Gao Chi of the Ming River

In June of 1391 AD, Zhu Yunwen ordered the imperial army to divide into a joint attack, determined to encircle and wipe out the Yan army in Beiping.

In July 1391, Zhu Di led his troops to quickly capture Juyongguan, Huailai, Miyun to the north of Beiping and Jizhou, Zunhua, Yongping (now Lulong, Hebei) and other counties to the east.

Peking at the same time.

Zhu Gaochi walked slowly on the streets of Beiping with his hands behind his back, stopping from time to time, smiling and asking the prices at the stalls, or casually asking about the market prices of the past few days, and walking to the side of the street from time to time to stop and look Looking at the people coming and going, carefully looking at the expressions of the old and young people coming and going.

Ma Sanbao looked at Zhu Gaochi, who was serving as a commoner like him, with a confused face, and asked in a low voice, "Master...you are..."

"Sanbao, it seems that everyone is fine." Zhu Gaochi smiled gently, then turned to Ma Sanbao and said.

Ma Sanbao was startled for a moment, and then suddenly realized that it was so.

At this point, war has broken out.

The situation outside is not clear, but since the prince set off, the prince has been patrolling around the city of Beiping every three days, and sent the White Tiger Army in his hand to the whole city to participate in patrols and guards.

Others patrolled, such as Zhang Fu, with a very dignified and stern expression. They stopped and stopped, focusing on people who behaved suspiciously, and sometimes even scolded some ordinary people who behaved unusually.But Shizi is not like this, Shizi's expression is always so gentle and amiable, and when patrolling the street, he also looks leisurely and natural, often stopping in front of small vendors and asking about rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar and tea.

If Zhang Fu paid attention to the guards of Beiping City, then what the prince cared about was whether the lives of the people in Beiping City had been greatly affected.

"Three guarantees?"

Ma Sanbao came back to his senses, and hurriedly responded respectfully, "Slave... the little one is here."

At the beginning, Sanbao subconsciously wanted to say "little one", but after recovering, he hurriedly changed his words and called himself "little one".

The prince solemnly told him not to call himself a slave or call him the prince outside.

"Let's go over there and have a look." Zhu Gaochi looked at a certain shop surrounded by groups.

"Yes!"

Ma Sanbao respectfully responded, and followed Zhu Gaochi to the shop.

As soon as I walked in, I heard bursts of noise.

"Ouch! Don't push!"

"Go away! You've already bought two loads!"

"I don't know when this battle will end. Of course I have to buy more rice!"

"I heard that the army of the imperial court has already come to Beiping!"

"My God, there are only a few soldiers in Beiping, how could it be possible to resist so many troops from the imperial court?!"

"Unfortunately, Prince Yan is already on an expedition!"

"that is!"

"Hey! It's only been a few years of Ansheng's life. Why are you fighting again?"

"Hey, old man, do you want to buy it? If you don't buy it, move away!"

……

Ma Sanbao frowned upon hearing this.

The imperial army is coming to Beiping?

Why is the prince still so calm, or... was it not mentioned in yesterday's military report?

And what these people said, why does it feel like incitement?

"Three guarantees!"

Suddenly, Zhu Gaochi spoke slowly, pointing to the sneaky man who came out of the surrounding people with rice in his arms, and said gently, "I just saw the patrolling guards coming, you go and tell the patrolling guards , Tell them to follow him. Maybe we can give Zhang Fu a big gift today!"

"Yes! I'll go now, little one." After recovering from his senses, Ma Sanbao hurriedly responded.

Ma Sanbao turned around in a hurry, and ran towards the guard who was walking towards the corner with a serious face.

After showing the badge of the palace and saying the order of the prince, he turned around and hurried back to the prince.

As soon as he turned around, he saw the eldest son Zhu Gaochi squeezed out of the surrounded shop leisurely with a smile on his face.

Ma Sanbao was startled.Shizi...how did he get inside?

"Sanbao, let's go home." Zhu Gaochi said leisurely with his hands behind his back.

"Ah? Yes!" Ma Sanbao respectfully replied, looking up at the sky, where the colorful clouds were faintly smearing.

