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The soldier knelt down on the ground and kowtowed three times.

After waiting for more than half a month, the good news finally came.

Jiang Shaohua secretly breathed a sigh of relief, relaxed his brows, and smiled: "This is indeed a happy event. You can send a message to General Yu on behalf of my princess, so that he can reorganize the military camp and train the soldiers with peace of mind. This princess has completed the tour of the fourteen counties. , I will go to Nanyang Military Camp to take a look when I return."

The soldiers took the order and left.

Chen Zhuo, who was tired after running around in the mountains and forests for several days, stroked his beard and smiled: "In this game of chess, it was the princess who got the upper hand."

Jiang Shaohua pursed his lips and smiled, then quickly calmed down and said in a low voice: "The Nanyang Palace has the upper hand this time. First, it's because Zuo Zhen's ass is dirty and we caught him with solid evidence. Second, it's because of the fight between the Queen Mother's Party and the Prime Minister's Party. It's so great that none of them took me, the young Princess of Nanyang, seriously and used this incident as an leverage. I just took advantage of the east wind."

The princess's calmness and sobriety are comforting.

Chen Zhuo nodded: "The princess is right. This kind of thing can never happen again. The princess has been in the limelight this time. In the future, she will try to keep a low profile."

After all, Nanyang County is just a county.

Daliang has forty states and three hundred counties, with countless people. There are 200,000 troops in the capital, and the garrisons and border troops in various places add up to a huge and astonishing number. Even if the national destiny is weakening day by day, the capital's control over the states and counties is not as good as before, and it is definitely not something that one county can contend with.

If Jiang Shaohua wants to defend Nanyang County, he should not be overly public or act too radically.

Jiang Shaohua responded seriously: "Chen Changshi's heartfelt words have been heard by this princess."

Chen Zhuo is not a person who likes to talk nonsense. These days, he knows that the princess is acting in an orderly manner, and he does not dare to regard the princess as an ignorant girl. Hearing this, he stopped talking and started talking about the next trip.

According to the previous itinerary, the next stop is Ye County.

Nanyang County has three counties with a population of over 10,000. Bowang County has the largest population, followed by Ye County and Biyang County. Bowang County has iron ore and silver mines, while Ye County has a prosperous textile industry, with every household raising mulberry and weaving silk. When it comes to taxes, Ye County is the largest taxpayer in Nanyang County.

"The magistrate of Ye County's surname is Cui. He is a Jinshi and his family is a wealthy family. When he came to take office, he brought with him about a hundred servants and maids."

Chen Zhuo knew the situation of the county magistrates of the fourteen counties under his jurisdiction very well, so he spoke eloquently: "This person lives a luxurious life and is greedy for enjoyment. However, he spends all his own money and is not greedy for money."

"He comes from a privileged background and has a lot of money to spend. There is nothing to blame." Jiang Shaohua smiled casually and said, "As long as you are not greedy for ink, let him go."

While they were chatting and laughing, Chen Jinyu came in with a pretty face.

Chen Zhuo frowned and opened his mouth to scold his granddaughter: "I was discussing business with the princess, why did you come in without reporting it? You don't understand the rules!"

Chen Jinyu felt a little aggrieved: "When I was in the palace before, I often went to see the princess, and there weren't that many rules."

"This is the same time." Chen Zhuo said with a serious face: "Back then, when the princess was young, you were her playmate. Now the princess is in charge of the Nanyang Palace and is our lord. How can you do this while working as an errand beside the princess? Be casual. Still not giving up!"

After hearing this reprimand, Chen Jinyu was not angry but happy.

By saying this, her grandfather promised her to stay with the princess and work in a serious manner. With the support of his grandfather, the slight obstruction from his mother Yao can be ignored.

Chen Jinyu quickly retreated. Then he respectfully reported: "Chen Jinyu, please see the princess."

Jiang Shaohua suppressed his laughter and said with a solemn and cooperative expression: "Come in!" Chen Jinyu came in unhurriedly, gathered her chin and saluted. After the princess spoke, he stood up and tied his hands, just like the officials in the palace.

A smile flashed in Jiang Shaohua's eyes, and he showed the style of a princess who usually controls his subordinates. He opened his mouth and asked, "What do you have to report?"

Chen Jinyu calmed down and answered: "I would like to ask the princess if she can make early preparations when to leave for Ye County."

Jiang Shaohua had already made plans and said casually: "I want to go and see the Taiping Granary in Bowang County and the local people's livelihood. I will stay for a few more days. Let's set off in five days!"

Chen Jinyu lowered his head and said respectfully.

Chen Zhuo looked at his granddaughter who was overly pretentious and found it funny again. He opened his mouth and pointed out: "Be respectful to the princess in front of others. There is no one else around now, so there is no need to be too reserved. You can raise your head and speak more casually."

Chen Jinyu breathed a sigh of relief, raised his head and smiled.

Chen Zhuo: "..."

Jiang Shaohua was amused: "Sister Jinyu is still young, so I will teach you slowly that Chen Changshi doesn't have to be impatient."

Chen Zhuo had a headache: "Jin Yu is thirteen this year, three years older than the princess, but far less calm than the princess. Fortunately, she is still smart, otherwise, I would not have the shame to let her accompany the princess. ."

Jiang Shaohua smiled: "Chen Changshi is not praising this princess, he is clearly praising sister Jinyu!"

Chen Zhuo also smiled.

In fact, how could he not see into the princess's thoughts?

He, the Zuo Changshi of the royal palace, was very hardworking, and his son worked tirelessly as an errand in Bowang County, managing the iron ore and silver mines. The princess summoned Chen Jinyu to serve as an errand, not only to have someone to accompany her, but also to reward them and their son. Perhaps, there is a deeper intention.

There are always some inconveniences for a princess who is in power as a woman and whose subordinates are all men. Naturally, I have to support some women who I am close to and trust.

Sure enough, the princess quickly opened her mouth and said: "Since sister Jinyu is a serious official, she must have a certain status and receive a salary every month."

"Let's do this. Let's start with Sheren. From now on, everyone can call her Chen Sheren."

Sheren has no rank, but he is also someone close to the princess, so it is indeed appropriate.

This position also exists in the palace. Emperor Taikang had a few Zhongshushe people around him, who usually delivered oral instructions, drafted imperial edicts on behalf of the emperor, etc. They were in a low and powerful position.

Chen Zhuo smiled and glanced at his granddaughter, whose eyes were wide with surprise: "Chen Sheren, why don't you thank the princess quickly!"

Chen Jinyu reacted very quickly and immediately knelt down to perform a full salute.

Jiang Shaohua moved a step faster, and without seeing how she got up, she flashed in front of Chen Jinyu in a blink of an eye, stretched out her hand to hold Chen Jinyu's arm: "Chen Sheren will handle the documents for this princess from now on, and keep the royal seal and the princess's personal information." print."

Chen Jinyu grew up next to her grandfather and was quite familiar with the affairs of the royal palace. When she heard about it, she knew that this was not a fictitious sacrifice, but a serious job with a low position and high power.

The princess had not yet grown up and was slightly shorter than her. At this time, she was holding her arm, and her two pairs of bright eyes faced each other.

Chen Jinyu felt a rush of heat in her heart, and said categorically: "The princess has such trust, I will do my job with all my heart, and I will never let down the princess's high expectations!"