Prince Consort

Even Xie Jiyu was made a little silent by Zhao Chongzhao's words.

Everyone was worried about Xie Ze'an, but they would never say "find someone to exchange for it".If this was said, Zhao Chongzhao might be scolded miserably again: Xie Sanlang's life is fate, but others' is not?Why do people have to exchange Xie Zean back?

Zhao Chongzhao also realized that what he said was wrong.After pondering for a while, he asked someone to call Li Minglin over.

Li Minglin's left arm was injured, which is usually not noticeable, only when he looked closely could he find that his left arm was weird.As soon as he entered the room, he greeted Zhao Chongzhao neither humble nor overbearing.Zhao Chongzhao has been open and honest with Xie Zean, and he is no longer hostile to Li Minglin at the beginning, but it is related to Xie Zean's safety, so he still said to Li Minglin with a calm face: "Sanlang has told me about your assassination, and you can tell Yao Xiang and others about the incident that day. situation."

Li Minglin originally planned to bear the charge of deceiving the emperor, but he was slightly taken aback when he heard Zhao Chongzhao say this.Judging from the performance of Xie Ze'an and Xie Dalang that day, it was obvious that they didn't want Zhao Chongzhao to know.The relationship between the Xie family and the royal family has always been intriguing. Li Minglin guessed a lot, and finally decided to stand firmly on Xie Zean's side.Xie Ze'an didn't want to reveal it to the outside world, so he wouldn't tell anyone.

Seeing Zhao Chongzhao's clear face, Li Minglin felt a little trembling in his heart, and he calmed down before he said, "After the court that day, I remembered that there were still a few things I didn't understand, and I wanted to go to Xie Shangshu's house. After passing by Xie Shangshu to go home A group of masked men suddenly appeared, trying to kill me. It was dark at the time, and I was wearing an official robe. I looked a bit like Xie Shangshu. These people were probably aiming at Xie Shangshu. Come..."

Yao Dingyan was furious: "Is this really true?"

Yao Dingyan had very complicated feelings for Xie Ze'an, a student.Xie Zean confronted him, and he was furious; Xie Zean shamelessly came to apologize to him, and he remembered the teacher-student friendship between them.Generally speaking, Yao Dingyan still likes Xie Ze'an most.If you don't like it, Xie Ze'an's situation will not make the current Gu Cheng and Geng Xun better.

How dare someone set up an ambush to assassinate a bastard that even he himself is reluctant to torment?

Zhao Chongzhao took over the words: "Of course it is true! The assassin has been transferred to the sky prison, and I have sent people from Dali Temple to take over the interrogation." He asked Zhang Dade to bring the confession, "They insisted that Zhao Yijing ordered it, but Sanlang thought There is something strange in it. These people seem to be from the north, and it is very likely that they were sent by Beidi people in the early years."

Yao Dingyan calmed down.

They have all heard about Zhao Yijing, the young prince of the Fu Wang, and seeing Zhao Chongzhao's infinite love for him, they wondered if there was another "Xie Sanlang".Unexpectedly, Zhao Yijing would come up with such a stupid trick!Could it be that Zhao Chongzhao and Xie Ze'an are so good friends because they have been lingering on the sick bed all year round, and their thoughts are also dark and extreme?No wonder Zhao Chongzhao would turn his face and be ruthless, and send him to the hotel for house arrest as soon as he turned his head.

The friendship between Xie Ze'an and Zhao Chongzhao has gone through countless ups and downs, can it be shaken by a narrow-minded "childhood playmate"?

Yao Dingyan immediately became displeased with Zhao Yijing.Even if there are other people controlling this matter behind the scenes, Zhao Yijing must not be able to get rid of it.A guy with this kind of heart will let others be his guns as soon as others instigate him. Maybe he still doesn't understand how he died.

Just an idiot, far worse than that kid Xie Zean.

For Zhao Chongzhao who doted on Zhao Yijing so much before, Yao Dingyan couldn't help feeling a little bit dissatisfied.

What kind of vision is this!

Yao Dingyan said solemnly, "I'll go there myself." He said angrily, "I'd like to see if they really dare to attack the court officials in such a grand manner!"

Xie Jiyu stood up and said, "President Yao wait a minute!"

