King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 373 Deng An and Ke Qingyan
Regarding the training of the Northern Four Guards, although Zhu Jinghong did not get the right to train troops, he would make full use of his "supervision power".

How to take advantage?Naturally, we should keep a close eye on them at all times, visit the various health centers participating in the training, and carry out actual supervision.

It is necessary to make those commanders and thousands of households feel that the sky above their heads is shrouded by Zhu Jinghong, and the establishment of authority is in this silent process.

For example, at this moment, at the Yulin Zuowei School Ground, Zhu Jinghong was standing on the watchtower, observing the situation with a monocular telescope.

Behind him were the commanders of the Yulin Zuowei, Tongzhi, Qianshi and Qianhu people. These people all stood respectfully, hoping to get Zhu Jinghong's approval.

Putting down the telescope, Zhu Jinghong turned around, and all the generals bent down.

"Today is 26. This is already the tenth day. It's still not working well..."

Hearing this, the commander Jiang Qingsheng couldn't stand still and explained: "Thirteenth Master, our department has been training rigorously recently, and we don't dare to slack off at all. It starts at the beginning of every day until..."

"Commander Jiang, what's the use of all this? The fact is that among the four northern guards, Yu Lin's left guard is worse!" Zhu Jinghong said in a deep voice.

"It's not that you haven't practiced enough, it's just that you don't pay enough attention. You always think that these are tricks I came up with and you can just fool them!"

Although these words were said calmly, if they were really taken seriously, it would almost be tantamount to a crime of rebellion.

After all, it is His Majesty the Emperor's order to train the Four Northern Guards. Not paying attention to training is disrespectful to the Emperor, and it is disrespectful to resist the order.

Before Jiang Qingsheng could reply, someone beside him explained: "Thirteenth Master, I would never dare to have such an intention!"

Indeed, no one can afford such a crime, so we must explain it clearly immediately.

Turning around again, with his back to Jiang Qingsheng and others, Zhu Jinghong said slowly: "You don't have this intention, but I can't guarantee that the people below don't. There are some things... I may have heard about it!"

Jiang Qingsheng and others looked at each other, with anger flowing out of their eyes, and they secretly cursed that bastard for talking nonsense.

"It doesn't matter that I heard about this. I'm just afraid that it will reach the ears of His Majesty. How will you deal with it then?"

He had just finished putting pressure on people, and now he was pretending to be a good person again. Zhu Jinghong's PUA skills became more and more proficient.

Putting on a good-for-you tone, Zhu Jinghong continued: "When you go down, you must conduct a strict investigation, severely punish those who make arrogant opinions on national policy, and let others take a lesson!"

Zhu Jinghong is not a god, and the imperial edict is not an immortal method. It is normal for some people below not to understand or even oppose the new training methods.

There are many ways to solve the problem, but Zhu Jinghong chose the one with the quickest effect, which is to set a negative example and then punish them severely.

"Yes!" Everyone agreed.

"Also...you must also pay attention to this matter. It is best to participate personally and set an example for the soldiers below!"

"These are not showy things, but real battle formations. How can you command wars in the future if you don't know anything about them?"

Turning around again, Zhu Jinghong continued: "I have told several other guards about this, and they will also participate in the training, so don't feel embarrassed!"

Before Zhu Jinghong said this, they really felt that they had lost their status, but when they heard that a group of colleagues also participated, their inner resistance dissipated a lot.

Jiang Qingsheng didn't know that Zhu Jinghong would almost always use the same words wherever he went, which meant that the four guards had been deceived by him.

At this moment, a knight came galloping towards him. Zhu Jinghong took a closer look and saw that it was Lu Yuxin.

"Reporting to the Thirteenth Master, the remaining elite soldiers selected by the Sixteenth Guards have gathered at the A-[-] campus!"

The area of ​​Shanglinyuan is very large. There are more than [-] school grounds, big and small, among which the Class A and Class II campuses are neither big nor small.

"Okay... I have to go over and take a look. You guys should practice hard!"

