In Zhu Jingyuan's view, Zhu Jinghong's words were all excuses. He convened a meeting at the Jinling Capital Office as soon as he arrived, which was obviously to give his sixth brother power.
With a smile on his face, Zhu Jingyuan said: "Thirteenth brother, it's important to do business. We brothers can meet whenever we want!"
"Sixth brother, please sit down!"< /p>
After Zhu Jinghong greeted him, a guard brought a chair and placed it next to Zhu Jinghong's seat. The two of them were considered equals.
Zhu Jingyuan did not hesitate and sat on the main seat together with Zhu Jinghong, and then the discussion continued.
The discussion just now only agreed on the basic strategy. How to allocate the troops next will need to be discussed in detail.
There are many things involved here, and Zhu Jingyuan is always overwhelmed by them. Many times he cannot keep up.
So when he came to this lobby, it was no different from when he was discussing matters in the palace. Basically, he couldn't get in a word.
"Everyone... I have to say something more. Now that everything has been agreed upon today, it must be strictly implemented!"
"I have always been strict in running the army. Who would It's my fault, don't blame me for being unkind!"
It is normal to emphasize military discipline before a war, but this time Zhu Jinghong was particularly strict.
The reason is that this time the defense line is too long, and it is difficult for Zhu Jinghong to control it effectively and in a timely manner. He can only put pressure on these generals at will.
"Yes!"
After everyone answered, Zhu Jinghong did not keep them anymore, but asked them to quickly return to their respective posts.
The Jinling Dusi Hall was completely empty, leaving only the two brothers Zhu Jinghong.
"Sixth brother, I just didn't think well and forgot to come to visit first... It's really a sin!"
"We brothers, what are you talking about!"
"Thirteenth brother, before the Western barbarians invaded the territory, and the war broke out in the southeast, I was really worried about this!"
"In order to prevent a big change, I summoned these generals and wanted to They discussed the strategy together, but there was no clue..."
"When I was worried and anxious, thank God you finally came!"
I bowed my hands and looked at the capital from afar! In the direction, Zhu Jingyuan continued: "Father, Emperor Shengming, sent you here, and Xiao Xiyi collapsed at the first touch!"
Listening to Lao Liu putting a high hat on himself, Zhu Jinghong was not happy at all. The reason is that I am really not sure about defeating him.
In addition to realizing that the Western Barbarians are powerful, the other reasons lie in the Jiangnan area and the prince Zhu Jingyuan.
Among the scholar-bureaucrats, Zhu Jinghong's reputation is extremely poor. Jiangnan is the "home base" of the scholar-bureaucrats, and it is too easy for these people to cause harm.
Whether it affects morale in terms of public opinion or affects logistics in terms of military supplies and weapons, it can cause huge trouble to Zhu Jinghong.
Don’t think that in such a big matter as the national war, these people have a big view of right and wrong.Read, they will do anything for their own selfish interests.
What’s more, Lao Liu is still here.
Although he keeps talking about the overall situation and pacifying Xiyi, this person has always been inconsistent and wants to hinder Zhu Jinghong.
In fact, this is indeed the case. At this moment, the two brothers are communicating harmoniously, but their thoughts are completely different.
One is thinking about how to make Zhu Jinghong look embarrassed, and the other is thinking about preventing his brother from causing trouble.
While the two of them were chatting, Jia Yucun of the Chief Secretary's Yamen had already had gifts prepared.
The gift was very generous, and it would not be a shabby gift to give to Zhu Jinghong, but after careful consideration, Jia Yucun had someone take it back.
"What? Not good enough?" His wife Jiao Xing asked
After shaking his head slightly, Jia Yucun said: "They are all vulgar things, and the Thirteenth Master may not like them! "
"Then you plan to go empty-handed?"
Standing up, straightening the sleeves of his official robe, Jia Yucun said seriously: "Who? "You said I'm going empty-handed?"
"What are you going to give me?"
After straightening his official hat, Jia Yucun said: "My heart!"
"Loyalty?"
While Jiao Xing was puzzled, Jia Yucun had already stepped out of the hall. He planned to see Zhu Jinghong now.
At this moment, there were people in Jinling who wanted to fight like him. For example, in the Jinling Shipyard outside Yingtian City, Jia Yun also hurriedly handed over the affairs, then mounted her horse and rushed to Yingtian City.
He is responsible for shipbuilding in Jinling. Now there is going to be a war on the sea, and he also has many situations to report.
Of course, even if there is no official report, as a disciple of Prince Xiang's Mansion, Jia Yun will rush to Zhu Jinghong's front door to greet him and kowtow to say hello.
Zhu Jinghong has indeed offended many people, but he also has many supporters, of which Jia Yun and Jia Yucun are just representatives.
