Seiwa

In the pavilion, Zhu Gaochi, the son of King Yan, was sitting upright, with a small square table standing in front of him. On the square table were various snacks on a silver plate. An eunuch held a teapot, and another eunuch served Zhu Gaochi with snacks.

The space is very spacious, covered with brocade cushions, Meng Qinghe saluted and said: "I have seen the prince."

"Meng Baihu doesn't need to be polite. I invite you here, because I want to ask you something." Although Zhu Gaochi is fat, he is thick and simple, with a smile on his round face, "Wang An, serve tea and snacks to Meng Baihu...Meng Baihu Does Baihu like sweet or salty?"

"Back to the world, don't be picky when you are humble."

"Then have some of both, Wang An."

"The slaves obey."

The eunuch promised, and a small square table, a cup of tea, and two plates of snacks were quickly placed in front of Meng Qinghe.

The tea is still steaming, and the snacks are sweet.

Zhu Gaochi said with a smile: "These are Gu's favorite snacks, Meng Baihu has a taste."

"Thank you, son."

Holding up the teacup, Meng Qinghe thought to himself, no wonder Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui's scheming is not as good as this one's, they are not on the same level at all.His throat was almost dry at Zhu Gaoxu's place, and he didn't take a sip of cold water. Here, he just got tea and snacks in the car, which is really incomparable.

In fact, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui did the right thing. With Meng Qinghe's status, there was no need for such courteous treatment.But with Zhu Gaochi's comparison, whether it's genuine generosity or deliberately highlighting the brother's meanness, once the psychological gap is formed, it is difficult to change it.

Being a human is really a science.

"Humble son."

Meng Qinghe thanked him again, but Zhu Gaochi still smiled and waved his hands, "Meng Baihu is like this, so Gu Gu can't speak."

"I don't dare to be humble. Feel free to ask if you have anything to say. You will definitely have one thing to say and another to say another thing. You dare not hide anything."

"Meng Baihu is a straightforward person." Zhu Gaochi waved his hand to signal the other eunuchs in the pavilion to retreat, leaving only Wang An, "Only Meng Baihu can solve this problem."

Zhu Gaochi turned to one side, and Wang An took out a few drawings from the bookcase on the side, which showed the piers built by Meng Qinghe.

"I am really happy to see this picture at my father's place. Beiping city defense needs this kind of enemy tower. I have asked my father for instructions, and I have started to build it on the city wall, but I have encountered some problems."

Zhu Gaochi's voice was very gentle, and the speed of speech was a little slow. Meng Qinghe listened very carefully. After Zhu Gaochi raised all the questions, he thought for a while and said, "My son, I do have some thoughts on this. Please give me a pen, and I will give you a few minutes." sheet of paper."

I remember that after King Yan raised his army, the Southern Army once besieged Beiping City. At that time, Zhu Gaochi was defending the city.

Beiping City was finally defended, but the loss was not small.At this time, King Yan had not yet raised his troops, but Zhu Gaochi had already considered the issue of strengthening the city defense.

It can be seen from this that Zhu Gaoxu did not deserve to lose.

"Your Majesty, please take a look, the piers and abutments built by Humble are designed to adapt to the terrain of the lookout place, and some changes need to be made to use them on the city walls. Where the walls are high, secret doors can be set up..."

Meng Qinghe knew that this move obviously had a tendency to seek refuge with the prince, and Zhu Gaoxu would definitely be suspicious when he heard about it.But his family members are all in Beiping, and whether the city of Beiping is strong or not is directly related to the safety of his family.

If he came back alive from Nanjing, he must find a way to move his family to the city, and his clansmen should remind him.

Meng Qinghe focused on two tasks, painting the reconstructed city wall with his hands, and thinking about how to settle down his family.Zhu Gaochi ordered Wang An to move away from the square table in front of him, and concentrated on watching the city defense map gradually formed by Meng Qinghe.

As time passed, the smile on Zhu Gaochi's face gradually disappeared, and his expression became serious. His chubby fingers tapped his knees. King Yan used to think like this, and the three brothers Zhu Gaochi also did the same.

After the drawing was finished, Meng Qinghe sat quietly on the side, waiting for Zhu Gaochi to ask another question.

