"Why did my father call me?" Zhu Jinghong asked casually, although he knew that there would be no result.

"This ...... Slaves don't know! ”

"Thirteenth brother, it won't be because of us, right?" Zhu Jingchun looked worried on the side.

Although they didn't have to go to class today, they shouldn't have to go out of the palace strictly speaking, so they were worried that the emperor would ask for the guilt.

"If you're afraid, I'll not come out in the future!" Zhu Jinghong glanced at them.

At this time, if someone is sent to summon him, there must be something serious, how can he fight for these two boys.

"Everyone, that's all for today!" Zhu Jinghong looked at the crowd.

"Thirteen masters, go slowly!"

"Thank you Thirteen Masters for your hospitality!"

When everyone was polite, Zhu Jinghong said very seriously: "Today is not just for hospitality, the first stage of training is over, but it is the beginning of a new journey!" ”

"The task of the second stage is joint training, and there will be thousands of people in a single military formation, or even more ......."

"How to work closely, how to turn around freely, how to use the firebolt on the move, these are the next problems!"

"You all have to think carefully and practice well...... Don't let down the love of God! ”

Immediately, someone said: "The teachings of the thirteenth master, the ministers should remember!" ”

After this person finished speaking, the others also followed suit, and they really didn't just come to play today.

After saying goodbye to these generals, Zhu Jinghong left with his two younger brothers, who rode into the imperial city.

After entering the palace, looking at the two younger brothers who wanted to slip away, Zhu Jinghong said with a smile: "Don't you come with me?" ”

"Brother Thirteen, I still have something to do, it's really inconvenient!"

"Me too...... The assignment that Mr. arranged yesterday, I remember that I missed two chapters! ”

Zhu Jinghong smiled and said, "Get out!" ”

"Eh, ......"

The two of them left in a puff of smoke, and Zhu Jinghong walked to the Qianqing Palace alone.

It was almost noon at this time, and the emperor was having lunch when he entered the palace.

Unlike ordinary people's thoughts, the emperor's lunch did not have dozens or hundreds of dishes, that is, eight dishes and one soup.

More than 300 years of dynastic inheritance, twice restored the historical merits of Shenzhou, so that the emperor has a noble sacredness, and there is no need to waste dishes to manifest the saint.

"Your Majesty, the Thirteenth Master asks to see you!"

"Let him in!" Zhu Xianming said calmly.

After a few breaths, Zhu Jinghong walked into the main hall.

After saluting, he stood at the emperor's table, hooked his waist and asked, "Father...... What are you looking for your son? ”

Picking up the dishes prepared by the eunuch from the plate in front of him, Zhu Xianming asked slowly: "I heard that there are people living in the palace of the king, what's the matter?" ”

Zhu Jinghong thought of Keqing at once, which instantly made him worried.

If he let the old man know about his little, it is not impossible to directly execute Keqing.

"Why don't you speak?" Zhu Xianming stopped.

"You reward the Qin family's girl to your son, and your son can only let her live in the palace first!"

"Just living in the palace?"

"Just living in the palace!" Zhu Jinghong replied firmly, as if he was telling the truth.

He had already made up his mind that he would not admit the matter between him and Keqing.

stared at Zhu Jinghong for a while, and seeing that he had no weak posture, Zhu Xianming knew that this kid would never admit it.

So he turned his head and asked while picking up vegetables: "Today, you have a celebration banquet, obviously the training has been fruitful!" ”

Hearing the old man change the topic, Zhu Jinghong knew that he had passed the first level, and the old man obviously wanted to beat him, and then he could ask about business.

This basically means that the old man won't care about the little things in his crotch anymore, so he plans to talk to Yinglian tonight.

Although he thought about the flowers in his heart, Zhu Jinghong still replied honestly: "It's not a celebration, it's just a call to bring people together and learn from each other's experiences!" ”

"After a month of training, the first phase of the task has basically been completed, and today is equivalent to the second phase of training!"

"Oath? Eat, drink, fight, and make a fuss? Zhu Xianming turned his head and asked.

"This ...... It's kind of a new one! Zhu Jinghong smiled awkwardly.

"In another month, the leaders of the subordinate tribes and the Tusi will come to Beijing to participate in your coronation ceremony, and then I plan to let them watch the joint training of the new army, can they do it then?"

Hearing the first half of the sentence, Zhu Jinghong couldn't help but be a little surprised, and then he asked, "Dad...... Do you mean that they were called to the crown of their sons? ”

When he heard the sixth brother say it before, he thought it was a normal alliance, and the notification was in the name of his coronation ceremony.

In fact, the reason why the emperor did this was also to get closer to these people, after all, people had to send troops to fight next.

"Am I still joking with you?"

"When the time comes, will the new army be able to train together?" Zhu Xianming asked in a deep voice.

"It should be possible!"

"Will it work?" Zhu Xianming's face was gloomy, and he needed an affirmative answer.

"It works!" Zhu Jinghong said firmly.

For such a major matter, according to the past, the emperor would doubt Zhu Jinghong's ability, but after more than half a year of these things, Zhu Xianming will no longer doubt it.

