Chapter 74: Zhu Yuanzhang's Test of Lanyu
"Eunuch Liu, that's it."
Jiang Yan said to Liu He, the eunuch of the Sili Prison beside him, pointing to the Ping'an Teahouse in front of him.
After leaving the palace, Jiang Yan first went to the yard, and Zhu An happened to go to the teahouse and rushed over.
After Jiang Yan finished speaking, he reminded him: "Eunuch Liu, I just told you on the road, but you must not forget it. Your Majesty has not decided yet."
"We can't afford to take care of something if something goes wrong."
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Liu immediately replied: "Without reassurance, the old slave still knows this."
Jiang Yan looked at Liu He deeply and said nothing more.
In fact, in terms of position, although the eunuch in charge of the seal of the Sili Supervisor was not of the same rank, the Sili Supervisor's position as the commander of the Jinyiwei, Jiang Yan, was about the same size.
It’s just that Zhu Yuanzhang naturally distrusts eunuchs and hates eunuchs interfering in politics. So at present, the status of eunuchs is currently very low.
However, Liu He was willing to let go of his face in front of Jiang Yin and called himself an old slave, which was something Jiang Yin did not expect.
When he almost walked to the entrance of the teahouse, Jiang Yan asked again with some concern: "Eunuch Liu, you really have no problem with making clothes."
"Please rest assured that Commander Jiang is the first time I entered the palace, I was in Shangyijian. I have never lost this skill of tailoring my clothes."
Liu He said with a smile, and he was not dissatisfied with Jiang Yan's repeated doubts.
Jiang Yan nodded and then went into the teahouse.
The welcome in the store was naturally familiar with Jiang Yan, so he hurried over to greet him.
After some politeness, Jiang Yan took Liu He to the third floor.
"Brother Jiang, why is this coming at this time? Who is this?"
As soon as Zhu An finished the business, he was about to go back to the yard when he saw Jiang Yan coming.
"Mr. Zhu, he was very satisfied with the clothes given by Mr. Zhu, so he wanted to make a set for Mr. Zhu."
"This is the eunuch from Shangyijian in the palace, Eunuch Liu, who was arranged by his master to measure Master Zhu."
Jiang Yan smiled and explained that even if it was not the first time he heard the title of "Brother Jiang", he felt very relieved.
The person in front of him is basically the future Lord of the Ming Dynasty.
Jiang Yan could feel that Zhu An did not have much falsehood towards him, which made Jiang Yan very moved.
In the future, I will definitely be loyal to His Highness Changsun.
Liu He, who was standing beside him, saw Zhu An's face, and his pupils in his eyes suddenly tightened, and his body trembled slightly.
However, the habit of years has caused the eyes to be hunched down and concealed the horror in their eyes.
Liu He, who entered the palace in his early years, served Prince Yiwen for a long time after he left Shangyi Prison. He was particularly familiar with Prince Yiwen's appearance and temperament.
"I've met Eunuch Liu." Zhu An said with his fists.
If an ordinary businessman saw the eunuch in the palace, he would be frightened and treacherous even if he had money at home.
But who is Zhu An? Even though he doesn’t know his identity now, his personal force and secret forces also make him have strong confidence when facing anyone.
"But you can't bear to be like this."
When Liu He saw Zhu An hunching his fists at him, he shivered and said hurriedly.
Immediately afterwards, he seemed to feel something was wrong in his words, and hurriedly added: "Mr. Zhu is the eldest grandson of his master, and the old slave also acts according to his wishes. Please don't be polite to me."
Zhu An was a little confused and looked at Liu He with complicated eyes, without saying much.
Liu He was a little scared, afraid that something would happen, so he measured Zhu An at the warning of Jiang Yan.
Jiang Yan just glanced at Liu He's actions and knew that what he said was true, and he was an old tailor at first glance.
Jiang Yan said: "Young Master Zhu, let us come here. In addition to Dingyi, there is another thing like Mr. Zhu asking for advice."
Zhu An quipped after hearing this, "It seems that the old man is asking someone for help and giving some benefits."
As soon as these words came out, Eunuch Liu, who was measuring Zhu An's body, shook his hands.
Jiang Yan had long been accustomed to Zhu An's tone and explained: "Of course it's not. Clothes are the clothes, and things are the matter. This clothes are the main ones, and that matter is just a cover."
Hearing this, Zhu An said with a smile: "Tell me, what is the old man's idea?"
"That's right, the number of corn, sweet potatoes and potatoes given by Mr. Zhu is a little small, and His Majesty cannot develop it all at once."
"The old man, let me tell you a message to see if there are many people here at Mr. Zhu."
After saying that, Jiang Yan hesitated and said, "The famine is very chaotic now. Your Majesty means that he wants to gain something before the New Year."
It's only July now, and there are still five months left to celebrate the New Year.
As long as there are enough grains, you can plant and harvest them.
The most important thing is that potatoes and sweet potatoes are relatively tolerant of low temperatures and will not be affected too much.
Corn is also relatively drought-resistant, and it is best to plant it in some places where drought is more prone to occur.
How long has it been since the beginning of autumn? The weather turns cool too quickly. It can be predicted that it will be a cold winter year.
Affected by low temperatures, there is a high possibility of large-scale rice yield reduction this year, and it is imperative to plant these high-yield crops.
Hearing this, Zhu An did not answer directly, but was a little silent and thoughtful, thinking about something in his heart.
Jiang Yan didn't dare to ask too much, and quietly waited for Zhu An's answer.
After measuring his body, Liu He was also respectfully on the side. In his slightly lowered eyes, he was shocked and was surprised.
After a while, Zhu An sighed softly: "There is a mountain fifty miles away from Nanjing City, and I have planted a lot there."
"It's getting late today. Go back and tell the old man, and I'll take him there tomorrow."
When Jiang Yan and Liu He heard this, they bowed deeply to Zhu An without hesitation.
This bowing is their gratitude to Zhu An.
.........
In the imperial study room,
After the morning court, Zhu Yuanzhang summoned Lan Yu to the imperial study room.
"What do you think of our eldest grandson?" Zhu Yuanzhang said to Lan Yu with a smile.
Before Zhu Yuanzhang took action to kill these old brothers, his relationship with these old brothers was very good in private.
Lan Yu was like she had returned to her own home, and she didn't bother to bring a stool and sat on it.
Then he sighed: "Your Majesty, don't say that my nephew and grandson look exactly the same as Prince Yiwen."
Zhu Yuanzhang was not surprised to see Lan Yu's behavior, and he had long been used to it.
Obviously, Lan Yu is a little arrogant even in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.
"Then do you think our grandson can be able to be the future Emperor of Ming Dynasty and inherit our position?"
Zhu Yuanzhang's tone was calm and he seemed to ask Lan Yu casually.
When Lan Yu heard this, she didn't think much and said directly: "That's the eldest grandson of Your Majesty. Apart from him, who is more qualified to be the future lord of the Ming Dynasty."
"Besides, this kid Zhu An is not simple, and I don't know where to develop such a good skill. I'm afraid I can't beat him."
Zhu Yuanzhang listened to the first half and his brows were slightly frowned without notice.
But at this last sentence, he suddenly stretched out and asked with a strange question:
Chapter completed!