Tang Yin heard this call and followed Yuan Zonggao's line of sight to look at Zhang Zuo.
Zhang Zuo was very understanding, smiled and cupped his hands, and left without saying anything, leaving Tang Yin and Yuan Zonggao a chance to talk alone.
For Zhang Zuo, he is not afraid of Tang Yin "surrendering to the enemy" now, because he can see that Tang Yin has now formed a competitive relationship with Yuan Zonggao. Even if Yuan Zonggao is stupid, he should have some discernment and know that it is not possible to win over Tang Yin now.
Such an easy thing, right?
"Yuan Changshi, I went to His Highness Prince Xing for advice without knowing this matter in advance. I hope you won't be offended."
Tang Yin sincerely apologizes.
Yuan Zonggao once said before that he would discuss it with him in advance...
But the problem is that you, Yuan Zonggao, never tell me when things happen!
Yuan Zonggao smiled freely: "Bohu, in fact, I have never advocated that the palace should show sharp claws. It's not because I don't believe that there is a real dragon in the palace, but because... a gentleman hides his weapons in his body and waits for the time to move... Do you know whether I will
I will agree and if you don’t mention it to me, I won’t blame you..."
Yuan Zonggao actually took the initiative to find reasons to excuse Tang Yin, as if to say, if you tell me, I will definitely not agree to your suggestion, so I can understand if you don't come to me.
It seemed like he was defending Tang Yin, but the problem was... Tang Yin found these words very bitter.
Yuan Zonggao sighed: "I am old and unable to support myself. I only seek stability in my work, and I am afraid of making mistakes. In the eyes of you young people, I am afraid that I am rotten and do not strive for progress."
"But... I always feel that the current palace should be cautious and keep a low profile. After all, His Majesty is in the prime of life. In a few decades, I am afraid... there is really no need to put myself under the scrutiny of the world early... Bohu,
From now on, the palace can only rely on the efforts of young people like you."
I am young?
I am also an old man who is half dead. Lao Yuan, did you drink too much today?
Tang Yin showed an open-minded attitude, leaned down and said respectfully: "I am always thinking about the palace. As the saying goes, it is the king's job to worry about the king. As long as it is good for the palace, he will not dare to be partial."
Yuan Zonggao said: "I know that you are focused on the safety of the palace, otherwise you would not propose using yourself as bait, but... why is this necessary?"
After speaking, he shook his head with a smile and stopped talking to Tang Yin about deeper topics.
Why bother?
Tang Yin thought about it for a while.
To you, Yuan Zonggao, you may think that Tang Yin, I, is doing something unnecessary, as if I am sacrificing myself to gain some benefits for the palace, but in the final analysis, what I want is not to get a stable iron rice bowl? We are really not in the same boat, so we are worried.
They have completely different concerns and it is impossible to understand each other.
"Bohu, if you have time, you can train Zhu Hao more. That boy has a loyal heart and a sharp wit. He may be able to help you..."
Yuan Zonggao said something, waved his hand, and walked away.
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Tang Yin didn't understand for a moment what Yuan Zonggao meant by his last words.
Since you want me to cultivate Zhu Hao, why do you want him to help me?
What help?
In the afternoon of that day, Tang Yin went to the school building to teach a few children. During his spare time, while several children were playing Cuju in the yard, he called Zhu Hao to the side and asked.
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Why are you so confused at this time? Yuan Changshi is completely disappointed with you. He uses my loyalty to mock you for failing to live up to his appreciation. He wants you to follow my example of reciprocating love and see the situation clearly.
Return to his camp as soon as possible instead of taking refuge in Zhang Fengzheng like this."
"Ah? Did you have this intention?" Tang Yin was shocked.
Zhu Hao said with a smile: "Otherwise? Do you think you and Zhang Fengzheng went to see King Xing together and put forward opinions that were completely contrary to Yuan Changshi's, and you still expected Yuan Changshi to treat you as one of his own? This is considered an open break, right?"
"
Tang Yin thought so too.
Although from his own point of view, he and Yuan Zonggao have been separated for a long time, but they are far from the point of parting ways.
