Long Zaiming went to the kitchen in person and tried his best to arrange the meal. The emperor came to his residence to have a meal. It would be a great honor if it was spread out in the future. For Long Zaiming, who has a business mind, this is the biggest business opportunity.

Although it was arranged by himself, the cooking was carried out under the supervision of Lu Yuanda, the commander of the Jinyiwei. Fortunately, Lu Yuanda understood the truth and would not be too harsh, which made Lu Yuanda breathe a sigh of relief.

The servants and servants in the mansion did not know that the emperor was coming, and the news was strictly confidential. Long Zaiming, Long Xinlan and the butler would never dare to say a word. Long Xinlan had returned to his boudoir. Without Long Zaiming's words, he could not take a step out of the door. As for the butler, he was honestly guarding the door of the middle courtyard, and there were royal guards around him. Compared to the fact that Long Zaiming was a little free.

Long Zaiming did not see Lord Yuan Jixian, the governor of the canal transportation. When he came to the study, Yuan Jixian had already left the mansion.

Long Zaiming came to the study and was ordered. The emperor had something to ask, so when he saw Zhu Cilang, Long Zaiming quickly knelt down and bowed.

Zhu Cilang didn't put on airs either, so he went forward and gently helped Long Zaiming up.

"Mr. Long, let's just keep calm. I ask you, how do you think about the matter of catching Qiufeng?"

Faced with the emperor's inquiry, Long Zaiming, who stood up, thought for a while before speaking.

"I report to the emperor, I think that the autumn wind has some influence on the rich and gentry in Huai'an, but the impact is not very big."

Zhu Cilang nodded slightly. This was as expected by him. After all, they were rascals in Huai'an City. They dare not offend the rich and gentry in the city too much. If they do it too much, the final outcome is likely to be unable to save their lives.

However, for those helpless refugees, the scoundrels are the biggest threat. The controlled refugees are likely to lose their lives if they are not careful. In order to completely control the refugees who come to Huai'an Prefecture, those scoundrels will definitely do their best to threaten those who sympathize or help the refugees.

"Mr. Long, you're very good. The rascals in Huai'an City, even if they have the courage, would not dare to offend the gentry and wealthy families in the city. However, for those controlled refugees, the situation is different. The court has taught them too much in this regard. The refugees were forced to leave their homes because of natural disasters and man-made disasters. They hoped to survive. Unfortunately, too many refugees had no chance to survive. They were forced to become the command of Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong, and eventually led to the capture of the capital and the Ming Dynasty was almost destroyed."

"I have tried my best to maintain the government, but I don't want to see refugees continue to be disappointed in the court. Therefore, you rich gentry and family have made enough money and should also think about how to share the worries of the court."

Zhu Cilang just finished speaking, and Long Zaiming quickly clasped his fists and spoke again.

"I understand. I am willing to give out one million taels of silver to the court to help the court solve the problem of refugees."

Zhu Cilang looked at Long Zaiming and smiled. People who do business are very smart and know how to speak and do things. However, solving the problem of refugees is not just about taking out money. If the world cannot be truly stable and the people cannot live and work in peace, more refugees will definitely lead to the emergence of them. At that time, no matter how much money and food the imperial court has taken out, it will be useless.

After asking a few simple questions again, Zhu Cilang signaled Long Zaiming to leave the study.

When Long Zaiming left, Zhu Cilang, who felt a little tired, planned to take a rest.

Cao Huachun followed Long Zaiming and left the study. Zhu Cixuan didn't care. He sat on the chair and closed his eyes.

Long Zaiming, who walked out of the study, was about to go to the kitchen again to check it out. There was no negligence in this meal. If the emperor was uncomfortable eating, then Long Zaiming's sin would be great.

"Mr. Long, let's go to the kitchen with you."

Turning his head and seeing Cao Huachun, Long Zaiming quickly prepared to salute.

Cao Huachun glared at him and signaled Long Zaiming not to be polite. There were many servants and servants in the mansion. When these people saw Long Zaiming so respectful, they would definitely say anything.

Long Zaiming also reacted, with an awkward smile on his face.

"This, Lord Cao, I am not very kind, so please forgive me."

Cao Huachun smiled, stood in the yard, and looked around.

In fact, there were almost no people in the middle courtyard. The housekeeper had already cleaned up all the servants and servants in the middle courtyard according to Lu Yuanda's request. Besides, the Governor of the Cao Transportation, Lord Yuan Jixian, knew about it when everyone came to the mansion, so no one was particularly surprised.

Seeing Cao Huachun stopping, Long Zaiming also stood aside with the rules.

Cao Huachun coughed twice and watched Long Zaiming speak.

"Mr. Long, how old is Ling Yuan? Have you ever been married?"

Long Zaiming was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but look up at Cao Huachun. Cao Huachun was a eunuch in the Sili Supervisor, always with the emperor, with a high position and a powerful position, and he cared about what Long Zaiming's daughter did.

