Chapter 118: Delivery
In the palace, Zhu Jinghong’s bedroom.
He was taking a bath at the moment, and Yinglian was waiting next to him.
From the beginning of avoiding suspicion, now he simply let himself go and let Yinglian live near the palace, without having to go to the dining room to cover up.
The suppression of the Japanese is over, and some people are busy with the finishing work. Zhu Jinghong is now free, and he is practicing martial arts every day.
It’s not to compete, but to keep fit and live longer.
At this moment, Zhu Jinghong was lying in the pool with his eyes closed, letting Yinglian wipe him.
He was quite comfortable, but he made Yinglian sweat so hard that she still had to work hard without complaint.
"I said Yinglian, if you are tired, just sit on me, I won't mind"
Zhu Jinghong suddenly spoke, but Yinglian was startled, and then She replied, "How dare you, slave?"
"How dare you do this? I'm afraid I'll tire you out."
With that said, regardless of whether Yinglian wanted to or not, Zhu Jinghong directly Pulled her into his arms.
With the warm fragrance of nephrite in his arms, Zhu Jinghong only felt that life was beautiful. The only shortcoming was that there was only Yinglian beside him.
The rules of the royal family are strict, and maids are not allowed to serve before the palace is opened. His behavior now has broken the rules.
It’s just that Zhu Jinghong felt that he had made a great contribution this time, and the emperor’s father should give him face, so he took Yinglian with him.
Otherwise, Zhu Jinghong would feel that his life was bleak if he hung out with a bunch of eunuchs every day.
After taking a bath at noon, Zhu Jinghong got dressed and then took Yinglian to have lunch together.
At this time, Deng An reminded, "Thirteenth Master, Xue Pan of the Xue family has arrived for half an hour. Do you want to see him?"
This matter was ordered yesterday , Zhu Jinghong was having so much fun practicing martial arts in the morning that he forgot about it.
But at this moment, he was not in a hurry to express his position. Instead, he asked casually, "How much money did he give you?"
These words frightened Deng An so much that he immediately knelt down. He admitted, "Reporting to the Thirteenth Master, it was Xue Pan who insisted on giving it. I can't accept it even if I don't accept it. It's just these fifty taels of silver notes."
Of course Zhu Jinghong had guessed about Deng An's collection of money.
Even if he didn't guess, someone would make insinuations and tell Zhu Jinghong about it.
Because the eunuch was also involved, Deng An personally followed the eunuch's position, and there were more than a dozen people watching below.
Seeing Deng An take out the banknote, Zhu Jinghong glanced at him and said, "Since it was given to me, I just accept it."
"It's just this kind of benefit. You can’t keep it all to yourself. Look at the brothers around you. None of them is living a hard life. Being happy alone is not as good as being happy with everyone.”
This means that Deng An is asking Deng An to share the money with others. Eunuch, Zhu Jinghong is indeed generous to others.
Deng An immediately said, "This slave has this idea."
Zhu Jinghong smiled, then he said to his left and right, "You haven't thanked Deng An yet"
"Thank you so much, Eunuch Deng"
The thanks from everyone made Deng An extremely heartbroken, but it shocked the onlookers. Lian laughed out loud.
"Go and ask Xue Pan to come in"
Immediately, an official turned around and sent a message, and even after getting the money, he ran away a little faster.
After a while, Xue Pan was brought into the palace and knelt in front of Zhu Jinghong under the guidance of the officials.
"Get up and answer the question," Zhu Jinghong said calmly.
"Thank you Thirteenth Master"
Although he stood up, Xue Pan still bent his waist and lowered his head, keeping his identity straight.
Based on Zhu Jinghong's attitude at this moment, Xue Pan can roughly judge that today should not be a bad thing.
"The artillery of the Beijing Camp this time was bought by your family from Westerners"
"Back to Thirteenth Master, that's exactly what it is"
"You The emperor's messenger in charge of the family is specialized in doing this." Zhu Jinghong was a little confused.
