At Zhou Xing's strong request, Zhu Gaochi finally deleted all the parts about Zhou Xing in the preface, and all the credit for this book became Zhu Gaochi's.

This made Zhu Gaochi very moved. Ah, where can I find someone who is so indifferent to fame and fortune?

Zhou Xing was also very happy. I went, and finally deleted my name, as a prince in the prince's mansion, it seems very dangerous for you to do the things of the national educational institution on your behalf, okay, I don't want to cheat with you for a while.

Although Zhu Gaochi will eventually become the emperor in history, who knows if something will go wrong in the middle? Or maybe what is recorded in history is not true.

For example, although Zhu Gaochi finally became the emperor, who knows what happened when he didn't become the emperor?

It's better not to play this kind of adventure. After all, Zhou Xing is a person who cherishes his life.

Besides, Zhou Xing felt that it was not a wise choice to brand himself as Zhu Gaochi.

Today's emperor is Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Yuanzhang is followed by Zhu Yunwen, Zhu Yunwen is followed by Zhu Di, and Zhu Di is followed by Zhu Gaochi, how many years later.

There's no need to get on Zhu Gaochi's ship now.

"Bang......" As soon as Zhu Gaochi left, Zhou Xing closed the door.

"Another day has passed, this is not to tell a story to the second young master, or to listen to the eldest young master, this is not the life I want."

Although I don't have to worry about food and clothing, it would be too terrifying if I lived like this in the future.

Fortunately, the next day, things took a turn for the better.

Just after eating, Zhu Gaoxu arrived on time, and before Zhou Xing had time to speak, Zheng He came over and said to Zhou Xing: "Zhou Xing, His Royal Highness King Yan has summoned you over." ”

Although Zhu Gaoxu, who had just arrived, was very unhappy, he didn't dare to rob his father, so he had to leave sullenly, and Zhou Xing followed Zheng He to Zhu Di's study.

"Your Highness, Zhou Xing brought."

"Let him in."

Facing Zhu Di again, Zhou Xing was no longer as nervous as before, Shi Shiran saluted and said, "Zhou Xing has seen His Royal Highness King Yan. ”

Zhu Di said: "What have you been doing in the past two days? ”

In this Yanwang Mansion, it is not difficult for Zhu Di to know any news, at the moment, Zhou Xing naturally did not hide it, and told him about his dealings with Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaoxu.

However, as usual, he hid the part of himself that was related to "Sound Rhythm Enlightenment". and the story of Journey to the West is also vague and brushed aside.

It is said that some people feel that "Journey to the West" is an anti-feudal novel, so in order to avoid potential risks, it is better not to go into too much detail.

Since being said to be upright by Zhu Di, Zhou Xing has become more and more cautious.

"Yes, tomorrow the king will leave for the capital, you go with me." Zhu Di said.

Zhou Xing was taken aback, go to the capital?

However, soon, Zhou Xing reacted that the crown prince Zhu Biao was dead, and the officials from all over the country were bound to go to the capital for funeral. It seems that this Zhu Di is no exception.

The current Zhu Di, although ambitious, has no idea of usurping the throne, after all, Zhu Yuanzhang has not yet chosen an heir - in fact, even after Zhu Yuanzhang chose Zhu Yunwen, Zhu Di still has no idea of rebellion. For him, although he is eloquent and strategic, it seems that he is also willing to be a great prince.

If you want to blame those scholars, blame them. Of course, this is an afterthought, so I won't mention it for now.

Thinking about this, Zhou Xing happily agreed, and said, "Obey the orders of the prince." ”

Anyway, if you don't go to the capital with you, you will definitely be pestered by Zhu Gaoxu to tell stories, instead of serving this family, it is better to go to the capital to have a look.

"Alright, you go down first." Zhu Di waved his hand and said to Zhou Xing.

Zhou Xing was very surprised that he didn't see Yao Guangxiao in Zhu Di's study today, and then he heard Zhu Di say that he would take himself to the capital, without mentioning Yao Guangxiao, and he was even more puzzled in his heart, but he didn't dare to ask, so he had to hold it in his heart and retreat.

"Could it be that Yao Guangxiao has committed something? No, in history, I remember that this guy was called the 'Prime Minister in Black', which was quite bullish...... "Walking on the way back to Yayuan, Zhou Xing was puzzled. I was tired of thinking about it, so I just went with him, anyway, it has nothing to do with me, what do you want to do so much?

When he returned to Yayuan, there was nothing to clean up, so he simply closed the door and slept secretly, but before he slept for an hour, he was woken up by Zhu Gaoxu.

It turned out that this guy learned that Zhou Xing had returned, so he immediately rushed over.

"You're so unkind, and you won't know me when you come back." As soon as Zhu Gaoxu entered the door, he blamed.

Zhou Xing said slowly: "Second young master, I just met the prince, don't I have to bathe and change clothes and feel the grace?" Where is the reason to go to see the second young master right away? I don't think people think there is some strange relationship between the two of us. ”

Zhu Gaoxu felt trembling for no reason, and said, "Where is there any strange relationship?" I just came here to listen to the story. ”

"Okay, let's continue today, anyway, tomorrow I will follow His Royal Highness King Yan to the capital." Zhou Xing thought that this should be the last time to tell a story.

