Father can be an enemy to the country

But I only know this roughly, and I don't know much about the specific situation. Liu Bowen added.

My eldest brother said that the landlords of Jiangsu and Zhejiang are the same thing as the maritime merchants of Jiangsu and Zhejiang. I also want to ask the teacher, is this the case? Zhu Zhen asked again.

That is not accurate. Liu Bowen twisted his beard and replied: You can say that there are maritime merchants among the landlords in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, but you cannot say that the landlords in Jiangsu and Zhejiang are maritime merchants.

Understood. Zhu Zhen nodded and asked again: I heard that the imperial court closed the Shipping Department a few years ago. One of the important reasons was to prevent local traitors from colluding with Japanese pirates?

Yes. Liu Bowen nodded and said: They informed the Japanese pirates so that they could avoid capture by the police in time. They also provided the Japanese pirates with supplies of materials and manpower. Of course, the Japanese pirates would pay generous rewards.

So, if we want the Shipping Department to return to its former glory, we must eliminate Japanese pirates, crack down on smuggling, and cut off the chain of internal and external collusion. Zhu Zhen concluded in a deep voice.

Yes. Liu Bowen agreed: Then you will find that you must have an army in your hands, and you must have a strong navy, otherwise you will not be able to accomplish anything.

I have two guards now. Zhu Zhen calculated: But there is no navy.

I heard that you rescued the Chaohu Navy? Liu Bowen said with a smile: They happen to be in a very difficult situation. It would be great if they could be transferred from Huai'an to Taicang.

What a great idea! Zhu Zhen's eyes lit up. Why had he forgotten the Chaohu Navy?

The second thing is that he saved them. The key is that they are in urgent need of support now! Although my thigh is not thick enough, I can use the tiger skin as a banner and ask my eldest brother to help me. Don't worry if they don't want to do it with you.

Don't be too happy first, Liu Bowen said lightly, don't forget, there is also Marquis Jinghai on Chongming Island. There is no room for two tigers in one mountain, so Marquis Jinghai may not agree with Chaohu Navy going south.

Jinghai Marquis Wu Zhen was the younger brother of Wu Liang, the Marquis of Jiangyin. Although the two brothers were not granted official status, they held a very high status among Huaixi generals and were highly valued by Boss Zhu.

In the second year of Hongwu's reign, Zhu Yuanzhang established the Temple of Meritorious Officials in Jilong Mountain to worship twenty-one founding heroes. The dead have their statues sculpted, while the living occupy their thrones. Wu Zhen and his brother Wu Liang were among them. This tablet is much harder than an iron bond. As long as they don't rebel, no one can touch them.

Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, Wu Zhen has been ordered to serve as the chief military officer for the suppression of Japanese pirates, stationed in Chongming, commanding tens of thousands of naval troops, supervising shipping, and managing maritime military affairs.

Over the years, Wu Zhen has basically had the final say on matters at sea. Therefore, Boss Zhu will definitely seek his opinion on whether to transfer the Chaohu Navy to the south.

If you don't take care of Wu Zhen, everything will be in vain.

~~

After having lunch at Uncle Chengyi's Mansion, Zhu Zhen couldn't wait to say goodbye and leave.

His beloved giant panda is still fostered in the Duke Wei's mansion on the street.

This made Liu Ji inevitably lament that his attractiveness as a teacher was not as attractive as a giant panda...

He didn't know that in Lao Liu's place, not to mention his teacher Liu, even Teacher Hebei and Teacher Sanshang combined could not compare to a giant panda.

It’s almost enough if we add Teacher Ozawa...

Ah, my darling. When Zhu Zhen saw his giant panda, his whole heart melted.

The giant panda was also very happy to see him, because this 'keeper' always brought him delicious food. So the two chubby creatures ran in both directions, nuzzling each other affectionately.

Obviously it's mine... Deng Duo felt sour at the side, feeling like he was being confronted by a tauren.

Deng Qianhu, you have to pay attention to your identity. Huang Mao...oh no, His Royal Highness King Chu raised his head.

You have the nerve to say it, but what about my thousand households? Why is it still a hundred households? the general said angrily.

You can't blame me for this. It's your father who is standing in the way. He said that you can't be promoted to a thousand households before you have done anything, otherwise there will be criticism. Zhu Zhen also said a little shamelessly.

He had never thought before that these uncles and uncles did not take him as a prince seriously.

His Royal Highness the King of Chu quickly added: But in this king's army, you are already my leader. I will make a contribution to you later, and your father will have nothing to say?

That's true... Deng Duo's expression softened a little and he said, But even if the general controls thousands of households, he can't just leave him here all day to raise pandas, right? I have to be with my subordinates.

The pandas are your subordinates. Your duty in our army is to raise the pandas well. His Royal Highness the King of Chu said.

You! I want to lead troops to fight, not be a breeder! Deng Duo's face turned red immediately: I quit, give me back the pandas, I can't disgrace my family!

Why are you in a hurry? I haven't finished speaking yet. Zhu Zhen glanced at him and said, And to serve as the captain of my king's personal soldiers.

That's about right. Deng Duo said with a slightly brighter expression: How many people are there in the Guards Corps?

You have two soldiers right now, one is called Gao Tie and the other is Li Fangyuan. Zhu Zhen said, They are both about the same age as us.

You, you are not a good person... Deng Duo burst into tears.

Okay, okay, I'm just teasing you. Don't even think about it, do you expect the three of you to protect me? Zhu Zhen touched the giant panda's round head and said, With your intelligence, you are not as good as a giant panda.

I am also concerned about chaos. Deng Duo scratched his head and said: I have nothing to do at home every day, so I get angry... Look, I have big bumps on my tongue. As he said that, he stuck out his tongue and gave it to him look.

It's simple. Zhu Zhen put his arms around his shoulders and said, I will take you to a good place and make sure your anger is gone.

~~

The king led his generals to the Golden Lotus Courtyard in Quzhong.

The Spring Festival promotion has ended long ago, and it is still the afternoon when there are the least people, but Jinlian Courtyard is still full of guests. It can be seen that Shen Liuniang still has two brushes.

It was the first time for Deng Duo to come back to a place like this. He looked at the Orchids on the stage wearing very thin skirts and posing there. The general, who had already entered puberty, blushed instantly.

Your Highness...

Call me Sixth Young Master.

Sir, it's too early for us to come to a place like this. Of course, I'm not saying that we can't do it. The main thing is that we don't have any money. Deng Duo hunched over and turned his head in the opposite direction to the stage, his eyes squinting. , looking directly at the stage where spring was suddenly appearing.

Don't worry, the rules in the song are free of charge for the first time. Wang Xin said to Hu Chai.

Really? The general immediately breathed a sigh of relief and secretly calculated. There are at least twenty or thirty brothels in this song. If I go back to another brothel, it can be said that this is the first time I have visited them.

At this time, Shen Liu Niang heard the report and came out to greet His Highness.

Mother Lu. This brother of mine is in a bad mood today. Find some considerate young ladies to help him. Zhu Zhen ordered.

Don't worry, young master. Shen Liu Niang covered her mouth with a smile and then summoned several female historians.

Deng Duo was surrounded by warblers and swallows, and the general immediately understood what it means for a hero to be in a state of distress for a beauty. He was dizzy and was taken into the box by several female historians.

Zhu Zhen and Shen Liuniang came to prepare a small courtyard for him and the third child.