What he drew is a comprehensive version of the ancient Great Wall and ancient city towers that later generations have seen.Many places are not well understood, and only simple outlines can be drawn.But in Zhu Gaochi's eyes, such drawings are rare, which shows that the painter's mind is ingenious.

After a long time, Zhu Gaochi praised, "Meng Baihu is a great talent."

"Humble and dare not be."

Anyone who has worked hard in the workplace knows that when the boss praises you, you must be humble, and if you are not humble, you must be humble, unless you don't want to have a next time.

"You deserve it, you deserve it."

Zhu Gaochi asked a few more places that he couldn't understand, which were all places where Meng Qinghe's memory was vague, and it was a bit difficult to explain.

"Returning to my son, humbleness is only a theory on paper. Whether it is feasible or not, we need to consult experienced craftsmen."

"You're right, you're in a hurry."

Zhu Gaochi is indeed a generous person, and he didn't blame Meng Qinghe for it.He picked up the pen and paper that Meng Qinghe had used, wrote a short message, put it in an envelope with the drawing and handed it to Wang An.

"Send Qianhu to send someone back to Beiping to present to the father."

"The slaves obey."

Zhu Gaochi is meek on the surface, but he is vigorous and resolute in his actions.

"Don't forget to mention that this blueprint was presented by Meng Baihu."

"Yes."

Changing hands is a favor, done cleanly and beautifully.

Needless to say, those who are smart should appreciate it.

Wang An pushed open the side door with the envelope, and happened to see Shen Xuan waiting outside the car.

"It's the end of the day, the king can ask your son if you want to leave immediately."

When Shen Xuan's voice came, Meng Qinghe's ears moved, but his expression did not change.

When Zhu Gaochi heard the reply, he nodded and said: "Everything can be arranged by Shen Qianhu."

When the team set off, Meng Qinghe should get off the car and leave naturally, but Zhu Gaochi kept him behind when he didn't want to.

"Gu and Meng Baihu hit it off right away, and there are still questions I want to ask."

What can Meng Qinghe say?Said he was not happy to be asked?

No matter how generous Ming Renzong is in the future, he will click him.

The team was about to leave, Shen Xuan didn't see Meng Qinghe coming out of the Shizi's pavilion, but Wang An, who was serving the Shizi, discussed with him that the Shizi had a letter to send back to Peiping, so he needed to send some guards.

Shen Xuan frowned, his black eyes narrowed slightly, and he looked at the carriage frame of King Gaoyang, and sure enough, an eunuch trotted over.

"Shen Qianhu?"

Seeing that Shen Xuan didn't respond, Wang An reminded again, "Your Majesty is still waiting."

Shen Xuan nodded, called three cavalrymen who were from the left guard of Yanshan Mountain, and after explaining, the three of them took the letter and turned around immediately.

Ni Qianhu, who was traveling with him, rode over and glanced at the direction in which the cavalry left. "But the prince has something to say?"

"Yes."

Ni Qianhu asked a few more questions, Shen Xuan only said that it was a letter from the prince, but he didn't know what was written in the letter.

"Really?"

Shen Xuan's expression suddenly turned cold, "It's true, Xuan still has something to do, so I can't accompany you."

After saying that, he pulled the reins, and the maroon horse neighed and rushed towards the leader of the team.

Ni Qianhu stood where he was, with an embarrassed expression on his face.

In the pavilion, Zhu Gaochi asked the eunuch to take out the chessboard, "there is still a long way to go, why don't you let the orphan teach Meng Baihu the chess skills?"

Looking at the checkered chessboard and the two boxes of black and white chess pieces set out by the eunuch, Meng Qinghe smiled wryly, "My son, I can't be humble."

Piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, one of the four arts, can't you?Zhu Gaochi was a little surprised.

"Hui Shizi, I really don't know how to play this kind of chess." Meng Qinghe scratched his chin, "Chess and the like are okay."

Follow the example of the time-traveling ancestors and take out backgammon to make up the number?

Meng Qinghe curled his lips, according to legend, backgammon originated in the Yellow Emperor period and has a longer history than Go.The Chinese who invented Go have never seen Gobang?Do the ancients really have no IQ?

Play backgammon with a high IQ like Zhu Gaochi?Meng Qinghe expressed his thanks for not being sensitive.

