When Zhu Hao saw Zhu Wanhong again the next morning, Zhu Wanhong was already walking with Yu Chengxun and Yang Weicong.
The dignified and well-dressed guards of Qianhu looked respectfully in front of the two young middle- and lower-class civil servants. Zhu Hao almost thought that they were a family, but he couldn't tell who was the father and who was the son.
"Just as you said, this disrespect has just come?"
When Yu Chengxun saw Zhu Hao, he didn't smile. He looked radiant. It seemed that he had a good "rest" last night. At least the fatigue of the journey was basically relieved.
Zhu Wanhong looked at Zhu Hao with a smile.
Yu Chengxun walked up to Zhu Hao and said: "I was talking to Uncle Ling about you. It is said that your Zhu family has now moved to Nanjing, which is very helpful to us in investigating the case. Uncle Ling is an old friend of Yang Zhongtang. This time, the commander of the Nanjin Yiwei will assist
We take care of things."
Zhu Wanhong clasped his fists: "Guys, if you have any instructions, just ask them. The Nanjin Guards will do their best."
"Uncle, aren't you busy? Do you really have time to accompany us everywhere?"
Zhu Hao asked with a smile, like an innocent child.
The contrast is cute...
Even Zhu Wanhong, who was used to managing his expressions, was a little overwhelmed and his expression was stagnant.
Who showed kindness and power in front of me last night and scared me so much? Are you pretending to be innocent and cute in front of me today? Those who don’t know will really be deceived by your cute appearance.
Zhu Wanhong pretended to be calm and said: "We are all the emperor's errands. We dare not slack off at all. Besides, brother Yu Hanlin is the commander of our Nanjin Yiwei. It is an honor for me to be able to handle errands for you now."
When Zhu Wanhong said this, he deliberately looked at Yu Chengxun with reverence.
Yu Chengxun was naturally extremely proud.
Yu Chengxun's second brother, Yu Chengen, adopted his uncle Yu Zhi as his son. During the Zhengde period, Yu Chengen led the Nanjing Jinyi Guards and commanded the Qianshi.
He passed through the descendants of the hero Deng Yu and acted as commander, one level higher than Yu Chengen.
What Zhu Wanhong meant was that when I came to do things, it was because I was the brother of the Jin Yiwei commander, not my own nephew.
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The one-day trip officially begins.
It's said to be investigating a case, but in fact it's just sorting out the accounts. There are a lot of places to cover, and the legs are tired.
Fortunately, Nanjing is taking good care of it. In addition to the great help from the Nanhubu, the Nanjin Yiwei and the Nanbingbu also provide assistance.
But the strange thing is that no one from Nanjing was seen guarding the Yamen.
Nowadays, the honorary garrison minister of Nanjing is Xu Pengju, Duke of Wei State. His predecessor, Xu Di, has been garrisoning Nanjing for many years. It is Xu Pengju’s grandfather who has managed Nanjing’s military affairs like a railway. It is difficult for outsiders to find clues from the accounts.
In addition, the princes and generals were not something Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun could investigate. Perhaps even Xu Pengju knew that the main problem with the coastal defense deficit lay with their grandfather and grandson, so he simply turned a deaf ear to the arrival of the two imperial envoys.
He didn't even bother to do the superficial thing of sending someone to receive him.
It seems that he is very unfriendly to Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun, but Zhu Hao knows that Xu Pengju knows that he is being watched by Yang Tinghe, and in order to protect himself, he will definitely move closer to the new emperor. In fact, it is a good thing for Zhu Hao.
"Why don't we see people from the Nanjing garrison? Should we go to the garrison to check?"
Although Yu Chengxun was the "official envoy" on this trip, he didn't know much about the intricate relationships between the nobles. At this time, a group of people were in the Nanjing warehouse. They said they were here to count the goods, but in fact they were just going through the motions, and a few people were always on the periphery.
Wandering around, I didn't even enter the big warehouse.
Zhu Wanhong came forward and held up his hands: "Yu Hanlin, do you want to send someone to inform the Nanjing garrison?"
