Zhu Yuanzhang was still very interested in the competition between Zhao Changge and Li Shu. After all, almost everything was handed over to Zhu Biao now. When he was free, Zhu Yuanzhang always felt that he had nothing to do. It was rare to see any excitement, so Zhu Yuanzhang came immediately. interested.
At noon the next day, Zhu Yuanzhang was eating lunch when he suddenly thought about Zhao Changge and Li Shu again. He summoned Mao Xiang and asked.
"What is Li Shu doing now?"
As the commander of the Jin Yiwei, Mao Xiang was Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes and ears. Mao Xiang would naturally be particularly concerned about things that Zhu Yuanzhang was concerned about, so when Zhu Yuanzhang asked, Mao Xiang immediately replied: "He is still interested at this time." While calculating the accounts, he has stayed in the room since yesterday. Even when the servants went to bring him food, he forgot to eat. It can be seen that he is very serious, and he was still there after midnight yesterday. Calculating the accounts, I got up before dawn today."
Regarding Li Shu's hard work, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction. This is the attitude that Ming officials should have when working.
"What about Mr. Zhao? Let me pay more attention to him. If he is so busy that he forgets to eat, he must remember to remind him. If this brat loses weight due to hunger, the girl will definitely blame us again."
After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, the expression on Mao Xiang's face was very rich.
Seeing Mao Xiang's appearance, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately frowned: "If you have anything to say, just say it."
Mao Xiang replied with some embarrassment: "Master Imperial Master, he didn't look at those account books at all after he went back yesterday."
Zhu Yuanzhang smacked his lips and said, "That's understandable. After all, I want to take a rest on the first day and be mentally prepared for the hard work later on."
"But this morning, the Imperial Master slept until three o'clock in the morning before getting up. After getting up, he went to the garden specially, and now he ordered people to cook a lot of delicious food for him to enjoy."
Zhu Yuanzhang's face suddenly darkened: "Even if this brat wants to admit defeat, he can't do it so completely. You send someone to tell him that even if you know you will lose, you can't just fight for it, otherwise others will gossip about you. .”
Mao Xiang nodded and immediately went down to make arrangements. Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the lunch in front of him and suddenly felt that he had no appetite.
After a while, Mao Xiang came back. When he saw Zhu Yuanzhang, he said coquettishly: "Your Majesty, the Imperial Preceptor said that he has never thought of admitting defeat. He also said that he will definitely win this time. Let you wait and see."
"What the hell is this brat doing? Why can't we see that he has any intention of winning? That's all. We don't care about him anymore. When he loses in a few days, let's see how he has the face. To see people."
Another day passed, Zhu Yuanzhang had completely given up on Zhao Changge, because of the news from Jin Yiwei that Zhao Changge had only eaten and slept in the past two days, and had not done anything serious. Zhu Yuanzhang did not hold anything against Zhao Changge. Hope.
At this time, Mao Xiang ran over again: "Your Majesty, the good news is that the Imperial Preceptor has finally opened the account book. It seems that he is serious about it."
Zhu Yuanzhang rolled his eyes: "There are only two days left. At this time, he knows that there is no point in trying hard. Is it possible that he can calculate the account books of a county in two days? Don't pay attention to him. Where is Li Shu? How is the progress on his end?"
"Master Li has already completed half of the work. It seems that it can be completed within the time limit set by His Majesty."
Zhu Yuanzhang touched his beard with satisfaction: "This is my good minister. Just like Mr. Zhao, this is the only girl who favors him. Otherwise, with his attitude, we would have punished him long ago."
Mao Xiang didn't express anything about Zhu Yuanzhang's words, but he was thinking in his heart that the person who favors the Imperial Guard the most in the entire Ming Dynasty is your Majesty. You always complain about the Imperial Guard, but every time it comes to the Imperial Guard, you are the one who favors the Imperial Guard the most. The one who cares.
But Mao Xiang would not be so stupid and would not speak his mind at this time.
Two more days later, seeing that the deadline set by Zhu Yuanzhang was coming, Li Shu hurriedly found Zhu Yuanzhang with an excited look on his face.
"Your Majesty, fortunately you have fulfilled your duty. I have completed everything."
Zhu Yuanzhang took the account book and said to Mao Xiang, "Where is Mr. Zhao?"
Before Mao Xiang finished speaking, he heard Zhao Changge's voice not far away: "Coming, coming. Fortunately, I caught up."
Looking at the panting Zhao Changge, Zhu Yuanzhang rolled his eyes at him, and then ordered: "Give the Imperial Master a seat."
Mao Xiang obediently moved a chair and placed it behind Zhao Changge. His Majesty's preference for the imperial master was really not concealed at all.
"Boy Zhao, you lost this competition. You vowed to win before, but now you know you lied."
Zhao Changge shrugged: "Your Majesty, don't rush to a conclusion. Let me ask a few questions first."
"Master Li, may I ask if you found any problems in your accounting?"
Li Shu thought about it seriously: "No, there is nothing wrong with this account book, and all income and expenses are reasonable."
Zhao Changge shook his head: "No, look carefully at pages seven, 12, and 19."
Li Shu took the account book again and took a look at it suspiciously: "There is nothing wrong with this..."
But as soon as he said the words, he seemed to have discovered something wrong. He immediately looked through the account book in his hand again in a cold sweat, and then the more he looked at it, the more cold sweat appeared on his face.
When Zhu Yuanzhang saw this, he knew that there must be something wrong with the account book. He snorted coldly and asked, "Li Shu, what's going on?"
Li Shu was covered in cold sweat at this time. He wanted to explain but didn't know how to speak.
"At first glance, there is no problem at all in this account book. It is obviously under the guidance of a special person. But if it is broken down, the problem will be bigger. I have created a new table for this account book to see more clearly. For your convenience. You know, I specifically noted it in words next to it.”
"Looking at the first half, the total income is not enough for expenditures, so where does the extra money come from? The second half is even more problematic. The remaining income does not match the amount remitted to the national treasury at all. Not only do they not match, they are even far apart. Your Majesty, guess where the unmatched silver coins went?"
Zhu Yuanzhang kicked the table in front of him over with his kick: "Okay, okay! Someone really dares to do these little tricks in front of me."
After speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang stared at Li Shu: "Li Shu, you just told us that there is nothing wrong with this account book. Is it because you made a mistake in your calculations, or you deliberately concealed it, or you even received some benefits and wanted to cover it up for others." What?"
Li Shu was really scared to death. This time he was doing things in front of Zhu Yuanzhang. No matter how courageous he was, he would not dare to take this risk. He really did not see the problem. If it weren't for Zhao Changge's reminder, he would I didn't even see that there were so many problems in this account book. I can only say that the person who wrote this account book has a certain level.
