The Ming Dynasty: A Modern Return, Building an Overseas Empire

Chapter 110 Absence Makes the Heart Blossom Again: Zhu Gaoxu's Burnout

After arranging everyone's affairs, Zhu Gaoxu dealt with government matters for a while before stretching.

"This is just a small matter in the vassal state. I really don't know how Zhu Di manages to handle so many things every day."

Zhu Gaoxu was filled with emotion, thinking back on his past and present lives, when had he ever been so diligent and conscientious?

Now he understands why Zhu Di wanted to establish a cabinet; he can tell from his own experience that there was indeed a lot going on.

It's normal that things are busy now, since this is just the beginning.

But his current territory, if placed in the Ming Dynasty, wouldn't even be comparable to a slightly larger prefecture.

Even in the early stages, once you go out and come back, you have to work non-stop.

Zhu Di was facing the entire Ming Dynasty. Even though the Ming Dynasty was in a period of stability at the moment, Zhu Gaochi dared to say that the accumulated affairs were definitely not few.

If one person were to handle it all, how many memorials would they have to process in a single day?

Reviewing memorials is not simply a matter of writing "read" and that's it; one must also provide feedback and consider the background and context.

When faced with a significant issue, the cabinet or the six ministries would be summoned to discuss how to resolve it.

These are just some routine government affairs; there are many more other matters.

Thinking of all this, and then of a formidable figure, Zhu Gaoxu's lips twitched.

This formidable figure was none other than Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty and the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Gaoxu is now very suspicious. He has heard that Zhu Yuanzhang had been emperor for more than ten years and that at his peak, he handled a huge amount of work in a single day.

During eight days in September of the seventeenth year of the Hongwu reign, Zhu Yuanzhang processed more than a thousand memorials, involving more than three thousand political affairs.

"He's not even human..."

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Zhu Gaoxu swallowed hard, and, contrary to his ancestors' sentiments, praised while cursing.

More than 3,000 government affairs documents were processed in eight days. The process involved reviewing the written documents, considering the overall situation, reflecting on the matter, consulting with others, and finally issuing a reply.

At that time, Zhu Yuanzhang did not have any cabinet to help him, and the so-called prime minister of the Central Secretariat was also completely abolished by Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Gaochi also realized that Zhu Yuanzhang was a born ox or horse; if he were in modern times, he could absolutely crush most people.

The key is that he is not only a prodigy, but also has an incredibly fast learning ability, exceptional skills, and outstanding overall strength.

Others can't compete with him in terms of ability, nor can they outcompete him in terms of skill. What else could this be but an innate divine body?

Exhaling a breath of stale air, Zhu Gaoxu walked towards the inner palace.

Now that the business is done, I can't stop thinking about a certain figure.

What man doesn't yearn for a warm home? When he returns home, that figure will naturally come to mind.

After being away for so long, I don't daydream when I'm out, and I don't think about it when I'm busy with work. But once I have some free time, my heart is restless.

Harem.

Wei Wanrong, who usually wore light makeup and sometimes didn't even have time to put on makeup due to busy schedules, was dressed up in full regalia. Her natural beauty was even more evident, and she exuded elegance and nobility. Standing at the door, she kept looking outside.

She knew that Zhu Gaoxu would definitely have to deal with government affairs upon his return, and she also knew about what was happening outside.

At this moment, she felt both longing for Zhu Gaoxu and worry.

Wei Wanrong waited patiently, her eyes filled with anticipation, without sending anyone to urge Zhu Gaoxu in the slightest.

After an unknown amount of time, the personal maid hurried over.

"Your Majesty, the Prince is here and is walking this way."

Wei Wanrong's expression brightened: "Quickly, bring the food up."

"Bring another pot of wine."

Wei Wanrong stopped the maid and gave her instructions again.

After the maid left, Wei Wanrong went to the mirror, straightened her clothes, and began to touch up her makeup. With a bright smile, she continued to wait at the door for Zhu Gaoxu's arrival.

Zhu Gaoxu quickened his pace as he walked towards where Wei Wanrong was.

