King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 366: Your son will protect you
When Dai Quan arrived at Qianqing Palace, he was scolded as expected.

Dai Quan himself was shocked when he learned that there were rebels from the White Lotus Sect in the imperial city, and kept kowtowing to express his guilt.

"I asked you to check before, but now there are rebels and rebels in the imperial city. What errand are you doing?"

"Million slaves!"

"Ten thousand deaths? Can you atone for your sins by dying?" Zhu Xianming's tone became more and more severe.

Because of this, Dai Quan knew that he was safe, simply because the emperor would never talk nonsense if he wanted to kill people.

"I will give you one last chance to check everyone in the palace again, and make sure nothing goes wrong!"

"If there are any more mistakes, you can find a rope and hang yourself. Don't dirty my hands!"

This is definitely not a joke. If something goes wrong in the Imperial City on the Lantern Festival, Dai Quan will really give up his life.

"Yes!" Dai Quan solemnly agreed, and the heavy pressure made him feel uncomfortable.

Of course, he will definitely pass on the pressure to the next level and assign more tasks to his subordinates. No one will be able to relax if he focuses on sharing responsibilities.

Immediately afterwards, Zhu Xianming glanced at Li Qingxiang and said: "The same goes for Beizhen Fusi. If something happens outside the imperial city, I will not be lenient!"

"Yes!"

Although the emperor did not say how he would be punished, Li Qingxiang knew that he would probably be like Dai Quan. He just hoped that his family would not be affected by the time.

"Liu Zhong!"

"The slave is here!"

Next to Dai Quan and Li Qingxiang, there was a eunuch in his 40s kneeling. It was Liu Zhong who the emperor had asked to come to see him.

Although this person looks dull, his identity is not simple at all. He is the second Bingbi of the Secretary of Ceremony, and he is also the eunuch of the Royal Horse Supervisor.

"You need to inform all the military guards about the situation of the White Lotus Sect, and also the transferred Beijing camp, so that they will also be alert and be on guard!"

The most important job of the Royal Horse Supervisor is to promote the bodyguards and soldiers according to orders.

The bodyguards and troops were personally commanded by the emperor, but the emperor had to deal with many things every day, and it was impossible to really manage the 22 guards personally. The Royal Horse Supervisor became the agency responsible for daily management.

On the Lantern Festival, there will be more troops in the city, and the main manpower will come from the bodyguards. Naturally, they will be the ones to convey the situation of the White Lotus Sect.

"The slave leads the order!"

"You also tell them that if something goes wrong in their jurisdiction, I will cause trouble for them!"

"Yes!"

Liu Zhong really seemed dull and seemed stupid sitting in such a high position, but the emperor used his "stupidity".

The Royal Horse Supervisor was ordered to promote the bodyguards and pro-army troops. It was originally a bureau that handled matters from top to bottom. It did not require subjective initiative. People with active minds made the emperor uneasy.

"In addition, Dongchang and Jinyiwei need to discuss a strategy in detail, such as what kind of people are suspicious, how to check and search, and where to search..."

"After the strategy is finalized, it will be handed over to the Royal Horse Superintendent to pass it on to the garrison troops so that they can follow it and execute the alert!"

"I (minions) accept the order!" Dai Quan and the other three replied in unison.

Having said all the instructions, Zhu Xianming waved his hand and said: "Everyone, go down!"

"Yes!"

Several people bowed and exited the Nuan Pavilion, while Zhu Xianming also fell into deep thought.

Now that he has reconciled with the Supreme Emperor, he plans to take the Supreme Emperor to the Daming Gate together during the Shangyuan Festival this year to receive congratulations from people all over the world.

Such an arrangement can show the whole world that the Zhu family royal family is a model for the world with its loving father and filial piety.

And the people who come from all over the world to congratulate him will spread his reputation of purity and filial piety throughout the world, further washing away the stains on his body.

Therefore, this Lantern Festival Lantern Festival must not only be held, but also be held grandly, and there must not be any mistakes.

When he was thinking about whether to send more troops and how to arrange them, a young eunuch came from outside to report.

