Xiangzhou Mansion, Wu Wang's Mansion.

The current Wu Wangfu ...... Oh no, it should be said that it is the Wu Palace, after all, it was renovated from the Siam Palace before, but now only Zhu Zhanqi is left.

Mu Qin will come occasionally, but basically will not stay overnight, even if the relationship between the two is in place, the elders in their respective families have also finalized the marriage, but it is also a fact that the wedding was not held.

This era is not very friendly to women, even if it is an established fact, there will still be people gossiping, but Zhu Zhanqi held back, which also shows that he likes Muqin enough.

Looking at Zhu Zhanqi and Mu Qin, who came to greet him together, Zhu Zhanqi suddenly felt a little envious for no reason.

Love is an emotion he doesn't have, or he hasn't enjoyed.

He didn't think about this before, because he was too young at that time, and when he got older, he didn't have time to think about the so-called love.

For Hu Shanshu, who is now his wife who is marrying and even gave birth to an heir for him, Zhu Zhanyan decided with the idea of choosing a princess for himself, rather than a lover.

He and Hu Shanshu took a big step directly from strange men and women, to the level of relatives.

Looking at his younger brother and sister-in-law, Zhu Zhanyan said with a smile: "They are not idlers, there is no need to come to greet them, I don't know the way, just go directly." ”

"Anyway, I have also stayed in Xiangzhou Mansion for a short time, although I haven't lived here for a long time, but I won't be unable to find a home."

Yes, for the Wu Wang line, the Wu Wang Palace located in Xiangzhou Mansion is home, and as for the palace of Shuntian Mansion, it is just a tool for the Wu Wang Yi line to hold power.

Compared with the treacherous clouds in the capital, whether it is Zhu Gaoxu or Zhu Zhanyan, they prefer Xiangzhou Mansion a little, because here is the king of Wu, and there is not so much intrigue.

"How's that going to work?" Zhu Zhanqi greeted him with a smile.

"Mu Qin has seen His Royal Highness the Prince." Mu Qin also came up to salute.

"Okay, it's all my own family, and there are not so many rules." Because of the different genders, Zhu Zhanyan just raised his hands and motioned for Mu Qin to get up.

"Go home first."

……

The distance from Wu Wanggong to the dock was not far, but the time for two incense sticks had arrived, and Zhu Zhanqi quickly arranged for the people from the Shangshi Bureau to prepare meals.

"Over the years, I've also suffered the two of you." Looking at his younger brother and Mu Qin, who were sitting far away, Zhu Zhanyan sighed sincerely.

"How many years? How many years has it been since the Mu family moved to Suez? Four years? ”

"It's been four years since His Royal Highness returned to the world, and this year is the fifth year." Although Mu Qin was sitting, she still bowed slightly to show respect.

"It's been four years......" Zhu Zhanyan's tone became a little lower.

"The matter between the two of you was decided four years ago, but it has been delayed for four years, and it has not been done."

"But this day is almost over, the war will basically end this year, there won't be much action in the future, and I should be able to find time to do good things for the two of you at the end of the year."

As he spoke, a teasing smile appeared on Zhu Zhanyan's face.

"It just so happens that when you go to Europe, you have to pass through the Suez area, and you have to station supplies there, so I'll talk to Second Uncle Mu and I'll do it for you as soon as possible."

"But it's a little too early to start preparing, and it may be a little rushed, I wonder if you two will mind?"

Zhu Zhanqi and Mu Qin glanced at each other, Mu Qin lowered her head, and Zhu Zhanqi's face had already been practiced, and he looked at his eldest brother very calmly.

"We have already prepared the things that need to be prepared for the wedding, just waiting for the elders like Dad and Second Uncle Mu to come over."

"Oh?" Zhu Zhanyan's voice was raised a few degrees, making Mu Qin's head lower and lower.

"It seems that I have been prepared for a long time, but I am really worried in vain."

"Okay, I'll talk to Second Uncle Mu when I go back, and you can also write a letter to tell our father, so that you can be prepared when the time comes."

"But you two have to be mentally prepared as well, because the time I've given is only an approximate time, and it really has to be determined."

"But you don't need to worry too much, my most conservative estimate at the end of the year should actually be quite a bit earlier."

Zhu Zhanqi is different from Zhu Zhanqi, he is not a prince, not even a son-in-law, just a concubine.

In comparison, his marriage is actually much simpler, and the current King Wu is different from before, even if Zhu Zhanqi is married, it is impossible for King Wu to come over.

After all, Suncheon, which was finally taken down, can't just be lost.

"Alright, let's eat first." I've talked about it, and I've teased it, young people are thin-skinned, so there's no need to chase and laugh all the time, it will be disgusting.

"Your Royal Highness, you and Zhan...... Uh......"

Mu Qin was raised in Mu's family, and the education she received was different from that of others, although Zhu Zhan Yan didn't say a word about business since he stopped the boat, Mu Qin still knew that Zhu Zhan Yan came over for something.

I also know that when my eldest son was born, Zhu Zhanyan accompanied him for less than two months, and then hurried to the European battlefield, and there was no need to stay in Xiangzhou Mansion at all.

But now that he is here, he is not in a hurry to leave like this, which means that Zhu Zhanqi has something to talk about with Zhu Zhanqi.

