"Oh~" Zhu Jinghong looked him up and down again.
The tone of this one-word response fluctuated, making Jia Yucun confused. At the moment, he was both excited and worried.
The excitement lies in the fact that if the prince really mentions it from time to time, he will have the opportunity to rise to prominence in Jiayu Village.
The anxiety lies in the fact that he offended Zhu Jinghong just now, and the other person is young and moody, if so.
"Jia Yucun..."
"I'm here..."
Jia Yucun bent his waist and looked extremely humble, looking more like a slave than Yu Hai standing beside him.
After taking a look at Jia Yucun, I saw that he had the common elegant temperament of a scholar, and I really couldn't see that his character would deteriorate in the future.
But in fact, his change was not surprising. There were no officials in the Manchu Dynasty who were not well-educated scholars, but after becoming officials, there were a few who followed the teachings of saints.
"How long have you been in Yingtian as magistrate? How many cases have you judged?" Zhu Jinghong asked casually.
This question was rather abrupt, but it made Jia Yucun even more excited.
Is it really because the prince really cares about him that the Thirteenth Master asked himself these questions?
Jia Yucun replied respectfully: "In reply to the Thirteenth Master, I have been honored by His Majesty's grace. It has been less than a month since I took office in Yingtian. As for the judgment of the case... I have the official in charge of the yamen, and I can only take a general view!"
Jumping down from his horse, Zhu Jinghong took off his helmet, and the eunuch on the side quickly took it.
After inviting all the guards to eat fruit, Zhu Jinghong looked at Jia Yucun aside and said slowly: "Recently, a citizen has filed a lawsuit against an official in the Ministry of Justice. I remember that the defendant is from your Yingtian Mansion!"
"The Thirteenth Master Mingjian is none other than Hu Jinan, the official of the government office!"
Zhu Jinghong asked casually: "What is this person's character like? Is what he told you true?"
"This... I have just arrived at Yingtian, and I haven't sorted out all the big and small matters. I really don't know whether Hu Jinan committed adultery or violated the law!"
Seeing Jia Yucun eager to clear up the relationship, Zhu Jinghong couldn't help but smile and said: "Hu Jinan is your subordinate. Now he is involved in a lawsuit, why haven't you done anything?"
What does Thirteenth Master mean by this? Is it a warning to me to take a stand? But I haven’t thought it through yet!
"Master Thirteen, I am also investigating this matter, but I haven't found any clues. I think Hu Jin'an is innocent!"
These words were unclear, and it was obvious that Jia Yucun had not thought clearly about which side he wanted to fall to.
"Really? They say that corruption is rampant nowadays, you have to check it out!"
"If there is any negligence, it will be a dereliction of duty!"
Jia Yucun said quickly: "I must remember the teachings of the Thirteenth Master, and I will strictly investigate after I return!"
He finally understood that if he was on the wrong team and Hu Jinan was found to have bad debts, he would be charged with dereliction of duty.
Of course, Jia Yucun was not frightened and still followed his previous plan and waited for a while before making a decision.
He originally thought that he could leave now, but Zhu Jinghong asked again: "You came to visit the palace, but you have something to do?"
"I have come to see His Highness the Crown Prince. I have something to report to His Highness!"
"What's the matter? Are you in a hurry?" Zhu Jinghong asked.
If it's urgent, Zhu Jinghong can also act as an agent. If it's not possible, you can just ask the prince.
"The Xue family of Jinling came to the government office and said that the emperor's emissary that his family is currently on has made some mistakes in Zhenjiang Mansion, and they want to ask the crown prince to make the decision!"
The Xue family was sent by the Supervisor of Rites, but Zhu Jinghong, who was responsible for the errand, had never heard of it, so I just wanted to ask about it today.
After listening to Jia Yucun's detailed explanation, Zhu Jinghong had a general understanding.
"I know the matter, just go back... I will tell Fourth Brother!"
It was finally time to say goodbye, which Jia Yucun could not have wished for.
"Thank you Thirteenth Master for your help. I will resign now!"
"Don't forget to sort out the affairs of Yingtian Mansion, let's go!"
"yes!"
Jia Yucun said goodbye and left, while Zhu Jinghong fell into thinking.
