It's already the norm.

Yuan Zonggao and Tang Yin called Zhu Hao to the courtyard, and it seemed that there was something important to discuss.

"Zhu Hao, let's be honest, it's about the kind you made...... Yes, it's still called gunpowder, right? It's amazingly powerful! Yuan Zonggao rarely spoke without beating around the bush, and went straight to the point as soon as he came, "The old man has learned from your husband, that thing doesn't seem to be easy to manufacture and transport, and it is very easy to change in any link, right?" ”

Zhu Hao nodded heavily: "That's the case, it must be made and used now, and the power is extremely huge, once an accident occurs in the manufacturing workshop, storage warehouse or transportation, it will affect many innocent people." ”

Yuan Zonggao bowed slightly, as if in contemplation.

Zhu Hao said: "Please also ask Yuan Changshi not to report its efficacy to the imperial court, my mother and I don't want to get into trouble." ”

Yuan Zonggao smiled, for him, if he didn't hand over the matter of manufacturing military supplies for the imperial court to Zhu Niang's mother and son, he couldn't ask for it, such as the previous telescope manufacturing, it would cheapen Zhang Zuo for nothing, bring some trouble to Xingwangfu, and at the same time make the prince's governor, Shi Si, be controlled by others.

"In this case, the old man discussed with King Xing, and said in the prelude that this time it was a wooden coffin to carry gunpowder and attack the thief camp at night, and the amount of gunpowder was dozens of times more than your fierce gunpowder, what do you think?"

Yuan Zonggao had something to discuss with Zhu Hao.

Zhu Hao probably understood that Xingwangfu was afraid that Zhu Hao would leak his mouth and spread the matter, and when the time came, the court would find that Xingwangfu was not playing clearly, although there may not be any serious consequences, but it may still cause unnecessary trouble.

"Students know how to do it." Zhu Hao saluted.

Yuan Zonggao smiled, turned his head sideways and said to Tang Yin: "Bohu, the old man has said a long time ago, this kid is extremely smart, from the first day he entered the palace, he found that he was like a little adult, in the past, he only saw loyalty and righteousness from him, but now even his courage has been shown, his talent is even more outstanding, and his future is limitless." ”

Tang Yin thought to himself, I still need you to remind me who this kid is?

Isn't my understanding more painful than yours?

"Okay Zhu Hao, I know that you have to prepare for the government exam recently, even if the government exam is more of a formality for you, but now there is a lot of criticism about your talent and learning, you still have to show yourself well, so that you can convince the public."

After Yuan Zonggao finished speaking, he smiled at Zhu Hao with appreciative eyes, and then left accompanied by Tang Yin.

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Zhu Hao was very worried that the use of nitroglycerin would make his family a designated supplier of the imperial court, and he was ordered to manufacture this powerful explosive in large quantities, which was extremely unstable.

He didn't want to make it clear to the imperial court, and even Zhang Zuo didn't mean to insist on it, so Yuan Zonggao had enough reasons for Zhu Youqi not to report to the imperial court...... It's just that the performance is unstable, and it may cause damage to its own personnel, manufacturing and transportation personnel, and Xingwangfu has to weigh the consequences carefully.

This is not a telescope in the end, if it is damaged, it will be replaced with a new one at most, and the explosives will be in a situation, resulting in heavy losses, and the Xingwang Mansion has no credit, but it is honest and easy to suffer backlash.

This is the end of the crackdown on bandits.

In terms of meritorious rewards, Zhu Hao's merits are by no means under Tang Yin, although Jiang Lun, a military merit reward, replaced Zhu Hao, but Zhu Hao's side still received a large amount of loot, as well as additional rewards from the palace.

Large boxes and small boxes of things filled a carriage, among which there were a lot of gold and silver jewelry and antique calligraphy and paintings, all of which were the things that thieves liked to loot the most, and now it was cheaper Zhu Hao.

Lu Song personally accompanied Zhu Hao home on the ninth day of the new year, and returned Zhu Hao's spoils and the rewards of the palace by the way.

"Young Master Zhu, these are the intentions of the palace...... I know that the credit that should belong to you was taken away by Aunt Jiang, and you feel uncomfortable, but I think the palace is also doing this to protect you and prevent you from getting involved in court disputes too early. Lu Song was still speaking for the palace vigorously.

Zhu Hao smiled and asked, "What about Lu Dian's credit?" ”

Lu Song scratched his head in shame: "Not a lot." ”

In fact, there is no need for Lu Song to say, Zhu Hao asked Lu Bing in the past two days, and he knew that the Lu family had moved back a lot of large and small boxes of things in the past two days, similar to Zhu Hao, there were trophies brought back by soldiers directly from the battlefield, and valuable ones were selected as rewards, and there were also more direct things rewarded by the palace, such as silver and cloth.

Xingwangfu obviously doesn't want to get any economic benefits in this kind of bandit warfare, Zhu Youqi is a little good, he has an easy-going personality, distinguishes between right and wrong, and knows that his soldiers are fighting bloodily at the risk of losing their lives, if they don't compensate well afterwards, then who will serve Xingwangfu in the future?

This time, Xingwangfu did not make any profits, but took out a large number of goods as a reward other than military merits.

As for the evaluation of military merits for the promotion of military ranks...... This has to wait for the imperial court to be issued by the emperor, and the Xingwang Mansion cannot add officials to his subordinates in advance.

Zhu Hao and Lu Song shared a carriage home, on the way Zhu Hao asked about Lian Sheng's situation, and learned that Lian Sheng's family had been properly settled, and the palace had given a lot of rewards, so he was a little relieved.