Yao Dingyan turned to look at Xie Jiyu.

Xie Jiyu joined the political affairs hall, and he didn't get involved in other things. He was just as slick as Xu Yannian.He asked, "Ji Yu has something to say."

Xie Jiyu said: "Xiang Yao is in the position of a prince, so he can't be easily involved in danger, he should go down to the government."

Yao Dingyan said: "You still have to go to Sinong Temple to work today, but I have a lot of leisure, Ji Yu, why do you fight. Besides, I am not going alone, so there is no risk or not."

Xie Jiyu said frankly, "I'm worried about Saburo, and I want to go and have a look."

Yao Ding was at a loss for words.

After a while, he laughed and scolded: "You don't avoid suspicion. But I will definitely go, don't persuade me."

Zhao Chongzhao said: "Then let's go together. I also—"

Before Zhao Chongzhao could speak, Xu Yannian interrupted: "Your Majesty, you must never go!"

Zhao Chongzhao also knew that there was little hope, so he could only wave his hands in embarrassment: "Then Yao Xiang and Xie Shenzheng go, and send about fifty guards to guard." Be careful, don't let the bad guys get it."

Yao Dingyan's face turned frosty: "The universe is bright, I don't believe anyone dares to do it in broad daylight!"

On the other side, not long after Xie Zean left the city, he saw someone sent by Zhao Chongzhao.Seeing those twenty familiar faces, Xie Ze'an stopped and asked, "Your Majesty asked you to come?"

The guard nodded.

Xie Ze'an understood Zhao Chongzhao's concerns, so he did not refuse their kindness.He nodded slightly, and went with them to the place where the refugees were.

About an hour later, Xie Zean and his party arrived at their destination.The situation was even more dire than they had expected. Most of the refugees were so emaciated that it was unbearable. The old, weak, women and children were surrounded by young and strong people, and they were wrapped in shabby clothes that didn't fit.In this winter, most people are actually barefoot, and the dirty soles of their feet are covered with mud and blood scabs, making them look terrible.

Hearing the sound of horseshoes, the young and strong men surrounded the center vigilantly, their eyes full of hostility, defense and despair.It's not quite right to say they were young, either, for they were so emaciated, some with no coats on, and their skin was red with cold—even festering.

Xie Zean's heart was shocked when he met those angry eyes.

Even though he traveled many places, it was the first time Xie Zean saw such a scene.He couldn't help but think of his actions over the years. He lives in a temple, and often makes decisions very easily, and even compromises for the balance between the court and China.For him, "common people" seems to have become a noun, a noun with no particularity, and at some point he would not hesitate even if some of the common people had to be sacrificed.

Facing the tragic situation in front of him, Xie Ze'an suddenly realized that every decision he made was not just a game in court.

It will really fall on some people's heads-whether it is the rain of relief or the bloody blade that is imposed on these people is all in his mind.

Xie Ze'an got off his horse when he was more than [-] meters away from the refugees.

He sent someone to bring his token to the nearest county town to find a doctor.

Among the refugees there were many injuries and illnesses.

Xie Ze'an stepped closer and walked straight towards an old man.He is very keen, and he can see at a glance that this group of refugees is vaguely headed by this old man, and the young men around the old man are also quite prestigious.Refugees can be so united and orderly without such core figures.

Xie Ze'an approached and greeted the old man first with the courtesy of a junior: "Old sir, boy Xie Heng, I heard that you are fleeing to the capital, so I came here specially to learn about it."

The young man next to the old man glared at him viciously: "You don't need to wait for the pretentiously dressed beasts to ask questions!"

Xie Zean was not annoyed.He noticed that many young men had wounds on their bodies, and the wounds were from knife blades, which showed that they had obviously encountered tragic events of being expelled and beaten.

They really can't be blamed for being so disgusted with officials.

Xie Ze'an said solemnly: "You abandoned the land and came to Beijing. It is against the law. You should be sent back to the original place."

The young man scolded angrily: "Abandoned land? We have no abandoned land! We have no land to abandon!"

Xie Zean's heart skipped a beat.

Sure enough.

Xie Ze'an bowed again: "If the old man is willing, you can tell me the whole story. If the court makes a mistake, I will definitely get the land back for you."

