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

Inside the palace.

Zhu Biao whispered a few words to Fang Xiaoru, then smiled and said to Jiang Jinzhong, "I heard a lot of truth today."

"I'm very happy today too."

"It's getting late, it's almost noon. I just asked Xizhi to accompany you to have something to eat in the East Palace. I hope you can continue your efforts after I return."

A royal lunch? !

Zhou Lang thought that when officials came to the East Palace, they would be treated like this near noon, but he was just excited. After all, after having a meal in the East Palace, he would be able to boast for a long time when he returned to the county government office.

Jiang Jinzhong knew what an honor this meant!

The round meatball face trembled with excitement.

A pair of small eyes suddenly seemed to be adjusted to the maximum power, bright and dazzling.

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your consideration!"

Zhu Biao smiled and nodded, signaling to Fang Xiaoru.

Fang Xiaoru smiled and made an invitation gesture, "Magistrate Jiang and Zhou Lang, follow me."

Jiang Jinzhong followed him out of the palace with shaky steps, and was suddenly stunned again...

As far as the eye can see, many people are watching from a distance.

Jiang Jinzhong followed Fang Xiaoru forward with graceful steps, lowering his head and grinning.

You have to be kind.

These colleagues are already so jealous of him.

He must be kind and hide his happiness and pride from his colleagues.

Otherwise, you are just stabbing someone in the heart!

Walking outside a palace gate, Fang Xiaoru stopped and turned around. When he saw Jiang Jinzhong lowering his head and snickering, he was immediately amused.

Fortunately, this colleague of Chiang Kai-shek is fat and heavy enough, otherwise he would have to fly now.

Ahem...

Fang Xiaoru coughed a few times and hid her smile, "Master Jiang, we're here."

ah?

Jiang Jinzhong came back to his senses, raised his head, and grinned at the corners of his mouth. He immediately stopped and said with a busy smile: "Brother Xizhi, please go first."

Fang Xiaoru did not refuse Jiang Jinzhong and walked into the hall with a smile.

As he walked in, he introduced: "This is specially arranged by the Crown Prince for the officials of the East Palace. Sometimes he is busy very late, so the Crown Prince will order the Royal Chef of the East Palace to cook something for everyone."

"The prince often eats here too."

Arriving at a table, Fang Xiaoru asked, "Sir Jiang, please sit down first and I will make arrangements."

As soon as Fang Xiaoru left, Jiang Jinzhong glanced at Zhou Lang, who was still dazed, "Relax, look at me, how quickly I adapt."

As he spoke, Jiang Jinzhong pretended to look at the side hall in a relaxed manner.

Zhou Lang glanced at Jiang Jinzhong, his mouth twitching.

All of this seemed a little unreal, making his brain dull, but his eyes were not blind!

Who was on the way out, lowering his head and snickering, with the corners of his mouth almost reaching his ears?

Fang Xiaoru came back soon. Seeing that the two of them were still standing, he smiled and said, "I have already given instructions to the cook. It will be ready soon. Let's sit down and wait for a while."

The three of them took their seats.

After exchanging a few words, Fang Xiaoru smiled and said: "County Magistrate Jiang is older than me. From now on, just call me by my cousin Xizhi."

As he spoke, he took out a few treasure notes from his sleeves and pushed them in front of Jiang Jinzhong.

Jiang Jinzhong glanced at the treasure note and estimated that it was worth more than ten taels of silver.

He looked at Fang Xiaoru suspiciously.

Fang Xiaoru explained with a smile: "This is the prince's wish for the children of Tuqiao Village. Please ask Mr. Jiang to help buy some books that the children can use."

Jiang Jinzhong understood instantly, "Prince Renyi, you have thought of even such a small thing. I accepted it for the children of Tuqiao Village School."

Fang Xiaoru watched Jiang Jinzhong put away the treasures and said with emotion: "I hope to have the opportunity to go to Tuqiao Village and meet Mr. Zhu, the talent of Wang Zuozhi in the mouth of Mr. Jiang."

When Jiang Jinzhong opened his mouth to invite, Fang Xiaoru suddenly asked: "If one day, the prince and Mr. Zhu have a dispute, who will Mr. Jiang help?"

Jiang Jinzhong kept his mouth open, and for a moment, he didn't know how to answer.

Looking at Fang Xiaoru's smiling face, she secretly cursed, "What is the question Fang Xi is asking!" How could a smart man like Mr. Zhu have a dispute with the prince? ’

hey-hey……

After coming back to his senses, he immediately responded with a smile.

