Feng Qing Shaoyi

Chapter 152 Information Disclosure
The city gate of Nanchu finally opened, and the faces of the people were filled with smiles as they watched the returning army.But the people in the teahouse found that the cold man at the front of the line had disappeared.

Xu Siheng felt inexplicably flustered, the army had already returned, why didn't the head coach come back?And didn't it mean that the five cities had already been taken back?Why didn't Qi Ze come back?

Seeing Jiang Lu in front of the army with a sad face, Xu Siheng knew what happened. It was very likely that Qi Ze was still at the border and hadn't come back at all.

But how?Even though the city was taken back, how could the coach die?Xu Siheng suddenly remembered that there was news of victory in the war, but he didn't say whether the coach came back alive or not.Could it be that Qi Ze really...?
Xu Siheng felt pain in his heart and couldn't believe it.It took a long time to realize that there is no specific news yet, that is to say, Qi Ze may not die yet, everything is still unknown, he must go back and investigate carefully.

Recalling that the whole matter was proposed by the prince, he thought that the prince would use this matter to deal with Qi Ze.Since the crown prince will take action, King Jin must be sending someone to investigate this matter. As long as you go back and ask King Jin clearly, everything will be clear.

When all the soldiers returned home, a young man with a handsome appearance and brows full of straightforwardness and ease walked slowly to the front of the military department, his eyes were filled with grief and worry that could not be concealed, watching the soldier talisman in his hand finally walked to Zheng Shen's room.

When Zheng Shen heard the knock on the door, he put down the official document in his hand and said casually, "Come in."

Seeing that it was Jiang Yu, Zheng Shen was taken aback for a moment, and then said: "You're back? You did a great job this time. You were able to take back five cities in just a few months. Your Majesty will definitely reward you heavily." After taking a last look, he asked strangely, "Why are you the only one back, where is Minister Qi?"

Jiang Yu raised his head with difficulty, with tears in his eyes, and handed the soldier talisman in his hand to Zheng Shen, "This is what Shaoyi asked me to hand over to Lord Shangshu, saying that the army cannot be without a soldier talisman, so Master Shangshu handed it over to the Holy One."

Zheng Shen was also stunned at this time, with a vague premonition in his heart, but he still took the military talisman and asked, "Qi Shilang asked you to give the military talisman to me, what about others?"

Jiang Lu just kept his head down, clenched his fists, sobbed softly, and kept silent.Zheng Shen knew that something serious must have happened, and it was very likely that he was still on the battlefield.

Just when he was about to ask again, he saw Jiang Xun and Jiang Wen rushing over. Seeing Jiang Yu, Jiang Xun ran up to him to have a closer look. He was relieved when he found that he was not injured. Let him worry for such a long time, and he is ready to export his lesson.

But thinking about how hard it was for the man to come back, he couldn’t say what he wanted to learn in his heart. After watching it for a long time, he could only sigh, “I’ve had enough fun this time, so don’t go again. What about father? Go home."

But seeing Jiang Lu keeping his head down and not making a sound, he felt a little strange, "Why is it so quiet, what happened?"

Jiang Wen also found that he didn't see Qi Ze, "Second brother, where is Shao Yi? Why did you come back alone?"

Jiang Lu couldn't bear it any longer, raised her head and gritted her teeth tightly, tears came out of her eyes and said: "Shaoyi is still on the battlefield and hasn't come back. We have already taken back the first four cities, that's because Beishuo's army has been retreating. After the last city was recaptured, Beishuo's army tricked Shao Yi into the past and fell into an ambush. Shao Yi knew that she might not come back alive, so she asked me to bring the soldier talisman back to Master Shangshu. She said that she was very I will come back alive soon, and I want Lord Shangshu to help me keep my position. But there are so many people in Beishuo, it is very likely that Shaoyi won’t be able to come back.”

As soon as these words came out, everyone was stunned.Originally thought that the good news was coming frequently, and the coach must have come back alive, but who would have thought that such a thing would happen.