But after this incident, Yuan Zonggao probably saw that if Tang Yin wanted to achieve something in the palace, he had to circumvent the constraints of the palace chief Shisi. After all, neither Yuan Zonggao nor Zhang Jingming, who was about to end his military service and return to the palace in the middle of the year, would
There was a competitive relationship with Tang Yin, a pure staff member without official status.
That's why Tang Yincai chose to form an alliance with Zhang Zuo instead of following Shi Si, the palace chief, for the sake of his own future.
We have already broken up, can we still be honest in the future?
Tang Yin looked at Zhu San, Zhu Si and several other children gathered around and shouted at Cuju, while Zhu Hao sat quietly under the eaves of the corridor, acting as a bystander. He felt deeply in his heart and sighed: "Yuan Changshi and I are standing here.
Is it really good to be on the opposite side? After all, Chang Shisi is the leader in the palace, so am I digging my own grave?"
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Don't expect others to provide you with any convenience. Your destiny must be firmly in your own hands."
Tang Yin shouted: "Speak humanly."
"You don't like to listen to the truth, so let me tell you something practical... Your position has always been awkward. If you follow Yuan Changshi's orders everywhere, then you will be just an ordinary staff member, just dependent on Chang Shi's existence.
, is dispensable to Prince Xing’s Mansion and may be replaced at any time.
"On the other hand, if you dare to make suggestions and benefit the palace every time, then your position will be similar to that of a military advisor, and your status will suddenly become prominent. If this time, under your planning, the bandit suppression is successful, let Xing
With both fame and fortune in the palace, you will succeed in ascending to the throne, and Chang Shisi has no right to decide whether you will stay or go.
"That's why Yuan Changshi didn't brag and glare at you in front of King Xing before, let alone exclude you, because he also wanted to wait for the result to see who of the two of you is the right one... What do you think?
"
Zhu Hao's words made Tang Yin fall into deep thought.
It's right to think about it carefully. If Yuan Zonggao found out that he had "turned to the enemy", he could have maliciously slandered him in front of King Xing, saying that he was just a weak scholar with no experience in commanding troops. How could he leave matters involving the rise and fall of the palace to someone who had nothing to do with him in his previous life?
Achievement, an old scholar who is only slightly famous for his poetry and painting?
Once it fails, it will not only affect the reputation of the palace, but also cause a large number of casualties among the officers of the Yiwei Department. The palace will suddenly have many orphans and widows. Who will bear the responsibility?
But Yuan Zonggao was not in a hurry to stop it, because he was also waiting and watching. If Tang Yin really got the thing done, would it be useful to say these words now?
Anyway, now Zhu Youjia has been bewitched by Zhang Zuo and Tang Yin, and is determined to earn a future for Zhu Si.
"If things don't work out, I won't have the shame to stay in the palace, so I'll just fight hard so that I can have a comfortable meal in the palace!"
Tang Yin got up and left.
In front of Zhu Hao, he has always been very direct, without so many twists and turns.
After taking a few steps, he suddenly turned around and looked at Zhu Hao: "Don't go home tonight, come to my place and talk by candlelight."
He spoke grandly but was honest in his heart. Tang Yin knew how much he weighed and understood that he should ask Zhu Hao for advice at this moment instead of working behind closed doors.
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Zhu Hao still left the palace that afternoon, but instead of going home, he went to the school he ran.
Mrs. Gongsun officially started teaching.
For the girls' school, sixteen girls between the ages of eight and twelve were recruited from Shangkuang and Xiakuang villages. In name, they went to the city to be apprentices, but in reality they were taking classes.
Recently, people outside the city are also avoiding bandits.
The strong men from Shangkuang and Xiakuang villages stayed in the villages to dig cellars and so on. Women and children began to slowly move into the city. Everything was carried out in an orderly manner under the arrangement of Zhu Niang. After all, the families in the two villages were their own tenants. Shangkuang and Xiakuang
The village itself has no protective measures, unlike the ordinary gentry's village, which has high walls to defend against foreign enemies.
Those who have the conditions to enter the city can only pray to God for protection and prevent bandits from discovering their own three-quarters of an acre of land.
