Regarding the Kong family, Zhu Ying did not find it difficult.
The current Kong family is divided internally, and also because of the relationship between the north and the south, it is currently divided into two factions, the South Kong family and the North Kong family.
And this general was arranged by the Beikong faction.
"Okay, I've been working hard lately. Please stay with me from now on."
Zhu Ying said to Song Zhong.
This incident seems to be a test for Song Zhong, but it is actually what Zhu Ying needs.
It was precisely because of his trust in Song Zhong that he let Song Zhong carry out this task.
"Thank you, Your Highness."
There was excitement in Song Zhong's tone, and the connotation of this sentence meant that His Highness was starting to use him more seriously.
Commander Jiang once told him that if Song Zhong himself could be recognized by His Highness Changsun, then the future Commander of the Jinyi Guards would
It must be Song Zhong.
There is no need to say more about the current situation of His Highness Changsun. As a high-ranking official of Jinyiwei, he naturally understands that the current 'Hisness Changsun' is worthy of his name. .
Without even looking, His Highness was discussing something with him in Kunning Palace.
"When you come back in a hurry, take a rest for a day or two to recuperate."
Zhu Ying said casually that it was a two-day holiday for Song Zhong. After all, in such a short period of time, Li Xing's identity, origin, and even his belongings were all found out.
Of course, Song Zhong could only achieve this by running around day and night. Zhu Ying was very satisfied with Song Zhong's acting style.
"I don't have to work hard. I won't feel hard at all if I can serve His Highness." Song Zhong expressed his desire eagerly.
"Just take a good rest when I ask you to, and don't say such flattery to me in the future." Zhu Ying said.
"I obey your order."
After hearing this, Song Zhong did not dare to say anything.
Zhu Ying nodded and asked Song Zhong to step back.
However, as soon as Song Zhong left, the eunuch Guo Zhong came to report: "Your Highness, the grandson of Emperor Gao Chi wants to see you."
Zhu Ying was slightly stunned, why did Zhu Gaochi come to him so suddenly?
"Let him in."
"Follow the order."
Soon, Zhu Gaochi came over under the leadership of Guo Zhong.
Seeing this familiar figure of a fat man, Zhu Ying actually felt a sense of intimacy.
The relationship between Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Ying has been friends for a long time.
That was when I was in Peiping.
The reason why the two became friends was not only because of their interests, but also because they had many similar interests.
And Zhu Ying still admires Zhu Gaochi. He is a truly kind person.
It seems a bit strange to use the word kindness to describe Zhu Gaochi, but in Zhu Ying's heart, it is precisely this word that is suitable.
Zhu Gaochi, who grew up in the Ming Dynasty, especially in the imperial palace and the Peking Palace, actually had the same moral values as later generations.
When Zhu Ying first came into contact with Zhu Gaochi, she felt a little incredible.
But that is indeed the case.
"Gao Chi pays homage to eldest brother."
After Zhu Gaochi came in, he bowed seriously to Zhu Ying.
The current Zhu Ying is not the Zhu Ying of the past. The difference in status between the two has completely reversed.
This made Zhu Gaochi look a little cautious now after seeing Zhu Ying in Gong uniform.
Especially in Kunning Palace.
This is the first time Zhu Gaochi has come to Kunning Palace. Everyone knows how special this place is.
And now, Kunning Palace has its new owner.
"You guy, why are you so out of sight after not seeing me for so many days?"
Zhu Ying said with a smile. As he spoke, he stood up and came over, holding Zhu Gaochi's hands in folds.
A trace of excitement flashed in Zhu Gaochi's eyes.
This familiar feeling shows that the elder brother has not changed towards him.
"Brother, I..."
Zhu Gaochi wanted to say something, but felt that he didn't know how to speak.
"Don't be so arrogant. Come and sit down. We used to be friends, but now we are brothers. Isn't this better?" Zhu Ying said.
When Zhu Gaochi heard this, he nodded excitedly and replied: "Brother is right."
