After Zhu Gaoxu became a domain in Yunnan, he really pitted Mu Sheng. When Hu Hui tracked down the whereabouts of Emperor Jianwen, without Zhu Gaoxu's strong support, Hu Hui's affairs would definitely not have been possible.

If Mu Sheng had not secured Jianwen, Mu Sheng's suspicion by the imperial court would gradually decrease. In this battle against Annan with strong troops and superior conditions, Mu Sheng is also very likely to be given military merits; And may use this to reintegrate into the power circle of the Yongle Dynasty, and have the opportunity to be knighted with merit!

As for destroying the good thing that Mu Sheng originally wanted to annex the Shen family, in the face of Emperor Jianwen's more serious matter, it was not enough to worry about.

So Mu Sheng was miserable! He must have resentment in his heart, but he doesn't necessarily hate Zhu Gaoxu much. Zhu Gaoxu could see that Mu Sheng was still very restrained in his contradictions; The relationship between the two of them is much easier than that between King Min and Mu Sheng.

Just because of what Zhu Gaoxu did, there was enough reason to do things for his father, and there was no reason to deliberately shield Mu Sheng.

Everyone has to be reasonable.

After Zhu Gaoxu completely understood one thing, he left more room for being a man...... He understood that as soon as Jianwen died, the imperial court was unwilling to completely eradicate the Mu Mansion in Yunnan, or there was a consideration of containing the Han Palace.

Since Mu Sheng touched the scales and still couldn't die, Zhu Gaoxu immediately went to Mu Mansion to compromise. Including this time, the benefits of Yunnan jadeite trade will be given to Mufu, and the benefits will be evenly distributed.

…… Those things can only be compared with each other's hearts, and they really can't be said in the open. Therefore, everyone did not mention it at all, let alone quarrel about it.

Mu Sheng's expression was very calm, he picked up the teacup and tasted it lightly, and then put it down. He opened his mouth and said: "His Royal Highness the King of Han will definitely win this expedition?" ”

Although Mu Sheng is only a marquis, the Mu family has a very deep foundation in Yunnan, and it is not an exaggeration to say that the whole of Yunnan is guarded by the Mu Mansion; So back then, Mu Sheng and Taizu's own son King Min could also fight well.

Now Mu Sheng is a little unlucky, but Zhu Gaoxu still doesn't look down on him too much. The Ming people didn't say dark words, Zhu Gaoxu said directly: "There should be no suspense on the frontal battlefield." What I'm worried about now is, what will I do when I'm done? ”

Mu Sheng thought for a while and said, "Your Highness is far away. ”

Zhu Gaoxu thought for a moment and said slowly: "I think it is still necessary to find a Chen clan to be the king, no matter what the strategy of the imperial court is, whether to incorporate the land of Annan into the territory of the Ming Dynasty, it will have to be delayed for many years ahead."

Supporting the Chen clan and justifying the king's position can first make ambitious people in Annam have less thoughts. Secondly, you can also transfer the grievances and grievances of the people of Annan to the Chen clan.

The imperial court said that the Hu father and son were rampant, but if the people were unprofitable and if they did not search and loot the people, why should they fight for those territories? This will stir up the discontent of the people. If the Ming court directly governs these places, it is difficult to ensure that the local officials do not go against the grain, and the Ming court will have to take responsibility for it at that time. ”

Zhu Gaoxu already knew that his knowledge and thinking were different from those of the ancients, and sure enough, when his remarks came out, the angle was completely different, and Mu Sheng showed a look of surprise.

And Shen Xu, who was accompanying her, was radiant and her beautiful eyes were very bright, and she could see that she was very useful. No matter what kind of ideas the powerful people sitting here talk about, they are talking about the country's major policies.

In her garden, and in the presence of her woman, two powerful men, were here to talk about the great things that would determine the future of a nation in Annam...... The woman may not be very interested in military politics, but she can feel that it is a high level, something that ordinary people cannot achieve no matter how much wealth they have.

Or Shen Xu's emotions infected Zhu Gaoxu, he couldn't hold back for a while, so he said a few more words.

He said: "I often think that we people still have to have a sense of responsibility to take the fat and ointment of the people of the world, and enjoy everything to the extreme. With great power in his hands, he should think about the overall future and the people of the world. ”

When Mu Sheng heard this, he immediately bowed to him, and echoed a few words, expressing his complete agreement with Gongxin's statement.

Zhu Gaoxu looked at it, Mu Sheng didn't seem to believe it, maybe what he was thinking in his heart was "nice to say"...... It's no wonder that Mu Sheng, he is already a marquis, can he not calculate his own benefits? Even if Zhu Gaoxu's father launched the "Battle of Jingjing", with millions of casualties, isn't it just to compete for that big profit, what kind of moral conscience are you talking about? Sometimes everyone fights for benefits, and whoever is soft-hearted will die! It's all a bloody past.

Xiping Hou tasted tea, a person who tasted tea with a "good time", and was not satisfied, and could frown immediately; The quality of life is so high that people admire. However, when it comes to benefits, I'm afraid the mood is not so elegant and beautiful.

On the contrary, it was the little lady Mu Zhen who was sitting at the end of the case, her eyes did not avoid Zhu Gaoxu, but her face showed reverence, and she looked at Zhu Gaoxu a little distractedly.

Zhu Gaoxu glanced at it and knew that Mu Sheng's daughter was indeed a kind-hearted little lady...... However, perhaps only a young lady will really believe Zhu Gaoxu's high-minded talk.

