"So, you guys were beaten up like this and ran back in disgrace?" Looking at Wei Zhongxian, who was lying on the ground, Zhu Youxiao said expressionlessly.

"The master atoned for his sins, the master atoned for his sins, it's not that the slave is incompetent, it's really that the other party has no king's law, and in broad daylight, he actually relied on force and robbed in public." Zhu Youxiao's expression made Wei Zhongxian's heart furious. He didn't know where a little child came from such a deep city and how majestic he was, and his face just sank like this, which made him tremble.

"Get up!" After staring at him for a while, Zhu Youxiao's tone softened. He knew in his heart that this was no wonder Wei Zhongxian, the tradition of the Ming Dynasty was that the imperial power did not go to the countryside, except for the city, the instructions of the county magistrate did not work very well, and the same was true for the emperor. What's more, they are facing the top British dukes among the nobles, and the other party doesn't know their true identities.

But having said that, this field still has to be recovered, otherwise where will his emperor's grandson's face go. Just thinking about it, he found that he didn't seem to have any effective means. This is just a trivial matter, and when his hand is over, the British government will naturally give an explanation.

But he can't end up in person, otherwise he will have a bad reputation, whether it is bullying the small with the big or being incompetent and useless, it is not what he wants to bear. He doesn't care if his reputation is good or not, when he starts to carry out reforms, no matter what, someone will hack him, he doesn't care about these, what he cares about is his image in Wanli's eyes.

This thing is not done beautifully, although it will not affect his ascension to the throne, but it is definitely a huge blow to his plan to train the new army, and the current convenience is also likely to be affected, which will slow down his pace. Ten years is too long, seize the day. This country is too big, he has a lot to change, he has a lot to do, and he doesn't have to start now, he is afraid that there will be no time.

"Master, the slave has something to report." Just as Zhu Youxiao was contemplating his eyebrows, Wang Chengen's voice sounded outside.

"Come in!" He rubbed his brow and let go of his thoughts, intending to hear what was going on.

"Yes."

After Wang Chengen came in, he spread out a book and read it according to it. At first, Zhu Youxiao didn't know what it was, but after listening to a few words, he came back to his senses, which was the income and expenditure and expenses of the last two months.

The income is very simple, but it is only a military salary of 10,000 taels per month and a monthly expenditure of 1,000 taels of silver as the emperor's grandson. The expenses are more complicated, there are all kinds of things, but the most important thing is the food, clothing, and shoes of the two hundred or so teenagers now.

He is the grandson of the emperor, and he himself accepts supplies from the palace, but the people and horses under his command are not from the palace, and all the food and clothing have to be paid from 10,000 taels of silver, and no yamen dares to supply him for free.

"Last month, meat consumption was 6,400 catties, eggs were consumed more than 4,800 catties, and grain and rice consumption were ......" Listening to Wang Chengen's report, Zhu Youxiao nodded slowly. But listening to it, he noticed that something was wrong, and the cost seemed to be a bit big.

"In total, the expenditure of silver taels in the last two months was four thousand seven hundred taels, and the balance was thirty-four thousand three hundred taels. This still includes the 10,000 taels of silver that just arrived this month. Such a huge expense made Wang Chengen's voice tremble a little. He has never trained soldiers, but he also knows that raising soldiers is not like this, how can there be a reason to eat meat every meal, manage a full meal, and train every day.

Zhu Youxiao has accumulated 10,000 taels over the years, plus three months' salary, a total of 40,000 taels. Now there are less than twenty-five thousand. And this is only two hundred teenagers, and when the remaining hundred are ready, the expenditure will be even greater, and the monthly salary of 10,000 yuan is not enough at all. You have to plan ahead.

"Let's all go down." Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and asked the two of them to step back, while he sat on the bed and pondered.

There are two problems in total, one is money, and the other is the power to act outside the palace and find out the news, Wei Zhongxian and them, the limitations are too great. Generally speaking, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty generally has two usual forces, eunuchs and brocade guards. This is the most effective means they use to clamp down on civil officials and consolidate imperial power.

The eunuch is not easy to use now, and the only help that Zhu Youxiao can seek is naturally Jinyiwei.

Maybe it's because of the era when Zhang Juzheng was in power, and the Jinyi Wei commander was his lackey. After the fall of Zhang Juzheng, Wanli has been grasping the power of this directly subordinate emperor very tightly, and all people with abnormal backgrounds have been eliminated. Zhu Youxiao wanted to meddle in Jinyiwei, so he could only find a way from Wanli.

"Come on, set up the palace." After changing into the plain white robe he was accustomed to wearing, he boarded the car and headed towards the Qianqing Palace.

In a side hall of the Qianqing Palace, the cool breeze gusts, and Wanli is enjoying the cool here. The walls around the entire side hall have been hollowed out, and they are filled with ice cubes stored in winter, making the indoor temperature much lower than the outside.

The table next to him was filled with all kinds of fresh melons and fruits soaked in ice water and chilled grape wine. Zheng Guifei, who was dressed in a gauze dress and was tempting infinitely, was carefully serving him beside him, and from time to time, Wanli also laughed and touched it.

"Your Majesty, the master is here." Just as Wanli and Concubine Zheng were laughing, a scarlet-robed eunuch walked in from outside and reported in a low voice.

