Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

The next day, the government office.

Su Jing and Zhu Biao both came early after breakfast. Of course, the Wenzhou Prefecture officials working in the government office also arrived early.

The prince is here, no matter how lazy he is usually, he can't be lazy at this time.

As soon as she arrived at the door, Su Jing saw Xiaoliu, the servant from yesterday.

"Xiao Liu, are you so early too?"

Su Jing asked with a smile.

Xiao Liu immediately said: "When I return to my uncle, all the servants in the office, as long as they are on duty, will be here so early."

"It must have been requested by Zhao Fucheng again."

Su Jing said with a smile, now she has some understanding of the general government ecology of Wenzhou Prefecture.

Xiao Liu nodded and said: "Yes, but Mr. Fu Cheng is always ahead of us, so the young ones are convinced by Mr. Fu Cheng."

Sure enough, this Zhao Rongzhen really leads by example.

Even Zhu Biao felt a little surprised when he heard this.

Although in the capital, all civil and military officials are very punctual when it comes to going to court, but they are all pressured by their own father, the emperor.

When he arrived at the local level, Zhu Biao also met many lazy officials.

It is rare to have a prefect like Meng Song and a prefect like Zhao Rongzhen.

After all, it is common for the top beam to be out of alignment and the bottom beam to be crooked.

"Oh, Xiaoliu, there is a problem with what you said. Is it only Zhao Fucheng who is so early? Isn't it early, the prefect?"

Su Jing asked with a smile.

As soon as these words came out, Xiao Liu's expression changed slightly, but he did not answer.

Su Jing naturally understood what Xiao Liu meant. Su Jing also heard Zhu Biao talk about Master Meng's performance last night.

He was obviously a prefect who neglected political affairs, to the point where even the servants in the government office were unwilling to say anything nice for him.

This guy's prefect really failed.

……

"His Royal Highness, Uncle Renyuan."

In the lobby, Magistrate Meng Song looked respectful. All the unpleasantness yesterday seemed to have passed.

Although he is usually a bit lazy, he was still very early today.

At the same time, he learned the lesson from yesterday, and Meng Song was still very proactive today.

"Master Meng, where is Sun Tongpan?"

Zhu Biao asked directly.

He didn't have much hope for this Meng Song.

"Sun Tongpan is not in the government office. Someone reported the case this morning and he went out early in the morning."

Meng Song immediately replied that this was not arranged by him, it could only be said to be a coincidence.

Among the responsibilities of the general judge, there is prison litigation, and it is normal to handle cases.

Zhu Biao frowned and said: "Sun Tongpan is the general magistrate of a government. There are people suing officials in this place, and he needs to go? Where is the county government?"

Compared with Zhu Biao or Su Jing, Sun Zhaoxiang's level is naturally not that high.

But if compared with local county governments, it is quite large.

If the case is not a major case, there is no need to go out to the scene, not even the county government's general judge. Naturally, there will be police officers to do it.

After all, the main job of the general judge is still the trial.

Meng Song was suddenly stuck. He didn't know how to answer this question.

He also knew that Sun Zhaoxiang went out because someone reported the crime.

At first I thought my answer was pretty good, but now Meng Song's face looked a little ugly.

"It's like this, Your Highness, the magistrate of Yongjia County just died of illness half a month ago. The memorial to the court should have just arrived. We have to wait for the court to arrange a new county magistrate. Therefore, the affairs in Yongjia County have been suspended for the time being. The county magistrate Tian Youlu was in charge, but Tian Youlu didn't know the punishment name, and the government office and the county government office were not too far away, so Sun Tong's sentence passed."

Zhao Rongzhen showed up promptly and explained clearly why Sun Zhaoxiang was absent.

He even remembered the name of the county magistrate.

"I see, I wonder what the case is? Can it be completed today?"

Zhu Biao nodded and still had a very good attitude towards Zhao Rongzhen.

Although he and Su Jing discussed and speculated that Zhao Rongzhen, the prime minister, would most likely have a problem.

However, it is impossible to make any final conclusion about the court officials until the matter is truly finalized.

At least, looking at it now, this Zhao Rongzhen can't find fault in his work.

"The case is not small. I guess we won't be able to finish it today. Your Highness, please think about calling him back first..."

Zhao Rongzhen looked at Zhu Biao and asked tentatively.

Yesterday, Zhao Rongzhen was rushing to report on his work, but today he was asking like this.

The change in attitude before and after this is really obvious.

"No need, the people are important. If there is a case, let him handle it."

