In the Ganqing Palace, Chen Xi took the initiative to meet Zhu Houzhao and proposed a detailed strategy for using troops.

Chen Xi also mentioned the matter of pacifying Japanese pirates along the southeast coast.

The emperor and his ministers met again, and Zhu Houzhao was very moved, and the emperor's courtesy of his ministers was the same as before.

Zhu Houzhao said: "I completely obeyed the arrangements of my husband about the matter of sending troops this time. I just need to order how I want to allocate troops. Even if I want to cooperate, I will work hard to cooperate and even help me."

Chen Xi seemed to be in business and said in a stereotyped tone: "The disasters on the southeast coast are mostly caused by the sea ban, so I hope that Your Majesty can relax the national policy of banning the sea, allowing the people to go to sea to fish, and at the same time, let merchants conduct ocean trade."

"Okay, OK."

Zhu Houzhao agreed without hesitation, not knowing what the sea ban means to the Ming Dynasty.

However, Zhang Yuan next to him reminded: "Your Majesty, opening the sea is of great importance, so you must be careful."

Zhu Houzhao looked at Zhang Yuan and said, "How could I not know that it is important? But now Japanese pirates are flooding in the coastal areas of the Ming Dynasty, and there are no people living in the coastal areas, so Japanese pirates are allowed to occupy them. Mr. Chen proposed to open the sea, which greatly squeezed the living space of Japanese pirates. The coastal people also had more means of making a living, and could also conduct maritime trade and hide rich people. This is a great thing that benefits the country and the people."

Zhang Yuan was stunned by the views of Emperor Yu Kaihai and thought to himself: "These two kids have already discussed their relationship?"

Zhu Houzhao looked at Chen Xi again and said, "Mr. Chen is thinking about the foundation of the Ming Dynasty for thousands of years. I think it is imperative to open the sea, and everything can be handled according to what Mr. said."

Chenxidao: "Rust opening the sea will cause disasters. There will be many oppositions in the court, so it is better to ask Your Majesty to submit it to the court for review and approval."

Zhu Houzhao was embarrassed: "Sir, you should know how stubborn those ministers are. No matter what we, teachers and students, will be opposed by them. It seems that they are doing things that harm the country and the people. Therefore, it is better for me to issue an imperial order to open the sea... This will save those guys from talking nonsense."

Chen Xi shook his head: "Your Majesty, if it involves the foundation of the country, the ministers should discuss it, combine all factors, weigh the pros and cons, so that they can adopt the strengths of the families and come up with a satisfactory solution... My ministers' suggestions will always be inadequate."

“That’s true.”

Zhu Houzhao didn't have much idea in front of Shen Xi. Chen Xi was talking in the opposite direction and said that he felt it made sense after hearing it.

When Zhang Yuan saw that the emperor seemed to be thinking about Chen Xi's words, he was a little surprised: "These two conversations are different. Your Majesty is so arbitrary, why is it my eldest nephew's turn to make a statement and become like this?"

Chenxi Road: "This time, I will lead my troops southward and squeeze the bandits in the Central Plains southward and complete the extermination of the bandits in the Jianghuai area. I hope to focus on recruiting peace. I will come and ask for a royal decree to pardon the bandits who surrendered to our Ming Dynasty so that they can eliminate their worries about surrendering."

Zhu Houzhao was still thinking about opening the sea. When he heard Chen Xi's words, he couldn't help but look up at Chen Xi and asked in surprise: "Is this necessary? Those thieves did not think about the emperor's kindness and dared to rebel against the court. Even if the traitors can be forgiven, they should be sent to guard the border. As for the culprit, they should be executed."

Chen Xi thought to himself: "Maybe the rebels destroyed the fantasy of Zhengde, who regarded himself as a wise lord, so he hated the thief head to the core. No wonder Ma Zhongxi, who had pacified the chaos in the Central Plains in history, was imprisoned for sympathy with the thieves and died in prison."

Chenxidao: "This Central Plains Rebellion arose due to public grievances. There are many local thieves. If the rebellion is completed by killing, the Central Plains will be empty, which will be unfavorable for the subsequent local reconstruction work... On the contrary, if the thieves can be treated with kindness, the bandits can be quickly quelled, so that the ministers can also focus on the sanction of the sea and borders as soon as possible."

Although Zhu Houzhao was a little reluctant, Chen Xi actually brought it up and waved his hand: "Sir, if you think some people don't need to kill them, then forget it. However, those who raped and looted and committed crimes must be eliminated even if they were recruited. I don't want to raise a tiger as a disaster. If they rebel again after surrender, the harm will be much greater than now, because they had the background of the government at that time, and it would be even more difficult to eliminate."

Zhu Houzhao made a compromise, so Chen Xi naturally could not be aggressive... He cut the grass without removing the roots, and the spring breeze was blowing again. This was the case in ancient and modern times, both in China and abroad, not to mention those bad guys who intervened in the rebels and committed evil deeds, they were within the scope of his attack and naturally would not be easily forgiven.