However, although she reacted to this, she ignored the issue of salutation.

Zhu Zhanqi also smiled slightly: "Okay, you are busy with yours first, and I will talk to Zhanqi." ”

Obviously, the name of this little couple on weekdays is different from the official name, Mu Qin has been used to this in the past two years, so he blurted it out just now.

However, Zhu Zhanyan didn't grasp this point and laughed at him, because he was really in trouble.

Mu Qin's face was full of beauty, but she slowly retreated with proper manners, leaving time and space to the brothers.

"Zhan Qi, I want to ask you something." Seeing that Mu Qin was gone, the smile on Zhu Zhanyan's face also disappeared, and he entered the working state in a second.

"Didn't I send someone to escort the third uncle to Australia before, but the third uncle escaped with the help of Shi Jisun, the son of Shi Jinqing, the Xuanwei Division of the Old Port."

"Later, the third uncle found it, but the person who escorted the third uncle to Australia before had no news, and my father said that he didn't receive the relevant news, do you have it here?"

"Huh?" Zhu Zhanqi was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly woke up.

"Big brother, don't you say I forgot, Zhu Yang!"

Zhu Zhanqi seemed to have thought of something about this and called his personal guard.

"Go to my study, the third square on the right at the bottom of the bookshelf, there is a pile of blue secret letters in it, and the envelope is written with the word Zhao, go and get it."

"Yes!" Zhu Yang bowed his head and retreated.

"Big brother, if you don't say it, I'll forget about it." asked his personal guards to get the letter, and Zhu Zhanqi explained to his eldest brother first.

"Before, the third uncle ...... When I left Australia, the people over there found me in a hurry, and then I told them to go back and be on standby. ”

"After all, I didn't know how to deal with the third uncle's affairs at that time, and later, eldest brother, didn't you find a place for the third uncle? That's the end of it. ”

"But my side has to manage both Xiangzhou Mansion and Nanzhou Mansion, and in the past two years, it has been the transit point and supply station of your westward expedition, so I forgot about it."

"Those people at the beginning are still in Australia, I let them first gain a foothold, get used to the climate there, and develop something that can be developed, such as big brother, didn't you say it at the beginning? It's great for grazing. ”

As Zhu Zhanqi was talking, Zhu Yang's knock on the door also sounded.

"Come in."

With Zhu Zhanqi's permission, Zhu Yang pushed the door and walked in, presenting the pile of letters to Zhu Zhanqi.

"These are all letters from them reporting on the local situation, and I have read them, and they have developed there quite well, although they have not expanded their territory, but at least they have a firm foothold and a sustainable source of income."

"Big brother, look, what are you going to do with this in the future?"

Seeing that things were not out of his control, Zhu Zhanyan was also relieved, and after a brief look, he put the letters aside.

"Send someone to ask them if they are interested in returning to Daming, or if they are used to life there."

"If they are accustomed to life there, then select a few reliable magistrates, and then I will let the slaves I bring back to be sent over to help them clear the land and graze their cattle."

"If they want to come back, it's okay, but let them teach the next person who goes there about the situation and precautions, and that there will be taken over there in the future."

For Australia, Zhu Zhanyan is actually not in a hurry.

In fact, in this era, Europe can be compared with the Central Plains, and Europe still belongs to the kind with relatively large potential, in fact, today's strength is still crushed by the Ming Dynasty.

As for other places, such as North and South America and Australia, where the indigenous people are still uncivilized, Zhu Zhanyan is not in a hurry, because no matter how much time they are given, it is impossible for them to jump from the level of barbarism and uncivilization to the height of the Ming Dynasty.

Even the Bronze Age is an overestimation of them.

"That's fine." Since his eldest brother has an arrangement, Zhu Zhanqi naturally has no opinion.

"Then I'll pick a few trustworthy people, go over there and ask, and hand over in advance, after all, we basically haven't taken much care of that side in the past two years."

"Well, there's no rush on this matter, you just have to remember." Zhu Zhanyan nodded, and specially told his younger brother not to worry.

"But there is one more thing you have to do than this, and the priority is ahead of the Australian side."

"The matter of the Old Port Propaganda Department assisting the third uncle to leave, I just dealt with Shi Jisun, who was sent to Europe with the third uncle at that time, but this matter obviously will not be so simple."

"Shi Jisun's success shows that there are people who support him in the Old Port Propaganda Division, and Second Sister Shi herself is also a little ambitious, so you must guard against it."

"When I cross the Strait of Malacca, you can take care of this matter."

"Okay!" Zhu Zhanqi nodded solemnly.

It's not time to do it now, after all, Zhu Zhan Yan still has to cross the Strait of Malacca, although the Old Port Xuanwei Division will definitely not be able to resist the attack of the Ming army, but Zhu Zhan Yan doesn't want any accidents.

For the Ming Dynasty, which already had the former independent sultan and now the capital of Nanzhou, it was no longer necessary to pass through the Strait of Malacca for supplies to the European battlefield.

However, with Zhu Zhan's subsequent victory over Europe, the shipping route still has to be opened, and the Strait of Malacca is also an important passage connecting the Ming Dynasty with Europe and even Africa.

You can't always transfer from Nanzhou Mansion to Xiangzhou Mansion every time, and then take a boat to Daming, right?

How much effort does that have?

(End of chapter)