"Well, you are also a person who doesn't go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing. Tell me, what do you want to do when you come to see me this time? I am too lazy to talk to you too much. You should know that Grandpa has been tightening his grip recently, and there are people there every day. There are endless memorials to review.”
"There are still many things to worry about. Don't beat around the bush with me. If you have anything to say, just tell me."
Zhu Ying said directly, her tone seemed a bit rude.
But it was this kind of rudeness that gave Zhu Gaochi a very cordial feeling.
This is treating yourself completely as one of your own family members, so naturally you don’t need too many polite words.
"Well, I can't always hide it from my eldest brother. This time I came here just to invite my eldest brother to go out for fun. Today is Chinese Valentine's Day, and the capital is very lively."
Zhu Gaochi was a little embarrassed to say what he meant.
The eldest brother just said he was busy and he invited him to play, so he didn't even mention it to his aunt, so he probably wasn't free.
"If you didn't tell me, I would have almost forgotten that today is Chinese Valentine's Day. Where are you planning to go for fun?"
There has really been a lot going on lately, and it seems like I am leisurely, but in fact I have a lot of things going on in my heart.
"I haven't thought of a place to go. I just want to see if my eldest brother is available." Zhu Gaochi said helplessly.
The aunt didn't say where exactly she was going, but he felt that it probably didn't matter where he went, as long as his elder brother was there.
Zhu Ying nodded and said, "Then go down. I still have some things to deal with in the morning. I will leave the palace to find you in the afternoon."
Hearing that his elder brother said he was free, Zhu Gaochi's eyes lit up and he said quickly: "Brother, can I bring my aunt who went on a night trip to Qinhuai with us last time?"
"There's nothing wrong with this. Let's take it up when the time comes." Zhu Ying said.
Zhu Gaochi nodded happily.
When the eldest brother said this, the task assigned to him by his aunt was completed.
"By the way, I asked you to go to the Gunpowder Department before, have you gone?" Zhu Ying asked.
Zhu Gaochi said bitterly: "Brother, I don't have the emperor's decree anymore. Places like the Gunpowder Department are not something I can go to casually."
The last time I went there, it was a reward from Grandpa Huang.
Although the eldest brother said it last time, Zhu Gaochi couldn't go to Grandpa Huang for special approval just because of one word.
Zhu Ying almost forgot about this.
It's just that the Gunpowder Department is now under his jurisdiction, so he doesn't think about it at all.
"I'll tell the Gunpowder Department and you can go whenever you want in the future."
Zhu Ying said.
Zhu Ying and Zhu Gaochi had talked a lot about firearms.
Naturally, Zhu Ying had other ideas when she was talking about firearms with Zhu Gaochi, but it doesn't matter now.
"Then I'll go take a look tomorrow."
Zhu Gaochi said with some joy.
The eldest brother said that he must have made many breakthroughs in firearms.
This did not go beyond Zhu Gaochi's expectation. In his previous communication with his eldest brother, he found that his eldest brother was very good at firearms and had many very novel ideas.
It seems that the firearm has undergone a great improvement in the hands of the elder brother.
"Okay, when you see it, you will know what I said, and you will definitely be surprised." Zhu Ying said with a smile.
He once discussed the idea of the matchlock gun with Zhu Gaochi on many principles and structures.
Of course, I didn't say it clearly at that time, it was just a general idea, and I still had reservations in some places.
After all, at that time, Zhu Ying still held the idea of Annan's founding of the country, so naturally he would not reveal all the artifacts of individual combat such as the matchlock gun.
"Brother, please come over early tomorrow morning." Zhu Gaochi couldn't wait after hearing this.
If he hadn't promised his aunt, he really wanted to go there and take a look now.
After finishing speaking, Zhu Ying did not stay with Zhu Gaochi for long, as his memorial had not been reviewed yet.
Especially since I have to go out in the afternoon, the amount of today's memorial can only be completed in the upper position.
After Zhu Gaochi left, Zhu Ying began to review in the room.
For the capital, the Chinese Valentine's Day is of course very lively, but for some places, it's completely different.
In a county in Henan.