After entering the palace gates and passing through several courtyards, Zhu Gaoxu finally arrived inside. Stepping into the pavilion, he looked at Wei Wanrong waiting at the entrance, and his gaze suddenly became somewhat fiery.

At this moment, Wei Wanrong was so stunning in Zhu Gaoxu's eyes.

Having grown accustomed to Wei Wanrong's simple attire and light makeup, I was stunned when I returned to see her dressed in full regalia after being away for a while.

Zhu Gaoxu ran quickly towards Wei Wanrong, and Wei Wanrong also ran quickly towards Zhu Gaoxu. The two embraced, and Zhu Gaoxu picked up Wei Wanrong and spun her around.

"Madam, you look exceptionally beautiful today."

Zhu Gaoxu knew nothing of the Four Beauties; at this moment, Wei Wanrong was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.

Wei Wanrong blushed, a rare sight, and nestled in Zhu Gaoxu's arms, looking up at him. She hugged his waist tightly with both hands and clutched the clothes behind her back.

Seeing the hazy look in Wei Wanrong's eyes, Zhu Gaoxu picked her up and carried her into the house.

Wei Wanrong bit her lip tightly and gripped Zhu Gaoxu's clothes.

"The food is ready, let's eat..."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu paused, lowered his head, and leaned close to Wei Wanrong's ear, feeling her burning body temperature.

After saying that, Zhu Gaoxu smiled and quickly walked into the house, closed the door with his right foot, and went straight to the bedroom, where he closed the door again.

The aroma of food still wafted from inside the house, while a few small birds chirped and flew by in the deserted courtyard.

A gentle breeze stirred, and the sun began to tilt.

After what seemed like an eternity, the door was finally opened.

Wei Wanrong's face was rosy, and the smile on her face never disappeared.

Zhu Gaoxu sat at the dining table, feeling weak and listless, his eyes somewhat vacant.

Wei Wanrong came to Zhu Gaoxu's side, smiling as she picked up some food and fed it to him.

He then ladled out another bowl of soup and fed it to Zhu Gaoxu with a small spoon.

"Husband, this is something I had prepared early this morning; it's good for your health."

"Madam, you've been planning this all along."

Zhu Gaoxu drank helplessly, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Wei Wanrong, on the contrary, looked more energetic, and her complexion became much rosier.

Zhu Gaoxu felt as if his whole body had been hollowed out; even moving a finger was difficult, and all he wanted to do was lie down.

The two, who hadn't seen each other for a long time, felt like they were newlyweds, and like dry tinder meeting a raging fire, they were instantly ignited.

But why was he the only one who got hurt in the end?

Just now, Wei Wanrong was the first to surrender.

Wei Wanrong rolled her eyes at Zhu Gaoxu and continued feeding him.

After finishing their meal, the two drank another pot of wine, and Wei Wanrong's face was slightly tipsy.

Zhu Gaoxu, who had been persuaded by Wei Wanrong to drink some wine, gradually became intoxicated under the influence of alcohol.

The door was closed again, and the empty plates on the table, along with the tablecloth, were overturned to the ground by Zhu Gaoxu.

Before we knew it, the next morning arrived.

Zhu Gaoxu got up with bloodshot eyes, rubbed his head, rubbed his eyes again, stretched out his arms and yawned, finally feeling a little better.

At this moment, Wei Wanrong, her face flushed, came over carrying breakfast and a pot of nourishing soup.

"Husband, come and drink this soup. It's very nourishing."

Zhu Gaoxu looked at the soup and heard about its nourishing properties, and was momentarily overwhelmed.

"Madam, I don't need any more treatment, I'm fine, please remove this..."

"My husband, I don't believe it."

"Um?"

"You have to prove it to me."

"How do you prove it?...Hmm???"

Sunlight streamed down the earth. Wei Wanrong pushed open the door, her face flushed, and carried the empty pot and bowl outside, her steps light and quick.

After an unknown amount of time, Zhu Gaoxu came out, and for a moment he was so brightly lit by the sunlight that he could hardly open his eyes.

He went to the chair in the pavilion, lay down directly on it, and didn't want to move at all.

"I have been harmed by wine and women, and I am so haggard. I must give up drinking!"

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