Zhu Hao smiled and said, "I heard that Duke Cheng Guo of the capital visited Mr. Yang Ge a few days ago. I wonder if they discussed anything?"
Several people turned their attention to Zhu Hao at the same time.
But even the quick-thinking Yu Chengxun and Yang Weicong present could not react for a moment. Zhu Wanhong reminded him: "Cheng Guogong had led the garrison of Nanjing for many years earlier, and now he has been transferred to the capital to patrol..."
Actually it's a reminder
Everyone present.
Now the Nanjing garrison yamen is facing a competition among the top power levels. Although the relationship between Wei Guogong Xu Er and Cheng Guogong Zhu Fu was good back then, now the two families will definitely fight to the death over the Nanjing garrison job.
Such a huge vacancy in Nanjing's defense is related to the coordination of southern coastal defense and other affairs. The military pay alone handled each year is five to six hundred thousand taels...
Regardless of power, let’s talk about interests...
Yu Chengxun heard some clues and laughed at himself: "Then we are not welcome here?"
Yang Weicong said: "That's not the case. The Nanjing garrison has always regarded the rotation of nobles and nobles, and they cannot always belong to one family. Besides, it cannot be said that Yang Zhongtang is biased in this matter just because Duke Cheng Guo visited Yang Zhongtang."
Zhu Fu only met Yang Tinghe once in the capital, so there was no need to make a fuss.
Zhu Hao said with a smile: "I think the Nanjing garrison yamen refuses to greet us, probably because they think we are unkind. We just need to show enough goodwill."
People are afraid of investigation, so they are indifferent to us. The more they take the initiative to criticize others, the more they can hardly find anything. This is reflected in the Nanjing Department of Household Affairs. The Nanjing Department of Household Affairs has let go of everything, which means a lot.
I am confident that there is nothing wrong with the accounts.
Yuan Ying was listening to the excitement, and when she saw everyone sizing her up, she smiled bitterly and said, "Guys, you guys have been walking for a long time today, and you are probably all tired. Why don't you let me host a banquet for you tonight?"
Zhu Hao said: "The greetings in the garden are so thoughtful, why does it cost Brother Yuan so much? We should hold a banquet to thank you for your hospitality."
"Wherever I go, I will do whatever the superiors tell me. I will just serve you in front of me and behind the horse... Where should we go next?" Yuan Ying had a good impression of Zhu Hao.
This young man is young but very well-spoken. Within a day of knowing each other, he has already been called elder brother and younger brother. Although Yuan Ying does not know the background behind Zhu Hao, she feels that Zhu Hao is worthy of being the number one scholar.
Communicate.
"I'm really tired today. I'm new here. We don't have to finish things in one day, right? Brother Mao Gong, what do you think?" Zhu Hao looked at Yu Chengxun, apparently obeying Yu Chengxun's decision.
Yu Chengxun looked at the sky and saw that the sun was actually high. He thought of the scene last night...
As Zhu Hao said, why do you need to make yourself too tired when you go out to do errands?
"Then go back first."
Yu Chengxun said, "It's best to send the account books of the household department to where we are staying tomorrow. We won't go out tomorrow and will work in the garden. We will check it all day tomorrow. We won't be allowed to rest until the check is completed. You must recharge your batteries tonight.
"
"good."
Even Yang Weicong thinks Yu Chengxun's proposal is good.
He will also go to the garden. After all, such a luxurious place is rare even in Nanjing. Only by eating well, drinking and having fun will he not treat himself badly.
Several people were about to leave in a carriage from the warehouse, but Zhu Hao said goodbye and had no intention of going with Yu Chengxun.
Yu Chengxun asked curiously: "Jingdao, won't you go back with us?"
He was sent to supervise Zhu Hao. He knew that Yang Tinghe might be suspicious of Zhu Hao now, but at the same time he also understood that they were supervising each other during this trip. Zhu Hao didn't communicate with anyone on the way south. It seemed that after what happened in the capital,
The matter had nothing to do with Zhu Hao, but now Zhu Hao had to do his own things, so Yu Chengxun was inevitably distracted.
