The solemn Shengshou Day passed, but only two days later, the emperor became ill, and he was extremely sick.

Originally, the old man was not in good health, and he frequently participated in ceremonies around the Holy Birthday Festival, so it is not surprising that this situation occurred.

After all, the Emperor is only the Emperor, and although his safety is very important, it is not very important in essence.

The ministries and academies of the imperial court worked normally, and the officials continued to perform their duties, and nothing changed much.

Even the envoys of the countries who came to congratulate the Emperor on his birthday were busy with their own affairs at this time, buying from everywhere, drunk and dreaming of death, and running for the country......

Among them, the Jurchens had the most work, and when they tasted the sweetness in the Northwest War, these people shouted that they were willing to increase their troops.

The emperor readily agreed, after all, these Jurchens did fight a lot of beautiful battles in the northwest.

Regarding the discussion of this matter, Zhu Jinghong was also at the scene, but he didn't say a word.

The matter was agreed, and as soon as Zhu Jinghong returned to the mansion, someone came to report that Chen Yuntai, a hundred households in Nancheng, came to worship.

"Tell him to wait at the school grounds!"

The school field is spacious, and it can absolutely guarantee that no one will eavesdrop on the conversation, just because he happened to ask Chen Yuntai something.

When Zhu Jinghong changed his clothes and came to the school grounds, Chen Yuntai had been waiting here for two moments.

Seeing Zhu Jinghong appear, this guy immediately greeted him.

After paying homage, Chen Yuntai said: "Thirteenth master, the minister has something important to say!" ”

It could be seen that Chen Yuntai was in a hurry, but Zhu Jinghong was not in a hurry, came to the shooting range and picked up a bow by himself, flicked the string of the slingshot and said, "What's the matter?" ”

"According to what the ministers have discovered, many courtiers have been in private in tandem recently, wanting to be unfavorable to the Thirteenth Master!"

Within ten zhang of him, there were no eunuchs and guards, so Chen Yuntai could only serve him.

Receiving the arrow handed by Chen Yuntai, Zhu Jinghong replied: "Impeach me...... This is not unusual, just let them impeach! ”

Chen Yuntai reminded again: "But this time...... It's going to be much bigger than ever! ”

"What the minister means, do you want to find a reason to take the lead!"

"The one in charge? Who did you find out? Zhu Jinghong asked suspiciously.

"Liu Shaowen, the imperial history of the Imperial Inspectorate, Yang Qing, the waiter of the Ministry of Rites, and Yan Lin in the military department!"

Hearing this, Zhu Jinghong suddenly lost interest, and said that these are small roles, at least for him.

At the very least, it has to be six and nine Qing levels, and it is useful to drag them out as a leading bird, and it is useless to clean up these people.

Where is Ben? Of course, it was the crown prince and the wise king, and as long as these two disappeared, the voice of impeachment against him would also disappear.

"These days, I just found out about the dirty things of these people, do you want to ...... it?"

With a bow and arrows, Zhu Jinghong's eyes swept forward, and said, "Wait for them to make the first move!" ”

Until now, Chen Yuntai would never think that the prince in front of him was a simple-minded person, and understood that he must have his own considerations.

And he is a small hundred, his position is too low and his vision is not enough, so he naturally can't understand the secrets.

So Chen Yuntai replied: "Yes! ”

Immediately afterwards, Zhu Jinghong asked: "Is there any situation with that Miaoyu recently?" ”

Chen Yuntai is personally watching this matter, just because this matter is too big, and others can't believe it.

"Back to the Thirteenth Master, this person has a great plan, and he sent a lot of people to the East Palace, and some of these people went to the palace again!"

Miaoyu is now deeply trusted by the crown princess Yuanchun, and lives in the East Palace almost most of the time, so naturally she also brought a group of nuns into the house.

Normally, I don't believe it, but if it is wrapped in a layer of "filial piety", it is reasonable in the current era.

After all, the queen also worships the Buddha, and the crown princess follows the queen and prays for the Ming and the emperor, which is beyond reproach.

