Jinyi champion

Chapter 306
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Yuan Zonggao and Tang Yin called Zhu Hao to the courtyard, it seemed that there was something important to discuss.

"Zhu Hao, let's be blunt. It's about the kind you made... yes, it's still called gunpowder, right? Its power is really amazing!" I understand, that thing doesn't seem to be very easy to manufacture and transport, and any link is prone to accidents, right?"

Zhu Hao nodded heavily: "It's like this. It must be produced and used immediately, and its power is extremely powerful. Once an accident occurs in the manufacturing workshop, storage warehouse or transportation, many innocent people will be implicated."

Yuan Zonggao nodded slightly, as if in deep thought.

Zhu Hao said: "I also ask Yuan Changshi not to report its efficacy to the imperial court. My mother and I don't want to cause trouble."

Yuan Zonggao smiled. For him, it is his wish not to hand over the production of military supplies for the imperial court to Zhu Niang and his son. For example, the manufacture of telescopes before was worthless to Zhang Zuo and brought some troubles to Xing Wangfu. At the same time, let the chief of the palace, Shi Si, be controlled by others.

"Since that's the case, the old man discussed with King Xing, and said in the memorial that this time, the gunpowder packed in wooden coffins will be used to attack the bandit camp at night, and the amount used is dozens of times more than your fierce gunpowder. What do you think?"

Yuan Zonggao had something to discuss with Zhu Hao.

Zhu Hao probably understood that Xing Wangfu was afraid that Zhu Hao would leak his words and spread the matter. When the court found that Xing Wangfu played unclearly, although there may not be any serious consequences, it may still cause unnecessary troubles .

"The student knows what to do." Zhu Hao saluted.

Yuan Zonggao smiled, turned his head to Tang Yin and said: "Bohu, the old man has already said that this child is extremely intelligent. From the first day he entered the palace, he was found to be like a young adult. In the past, he was only loyal and loyal. Now even the courage is shown, the talent is even more outstanding, and the future is limitless."

Tang Yin thought, I still need you to remind me who this kid is?

Is my comprehension no more painful than yours?
"Okay, Zhu Hao, I know that you have to prepare for the government exam recently. Even though the government exam is more of a formality for you, there are a lot of criticisms about your talent and learning. You still have to show yourself well so that you can be convinced. public."

After Yuan Zonggao finished speaking, he smiled at Zhu Hao with admiring eyes, and then left accompanied by Tang Yin.

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Zhu Hao was very worried that the use of nitroglycerin would make himself a designated supplier of the imperial court, and he would be ordered to manufacture this extremely unstable and powerful explosive in large quantities.

Simply Xing Wangfu didn't want to report to the imperial court, even Zhang Zuo didn't insist on it, so Yuan Zonggao had enough reasons for Zhu Youzhu not to report to the imperial court... It's just an unstable performance, which may cause harm to his own personnel. The Xingwang Mansion had to carefully weigh the consequences if the transportation personnel were killed or injured.

After all, this is not a telescope. If it is damaged, at most it will be replaced with a new one. Explosives, if something goes wrong, will cause heavy loss of personnel.

The matter of suppressing the bandits came to an end.

In terms of rewards, Zhu Hao's credit is by no means inferior to Tang Yin's. Although Jiang Lun replaced Zhu Hao with the military reward, Zhu Hao still got a lot of spoils and extra rewards from the palace.

Large boxes and small boxes filled a carriage. Among them were a lot of gold and silver jewelry and antique calligraphy and paintings, which were the favorite things of thieves to plunder, but now Zhu Hao was cheaper.

Lu Song personally accompanied Zhu Hao home on the ninth day of the lunar new year, and brought back Zhu Hao's spoils and rewards from the palace.

"Young Master Zhu, these are the intentions of the palace... I know that you feel uncomfortable if the credit that should belong to you is taken away by Mrs. Jiang, but I think the palace is doing this to protect you and prevent you from being involved in court disputes too early. .” Lu Song continued to speak for the palace.

Zhu Hao smiled and asked: "Then what about Lu Dian's contribution to you?"

Lu Song scratched his head in shame: "A lot."

In fact, there is no need for Lu Song to say, Zhu Hao asked Lu Bing in the past two days and he knew that the Lu family moved back a lot of things in large and small boxes in the past two days. There are valuable things as rewards, and there are also more direct things rewarded by the palace, such as silver and cloth.

Prince Xing's Mansion obviously didn't want to gain any economic benefits in this kind of bandit suppression war. Zhu Youzhao is a good person. He has an easy-going personality, distinguishes right from wrong, and knows that his soldiers are risking their lives to fight bloody battles. Who is willing to serve Xing Wangfu?

This time, King Xing's Mansion had no income, but instead took out a large amount of property as rewards other than military merit.

As for the evaluation of military merits for the promotion of military rank... this has to be issued by the emperor after the imperial court.

Zhu Hao and Lu Song shared a carriage home. On the way, Zhu Hao asked about Lian Sheng's situation. He was relieved when he learned that Lian Sheng's family members had been properly settled and the palace had given him many rewards.

At this time, Lu Song suddenly mentioned: "...the Zhu family performed bravely in this battle. There are so many gentry around the county, only the Zhu family has made military achievements, but the Zhu family itself is a family of thousands of Jinyiwei, and has the duty of guarding the peace of one side. Although Prince Xing's Mansion did not mention it in the memorial, the state government has to report the Zhu family's achievements as usual."

When he said this, Lu Song was also observing Zhu Hao's reaction, he was afraid that Zhu Hao would be unhappy.

