Zhang Xu's mouth was dry and he opened his mouth to defend, but he swallowed back the words when they reached his lips. I was at a loss for a while, so I could only kneel down on the ground with a plop, and apologized: "This slave neglected his duty, please forgive me."
"Condemned?"
Zhao Shan said coldly: "Everyone has run away, how can I punish you? Is this how you stay in Luoyang to look after my house? If Ye Qingxuan ran away today, will a certain concubine be killed tomorrow? ?”
Zhang Xu was sweating coldly.
For a moment, I felt cold all over my body.
Zhang Xu knocked his head on the ground and said: "Your Majesty, I will immediately arrange for someone to investigate and make meritorious service. I will definitely investigate the news about Ye Qingxuan."
Zhao Shan said in a deep voice: "I will give you three days to find out how Ye Qingxuan escaped."
"Slave takes orders!"
Zhang Xu kowtowed and then turned and left.
After Zhao Shan asked Zhang Xu to investigate, he ignored it for the time being.
For him, Ye Qingxuan's disappearance actually had little impact. Because Ye Qingxuan has no political banner and cannot represent anything. It's just that the person suddenly disappeared, and there may be a secretly hidden force emerging.
Perhaps, Ye Qingxuan might be colluding with some people.
This is to be investigated.
Zhao Shan still handled government affairs steadily. Zhang Xu returned to the office and quickly mobilized the eunuchs in the palace to investigate the entry and exit of each palace gate and interrogate the eunuchs in Ye Qingxuan's palace.
After Zhang Xu investigated, he found nothing, not even the slightest direction.
Zhang Xu was completely anxious and angry.
If he can't be found this time, what will your Majesty think of him? I lost the Dongchang before, and now I am afraid I will lose my official position as the Chief Supervisor, and maybe I will be assigned to guard the imperial mausoleum.
Zhang Xukuu sat in the room and thought. He was silent for a long time and made a decision. He got up and walked towards the Royal Horse Supervisor's Office in Gaoyuan.
Gao Yuan is not only the director of the Royal Horse Supervision, but also the governor of the East Factory.
Now he is a very hot person.
Zhang Xu entered the office and saw the busy Gao Yuan. With a smile on his face, he said, "Eunuch Gao."
Gao Yuan waved his hand for the others to leave, and asked with a smile: "Eunuch Zhang is here today, what do you want?"
Zhang Xu clasped his hands together, clasped his hands to the bottom and said, "Please help Eunuch Gao."
Gao Yuan was also stunned for a moment.
Zhang Xu has always been very proud, not of his ability, but of his background. Among the eunuchs of the palace in the past, Zhang Xu was the only one who accompanied Zhao Shan and was the closest eunuch to Zhao Shan.
This is unmatched by anyone.
Now, I salute him personally.
With a smile on his face, Gao Yuan walked up to Zhang Xu, held him up and said, "Eunuch Zhang broke me, what happened?"
Zhang Xu solemnly said: "Eunuch Gao, Ye Qingxuan ran away and disappeared suddenly. I investigated the eunuchs in her palace and found out no information. Your Majesty asked me, but I didn't know. Your Majesty limited you to three days to solve the case. If I can't find out, I will be dealt with, please save me, Eunuch Gao."
Gao Yuan was also surprised.
As an old man in the palace, he also knew Ye Qingxuan's identity.
Ye Qingxuan was the emperor's concubine, and running away would be a big deal.
Gao Yuan understood in an instant that this was an opportunity to attack Zhang Xu. If he sat idly by and allowed Zhang Xu to be dealt with, Zhang Xu would most likely lose his position as the general manager.
But without Zhang Xu, Wang Xu, Li Xu, and another difficult person would be a threat to him.
Rescue Zhang Xu, because Zhang Xu does not pose a threat to him and is more beneficial to him.
Gao Yuan thought a lot in his heart, put on an enthusiastic look, and said loudly: "Eunuch Zhang, you and I are both people working for His Majesty. When you encounter a problem, I naturally can't just sit back and ignore it. This time, Eunuch Zhang is the main one. Investigate, I will fully assist you.”
Zhang Xu almost burst into tears and said gratefully: "Eunuch Gao, I cannot thank you enough for your kindness."
