Before he left, Chen Jingge reminded him to recruit more soldiers. He could give up on weapons, but he had to recruit people!
When he arrived at the mansion, he was greeted by an official holding an imperial edict.
Seeing that he was so calm, Chen Jingge did not know what he was up to. He could only bow and accept the order.
Chen Jingge was worried that Zhu Yuanzhang would cause trouble in the dark and throw him into prison!
When he knelt down and accepted the order, he found out that Zhu Yuanzhang wanted him to go to Jinling!
However, he could only wait until tomorrow.
As night fell, Xiangyu, Huo Qubing, Xue Rengui, Baiqi, and Guo Jia stood in front of him.
"This time, I'm going to Jinling. Baiqi, Xiangyu, Guo Jia, the three of you come with me to avoid any accidents. As for the army, I'll leave it to Huo Qubing.”
"Master, will we encounter any trouble on our way to Jinling?" Guo Jia asked.”
The four of them looked at him.
Chen Jingge looked at them indifferently." Maybe, maybe not. Everything depends on the higher-ups. If anything happens, please help."”
"Hmm?"
At this moment, they all understood what Chen Jingge meant.
Even Chen Jingge didn't want this to happen. He just wanted to be an ordinary magistrate with maids serving him. When everything was settled, he could marry a beautiful woman to warm his bed!
Chen Jingge left for Jinling early the next morning.
Along the way, Chen Jingge could feel that his trip to Jinling wouldn't be too dangerous.
When he arrived at Jinling, he was immediately summoned to the palace.
However, he never expected that Zhu Yuanzhang would not meet him and even reject him.
The seat he was sitting on was a curtain with a thin veil in front of it.
Zhu Yuanzhang's voice came from behind the curtain.""Chen Jingge, I've heard that Fengyang County has simple folk customs and abundant grain, but why haven't I seen Fengyang County pay a decent amount of taxes?”
When Chen Jingge heard Zhu Yuanzhang's words, he immediately realized that something was wrong and quickly said.
"I remember that the taxes in Fengyang County are average.”
"Fengyang County is such a big piece of land, how can there only be 130,000 catties of rice?”
"I only need to pay these," Chen Jingge said slowly. This isn't illegal! It's none of your business whether I give it or not! I didn't eat your food! So you brought me here from Fengyang County for this!”
Zhu Yuanzhang stared at Chen Jingge with his eyes wide open. He didn't expect Chen Jingge to be so unafraid and even said with a serious face.
At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang felt that this arrogant fellow was challenging his authority.
"Haha! You really don't think you've made a mistake? With Fengyang County's current strength, they can at least take out one million catties. But now, you can't even take out ten percent! You still look like you don't know anything, guard! Lock him up!"
Chen Jingge was stunned. He quickly said," Your Majesty, I didn't take bribes. You can investigate!"”
At this moment, two guards walked over and wanted to drag Chen Jingge away.
"Isn't it obvious?" Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily. Do you still want to deny it? You said that you didn't take the food for yourself, but what about the food?”
" Your Majesty," Chen Jingge said immediately," all the food is in my storeroom. Your Majesty, if you don't believe me, you can take a look!"”
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Chen Jingge in disbelief. He saw a trace of anxiety on Chen Jingge's face. It was obvious that he was shocked by his strength.
Hearing this, he thought of Empress Ma's words and said,""Are you sure that these grains are stored in the warehouse and will not be tampered with?”
" Of course not," Chen Jingge said." Your Majesty, you must investigate it thoroughly!" Not a cent less!"
Zhu Yuanzhang remained silent and stared at him.
Chen Jingge also noticed that Zhu Yuanzhang was looking at him strangely, but he didn't say anything.
He only hoped that Zhu Yuanzhang would not hate him! Otherwise, he would be finished!
If an emperor wants to make things difficult for you, there's nothing you can do!
Therefore, the only thing Chen Jingge could do was to escape with Bai Qi and the others.
He did not believe that he could not turn the tables with the system!
At that time, he could even become an overlord in a remote place. Even Zhu Yuanzhang could not do anything to him!
Just as Chen Jingge was thinking about what to do next, Zhu Yuanzhang spoke.
"Chen Jingge, this time, I'll get someone to check the warehouse you mentioned!”
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Chen Jingge and said,""I admire you for managing this city so well. If you really didn't take the grain for yourself, I will naturally give you some rewards, but if you do…"
"Then don't blame me for being impolite!" he said fiercely.“
"Your Majesty, please be discerning!" Chen Jingge said.
"You can go now. You can't leave the capital before there's a result!”
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