"Oh, it's from the school. Let him in. Hearing that Zhu Youxiao came, Wanli was obviously overjoyed, and his expression was even happier.

"Yes, Your Majesty." The scarlet robe bowed his head and silently withdrew, as he came.

"Boom! Boom! Boom! ”

Soon, a steady and powerful footsteps came from outside, and there was a regular dull sound, which made people can't help but feel that the owner of the footsteps must be very steady and heavy in every step. This is Zhu Youxiao's unique voice, and Wanli knew that it was his grandson who came when he heard it.

Sure enough, a familiar white figure appeared at the door of the side hall.

As soon as he entered the door and walked a few steps, Zhu Youxiao came to Wanli, saluted like a ceremony, and bowed and said: "Minister Zhu Youxiao sees Your Majesty." ”

His behavior made Wanli stunned for a moment, and asked strangely: "Why did the school act like this?" ”

"Today, when you come on official business, you should be a monarch and a minister, and the national etiquette program cannot be abolished." Zhu corrected the color channel.

"Oh, that's interesting. What's your business? Wanli asked with a smile. Zhu Youxiao's serious appearance made him want to laugh a little.

Zhu Youxiao didn't answer directly, but stared at Concubine Zheng Guifei and said: "Taizu once said that the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, and please ask Your Majesty to retreat." At this time, there is only one harem concubine here, and it is self-evident who he refers to.

The request of "this ......" made Wanli embarrassed, one is his favorite woman, and the other is his favorite grandson, and he tends to have neither good.

"Hmph, what a, if you don't listen, you won't listen." Concubine Zheng was smart and didn't want to embarrass Wanli, so after snorting coldly, she went out a little arrogantly. When passing by Zhu Youxiao's side, she didn't show anything unusual, as if she wasn't the one who was kicked out. This woman is indeed smart, in front of Wanli, she never shows a bad attitude towards Zhu Youxiao.

"Alright, as you wish, you can say it." Wanli looked like he couldn't do anything about you, although his tone was helpless, his expression was full of joy.

"Your Majesty, the minister's Donggong forbidden army now has two hundred people, and it has begun to take shape, and its soldiers are mainly from ......." Zhu Youxiao looked serious, and explained all aspects of the preparation for the establishment of the guard during this time, no matter how big or small. All kinds of trivial things are explained in great detail.

As he talks about the action, he also explains why it was done and what the benefits are. At first, Wanli was a little bored to listen to, but with his detailed explanation and eloquent way of telling, Wanli gradually heard it in his heart. After some conversation, Wanli himself can clearly tell Zhu Youxiao's plan.

After listening carefully to Zhu Youxiao's narration, Wanli was immediately impressed by his grandson, but he didn't expect him to be so organized and meticulous. Hundreds of people ate and drank Lazar in an orderly manner, you must know that he was only eleven years old. Wanli did not doubt that the other eunuchs managed for him and then taught him to say this, and from the description and answer just now, the level of detail is definitely only known by personally participating in it.

"Haha, isn't that great, I see you're doing a good job." Wanli laughed and said, Anyone who sees a promising heir will have this attitude.

"It's good, but Grandpa Huang, I also have some problems that I can't solve." Zhu Youxiao's mouth pursed, his brows furrowed, and his whole little face became bitter.

"Oh, so there was a problem. I still think it's strange, I just sent the roster documents to me before, but today I changed my mind and came to explain it in person, so that's the case. Wanli asked with some amusement.

"Hey, hey!" Zhu Youxiao was silent, just smiled. This kind of drama has been staged countless times, and as soon as there was something he couldn't solve by himself in the past, he came to ask Wanli, but now that he is older, he doesn't need to be cute and coquettish like before.

"Okay, okay, let's talk, if there are any difficulties you want Grandpa Huang to help you solve." Wanli restrained his smile and asked with some righteousness≡ since this grandson asked to be grounded and live independently, he has never come to beg him, and what happened this time must be not small.

With his head down, Zhu Youxu weaved his words and slowly told what Wei Zhongxian had encountered. As he spoke, he summed it up himself. This incident is actually a lesson, in Daming, not everyone is suitable to be a subordinate brother, and no one can do things for him.

At his current level, as long as his subordinates come forward to do things, he will inevitably come into contact with the ruling class of the Ming Dynasty, the bureaucrats and gentry. And ordinary people like Liu Bin who have no identity are like cattle and sheep waiting to be slaughtered in the face of them, and they have no ability to resist. As for Wei Zhongxian...... It can be seen from this incident that the eunuchs who go out of the palace on errands are nothing if they don't have help.

"You, you, you're still young, go to a group of unpopular people to help you do things, and you're not afraid of losing your identity." After listening to what he said, Wanli shook his head and smiled, "I'm still too young." ”

"How do you want me to help you? Ordered to reprimand the British public? Wanli said jokingly, his tone was obviously ridiculing Zhu Youxiao.

"Grandpa Huang, don't tease your grandson, people are sad." Zhu Youxiao rolled his eyes, and then said cautiously, "Grandpa Huang, my grandson wants some brocade guards to help with errands." ”

"Jin Yiwei!" Wanli groaned.