Since there is no news about Xiao Han, Xue Pan and the others are not in the mood to listen to the fat chef. Oh, it should be the thin chef talking about his experience now.
Looking up at the vast mountains in front of him, Li Shimin whispered to his men to send him to Chang'an, while the others continued to search in the forest.
After leaving the crowd, Xue Pan walked forward in despair. She has hardly slept these days! Every time something was discovered, she was always the first to come, but every time, she was deeply disappointed.
The sky was a little gloomy, and people who were familiar with the weather said that there would be wind and snow in the next two days. When I thought of the heavy snow closing the mountains, Xue Pan couldn't stop crying.
"Xiao Han, are you okay?"
In the Qinling Mountains, there are still many people looking for Xiao Han.
But scattering these people among the vast mountains and forests is simply not enough to see! All they can do now is to search along the ancient road. As for going deeper, they don't have that ability.
Compared with the search team in Qinling, the court in Chang'an was already in turmoil at this time.
Some of the ministers were very dissatisfied with the emperor's decision to send three guards to search for Xiao Han in the Qinling Mountains!
Especially Xiangcheng Hou, who had a long-standing relationship with Xiao Han, was jumping up and down these days and was extremely busy.
"Your Majesty, the catastrophe in the Qinling Mountains is due to the wrath of God! Someone must have disobeyed God and caused this disaster. If we blindly trace the source, it will inevitably lead to another natural disaster. I sincerely request the Holy One to mobilize the troops and horses, leaving only The Ministry of Industry personnel will just restore the post road!"
In the majestic palace, the Marquis of Xiangcheng, who was dressed in red robe, spoke impassionedly, and his words were all about the country and the country of the Tang Dynasty!
However, only those who are familiar with it know that when the news of Xiao Han's disappearance reached Chang'an, the unsmiling Marquis of Xiangcheng booked Cuixiang Pavilion for a night of carnival!
"This wild boy is finally dead! The anger I have been holding in for a year is finally coming out. God, you are not blind!" These were the exact words said by the Marquis of Xiangcheng after he got drunk that night!
Also, he lost almost all his face with Xiao Han back then, so much so that he couldn't even come to court to take care of his illness! Now that he heard that Xiao Han was in trouble, he was so happy that he couldn't even sleep. He wished that Li Yuan would immediately withdraw all the search and rescue personnel without leaving any thought for Xiao Han!
After Xiangcheng Hou Yi Zheng finished speaking, the atmosphere in the court suddenly became strange.
No one immediately stood up to object, and no one agreed. Most people just secretly looked at Li Yuan who was sitting on the dragon chair. Unfortunately, Li Yuan was wearing a crown and Zhulian, and no expression could be seen at all.
The fat Changsun Wuji was standing in the ranks of civil servants, his face a little blue.
He knew that the Marquis of Xiangcheng deliberately chose today to launch an attack!
As of today, Xiao Han has been missing for more than ten days, and there is still no news! It’s impossible for people’s hearts to remain unmoved!
Moreover, most of the people who are close to Xiao Han in the court are now in Qinling. Apart from him, there are probably not many people who will argue for a person who will probably never appear again! If Li Yuan really listened to Tianwei and pulled everyone back, then Xiao Han's hope of returning safely would be even slimmer!
Looking at Xiangcheng Hou coldly, Changsun Wuji tightened his grip on Wuban and was about to get out of the queue, but he didn't want to see a rickety figure slowly walk out behind the official.
"Ahem... Your Majesty, I have something to say."
As soon as the slightly old voice came out, the ministers in the court immediately turned to look at the old man who had almost no impression.
Li Yuan, who personally entrusted him, searched in his mind for a long time before he remembered that this person was indeed in the court meeting!
But how could this Qingshui Yamen official, whose name he couldn't even pronounce, stand up in this situation?
Not only Li Yuan was surprised by this question, but others were also surprised.
Everyone knows that although the Tang Dynasty stipulates that Beijing officials above the fifth rank have the obligation to go to court, those at the back like the old man are all here to accompany him! Why is there an outstanding rafter today? Still an old rafter...
"Qing family, please speak." Li Yuan's voice came from the high hall, and there was no fluctuation in the cold voice.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" The old man who stood up cupped his hands towards Li Yuan, and then his expression suddenly became awkward.
He suddenly remembered that when reporting to the court, you need to wear a banban! It's just that he never speaks in court meetings, so naturally he never brings this thing with him, and even forgets about it.
It’s definitely too late to borrow it now! This Xiao Han's sleeping partner in the court hall was the legendary elder of the Three Dynasties! The first time I spoke in court in front of all the civil and military officials, something went wrong:
"Ahem, I think that the power of heaven claimed by the Marquis of Xiangcheng is too illusory! If you give up the search and rescue of my officials of the Tang Dynasty just because of such a statement, it will be a chill to the hearts of all the officials in the world."
I don’t know if it’s because he’s not polite, but the old man speaks very slowly, but the meaning behind his words is very clear!
If there is a car in front, there will be a rut behind!
No matter what the reason is today, as long as you don’t save the Marquis of Sanyuan County! From now on, if anything happens to you, you should consider it yourself and see if the imperial court will rescue you!
It was impossible for those monkey officials not to understand what the old man said, so as soon as he finished speaking, there was a slight discussion among His Highnesses.
"Yes, if we go out on business in the future and there is a flood and a mutiny occurs, will the court also stand by and watch?"
"That's right! If you encounter any difficulties in the future, just say God's will. Then you don't have to do anything and wait for God to help you do it? The key is that God knows who you are?!"
Whispers gradually started to sound. When Xiangcheng Hou heard this, he suddenly became panicked and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I'm not saying that I won't save Xiao Hou. It's just that we have been searching for many days since the Qinling incident, but we still haven't found anything! I think The chance of Xiao Hou surviving is already very small. Leaving three guards and horses in the Qinling Mountains is too much of a waste of national effort. Our current national strength is not abundant..."
"What Xiangcheng Hou said is inappropriate!"
Changsun Wuji saw that the Marquis of Xiangcheng was eager to defend himself, and knew that it was time for him to step out.
He hugged Wu Ban and bowed to Li Yuan first, then straightened up and said loudly: "We in the Tang Dynasty govern the country with benevolence and filial piety, and teach our subjects with loyalty and justice! Not to mention that we should have a sense of protection for our colleagues, let's just say that in this city of Chang'an , how many people have not received Xiaohou's favor?
In the past few years, every winter, carbon poisoning was rampant! This poison is so vicious that once it appears, an entire family will die! But since Xiao Hou made the carbon furnace, how many cases have happened now? And he bravely entered the plagued area and solved the crisis in a city! Making armor, crossbows, and even salt and cement have now become indispensable assets of our Tang Dynasty! With such a great talent, you can't bear to see him struggling in the Qinling Mountains? "
What Changsun Wuji said was simply heartbreaking! Let other ministers also feel a little sad, and they are so beneficial to the country and the country, and we just give up like this?
"It's impossible to say that he died early..."
Among all the sighs, the voice of the Marquis of Xiangcheng was particularly harsh.
Now not only Changsun Wuji and the elders of the three dynasties looked at him angrily, but even several of Xiao Yu's steady ministers couldn't help but frown coldly.
"Your Majesty, I impeach the Marquis of Xiangcheng! This person takes public action to seek personal revenge. Not only does he have no mercy for his colleagues who are in dire straits, but he also adds insult to injury! This kind of person who has bad moral conduct, I will stand with him and be deeply involved in the court. Feel ashamed!"
