King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 178 Inside Shanglin Court
In the afternoon of the same day, Hou Jing and others had finished the selection of generals, and more than 500 people went to Shanglinyuan.

Because of the decree, Zhu Jinghong led the guards directly from the imperial city to Shanglinyuan.

Although Shanglin Garden is the royal hunting ground, it is also the place where martial arts were reviewed and practiced, so the barracks and school grounds are all ready-made.

When he came to the school grounds of Shanglinyuan, Zhu Jinghong had to admit that looking at the neatly lined up troops, the overall quality of the elite selected by the guards Shangzhi Army exceeded his expectations.

Even though these emperor's pro-army, who received generous military pay, had not undergone rigorous training, they were already immobile at this moment.

With such a powerful army in hand, it's no wonder that Daming's power shook the surrounding countries and made the rebellious grassland tribes submit.

Wearing armor, Zhu Jinghong rode his horse and walked in front of the army formation, turning his horse's head to face the army formation.

"Everyone... know who I am?"

The scene was dead silent, Zhu Jinghong raised his voice and said, "Why is no one talking, are they all dumb?"

With his reminder, a pair of Qianhu replied: "Master Shisan, if you have anything to do, please give me instructions!"

Qian Hu, who guards the army, is a sixth-rank military officer, and his rank is not low.

He replied that this person was about 26 seven, and the Deputy Qianhu who was released from the Dragon Guard last year naturally knew the famous Zhu Jinghong.

"Everyone... who is the thirteenth master? I don't think I need to say more?"

Calming the restless horse under his crotch, Zhu Jinghong went on to say: "I heard that when the newcomer assumes his post, the subordinates will gather together to give him the power to prevent bullying by the superior!"

"I'm a new official today, so you guys won't give me a hard time!"

Zhu Jinghong half-jokingly said that although it was not so funny, everyone at the scene smiled because of his identity.

Because this at least shows that this thirteenth master is approachable, and it will be easier to get along with him in the future.

"Seeing that you all laughed, think about it and give me face, and won't deliberately embarrass me!"

Hearing this, everyone smiled even more, and the atmosphere gradually became active, which was exactly what Zhu Jinghong wanted.

He will not directly train the army, so he can fully pretend to be a good person, and after he succeeds, he can gain support and a good name.

"Everyone... Do you know why you were called here today?"

The soldiers really didn't know, the higher-ups only ordered them to go to Shanglinyuan, and didn't say what they were doing.

"The guard Shangzhi army is the elite, and you are the elite of the elite!"

Compliments don't cost money, so Zhu Jinghong naturally praised them fiercely. To be a good person is to establish your image!

Immediately afterwards he said: "This time you are called here for three things..."

"First, let you make meritorious service!"

"Second, let you make great contributions!"

"Third, let you make meritorious deeds!"

After hearing this, everyone suddenly became curious, and at the same time they were a little excited.

With Zhu Jinghong's status, it is definitely impossible to deceive them, so it is very possible to make meritorious deeds, and everyone is even happier thinking of this.

"The errand this time is very important, but it was assigned by the Holy Majesty himself. If it is completed, it is possible to be promoted to two levels, or even three levels, and money rewards are indispensable..."

Undoubtedly, Zhu Jinghong started painting cakes again, and to put it very bluntly, this was very appetizing to the sergeants present.

It can be said that Zhu Jinghong has exhausted all the means in his previous life. The ancients were able to withstand these, and they were all motivated immediately, just waiting to get started.

Sensing that the atmosphere is almost over, Zhu Jinghong made a conclusion: "Everyone, the reward is very generous, but the task is also very difficult. Do you have the confidence to complete it?"

Although the method of fighting chicken blood in the previous life was easy to use, no one answered at this moment. Because of the relationship between superiority and inferiority, the soldiers dared to speak without authorization.

"Answer me loudly, do you have confidence?"

"Yes!" A few scattered people replied, all of them were officers in the team.

"The others are all dumb? I didn't hear clearly, do you have any confidence?" Zhu Jinghong's voice became higher and higher.

"Have!"

This time, everyone's voices became louder and the atmosphere was completely mobilized.

In the current era, this is a unique mobilization meeting, which has achieved very good results.

Of course, this is also due to the fact that Zhu Jinghong's status is high enough to be trusted by everyone on the scene.

In the same way, it would be difficult to achieve the current effect if the generals with insufficient status were to speak.

"Since everyone is confident, this round of training will officially begin. The first task this morning is to follow the arranged queue, and everyone remembers their positions!"

The more than 1000 people present will stand in a square team according to the type of arms. Zhu Jinghong has already conceived the specific method of standing, and has handed over all of them to the guards.

So after he gave the order, the guards came to the corresponding squares, and they will make specific arrangements next.

In the composition of the Ming army, compared with the local capitals and the Beijing camp, the guards Shangzhi army is undoubtedly more arrogant.

But facing the guards of the Dragon Guard, they couldn't be proud, so they still listened to the greetings, not to mention that there was Zhu Jinghong pressing on them.

When Zhu Jinghong began to train soldiers, Deng An appeared outside the Rongguo Mansion again with a mission.

Because of Zhu Jinghong's entrustment, Deng An obviously kept a low profile this time, at least he stopped looking at people with his nostrils.

It's no wonder that he was so careful, because being a eunuch is also introverted, and Deng An's position may be replaced at any time.

After all, there are many eunuchs in Chengming Academy, and many of them are smart people. Deng An is just lucky.

Being suddenly admonished yesterday, Deng An guessed that someone was jealous and told the secret, otherwise how would Zhu Jinghong know about his situation outside.

Let's talk about Deng An's entry into the Rongguo Mansion. Although he has tried his best to keep a low profile, he still caused quite a stir.

Jia Baoyu was returning from school when he bumped into Deng An.

The previous experience of going to the palace made him very uncomfortable with eunuchs, but even if he felt uncomfortable, he sensibly stepped aside at the moment.

Jia Amnesty is not here today, and Deng An was led into the mansion by Jia Lian and his wife.

When meeting Baoyu, Jia Lian only asked a few simple questions, but Wang Xifeng walked slowly and Baoyu stopped him.

"Sister Feng, who is that eunuch?"

"It's from the palace, sent by Lord Thirteen!"

"Why is it Thirteenth Master again? What did he send someone to our house for?" Baoyu asked curiously.

"The person who came to see your elder sister Bao may be to attend the election!"

"So it's because of this, sister Bao squeezed all her heart into the palace, she's not in the same way as us!" Jia Baoyu snorted.

At this moment, he forgot that if it wasn't for his sister Li Bao who married into the royal family, he might have lost his life.

Wang Xifeng laughed dryly, told Baoyu to go back to study the book quickly, and then hurriedly chased after him.

The palace sent people to the mansion twice in two days, which shows the importance of Baochai in Zhu Jinghong's heart, how could Wang Xifeng not go to see it.

When Wang Xifeng left, Mingyan said, "Second Lord, if Miss Bao enters the palace, there will be another doorway in our residence!"

"What kind of connection? Who cares about her connection!" Baoyu said coldly.

"I thought that this sister Bao was a refined person, but I didn't know that she was so vulgar, and now even sister Lin has been led astray!"

The more I talked about it, the more uncomfortable Jia Baoyu felt, and finally said: "If you want me to say... It's good for her to leave our house, at least she is out of sight and out of mind!"

At this time, Mingyan reminded: "Second master, Miss Bao and the others are guests after all, you say that...if the master hears it, I'm afraid you will be punished again!"

Baoyu raised his face and said a lesson: "Humph... how could the master know if you didn't chew your tongue!"

(End of this chapter)