"Why haven't you come yet? Isn't it set to arrive today? ”

At the mouth of the Yangtze River, the old man held the little guy and led a large group of people to look at the sea in the distance.

After deciding that Zhu Zhangui would go to sea together, the old man didn't want to stay in the palace.

On the second day, he threw the task of supervising the country to Zhu Fatpang, and then took people to the mouth of the Yangtze River to wait.

Originally, the old man didn't want to take the little guy, but when the little guy saw that the old man was leaving, he cried and cried, and he had to follow.

No way, after this little guy was born, he was taken by the old man most of the time.

For the little guy, the closest person is not his mother, nor is he the grandmother who wants him crazy, but the dearest person is the grandfather who loves him the most and spoils him the most.

The old man was distressed when he saw the little guy crying non-stop.

Finally, he gritted his teeth and decided to take it.

Anyway, it's only been a year, and a series of people around him, such as the imperial doctor, have followed.

In addition, Zhu Zhangui is not short of any medicine around him, and he is not afraid of a child getting sick or something in the vast sea.

So the old man set off happily with the little guy under the resentful eyes of Zhu's fat daughter-in-law Zhang and others.

In addition to the people who were set at the beginning, there were also eunuchs and palace maids, imperial chefs, etc., and other related personnel.

The old man said that he was going on an expedition to the sea with Zhu Zhangui, but it was actually more like going out on an outing.

To be honest, he really doesn't know much about war at sea.

The main purpose of his trip this time was to observe the environment of foreign countries and correct some of Zhu Zhangui's mistakes.

As for naval operations and other aspects, he only focuses on observation and will not speak lightly.

Fighting a war is no joke.

The commander doesn't know how to command blindly, and that will affect the entire legion.

"Grandpa, are you tired? I'll hold it for a while! ”

Knowing that the old man was going to take the little guy to go to sea with her husband, Zhao Linger was finally reluctant to have children, and couldn't help but miss her husband, so she handed over the family affairs to Hu Shanxiang and followed herself.

The old man didn't say anything about his granddaughter-in-law.

That stinky boy hangs around overseas all day long, and there should be someone close to him by his side.

Besides, the temptation of the flower world outside is so great, this stinky boy has already opened meat, what if one of them doesn't hold back, and brings a lot of mixed-race great-grandchildren to himself in two years.

Thinking of a group of black, white and white little guys calling themselves grandfathers, the old man couldn't help but shudder.

"It's okay, I can still hold it, the sea breeze and the sun are strong here, don't bask in the sun, go and wait in the pergola!"

The old man, who had already regarded the little guy as a pendant on his body, waved his hand casually, rejecting his granddaughter-in-law's idea of taking over the child.

Finally, I looked at the sun overhead and felt the wind blowing from the sea.

Thinking of his granddaughter-in-law's girl's house, she was afraid that she couldn't stand it, so she asked her to go back to the pavilion to rest first.

"Woooooo

But before Zhao Ling'er could reply, a horn sounded on a watchtower not far away.

"Haha, Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Taisun is back!"

Xia Yuanji, who was waiting with a large number of household personnel on the side, rushed forward excitedly, picked up a monocular and looked at the sea.

Soon a group of small black dots appeared in his telescope, and in just a few breaths, the figure of the battleship appeared in front of his eyes.

When the old man heard this, he hurriedly raised the telescope and looked into the distance.

The white sails are like forests, and the giant ships are like beasts.

Hundreds of warships were slowly approaching him on the horizon in the distance.

On the largest fortune ship in the middle, a huge battle flag with clear characters was waving in the wind, showing its mighty and domineering momentum.

"Hahaha, my little girl, look at your dad back!"

The old man laughed and put the telescope observation hole in front of the little guy.

It's obviously not the first time the little guy has played with this thing, and it's very exciting to lie on it.

Zhao Ling'er, who was holding an umbrella to shade her son, heard that her husband was back, so she took a few steps forward excitedly, took the telescope from the palace maid next to her, and looked into the distance.

When she saw the Mingzi Banner on the huge warship in the middle, and the bright yellow Vermilion Battle Flag next to her, her eyes were slightly red with excitement.

"Grandpa, granddaughter-in-law will be with you first!"

Retracting the binoculars, Zhao Linger nervously touched the clothes on her body, worried that her husband might not like this dress, so she thought about going back to freshen up and dress up.