Zheng Shen looked at the military talisman in his hand for a while, then sighed and said: "I will help Qi Shilang keep his position as much as possible. Tomorrow, the Japanese official will meet with the Holy Majesty and tell the world that Qi Shilang is seriously injured and needs to rest, so as to hide it from the world. I'm afraid the method won't be hidden for long, if Qi Shilang doesn't come back, the Holy Majesty will notice something. At that time, I will be powerless to help, so I can only say that I will do my best."

The Jiang family father and son bowed down to thank them.

Because this is to bear the crime of bullying the emperor, if the Holy Majesty finds out that Qi Ze has not come back alive, then Zheng Shen will be affected by it.It doesn't make sense for the court officials not to meet the Holy One when they come back. Even if they are injured, they need to meet in time.

Therefore, Emperor Zhaozheng might become suspicious. As long as he investigates, he will know what happened. When the crime of deceiving the emperor will be charged to him, Zheng Shen's official career will come to an end.And Zheng Shen's ability to do this is really awe-inspiring, which makes people have to admire.

"Thank you Mr. Zheng Shangshu for always protecting Shaoyi." Jiang Wen bowed and saluted.

"This is what it should be. Qi Shilang is also a man of temperament. If I can help, I will definitely help. I only hope that Qi Shilang can come back soon." Zheng Shen returned the courtesy.

That's right, if Qi Ze doesn't come back, this matter won't be hidden for long, I just hope that Emperor Zhaozheng won't be aware of it.

On the second day, Zheng Shen handed over the military talisman to Emperor Zhaozheng, and said that Qi Ze needed to rest due to his serious injury and could not come to court during this period.Originally, Zheng Shen didn't know what was going on in his mind. Under normal circumstances, after a triumphant general, he needs to meet the Holy Majesty.Even if he was injured, if the Holy Majesty asked about it or took the initiative to go to the courtier's home to condolences, the matter would be exposed.

But what is surprising is that Emperor Zhaozheng did not pursue this matter. He just looked at the soldier talisman thoughtfully, and said after a long time: "In this case, General Linwei will take a good rest at home for a few days. It's time to go to court. If Zheng Aiqing is fine, you can step down."

Such a result made Zheng Shen a little surprised, he didn't question, didn't doubt, just agreed after thinking about it.Sure enough, the emperor's mind is really unpredictable.

"Yes, Wei Chen retire."

No matter what, it's good that Emperor Zhaozheng didn't pursue the matter in the end.Zheng Shen also stepped back with confidence.

After Zheng Shen withdrew, Emperor Zhaozheng looked at the fake soldier talisman in his hand in disbelief, but he didn't expect to find the real soldier talisman, and instead lost the only clue.Of course he knew that Qi Ze hadn't come back at all, otherwise how could it be Zheng Shen who came to hand over the military talisman.

But he still wants to leave a job for Qi Ze. If he really comes back, there is still hope to find the soldier talisman.At the same time, Emperor Zhaozheng also sent a large number of people to the Beishuo border to search, no matter what, Qi Ze must not die.

In the Prince's Mansion, Murong Sheng looked at the kneeling man below in shock, his usually gentle eyes were full of sullenness and hostility.

"What did you say? The real soldier talisman was not found, and the man escaped."

"Yes." Qi Chen said with difficulty, and if he listened carefully, there was still a trembling sound, "I have already caught it, and thought that the soldier talisman would be taken back soon. But who knows that Qi Ze doesn't know where the real soldier talisman is, He also broke free from our shackles and jumped off the cliff. Our people have been searching under the cliff for three days and three nights, but found nothing."

Murong Sheng also seemed to have calmed down, and sat back on the main seat and said in disbelief: "You even guessed that it was the army raised by the palace privately, Qi Ze really should not be underestimated, he has already used the army and let him escape .”

"It's the humble official who is ineffective, please punish him," Qi Chen said with cold sweat all over his body.

"Oh, you also know that you are ineffective in your own affairs." Murong Cheng grinned, "It's not just that you didn't find the soldier talisman and let people escape, but you also let Qi Ze catch me. Is this the crime of raising an army privately?" Is this palace able to afford it?"

