Come on, Your Highness

Except for hunting on the first day, Emperor Tiangan spent the rest of his time busy receiving local officials and handling memorials. The concubines of the harem brought a few, but the number of summons was not many.

However, if anyone hunts a good one, it is part of the Tiangan Emperor's acceptance before it is presented to the imperial tent, and it is mostly a reward.

As the wounded, the first prince was suspended from riding and shooting, so he naturally received the most attention, but he didn't want to stay in the tent peacefully, and in the evening, listening to the noise from the imperial tent, he took people for a walk there.

"Who hunted this fox? It's quite complete, but it's a bit small. The fur is not enough to make a jacket, but it's so soft that my son reluctantly accepted it. The few raccoons are not bad, and they can make one. Just give me the cloak. As for this deer... it's a bit dirty, forget it, I don't want it, you can give it to someone else, just give me the deer skin on the other end."

After picking and choosing in front of Emperor Tiangan, Xiao Hong signaled the guards beside him to send him to his tent.

The guard hesitated for a moment, and looked carefully at Emperor Tiangan.The latter rubbed the center of his brows, and asked doubtfully, "What do you need so many skins for?"

"My son hurt his hand and couldn't hunt," Xiao Hong said.

"Didn't I reward you with some good ones?"

"Where is that enough?"

Emperor Tiangan was puzzled, "You're not a girl, you still have to make clothes in different styles?"

"My son has agreed with Xi Chao before that he will be given two scarves, two pairs of gloves, two pairs of earmuffs, two hats, at least two capes, and two leather jackets. Of course, it depends on my ability. , This is absolutely nothing to worry about, but now I hurt my hand and can't fulfill my promise, so I can only get it from you." Xiao Hong spread his hands, showing a look of helplessness.

"..." Emperor Tiangan looked at him deeply, and a fermented sourness called old vinegar emerged from the depths of his heart.

Knowing to read this and that to your companion, but you never thought of your old father?

Of course, as long as Emperor Tiangan wants it, there will be a sea of ​​people fighting him one after another, but can that be the same?

Seeing Eunuch Huang graciously beckoning the guards to pick out the leather that Xiao Hong ordered, Emperor Tiangan couldn't help narrowing his eyes slightly, and wanted to shout from the bottom of his heart, "Whatever you give, I will keep it for myself!"

He felt a little depressed, looking at Xiao Hong, his nose was not his nose, and his eyes were not his eyes.

There are only two people in the world that Xiao Hong cares about, one is He Xichao, and the other is his father.

Although Emperor Tiangan's expression didn't change, he still caught the sudden cooling breath, and when he rolled his eyes, he approached him with a smile and asked, "You're upset, isn't your son a gift for such a big black bear?" Are you there yet?"

"Hmph, is it possible that you still dare to keep it for yourself?"

"Hey, father, don't be jealous. You are so mighty and domineering, and the leather in the Shanxi paddock is soft and light in color, which can't set off your majesty. When we go to the Dylan paddock, there will not only be bears, but also bears." Hulang, my son will definitely give you a complete set, how about it?"

Emperor Tiangan liked to hear these words, but he still looked at him suspiciously.

Xiao Hong patted his chest, "Don't worry, I've hunted all the bears, what's so scary about tigers and wolves, I'll go next year!"

Emperor Tiangan nodded, "I planned to go to Di Lan in Qiuwei."

Xiao Hong immediately objected: "That can't be done, Xi Chao will pass the provincial examination at that time."

Emperor Tiangan's face darkened immediately, and the latter cleared his throat, complaining: "Look at you, why are you jealous with Xi Chao, son is really embarrassing."

Emperor Tiangan looked at his distressed appearance and was upset, so he drove away: "I have picked out everything, if you have nothing to do, hurry up and leave."

"My son has something to do."

Eunuch Huang served tea, and Xiao Hong said: "The bear was either brought in from outside, or someone led it from Xishan. In the past two days, I asked Lu Feng to check the clues in the forest, but the forest is big, and he has no progress for the time being, but listen to it." Said that the people you sent, Father, have found something."

"He will explain everything to you." Emperor Tiangan said.

Xiao Hong raised his eyebrows, and said directly: "He is the commander of my guards, if he dares to hide it from me, would he still want to hang out with me?"

Xiao Hong was the only one who dared to speak like that in front of the old master. Emperor Tiangan nodded to Eunuch Huang, and a guard came in holding a tray.

The guard said in a deep voice: "According to the veterinarian's instructions, I found a cave near Xishan Qinhua, and went to see it as usual. It should be the place where the black bear lives, and there is a dead bear cub in the cave. "

"Corpse? The mother bear ran so far after her child died, seeking revenge?" Xiao Hong wondered.

"The subordinate speculates yes."

