Chapter 273
This incident was a major fault in the late emperor's achievements. Because of this, Dazhao's vitality was severely damaged. The emperor's foundation was unstable when he succeeded to the throne, and he was forced to be held hostage by the Cao family.
Therefore, the emperor learned from the experience and would never allow history to repeat itself.
"Is there anyone among you who would like to go?" the emperor asked Shen Shen.
All civil and military officials in the court looked at each other in shock, but no one said a word.
If this kind of errand is done well, it is a duty. If it is not done well, the life of the whole family will be at risk.
Silence fell in the palace, and the emperor pinched his brows impatiently and said: "We will discuss this matter later. Let's raise money and food first."
"Yes." All the ministers responded with a sigh of relief.
After the dynasty ended, Yu Zheng and others went to the imperial study room again.
Two days later, the first batch of money and food was collected, and Yu Cheng took the initiative to ask for help to escort them.
For the people of Duanzhou, this first batch of money and food is crucial. They are waiting to be saved and cannot make any mistakes.
Yu Cheng thought about it for a few days and felt that it would be most reassuring if he came in person, and his presence in person could also stabilize people's hearts, killing two birds with one stone.
Cao Qian was shocked, and immediately raised his hands and said: "Your Highness, think twice, the disaster relief is a major undertaking, and it will not take a few days. The government affairs of the court still need to be discussed by Your Highness."
After hearing such an excuse, the emperor looked coldly: "According to what Cao Qing said, if the prince leaves the court, will there be any trouble?"
Does he think Yu Cheng is too useful, or does he think he, the emperor, is too incompetent?
Cao Qian heard the deep meaning of the emperor's words and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, please calm down. This is not what I meant."
"Huh!" The emperor snorted coldly: "The prince can't go, so who does Cao Qing think can go?"
Cao Qian glanced at Yu Zheng seemingly unintentionally.
The emperor knew what he was planning and sneered in his heart.
"The first batch of money and grain was escorted by the prince, the second batch of money and grain was escorted by Zhou Boxu, and the third batch..."
The emperor's eyes scanned the ministers.
"I am willing to go." Shen Changze said.
Although the errand is difficult, as long as it is done well, it is also an achievement.
In the past two years, although Shen Changze had been appreciated by Yu Cheng, he had not had much opportunity and was not promoted. The situation was very embarrassing.
This time when Yu Cheng went there in person, he would be more careful and run the errands well, so that even if he couldn't be promoted immediately, he could still leave a mark on Yu Cheng.
The emperor followed the sound and saw Shen Changze's eyes light up and his expression softened.
Shen Changze is loyal and brave, so I feel relieved to have him escort the money and food.
"That's right," the emperor said in final words.
After the disaster relief matters were decided, Yu Cheng set off that afternoon.
After being busy for a few days, Yu Zheng finally had some free time.
At night, he went to a remote alley in the west of the city.
Both Zhang Li and Li Xu were placed here.
"Your Majesty." Seeing Yu Zheng, Li Xuqiang got out of bed despite his injuries and saluted.
Yu Zheng looked on coldly and did not ask Li Xu to get up, leaving him to kneel.
"How? Has your master ever let you down?"
Li Xu's face turned pale, he raised his eyes and looked at Yu Zheng and said, "Can you really help me save my family?"
Yu Zheng's words that day still ring in my ears.
Li Xu was dubious at first, until Cao Qian's people gave him a death order.
Cao Qian said that execution after the fall and committing suicide for fear of crime are both death, but committing suicide for fear of crime can make him feel at ease and keep his family safe.
Li Xu had no choice but to commit suicide out of fear of crime.
He took the turtle breath medicine given to him by Yu Zheng's order, and then according to the date chosen by Cao Qian, he threw the bowl and stabbed himself in the chest with the pieces.
The fragments penetrated deeply, and neither the autopsy nor the personal examination by Cao Qian's men revealed any clues. Coupled with the effect of the Turtle Breathing Medicine, everyone thought he was really dead.
Xiang Maoyan and Yu Zheng's people cooperated internally and externally to move his 'body'. As soon as the turtle breath medicine wore off, Li Xu "resurrected from the dead".
Although he faked his death, Li Xu was indeed seriously injured and has not fully recovered after several days of recovery.
"What? Up to now, you are still questioning me?" Yu Zheng narrowed his dark eyes, very dissatisfied with Li Xu's attitude.
Li Xu heard something was wrong in the voice and hurriedly said: "I don't dare. As long as the prince can help me save my family, my life will belong to the prince from now on, but I will not fail to obey orders."
Yu Zheng snorted coldly: "Your life belongs to Mr. Sun, but you have to do something else before you die."
