King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 8
Gao Shuyan actually listened to Zhu Jinghong's conversation just now, because he didn't leave at all.

"Your Highness, I think that the Thirteenth Lord's proposal is feasible, and you should show your prestige..."

"But……"

Before Zhu Jingyuan could speak, Gao Shuyan continued, "Your Highness, your every move in Jinling is watched by the court inside and outside!"

"It is the Holy Majesty's decree that we must see the effect of suppressing the bandits by mid-June at the latest. If Jinling's civil and military forces are allowed to shirk, I am afraid that His Highness will disappoint the Holy Majesty's high expectations!"

Hearing these words, Zhu Jingyuan clenched his fists, he was naturally aware of the current situation.

"So Mr. Gao means to summon these people tomorrow to urge them?"

Taking a step closer to the book case, Gao Shuyan said in a deep voice: "Not only to urge, but also to show power and harm..."

"This……"

Seeing that Zhu Jingyuan was still hesitating, Gao Shuyan hated that iron could not be made into steel, and he was agitated: "Your Highness, this trip to Jinling will be a matter of success or failure, and you have no way out..."

These words hit Zhu Jingyuan's heart like a heavy hammer, suddenly the sneer of Prince Rui Zhu Jingyuan appeared in front of his eyes.

"Yeah... there is no way out for Gu!"

Gao Shuyan was persuasive and persuasive: "So Your Highness must make up his mind to overcome all difficulties with the force of thunder, and wipe out all the thieves!"

Zhu Jingyuan didn't answer. Although Gao Shuyan was right, he always felt that he couldn't do it, and even if he did, he couldn't do it well.

As Zhu Jingyuan's teacher, Gao Shuyan knew the prince's thoughts too well, and he already had a workaround.

"Your Highness has a kind heart, if you really can't save face... why don't you ask the Thirteenth Lord for help!"

"The Thirteenth Lord has a noble status, and his heart to protect his brother is beyond words. I think it is perfect for him to come forward to frighten the ministers!"

If it weren't for someone with absolute heart, if it wasn't for Zhu Jingyuan's temperament, Gao Shuyan would never have said such a thing.

The words are good and kind-hearted, but in essence, it points out Zhu Jingyuan's indecisive, cowardly and indecisive nature.

"This... is it not appropriate to use the thirteenth brother..." Zhu Jingyuan shook his head repeatedly.

His indecisive character cannot be changed in this life.

Gao Shuyan immediately retorted: "Prince, brothers take care of each other, how can this be called taking advantage?"

"The thirteenth master has a fistful heart, I have heard it outside, this is not persecuted by His Highness, why don't His Highness help each other?"

At this moment, Zhu Jingyuan only felt irritable, and after thinking for a while, he replied: "This matter...let me think about it for two days!"

Walking to Zhu Jingyuan's side, Gao Shuyan grabbed Zhu Jingyuan's sleeve and tried to persuade him: "Your Highness... can't wait!"

It's no wonder the emperor doesn't like such a prince, and it's no wonder he can't restrain the ambitious Prince Rui.

Wanting to cry but helpless, Gao Shuyan looked at the prince beggingly, but the latter sighed and could only nod.

"Gao Qing, Thirteenth Brother..."

"Your Highness, don't worry, the ministers from the Thirteenth Lord will go and say, Your Highness will pass it on now!"

To strike while the iron is hot, Gao Shuyan was afraid that Zhu Jingyuan would repent, so he asked him to order the discussion tomorrow.

"it is good!"

…………

On the other side of the sleeping hall, Zhu Jinghong was eating lunch, and there were two eunuchs dedicated to serving him.

"Master Thirteen, you eat this..."

"Master Thirteen, do you want this?"

At the dinner table, wherever Zhu Jinghong looked, the eunuchs on the left and right would put the dishes into his bowl.

There were only six dishes on the table. On the surface, it looked relatively simple, but each dish was as extravagant as possible.

For example, one of the soups, it is said that there are 35 processes introduced by the meal waiter, and six people work for four or five hours to get it.

Luxurious is luxurious enough, but Zhu Jinghong's natural taste is ordinary, so he really didn't taste much difference.

"Report to the Thirteenth Lord, Zuo Chunfang University scholar Gao Shuyan asks to see you!"

"Please come in!" Zhu Jinghong stopped when he heard the call from outside.
Immediately afterwards, Zhu Jinghong ordered to the servant on the left: "Yu Hai, go and get a pair of bowls and chopsticks, maybe this senior scholar is here to eat!"

Although he felt that this was impossible, Yu Hai still replied: "Yes!"

