During the period when Zhou Zhi was in the capital, he met the current prince Zhu Hou, which was definitely a great gain. Although Zhou Zhi didn't seem to have a good relationship with the emperor and the queen when he was the prince's companion. But the relationship with Zhu Houzhao, the future emperor of the Ming Dynasty, is very close, and it is polite to say that it has reached a certain level.

To a large extent, Zhu Houzhao admires Zhou Zhi very much and obeys his words. In Zhu Houzhao's heart, Zhou Zhi is also a teacher and a friend.

Zhou Zhi, as a traveler, naturally knows that Zhu Houzhao's reputation in history is very bad, but now that he has really come into contact, this Zhu Houzhao's playfulness is bigger, as for his character and quality, it seems that Zhu Houzhao is not as bad as it is written in history.

At this time, Zhou Zhiwen heard that Zhu Houzhao came to Tongzhou to find himself, and he couldn't help but be a little moved, and at the same time he was happy in his heart. secretly thought that the prince still remembered himself and came so far from the capital to find himself, what does that mean? It shows that his position in the prince's heart is very important!

But Zhu Houzhao's next words made Zhou Zhi suddenly distressed.

Zhu Houzhao didn't care about the presence of Fan Jin and the others, leaned into Zhou Zhi's ear, grinned, and said, "Zhou Da Xiucai, do you know what General Ben is looking for you?" The last time you left General Ben, you told General Ben that you wanted to find something interesting for General Ben. General Ben has been waiting for so long, but he hasn't seen him yet!

Zhou Da Xiucai, hurry up and talk to General Ben, what is your funny thing? Or if there is any fun and exciting way to play, say it quickly! ”

Zhou Zhi's face turned pale in an instant.

Speaking of which, I forgot to promise Zhu Houzhao about it. At that time, Zhou Zhi just wanted to fool around and deal with Zhu Houzhao indiscriminately. Who would have thought that Zhu Houzhao didn't care about other things, but he was very interested in this game and how to play.

After so many days, Zhou Zhi really never thought about it.

Seeing that Zhou Zhi was silent, Zhu Houzhao's face suddenly became gloomy, and he said, "What? Zhou Da Xiucai, you are a dignified Xiucai, knowledgeable and reasonable, and a promise, don't you admit what you have said, and you haven't come up with interesting things for General Ben? That general is not kind to you! ”

His words were very hard, even angry, but from his tiger eyes, Zhou Zhi clearly saw a bit of anxiety and pleading.

Seeing Zhu Houzhao's expression, Zhou Zhi's heart suddenly softened.

Speaking of which, Zhu Houzhao is only twelve or thirteen years old now, and in later generations, children of his age are the age of crazy play, and there are especially many things that can be played under the care of parents and teachers all day long.

But now Zhu Houzhao is different, all he sees in the high-walled courtyard of the palace all day long are palace maids and eunuchs, and he is also strictly required by the queen to read all kinds of books. It tastes quite unpleasant.

Alas! Anyway, since Zhu Houzhao insisted on finding something interesting for him, he might as well satisfy him.

There are many interesting things in later generations, but which ones can be appropriated to the Ming Dynasty at this time?

Zhou Zhi thought for a moment, and his eyes couldn't help but light up.

Zhu Houzhao is active by nature, and he especially loves martial arts and military affairs. Zhou Zhi thought of the military chess of later generations.

Divisions, brigades, regimental battalions, company platoons of small sappers. Playing military chess is much simpler than chess, as long as you master this order, you can play it. But the most important thing is that it's very interesting. It can be said that it is very suitable for General Zhu Houzhao's temperament.

Thinking of this, Zhou Zhi did not hesitate, just let people quickly take the pen, simply draw the chessboard, make chess pieces with pieces of paper, and teach Zhu Houzhao on the street.

Zhu Houzhao didn't have much interest at the beginning, but when Zhou Zhi finished his speech on the rules, Zhu Houzhao's tiger eyes were particularly bright.

"It's fun, it's really fun!" Zhu Houzhao said again and again.