Gao Yuan said modestly: "Eunuch Zhang, you don't have to be like this."
The conversation changed and Gao Yuan said, "Eunuch Zhang, tell me, what information have you found out so far?"
Zhang Xu carefully elaborated on the investigation.
Gao Yuan was silent for a moment and then said: "Ye Qingxuan is His Majesty's concubine. If she leaves in public, there must be records. You asked about the situation of various palace gates, but there is no news. From this, it can be seen that Ye Qingxuan must have hidden her identity and left."
"It won't be too long to leave."
"It should be this time."
"Since Ye Qingxuan has hidden her identity and disappeared, everyone who came in and out of the palace during this period is under suspicion."
"The courtiers cannot escort, and no one dares to intervene. There are only some people who deliver meat, vegetables, and grains to the palace, or people who deliver silks, cloths, medicinal materials, etc. to the palace, and even the pails sent out every day. possible."
"These aspects need to be investigated carefully."
"Check it down layer by layer, day by day, and don't be afraid of trouble. No matter how big the trouble is, it can't compare to the trouble of His Majesty's wrath."
Gao Yuan said: "I will arrange for people from the East Factory to investigate the merchants outside who supply meat, vegetables, cloth, medicinal materials, etc., and conduct an all-round investigation. You are responsible for the investigation within the palace and strive to find out the matter within three days."
call! !
Zhang Xu breathed a sigh of relief.
If Gao Yuan is there, he will instantly have a backbone.
Zhang Xu grabbed Gao Yuan's hand and said gratefully: "Eunuch Gao, I am deeply grateful for this kindness."
Gao Yuan shook his head and said: "Eunuch Zhang, you're welcome. Don't waste time. Investigate quickly. You and I will act on our own."
"well!"
Zhang Xu nodded one after another.
The two started investigating from their own directions. Zhang Xu was in charge inside the palace, and Gao Yuan was in charge outside the palace. Both the eunuch system and the Dongchang system took action quickly.
With the investigation going on layer by layer and the interrogation of each person, the atmosphere inside and outside the imperial city was a bit solemn.
Nothing was discovered on the first day.
It was still the same the next day.
By the afternoon of the third day, Zhang Xu was clearly panicking.
Zhang Xu came to Gao Yuan's duty room, lowered his head, and sighed: "Old Gao, I really got into trouble this time. I didn't expect that I, Zhang Xu, would get into trouble this time when I was in the palace."
Gao Yuan comforted: "Eunuch Zhang, don't be anxious, wait a little longer, don't give up until the end. The people in Dongchang are still investigating, don't let go of any clues."
Zhang Xu has lost his temper.
On the third day, no clues could be found, and there was no way to explain to the emperor.
Zhang Xu felt even more regretful.
When I was in charge of the harem, why didn't I be more careful and control all aspects? Because he neglected to control the servants and the eunuchs, Ye Qingxuan took advantage of the loopholes.
If the people below were properly controlled, today's events would not have happened.
Zhang Xu reflected a lot.
When Zhang Xu was reflecting, Gao Yuan noticed Zhang Xu's demeanor and shook his head in his heart.
Zhang Xu's mind is not strong enough.
"Report!"
Just at this moment, a shout came in from outside.
Wang Liufei, the governor of the East Factory, ran in quickly. He was now Gao Yuan's capable general, and Gao Yuan took care of him. In fact, the same goes for Zhao Biao and Ding Xi. These former governors of Dongchang had long ago abandoned Zhang Xu and turned to Gao Yuan.
Wang Liu said anxiously: "Supervisor, we found clues about Ye Qingxuan's departure."
Zhang Xu asked: "What's going on?"
Wang Liu ignored Zhang Xu.
Gao Yuan took the call and asked, "Tell me, what's going on?"
Wang Liu reported: "The reason why Ye Qingxuan was able to leave the imperial city was with the help of the people who transported Gong Tong out of the city. The time he left was not a day or two, but a full five days."
"Five days ago, Concubine Hui and Empress Jiang were born. The Queen and the concubines from all the palaces went to congratulate her."
"Ye Qingxuan took advantage of the excitement in the palace and the opportunity to relax his vigilance and left quietly."
