bookrandom Chapter 276 Where are he?
Chapter 276 Where are he?
Zhu Ming undoubtedly valued talents like Yang Shiqi very much.
Now it is almost an open secret between them and the Crown Princess's Eastern Palace, and they need even more manpower.
He eased the atmosphere, then looked at Xie Jin seriously and asked in a deep voice, "Where is he now?"
With Yang Shiqi's talent, he would definitely be valued by Zhu Yuanzhang.
I am grateful for introducing him to you, and I will be able to use him in the future.
"When His Highness Zhu Song saw his article, he immediately asked me to come to His Highness."
Seeing Zhu Ming was so serious, Xie Jin did not dare to neglect him and said respectfully, "His Highness Zhu Song should have sent someone to find him now."
Zhu Ming breathed a sigh of relief after getting Xie Jin's answer.
He couldn't let go of such a talent.
Fortunately, Zhu Song has already taken action.
"It is thanks to the understanding of the maester that I was able to discover such a talent."
Zhu Ming raised his head, looked at Xie Jin and said with a smile.
Xie Jin helped him find talents like Yang Shiqi, but Zhu Ming couldn't think of what kind of gift to give Xie Jin as a thank you.
"Recruiting talents for the country is what scholars like us should do."
Xie Jin took a step back, returned a big gift to Zhu Ming, and then turned and left.
He never mentioned his own contributions and did not even give Zhu Ming a chance to reward him.
Zhu Ming looked at Xie Jin's receding back and chuckled.
Although Xie Jin did not say it explicitly, he did not even ask for any reward.
Of course, Zhu Ming was just a prince and did not have the right to reward his ministers.
However, Xie Jin's attitude has already been made clear.
After all, if the purpose was simply to recommend talent, there was no need to come to Zhu Ming. Wouldn't it be more direct to go to Zhu Yuanzhang?
Xie Jin's visit this time was actually a way of taking sides with Zhu Ming.
"Your Highness, who was that just now?"
Liu Jin walked to Zhu Ming from the direction Xie Jin left, and looked back in confusion.
I have served His Highness for so long, but how come he has no impression of that person just now?
"Xie Jin, the Grand Secretary Xie."
Zhu Ming chuckled and responded, then turned and walked towards the side courtyard.
Including Xie Jin and Fang Xiaoru, his power in the court is still a little weak. If he wants Zhu Yunhuan to compete with Zhu Yunwen, he needs to work harder.
"What is he here for?"
Liu Jin followed Zhu Ming into the side courtyard, still a little confused.
Mr. Xie is a famous talent who enjoys the trust of Your Majesty. What is such a person doing in the side courtyard?
"Where's Hu Wei?"
Zhu Ming did not answer Liu Jin's question, but turned around and asked a question in return, changing the subject.
"Your Majesty gave him a royal meal and called him away."
Liu Jin lowered his head, and at this moment he realized that he could not ask about Mr. Xie's topic anymore, so he answered respectfully.
He had just taken Hu Wei to dinner, and they were halfway through the meal when His Majesty's men arrived and took Hu Wei away.
"It seems that Grandfather Emperor likes Hu Wei very much."
Hearing that Zhu Yuanzhang had specially summoned Hu Wei, Zhu Ming also smiled with satisfaction.
The more Zhu Yuanzhang likes his people, the more stable his position will be.
"Have someone prepare some wine and food. I'm hungry too."
Today’s harvest is quite big for Zhu Ming.
Seeing this, Liu Jin nodded humbly again and stepped back.
"Concubine, what's wrong with you?"
In the Eastern Palace, Zhu Yunwen looked up at his mother hesitantly.
Ever since she came back from watching the battle in the military camp, my mother has had a stern face and looked as if she wanted to keep strangers away.
The palace maids and eunuchs around were all nervous and dared not speak a word.
In desperation, only Zhu Yunwen could stand up and persuade them.
"You still don't understand?"
Hearing Zhu Yunwen's question, Lu became impatient again and looked at Zhu Yunwen with displeasure on her face.
This kid is still too honest and his reaction is too slow.
The reason why I am so angry is because I am worried about him.
This kid acts as if it has nothing to do with him.
"Yun Wen is stupid, please enlighten me, mother."
Zhu Yunwen didn't know what was going on, so he could only lower his head, not daring to look directly at Lu.
"After this competition, that Hu Wei will definitely be rewarded."
Lu took a deep breath, looked at Zhu Yunwen, and explained to him earnestly.
"If he becomes a general, Zhu Ming will extend his hand into the military camp."
Speaking of this, Mrs. Lu felt upset again.
Zhu Di himself is a commander who holds military power. Now he is living in the military camp instead of returning to his fiefdom. His intentions are obvious.
Zhu Ming leaned on Hu Wei and reached out to the officers and soldiers.
Only he, the Eastern Palace, has no influence in the army.
This is not a good thing.
"Yun Wen knows."
Zhu Yunwen raised his head again and his expression became serious.
Although he is a little naive, he is not stupid.
Although they have good connections in the court, they have no influence in the Ministry of War.
If he allowed Zhu Ming to continue like this, with the support of the people in the Ministry of War, he would be in an even more passive position.
"Then what do you do?"
The Crown Princess nodded reluctantly, at least she understood now.
Not too stupid.
"Yun Wen would go out more often and socialize more than the ministers."
After thinking for a moment, Zhu Yunwen responded with a firm face.
"It's time for you to try it yourself."
Mrs. Lu nodded. She had been in control of the East Palace before.
Now is also the time for Zhu Yunwen to try to reach out to others on his own.
He also took this opportunity to participate more in government affairs so that Zhu Yuanzhang could take a look at him.
"Crown Princess, Your Highness, the Second Prince is waiting outside the door."
As Lu and Zhu Yunwen were talking, a palace maid ran over.
Seeing that both the Crown Princess and Zhu Yunwen had solemn expressions, he immediately slowed down his pace and called out cautiously.
"Zhu Yunxun, what are you doing here now?"
Hearing that Zhu Yunhuan was coming, Lu couldn't help but frown.
Although Zhu Yunhuan also lived in the Eastern Palace, he had no contact with them.
Apart from the daily greetings, they never even spoke to each other.
It's really strange that he would take the initiative to ask for a meeting now.
"Let him in."
But since he came to her, as his stepmother, it was difficult for her to refuse.
She waved her hand and asked the maid to retreat.
Not long after, Zhu Yunhuan came over dressed in gorgeous clothes, led by a palace maid.
"Mother, my brother."
As soon as Zhu Yunhuan walked in, he bowed respectfully towards Lu and Zhu Yunwen.
"Second brother."
Zhu Yunwen also returned the greeting in a proper manner.
He still has some feelings for this half-brother.
Although I don’t know why, this second brother has always been so unfamiliar with them.
"Then I'll go down first."
All that needed to be said had been said, and Zhu Yunwen bowed to Lu, then turned and walked away.