The salt merchant's matter has come to an end for the time being. As for whether others agree, Ran Fang and Fusu don't consider it.
After coming out of Ran Fang's place, Fusu went directly to the palace to report the development of the matter to Ying Zheng.
When he arrived at Zhangtai Palace, the door of the hall was closed tightly, and even Wei Liang, who was beside his father, was standing at the door.
Seeing him coming, Wei Liang came over immediately.
"See Mr. Fusu."
Fusu glanced inside, telling him what was going on inside?
Wei Liang shook his head, saying that he didn't know either.
He whispered: "The Prime Minister is inside."
"The Prime Minister's expression was ugly when he came. He probably has something important to do."
Fusu thought, maybe it was also a matter for the DPRK.
It must be because after Zhao Gao, the emperor no longer trusted the eunuchs, so he asked Wei Liang to wait outside.
"in this way."
"You go and report that I have something to report to my father."
Wei Liang glanced at Fusu in surprise. He thought that what he just said meant that Fusu would know that the atmosphere inside was very serious and would turn around and leave.
Unexpectedly, Fusu didn't understand what he meant and insisted on going in.
Helpless, he had no choice but to bow slightly, then turned around and walked in.
After a while, he came out again and said to Fusu, "I would like to invite Mr. Fusu to see you."
Fusu nodded and walked in without seeing Wei Liang's worried eyes.
After walking in, Fusu didn't think much, he bowed and said: "See you, Father."
"Um."
Only then did he see the ugly expression on his father's face on the high platform, as if something bad had happened.
Li Si, who was standing next to him, also had a cautious expression. If you look closely, there was a deep look of worry in his eyes.
This is so surprising!
As the current prime minister, Li Si always looks calm and composed at all times. There are not many situations where he can be so careful.
This is enough to show that what Li Si and his father are discussing now is by no means a trivial matter!
Following Li Si was Miao Yuan, the Prime Minister of Taicang. His face was even more pale and his body was trembling. It looked like he was in imminent disaster.
However, Fusu never talked much. Since they had no intention of telling him, there was no need for him to ask more questions.
"To inform my father, the matter of salt and iron has been resolved."
"The Miao family, the Rong family, the Zi family, and the Li family are all willing to hand over the salt ponds and salt fields in their hands without any objection."
"The sales of refined salt in Guandong thought area were handed over to Rongjia, sir."
"This matter still requires the emperor Father to issue an edict to inform the world about this matter, so as to prevent those who are interested in doing bad things from it."
After saying that, he stood there, respectfully waiting for Ying Zheng's answer.
Ying Zheng, who had an ugly face at first, showed a hint of joy when he heard his words, but was soon replaced by deep worry.
"good."
Seeing this scene, Fusu's doubts deepened.
Li Si saw the confusion in Fusu's heart. After taking a look at Ying Zheng, he turned his head slightly and whispered to Fusu: "Eldest Young Master, the Second Young Master is missing."
Hearing this, Fusu exclaimed: "What?!"
After receiving the threat from Ying Zheng's sharp eyes, he immediately stood up, lowered his head and said nothing.
Ying Zheng was not in the mood to scold him at this time, but his eyes fell on Li Si again, and asked with some worry: "How is the flood in Sishui County?"
yes.
Fusu then realized that Hu Hai had gone to Sishui County to provide disaster relief. Why was he missing?
At that time, Taicang ordered Xu Yuwen to leave with him. Xu Yuwen handled all matters. Hu Hai only went out to exercise. How could he disappear in his own house?
Could it be that he was kidnapped?
He didn't know the situation there, so he could only guess in his mind.
At this moment, he saw Miao Yuan taking small steps forward, then collapsed and knelt on the ground.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Xu has sent back the news that the floods in Sishui County have been controlled and the victims have been appeased."
"However... getting the victims to build canals has not gone smoothly, but there has been progress."
