Pang Xiao pondered for a long time and shook his head, "This matter isn't easy to deal with. It's like looking for a needle in a haystack to find an abnormal stone brick among a large number of stones. It's not only difficult for us, but it's also difficult for Guan Dahu and Liu Ban. Even if they become county magistrates, they still have to check the stones one by one. After all, the transportation may not be done by their own people. If it's done by their own people and they know the general direction, it'll be better. "
"Yes. Mrs. Liao and the others didn't want this batch of treasure to be transported to Huichuan County. It's just that they didn't expect Wute Golden Khan to suddenly intervene and kidnap the people. "Master Zhong said," They contacted Hall Master Liao because they don't have enough people. "
"This matter is really difficult to deal with. It's difficult to find the stones. What's more difficult is that this matter must be carried out secretly. We can't let the people in the imperial court find out anything strange. "
Qin Yining frowned and looked at Pang Xiao. She said bluntly, "If they report this matter to the heavens, His Majesty will do anything for the treasure. He can arrange for more people to search for the treasure. At that time, it will be easy to find the treasure. I'll say something disrespectful, but if this silver is taken by Your Majesty, I think not only you but also Ji Lan will be in danger. The two of you are the most suspicious. If we don't get rid of you, how can Your Majesty be at ease? "
Qin Yining's words were very direct. He didn't mean to avoid Master Zhong.
Pang Xiao smiled and understood Qin Yining's arrangement. He didn't refute it.
Master Zhong's forehead was sweating, but he was only slightly afraid for a while before his eyes became firm.
In the Dayan Dynasty, Duke Dingguo's Sun Family had a miserable end. Duke Dingguo was an unyielding hero. In the early years, he worked hard for the Dayan. Sun Family was full of loyal officials, but in the end, what benefits did they get? For the sake of his own selfishness, the self-indulgent ruler did not care about ethics and morals.
Looking at Pang Xiao, who was full of righteousness and awe-inspiring awe, Master Zhong became more and more worried. He broke out in cold sweat and could not help but say,
"Wang Ye, you have to think of a way. You can't let that person get the treasure! Think about the Princess Consort and your family. The miserable state of Princess Consort's maternal grandfather's family was a good example. It's hard to conquer the world, but it's even harder to defend it. You … you have to be more careful! "
Pang Xiao was very satisfied with Master Zhong, and his heart was filled with joy.
This old man had always been by Qin Yining's side with all his heart and soul. Back then, Qin Yining had saved his life, and he had indeed wholeheartedly repaid him.
Pang Xiao admired such a loyal elder. "You're right. I'll be more careful … "
When Qin Yining saw Pang Xiao like this, although he had made a decision long ago, he still felt a little sad when he thought about it now.
"You're all brothers who kowtowed to the ground. Back then, you agreed to overthrow the tyranny of Beiji and return a peaceful life to the people. Back then, on the battlefield, you trusted each other and trusted each other's backs. Why can't you do it now? "
Pang Xiao sighed and said, "If Your Majesty had been content with a corner from the beginning and never had any hopes for the Dayan, wouldn't it have been better?"
Qin Yining shook his head. "Wang Ye, have you forgotten what the self-indulgent ruler of the Dayan was like? In your heart, don't you think that the people of the Dayan are also people? You're only doing it for the people. "
"Yes. I'm doing it for the people. My belief has never changed. I've always wanted to give the people a peaceful and prosperous world. "Now, he might even start another war.
When he heard Pang Xiao's words, Master Zhong couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.
Such a loyal and righteous person was just like the old Duke of Dingguo. Who would have thought that he would gradually be forced to this point?
He had been following Qin Yining for a long time, so he was the clearest about Pang Xiao and Qin Yining's experiences.
"Wang Ye, this old man has something to say. Wang Ye, please listen to this old man."
"Master Zhong is an old man by Sister Yi's side. Sister Yi trusts you the most, so you're one of us. If you have anything to say, Master Zhong, just say it. "
Yes, he was an old man by Qin Yining's side. Ever since he followed Qin Yining, everyone knew that he was on Qin Yining's side. This matter wasn't a secret.
Even if he felt that it was dangerous now and wanted to take the opportunity to hide, there was no guarantee that when Li Qitian targeted Pang Xiao, he would be treated as an accomplice and dealt with.
The most taboo thing for people was to be a fence-sitter. Sometimes, if you wanted to benefit from both sides, you'd end up offending both sides. It was better to choose a side.
Thinking of this, Master Zhong was even more certain of his previous decision. He bluntly said, "Wang Ye, now that the world is unified, it's a unification that's rarely seen in a hundred years. Even the Tatan in the north and the Southern Yan in the south are no longer a threat. This can be considered one of His Majesty's achievements.