"Chess? It's okay." Zhu Gaochi said, "Meng Baihu's battlefield kills the enemy, so naturally he likes this kind of game more. It's a lonely negligence."

The eunuch replaced the chessboard and took out a chess set made of ivory.

Meng Qinghe was speechless again, he really is a child of the royal family, so extravagant!

Along the way, Meng Qinghe and Zhu Gaochi started a series of fights on the chessboard, and the eunuch who was serving was also watching with great interest.

Zhu Gaochi is kind to others and serves by his side. As long as he obeys the rules, it's okay to relax a little.

In the middle of the chess game, Zhu Gaochi's stomach suddenly roared, and there was no need to order, and the eunuch immediately brought snacks.

Five games of dim sum and one game of chess were not finished, and they all came to an end.

Zhu Gaochi was not full yet, so he asked the eunuch to fetch it again.

"Meng Baihu also uses some?"

"Xie Shizi, you are not hungry when you are humble."

When the car was quiet, Meng Qinghe immediately realized that what he said was abrupt, but fortunately Zhu Gaoxu was not angry, but instead patted his stomach, "That's just how it is, there's nothing I can do about it."

He picked up another piece of snack, with a slightly bitter expression on his face, "I also want to imitate my father's horse and whip, but it's a pity..."

Meng Qinghe understands Zhu Gaochi's mood, no matter men or women, they all hope to have a good figure, don't they miss their eight-pack abs all day long?

For Zhu Gaochi, facing the tall and mighty father and the two younger brothers who also tend to be tall and mighty all day long, it is also difficult.

Both were born by the same parents, only he looks like this, but he still has to be disliked by King Yan, without being blackened or distorted, it is really not easy.

However, it is said that Emperor Hongwu liked him very much and personally chose him as the son of King Yan.

Could it be because the old man loves the big fat grandson?

If you want to return to your thoughts, you must keep your mouth shut.

Meng Qinghe lowered his head and carefully studied the chessboard.

Probably because of thinking of sad things, Zhu Gaochi lost the mood to eat.The eunuch asked the eunuch to remove the plate, and his simple and honest face rarely showed a touch of melancholy, "Meng Baihu must be aware of the lonely situation."

The topic changed suddenly, and Meng Qinghe's mind buzzed, Gaoyang County King just passed the pass, and the prince came again?

With the previous foreshadowing, if he refused bluntly, it would be too ignorant of flattery.

Don't refuse... Now is indeed not the time to stand in line.

During Emperor Yong Le's time, Zhu Gaochi's status remained unchanged, and the lives of those around him were not so easy.Except for those who lurk deeper, most of them have been entertained by Jin Yiwei for free.It's not that there are no ones who escaped from the imperial prison alive, but there are very few of them.

Thinking of this, Meng Qinghe's back began to feel cold.

No, I can't let this person speak clearly, otherwise there will be no room for turning back!

"solitary……"

Zhu Gaochi was about to continue talking, when Meng Qinghe suddenly came with a big gift, and there was a bang, "Return to the son, the troubles of the son, I feel humbled!"

"what?"

"Humbleness is often ridiculed for this, military exploits are doubted, and almost beheaded by the Shangguan!"

"Huh?" Zhu Gaochi was a little dazed.

"Humbleness is a congenital deficiency, but the son has no such limitation."

"..."

"Your Majesty!" Meng Qinghe raised his head fiercely, with tears of excitement still hanging from the corners of his eyes, "Humblely, I believe that as long as the method is right, my son will surely achieve his wish. He is tall and mighty, a hero that surpasses the world, and he will ride his horse and raise his whip!"

Zhu Gaochi finally understood what Meng Qinghe was talking about.

Tapping his knees lightly with his fingers, avoiding the most important and taking the lightest, deliberately misinterpreting his meaning, but it is also reasonable.

Sure enough, he is a smart man.

However, even the good doctors of the palace can't help it, how can a hundred households have a good plan?

"Is what Meng Baihu said true?"

"Naturally!" Meng Qinghe's expression was extremely sincere, "Your Majesty can give it a try when you come to Beijing this time."

Zhu Gaochi looked at Meng Qinghe, his expression was no longer gentle, and his momentum changed suddenly.

Meng Qinghe lowered his head, he was indeed the son of King Yan.

After a long time, a voice finally came from the top of my head, "Yes."

