Li Wei's eyes narrowed slightly, looked at Abu, and did not answer for a long time.

At this moment, they are in the Armaments Bureau, there are just the two of them in the house, and there are Chen Su and people guarding outside, no matter what they discuss, they will not go out, even if he admits to rebelling, it doesn't matter.

But in his own heart, he has always struggled with this matter.

It's not a question of whether you can succeed or not, but what will happen in the future even if you succeed?

How to face Anqing?

Are you really willing to sit in that seat and take on the responsibility of the world?

When he first found out Xiaoqing's identity, he made many arrangements in anger, but now that he has calmed down, he can't help but hesitate again.

Seeing that he was silent, Abu did not wait any longer, but said, "Whether you have this idea or not, I advise you not to do that!" ”

"Why?" Li Wei asked in surprise.

Abu took a deep breath and said, "Today's people, after decades of war, people are determined that the Zhu Ming Dynasty has become orthodox, and you will not succeed." ”

"Perhaps."

Li Wei smiled noncommittally.

As the saying goes, it is better to be a peaceful dog than a troubled world, and the people would rather suffer hardships than wars.

But if they see greater hope and experience a better life, will they still be content with the days of suffering?

"You go back first, practice with peace of mind, don't think about it."

Li Wei said softly, no matter whether he wants to do something in the future or not, his own strength is the most important.

Abu didn't say anything more, arched his hand and turned away.

After he left, Li Wei inspected the progress of all aspects in the Ordnance Bureau, and when it was dark, he left with people and returned to the Horse Mansion.

When the subordinates in the palace saw him return, they saluted respectfully.

These people were all recruited by him, and they were different from the original ones, and the fear of him in his heart was even greater than that of Anqing, the princess.

Back in the backyard, Li Wei first went to visit Anqing.

Anqing was pregnant for the second time, which was much calmer than the first time, and there was Xiaohong and a group of subordinates around him, so he didn't need to worry too much.

But at this time, Li Wei became the housekeeper's wife, and the cold asked for warmth endlessly, and it didn't take long for Anqing to impatiently drive him out.

Reluctantly left the small courtyard in Anqing, Li Wei wandered around for a while, hesitated for a long time, and finally stepped into Xiaoqing's courtyard.

"Sir!"

Xiaoqing took Xiaoyue Xiaocui out to greet her, and a smile of surprise appeared on her face.

I haven't seen her for a while, and Xiaoqing's face at this time is haggard, and her whole person looks a lot thinner.

Li Wei couldn't help but feel a pain in his heart when he saw this, he was not a ruthless person, even if he knew that Xiaoqing was sent by Zhu Yuanzhang, it was difficult to let go of the feelings in his heart.

What's more, he also learned from Abu that Xiaoqing had hidden a lot for him, and he had betrayed Zhu Yuanzhang's orders for him.

"Come into the house and talk about it." Li Wei nodded lightly and said to her.

"Okay."

Xiaoqing hurriedly responded.

Walking into the house, Xiao Yue and the two bowed playfully and closed the door.

Li Wei sat at the table, Xiaoqing hurriedly stepped forward to pour him tea, Li Wei reached out to take it, and pointed to the seat next to him: "Sit down, let's talk." ”

"Okay."

Xiaoqing sat obediently on the side.

Li Wei took a sip of tea and said softly, "Abu told me everything." ”

Xiao Qingjiao's body trembled, she lowered her head silently, her eyes were filled with tears, and she said in a low voice: "Master, I'm sorry, I ......"

Li Wei said softly: "You don't have to worry too much, I don't blame you for this, I can understand it." ”

Xiao Qingxian clutched the placket of her clothes and sobbed softly.

Li Wei patted her hand lightly: "Don't take medicine in the future, those things are very harmful to the body, don't worry, there is no difference between you and my concubine, whether you are a child born in Anqing, it is the same in my place." ”

"Thank you, thank you, sir!"

Xiaoqing looked at her with teary eyes, and was very moved.

Li Wei sighed lightly in his heart, in his concept, this should have been, but in this feudal society, it is so difficult to do this.

A powerful man like him, the difference between the sons of the concubines in the future is very big, not to mention anything else, just the title of the duke of this country, can only be given to the son-in-law, the concubine can't get anything, at most some money and so on, or he uses his power to find an official and a half-post for him, but it is basically impossible to get another national position with the son-in-law.

Although he doesn't care about the title, in this era, whether there is such a position or not is a world of difference.

If he wants to really treat these children fairly, there are only two choices, either change the world or stay away from Daming.

