The snow has not stopped, but the capital seems to be bustling again.
Not only were there more yamen from the Wucheng Bingma Division and Shuntian Prefecture, but there were always some people staring at passers-by with unkind eyes on the streets, as if they would riot and arrest people at the next moment.
Fortunately, they never broke out.
But it wasn't a problem to be stared at like this. All the pedestrians hurriedly finished their affairs as quickly as possible in order to go home early.
The first thing Dong Xiaoquan did when he came to court was to interrogate the mysterious Mr. Liu.
"The people from Prince Jin's Mansion have been looking for him. Now I can only be sure that Mr. Liu was on guard and escaped one step ahead."
The chief catcher has been out to keep an eye on the Jin Palace since last night. "If we want to find this person, we may have to search door to door."
But they can't do this without a particularly legitimate reason.
In a place like the capital, which is the most benign, accidents happen one after another..., which will cause people to panic.
The Supreme Emperor and the Emperor were not happy either.
"...That's all!"
Dong Xiaoquan thought for a long time and could only sigh, "You should investigate this person secretly first!"
He knew why Mr. Liu was hiding.
If he was found by Prince Jin, he wouldn't be able to survive. If they found him..., he wouldn't be able to survive either.
Once it is proven that some of the Prince's letters were false, the consequences would be unimaginable.
The emperor was so angry that he laid down millions of corpses. That is not a lie.
When the court is in turmoil and the royal family is in turmoil, no one knows how many people will suffer and how many people will be implicated.
The balance that the Supreme Emperor and the Emperor finally reached will definitely be broken.
Dazhao's great situation will be wasted if it fails.
"No matter what you say, you can only say anything else if you find the person first."
Dong Xiaoquan made up his mind, "You must also ensure the safety of Shouhou."
Having said this, he added: "Let the patrols also go to Ning and Rong Streets more often. When King Jin can't find Liu Wusheng and is sure that we can't attack him, he may even try to kill the Jia family." , especially over there at Ningguo Mansion.”
"Yes!"
"A dog will jump over the wall when he is anxious, and a rabbit will bite when he is anxious, not to mention that he is a prince."
Even the King of Jin dared to make plans for the prince, let alone the small Jia family.
Dong Xiaoquan looked at his chief catcher and said, "Find a few people to talk to the Jia family!"
"...The Jia family should have taken precautions against King Jin."
Mr. Lu arrested the head and said: "This morning, several people from the Jin Palace who were wandering around Jia's house were put in sacks and beaten up."
Dong Xiaoquan: "..."
So shocked!
However, I feel a little relieved.
"Their legs were broken."
Mr. Lu was speechless, "And the knocking method is very special. Even if a skilled doctor helps to connect it, it may be difficult to walk like a normal person in the future."
"Hmm~"
Dong Xiaoquan touched his beard and asked, "Did anyone from the Jin Palace report the case?"
"I reported it, but it was reported in their private capacity, but they didn't see their appearance clearly, and we couldn't find out."
Mr. Lu smiled, "We only arrested a few gangsters and thugs, but they all have alibi evidence, so until now, in their cases, we can only investigate their enemies and ask them questions." They couldn't tell who they offended, where, or when. They had no choice but to withdraw the cases one by one. "
here you go!
Dong Xiaoquan smiled and said, "That's it. You don't have to report such small things to me in the future."
"Yes!"
Mr. Lu looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.
The prince has handled political affairs for the emperor for many years, and has received many praises from the court and even the people.
I originally thought that the prince who had not been cobbled together by Emperors of Qin, Han, Wu, or even Emperors of Tang and Song Dynasties would rise to power smoothly in Dazhao, but I never thought that in the end, I ended up in such a situation. Who wouldn't be sad?
Today...
Even if they can't do anything to King Jin for the time being, it doesn't stop them from hating him.
Therefore, wherever the people from Prince Jin's Mansion went, the officials from Shuntian Mansion went there.
This matter cannot be hidden.
What if they find someone named Liu...
I want to report it to King Jin, but King Jin has already entered the palace.
He could only run around outside in a very painful way.
In the palace, the Supreme Emperor still didn't know what kind of person his beloved son he had loved so much was like. He only knew that if he favored Prince Jin more, the direction of the court would not be one-sided.
"...Father, you don't even know how confused the princess is."
After asking about the old man's daily sleep, food, etc., King Jin, who seemed to be pleased with the old man's strong health, sighed at the end, "She lost several treasures some time ago, and she actually wants to report to the official."
Um?
The Emperor's eyes narrowed, "What was lost?"
"A painting by Tang Bohu, an ornament from Ge Kiln, and a double-sided embroidery of flowers and birds that you admired back then."
