Just when Zhu Ying was about to go to Prince Yan's Mansion to think of a solution.
At the entrance of the tea house,
Zhu Gaochi came in with several guards.
In fact, Zhu Gaochi had arrived a long time ago, and when he arrived, he just happened to see Liu He coming.
So he just waited in a small restaurant nearby.
As the grandson of the emperor, he certainly knew the eunuch beside his grandfather the emperor.
The fact that the head of the Imperial Household Department was allowed to come out of the palace in person was naturally in compliance with the Emperor's order.
It might not be a good idea to get involved at this time.
After seeing Liu He and his men leave, Zhu Gaochi turned around and came in.
Wow, it’s true that where you mention Cao Cao he’ll appear.
Zhu Ying was still preparing his excuse for going to Prince Yan's Mansion when he turned around and Zhu Gaochi appeared.
After some polite greetings, Zhu Ying invited Zhu Gaochi to the second floor for a detailed discussion.
"Brother Ying, the method you taught me last time was really good. I followed your method and showed it to Grandpa Huang, who praised it greatly."
"Now the Emperor has given me the decree, allowing me to go to the Armory and Gunpowder Bureau tomorrow."
"Let's set out together tomorrow morning."
Zhu Gaochi said with some excitement.
Getting permission to pass is one aspect, but the most important thing is that the emperor seems to value it more.
His father Zhu Di did not want to enthrone him as the crown prince.
Zhu Gaochi also heard of it.
He knew that he had no advantages over his second brother who was both talented in literature and martial arts.
The only way out is with the Emperor.
There are some things that, as a member of the royal family, he is very clear about even though he is only a teenager.
It may seem like there is no need to fight, but in fact, you must fight.
The fact that the Emperor dislikes his second brother is his opportunity.
So now he is very grateful to Zhu Ying.
As for some of his father's thoughts or plans, he didn't know and didn't want to know.
Zhu Ying felt a little bitter when he heard Zhu Gaochi's words.
After a lot of effort, I arrived at the Armory Bureau, but unexpectedly I had to go to the Xiaoling Mausoleum to deliver sacrifices.
Zhu Ying said with some regret: "This is a bit unfortunate. Just now, the eunuchs in the palace came to inform us that a large number of breakfast orders were placed at the teahouse."
"It is used for offering sacrifices to the Xiaoling Mausoleum, Your Highness. You should also prepare some for the princes and grandchildren of the Imperial Palace to taste."
For the common people and even the nobles, the breakfast business can make a lot of money.
But Zhu Ying's mind was not on this at all.
He followed Zhu Di to the capital, first to see the capital of the Ming Dynasty.
The most important thing is still the firearms.
The general process of firearms production, or the residences and conditions of some firearms craftsmen.
I didn't expect that I would be cheated by the teahouse.
You know, I didn't open this teahouse in the first place, I wanted to do other business.
When Zhu Gaochi heard this, an undetectable strange look flashed across his face.
In the name of offering sacrifices, Zhu Ying was asked to go to Xiaoling Mausoleum to participate in the sacrifices.
It was Liu He who came to notify.
This is clearly what Grandpa Huang meant.
I remembered that I had mentioned the name of the teahouse owner Zhu Ying to the Emperor before.
The Emperor didn't seem to react very much at the time.
Zhu Gaochi had been studying in the palace since he was a child and knew his grandfather's temper well.
The Emperor has always attached great importance to talents, so it is impossible for him to be so calm.
This is enough to show that Zhu Ying and the Emperor had met before.
even……
Could this have something to do with my father?
Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
When Zhu Ying saw Zhu Gaochi's pensive expression, he understood what was going on. It seemed that someone was secretly behind the sacrificial ceremony.
"Please tell me, my great prince, who is the person who wants to murder me secretly through the hands of the priest."
Zhu Ying was also not vague. He stood up, clasped his fists, bowed, and spoke directly.
Zhu Gaochi came back to his senses and was a little confused when he heard Zhu Ying's words.
"Brother Ying, what do you mean by that? Is anyone trying to murder you?"
Zhu Ying frowned slightly. Could it be that even Zhu Gaochi didn't want to get involved? How powerful was this person in the dark?
When I think about it carefully, I feel it is impossible.
Zhu Gaochi may seem ordinary, but in fact, in the entire Ming Dynasty, he is already a person standing at the top of the pyramid.
There can't be anyone to be afraid of.
For example, Prince of Yan Zhu Di was one of the strong contenders for the throne.
The only person he is afraid of is the current Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang.
If Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to kill himself, why would he go through so much trouble?
According to the character described in later generations, for an insignificant businessman like himself, a direct imperial decree sentenced him to death, and there was no trouble at all.
No one cares or worries.
Thinking of this, Zhu Ying directly told Zhu Gaochi what was in his mind.
After hearing Zhu Ying's explanation, Zhu Gaochi finally understood.
Zhu Ying was just overthinking it.
Thinking about it, he explained, "Don't worry, Ying'er. This is absolutely impossible. Xiaoling is a place like no other. How could anyone want to harm you?"
"Even if someone really wants to harm you, it wouldn't be in a place like Xiaoling."
"If there is any change in Xiaoling Mausoleum, Grandpa Emperor will investigate it strictly."
After hearing this explanation, Zhu Ying felt relieved, but he still thought of Liu He's expression and actions in his heart.
Still have some doubts.
Could it be that I am just overthinking it?
Since coming to Daming, it started ten years ago.
He has always lived cautiously.
This is especially true during the early days of establishing a power.
Almost every day I struggle on the brink of life and death.
Although some foundations were established later, the Ming Dynasty was still in the frontier areas, especially from the Western Regions to the desert and grassland.
There are so many jackals, tigers and leopards.
If you are not careful, you will fall into an abyss. Managing such a vast territory has such a huge span.
There are so many things to think about, research and manage.
That's why I developed such a vigilant, suspicious character.
"In that case, according to the eldest prince's opinion, I just need to send the sacrifice over normally." Zhu Ying said.
Zhu Gaochi nodded and replied, "Of course it is so, but Ying Ge'er still needs to maintain some respect for places like Xiaoling Mausoleum."
After finishing speaking, he said hesitantly, "I wonder where Ying Ge'er is going to send the offerings to the Xiaoling Mausoleum."
Zhu Ying shook his head and said, "No one said anything, but tomorrow morning, a carriage will come to pick you up."
Zhu Gaochi was certainly unaware that his grandfather had asked Zhu Ying to suppress his own tomb.
In his opinion, this kind of food was most likely given to the Empress Dowager.
After a slight hesitation, Zhu Gaochi said, "If I ask you to send her to the Empress Dowager, you still need to be more respectful."
"That's right." Zhu Ying nodded.
For him, no matter where in the Xiaoling Mausoleum, he had to be respectful to avoid being found fault with.
"It's a pity that you can't go with me to the Gunpowder Department tomorrow." Zhu Gaochi said with some regret.
Zhu Ying nodded helplessly, feeling unhappy.
"When the eldest prince has seen it, come back and tell me about it," said Zhu Ying.
Zhu Gaochi nodded in agreement.
…
In the Huagai Hall of the Ming Imperial Palace.
Zhu Yuanzhang let out a light exclamation, as if he suddenly remembered something.
He instructed Liu He, "Inform your grandson Gao Chi that he doesn't need to go to the Armory Bureau tomorrow, but the day after tomorrow instead."
"Then they said that the Gunpowder Department needed to make arrangements in advance to prevent any accidents."
Liu He bowed and replied, "I obey your order."