Gu Ting took a car and came to Xiaozhu.
He was invited to Xiulou by the palace people.
"Your Majesty, Uncle is here!" the palace servant announced.
Gu Jiu became excited in an instant, "Quickly ask Uncle to go upstairs."
A moment later, there was the sound of stair-dump-dump-dump. Soon, a familiar yet unfamiliar person appeared in front of her.
"Brother? Brother!"
Gu Jiu raised the brightest smile to welcome Gu Ting's arrival.
Gu Ting grinned like a teenager, "Sister!"
When the two brothers and sisters met, they were very affectionate.
"Brother has worked hard all these years. When you just went upstairs, I almost didn't dare to recognize him. I was thinking, is this still my brother? He is so tanned and has lost some weight."
"Not thinner, but stronger."
After all, Gu Ting rolled up his sleeves, and with a little effort, there were bulging muscles on his arms.
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, "That's great!"
"Because of the housework, after returning to the capital, I couldn't go to the palace to visit my sister immediately. Don't be angry, my sister."
"Do you think I'm a cheapskate? Brother, sit down and talk."
The two brothers and sisters sat face to face, and the palace servants exchanged a pot of tea.
"This winter's new tea, brother, try it quickly."
Gu Ting picked up the teacup and took a sip carefully, "The tea from my sister is still delicious."
Gu Jiu laughed, "I let someone pick up two catties, remember to take it with you when brother leaves."
"How has my sister been all these years?"
"I'm fine! It's hard for my brother, I'm thousands of miles away from home, and I have to go to fight in that smoky land."
"It's not bitter, it's definitely not bitter. Instead, I'm happy with it. I always thought that I would go to the south after I was filial piety."
Gu Jiu didn't respond, but fell silent instead.
Gu Ting suddenly became nervous, "Your sister disagrees with me?"
Gu Jiu thought about it and said: "My brother is getting old, I want my brother to stay in the capital and lead the army."
Gu Ting frowned, "Is this what His Majesty meant?"
"That's what I meant too." Gu Jiu said bluntly.
Gu Ting frowned tightly, unable to relax, "You should know that when I left the capital, it was because I couldn't adapt to the atmosphere of the capital. I would rather spend my days in the woods than play tricks with a bunch of officials."
"I know! So I gave my brother two choices. One is to lead the troops in the Beijing Day Camp, but to become the dean of the Military Academy."
"Dean? Sister, don't be kidding me. How can I be the dean at my level. It's not bad if you let Gu Rui be the dean."
"I do intend to promote Gu Rui as the dean. How about my brother being the vice dean."
Gu Ting shook his head again and again, "I don't know how to teach, I can only lead soldiers to fight. If you think the south is too far away, you might as well arrange me to the northwest. As long as there are battles to fight."
Gu Jiu said, "You don't need to teach me to go to the Military Academy."
"I understand what you want to say. When I can't do it, I can consider going to the military academy. But now, I am young and strong, with rich combat experience, and I can still go to the battlefield. You let me go to the military academy, I am determined not come down."
Gu Jiu couldn't help frowning when he heard this, "Brother insists on going back to the south to fight, does sister-in-law have any objection? Do nephews and nieces have any objection?"
Gu Ting sighed, "Your sister-in-law is naturally very dissatisfied."
"Brother, doesn't he think about his family?" Gu Jiu asked him.
"I was born on the battlefield and died on the battlefield! My life is destined to be spent on the battlefield."
Gu Jiu picked up the teacup, hiding the worry and objection in her eyes.
She was silent for a moment, "Let's discuss this matter after my brother is released."
Gu Ting had no objection and readily agreed.
"How are my sister and Your Majesty?" Gu Ting asked with some concern.
Gu Jiu smiled, "Your Majesty and I are fine, brother, don't worry."
Gu Ting didn't feel relieved because of this, "Why did I hear people say that His Majesty is not in good health, that's why he moved to Xiaozhu to recuperate."
Gu Jiu's brows and eyes moved slightly, "To tell you the truth, Your Majesty was injured several times in battles in the early years. Due to limited conditions, most of the wounds were treated simply. Now, the old wounds on his body start to do evil, and when the weather changes , the pain is unbearable. Xiaozhu has a hot spring, which can relieve it for a while."
"Is Your Majesty's body okay?"
"Fortunately, I took medicine to control it. This is why I insisted on letting my brother stay in the capital. My brother has been in the army for many years, and he will inevitably be injured. I don't feel it yet. In a few years, I may be like your majesty. Chen When old wounds flare up, it's painful."
Gu Ting was moved, "Let my sister worry about it. Think about my future!"
He didn't say it dead.
"Thank you brother!"
Being able to think about it again is already a huge concession made by Gu Ting.
