Chapter 75 Going to Suffer
It is summer now, and even if you just sit under the shade of a tree in the palace, you will still sweat profusely.
Zhu Zhanji wiped the sweat off the little fellow with a handkerchief and said, "It's terribly cold in the winter and terribly hot in the summer in the capital..."
Not to mention Zhu Qiyu, Zhu Zhanji himself was also very hot, with sweat pouring down his neck into his clothes.
Wu Miaosu brought her round fan closer and fanned gently, "It will gradually cool down in another month."
Speaking of this, Zhu Zhanji sighed and said, "When the weather gets cold, I'm afraid the border will become uneasy again."
Seeing this, Zhu Yuhuan said, "Alutai came to pay tribute in order to open up trade. Father has already taught them a lesson, so there's no need to pursue the matter too closely. This demonstrates the emperor's magnanimity. But Alutai was perfunctory even with the tribute of horses, so I'm afraid the trade will be even more chaotic. In that case, why don't you personally inspect the border and see if Alutai is truly convinced?"
There were various summer resorts in later generations, but there was no such treatment in the Ming Dynasty. At most, people would go to the Western Garden for leisure and entertainment, or to the Taiye Lake to enjoy the breeze. When they went on incognito visits, they would travel light and in a simple manner, and never waste people's money or energy.
Because of Aluta's tribute and the trouble he caused in the capital, Zhu Zhanji did have the idea of ​​patrolling the border, but he never thought of going to the trade in person.
It was just a trade with the barbarians, so why did the emperor need to go there in person? It would be too humiliating for the emperor to go and see the border people doing business with the impoverished barbarians.
"Huanhuan has heard that this trade seems mutually beneficial, but for the people living along the border, it's just another Tatar invasion. The Tatars often use inferior goods to defraud the locals of their food, and that's when they need to intimidate them." Zhu Yuhuan said with a look of reverence, "If Daddy is willing to condescend and go in person, not only will Alutai no longer be perfunctory and stingy, but the people along the border will also be grateful."
There was no standard regulation for the current trade. Zhu Zhanji, in his high position, naturally thought the world was flourishing and peaceful, but beneath the word "peace" were fleas. Zhu Yuhuan thought that having Zhu Zhanji go in person would also increase his attention to the trade and make it a serious matter.
Unlike usual, Zhu Zhanji thought for a moment and said, "The border patrol is fine, but I'll give the trade trade issue some more consideration."
Seeing him concentrating and silent, Wu Miaosu knew that Zhu Zhanji's mind was already on what Zhu Yuhuan said. She couldn't help but feel a little surprised that Zhu Zhanji actually listened to everything Zhu Yuhuan said. She carefully put down the round fan in her hand, reached out to take Zhu Qiyu from Zhu Zhanji's arms, and coaxed him softly.
Zhu Zhanji came back to his senses and saw Zhu Yuhuan still standing there staring at him eagerly. He was a little amused and asked, "Why are you staring at Daddy?"
Zhu Yuhuan just looked at Zhu Zhanji with hope in his eyes without saying a word.
Zhu Zhanji reached out and touched her forehead, saying, "Patrolling the border is not a trip, I can't take you with me."
Zhu Yuhuan snorted softly, put his hands on his hips, and said, "If Daddy won't take me with him, then I'll find a way on my own. I can hide in a grain cart or pretend to be a soldier. Anyway, I'm sure I can catch up with Daddy."
Zhu Zhanji looked helpless, "You..."
Seeing this, Wu Miaosu suggested, "I've heard before that Your Majesty has assigned men from the young army to serve as the princess's escort. If that's the case, as long as we bring the princess with us, with the emperor's awe-inspiring presence and the soldiers protecting her, what is there to fear?"
Zhu Zhanji looked back and forth between the two of them. Seeing that Concubine Xian was also speaking for Zhu Yuhuan, he asked, "If I don't agree, are you really going to follow me secretly?"
Zhu Yuhuan nodded vigorously and said seriously: "In the future, my younger brothers will also follow Daddy and travel together in military uniforms. Now Huanhuan is just paving the way for them."
Zhu Zhanji thought for a moment and said, "That's fine, but patrolling the border is no small matter. You can't act like a princess. And once the arrow is shot, there's no turning back. Even if you want to complain, you won't be able to do so."
Although he said this, he actually knew in his heart that Zhu Yuhuan was a person who was born to endure hardships. Once he made up his mind to do something, he would move forward wholeheartedly and never look back.
As expected, Zhu Yuhuan said solemnly: "Don't worry, Dad, Huanhuan will not let you down."
Zhu Zhanji patted his daughter's shoulder and said, "Okay, as long as you have this determination, there is no reason for Daddy to refuse you." Then he instructed Wang Jin, "Have someone prepare suitable armor and weapons for the princess as soon as possible, so as not to delay her from patrolling the border."
The purpose of patrolling the border is to boost the morale of the border troops and intimidate the barbarians. It is not like Zhu Di's northern expedition, where he led Zhu Zhanji forward amid swords and spears. Naturally, there is no need to worry about safety.
However, for Zhu Yuhuan, a princess as precious as gold and jade, patrolling the border must be more tiring than her previous hunting trips in the Western Garden.
Wang Jin responded quickly and immediately looked at the princess with admiration.
Don't underestimate the princess because she is small. She never says or does anything wrong. She understands the emperor's thoughts better than him, who has been walking around the emperor for many years. She is really very smart.
Zhu Yuhuan smiled and saluted Zhu Zhanji, saying, "Huanhuan thanks Daddy! I'll go back and prepare well!" After that, he ran out in a flash, and Han Guilan was so anxious that she chased after him.
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