The reason why the old man didn't speak to stop the young man's recklessness was to observe Xie Ze'an's reaction.Seeing that Xie Ze'an showed no anger, but treated him with courtesy, the old man knew that he had met someone he could trust.It's just that Xie Ze'an is too young, and I'm afraid he can't do much.It's not that they haven't encountered good officials along the way, but it's a pity that the good officials are too young to suppress the powerful, can't reason with the superiors, and can't do anything about their plight.

The old man didn't have much hope for Xie Ze'an, but he simply told Xie Ze'an about the matter.The matter is not far from Xie Ze'an's conjecture, the cause is Qingmiao Qian.In order to repay the first round of young crop money, they borrowed from local tyrants; unexpectedly, after winter, the government "persuaded" them to "voluntarily" share the second round of young crop money.This happened back and forth for two rounds, and they finally lost the land mortgaged by Hao Qiang.

No land, no money, no food, no clothes, for farmers, it is tantamount to a dead end.As soon as they got angry, they decided to go to the capital to report these hateful guys.I heard that as long as there are refugees entering Beijing, the emperor will pay attention...

It was this thought that supported them along the way.The obstruction of those officials along the way strengthened their belief - if it was useless, why would they be so afraid?

They are illiterate, do not understand the law, and do things based on the "experience" of their predecessors.

Xie Ze'an fell silent after hearing this.

It is indeed the case.Even he held the idea that some people would have to be sacrificed when the new law was implemented. If the refugees hadn't arrived, he would have found a way to make the big things smaller. At most, he would just make some arrangements for the farmers who lost their land.

Xie Ze'an stretched out his hand and took the old man's thin palm: "Old man, I am ashamed of you guys. Please rest assured, I will give you an explanation as soon as possible, and I will never let you suffer from hunger and cold like this again."

Hearing Xie Ze'an's sincere tone, the old man was stunned, and before he could speak, he shed tears.

Their requirements are not high, they have a piece of land, some food to eat, some clothes to wear, and a simple house to keep out the wind and rain.Sadness is contagious. After the old man choked up, depressive cries came from around him one after another.

Xie Ze'an couldn't bear to hear it, and even the guards who came with him felt compassion.

At this time, a group of people came from the south, headed by two officials, one civil and one military.When the civil servant saw Xie Ze'an, he performed the courtesies: "Thank you, Shangshu!" But the military officer knelt on one knee, "Thank you, Shangshu!"

Xie Ze'an glanced at it, and said, "Did you bring the aid supplies and the doctors?"

The civil official said: "The lower officials make their own decisions, and please forgive me, Shangshu Xie."

Xie Ze'an said: "You have done a good job." He looked at the military officer, "Since you have brought the people here, let's build a hut for them to stay temporarily, and the higher-ups will say that I ordered them .”

Local officials did not have the right to open warehouses for relief or mobilize troops without authorization. They had to ask for instructions level by level, which would delay a lot of time.Obviously, these two people had such an idea a long time ago, so they came directly with their hands after hearing Xie Ze'an's arrival.

Although he acted a little rashly, his heart was good, Xie Ze'an was more than happy to help them out once again.

The two men breathed a sigh of relief, and turned back to direct the crowd to set up the tents, and to distribute the rations.

Seeing this scene, the old man immediately realized that Xie Ze'an's background was extraordinary.He wiped away his tears, saluted in panic: "Just now my boy was rude, please don't take offense!" After that, he pulled the young man to apologize to Xie Ze'an.

When the young man saw Xie Zean's mere words, the civil and military officials were relieved, but he didn't know that Xie Zean's status was extraordinary.It's just that he is an upright person, and he just said bad words to each other and asked him to admit his mistakes, so he really couldn't open his mouth!

He faltered and couldn't speak.

Xie Ze'an found a step for him: "Young master only speaks out when he feels uncomfortable, and there is no malice." After he finished speaking, he patted the young man's shoulder, and turned to check whether the arrangement between the two was proper.

Unexpectedly, when he turned around, the change suddenly occurred.

With a flash of cold light, a "refugee" as thin as a wild monkey held a dagger and stabbed Xie Ze'an straight!