Zhu Hao shook his head and said, "I have been in Nanjing for a day, and I want to go back and meet my elders in the family."
"Ouch!"
Yu Chengxun slapped his forehead and looked very guilty, "Look at me, you haven't even visited your relatives at home when you arrived in Nanjing. I heard that your grandfather and grandmother are both in Nanjing, so you should go and visit. Alas, it's my fault.
, how about we go together? I also want to pay a visit to Mrs. Zhu?"
Yu Chengxun didn't say that he wanted to accompany Zhu Hao because he was supervising him. He was just being polite... We came together. You want to go back to see your grandparents and I will accompany you to see them. This will make the relationship closer and make it easier and faster to cooperate in the future.
Zhu Hao smiled and said, "I appreciate Brother Maogong's kindness, but we have to check the accounts tomorrow, so it's okay to waste my time and I can't trouble you."
"Oh, then go early and come back early. We'll wait for you at home. Let's watch tonight
During the play..."
"No need to wait."
Zhu Hao said: "Maybe I'll come back early tomorrow morning, it depends on the situation."
"Yes, get together with your family when you get back. You are the number one scholar, and you are highly respected by Mr. Yang Ge. This is a rare thing to do to give Mr. Zhu face."
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After the greetings, Zhu Hao said goodbye to Yu Chengxun and others.
Zhu Hao was about to get on his carriage when Zhu Wanhong followed, but was stopped by two men.
Previously, when Zhu Hao was in front of Yu Chengxun and the others, he spoke politely to Zhu Wanhong, but it was different now. The plainclothes guards around Zhu Hao were all masters of the Jinyi Guards who came from Prince Xing's Palace.
"Master Zhu?"
Zhu Wanhong changed his attitude and asked for permission, meaning could I go over and talk?
Zhu Hao said: "Zhu Qianhu, I still have something to do today. If Yu Hanlin and others ask about it tomorrow, do you know how to answer?"
"Um!?"
Zhu Wanhong originally thought that Zhu Hao was going back to the Zhu family to show off his power, but now he realized that this was just a pretense, and Zhu Hao was not even interested in setting foot on the threshold of the Zhu family.
"I know, I know, Mr. Zhu has been with his family today, and everyone is in harmony..." Zhu Wanhong said.
Zhu Hao sneered: "You said that, if they went to investigate and said that I didn't even enter the house, wouldn't everything be exposed?"
"..."
Zhu Wanhong was unsure of Zhu Hao's pulse for a while.
what's the situation?
Don't you want me to cover up for you? Or do you want me to tell the truth? Tell them that in fact, you didn't go back to Zhu's house at all, but went to do your own errands?
Zhu Hao was too lazy to explain anything to Zhu Wanhong, so he just said hello: "Let's go!"
Zhu Wanhong said: "Master Zhu, you have a humble position..."
"Follow me!"
Zhu Hao said the next sentence coldly.
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We didn't go to any unusual place, we just went to a teahouse next to a remote inn.
When he entered the teahouse, Zhu Wanhong found that the place had been booked for a long time. The patrons inside and outside were all military-style. Zhu Wanhong felt vaguely not very good. When he went to the second floor, Zhu Wanhong suddenly discovered that Jinyiwei North Town Fusi Town Fushi
Luo An is already waiting there.
"gentlemen!"
Luo An came up and saluted Zhu Hao.
Zhu Wanhong knelt down with another "pop" and kowtowed to Luo An: "Zhu Wanhong, a humble official, has met Master Luo."
Luo An couldn't help frowning and looking at the man kneeling on the ground, and then looked at Zhu Hao, as if asking with his eyes, what the hell is going on?
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Luo Zhenfu is laughing at this. Maybe this is more popular in Nanjing official circles. Uncle, please get up and talk."
"Yes Yes."
Zhu Wanhong was so frightened that he got up from the ground. He even stumbled in the process of getting up, which showed his agitated mood.