[Despite my life, I will add an update! 】
"The Crown Prince has issued a decree saying that all prefectures and counties are short of money and food. As long as they report it truthfully, it will be revealed!"
"But after all, this is against the national law. I heard that the imperial censor has impeached him. Because of this, everyone in Jinling is panicking!"
Listening to He Jiayan's words, which were spoken slowly and slowly, Zhu Jinghong knew that today's banquet was not simple.
He was already prepared for this. After all, there was an additional purpose in rewarding He Jiayan with gifts.
Picking up the tea cup, Zhu Jinghong still didn't look at him and asked calmly: "According to the Chasi Yamen, is there a deficit?"
Of course not according to the Chasi Yamen. Otherwise, if his butt was not clean, how could He Gujin support the prince in checking the accounts.
"Master Thirteen was joking, I heard what others said!"
"Everyone is worried about this matter!"
Zhu Jinghong asked: "Why are they worried about government affairs?"
Don’t you really understand? Those guys below are the young masters of various prefectures and counties. Of course they are worried about their fathers.
Just as He Jiayan was about to explain, he heard Zhu Jinghong clapped his hands and praised loudly: "Good singing, please watch!"
"Do you have money? Lend me some!"
Zhu Jinghong wanted to reward someone, but he had no money, so he could only borrow it from He Jiayan.
He Jiayan waved behind him, and a domestic servant stepped forward and took out a modest purse.
Zhu Jinghong didn't even look at it. He handed it directly to Lu Yuxin behind him and ordered him to take it and give it to others.
After giving these instructions, Zhu Jinghong said: "The prince is responsible for the order issued by the prince, so why should they worry?"
He Jiayan said calmly: "That's what I said, but after all, this is against the national law. If the Holy One is angry... then all the officials in Jinling will end up badly!"
For the first time, Zhu Jinghong looked at He Jiayan: "You guys just think too much..."
"Could it be that if the prince fails to complete his errand, he will not investigate the deficit in the future?"
"Deficiency is the sword hanging over the heads of each government office. The prince has taken away this sword. You should be happy!"
"As long as the suppression of Japanese pirates goes smoothly, any deficit will not matter. Therefore, all prefectures and counties must cooperate sincerely and cooperate more!"
Not only He Jiayan was listening to these words, but the "second generation" below were also listening attentively.
There were trials and arrests before, coupled with Zhu Jinghong's threat, Jinling officials were really forced into a corner.
So when the prince announced that as long as he reported the deficit truthfully, he would be directly exempted, officials with less determination began to report it one after another.
Then more and more officials followed, and a few days later we reached the current situation.
It was precisely because a few days had passed that officials calmed down, and then they began to worry again.
Although Prince Zhu Jingyuan made the final decision on all affairs in Jinling, the emperor ultimately made the decision in the Ming Dynasty.
The imperial edict has not been issued, and everyone is uneasy.
Therefore, these people contacted each other privately and asked the younger members of the family to come and ask for an explanation. In fact, it was just for peace of mind.
Seeing that the two singers had received the silver reward, Zhu Jinghong shouted: "After receiving the reward, stop singing and let them go down and rest!"
"yes!"
After the singers and musicians left, the courtyard became quiet.
Zhu Jinghong stood up and walked towards the stairs, followed by He Jiayan and others. They did not understand Zhu Jinghong's intention.
When he came to the center of the courtyard and looked at the young men standing around him, Zhu Jinghong pressed his hands to signal them to sit down.
"I understand that your elders are worried, but the matter has come to this... worrying is useless!"
"What each government office can and should do... is to send food and military pay to the place where it should be sent in a timely and sufficient amount to help the government and army exterminate the Japanese pirates!"
"The Holy One is happy to exterminate the Japanese pirates. How can he care about such a trivial matter?"
When they reached a table, the people sitting there wanted to stand up and salute, but Zhu Jinghong reached out and pushed them back.
"When the time comes, my father will be worried about something and insists on making a fuss...I will also put in a nice word for you!"
"As for me...after all, I am the Holy Father's son. I still have some respect in front of his old man!"
After hearing the last two sentences, fortunately Hou Jing and others managed their expressions professionally, otherwise they would have laughed out loud.
Your Thirteenth Master has a good reputation in Jinling, but in front of His Majesty the Emperor, aren't you as cowardly as your grandson?
They had all seen Zhu Jinghong being beaten with their own eyes, and they couldn't even remember the number of times. Anyway, he was beaten very badly every time.
At this moment, Zhu Jinghong is still making an impassioned speech: "So everyone, go back and tell your elders that it is serious to let them put their hearts back in their stomachs and do their jobs well!"
"Ten thousand steps back, if the Holy Spirit really pursues me, I am willing to share the sin with you!"
He seems careless and says some unreliable things, but his effect on winning people's hearts is very good.
At least in the eyes of some "talented people", this Thirteenth Master is really loyal and a friend worthy of deep friendship.
He is so condescending and willing to accept the punishment with the people below. If you succeed with such a person, even if you are punished, you will be willing to do so.
"Are you all at ease?"
Seeing that everyone was silent, Zhu Jinghong asked again: "Are you at ease?"
"Relax!" He Jiayan was the first to answer.
Although they are friends, if everyone doesn't talk and loses the face of the Thirteenth Master, his host will not have a good life.
When He Jiayan spoke, others agreed, and the atmosphere became lively.
Zhu Jinghong couldn't help stroking his palms, then looked around and said: "Everyone is relieved, let's continue playing music and singing..."
"How can I be alone in a high place when friends are gathering together!"
"Come here, get the tables and chairs down, and I'll have a drink with you all!"
This move made everyone even more flattered.
Although they are the sons of officials, they have not yet entered the official ranks. At most, they have the title of life member. The status gap between them and Zhu Jinghong, the royal heir, is like a natural chasm.
When Zhu Jinghong came down from a high place, he was really too easy-going and approachable.
"Thirteenth Master, the etiquette cannot be discarded!" He Jiayan quickly dissuaded him.
Others also came to dissuade him, but they couldn't stop him at all. The guards moved the tables and chairs down, and Zhu Jinghong actually sat among the people.
"You guys... don't worry about this, study hard is the most important thing!"
"The world is a big place, and many places need the enlightenment of talented and learned people. You are all the future pillars of the imperial court!"
"Master Thirteen's teachings, students should take note of them!"
Zhu Jinghong said with a smile: "I'm afraid your ears will sound like cocoons on these principles, so why do you need me to teach you? It's just to encourage each other!"
The atmosphere at the scene became more harmonious and everyone became closer.
Looking at the people around him, Zhu Jinghong couldn't help but sigh.
The officials' children were in a state of intoxication, while those who came from poor families were seduced into causing trouble in the palace, and are now still locked up in the Jinyi Guard Prison.
It's a pity that those people have been influenced by Zhu Jingyuan, so Zhu Jinghong has no chance to get close to him, so he can only accept these dandies.
But as the old saying goes, no matter how small a fly is, it is still flesh. What’s more, these people are not just flies, they also have family elders behind them.
Therefore, the closeness he showed was marked by Zhu Jinghong's price behind his back. The more these people's interests were involved with him, the more they would be forced to side with him in the future.
Thinking of this, Zhu Jinghong smiled knowingly and applauded while watching the performance on the stage, and everyone around him also applauded.
In the midst of the singing and dancing, Zhu Jinghong looked at He Jiayan and suddenly asked: "I heard from the guards that there is something in this land of Jinling...that...Yangzhou Skinny Horse..."
"I wonder...what is it?"
