On the afternoon of 22 September, Zhu Hao and his entourage entered Nanjing City through the Water Gate.

The Nanjing household department sent people to the wharf to greet them, represented by Yuan Ying, a member of the Zhejiang Qing Bureaucracy, and Yang Weicong, the director, and met Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun who had landed on the shore.

Yuan Ying is in her forties, as her name suggests, with a shallow smile on the corner of her mouth, giving people the feeling of a big girl getting on a sedan chair. It's nearly October now, the weather is getting cooler, and he still holds a folding fan in his hand, and he speaks with a male duck voice, which makes people feel a little uncomfortable.

Yang Weicong only greeted Yu Chengxun and ignored Zhu Hao, and even Yu Chengxun introduced Zhu Hao to him, but Yang Weicong didn't look at it.

Zhu Hao secretly relelates: Young man, you have a deep grudge!

The group got on the carriage, went down to the accommodation, and waited until the place Zhu Hao found that it was neither a post station, nor an inn, but a house arranged by the household, very close to the Yamen of the South Sixth Department, only separated by a street in the middle, after entering the mansion, bypassing the wall into the eye is a pool, surrounded by pavilions and pavilions. Rockery Xuanxie, such a place does not say that the reception of two Hanlin, even if the prince and prince come, it is not chilling at all.

"It's all arranged by Huang Butang...... Huang Butang knew that the two of them came, not only invited the best chef in Jiangnan, but also called the troupe, this southern opera Kunjiao is a must, walking around the stage is pleasing to the eye, that delicate little appearance...... Hehe, it's really a beauty."

Yuan Ying smiled and explained to Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun about the wind and snow.

Nanjing is far away from the center, although it is not far from the emperor of the mountain, but it is also a family of its own, and the officials of the DPRK and China were sent to Nanjing, which can be regarded as enjoying the blessings of the Qing Dynasty.

The richer the place, the more attention is paid to eating, drinking and having fun, it seems that Yuan Ying is very good at ushering in that set, no wonder he will arrange for him to receive the two.

However, Zhu Hao knew that there was an important reason for Yuan Ying's departure, that is, the accounts that Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun wanted to check involved coastal defense, Zhejiang was close to Nanzhili, and it belonged to the focus of Haijiang garrison.

Yu Chengxun was very energetic when he heard this, and asked Yang Weicong on the side with a smile: "Dafu seems to have been blessed during this time in Nanjing, and he wants to come to the south to raise people, right?"

When Yang Weicong heard this, he didn't feel a good feeling in his heart.

Do you like to stay in Nanjing?

This place is leisurely, but I don't want to stay for a moment, I am a good example, and I want to make a difference in the court, who wants to come to Nanjing at a young age to retire?

Yuan Ying beckoned and called an errand officer who was looking after the garden: "This is Shopkeeper Han, he is responsible for taking care of this garden, if there is anything, just tell Shopkeeper Han." This time, the household department allocated 600 taels of silver to meet the two ......."

When the amount of "six hundred taels of silver" was said, not to mention Yu Chengxun, even Yang Weicong was a little surprised.

The southern household department ushered in the delivery of some silver, which is sparse and ordinary, but who are Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun? It's just two Hanlin revisions!

The official quality is not high, even if it is a Qincha, he can't have too much contact with the high-level, so he will allocate a huge amount of six hundred taels?

Obediently, if this is allocated, it will cost three hundred taels per person, and if you only live in Nanjing for one month according to the plan...... The standard of hospitality for one person is ten taels of silver a day...... Just think about the fact that the annual salary of a county order in this era is only more than 30 taels of silver, you will know how terrifying it is.

Zhu Hao had a surprised expression: "This ...... What's so embarrassing about that?"

Yu Chengxun asked pretendly, "Will it be ...... Affect the year-end accounts of the household department?"

When we arrived in Nanjing as an envoy of the imperial court, the Ministry of Southern Household gave us a reception fee of 300 taels of silver per person, and made it clear that the accounts were boring, and wanted us to help cover them up.