But Zhu Hao was in a peaceful mood.

Regardless of whether the Zhu family has done meritorious service, it has nothing to do with him. If the Zhu family has a reward, will they still share it with him?From a logical point of view, if Zhu's family is accused of "communication with bandits" or fleeing in battle, it will implicate him instead.

From this point of view, Zhu Hao only needs to ensure that there are not too many conflicts of interest with the Zhu family. The Zhu family is in trouble, and it is of no benefit to him.

But if he really becomes famous...

Control your Zhu family life or death!

Is it time to wait for me to "repay the favor"?
If you don't take revenge, you will be worthy of you!

"There is one more thing. I heard that King Xing gave Mr. Tang two beautiful maids for this reward. Guess what? Hehe, Mr. Tang retreated overnight, saying that he didn't need it... Finally, the palace specially found Mr. Tang. He is a woman in her forties, and she is usually responsible for washing his clothes, cleaning up and so on... In the past, an old servant beside him occasionally came into the palace to do these chores for him..."

As if telling a joke, Lu Song told Tang Yin's embarrassing story.

Zhu Hao really didn't know about this matter, Tang Yin didn't say anything, and Zhu Hao didn't go to Tang Yin's place to see it himself, so it's normal for him not to know.

Zhu Youzhang bestowed the maid to Tang Yin, probably because he was an old widower, he had many inconveniences in life, and his physical needs, etc., was also thoughtful...

As for why Tang Yin refused to accept and had to go back...

He didn't know what the old boy was thinking.

You don't need to spend money to raise it, and you have your own salary from the palace. Why don't you accept such a good thing?
Excuse me?
Or do you have your own heart...

Or to show their literati integrity?
Or did you refuse out of embarrassment?

"Lu Dianzhan, I heard that His Royal Highness also gave you a maid?"

Zhu Hao suddenly said with a smile.

Lu Song's face turned red in an instant, but he didn't say that he turned his face on the spot. He just smiled awkwardly and said, "Xiao Bing must have told you, right? The palace may be worried that my wife and I are not at home, and that my wife is pregnant again now." body, so...you may need someone to take care of you at ordinary times..."

Zhu Hao smiled and said, "It should be so."

Lu Song and his wife, Fan Shi, can be regarded as a model of loving couples, respecting each other as guests. One of the important reasons for this is that Fan Shi has a high status in the palace and is the nanny of the son, but Lu Song is not the type of strict wife control. There are rumors that Lu Song has two concubines...

At present, at least until now, Lu Song has only one wife, the Fan family, and Lu Bing's younger brother, Lu Wei, has not yet been born.

"Congratulations first." Zhu Hao smiled.

Lu Song shook his head and sighed lightly.

It seems that having another child is not something to be happy about for him. The main reason is that as a military household, he does not have a high social status. In addition, he has been threatened by Jin Yiwei and has been acting as a double-faced person in the Xingwang Mansion. More responsibilities are passed on to the children.

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In a blink of an eye, it was March [-]th.

There were only four days left before the government examination. It was near noon, Zhu Hao was sitting in the classroom, staring at the drizzle outside the window in a daze. Tang Yin walked in with an umbrella.

The children were not in the mood to study, after all, it was almost time for get out of class to end.

"Go back, it's a holiday this afternoon, you don't have to use it for class."

Tang Yin brought a message.

Zhu San, Zhu Si, and Lu Bing all stared wide-eyed. As for Jing Hong and Yuan Rulin, they didn't think it was good news. Anyway, they would continue to study hard if they didn't rest. child's daily life.

Tang Yin stuffed his umbrella into Zhu Si's hand: "You guys go back with that umbrella."

"One umbrella is not enough."

Zhu San smiled and said, "If not, I'll go back with an umbrella first, and then I'll ask someone to bring you an umbrella."

Zhu Si curled his lips: "I just think about good things, why don't I go back first? It's not raining too much outside..."

Zhu Sandao: "Don't get wet and get sick, father and mother care about you very much, you should wait here first... A Bing, let's go first."

Zhu Si was not in a hurry to go back, he really wanted to know what Tang Yin wanted to say to Zhu Hao when he came to the classroom, so he moved his seat to Zhu Hao's desk.

Seeing that his younger brother didn't argue with him, Zhu San felt that it was meaningless, so he left in no hurry and looked back at Zhu Hao.

"Zhu Hao, it's like this. Wang Zhongcheng's letter has arrived in Anlu. It is said that in three days, that is, the day before you take part in the government examination, he will arrive in Anlu..."

Tang Yin stood in front of Zhu Hao's desk and said.

Zhu Si asked curiously: "Who is Wang Zhongcheng?"

Tang Yin introduced with a smile: "It's Wang Shouren, the governor of Gannan. He has a deep relationship with Zhu Haoke..."

Zhu Hao hurriedly said: "Mr. Tang, don't talk nonsense. Wang Zhongcheng and I have lived a long life, so how can we say that we have a deep relationship? He comes whenever he comes. What does it have to do with me?"

Tang Yindao: "I hope you will meet him with me. There are many things on the battlefield that I can't say clearly. With you here, it is easier to talk. Even if you don't know him, meet him once and let him know Your existence is also very helpful to your reputation among scholars."

That's what he said, but Zhu Hao felt that Tang Yin wanted to test his relationship with Wang Shouren more, and besides... Tang Yin didn't have the face to meet Wang Shouren, who has achieved a little by himself, so he had the right to take someone as his companion.

(End of this chapter)