Zhu Biao waved his hand and did not ask for Sun Zhaoxiang to be recalled first.

Zhao Rongzhen glanced at Zhu Biao, and then looked at Su Jing behind Zhu Biao, with a complicated expression.

"Zhao Fucheng, the account books of the Wenzhou government granary should be kept on file in the government office."

Zhu Biao asked again.

Although Zhu Biao didn't see the actual situation in the granary, he was generally satisfied with it.

Whether it is the quality of the food or the meticulousness and safety of the preservation, everything is very good.

Zhao Rongzhen had expected it and shouted directly: "Here comes someone."

At that time, two guards moved two large stacks of account books and sent them directly to Zhu Biao.

"Your Highness, these are all the account books of Wenzhou Prefecture since the establishment of the granary. It also includes some records before the Hongwu Year, all of which are recorded in detail."

Zhao Rongzhen lowered his head, quite respectfully.

Zhu Biao nodded: "Okay, I will read the account books here today. Just do whatever you have to do and don't worry about me. Wenzhou Mansion is not a small one and has a lot of things to deal with, but you can't do it because of me. The arrival of the official has ruined official business."

"As court officials, in addition to being loyal to the court, you must also be considerate of the people and be diligent in government affairs. You must not let the people under your rule suffer."

Zhu Biao is not the kind of prince who likes others to accompany him all the time. Like Zhu Yuanzhang, he is very pragmatic.

"Yes, His Majesty the Crown Prince, I will go immediately."

Zhao Rongzhen bowed and left the lobby.

Meng Song, who had been left alone, was a little embarrassed, but he quickly responded: "Your Highness, there is still a slight inconvenience in the lobby. How about I ask someone to move it to the back for His Highness to check? "

The lobby of the government office is directly opposite the main door.

Zhu Biao didn't care, but he also understood what Meng Song was thinking.

When working in the lobby, gossip is inevitable. As for what kind of gossip it is, it’s hard to say.

"Okay, then go to the back."

Zhu Biao nodded.

He still had some things he wanted to discuss with Su Jing, but it was really inconvenient to do so in the lobby.

There are many people with mixed opinions, and it is better to talk about certain things in private.

"Yes, Your Highness."

Meng Song immediately called two people and moved the account books to the back.

Zhu Biao naturally got up and went together. Su Jing was about to follow, but found that Meng Song was winking at him. Seeing this, Su Jing said to Zhu Biao: "Prince, I have three urgent needs. I will go to pay my respects first and I will come back later."

While speaking, Su Jing did not forget to give Zhu Biao a hint in her eyes.

"Then Master Su, just do it yourself."

Zhu Biao understood, nodded, and went to the back minding his own business.

As soon as Zhu Biao left, Meng Song immediately said: "Uncle Renyuan, I didn't treat you well yesterday. I hope you can forgive me!"

"Mr. Meng, please don't say that. I just have a title and have no position in the court. Mr. Meng is too polite."

Su Jing immediately said, "I still have to say some kind words in the scene."

Generally speaking, Meng Song said this kind of words to pave the way for what follows.

"Since Uncle Ren Yuan has said this, I will say it bluntly. I have lengthened your life a little, but how about calling you Xiao Su?"

Meng Song assumed the posture of an elder, clearly taking Su Jing's words seriously.

Su Jing was a little confused at this moment.

Although he really doesn't care much about the name.

However, is there really something wrong with Meng Song's emotional intelligence, or rather his IQ?

Is there such a smooth climb?

For those who didn’t know, they thought they were asking Meng Song for something.

"This... I'm afraid it won't be good for Your Highness the Crown Prince to hear. In the capital, others call me Mr. Su. Mr. Meng, do you think?"

Su Jing had no choice but to ask others to call her sir, which sounded a bit unreasonable.

But facing this Meng Song, Su Jing had to speak so clearly.

"Okay, Mr. Su, please come this way."

Sure enough, Meng Song accepted it quickly and directly extended his hand to invite Su Jing.

Su Jing had a strange look on her face: "Master Meng, what do you mean by this?"

"Mr. Su has come a long way, and it's been a long journey. Yesterday's banquet was too shabby, so today I've specially prepared a small amount of wine, and I'd like to ask Mr. Su to show his respect."

Meng Song's words confused Su Jing again.

Treat yourself to a meal early in the morning? Is there such a thing?

"Mr. Meng, I've already had breakfast. It's still early for lunch, so I think it's better to forget it."

Su Jing declined with a smile. Su Jing was not surprised by Meng Song's thinking.