"You want to go to the capital with my father? Wouldn't there be anyone to tell me a story? Zhu Gaoxu was suddenly surprised, with an anxious expression on his face.

Now, the Monkey King Sun Wukong has become his spiritual food, and if Zhou Xing doesn't tell stories, he feels that he will definitely be lonely, empty and cold.

Zhou Xing felt excited in his heart to get rid of this storytelling errand, in fact, he had long wanted to smoke his two big mouths, why should he tell the serialized story? Isn't it good to tell a short story? Saying so much every day is almost exhausting.

"Second Young Master, don't worry, maybe we'll be back soon?" Zhou Xing comforted.

In fact, he thought in his heart that if he had the opportunity to stay in the capital, the special ghost would be willing to come back.

The capital, at the feet of the Son of Heaven, whether it is to make connections, make friends with celebrities, or expand contacts, it is much stronger than in Beiping.

"No, no, no, I want to tell my father, I also want to go to Beijing together." Where will Zhu Gaoxu be willing? Stand up and go outside.

Zhou Xing suddenly embarrassed and said, "Second Young Master is calm, wait for me to come back, and then tell you, isn't that the same?" ”

But where is Zhu Gaoxu willing to follow? I really went to find Zhu Di. Zhou Xing suddenly sighed, how can this bear child be so difficult to serve?

After a while, Zhu Gaoxu appeared in Yayuan again, entered Zhou Xing's house, and said happily: "Haha, my father has promised me to go to Beijing with me, you can continue to tell me the story." ”

Zhou Xing was shocked, it seems that Zhu Di really likes his second son, and he went to mourn his brother and bring him with him.

I don't know if Zhu Gaochi will go with him.

In order to prevent this Zhu Gaoxu from pestering him all day long, Zhou Xing coughed slightly and said, "Second Young Master, this capital is not as good as Beiping, I will tell the story to the second son, but it will not be as casual as now." If you want to continue listening to the story, we'll have to make three chapters of the law. After all, this time you go to the capital to mourn the prince, you must not make a mistake. Otherwise, if the prince is unhappy, he will naturally not punish you, I am afraid that if he spills his anger on me and cuts off my head, then there will really be no one to tell you a story. ”

Zhu Gaoxu smiled: "Do you still need to talk about this?" Not to mention the three chapters of the covenant, the thirty chapters of the covenant are all fine. When the time comes, you promise to tell me stories every day, and I promise not to get you in trouble, that's all right? ”

Zhou Xing nodded slightly and said, "Well, it's pretty much the same." Presumably, if the second young master can settle down in the capital, the prince will also like the second young master more. ”

"You still need to say that, of course I do. Okay, okay, don't talk about that, tell me a story......"

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At Tongzhou Wharf, a team of people escorted Zhu Di from Yanwang's mansion.

followed by Zhu Di, there are Changshi Zhou Xing, and the second son Zhu Gaoxu.

Among the entourage, there were dozens of people such as Zheng He.

It was the beginning of May, the water level of the river was higher than usual, the wind at this pier was also stronger, and the flag of the Yanwang Mansion fluttered in the wind, and the hunting sounded.

In the distance, the business of Taoxian Restaurant is excellent, although it is not the time to eat, but it is full. Most of the scholars come and go, but the workers on the docks are very rare.

Zhu Di rode his tall horse, looked around, and then jumped off the horse. Zhou Xing, Zhu Gaoxu and others also dismounted.

Looking at the surging river, Zhu Di's eyes narrowed slightly, not knowing what he was thinking. After a while, he said, "Let's go." ”

On the river in front of you, a huge sand boat is docked. Square head and square tail, low freeboard, large beam arch, tail with long pins. This captain is about more than ten zhang, and this kind of body shape makes Zhou Xing amazed.

The sand boat is a kind of flat-bottomed sea ship mainly used in the sea area north of the Yangtze River, and it has been built and used in the Song Dynasty. This kind of ship has better stability when driving in the coastal waters of northern China, where the water depth is shallow and the wind and waves are not strong. It is also suitable for use in inland lakes where the wind and waves are not strong and the water flow is gentle.

Zhu Di was the first to board the sand boat, followed by the others. After Zhou Xing got on the boat, he found that the boat was parked very steadily, although the wind and waves on the river were not small now, but the sand boat was only slightly shaking, and it was quite stable overall. Standing on the deck, Zhou Xing didn't have to worry about the possibility of falling at all.

"I have long heard that the shipbuilding industry in the Ming Dynasty was very developed, and the treasure ship that Zheng He took when he went to the West could reach the level of 10,000 tons of displacement. Not to mention the rest, the ship under its feet alone may have a displacement of more than a thousand tons. And this is just the 'special boat' that Zhu Di is on. ”

In Zhou Xing's heart, a sense of pride rose for no reason, for this huge ship.

Dozens of retinues, hundreds of guards, and war horse supplies, etc., the team traveling is already very large, but this sand boat can fully accommodate it.

"Raise the sails, set sail ......"

One of the helmsmen shouted at the top of his voice, and the two boatmen began to pull up the huge sails, and the sand boat slowly sailed away from the dock and headed south with the wind.