"Thirteenth Master, these may all be White Lotus rebels, if you don't care about it...... The minister is only afraid of causing chaos! ”

Loosen the bowstring, and the arrow whizzes out, undoubtedly hitting the bull's-eye.

Then Zhu Jinghong asked: "The Xicheng Thousand Households are still staring at this matter?" ”

"They're still staring, too!"

Zhu Jinghong replied: "Since they didn't do anything, then you can just wait and see what happens, and remember my words...... Cast a long line to catch big fish! ”

Taking the arrows handed by Chen Yuntai again, Zhu Jinghong commanded again: "This matter is very important, you can only spy and not trespass, every step is ...... Listen to me! ”

Facing Zhu Jinghong's serious gaze, Chen Yuntai immediately replied: "The minister is only the thirteenth master!" ”

In the past two years, Chen Yuntai has done a lot of facts for Xiangwangfu, and many of them are unsightly.

Now that he is involved in this struggle at the highest level, he understands that he is deeply bound to the Xiangwang Mansion, which has led to a change in his mentality.

Now it is one with the honor and disgrace of Xiangwangfu, only when Zhu Jinghong becomes the emperor, can he Chen Yuntai survive and have the final day.

And in this Ming Dynasty, there are many people who have the same mentality as Chen Yuntai in this kind of dependent relationship of interests, but these people have no right to speak in public opinion.

Looking at the obedient Chen Yuntai in front of him, Zhu Jinghong once again stretched his bow and looked ahead, and said calmly: "This time there is an errand of the Holy Lord, I want to send someone to North Korea for a trip, I have recommended you to Your Majesty, and I think there will be an official document in the Fusi of Beizhen in the near future!" ”

The errand appointed by the emperor is equivalent to serving the emperor directly, which is definitely a rare beauty difference, and normally speaking, it is definitely not Chen Yuntai's turn.

After all, Dongchang and Jinyiwei North and South Divisions are intertwined, and even if he Chen Yuntai is capable, it will only take two years from Jinling to the capital, how can he compare to others who have been operating for many years.

"Thank you, Thirteenth Master!" Chen Yuntai hurriedly paid homage.

was transferred from Jinling to the capital, and then raised from the general flag to 100 households, and now he can receive this kind of errand again, this is the third time that Zhu Jinghong has brought him.

Motioning for Chen Yuntai to get up, Zhu Jinghong continued: "Do a good job...... Wait until the time is right and you'll be able to go one step further! ”

One hundred households go one step further, and it is a deputy thousand households, and it can be regarded as a famous name in this capital.

"Thank you Thirteen Masters for your support!"

After signaling Chen Yuntai to excuse himself again, Zhu Jinghong said again: "You go back and tell Li Wenzhao, I will arrange for someone to enter the Jinyi Guard in the past two days, and then I will let this person go to him and ask him to find a way to do it!" ”

"Yes!"

Zhu Jinghong continued: "Remember, this matter must not be related to me!" ”

"Yes!"

"It's nothing, you can go back first!"

"Retire!"

So Chen Yuntai left, while Zhu Jinghong continued to shoot arrows in the school field, which was also his gesture to the world.

He is the commander of the Northwest Army, and now he basically refuses to entertain when he returns to Beijing, and accompanies his wife every day on horseback and archery at home.

But he had only been playing for a while, and Kikige and Nuo Min came to find them, it turned out that they also wanted to ride horses and shoot arrows, and they had been suffocated these days when they returned to Beijing.

Zhu Jinghong was also happy to play with the beauties, so he accompanied the two girls to run the horse, and there was a cheerful laughter in the school field.

"Thirteenth Master, my brother is willing to abandon the darkness and turn to the light, can you give him another chance?"

While playing, Kikige asked this sentence.

His elder brother Zero, who was taken to Beijing ten days ago, is now locked up in the Suncheonfu Prison, which is going through the trial process.

