Tao Hanyin's smile completely disappeared. He had never thought that his most comprehensive decision at the time of the emergency would not receive approval or praise from Wang Fei. Instead, she was questioning him as a woman.
"This subordinate does not understand Wang Fei's words." Tao Hanshan did his best to soften his tone. "According to Wang Fei's meaning, we should let this matter fester according to the intentions of the mastermind until it reaches the heavens and Your Majesty orders a thorough investigation. This will force the construction of the imperial mausoleum to stop, and the treasures will be left in the stone factory to be returned to someone else. Is this the conclusion that Wang Fei wants to see?"
Tao Hanshan's tone was as gentle as possible, but the content of his words was very sharp.
Qin Yining was Pang Xiao's wife. How could he want the treasures to fall into the hands of others?
"Mister Tao, please calm down." Qin Yining could tell from Tao Hanshan's words that this person was ambitious and very conceited. She comforted him, "I am Wang Ye's first wife. How could I think this way?"
"Then please advise me, Wang Fei." Tao Hanshan stood and raised his hands. "If Wang Fei does not think this way, why do you not agree with this subordinate's actions? Is some people you do not know more important than Wang Ye's safety and ambition? "
Qin Yining smiled and shook his head. "Wang Ye's safety is naturally important. But I want to ask Mister Tao, does Mister Tao know about the heavy rain this year?"
Tao Hanshan furrowed his brow. He felt that even Qin Yining was asking nonsense. He had an impatient expression.
"This subordinate naturally knows about this matter."
Qin Yining said with a serious expression, "It has been raining for months. The rain in the north has stopped, but the south has not improved. If this continues, there will be a famine within the year. The country has been at war for years, and the national treasury is tight. If the limited silver is used on the construction of the imperial mausoleum, what will the people do when the famine comes? "
Tao Hanshan felt that Qin Yining was very laughable.
"This subordinate dares to ask Wang Fei, even if the court does not have the silver to send relief, what does it have to do with Wang Ye? If the imperial court doesn't provide relief and the people rebel against the imperial court and hate you, I think it's better! "
Qin Yining shook his head patiently. "This is the opposite of Wang Ye's original intention when he started the rebellion against Beiji. The reason why Wang Ye stood up was for the peace of the world and for the common people to be able to live and work in peace and contentment. He did not want the common people to suffer under the tyranny of a tyrant. Now, if we sacrifice the people for that position, how is this different from the tyrants of the previous dynasty? "
Qin Yining's words left Tao Hanshan speechless.
However, he did not think that Qin Yining's idea was correct.
"Wang Ye is currently in an awkward position in the imperial court. Wang Fei is also aware of the difficulties involved. Now that he couldn't even protect himself, he naturally had to protect himself first. Getting those things from the stone factory was too important for Wang Ye. If this thing falls into the enemy's hands, wouldn't it be suicide? "
"Mr. Tao's idea makes sense. However, even though those things are important, there are things in this world that are more important than treasures. Once you lose your heart for power and status, you will go further and further down the road in the future. Although our current situation is tense, it's not to the point where we have to sacrifice the common people of the entire county. As long as we are willing to think of a solution, this matter will definitely be resolved. "
"Wang Fei says it so easily. Is it so easy to think of a solution for such a difficult situation?" Tao Hanshan couldn't help but raise his voice. He paced back and forth with his hands behind his back. "This is the current situation. If we don't push the blame, and if Your Majesty blames us, not only will Wang Ye lose the treasure, he will also be used against us. At that time, how does Wang Fei plan to deal with Wang Ye?"
"Solutions are thought of by humans, but there are some things that humans can't do." Qin Yining was no longer smiling. He said in a low voice, "I will naturally think of a way to resolve this matter properly and will also inform Wang Ye to do it. Please, Mr. Tao, inform the five military camps as soon as possible to cancel the previous plan. Don't implicate the innocent common people. "
"The order has already been given. There is no turning back now." Tao Hanshan looked at Qin Yining and could not suppress the irritation in his eyes. "Wang Fei is a woman of the inner residence. It is understandable that you do not understand the matters of the previous dynasty. Wang Ye has given this subordinate full authority to handle this matter. Please, Wang Fei, trust this subordinate and do not interfere. "
Qin Yining narrowed her eyes slightly. Tao Hanshan's words were already very rude to her. She had been with Pang Xiao for a long time. Those subordinates who often followed Pang Xiao treated her like they treated Pang Xiao. For example, Xie Yue, Xu Weizhi, Huzi, Tang Xiu, and the others. They even treated her orders as Pang Xiao's orders. She had never encountered such a person who would not listen to her advice and directly reject Pang Xiao's orders.
Qin Yining couldn't help but feel angry that Tao Hanshan was being so forceful with her.
"Mister Tao, I do not have any intentions of interfering in foreign affairs. Since Wang Ye is willing to give these matters to you, it means that he trusts your abilities."
Tao Hanshan smiled slightly as he looked at Qin Yining. "Since Wang Fei knows, this subordinate does not need to waste any more words."
Qin Yining's brow furrowed and she said with a cold expression, "I think that Mister Tao's attitude towards Wang Ye would not be like this."
"To be honest, Wang Ye would not be like Wang Fei."