At this time, Lu Song suddenly mentioned: "...... The Zhu family performed heroically in this battle, there are so many gentry around the county, only the Zhu family has made military achievements, but the Zhu family itself is the home of a thousand households in Jinyiwei, and has the responsibility of guarding the peace of the party. ”

When he said this, Lu Song was also observing Zhu Hao's reaction, and he was afraid that Zhu Hao would be displeased.

But Zhu Hao was in a calm mood.

Whether the Zhu family has made meritorious service or not, this has nothing to do with him, the Zhu family has a reward, will they still share him? Logically speaking, if the Zhu family is accused of "gangsters" or escaping, it will affect him.

From this point of view, Zhu Hao only needs to ensure that there are not too many entanglements of interests with the Zhu family, and the Zhu family's distress will not be of any benefit to him.

But if he really succeeds......

It doesn't matter if your Zhu family lives or dies!

Are you waiting for me to "repay the favor"?

If you don't take revenge, you're worthy of you!

"One more thing, I heard that this meritorious deed reward was given to Mr. Tang by King Xing with two pretty maidservants, guess what? Hehe, Mr. Tang retreated overnight, saying that he didn't need it...... In the end, the palace specially found a mother-in-law in her forties, who was usually responsible for washing his clothes and cleaning him...... Before, an old servant by his side occasionally came into the palace to do these chores for him......"

Lu Song seemed to be telling a joke and told Tang Yin's troubles.

Zhu Hao really didn't know about this matter, Tang Yin didn't say it, and Zhu Hao didn't go to Tang Yin's place to see it in person, so it was normal for him not to understand.

Zhu Youqi gave the maid to Tang Yin, probably considering that he was an old widower, and there were many inconveniences in life, as well as physiological needs, etc., which was also considered thoughtful......

As for why Tang Yin didn't accept it and had to go back......

He didn't know what the old boy thought.

You don't need to spend money to raise it, you have your own palace to pay salaries, and you still don't accept this kind of good thing?

Excuse me?

Or does the heart belong......

Or is it to show the integrity of his literati?

Or is it simply because I'm embarrassed to refuse?

"Lu Dianzhan, I heard that Your Royal Highness also gave a maid?"

Zhu Hao suddenly said with a smile.

Lu Song's face turned red instantly, but he didn't say that he turned his face on the spot, but just smiled awkwardly: "It should be Xiao Bing who told you, right?" The palace may be worried that me and Uchiko are not usually at home, and Uchiko is pregnant now, so ...... You may need someone to take care of ...... on a regular basis."

Zhu Hao smiled: "It should be so." ”

Lu Song and his wife Fan are a model of loving husband and wife, and they respect each other like guests, one of the important reasons for this is that Fan has a very high status in the palace and is the nurse of the prince, but Lu Song is not the type of strict wife, and it is rumored in history that Lu Song has two concubines......

At present, it seems that at least until now, Lu Song still has only one wife from Fan, and Lu Bing's half-brother Lu Wei has not yet been born.

"Congratulations first." Zhu Hao smiled.

Lu Song shook his head and sighed lightly.

It seems that having another child is not a happy thing for him, mainly because as a military household, he does not have a high social status, and he is coerced by Jinyiwei, so he has been acting as a two-faced person in Xingwangfu, and he doesn't want to pass on more responsibilities to his children.

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It's March 12th.

There are only four days left before the government exam, and it was close to noon, Zhu Hao was sitting in the classroom, looking at the drizzle outside the window in a daze, Tang Yin walked in with an umbrella.

Several children didn't have the heart to study, after all, it was almost time for class to end.

"Let's all go back, this afternoon is a holiday, you don't have to go to class."

Tang Yin brought a piece of news.

Zhu San, Zhu Si and Lu Bing all widened their eyes, as for Jing Hong and Yuan Rulin, they didn't think this was good news, anyway, if they didn't rest, they would continue to study, before they achieved fame, this was the daily life of a scholar.

Tang Yin stuffed his umbrella into Zhu Si's hand: "You guys go back." ”

"An umbrella isn't enough."

Zhu San said with a smile, "Otherwise, I'll go back with an umbrella first, and then ask someone to bring you an umbrella." ”

Zhu Si pursed his lips: "I want to do good things, why don't I go back first?" It's not raining much outside......"

Zhu San said: "Don't get sick when you get wet, your father and mother care about you very much, you better wait here first...... Ah Bing, let's go first. ”

Zhu Si was not in a hurry to go back, he wanted to know what Tang Yin wanted to say to Zhu Hao when he came to the classroom, so he moved his chair to Zhu Hao's desk.

Zhu San saw that his younger brother didn't fight with him, but felt that it was not interesting, so he didn't leave in a hurry, and looked back at Zhu Hao.

"Zhu Hao, that's the case, Wang Zhongcheng's letter has arrived in Anlu, and it is said that in three days, that is, the day before you take the government exam, he will go to Anlu ......"

Tang Yin stood in front of Zhu Hao's desk and said.

Zhu Si asked curiously: "Who is Wang Zhongcheng?" ”

Tang Yin introduced with a smile: "It is Wang Shouren, the governor of southern Gansu, and he has a deep relationship with Zhu Haoke......

Zhu Hao hurriedly said: "Mr. Tang, don't talk nonsense, I have a good relationship with Wang Zhongcheng, how can I have a deep relationship?" He's coming, what's the matter with me? ”

Tang Yin said: "I hope you go with me to meet him, there are a lot of things on the battlefield, I can't say it clearly, with you, it is more convenient to speak." Even if you don't know him, meeting him up and letting him know about your existence will help you with your reputation in Shilin. ”

Having said that, Zhu Hao felt that Tang Yin wanted to test his relationship with Wang Shouren more, and then ...... Tang Yin didn't have the face to see Wang Shouren, who is now a little accomplished, alone, and pulled someone as a companion, and he was brave and courageous.