In order to keep his brother alive, with the cooperation of Zhu Jinghong, Qiqige took the initiative to contact Zero and persuaded him to change his position and join Daming.

Zhu Jinghong then replied: "This matter has its own clear judgment, you don't have to worry too much, as long as he is useful, he can't die!" ”

Compared to Qiqige, Zero is of course more useful, after all, he has a greater appeal in Dzungaria.

If he submits to the imperial court, it will inevitably further disintegrate the fighting spirit of the enemy, and this is by no means of ordinary use.

Zhu Jinghong was playing with the beauty, and at this time, at the side gate of Xiangwang's Mansion, a carriage stopped here.

The servant lifted the curtain of the carriage, and a young man walked out of the car, this person was Jia Yun, who was the head of the Ministry of Works.

It was Ni Er who followed him out of the carriage, this guy was five big and three thick and a man, and he was very dignified just from his expression at the moment.

After the last incident, Ni Er can be regarded as having accepted the vote, and now he is acting as a director of Xiangwangfu.

Baochai asked Zhang Ping'an to arrange an errand, but in fact, Ni Er didn't see this manager Zhang at all, and a eunuch in charge sent him away.

Although it has not received enough attention, the Xiangwang Mansion has allocated more than a dozen shops for him to take care of, which still makes Ni Ersheng not have any dissatisfaction.

With a regular business life, and backed by Xiangwangfu, Ni Er has undoubtedly reached the pinnacle of his life.

But he never expected that the second peak of his life would come so quickly, and now he was summoned by His Royal Highness King Xiang.

Even when he arrived outside King Xiang's Mansion at this moment, Ni Er still felt that it was not very real.

"Let's go!" Jia Yun took a deep breath and said.

In fact, Jia Yun is also quite nervous at the moment, but he is just slightly better.

Under the leadership of Jia Yun, the two of them successfully entered the palace and were led into a side hall under the guidance of the eunuchs.

"Second master, my hand...... Always sweating! Ni Er took a sip of tea and looked uneasy.

Jia Yun smiled and asked, "Second brother, you are also a well-known man, why are you so timid!" ”

"This is to see the Thirteenth Master, the famous Thirteenth Master!"

Jia Yun solemnly reminded: "I think this time, the Thirteenth Master is going to use you, and your opportunity has come...... Don't look foreign for a while! ”

Of course, Ni Er understood this truth, so he replied: "Second master, don't worry, I still understand these truths!" ”

The two of them ended their conversation, and half an hour passed.

Just when they were waiting in a hurry, a eunuch finally came to pass on Jia Yun.

So Jia Yun left, which made Ni Er more and more flustered, and he realized that he might have to meet Zhu Jinghong alone.

I only heard Ni Er whispering: "Ni Er, Ni Er, you also boast of being a big husband, why are you so uncontrollable, it's a shame!" ”

When he was struggling in his heart, Jia Yun had already come to the outer study on the east side of the Cunxin Palace, which was also the place where Zhu Jinghong met guests.

After he entered, Zhu Jinghong was already sitting behind the bookcase.

In fact, normally speaking, he wouldn't let Jia Yun and the others wait so long, it was because of the arrival of Qiqige and the others that his meeting plan was disrupted.

"See the prince!"

"Hmm...... Get up! ”

After Jia Yun got up, Zhu Jinghong asked, "Is there any progress in gun development?" ”

Overall, of course, there was no progress, so Zhu Jinghong asked for details.

"Returning to the Thirteenth Master, Chinese and foreign craftsmen are testing every day, but unfortunately there is not much progress......"

In order to make the design requirements of artillery and muskets, the development of materials is the key, but unfortunately Zhu Jinghong basically does not understand this aspect, so he cannot give any constructive suggestions.

"From June to the present day, the craftsmen have adjusted the 30 proportions, and the fire gun charge is still limited to ......"

Jia Yun is indeed very professional, and the introduction of affairs is all based on data, which makes it easy for Zhu Jinghong to understand the truth.

