BSI Chapter 123 For the Sake of Compassion
Chapter 123 For the Sake of Compassion
Zhu Gaoxi reflected on whether his love of money was too strong.
Finding Youdun, he asked with a grin, "Brother, don't you think your little brother is too tacky?"
"Why do you say that?" Youdun countered.
"Just thinking about Li Jinglong's enormous wealth makes me envious," Zhu Gaoxi said, laughing heartily.
For some reason, I suddenly recalled the famous saying of Liu Shan, the last emperor of Shu Han: "I am so happy here that I do not miss Shu."
He laughed until his stomach hurt, and Zhu Youdun was so scared that he quickly gestured to him, "Be careful, the walls may be listening."
"I am a worldly person, and all I seek is food, drink, clothing, shelter, and transportation," Zhu Gaoxi said, leaning closer to Youdun, his sincerity evident in his words. "To have one true friend in life is enough. How fortunate I am to have your strong support, brother. No matter what storms we may face in the future, you will always be the most important person in my heart."
Back then, when my grandfather was suspected by Guo Zixing, Empress Ma went to Guo Zixing and said, "Zhongba is your adopted son; loyalty comes before paternity."
Zhu Gaoxi paused for a moment, then said, "Our relationship is based on righteousness, which is why we chose to come together. It wasn't something we were born with; we chose each other from among thousands of people because of our compatibility, mutual attraction, shared values, and common ideals and ideas. I firmly believe that our relationship is stronger and can withstand any storm. We will continue to walk hand in hand to realize our ideals."
"Brother, we came together because of our ideals. No matter how many hardships we go through, we will always work together to move forward."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Youdun's eyes instantly welled up with tears.
His vision is too limited; he is far less magnanimous than his younger brother.
Those who associate based on power will drift apart when power is exhausted; those who unite based on profit will disperse when profit is exhausted.
We share a common vision to achieve it.
"I believe that what we are doing is in line with the compassion in my father's heart. He compiled the 'Emergency Relief Materia Medica' so that more people could survive in years of famine. We are doing it so that we will have enough strength and ability to deal with disasters in the future. It is the same thing," Zhu Youdun said emotionally.
Zhu Gaoxi felt a sudden sense of relief and couldn't help but smile broadly.
In this battle for the throne, both sides have done their best and attacked each other, which has been a major test for their respective internal relationships.
Zhu Gaoxi believed that he and Youdun could successfully pass this test. He never thought of being a cunning and treacherous monarch, and playing power games was never within his scope of interest.
If he were only interested in the struggle for power, what difference would there be between him and Zhu Yunwen? He would be better off like his elder brother Zhu Gaochi, wisely protecting himself and quietly and cautiously seeking wealth and stability.
"Let Gao Xu take charge of the guards in the Prince's mansion. It's nominally my responsibility, but it's actually his," Zhu Youdun said, not wanting his younger brother to be caught in the middle.
"No, brother, you should be in charge of the guards. This way, we can ensure that everything is well thought out and that nothing goes wrong. I will not mistreat my second brother. However, he is too impatient and can't control his temper. He is really not suitable for this important task," Zhu Gaoxi said earnestly. "Not only the guards, but the Flying Eagle Guards will also continue to be under your command. I will explain this to Zhang Fu."
"Brother, our strength is already limited. We cannot afford to disperse it further. If the enemy takes advantage of our weaknesses, we will all be doomed. Now is not the time to reward our merits, but the most difficult moment, the darkness before dawn. Only by concentrating our strength can we seize a glimmer of hope."
"Brother, look, when we grow sweet potatoes, we need to prune and pinch off the tops to control branching. If the vines grow too densely, they will waste nutrients. When growing crops, if you want a high yield, you have to concentrate the nutrients. How much more so when we do things?"
Zhu Youdun nodded solemnly after hearing this, "Hearing your words is better than reading ten years of books. I will definitely make good arrangements for the troops to protect my brother's safety. I just need to go all out and focus on doing my job."
"Brother, you are my support. With you as my strong backing, I can move forward with confidence and courage."
"As for Li Jinglong, let Ji Gang take the initiative to contact him, and all expenses, such as gifts and socializing, will be covered by the Prince's Mansion," Zhu Gaoxi said, looking into the distance. "Tell him that he doesn't need to keep a low profile and doesn't need to worry about the people in the Eastern Palace finding out."
We need to stir up trouble and let the Crown Prince know that we've been making moves.
Only in this way will he become furious, act erratically, and be eager for quick success.
"As long as he reveals a weakness, we will have the upper hand."
Zhu Gaoxi pondered for a moment, then said, "Tell Han Da to tell Xue Zhu to be careful. Unless it is particularly important news, there is no need to rush to send it. Safety is the most important thing."
Zhu Youdun noted them down one by one and made the arrangements.
"Brother, you've worked so hard. With your wedding approaching, you haven't had a moment to spare," Zhu Gaoxi said politely with a smile.
"My father is in the capital, he will take care of everything, I can just sit back and enjoy the fruits of his labor," Zhu Youdun said, his face beaming with happiness.
"The charcoal pencil production line is almost finished, but bookstore sales are limited. We still need to find a way to get the Imperial Academy to help promote it," Zhu Gaoxi said, looking at Youdun. "Brother, why don't you go to the Imperial Academy to promote it? Even good wine needs advertising. The students are used to using pen, ink, paper, and inkstone, so they might not be interested in inexpensive charcoal pencils. Something that costs only a few coins is hard to show off your status." Zhu Gaoxi smiled after saying this.
"Rich people look down on it, but those from poor families would be more than happy to accept it. Who wouldn't want to save money and make their family's life better?"
Zhu Youdun was full of confidence about his trip to the National Academy of Sciences.
"Is there a suitable candidate to manage the cotton cloth shop?" Zhu Gaoxi asked after taking a sip of milk.
"Ning Shuang, the daughter of Manager Wang of Meiyan Cloth Shop in Huai'an, has a fiery personality. She is very familiar with the operation of the cloth shop across the street. She grew up in a cotton textile workshop and knows every process like the back of her hand. She is the only one suitable to be the manager in the capital," Zhu Youdun said, his words full of praise.
Could it be that she's fallen for him?
Wouldn't Miao Jin go crazy?!
She changed her mind before even getting married; she really deserves to be called a fickle womanizer.
Zhu Gaoxi frowned slightly, lost in thought. To be honest, he loved gossip. It was interesting, yet none of his business, giving him a sense of looking down on everyone. He loved watching the drama unfold and found being a bystander incredibly enjoyable.
Perhaps he was overthinking things or too tired, Zhu Gaoxi's mind was now filled with gossip and he was having a great time.
It's so exciting! I love reading stories about infidelity; they're thrilling, exciting, and full of suspense.
But then I thought, Miaojin must be heartbroken.
At crucial moments, we mustn't gloat!
We need to tone it down a bit, otherwise it will seem too heartless and ungrateful.
Just as Zhu Gaoxi was lost in thought, Zhu Youdun's voice rang in his ears again, "Ning Shuang's husband and child are also coming to the capital. We need to purchase a separate courtyard in advance. Also, the matter of the child going to study in Yingtian Prefecture must be arranged properly."
It turns out they were already married and had children.
Bringing your family along is so boring.
Zhu Gaoxi immediately lost interest!
"Little brother, what are you thinking about?"
Seeing that his younger brother had not responded for a long time, Zhu Youdun asked.
"Brother, you can make these decisions. I'm still young and growing, so I can't overwork myself," Zhu Gaoxi said in a coquettish tone as he yawned, before hurrying off to the kitchen to eat his wontons.