"Congratulations to the Thirteenth Master!"

Everyone sent Zhu Jinghong off the watchtower. The latter got on his horse and was about to leave, but suddenly said: "In a few days, the Holy Spirit will come to see you personally. Even if you are not the best, don't be the worst!"

Zhu Jinghong also said this to the other three guards in order to mobilize these four guards to engage in internal affairs.

They can accept that they are not the best, but they cannot accept being the worst.

"Thank you Thirteenth Master for the tip!"

Soon Zhu Jinghong rode away, leaving only Jiang Qingsheng and the generals.

"Sir, do we...really want to practice?" asked a Qianhu at the bottom.

Jiang Qingsheng turned around, glanced at all his subordinates, and then said with a sullen face: "Nonsense... If we don't practice, we may lose our face in the future!"

"From today on, we are all going to practice. As the Thirteenth Master said, if we really use this command to fight in the future, we must understand the key points!"

"The Holy One attaches great importance to this matter. Our Habayashi Zuowei must not be the worst!"

"I understand everything!" Jiang Qingsheng's tone was gloomy.

"Understandable!"

Jiang Qingsheng was a little satisfied when he heard his subordinates answering in unison, and then he continued to give instructions: "Just now, the Thirteenth Master said that there are people in our army who are talking nonsense. You all go down and check it out!"

"Once it is verified, severe punishment will not be given!"

"Yes!"

Here Jiang Qingsheng is running the army with an iron fist, while at the other end of the school, hundreds of people have lined up and gathered in the A-[-] school grounds.

In addition to the four northern guards, other guards who guard the pro-army forces have also selected personnel to participate in the training according to the decree.

This was of course Zhu Jinghong's suggestion, in order to plant seeds for other guards.

After the training of the Northern Four Guards is completed and tested in actual combat, these seeds can be allowed to take root and sprout in everyone, and eventually grow into towering trees.

"Master Thirteen is here!"

Hearing this shout, the originally noisy campus quickly became quiet, and everyone stood extremely upright.

It can be seen from this that the guards and soldiers are really elite, and the soldiers in the ordinary guards do not have this quality.

After dismounting, Zhu Jinghong went up to the high platform and glanced at the people in front of him.

"Everyone, do you know why I called you here today?"

There was no need for anyone present to answer these words. After a pause, Zhu Jinghong continued.

Zhu Jinghong has spoken many times to the outside world about the purpose and methods of training, as well as its significance for future wars.

Therefore, during the introduction, Zhu Jinghong used words and sentences very smoothly, and even made a few jokes in the middle, which made the soldiers listen and livened up the atmosphere.

After some introduction, Zhu Jinghong concluded: "So I have called you here to let you participate in training and learn how to fight in the future!"

The next step was to assign team members. Zhu Jinghong had already prepared for this, so he asked Lu Yuxin to make the announcement.

Looking at the soldiers from all the pro-military guards, Zhu Jinghong felt particularly happy because his influence had expanded again.

After completing the training of the bodyguards, I will go to the capital camp to promote it. Then there will be my disciples everywhere. If anything happens...

Thinking of this, Zhu Jinghong cut off his thoughts. After all, there was no benefit in overthinking, so it was safer to keep a low profile.

The distribution of personnel was soon completed. After Zhu Jinghong gave the order, the soldiers of each guard began to rush to the North Fourth Guards station according to the distribution plan.

"Where are Hou Jing and the others?" Zhu Jinghong looked at Lu Yuxin.

Lu Yuxin immediately replied: "With respect from the Thirteenth Master, they are now distributed in various guards and are supervising their training!"

People like Hou Jing are Zhu Jinghong's eyes. Only with their help can things be done successfully.

"Tell Hou Jing and the others to be as strict as possible and try to achieve results in two or three months. Don't keep the Holy Father waiting!" Zhu Jinghong ordered.

He felt that it was not enough to let the North Four Guards get involved, so he had to have Hou Jing and others strictly supervise and exert pressure to grow the fastest.

