"Ding-ding-clang......" The sound of metal striking rang all morning.

When Zhu Gaoxu walked into an inverted room, he saw a big man with his sleeves rolled up and thick bones swinging a hammer to forge something, and the charcoal fire next to him was burning red. There were also Chen Dazhui and two miscellaneous men standing in the room, and when they saw Zhu Gaoxu first, they hurriedly bent down and saluted.

"Bang!" Another hammer hit the cutting board.

Chen Dazhui turned his head and said, "Craftsman Zhang, the prince is here." ”

Only then did the warsmith turn his head to look, put down the hammer, and saluted with his fists, but he didn't say anything.

"Is it almost fixed?" Zhu Gaoxu pointed to the heavy armor hanging on the wooden shelf.

Zhang Junjiang said: "Back to the prince's words, your armor is cold-forged from Qingtang iron. The small one did not find good material for a while, so he had to repeatedly forge the material to repair it, which was very labor-intensive, and it took at least five days. ”

Chen Dazhui said: "Lord Wang, Zhang Junjiang is someone I have known since I was a child, you can rest assured, he is the best military craftsman in Beiping, and he will definitely be able to make the prince's armor like new." ”

"What's your name?" Zhu Gaoxu asked casually.

Zhang Junjiang hugged his fists and said: "The small one is called Zhang Junjiang." My father is a military craftsman, and the younger one is also a military craftsman. ”

Zhu Gaoxu nodded. The Ming Taizu divided the people of the world into seemingly well-organized, and the craftsmen have always been craftsmen. The son inherits the father's business and ensures the source of manpower, and there are more than 300,000 craftsmen who take turns to serve the imperial court, and there are several times the number of miscellaneous servants.

He turned to Wang Gui and said, "Tell the people in the kitchen to add a meat dish to their meal, and they must eat well if they work hard." ”

Zhang Junjiang glanced up at Zhu Gaoxu, "Little Xie Wang Ye'en." ”

At this moment, Cao Fu walked in, bent down to Zhu Gaoxu's side, and whispered beside him: "Lord Wang, the third prince is here." ”

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu said to the military craftsmen and others: "I will not delay your work, work hard, I will wear this armor soon." ”

"Yes, lord."

Walking out of the door, Zhu Gaoxu said directly: "Did anyone welcome in?" As soon as he finished speaking, he looked up and saw Zhu Gaosui in a blue robe, as well as the eunuch Huang Yan, and the two of them had already walked over the wall.

Zhu Gaoxu stepped forward to greet him, and when he saw Gao Sui saluting, he smiled and said, "The third brother is a rare guest!" ”

"The second brother is a busy man." Gao Sui also said.

Zhu Gaoxu looked at the eunuch Huang Yan next to him and nodded to him gently. Huang Yan's expression was a little surprised, he hurriedly clenched his fists and bent down to salute, "Meet King Gaoyang." ”

This eunuch Huang Yan used to be a person next to King Yan, and Zhu Gaoxu had seen him, but he didn't have much contact...... It wasn't until the last time Zheng He mentioned that "Huang Yan is behind his back" that Zhu Gaoxu paid attention to it. No matter who is right or wrong, now Zheng He is a celebrity around King Yan, and the eunuchs who can still oppose Zheng He are by no means idle.

Zheng He is strong, but this Huang Yan is thin, and his figure is thinner than Gao Sui, and the master and servant are also in tune with each other.

"Talking inside." Zhu Gaoxu raised his arm and made a movement.

Several people walked through the hall together and took their seats in a living room in the outer hall. Cao Fu quickly beckoned the maid to come up with tea.

Zhu Gaoxu looked at Gao Sui, his younger brother looked completely different from himself, he was not short, tall and thin, and the skin on his face was white, but pale.

At this time, Gao Sui glanced at Wang Gui who was standing on the side. Zhu Gaoxu smiled and turned his head, Wang Gui bowed slightly and walked out, closing the door with his hand.

