It's not that Zhang Ru doesn't want to accompany the two little guys, even if sometimes he is not so busy, he is more of a fellow horse than Tu Hu.

This young man will be the male lord of the grassland in the future, Zhang Ru doesn't want to communicate with him too much, he is afraid that when the young man Tu Hu leaves, he will be reluctant.

So for the two children, he has always adopted a free-range mode, except for letting Fan Wuyi, an old guy, teach Tu Hu martial arts from time to time, he basically doesn't care whether the two children are happy or not.

But Su Qiqi mentioned it, and he still reluctantly went to see Tu Hu and Ma Tong.

The little guy is still a tiger, but compared to the simplicity when he first came, this kid is a little more clever.

Sure enough, after seeing Zhang Ru, the little guy immediately hid behind Tu Hu timidly, but from time to time he would poke out his head and pop out a large number of Zhang Ru.

Tu Hu politely made a chest salute to Zhang Ru: "Batu Mengke, I have seen Lord Zhang, the envoy of the Great Tomorrow." ”

"Yes, that's good." Zhang Ru nodded approvingly: "The name Tu Hu, just keep it in mind, you don't have much time, work hard." ”

All of this was requested by Zhang Ru, because Tu Hu was going to the grassland in the future, so whether it was talking, eating, or etiquette, he was doing it in the way of the grassland people.

Tu Hu was praised and not complacent, he knew his identity very well, and he was also very clear about his status in the heart of this adult. For Zhang Ru, he has a grateful heart, if it weren't for Zhang Ru with three thousand Xuanfu veterans galloping to the aid of Yajiao Mountain, perhaps, he would have become a white bone in the soil of Yajiao Mountain like the general Tuhu who died standing and dying.

To be able to follow Zhang Ru from Datong to the capital to open his eyes, he cherished this opportunity. In addition to studying with Mr. in the Hou Mansion, he usually takes his horse colleagues to play together.

Of course, this precocious young man is not just playing, while playing, he has always instilled in his comrades Ma the idea of being loyal to Zhang Ru.

Unconsciously, this kind of thought has been ingrained in the hearts of Ma Tongpao, but now whether it is Tu Hu or Zhang Ru, they don't know. Even in the small heart of Ma Tongpao, he didn't know whether he was afraid or grateful to Zhang Ru.

is not arrogant or impatient, Zhang Ru saw the transformation of this teenager.

If he was a sharp sword when he rescued the young Tu Hu from Yajiao Mountain, he has now become a stick without edges and corners.

"Have you gotten used to it lately?" Zhang Ru said with concern.

There is still a certain difference between life in the capital and Datong, so Zhang Ru's first question is whether he is used to it.

Tu Hu smiled shyly: "It's okay, thank you for your concern." ”

Zhang Ru said: "Well, it's good to get used to it, if you are not used to it, tell the housekeeper that is, don't fall behind in the matter of practicing martial arts, if there is anything, ask Fan seniors for advice, his kung fu, you learn thirty percent, it is enough to protect yourself on the grassland." ”

Tu Hu nodded vigorously: "Don't worry, my subordinates won't be lazy." ”

"Practice?" Zhang Ru said suddenly.

Tu Hu was stunned for a moment, and then said happily: "Okay!" ”

As soon as the words fell, Zhang Ru's fist had already appeared in front of him, and its speed was beyond Tu Hu's imagination.

But it was just that stunned kung fu, and the butcher immediately reacted, stretched out his hand, and then dodged an iron plate bridge.

Zhang Ru doesn't care so much, he just kicks when he raises his legs, and this time is just the time when Tu Hu is not good at borrowing strength.

Seeing that the big foot was about to step on Tu Hu's abdomen, the little guy Ma Tongpao grew up in surprise, and Tu Hu slapped one hand on the ground suddenly, and his body flipped over.

But unfortunately, he still underestimated Zhang Ru's speed, and the kick didn't fall on his stomach, but it landed firmly on his ass.

A dog gnawed on the mud and fell to the ground, its mouth covered with black ash.

Zhang Ru still kept a sense of proportion, otherwise just this sleep, Tu Hu's patella would definitely be shattered.

The force of one kick can kick the iron rod bent, not to mention Tu Hu's meaty buttocks, even the stool is only broken.

After getting up very sluggishly, Tu Hu didn't care about wiping the black ash on his mouth, and bullied himself again.

Zhang Ru waved his hand: "Okay, your kid's skills are not bad, no need to make a move, you are not my opponent." ”

Tu Hu obediently stopped his movements, and said sincerely: "My subordinates are incompetent." ”

Zhang Ru smiled and patted the young man's shoulder: "It's not that you are incompetent, you are already very good, work hard to learn everything you can learn, and I will try to come to see you as much as possible in the future." Time is running out, you go to the grassland, no one around you will tell you any more orders, you have to learn to protect yourself. ”

Hearing this, Tu Hu was moved, he tried not to let the tears flow out, and saw Zhang Ru leave with tears.

When twilight fell, Zhang Ru, who had been resting on the recliner for a while, left the mansion with Fan Tong and Jiang Wei, and by the night, he arrived at the back door of the Baoguo Mansion.

"Knock knock."

The dull voice made the door very unhappy after a busy day, and while muttering which bastard came to knock on the door after dark, he reluctantly opened the back door.