Ha ha……

Fang Xiaoru laughed heartily, although he didn't get the answer from Jiang Jinzhong, "Of course I will help the prince."

But he was extremely happy.

This proves that Jiang Jinzhong is indeed not an ungrateful person.

He is a grateful person.

This kind of person working for the prince is a hundred times better than the kind of person who doesn't even show kindness!

Soon, a few simple meals were served.

"Master Jiang, don't dislike simplicity. If you have stayed in the East Palace for a while, you will know that this is the prince's daily diet." Fang Xiaoru introduced.

"No, no, no." Jiang Jinzhong waved his hand hurriedly, "Your Majesty and the Crown Prince work hard and love the people. This is something everyone in the world knows."

"Xizhi, don't look at me being so fat and think that I eat and drink all day long. In fact, I gain weight just by drinking water."

It’s weird if I believe you!

The prince checked your resume thoroughly before summoning you. ✎♩

It's very clear on your resume: Jiang Jinzhong was born into a wealthy family, with average ability and not greedy for money, but he had a strong appetite and once ordered Zhu Silang to grill fish for him!

Recalling Jiang Jinzhong's resume, Fang Xiaoru greeted with a smile: "You two, don't be restrained, let's use chopsticks."

…

After a meal.

Fang Xiaoru personally sent the two of them outside the East Palace.

"Master Jiang, please remember to get up early tomorrow and the prince will send someone to take you to Fengtian Palace on the fourth watch." Fang Xiaoru warned before leaving.

"sure."

After a few more pleasantries, the two parties said goodbye.

Walking further away, Zhou Lang couldn't help but ask: "Sir, if the prince and Mr. Zhu really have a bad time, who will you help?"

"Why do you ask that?" Jiang Jinzhong asked in confusion.

"Mr. Zhu has the talent of a king's assistant, and the prince must want to recruit him. In the story told by the storyteller, some heroes would rather kill him than let him be loyal to others if they could not get the talent. I think this kind of thing is very rare. It can happen!”

Zhou Lang said, frowning: "Sir, who are you helping?"

Jiang Jinzhong pondered, showing a look of struggle and hesitation.

After a long while, he said angrily: "Adults never worry unfounded. Let's talk about it when the day comes! Tell me who you want to help!"

Zhou Lang smiled bitterly, "The Crown Prince is the heir to the Ming Dynasty. You can imagine the consequences of offending the Crown Prince. I definitely don't dare to directly help Mr. Zhu."

"But Mr. Zhu treats me like a new person."

"If Mr. Zhu and Mr. Xu flee to the end of the world, I will sell the Langlang Grilled Fish Shop, collect the money at home, and bring it to Mr. Zhu. I am familiar with some people on the river, and we can secretly Contact these people and ask them to help pick up Mr. Zhu and Mr. Xu..."

"Stop, stop, stop!" Jiang Jinzhong's face turned dark and he said angrily: "You are almost making up a Three Kingdoms!"

hey-hey……

Zhou Lang sneered.

Jiang Jinzhong kicked him in a funny way, and scolded with a smile: "Yes, you work under me, and I teach you by words and deeds. You also learned a lot. Be kind and understand justice. This is the most basic bottom line of being a human being. Continue to maintain it!"

He suddenly found that Zhou Lang was more pleasing to the eye.

"You have learned a lot by following me this time, right? With this trip to the East Palace, you can brag to your heart's content after you return."

"Hehe... I have been able to boast for a long time. Sir, does the prince really eat such simple meals on weekdays?"

"It's probably true. The prince has always been wise."

"I don't think there is any benefit to being a prince. Look at the prince, when we first met, the prince looked tired..."

…

East Palace.

As Fang Xiaoru walked back, she recalled with a smile the whole process of meeting Jiang Jinzhong.

"Xizhi."

The sound coming from the side interrupted my thoughts. I raised my head and followed the sound...

Lu Ben stood under a tree and smiled and waved.

Lan Yu and others were standing next to him.

Fang Xiaoru walked quickly and bowed: "Greetings to Mr. Lu and General Lan..."

"Xi Zhi doesn't have to be so formal." Lu Ben smiled and helped Fang Xiaoru up and asked, "How does the prince evaluate Jiang Jinzhong? Are you satisfied?"

"Is Jiang Jinzhong aware of current affairs?"

Fang Xiaoru knew very well what Lu Ben and others wanted to know, and replied with a smile: "The prince is very happy today and speaks highly of Magistrate Jiang."

"Although Magistrate Jiang has many minor flaws and shortcomings, he has made great progress."

