In recent times, there have been constant locust plagues, and the atmosphere in the court has been depressing.
Pei Zhi also had a lot of things to deal with. He left early and came back late, so Jiang Li had to focus on setting up a school.
Zhongqing City urgently reported that there was no news from the county magistrate and other officials inside, and the city seemed to have been closed down.
People outside can't get in, and people inside can't get out.
Emperor Xiaojing was furious when he heard these words.
In a small county town, no news has come out, and His Majesty has not been asked for instructions, but he dares to make such a move.
Emperor Xiaojing was very angry in the court, and then he asked: "Is there any dear friend who is willing to go and see what is going on?"
Zhongqing City is an underdeveloped place, and the journey there takes at least half a month and at most several months.
The journey is long and arduous, and who knows what accidents may happen on the way.
If it were just such a small county, His Majesty would naturally not spend so much thought on it, but this place is still extremely important.
Close to the border, if the border is lost, if another accident occurs like this, we can go straight into the hinterland.
Emperor Xiaojing was worried about this, so he got so angry.
The ministers know how difficult it is, and they also know that if they go through this road on their own, it will probably only be a thankless task.
They all shied away.
The group of evasive ministers under Emperor Xiaojing were even more angry.
"You can't stand up for anything that happens. Are you just free money from the imperial court?"
The ministers below knelt on the ground, but still no one was willing to take over this task.
Compared with being scolded by the emperor and going to such a place with difficulty, normal people know how to choose.
And if the errand is done well, it can be said that if something goes wrong, His Majesty will not care about the reason.
When the court was at a deadlock, Pei Zhi's cold voice came.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to go."
Logically speaking, such a drudgery job would never be his turn.
His Majesty's closest ministers only have to protect the safety of the palace and His Majesty's side.
Emperor Xiaojing naturally knew these things clearly in his mind, so he did not take these things into consideration at the beginning.
After Pei Zhi finished speaking, the entire court became much quieter.
Emperor Xiaojing wanted to say a few words, but now there seemed to be no other better choice in the court.
Pei Zhi said: "I know that your majesty is in trouble. Don't worry, your majesty. I will definitely not be as good as my mission after I pass."
During my time in Luoyang, it was time to start taking action in this regard.
If Pei Zhi had been in the palace, many things would not have been solved at all. Now this is an opportunity for him.
Emperor Xiaojing looked at the handsome young man and sighed.
"The civil and military officials of the entire dynasty are not as good as Pei Zhi."
Emperor Xiaojing reorganized his weight in his mind. No one in the court could stand up to the person in front of him, so he stood up spontaneously.
Such talents and confidants are naturally what he needs most.
His affection for Pei Zhi deepened even further.
The flatterers started immediately: "It is my blessing to have people like Mr. Pei in the Jingming Dynasty."
Emperor Xiaojing looked at the young man in the center. He single-handedly singled out this man to save his two lives, and he was someone he trusted greatly.
If possible, he didn't want Pei Zhi to go there.
With Pei Zhi by his side, he felt much more at ease.
"Well, in that case, I'll leave this matter to you."
"If you encounter something that cannot be solved, write a letter to the court in time."
Emperor Xiaojing's words were clearly showing partiality, meaning that if there was something he couldn't solve, he could just come back and he wouldn't blame him.
After the surrounding ministers heard this, they knew that Pei Zhi's status with His Majesty had become deeper.
But now that someone stands up and is willing to solve this matter for them, it is naturally better for them.
In some ways, Pei Zhi helped them.
Otherwise, according to His Majesty's temperament, he would definitely pick one of them at random.
The mountains are high and the roads are far away. Who would want to go there?
Pei Zhi is tall and tall, and is unfazed by favors and humiliations.
He cupped his hands and looked very graceful: "My lord, I will definitely fulfill my mission."
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Jiang Li heard the news when she was in her yard, and she was a little surprised.
How could the third brother suddenly ask to go to a place like that! Isn't he still in Luoyang City now?
Naturally, she was also worried about the unknown situation over there, and how to show her kindness if something went wrong.
Pei Zhi hadn't come back yet, and she was already worried.
When Aunt Ji saw this movement, she naturally knew what happened.
There were many things that Pei Zhi had no control over, but she agreed to such a dangerous matter without even discussing it with her family!
Pei Zhi had just come back when he was grabbed by Aunt Ji and Jiang Li.
Jiang Li seemed to have cried a lot and her eyes were a little red, "Third brother, why didn't you discuss it with your family and just agreed like this?"
Aunt Ji also complained a little: "Sir, I really didn't blame you for this."
"Such a dangerous thing should at least be given more thought!"
Pei Zhi frowned and gently wiped away the tears from Jiang Li's eyes.
"Ah Li, it's not what you think."
Jiang Li didn't want to listen to his explanations. The matter had already been settled, and the third brother had nothing to quibble with in this regard.
"Why is it not what I thought!"
"Third brother, we all know, you don't have to hide it anymore."
Before Pei Zhi could say anything, he wanted to laugh when he saw the little girl looking like this.
"Ah Li, I agreed to go because I naturally have my own things to do."
"You know, I don't just want to be a minister by His Majesty's side."
After hearing this, Jiang Li, who had been wiping her tears just now, suddenly became alert.
When he caught Pei Zhi, he looked left and right and only breathed a sigh of relief when he was sure there was no one around.
"Third brother, why do you say this so casually regardless of the occasion?"
If there are people listening around here, that's fine.
Pei Zhi felt even more amused when he saw the little girl's expression changing so quickly.
"What's unsafe here?"
The whole house is full of his own people, not even a mosquito can fly in, so what will happen in the corner.
Jiang Li didn't want him to change the subject, "Third brother, so what exactly do you want to do?"
That place is very difficult, no matter what you do, it will probably be difficult.
And the thought of two people not being able to see each other for so long.
Although she hasn't left yet, Jiang Li already has a feeling of reluctance in her heart.
