Wang Shouren came up and praised Zhu Hao first, which really surprised Zhu Hao.
Is Wang Shouren so easy to talk to?
"Bohu, I have some inside information about the robbery in Prince Xing's Mansion, or I may have acted too hastily, which has put you in a difficult situation. Please apologize here first."
Wang Shouren handed over his hands and admitted his mistake to Tang Yin.
Since Wang Shouren said so, Zhu Hao knew that the other party would not force Tang Yin to reveal the details of manufacturing and transporting nitroglycerin.
Zhu Hao accepted it as soon as he could, stood up and said, "Wang Zhongcheng, Mr. Tang, the students will go downstairs to wait without interrupting the two of you reminiscing about old times."
"this……"
Tang Yin was startled, Zhu Hao wanted to avoid it so quickly?
But he still nodded, "Go downstairs first. I'll call you up if anything happens."
It is obviously not good for Wang Shouren to do the matter of expelling guests. Now that Wang Shouren has said that he was too presumptuous just now and has shown that he will not press hard anymore, Tang Yin can now handle it easily.
I also learned some gossiping skills from Zhu Hao. If Wang Shouren continues to ask questions without believing his words, then I will learn Zhu Hao's way of dealing with it...
Huh!?
Wait, what exactly is Zhu Hao doing?
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Zhu Hao went downstairs.
Lu Song, who had gone downstairs before, was standing at the door of the restaurant, looking around cautiously, fearing that someone might threaten the safety of the two powerful men upstairs.
Hearing the sound of the stairs, he turned around and was a little surprised to see Zhu Hao coming down: "Master Zhu, why are you coming down? Have you finished talking upstairs?"
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "The two gentlemen are reunited as old friends. We want to drink and reminisce together. It is always not convenient for me as a junior to be around... By the way, you can tell the shopkeeper and the waiters to deliver the wine and food upstairs."
Only then did Lu Song react and said he was here for dinner, but until now, the two people upstairs were just talking about business and didn't bother to order food or drinks.
"I'll make arrangements right away."
Lu Song was afraid that his men would do something wrong, so he went to the kitchen to make arrangements in person.
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Upstairs, watching Zhu Hao's figure disappear at the top of the stairs, Wang Shouren said: "Brother Bohu, you really have a good disciple... Look at the little guy's intelligence, his future is limitless, are you ready to take the imperial examination?
"
Tang Yin hurriedly said: "I passed the imperial examination. I just took the county exam at the beginning of the year. Today is the government exam day. He came out of the examination room early. I think he should have done well in the exam."
"ah?"
Wang Shouren was surprised.
Seeing that Zhu Hao is still young, he is already the leader of the county examination? This means that he has already entered the threshold of fame at a young age. As he said, his future is limitless!
"But he is not my disciple... Let's put it this way, he has another disciple." When Tang Yin said this, he secretly observed Wang Shouren's reaction. After all, he had previously suspected that Zhu Hao might be Wang Shouren's disciple. Even if he was not a direct disciple, he might be his disciple.
His disciples, disciples, and grandchildren taught him the profession.
But judging from Wang Shouren's confused expression, it seems that the two of them really don't know each other.
If this person in front of him was Zhu Hao's teacher, Zhu Hao would never have dared to contradict him rashly before. In addition, Wang Shouren's reputation was such that he would not engage in such pretentious things.
Wang Shouren asked: "I wonder who he studied under? But... a local sage?"
"Well... to be honest, I don't know much about it. He usually studies in the palace as a companion to the prince for two years, and I... have only been in the palace for a year."
Tang Yin had some regrets in his words.
If we meet him as soon as possible, will we be able to explore the secrets hidden in Zhu Hao? There are so many clever ideas and good things he has made, but who taught him?
The more Zhu Hao does something beyond the norm, the more Tang Yin wants to know who the master behind him is... Zhu Hao always says that he is self-taught without a teacher. This is not credible in Tang Yin's opinion. As a child, there will always be someone to teach you.
You can say that the subsequent practice depends on your own talent and hard work, but there is always a master who can lead you in, right?
Wang Shouren nodded: "Last year you left Nanchang City. This matter has been spread throughout the northern and southern capitals. I was very emotional when I heard about it. I guess you knew some inside stories about Prince Ning's Mansion and had to avoid it? It is said that... the imperial court
There are rumors that the Jiangxi bandits intend to go to Anlu this time. Is it related to your presence in Prince Xing's Mansion?"
After all, Wang Shouren is the new governor of southern Jiangxi and knows a lot of inside information.
Outsiders didn't know that Tang Yin was hiding in Anlu, but Wang Shouren knew about it.
Tang Yin said with a bitter face: "Actually... I really don't want to get involved in the affairs of the court. I stay in Prince Xing's Mansion just to find a place to stay...
"In fact, what I want to say has been said for me by Zhu Hao before. I don't want to repeat the unnecessary details. The character of the feudal king of Jiangxi is not something that I, a wanderer, can influence. Bo'an, don't ask more.
Already."
Wang Shouren wanted to ask Tang Yin, did you know that Prince Ning's mansion had the intention to rebel, so you pretended to be crazy and fled from Nanchang City?
Also, do you have evidence of Prince Ning's rebellion, so that Prince Ning's palace will hunt you down, and not hesitate to use Jiangxi bandits across the province to cause trouble for you?
Tang Yin did not want to answer directly. He meant that whether Prince Ning had the intention of rebellion or not, it had nothing to do with Tang Yin directly. He just wanted to protect himself and stayed in Prince Xing's Mansion just to make a living.