After listening to the explanation, Zhu Jinghongfang said: "Look at it like this, within two or three years, I'm afraid it will be difficult to make a breakthrough!" ”

This is actually a very normal thing, and technological breakthroughs are difficult in the first place, and it often takes ten or even decades to make progress.

"This ...... After the minister returns, he will do his best to urge the craftsmen! Jia Yun hurriedly showed her attitude.

Zhu Jinghong smiled, and then said: "Since the guns are so nowhere to go, why don't you do things in another place!" ”

Thinking that Zhu Jinghong was dissatisfied, Jia Yun hurriedly bowed: "The minister is stupid and has failed the prince's trust......"

"Get up...... I don't mean to blame you! ”

After Jia Yun got up, Zhu Jinghong said: "Now that the imperial court has strengthened the sailors, it is going to build a new shipyard in Jinling, you can go to Jinling to take charge of this matter!" ”

These errands originally belonged to the Ministry of Industry, and Jia Yun is now hanging under the Ministry of Industry, and it is justified to be in charge of this matter, the key is to get the emperor to agree.

In this matter, Zhu Jinghong still has a lot of say, so he is sure to promote this matter.

Jia Yun bowed and replied, "The minister is willing to listen to the prince's dispatch!" ”

"You go down and let Ni Er come over!"

"Yes!"

After saluting Zhu Jinghong again, Jia Yun withdrew from the room.

has his own official eunuch to pass on Ni Er, and he only needs to wait outside.

Suddenly going to Jinling is an opportunity for Jia Yun, but he also needs time to digest the news, and the first thing he has to pass is his mother's level.

When Jia Yun was upset, Ni Er had been taken into the study, and he was lying on the ground at the moment saluting Zhu Jinghong.

"Villain Ni Er, knock on the prince!"

Zhu Jinghong didn't rush to wake him up, but asked: "I heard that a few days ago, the five hundred taels of silver that the palace rewarded you with, you gave all of them to your friends!" ”

Ni Er did a good job, and he also suffered some "grievances", in addition to giving him an errand, the palace also rewarded him with some silver.

Ni Er didn't keep any of this silver, and distributed it to the people he invited to "catch thieves", but nominally lent it to these people.

If it's just about righteousness, Zhu Jinghong won't pay special attention to this person, the key is the word "borrow".

From the perspective of his friends, Ni Er has nothing to do with them being beaten, and rashly sending money will make people suspicious, but lending money to these people to survive the crisis is in line with his daily personality.

Such a righteous and careful person is worthy of Zhu Jinghong's help, after all, there is a shortage of people to do big things.

Ni Er was still frightened, but he still replied as calmly as possible: "Back to the prince, they suffered because of the villain after all, and some even lost their lives for it, the villain is really uneasy, and he gave them the money just to ask for peace of mind!" ”

In fact, after that incident, Jia Yun asked Ni Er if he regretted it, after all, if he hadn't been involved in this matter, those people would not have been injured, and some people would have died of serious injuries.

In this regard, Ni Er only felt guilty.

So at this time, he just spoke his heart, and he didn't have any idea of boasting about his righteousness.

"Well said!"

"Get up!"

"Thank you, Lord Wang!" Ni Er bowed again, and then slowly got up.

I don't know what he would think at this moment if he knew that his friends were "betrayed" by the loyal Xiangwangfu.

"You are a talented person, take care of a few shops, go to Jinyi Wei to get an errand!"

That's right, Zhu Jinghong's entrustment to Chen Yuntai is actually to pave the way for Ni Er.

And at this moment, Ni Er only felt that happiness came too suddenly, and he never expected to join Jinyiwei.

That's the brocade guard, the first guard in the world...... Ni Er's heart was very excited.

The so-called hustle and bustle in the world is all for profit, and at this moment he was hit by this big happy event, and the guilt in his heart was already squeezed into the corner, so he was only left with gratitude to Zhu Jinghong.

"Thank you for the help, little man!"

Ni Er knelt down again and kowtowed three times very really.

(End of chapter)