"Like me?" Qin Yining smiled and slowly said, "Mister Tao wants to say that I am soft-hearted?"
Tao Hanshan looked with a smile at Qin Yining. He was not willing, but his meaning was clear.
Qin Yining shook her head. "Mister Tao, I understand that Mister Tao wants to assist Wang Ye. You are loyal to Wang Ye and think of Wang Ye in everything. But as a person, there are things to do and things not to do. There are so many people in Danfu County. If they are accused of rebellion, I fear that tens of thousands of people will be buried with them! How many people have died in the years of war? How much effort has Wang Ye put in to quell the chaos of war? It is unavoidable that there will be casualties in war, but this is not war! "
"Wang Fei's thinking is too simple! At this critical moment, Wang Ye's most important thing is to obtain the treasure. Those things cannot fall into the hands of others. Also, Wang Ye sent troops to quell the rebellion of the people of Danfu County. How good of a merit is this? I even have a candidate for the leader of the rebellion. "
Tao Hanshan pointed at the youth behind Qin Yining. His gaze was like he was looking at a dead object, a useless dead object that was about to be discarded.
"This person gathered the people of Danfu County to attack the yamen and then attempted an assassination. The assassination failed and he kidnapped Wang Fei. Under such dangerous circumstances, Wang Ye quelled the rebellion and brought the main culprit to justice. Your Majesty will definitely be happy. "
The youth felt extremely uncomfortable under Tao Hanshan's gaze. It was as if a tiger or wolf was biting his neck. The youth's entire body tensed up and he gripped the end of his bamboo stick tightly.
He had a feeling that the person who gave Qin Yining the biscuits today was hostile towards him. The person in front of him was even more hostile and scheming. He seemed to be suggesting to Qin Yining that he should kill or harm him.
The youth couldn't help but look at Qin Yining. The flame in his heart was burning. He was looking forward to how Qin Yining would treat him, but he was also afraid of the answer. He was afraid that Qin Yining would treat him like Philanthropist Wang.
Just as the youth's thoughts were racing, Qin Yining stood up and stood between the youth and Tao Hanshan. He raised his arm and brushed away Tao Hanshan's hand that was pointing at the youth.
"Mister Tao." Qin Yining sternly said, "I never knew that Mister Tao didn't care about the lives of the people. Apart from being able to ignore the lives of tens of thousands of people, you also know how to frame others!"
"Wang Fei! Those who achieve great things don't care about trifles. If we don't take advantage of such a good opportunity, Wang Ye will definitely regret it in the future! "
"Is human life a trifling matter?"
"How is this lowly person worthy of such treatment!"
"It seems that Mister Tao's way of thinking is different from mine and Wang Ye's."
Tao Hanshan was even more displeased when he heard Qin Yining's resolute words. He was also anxious that he had offended Qin Yining and was afraid that she would say something to Pang Xiao.
"Just now, this subordinate was too anxious to escape and spoke too rashly." Tao Hanshan apologized, "Wang Fei is a kind person. It is not hard to understand what you say. If this was a peaceful time, this subordinate would also agree with Wang Fei's way of thinking. But the present situation is different from a peaceful time. There are priorities. This matter concerns Wang Ye's great cause. Wang Fei, please understand. This subordinate really cannot do as Wang Fei says."
Qin Yining heard Tao Hanshan mention the great cause again and said mockingly, "It seems that Mister Tao cares very much about the great cause."
Tao Hanshan's pupils contracted when he heard this. He finally realized that tonight, he had displayed his ambition too clearly in front of this woman. Wang Ye treated them differently from Wang Fei. If Wang Fei did not like it and talked about it in front of Wang Ye, what could he do?
Thinking of this, a light flashed through Tao Hanshan's eyes. He then decided not to argue with Qin Yining.
"Alright, alright. Wang Fei has worked very hard in this period of time. Dinner has been prepared downstairs. Wang Fei, please go and rest. Wang Ye has arranged these matters for this subordinate. This subordinate will naturally take care of them. "As he spoke, Tao Hanshan bowed and respectfully sent her off," Wang Fei, take care. "
Qin Yining saw that he could not persuade Tao Hanshan and knew that it was useless to say more. He could only save the time of arguing. He turned and called for the youth, indicating for him to follow him, and then quickly walked out of the front hall.
Outside, Tao Hanshan was much more respectful.
Outside the door, several scholars and guards came close and respectfully bowed to Qin Yining.
Tao Hanshan ordered people to send Qin Yining to rest.
The youth was also given an individual room, but the youth was not willing to leave Qin Yining's side no matter what.
The guards who sent Qin Yining and the youth to the door were also in a difficult position.
Qin Yining thought for a moment and then said, "You can leave. If he wants to stay, he can stay. It's not a big deal." After their escape, Qin Yining had a lot of trust in the youth. At least for now, he did not have any intention of harming her. He had been sacrificing himself to protect her.
When the guards heard Qin Yining's words, they looked at each other and then left.
Not long after, someone brought in hot water, clothes, and food boxes.
Qin Yining used a handkerchief to wipe his face and hands with the hot water. He did not pay attention to his bloodstained clothes.
The youth sat on a round-backed chair near the door. He hugged the bamboo stick and seemed to have fallen asleep.
The room was so quiet that only the sound of insects could be heard outside.
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