Zhu Yunwen smiled and helped Yang Rong up, then said:
"I wonder if you would be willing to come with me to the capital?"
Yang Rong said excitedly, "A true man is born between heaven and earth and should serve his country and people. Now that Your Highness thinks so highly of me, if I were to be ungrateful, wouldn't I have wasted all these years of my life and all the books I've read?"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yunwen and Yang Shiqi burst into laughter, and Yang Rong also laughed.
So the next day, Yang Rong also said goodbye to his family and left Jian'an County again with Zhu Yunwen and Yang Shiqi.
On the way, Yang Shiqi said to Zhu Yunwen:
"Does His Highness the Crown Prince have any other goals?"
Zhu Yunwen smiled and said, "There are still some."
So he took the two Yangs and headed towards Shishou County in Huguang Prefecture.
Zhu Yunwen made up his mind to find all three Yangs at once.
This time, however, it took longer to reach Shishou County in Huguang Prefecture.
Along the way, I have witnessed many injustices.
Zhu Yunwen would have his subordinates handle any issues that could be temporarily resolved.
However, it is more due to the broader environmental factors.
Even if he wanted to, he wouldn't be able to handle it well for the time being.
Ultimately, he needs to return to the capital and issue some effective policies to truly solve most of the problems; otherwise, he can only solve a portion of them by acting alone.
It took half a day to reach Shishou County before we found Yang Pu.
Yang Pu was also a talented person. After finding him, Zhu Yunwen still first revealed his identity and then acted as if he was eager to find talent. Yang Pu was also very young at the time, only about twenty years old.
However, relatively speaking, he is more reserved and cautious, which is quite different from Yang Rong's personality.
Although Yang Pu was very cautious, he also had very lofty ambitions.
Therefore, after Zhu Yunwen revealed his identity and purpose, he immediately expressed his willingness to go to the capital with Zhu Yunwen to serve the country.
Thus, Zhu Yunwen's main objective for this trip has been achieved.
He had gathered all three Yangs of the early Ming Dynasty, and could then summon a powerful cabinet team.
With the team formed by these three people, Zhu Yunwen believed that he would have an easier time dealing with many political issues.
After that, Zhu Yunwen set off again with the three Yangs, this time heading directly from Huguang Prefecture to Nanjing.
Although the distance was quite far, the three Yangs and Zhu Yunwen talked about important national affairs along the way, so they didn't feel tired at all.
The journey was not boring at all.
As for Zhao Qingzhu, although she wasn't interested in the national affairs that Zhu Yunwen and the others were discussing, the scenery along the way was indeed quite beautiful.
She was looking forward to sightseeing and enjoying the leisurely time.
After traveling for about three days, they arrived in the Jiangnan region.
It will take another day or two to get back to Nanjing.
Having arrived in the prosperous Jiangnan region again, Zhu Yunwen couldn't help but want to enjoy the sights.
So he led everyone into a small county town in Jiangnan Prefecture. Although it was a small county town, the people there lived in peace and contentment and had a very good life.
This place is already close to the capital city of Nanjing.
Prosperity is normal.
What Zhu Yunwen didn't know was that he was already being watched.
In the county town, Zhu Yuntong, along with Zhao Qingzhu and the three Yangs, strolled around, marveling at the prosperity of this Jiangnan region.
Before they had gone far, Yang Shiqi gave Yang Rong and Yang Pu a wink.
The two looked at Zhao Qingzhu and Zhu Yuntong and immediately understood Yang Shiqi's meaning. So the three of them told Zhu Yuntong that they were going to buy something and left Zhu Yuntong and Zhao Qingzhu behind.
After Zhu Yunwen and Zhao Qingzhu were left alone, Zhao Qingzhu asked in confusion, "What do three grown men need to buy? And why do they have to go together to avoid us? It's really baffling."
Zhu Yunwen was stunned for a moment, looked at Zhao Qingzhu, and thought to himself, "Could this be the legendary straight woman?"
However, he didn't say anything, but smiled and strolled around the bustling street alone with Zhao Qingzhu.
There were many things for sale on the street, especially women's items. It seems that no matter the dynasty, women's items have always been among the most prominent commodities.
So Zhu Yunwen took this opportunity to buy some jewelry for Zhao Qingzhu.
The girl was quite happy.
They then bought some snacks and ate them at a roadside stall.
After having a full meal, we continued shopping and enjoyed a rare moment of peace.
After playing for a while, Zhu Yuntong and Zhao Qingzhu prepared to return to the inn.
However, when they reached a secluded alley, Zhao Qingzhu's expression changed slightly, and she immediately said to Zhu Yuntong:
"Get behind me."
Zhu Yunwen was taken aback at first, then realized that something was wrong. Although he was very unwilling, he had no choice but to stand behind Zhao Qingzhu.
Zhao Qingzhu cautiously looked around, as if listening intently to something, and then said to Zhu Yunwen:
“There were several rough breathing sounds in that alley, which were very likely the assassins lying in ambush there.”
Zhu Yunwen couldn't help but admire him; to be able to hear that was truly a master of martial arts.
However, he was not worried at all. The fact that Zhao Qingzhu could still find the other party under such circumstances was enough to show that he was more capable than the other party.
Besides, Zhu Yunwen had witnessed Zhao Qingzhu's strength, so he wasn't afraid at all.
Then Zhao Qingzhu said to Zhu Yunwen:
"You stay here and don't move, I'll be right back!"
Zhu Yuntong nodded obediently. In matters like this, he had to obey Zhao Qingzhu unconditionally.
Zhao Qingzhu lightly touched the ground with her toes, nimbly leaped up, stepped on the wall a few times, and in a posture that defied Newton's laws, flew onto the top of the wall and disappeared above the roof.
Zhu Yunwen stood there calmly. After about two or three breaths, he saw Zhao Qingzhu clap her hands and walk out of the alley in front of her.
Zhu Yunwen paused for a moment, took two steps forward, and looked into the alley. He saw seven or eight burly men holding large knives lying unconscious on the ground in a disorderly manner.
Zhu Yunwen: "How come you solved it without me hearing a sound?"
Zhao Qingzhu chuckled and said, "These people are too weak. They're not even in the same league as those imperial guards. Dealing with them is as easy as waving a hand. If we make a scene, wouldn't it make me look unprofessional?"
Zhu Yunwen smiled speechlessly. It was really hard to believe that the seemingly harmless and adorable girl in front of him actually possessed such amazing skills.
At the same time, he also sighed slightly and said:
"They found out after all. It seems that from now on, there will only be more and more trouble."
Zhao Qingzhu clapped her hands and said:
"It's alright, I'll take care of it."
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