Chapter 19 The consequences of being mean-mouthed

At three o'clock in the morning, Zhu Youxiao left the morning court and returned to Qianqing Palace to handle government affairs.

In recent years, the Ming Dynasty's environment has not been very good, and disasters have continued. In order to survive, many people have left their homes and lived in other places, becoming refugees.

There was a backlog of reports from various places about the disaster and requesting the imperial court to allocate funds for reinforcements. However, now that the Ming Dynasty's treasury was empty, Zhu Youxiao did not know how to solve these problems for the time being. He could only focus on allocating aid to some areas where the disaster was more severe.

After a while, Zhu Youxiao put down the folder in his hand and rubbed the center of his brow a little irritably.

As an emperor, he cannot ignore the troubles of the people, but he is also afraid that the people below will deceive him and report false news, so he is preparing to go out of the palace for a tour this time, not just to relax, but also to go out of the palace. Let's see if the situation is really that serious.

Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao looked at the little eunuch waiting next to him and asked: "How are you preparing for my trip out of the palace?"

The young eunuch hurriedly stepped forward and replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, the vehicles and treasure ships along the way have been prepared, and the defense arrangements arranged by the Ministry of War are almost ready. However, the honor guards from the Ministry of Rites are still under discussion."

Zhu Youxiao frowned and said: "I'm just going out for a parade. I don't need to prepare a big ceremonial ceremony, so as not to disturb the people. There is no need for the Ministry of Rites to discuss it. I don't need a ceremonial guard."

The little eunuch's eyes flickered, he bowed and said, "Yes."

Zhu Youxiao nodded, and then continued to ask: "By the way, the people from Xichang have already set off, right?"

The young eunuch cupped his hands and said, "News just came from outside the palace. Eunuch Yu from Xichang has left the capital with his people this morning, and Jin Yiwei is also with him."

"Jinyiwei..."

Zhu Youxiao narrowed his eyes slightly. He had naturally heard about Xichang's actions in the past few days.

But Cao Zhengchun guessed right, he had tacitly approved of this matter.

Although Dongxi No. 2 Factory and Jinyiwei are both under his command, Jinyiwei's performance in recent years has really disappointed him. On the contrary, under the leadership of Dongchang, the efficiency of work has been greatly improved.

Therefore, he turned a blind eye to Dongchang's secret interference in controlling Jin Yiwei.

The same is true even at this moment.

Xichang was able to take Jin Yiwei's rights away from Dongchang, but that was Dongchang's incompetence, and he would not favor anyone either.

He established the West Factory to check and balance the East Factory.

If Dongchang has the ability, he can also find a way to take back control of Jinyiwei. Of course, he must not break the rules, otherwise it will challenge his tolerance.

Moreover, Yuhuatian is here to compete for the treasures of Dabai Shangguo, so there is nothing wrong with bringing more manpower.

As long as Yuhuatian can successfully bring the treasure back, he will not pursue the matter further.

"Yuhuatian, I hope you won't disappoint me..."

Zhu Youxiao looked to the northwest, his eyes flickering.

After a moment, he withdrew his gaze and said calmly: "Nothing important has happened in the palace these days, right?"

"Your Majesty, it's nothing serious, but I heard that a few maids disappeared in Cining Palace."

Zhu Youxiao frowned: "What kind of important thing is this?"

The young eunuch hesitated for a moment and replied: "People below are spreading rumors that these palace ladies were secretly executed by Concubine Wan Gui because they had an affair with the guards."

Zhu Youxiao paused for a moment, then said calmly: "Check who is talking and tell him to shut up."

It's just a few palace maids dying. What big deal is this?

There are so many people in the palace, and a few people don't die every month. It's not a big deal.

But when it came to the palace maid, Zhu Youxiao suddenly remembered that a few days ago, he seemed to be drunk and met a pretty good-looking palace maid. Later, he was busy with government affairs, so he forgot about it.

Now that I think about it, is it possible that the palace maid is pregnant with dragon seed?

After so many years on the throne, Zhu Youxiao was still very concerned about this matter because he still had no children.

If the palace maid was really pregnant with a dragon, he wouldn't mind making another noble concubine.

But soon, he shook his head and put the matter behind him.

He was just lucky once. How could it be such a coincidence that he happened to be pregnant?

…

South of the city, Hulong Villa.

In the main hall, Zhu Wuwu was wearing a black gold python robe and sitting on the throne above, looking majestic.

There were three figures standing below, two of them were Duan Tianya and Gui Hai Yidao.

The last person is a handsome young man, holding a folding fan, with his hair tied up and wearing a crown, and he is as handsome as jade.