After comforting Xiaoqing for a few words, Li Wei got up and stood up.

Seeing this, Xiaoqing hurriedly asked, "Is the master staying here tonight?" ”

Li Wei paused, but still shook his head: "Another day, you take care of your body, I will call the imperial doctor to take a look at you in the next two days." ”

"Okay."

Xiaoqing agreed softly.

Li Wei turned around and opened the door to leave.

Looking at his departing back, Xiaoqing couldn't help but feel sadness on his face.

Although Li Wei kept saying that he didn't blame her, it was still difficult for the two to return to the intimacy they had before.

After spending a night in the study, Li Wei sent someone to invite Dai Sigong and others over the next day, and asked them to treat Xiaoqing.

In ancient times, the means of contraception were not very good, and cold medicine was made of toxic drugs that hurt the body, and long-term use would bring great harm to women, and even lead to permanent infertility.

He was also helpless against this disease, after all, he was not a medical expert, and he could only rely on these imperial doctors to diagnose and treat him.

"How?"

After Dai Sigong and the others asked, Li Wei asked them.

Dai Sigong's face was embarrassed, and he said: "Grandpa, the second lady has been taking medicine for a long time, and it has caused irreparable damage to her body, and the lower officials can only try their best to recuperate for her, as for whether she can give birth to an heir for her grandfather, the lower officials cannot guarantee it." ”

When Li Wei heard this, he sighed and said, "It's okay, the most important thing is to ensure her health!" ”

"Yes, don't worry, Grandpa, I will do my best." Dai Sigong said.

Li Wei bowed his head slightly, and then ordered someone to fetch them some reward money and send them away.

Xiaoqing also heard Dai Sigong's words, and suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.

Earlier, she didn't want to have children because she was afraid that the child would be wronged like her, although Li Wei repeatedly promised to give her a name and treat her and the princess equally, but she knew very well that this was not realistic at all.

But as Li Wei's power grew, and even won the title of concubine for her, she couldn't help but ignite hope, but it was too late at this time, she wanted to give birth, but she couldn't do it.

Li Wei turned around and walked in front of her and patted her gently: "Don't worry, there will be, even if you don't, it's okay, as long as I am here, I won't let you be wronged." ”

Xiaoqing nodded lightly, but she was still a little sad in her heart, and Li Wei didn't know how to comfort her.

……

Time flies, and it has been 20 years of Hongwu in a blink of an eye.

When Li Wei first arrived in the Ming Dynasty, he was still a twenty-eight-year-old aspirant young man, but now he is thirty-five or sixteen years old, not only a father, but also a powerful Han Guogong, even Li Shanchang Xu Da and other old ministers are overshadowed by him.

This year, Zhu Yuanzhang also officially entered the year of the sixtieth year.

He tasted the hardships of the world when he was young, served in the army at twenty-four, fought for more than ten years, ascended to the pole at the age of forty, and founded the Ming Dynasty, and now this generation of heroes has also entered his old age.

In the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Yuanzhang set up a rare family banquet, except for himself, only Zhu Biao and Li Wei were present.

Li Wei looked at his half-white hair and the wrinkles on his face, and felt a lot of emotion in his heart.

Since the death of Empress Ma, the energetic emperor has begun to show fatigue, and now it is even more difficult to show his old age.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't have a frame, picked up the wine jug with his thin hand and poured a glass for Li Wei and Zhu Biao respectively.

Li Wei was startled, and hurriedly got up to confess, and Zhu Biao also stood up.

"Your Majesty has tormented the minister." Li Wei bowed his head and arched his hand.

Zhu Biao reached out to pick up the wine jug: "Father, let the sons come." ”

"It's okay, today is a family banquet, you don't have to be so restrained, sit!" Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile, his face full of kindness and kindness.

Li Wei glanced at him quietly, his heart was unpredictable, and he didn't know which Zhu Yuanzhang was playing today, so he could only sit down cautiously.

Zhu Biao also sat down again.

After the two fell, Zhu Yuanzhang set his eyes on Li Wei and said softly: "I heard that Anqing gave birth to another daughter a few days ago, did you name it?" ”

"It's already up, it's called Xiaoxin." Li Wei hurriedly said.

"Xiaoxin, be careful?" Zhu Yuanzhang muttered, glanced at Li Wei, who spoke cautiously, and said meaningfully: "This name is good, you have to be careful, don't act recklessly like when you were young." ”

Li Wei didn't know what he meant, so he could only deal with it casually: "Your Majesty taught you a lesson." ”

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, and then beckoned the two to raise a glass and drink together.