"The prince also said that if there were more officials like County Magistrate Jiang in this dynasty, the lives of the people would be much easier."

"No?" Lan Yu saw that Fang Xiaoru had stopped talking, frowned and asked, "Did Jiang Jinzhong mention Zhu Silang?"

Fang Xiaoru had already received Zhu Biao's instructions, so naturally he didn't say anything and shook his head with a smile.

snort!

"An ungrateful person can be used, but not reused!" Lan Yu snorted disdainfully, turned around and left.

Several young generals also followed and left.

After Lan Yu left, Lu Ben looked at Fang Xiaoru suspiciously, "Xizhi, did Jiang Jinzhong really not mention Zhu Silang?"

"No." Fang Xiaoru shook his head firmly, "Even at the beginning, when it came to being instructed by a gentleman, the prince didn't ask, and Jiang Jinzhong didn't say anything more."

"Lord Lu, the prince is still waiting for the official to return and give his orders. The official has taken his leave."

After bowing and saying goodbye, Fang Xiaoru left in a hurry.

Lu Ben squinted at Fang Xiaoru's back.

Lan Yu doesn't look down on ungratefulness, and if she has breasts, she's her mother's.

But he has no prejudice against such people.

This kind of talent is easy to drive!

…

Fang Xiaoru returned all the way to Zhu Biao's study.

The palace maid was leaving with two empty plates, and Zhu Biao was doing simple movements in the palace, stretching his muscles.

Seeing Fang Xiaoru come back, he smiled and asked, "Did County Magistrate Jiang accept the money I gave for the children's books?"

"I accepted it." Fang Xiaoru replied with a smile. He walked to the case and began to sort out the memorial. While sorting it out, he said: "On the way back, I met Mr. Lu and General Lan. They asked what His Highness and Magistrate Jiang had talked about. I followed the instructions. His Highness ordered and gave the answer."

Why!

Zhu Biao sighed helplessly.

Fang Xiaoru heard the sound, stopped what he was doing, turned his head, bowed solemnly and asked: "Prince, if King Yan really fights with you, will you really let Jiang Jinzhong go back to help King Yan?"

"yes!"

Zhu Biao smiled and said bluntly: "Although everything Jiang Jinzhong does now touches his conscience, he is actually driven by fame and fortune, not morality!"

"Only when an official can withstand the test of morality can he truly transform into a good official."

"One day, I hope Jiang Jinzhong can withstand the test of morality, repay his kindness, go back to help the fourth child, and transform into a truly good official."

"I just lost Jiang Jinzhong, but the people of the world got a good official."

"After Taizong Li Shimin succeeded in the Xuanwu Gate Revolution, Wei Zheng became a prisoner. When he met Taizong, he cursed Taizong for being a rebellious minister and a traitor."

"But Taizong did not kill Wei Zheng, but re-employed him. Do you know why this is?"

"Because His Highness Taizong thinks that Wei Zheng can stand the test of morality and can become a good official."

Hearing this, Zhu Biao smiled, shook his head and said: "It's not that Taizong is like an orphan, but that he is studying history alone and learning his strengths from Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty."

Fang Xiaoru asked: "But Jiang Jinzhong follows His Highness, and His Highness is kind to him. If one day, he leaves His Highness, wouldn't he be betraying the Lord?"

"Xizhi, you can't be so rigid when looking at the problem." Zhu Biao returned to the back of the document, sat down, and continued: "It was thanks to the kindness of the fourth child that Jiang Jinzhong had the opportunity to be summoned by me."

"Grace and righteousness must be clarified, priorities must be distinguished, and cause and effect must be distinguished."

"There is a cause and there is an effect. Therefore, my kindness to Jiang Jinzhong is more important than my kindness to Jiang Jinzhong."

Fang Xiaoru smiled and nodded, "I understand, Your Highness, I would like to visit Tuqiao Village, is that okay?"

He passed the autumn examination and came to the prince's side to serve as the servant of the East Palace.

This King of Yan has been demoted to a commoner.

But during this time, he heard a lot about this prince.

I was curious before.

I met Jiang Jinzhong today, and after listening to Jiang Jinzhong and Zhou Lang's stories, I became even more curious.

Hearing this, Zhu Biao raised his head in astonishment. After pondering for a moment, he smiled and said, "Okay, you can go with Jiang Jinzhong after he finishes telling his experience in the morning meeting tomorrow."

"Your Highness, I would like to go and see it alone and in a low-key manner."

"Okay! But I'd like to remind you in advance that you can go and see it. Don't imitate Lan Yu and target the fourth child!"

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