Chapter 292 Baoxi Appears
(Thanks to the reader "mmm1111" for the red tip.)
The criminal officer Zhang Jing turned Luoyang Sifang upside down, but found nothing. He found a lot of seals, none of which were similar to Baoxi.
It was already dawn, and it was more than two hours before noon. Although the bet between the emperor and the ugly king was three days, Zhang Jing only had two days. Looking at a group of helpless tolerance, Zhang Jing became more and more angry, "Luoyang tolerance is really powerful. , there are still things that I can't find in my own home. Okay, you really do, what am I? I am just a small official in the Ministry of Punishment. Thanks to everyone, after this afternoon, I am not even a small official anymore. One of the common people. I have no other ability. I only have one chance to meet Your Majesty in this life and this life. I have no complaints, but everyone, don’t expect me to say a good word to you and Luoyang!”
Zhang Jing is really angry. There are quite a few of his friends in the Luoyang office, and they are very close. As a result, at the most critical moment, he can't get help. It's a pity that he didn't have time to dispatch his cronies in the capital. Luoyang digs three feet into the ground.
The officials of the Ministry of Punishment were angry, and everyone in Luoyang was silent, and no one dared to speak up.
Zhang Jing has nothing to do, Luoyang is not his territory after all, many ruthless means are not available, and the time left for him is so short, he can't help but complain to the emperor in his heart: since he has let himself find the treasure seal, he should give him the corresponding The power of the emperor is better, just say a word, let yourself find a needle in a haystack...
Zhang Jing forcibly expelled these thoughts. He had to meet the emperor before noon. If he showed any dissatisfaction, the end would not only be dismissed.
Zhang Jing waved his hand and ordered the tolerance to disperse. In the remaining time, he had to think of other ways. Luoyang heroes are not only ugly kings...
Zhang Jing looked back and saw a husband who was behind him, with a smile on his face, as if he had something to say.
"Is something wrong?" Zhang Jing said stiffly, unable to name the person.
The husband said with a smile: "Master Zhang still want to continue looking for Baoxi?"
Zhang Jing's heart moved, his tone immediately softened, and he cupped his hands: "Forgive my clumsiness, your Excellency is..."
"It's just a workman in Luoyang. I'm fortunate enough to do things for the adults. My name is not worth mentioning. I have an idea that may allow the adults to survive this disaster."
"I would like to hear the good news."
"Sir, do you want someone to help you next?"
"Of course, before the time limit is reached, you can't just give up."
"I dare to ask, who is the lord looking for?"
"A few local friends." Zhang Jing was vague.
"Well, sir, have you ever thought that Luoyang heroes are headed by the Ugly King. Rather than asking others for help, it is better to go directly to the Ugly King himself."
"The one who bet with His Majesty is the Ugly King!"
"That's right, the bettors are His Majesty and the Ugly King, not Lord Zhang."
Zhang Jing was stunned for a moment, then suddenly enlightened, and became more and more respectful to her husband's poor attitude, "How should I come to the door? What gift should I bring?"
The husband, the poor man, smiled and said: "Although my lord is an official in the court, but he was born in the Tan family, he is considered half a figure in all corners of the world. Why don't you know anything about the ugly king? The lord doesn't need to bring anything, go empty-handed, and the worse the performance, the better. ."
Zhang Jing pondered for a moment, "I'm afraid that after His Majesty knows about this, he will think that I have a different heart."
"Bao Xi is more important, or 'different heart' is more important? Your Majesty's impression of adults can gradually change. Without Bao Xi, nothing can be discussed."
Zhang Jing arched to the ground, "Thank you for your guidance, senior, this kindness and virtue, Zhang Mou will keep in mind."
Half an hour later, the criminal officer Zhang Jing came to visit the ugly king in an ordinary alley in Luoyang's east city. He didn't chat for too long, and he said goodbye quickly, with a serious expression, and he didn't seem very happy. There were rumors that the officials in the capital wanted to. Forced the ugly king to hand over the treasure seal, but failed.
In the barracks, Han Ruzi sent Fang Daye away. The old general was quite familiar with Qidi and was not worried about this battle. He was still thinking about Northern Xinjiang, "If the Huns continue to attack the Iron Broken City, if they intend to take revenge, it is enough to hold on to it, and there is no need to make a big effort. His Majesty must be careful to deal with the ambition to invade the south, and not take risks lightly."
Han Ruzi thanked the old general and immediately summoned Yin Hanhou and other local officials in Henan after returning the account.
Luoyang officials became more and more respectful in front of the emperor. Even if there was Ling Ping, they all knelt down. Han Chou didn't take his identity as the emperor's uncle seriously at all. He knelt before the officials and reported the situation of the private warehouse.
It seems that the situation is very good. The request made by the emperor himself has been widely responded. In one day, the food that Luoyang merchants promised to donate is almost the same as that of the official warehouse, and there will be more in the future. According to Han Chou's rough estimation, in the end The number is at least three times that of the official warehouse.
"The grace of the saints is great, the people are blessed, and the merchants in Luoyang are deeply moved. They all say that it is a great deed to report the release of food to the imperial court. It is the greatest honor for them to share the worries for Your Majesty..."
It took only a short time to report the figures, and it took several times as long to sing the praises. Han Chou finally said: "Wei ministers dare to call the shots and give Luoyang Qun merchants a few promises to make it easier for them to enter the customs and enter the capital in the future. A little compensation for opening a warehouse."
