Zhu Xiongying looked at the vast and mighty warships sailing out, including more than a hundred large and small ones, with great pride in his heart.
"Let's go back! We're waiting for their good news!" Zhu Xiongying said to Guo Ming behind him.
Lan Yu and the others followed him on the expedition, leaving only Guo Ming and the others beside Zhu Xiongying, as well as thousands of troops.
"Yes, Your Highness!"
With Zhu Xiongying's return, Song Zhong also arrived.
"Your Highness! The general is here to return to his life!"
"Well, how's the situation?" Zhu Xiongying asked,
"Did the official collude with the Japanese pirates?"
"Your Highness, the county magistrate did not collude with the Japanese pirates, but he is still greedy!" Song Zhong said, cupping his fists.
"Greedy? How much?" Zhu Xiongying asked.
"One hundred and fifty taels!" Song Zhong said.
"How much?" Zhu Xiongying himself was stunned at this moment, one hundred and fifty taels? Not one thousand five hundred taels, but fifteen thousand taels?
"One hundred and fifty taels, according to the court's rules, this county magistrate..." Song Zhong said.
"What was it used for? Did it harm other people?" Zhu Xiongying asked.
"It is said that it is because I am sick and have no money for medical treatment!" Song Zhong said,
"And it doesn't harm any people. It's just in some shops to make it convenient for them!"
"Well, the management here is pretty good!" Zhu Xiongying recalled the previous situation in the city, which was pretty good.
It's not like I picked up things on the road, but it's not a big deal.
"Forget it, let him go away, don't kill him!" Zhu Xiongying said,
"But let him keep his mouth shut about this matter, otherwise..."
"Yes, Your Highness!" Song Zhong clasped his fists and said,
"Your Majesty's side..."
"It's up to you, it doesn't matter if you say it or not!" Zhu Xiongying shook his head and said,
"Grandpa is a bit strict on this matter after all!"
Listening to Zhu Xiongying's words, Song Zhong wanted to bury his head in the ground, joking, could he hear this?
"Well, since there is such a situation, let's check it out!" Zhu Xiongying said,
"Also, don't cause any trouble!"
"Yes, Your Highness!" Song Zhong said, cupping his fists.
"Go!" Zhu Xiongying waved his hand and asked people to leave. However, Song Zhong seemed to have other things.
"What's wrong?" Zhu Xiongying asked.
"Your Highness, King Qi wants to see you!" Song Zhong said.
"Yeah!" Zhu Xiongying nodded and said,
"It's difficult for them to endure it for so long. I just don't know how many people's idea was King Qi's arrival this time!"
"Gu's uncles are very curious about Gu now!"
"Although I didn't let them meet before, but looking at this, I still can't help it!"
After listening to Zhu Xiongying's words, Song Zhong immediately said,
"Your Highness, do you need the general to check it out?"
"No need, there are only a few people anyway, so it doesn't matter!"
"Go, let him come!"
"Yes, Your Highness!" Song Zhong left now.
Not long after, under the leadership of Song Zhong, a big man wearing a green python robe came over.
When the visitor saw Zhu Xiongying, he was shocked.
When he saw this face, he knew that it was his eldest nephew. The face shape was very similar to that of the former prince.
Unless they were said to be father and son, no one would believe it.
Zhu Xiongying also turned around and looked over. He had some information about himself, Lao Zhu, and other major figures such as Zhu Di and Zhu Biao.
But for these vassal kings, they only know Zhu Pang, Zhu Fan, Zhu Quan, and Zhu Bai. The others only know that there are many guys who are lawless because of Lao Zhu's favor.
I don’t know what kind of thing this King Qi is.
"Haha, meet your grandson!" After King Qi arrived, he bowed respectfully to Zhu Xiongying.
None of Lao Zhu's sons are stupid. Although these Lao Zhu's sons are favored, they are different from the one in front of them... let alone the one they are facing.
Even the previous vassal kings, King Qin, and King Jin could not compare.
So I saw that Zhu Xiongying was very honest and polite, and knew who he could offend and who he couldn't offend.
This time, other princes also encouraged me to come, and several of them wrote letters together.