It is indeed getting late.It's time to go back too.

So, the two master and servant walked slowly towards the palace in the afterglow of the sunset.

When he was about to reach the palace, Zhu Gaochi turned his head and asked with a smile, "Sanbao, tell me, what do you fear most during war?"

Ma Sanbao thought for a while, and replied respectfully, "If you are a slave, the slave was most afraid of conscription and lack of food."

Zhu Gaochi nodded gently, and sighed softly, "Yes. This is what everyone is most afraid of..."

"Sir?"

"Sanbao...you go to the government office and invite Zhang Fu and the chief envoy Mr. Li to the palace."

"Yes! The slaves are going!"

Seeing Sanbao leave, Zhu Gaochi lowered his eyes, sighed, turned and walked into the palace.

After his father went to war, Zhu Gaochi obeyed his father's arrangement and lived in Songzhuyuan, also for the convenience of handling things.

After all, in Songzhuyuan, there are some secret subordinates of my father. My father said that they are the Flying Fish Team.

With the flying fish team, many things are easy to handle.

However, every day, after Zhu Gaochi returned home, he would always go to the Fanghua Courtyard to greet him. After the greeting, he would have a conversation with his mother and concubine, chat, or have dinner together, and then return to Songzhu Courtyard.

Of course, if there is a very urgent matter, it is another matter.

It is the same today.

After entering Fanghuayuan, Zhu Gaochi was surprised that besides his mother and concubine, Zhu Gaochi also saw Zhang Rongyue.

Although I was surprised, after all, Zhu Gaochi had never seen Zhang Rongyue since he rejected the sachet that day, and Zhang Rongyue stayed in the Fanghua Court very peacefully. Miss, her mind is not pure, but she has always been quiet.Therefore, after Zhu Gaochi's accident, he didn't feel anything, just nodded to Zhang Rongyue lightly, but Zhang Rongyue's heart trembled when he saw Zhu Gaochi nodding to himself, and he lowered his head.

"Chi'er, why are you here again today?" Mrs. Xu smiled slightly, although her eyes were still dead silent, but when she saw Zhu Gaochi, her eyes still had a dim light.

"My son came to see Concubine Mother. Concubine Mother, how are you today?" Zhu Gaochi said with a smile.

"If you're busy, don't come here. The concubine is fine." Xu patted Zhu Gaochi's hand, feeling a little relieved.

Zhu Gaochi just smiled.

After talking a few words, Zhu Gaochi got up and left respectfully.

As soon as she walked out of Fanghuayuan, Zhang Rongyue hurriedly called out from behind, "My lord, please stay!"

Zhu Gaochi paused slightly and turned his head.

With a gentle smile, he cupped his hands, "Miss Zhang, what's the hurry?"

Zhang Rongyue stopped in a hurry, took a deep breath, and then slowly walked up to Zhu Gaochi, and said in a low voice with a serious expression, "My lord, can you take a step to speak?"

Seeing Zhang Rongyue's serious expression, Zhu Gaochi smiled gently and pointed to the pavilion not far in front.

"Miss Zhang, please."

"My son first please."

Arriving at the gazebo, Zhang Rongyue looked around.

This gazebo is located on a rockery. Standing on the gazebo, one can see the front, back, left, and right views of the palace, and people passing by at the corner of the corridor can also see the situation in the gazebo.But you can't hear the people in the gazebo talking.

Have to say, this gazebo is well chosen.

Not only to avoid suspicion, but also to speak conveniently.

Zhang Rongyue clenched her palms slightly, looking at Zhu Gaochi who was standing in front of her with a modest smile, her heart flashed with envy and sourness.

"Miss Zhang, is there anything I can help you with?" Zhu Gaochi's voice was very gentle, but also distant.

And he was also thinking in his heart, this Rongyue stopped him, could it be because he wanted to go back to Nanjing?

Well, if so, even if it is difficult, he will make it easy!

In fact, Zhu Gaochi was actually looking forward to Rongyue leaving as soon as possible.

