The Imperial Palace, Zhu Yuanzhang's Fengtian Hall, Inner Hall.
"What is it? Is what you said true? Did Fifth really grow such a divine item? Or two?"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao in shock.
After Zhu Biao came out of the side hall, the smile on his face never stopped.
"Imperial Father, it's absolutely true. Your son has already asked someone to weigh it in the side hall.”
"We only planted three plots of land, but the yield of potatoes has reached 3,000 catties per mu. Although the sweet potatoes are slightly inferior, they have reached 2,300 catties.”
"Moreover, Fifth Younger Brother said that these two things are resistant to cold and drought, and can also be used to fill one's stomach. If my Great Ming can cultivate and plant them on a large scale, from now on, why would Great Ming have to worry about not having food?”
"Just now, your son and Uncle Xu both ate two things. They were really full. If Imperial Father doesn't believe me, your son will get someone to make some for Imperial Father to taste.”
Of course, Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to taste it.
Zhu Yuanzhang, who was born as a farmer, knew the hardships of the common people.
Back then, his father, mother, and brother had starved to death.
No one in the entire Great Ming knew better than him the importance of food to the common people.
Not only did Zhu Yuanzhang eat the potatoes and sweet potatoes, but he also personally went to the side hall to take a look at the potatoes and sweet potatoes piled up in the side hall.
When he confirmed that everything was true, he finally couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"Fifth Brother is really our Zhu family's thousand-li steed. No, thousand-li steed is no longer enough to describe his contributions. He's our Zhu family's Saint Child, Saint Child! Hahahaha!"
Zhu Biao was genuinely happy for his father when he saw his smile.
"By the way, where's No. 5? I want to reward him, heavily reward him! It is difficult for heaven to tolerate such a meritorious service without reward.”
Zhu Biao smiled and said,
"Imperial Father, Fifth Brother has gone back to rest. Fifth Brother is also tired today. Your son thinks that it won't be too late for Imperial Father to see him tomorrow. Oh right, Imperial Father, Fifth Brother seems to have his eyes on Uncle Xu's three daughters. He said that he wants to follow Uncle Xu to the northern expedition and earn achievements.”
"I think Uncle Xu is having a headache at home right now.”
Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned and asked in confusion,
"There's such a thing? Tell me what's going on.”
Zhu Biao did not hide anything and told him everything that had happened at the Duke of Wei Residence.
Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but laugh again.
"Hahahaha, Xu Tiande, oh Xu Tiande, you've also come to this day. Make things difficult for our son? Do you know how powerful it is now?"
"If the fifth brother really goes north and gets the title of Marquis, let's see what Xu Tiande will do!”
Zhu Biao was stunned and asked carefully,"
"Father, you won't really let Fifth Brother follow Uncle Xu to the north, right? After all, No. 5 was still young. It was best to wait a few years before he went out with the army.”
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded lightly. It was just a casual mention, so he naturally wouldn't take it seriously.
Then, the father and son returned to the Hall of Heaven's Tribute.
As soon as they reached the inner hall, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly asked,
"Have you found Fifth?"
Zhu Biao's face stiffened and he shook his head slightly.
Zhu Yuanzhang's face turned cold.
"Men!"
A moment later, several Imperial Army Marshals entered the hall.
Zhu Yuanzhang ordered,"
"Seal all the doors and lock down the entire city! Break this brat's legs! Drag him back!"
"Hurry up and go!"
The Imperial Army Marshals didn't dare to tarry and hurriedly got up to leave.
Zhu Biao saw that something was wrong and quickly stopped him.
"Imperial Father, Imperial Father, don't be anxious. Your son…"
Before Zhu Biao could finish, the voices of the Imperial Army Marshals interrupted him.
"Greetings, Empress!"
It was Empress Ma who walked in from outside the hall.
Empress Ma gave Zhu Biao a calm look and calmly said to Zhu Yuanzhang,"
"Do we really have to make such a big commotion?"
"Old Fourth is a little naughty, but it's not as serious as breaking his leg, right?”
Zhu Yuanzhang saw that his wife had come forward, so he couldn't continue to flare up. He only said angrily,
"They're both my sons. Look at what Fifth Brother has done, and then look at Fourth Brother. They're both born from the same mother.”
When Empress Ma heard this, she comforted him softly,"
"The children are still young and need time to slowly teach them. No. 5 is a rare child, but you can't look down on the other children because of this, right?”
"This is unfair to the children."
Zhu Biao echoed,
"That's right, Imperial Father. Actually, Fourth Brother also has his own ambitions. He fled this time because he wanted to follow the Northern Expedition Army to the north and make contributions.”