"If you need something, you can just mention it!"

"10,000 spontaneous guns must be replenished to eliminate the old firecrackers......"

Only the first request made by Zhu Jinghong almost made Zhu Xianming choke.

"Boy, you really came with your mouth open, do you know how much silver 10,000 self-propelled guns cost?"

Pouring a glass of wine for the emperor with his own hands, Zhu Jinghong said with a smile: "Dad...... You don't know that you have money to get things done, right? ”

"Besides, isn't it silver, this thing is very easy to do!"

"Easy? You kid take 100,000 taels out first! ”

According to today's prices, 10,000 self-propelled guns are almost 100,000 taels of silver, and if you buy them from foreigners, it will be more expensive.

Of course, the accuracy of the foreigner's gun is better, and the probability of exploding the chamber is also lower.

"I can't earn 100,000 taels, but if you want silver, don't say 100,000 taels...... Even millions and millions are no longer a problem! ”

"You kid doesn't have a small tone!"

"Dad, when you had a menstrual feast last year, did you forget your son's words?"

After Zhu Jinghong's reminder, Zhu Xianming's thoughts couldn't help but fly away, remembering what he said at the banquet that day.

It can be summed up in one word...... Rob!

"As far as my son knows, it's in Japan...... There are many mountains of gold and silver! ”

"They are a small country and widows, but they are sitting on such wealth, do you think they are not worthy of virtue?"

"It is precisely because of these gold and silver that they can buy guns and cannons from foreigners, and they have the intention of watching my Ming!"

"So it makes sense that you should take care of them and use the gold and silver in the right place for them!"

After Zhu Jinghong finished speaking, Zhu Xianming did not rush to speak, but showed a thoughtful expression.

"Is there really so much gold in Japan?"

"How dare my son lie to you, I heard a lot of people say when I was in Jinling, and it's the kind of open-pit gold and silver mine, and digging up the ground is the kind of ore!"

Of course, this is Zhu Jinghong's nonsense, but it can't stop the emperor's love of money!

"Really?"

"Dad, if it's true or not, you can let Nanzhen Fusi check it!"

Nanzhen Fusi is mainly external, and it does have the ability to do this.

"Even if Japan has mountains of gold and silver, how can it be grabbed when it is thousands of miles away and there is a vast sea...... You can give it to us! ”

Speaking of this, Zhu Xianming sighed: "My Ming sailor...... Don't mention it! ”

Of course, Daming has a sailor, but the scale is too small, and the warship itself is not very advanced.

The combat capability in the coastal waters is enough, and it is simply impossible to cross the ocean.

In addition to the poor weaponry and equipment, the training system for naval soldiers and generals is not perfect, and what it was a hundred years ago is what it is now.

It is precisely because of this that Zhu Jinghong asked Jia Yucun a few days ago to ask him to help find foreign admirals or soldiers, these people can be used as instructors.

Shiyi's long skills are not ashamed in Zhu Jinghong's view.

Only when you fall behind and be beaten, that is really a shame.

At this moment, the emperor was dissatisfied with the water master, how could Zhu Jinghong miss the opportunity to speak.

"Daddy...... In fact, this matter is simple, just train a strong water master! ”

"You speak lightly!" Zhu Xianming scoffed.

He was born in the army, and although he had never commanded a sailor to fight, he was also half an expert, and he knew how much money a water practitioner costed.

10,000 guns cost 100,000 taels of silver, which can equip 10,000 soldiers to fight, but 100,000 taels of silver may not be able to build a good warship, and this is only a warship.

"Daddy...... You won't feel sorry for the silver again! ”

Speaking of this, Zhu Jinghong pulled a stool and sat down, with a posture of starting to talk about business.

"If you want to make money, you must have to spend money to build a strong sailor, you don't want as much silver!"

"What are you...... Don't open up the pattern! ”

Zhu Xianming can bear other words, he can't stand this sentence.

He is a dignified Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, with millions of heroes under his command, who can have more pattern than him in the world.

"Presumptuous!"

"You see, you can't stand a word from your son, it's really ......"

Hearing Zhu Jinghong say this, Zhu Xianming couldn't help but doubt himself, is he really not good enough to even tolerate a sentence?

But in an instant, he knew that he was tricked by the kid in front of him, and the matter of superiority and humility had something to do with the pattern.

But Zhu Jinghong didn't give the emperor a chance to be angry, and immediately said: "Dad, this world is very big, and there are many rich and rich places outside the Ming Dynasty, and there is really silver everywhere!" ”

"You said those foreigners, why did they cross tens of thousands of miles of sea, and they also had to go to those places in Annam Luzon, they would not come to do good deeds!"

"It's not for the money!"

"Their warship, that's really a boatload of gold and silver pulling back!"

Confucianism pays attention to elegance, so Zhu Jinghong pays lip service to gold and silver at any time, and he is as hungry as a wolf.

The emperor has no intention of eating at this time, as the emperor wants to be in this family under the world, he is the person who is most eager for silver.

