Qin Yining's expression turned serious when he heard this.
"Wang Ye is still in the palace?"
"Yes." Xu Weizhi said, "Hu 'zi followed His Highness into the palace. He must have heard the news and immediately sent a letter out quietly. This way, we can know in advance and be mentally prepared."
Qin Yining nodded in understanding. Qin Huaiyuan was usually like this.
What she was worried about now was whether Your Majesty was plotting something by arranging for Pang Xiao to be sent to the disaster areas. The national treasury is currently empty, and Your Majesty's internal funds aren't that rich either. Since the disaster has affected so many people, it's only natural that a large amount of money is needed to send aid. Where is Your Majesty going to get this money?
Even the cleverest housewife can't cook without rice. Pang Xiao might have the ability to lead people to send aid to the disaster areas, but he can't possibly make money appear out of thin air, right? If he can't come up with the money, won't the disaster victims blame Pang Xiao in the end?
Qin Yining felt that the situation was developing in the direction of Your Majesty owing the Tiger Army money years ago. If the disaster relief funds were really insufficient and the disaster victims couldn't even guarantee their basic necessities, wouldn't Pang Xiao have to take the blame?
"This can't go on," Qin Yining stood up and paced back and forth. He said softly, "We can't let Wang Ye take the blame. It's not that we don't want to work for the people in the disaster areas, but we can't let people hurt Wang Ye so easily. Mr. Xie, Mr. Xu, do you have any other news? "
Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi exchanged glances. Xie Yue said, "We do have some news. The Second Master of the Lu Family, Lu Heng, went to the south. When the earthquake happened, he was not far away from the old capital of Dayan. He seems to have been affected. Our Spies received the news and were one step ahead of the others. However, the Lu Family should have received the news by now. I wonder how Secretary Lu will react today. "
Qin Yining recalled the map he had randomly drawn. It was a barren mountain north of the old capital of Dayan. He couldn't help but feel a little strange.
She was just drawing randomly. At that time, she had no choice but to do so. She also expected that someone would be attracted to it. Who would have thought that he would be so unlucky as to encounter the Earth Dragon Turning Over!
If Lu Heng lost his life because of this, wouldn't it be her fault?
Qin Yining had mixed feelings for a while.
Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi keenly noticed that Qin Yining's expression was not right. Thinking about the rumors in the outside world and what had happened in the past, they knew that Lu Heng had always been interested in Qin Yining. Now that they saw Qin Yining's expression change when he heard that Lu Heng was in trouble, they couldn't help but have some guesses.
Qin Yining looked up and saw the look in their eyes. He immediately understood what they were thinking. He couldn't help but tell them about the fake treasure map that day.
"… That's why I thought that if something happened, it would really be my fault."
"I see." Xu Weizhi smiled and said, "Princess Consort, don't worry too much. Actually, even if we don't have the treasure map, the Lu Family will definitely send people to the old capital of Dayan to search for clues. Although the Lu Family doesn't lack money, they don't want Your Majesty to get such a large sum of money. That way, they will have one less way to control Your Majesty. Therefore, they will go even if they don't have the treasure map. Moreover, the Earth Dragon Turning Over is unpredictable. It's not something you can control. "
"Even so, I still feel uneasy."
Qin Yining contemplated for a moment before he said, "Since that's the case, send someone to pay attention to the Lu Family's reaction."
"Yes. I've already sent someone to find out. "The two aides smiled.
Right at this moment, someone came in to report that someone was looking for Xie Yue.
Xie Yue got up and went out. She came back not long later with a piece of news.
"We just talked about Grand Secretary Lu and he already sent a message. Spies just came back and Grand Secretary Lu received news that Second Master Lu was affected by the disaster and was buried. Grand Secretary Lu, who claimed to be ill at home, immediately went to the palace to beg Your Majesty. "
Qin Yining bit his lower lip and thought for a moment before he said, "Grand Secretary Lu loves Second Master Lu so much.
If he goes to the south personally, he can take charge of the disaster relief. Wang Ye can be relieved of the main responsibility and let him do as he pleases. "
"Yes." Xie Yue sighed. "However, if Wang Ye really takes the lead, Your Majesty won't give Wang Ye the Tiger Army. Instead, he might give a few hundred soldiers from Prince Consort Ji's Dragon Stallion Army to Wang Ye. This is to prevent Wang Ye from causing trouble when he regains control of the Tiger Army. "
"Your Majesty will naturally be worried. After all, Wang Ye's military achievements and prestige are all there. "
Qin Yining, Xie Yue, and Xu Weizhi discussed the current state of the imperial court as they waited for news.
At the same time, the imperial court was completely silent.
Li Qitian, who was sitting on the dragon throne, said in a deep voice, "The disaster relief in the south cannot be delayed. Since Dayan has pledged allegiance to Da Zhou, that land belongs to Da Zhou.
The people there are also Da Zhou's people. How can we just stand by and watch them die? "
A few officials who had spoken out against the disaster relief were silenced by Your Majesty's words.
Yuchi Yan, who had been standing in a corner like a wooden puppet ever since he pledged allegiance, finally stood up. He cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to say."
"Oh? So it's the County King of Yan. "Li Qitian seemed to be exceptionally patient in front of the Yuchi Yan." My dear minister, please speak. "
The words "my dear minister" were spoken clearly.