Long Zaiming, who hadn't understood for a moment, spoke honestly.

"I'm the youngest daughter, Xin Wei, is born in the year of Sheep. She is fifteen years old and has not been betrothed yet."

Cao Huachun nodded with satisfaction. In fact, he, the old man, had long seen it. The emperor did not dislike Long Zaiming's daughter Long Xinlan, and Long Xinlan, a girl, looked gentle and quite opinionated.

Long Xinlan has a good background. Long Zaiming has the fame of a Juren, and his family is also a family in Huai'an. Some of his ancestors became officials in the court, but after Long Zaiming obtained the fame of a Juren, he failed many times and started to do business. After these years, he became the richest man in Huai'an.

Cao Huachun was worried about the emperor's marriage. In terms of grades, Cao Huachun had long regarded the emperor as his descendant. The late emperor and the empress all returned to the west. No one in the court could worry about the emperor's marriage. In the blink of an eye, the emperor was seventeen years old and this grade should have a marriage. Although Cao Huachun repeatedly reminded the emperor, he secretly planned the marriage for the emperor, but he could never find a suitable candidate, so he delayed it.

The emperor's marriage is not a matter of one person, it is related to the rise and fall of the court. If the emperor has descendants, it can ensure that the Ming Dynasty will be passed down from generation to generation. Otherwise, if the emperor has three strengths and two weaknesses, the Ming Dynasty court will suffer severe setbacks or even in a slump.

"I understand, Mr. Long, go to the kitchen to work hard. The emperor is quite tired today and the dishes are more abundant."

Long Zaiming nodded hurriedly and headed towards the kitchen in the front yard.

Cao Huachun, standing in the yard, looked up at the sky. In late autumn, the temperature in the south began to drop sharply, and he could already feel the chill. Fortunately, the emperor inspected in a very small manner and most of the places were in the south, so it would not be too cold.

Long Zaiming, who walked to the kitchen door, saw Lu Yuanda who was carefully inspecting it. Instinctively retreated and all the dishes were arranged. The commander of the Jinyiwei of the others stared at the kitchen. He was going to join in the fun. He originally thought that Cao Huachun would follow the kitchen to take a look, so that he could help introduce the prepared dishes.

When he arrived at the corridor and saw the palace guards patrolling, Long Zaiming nodded and smiled quickly.

Cao Huachun asked Long Xinlan about her birthday and marriage, which came into his mind. Long Zaiming blinked, and a flash of lightning suddenly passed through his mind, and his face turned pale in an instant.

Did Cao Huachun intends to let his daughter Long Xinlan serve the emperor?

This idea was too bold, Long Zaiming was a little confused. If Long Xinlan had the honor to serve the emperor, the Long family would really have a backer, and it was the biggest and hardest backer.

After the thought came out, he could no longer suppress it. Long Zaiming shook his head helplessly. He felt that he was thinking too much. Who is the emperor? He was the gods in the sky who came to the mortal world. His daughter was just an ordinary woman, so how could he have such blessings?

"Master, the banquet is ready..."

The butler walked up to report, and Long Zaiming finally realized.

"Oh, the banquet is ready. Is it in the middle yard? No, is it in the study?"

The housekeeper nodded vigorously.

"According to the master's instructions, all the dishes were brought to the study room, and the young one came to report to the master..."

Before the butler could finish speaking, a palace guard walked over quickly and looked at Long Zaiming and spoke.

"Mr. Long, the emperor invites you to the study."

Long Zaiming was stunned again. He had no idea of ​​being able to have dinner with the emperor.

The butler was a little confused when he saw Long Zaiming, so he quickly pulled his sleeve.

"Master, you are asking me about it."

Long Zaiming's body trembled slightly, and he quickly clasped his fists at the palace guards.

"I know, let's go to the study room now. Please take it to the adults..."

The palace guards looked at Long Zaiming, smiled, nodded and led the way in front. Long Zaiming hurriedly followed.

Entering the middle yard, Cao Huachun was still standing in the middle of the yard. When he saw Long Zaiming who was walking over carefully, he spoke with a smile.

"Mr. Long, please be careful with the emperor for dinner. Say what should be said. Don't say what should not be said, so as not to disturb the emperor's elegant pleasure of eating."

Long Zaiming nodded quickly. He had no experience in becoming an official, so he could be said to have no idea of ​​any rules.

"I would like to thank Master Cao for reminding me that I have never experienced these things. I don't know what to do. Can Master Cao say it more carefully so as not to disturb the emperor."

Cao Huachun shook his head with a wry smile.

"Mr. Long, our family reminds you that the emperor is actually very casual and does not have so much red tape. You just need to pay more attention and never think that the emperor is casual and just speaks nonsense."

Long Zaiming nodded vigorously.
Chapter completed!