Xiao Hong was surprised, and heard the guard continue to say: "There is still a piece of cloth wrapped around the cub's body. The veterinarian checked the cause of death of the cub, probably because he was strangled to death by this piece of cloth."

On the tray in his hand was a piece of black and tattered cloth, which was stained with dirt and had a faint smell.

Xiao Hong frowned, and walked over, Eunuch Huang dissuaded him: "Your Highness, it's too dirty, don't run into it."

"It's okay." Xiao Hong had a guess in his heart, he picked up the rag, put it on the ground and unfolded it, looked at the seam marks on the edge and said, "It's a piece of clothing." He turned his head and asked Emperor Tiangan, "Father, Who do you think it belongs to?"

Emperor Tiangan asked: "What material did you find out?"

Eunuch Huang said: "Yun Duan doesn't pay much tribute every year, because the texture is smooth and light, most of them are used as personal clothing for the masters."

"Hong'er, do you handle this matter yourself, or should I investigate it for you?"

"Son, come by yourself."

Xiao Hong's clothes and accessories are all in charge of Xinrui.

As soon as the news came, Xinrui and Nanny Shen immediately counted Xiao Hong's clothes, and then severely inspected everyone in Jing'an Palace who had access to Xiao Hong's clothes.

When Xiao Hong came back, she reported: "Your Highness, this servant has checked carefully, and none of your clothes have been lost."

This result surprised Xiao Hong, "Not one thing?"

"No, the clothes of the masters, whether they are sent out for washing or mending, must be carefully inspected and checked when they are returned to prevent confusion and troubles for the master. Your close-fitting underwear will not be sent out. , the laundry is done by Zhangyue of Jing'an Palace, and the slaves have checked it and they are all right."

"Isn't it mine?" Xiao Hong asked doubtfully.

He Xichao thought for a while and asked Xinrui, "Auntie, what about those clothes that His Highness can't wear?"

Xinrui replied: "If the clothes are still new, they will be kept. Those that have been worn a few times and will not be worn again will be burned."

"Are you sure it's all burned?"

Xinrui shook her head, "All the clothes will be handed over to Xiao Anzi to be burned, I have to ask Xiao Anzi."

The little eunuch knelt on the ground, listening to the question, he broke out in a cold sweat, "His Highness's clothes are all made of good materials, and they burn at one o'clock, so they should be burnt clean."

"Should it? Have you watched everything burn out with your own eyes?" Xiao Hong asked coldly.

The little eunuch's eyes drifted, Xiao Hong narrowed his eyes, "Speak honestly."

Hastily kowtowed and said: "Your Highness redeemed your sins, slaves sometimes get lazy, and come back with peace of mind when they see the fire... I really didn't expect that someone would come to steal clothes! Your Highness, please give this slave another chance. I just came back! Your Highness, forgive me!"

Xiao Anzi is under the command of Eunuch Chang, so he will naturally be responsible for this incident, so he knelt down and said, "Your Highness, it's a slave who failed to manage his subordinates well, please punish him."

He Xichao heard Xiao Anzi's words, and couldn't help asking: "Your Highness, is there any trace of burnt on that dress?"

Xiao Hong shook his head, "No."

He Xichao pondered and said, "Maybe they didn't come from here either."

"If not, is it not my clothes that are used, but yours?"

As soon as these words came out, both He Xichao and Xiao Hong were stunned.

That's right, Xiao Hong and He Xichao were almost inseparable. Even though He Xichao's riding and shooting skills were surprisingly poor, since he participated in the bet, he would naturally follow.It also makes sense to strangle the cub with He Xichao's clothes, and the mother bear angrily searches for her breath to find the "murderer".

With Xiao Hong protecting He Xichao so much, the possibility of leaving him behind and running away is not very high. Naturally, they would die together if they were to die.

However, Xinrui said: "It's a pity that the servants have also ordered the clothes of Young Master Chao, and nothing was missed."

Hearing this, He Xichao squinted his eyes and said, "I'll go back to the Duke's mansion to check. If it's true that I lost my clothes, then this matter has nothing to do with He Mingrui."

However, Xia He shook his head, "Young master, you don't have many days in the mansion, and the servants and servants kept all the clothes and did not lose them. If it was before, it would be of little use, and there is no smell of you."

"I remember there are two pieces of cloud satin." He Xichao said.

Xia He nodded, "Yes, one is kept, and the other is at Auntie's."

"Why are you at my mother's place?"

Xia He laughed and said, "My aunt has been learning how to make clothes for you recently. She was afraid that she could not do well, so she took one as a show."

When He Xichao heard this, a smile appeared on his face, and he asked, "Is there any movement in the Li residence recently?"

"No, I'm afraid you won't come if you make Mrs. Li face like that. My aunt just learned how to make socks, so she didn't even think about it."