It is said that the forest is big and there are all kinds of birds. There are people who meet Zhu Jinghong non-stop, and there are people who desperately want to avoid it.
Xue family, inner house, inside Xue Pan's courtyard.
Xia Yuegui came outside the house and asked about the girl's condition, only to find out that Xue Pan was still lying on the bed.
Just now she learned that Zhu Jinghong had arrived in Jinling, so she sent someone to invite Xue Pan to come over to discuss matters. After waiting for a long time, the man did not come, Xia Yuegui came over in person.
Xia Yuegui felt very unhappy when she heard that this guy was still lying on the bed.
But family harmony is the most important thing, and she didn’t want to make things too ugly, so she quietly entered the house.
Except for the two serving girls, Xue Pan was the only one lying on the bed, because he was facing the wall and his face could not be seen clearly.
"Master..."
"Master?"
Xue Pan called twice in a row, but Xue Pan didn't respond at all, so Xia Yuegui could only step forward. Go push him.
Xue Pan then woke up and asked with a blank expression: "Madam, what's the matter?""
Whether Xue Pan knew the situation or not, Xia Yuegui told him personally.
"So, you should also pay a visit. If you can invite the prince to our home Come, it is our blessing to be entertained well! "
Hearing Xia Yuegui's last words, Xue Pan felt so uncomfortable that he almost suffocated.
He neither wanted to see Zhu Jinghong, nor did he want to bring this person to his home.< /p>
"Madam, I may have caught a cold. I felt uncomfortable early in the morning... I'm afraid it won't be easy to see Master Thirteen if I look like this! "
" Got a cold? "
When Xia Yuegui asked this, she was obviously doubting Xue Pan.
"I really have a cold..." Xue Pan responded, and then coughed a few times.< /p>
Unexpectedly, Xia Yuegui stepped forward, reached out to Xue Pan's forehead, and instantly exposed his lie.
"Master, why do you have to lie? " He looked annoyed, so he decided not to go..."
This reason is quite sufficient, but Xia Yuegui did not agree with it. She only heard her say: "That was before, now you are completely reborn. It’s time for Master Thirteen to take a look! "
After getting married, under Xia Yuegui's "training", Xue Pan did change a lot of bad habits, and now he can barely support the family.
This makes Mrs. Xue (Aunt Xue) extremely happy. If she was happy to have a good daughter more than ten years ago, now he is happy to have a good daughter-in-law.
"No. Speaking of other things, in order to put the princess at ease and for the honor and disgrace of the Xue family, you should go there! "
"Don't worry, as long as you remember the etiquette and talk about some practical matters... Master Thirteen will definitely think highly of you! ”
Xia Yuegui began to follow the temptation, and now she acted as Xue Pan’s “mother”.
In the end, Xue Pan was convinced, and embarked on the journey amidst full of trepidation. On the way to Jinling Dusi.
As for Jinling Dusi, Zhu Jinghong went to the palace under Zhu Jingyuan’s warm invitation.
According to Zhu Jingyuan, his elder brother. The host wanted to take care of Zhu Jinghong.
Originally, Zhu Jinghong was unwilling to make public, but when Zhu Jingyuan said that he wanted to invite officials from all over Jinling, as well as local aristocratic families, Zhu Jinghong thought it would be okay to meet him.
p>In general, the logistics supply for the march and the recruitment of civilians need to be coordinated by these people, so it is necessary to have a good relationship with them.
Jia Yucun failed in Jinling Dusi. When he was about to visit the palace, he received an invitation from Zhu Jingyuan.
When he learned that a banquet was going to be held at the palace, Jia Yucun didn't panic.
Since the two of them were there. It's not convenient for him to say something when the prince is together, so he might as well wait to meet alone later.
Jia Yucun wasted no time., the same goes for Xue Pan and Jia Yun. By chance, these two met and invited them to a restaurant for a drink.
In the afternoon, before the banquet started, the invited dignitaries came to the palace one after another.
Outside the main hall of the palace, a few people gathered around to talk. Seeing the chief envoy from Jia Yucun coming, few people except officials talked to him.
However, the officials who spoke to him only had a few polite words. Jia Yucun failed to join in the conversation, and he looked particularly lonely standing in the courtyard at this moment.
The reason for this is that after the completion of Jinling's abdication, the taxes that were concealed within three years were recovered, plus this year's land and local taxes were collected.
These things are all promoted by the chief envoy Jia Yucun, which will naturally offend many people. It is normal for him to be isolated at this moment.
And this is also in line with the role the emperor gave him, and this is the result of being a lonely minister.