If it can really help him achieve his wish, even if it is just to allow him to walk freely without the need for support, that would be good.

As for the others, they may not be pursued.

Fortunately, he was facing the future Ming Renzong. If it were his father, Meng Qing and Immortal would also peel off their skins.

The team passed by Jinan City, and did not enter the city to rest, but continued on their way.

Meng Qinghe was finally released by Zhu Gaochi and returned to the team.Thinking back on all the things before, I can't help but sweat coldly, dealing with King Yan's family is really not easy.Excessive use of the brain makes the person a little drowsy, his head is biting, he is drowsy, and suddenly changes suddenly. The originally docile army horse suddenly kicks.

The guards who were closest to him hurriedly tightened the reins, and the other guards immediately protected the frame of the crown prince and the king of the county, so as to prevent the three princes from being disturbed.

"what happened?"

Zhu Gaosui poked his head out of the car door and learned that Arima was startled, so he immediately turned around and said, "Second Brother, Arima is startled!"

There was no panic in the voice, only excitement.

Zhu Gaochi was unable to move, so he just sent someone to look at it. The eunuch reported that Meng Qinghe's horse was startled. He approached the side door and looked at the carriage frame of King Gaoyang with a heavy expression. Was it unexpected?

The situation of the frightened horse was getting worse and worse. It was surrounded by guards and could not run out. It could only neigh violently in place and raise its front hooves. Any horse and guards who dared to approach would be kicked and bitten.

Meng Qinghe hugged the horse's neck tightly, and he must not be thrown off, otherwise he would be seriously injured.

Several guards drew their bows and arrows, but did not release the arrows for a long time, fearing that they would hurt the horsemen.

Meng Qinghe was summoned by the King of Gaoyang and his son one after another. Even though he was only a hundred households, his status was already extraordinary.

What's more, he is under Shen Qianhu's command, Shen Qianhu protects the weak, and is willing to fight the army for the soldiers under his command, which has long been spread from Kaipingwei.In case Shen Qianhu really hurt him, Shen Qianhu must have no good results if he pursued it.

While hesitating, the sound of sharp arrows piercing the air suddenly sounded, three arrows in a row, all shot on the horse's legs.

The army horse wailed and fell to the ground, the feathers on the tail of the arrow were still shaking.

Shen Xuan put away his bow and arrow, jumped off the horse, and the guards naturally stepped out of the way.

The startled horse was foaming at the mouth, and any soldier who knew horses knew that without Shen Xuan's three arrows, the horse would be useless.

Meng Qinghe wanted to stand up, but his legs and feet became weak uncontrollably. He gritted his teeth, put his hands on the horse's back, and finally stood firm. The next moment, a strong hand grabbed his arm.

"Thousands?"

Raising his head, Shen Xuan was looking at him, a flash of appreciation flashed in his black eyes.

"Can you stand, can you go?"

"Go back to Qianhu, you can bid."

"Okay." Shen Xuan let go of his hand, "Come here."

Immediately someone stepped forward to deal with the frightened horse, Shen Xuan and Ni Qianhu personally reported to the three princes, and then the prince ordered to camp nearby tonight.

"How did the horse startle?"

Both the prince and the King of Gaoyang asked the same question, and Shen Xuan's answer was also the same, "I don't know for now."

At night, the tents of the crown prince and the king of the county were erected first, and the bonfire lit up illuminated the entire camp.

Meng Qinghe was supposed to lead a team of guards to patrol in the middle of the night, but was told that someone was on duty for him.

Is this extra care?

Just as he was about to rest, another guard came and Shen Qianhu wanted to see him.

Shen Qianhu had an invitation, Meng Qinghe didn't dare to delay, got up quickly, and followed the guards to Shen Xuan's tent.

Shen Xuan was on duty in the second half of the night and was sitting in the tent at this time.

The guards brought him back and retreated. The curtain of the tent was lowered. Meng Qinghe immediately saluted, "Biaoxia has seen thousands of households."

"stand up."

When Meng Qinghe stood up, Shen Xuan propped his chin with one hand, and looked at him quietly, his black eyes deepened with the firelight, and the deep voice sounded again, "Come here, take off your clothes."

In the past, still undressed?

Oh Mega!

Confirming that he did not have auditory hallucinations, Meng Twelve Lang was extremely shocked and instantly petrified.