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After talking about military affairs, Zhu Houzhao was very concerned about the marriage with Chen Yier and wanted to say a few more words to Chen Xi, so she proposed to hold a banquet to entertain Chen Xi.

Originally, the emperors of the Ming Dynasty should have dinner at Duanning Hall, and the guests were usually in Fengtian Hall, and some were at the Meridian Gate, but Zhu Houzhao was used to it, so he invited a banquet at the Ganqing Palace.

Zhu Houzhao had a smile on her face and said happily: "Mr. Chen, we haven't sat down for a long time to have dinner together. We have to do it today... We will be a family in the future. You are the national uncle. I am going to be a title for you."

Chen Xi said cautiously: "I am ashamed of you."

Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "Sir, of course, can you afford it. If you can't afford it in this court, those dukes, marquis, and uncles are even more shameless... I have been thinking about what kind of duke should you be named as a duke in the past two days."

While talking, the king and his minister arrived at the back veranda.

Chen Xi looked at it casually, and there was a small eight-immortal table in the middle of the room, with a chair in each north and south.

At this time, a eunuch had prepared the dishes for the emperor to eat, but unexpectedly, a minister followed in. Not everyone in the palace knew Chen Xi, and he looked a little confused for a moment.

"Sit down sir."

Zhu Houzhao came to the seat in the north, stretched out his hand casually, and greeted.

The emperor's words made the eunuchs in Houwu even more frightened.

There were very few people in the emperor who called Mr. Many of them had just entered the palace and probably knew that the young man in front of him was the emperor's teacher, so they became more cautious.

Chen Xi was not polite. After Zhu Houzhao took his seat, he sat down on the chair opposite him.

Zhu Houzhao asked the eunuch to hand over the jar of wine and took it personally. When he came up, he poured wine for Chen Xi.

Zhu Houzhao said: "Sir, this is aged 60 years ago in Xinghua Village. I don't like to use any wine pot, so just open the jar and drink it in a bowl... Sir, don't think that drinking will make a mistake. I rarely drink alcohol. I am happy to see that the teacher is coming..."

Seeing that Zhu Houzhao's smile was as bright as a trumpet flower, Chen Xi thought to himself: "This kid is obviously asking for something or trying to win me over, so he is so complimenting. When the emperor can reach this position, it is no different from a bargain boy."

Zhu Houzhao personally poured wine into the porcelain bowl in front of Chen Xi, and wanted to pour it for himself. Xiao Tiaozi quickly said, "Your Majesty, let me pour you a bar."

Zhu Houzhao said dissatisfiedly: "I have hands and feet, so I need you to pour wine? I stand there... Oh, by the way, hurry up and pass on the meal. I want to have a good drink with Mr. Chen. How can I not serve the food?"

"Sister obeys the order."

Xiao Tiaozi and Xiaowei hurried to pass the message with grievances.

Zhu Houzhao picked up the wine bowl and smiled and said, "Come on, sir, let's drink a bowl of wine to moisten your throat first."

After saying that, Zhu Houzhao was not polite, and directly picked up the wine bowl and raised his head and drank it. A large bowl was rumbling and then drank it. After putting the wine bowl down, he still seemed to be unfulfilled.

Chen Xi narrowed his eyes and looked at Zhu Houzhao, thinking to himself: "This is what you call drinking so rarely? You look like an alcoholic."

Zhu Houzhao said, "Sir, drink too."

Chen Xi then picked up the wine bowl.

The emperor had already drunk it, and he had to drink it or just drink it. Chen Xi raised the wine bowl and raised his head and drank it all. Fortunately, although the distilled liquor appeared as early as the Song and Yuan dynasties, the wine that was exclusively for royal wine was still ordinary koji wine, and the degree was not high, so Chen Xi was not worried about getting drunk.

Zhu Houzhao wiped her mouth and started pouring wine with a smile.

At this time, dozens of palace maids entered from the back door, each carrying a lunch box in his hand, and a plate of dishes were placed in the box. He walked all the way to the table and arranged in two rows.

Chen Xi looked at the Eight Immortals Table not big in front of him and knew very well that these dishes could not be served.

Zhu Houzhao was used to this. After filling the wine bowl in front of Chen Xi and himself, he looked at the palace maids who delivered the dishes and said, "Stand up straight, stretch out your hand, I will see what can be eaten, and you can take the rest to divide. Sir, you can choose a few dishes."

Only then did Chen Xi realize that Zhu Houzhao's way of eating was different from that of ordinary emperors. She seemed extravagant and wasted, but she was very good to the servants. She even said that the dishes she didn't choose would be distributed to the people below.

But Chen Xi couldn't help feeling distressed when he saw this situation. After all, Zhu Houzhao used all the money he used for food and money he earned from the Folang Ji people through foreign trade.

Zhu Houzhao chose four dishes, and the palace maid stepped forward and put them down.

Chen Xi was not interested in choosing. Zhu Houzhao saw this and shook his head. Finally, he selected eight dishes and one soup. After the palace maid put them down, she went back to stand, and then took the lunch box out of the hall in turn... The remaining twenty dishes were sent out.

