Great Ming: I, Zhu Di, Declare My Intentions to Seize the Throne from the Start!

It’s half past the fourth watch.

There were gradually more people outside Hongwu Gate.

In twos and threes, officials wearing purple and red began to rush to the palace one after another.

The carriage with the "Lv" sign on it stopped outside Hongwu Gate.

Lu Ben lifted the curtain and waved to the young official who was following from behind on horseback: "Xizhi."

Hearing the shout, the young official in green robe drove his horse to the side of Lu Ben's carriage, turned over and dismounted, and saluted respectfully, "Master Lu."

Lu Ben smiled warmly and greeted, "Xizhi, there is no need to be formal. Get in the car and we will enter the palace together."

The young official hesitated for a moment, bowed in thanks, and boarded Lu Ben's carriage.

The carriage restarts.

In the car, Lu Ben cordially pulled the young man and asked, "Are you used to working around the prince?"

"Get used to it." Lu Ben's sudden kindness made the young man feel a little restrained.

Lu Ben noticed it and continued to ask kindly: "Have you ever thought about being an official? Xi Zhi went to the local area and served as a county magistrate to practice and gain experience. At the same time, he would make a face for the prince. He will definitely do better than that Jiang Jinzhong."

Fang Xizhi just passed the exam this fall.

His Majesty did not immediately promote and re-appoint Fang Xizhi. Instead, he appointed Fang Xizhi to the prince's side as the eighth-grade east palace keeper.

Sheren is actually the prince's personal document.

Responsible for sorting out official documents for the prince and reminding him of his schedule and other small matters.

This official is very inconspicuous in the court.

But Fang Xizhi is different!

Fang Xizhi is Song Lian’s favorite disciple!

Coming from the same school as the Prince's Master!

His Majesty did not immediately remove Fang Xizhi, but arranged people to be with the prince, clearly asking the prince to win over this young man.

These relationships destined Fang Xi to become a successful person.

Zhu Silang discovered Jiang Jinzhong, who was as fat as a pig, in Jiangning and made some achievements.

Could Fang Xizhi be worse than Jiang Jinzhong?

Fang Xiaoru understood Lu Ben's intention. Lu Ben himself was the minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, so it was indeed easy for him to run a county magistrate for him.

"Lord Lu, the prince is going to summon County Magistrate Jiangning of Jiangning today."

Lu Ben smiled.

He understood Fang Xiaoru's hint: Jiang Jinzhong will soon be the prince's, and they are all colleagues. Why do you need me to go to the place, implement the bidding and tax package, make achievements, and overwhelm Jiang Jinzhong?

"Xi Zhi is still too young, and his ideas are too simple and naive." Lu Ben commented with a smile: "This is even if Jiang Jinzhong surrenders to the crown prince."

"But he and Zhu Silang are always involved. This kind of person is not pure enough. How can he compare with you?"

Fang Xiaoru frowned slightly, isn't this just grading the prince's supporters?

In Mr. Lu's eyes, no matter what he does, Jiang Jinzhong can never become his direct descendant?

Does the prince know his thoughts?

Is this idea unique to Mr. Lu, or do many people think this way?

"In addition..." Just as Fang Xiaoru was about to speak, Lu Ben said seriously: "The purpose of accepting Jiang Jinzhong is just to take over the innovative initiative of tax-bidding through bidding. Although the common people only know from now on that the tax-bidding through bidding is hosted by the prince. Implementation, but everyone in the court knows that it was Zhu Silang who proposed the bidding tax package, and the person who took the lead in implementing it was also discovered by Zhu Silang. This is not good..."

"There should be someone who is a direct supporter of the Crown Prince who can do a better job than Jiang Jinzhong and tell everyone in the court that the Crown Prince knows people better than Zhu Silang!"

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"The prince summoned Jiang Jinzhong today, and you will definitely be with him. We all hope that you can write down what Jiang Jinzhong said and tell us..."

"The Crown Prince is too benevolent and righteous, so we must help the Crown Prince and strictly control it, so that the Crown Prince's family is allowed to enter!"

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Why!

"I'm so envious!"

Outside the window, Jiang Jinzhong sighed and said with envy: "In the future, I will definitely be one of them."

