Chapter Five Hundred and Twenty-Three: You Are the One Who Knows the Heights
On the waterway from Nantongzhou to Jinling.
The river water along the way rose in the early morning, hazy mist and smoke filled the rippling river water. The willows along the coast reflected in the water through the morning light, but they didn't know whether it was the water in the willow or the willow in the water.
Several water boats from the inspection department transformed into the current of the water, and the sound of oars slapped and rolling water splashed. Standing on the bow of the ship, the water road inspection in Nantong did not see its usual majesty, but instead hunched over, just a little bit, becoming a big shrimp.
"Your Highness, you are about to arrive. After passing this beach, it is Longjiang Wharf. The whistle boat can still go inside, but your highness's boat is afraid it will not be able to pass. You can only land at Longjiang Wharf."
This highness is Zhu Gaosui, the King of Zhao. Zhu Gaosui seemed a little calmer than before. A small glance under his jaw was blown away by the morning breeze. He had to subconsciously reach out to stroke it. Life is a deer-skinned cloak, wrapping his body tightly, but occasionally the wind leaks will bulge, making his figure look very bloated.
Zhu Gaosui's face was a little more dusty, and his cynical charm had been replaced by the sorrow revealed by his deep-locked eyebrows.
This time, Zhu Gaosui was obviously not easy to enter the capital. He hid in Lingnan and was free. However, when news of the capital came one after another, when he heard that his second brother was convicted and finally ordered him to follow the vassal, Zhu Gaosui realized that this second brother was finished.
The father can forgive his second brother for being deceived and doing something ill-intentioned. But he will never allow a son who had ever imagined rebellion to succeed the Grand Principal.
Then next, the only heir will become the crown prince.
Zhu Gaosui was not intimate with this prince. Zhu Gaosui has always looked down on him, and there are many reasons for his despise, but one of them knew that this elder brother looked down on him.
It's a problem when things go to this point. The two brothers don't like each other. In the future, the prince ascended the throne, and this life is probably very difficult. Zhu Gaosui suddenly realized that he, the prince of Xiaoyao, seemed not easy to do. Even if the eldest brother became the emperor in the future, he would not make things difficult for him. However, the superiors and subordinates would work. Who in the world would not know that the Prince of Zhao was close to the Prince of Han and was far away from the prince in the future would definitely be those who would like him, collect evidence of his "rebellion" day and night, think of ways to rectify himself.
Such things are common. Zhu Gaosui has seen them many things no matter how innocent and romantic Zhu Gaosui has seen them many times.
Returning to his hometown, Zhu Gaosui looked at the old scenery on both sides of the straits moving around him from afar. It was a pity that the country was as good as before, but things changed.
The inspector next to him seemed to be cursing, and said in a whisper: "Your Highness has come this time, not a coincidence. The Shenjiwei is going to compete with the Xiaoqi Camp. Now the city is full of storms. Not to mention the capital, even in Nantong, there are already many discussions. To be honest, this matter is really ridiculous. What is the Shenjiwei? He dares to compete with the Xiaoqi Camp. He was humble to not expect to see the fun, but this time he was ordered to escort His Highness to Jinling, but he wanted to get together and see how the Xiaoqi Camp will take the Shenjiwei to look for teeth."
"Oh... the people of the Shenji Guard have also found out clearly. It's not worth mentioning, they are all barbarians..."
"There are also...there are also lottery tickets in the palace. Who said that they won? The whole camp was given a gift for personal military uniforms. This reward...is unprecedented. It is said that not only that, but also an additional official position may be promoted."
"Of course, this is the truth. This is not the case in the world. If the news in the palace is spread outside, it will change. If the news in Jinling is spread to Nantong, it will be even harder to say..."
The inspector is obviously a chatterbox, he never stops talking, and he doesn't know what to look at people's faces.
However, when Zhu Gaosui heard the competition, his eyebrows suddenly moved slightly on his originally cold face, as if he was worried. When he finished talking, Zhu Gaosui said, "Shen Jiwei, Jiaozhi Shenjiwei?"
The inspector said: "It is precisely that the Shenji Guard. There is a Shenji Camp in the capital. It is called Shenji Guard. It is a fish-eyed mansion. I don't know, but I thought it was a big source. In fact, it was just a guard of a vassal state. I have seen some guards of the royal palace. A few days ago, the vassal kings came to the capital and were humble. Those guards did not look like what they were like, one by one, one by one, and one by one, and one by one, and one by one, and one by one, and one by one, and one by one, and one by one, and one by one, and one by one, and one by one, and one by one, and one by one, and one by one, and one by one, and one by one, and one by one, and one by one, it's better to let them open the way and carry a sedan chair. It's better to teach them to fight. That's a big deal. This... this... humble is from Yanshan Central Guard, cough cough... this is still a little bit of vision."