Gao Sui immediately said in a deep voice: "The imperial court sent a brocade guard and quietly sent a secret letter to the Shizi Mansion!" ”

"Oh?" Zhu Gaoxu was surprised, and his spirit immediately became a little nervous.

Zhu Gaoxu was silent for a moment and asked, "Since it was sent quietly, how does the third brother know?" ”

Gao Sui turned his head to look at Huang Yan who was standing, and Huang Yan said, "The slave maid got the secret first. Besides, the behavior of the prince is strange, and the slave and maid arrange someone to ...... in the prince's mansion."

"Second brother." Gao Sui said seriously, "We are brothers, there are some things I have to say, my father has never been very kind to see my eldest brother, you know." The second brother has made great contributions to his father in the past two years, and people with a discerning eye are optimistic about the second brother. ”

If it was a "true brother", Zhu Gaoxu should believe it. However, at this time, Zhu Gaoxu had to consider a question: What can Gao Sui and Huang Yan get by saying these words behind the back of the son?

What does Huang Yan mean, Zhu Gaoxu didn't know the inside story for a while; But the relationship between the three brothers, he is still clear...... Shizi has always been okay with his two younger brothers before, including Gao Sui.

Zhu Gaoxu didn't say anything for a while, and Gao Sui's voice said again: "Let's go and report to my father!" ”

Zhu Gaoxu still didn't answer, and many fragments suddenly appeared in his mind. I didn't pay much attention to other things before, but after a while, it became clearer!

…… Last year at the Zhuozhou Inn, Gao Sui, who was young and had no martial arts, hid behind, but stabbed to death a soldier who couldn't get up.

…… On the way, when Zhu Gaoxu and Shizi gave each other horses, Gao Sui sat on his horse all the time, and he didn't mean to get off the horse at all, and he didn't say anything at first.

…… At the end of last year, Beiping was besieged, and King Yan took away the main force, and Gao Sui was also among them, and did not stay in Beiping City, which was heavily attacked.

This younger brother really only wants to help the second brother?

"Third brother, something is wrong." Zhu Gaoxu opened his mouth and said, "This is a discordant plan!" ”

"Second brother!" Gao Sui frowned and said, "The people who colluded with the secret envoys of the imperial court are not us. ”

Zhu Gaoxu glanced at his younger brother and Huang Yan quietly, and said earnestly: "I know that the third brother is closer to me, but our biggest enemy is the traitors of the court, don't fall for their tricks." ”

Gao Sui showed an ugly smile, "When did the second brother become so knowledgeable?" ”

Huang Yan also followed and persuaded: "Actually, the prince is of no use to the Yan Palace. ”

"Alas......" Zhu Gaoxu sighed, "I really don't have any thoughts now, as long as my father can win, won't our brothers still be a good prince?" There is nothing wrong with the eldest brother being the son of the world, that is, the eldest brother is virtuous, and the second brother also wants to recommend the third brother to be the son. ”

"Hah!" Gao Sui smiled in surprise, "Why is it my turn?" The second brother's joke was too outrageous. ”

Zhu Gaoxu also smiled, and said in his heart: King Yan's "Jing Nan" ghost only believes that he will be the emperor as soon as he wins, and Gao Sui is also the sister-in-law of King Yan, so he really hasn't had any idea at all? In fact, Gao Sui is not completely hopeless, there is a situation that can take his turn, that is, the prince and the king of Gao Yang are finished!

But now the prince is in that position, so Gao Sui and Zhu Gaoxu are closer.

…… Of course, Zhu Gaoxu hopes that the evil imagination in his heart is wrong.

Zhu Gaoxu raised his head, turned his face to Gao Sui, and pretended to sigh deeply, "I'm not joking, if the third brother has seen the tragic battlefield I saw, he will also be tired." Actually, it's not interesting, look at how hard my father is! Besides, I only like to ride horses, and I can't go out easily as a son. ”

Gao Sui looked displeased, shook his head and said, "That's it, but this matter must be reported to my father!" ”

Zhu Gaoxu nodded and said, "That's the same." ”

At this moment, Wang Gui's voice came from outside the door, "Lord Wang, Lord Wang......"

