As soon as Zhang Yuan left, Zhu Houzhao began to organize his "household".

In the past, when a naughty child left the palace, he was most worried about his lack of money, but after this period of accumulation, he prepared dozens of taels of silver from various places, part of which he extorted from eunuchs and guards, and part of which he intercepted from the spoils while supervising the war between Xizhimen and Zhengyangmen.

In addition to silver, there are also copper plates that are often used in daily life, which are regarded as necessities by him. In addition, the items he usually rewarded him with, the property he had on hand was worth almost hundreds of taels of silver.

Zhu Houzhao muttered: "Mr. Chen mentioned before that he went to Beijing to take the exam, and the cost of less than ten taels of silver along the way. I have so much money now, so it shouldn't be difficult to go to Huguang, right?"

"But... who should I find with you? If the eunuchs find out, I will definitely tell my father that not only will I not be able to get my wish, but the money will also be confiscated by my father and mother!"

Zhu Houzhao was reluctant to eat and drink for several days in the matter of leaving the palace to Huguang. During this period, his most enthusiastic thing was to investigate the situation in the Central Plains, Qilu and southern provinces, especially the route from the capital to Huguang.

Finally, in a book covered with dust, the naughty child found the map of China that Chen Xi used when he taught him military strategy.

This is the most comprehensive map on Zhu Houzhao's hand. In addition to the specific markings of Beijing, Huguang, Jianggan, Nanzhili, Fujian and Guangdong, there are also markings of the starting, direction and detailed river sections of the North and South Canals, as well as the provinces where the Yangtze River, Huaihe River, and the Yellow River flow, etc.

This is a Ming map drawn based on the memory of his previous life on Chen Xi's way to Beijing for the exam. Later, when Chen Xi was a lecturer in the East Palace, he dug out from the pile of old papers and copied it as a textbook.

"That's great. With this thing, the world can go to. But now I need a helper. It's better to take care of me along the way and not betray me. If you can fight for danger, you can protect me without any hesitation. But who in the world will work so hard to help me?" Zhu Houzhao thought for a long time and finally thought of someone.

This person has helped him leave the palace many times, but has never betrayed him. He seems to be the most loyal eunuch Liu Jin!

Zhu Houzhao thought to himself: "I asked Eunuch Liu to accompany me. If he didn't want to, I would threaten him and report to my father about helping me leave the palace... Hehe, if the matter is really exposed, he will inevitably be beaten to death by sticks. Only by following me out of the capital can one save his life."

"If Liu Jin surrenders, I will say that he can stay outside the palace forever, and call him back after I become emperor and give him an important task."

"Although Liu Jin is loyal to me, he is still afraid of death."

"There is still a glimmer of hope to follow me out of the palace this time, and I will be even more prosperous in the future. If I don't follow me, I will be beaten to death. Anyone who is smart knows how to choose is the right choice!"

Zhu Houzhao had a final decision in his mind and was about to discuss it with Liu Jin.

At this time, Liu Jin also encountered a turning point in his life.

Liu Jin relied on his ability to do something, and gradually formed his own circle during his days as the chief officer of the Imperial Horse Supervisor. As a result, Gu Dayong, the new eunuch who returned from the northwest, was taboo. Gu Dayong did not regard Liu Jin as his own person, and drove Liu Jin out of the palace and went to the place to be a garrison eunuch.

Liu Jin was worried about his future, and another invisible hand had reached out to him.

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...

The prince is missing!

When Zhang Yuan was anxious to inform the eunuch of the Sili Prison, Xiao Jing, and Xiao Jing conveyed the news to Zhu Youting, Zhu Youting almost jumped up from the dragon couch.

This is not the first time the prince has disappeared. The last time has been traced back more than a year ago.

At that time, the prince was still naughty, but now in Zhu Youting's eyes, his son was able to stand alone. Unfortunately, Zhu Houzhao finally disappointed Zhu Youting.

Empress Zhang hurriedly came from Kunning Palace. After arriving at the Ganqing Palace, Empress Zhang specifically instructed Xiao Jing that no one should go in and disturb her and discuss matters with Zhu Youtang, and then appeared next to Zhu Youtang.

Zhu Youting looked at his wife, his heart filled with resentment towards Zhu Houzhao, and said, "I thought the prince was one year older now and learned to be a monarch. Unexpectedly, he is still in a bad position and does not even have the slightest self-sustainment. I am really disappointed, and I don't know whether it is right or wrong to pass the throne to him..."

