Quick Wear: Bai Yueguang perfectly interprets the success of saving the world

After everyone was suppressed, Pei Shiyu brought up the issue of refugees again.

"My dear ministers, do you have any suggestions?"

Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. They had also heard the saying among the refugees that "the emperor is unjust and God will punish him", so they didn't dare to speak casually.

Yan Qing lowered his eyes and thought for a while, then slowly said: "We still need to send people to comfort the refugees. Floods are also a major threat, and we must dredge the river to divert the flow."

Immediately, a minister responded, "Your Highness, what you said is very true. I also think so."

Pei Shiyu looked at these ministers who could only judge the situation and showed displeasure, but the changes in his expression were obscured by the crown curtain, making it difficult to see clearly.

"The flood control will be handed over to the Metropolitan Water Conservancy Commissioner."

Upon hearing this, Yao Shaojian, who was sitting in the back row, stepped out immediately and said, "I obey your order."

Now someone has taken over the flood control, but the selection of people to appease the refugees has become a problem. If it weren't for those rumors, Pei Shiyu could naturally send a capable minister over.

Now that this rumor has appeared, it will easily spread if not handled properly, and the emperor will have to issue an edict of remorse to quell it.

Many ministers did not dare to take over this matter, and Pei Shiyu was not confident in handing it over to others.

In fact, there is another particularly suitable candidate, that is, let Yan Qing go over to comfort the refugees for him. Yan Qing's identity is sufficient, not to mention his ability.

But my aunt had caught a cold before and her body had never fully recovered. Later she was stabbed and injured. She couldn't think too much and needed to rest.

Moreover, the journey from the capital to Xuzhou is long and there are too many uncertain factors. What if someone who doesn't know how to live or die assassinates my aunt on the road? Or what if a refugee riot injures my aunt?

Therefore, this option was eliminated from Pei Shiyu's mind from the very beginning and was not even considered. He would never let his aunt take the risk.

However, Pei Shiyu thought so, but Yan Qing stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to go to Xuzhou to share your worries."

Pei Shiyu's expression changed: "No."

Even Jiang Huaixu, who had been watching from the sidelines, changed his expression and was no longer as calm as before.

However, Jiang Huaixu remembered his previous plan to get Aqing to leave the capital, and he did not say anything. After missing this opportunity, it would be even more difficult to get Aqing out of the capital in the future.

Yan Qing looked directly at Pei Shiyu and said slowly, "Rumors are spreading among the people. I'm afraid someone wants to take this opportunity to cause trouble. I am sure I will not let the refugees cause chaos. Please allow me, Your Majesty."

After she finished speaking, her eyes swept over Jiang Huaixu implicitly, signaling Pei Shiyu not to be willful. This matter was most likely caused by Jiang Huaixu, and if it was not resolved quickly, it would become a big problem.

Looking at Yan Qing's determined gaze, Pei Shiyu pursed his lips tightly and no longer wanted to agree.

Seeing this, Yan Qing sighed inwardly and said softly, "Your Majesty can send a team of guards to go with me. If there is a riot among the refugees, they can also send me back safely."

Listening to Yan Qing's words, Pei Shiyu knew that she would not change her mind.

He could never get the better of his aunt.

"I agree. Let General Liang take his men with you."

Liang Tao was also a former subordinate of General An. He is now fifty years old and still very energetic. He was promoted from deputy general to general after General Yang went to Mobei to take over Jiang Huaixu's troops. He is now in charge of the Forbidden City's imperial guards.

As soon as he heard Pei Shiyu's words, he stepped out immediately, his voice as loud as a bell: "I will obey your orders and protect Her Highness the Princess!"

Hearing this, Yan Qing frowned. Liang Tao was the commander of the imperial guards. Once he left, the defense of the capital became much lax, and Pei Shiyu's safety was no longer guaranteed.

"Your Majesty, General Liang still needs to protect the capital, so it is not appropriate for him to be transferred out."

Pei Shiyu also knew that Jiang Huaixu was still in the capital, so it would not be wise to transfer Liang Tao away now.

But since he could only let his aunt go to Xuzhou as she wished, how could he allow anyone to protect her safety?

Only General An's former subordinates who had obeyed his aunt before could reassure him. This was the first time Pei Shiyu stood up in front of Yan Qing regarding his aunt's safety: "I have made up my mind."

Listening to Pei Shiyu's irrefutable voice, Yan Qing was stunned. She felt so clearly that the little child back then had grown up and was now an emperor who could make his own decisions. He no longer needed her approval for everything as before.

Yan Qing was rarely moved. Seeing Pei Shiyu's eyes filled with relief, she no longer refused: "Yes, thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty. I will do my best to fulfill your orders."