Chen Xi thought to himself: "I said I would give it to my servants, but where are these palace maids qualified to enjoy such delicacies? Even if the emperor doesn't eat it, they still have to throw it away in the end. As slaves, how can I be qualified to enjoy the supreme imperial meals enjoyed by the emperor?"

"Sir, let's eat first?"

Zhu Houzhao was not polite and picked up silver chopsticks to pick up the food. It seemed that the dishes in front of him were checked in advance and no one was poisoned, so the inspection process was omitted.

Chen Xi nodded slightly, picked up the chopsticks and ate them with Zhu Houzhao. Zhu Houzhao kept greetings to fulfill his friendship as a landlord.

Zhu Houzhao was chewing the food in her mouth and said, "Sir, if you have the opportunity in the future, come and come to the palace and drink with me. I am a little bored in the palace. We can sit down and talk about state affairs and drink happily. That is the freedom."

Chen Xidao: "Your Majesty, I am not so blessed."

"What are you talking about sir?"

Zhu Houzhao smiled and said, "We will be a family in the future. I will marry my husband's sister, so I will be Gao Pan. From now on, the Zhu family and the Shen family will not distinguish themselves from each other. I will be willing to give Ling Zunweng a title. Since both Mr. and Mr. Gong are granted Duke, and Ling Zunweng cannot be a marquis or uncle. I will also grant Duke."

Chen Xi quickly stood up and saluted: "Your Majesty, you must not."

Zhu Houzhao pressed his hand and said, "I know the worries of Mr. I am afraid that the people in the court will make a lot of noise. But Ling Zunweng is already the father-in-law, and Mr. is the uncle. If there is a rule to follow the title, what can they say?"

Chen Xi thought to himself: "Xia Ru is only a Qingyang uncle. You will be the one who is a man who comes up to me. Isn't this obvious that you favor one and the other? And the Xia family is the nominal family of relatives. Can my Shen family still have a later member?"

"Sir."

Zhu Houzhao continued to greet him, not being polite at all, and seemed very easy-going. "Some people say that they should wait for the husband to be appointed as the Duke after the triumph, but in fact there is no need to do so. My marriage with Ling Mei will arrive soon. Before the wedding, the matter will be settled. Mr. has the position of duke. When leading troops to quell the chaos, others dare not obstruct him. Mr. is not only a civil servant of the Ming Dynasty, but also a nobleman. Everyone will obey Mr. at that time."

Chen Xi was speechless. Zhu Houzhao raised the wine bowl and toasted Chen Xi again.

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Zhu Houzhao toasted Chen Xi with one cup on the left and one cup on the right, as if she was intentionally drunk Chen Xi.

But Chen Xi was not very interested in drinking and talking to the emperor, so he deliberately left after three rounds of wine.

At the dinner table, Zhu Houzhao did not mention military and political affairs anymore, but only talked about the romantic relationship with Chen Xi. When he talked about his emotions, he stood up and deliberately lifted his sleeves to show Chen Xi his extraordinary experience.

Chen Xi finally couldn't help it and frowned and said, "Your Majesty should put national affairs first. If you always recommend the affairs of the court to others, you will have many insights since ancient times."

Zhu Houzhao's face was full of disappointment: "Why did the sir say such despicable words? There are too many people around me who persuade me, but now the world is peaceful and the country is peaceful and the people are safe... Cough cough, even if there are a few thieves who make trouble, if a sir takes action, they can be cut off. I can be a comfortable emperor with peace of mind."

"Born in distress and die in peace, does Your Majesty not know the truth?" Chen Xi continued to say something Zhu Houzhao didn't like to hear.

Zhu Houzhao sat down and sighed, "Maybe in the eyes of the teacher, students are all unsatisfied, but they are better than those of the masters. How can I know that my future attainments will be below the ancestors?"

Chen Xi thought to himself: "Your abilities and your ability to eat, drink and have fun are better than your ancestors, but your ability to govern the country is not very good. In the end, your throne will fall into the hands of a cousin, which is sad and lamentable!"

Chen Xidao: "Your Majesty must have children."

Zhu Houzhao was originally in high spirits, but after hearing Chen Xi's words, his face looked bad. He looked at Chen Xi with a strange look, as if he felt that Chen Xi was different from before.

In the past, Chen Xi always followed him and was the one who supported him in front of outsiders, but now what Shen Xi is talking about is the topics that the old stubborn and so-called loyal ministers often raise in front of him.

Zhu Houzhao waved her hand and said, "What if I don't care, I'm still young, is it so difficult to have a child?"

Chen Xi shook his head and said, "If Your Majesty is addicted to Yili and takes more pills, it will definitely damage the dragon's body. If you don't have long rest, you may not be able to leave your children in the future. If there is no children in the Ming Dynasty, it will be uncertain inside and outside, and someone will inevitably covet Your Majesty's throne, and Your Majesty will also suffer from this."
To be continued...