"But think about it carefully. In the seven years since His Majesty stepped on the throne, what has he really done for the people? What His Majesty has done the most is consider how to stabilize his own country and how to expand Da Zhou's territory. Exorbitant taxes haven't been reduced, but corvee labor is getting more and more serious. His Majesty frequently sends troops to war, but His Majesty hasn't selected talents for the country, nor has he promoted any commercial or political policies to develop the economy. Da Zhou is poor, but the people haven't seen His Majesty increase income and reduce expenditure. Instead, he's fixated on Dayan's treasures and won't let go of them. He'll even take a bite out of a mosquito's leg if he sees one. "
Master Zhong's voice had the hoarseness of an old man, but he spoke neither too fast nor too slow. Every word he said was a gem, and it went straight to Qin Yining's heart.
"Master Zhong is right." Qin Yining smiled appreciatively, then turned to Pang Xiao and said with a smile, "Wang Ye, I think you understand everything in your heart, but you're too righteous and are often bound by morality."
Pang Xiao smiled bitterly. Some things were the bottom line in his heart, but reality would push him, step by step, pushing that bottom line closer and closer.
Qin Yining said, "In this world, there has never been a rule that one must take the surname of another. When Beiji's Zhou and Dayan's Yuchi were in power, they were absurd and tyrannical, but there were people with lofty ideals who rose up and completely overthrew their tyrannical rule.
"If His Majesty can't be a good Emperor who brings happiness to the people, and only cares about whether his throne is stable or not, and blindly abandons the country's industry, and uses the method of farmers guarding their yards to govern a country, then Da Zhou can't guarantee that it won't follow the same path as Beiji and Dayan.
"Furthermore, he doesn't think about how to use people to make Da Zhou prosper, but he doesn't care about right or wrong, and kills meritorious officials for his own selfish reasons. Even if you and I stretch out our necks to be executed, and follow His Majesty's wishes, it's just to protect the world and temporarily prevent war. But who can guarantee that in the future, there won't be people who can't stand his actions and overthrow him? "
Master Zhong also nodded in agreement, "Wang Fei's words are reasonable. This old man also has the same thoughts. If we hand over ten thousand li of land and the people of the world to unknown people in the future, it's better to use Wang Ye's hands to resolve it now. "
Pang Xiao let out a long sigh, "Forget it, let me think about how to have a win-win solution."
Seeing Pang Xiao like this, Zhong Dazhang couldn't help but sigh, "There are all kinds of evaluations of Wang Ye in the world. You are Da Zhou's people's god of war. You swept away tyranny for them and opened up new territory for them. You are also the Dayan's people's nightmare. Back then, when you led the troops to attack, every time there was a battle report, we would tremble in fear."
Thinking about what happened back then, Qin Yining and Master Zhong both sighed with emotion and found it just as funny.
"That's right. Whenever we hear about which city you conquered, which place you decapitated in public, or which place you massacred, we were so scared that we almost cried."
"But now that I think about it, Wang Ye is a truly benevolent person. Although it is the duty of a soldier to lead troops to war, and there are casualties on the battlefield, you have never harmed the people. Now that you have been forced to this point by Jinshang, you still retain your benevolent heart. This is truly admirable. "Head Shopkeeper Zhong bowed sincerely." It is this old man's fortune to be able to follow Your Highness. "
Pang Xiao waved her hand and supported Master Zhong, saying, "Don't say that."
Seeing that he had achieved his goal today, Qin Yining smiled and said, "Alright, alright, we are all on the same side. There is no need to be so polite. I understand Master Zhong's thoughts. Since today's matter is out in the open, Master Zhong should just keep it in your heart. As the saying goes, before the troops and horses are mobilized, the provisions must be prepared first. We should also take stock of the profits from the fields, shops, and factories under my control and discuss how to operate them. "
Master Zhong was a smart person and immediately understood Qin Yining's intentions.
If Pang Xiao had any decisions and wanted to take action, he would need to use money. If Pang Xiao told him first, he would be able to start preparing for it.
However, the topic that the three of them were discussing today was, after all, treason and heresy. If it was spread out and people knew about it, it was hard to guarantee that Pang Xiao would not be criticized. His good reputation would also be ruined. Not to mention outsiders, if Pang Xiao's subordinates, the Southern Pacifying Army and the Tiger Army, misunderstood the Prince and thought that he wanted to stir up trouble for his own selfish reasons, that would be the biggest fatal wound.
Even if Qin Yining hadn't ordered him, he definitely wouldn't have said a word to anyone.
Wang Fei and Wang Ye were willing to tell him everything before they returned to Jing. They trusted him so much. He could only repay them with loyalty.
When Master Zhong bid farewell, he was the same as usual. His expression was not unusual, but if one looked closely, one could see that his eyes were brighter and more determined than usual.
After Master Zhong walked away, Pang Xiao smiled and asked Qin Yining, "You told Master Zhong these words. Are you not afraid that he will spread it and ruin your plans?"
Qin Yining smiled and shook his head. "He won't. He has been careful and conscientious when he works with me for the sake of loyalty. Now, no matter if it is loyalty or the future of his family, he knows what he is doing. These kinds of words, if you say it out of the blue, people need to believe it. Slandering an official of the court is a great crime. Slandering a prince of a different surname is an additional crime. "
Pang Xiao said, "That's true. Right now, even if I tell my subordinates that I want to cause trouble, they probably won't believe that I am doing it for myself. Sir Xie and Sir Xu are so close, they won't believe it either. "
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