Chapter 80: Going Home to Find Dad

The Military Camp had long since prepared living quarters for Zhu Gaoxu.

There was nothing particularly special about them; the Military Camp lacked the conditions for that.

At most, they were a bit cleaner, with one person to a room and a large hall outside to serve as a council chamber.

The Military Camp was certainly not as comfortable as home, but Zhu Gaoxu slept in the Military Camp that night.

Early the next morning, Zhu Gaoxu was woken up by a burst of noise.

He rubbed his eyes; he had not slept well that night.

It might have been the bed, or perhaps it was because he had things on his mind.

He tossed and turned until the second half of the night before Zhu Gaoxu finally fell asleep.

Although he hadn't slept well, Zhu Gaoxu's spirits were good.

After washing up a little, Zhu Gaoxu went out to inquire about the situation.

At this time, Mao Xiang was already waiting outside the tent.

Seeing Zhu Gaoxu come out, he explained without waiting to be asked: "The remaining five thousand elite soldiers have arrived; they just entered the camp."

Zhu Gaoxu nodded; with this, his ten thousand soldiers were finally all present.

Although he could only keep one thousand in the end, Zhu Gaoxu believed that even if these one thousand soldiers encountered an enemy ten times their size, they would have the strength to fight!

Zhu Gaoxu did not bother with these newly arrived soldiers, and after understanding the situation, he went with Mao Xiang to eat breakfast.

It was still white porridge and flatbread.

The flatbread was not tasty; it was made of white flour mixed with other grains.

It was very hard and not as good as the fine flour at home.

Zhu Gaoxu only drank a bowl of white porridge, then left Mao Xiang to handle military affairs while he took several Embroidered Uniform Guards and left the Military Camp.

Just as he reached the entrance of the Military Camp, a sentry soldier ran up to Zhu Gaoxu.

"What is it?"

Zhu Gaoxu stopped his steps, not knowing why this soldier was looking for him.

"General, some people came this morning saying they were looking for you. I said I would report it to you, but they said there was no need and that they would wait for you at the gate."

As he spoke, the soldier pointed to several people standing outside the Military Camp not far away.

Zhu Gaoxu looked in the direction the soldier pointed and indeed saw several people standing there.

He nodded to show he understood and walked over with the several Embroidered Uniform Guards.

After leaving, Zhu Gaoxu noticed that although the few people were dressed well, they were all dressed like servants.

With some guesses in his heart, Zhu Gaoxu arrived in front of them.

"I hear you have business with this Prince?"

"Replying to Your Highness, we are servants from Prime Minister Hu's mansion. The Prime Minister asked us to bring these things to you; additionally, there is some meat that will be delivered around noon."

As he spoke, the lead servant took several sheets of paper from his bosom and handed them to Zhu Gaoxu.

After Zhu Gaoxu took them and looked, they were nothing else but the land deeds for the fertile fields.

He looked carefully; there were only more, not less, totaling over one thousand one hundred mu.

Zhu Gaoxu nodded and put away the land deeds.

Looking at the servants before him, Zhu Gaoxu's eyes rolled, and he had some other thoughts.

Zhu Gaoxu said to the servants: "You have all worked hard. Tell Prime Minister Hu that this Prince knows he is unhappy, and now this Prince is giving him a chance to turn the tables."

"As for the Seven-Day Agreement, I presume your Prime Minister must know of it. At that time, this Prince will have a wager with him. If this Prince wins, I will have your Prime Minister agree to one thing for me. If this Prince loses, not only will I agree to one thing for your Prime Minister, but I will also resign from this rank of General and hand over these ten thousand soldiers outside the city."

Hearing these words from Zhu Gaoxu, the servants remained expressionless, only respectfully replying: "Your Highness, please rest assured, I will certainly convey your words."

As he spoke, the lead servant took the others and left.

Watching the few people walking further and further away, Zhu Gaoxu nodded.

As expected of servants from a great household, they did not lose their composure from beginning to end.

It is just a pity they chose the wrong master.

And Hu Weiyong is indeed quite pathetic.

The servants are well-trained, yet his own grandson is a piece of trash.

The master of the house is not even as good as the servants; how ridiculous.

Shaking his head, Zhu Gaoxu was too lazy to think about Hu Weiyong's trivial matters anymore.

He had just had a sudden inspiration to take this opportunity to swindle Hu Weiyong again.

It would be best if Hu Weiyong agreed; if he didn't, he wouldn't lose anything either.

In any case, he was full of confidence in the competition seven days later.

This belongs to a version-based suppression.

I am using a version from two hundred years later to compete with you; what do you have to win against me?

Now that the land deeds were in his hands, Zhu Gaoxu was too lazy to go again.

He gave the land deeds to an Embroidered Uniform Guard beside him, gave a few instructions, and had him go over to handle the handover.

Afterward, Zhu Gaoxu took his men and walked toward the city.

He planned to find a shop first.

He had had the idea before to brew some high-proof white liquor.

These techniques were very simple, and the key was that the product could sell for a good price.

Thinking this, Zhu Gaoxu planned to go home first.

He would see if the Yan Wangfu had any shops in Kyoto that he could just happen to use.

After all, using things from his own home is nothing to be ashamed of.

In fact, he had wanted to ask yesterday, but who knew that Lao Ma would be standing at the door like a door god.

This time, Zhu Gaoxu learned to be smart and first let one of the Embroidered Uniform Guard behind him go in to scout things out.

After confirming it was safe, only then did Zhu Gaoxu walk into his home with peace of mind.

It is quite pathetic to say, but although Zhu Gaoxu was doing very well for himself outside, he still had to be extremely cautious when returning home.

Sighing, Zhu Gaoxu sought out his father, Zhu Di, the moment he entered the door.