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Chief Wen responded cautiously: "There are fourteen counties both far and near. It will take at least two or three months to inspect them all. The princess previously led troops to suppress bandits, and has been inspecting the workshops these days. She has not rested for a day. Now. Now I have to inspect the warehouse again. Isn’t it too tiring? "

Jiang Shaohua smiled and glanced at Chief Wen: "I am full of energy and don't feel tired at all. Chief Wen, on the other hand, is ninety-nine in his fifties this year, and his physical strength is not as good as that of young people. He may not be able to withstand the hard work of traveling."

Before Master Wen could reply, he continued understandingly: "Actually, Master Wen is already old. If he survives for another year and a half, he will be able to retire with dignity. Why bother working so hard? It's best. It’s just a matter of getting through it comfortably. This is human nature and I won’t be surprised by it.”

Upon hearing that beads of sweat appeared on the slightly bald forehead of the principal, he stood up immediately: "I have never thought of it this way. As an official of the royal palace, with a generous salary, it is natural for me to serve the princess as an errand." How dare you be careless and negligent. Please tell me, Princess."

Jiang Shaohua didn't speak, only stared at Mr. Wen.

Master Wen's heart was trembling, and he was extremely regretful and upset.

He was indeed not negligent, but he was much worse than the two elders, Chen and Feng, who were busy in the signing room all day long. It is even more incomparable to Chen Mu who wants to sleep in the workshop at night. Even Yang Zheng, who has been showing off lately, is more diligent than him at work.

The princess is young, but she is not fooled at all. Today is a beating and a warning.

Master Wen resisted the urge to wipe his forehead and continued: "The princess ordered all counties to replenish the granaries before the spring plowing, and immediately build granaries to store grain after the spring plowing. This is a major matter related to the livelihood of the people of Nanyang County in the next three years and cannot be tolerated. People slack off.”

"I think it is necessary to inspect the counties. It is best to find out one or two who have neglected their duties, severely punish them, and kill them as a warning to others, so that all county governments will pay attention to this matter."

Jiang Shaohua nodded slightly.

Master Wen secretly breathed a sigh of relief and listened to the princess' instructions: "Master Wen is in charge of warehouse storage and is an expert. Leave this matter to Master Wen."

This is a very offensive thing.

Mr. Wen, who prided himself on being a good old man who never had any grudges with others, complained secretly in his heart, but did not dare to show anything on his face, so he responded respectfully.

if not?

Qiu Dianshan was driven away, Lu Junma was scolded in public, Magistrate Cai was deprived of his post, and the more than 300 beheaded bandit corpses...

The ten-year-old Nanyang Princess acted decisively and with sharp methods. Chen and Feng, the two chief ministers, had to be careful. He was just the chief secretary of the palace, but he dared to compete with the princess.

After hearing this, the chief clerk respectfully agreed and resigned.

Jiang Shaohua nodded.

When he heard that the chief secretary was retreating, his guard Qin Hu quickly came in and reported: "To inform the princess, General Zuo of the Nanyang Army has sent a messenger."

The commander-in-chief of the Nanyang Army was named Zuo, and his single name had the same real character.

The Zuo family is the top general in Daliang. This Zuo Zhen is a legitimate descendant of the Zuo family, and is a brother of the same mother as General Zuo, the border army guard.

General Zuo commanded 100,000 frontier troops and held military power. He was the minister of Daliang Hugu. Zuo Zhen's martial arts skills were mediocre and his abilities were mediocre. However, relying on the big tree of General Zuo, he easily obtained the position of the Nanyang Army's commander four years ago.

After Zuo Zhen took office, he vigorously eliminated dissidents and drank the blood of soldiers and empty wages. The Nanyang army, which was originally relatively elite, was turned into a mess.

In the year after King Nanyang passed away, Zuo Zhen became even more unscrupulous. He had spoken nonsense in the military camp and did not take the young princess into consideration at all.

Jiang Shaohua's eyes flashed and he looked at Song Yuan aside: "General Zuo suddenly sent a messenger, I think there must be something important."

Song Yuan hated people like Zuo Zhen from the bottom of his heart. However, Zuo Zhen had a backer in the court and could not be easily offended: "General Zuo sent a messenger, and he always wanted to see him." Jiang Shaohua hummed and sent someone. Go and invite the two chief historians Chen and Feng to come.

……

Half an hour later.

The messenger sent by General Zuo entered the main hall.

This messenger was a close soldier of Zuo Zhen. He was tall and had a brave face. However, he could not hide his arrogance. After entering the main hall, he bowed his hands and said, "I have met the princess."

Anger flashed in Song Yuan's eyes.

Jiang Shaohua stopped Song Yuan from drawing his sword with his eyes, and then looked at the messenger: "General Zuo sent you here for what purpose?"

The messenger didn't even send a letter, but directly sent a message: "General Zuo heard that the princess led the guard battalion to Li County to suppress the bandits, so he specially sent the young man to deliver the message. In the future, if there is such a thing as suppressing bandits, please give the princess an order. Nanyang Army. There is no need to bother the personal guard camp to mobilize."

Chen Zhuo suddenly became angry: "You bastard! It's not Zuo Zhen's turn to tell the princess what to do. Go back and tell Zuo Zhen. Come to the palace in person to plead guilty to the princess! Otherwise, I, Chen Zhuo, will be the first to spare him!"

Chen Zhuo is usually calm and unhurried, with the elegant demeanor of a civil servant. Rarely so angry!

Even Jiang Shaohua was startled. He smiled and comforted the furious Chen Changshi: "Chen Changshi calm down, there is no need to argue with a shallow-eyed fool."

The messenger was also shocked. However, he was worthy of being a personal soldier of Zuo Zhen. He still did not kneel down to apologize. He stiffened his neck and replied: "Our General Zuo is a fourth-grade military general. He is in charge of the Nanyang Army under the orders of the Emperor. Chen Chang Even though Shi is the chief historian of the palace, he cannot arbitrarily insult our general with words."

Even a private soldier looks like this, which shows how domineering Zuo Zhen is!

This is because she, the Princess of Nanyang, has not been taken seriously at all!

Jiang Shaohua suddenly smiled: "I am mainly inspecting fourteen counties. I was still hesitating which county to start with. Since General Zuo is quite dissatisfied with me, I will go to Wan County first, which coincides with a trip to Nanyang. Military camp, meet with General Zuo in person."

As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked.

"The princess wants to inspect fourteen counties?" Chen Zhuo looked surprised: "Why have I never heard the princess mention it before?"

Jiang Shaohua smiled slightly: "I am about to discuss this matter with Chen and Feng, the two chief ministers."

Chen Zhuo: "..."

Feng Wenming: "..."

The princess has already made up her mind, what else can be discussed?

Song Yuan winked, and Qin Hu and other personal guards came over and drove the unruly messenger out together. The main hall suddenly became a lot quieter.

Jiang Shaohua told about his plan to inspect the granaries of the fourteen counties: "...Feng Changshi stayed at the palace to deal with trivial matters. Chen Changshi accompanied me on the inspection, and Master Wen and Yang Wenxuan also went together. "

Chen Zhuo immediately said: "Even if the princess doesn't say anything, I will still take the initiative to ask for permission and travel with the princess."

Feng Wenming had nothing to say and accepted the order: "I will protect the palace for the princess."

Jiang Shaohua smiled slightly, turned to Song Yuan and said: "Please Commander Song go to the personal camp, let Meng Dashan lead the second battalion of personal guards, and set off with my princess the day after."