"My lord, Rong Yue dare to ask my lord, is the current situation really what my lord wants to see?" Zhang Rongyue looked serious.

Zhu Gaochi was startled.What do you want to see or not?

"Miss Zhang, you mean..."

"Families are ruined, people are displaced! Is this what the prince wants to see?" Zhang Rongyue was a little excited, but still tried her best to suppress her anger and the trembling in her voice.

The gentleness on Zhu Gaochi's face slowly disappeared, and he stared at Zhang Rongyue with a very calm expression.

"Your Majesty should know! In fact, it could have been avoided from the very beginning, couldn't it? War or something, as long as Yan Wang is safe and sound, wouldn't it be fine?"

"Why do you have to fight? Your Majesty!"

Listening to Zhang Rongyue's repeated questioning, and seeing Zhang Rongyue's angry expression, Zhu Gaochi slowly lowered his eyes.

After a while, Zhu Gaochi spoke slowly.

"That's my dad."

Zhang Rongyue was taken aback.

"That's my own father." Zhu Gaochi raised his eyes and sighed.

"I can't watch my father die, and my father won't watch our Yan Palace die." Zhu Gaochi raised his head and looked outside, Caixia began to melt slowly.

Zhang Rongyue was startled, then seemed to understand something.

"War or something, of course it's bad! Actually...I'm waiting every day now."

Zhang Rongyue couldn't help looking at Zhu Gaochi, but the afterglow of the evening cast some shadows on Zhu Gaochi's face, but she couldn't see it clearly enough.

But Zhu Gaochi's voice was a little hoarse, "I'm waiting for the safety letter my father gave me. I'm very afraid... that I don't receive the safety letter one day, and then..."

Zhu Gaochi didn't continue, just lowered his head and remained silent.His hands clenched into fists.

Zhang Rongyue lowered her eyes slowly, and asked bitterly, "Then why... didn't you stop it at first?"

Zhu Gaochi smiled lowly, the smile was very helpless, stop?

To stop his father's ambition?Or...Zhu Yunwen?

It's useless.

Regardless of whether his father has ambitions or not, no matter whether it is Zhu Yunqi or not, Nanjing will not allow the existence of King Yan's Mansion in Beiping!

Zhang Rongyue looked at Zhu Gaochi, opened her mouth, but still hesitated to speak, and pursed her lips tightly.

"If Ms. Zhang has nothing else to do, Gao Chi will leave now." Looking at the sky, Zhu Gaochi thought about his father's letter of safety, then turned around, cupped his hands as a salute, and was about to turn around and leave.

But at this time, Zhang Rongyue took a step forward, a little nervous, and a little embarrassed to speak.

"My son! Take me away!"

Zhu Gaochi was taken aback for a moment, almost interrupted by his feet, hurriedly stood upright, and stared blankly at Zhang Rongyue who was trembling, biting his lips, and blushing.

He... Did you hear me right?

take her away?

What's the meaning? !

"My son! Let's go, let's leave!" Zhang Rongyue looked at Zhu Gaochi's dumbstruck, and felt ashamed and annoyed, but still trembling, mustered up the courage, and spoke again.

She may... only have this one chance.

This time, he can be 100% sure that he really heard correctly...

What does Zhang Rongyue mean... to elope with him? !

silent.

This lady is really courageous and knowledgeable!But, but... Last time, he made it very clear.

He has a crush.

And last time, he made it very clear.He likes the person he likes very much.

He couldn't help but raise his hand to cover his face. Fortunately, fortunately, his father went to war.I don't have time to put someone beside him...

Zhu Gaochi was a little embarrassed, turned his head away, and said, "Miss Zhang, I already have someone in mind."

"I know!" Zhang Rongyue whispered, mustering up the courage to force herself to look directly at Zhu Gaochi, "...I know this is wrong and shameless, but...my son, I, I really...really , I love the prince very much..."

this sound...

Zhu Gaochi was a little stunned, and turned to look at Zhang Rongyue.

He was obviously ashamed and angry, but still, he mustered up the courage to speak out.

The voice was trembling unbelievably, and the words could not be heard clearly.