"Old Fifth said that Old Fourth will definitely think of a way to sneak into the Northern Expedition Army. Your son has already told Uncle Xu about this. Uncle Xu said that as long as Old Fourth enters the military camp, he will not be able to escape from his grasp.”
"Don't worry. Moreover, I've already asked the ceremony and discipline inspection department to inform the harem that anyone who dares to speak nonsense will be punished with a hundred sticks.”
Zhu Yuanzhang snorted,
"The nine layers of palace restrictions, even the bamboo fences of the farmers are stronger than Zhen's palace walls.”
Zhu Biao felt helpless when he heard this. If it wasn't for the fifth brother, how could the fourth brother leave the palace wall!
However, Old Fifth had just made a great contribution, and Zhu Biao did not want his younger brother to be implicated, so he smiled and said,
"A few days ago, Twelfth Brother came to look for his son. He said that paper pants come out from under an iron threshold.”
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he immediately laughed.
"What nonsense is this? It must have been Fourth Bro that brat who taught him.”
Zhu Biao nodded slightly.
"That's right, but the logic is right. News doesn't spread far. A few walls alone can't stop it.”
Hearing Zhu Biao's words, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded lightly.
"Forget it, my officials are all trying to guess what I am thinking and doing. It's better than ignoring the truth.”
Zhu Biao pursed his lips and nodded.
Zhu Di's matter was also put aside by Zhu Yuanzhang.
Zhu Yuanzhang began to talk about serious matters.
"How's the investigation going in Henan?”
Zhu Biao's expression turned serious.
"Henan Provincial Judge Tu Jie has secretly reported that at least five or six dukes connived at their families and encroached on the people's fields.”
Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression turned cold and he did not say anything for a long time. After a while, he said in a deep voice,
"Boss."
"Your son is here!"
"Find Fourth Brother as soon as possible."
"Yes, sir!"
Zhu Yuanzhang sighed,
"Ever since the day I made your brothers kings, there have been people gossiping.”
"They said that Zhen letting the prince lead the army was taking away the military power from the hands of those old brothers.”
"Those people, I let my son go to the border to kill thieves for them. Ha, some people don't appreciate it.”
Zhu Biao nodded slightly.
"However, Fourth Brother's matter happened at the wrong time. In a few years, he will go to the fief with his second brother, third brother, and fifth brother to lead the army.”
"Once this matter is stirred up, those censors will definitely not let it go. It is not a big deal for Fifth Brother to have this achievement.”
"But it's hard to say for Fourth Brother. With the words frivolous and reckless, Fourth Brother can forget about going to Beiping in his life. He might even implicate Second Brother and Third Brother.”
Zhu Yuanzhang was expressionless."
"If there really is someone who dares to oppose this one, then let Tu Jie throw out those few uncles of yours first.”
"Zhen wants to see which crime is greater, a prince leaving the palace privately or a duke acting lawlessly.”
Zhu Biao frowned. He felt that this was a little inappropriate. He asked hesitantly,
" Yes, Father, but if that's the case, those uncles…"
Zhu Yuanzhang snorted,
"Zhen gave them the iron coupons, allowing them to break the law and not die. It was originally waiting for this time to use.”
He then looked at Zhu Biao.
"Boss, I'll leave this favor to you.”
Zhu Biao nodded slightly.
"Yes, Imperial Father."
Zhu Yuanzhang continued,
"They are my subjects, but they are also your elders. I have to leave some room for you.”
"I don't want to learn from Zhao Kuangyin and give up my military power. The military power is mine, and there's no reason for me to beg the officials to return it to me.”
"But I don't want to be like Liu Bang. A few old brothers ruled the world together. Other than Xiao He, none of them had a good ending.”
At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang was still very concerned about his old relationship.
Although he had already discovered that those brothers who had gone through life and death had begun to change, his mood was getting heavier and heavier.
Zhu Biao seemed to have seen the heaviness in his father's heart, but he did not know how to persuade him. He could only cup his hands and say,
"Yes, Imperial Father. If Imperial Father has nothing else to say, your son will take his leave. Uncle Xu has already said that he will immediately report the matter of Fourth Brother as soon as there is news.”
"Your son is going to deal with those potatoes and sweet potatoes first. Those things are too important to my Ming Dynasty's future, so your son doesn't dare to be careless.”
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded lightly.
After Zhu Biao left.
Zhu Yuanzhang's deep sigh came from the main hall.
This sigh was filled with helplessness, heartache, and nostalgia.
But more than that, he felt bitter.
At some point, Empress Ma had already stood beside Zhu Yuanzhang. She gently held Zhu Yuanzhang's hand and said nothing.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Empress Ma silently. In this world, the only person who truly understood him was his wife.
The two of them looked at each other speechlessly. Everything was said without words.
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