"Hahaha... Go, go, go! ”

The old man laughed, he had lived all his life, so he naturally understood the young man's thoughts, and waved his hand with a smile.

A huge group of warships slowly approached the port at the mouth of the sea.

Not to mention such a large fleet, most of them even saw the sea for the first time.

Looking at the shocking giant, and the fleet that slowly moved forward across the sea, many people were shocked in their hearts.

The old man looked at the huge fleet, and his heart was full of pride.

This is my fleet, this is my brave army that conquers the seas.

The wharf at the mouth of the Yangtze River is not large, and only three warships can be docked at a time.

The first batch of battleships to dock was not Zhu Zhangui's flagship and frigate.

Instead, one with a spirit banner and two warships with herb flags docked.

Looking at the flags of these three battleships, the people who were originally shocked and excited fell silent.

The spirit banner is a soul attraction, and the ashes of fallen soldiers are placed on this ship.

The other two, with the herb flag, were battleships that housed the wounded.

When the three warships docked, a large number of wagons parked at the far end of the pier marched quickly, waiting to pick up the wounded above.

The planks of the battleship were lowered, and an officer with a serious expression appeared in front of everyone with a spirit flag.

Behind him, a well-dressed soldier, holding a box covered by the Ming military flag, stepped down from the battleship with light steps.

The old man's expression on his face was slowly serious, and he gave the little guy to Zhao Ling'er, who had changed his clothes, and greeted him with everyone behind him.

By the time they approached, the ship was almost down.

Looking at the boxes covered by military flags, the old man looked solemn and bowed.

The other two warships, which were transporting the wounded, also began to release people.

A man with a broken hand or foot, or lying on a stretcher, was lifted down with his arms.

looked at the wounded people in front of him, although they were injured, but their momentum was still undiminished, and their chin was slightly raised.

Seeing that even if these soldiers were injured, the arrogance on their bodies did not diminish in the slightest.

The old man was extremely satisfied.

The momentum is like a rainbow and invincible, which is the reason why the Ming Legion can defeat strong enemies one after another.

When all the wounded were down, the three ships slowly retreated, making room for the others.

Zhu Zhangui came down in the second batch.

Walking off the battleship with the officers, Zhu Zhangui first led everyone to salute the old man, and then turned his head to salute the ashes of the wounded and fallen soldiers.

"Gentlemen, hard work!"

"Brothers, go back to recuperate, your dedication to the Ming Kingdom will never be forgotten in this life. Daming will not forget you, for the people and the world. ”

The wounded soldiers did not move, but stood there and accepted the salute.

They can afford it.

"You've worked hard!"

When Zhu Zhangui got up with the officers behind him, the old man also took the ministers behind him to come forward and salute the ashes of the wounded soldiers and fallen soldiers.

The emperor saluted and thanked him, and the soldiers were a little flattered and looked at the old man excitedly.

The old man walked up with the people behind him, and patted the wounded soldiers on the shoulders one by one in the way of a soldier's greeting.

At the same time, I also care about the emotions and injuries of the wounded.

This condolences lasted for more than a long time, and the disabled soldiers excitedly boarded the carriage and returned to Beijing.

The ashes of the fallen soldiers were also loaded into a carriage under the arrangement of the military department.

Seeing the ashes of the fallen soldiers on the carriage, the old man solemnly explained to the personnel of the military department.

To send the ashes of every soldier home, there must be no copper plate for the death of the dead.

Whoever dares to touch the money, after he came back, he personally lifted the knife and cut the guy who moved the money.

And also explained to the imperial historian Zhang Hang, who came over, and asked him to keep an eye on it after he went back, whoever dares to touch the money, don't care about it first, write it down, and settle it one by one after he comes back.

Seeing the dead and wounded soldiers leave, it took a long time for everyone's heavy hearts to be relieved.

Xia Yuanji, who had been scratching his ears and cheeks in the middle of the crowd, hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed Zhu Zhangui's hand.

"Your Highness, where is my money!"

Zhu Zhangui was speechless.

The people around me are also black lines.

The old man coughed and reminded Xia Yuanji vaguely.

"It's the court's money!"

"Huh!"

Xia Yuanji paused, smiled awkwardly, and looked at Zhu Zhangui expectantly.

Zhu Zhangui shook his head amusedly, pointed to the third batch of warships that were docking, and teased.

"Then, Xia Shangshu, where is your money, hurry up and count it!"

"Hahaha..."