As soon as he looked at the person's face, the dissatisfaction on Menzi's face immediately disappeared, and he was replaced by an almost flattering smile: "Master Hou, why are you here?" ”

The person who came was none other than Zhang Ru, who left home at night.

Zhang Ru ignored Menzi and said lightly: "Take me to see Guogong." ”

Menzi sighed, didn't go to report, and immediately took Zhang Ru to the backyard.

Zhu Yongzheng, the Duke of Baoguo, is practicing calligraphy with a brush, he is a martial artist, but he is literate. After all, it is a noble background, and it is impossible to type not one.

Daming Chengping for a hundred years, there are many less rude warriors who don't know a big word, and the senior generals of the Ming Dynasty are basically both civil and military.

A preface to the Lanting Collection copied only more than forty words, and a voice suddenly sounded outside the door: "Grandpa, Dingbian Hou asks to see you." ”

Zhu Yong put down the brush: "Please!" ”

Zhang Ru, who was standing at the door, smiled dumbly, if he changed to another person, he could make Bao Guogong say a word of invitation, maybe his heart would have blossomed. But Zhang Ru won't, this old man is not Zhu Hui's stunned young man who doesn't think about the problem comprehensively, he can say a word of invitation, there must be a reason.

Zhang Ru pushed the door directly and entered: "The old man is really good Yaxing, this Beijing officialdom almost made my brocade clothes and guards turn over, and the old prince still has this leisure." ”

Zhu Yong didn't raise his eyelids, grabbed a brush and wrote the word "anger" on the paper: "Wenxuan, you have nothing to do but go to the Three Treasures Palace." What made you leave the front door and not leave, but go through the back door? ”

Zhang Ru put away his smile and said very seriously: "The two people that the little grandfather asked me to protect, neither of them can be saved. ”

Zhu Yong's movements froze: "What do you mean by this?" ”

Zhang Ru said: "The old prince should know what His Majesty wants, and there are some things that I don't need to tell through." ”

Zhu Yong was stunned, put down the brush gently, and sighed: "What does Your Majesty want?" ”

Xungui, to put it bluntly, still depends on the support of imperial power, without the approval of the emperor, even if they are Xungui, they can't do whatever they want.

Zhang Ru found a stool to sit down and said with a smile: "Don't be nervous, old man, what Your Majesty wants is just a balance." In this huge court, no one can be a monopoly, eunuchs, civil officials, cabinets, honors, and nobles. ”

Zhu Yong's expression relaxed a lot: "Your Majesty asked you to say this?" ”

Zhang Ru shook his head: "This is all after the kid saw that the old prince had asked the twelve regiments and battalions to do something when His Majesty ascended the throne, and he figured out the holy will." If the old man can trust me, he listens, but he can't trust me, when I haven't said anything. In the future, we will still be friends. ”

"It's not easy for them." Zhu Yong pondered for a long time and then said.

Zhang Ru said lightly: "It's not easy for us. ”

The meaning of the words has been expressed very clearly, and for a person of Zhu Yong's status, there is no need to say everything very thoroughly.

In the end, Zhu Yong did not explicitly agree, nor did he refuse Zhang Ru's kindness, but asked Zhu Hui to lead Zhang Ru to visit the backyard.

This is already equivalent to giving Zhang Ru a signal that the backyard of large families in this era, whether they are nobles or civil officials, is generally not allowed to be visited. If you don't have a certain level to enter someone's backyard, it is clear that you don't give face to the owner.

Zhu Hui mysteriously led Zhang Ru into a small building in the northwest corner, the lights were on in the small building, and from time to time the laughter of women could be heard inside.

Combined with Zhu Yong's lewd smile, you don't have to think about it to know what this place is for.

As soon as he entered the small building, two scantily clad women immediately hugged Zhu Hui's arms, one left and one right, and at the same time, two more beautiful but well-dressed women hugged Zhang Ru's arms.

Zhang Ru twitched his hand a little unnaturally: "What is Xiao Guogong going to do?" ”

It was the first time for Zhu Hui to see Zhang Ru showing such an embarrassed look, and laughed: "I knew that there was a town house beast in your house, no, my brother took you to open meat." Rest assured, these women are clean, and generally unclean ones will not stay here. ”

Zhang Ru blushed and said: "Brother Zhu is kind, Wen Xuan understands it, there is still something at home, the younger brother will leave first." ”

Zhu Hui grabbed Zhang Ru: "What are you afraid of, there are no outsiders here, besides, you came to the Baoguo Mansion for office business, if you don't say it, I won't say it, no one will say it." Eat and wipe clean, take a bath, and no one can find fault with you. ”

Zhang Ru shook off Zhu Hui's hand vigorously, and fled before he had time to explain.

After he took Fan Tong and Jiang Wei out of the Baoguo Mansion, Zhu Yong, who was dressed in a red brocade robe, appeared beside Zhu Hui.

Zhu Yong smiled at Zhu Hui and said, "This kid's city is much deeper than yours!" But this kid is quite kind, and he didn't do anything to be sorry for you. ”

Zhu Hui bowed his head and said: "Dad, the people in the Ministry can't keep it, and when the yuan is changed next year, Jingcha is only afraid." ”

Zhu Yong said meaningfully: "The officialdom of the Ming Dynasty is going to be shaken, and you and I are the most entrusted to protect ourselves." People with good relationships send a letter, and they listen to it if they like it, and they don't force it if they don't listen. ”