Han Ruzi was tired of listening, and nodded, "It's very good, and they can't let the Luoyang merchants lose in vain. They will report any requests to Liu Shilang of the Ministry of Housing and write a memorial to me."
Under the leadership of Han Chou, Luoyang Qunguanshan shouted long live, and then retired.
A little while before noon, Han Ruzi summoned the accompanying officials of the capital, and appointed Qu Zixi, a doctor of the Imperial College, as the censor of Henan County, to supervise the release of grain. This is a temporary appointment. The so-called Henan County censor does not even have an official seal, and the only privilege is to directly write a memorial to the emperor.
Things went too smoothly, but Han Ruzi was a little worried, so he had to leave one person to supervise Luoyang.
Just after one o'clock in the afternoon, Han Ruzi summoned Zhang Jing.
Zhang Jing was lying on the ground, empty-handed, and obviously he could not retrieve the treasure seal. Han Ruzi was not surprised, even a little relieved. .
"Where is Baoxi?" Han Ruzi asked normally.
"Wei Chen is incompetent and did not find Baoxi in time, please forgive me."
"Since you have issued a military order, there is nothing to say, abdicate and let the virtuous."
"Wei Chen didn't dare to fall in love with the throne, but he has worked hard so far, and Xun Xi has grown up. I hope Your Majesty will give him half a day, and Rong Chen will find Bao Xi in return for his grace. From now on, I have no regrets."
Han Ruzi stared at Zhang Jing for a while, "It can only be postponed until tonight."
Zhang Jing kowtowed to thank him and hurriedly retreated.
Donghai Wang stood beside the emperor, waited for Zhang Jing to walk out of the tent, and said, "He seems to have a plan."
Han Ruzi also saw it, "Can you think of it? The emperor has to fight wits and courage with the ministers in the court more than half of the time."
The King of the East Sea laughed dryly.
"Say something."
"Then I'll say it. Has Your Majesty ever thought that it was His Majesty who made the mistake, not the minister?"
Han Ruzi glanced at the East Sea King, "It seems that you really have something to say."
"Hey, Your Majesty asked me to say, how dare I hide my secrets? My mother once told me..." Donghai Wang's expression darkened, but he immediately returned to normal, "No, Luo Huanzhang should have said it, he said: Although the emperor is the world Supreme, but there are also things that he can't do. For example, the emperor can't teach people to cultivate the land himself? Therefore, the king has the virtue of the king, the minister has the responsibility of the minister, and the people have the division of the people. If one side oversteps, it is inevitable that trouble will continue.”
This indeed sounded like the view of a Confucian scholar, Han Ruzi said, "You said that I have crossed the border?"
"Emperor, should have this power." King Donghai refused to say it to death, but that's what he meant.
"You always talked about how you would behave when you became an emperor. Isn't that called Passover?"
The King of Donghai looked embarrassed, "Your Majesty remembers it very clearly. Let me say something boldly, that's not called overstepping: the emperor can build palaces, attract beautiful women, be arrogant, and avenge blood and hatred... As long as he is satisfied with himself, he can It's not called overstepping. Besides, fighting is a matter for military generals, and governing the world is a matter for civil servants, but His Majesty has to do everything in person.
"Are you asking me to be a foolish monarch, a Yong monarch?"
"I didn't say that!" The King of the East Sea widened his eyes, and then smiled: "I suggest that His Majesty be the King of Inaction, the King of Joy, and the King of Supreme."
Han Ruzi thought for a while, "You're right."
"Your Majesty wants to understand?"
"There is one thing wrong. Your inaction, carefree, and supreme are only useful to Emperor Taiping. Now the world is in trouble, internal and external troubles are constant, one official is inactive, the people of one place are harmed, and the emperor is inactive, then the great Chu is in danger."
"I just said casually, Your Majesty is born to work hard, even if the world is peaceful, you may not be able to stay in the palace leisurely."
"This is not a casual statement. Your words are very reasonable. At least the minister's thoughts are the same as you. That's why Han Chou gave me wine and property."
Han Ruzi refused to participate in the banquet, and all the beauties he brought back also returned, but Han Chou did not give up to please the emperor because of this. In the tent, Han Ruzi did not leave a single item beside him.
"Even the Ugly King thinks the same way as you. He said, 'Ligers and tigers can't catch birds, and eagles can't catch underground mice', just telling me to stay away from rivers and lakes."
"The Ugly King is too mad. His Majesty can resolve it as a personal grievance, so it's not overstepping."
"I have to 'pass over' to have a look."
King Donghai smiled but said nothing. He wanted to be an emperor, but he didn't want to be an emperor like Han Ruzi.
The day passed quickly, and news came from the east that Donghai Kingdom had indeed recruited a large number of soldiers from among the boatmen who had nothing to do, but these people were not the main force. "Shangguansheng" had another army to help, and the exact source is still unknown.
There are still two quarters of an hour before Ion Night. Zhang Jing came to see the emperor, still empty-handed, but he vowed: "Before midnight, the treasure seal will definitely return to His Majesty's hands."
Zhang Jing felt uneasy in his heart, but he could only bear it hard, he would rather risk his head than go back to his hometown to farm.
Fortunately, he didn't wait too long. After about a quarter of an hour, Baoxi really came back, but the one who sent it was not the Ugly King.
The guard Wang He held the treasure seal and walked into the tent in a daze, even more surprised than the emperor.