On the sixth day of June, Ji Ziyi went to the palace to deliver the news that a guest came to Prince Zhan's Mansion.
This guest is not very old, he looks to be around eighteen or nineteen years old. He is extremely beautiful, his figure is much slender than that of ordinary men, his complexion is feminine and handsome, and he is full of charm.
At first glance, he looks like a leading oiran from the land of Qinlou and Chuguan - well, a male oiran.
After listening to Ji Ziyi's description, Rong Cang instantly knew the identity of this person and ordered Qi Jin: "Bring him to the East Palace."
"yes."
"The person your Highness asked me to investigate has news." Ji Ziyi waved his folding fan, "Taifu Qin has a son-in-law named Han Shangwu, who also guarded the border three years ago, but because he held a low position in the army, Your Highness may not know This person, but later he was transferred to Fengyang and became the capital commander."
"Han Shangwu?" Rong Cang frowned slightly, "What is your position in the army?"
"He was just a lieutenant general back then, so it's normal for His Highness not to know him, but it's a bit abnormal to be transferred to Fengyang as the capital commander." Ji Ziyi smiled calmly, "And as far as I know, these three of him We have communicated with the Mobei Royal Family more than once this year."
Rong Cang's face turned cold and he raised his eyes to look at him: "Mobei Royal Family?"
"That's right." Ji Ziyi nodded, "The Qin family is unparalleled in Shengjing. Although the concubines of Qin Taifu married people who are not from big families, their power is complicated and they are quite far away."
Although none of Qin Taifu's children have any great potential, the power of the aristocratic family has always been deep-rooted and luxuriant.
Taifu Qin had several daughters who were not very outstanding. Almost all of them married out of town in their early years. Although the families they married into were not well-known, they were able to penetrate some local influence.
It is not visible, but it can affect some things quietly.
Moreover, at that time, Taifu Qin was highly regarded by the emperor and had a good reputation. Most of his disciples respected him and obeyed his orders. However, because he did not hold real power in the court and offended few people, all the civil and military officials in the court followed him. There is no direct conflict of interest, so no one has paid too much attention to the power of the Qin family in recent years.
Ji Ziyi frowned slightly, as if she was considering her words: "Your Highness may not believe it. Han Shangwu has a daughter who became the concubine of the Mobei Crown Prince last year. She is fourteen years old and is only fifteen years old this year."
I have to say that the Han family is really willing to go out of their way.
Rong Cang looked calm: "I have been at the border for so many years, how come I have never heard of Han Shangwu?"
"He is inconspicuous in the army. He has no special military merits and will not blatantly collude with others. He is just an ordinary young general. His Highness does not know that he is normal."
After all, there are so many second-, third-, and fourth-grade generals in the army. When discussing battle plans, some generals who are too low in rank or have no real power are not qualified to participate.
As for Han Shangwu's status and performance in the army at that time, he was not qualified to appear in front of Rong Cang. He had neither merit nor fault, just like most ordinary soldiers.
But the fact that he was able to have an affair with Mobei without being discovered is enough to prove that his boss' supervision was not strict, or he was a member of the same boat.
Rong Cang narrowed his eyes and thought deeply: "Mobei can't protect himself now. What is his purpose of giving his daughter to the prince of Mobei to be his concubine?"
A small Han Shangwu, even if he collaborates with the enemy and treason, he will not be able to bring much benefit to Mobei.
"Maybe it was to protect himself." Ji Ziyi said, "The result I found out is that he was not sent out willingly, but was forced to do so. The prince of Mobei held his fatal handle."
Self-protection?
He was still at the border gate three years ago, and then he was transferred?
Rong Cang's eyebrows tightened, and a ridiculous idea suddenly came to his mind, and his eyes became colder.
"Your Highness." Qi Jin walked in and bowed, "Master Gu Liu is here."
Rong Cang came to his senses: "Let him come in."
A young man wearing light blue flowing clothes walked in. He had a slender figure and delicate and beautiful appearance. He looked like a painting to the eye, and he was too beautiful to be a man.
Although all the men present have extraordinary looks and are both civil and military, the beauty of Mr. Gu Liu is different from the others. He has a kind of weakness that makes me feel pity for him.
After entering, he knelt down respectfully and saluted: "Common people lean on the railing to see His Highness the Crown Prince, a thousand years old, a thousand years old!"
"Gu Yilan?" Qi Jin's eyebrows twitched, "Has this been your name since you were a child?"
Who would be a good person to give his son such a profligate name?
Gu Yilan shook his head and smiled: "Of course not. This is the name given to me by my good aunt, saying that I am suitable for smiling while leaning on the railing."
Ji Ziyi smiled calmly and said: "Your current strength should be enough to compete with your aunt."
"Mr. Ji is right." Gu Yilan nodded, "But I think this name really suits me, so I don't plan to change it."
Ji Ziyi nodded: "That's it."
"Your Highness the Crown Prince." Gu Yilan raised his head and looked at Rong Cang, "The two batches of silver given to His Highness by Gu Chengye have been taken over by the people sent by His Highness. All the weapons were purchased at the end of last month and are being transported to the north. There is also a batch of grain and grass. Also on the way to be shipped in batches.”
"The third batch of silver is being handed over. The guard named Chang Yan said that His Highness plans to make a batch of warm clothes. Gu Chengye wants to keep this batch of clothes and make them himself, so that he can save some money."
The winter in the north is too cold. The amount of warm cotton-padded clothes for 150,000 soldiers is not a small quantity. Naturally, they have to be prepared in advance and shipped in batches.
The Gu family's business is not small, with many shops and manpower, making it more efficient.
Rong Cang rejected the request: "Gu Chengye still owes Gu Gu three million taels of silver, so he should hurry up and make preparations. He doesn't have to worry about clothing to keep out the cold."
"Yes." Gu Yilan lowered his head and smiled, "The common people have caused him a lot of trouble recently. Gu Chengye is almost exhausted. The Gu family has not yet decided who the head of the family is, and the clan is still in chaos."
Rong Cang said calmly: "What do you want?"
Gu Yilan raised his eyes and looked at him: "The common people have nothing, only this skin is pretty good. Is Your Highness willing to let the common people serve you?"
Ji Ziyi's eyebrows twitched: "..."
Qi Jin was stunned on the spot: "..."
Is this man out of his mind? He dares to offer himself a pillow in front of the prince?
Rong Cang's face darkened: "I'm not interested in you."
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince, is not a manly woman?" Gu Yilan smiled and was not discouraged. "What do you think of the two sisters from the grassroots? Can their beauty still impress His Highness?"
Ji Ziyi turned around and looked around: "Cousin isn't here today?"
If the Crown Princess were here, would she drag this ungrateful thing out and beat him to death?
"She went to Shuhuang Palace." Rong Cang said indifferently, "Gu Yilan, you are very bold."
"The common people are very courageous, because they are fearless." Gu Yilan was always smiling, with a hint of provocation that he was not afraid of death. "If the common people tell His Highness the location of the Gu family's secret treasury, will His Highness be willing to give the common people a chance?"
Rong Cang's face turned cold: "If you keep talking nonsense, I will have you dragged out to feed the dogs."
Gu Yilan's expression changed, and he fell silent immediately. After a long time, he said, "Aunt Jing, the biological mother of Cao Min, was put into a cage and torn apart by wolves."
Ji Ziyi's expression was subtle: "Young Master Gu Liu is indeed an all-rounder. A few simple words can make people feel sympathy and distress for you."
There are really not many people who can bear the temptation and heartache.