"Just now, a green-robed official got into a carriage. Did you see that?"

"The people who ride in the palace are all high-ranking officials. He can get on the carriage of a big shot..."

"This guy must have a very strong background. Your family's family background and mine are already in the sky compared to those of the children in Tuqiao Village, but compared to this guy, they are really incomparable."

"Comparing one person to another will make a person angry!"

Zhou Lang rolled his eyes and yawned, "Sir, why don't you take a rest? Don't be listless when you see the prince, which leaves a bad impression on the prince. In fact, it's okay to be an emperor, a prince, or a high official. Well, I wake up earlier than a chicken every day, so I might as well be content with what I have. Anyway, I am very satisfied with my current life..."

With that said, Zhou Lang yawned again.

Jiang Jinzhong rolled his eyes and glared.

Zhou Lang was too lazy to talk to the unambitious Zhou Lang, so he walked to the bronze mirror, looked at himself in the mirror, winked, grinned again, and nodded with satisfaction, "You are quite energetic. My face is simple, low-key and reserved. I will never steal the crown prince’s limelight.”

"At the same time, everyone will feel happy when they see my face, giving people a good first impression. In interpersonal communication, my face has great advantages!"

"I have to thank my father and mother for giving me such a face, destined to do a great career!"

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Zhou Lang, who was taking a nap against the window, twitched his lips when he heard these words.

When Jiang Jinzhong wasn't paying attention, he secretly gave a thumbs up.

In all his years of living, this was the first time he saw a person evaluate his own mediocre appearance from such a tricky and novel angle!

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It's getting light.

It's approaching the next court time.

Jiang Jinzhong set off from where he stayed.

Xu Mansion.

He was also busy preparing for Xu Huizu’s departure to stay in Tuqiao Village.

"The bedding must be tied tightly to prevent it from falling apart on the road." Xu Miaoyin instructed Xu Huizu while directing the servants: "Brother, the things on the left side of the war horse belong to you, and the right side is for sister."

"There are clothes made by my aunt, tiger-head shoes, tiger-head hats, and..."

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Xu Huizu couldn't stand his sister's nagging, so he smiled bitterly and said, "Miaoyin, I've said this eight hundred times, and I've remembered it all."

As he said that, he got on his horse, hugged the reins, and looked at his three sisters, "When my father comes back from the next day, tell him I'm leaving."

After saying that, he shook the horse's reins and couldn't wait to leave.

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"I am the magistrate of Jiangning County, and I have come to the East Palace to report on my duties according to the prince's order." Just when Xu Huizu couldn't wait to rush to Tuqiao Village, Jiang Jinzhong and Zhou Lang arrived at the gate of the East Palace.

The soldiers on duty had obviously received their orders.

After checking the official seal presented by General Inspector Jiang Jinzhong, he clasped his fists and said: "County Magistrate Jiang, the prince has already given the order, please!"

'The prince is worthy of being praised by hundreds of officials for his benevolence, righteousness and virtuousness. From the sergeant on duty at this palace gate, you can get a glimpse of him. ’

Jiang Jinzhong led Zhou Lang and followed him in step by step. The tension gradually disappeared and his mood became a little more excited.

Jiang Jinzhong and Zhou Lang were taken to a side hall of the East Palace.

There are already some officials sitting here.

Jiang Jinzhong observed the dozen colleagues inside, "They are all about the same level as me. They are all junior officials of seventh or eighth rank. No one is higher than anyone else." ’

Mr. Bao cupped his fists and said, "Master Jiang, please wait here for the prince's summons."

His thoughts were interrupted, Jiang Jinzhong quickly looked away, bowed and thanked: "Thank you, thank you so much."

After taking his seat, Jiang Jinzhong sat upright.

The officials waiting to be summoned in the official room all looked at Jiang Jinzhong.

"This person should be the Jiangning County Magistrate."

"So fat! This face is also..."

"It's just my damn luck that I got killed by that..."

"Shh! Don't mention that guy!"

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Jiang Jinzhong leaned sideways and listened, and his heart suddenly suffered a 10,000-point blow.

What’s wrong with being fat! Fat people have good luck!

What happened to Zunrong! You've finished talking!

