Chapter 147: Xunzi

Zhu Houhuang and Yang Shen glanced at each other, and they knew it in their hearts.

Xu Dong suffered too much loss in today's battle, lest he hurt his position in Zhu Houhuang's heart. That's when they tried every means to bring in foreign aid. And Wei Sheng is the foreign aid he introduced.

But everyone has their own thoughts. Zhu Houhuang is not very self-conscious. said: "Okay, please ask Xu Qing to send a capable man to inform the Fujian side and this Wei Tianwang." “

Zhu Houhuang wanted to say something, but he saw a beautiful woman coming over, it was Yunmo. Yunmo saluted first, and his face was as cold as frost. said: "Your Highness, the mother is invited." “

Looking at Yunmo's appearance, Zhu Houhuang's heart was cold. It's not for Yunmo, but it's too familiar with Yunmo's expression, since he was a child, Zhu Houhuang has made a lot of mistakes, whenever Wu is angry. Yunmo is this expression. It's not that Yunmo is angry. Instead, he reminded Zhu Houhuang that Wu was very angry, and the consequences were serious.

Yang Shen had already told Empress Dowager Wu about Zhu Houhuang's heroic behavior, and he could think of how angry Empress Dowager Wu would be with the back of his head.

Zhu Houhuang's words are by no means easy.

As Yang Shen expected, as soon as Zhu Houhuang entered the door, he was hit on the head, and Empress Dowager Wu sat on the Taishi's chair and said in a loud voice: "Kneel."

Zhu Houhuang didn't say a word, and fell to his knees with a thud.

Empress Dowager Wu's heavy crutches paused on the ground and said, "Zhu Houhuang, do you know what is wrong?"

When Zhu Houhuang heard this voice, he secretly said in his heart: "It's bitter." “

Empress Dowager Wu has always been in good health, and she has never used any crutches. Today she took out her crutches, not to help them. Rather, it is used to practice family law.

Zhu Houhuang knew that he couldn't have a hard top with his mother today, and said: "The child knows his mistakes. “

Empress Dowager Wu's face did not soften at all, and her voice was as cold as a railway: "What's wrong?"

"The child is not in danger if he does not weigh himself, and the tired mother is worried, which is really unfilial. Zhu Houhuang said in a low voice.

"In that case, if someone comes to practice the family law, he will be punished with twenty rods." As he spoke, he slammed the cane in his hand.

Immediately a healthy servant came out from behind, looking to be forty or fifty years old, and his body was still very strong.

Seeing this person, Zhu Houhuang immediately felt an itch in his back.

This person was married with Mrs. Wu, and he started with him from childhood to adulthood. Zhu Houhuang called him Uncle Xing.

"Your Highness, please forgive me." Uncle Xing said lightly.

"Uncle Xing, subordinates..."Zhu Houhuang didn't finish his words. A cane had already hit Zhu Houhuang's back in a volley, and it hit Zhu Houhuang's back firmly. swallowed the second half of Zhu Houhuang's words stiffly.

hit the child's body, and it hurt in the mother's heart. Zhu Houhuang snorted in pain, which reached the ears of the Empress Dowager Wu, and the Empress Dowager Wu was also very uncomfortable. She gritted her teeth and thought, "Huang'er doesn't know how to respect himself, so I have to teach him a good lesson this time." However, Empress Dowager Wu also had a sense of powerlessness. The son can't help it, for his only son, the Empress Dowager Wu really can't control it.

A cane hit Zhu Houhuang, Uncle Xing has already taken care of his proportions for so many years. Every time he hit Zhu Houhuang, it made him extremely painful. But it won't hurt your muscles and bones, just take a break.

Twenty rods were quickly finished.

After the fight, Uncle Xing saluted the Empress Dowager Wu, and then retreated.

For a moment, the room fell silent. Empress Dowager Wu sat on the Taishi chair, while Zhu Houhuang knelt on the ground.

After a long time, Empress Dowager Wu sighed and said, "Huang'er, I can't control you anymore." But your father, the king, is your own flesh and blood. If you have anything three long and two short. How do you let me see your father in the ground? “

"The Queen Mother." What did Zhu Houhuang want to say. was interrupted by Empress Dowager Wu again.