"Now the main affairs of Sishui County are all focused on rebuilding the canals, and Zhao Gao's corruption has also spread to Sishui County, so Mr. Hu Hai wants to return to Xianyang City."
"But I have not received your Majesty's decree, and the matter in Sishui County has not been satisfactorily resolved, so Mr. Xu advised Mr. Hu Hai not to be reckless."
"I never thought that Mr. Hu Hai would secretly leave Sishui County. When Mr. Xu found out, Mr. Hu Hai and his attendants were gone. Mr. Xu sent people to search along the way, but no clues were found."
"I'm afraid it's been twenty days since Mr. Hu Hai left."
After hearing his explanation, Fusu also knew why Ying Zheng would be angry.
First of all, I was really worried that something would happen to Hu Hai. After all, the journey was far away and he didn't have many guards around him. If he met a bad person, his life would be in danger.
Secondly, Hu Hai valued Zhao Gao so much that he even wanted to return to Xianyang for Zhao Gao's affairs!
The third reason is that because the matter in Sishui County has not been resolved, Hu Hai wants to come back. This is a rebellion!
"Father, please don't be anxious. There are still attendants around Hu Hai, so there will definitely be no danger."
"My son is willing to personally lead the troops and walk the road to Sishui County. I will definitely find Hu Hai on the road."
Ying Zheng said nothing and frowned. It was obvious that he was not satisfied with this solution.
Seeing this, Li Si also said: "My eldest son, I'm afraid this is inappropriate."
"There is more than one way to enter Xianyang. If there is only one team of soldiers and horses, it may be difficult to find them."
"If other people find out, it is inevitable that no one will do harm to Young Master Hu Hai."
"It's better to secretly send more soldiers and horses to search. If you find any trace of Mr. Hu Hai, report him in time."
"After that, we will send someone to pick him up. It will be safer this way."
"What do you think, Your Majesty?"
From an emotional perspective, Fusu's method is more prudent.
But from a rational perspective, Li Si's method is better. After all, it will not have any impact on Xianyang City's defense.
Ying Zheng thought for a moment and nodded slightly.
"Just follow the Prime Minister's words."
"This matter will be handed over to the Prime Minister, and Hu Hai must be brought back!"
Although Hu Hai sometimes failed to live up to his expectations, he seemed stupid in his actions and words, and he was also relatively close to Zhao Gao.
But he is also Ying Zheng's son after all, and one of Ying Zheng's most beloved sons.
Li Si knew the importance of this matter, so he immediately lowered his head and said, "Here."
"I personally sent someone to look for him, and I will definitely bring Mr. Hu Hai back!"
After saying that, he took Miao Yuan, the Prime Minister of Taicang, and left.
At this time, Fusu was the only one left in the hall.
He stood there, not knowing how to get along with Ying Zheng. He wanted to say some words of comfort, but he couldn't open his mouth.
"Father, sir, I am worried that there are other people behind the Zi family supporting me, and I want to keep these people in Xianyang temporarily."
"I also asked people from the Gu family to entertain them, and specially asked my son to report to my father."
When Ran Fang was mentioned, the expression on Ying Zheng's face turned out to be better.
He held his forehead with his hand, a look of exhaustion on his face.
"I know it."
"Let Ran Fang investigate the Zi family's affairs."
"If we find out who is colluding, we can directly ask Ran Fang to arrest that person!"
"Ran Fang is responsible for everything in Xianyang Prison. No matter who it is, Ran Fang can kill it first and report later!"
Fusu was stunned for a moment, and the worry in his eyes was replaced by surprise.
Unexpectedly, Ying Zheng would give Ran Fang such great power. In the future, Ran Fang would be able to take him directly to Xianyang Prison without asking for any reason, regardless of his official position, whether high or low.
If word of this spreads, all civil and military officials will probably fawn over Ran Fang.
He wanted to ask more clearly, but saw that Ying Zheng didn't seem to want to say more.
"promise."
"My son, I understand."