As for defending the capital, she could only send General Yang, who she had previously transferred to guard the imperial mausoleum, to take over. This man was General Yang's son, Yang Meng. He inherited all his skills from General Yang. He was a playmate of her brother when they were young and was one of the people she could trust.

As for the imperial mausoleum, she was only away for a while, so nothing would happen. She had sent Yang Meng to keep an eye on it because she didn't want anyone to disturb her brother's eternal sleep. Over the years, no one was so blind as to get in.

After discussing the important matters, Fulu announced the end of the court. As usual, Yan Qing was called to the imperial study by Pei Shiyu. However, when he passed by Jiang Huaixu, he left a very light word in Yan Qing's ear.

"When you come back from Xuzhou, I have something to tell you."

Yan Qing's eyes moved slightly, but her steps did not stop. When she turned the corner, she tilted her head. Jiang Huaixu was still standing in the corridor, his eyes always looking in Yan Qing's direction.

Their eyes met, Jiang Huaixu raised the corner of his lip towards her, Yan Qing tightened her fingertips, and there was an indescribable feeling.

Today was the first time she and Jiang Huaixu met since the unpleasant ending of the celebration banquet. It was a bit strange that he didn't say a word in the court.

But before Yan Qing could think more, Yan Qing had already arrived at the imperial study, and Fulu quickly retreated after fulfilling his responsibility of leading the way.

Only Yan Qing and Pei Shiyu were left in the imperial study.

Pei Shiyu was facing away from Yan Qing, his voice a little hoarse: "Aunt, do you have to go to Xuzhou?"

Yan Qing took a step forward and asked, "Isn't it the most appropriate for me to go there?"

Pei Shiyu turned his head, his eyes were red and a little wet: "But...but I'm worried about my aunt."

Yan Qing was stunned. He asked why Pei Shiyu's voice was a little hoarse. It turned out that he was crying with his back to her. She remembered that Pei Shiyu didn't like to cry.

Yan Qing was at a loss for words. She said softly, "Didn't Shi Yu send someone to protect me? I'll be fine."

Pei Shiyu discovered last time that his aunt seemed to be very much attracted to this. Although he was no longer a child, he was not impossible to do it if he could make his aunt soften her heart.

Now it seems that the effect is quite good. He lowered his eyes and a tear fell. He didn't say anything, just like a disgruntled child.

The child, who was usually well-behaved, cried in front of him out of grievance, and Yan Qingyou could only coax him.

Therefore, she verbally agreed to many unreasonable treaties. When Yan Qing finally came to her senses and wanted to refuse, Pei Shiyu looked at her with tears in his eyes again.

Yan Qing: “…”

What else could she do? She had raised her own child, so she could only nod and agree.

It was not until the time was almost up and the Water Conservancy Commissioner and General Liang were ready that Fulu had no choice but to bite the bullet and come in to urge them.

Fortunately, Pei Shiyu had stopped crying by then, but his eyes were still a little red. However, Fulu kept his head down, so he didn't notice.

"Your Majesty, General Liang and Yao Shaojian are ready and are waiting outside the palace. They can set off at any time..."

Pei Shiyu's eyes turned slightly cold, but he forced himself to calm down: "Got it, let's go down first."

Fulu hesitated: "Your Highness..."

Yan Qing did not make it difficult for him and nodded to Fulu: "I will talk to His Majesty for a few more words and then I will join them in a while."

Fulu bowed and agreed, then quickly left the imperial study.

The look His Majesty gave him just now almost froze him to death. Delivering a message was not a human job, but he had to go in and remind her. He hoped that His Majesty would calm down after Her Royal Highness the Princess left.

Yan Qing finally remembered the important matter, and she told Pei Shiyu about letting Yang Meng temporarily guard the capital.

Pei Shiyu nodded and agreed. Since his aunt said that the person could be used, he would not doubt it.

Finally, Yan Qing remembered Jiang Huaixu's strange behavior just now, and warned: "The King of Zhenbei may be different. You need to be more careful when I am not in the capital."

Pei Shiyu thought of Jiang Huaixu, and his expression darkened a little: "I will pay more attention. Aunt, please take care of yourself on your way."

Yan Qing smiled, very gently: "Okay, Auntie knows."

Pei Shiyu then let go of the hand that had been pulling Yan Qing's sleeve at some point, and watched her leave with reluctance.

Yan Qing reunited with Liang Tao and others as soon as he left the palace, and they set off for Xuzhou together. Neither flood control nor refugee appeasement could be delayed, and of course the sooner they dealt with it, the better.

In addition to the exaggerated number of guards brought by Liang Tao, the people traveling together also included colleagues from the Du Shuijian, and Fu Yun and others were secretly protecting them.