"The villain's family has some interests with Westerners, and sells them some tea, porcelain and silk."
After organizing his words, Xue Pan continued, "Buying artillery is a courtesy. An urgent delivery under supervision, a temporary errand"
Zhu Jinghong then asked, "On a temporary errand, Westerners can deliver so many artillery. Where did the artillery come from? It cannot be transported from their hometown."
"The artillery was brought from the south of Luzon. It was the ordnance they used and was sold by their governor."
In other words, the Western governors also did There was a business of reselling arms. It seemed that corruption existed everywhere.
"Since your family has dealings with foreigners, can you do me a favor?"
"Thirteenth Master, please give me your orders," Xue Pan answered quickly.
Zhu Jinghong put down his chopsticks and said very solemnly, "Find some ways to find some foreign craftsmen, preferably those who can make guns and cannons. If you find them, I will give you a big reward."
Hearing this, Rewards, a group of eunuchs around were shocked.
How can you reward people so much that they don’t need money but power?
"I will give you instructions when I get back, and I will definitely finish it for the Thirteenth Master."
Zhu Jinghong nodded and warned, "This matter is very important, you have to watch it personally."
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"This"
Seeing Xue Pan's doubts, Zhu Jinghong asked "Why is there any difficulty in closing down?"
"There is no difficulty" Xue Pan said without sincerity.
In any case, the Xue family has helped him a lot, so it’s okay if Zhu Jinghong didn’t say anything. He can’t let people suffer a loss.
"If you have any difficulties, just say it, don't hide it"
"Back to Thirteenth Master, I planned to set off to Beijing today, one to check the accounts, and the other to "The sister-in-law's candidacy to be an attendant"
Not only Aunt Xue thought it would be difficult to fill the vacancy, but Xue Pan also felt the same way, so he simply didn't mention it.
Zhu Jinghong said with an indifferent expression, "It doesn't matter if we check the accounts a few days late. As for my sister's candidacy,It’s just a trivial matter. I just say hello to Gongli Shangyi.”
“You can do things for me with peace of mind. After I find someone, we will go to Beijing together. If you have my face, why don’t you do it?” Afraid of not being selected."
As I said before, the Xue family saved his life and lost a lot of money and land. Now he just took this opportunity to return the favor.
< p>"Did you hear that?""Ah yes" Xue Pan was overjoyed.
But then he felt annoyed and cursed himself as a fool, he should have talked about filling the gap just now. In this way, Zhu Jinghong helped easily.
Seeing that Xue Pan didn't say anything, Zhu Jinghong wondered if Xue Pan wasn't enough.
"Why isn't it enough?"
< p>"That's enough. Thank you, Master Thirteen. Thank you, Master Thirteen." Just hold on for now and I will pay you back one day."I will pay you back one day. This is said lightly. Zhu Jinghong did not say when he would pay back the debt. How could Xue Pan dare to come to collect debts?
I don’t dare to ask for it anyway, so why not do it as a favor and go out?
“It is my honor to serve the Thirteenth Master. I am friends with the Westerners. Please. A few craftsmen won't cost much."
"Hire some good craftsmen, at least better than those from Bingzhan Bureau. You have to be more attentive and don't be afraid of spending money."
Bingzhan Bureau The bureau is one of the twenty-four yamen of the inner court, and is responsible for making weapons for the guards and the direct army. The level of craftsmen below can be regarded as the first-class level in the Ming Dynasty.
It is really difficult to find someone with better craftsmanship than the bureau. Xue Pan felt the pressure at this moment.
"Don't worry, Mr. Thirteen, I will do my best."
"Okay, you can go back." Zhu Jinghong waved his hand. /p>
"Yes, yes"
After Xue Pan saluted again, he retreated from the palace.
After he left, Yinglian couldn't help but speak. "You still want to help a villain like Master Thirteen?"
Zhu Jinghong sighed, "There are so many good people in this world. It doesn't matter whether they are evil or good. As long as they can get something done, it is good."< /p>
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