"Come in and talk." Zhu Gaoxu said.

Huang Yan whispered: "Are all the slaves and maids in the Gaoyang Palace? ”

Wang Gui pushed open the door and said at the door: "Zheng He is here, saying that there is something important to see the prince!" ”

Huang Yan immediately stood up. Seeing his panicked appearance, Zhu Gaoxu knew it, and hurriedly said, "Don't be impatient, Zheng He must have come to pass on his father's words, and he won't come in." Third brother, you can sit and drink tea with peace of mind, and I will come when I go. ”

Zhu Gaoxu walked out of the living room and came to the outer courtyard on the other side of the wall, and immediately saw the eunuch Zheng He with a little protruding facial features and a whisk of dust.

Zheng He stepped forward to salute and said directly, "King Gaoyang, the third prince is in your mansion?" King Yan summoned the two to meet in the front hall immediately. ”

"Gonggong Zheng, take a step to speak." Zhu Gaoxu said.

The two then walked into an inverted room. Zhu Gaoxu also got straight to the point and said: "My father summoned us, is it for the sake of the prince's secret letter?" ”

Zheng He glanced up at him and nodded slightly, "Huang Yan has made a secret report." ”

Zhu Gaoxu suddenly frowned: The third brother came over today, didn't he come to discuss? It's just to pull yourself in.

He paced back and forth on the ground and said, "Gao Sui and Huang Yan seem to be very dissatisfied with Shizi. ”

Zheng He said: "Huang Yan has an old grudge with the son. The third prince, the slave and maid are not clear. ”

Considering that Zheng He was King Yan's confidant, Zhu Gaoxu nodded and said, "I'm also wondering." The two of them came to the door today, and they all said that the son of the world was not good, and persuaded me to take the opportunity to take the son down! ”

"Ahh Zheng He opened his mouth and looked at Zhu Gaoxu in a daze.

Zhu Gaoxu whispered: "Gonggong Zheng is sincere to me, what do I have to do, how can I hide it from you?" ”

Zheng He was silent for a while, and said quietly: "The slave maid is the one who serves King Yan, and there is only King Yan in his heart. ”

"Good!" Zhu Gaoxu stretched out his hand and patted Zheng He's shoulder, "Loyal people are rare, and this is one of the reasons why I admire Gonggong Zheng." ”

Zheng He seemed to breathe a sigh of relief when he heard this, "Thank you King Gaoyang." ”

Zhu Gaoxu said: "Then Gonggong Zheng will go back to resume his life first, and Gao Sui and I will immediately prepare to see our father." ”

"Farewell." Zheng He clenched his fists and bowed.

Zhu Gaoxu saw Zheng He go out, and he also turned around and walked back to the outer hall, and went inside to see Gao Sui and Huang Yan. Zhu Gaoxu pretended to be surprised, "Father may already know about that, otherwise why would he summon us in a hurry?" ”

Gao Sui and Huang Yan glanced at each other without any surprised expressions. Gao Sui said: "Then I'll say goodbye first, and I'll talk to my father in a while." ”

Zhu Gaoxu nodded and said, "Zheng He passed the word, and the place where he saw his father was in the front hall. ”

After sending Gao Sui out, Zhu Gaoxu first went back to the room to change into a group dragon costume and made some preparations.

He wore a black veil and a red robe, but he paced under the eaves for a long time...... In fact, my heart is also very turbulent, and sometimes I fantasize that if I overturn the world, wouldn't all my problems be solved?

Zhu Gaoxu shook his head vigorously.

In fact, many people in the Yanwang Mansion who were in a hurry to choose a side made a fatal mistake! They thought they could win the position. But under a strong lord like King Yan, it is useless to compete. Who ascends the throne depends only on the will of King Yan.

Under the absolute authority and strength, isn't it very simple for the little power that everyone has won to be taken back by the strong master? As the saying goes, I can give it to you, and I can take it away from you!