Chapter 664: The cost of living

"Apart from him, who else in this world can imitate a jade seal that is indistinguishable from the true and false."
Chen Dachang looked calm, as if saying that the weather is really good today, and he was at sea again, so he simply had a lobster and abalone.
Rong Xin still looked shocked and frightened.
"But Grandpa Chen didn't mean that the real Chuanguo Yuxi was missing a corner."
"who knows?"
Chen Dachang rolled his eyes, "The first emperor of the Zhongzong Dynasty threw the jade seal, and the jade seal was missing a horn because of this. There are no more than five people in the world who know this. Four of them have passed away, and only our family is still alive.
You have also heard the rumors in the palace that Zhongzong smashed the Yuxi seal because of the persecution of courtiers. Ever heard that Zhongzong was so angry that the first emperor smashed Yuxi? "
Rong Xin slowly shook his head, and Yuxi was smashed. In the rumored story that a horn was missing, there was indeed no first emperor.
Chen Dachang continued: "No one knows that the true Chuanguo Yuxi is missing a corner. Perhaps when the first emperor became the throne, some people suspected it. However, those people either died of ancient times or were executed by the first emperor.
Why did the first emperor go on a murderous vow just as soon as he became a king? The world said that the first emperor was grumpy and bloodthirsty. In fact, the first emperor was trying to kill people. Anyone who dared to doubt the Jade Seal of the Kingdom, regardless of the reason, would be executed by the order of the first emperor.
After killing them, everyone is in danger, just thinking about saving their lives, no one cares about passing on the jade seal of the country. When the killing came to an end, the fake and real fakes were born, and no one could tell the truth from the fake. No one could have imagined that the Jade Seal in the palace would be a fake. "
At this point, Chen Dachang coughed violently.
Rong Xin came back to his senses and quickly gave Chen Dachang medicine and bandaged the wound.
After dealing with the wound, both of them were a little weak.
Chen Dachang said wearily: "In order to make this fake, Mr. Gu personally traveled to the northwest, found abandoned mineral veins in the mountains, and studied the properties of the mineral veins. Following the clues, he found and passed the true jade seal in the palace. The rough jade is produced in the same vein. It takes one year to make a masterpiece with meticulous crafting.
Did you know that when the jade seal was successfully made, it was placed in front of the emperor. If it weren't for the fact that the true Chuanguo Jade Seal was missing a corner, even the first emperor could not tell the true and false jade seal. But now, true and false are not important anymore.
Real can become fake, and fake can become real. That jade seal, the first emperor has used it for more than 30 years, and his Majesty has used it for several years. Even if it is a fake, after so many years, it is enough to become real.
As for the jade seal missing a horn in the underground palace, it is no longer important. Even if someone stole the jade seal, it was useless. Because the royal family will not recognize it, the court will not recognize it, and the world will not recognize it. The person who thinks of stealing the jade seal of the country is obviously a fool, and his mind is not clear. "
After listening to all this, Rong's confidence is very heavy.
He was silent for a long time before asking, "Is that jade seal the last work of Mr. Gu?"
Chen Dachang is very strange, how could Rong Xin ask this question.
However, he answered honestly, "It is not his last work. It stands to reason that Mr. Gu knew so many secrets and made the jade seal himself, and he should be put to death afterwards.
However, the first emperor left his life uncharacteristically. As a result, Mr. Gu entered the court and was bound by the rules of the court for the rest of his life, completely bidding farewell to the dude life. Our family can see that Mr. Gu was very frustrated. He endured it until his children grew up and became a family. He did a crazy thing. "
"What's the matter?" Rong Xin asked curiously.
Chen Dachang laughed, very happy.
In a nostalgic tone, he said, "He copied an edict and preached the imperial decree. The contents of the imperial decree are for him to pay for the elderly. As a result, the emperor knew about it before the decree was finished. The first emperor smiled with anger, just like it. His wish drove him home, but retained his official position, and he was not allowed to leave the house at will."
"This is the reason why Mr. Gu has not been out of the house for many years?" Rong Xin asked.
Chen Dachang laughed, "Yeah, that's why he doesn't leave the house all the time. He is a dude, proficient in eating, drinking and having fun. He still doesn't change his nature when he gets older.
However, Emperor Xian deliberately suppressed his nature and made him feel unhappy all his life. This is the price that Emperor Xian allowed him to live. Until he died, he couldn't go out to have a good time, and he was wronged. "
Chen Dachang has some regrets. Regrettably, when Mr. Gu was alive, he didn't even live a day happily.
"Did the first emperor make an order to execute him?" Rong Xin asked hurriedly.