It would take at least a month for Yan Qing to go to Xuzhou, so Lin Huaigu was also included. If the poison took effect on the way, she would feel more at ease having Lin Huaigu by her side.

After Yan Qing decided to go to Xuzhou, Pei Shiyu asked Yingyi to go to the Princess's Mansion to inform Fuyun and the others, so they were able to prepare and rush over so quickly. Even Lin Huaigu was brought along after he thought about it.

Yan Qing rode in a carriage due to his health, but it did not seem out of place because Yao Shaojian of the Du Shuijian and several other officials also rode in carriages.

Because they had to get to Xuzhou as soon as possible, Yan Qing did not ask them to slow down deliberately. As the carriage was bumpy all the way, Yan Qing's face turned pale.

Fortunately, Lin Huaigu was there and was able to control the situation so he didn't fall ill on the road.

The group traveled for seven or eight days and finally arrived in Xuzhou.

However, on a small path leading to Xuzhou, they encountered a group of bandits composed of Xuzhou refugees.

However, before they could get close, they were captured by Liang Tao's men.

Yan Qing came out of the carriage, his face still pale, and he no longer addressed Liang Tao as General Liang, which was a bit more polite in the capital: "Uncle Liang, bring them up."

Liang Tao looked at Yan Qing with his tiger eyes worriedly, without any hypocrisy.

Before An Zexing and An Feizhu had an accident, and before Yan Qing was adopted by Emperor Chongming, he had held Yan Qing in his arms.

Even after Yan Qing went to the capital, An Zexing's old subordinates did not forget about her and tried every means to have them look after her.

Even before Pei Shiyu came to power, the An family army had never participated in the fight for imperial power. However, when Yan Qing wanted to intervene, they stood behind Yan Qing without hesitation and cleared the obstacles for her.

In fact, not only the lineage of the King of Zhenbei had long since stopped recognizing the tiger talisman, but their An family army had also long since stopped recognizing the tiger talisman. The tiger talisman was only symbolic in appearance, but in reality it was of little use.

And just from their name you can tell that they are the An Family Army. Their surname is An, and they are loyal only to An Zexing.

From this point of view, Emperor Chongming's fear of An Zexing is not unreasonable. Although An Zexing has no intention of rebellion, it is impossible for those in power to allow him to become a time bomb.

At this moment, Liang Tao frowned at Yan Qing's pale face and whispered, "Your Highness, go back and rest first. I'll ask someone to ask and send you the results when they come out."

Yan Qing shook his head and coughed a little: "Uncle Liang, I want to ask in person. There will be more things to do after entering Xuzhou. It is better to learn more about the situation now."

Hearing this, Liang Tao didn't know what to say. He asked his men to bring up the temporary leader of the refugees.

Yan Qing took a look at the person in front of him. He was a young man with thin cheeks, but his eyes were very bright.

Yan Qing asked, "Did you flee from Xuzhou?"

When the young man saw that the person asking the question was a delicate young lady who looked unwell and whose voice was gentle, unlike Liang Tao and the others who looked ferocious at all, he was not so resistant and replied, "Yes."

Yan Qing frowned, "I heard that there was a flood in Xuzhou, but not the entire Xuzhou was flooded. The Xuzhou government has set up a special refugee camp on the other side to accommodate refugees. How could you become bandits here?"

When the young man heard about the Xuzhou government office and the refugee camp, a hint of sarcasm flashed in his eyes: "If the court didn't give them a way out, who would be willing to leave their hometown and become a bandit?"

After saying this, he looked at Yan Qing a few more times, and said kindly, "Miss, are you going to Xuzhou? I advise you not to go. Although the guards around you are good at fighting, they are still not enough to face the Xuzhou government office."

Yan Qing's eyes were slightly cold, but her voice was still gentle: "Oh? Isn't the court helping refugees? How could they not give them a way to live? And I went to Xuzhou to pick up my relatives and friends, so how could I have a conflict with the government office?"

The young man didn't want to say anything more, but facing Yan Qing's gaze, he couldn't refuse.

Moreover, he did not want such a good-looking person to end up in Xuzhou government office: "Relieving refugees is just a cover, they don't provide disaster relief at all! When we get there, you pile the refugees together and don't let us run around. In the end, we will only die of starvation or disease."

He paused before continuing, "Those women with decent looks would disappear inexplicably. Later I found out that they were sent to the city's gentlemen for their entertainment!!!"

"Although the young lady brought guards, those people did not only attack the refugees who had no power to fight back. Some wealthy merchants who had guards were also killed. All the beautiful women in their families were sent to the government office, and their wealth was naturally divided up by them."

At the end of his words, his voice was choked with sobs.