Chapter 569
569 The SU family’s past (1)
“When there’s no war, the military can be self-sufficient in farming.” Wei Yuan bowed. Once the war begins, the Imperial court needs to allocate provisions and military supplies. This is the most logical thing to do.”
Wang shoufu narrowed his eyes and looked at Wei Yuan.
Hearing this, Chu Xianglong revealed a smile. In terms of war, a hundred words from this group of scholars could not compare to one sentence from Wei Yuan.
If he could get back the provisions and salary, he would have completed half of his mission back in the capital.
Imperial censor of the left, Yuan Xiong, heaved a sigh of relief. He was surprised that Wei Yuan would support his plan. This way, he would be able to avoid the imperial examination fraud case.
On second thought, this matter was in line with His Majesty’s intentions. With the help of the nobles inside and the “pressure” from the Barbarian Army outside, this was the general trend. Even the Dukes who opposed this matter understood the situation.
Unexpectedly, Wei Yuan changed the topic and said, “”However, before that, I have a matter to report to Your Majesty.”
Everyone looked over.
Wei Yuan’s expression did not change, and he ignored the gazes of the officials.
“Speak,” Emperor Yuan jing said.
his Gong discovered a group of martial artists fighting to the death on the outskirts of the capital, so he came forward to stop them. Who knew that the side with more people would not stop, but instead behead the people who surrounded them and escape.
Wei Yuan’s words were loud and clear, as if the truth was what he said, ” before the dead die, shout ‘there’s a change in the North’.
Hearing Wei Yuan’s words, everyone’s expression changed, including Emperor Yuan jing’s.
Chu Xianglong turned his head and stared at Wei Yuan. He didn’t dare to offend Wei Yuan and said, ”
there are changes in the North. The barbarians are pillaging everywhere and starting. war …
Wei Yuan’s face was calm. so, you’re saying that you’re going to let the barbarians off by saying that you’re going to kill them and Rob them? ”
This sentence shocked everyone present. Emperor Yuan jing stood up from his chair and stared at Qing Yi.
Wei Yuan, explain clearly. What do you mean by ‘slaughter three thousand li’. .. Ah?”
“Your Majesty, there’s no such thing ….
“You shut up!”
Emperor Yuan jing raised his hand and interrupted him. He looked at him coldly and turned to Wei Yuan, “”Do you have any proof?”
Wei Yuan reached into his clothes and took out a sachet. He untied the red string and a green smoke rose from it. It twisted in the air and turned into a man with a blurry face and dull eyes.
massacre for three thousand miles, massacre for three thousand miles, the Imperial court, please send troops to suppress …
Wei Yuan continued, ” I’ve brought the corpse here. It’s right outside the palace. Your Majesty, you can send someone to examine the corpse. This man is from the North!
The Imperial study was silent.
Emperor Yuan jing stood up slowly, his face as dark as water. He said word by word, “”Autopsy!”
The old eunuch lowered his head and hurried back to pass on the order. He seemed to be running away, not even daring to breathe.
Emperor Yuan jing sat on the Dragon Throne with a gloomy expression and did not say a word. Everyone below exchanged silent glances. Even Chu Xianglong’s face was ashen as he glared at Wei Yuan.
After waiting for 15 minutes, the old eunuch returned and whispered in Emperor Yuan jing’s ear.
Emperor yuanjing was silent for a long time before he slowly said, “”I’m tired after sending the Directorate of Celestials into the palace for questioning. My Dear Ministers, please go to the side hall and rest for a while.”
He stared at Chu Xianglong and said, “”You stay here,”
With that, he stood up and left the Imperial study.
The eunuchs led the Dukes to the side hall to rest.
………….
In the side hall.
The Minister of Revenue took a sip of his tea and turned to the expressionless Wei Yuan. He asked, “”Duke of Wei, is this true?”
All the officials looked at Wei Yuan. The latter’s expression was serious as he returned the Minister of Revenue’s cold gaze.”Lord Zhao, do you think I’m joking?”
“I don’t dare, I don’t dare.”
The Minister of Revenue sighed and said,”if this is true, how many people will die in the North?” The night watchman has spies all over the Yamen, so why didn’t he receive any news?”
Wei Yuan didn’t respond to the Minister of Revenue’s probing.
Chief advisor Wang squinted his eyes and tapped his fingers on the table. No one knew what he was thinking.
After the time for two incense sticks to burn, the old eunuch entered the side hall and respectfully said, “”His Majesty invites you all to return to the Royal study.”
Next, the white-robed sorcerer summoned by the Directorate of Celestials questioned Chu Xianglong. The answer was unexpected, everything Chu Xianglong said was true.
North vanquishing Prince won a great victory against the barbarians in the North, but the guerrilla tactics of the barbarians in the North had indeed brought great trouble to North vanquishing Prince. The northern border Army had been exhausted.
The Barbarian Army was blocked outside the border, so the 3000-mile bloody massacre naturally didn’t exist.
In the Royal study, the atmosphere suddenly relaxed. Everyone let out a sigh of relief.
“Hmph!”
“I don’t know where Lord Wei got this news from, but it almost caused His Majesty and the other Lords to misunderstand Your Highness. Your Highness has not offended the Duke of Wei, right?”
Wei Yuan ignored him and stepped forward, ” this matter is of great importance. What this person said might be true, but it doesn’t mean that the situation in the North is true.
Chu Xianglong raised his brows and was about to retort, but chief Wang chimed in, ”
“Your Majesty, I feel that Duke Wei’s words are reasonable. This was a matter of great importance, and he couldn’t afford to be careless. It must be thoroughly investigated.”
Under the lead of chief advisor Wang and Wei Yuan, all the officials responded.
“How do you think we should investigate this matter?” Emperor Yuan jing asked.
“Your Majesty, you can continue to collect rations and pay for the soldiers and send them to Chuzhou. At the same time, send a team of Imperial envoys to the North to investigate the case.”