"Report to Your Majesty, the Thirteenth Lord please see me!"

"What is he doing?"

Zhu Xianming muttered, and then said: "Let him in!"

"Yes!"

After a few breaths, Zhu Jinghong entered the palace and bowed to the emperor in a polite manner.Picking up the teacup, Zhu Xianming took a sip and then said, "I thought you would just barge in again, but I'm quite surprised today!"

Zhu Jinghong immediately replied: "Dad, my son has always been obedient. Don't always look at people with the same old eyes!"

"What have you been doing these two days running around in and out of the palace?"

"My son is here to report this!"

"Tell me!"

"The foreigners and craftsmen have been settled in Shanglin Garden. Now the workshop has been built and casting will begin soon..."

This matter is quite complicated. Anyway, Zhu Jinghong talked for more than ten minutes before explaining all the aspects clearly.

"So... I just need to wait for this chicken to lay eggs? Right?"

Zhu Jinghong smiled and said, "Not entirely right!"

"Why?"

"You have to lose a few handfuls of rice to raise chickens, let alone forge stronger guns. Dad, you have to give me some money!"

But I heard Zhu Xianming say: "Then you should go to the Ministry of Household Affairs to ask for it!"

"Dad...I won't be able to get it if I go to the household department. Maybe I can get some money by robbing him!"

Money from the Ministry of Accounts has to go through procedures. When Zhu Jinghong asked for the money, people would ignore him. After all, the use seemed too unfair.

"If you want money, just tell Cheng Ying, he will give it as long as it's reasonable!"

The emperor has tens of millions of taels of silver in his internal funds, but he is still willing to spend this small amount, and will not have to pay for it from the treasury.

After nodding, Zhu Jinghong reported on the military training. This matter was more complicated than making guns. Zhu Jinghong kept talking for another half an hour.

The emperor didn't know much about making guns, but he was an expert at training the army. During the period, he asked more than a dozen questions to get to the bottom of things. Fortunately, Zhu Jinghong explained everything clearly.

He didn't understand it at first, but in the past few months he had seriously tried to memorize it by heart and forced himself to become an expert.

"Okay... I hope that within half a year, I can roughly develop the combat power you mentioned!"

"Don't worry, dad, that's absolutely no problem!" Zhu Jinghong said firmly.

After the matter was reported, Zhu Jinghong should have left, but he still stayed where he was.

"Do you have anything else?" Zhu Xianming raised his head and asked.

"My son met Dai Quan and the others just now and learned that there are rebels from the White Lotus Sect who are trying to rebel. My son wants to ask...can the Lantern Festival Lantern Festival still be held?"

These words almost made Zhu Xianming angry to death. Did this kid actually think that he would be frightened by a few thieves?
"What kind of situation can a few thieves jump up and down? If we don't hold a lantern festival because of them, wouldn't the court be laughed at by the world!" Zhu Xianming lectured with a straight face.

"My son means the same thing. Don't worry, dad... On the Lantern Festival, my son will come to guard you and I will definitely protect you!" Zhu Jinghong said, patting his chest.

Yes, this sentence is his purpose.

Although he keeps making mistakes, he still needs to have a good relationship with his father, and showing pure filial piety is a good move.

Zhu Jinghong was certain that no prince could compare to his "pure" filial piety, and the emperor would never think that he had any agenda.

"With so many guards, do I need you?"

Who is Zhu Jinghong and said with confidence: "There are so many guards, but they may not be as good as my son!"

"Hmph, if you have nothing to do, go down now!" Zhu Xianming obviously didn't want to talk nonsense with him. After all, he still had a lot on his hands.

"Son leave!"

Just as Zhu Jinghong was about to go out, he was stopped by the emperor.

"Your palace has been repaired, and all the furnishings and items inside have been prepared the day before yesterday!"

"If you take the time to take a look in the next few days, if you are dissatisfied, tell the Queen's Supervisor and they will make corrections together with the Ministry of Works!"

This unexpected concern really touched Zhu Jinghong. Although the old man gave him a hard education, he also treated his son first-class.

"Yes!"

"Go!"

(End of this chapter)