Is the Queen's fortune told today?

Chapter 174
The emperor nodded, did he say anything?
Seeing King Zhao's ignorance of flattery, the prince gloated in his heart.

One look at this painting and you know that it is the new work of the father, and the father asked them to come here to appreciate the good painting, but King Zhao, who has a solid eye, can only tell the truth.

The prince said with dissatisfaction on his face: "Father, the emperor thinks this painting is really rare, comparable to the masterpieces of famous masters, but I don't know who painted it. If I know who painted it, I will definitely take care of it." Let’s go visit and ask this person for painting skills.”

"I drew it."

"It was painted by my father? My father's painting skills have really become more and more superb. At first glance, I thought it was the work of some famous artist?"

The prince praised it exaggeratedly.

But the emperor is really happy to see it, everyone likes to listen to good words, his painting is the best one, and it can also be compared to the works of famous masters.

But when it comes to these words, he still prefers what King Zhao said, and he has put a lot of effort into these eyes.

The emperor said modestly: "It's just to practice writing in spare time."

"Father's paintings are so exquisite. If you draw seriously, it will be so eye-catching!"

The piety on Xiao Fengyu's face made the emperor a little astonished. Could it be that his painting is really so exquisite?
But looking back, looking at Xiao Fengqi's expression, the emperor seemed to have been poured a basin of cold water.

King Zhao never liked to tell lies. With such an expression on his face, it would be okay to come to this painting just to look at it.

The emperor looked again, and Xiao Fengyu's expression became a little dazzling.

"Since the prince likes this painting, give it to the prince."

"I would like to thank my father for the reward. I will definitely hang this painting in the study and look up at it every day."

The emperor nodded casually and called the prince to get up.

In the end, another memorial was thrown to the two of them.

This is the main purpose of his calling them into the palace.

After the two people saw it, their expressions were different.

The emperor took a sip of tea and put it aside before speaking.

"What do you two think?"

The crown prince answered first: "Father, my son thinks that if these mobs riot, they deserve to die, and they should send troops to suppress it."

The emperor was expressionless and did not answer, looking at King Zhao.

Xiao Fengqi stepped forward: "Father, my son thought that there was a riot among the people, and it must be the fault of the officials. Last year, there was a famine in the Hengchuan generation, and the imperial court sent people to relieve the disaster. After that, there was no news. All of them suddenly came out now. riot."

"I thought it might be related to last year's disaster relief. Why don't you send imperial envoys to investigate? Blindly suppressing it will only make these people riot more, and when the time comes to arouse the response from the surrounding area, the loss outweighs the gain."

"Although the common people are ignorant, but the emperor has governed with benevolence and virtue these years, they will definitely not go this far unless they are forced to do so."

The emperor nodded in satisfaction.

The prince looked very jealous, he subconsciously clenched his lips, thought for a while and said.

"Father, emperor, and sons and ministers also agree with King Zhao's idea, but last year's disaster relief cost the court millions of taels of silver. The court treated the people in the Hengchuan area kindly. I think it is very likely that those people are greedy, so they colluded together to cause the riots."

The emperor didn't deny it either: "It's possible what the prince said. I called you here today, first to see what you think, and second, to discuss with you a solution to this matter."

This matter is of great importance, and it also involved last year's disaster relief, so we have to be cautious.

Xiao Fengqi glanced at the emperor with a tacit understanding, and after looking at him, he understood.

The person who went to Hengchuan to provide disaster relief last year was Cheng Enhou.

Cheng Enhou is the empress's father, this incident may also involve him, that's why the father came to ask them to come here, instead of discussing this matter in the court, if you really want to discuss a solution , how can the two of them think everything.

It should be taken to the court and let all the officials discuss together. This is the best way.

Now the emperor is unwilling to publicize, fearing that he already has part of the evidence in his hands.

Now it is waiting for the prince to set him up.

Sure enough, the prince quickly stood up.

"Father, my son thinks that imperial envoys and generals should be sent together. If it is found that some officials have mishandled them, they should be punished. If it is really these mobs who rioted, they should be arrested by the army. Eliminate them one by one to rectify the law of the country."

"The prince agrees, I also have the same idea."

Xiao Fengyu smiled triumphantly at Xiao Fengqi.

When it comes to dealing with government affairs, he is still more handy.

Xiao Fengqi didn't care either, looking at him was like looking at an idiot.

The emperor also said: "Prince, this matter is of great importance, and it must not be sloppy. We must send the relatives of the emperor to find out. I don't trust others, so I want to choose one of you to go. Which one of you Willing to go?"

Xiao Fengqi stretched out his foot tentatively, and the prince stepped forward subconsciously when he saw it.

"Father and son are willing to go."

The emperor saw the small movements between the two, and secretly scolded Xiao Fengqi for being cunning.

"That's very good. Then I will order you and Prince Lian to lead [-] troops to Hengchuan to investigate this matter. Remember to keep it secret and not tell outsiders. After the investigation is clear, immediately send someone to send a secret report back to Beijing."

Xiao Fengyu felt that he was reused by his father, and he was extremely excited.

"Father, don't worry, my son will definitely handle this matter well."

Xiao Fengyu got up and looked back at Xiao Fengqi proudly, but after meeting his gaze, he felt a chill in his heart, feeling that something was wrong.

He was fooled.

Hengchuan is thousands of miles away, and it takes a month to go back and forth. Hengchuan is plagued by famine all the year round, so it is definitely not as prosperous as the capital, and this time he went with Prince Lian.

Who doesn't know that Prince Lian has a bad temper and likes to say a few words when he sees any injustice, so he offended many courtiers, but he is also straightforward and won the trust of his father.

This time, if I take him there, I am afraid that I will be scolded by him on the way.

Moreover, Prince Lian is their uncle, so it's hard for them juniors to say too much.

For a while Xiao Fengyu also understood and wanted to go back on his word, but he saw that his father had already stamped the jade seal and gold seal, the imperial edict had been issued, and it was too late to go back on his word.

Repenting at this time will inevitably annoy the father, but the loss outweighs the gain.

Xiao Fengyu was angry, but soon comforted himself.

Although Hengchuan is thousands of miles away, if he can do it well, it will be a great achievement, and he can also be valued by the courtiers. Although he is the crown prince, many courtiers do not accept him.

(End of this chapter)