King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 66 Gao Shuyan's Fear

[Regarding the update time adjustment, it is twelve o'clock every night these days! 】

"Mr. Gao, you are finally back!"

In the study room of the palace bedroom, Zhu Jingyuan got up from behind the desk and greeted Gao Shuyan at the door.

For more than half a month, Gao Shuyan and other officials of the Eastern Palace went to various places in Jinling to make open and unannounced visits.

In addition to supervising the local government, they also showed up when necessary to correct the "chaos" of the local government, which calmed down a lot of troubles for Zhu Jingyuan.

Now that the "exemption" order has been issued, the local governments have lost their burdens and have reported the real situation of the treasury one after another. Gao Shuyan naturally returned.

"Your Highness, how have you been?"

As the prince's teacher, Gao Shuyan was most concerned about Zhu Jingyuan's health, so he asked a few questions first.

"I had a cough a few days ago, but after taking the medicine, it's no longer a serious problem. I exercised with my thirteenth brother today, and my spirit has improved a lot!"

"Sir, please take a seat!"

After the two sat down respectively, Gao Shuyan said, "The Thirteenth Lord has helped His Highness a lot recently!"

Smiling, he replied: "Yes, Thirteenth Brother has a lot of ideas, but I didn't realize it before!"

However, Gao Shuyan's expression changed, and he said in a deep voice: "But does your Highness know that those ideas of the Thirteenth Lord have also pushed you to the forefront!"

"Censor Yanguan, pen and ink are like knives, if someone pushes the flames, His Highness will be in danger!"

According to Zhu Jinghong's words, as long as the assigned errands are done well and the emperor's father is happy, the crown prince's position will be stable.

After finally convincing himself of this truth, after hearing Gao Shuyan's words, he was a little shaken again.

"Mr. Gao, now inside and outside Yingtian Mansion, the common people are full of praise for me, and what the people want...the censor is nothing to be afraid of!"

Unexpectedly, Gao Shuyan asked: "Can the common people go to the palace to discuss politics?"

With one sentence, Zhu Jingyuan choked.

Seeing that he was intimidated, Gao Shuyan sighed: "The crown prince is devoted to sharing the worries of the sage, and wants to collect money and food earlier, in order to wipe out the Japanese pirates as soon as possible. This kind of loyalty and filial piety is admirable..."

"No matter what you do, the prince must not forget his identity, and he must not mess up his sense of purpose to achieve his goal!"

"If there is really impeachment, I will defend His Highness at the meeting, but I only hope His Highness will stop acting recklessly!"

Zhu Jingyuan had no room for defense under the pressure of various principles, so he could only nod to accept Gao Shuyan's opinion.

"Mr. Gao, now that the Chief Secretary has consolidated the money and food, and transported it to the east battlefield, the Jinling Metropolitan Division can then mobilize the garrisons!"

"What Your Highness said is true!"

"Jinling has been in peace for many years, and the generals and generals have been neglected in the army. I'm afraid they will be slack and let the thirteenth brother go to supervise the battle!"

In the past two days, in order to allow himself to lead the army to supervise the battle, Zhu Jinghong often boasted about his ability to arrange troops.

Although he was also a layman, he couldn't bear Zhu Jinghong's serious words, so Zhu Jingyuan really believed him.

Of course, it was also because Zhu Jinghong's ideas basically worked during this period of time, which made Zhu Jingyuan no longer despise him, otherwise he would definitely think he was messing around.

Unexpectedly, Gao Shuyan got up immediately: "No..."

"Although Thirteenth Lord is resourceful, he is still too young after all. Military and state affairs are a trifling matter. He has all his generals working together to give advice, so why need a little one to supervise and coerce him..."

"His Highness has made such an arrangement, where will the people in Jinling be?"

Zhu Jingyuan was thoughtful, and there was some truth in thinking about it carefully.

It is indeed too hasty to send a child to supervise the battle. This move will not only distrust the generals of Jinling, but it will also make people laugh when it is spread.

"What's more...the Holy Majesty sent His Highness to Jinling to test His Highness's pacification of the place. How can you trouble the Thirteenth Lord with everything?"

Gao Shuyan's reminder contained fear of Zhu Jinghong.