Jia Yucun didn’t want to be cannon fodder, so he wanted to curry favor with Zhu Jinghong, thinking of relying on this person to protect him from the wind and rain.
The reason why he chose Zhu Jinghong was not that Jia Yucun was nostalgic for his old feelings, but simply because the prince and Prince Rui did not accept him. He had this only choice.
While he was thinking about these trivial matters, there was movement from the main hall door, and it was the two brothers Zhu Jinghong who came out.
Everyone chatting outside immediately came to greet these two people, and the atmosphere was lively and enthusiastic.
Here, Zhu Jingyuan is undoubtedly the center of attention. He is greatly benefited from the constant compliments from everyone and has regained the confidence he had lost in the morning.
After everyone saw the ceremony, they went to the side hall on the east side. At this moment, a banquet was set up inside, and everyone took their seats according to their official rank.
In addition to his two brothers, Zhu Jinghong only had the chief envoy Jia Yucun, the inspector Xu Xin'an, and the inspection envoy Mei Jingwen.
That’s right, Xu Xinan, who was willing to be a bachelor of the East Palace, has now been transferred to Jinling as the inspector. In order to fight against Lao Liu, he has completely taken root here.
In addition to Mei Jingwen, everyone at the table knew Zhu Jinghong, so he started chatting with them.
Xu Xinan is the envoy, and he is in charge of military preparations. It would be too easy for this person to cause trouble.
"Everyone, King Xiang came to Jinling today to ensure peace... As local virtuous people, you should toast him with a toast!"
Zhu Jingyuan took over the chair! , greeting everyone to toast to Zhu Jinghong.
Of course, everyone was very considerate, everyone raised their glasses to each other, and drank the first glass of wine.
Then came the second and third cups. Zhu Jingyuan tried every means to give Zhu Jinghong a high hat and praised him as the best general in history.
It seems that the relationship between the brothers is very close. Zhu Jinghong is even more wary of Zhu Jingyuan. He can already confirm that this person has bad intentions.
In order to protect himself as much as possible, he also complimented Lao Liu and praised all the officials and gentry present.
itsTo sum up, the meaning is to tell everyone how important logistical support is. He believes that everyone present is loyal to the court, and the soldiers will fight without worries.
The atmosphere was lively and lively, and it lasted for more than an hour before it ended.
Zhu Jingyuan wanted to keep Zhu Jinghong living in the palace, but the latter refused, saying that it was wartime and it only made sense that he should live in a military camp.
This is of course a superficial reason. In fact, he doesn’t want to live with Lao Liu, let alone be monitored and controlled by him all the time.
Despite his strong request, Zhu Jingyuan failed to keep him, so Zhu Jinghong was able to leave the palace and rushed towards the Jinling Dusi.
When he arrived at Jinling Dusi, arrangements had already been made. Zhu Jinghong changed his clothes after returning to his house. Someone outside reported that the chief envoy Jia Yucun had come to pay his respects.
"Invite him here!"
He knew that Jia Yucun would definitely come back, and he also wanted to meet him and explain some things to him.
After a few breaths, Jia Yucun came to Zhu Jinghong and paid homage to him.
"No courtesy... Sir Jia, please sit down!" Zhu Jinghong waved his hand.
Jia Yucun looked humble and carefully sat down, facing Zhu Jinghong sideways, as if he was ready to listen to the teachings.
"At the banquet just now, I said that military supplies and supplies are closely related. You must have heard it!"
Jia Yucun immediately expressed his position: "I will take note of it and strictly supervise everyone after I return. Fang, let them do it on time according to the law, please rest assured..."
Nodding, Zhu Jinghong continued: "Of course I know your loyalty!"
"Just! However, there are many people and complicated situations in Jinling and Zhejiang. It would be difficult for you, the chief envoy, to coordinate all parties!"
This is of course true. He, Jia Yucun, is just the chief envoy of Jinling! , that is, if someone listens to what he says on the ground in Jinling, Zhejiang can completely ignore him.
Although Zhu Jinghong is fully responsible for the defense of the southeast and can theoretically control civil and military officials, his main focus must be on the military.
In other words, he still had to find someone he could trust to keep an eye on the logistics.
Obviously, Jia Yucun is the right candidate.
"After I left the capital, I thought about it again and again, and have reported to the court to recommend you as the deputy censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, to oversee the deployment of military supplies and weapons full-time!"
In other words, Jia Yucun, who had been promoted less than half a year ago, was promoted to another level, and it was a very critical and difficult level.
This further illustrates the truth that being with the right person is more important than doing the right thing.
Three years ago, he, Jia Yucun, was just the prefect of Yingtian. Although he was a big official, there was a huge gap between him and the governor... and even the current deputy censor. It's huge.
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