Queen Zhang cried and said, "Emperor, if the throne is not passed to the emperor, who should I pass it to?"

This problem choked Zhu Youzu.

I am just this son, and I am afraid that I will melt if I hold the naughty child in my palm. It is because I pay too much attention to it, which has led to Zhu Houzhao's bad habits.

The key is that Zhu Youzhang's group is a small group, and the only descendants are Zhu Houzhao.

After a while, Zhu Youzing sighed: "Xiao Jing took people to Xiefang Palace, searching inside and outside. He suspected that the prince was no longer in Xiefang Palace last night. It was estimated that he left the palace while the guards changed shifts. I was preparing the prefect Xuan Shuntian to enter the palace and asked him to send people to find it!"

Queen Zhang asked extremely nervously: "Emperor, if the people from Shuntian Mansion know this, would it be really good for the emperor?"

Zhu Youzing looked at Empress Zhang and asked in confusion: "Empress, what do you mean? Can the prince be missing and not sent to Shuntian Mansion to find him, and rely solely on the power of the palace to find him?"

Empress Zhang expressed her concerns: "Emperor, I am afraid that the civil and military ministers will lose their respect for the emperor after they know that the emperor is messing around. This just confirms the previous words of Shaofu Liu and Grand Secretary Li. The emperor is naughty and needs discipline. He should not be allowed to become the prince of the Ming Dynasty?"

Before, Zhu Youzhang had always intended to protect his son's image in the court, hoping that the minister would admit that Zhu Houzhao was already an adult and could stand alone, and even became angry with the cabinet for this.

Now it seems that the words of the chief assistant Liu Jian and the second assistant Li Dongyang are confirmed. Zhu Houzhao does not have the ability to take charge of the court, and forcing the prince to be placed there is no use. In this way, Liu Jian and Li Dongyang are nothing wrong with Zhu Houzhao's actions as the supervisor.

Even though Zhu Youzhang wanted to admit that the two cabinet ministers were correct, as an emperor, he still had the arrogance of not admitting defeat.

Why did my son come true by others? Is he really useless?

My son is the future Emperor of Ming Dynasty. Even if he is wrong now, he should guide him correctly, rather than be poured cold water on you!

Zhu Youzhang was a little worried: "Empress, you don't want the court officials to know about the prince. I can understand, but who can help us find the prince now? If he causes something outside, everyone in the world will know it, which is not conducive to his growth..."

Empress Zhang said: "Emperor, the emperor must go back when he leaves the palace. He doesn't know anyone in the capital. At most, he is curious about how the streets outside look like. Mostly he can come back today. If the emperor is really worried, why don't he invite Master Xie to the palace to speak?"

Zhu Youzhang was slightly surprised: "Gei Master Xie?"

According to the previous emperor's impression, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet was a trinity and united, but after the incident of Shen Xi, even a woman like Empress Zhang who lived in the harem knew that Xie Qian was boycotted by Liu Jian and Li Dongyang.

As Chen Xi's grandfather, Xie Qian served as a Grand Secretary of the Cabinet for more than ten years. His behavior in the court is well-known. Zhu You even felt that Xie Qian had a stronger ability in handling government affairs in recent years than Li Dongyang, and had the intention to train Xie Qian as the chief minister and the chief minister of life.

However, after the cabinet split and Xie Qian was isolated, Zhu Youzhang hesitated about it.

Zhu Youzhang did not want to openly touch the interests of the civil servant group. As an emperor, he would often be influenced by ministers. Emperor Hongzhi wanted to stay in Chen Xi as the Minister of Revenue in the capital, but he also gave up because he touched the interests of the civil servant group.

Empress Zhang said: "Your Majesty, I think that if you can help us find the emperor with all your heart, you will not leak the news. Except for Mr. Xie, you may not be competent."

"Sir Xie is a decent person and concentrates on recommending talents to the court. He was able to win the battle against Tatars before, and he made great contributions. Isn't it because of his recommendations from Chen Xi, the governor of Yansui, who finally turned the tide? In terms of knowing people, no one in the court can do the right thing!"

Zhu Youzing hesitated a little: "That's right, Mr. Xie..."

Queen Zhang interrupted her husband: "Your Majesty, don't hesitate. The emperor is away. I am very worried. Master Xie cannot take on the great responsibility! Oh, by the way, will you send someone to look for it in the palace? Maybe the emperor is the same as last time, because of his resentment, he found a place to hide?"

Zhu Youzhang said coldly: "If the prince is really so chaotic, I think he does not have the responsibility to be the crown prince..."
Chapter completed!