"Yes!"

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Two days later, Zhu Jinghong came to the East Palace to visit the prince.

Zhu Jingyuan's physical condition was very poor and he had lost a lot of weight. This made Yuanchun very sad and sad, and he looked very haggard.

It happened that Zhu Jinghong wanted to ask about Baochai, but when he saw the extremely worried look on his fourth sister-in-law's face, he held back his words.Objectively speaking, the people in the East Palace are multi-minded. If he asks Baochai about his candidacy, his thoughts will be exposed in advance.

This is not good for Baochai's candidacy for the princess. After all, the fact that she "lost her father at a young age" is indeed a big minus.

If the emperor and empress knew what he was thinking, they would probably not let Baochai run for election and put an end to his idea of ​​"playing tricks".

Zhu Jinghong felt a little funny when he thought that when he asked Baochai the day before yesterday, the girl ran away in shame.

"Thirteenth brother, why are you laughing?"

Hearing the questioning voice coming from the bed, Zhu Jinghong quickly leaned down and said, "Fourth brother, you're awake, do you feel better?"

"Sigh... It's still the same. I'm afraid it won't get better this month!" Zhu Jingyuan sighed helplessly.

His poor health was also a major flaw for him. Thinking of this, Zhu Jingyuan became more and more sad.

"Fourth brother, take your medicine and you will get better!"

Hearing this unwise advice, Zhu Jingyuan forced a smile and said immediately, "I heard that you have started training bodyguards?"

"I just keep an eye on the old man and run back and forth every day!" Zhu Jinghong said nonchalantly.

"Thirteenth brother, I really envy you!" Zhu Jingyuan said sadly.

"What do I have to envy? I'm confined to the palace every day. It's like being a thief wherever I want to go. It's really difficult..."

Hearing Zhu Jinghong's complaints, Zhu Jingyuan just smiled.

Although this thirteenth brother always makes mistakes, and although he is always punished by the emperor's father, he has the closest relationship with his father, which truly turns the emperor and his ministers into father and son.

And this is what Zhu Jingyuan envies. He knows that he can't do it in this life, and the same is true for Lao Liu who wants to fight for the throne.

The two talked for a while, and when Zhu Jingyuan looked tired, Zhu Jinghong left the East Palace.

Soon a eunuch came to report that his guards had assembled at Banner Guard and were waiting for him to make the final decision.

There was nothing to do today, so Zhu Jinghong went to the banner guard. He had to see the guards with his own eyes before he could feel at ease.

The morning passed like this, and the candidates for the guards were decided. Next, they should go to the palace to replace the people from the Five Cities Military and Horse Department.

A few days passed quickly, and it was the first day of February.

In Prince Xiang's Mansion, where no plaque was hung, Deng An, the eunuch under Zhu Jinghong, appeared in the Tingyuzhai living room.

Keqing has lived in the palace for more than ten days and has finally adapted to the new life. At this moment, she is walking in the bamboo forest, feeling particularly peaceful.

"Girl, Eunuch Deng is here..."

Hearing the call from behind, Keqing turned around and asked, "Where are you? Are you looking for me specifically?"

"I am looking for you, the girl, who is in the living room now!"

"Okay... I'll go back right away!"

Deng An suddenly came over, which really made Ke Qing a little curious.

Ke Qing already knows that this person is the great eunuch under Zhu Jinghong, and his conduct in life is even more impressive.

Soon Keqing returned to Tingyuzhai, and Deng An also greeted him.

"I've seen the girl!" Deng An bowed respectfully.

"Why are you so polite, father-in-law? There is no need to be polite!" Ke Qing said quickly.

Although she lives in this heavily guarded palace, Keqing actually lacks a sense of security, so she would never dare to offend a great eunuch like Deng An.

Sui Keqing entered the hall together. After Deng An took his seat, he said, "You know, my dear, the Thirteenth Master is going to the palace this afternoon, but he made a special trip to visit you!"

