Did I hide it quite deeply? What does this mean? Could it be that Lao Liu has seen through my background?
Although he has made some merits, he has also made many mistakes. In terms of quantity alone, he definitely outweighs his merits. How can this not cover up his own light? This old man's eyesight is too strong.
Thinking of this, Zhu Jinghong became more and more cautious, but still had a smile on his face: "Brother Six...do I have anything to hide?"
"Fenghuoshanlin, well written..."
Looking up at Zhu Jinghong, Zhu Jingyuan exclaimed: "To tell you how to train the army in one sentence, my thirteenth brother... I really underestimated you in the past!"
Is it just a matter of fact, or does it have a deeper meaning?
At this moment, Zhu Jinghong was not sure, so he still did not dare to take it lightly, and still replied carelessly: "Sixth brother, I happened to read the book of war yesterday, and I happened to use it today!"
"It's just that I haven't figured out how to write it later. How about you help me, Brother Six?"
In fact, Zhu Jingyuan was really testing at this moment, but the result was that he was not sure about the situation.
Objectively speaking, Zhu Jinghong is capable, but sometimes he is too reckless, impulsive and brainless.
Such a contradictory combination makes people confused, and it is normal for it to be difficult to make a final judgment.
Is it heartless or showing weakness by force? Zhu Jingyuan couldn't make a conclusion for a while.
"Sixth brother... the old man asked me to train the troops. Do you think he is not afraid?"
Zhu Jingyuan asked casually: "What are you afraid of?"
"Afraid that I might mutiny or something!"
This is an absolute outrage. This is something Zhu Jingyuan never dared to think about. At this moment, Zhu Jinghong actually said it.
Hearing these words at this moment, even though he did not say them himself, Zhu Jingyuan felt scared.
If this spreads out and someone accuses him of being the instigator, even jumping into the Yellow River won't be able to wash it away.
He is an idiot, an idiot...
When he looked at Zhu Jinghong again, Zhu Jingyuan felt less fearful and his dislike was extremely obvious.
It's a shame that he still wants to win over Lao Shisan. If such a person follows him, he will cause trouble and he will be implicated?
If you can't afford to offend him, let's give him to the fourth child...
"Thirteenth brother, don't say this nonsense. If it reaches dad's ears, you will be in trouble!"
Zhu Jinghong chuckled, and then said in a cold tone: "Whoever dares to harm me, I will chop him to death with a knife!"
Not to mention, Zhu Jinghong's murderous look really shocked Zhu Jingyuan.
But the next moment, he said with a smile: "It's just the two of us here, the old man won't know!"
"Brother Six, you won't tell the old man, right?"
"Thirteenth brother, what are you talking about? I am such a villain!" Zhu Jingyuan said with a straight face and denied it righteously.
If informing could completely solve Zhu Jinghong's case, he really wouldn't hesitate at all.
But Zhu Jingyuan knew very well that if the emperor's father knew what he just said, Zhu Jinghong would at most get a slap in the face.
For such a small matter, there is absolutely no need to provoke a bastard like Zhu Jinghong. After all, Zhu Jingyuan is aiming for a big position.
"Thank you so much, Brother Six!"
"Since it's the old man who has assigned you a job, then you should write it down...don't let him down!"
Zhu Jinghong sneered and said: "Do you care? The old man is just afraid that I will be idle, so he sends me these errands!"
Zhu Jingyuan was speechless and continued chatting with Zhu Jinghong for a while before leaving Chengmingyuan.
On the way back to the mansion, Zhu Jingyuan was very conflicted. He was still like this even after entering the mansion and sitting in the study.
"Hey...what's wrong? This is it!"
Princess Chen Zhi entered the study and waved her hand twice in front of her husband.
"Today in Qianqing Palace, Thirteenth Brother..."
Zhu Jingyuan told the story exactly as he knew it, intending to listen to his wife's opinion.
"This old Thirteen is really a good guy!" Chen Zhi murmured in a low voice.
Zhu Jingyuan said in a deep voice: "He is stupid. I am afraid that if I get too close to him, he will play with fire... and burn me too!"
"so what?"
"Everyone should go his own way from now on. If the fourth child wants to get close to him... let him go!"
Chen Zhi disagreed: "It's so mysterious. Do you think the fourth child has been tricked by him? Isn't Jinling's job a proper one?"
"You are too confused. Who said that if you win over him, you have to shoulder the burden with him?"
"Have you forgotten that our original purpose was to prevent him from being used by the fourth child!"
"It would be a good idea for you to just push the person towards the fourth child!"
Putting down the book, Zhu Jingyuan was thoughtful, then he patted his forehead and said, "I'm really confused!"
"Princess, I'm lucky to have you!"
Chen Zhi just smiled. After she sat on a chair nearby, she said again: "In more than a month, it will be the Holy Birthday Festival of the Supreme Emperor. The gift list has been prepared. You should take a look at it if you take the time!"
The birthday gift for the Supreme Emperor is of course the best thing in the world, such as some exquisite utensils and top-quality medicinal materials.
In addition to being scarce, the most important thing about these things is that they are "expensive".
Zhu Jingyuan asked: "How much money did you spend?"
Now the palace is also short of money, so he is most concerned about this.
"Fifteen thousand taels!"
"What? So many... wasn't it only nine thousand last year!"
"This year is the Emperor's rare birthday, so it will naturally be richer than last year. Are you reluctant to spend money at this time?"
Zhu Jingyuan looked unhappy and asked, "Isn't the new money used up again?"
Chen Zhi sighed and replied: "There are still two thousand left. Including the palace's silver, it's less than five thousand!"
Between the rewards from the palace and the palace's salary, plus the palace and shops in the palace, his annual income is at least fifty thousand silver.
This kind of cash flow is already a huge sum of money for a very wealthy man, but it still cannot stop Zhu Jingyuan from spending money at a fast pace.
After a period of silence in the room, Zhu Jingyuan said, "How about... how many more donations should be collected?"
The so-called donation is a "bribery" from officials. There are many officials who are willing to give money to Zhu Jingyuan. As long as he is willing to earn hundreds of thousands or even hundreds of thousands a year, it is possible.
Picking up the teacup on the side, Chen Zhi said leisurely: "You'd better be careful. Don't make a big mistake out of a small thing. If someone takes advantage of it and makes a fuss about it, you'll lose more than you gain."
It is precisely because he knows this that Zhu Jingyuan is very careful when collecting money, and will never pay attention to people who are not close to his confidants.
After the two were silent for a while, Zhu Jingyuan suddenly smiled and said: "Do you remember the birthday gift that Old Thirteen gave to the Supreme Emperor last year?"
Hearing this, Chen Zhi couldn't help laughing and said, "Of course I remember... Only he can do such stupid things!"
However, Zhu Jingyuan's expression changed, and he said solemnly: "But now... Old Thirteen can do errands alone!"
Taking charge of an errand alone meant the emperor's recognition of his ability, which Zhu Jingyuan knew very well.
Therefore, he was very worried that Zhu Jinghong would become a contender for the throne and become his own thorn in the future.
Knowing why her husband was worried, Chen Zhi said with a smile: "Lao Shisan's reputation has been ruined by both the government and the public, but he is the only one who still wants to fight for the crown prince? Don't you think it's ridiculous?"
Zhu Jinghong's reputation for recklessness and turmoil was indeed well known to both the government and the public.
How can a person without good moral character be a prince?
Thinking of this, Zhu Jingyuan relaxed a little more.
Zhu Jingyuan said in a deep voice: "Then according to your wishes, you still have to win over Lao Shisan and prevent him from getting together with Lao Si!"
(End of chapter)