Mu Sheng talked to Zhu Gaoxu for a while, and the two of them talked about what they said on the stage, but they could only understand each other.

Mu Sheng didn't finish the first cup of tea, and got up to say goodbye. Zhu Gaoxu sent it to the door of the hall, and Shen Xu personally sent the guests out.

…… Zhu Gaoxu returned to the hall and still sat down next to the original cases, thinking there alone, and did not move for a long time.

Perhaps as the prince of the Ming Dynasty, and not the kind of prince who can enjoy himself in peace, Zhu Gaoxu is facing things that are a bit beyond his depth of knowledge, so he often tries to think and solve his doubts.

In a trance, he remembered Xu Miaojin again. She was at the dark well, Zhu Gaoxu seemed to see the tears on her face, her desolate and uncontrollable demeanor, she said, you just like my appearance. Zhu Gaoxu still remembers his answer: According to this, is that a woman who loves me want my glory and wealth?

Zhu Gaoxu didn't know whether the word "all" was appropriate. But he can conclude that there are a lot of rich and wealthy people...... The vivid comparison between the forgiveness hat and the difficulty of chasing girls in his previous life and the ease of the present strengthened his understanding: power and wealth are really powerful, no wonder people in the world are fighting for it, even at any cost.

At this moment, the wooden door creaked open, and Shen Xu walked in with a smile, and said on his knees: "His Royal Highness the King of Han has been waiting for a long time." snubbed His Highness, and asked for forgiveness. ”

Zhu Gaoxu raised his head and said, "In Shen Garden, Mrs. Shen doesn't have to pay too much attention to that red tape. ”

Shen Xu glanced at the case with a few teacups on it, and said: "Today's tea tasting, the concubine's clothes are really not arranged properly, and it is better to serve some fine wine." ”

Zhu Gaoxu nodded in agreement.

Shen Xu said again: "The concubine has rearranged a cup of tea, why don't Your Highness change places and cultivate your mood?" ”

Zhu Gaoxu's mood was indeed a little disturbed, and after hearing this, he said, "It's okay." ”

The two of them then changed rooms, which were next to them, and they walked a few steps up the corridor. The interior is decorated in a simple and elegant manner, and a delicate lady in a white dress is kneeling in front of the desk, engrossed in carefully fiddling with the tea set, and a fragrance comes to her face.

Zhu Gaoxu glanced at the little lady, then turned his head to look at Shen Xu again. Shen Xu covered his mouth and smiled, and said softly: "It's just a tea." Although it is a noisy and vulgar place outside, she is very clean, she is a yellow flower girl, and she has been bathing and fasting for three days because she wants to accompany tea for Her Highness. ”

"Ho." Zhu Gaoxu laughed when he heard this, and joked, "I said that I always love to come to my wife's garden, it turns out that every time I am treated as a VIP." ”

Shen Xu hurriedly said: "What you pay attention to when tasting tea is the words quiet and clean, which makes His Highness laugh." ”

Zhu Gaoxu walked in, and the little lady knelt on the futon, bowed lightly, without too many courtesies and compliments, and then concentrated on boiling water and making tea.

Zhu Gaoxu sat in this simple and elegant place, and the eyes were full of refreshing and simple decorations, and even the surface of the wooden case was not painted. The surroundings are very quiet, and the nose is fresh and faint tea aroma. The little lady who made tea next to her was also white, and there was very little fat powder on her face, just carefully trimmed. She is dressed in a plain white dress without lace and green silk with sideburns, which makes people think of green mountains and green waters.

After a while, the little lady made tea, but she held the teacup with both hands, took a sip of it herself, and then held it in front of Zhu Gaoxu, and said softly: "Your Highness, please use tea." ”

Zhu Gaoxu glanced at it, and there was a light red mark on the edge of the white porcelain. He didn't make a fuss and asked Xiao Niang, why did you drink it first? He pretended to be calm, as if he was very used to it, picked up the teacup and sniffed it first, and also tasted it in small sips.

Xiao Niang had a smile on her face that was like a spring breeze, "Your Highness, in addition to the fragrance of tea, what else have you tasted?" ”

Zhu Gaoxu hurriedly took another sip and groaned, "Cherry." ”

"Yes." The little lady smiled again, pretending to press her lips with her white fingers, as if to cover her teeth in order to smile without showing her teeth, and as if to remind Zhu Gaoxu that the cherry smell in the tea was the rouge on her red lips.

She pondered for a moment, and then sang softly: "The fire Qi Bao Yingluo hangs down on the green cocoon silk." The birds are not aware of it, and the dew breaks new branches. ”

Zhu Gaoxu listened to it, and was stunned that he didn't know whose poem it was. For example, some of Li Bai Dufu's ancient poems, he knows them, and he has not studied them if they are a little obscure.

He thought for a while, feeling the artistic conception of the poem and the fragrance on his lips, and then picked up the teacup again. A big rough hand that had been exposed to the wind and sun and had been sharpened by weapons was placed on a white porcelain cup, and only now did he notice a little abrupt.

However, no matter how elegant the yellow flower boudoir raised by the merchant was, he still didn't want to push her to the ground here. Maybe if he really did that, he would be a little bit off, after all, Zhu Gaoxu didn't feel that he was a chief of a barbarian tribe.

He was ready to finish tasting the tea and go back to his house to get down to business.