If you, Wang Shouren, continue to press me, you are showing no regard for human feelings.
"Um."
Wang Shouren nodded.
He discovered that Tang Yin was full of secrets.
At this time, the food and drinks were arriving one after another, almost filling the table. Tang Yin quickly stood up and toasted to Wang Shouren to avoid being forced to question him.
"Come, Bo'an, have a drink with me."
Tang Yin picked up the wine glass.
Wang Shouren also raised his wine glass and touched it lightly with Tang Yin.
After drinking for three rounds, Wang Shouren said: "Brother Bohu is in Prince Xing's Mansion, and he should know a lot about the affairs of the Prince's Mansion. Seeing that you are cheering after you before going out, Prince Xing is very polite to you... I don't know what the future of Prince Xing's Mansion will be."
Planning?"
When I asked you Tang Yin about the war and Prince Ning's Mansion, you avoided answering. Now I ask you about Prince Xing's Mansion. You won't be sloppy with me anymore, right?
"Ha ha."
After Tang Yin drank two glasses of wine, he suddenly felt high-spirited. He almost wanted to recite poems and compose poems, or paint and paint for fun. He talked more than before, "The Prince Xing's Mansion is located in a small area of Anlu.
I'm just a side branch of the royal family. I just want to be quiet in Prince Xing's Mansion. It's not that I have any big ambitions in my heart or that Prince Xing's Mansion has any plans."
Wang Shouren asked: "Since Prince Xing's palace has no intention of disputes in the court, why is it so...radical in exterminating the bandits?"
Others couldn't understand it, but Wang Shouren could see some clues.
No matter how you say it, King Xing is still a vassal king. He should know what the current situation is in the court. His only son is the first heir to the throne. There are many disputes in the court over the emperor's appointment of a heir. How dare you say that you are so radical in annihilating Jiangxi?
The bandits are coming. Does the palace have no ambition?
Rogue bandits are a danger, but fighting against them requires a lot of risks and costs. Even if we win now, there will be casualties in the palace, and there will be losses in property... If they fail, then the Xing Palace's foundation in Anlu will be
It will probably be destroyed in one go.
Tang Yin said: "Who among the royal family and nobles doesn't want to get close to the center of power? But you insist on saying that King Xing fought against the bandits for other purposes, which is really too much.
"Just imagine, the status of Prince Xing's Mansion is there. No matter how much you do, you can't change the reality... But the thieves came and caused a lot of losses to the local gentry and people. There were not a few people and animals who were robbed of the property of Prince Xing's Mansion.
…Sometimes the relatives of the emperor, the emperor, and the emperor focus more on immediate interests.”
Tang Yin's words were somewhat rude and seemed disrespectful to Prince Xing's palace.
This remark seemed to be criticizing Prince Xing's government for only focusing on small profits at the moment and not caring about the overall situation. However, it was this slightly derogatory remark that made Wang Shouren more accepting of it.
Think about it, Prince Xing's Mansion is the target of public criticism. The more high-profile you are, the less consistent it is with the Confucian ideal of moderation. Anyway, Prince Xing's Mansion has the first heir to the emperor. It could have made a fortune in silence and just waited and watched, but the more
Being radical is more likely to lead to backlash...
Then the reason why we are risking sending troops now is probably more to protect the palace's Wangzhuang and other properties outside the city.
Normally, Confucian officials would believe Tang Yin's words after hearing them, but Wang Shouren was always different. How could he be deceived by Tang Yin's few words?
But he didn't ask any more questions.
Knowing that you, Tang Yin, are just pretending to be confused in front of me, why do I still want to get the real answer from you? I still have to observe this kind of thing myself.
For example, we could conduct unannounced visits among the people to see what people think of Prince Xing's palace, and then try to get close to the local gentry and get some answers from their mouths.
"Bo'an, when it comes to the inheritance of the throne, I advise you to stay out of it. As a minister, your first priority is to protect the safety of the people. As for who will belong to the world in the end... Haha, who should be the emperor?"
When Tang Yin said this, he seemed to be free and easy like a prodigal.
Are you tired of being officials who have to consider who should be the emperor and the pros and cons involved?
Look how good I am now. Who cares who is the emperor? Anyway, even if a real dragon comes out of Prince Xing’s palace, I can still be free and at ease. Unlike you Wang Shouren, I have been separated from you for nearly twenty years and experienced many ups and downs.
Aren't you already tired due to wind and rain?
Wang Shouren nodded and did not delve into the issue further.
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Upstairs, old friends meet each other and we sing songs over wine.
Zhu Hao could only accompany Lu Song and others downstairs to drink the northwest wind.
If he hadn't been concerned that Tang Yin might be in trouble by Wang Shouren and he needed to step in to solve the problem at any time, Zhu Hao would not have stayed and waited for Tang Yin to leave with him.
Now it seems that there was a harmonious conversation upstairs, no loud talking, and Tang Yin didn't ask him for help again...
This is a good thing.
"Master Zhu, why don't we prepare a small table for you in the backyard and deal with it casually?" Lu Song couldn't stand it anymore.
It is our duty as guards to stay here, but what is the point of letting Zhu Hao, a man who has no mission, wait here?
Besides, Zhu Hao has made such great contributions to the palace, now who dares to say that he is not the number one person? People who are capable and meritorious should not be treated badly. This is also the embodiment of the clear distinction between rewards and punishments that the palace has always admired.
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "No, usually you and Mr. Tang drink together, which lasts for a long time, but I guess he and Wang Zhongcheng... won't drink for too long. They'll stop as soon as the order is up. I guess they'll be down after a while."