King Jin had no choice.
He had to tell the old man about the princess throwing things in a joking way first.
This is called striking first to gain the upper hand.
If Dong Xiaoquan had said it first...
Even if there is no evidence, the old man will suspect that what happened to the prince back then is related to him.
"If I report this to the official, my Jin Palace will become a big joke in the capital."
He seemed to be complaining: "So, as soon as I heard about this, I asked someone to take back the nun who reported to the police."
"...Are these things really lost?"
"It must have been lost."
King Jin said: "After my son checked, someone saw some dark shadow in a trance, but he didn't expect that there would be a thief who would dare to steal things from the palace."
“We still have to check it out!”
The Supreme Emperor had already given Dong Xiaoquan a light punishment in his heart.
This person is too loyal and does everything strictly. Because he has abdicated, he is more inclined to the emperor.
At the same time, because of his leadership, the emperor had more and more say in the court.
This is something the Emperor cannot tolerate.
In the history books, the powerless emperors did not end well in the end.
He lived a heroic life, but he didn't want to end up being a pitiable guy.
"Dong Xiaoquan of Shuntian Prefecture neglected his duty in this matter."
The Emperor was very satisfied with the reason given by his son, "Dai Quan, tell the Emperor, just tell me what I said. Various major and strange cases occurred frequently in the capital. Dong Xiaoquan neglected his duties and was fined one year's salary."
"...Yes!"
Dai Quan secretly glanced at King Jin, then hurriedly bowed and went to inform the emperor.
"Father!"
King Jin smiled happily, "If you do this, Old Man Dong will definitely suspect that his son has given him maggots. If he turns around, he will be petty and will definitely cause trouble for his son."
"He dares! I will support you."
The father and son laughed.
He also talked about the meritorious personnel from the north who will come back in turn.
"Shi Ding's contribution is not small. My son heard that the emperor intends to revive the grand occasion of being knighted."
The old man of the Jin Dynasty asked, "You said, he..."
"Well~, his father was very capable back then."
The Supreme Emperor remembered his old minister, "I have decided to make Shi Ding the Marquis of Zhongjing."
"Marquis Zhongjing?"
The King of Jin smiled and said, "This is a good name." He added, "Will you let Dai Quan announce the decree later?"
The emperor wanted to get Shi Ding into his hands, but unexpectedly Jiang was still very stubborn. With just one move, both Shi Ding and him could only admit it by holding their noses.
"Natural!"
The imperial edict for the title of marquis has been written by the Supreme Emperor.
Shi Ding is a capable minister.
Of course he didn't want to be attracted by the emperor.
The emperor also knew this.
The old man was on guard against him, but as long as he wasn't confused, everything else was a trivial matter.
As long as the old man writes the edict, he will seal it.
To show that their father and son are of the same mind.
When the two dragons are in power, father and son work together, and they are also a model for preaching and enlightening all people.
As for Dong Xiaoquan being fined, how small a thing it is?
The emperor didn't care at all.
He is poor anyway. If his ministers are too rich, he will also feel sore in his eyes.
"Master Dong probably offended King Jin."
The queen glanced at the emperor and couldn't help but sigh, "Why don't you ask."
"What do you have to ask? Father, I feel uncomfortable after asking too many questions. Then the old director will be even more unlucky."
When the monarch and his ministers are in a relationship, he will not cause trouble for him. "If you don't ask, the old director can just do whatever he wants."
Who is Dong Xiaoquan?
If the King of Jin is tickling him behind his back, then he should be prepared to be targeted by him.
The emperor was willing to watch Dong Xiaoquan slander the King of Jin in the court, "I will find another opportunity to reward him with something later."
It's definitely worth more than a salary.
His Majesty taught him this.
Poor officials and capable officials must be beaten and used. The more you beat them, the more capable they will be.
If you give me a reward later, people will be confused.
"...Just have an idea."
The queen felt that the emperor had been too smooth recently and was a little arrogant.
But it was rare for them to be so smooth over the years, and she didn't want to ruin the scenery.
"There are countless of them."
The emperor smiled and took out another piece of paper from his arms, "Look what this is?"
"Bank notes?"
It's still a big bill of fifty thousand taels.
The queen was surprised, "Did King Zhongshun send it?"
"That's right!"
The emperor put the silver note into the queen's hand and said, "Those salt merchants in the south of the Yangtze River are really rich. You can use these later."
It’s Chinese New Year, so he and the queen don’t have to worry about giving rewards.
"It's done!"
The queen withdrew with a smile, "It's basically over in the north, and there won't be any more fighting in the south, right?"
this?
The emperor's brows furrowed.
Now is actually a good opportunity.