The crowd burst out laughing.

Xia Yuanji didn't care either, carrying the abacus and account books, and rushed over with the people from the household department in a hurry.

"The silver rushed into the treasury, and the gold you sent to me into the inner treasury!"

Looking at Xia Yuanji, who was running over in a hurry, the old man reminded him loudly, asking Xia Yuanji not to forget the proportion of spoils they had set at the beginning.

"Xia Shangshu, those antique calligraphy and paintings Baoyu, I also plan to open a military merit exhibition hall, so that the people of Daming can also see our honor, don't take it back to the household department for me!"

Zhu Zhangui also shouted.

"I can't forget, I can't forget, don't worry!"

Xia Yuanji, who was standing on the shore and was about to board the ship, replied without looking back.

Waiting for the plank of the warship to be lowered, and without waiting for the people above to come down, Xia Yuanji rushed in with a roar.

"Hehe, this old guy has forgotten even basic etiquette when he sees money!"

Yang Pu, who was beside the old man, was worried that Xia Yuanji's move would make the emperor and the grandson angry, so he kindly explained to him.

"Hahaha... After so many years, I have suffered him. ”

The old man also laughed.

Xia Yuanji's difficulties are actually understandable to him, but the country's war and construction need money.

He, the emperor, has no way to make money, so he can only find Xia Yuanji, the head of the household.

Xia Yuanji, who had not yet entered the household department back then, was a gentle and elegant scholar and talent.

Back then, no one would have thought that this gentle scholar and genius would become an old man who saw money and wanted to break a few petals of copper plate into a few petals in the future.

"Okay, let's go up and take a look, a lot of two pieces of silver are piled together, I haven't seen it yet, let's go, you Aiqing and I go up and open your eyes."

Looking at Xia Yuanji's old man with a smile, he inadvertently saw his granddaughter-in-law who had been staring at Zhu Zhangui beside him, and greeted everyone with a slight smile to go and see the silver.

Everyone laughed and agreed, and followed the old man to board the battleship loaded with money.

The generals behind Zhu Zhangui glanced at the princess who was holding the child, and the eyes that looked at the princess and the little prince from time to time, and they also followed the old man on the boat very sensibly.

Soon, in addition to the waiting subordinates and the soldiers guarding the warship, there were only Zhu Zhangui and his daughter-in-law Zhao Ling'er left.

"Husband!"

Zhao Ling'er, who had been waiting for a long time, stepped forward excitedly with the child in her arms, looked at Zhu Zhangui and called out.

Looking at the beautiful woman in front of him, Zhu Zhangui reached out and hugged her and the child in his arms.

"I'm not at home, thank you!"

Zhao Ling'er's eyes were slightly red, and she shook her head gently.

"Wow wow, wow..."

Seeing his mother hugging with someone he didn't know, the little guy who was a little scared of life cried and stretched out his hand to point to the battleship, going to talk to the old man.

Zhu Zhangui kissed the little guy's forehead funny.

"You stinky boy, I'm your father, how can you see me like a stranger!"

Zhao Ling'er burst out laughing when she heard this, glanced at her husband, and said angrily: "He was so young when you left, and it was more than half a year when he left, so it would be strange if he could remember you." ”

Zhu Zhangui smiled awkwardly, reached out and hugged the little guy, and lifted it to the sky.

Someone was playing with him, and the little guy who originally wanted to chase the old man turned clear in an instant, and giggled.

Boxes of silver with Tobe seals were carried down, and Xia Yuanji and the people of Tobe were so busy that their feet did not touch the ground.

One will check the fineness of the silver, and the other will arrange which car the silver will be loaded on, or adjust the silver.

Whole and whole together, scattered and scattered together.

When the ship was first loaded, the big-headed soldiers didn't have so much thought to tidy up.

Anyway, the money is not theirs, and it is useless to spend so much effort.

Therefore, regardless of the whole zero, it is poured into the box.

The soldiers were relaxed, but the family was busy with sweat.

Soldiers can be sloppy, they can't be sloppy.

The emperor was watching from the sidelines.

The money is missing a tael of silver, or it is a miscalculation, and it is a matter of losing the head.

That evening, the old man held a celebration party.

One by one, fat sheep were set up on the fire, and they were roasted with oil.

This time, because there were no foreign enemies at home to be vigilant against, the soldiers finally drank the wine that seduced people's souls.