Serving himself a bowl of soup, Zhu Jinghong continued: "I heard those foreign craftsmen in Lin Yuan say that those Western lords, the cups, plates and chopsticks used for eating and drinking, and the pillars and floors in the main hall are all made of gold, and they are not magnificent!" ”

Hearing that foreigners were so extravagant, Zhu Xianming couldn't help but feel a little envious.

He didn't want to use gold cups and plates, but he also wanted to have so much gold and silver at his disposal, so that he could do more great things.

"Hmph, it's really barbaric, vulgar!"

Although he said so, Zhu Xianming knew very well that his heart was already sour.

The emperor of the Ming Dynasty is not rich as few barbarian lords.

I'm going to grab ...... too This idea has taken root in Zhu Xianming's heart.

"Dad, this silver is not only earned at home, but also so many can be picked up outside!"

Zhu Jinghong's words were meaningful, Zhu Xianming looked at him with a serious expression, and then said, "What...... Do you have objections to the new policy of the imperial court? ”

Drinking the last mouthful of soup in the bowl, Zhu Jinghong replied: "Of course not!" ”

"There are many rich people who don't pay taxes, of course this has to be rectified, but this doesn't prevent you from picking up money outside!"

The first half of Zhu Jinghong's sentence really amazed the emperor.

On the surface, the New Deal was to increase the tax revenue of the imperial court, but the more critical purpose was to equalize the rich and the poor, in order to rectify the tax evasion and even tax evasion of the gentry.

Land annexation is difficult to suppress, but if the tax revenue can be raised and the imperial court equalizes the wealth, it can maintain long-term peace and stability.

These deep-seated things were casually said by Zhu Jinghong, and it was strange that Zhu Xianming was not surprised.

In his opinion, the prince will definitely not see this layer, and the sixth kid will be able to touch the threshold.

"Dad, what are you looking at me doing, eating vegetables!"

From the beginning of drinking a bowl of soup, to now Zhu Jinghong has picked up chopsticks and started to pick up vegetables for himself.

Pushing a plate of steamed mutton in front of Zhu Jinghong, Zhu Xianming said slowly: "You know a lot, but I misjudged you!" ”

It's not easy to accept this, and if it's not good, the character will collapse.

Bringing the plate in front of him, Zhu Jinghong said while picking up the vegetables: "You are definitely wrong about your son!" ”

"With his son's ability, he can be a cabinet scholar, if he gives the first assistant to his son, then the son will earn you as much as you want!"

"Then wouldn't it be better for the emperor to let you be the emperor!" Zhu Xianming pushed another plate of dishes in front of Zhu Jinghong.

Zhu Jinghong replied with a smile: "Dad, I will be the first assistant at most, and you should give the fourth brother this errand to the emperor!" ”

Seeing that this kid spoke without scruples, Zhu Xianming's suspicion weakened a lot.

"Shousuke? You kid hasn't even read all four books, and you're not qualified to be a nine-grade petty official! ”

"Dad, the books of the saints are used to read, and they are useless to do things, so the son does not read...... It has nothing to do with being the first assistant! ”

Although he strongly agreed with these words, on the surface, Zhu Xianming had a cold face, and immediately scolded: "Bastard...... If you don't study, you just dare to slander the learning of the saints, it's simply arrogant! ”

"My son lost his words, my son should beat ......" Zhu Jinghong hurriedly got up and gave himself two slaps.

"Alright, go out and fight, don't dirty my eyes!"

"That son still doesn't fight, how dare his parents who are affected by his body dare to destroy it!" Zhu Jinghong smiled.

"Hmph, didn't you say that the Book of Saints is useless!" Zhu Xianming sneered.

While adding wine to the old man, Zhu Jinghong said: "It's always useful!" ”

"Dad, you have to take it to heart about the construction of the water division, the gold and silver mountains were robbed by foreigners, you don't regret that your son feels a pity!"

At this moment, Zhu Xianming really didn't refute again, obviously he was really moved.

Of course, as an emperor who has been in power for many years, Zhu Xianming will not decide major policies on a whim, and there will inevitably be full investigation and argumentation.

"Send a decree to Zhao Sheng, let him check carefully, those places in Luzon, Japan, and other subordinate ministries and alliances, where there are gold and silver mines!"

Once the bandit mentality is formed, it is difficult to correct.

After checking all the vassal alliances, Zhu Jinghong found that the old man had a bigger appetite than him.

"Yes!" Cheng Ying answered, and then went out to send someone to deliver the message.

"Boy, explain your errand, you have to do it if you agree, if something goes wrong......"

Without waiting for the emperor to say the consequences, Zhu Jinghong answered gloomily: "You will break your son's leg!" ”

"Dad, it's easy to get the errand done, it's just ......"

"If you fart, let it go!" Zhu Xianming's face was unhappy.

Zhu Jinghong replied with a smile: "It's just a reward or something, you can't be stingy!" ”

"You fucking nonsense, when have I ever been stingy?"

Glaring at Zhu Jinghong, Zhu Xianming scolded: "I'll be angry when I see you!" ”

"Get out!"

(End of chapter)