The servant on the right asked farewell: "Master Thirteen, are you going to make a pot of tea?"

Making tea to entertain guests is the basic etiquette of the current era, Zhu Jinghong nodded slightly.

"Deng An, use the Nanyue Kingdom to pay tribute to that...that superb lotus tea!"

Dazed for a moment, Deng An nodded again and again, turned around and showed a smirk.

Among the teas brought by Zhu Jinghong, the Nanyue Kingdom paid less tribute and had the largest stock.

After a few breaths, Gao Shuyan walked into the bedroom.

"Greetings, Lord Thirteen!" Gao Shuyan bowed and saluted.

Zhu Jinghong has not yet been crowned king, so Gao Shuyan doesn't need to kneel down.

"Have you eaten, Mr. Gao? Sit down and eat together? You are too skinny, you should eat more!"

Zhu Jinghong was very enthusiastic, which surprised Gao Shuyan.

Isn't Thirteenth Master like this before?
Under the hospitality, Gao Shuyan sat in the guest seat, and the dishes and chopsticks were already set in front of him.

"Yu Hai, get Mr. Gao two meatballs!"

"Yes!"

"Thank you Thirteenth Master..." Gao Shuyan quickly thanked him while thinking about how to speak.

Knowing that he would go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing, Zhu Jinghong didn't intend to waste time, so he took the initiative to ask, "Mr. Gao, what do you want from me?"

Just about to eat a meatball, Gao Shuyan could only put it down when he picked it up, and replied: "Thirteenth Lord, the crown prince has issued an order, and he will see the local officials of Jinling tomorrow to ask about money, food and military equipment..."

"That's right, those people belong to donkeys, and they have to be whipped to move!"

Hearing this metaphor, the corners of Gao Shuyan's mouth twitched.

If the scholar-bureaucrat officials learned that they were compared to a donkey by Zhu Jinghong, they might drown him with saliva.

"The Thirteenth Lord also knows that the prince's heart is kind and he can't bear to offend the officials. I'm afraid that tomorrow's affairs... will be in vain again!"

Zhu Jinghong smiled, pretending to be helpless and said: "This group of people is really hateful, but unfortunately... I can't help much!"

"Your Highness, would you like to help?" Gao Shuyan asked quickly.

Zhu Jinghong said solemnly: "Of course, fourth brother has always treated me very well, how could I not want to help him!"

Gao Shuyan nodded again and again, and praised: "The Thirteenth Lord understands things and understands the meaning of filial piety..."

"In the past, I misunderstood the Thirteenth Master, it is really the crime of the old minister!"

You are honest enough, if I don't want to help the prince, I'll just sit on the grounds of being ignorant of the truth and be accused of being ignorant of filial piety... Zhu Jinghong is dissatisfied with slander.

"Where is it, it's a pity... I don't have much ability to help fourth brother!"

Although this is what he said, Zhu Jinghong was sure that Gao Shuyan must have something to do with him.

"Master Thirteen, you can really help the prince with tomorrow's matter!"

"Oh? What can I do?"

After a little thought, Gao Shuyan said: "The Thirteenth Lord can participate in tomorrow's discussion, explain the deadline to the officials, warn them to complete it on time, and show power to everyone on behalf of the prince!"

To put it simply, let Zhu Jinghong be the bad guy, which is actually not easy to say.

These words were exactly what Zhu Jinghong wanted. He was about to participate in various affairs aboveboard, but Gao Shuyan gave him a pillow when he fell asleep.

Of course, Zhu Jinghong will not be too urgent, he hesitated and said: "This... I'm afraid that the fourth brother will not agree..."

Gao Shuyan's expression brightened, he patted his chest and said, "Master Thirteen, don't worry, I will persuade His Highness to agree to this matter!"

"Okay then, I've already seen those officials who are upset!"

Gao Shuyan showed a smile, stood up and said, "That's it... on behalf of the prince, I thank the Thirteenth Lord!"

"Mr. Gao is serious!" Zhu Jinghong smiled.

At this time, Deng An had already made tea.

Seeing that Gao Shuyan was about to leave, Zhu Jinghong hurriedly said, "Mr. Gao, drink tea!"

"Master Thirteen, I still have something important to report to the crown prince, time is not waiting for me... Please forgive me for being rude!"

"Mr. Gao, please do what you want!" Zhu Jinghong didn't want to force him to stay.

When Gao Shuyan left, Deng An looked at Zhu Jinghong, and either went or left with a cup of tea.

"Why are you looking at me? You drank him, don't waste the tribute!"

(End of this chapter)