Chapter 696: Decisive Victory Thousands of Miles Away
Zhu Hao admitted it very casually.
As if this was such a trivial matter, fame, fortune, and wealth seemed to be of no importance to him and could be thrown away casually.
But when Lou Suzhen heard it, her mood was not so peaceful.
Even though she learned from Sun Lan that the song "Linjiang Immortal" was written by Zhu Hao, after all, it was impossible for Sun Jiao to lie to his daughter, but when Lou Suzhen received Zhu Hao's personal recognition, she was still impressed by Zhu Hao's calm and graceful demeanor.
Impressed.
"Sir, that eternal noun... was it really you who made it?"
Lou Suzhen couldn't believe it for a moment.
Even though it was confirmed that it was Zhu Hao, she still wanted to continue asking and find out the truth. After all, she didn't think there was such a person in the world who was indifferent to fame and wealth... she had to find out the truth.
She remembered that when she and Zhu Hao went to a restaurant to eat hot pot, she heard the scholar next door talking about this poem. At that time, Zhu Hao showed an expression of "loving someone", even though he knew that others were spreading the word that Yang Shen wrote it.
Zhu Hao didn't argue. Thinking about it now...
Is this really the kind of open-mindedness that a mere mortal can achieve?
Zhu Haodao: "It sounds a bit absurd. I wrote a poem by myself, but it was named under someone else's name. Fortunately, Yang Yongxiu was too embarrassed to publicize that it was his work. Even in front of Mr. Sun, he frankly admitted that it was my work.
, but the villain’s mentality is undoubtedly revealed... But I don’t have the mind to think about it now. There are some twists and turns on the way south this time, so I don’t dare to be distracted.”
Zhu Hao means, can you, Lou Suzhen, not make a fuss?
Isn’t it just about writing a poem?
No matter how famous you are, is it better than working for the emperor?
Is it better than being the hidden phase of the Ming Dynasty?
Lou Suzhen said: "If the young master feels that the journey is bumpy, I can accompany you all the way."
"This...it's not necessary."
Zhu Hao rejected Lou Suzhen's invitation.
Zhu Hao knew very well that Lou Suzhen said she was going south with him, but in fact the main purpose was to visit Jiangnan and find out the whereabouts of Lou's family. Talking along the way might really relieve his boredom, but having a person who was supposed to die in the official history by his side,
Wouldn’t the person who went south with him be suspicious?
Lou Suzhen's temperament and conversation were there, and she knew she was from an extraordinary family. Even if she was dressed in men's clothing, people in this world were not all fools, and they would still be noticed by others.
Lou Suzhen asked: "Then... can Mrs. Ling go with us?"
Zhu Hao continued to shake his head.
"Sir, have you settled your marriage with Miss Ouyang? Why don't you let her serve you by your side?" Lou Suzhen said.
Zhu Hao said: "She will follow me to Nanjing, but she won't go. I am going south this time to verify the accounts, but in fact there are people supervising me everywhere on the way. I can't take care of or do anything other than official business."
So madam, you don’t have to worry too much about my going south.”
When Lou Suzhen heard this, she knew that it was useless no matter how much she said.
Zhu Hao has already made proper arrangements. As a prostitute, it is difficult for him to help Zhu Hao. It is unrealistic to add her suggestions to Zhu Hao's original plan.
"Speaking of which, since the young master is going south now, we may not be able to see each other for a long time... It's really sad that I can't talk to the young master anymore."
Lou Suzhen sighed sincerely...
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Mr. Tang will not leave the capital. I will ask him to come over more often to talk to his wife and relieve his loneliness."
Lou Suzhen rolled her eyes at Zhu Hao and said: "Young Master is really good at sending people. Mr. Tang is only thinking about how to be carefree and at ease. He returns to his hometown to live a life of wandering around in the clouds and wild cranes, and flying around in Manan Mountain. I talk to him about state affairs.
Can he listen?"
Zhu Hao said: "Madam, please don't forget our previous agreement. For your husband to become the pillar of the Ming Dynasty, it does not depend on how much ability he has, but on his steadfastness and willingness to work hard towards a goal... I personally supervise him."
If the student is still unable to do his job, it would be better for the madam to advise him!"
I agreed that the purpose of staying with me is to help Tang Yin get on the right track in life and fulfill his role as the emperor's staff and minister.
Now I ask you to manage the girls' school. It's better for you. You have interests and pursuits in life.
Are you going to leave the sun alone?
That won't work!
You have to help me do what I say, no matter how you use it.
La also wanted to drag Tang Yin to the court and let him continue working!
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The night before departure, after meeting Lou Suzhen, Zhu Hao realized that the person traveling with him was the Yu Chengxun he predicted.
The imperial court did not send anyone from the Ministry of Work or the Ministry of Household Affairs to go south, nor did anyone from the Three Laws Department go with them. It was equivalent to sending two Hanlin officials to investigate the problems in Jiangnan's coastal defense accounts. The guidance given was that after arriving in Nanjing, they would be
Nanjing garrison ministers, Nanhubu, and Yingtianfu people jointly inspected.
Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun are equivalent to "imperial envoys". Although they do not have the power to coordinate everything, they do have the power to review all ledgers. If they need to verify someone, they can ask for help from the Nanjing Criminal Department.
Based on what Yang Shen conveyed, Yang Tinghe had already informed them in advance that after Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun arrived in Nanjing, the Six Southern Ministries would fully cooperate.
There were even people from Nanjing Jinyiwei who helped.
It refers to Zhu Hao's uncle Zhu Wanhong.