And this time it was the imperial wine, but the emperor specially asked someone to bring it over.

The soldiers laughed and laughed around the fire, and some gathered around the scribe officer, lining up to ask each other to help write letters to their families.

As the so-called beacon fire lasts for three months, the family letter is worth 10,000 dollars.

After being away from home for so long, the soldiers were very homesick.

Although this place is not far from home, since the order has been issued from above, we will set off the day after tomorrow to continue our departure.

It's impossible to go home.

However, the emperor arranged for the scribes to be very considerate and helped them write letters and send things home.

Banquet home.

The old man sat at the top, looking at the generals sitting in a row below, and his heart was relieved.

To be honest, compared to the majestic and solemn palace, the old man still prefers this kind of environment where he drinks and chats with his generals.

"Ladies and gentlemen!"

When the banquet reached its end, the old man raised his glass and stood up.

"Whoa!"

The generals below hurriedly got up and looked at the old man with wine glasses in their hands.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the grandson returned from going to sea with the soldiers, and this battle has made great contributions to our Ming Dynasty."

"Come with me, and give a toast to the soldiers who set out this time."

"!"

The old man raised his wine glass and gestured to Li Hu, Jianghuai and other generals.

Li Hu, Jianghuai and the others were flattered, bowed slightly, and then saluted back to the other generals and ministers who were toasting.

Drink alcohol.

The old man gestured to the little snot standing aside.

The little snot hurriedly left, and after a while, two eunuchs with trays in their hands came over.

"Li Hu, Jianghuai!"

The old man let out a low sigh.

The two who were communicating with Zhang Fu hurriedly got up and walked to the arena and knelt down on one knee.

"The last general!"

In the army, generals are generally not called ministers, but are called generals.

"The two of you have followed Taisun to fight for many years, and you have made great contributions to my Ming Dynasty. Since you are about to go on another expedition, you two will write down the merits for the time being, and when he returns to the court, I will reward him heavily! ”

"Thank Emperor Longen!"

The two saluted and shouted.

The old man nodded with satisfaction and waved his hand at the little snot.

"As the so-called sword with hero, these two swords are occasionally obtained by me, today I will give these two swords to the two of you, I hope you will be like a sword for the Ming Dynasty!"

Looking at the Pu Pu sword on the tray of the little eunuch, the two were excited.

The emperor gave the sword, which was a supreme honor for the general.

"The last general will thank the emperor!"

The two of them excitedly saluted the old man, and then raised their hands to take the sword on the tray.

"Congratulations to the two generals, Your Majesty has rewarded you with a sword, this is a rare thing."

Zhang Fu walked forward enviously and congratulated the two.

The others also stepped forward to congratulate them.

"Thank you, thank you!"

Li Hu Jianghuai held the sword in both hands, grinning happily at the back of his head, and kept thanking the people who came to congratulate him.

Zhu Zhangui, who was sitting below the old man, glanced at the old man helplessly.

That is, he understands that the old man is really rewarding the two.

If you change to someone who is not familiar with the old man's character, you still think that the old man is digging the foot of the wall in front of him.

"Don't drink there, you kid, go back early, and spend time with your daughter-in-law and children!"

Looking at the old man who was toasting each other with a smile, he inadvertently skimmed Zhu Zhangui below, thinking of his granddaughter-in-law and little great-grandson, waiting alone in the temporary palace, so he urged Zhu Zhangui to go back.

Zhu Zhangui, who had already eaten eight points full, nodded, said hello to the generals, and left first.

Returning to the temporary palace at the dock, Zhu Zhangui returned to the room and saw Zhao Ling'er, looking at the lights with his chin in his hand in his hand and in a daze.

"Husband, why did you come back so early?"

Seeing her husband come back, Zhao Linger hurriedly stepped forward.

Zhu Zhangui said with a smile.

"The old man is afraid that you will be bored alone, so let me come back first!"

"Where's Qi Rui!"

Zhu Zhangui looked around the house and found no little guy.

"I'm asleep, let the nurse take it back to the old man's residence."

Zhu Zhangui nodded and waved at the maid who was serving beside him.

The little maid understood in an instant, and walked out of the house with a smile and closed the door.

Two people were born in the house at once, and Zhao Ling'er, who was suddenly quiet and understood what would happen next, blushed.

Zhu Zhangui picked it up with a smile and strode to the back room.

As the so-called little farewell is newlywed, it was another night of wind and rain.