Empress Dowager Wu said: "Don't say anything. Knowing the son Mo Ruomu. No matter how nice you say it now, when it comes to the end, you will still do what you have to do. I won't force it, you get married soon. Xu Lan is a good girl, if you don't like it, you can change people. But before the Chinese New Year this year, you must get married. When you have an heir, you can do whatever you want. I don't care about you anymore. “

Empress Dowager Wu supported her crutches, got up and walked to the back. Only Zhu Houhuang was left kneeling in place.

"Many travelers enjoy the beauty of flowers. Perfect love. Really about yourself. Zhu Houhuang sighed in his heart, he also looked forward to meeting a perfect love in this era.

However, it is only now found out. There is something big going on. There is simply no time for a relationship. And marriage is also part of the career. There's simply no room for some of your own decisions. Like now, it's not that he wants to get married. It's that his career needs to have an heir. It's not that he really likes Xu Lan. It's that marrying Xu Lan will help his career. All he had was attributed to the great cause itself. Where is the time to take care of the children's private affairs?

The king is selfless, and the overlord is ruthless. Not for selflessness, for the world for selfishness. Not for ruthlessness, but for great love.

"Get married at the end of the year." In this way, Zhu Houhuang hurriedly buried all his fantasies about love. Whether it's because of filial piety or career. He was not allowed to drag it out any longer.

Just when Zhu Houhuang was thinking about it. The Portuguese are also learning their lessons.

Francesca looked at the statistical report, her red beard raised high. "The combat effectiveness of the Yong people needs to be reestimated, they are not barbarians." Francesca said solemnly: "In the battle during the day, we lost two ships. More than a hundred handsome young men, returning to the arms of God. And Yongguo did not have the slightest sign of wanting to give in. If you want to bring Yongguo to its knees, new measures must be taken. To duel the fleet with the port, it was a stupid decision. We must also avoid more imitations. “

"We can't bring the Yong people to their knees in one fell swoop, our operation has failed. I suggest that this operation ends there. The fleet withdrew to Malacca and reached a new agreement with the Yong people. A captain said. Only the strong deserve respect. The first war in Taiwan proved the strength of Yongguo, which gave Yongguo corresponding respect.

"No, never. Tomei yelled. As a hardliner against Ming, he must not accept that this operation will be abandoned halfway. He snapped: "Although we have encountered some setbacks, this small setback does not mean that this operation has failed. Rather, it is the beginning of great success. The Yong people are not barbarians, which means that their wealth far exceeds that of the barbarians. As long as Yongguo succumbs, we can also open the door to Mingguo with this. It's a real country of gold, and it's definitely going to give you the same amount of gold. How can you give up because of a little setback, and when you are old, you will say to your children and grandchildren that you are facing the last and greatest conquest of the whole world, the conquest of China. Gave up. Abandoned actions that would make them nobles. Gave up the opportunity to make yourself a legendary hero. This is the saddest act of cowards. “

"Tomei, no matter how nice you say. You have to do what you can. It is impossible for us to capture the big man now, even if we can. The price to be paid will also make the conquest more than worth the loss. This fleet was the support of the kingdom's power in the Far East. Their damage was directly related to the kingdom's influence in the Far East. We must use this force carefully. Immediately someone retorted to Tomei.

"Yes. We must use this force carefully. But that doesn't mean we have to give up. "We can abandon the port and cut off his sea lines," Tomei said. In fact, they must surrender to the power of the kingdom. In the battle of ocean warfare, we will be able to win it all. “

For a while, the captains exchanged words and talked about each other. I have some thoughts on Tomei's plans.

Francesca coughed twice, not heavy, but suppressed all other voices. There was silence for a while.

"The supplies we brought with us. How many days can you sail here?" Francesca asked.

His adjutant replied, "Half a month."

"Then we'll use this half a month. Let Yongguo submit. Are the gentlemen ready?" Francesca leaned forward and said loudly. Redbeard was trembling slightly.

"Cheers to battle, victory, riches, and His Royal Highness. Tomei raised his glass loudly.

In navigation, fresh water is usually not stored. And store wine.

Everyone raised their wines to celebrate the impending battle and wish victory.