Chen Dachang gently shook his head, "The first emperor does not need to make an order to execute him. When the first emperor was seriously ill, Mr. Gu knew that he was running out of time. He must die before the first emperor. All this was doomed from the beginning. So I'm ready. Shunjian uses his own death to change the way for the adults to survive, so why not do it."
"You mean, Father Gu is willing to die?"
Chen Dachang nodded, "Yes, he was willing to die. In fact, he should have died as early as three years in Kaiyao. However, he survived, and he lived for thirty years more, which is enough."
Rong Xin sneered, "I lived more than 30 years, but I haven't had a happy day."
Chen Dachang smiled, and said lightly: "How many people in the world can live a happy life? You can only choose one of two to be happy and alive. For you, do you choose a happy day or another thirty years."
Rong Xin couldn't answer.
This question is too difficult.
Chen Dachang continued: "Master Gu made a choice without hesitation. He chose to live, to live for himself, for his family, and for future generations."
It took a while for Rong Xin to calm down his emotions.
"Lord Gu was summoned by Emperor Xian before he died. Can you tell me what the Emperor Xian and Mr. Gu said? Madam, she wants to know."
Chen Dachang laughed, "It's just two old acquaintances chatting, chatting about homework, and chatting about children. I didn't mention a single word of things back then. There has always been a tacit understanding between Mr. Gu and the first emperor."
Rong Xin bowed and bowed, "Thank you Gonggong Chen for telling the truth."
Chen Dachang laughed, but unexpectedly affected the wound, so that he took a breath of pain.
After the wound didn't hurt so much, he gritted his teeth and said, "You tell madam that we have said everything that should be said. There will be no next time."
"Duke Chen rest assured that there won't be another time." Rong Xin solemnly promised.
Chen Dachang snorted coldly, "My mouth doesn't sound beautiful anymore, our family depends on what you do."
He looked at the endless sea outside the cabin, the waves surging.
This is his dream and a new starting point for his life.
He laughed, "If we hadn't had desires in our hearts, our family would never seek skin with tigers."
Rong Xin said: "Since there is still desire in Chen Gonggong's heart, he should heal his injuries as soon as possible. When he arrives at the shipyard, he still needs to dispatch and direct the indigenous people to kill them."
Chen Dachang sneered, "You don't need to remind our family. As long as our family doesn't die, our family will kill those wild monkeys who don't listen to education and let them know how to fear and obey."
"I wish Chen Gong stallion every success."
"Get out!"
Chen Dachang turned his face directly.
Rong Xin didn't care, got up and walked out of the cabin.
He urged his subordinates, "Keep guarding Grandpa Chen and try to satisfy every need."
"Subordinates obey."
Rong Xin went back to his cabin, took out the letter paper, and started writing.
He will inquire about the situation and send it back to the capital in time.
Wait until the next pier, there will be their own ships to pick up. At that time, he will deliver the letter to the proper person to take it back to land and post it back to the capital.
The content of the letter is ordinary at first glance, with hidden mysteries.
In this way, it can be ensured that the content of the letter will not be known after it is lost and falls into the hands of other people.
After writing the letter, put it in the envelope and seal it.
He opened the cabin door and looked at the sea.
It is almost December, but it is still extremely hot here.
I don't know when I will return to Jiangnan this time.
Maybe one year, maybe two years...
The only thing he can be sure of is that when he returns to Jiangnan, the situation of Sihai Commercial Bank in Jiangnan will be greatly improved.
By then, the Four Seas Commercial Bank will be second to none.
As for the pirates, let them stay alive.
It is a good strategy to drive away wolves.
Rong Xin faced the land and waved his arm.
"Goodbye!"
"Are you worried about not going back?"
Chen Dachang actually let people carry him out.
"Grandpa Chen doesn't rest?"
"You are not persuading the life-saving medicine, as long as there is one breath to survive. Since we can't die, there is no need for our family to stay in a small cabin."
Rong Xin smiled, "What does Grandpa Chen want to say?"
"Are you worried about not going back?"
Rong Xin shook his head, "I'm just not sure when to go back."
Chen Dachang sneered, "As expected, we were not at ease since the beginning of arranging our family to go to sea."
Rong Xin said, "Don't forget Grandpa Chen, I have been with you."
Chen Dachang said: "Your life is worthless, at least not as valuable as our family's life."
Rong Xin chuckled, "Don't think of yourself too high, Grandpa Chen, it's not what it used to be. Whose life is more valuable? You don't count."
"Haha...huh..." Chen Dachang knew that the wound would be involved, and still couldn't help laughing.
He stretched out his hand and patted Rong Xin's arm, "You are right. In the eyes of Madam Zhao, you are indeed more valuable than our family. It is a pity that we are now at sea, far away from land. Your life has become dead. important."
Rong Xin responded with a contemptuous smile.