Otherwise, Nanjing is really rich to this point, and just an official comes over, and there is such a high standard of reception?

Dream on!

Yuan Ying said: "The two of them have seen each other, everything is arranged by the Huang Butang of the Household Department, and the silver used has not gone through the official channel, in fact, the Yamen has only allocated it...... Less than ten taels of silver greet the two."

Yang Weicong and Yu Chengxun glanced at each other.

Nanhu Yamen out of ten taels, Huang Zan out of five hundred and ninety taels?

No wonder you come up and live in a private mansion, again

Inviting a cook is also inviting a drama troupe, which simply entertains Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun like emperors, and even Yang Weicong, who grew up in a solid family since childhood, has opened his eyes.

Yu Chengxun added a little pride to his face, he felt that this was all the credit of his father-in-law Yang Tinghe, Huang Zan wanted to convince them and let them say a few kind words in front of Yang Tinghe after returning to the capital.

Thinking of this, Yu Chengxun nodded and agreed: "Then thank Huang Butang for the arrangement for us, we are here for office matters, please arrange for us to check the relevant accounts as soon as possible."

Yuan Ying's face was full of sycophantic smiles, and she said continuously: "Yes, yes, I will have someone send the account book to the house when I go back." Shopkeeper Han, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and arrange the wine and food, and then let the troupe prepare it, tonight the two will sing in a row, the more lively the better, Kunjiao wants a red corner, and greet the two ......of them."

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Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun lived in the house.

The garden pattern in the south of the Yangtze River is not a courtyard in the north, and it doesn't look very thoughtful, but in fact, the front and back courtyards are neatly laid out, and the courtyard has five entrances, Zhu Hao lives in the east courtyard, and Yu Chengxun is arranged to live in the north courtyard, discussing things or watching plays in the front courtyard, and there is a west courtyard dedicated to receiving guests...... In this way, there are also west and north courtyards for offices......

That night, Yuan Ying was going to catch the wind for the two, but Yu Chengxun refused because he wanted to talk to Yang Weicong alone at night.

Before Yuan Ying left, she reminded with a smile: "Two, because this case is an important case, the Nanjing Household Department, Nanjing Jinyi Guard, and Nanjing Garrison Yamen will all send people here, and they may come to the door at any time, or if someone takes the liberty to visit, it is not time, just say it, and make other arrangements."

Responsible for receiving Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun was the Nanjing Household Department.

But in fact, this case mainly involves the Nanjing garrison yamen.

Nanjing Jinyiwei was in charge of the investigation, which was tantamount to following orders, while the Nanjing household department was only responsible for providing support in terms of accounts...... But since the accounts have been sent to the household department, they must be processed, and it is unlikely that they will find problems from them.

When I went back, I had to go to the warehouses in Nanjing to take a look, and then I had to review the budgets, allocations, expenses, and reports of various places in Haiphong, but in fact, the work of Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun was not easy.

Yu Chengxun said: "We are here to run an errand, not to enjoy, and tell the visitors that no matter how late it is, as long as we are there, we will come out to meet us, and don't have any worries."

"Yes, yes."

Yuan Ying smiled all over her face, nodded and said, "Since that's the case, I won't bother the two of you...... Ah no, it's three rests. Say goodbye and come back tomorrow."

The reason for saying three is that Yang Weicong, as a person sent to Nanjing by Yang Tinghe in advance, considers himself a loyal subordinate of Yang Tinghe, and in the next few days, Yang Weicong also plans to treat this courtyard as his home.

Knowing that Huang Zan allocated 600 taels of silver as a reception fee, can Yang Weicong take the opportunity to come over and get some light?

Just the evening singing meeting, that is, the left and right stations, are still called the opera troupe with beautiful female actors, and after the singing meeting, there will naturally be a fun program...... Wouldn't it be a big loss if you don't enjoy it?

