Ming Dynasty: Abandoned baby at the beginning, Zhu let me be the emperor

"How's the check going?"

Outside Shanxi City, in a teahouse.

The monk in black poured himself a cup of tea, looked at the men sitting opposite him, and asked in a deep voice.

Although he was dressed like a monk and had scars on his head, his tone was not as kind as a monk's. Instead, it was a bit majestic.

The man he asked did not dare to delay and replied respectfully, "No."

"Ah."

The black-robed monk nodded and said nothing more. He just turned around and looked at the people passing by outside the city.

The men breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that he had no intention of blaming them.

Following the monk's gaze, he could not help but sigh, "Shanxi has recovered so quickly, it's really rare."

It has only been a few months since the disaster in Shanxi, but the people there are already coming and going in an endless stream. They look normal and don't look like they've been hurt at all.

I don’t know whether it is the credit of the little grandson of the emperor who came to provide disaster relief, or the credit of the new prefect Shen Miao, that this place is governed so well.

"Hmph, you should worry about yourselves."

The black-robed monk snorted coldly: "If you fail to complete the task, you should know the consequences."

When those men heard the monk's words, their tall bodies trembled involuntarily.

They were here under the order of His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan to investigate the background of the new Shanxi garrison commander, Lieutenant General Hu Wei.

I don’t know why this Hu came from such a prominent position that His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan values ​​him so much.

He also asked Yao Guangxiao to bring them here in person.

After intimidating his subordinates, Yao Guangxiao looked at the people passing by him.

The prefect of Shanxi was able to stabilize the situation in Shanxi in a short period of time, and he didn't look like a first-time official at all.

"Go ask around."

After thinking for a while, Yao Guangxiao stood up and told his subordinates, "Since Hu Wei is able to serve as a general guarding the city, there must be some clues. You should pay close attention."

"Then your Excellency..."

After listening to Yao Guangxiao's instructions, these men raised their heads and asked cautiously and tentatively.

They go to find out Hu Wei's background, but where should they find him then?

"I'm going to meet the Shanxi prefect. It's getting late so you can find a place to stay by yourselves."

Yao Guangxiao raised his head and looked towards the government office in Shanxi City. As he spoke, he put down a few more banknotes and turned around to blend in with the people entering the city.

He used to be a monk, and now he dresses up as a monk again, and he looks very lifelike.

The soldiers guarding the city simply asked a few questions and let this ordinary monk in.

"Brothers, let's get going."

Seeing this, the man could only shake his head helplessly, called out to his brothers, collected all the silver notes left by Yao Guangxiao, and put a few copper coins on the table.

"Your Excellency the Prefect, the Shanxi Private School has been built."

At this time in the Shanxi government office, Zhang Xing stood respectfully in front of Shen Miao, holding a memorial in his hand and handing it to Shen Miao.

After working with Shen Miao for such a long time, he is now convinced by Shen Miao.

Although Shen Miao is not very old, she is already calm and shrewd.

In just a few months, the disaster-stricken Shanxi had regained its vitality, and even the surrounding bandits were wiped out in one fell swoop.

The bandit leaders Xu Damabang and Hu Wei, who even the former prefect Wang Ganju was helpless against, were captured and killed, and the rest fled in all directions.

She also built two private schools in the city, and the government funded free education for poor people and provided them with two meals a day.

She herself never harmed the people and never asked for any benefits.

The atmosphere in the entire Shanxi government has become much more honest.

Just based on these few points, Shen Miao's reputation in Shanxi far surpassed that of previous prefects.

"Well, put up a notice and let those who want to study enroll for free, and the government will also pay for it."

Shen Miao nodded calmly.

As a beggar who rose to this position from the bottom of society, she knows best what those children need.

Zhu Ming had already told her how to solve the problem.

"Still as indifferent as usual."

Zhang Xing sighed helplessly in his heart. Even though he was arranged by the little grandson of the emperor to assist Shen Miao, he had never seen the prefect have any emotional fluctuations.

If she hadn't smiled like a little girl occasionally, Zhang Xing would have thought that the prefect had a heart of stone.

"Your Excellency, I have some personal questions to ask..."

He looked at Shen Miao's back, hesitated for a while, and couldn't help but raise his head to look at Shen Miao.

Although Shen Miao did have some impressive means, there were still some rumors among the people, and even officials like them were not sure.

Upon hearing this, Shen Miao simply turned around and looked at Zhang Xing without saying anything.

Facing Shen Miao's silent gaze, Zhang Xing lowered his head somewhat guiltily.

It's no wonder that the people would spread such words, Shen Miao's face is a natural beauty.

A good girl, more beautiful than a boy, but with some feminine gentleness.

It is not an exaggeration to say that he is as handsome as Pan An.

"explain."

Shen Miao finally spoke, her red lips slightly parted, but she was very frugal with her words.

The private school was completed and she was in a good mood, so she considered answering Zhang Xing's question.

"You and His Royal Highness..."

After getting Shen Miao's permission, Zhang Xing pondered the wording in his heart, then he carefully raised his head and hesitantly asked the question he wanted to ask.

People in the city said that Shen Miao used her beauty to persuade His Royal Highness the Grandson of the Emperor, and thus she was promoted directly from a commoner to the prefect of Shanxi.

What's worse, some people who don't know that Shen Miao is a woman, still conclude that His Royal Highness the Grandson has an affair with someone else.

"Just cooperation."

Although Zhang Xing hadn't finished speaking, Shen Miao already knew what he was asking.

This question was within her expectations.

She spoke coldly, interrupting Zhang Xing's subsequent speculation.

The reason I answered this question is that I want to make this rumor disappear in the Shanxi government office.

"Yes, yes, of course I know."

Hearing Shen Miao's cold voice, Zhang Xing nodded quickly and said yes several times in a row.

He still has the leverage in the hands of the young prince. If Mistress Shen Miao goes to complain to the young prince, he will lose more than he gains.

"Lord Zhang Xing."

Shen Miao spoke again and gently called Zhang Xing.

Her voice was not loud, but it made Zhang Xing feel like a thorn in his back.

"I don't know why Lord Zhang Xing respects the young prince so much."

Shen Miao looked at Zhang Xing seriously and answered Zhang Xing's question herself.

As a courtesy, Zhang Xing should naturally answer his questions.