If Emperor Zhaozheng knew that he was raising an army privately, he would definitely not let him go.Before he died, he wanted to privately support the army to rebel. Which emperor could tolerate his son doing this?

Qi Chen looked at the people in the chief seat, sweating profusely, and his usual excellent eloquence disappeared at this moment, "...It's the fault of this humble minister, that His Highness has left such a big disaster."

Murong Cheng stared coldly at the people below, "Of course it's your fault, what if Qi Ze threatens me with this?" Looking at the frightened Qi Chen below, Murong Sheng returned to his usual gentle appearance, "But you also Don't be afraid, you are Bengong's right-hand man, and I won't do anything to you. But this time leaving Qi Ze as a disaster, whether he is still alive or not, I will find him. I want to see people, and I want to see him. Corpse. Are you willing to lead a group of people to find Qi Ze and make up for it?"

Qi Chen secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately agreed: "My minister is willing."

In Beishuo Prince Qin's Mansion, Qi Ze put down the book in his hand and asked the man in front of him: "The Holy One and Murong Sheng have already started looking for my whereabouts at the Beishuo border?"

"That's right, but my people have bypassed you, so they won't be able to find you. After all, they are still concerned about Bei Shuo's strength, so they dare not blatantly come to Yingjing City to find someone." Que Yu looked at it as he spoke. Glancing at Qi Ze who was dressed by a woman in front of him, "Even if you come, they won't be able to find you."

"And I wouldn't have thought that I was in Yingjing." Qi Ze said after taking the words.

Qi Ze looked at the dress on her body, and it was precisely because of this that she allowed herself to enter the Qin Palace as a woman. They must not have thought that she would confuse the public with her gender.She always thought that she was a man, and she was able to feel at ease by investigating men who appeared inexplicably instead of focusing on women.

Even though she knew that Que Yu was there, she didn't have to worry too much.But now Que Yu's identity is more sensitive, it's better not to be discovered by them, and it's good to have an extra guarantee.Although she knew that Que Yu didn't care about her identity being exposed.

"Little girl, you are quite thoughtful about things. Knowing that you might not be able to go back, you asked someone to help you keep your position. Old man Murong urgently needs to find a soldier talisman, so he will naturally help you keep your position. After all, you are the only one who treats him well after you go back." Most beneficial." Que Yu said while lying lazily on the recliner next to him.

Qi Ze lowered his head, noncommittal.

She knew that Emperor Zhaozheng was in a hurry to retrieve the soldier talisman, so she asked Zheng Shen to help, so naturally she would not implicate Zheng Shen.Everyone thought that it would not be long before Emperor Zhaozheng would find out and remove Zheng Shen from his position.But in fact, she guessed that Emperor Zhaozheng was in a hurry to get back the soldier talisman, and would definitely help her hide it.

After all, once she dies, all clues will be disconnected.Now that she knew that she might go back, and Zheng Shen was going to help him retain his position in a legitimate way, why not do it?

"You tell Murong Xiu about Murong Sheng raising an army privately." Qi Ze said lightly.

Que Yu didn't think about hiding it either, and nodded with a smile. "The fact that Murong Sheng raised the army privately is naturally handed over to his opponents so that it can play its greatest role. Murong Xiu knows when it is most beneficial to expose it. So I disclosed this news to the person he sent to investigate. Man, you should already know by now. If Murong Sheng dares to use the name of Beishuo's army to kill you, then of course he will have to pay the corresponding price."

Qi Ze couldn't help but bow his head in deep thought, she knew about Murong Xiu sending people to investigate.After all, Murong Xiu is a cautious person, so he naturally knows Murong Sheng's plan.Although Que Yu had already promised that he would retrieve the soldier talisman, no one would be calm when he saw the enemy making a move. It was certain that he would send someone out to investigate and understand the situation.

She caught Murong Sheng's trick, and Murong Sheng naturally would not let her go.If Murong Xiu knew about it, he would take action against Murong Sheng, so she would be safer.

Looking down at his leg injury, Qi Ze couldn't help sighing, he might have to stay in Beishuo for a while longer.Now that the situation in Southern Chu is getting more and more chaotic, it's better for her to go back in a hurry.