My appearance naturally gives me an advantage over people like you in official interactions! People who are short-sighted and chew on people's faults are not worthy of being my friend, Jiang Jinzhong!

Who is that person, and does it have anything to do with me? Why are these people so taboo when it comes to 'that person'?

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Ta-ta-ta...

Jiang Jinzhong's thoughts were not interrupted until the sound of footsteps came from outside.

"Xizhi!"

"Xizhi, the prince has gone to court?"

"Xizhi, when will the prince summon me?"

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Jiang Jinzhong saw a young green-robed official come in. Others stood up one after another and followed suit.

Fang Xiaoru glanced around and his eyes fell on Jiang Jinzhong. While dealing with his colleagues, he walked straight towards Jiang Jinzhong, "Is Jiangning County Magistrate right?"

Although Fang Xiaoru was only from the eighth rank, everyone else looked like they were trying to please. Jiang Jinzhong did not dare to neglect him and nodded quickly, "Yes, I am Jiang Jinzhong, the magistrate of Jiangning County."

Fang Xiaoru nodded with a smile, clasped his fists and said, "Master Jiang, I am Fang Xiaoru, the prince's servant. I am named Xi Zhi. The prince has returned from the court. I heard that Master Jiang has arrived. I summoned Mr. Jiang to the study to report his work."

‘With so many people waiting to be summoned, the prince summons me first? ’

Jiang Jinzhong felt extremely honored. His little eyes glanced at his colleagues who had astonished faces. When he was proud, he suddenly became very nervous: "Okay, okay..."

Hunhun followed Fang Xiaoru out and saw Zhou Lang waiting outside. As he passed by, he whispered, "Wait for me here, don't run around."

Fang Xiaoru turned around after hearing this, glanced at Zhou Lang in surprise, and asked: "Is he also from the county government? Have you ever participated in bidding for tax packages? If you have participated, go to see the prince together."

Ask two people, if Jiang Jinzhong brags on purpose, it will be revealed.

The prince needs to listen to both.

Zhou Lang's face suddenly turned pale due to nervousness.

I was honored, but more nervous. He came with me as an errand boy.

Jiang Jinzhong was slightly surprised and thought to himself: Mr. Zhu once said that a person cannot eat alone.

Immediately replied: "This is Zhou Lang, the leader of the county government office. Not only did he participate in the entire tax bidding process, he also followed me to the rural areas he was in charge of to directly collect land taxes."

Fang Xiaoru glanced at Jiang Jinzhong.

There are very few superiors who are willing to give their subordinates such opportunities.

His favorable impression of Jiang Jinzhong could not help but increase a bit.

He smiled and said, "Then let him also go to see the prince."

"Thank you, Brother Xizhi." Jiang Jinzhong immediately smiled and thanked him. Seeing that Zhou Lang was still at a loss, he said angrily: "Zhou Lang, please thank Mr. Fang quickly!"

Zhou Lang finally came back to his senses and said hurriedly: "Thank you, Master Fang."

"Don't be nervous, the prince is very kind." Fang Xiaoru reassured with a smile, turned around and led the way.

Zhou Lang followed behind with hands and feet.

‘Shame on you! ’

Jiang Jinzhong looked at it and couldn't help but cover his face secretly.

Soon, when he came to a closed palace door, Fang Xiaoru stopped and said with a smile: "We're here."

"Prince, Mr. Jiang, the magistrate of Jiangning County, has arrived."

"Come in!"

After a gentle voice came from the hall, Fang Xiaoru opened the door and said, "Master Jiang, please."

Jiang Jinzhong looked through the door and saw the figure opposite, busy at the desk. He suddenly became extremely nervous. He stepped into the hall and couldn't help walking with his hands and feet.

When he was more than ten steps away from the document, his legs became too weak and he could no longer walk. He had an idea and knelt down. Zhou Lang followed suit.

"My minister Jiang Jinzhong (Zhou Lang) pays homage to His Highness the Crown Prince."

Zhu Biao looked up and saw two people. He glanced at Fang Xiaoru in surprise, then smiled warmly and said, "Don't be nervous, Xi Zhi, prepare stools for them."

"You guys wait a moment while Gu finishes approving this document and abandons everything else. You can tell Gu carefully about Jiang Ning's affairs."

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