"That girl in Ruyang traveled overseas with His Royal Highness the Second Prince, and I saw her twice. My sister is really relieved? The child has also reached the age of marriage. Why doesn't my sister find a marriage for her and leave her in the capital?"
Gu Jiu smiled wryly, "I want to keep her in the capital, but I can't. That girl is ambitious and has the ambition to not lose to a man. She wants to break into the world, so I will create conditions for her to do so. Brother Seeing her, is she okay? Can she adapt to the climate and diet overseas?"
Gu Ting laughed, "She is very well adapted to her age. She and the second prince approached Yang Xianggong to discuss conditions, and wanted to swallow several ports at one go. Yang Xianggong refused them, saying that two of the excellent ports would be operated by overseas. Run it by yourself. For this matter, Ru Yang has spent a long time. Yang Xianggong was also cruel, and he didn't let go. Ru Yang and the second prince had no choice but to take the next best thing and round up the rest of the port. When I left, They are busy building the city, training the army to maintain law and order. They are doing a great job, which is very impressive."
Gu Jiu already knew about these situations. But it didn't hinder her good mood.
She pursed her lips and smiled, "I didn't expect my brother to speak so highly of their two brothers and sisters."
Gu Ting smiled and said: "I didn't say that, but Yang Xianggong said it. He said that if one day, the vast overseas land can really be included in the territory of the Great Zhou, and the local people can be assimilated. Princess Ruyang is none other than her."
"Why did Yang Ji say that?"
"Yang Xianggong said that other people go overseas to buy properties, just to make money, regardless of the life and death of the local people. Only His Royal Highness the Second Prince and Princess Ruyang are serious about running the business. Not only building cities, but also opening schools and training talents .Employ local people to improve their lives. Even use local scholars and give them officials. In short, it is very good. As far as I know, the territory occupied by the second prince and Princess Ruyang is the first area to be stabilized. They The two brothers and sisters are doing things seriously."
Gu Jiu was very proud, "I didn't expect that their brother and sister could really make a name for themselves."
"Your Majesty's child is naturally extraordinary. Mr. Yang also murmured, saying that this method is very good. Sending the princes who cannot inherit the throne to overseas can not only expand the territory, but also avoid sibling rivalry."
Gu Jiu pursed his lips and smiled, "Yang Jizhen told you everything, without any shyness."
Gu Ting said: "Being overseas, the sky is high and the emperor is far away, so naturally there is no taboo in speaking."
Gu Jiu took a sip of tea, "What else did Yang Ji tell you?"
Gu Yu hurriedly said: "Yang Xianggong hopes that the imperial court can send more scholars to the past. He said that the role of scholars is very important to assimilate the local people. The local people admire my Dazhou culture, and many scholars are willing to get close to Dazhou. Zhou. If we can also organize imperial examinations in the local area, and even select individuals to study in Shanhe Academy in Beijing, it will greatly inspire local scholars and lay a solid foundation for winning the hearts of the people."
"Oh!"
Gu Jiu was very interested, "I will discuss this matter carefully with His Majesty. Why didn't Yang Ji mention such an important matter in the memorial."
"Maybe it's because I'm worried that the memorial will be secretly seized by the courtiers when it arrives at the court. I don't think there is any scholar who would be willing to teach overseas."
"His worries are unfounded. His Majesty has already ordered that the memorials sent from overseas should go directly to the palace instead of the political affairs hall."
"I don't know that."
Gu Jiu smiled, "I know why Yang Ji didn't mention this matter in the memorial. He was afraid of being hated. He knew very well that he would return to the court sooner or later, and he could neither form a good relationship nor offend others."
Gu Ting suddenly realized, "It's my younger sister who sees clearly. Will His Majesty really transfer Yang Xianggong back to the capital?"
Gu Jiu was vague, "Maybe!"
"Yang Xianggong is a great talent, so he should return to the court. But, he returned to the court, who will take charge of the overseas camp work?"
"Brother, don't worry about this. There must be a way for the car to reach the mountain. I have already ordered the kitchen to prepare meals, and my brother will stay in Xiaozhu to eat. Don't worry, brother, what I cook is vegetarian."
"I'll listen to my sister! I don't know if His Majesty has time, but I should go to pay my respects to Your Majesty."
"He's still in trouble, so I don't want to disturb him. After he's done cleaning up, I'll take my brother there."
Gu Ting stayed in Xiaozhu for lunch.
After that, led by Gu Jiu, they met Emperor Liu Zhao.
Emperor Liu Zhao took him to talk about a lot of overseas knowledge, and the chat was quite enjoyable.
It wasn't until the sky darkened that Gu Ting left Xiaozhu and took a carriage back to the capital.