Bandits plunder, especially rogue bandits who are not very familiar with the local terrain. They basically run around blindly when they plunder. Once officers and soldiers chase them, in many places they just loot and leave... These days, as long as they are not deliberately rebelling
A big thief, even if he kills people and sets fires, he should stop it in moderation.
Even thieves understand the principles of sustainable development.
You wiped out all those villages and left the land far away from the city abandoned and uncultivated. What will you come to rob next time?
Thieves also have their own ways. Sometimes they do not uphold the so-called justice, but do it as a last resort. Who makes the bandits themselves count on those honest farmers to live?
Killing people and setting fires feel good for a while, but the officers and soldiers are more resolute when it comes to extermination. Once caught, they will be sentenced to heavier sentences, and they will even be shot to death without even the possibility of being released... Why bother?
Of course, this is only for ordinary thieves. The ones coming from Jiangxi this time are obviously "big thieves". They are coming for Prince Xing's Mansion. They are well prepared. It is hard to say whether they will be benevolent and righteous.
But the people outside the city just made preparations according to the general anti-thief strategy, hiding their food in caves or cellars as much as possible, and sending people to guard it at night.
As few people as possible live in the village, the whole family, old and young, moves to the mountains or into the city... There are always ways to think of it.
Zhu Hao brought Ouyang Fei over and introduced her to Gong Yeling and Mrs. Gongsun. After the three women chatted for a while, he asked: "Miss Ouyang, do you know each other?"
Ouyang Fei nodded, looking a little reserved.
Through communication, she knew that her status was different from that of Gong Yeling and Mrs. Gongsun. They were hired by Zhu Hao and were "contract workers", while she signed a contract of sale and was a slave. She was afraid that Zhu Hao would take her
Calling me here is for the hard work of serving tea and water and taking care of people.
Mrs. Gongsun used to teach girls to recite the Thousand-Character Classic in the classroom. When her boss came, she had to put aside her teaching duties and go out to socialize. After hearing the beautiful Ouyang Fei say that she was Zhu Hao's maid, she was very surprised how Zhu Hao did it.
Let Ouyang Fei, who has extraordinary knowledge and conversation, be sold into slavery.
"Master Wife, I asked you to hire maids and women, etc., have you found them all?"
Zhu Hao had long ago left the matter of hiring maids and women for the school to take care of the daily life and food of the teachers and students, and left it to Mrs. Gongsun and Gong Yeling.
Unexpectedly, Mrs. Gongsun shook her head.
Gong Yeling on the side replied: "Currently, the mother-in-law from the theater troupe can come over to help at any time. If we hire it separately, will it...be a little expensive?"
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Not high, not high. Your task here is to teach the children safely. I will teach you some basic crafts in the future, and you will teach them to the girls... I am a boy.
Now that we're in, there's nothing wrong with their dormitory, right?"
Mrs. Gongsun nodded: "Not bad."
Zhu Hao said: "The service staff are not in place. For the time being, the children have to do the food and hygiene by themselves. We also need manpower to do the moving and lifting work, but the whole hospital is full of female students... Well, I will let Miss Ouyang do more.
Take care of it, tell her directly if you need anything, and she will arrange everything... Usually she can just contact me."
Zhu Hao officially assigned Ouyang Fei to do the work.
They don't come here to teach, they just come here from time to time to take a look, record the needs here, tell Zhu Hao, and then be responsible for the specific implementation.
Ouyang Fei once managed a large family. Although her business performance was not satisfactory, she was well-educated and well-travelled. Once she got there, she became very impressive. I believe no one would dare to work as a foreigner under her nose.
Gong Yeling said: "Master, then I..."
Zhu Hao smiled and made a plan: "Girl Gongye, you can go back to the troupe to sing recently, or you can stay here. It's all up to you. Just explain the situation clearly to the boss. Your current status is part-time.
School life teacher, I will not pay you less...
"As for Miss Ouyang, she needs to live elsewhere. After the textile workshop is established, she will be the shopkeeper and be responsible for the daily management of the workshop. You can just focus on teaching and educating people."