Daqian Night Emperor

Chapter 324: All parties set out for Jingzhou
Lin Wenxu's expression changed, and he asked cautiously, "Is it because of Prince Yong'an's matter?"

In the 47th year of Tianwu, Prince Yong'an was bewitched by the Salvation Church and massacred the city to make elixirs in order to seek immortality.

Later, the truth was revealed, and the Imperial Master personally took action, leading the troops of the Patrol Observatory, and marched south to pacify the Salvation Sect, and captured Prince Yong'an and brought him back to the capital.

At that time, Your Majesty wanted to protect Prince Yong'an, which caused a backlash among the officials in the court. Every day, officials would crash into the pillars of the Golden Palace and die in order to make suggestions.

In the end, before the court meeting could reach a conclusion, Prince Yong'an hanged himself in the prison of the Observatory, and the matter was finally brought to an end.

It was for this reason that it was natural for Emperor Tianwu to hate the Salvation Church. It was also because of the Salvation Church that he lost his brother, who was born to the same mother.

But Wu Yong knew more about the secret and shook his head, "It's more than that."

He seemed to be very sensitive about the Salvation Church and did not bring it up any further.

Wu Yong changed the subject back to Xu Wenhua's matter: "Now you should leave for Jingzhou as soon as possible and kill Xu Wenhua before he falls into the hands of the Astronomical Observatory. I will send some people to you."

"teacher……"

"Don't persuade me anymore, this matter is settled."

Wu Yong helped Lin Wenxu up from his kneeling position and said earnestly, "You may think that I am just cherishing myself and can't leave. But Yunwen, I am old now. Without the Red Pill, how many more years can I last?"

"Of course I can retire and return home to enjoy my remaining years, but if I leave, who will take care of the government? Who will repair the Great Qian Nine Provinces?"

"You have the ambition and ability to serve your country. As your teacher, how can I bear to see you end up like this?"

"I'm protecting you because you're the only one who can carry the burden on my shoulders."

He clapped Lin Wenxu's hands hard, and every word he spoke came from the bottom of his heart.

Lin Wenxu only felt his nose sour, his vision became blurred, he lowered his head and cried, "Student, student will live up to the teacher's expectations!"

……

July 22, the 59th year of Tianwu.

Zhongshu Sheren Lin Wenxu temporarily resigned from his official post and led many scholars from the Hanlin Academy and officials from the six ministries to Jingzhou for disaster relief.

The next day, Zhou Xuanyi, a subordinate of the Third Prince, led a group of elite warriors to Jingzhou.

When the news reached the ears of the second prince Ji Haoyu, he finally could not sit still anymore and took the initiative to leave the palace to find Zhao Qi'an.

"Haiqing, my grandfather and the third brother have already sent people to Jingzhou. When are you going to leave?"

In the living room, Ji Haoyu paced back and forth in front of Zhao Qi'an anxiously.

Zhao Qi'an, however, was calmly drinking his tea. Hearing this, he replied, "Your Highness, how do you know that I did not make any move?"

Ji Haoyu said angrily: "These days, your house is full of guests, but you haven't even left the house. How can you make any moves?"

He couldn't help but sneered, "Now that the emperor values ​​you, he has promoted you and given you a higher rank. You have enjoyed all the benefits. I'm afraid that you, a favorite in the eyes of the emperor, will no longer look down on me, the prince."

This is a bit harsh to say.

But the emperor's astonishing rewards to Zhao Qi'an these past few days, and his barely concealed favor for him, coupled with Zhao Qi'an's attitude of staying indoors and not even looking for him these past few days...

This made Ji Haoyu unable to sleep these past few days. He wondered if Zhao Qi'an was going to abandon him now that he had clung to his father's side.
Ji Haoyu had been holding these words in his heart for several days. Even though his mind told him that he shouldn't say this in front of Zhao Qian'an, he still couldn't help but say it out loud.

Zhao Qi'an put the teacup on the table, without looking angry, and said, "Your Highness, I don't know civil service or martial arts, so what's the point of going to Jingzhou in person? Jingzhou's affairs have counselors to advise, and capable people have already been sent to Jingzhou to handle affairs. Your Highness and I just need to sit in the capital and watch."

Ji Haoyu frowned and said, "This is not a joke. Are you relieved to leave such a big matter to others?"

Zhao Qi'an looked at Ji Haoyu and said in a deep voice: "Over the years, I have understood a truth - as a leader, one should first know how to use people, and not use people who are doubtful, and not doubt people who are used. So I rest assured."

Ji Haoyu was speechless for a moment.

Zhao Qi'an said this to himself, but wasn't he also saying it to him? Don't employ people you doubt, and don't doubt people you employ.

Since the matter has been handed over to him, Zhao Qi'an, why bother coming to question him today?

Ji Haoyu calmed down and sat back in his seat: "I was anxious, Haiqing is right. But if you have any plans, you should let me know."

Zhao Qi'an smiled and said, "It won't work if you say it out loud. Your Highness, why don't you wait for a few days? How about I give you a surprise after a few days?"

Ji Haoyu stared at him for a while, then nodded slowly: "Okay, then I won't ask any more questions. I'll wait for your surprise."

……

After seeing Ji Haoyu off, Zhao Qi'an called Luan Nu over.

"What does the Fourth Prince say?"

Luan Nu replied, "The letter has been delivered to Fuyan Palace, but the Fourth Prince does not seem to be in the palace these days, and Concubine Zhen is unable to find him, so there is no news yet."

Not in the palace?

Zhao Qi'an touched his chin. Some of Ji Qingkong's actions in recent days were really confusing.

In the current Jingzhou incident, Lu Huaishen, the governor of Dongyang County, is an important witness. This man is none other than the biological father of Concubine Zhen and the maternal grandfather of Yuzhen and the Fourth Prince.

If we can control Lu Huaishen, it will be of great help to our trip to Jingzhou.

Zhao Qi'an said: "Let the Xiaowei check the whereabouts of the Fourth Prince and inform me as soon as there is any news."

"Yes." Luan Nu took note of this and then asked, "When does the master plan to leave for Jingzhou?"

Zhao Qi'an shook his head: "No hurry, it's not time yet."

He couldn't take action frequently in Jingzhou, so it was certainly impossible for him to go to Jingzhou in person to kill some unknown people from the Salvation Church.

The fire in Jingzhou has not yet started completely.

The real key figure of the Salvation Church has not yet appeared.

Only when the real "big shot" shows up will it be the time for Zhao Qi'an to enter Jingzhou!

Now... we are just waiting for news from Zhao Guanxiang and Zhao Nishang.

……

At this moment, Jingzhou, Tianyuan County.

This county is the most central place among the Nine Provinces of Daqian.

It is just like the "Tianyuan" in Go, which is why it gets its name.

Tianyuan County is not only the center of Jiuzhou, but also the most central county town in Jingzhou. The Beijing Grand Canal also passes through here. It has convenient transportation and vast land. It was originally one of the most prosperous county towns in the Daqian Dynasty.

But today, Tianyuan County no longer has the prosperity of the past. Apart from patrolling soldiers, there are rarely any passers-by on the streets.

Now, the imperial envoys sent by the court are stationed in Tianyuan County and have requisitioned the county governor's mansion as a temporary residence. The original Tianyuan County governor has long been dismissed and is now imprisoned in prison.

In front of the county magistrate's mansion, a fine horse hurried up and stopped, and a general in silver armor jumped off the horse.

He took off his helmet, revealing a resolute and handsome face.

This person is none other than Zhao Guanxiang!

(End of this chapter)