He Qingchen was naturally chosen.

He also had no intention of keeping the secret from Emperor Zhaoyuan.

The long list I just mentioned was just a prelude to naturally introduce the candidate in his mind.

He had just discussed with Emperor Zhaoyuan the pros and cons of the trip to Junzhou.

Therefore, when Emperor Zhaoyuan asked this question, he openly said the answer in his heart: "I think that the Junzhou trip needs someone who can suppress the situation. Uncle Chong'an is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate. Please consider it carefully, father."

The Imperial Uncle Chong'an he mentioned was the one he invited to his house on the second day of his wedding.

He is Emperor Zhaoyuan's younger brother.

Emperor Zhaoyuan was stunned when he heard this.

Seeing him like this, He Qingchen knew that Emperor Zhao Yuan had never thought of this uncle from the beginning.

Considering his own thoughts, He Qingchen simply explained the matter clearly: "Father, Uncle Chong'an has always been fair and steady, and he has always had some reputation in the hearts of the people. I remember that he also had the experience of disaster relief in the past.

Although the emperor's uncle has not been involved in state affairs in recent years, he would certainly be willing to help if the people and you need it.

The most important thing is, we don’t have any other suitable candidates for Junzhou.”

Emperor Zhao Yuan looked indifferent: "How could there be nothing else?"

"Father, this trip cannot be used as an opportunity for training. My brother is the least suitable to leave the capital. Prince Jin is suitable, but he has never been out of the capital, and has no experience in disaster relief, not to mention that there is such an important matter behind this disaster relief. As for Prince Jing and the others, they are still young and cannot control the situation..."

"Isn't there still you?"

"...I am not fully recovered yet. I was drugged some time ago and fell ill...I am really powerless." He Qingchen pursed his lips, showing weakness to Emperor Zhaoyuan.

"Just now, all the adults were here, and seeing that no one said anything, I thought, let me take the responsibility first. Afterwards, I will definitely explain it to you and recommend the emperor's uncle to go."

He took the initiative to mention his self-recommendation in front of everyone just now, suppressing the doubts that were about to arise in Emperor Zhao Yuan's heart.

Emperor Zhao Yuan lowered his eyes and fiddled with the ring on his finger.

He didn't respond, and He Qingchen wasn't in a hurry for a result.

I do not know how long it has been.

Emperor Zhao Yuan narrowed his eyes and looked at He Qingchen steadily.

Finally, he asked the question he had always wanted to ask but had never found the right time: "I heard that on the second day of your wedding, you invited Chong'an and his princess to your house?"

When did he become so close to Chong'an?

He Qingchen's heart skipped a beat.

"Father, that day, I not only invited my uncle and aunt Chong'an, but also my aunt Jianning, Lord Dingyuan, and my father-in-law and mother-in-law to come over for a chat. They also asked me to help count the princess's dowry. After all, my father-in-law found a substitute princess to marry, and my mother-in-law even used stones as dowry to fool us. I have to ask them for some compensation and seek justice."

"In other words, you invited them all that day just for this?"

Emperor Zhao Yuan was somewhat skeptical.

"What else? Father, although I have not been in the capital for a long time and I have no ability in the capital, people are bullying me. I can't just do nothing, don't you think?

What's more, the princess was forced to marry into the palace in place of Miss Lin that day, and she cried for most of the night. I, your son, felt uncomfortable listening to her.

Since she has entered the Prince of Yan's Palace and become my son's princess, I should seek justice for her.

Some time ago, I accidentally learned that the Chong'an uncle and his wife and the Jianning aunt were the most fair, so I thought of inviting them to the mansion to be witnesses for me and ask for an explanation. "

He Qingchen did not hide anything and explained the matter in detail to Emperor Zhao Yuan.

Emperor Zhaoyuan looked down at him.

At this moment.

He did remember it.

Chong'an does have some reputation outside, and he is also the most fair and likes to uphold justice personally.

What the King of Yan said was consistent with what his people had found out, so he guessed it was indeed true.

Finally, Emperor Zhaoyuan said, "Well, I understand. Take good care of yourself these days. As for the matter of Junzhou, I will talk to your uncle and we will see then."

"Yes."

"Why are you so late today? Have you left the city?" Emperor Zhao Yuan asked knowingly.

He Qingchen nodded honestly: "Yes, these days, I have been living in the mansion, which is really boring. I just found out that the princess likes to eat fruits, so I thought of taking her to the farm to eat more fresh fruits. I went there two days ago, so I came back a little late."

"Well, nothing else, you can go down. There will be a dinner in the palace during the Dragon Boat Festival, remember to come back early."

Emperor Zhaoyuan asked and said everything he wanted to ask and say.

Nothing happened now.

However, when he asked He Qingchen to go down, He Qingchen did not move.

Emperor Zhao Yuan frowned and asked, "Anything else?"

"Father...there is something I want to tell you."

He Qingchen's face showed hesitation and indecision, which made Emperor Zhaoyuan very unhappy.

He narrowed his eyes and uttered one word coldly: "Speak."

Seeing this, He Qingchen no longer hesitated: "Two days ago, when I took the princess to the farm, I encountered some bad things on the farm. I learned that the trend of deceiving superiors and hiding the truth from subordinates was particularly serious in that farm, so that many tenants and people could hardly survive. This matter is due to my poor supervision and improper discipline. I have no choice but to take responsibility. Therefore, I plan to make some rectifications to the farm. In addition, the compensation should be paid in full. However, I think that it may not only be that farm, but also other things. By then, I may stockpile more food or something..."

Emperor Zhao Yuan thought that what he was going to say was something very serious and scary.

Is this the result?

He glared at He Qingchen speechlessly: "The manor is yours, you can make the decision yourself."

"But if I hoard grain, someone with ulterior motives might take some action or suspect that I am planning something. If the grain merchants get wind of it and someone else messes up, I'm afraid... it won't be good."

"…So what do you mean?"

"I think that our national treasury should be relatively abundant, and the grain in the granary should be sufficient. Otherwise..." He Qingchen continued hesitantly.

Emperor Zhaoyuan had some guesses and immediately interrupted him: "Are you trying to take the grain from the treasury?"

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