The Xue family was preparing military supplies to suppress the Japanese, but now they were being made difficult by the local officials of Jinling. It was obviously a disaster for them.
Therefore, this favor is required, on the one hand it is for the overall purpose of suppressing the Japanese, and on the other hand it is for personal favor.
What favor? Of course it's a favor to the Xue family.
Thinking of this, Zhu Jinghong ordered: "Yu Hai, send someone to call Li Wenzhao!"
Nowadays, among the local officials in Jinling, Zhu Jinghong couldn't tell which ones were reliable and which ones were unreliable, so he simply asked Li Wenzhao to help.
For the royal family, the most trusted ones are the eunuchs of the inner court, then the military guards, then the noble group, and finally the civil servants.
Although his official rank is not high, Li Wenzhao is definitely a big shot in Jinling, and he is also involved in many official duties every day.
However, Zhu Jinghong was called, and no matter how busy he was, he had to rush over. It only took less than half an hour.
When Li Wenzhao arrived, Zhu Jinghong was sweating profusely from training, and a group of guards were panting, and some were even injured.
"Enjoyed, let's come again next time!"
Hearing this, everyone else could only hold it in, but Hou Jing couldn't help complaining: "Master Thirteen, didn't you say you won't practice boxing? Next time, don't lie to us?"
He, Hou Jing, is also the young master of the Duke's mansion. He is the treasure of his parents and grandmother in the Duke's mansion. Who could have imagined that he would be beaten so violently today.
The most important thing is that after knowing Zhu Jinghong for several years, he has been beaten like this often.
Zhu Jinghong said very cheerfully: "Hou Jing, if you don't want to, I won't call you in the future!"
"Thirteenth Master, I didn't mean that!" Hou Jing explained quickly.
If he is really abandoned by this small circle, will the beating he received before be in vain?
"Okay, you all go back and have a rest. I'll treat you to a drink tonight!"
A group of guards dispersed one after another, and then Zhu Jinghong asked the eunuch to remove his armor, and said to Li Wenzhao beside him: "Li Qianhu, you are fine!"
"I pay my respects to the Thirteenth Master. I wonder what the Thirteenth Master has ordered me to do when he called me here!"
Signaling Li Wenzhao to get up, Zhu Jinghong said calmly: "I can't talk about orders, I just want to ask you something!"
"Let those local yamen clear their accounts. Did they do it seriously and did they commit any more fraud?"
"You Jin Yiwei are responsible for supervising the local area. With more than a thousand people scattered in various yamen, you are naturally the best informed!"
Today's Jinyiwei has been transformed into a specialized intelligence agency, with thousands of offices set up in every province. It has the largest establishment among the Shangzhiqin military guards.
After hearing Zhu Jinghong's words, Li Wenzhao divided the information he had collected into categories.
In fact, regarding this matter, even if Zhu Jinghong didn't come to ask, Li Wenzhao would find a time to report.
Generally speaking, after Zhu Jinghong issued strict orders after the last meeting, the yamen of various prefectures and counties are really busy trying to make up for the lack of money and food as much as possible.
Although not all tasks have been completed, there are still five or six days left before the deadline, so Zhu Jinghong is not too panicked.
"I called you here this time. In addition to asking about the situation, I also need your help with something!"
"It is my honor to serve the Thirteenth Master!"
After finishing his sentence, Li Wenzhao added: "As long as you can do whatever you can, Master Thirteen will just give you orders!"
"It's not a big deal. Aren't the Jinling Xue family helping to purchase military supplies? It seems that someone in Zhenjiang Prefecture is in trouble today. Please think of a solution!"
"Can it be done?"
Li Wenzhao really knew that the Xue family was in trouble, even more clearly than Xue Pan.
"I will find a solution when I get back!" Li Wenzhao agreed simply.
"You are still able to do things well. After this great victory in suppressing the Japanese, I will take credit for you when I return to Beijing!"
"With your ability, it's a shame to stay in the little Jinling. I think it's okay for you to be a co-worker!"
There is no doubt that Zhu Jinghong started to draw pie again, but it was really comforting to listen to, and Li Wenzhao also smiled.
"Thank you Thirteenth Master for your support!"