These days, Zhu Jinghong's methods have led to the truthful reporting of the situation by local yamen.

Although the means are a bit low-handed, the effect is very good, and it is hard to guarantee that he will not be valued by the emperor. After all, the current emperor is also a person who uses all means to achieve his goals.

After all, Zhu Jinghong...is also the son of the current emperor!
Thinking of this in his heart, Gao Shuyan became more and more worried about the prince, but he couldn't say these words directly.

"Mr. Gao's words are reasonable, but I really don't know much about the military formation. I'm afraid that the generals will prevaricate and miss the plan to suppress the Japanese!"

The Japanese pirates were related to the local gentry, the gentry and the army, and their interests were intertwined, which made Zhu Jingyuan not trust these generals.

"If you don't understand, you can learn. Why don't your Highness personally supervise the battle? This is a good way to apply what you have learned!"

Fearing that Zhu Jingyuan would retreat, Gao Shuyan persuaded him again: "Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven on horseback. His literary and martial arts are astonishing in the past, and His Highness has already mastered literature. If you can be familiar with martial arts, His Majesty will be very happy!"

What Zhu Jingyuan looked forward to most was to get his father's approval. There is no doubt that Gao Shuyan's words moved him.

It's just to supervise the battle, not to direct it personally, Zhu Jingyuan, you can definitely do it!
Secretly cheering himself up, Zhu Jingyuan nodded and said: "Just as Mr. said!"

"So good!"

Seeing Zhu Jingyuan return to his familiar appearance, Gao Shuyan showed a gratified smile, this is the benevolent and filial king in his heart.

"According to the plan reported by the Chief Secretary and the Capital Secretary, the food and troops will take at least ten days to arrive. When will I leave for the front line?"

Gao Shuyan replied: "In a few more days, His Highness will straighten out the affairs of the heavens, and then it will not be too late to go to the front line!"

"The thirteenth brother..."

"The front line has no eyes. If the Thirteenth Master is hurt, how will His Highness explain to the Holy Majesty and the Empress? Let the Thirteenth Master stay in Yingtian!"

I always felt that there was something wrong with these words, but Zhu Jingyuan still nodded, which made Gao Shuyan even more satisfied.

Next, the two discussed other matters, and finally Zhu Jinghong hosted a special banquet for this loyal teacher.

During the banquet, Zhu Jinghong made indirect remarks many times, asking when he would go to the front line to supervise the battle, but was blocked by Gao Shuyan.

This made Zhu Jinghong so depressed that after the banquet was over, he went to look for it, but it was a pity that Gao Shuyan was always there.

"I really have a new love and forget the old love... Old man Gao, you are so ruthless!"

After sighing outside the bedroom, Zhu Jinghong was also helpless, he could feel Gao Shuyan's defense against him.

Of course, he is also very clear that this is due to his excessive performance these days.

"But there is no way, if you want to sit in that position, you can't do it if you don't perform!"

"What's more, judging from the past 60 years, almost none of the royal family's sons have ended well. After Zhu Shenzhuo, it has become a chicken game..."

"If the fourth child becomes the emperor, maybe he still has a way to survive. If the sixth child..."

If Zhu Jingyuan ascends to the throne, Zhu Jinghong is really not sure what will happen to him.

So he can only participate in this battle royale game and try his best to become the final winner, so that he can live a peaceful life.

"Master Thirteen..."

While Zhu Jinghong was thinking, he heard a call from outside, and when he raised his eyes, it was Lu Yuxin.

Seeing the other party's sneaky look, Zhu Jinghong said angrily: "If you fart, let it go!"

Xiao Pao came to Zhu Jinghong's side, and Lu Yuxin whispered, "Master Thirteen, I have already got some of the firecrackers you want!"

Hearing that the firecrackers were brought, Zhu Jinghong regained his energy immediately, and asked, "Where is it, take me there!"

"It's on the school grounds, hey...Master Thirteen, wait for me!"

Zhu Jinghong got up and left, Lu Yuxin had to follow quickly, he had to watch a little bit to feel at ease.

But in fact, he just watched from the sidelines, and it was pure wishful thinking to restrain Zhu Jinghong.

(End of this chapter)