After a long absence, Yang Weicong wanted to discuss something with Yu Chengxun, so he looked at him again and again, and motioned to find a room to talk about it alone.

Yu Chengxun was afraid that Zhu Hao would think too much, so he wanted to call Zhu Hao together, but Zhu Hao insisted on going to the East Courtyard to rest first on the grounds that he was tired from the journey, and then came out to meet later, and then watched the play while eating.

Zhu Hao didn't care what Yang Weicong wanted to say to Yu Chengxun.

Originally, Yang Weicong, as Yang Tinghe's cronies, should have an unlimited future, and insisting on the Hanlin Academy system and finally entering the cabinet is the right way, who knows that he will be released, he must not be able to think about it.

Zhu Hao knew very well that Yang Weicong was a fledgling and had no foundation in the court, and when he was sent to Nanjing, he thought that he could continue to get Yang Tinghe, but he didn't know that even Yu Chengxun was a little too lazy to greet this villain who "eats inside and out".

Zhu Hao arrived in the East Courtyard.

Before I could enter the door, I saw four Peugeot maids coming out of the door, who had come to deliver daily necessities such as bedding, toiletries, candlesticks, etc.

Shopkeeper Han stood in the courtyard and waited respectfully, and knelt down and kowtowed directly after seeing Zhu Hao.

"Shopkeeper Han, what are you doing?"

Zhu Hao didn't help, and asked with a smile.

The shopkeeper Han said: "The villain is a slave of the Su family, and the current head of the family is not in Nanjing, and when he learned that the adults were coming, he specially asked the little one to arrange everything, and there should be no mistakes."

One sentence reveals the truth.

Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun can be taken care of so carefully, obviously for Zhu Hao's sake.

"Get up, what's so embarrassing? In front of the public, shopkeeper Han, you have to pay attention to avoid suspicion."

Stretching out his hand not to hit the smiling person, Zhu Hao held his hands weakly and said with a smile.

Hearing this, Shopkeeper Han hurriedly got up, and said in a sincere panic, "Please forgive the villain for being inconsiderate...... In the future, if you need anything, just let me know, and the head of my family said that even if you want the moon in the sky, you must find a way to take it off for you."

"Alas! What is Su Dongzhu doing? It's like I'm here to enjoy it." Zhu Hao shook his head and sighed.

The shopkeeper Han said: "Your Excellency, you are coming to Nanjing, the head of my family naturally has to greet you well, and Huang Gong sent someone to pass down the message, saying that when it is convenient for you, you can go to meet and discuss some things. You see......

Su Xigui knew that Zhu Hao had arrived in Nanjing, so he naturally wanted to greet Huang Zhan.

Although Su Xigui didn't know how much Zhu Hao had done for the emperor, at least it was clear that the current Zhu Hao said everything in front of Emperor Jiajing, and in the new emperor system, except for the new emperor, the whole thing was Zhu Hao's head, and even Zhu Si had to listen to Zhu Hao in major matters.

In this way, even if Su Xigui was not in Nanjing, he hurriedly wrote to inform his brother-in-law and asked Huang Zan to greet Zhu Hao well, but Huang Zan did not serve his Nan Shangshu shelf, and directly wanted to meet with Zhu Hao.

To say that Zhu Hao has been dealing with Huang Zan for some years, he has never had direct contact with him.

Zhu Hao also wanted to see what this old minister of the DPRK and China who was the first to change his fate looked like.

"Okay, find a time that is convenient for everyone in the next two days, and finally I will meet when Yu Hanlin and I do things separately...... Otherwise, I won't be able to explain the situation."

Zhu Hao means to avoid Yu Chengxun first.

This person is here to supervise me, or we are watching each other.

Although this kind of supervision is not strong, it is still necessary to avoid being exposed to some hidden secrets.

Shopkeeper Han smiled, "Then don't disturb the rest of the adults...... Oh yes, your uncle...... Lord Qianhu Zhu sent someone to spread the word, saying that he was coming to visit tonight."