This huge sum of money is obviously not something Pingliang Prefecture officials can come up with, even if they include several surrounding prefectures, unless they include all the land deeds and shops, but that would almost kill them.
Zhu Biao knocked on the table and said: "You can raise the banner however you want, even if you use the name of my palace to protect them, in short, you can bring back as much silver as possible within five days."
Chen Rongyan breathed a sigh of relief and bowed to promise. It would be good if he could pull the flag. This would give him more confidence when blackmailing. Wang Shijian alone could not implicate officials from other houses, but if he could promise the protection of the Prince of the East Palace,
, then there will be people happily pushing silver carts to deliver money.
After Chen Rongyan retreated, Tang Shizhong and others reported a lot of trivial matters. For example, when the military guards of the Prefecture went to provide porridge for disaster relief yesterday, Pingliang Prefecture Zao Ban Yamen Officer Guo Da led a group of grain cadres to come to trouble and wanted to take over the grain.
, during the dispute, the government army guards Baihu drew their swords and beheaded Guo Da and other five officers, and then they were captured by Dingyuan General Wang Liu himself.
This was obviously forcing Tang Shizhong to negotiate with them. Naturally, the people they were negotiating with would not be Guo Da and others. They were just lowly servants who would die if they died. How could it be General Wang's turn to take action?
Putting aside all kinds of trivial matters, the initiative is in their hands, and the other party has no room for it at all. All they hope is that peace will reduce the major problems for both sides.
As soon as Zhu Biao finished ordering them, he saw Zhao Huai'an, who was covered in moisture, walked in quickly and reported joyfully: "Sir, General Quan is here."
Last night, his prince had been waiting for Quan Xu so much that he couldn't sleep. He naturally knew this, so he went to wait outside the guardhouse regardless of the wind and rain early in the morning. As for calling Quan Xu a general, there is really no other way to call Quan Xu.
On the surface, he is almost without official position.
Hearing this, Zhu Biao's face burst into a smile: "This guy has finally arrived, please call him in quickly."
Tang Shizhong and others below silently retreated to both sides, giving up the middle position. Although Quan Xu has no official, no title, but in their hearts, he is more noble than a prince. Without him, he is the only one.
He is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's closest direct confidant, and can be called an arm.
After a while, a well-traveled and handsome young man walked in. His appearance was not very handsome, but his whole person exuded strong self-confidence. He had the calmness of a mountain that collapsed in front of him but his appearance remained unchanged, and a moose that moved to the left but never blinked.
.
"Your Highness, Quanxu, is here to see you. Your Highness Qianqiu!"
Zhu Biao looked at Quan Xu who was kneeling on the ground with a smile, and then personally walked down and bent down to help his favorite general. With so many people watching, he had to give Quan Xu the dignity he deserved.
The so-called deliberate alienation of the loyalty of the subordinates, the investigation of the abilities of the subordinates on complicated matters, the sudden questioning of the intelligence of the subordinates, and the investigation of the faithfulness of the subordinates on urgent matters, if all four are prepared, then you should rely on your confidants.
Over the years, Quan Xu has never let Zhu Biao down. Everyone else around him has risen to great heights. Even Chen Youzong and Yan Donglai, the later ministers of the East Palace, have already reached high positions. Only he has no official title and is wandering in the center.
Outside, he led a group of orphans to train all day long.
After picking up Quan Xu, Zhu Biao patted him on the shoulder and said, "You're a little late. Were you delayed in Qingyang Mansion?"
Quan Xu stood up and replied: "Yes, there are a lot of children gathered over there. I first selected some good seedlings and arranged them to replenish their bodies."
After Zhu Biao heard this, he didn't ask any questions. He felt relieved that Quan Xu was doing his job. He turned around and returned to his seat and ordered: "If you are wet, go down and take a hot bath. Change into dry clothes and come back."
Quan Xu agreed, then bowed his hands to the strangers around him and followed Zhao Huaian down. Tang Shizhong looked at Quan Xu's back with envy.
If he could, he would be willing to exchange his position as Commander of the Imperial Guard with Quan Xu's identity. Jane is more important than anything else in the Emperor's heart. What are you afraid of now that you have no official or nobility? As long as His Highness still remembers you, you will soar to the sky sooner or later.
Zhu Biao naturally noticed Tang Shizhong's envy. This is what he wanted to see. Only when he has a goal can he have the motivation to catch up, which is a good thing.
Of course, Tang Shizhong is far from being considered his confidant, and how can it be so easy to be a direct descendant of the East Palace? Tang Shizhong's recent performance has been mediocre. Apart from being handsome, he has not shown any particularly outstanding advantages. His temperament
The methods are a bit immature.
After a few words of advice to him to deal with Wang Liu's affairs, he was sent down. Zhu Biao himself walked to the window and watched the raindrops soaking into the ground.
Quan Xu came back after a while, feeling much more energetic. He stood silently behind Zhu Biao. Zhu Biao asked casually: "How is things going over there in Fengyang?"
Quan Xu replied: "They have all made some progress, but they are still too young. I am afraid it will take four or five years before I can come out to serve His Highness."
Zhu Biao nodded. He had great expectations for the Jinyiwei. He not only hoped that they would act as secret agents and assassins, but that they would truly be able to help him and help him push the Ming Dynasty to greater prosperity.
"There will be many more orphans soon. Fortunately, we have also made a lot of money. You will take away a hundred thousand taels when the time comes. Don't be stingy with them. Hire more teachers. They will have their shortcomings and their strengths. What?
All kinds of talents are worth cultivating.”
Quan Xu agreed, and Zhu Biao looked at the rain scene with his hands behind his hands. Why was his East Palace so poor? It wasn't because all his money was invested in Jinyiwei. As a prince, Zhu Biao's monthly salary was by no means a small amount.
, but it’s not enough to face tens of thousands of mouths.
I am a poor man who is poor. Zhu Biao has raised tens of thousands of young men. It is strange that he is still rich. However, Zhu Biao has always been generous in investing in them. After all, he is investing in the future, not to mention that he himself does not need it.
What money.
Quan Xu thought for a while and said, "I just asked Liu An a few questions and got a general understanding of the situation. Do you need me to send someone to keep an eye on officials from various states?"
Zhu Biao nodded and said: "You don't have enough manpower. Go find the important people in the Korean government, but don't act rashly, especially don't irritate the state guards. Those generals will handle it in the end."
Quan Xu nodded and said: "I understand that I will never alert someone."
Zhu Biao nodded happily. He didn't trust Tang Shizhong to hand over such technical matters to Tang Shizhong. It wasn't that he didn't believe in his loyalty, it was just that he didn't have enough experience. This wasn't what he learned in the military health department, so his methods would inevitably be crude.
After finishing speaking, Zhu Biao was not in a hurry to let Quan Xu set off. After all, Guo Chong, Zhang Fan and others had not arrived yet, and they still needed to maintain stability. He took Quan Xu and had another hearty meal. Zhu Biao was in a good mood.
He also had a few drinks with Quan Xu.
Zhu Biao doesn't like drinking very much, and there are not many people who can make him toast happily. Quan Xu is one of them. When Zhu Biao is happy, naturally everyone is happy too.