Zhu Gaochi can imagine how difficult this...wasn't he all rejected last time?Why, if you insist on it like this, if you say it repeatedly, you will definitely be rejected, and it will definitely be embarrassing, but you still... say it...

Zhu Gaochi believed that she was talking about her daughter's family's reputation and her daughter's family's shame.

A celebrity in the capital, Zhang Rongyue.

...I have some indescribable feelings in my heart.

Zhu Gaochi turned around slowly and looked at Zhang Rongyue.

This girl's courage is something he doesn't have.

but……

"I'm sorry." Zhu Gaochi said solemnly, bowing his hands respectfully.

Zhang Rongyue was dumbfounded.

Immediately laughed.

It's just that the smile is very forced, coupled with the tears that keep falling...

Zhu Gaochi lowered his eyes and didn't want to look any more. It can be described in four words - heartbroken.

Turning around, he strode away from the gazebo.

His demeanor was unfeeling.

Maybe he should comfort him?

However, Zhu Gaochi knew that at this time, what Zhang Rongyue needed might be anyone's comfort, but it was definitely not her own.

After Zhu Gaochi left, Zhang Rongyue's knees softened, and she knelt down slowly, lowered her head, still smiling, covered her face with her hands, and murmured to herself in a trembling voice: "Great! I finally said Come out. This time... you can give up completely, you can... have no regrets..."

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Walking into the Songzhuyuan in a hurry, I saw Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui, as well as Zhang Fu, the chief envoy of Beiping City, Mr. Li, waiting.

Zhu Gaochi paused, first put on a gentle smile, and cleaned up the messy emotions in his heart.

"Keep everyone waiting for a long time!" Zhu Gaochi said, then hurried to the main seat and sat down.

"Brother (Elder Son) is too polite."

"Okay, it's all from my own family, so don't be so polite in this situation now." Zhu Gaochi smiled, motioned for everyone to sit down, then paused, and continued, "It's getting late now, I'll Long story short. Master Li, please publish a notice tomorrow to inform the people of Beiping that rice grains will be distributed from now on, and those who need them can go to the government office to pick them up."

"Brother! This—" Gao Xu and Gao Sui were very puzzled.

Now is the time when food and grass are urgently needed, why...

Zhu Gaochi just waved his hands solemnly, "Quiet."

"Yes..." Gao Xu and Gao Sui looked at each other and sat down.

"Lord Li, tomorrow, I will send someone to deliver two loads of rice to the government office."

Two, two loads of rice?

Master Li was a little confused, "My lord, is this too little?"

Zhu Gaochi just smiled, and said leisurely, "Don't worry, Mr. Li, if there is not enough, I will ask someone to send it."

Master Li had no choice but to smile and sit down.

"Zhang Fu, starting tomorrow, we will use a new code." Zhu Gaochi turned his head to look at Zhang Fu with a serious expression, "Starting tomorrow, the guard codes at the city gate will change every day. From tomorrow onwards, I, Gao Xu, Gao Xu Sui, the three of us take turns to set the code, and you come to the palace to check the code in person."

Zhang Fu Yilin, so cautious?Is it possible...

"My son, but the imperial court..."

Zhu Gaochi shook his head slowly, "I haven't received the news yet, but... it should be almost the same." Zhu Gaochi murmured.Then he smiled wryly, mocking himself a little, "I'm just in case."

"Your Majesty, it's always good to be careful." Zhang Fu nodded clearly, admiring him very much. Although His Majesty was gentle in dealing with things, he was very thoughtful and keen in strategy.

The man captured by the guards today is indeed a spy from Nanjing, who came to disturb people's hearts!

If the imperial court has not yet reached Peiping, if Peiping has been in turmoil before, how will we stick to it in the future?

Fortunately, Shizi discovered it in time, and now he has made arrangements.

The issue of the notice to distribute rice seems unnecessary on the surface, but it is very important to stabilize Beiping, which is now somewhat turbulent due to the war!

Although military strategy is very important in fighting, if there is no stable rear, it will be even more difficult!

Now, there is a prince sitting behind here!

They will definitely win this battle!