Zhu Gaosui frowned and glanced at him sideways, but only pursed his lips and said nothing.
The inspector obviously never saw the displeasure expressed by Zhu Gaosui in the fog, but he still said: "After all, this Shen Jiwei is so arrogant, isn't it just a Hao Fenglou? Hao Fenglou, the humble man used to admire, but he was too arrogant, and he actually provoked the head of the Xiaoqi Camp. There are many humble robes in this Xiaoqi Camp. Although they are each other today,... hehe... wait and see, some of the southern barbarians are good at looking at it. As for Hao Fenglou, the humble man said something inappropriate, and this person does not know the world is high..."
The inspector still had relish and wanted to continue talking, but he didn't know that Zhu Gaosui was already furious. Zhu Gaosui raised his hand and slapped the inspector in the face with an ear.
Ouch……
The inspector suffered a pain, his body shook, lost his balance, fell down the water, splashed in his mouth, and shouted: "What's wrong, what's wrong, this..." Gu Long, Gu Long, opened his mouth in a big mouth, and countless water ate into his stomach. The river water was cold and made him cramped all over his body.
Everyone on the boat was shocked and everyone looked at Zhu Gaosui.
Zhu Gaosui clapped his hands casually, looking as if no one was around, but muttered to himself: "You are not aware of the greatness of the sky."
Several boatmen took the bamboo pole and rescued the inspector. The inspector was so cold that his body was blue and purple, and he was in a cold war, so he hid at the stern of the boat.
Zhu Gaosui's brows frowned even tighter, and he couldn't help but sigh.
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The big ship arrived at Longjiang.
At this time, the sky was already much brighter.
Here, there was no official ordered by the court to welcome him with an order. However, someone from Honglu Temple was a small official in Qing'an, with only two servants.
Looking at this shabby situation, Zhu Gaosui developed a unique sensitivity.
The prince was sure that other princes could not have any unreasonable thoughts, and any special treatment would be cancelled. Not to mention these, even the treatment that the vassal kings should have was greatly reduced. The reason was that the father used this to tell himself not to repeat the mistakes of the Han king.
Since he could understand the father's thoughts and know the reason, Zhu Gaosui's heart was still a little unhappy.
He had a gloomy face and went to the dock. The people from Honglu Temple stepped forward and said with a smile: "Zhang Chun, the clan of the Honglu Temple, has seen Your Highness."
Zhu Gaosui just nodded and didn't want to pay attention.
The clan Zhang Chun said again: "The Honglu Temple has packed up its residence. Just wait for His Highness to surrender. Shangguan has already given instructions, saying that he must not surrender to His Highness..."
These words are polite, but the implication is that the palace did not say hello, and the Zong Ling Mansion did not express special preferential treatment. It was just that the Shangguan from Honglu Temple asked, and asked, "I asked," and asked."
The carriage and horse were ready, so Zhu Gaosui was about to get on the bus.
However, at this time, the horse's hooves sounded, but dozens of knights came over and raised the dust in the sky.
The leader was wearing a fish suit, and was covered in dust. Although it was early in the morning, the sweat on his forehead was like a broken bead. It was obvious that he was whipping the horse all the way, and he never stopped.
It was right away, Hao Fenglou.
Green and green...
Hao Fenglou grabbed the reins, raised his hooves on the front of the horse, and stopped forcibly.
Zhu Gaosui raised his eyes and looked at Hao Fenglou, who also looked at him.
The two looked at each other and laughed.
Zhu Gaosui got off the stool and couldn't help but say, "I thought Brother Hao was busy with official business and refused to come."
However, Hao Fenglou threw down the whip directly.
Zhu Gaosui caught it.
Hao Fenglou smiled and said, "I slept late, and I almost delayed my time. Your Highness, let's ride a horse and take a car. I'm too stingy."
"Okay." Zhu Gaosui was simply. A guard behind Hao Fenglou got off the horse obediently and sent it to Zhu Gaosui's hand. Zhu Gaosui overturned, feeling quite arrogant and sighed: "There are boats all the way. Although it is light, it is not very interesting. I have long wanted to sit on the horse's back, so Brother Hao knows me."
The servant of the Honglu Temple was stunned, but he didn't know whether he should persuade him.
At this time, Zhu Gaosui had already left his guards and escorts, and whipped Hao Fenglou and left quickly.
The hula-chilling breeze blew on his face, and it was as cold as the knife was blown away, but gradually, his body became hot and he was sweating profusely. The aggrieved and sadness in his stomach dissipated with the wind. Zhu Gaoshu laughed and rushed towards the towering outline of the city wall in the direction of Chenyang.
"See who will arrive at Chaoyang Gate first."
"good."
"If you lose, you will be fined twenty wine."
"His highness of alcohol has a great appetite?"
"Ha... I will punish you for your wine."
"Don't be too verbose, let's talk about it when I'm here."
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Chapter completed!