If it was any other time, under such flaunting and humiliation, Yuchi Yan would have long turned pale and hid in a corner, trying her best to reduce her presence.
However, today, he said sternly, "Your Majesty, I would like to request that you allow me to oversee the disaster relief in the old capital."
"Oh?" Li Qitian said with interest, "The County King of Yan truly loves the people as if they were his own children. However, I can't agree to your request. The disaster in the old capital of the Yan dynasty is severe. After the earthquake, I don't know if there will be any more epidemics. If I let you go just like that, I'm afraid I'll be a burden to you. "
Actually, anyone with a discerning eye could tell that there was no way Li Qitian would let the Yuchi Yan go.
The disaster area used to be the Yuchi Yan capital, and the people there used to be Yuchi Yan subjects.
No one could guarantee that the Yuchi Yan did not have other forces in the area. It was just like the treasures left behind by a fatuous ruler that had fooled everyone for such a long time.
If he agreed to let the Yuchi Yan go, wouldn't it be like letting a tiger return to the mountains?
The Yuchi Yan thought about it and understood Li Qitian's concerns. He said, "Your Majesty has just arranged for Prince Zhongshun to help the people in the disaster area. That's good. Prince Zhongshun is very capable and will be a good choice for disaster relief. Why don't Your Majesty arrange for me to go with Prince Zhongshun? "
When Li Qitian heard this, he looked at all the officials in the court. Finally, his gaze fell on Pang Xiao.
Seeing that Li Qitian seemed to be deep in thought, the officials did not dare to breathe too loudly.
Only Minister Lu, who had lost his grandson, was deeply troubled. He could not control his emotions and said, "Your Majesty, please send someone as soon as possible."
No one could understand his most outstanding grandson. He had been talking to him nicely before he left, and now he was buried and missing. It was even more upsetting.
Li Qitian could understand Minister Lu's feelings.
It was because he could understand that he felt especially good.
Lu Heng got the treasure map and ran away without permission. He didn't even know to hand the treasure over to the imperial court.
This time, it would be better if he died in the south!
Although that was what Li Qitian thought, Minister Lu was an old official. If Li Qitian acted too ruthlessly, he might hurt the hearts of the other officials. It would not be good for him to lead the officials in the future.
Li Qitian began to think.
At this moment, Qin Huaiyuan came out of his office and bowed. "Your Majesty."
Li Qitian trusted Qin Huaiyuan very much. He said pleasantly, "What do you want to say, Minister Qin?"
Qin Huaiyuan bowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, I think that the disaster relief cannot be delayed. We should send people out of the capital immediately. On one hand, we should prepare relief supplies to ensure that the people have enough to eat and wear. On the other hand, we should pay attention to bringing doctors to prevent an epidemic. This is an opportunity for Your Majesty to show your kindness to the officials. "
Li Qitian nodded in understanding.
After all, the Dayan Dynasty was not his territory. If he did nothing when the old Dayan capital was in such a big crisis, it would inevitably disappoint the people of the Dayan Dynasty.
"Minister Qin and I have the same thoughts. We must go to the disaster relief this time. It's just that I haven't made up my mind on who to send. The County Prince of Yan is always thinking of the people. I think it's better to send him. "
As soon as he finished speaking, Yuchi Yan bowed happily and said gratefully, "Thank you for Your Majesty's help! I will do my best to complete this task. "
These words made Li Qitian feel very comfortable.
Having the former ruler of an enemy country submit to him like this was a display of his strength and ability. It also touched the happiest part of his heart.
Seeing that Li Qitian seemed to have made up his mind, Qin Huaiyuan returned to his seat and did not try to say anything else.
Li Qitian thought for a moment, then said, "Fine. If that's the case, I will appoint the County Prince of Yan as the special envoy for disaster relief. I will leave the matter of sending disaster relief to the south to you. When you go out, you can't go without a capable person by your side. How about this, I will arrange for Prince Zhongshun to lead three hundred Dragon Stallion Soldiers to go with you. They will protect your safety and listen to your orders. " “
Yuchi Yan hated Pang Xiao to the core. If not for Pang Xiao, would the Dayan Dynasty have fallen? If he had not planned this for a long time, Qin Yining would not have been betrothed to Pang Xiao, causing him to completely abandon the idea of having Qin Yining as a concubine.
This man seemed to be born to go against him.
Now he had to go to the disaster relief.
To return to his homeland, he had to bring Pang Xiao with him!
Yuchi Yan understood that Li Qitian wanted Pang Xiao to keep an eye on his every move. This was why he had taken the initiative to ask Your Majesty to be reassured.
However, as the most embarrassed of the surrendered subjects, how could he find a suitable reason to refuse?
Recalling what Gu Chang's grandfather, Gu Shixiong, had said, Yuchi Yan bowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty is very thoughtful. This subject thanks Your Majesty."
"At ease." Li Qitian looked at Pang Xiao with a smile. When the arrangements had just been made, Pang Xiao was in charge. Now he had become the County Prince of Yan's bodyguard?
Li Qitian looked at Pang Xiao's sour expression and felt a wave of satisfaction.
He did not mind adding to the conflict between Pang Xiao and Yuchi Yan.
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