He Xichao breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good, but don't relax."

"Yes."

Since He Xichao didn't lose his clothes, where did the clothes come from?Could it be that Xiao Hong's unburned ones were stolen?

He Xichao didn't have a clue for the time being, let's just think so.

The days went by day by day, and in the blink of an eye, it was the end of summer, and Xiao Hong's birthday was coming.

In the main hall of the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Tiangan finally circled the word "English" among several titles presented by the Ministry of Rites.

When he is formally conferred after his birthday, Xiao Hong can be called Prince Ying.

For this title, Xiao Hong gave high praise, "It is still the father who understands the son, who is wise and martial."

"Stop flattering, once your birthday is over, you will leave the palace. Although you are not yet crowned, you are still an adult. You have to learn to do errands for me in the future. You are shouting all day to share my worries. When you are really needed, don't Disgrace me."

As soon as Xiao Hong heard this, he immediately got up, stood upright, raised his hands and cupped his fists and said, "Father, don't worry, my son will definitely follow your example, work hard, learn and do things conscientiously, ask for advice modestly, ask when you don't understand, love your job and work hard." , forgetting to eat and sleep...not only not to embarrass you, but also to be proud of you, what do you think?"

Emperor Tiangan waited for Xiao Hong to finish speaking, let out a breath, and said in a word: "Proud or not, I don't want extravagance, but I am quite worried after your empty talk."

Xiao Hong waved his hand, "Don't worry, it's really not a cliche, I'm calling it a show of determination. By the way, you haven't said what errand you plan to arrange for your son? Which one of the six?"

"Where do you want to go?"

"Well..." Xiao Hong rubbed his chin, "Son, discuss it with Xi Chao and go to the Ministry of Industry."

Emperor Tiangan showed surprise on his face, "Why do you want to go to the Ministry of Industry?" Although the grades of the six ministers are the same, their status is different.

The Ministry of Officials is in charge of the promotion of officials, followed by the Ministry of Households, which controls the treasury. There is no threat to the officials, just manage the project, how to build it, and what to build it with.

According to this default order in the officialdom, only Li Shilang was transferred from the Ministry of Rites to the Ministry of Households. He was also a servant, but he was promoted.

Xiao Hong, as the eldest son of Emperor Tiangan, the first prince to be crowned king, usually would not get it to the Ministry of Industry, otherwise, what would the officials think?

But Xiao Hong obviously has his own plans.

He said: "Engineering, water conservancy, equipment, mining and metallurgy, measurement, etc. are directly related to all walks of life, and are related to people's livelihood. My son wants to see Daqi's current...well, the production level, and then we can do it after knowing the bottom line. Anything else."

Emperor Tiangan was a little interested, "How to say?"

"Not to mention anything else. As for the son's Prince's Mansion, how much time, how much manpower and material resources, and how much money is the key, the son has no idea at all. At least in the Ministry of Industry, I can understand some. In addition, I often hear you say , There was a flood again somewhere, and the dam was washed away, and the petition was submitted to ask for the reconstruction of water conservancy. If you don’t understand, how do you know how much money and how much corvee will be spent to rebuild a dam? Is it up to the people below to decide? Besides, the annual military supplies In addition to the military salary, it is weapons and equipment. A sword and a piece of armor are not only related to the raw material, but also the forging time of the craftsman. Time is also money. To put it bluntly, the Ministry of Industry is the basic expenditure department for money and employment. .Only by knowing how to spend money can one know how to save, how to plan a budget, and how to spend money in the most appropriate place, isn’t it, father?”

Most of these words were asked by He Xichao, and Xiao Hong followed suit. It was straightforward and simple, but it made Emperor Tiangan's eyes light up immediately, with a feeling of admiration.

Although Xiao Hong never separated from the word "money" and appeared to be a philistine, Emperor Tiangan, who had been emperor for many years, knew very well that it was easy to do things with money.

If the treasury is rich, he can easily be an emperor.

Emperor Tiangan had a smile on his face, "Yes, I am very pleased that you have this awareness. Since you want to go to the Ministry of Industry, then go."

"Didn't your son disappoint you?" Xiao Hong asked with a smile.

"I haven't done anything yet, so I'll ask for credit first. Why, there is something else to ask for?"

Xiao Hong gave a thumbs up, "You really deserve to be the father."

Emperor Tiangan laughed, "Say."

Xiao Hong rubbed his hands together and said: "Then what, my son is going to start a family. Money is a bit tight. Look... would you like to help me a little bit? For birthday rewards, forget about those impractical things and exchange them for silver Bar?"

Emperor Tiangan gave him a look of poverty and madness, and drove him out mercilessly.

The author has something to say: Guess who owns the clothes, hehehe...

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