Even if he didn't want to come, he was still very curious about this grandson who suddenly appeared.
When King Qi paid his respects, he suddenly felt that the seemingly harmless young man Xiao in front of him suddenly turned into a bloodthirsty beast.
He himself was targeted, and his mind went blank.
"Your Highness..." King Qi shouted with some fear.
Why does he feel like facing his father Zhu Yuanzhang?
"Haha, uncle, you're welcome!" Zhu Xiongying suddenly smiled and said,
"No gifts, no gifts!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!" King Qi was even more respectful now.
I didn't dare to be presumptuous before, but now I am even more honest and respectful.
"Why did the emperor come here?" Zhu Xiongying said with a smile.
"Didn't I tell you that there is no need to mobilize troops and mobilize people!"
"Hey, Your Highness, you said it, but Xiao Wang can't really not come!" King Qi said with a smile,
"These are all things that should be done. If Your Highness is to blame, I will take the blame myself!"
"Forget it, just come when you come. We are all a family. There is no need to blame anyone!" Zhu Xiongying said with a smile,
"Can I still punish you for these crimes?"
"Since the emperor's uncle is also here, let's take a walk and see how the emperor's vassal land is being managed!" Zhu Xiongying said.
This was also Zhu Xiongying's impromptu idea. He had not thought about intervening in the feudal king's affairs now!
But now that we are here, we might as well get a vaccination, and by the way, continue to give Lao Zhu some eye drops.
Also, it’s also about increasing one’s own popularity, isn’t it?
"Ah?" At this time, King Qi was a little stupid.
"What?" Zhu Xiongying looked at this guy and asked.
"No, it's okay, please, Your Highness!" King Qi said quickly.
He himself was a little worried. It wasn't that he didn't know his situation, but he wasn't very cruel, and he didn't persecute any people.
But the King of Qi, who accompanied the army in the Northern Expedition, was a little arrogant.
Although he didn't show anything in front of Zhu Xiongying, he was very arrogant in front of others.
He often rides horses and gallops through the market. He doesn't kill anyone, but he injures many people.
Every time he appears, it can almost be said that he is a tiger in the street, and the people stay away one after another.
Zhu Xiongying followed King Qi and arrived at Qingzhou Mansion. All the officials, big and small, knelt down to welcome him.
The people along the way also knelt down at this time.
"Okay, such a big battle!" Zhu Xiongying waved his hand and said,
"Just withdraw them all and let the people live their lives normally!"
"I'm here to see everyone, not to add pressure to everyone!"
"This..." Looking at the etiquette specifications they prepared, they are all exclusive to the Crown Prince, but if they are withdrawn, will His Majesty be unhappy?
"Okay, withdraw!" Zhu Xiongying emphasized again.
"Yes, Your Highness!"
"Yeah!" Zhu Xiongying nodded and walked towards the street.
But today's people are still a little trembling, and they don't even dare to hawk.
"Okay, let's all leave and let the people do what they have to do." Zhu Xiongying said.
"yes!"
Zhu Xiongying still couldn't let go when he saw the people. His idea of inspecting the people himself was completely frustrated.
But I am still a little curious about King Qi, how does this guy treat the people.
And Zhu Xiongying didn't plan to conduct an undercover investigation. Publicizing it made Zhu Xiongying a little bit petty.
Zhu Xiongying asked straight to the point,
"Uncle Emperor, you didn't do anything wrong, right?"
"Ah? No, no!" King Qi said, almost breaking into a cold sweat.
"Well, then I have to take a look at how the emperor's reputation is doing!"
"If you get recognition and praise from the people, then you will be rewarded!" Zhu Xiongying said with a smile.
"This, Your Highness..."
As Zhu Xiongying finished speaking, King Qi's expression turned ugly.
What does it mean?
Investigate him?
He went to visit his grandson with "good intentions", but he didn't expect that as soon as they met, he got this for himself?
"Uncle Emperor, you have to know that grandpa protects the people the most!"
"If your reputation is very good, I can ask you for credit!" Zhu Xiongying continued to ask as if he didn't see King Qi's expression.
"Your Highness, minister..."
"What?" Zhu Xiongying asked with a smile.
"No, it's nothing, I'm always..."