Meng Song looked at Su Jing with a slightly strange expression.

"Mr. Su, you'd better come with me first."

Meng Song insisted.

Su Jing knew that eating should be just a matter of course, so she nodded: "That's okay, but I can't leave His Highness the Crown Prince for too long."

"Don't worry, you'll be fine in a moment."

Seeing that Su Jing did not resist, Meng Song immediately smiled on his face.

Soon, under the leadership of Meng Song, Su Jing left the gate of the government office and got on the carriage.

"Master Meng, what do you mean? Where are you taking me? Master Meng knows that I can't leave for too long."

In the carriage, Su Jing couldn't help but ask.

Meng Song smiled and said, "Don't worry, we're not going anywhere. We're just going to walk around here for a while and then we'll go back."

Take a turn?

Su Jing was stunned for a moment, then understood: "What do you mean, sir, is it more convenient to talk in this carriage?"

"Mr. Su is indeed Mr. Su and worthy of his name!"

When Meng Song heard this, a playful smile appeared on his face.

Su Jing was really convinced. Meng Song had something, and he even thought of telling secrets on the carriage.

Not to mention, eavesdropping is difficult in this carriage. Even the coachman cannot hear the conversation in the carriage because of the driving and the noise outside.

Co-author Meng Song is not good at righteousness, but he is very proficient in crooked ways!

"Mr. Meng's praise, I just thought about it when I got on the carriage. Compared with Mr. Meng, it's too far behind."

Su Jing immediately complimented.

Meng Song smiled and stroked his beard, looking very proud, but he didn't expect the carriage to stop suddenly.

Meng Song couldn't sit firmly for a while, fell sideways, and almost fell.

"Mr. Meng, are you okay?"

Su Jing quickly gave him a hand. Don't let this sixty-four-year-old man fall to pieces.

"It's okay, it's okay, thank you Mr. Su."

Meng Song sat upright again and breathed a sigh of relief. He was also startled just now.

The most important thing is that his confident posture was destroyed.

"It's okay."

Su Jing nodded and breathed a sigh of relief.

Just as Meng Song was thinking about opening the door curtain to ask about the situation, the coachman had already approached the door curtain: "Sir, a chicken ran over just now and startled the horse. Please forgive me."

"Okay, keep driving."

When Meng Song heard it was a chicken, he didn't think much about it.

It's not that he is generous, but that he has more important things to do now.

Su Jing didn't find it too strange. It was not uncommon to see a chicken on the street.

The carriage started moving again, but Su Jing's eyes suddenly lit up.

Just under Meng Song's seat, because of the emergency stop just now, the cover was slightly loosened, revealing what was underneath.

It's not very clear at first glance, but if you look closely, it's clear that it shines with an unusual light.

silver!

After all, he was a businessman. Su Jing handled a lot of money, and he recognized him at this glance.

It seems like this guy wants to pay a bribe!

Su Jing had already reacted, and he immediately looked away, pretending not to see anything.

The old man Meng Song didn't notice anything strange at all.

"Mr. Su, I wonder why His Royal Highness came here this time?"

Meng Song asked Su Jing.

Su Jing replied: "Didn't His Highness the Prince already say that he is here to inspect the granary?"

Meng Song smiled: "Mr. Su, you don't have to hide it. There are only you and me here, so just say it."

Su Jing frowned: "Mr. Meng, I really don't know what you mean. Please make it clear."

Meng Song moved his buttocks and pulled out the cover, directly exposing the white money underneath.

"Can Mr. Su speak now?"

Meng Song asked with a smile.

Su Jing just took a cursory glance and saw that there were probably a few hundred taels, and the carriage would not be able to carry any more.

"Mr. Meng, I really don't know what you mean. I would like to ask Mr. Meng to speak more clearly."

Su Jing spread her hands and still said she didn't know anything.

Meng Song's face was slightly ugly, but considering his purpose, he still suppressed his anger and said: "Mr. Su, His Royal Highness just inspected the granaries in various places not long ago. How long has it been now? Here he comes again. If I were the last time If you're right, Mr. Su, you probably didn't come with me. At the same time, this time, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince came directly from the capital to Wenzhou. There were several state capitals on the way that had granaries, but none of them were owned by the Crown Prince, so he came to Wenzhou. Mansion. Please also ask Mr. Su to explain clearly, what is the purpose of His Royal Highness’s trip? If Mr. Su can say it, I guarantee that this little money is just the beginning.” (End of this chapter)