In the Southern Chujin Palace, a man with a handsome face was surprised when he heard the news.

"You mean raising an army privately?"

"Yes, that's what I heard. The prince used his privately raised army to snatch the real soldier talisman, and then killed Qi Ze. Who knows that the real soldier talisman was not found, so he let Qi Ze escape." The counselor standing aside cupped his hands.

"It's actually the army, no wonder Qi Ze fell off the cliff, and was shot in the leg and almost became crippled." Murong Xiu couldn't help murmuring.

"Your Highness, this is an opportunity. If you tell the Holy Majesty about the prince's private raising of the army, then the prince will have no choice but to die, and he will no longer be a threat." The counselor continued.

"No, wait a little longer." Murong Xiu stopped him, "This king's third brother's method is not simple. Now that we can still fight against each other, then this will be our last bargaining chip. If we directly hand over the chips Going out, on the contrary, will not have much effect."

The counselor was taken aback for a moment, and then asked respectfully: "My lord, what should we do now? What if the crown prince uses this privately raised army to deal with you?"

"Since it's a privately raised army, of course we won't take it out easily, and we don't have to worry too much." Murong Xiu lowered his eyes, "But let Murong Sheng be so easy all the time, this is what I don't want to see. "

"Then what is the prince going to do?" the counselor asked.

"Didn't one of Murong Sheng's subordinates sneak out of the city?" Murong Xiu looked at the counselor, "Let's use him to make Murong Sheng flustered once."

On the second day of going to court, Emperor Zhaozheng suddenly mentioned related matters that the Ministry of Officials should conduct official assessments in the near future to stabilize the court.

Murong Sheng was still a little surprised, why did he suddenly bring up the matter of official assessment?The Ministry of Officials usually conducts official assessments once a year, and the official assessments have already been carried out a few months ago. Why do you have to mention it again this time?

Fortunately, Qi Chen's name was mentioned by accident, and Emperor Zhaozheng wanted Qi Chen to take this official assessment.

Murong Sheng couldn't help feeling flustered, why did Qi Chen come back from the border for the official assessment, and why did Emperor Zhaozheng suddenly think of this matter?
Just as he was thinking, Murong Sheng saw Murong Xiu's strange gaze, and immediately understood what was going on.It turned out that his fourth brother did a good deed.Now he can only call Qi Chen back, and put aside the matter of finding Qi Ze.

It would be bad if Emperor Zhaozheng found out that he secretly sent court officials out of the city.Anyway, Qi Ze's life or death is uncertain, maybe he is dead now, and even if Qi Ze comes back, he will not let Qi Ze say that.Now let's settle the matter of official assessment first.

However, his fourth younger brother was really capable of making troubles, but at this critical moment, his people had to come back.

Seeing Murong Sheng's anxious look, Murong Xiu couldn't help being in a good mood.Although Murong Sheng couldn't be put to death, it was worth making Murong Sheng mess up once.

Qi Chen, who was looking for Qi Ze's traces on the border of Beishuo, realized that something was wrong. Looking at the familiar environment, he wiped the sweat from his forehead, feeling puzzled.He has searched for this place many times, but he still wanders in one place for no reason, unable to get out.How is this going?

There was no Qi Ze's body under the cliff at all, which only meant that Qi Ze was probably still alive, but where else could he go besides Beishuo Border Pass?Could it be that he entered Beishuoying capital?No, it's impossible, and I haven't heard of any suspicious men entering Beishuoying.

And if Qi Ze's leg is not healed in time, it will become crippled.How did a cripple get to the capital of Beishuoying?
But where will it go?
While Qi Chen was thinking deeply, he received a secret report from Murong Sheng, saying that Emperor Zhaozheng asked him to go back to the official assessment, so he hurried back to the capital.Qi Chen was also a little dazed, why did Emperor Zhaozheng suddenly think of the official assessment?Didn't he already have an assessment a few months ago?
But Qi Chen couldn't help but think deeply, now he can only give up looking for Qi Ze and return to the capital immediately.

(End of this chapter)