This person is the owner of the "No. 1 Village in the World", and is also the third secret agent of Hulong Villa, No. 1 Xuan Zi, Shangguan Haitang.

Shangguan Haitang has always presented herself as a man outside, but what outsiders don't know is that she is actually a woman who has been pretending to be a man for many years.

Shangguan Haitang bowed his hands to Zhu Wuwu who was sitting on the throne and asked, "Haitang is meeting his adoptive father. I wonder why his adoptive father is so anxious to summon Haitang back?"

Zhu Wuwu looked at the three people below, without going around in circles, and said in a deep voice: "I have received news that a treasure will be born in the northwest desert in the next few days. The emperor asked me to assist Xichang and go to the desert to bring back the treasure."

Hearing this, the expressions of the three of them were a little solemn.

Shangguan Haitang cupped his hands and said, "Father, is it the treasure that was spread in the world recently after the Great White Kingdom was destroyed three hundred years ago?"

"Yes, that's exactly what it is!"

Zhu Wulan nodded and said: "I heard that many people in the world have rushed to the northwest desert to join in the fun, and even several major demon sects may have been born. This news is probably true!"

The three of them nodded.

Duan Tianya asked: "Father, what do you want us to do?"

Zhu Wuwu said in a deep voice: "My Ming Dynasty is suffering from constant disasters and the people are living a hard life. It is when money is needed. I want you to secretly follow Xichang to the desert and successfully bring the treasure back!"

"Yes, foster father!"

The three of them bowed their hands solemnly.

Zhu Wulan looked at Duan Tianya and Guihai Yidao, and continued: "Tianya, Yidao, I know that you and Yuhuatian had a dispute, but the treasure issue is of great importance, and other countries may even intervene. At this time,

You must not act out of anger!"

Duan Tianya cupped his hands and said: "Father, don't worry, Tianya can still distinguish between personal hatred and the righteousness of the family and the country!"

"Well, I read you right."

Zhu Wulan nodded with satisfaction and said, "Go ahead and be careful along the way."

"Yes, foster father!"

The three of them bowed again, then turned and left.

Zhu Wuwu did not get up, he was still sitting on the throne, looking at the empty hall, silent, not knowing what he was thinking.

…

The autumn wind was bleak, and the thin raindrops were pattering. It seemed that it was going on endlessly and had no intention of stopping at all.

There were few pedestrians on the street, and many people stood under the eaves on both sides of the street to take shelter from the rain.

In a restaurant in the street, many people from all walks of life also gathered here, hiding here to warm wine and avoid the rain, and talk loudly.

"I heard that a treasure was discovered in the northwest desert, which attracted many people from all walks of life. It is said that there are also masters from other countries coming. Why don't you go and join in the fun?"

"How can treasures be coveted by people like us? I heard that all the major martial arts sects have sent people there this time. If we just join in the fun with our three-legged cat skills, we might even die without knowing how.

"

"Yes! I heard that not only people from the major martial arts sects were born this time, but also several major demon sects. Tian Xing, the director of the Demon Sect, and Dongfang Bubai, the leader of the Sun and Moon Sect, rushed there three days ago.

Entered Longmen and killed many people from major sects!"

"Yes, I heard about it too. It is said that even members of the two killer organizations, Tianzun and Blackstone, who have been notorious in the world recently, have appeared in the desert!"

"Why are these killer organizations joining in the fun of competing for treasure?"

"You are stupid. It is said that the treasure was left behind by the Great White Kingdom three hundred years ago after its demise. It is as rich as the country. By then, as long as they take a little bit casually, it will be enough for them to squander it for a long time. Isn't this faster than killing people?"

"That's true..."

…

Next to the window, a young man in a white robe sat at the table, listening to the discussions of the people in the restaurant, saying nothing, and just drinking quietly.

This young man has a handsome appearance, with a bit of femininity between his brows, but the innate nobility and majesty of his body cannot be concealed, and his elegant temperament contains an indifference that is not easy to get close to.

Opposite the young man, a man with a ponytail was tearing into a roast chicken without any image. From time to time, he picked up a wine glass and took a sip. Standing beside the table was a large imperial sword that was much longer than ordinary swords.

knife.

Next to him was a green-faced man wearing ordinary cloth, carrying a double-headed gun wrapped in canvas on his back.

This trio was easy to mess with, so no one dared to disturb them.

"The Righteous Path, the Demon Sect, the Killer Organization..."

Listening to the discussion among the people in the restaurant, Yu Huatian's eyes narrowed slightly, and a trace of solemnity flashed in his eyes.

He still underestimated the attraction of this treasure to people in the world.

Many famous sects in the world sent people there, even the two major demon sects, the Demon Sect and the Sun and Moon Sect, came to join in the fun.
To be continued...