Speaking of which, Zhu Hao hadn't heard from Zhu Wanhong for a while. He knew that Zhu Wanhong was bored in Nanjing and was looking for an opportunity to return to the capital. This time he went... Zhu Hao didn't dare to take Zhu Wanhong lightly, just in case this cheap uncle treated him again.
Make some threats, or use some unconventional means?
"...After arriving in Nanjing, Dafu will come out to receive you. Now that he has certain connections and connections there, he will assist you in handling the case."
After Yang Shen conveyed the matter and was about to leave, he said something special to Zhu Hao.
Zhu Hao said: "Brother Yongxiu, actually Dafu and I... have some differences."
Yang Shen nodded: "I know, just make it clear if you have any misunderstandings in person. Now Dafu has established a firm foothold in Nanjing's officialdom, but he is determined to return to the capital. This is also a rare opportunity for him. If he can take advantage of it,
You all have made great contributions to finding out some matters in Nantobu."
It's true that he has evil intentions.
When talking about investigating the Southeast Coast Defense Project, in fact, to put it bluntly, we just want to investigate the Nanhubu and Huang Zan.
This is Yang Tinghe's purpose.
Zhu Hao asked: "Brother Yongxiu, besides us, is there anyone else investigating the case?"
Yang Shen was about to get on the carriage, but after hearing this, he turned around and looked at Zhu Hao, showing a slightly surprised look. Apparently Zhu Hao's question was a bit too direct, or to the point. …
Zhu Hao's political consciousness is not ordinary. Since Yu Chengxun and I are both potential suspects of Yang Tinghe, how can we, two Hanlin people with little experience in handling cases, be fully responsible for such an important matter as the investigation of Huang Zan? Don't put us in the same position.
On the surface, he used it as a cover to attract firepower, but behind the scenes, he sent someone else to investigate?
"No one else, do your best."
Naturally, Yang Shen would not be honest with Zhu Hao, so he just gave a casual instruction and boarded the carriage and left.
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That night, Sun Jiao was a little worried and sent someone to call Zhu Hao to his house to inquire about Zhu Hao's plan to go south.
"...I can't help you stay in the capital, but Jiefu made it clear that he only asked you to go to the south to investigate the case. It will only be three or four months at most, and you can come back before the end of the year." Sun Jiao said, "Jingdao, you are not here.
As for the capital...His Majesty's side...uh, have you made arrangements?"
Sun Jiao was worried about Zhu Hao and was also afraid that something would go wrong with the little emperor.
The elderly have experienced many things, and their thoughts are more complicated. They look forward and backward, and have to think about everything. Sun Jiao is no exception.
For example, if Zhu Hao is not in the capital, can the new emperor handle all court affairs well? If something goes wrong, will the secret of Zhu Hao's work for his majesty be exposed?
Zhu Hao will no longer be in the capital for a long time. Will the new emperor favor others? Will Zhu Hao fall out of favor?
After Zhu Hao arrives in the south, will someone secretly cause trouble or even carry out assassination?
Sun Jiao was worried about many things because he knew that Zhu Hao's identity was not simple. Furthermore, he had accepted Zhu Hao as his son-in-law from the bottom of his heart and did not want anything to happen to him.
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Everything has been arranged, Mr. Sun can rest assured."
Sun Jiao exhaled a long breath: "Jingdao, actually I don't really admire you for being so scheming. At your age, you really should go to the local area to gain experience, but I know your difficulties... I wanted to do this this time.
Let the dog accompany you, but you are afraid of being gossiped about..."
It seemed that Sun Jiao was very chatty when talking to the dying old man.
Zhu Hao listened carefully, but deep down he still felt that it was really not nutritious.
"I just want to tell you, after arriving in Jiangnan, don't force anything. Come back early after finishing your work. What you have to guard against is not just Yang Jiefu, but... alas!"
Sun Jiao was about to speak but stopped.
Zhu Hao said: "Mr. Sun is reminding me that if I am absent for a long time, Your Majesty will trust others instead?"
Sun Jiao was startled.
This kid spoke so rudely that I really wanted to strangle him to death, but I couldn't deny that the scene was really embarrassing.
"No matter who your Majesty trusts, your ministers cannot interfere. All I can do is to show my value as much as possible... In the future, many major events will happen in the capital. I have already planned everything. This is why I can go south with peace of mind and think that
The reason why I can escape unscathed... Take care, Mr. Sun. I hope to listen to your teachings more after returning to the court."
Zhu Hao bowed his hands.
"You kid, why did you remind me of this? You want to say that I will leave the court before you come back, right? What are your plans? What can't you say to me? Do you think I will leak the secret?
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Sun Jiao was a little worried.
I felt like a transparent person, with Zhu Hao seeing through my whole body. Although I had a sophisticated eye, I had no idea what Zhu Hao was up to.
It’s so annoying!
Sun Jiao finally understood why Zhu Hao was so comfortable with the new emperor, because he seemed to be able to guess everything.
Zhu Hao smiled and said, "Mr. Sun, I want to help Bachelor Liu join the cabinet. There's only so much I can say."
"Do you think it's that easy... Anyway, I'll see how you plan. If Master Liu succeeds in joining the cabinet, I'll be really happy for him!"
Sun Jiao Ben Yao reprimanded Zhu Hao, saying that he was unrealistic.
But then I thought about it, why did I say this?
Wouldn't it be nice to just make a bet with Zhu Hao and see if Zhu Hao really has the ability to strategize and win a victory thousands of miles away?
If it’s not finished, I’ll teach him a lesson later.
When he is finished, he will be rewarded when he returns to the capital.