu Di said: “Come here, give him a gold belt and gold and silver.”

Wuzhige seemed to know some Chinese, so he stammered and replied in Chinese: “Your Majesty’s gift, I am grateful to you. I know that Ming is best at firearms, but I don’t know about this Bok. Does Daming have warriors, or can we compete with each other?” .”

The Wala people are nomadic in the desert all the year round, and they are not good at eloquence.

It may be because this person won a big victory, so he couldn’t help but feel proud. At this time, he wanted the emperor to see how powerful his Oirat warrior is, so he hoped to have a few more opponents to show off.

But everyone didn’t know that this sentence made the atmosphere in the big tent suddenly freeze.

Nawara Khan couldn’t help panicking.

is hesitating whether to plead guilty.

The three tribes locked each other and fought in front of Zhu Di. If they won, the Ming emperor would naturally be very happy.

It can provoke the Han people, but it has another meaning. Now Oala Khan is only waiting to conclude a better business agreement with Daming, and to be his second-hand dealer. If you understand Urig’s words with ulterior motives, you can think that Oala wants to provoke Daming.

Zhu Di had a half-smile on his face, and he looked at Wuzhige.

At this time, it is natural to agree, because there is no reason why it shouldn’t.

But the problem is… who to teach to be good, so as to ensure the certainty of victory.

After all, once you lose, you will not look good on the face.

At this moment, Zhang Anshi stood up and said: “Your Majesty, I will randomly choose a person from the model camp and play with him.”

Zhu Di nodded.

Zhang Anshi said to the eunuch, “Go and tell Zhu Yong to choose one.”

The **** left in a hurry.

Zhu Yong has been waiting outside the tent. He saw this wrestling just now, and his blood boiled a long time ago.

The **** said: “His Royal Highness has a military order to teach General Zhu to choose one person to play with them.”

“Who do you want to pick, why don’t you say it clearly?”

The **** couldn’t respond for a while, so he had to use Zhang Anshi’s original words: “Your Highness means… just pick one at random…”

In fact, the **** has already hinted at it.

The reason why I have to choose randomly is actually that His Highness needs to be as light as possible, which means that I have all kinds of warriors in Ming Dynasty, and it is not easy to underestimate any one.

But General Zhu, this wrestling has touched His Majesty’s face, you have to be careful.

It’s just that when Zhu Yong heard what his elder brother said, he subconsciously looked at Zhu Gaochi together with Zhang and Qiu Song beside him.

In their view, in the eyes of the eldest brother, the so-called Oirat warriors are nothing, so we should choose a weaker one to play with him. If we pick out the elite, it will appear that our model camp is incompetent.

Qiu Song said to Zhu Gaochi, “Go and throw him over.”

Zhu Gaochi: “…”

Zhu Yong and Zhang looked at each other, but they didn’t make a sound. Let Qiu Song do such things.

Qiu Song saw that Zhu Gaochi was not moving, and urged: “Go quickly.”

Zhu Gaochi looked at the meticulous Qiu Song. After a short period of persuasion, perhaps because he was used to it in the camp, it was a conditioned reflex. He took off his armor, took off the saber at his waist, and then moved his arms. He walked out of his sentry post slowly.

(end of this chapter)