From the beginning when he blocked the marriage with Jia's family, and later on when he tried to find a way to exonerate her, Qing already knew what Zhu Jinghong was thinking.

Keqing replied: "A little girl is like a duckweed in the water, insignificant and not worth a look at. Why dare you bother the Thirteenth Master to visit her!"

Deng An did not answer the question, but reminded him carefully: "The Thirteenth Master is very protective of the girl, and he came to visit this time... The girl must be received well, and must not be too formal!"

Don't be too prude... This is an interesting thing to say, but Qing guessed its direction.

This eunuch must have been sent by the Thirteenth Master to send a message. This is to... Thinking of this, Keqing couldn't help but blush.

But she knew that it was entirely Deng An's own initiative that made him say these suggestive words.

After all, Zhu Jinghong wanted a woman, and he saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart. He was a real good slave.

"Girl, don't worry too much. Our Thirteenth Master is a good man who is upright and upright. With his protection in the future, girl can rest easy!"

Looking at Deng An, Keqing said solemnly: "Excuse me, father-in-law, please tell Master Thirteen that this little girl will remember Master Thirteen's kindness for the rest of her life!"

Deng An nodded and said with a smile: "I know that the girl repays her kindness and will never let the Thirteenth Master down!"

After saying this, Deng An realized that his goal had been achieved, so he stood up and said: "If the girl needs anything, just tell the envoy on duty outside and let the internal envoy make it clear, and they will help her get it done!"

In fact, there is no need for Deng Anduo to say that these people have been taking care of the food and clothing of Keqing and others recently.

After Deng An left, Keqing could no longer calm down.

Last time she mustered up the courage to hand herself over to Zhu Jinghong in the palace but was interrupted by Baochai. Now she was naturally nervous to experience such a thing again.

"Girl, what's the matter with you?"

Ignoring the curiosity of the two people, Ke Qing said: "Please clean up the outside here and replace the bed with a new one!"

"Girl, the bed was changed yesterday!"

Being stared at by Ke Qing, Ruizhu immediately nodded in agreement, took Bao Zhu and got busy.

When Keqing was cleaning up the house and preparing to welcome guests, an uninvited guest also came to Rongguo Mansion.

Under the guidance of Zhou Rui's family, Grandma Liu and Ban'er were brought to Wang Xifeng Courtyard and were sitting on the couch in an extremely cramped manner.

On the other hand, Ban'er, a newborn calf, is not afraid of tigers. She was looking around the room, causing Grandma Liu to scold her repeatedly.

After sitting for about ten minutes, there was gradually movement outside, and Grandma Liu restrained Ban'er beside her.

After a few breaths, Zhou Rui's family entered the house and waved to Grandma Liu.

Grandma Liu and her party were led into a side hall. At this moment, Wang Xifeng was sitting on the couch in bright clothes and talking to Ping'er in front of her.

"Second Master didn't come back today?"

Ping'er replied: "And the boys said that the Thirteenth Master is leaving the palace today, and the Second Master and Rong Master are going to escort him!"

Wang Xifeng couldn't help but laugh and said: "He is a candidate for the Dragon Guard. He can't even enter the palace. How can he protect him!"

"Let's talk about Rong'er. His father was almost beaten to death by Master Thirteen, and he rushed to escort me. What do you think this is..."

The reality was so absurd that Ping'er didn't know what to say.

"By the way, why hasn't Grandma Liu come yet?"

Hearing this, the person from Zhou Rui's family at the door came forward and reported very carefully: "Go back to Second Grandma, she is right outside the door!"

"Grandma Liu is an old acquaintance of the family. My wife used to meet her often, but Aunt Xue's family is here today, so we don't have time to meet... so she asked me to lead her to my second grandma!"

"Auntie is here?"

Wang Xifeng had just left Mrs. Xing's house, and she really didn't know that her aunt had arrived at the house.

Although I wanted to go and meet him, I thought that Grandma Liu was here, so I could only meet this "old friend" first.

"Invite Grandma Liu in first!"

(End of this chapter)