A few people casually used some wine and food, and Zhu Yuanzhang asked again: "What have you been busy with lately?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, recently the minister is leading the students to build the Minghuang Academy." Li Wei replied.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, of course he also knew about this matter, Li Weijian's new academy was not small, covering an area of nearly 1,000 acres, using nearly 10,000 craftsmen, and the momentum was huge.

"Hehe, we've also heard about it, your new academy is not small, I heard that it's about to catch up with our palace."

Li Wei was shocked in his heart.

According to the etiquette system, the Son of Heaven's house is 1,000 acres, and the prince's mansion is 100 acres, and the palace of the Ming Dynasty is according to this standard.

But Minghuang Academy is not a private residence, so it should not be counted. What did Zhu Yuanzhang mean when he suddenly mentioned such a sentence, to warn him that he had trespassed?

Li Wei's face changed, and he was silent for a moment before he said: "Your Majesty, this new college I built not only wants to teach, but also allows students to carry out some practice, and needs a practice space, so I occupy more land, and I ask Your Majesty to forgive me, if Your Majesty thinks it is inappropriate, the minister will order it to stop." ”

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and blamed him unhappily: "Look at you, when did you learn to be like those old guys, you think more at every turn, when did we say that we won't let you build it?" ”

Li Wei frowned and glanced at him, this old man is becoming more and more incomprehensible now.

"It's the minister who thinks too much, and Your Majesty forgives you." Li Wei arched his hand.

Zhu Yuanzhang said softly: "We know that your academy will definitely cultivate a lot of talents for Daming, of course we support it, and when it is built, let Biao'er go with you to hold the opening ceremony." ”

Li Wei's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said respectfully: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the dean of the academy, so he should be like this." ”

Zhu Biao also said: "Father, rest assured, the sons and ministers will arrange it." ”

"Well, that's good." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, and said: "By the way, we are going to go north again this year, and the grain and grass will still be transported by sea, so leave this matter to your sailor." ”

Li Wei's eyes were slightly condensed, and he said with a straight face: "Your Majesty said that you are laughing, the sailor is your Majesty's sailor, and Your Majesty can directly order them to do it." ”

"Aren't you more familiar, let's rest assured that you will do it right away." Zhu Yuanzhang said casually.

However, Li Wei refused again: "It's been a long time since the minister has asked about the water master, and now he can't talk about it, so Your Majesty might as well just let the water master general do it." ”

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at him in some surprise: "Really?" ”

"Exactly!" Li Wei affirmed.

Zhu Yuanzhang pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, then you can build your academy with peace of mind, and we will arrange for others to do this." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Li Wei thanked him.

Zhu Yuanzhang happily skipped this topic and chatted with them, and Li Wei coped with it cautiously.

Zhu Yuanzhang first emphasized that Zhu Biao should meddle in the affairs of the academy, and he wanted to mobilize his sailor, if he really admitted that this was his sailor, then I am afraid that the next thing to entertain him would not be good wine and good food.

The sailor is the army of the imperial court, and even if it is secretly mastered by him, it can never be said to be his sailor.

After three rounds of drinking, Li Wei got up and retreated, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, and he turned around and left.

The little eunuch came up and packed up the wine and food, and then also retreated, only Zhu Yuanzhang and his son were left in the hall, Zhu Yuanzhang sat down on the dragon chair, and Zhu Biao stood aside.

"Biao'er, do you think you can handle him?" Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly asked.

Zhu Biao was slightly stunned: "Why did my father suddenly ask like this?" ”

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed lightly and said: "We are old, it's time to pave the way for you, you don't have to worry about those nobles, we will deal with it for you, it's just that this Li Wei, we are a little uncertain." ”

Needless to say, Li Wei is a great talent, in the past, he was ready to leave it for Zhu Biao, and even did not hesitate to let Zhu Biao give him a king with a different surname.

But since the return of the conquest, this stinky boy who has been reckless has become more and more difficult to figure out, and he dares not to be as stupid as before, and sometimes even he can't figure out what this kid wants to do.

This made him a little worried, after a hundred years, would Zhu Biao really be able to control this Duke of Hanguo, or even the King of Guangling?

"My father is in his prime, why worry about this?" Zhu Biao frowned.

"Don't say such stupid things," Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, pointed to himself and said: "Can we not know what we look like, look at our hair, the folds on our face, you can't accept the old age!" ”

Zhu Biao looked up at him and couldn't help sighing in his heart.

Indeed, the father is really old! (End of chapter)