"Ye Qingxuan's maid never reported anything, and when the Queen found out, the maid committed suicide directly, leaving the palace without any direction."
"Our people screened day by day and found that the person who transported Gong Tong out of the palace five days ago was sick, and a different person was used to transport him. Through this line, we caught the person who transported Ye Qingxuan out of the palace."
"The person who handled Ye Qingxuan outside did not disclose Ye Qingxuan's identity. As a result, the driver who transported Gong Tong did not know the situation and was only paid to transport a person."
"If he knew, the coachman would not dare to make a mistake."
Wang Liu said in a deep voice: "We have only found this step so far. We only know that Ye Qingxuan was taken away after leaving the palace."
A flash of light flashed across Gao Yuan's eyes, and he said: "Continue to search. Since you know that you were picked up, you will know the place where you were picked up, as well as the direction and time of departure. Follow this direction and follow the route and continue to search."
"As you command!"
Wang Liu got the order and left in a hurry.
Zhang Xu was happy in his heart and said gratefully, "Eunuch Gao, I'm so grateful to you. I found the direction and I can barely deliver."
Gao Yuan replied: "Eunuch Zhang, you don't have to be polite."
Zhang Xu got into a mood a little bit and talked to Gao Yuan.
Near evening, Wang Liu hurried back and reported: "Reporting to the Governor, according to your instructions, we found the general direction. After Ye Qingxuan was taken away, he left the east gate of Luoyang and left Luoyang to the east. No further investigation is possible.”
Gao Yuan nodded, waved his hand and said: "Everyone who participated in the investigation has worked hard these days. Each brother will be rewarded with three taels of silver. The money is not much, so use it to drink some wine and eat some meat."
Wang Liu said happily: "Thank you, Lord Governor."
Gao Yuan smiled and said: "Eunuch Zhang, go report it."
Zhang Xu smiled and thanked him before getting up and leaving.
Gao Yuan looked at Zhang Xu's leaving figure with a smile on his face. There will still be a certain amount of competition between him and Zhang Xu, but now that Zhang Xu has been saved, the two sides will have a certain stage of harmony.
This is a good thing.
Gao Yuan had no intention of arguing with Zhang Xu, he just worked honestly and getting His Majesty's approval was the most important thing.
Shortly after Zhang Xu left, when Gao Yuan was about to look through the information, a burst of footsteps came in hastily.
Zhao Biao, the governor of Dongchang, came in a hurry.
Zhao Biao saluted and said: "Master Governor, according to your instructions, we have been investigating Liu Fuquan's situation and found an unexpected news."
Gao Yuan asked: "What news?"
Zhao Biao quickly said: "On the surface, Liu Fuquan is the son-in-law of Yanzhou bandit Yang Xiao, and he inherits Yang Xiao's foundation as a son-in-law. In fact, he also has another identity. He was the counselor of King Zhao Yong of Yan a few years ago. After Youzhou surrendered to the imperial court, , Liu Fuquan disappeared and went to Yanzhou. There was also a child beside Liu Fuquan, not Liu Fuquan's, but the posthumous son of Zhao Yong."
Gao Yuan's eyes instantly brightened.
He got it!
Ye Qingxuan went all the way east, towards Yanzhou.
Ye Qingxuan is Zhao Yong's sister, and Liu Fuquan was Zhao Yong's adviser. There is a connection, not a vacuum.
Gao Yuan showed a look of approval on his face and ordered: "Zhao Biao, you did a good job this time, very good."
Zhao Biao was immediately flattered.
His own governor has always shown his emotions and anger, and the city is so deep that it is rare to show such emotions.
Zhao Biao slightly arched his back and said humbly: "Thank you, Lord Governor. This is what you should do in a humble position."
Gao Yuan waved his hand and said: "Go and receive the reward yourself. I will be rewarded five hundred taels of silver."
"Thank you Lord Governor."
Zhao Biao happily agreed and turned around to receive the reward. Given his status, five hundred taels of silver was small money. What he valued was not the reward, but the reward from the governor.
This is the most important.
Gao Yuan connected everything and did not go to see Zhao Shan immediately. Zhang Xu should be meeting at this time. He wanted to wait for Zhang Xu to finish reporting before reporting the news about Liu Fuquan.