The south is jumping up and down.
Master Dazhao is famous.
Take care of them first, and then we won't have to worry about going north again.
Just...
The emperor was a little unhappy when he thought about who his father would reward in the end.
Don't miss this opportunity...
"I still have to think about this."
The Rakshasa people in the north are becoming more and more arrogant.
According to General Ningguta's report, the Jin people were beaten badly.
“Actually, it’s not a bad idea to treat the fight as a soldier now!”
After the Tatars and Jin people are dealt with, Dazhao will probably face the Rakshasa people directly.
The emperor stood up and said, "Lu Huaizhong of Honglu Temple said that the Jin people are seeking cooperation with me, Dazhao."
Queen: "..."
She didn't dare to intervene in such a big matter.
"Forget it, I'll go talk to my father."
Waiting passively is not a good idea.
The emperor said to the queen: "Father, there is delicious food there, so you don't have to wait for me today."
"Yeah!"
The queen arranged his clothes and said, "Speak well to the Supreme Emperor. If King Jin doesn't leave for a while and we have dinner together, you should also speak well."
"Haha, I'm not a bad-tempered person."
The emperor walked away smiling.
The queen frowned.
Although I got a lot of money again, if I dig too hard this year, I'm afraid it won't work next year.
When the queen carefully put away the banknotes, Shen Ning was also rewarding today's meritorious people in the Ningguo Mansion.
She never thought about beating King Jin's person, but Jia Zhen had someone beat her up, which relieved her, so of course there would be a reward.
It can be said that the thin monkey fell, and the guards and reserve guards of Ningguo Mansion all made a fortune.
Even Tang Fu and Tang Gui were rewarded with a roast duck and two taels of silver today for practicing martial arts with Brother Rong.
Butler You, of course, takes care of his family when it comes to business.
Besides, the roast duck restaurant she and her wife run has already become famous in the capital.
Don't be too nice when it comes to rewarding people.
"Mother, this is your dividend this month."
The weather is cold, and the business of the roast duck restaurant is relatively poor.
Fortunately, my wife asked the guys to improve the food boxes and wrap them with quilts to ensure that the roast duck delivered to each house is still hot.
"Two hundred and thirty-four taels."
“Well done!”
Shen Ning waved her hand towards Qingzhu, and Qingzhu immediately took away the money, "I'm afraid there will be a few heavy snows today. Tell the guys to prepare more rice and go back to the outside of the city to give porridge."
"Everything is ready."
Youshi said hurriedly: "This year's Salesian Bureau is said to be well prepared with all kinds of winter supplies."
Shen Ning nodded, "The steamed buns at Mantou An..."
"Still doing it, giving away four hundred donations every day."
Youshi smiled, "But because the steamed buns are delicious and there are many people buying them, the expenses at the steamed bun nunnery have been balanced."
"How many people have been taken in?"
"Seven!"
Youshi said: "They are all homeless women. Now they have made a living by making steamed buns from the steamed bun nunnery."
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were chatting about family affairs and business in various places here. In the Rongguo Mansion, Jia Zheng was very annoyed because he had no treasure to scold.
He thought that the child had been spoiled since childhood and had tender skin and tender flesh, so he must not be able to endure the hardships of martial arts training, but he did not expect that the child had passed away early in the morning.
"Sir, please read the letter from Mrs. Xue of Jinling..."
Wang Xifeng finally delivered the aunt's letter.
Aunt Zhou followed Jia Zheng and asked, "Would you like to send it to your wife?"
"Bring it here, I'll deliver it!"
The Xue family is over in Jinling and can be considered an old relative of the Jia family.
Jia Zheng took the letter and followed Aunt Zhou, watching her open the door of the small Buddhist hall.
Mrs. Wang, who was knocking on wooden fish, raised her eyelids when she heard the noise, but did not get up.
Anyway, this is what she does now.
Jia Zheng will not change his attitude.
Come here now...
"There is a letter from you in Jinling."
What?
Mrs. Wang's heart moved.
Did your sister reply?
She...
Mrs. Wang did not dare to show her urgency.
"If you have faith, have faith!"
If you can give it to her, you will definitely give it to her. If you can't give it to her, then you won't give it to her.
"Will you let me reply if I'm like this?"
"Of course not."
Jia Zheng felt like he had nowhere to say anything to her, "You can never write a letter to anyone in this life."
So scared?
Mrs. Wang started knocking the wooden fish again.
"Your sister is going to Beijing, and she said she wants to join you."
Jia Zheng threw the letter on the ground, "When we go back to Beijing, tell her clearly, don't think about it, my Jia family will not be the backer of any relatives of your family." (End of Chapter)