Not only Zhu Houzhao, but even Lu Xingchuan, Che Lang and others were also very interested, and they were almost all surprised. This thoughtfulness is really amazing, I don't know where this kid learned these things, why has he never found them before?

It's no wonder that Zhou Zhi has the ability to never forget, and he is smart, he is not comparable to ordinary people.

"Come, Zhou Da Xiucai, let's play a few games first, and see who is more powerful, General Ben or you!" Zhu Houzhao said excitedly.

Zhou Zhi's face was slightly gloomy, and he said, "General Zhu, I have been playing this military chess for a few years, you have just learned it, you must not be able to do it, wait, wait for you to find someone to practice for a while, and after the practice is good, it will not be too late for me to compete with you."

You've just learned, I'm playing with you now, even if you win, you won't be able to win! ”

Zhu Houzhao was slightly stunned, and then said with a smile, "What Zhou Daxiu said is not bad, General Ben is really going to practice for a while." The so-called battle of not fighting unprepared, after the general has practiced, he will definitely have a competition! ”

After speaking, Zhu Houzhao turned his face to Liu Jin and said, "Liu Ban, have you memorized all the military chess that Zhou Zhixiu said just now?" Put away the chessboard and chess pieces, and make a good pair when you go back, and this general will play chess first! ”

Liu Jin couldn't help but cry bitterly.

This Liu Jin didn't know how to read, so he didn't pay attention to what Zhou Zhi said just now, and he was a little confused at this time, but he still stepped forward and carefully put away the simple chessboard and chess pieces drawn by Zhou Zhi.

Liu Jin whispered, "Zhou Zhixiucai, you have made our family miserable, and our family will not have a good life in the future." ”

Zhou Zhi gently patted Liu Jin's shoulder, and also lowered his voice, "Father-in-law Liu, isn't it just to play with His Highness?" You've learned military chess, haven't you had more contact with Your Highness? This has more contact with His Royal Highness, and His Royal Highness is happy, is there still the disadvantage of your father-in-law Liu? ”

Hearing Zhou Zhi say this, Liu Jin suddenly became enlightened. He couldn't stop nodding and said, "Brother Zhou Zhi is right, our family and Brother Zhou Zhi are really good friends, or Brother Zhou Zhi thinks about our family everywhere." ”

After saying that, Chao Zhou Zhi smiled very gratefully.

Zhu Houzhao was in a hurry, and at this time he was extremely impatient in his heart, and he couldn't wait for military chess. Urging Liu Jin to pack up, the two of them hurriedly ran along the main street.

Needless to say, their horses may be nearby, and they will surely whip up their horses and gallop back to the capital overnight.

But Zhu Houzhao just took a few steps, but turned around, strode to Zhou Zhi, and said, "General Ben really forgot, Zhou Zhi, you came to Tongzhou to take the township test, right?" You're going to pass the exam this time.

What do you think? Zhou Zhixiucai, the chief examiner of this exam is Yang Tinghe, do you need to say hello to General Ben and Yang Tinghe? ”

In front of Fan Jin, Che Lang and others, Zhu Houzhao spoke loudly like this, as if he was afraid that others would not hear him.

Fan Jinche, Lang, Lu Xingchuan and others all looked at each other, secretly wondering who this General Zhu was and where he came from.

Zhou Zhi's face was also flushed, and he hurriedly said, "No, no, the table test has to be based on real talent!" ”

In fact, Zhou Zhi knows very well that this Zhu Houzhao is just worrying and talking nonsense. How strict is the township examination, where is the reason for leaking the exam questions? Besides, Yang Tinghe is even more meticulous, Zhu Houzhao said that he wanted to accommodate Yang Tinghe for Zhou Zhi, but in fact, he couldn't do it. However, Zhu Houzhao can have this thought, which still makes Zhou Zhi very moved.

"Huh! General Ben knows that Zhou Daxiu doesn't need this, okay, let's go, good luck! ”

After Zhu Houzhao finished speaking, he never looked back, and Liu Jin and Liu Jin quickly disappeared from everyone's sight.