At this moment, the streets seemed a little deserted, and there were not even a few pedestrians on the road.
Even a few people passed by and left in a hurry, looking nervous and frightened, as if there was something terrible.
In one of the houses.
A middle-aged man and a middle-aged woman were talking.
"Master, at this price, our rice makes no money at all. If we are like other rice merchants and just close the shop, we can make a lot of money when this plague is over."
"Besides, during this period of time, I have been giving out porridge a lot. Even the government has donated a lot of money and rice. This reputation is enough."
Although this woman was wearing linen, she had a lot of jewelry on her hands and hair.
The lining was even made of silk and satin, but it was all covered up by linen.
Only business women would dress appropriately like this.
"What do you, a woman, know? Now is the time to make money. I think you only have money in your eyes."
"Henan Province has been hit by disasters all over the place. Now the city is plagued by plague. Everyone is in danger. There are people everywhere. If you want me to earn these dirty money, who do you think I am, Song Lichang?"
"The rules of our ancestors have been forgotten."
"Our Song family can be passed down through the Yuan Dynasty and continue to be popular, but it is indispensable for the help of the folks in the countryside."
"At this juncture, you only care about money. I think you are obsessed with money."
Song Lichang scolded his wife in a deep voice.
His tone was so deep that his wife didn't even dare to speak out.
The woman understands that the master usually pays attention to being gentle and making money, and is extremely gentle.
But if you are really angry, there is no room for negotiation.
The old man almost sent himself back to his parents' home because of the rice price issue.
However, although the woman did not continue to talk about the price of rice, she instead said: "Master, look at when our family will leave here."
"The plague outside is so terrifying now that I don't even dare to go out. It is said that many people have died in the city recently. All those who died from the plague have been taken to mass graves outside the city."
"There are no more coffin shops in the city, and many of them are just wrapped in a straw mat."
"I'm really scared in my heart."
Hearing what the woman said, Song Lichang let out a long sigh, then sat on a chair and drank boring tea, without answering what his wife had just said.
"Master, this plague is no joke. I know that the master is kind-hearted, but if the plague is provoked, what will our family do?"
"Master, if you don't tell the magistrate, we have to find a place where the plague can't go and find a way to avoid it."
"Besides, Xuan'er, Cheng'er and the others are still so young. If, if..."
When the woman said this, she couldn't help crying.
When Song Lichang heard this, he sighed again and said, "It's not that I intentionally hid it from you. Where else can I go in this situation?"
"I have talked with the county magistrate a long time ago. Now the entire area of a hundred miles, maybe even hundreds of miles, has been covered by the plague, and there is no place to go."
"Instead of running around, it's better to stay at home and stay safe. Didn't the county magistrate issue a plague prevention and control regulation some time ago? It is said that the effect is very good. The plague in the city does not seem to be as severe as before."
When the woman heard this, she slumped down on the chair.
As for the last sentence Song Lichang said, he didn't take it to heart at all.
She wanted to escape out of the city before, but Song Lichang always refused.
As the head of the family, she, a woman, certainly has no right to speak.
I just didn't expect that the plague had spread to such a distant place.
Thinking of this, the woman couldn't help but burst into tears.
"Why are you crying? The person is not dead yet. According to the regulations issued by the government, the situation in the house has been well controlled. Even if it is issued by the government, it will have some effect. We can also take precautions first."
Song Lichang said in a deep voice.
This time the government issued many incomprehensible ways to fight the plague.
You must cover your mouth and nose with cotton cloth when going out, wash your hands frequently, and drink boiled water.
All clothes worn after going out must be boiled in boiling water before wearing, and a series of other measures.
It's really confusing to look at people.
However, many people, including Song Lichang, strictly enforce this.
It is said that this is a method passed down from the capital to deal with the plague, and it is very effective.
at the same time.
Zhu Ying was reading memorials related to Henan.
Suddenly he frowned.
There seems to be an error in the data on his current memorial.
Especially in the case of the plague, it seems to be contradictory to what was previously reported.
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The eldest grandson of the Ming Emperor: Zhu Di sent me to the throne
