Chapter 717 Zhao Shu's Ambition

"Wang Youlang." A voice suddenly sounded.

Wang Youlang was startled and realized that there was someone sitting behind him.

Wang Youlang looked at the man with a stern expression and quickly recognized his identity.

Isn’t this the imperial envoy sent by the court to investigate the Archery Bureau?

"Wu...Lord Wu." Wang Youlang quickly knelt down in front of Wei Qing.

"Your Long County's arrow bureau produces at least one million arrows a year, but only 500,000 are given to the court. Where did the remaining 500,000 go?" Wei Qing asked directly.

Wang Youlang's expression changed slightly. "Master Wu, I don't understand what you're saying. The Arrow Bureau produces 500,000 arrows every year."

"Wang Youlang, it's fine if we don't investigate this matter. As long as we do, we'll find the problem. How long do you want to hide it? If you tell the truth, I can give you a lighter sentence. If you wait for me to force the truth out, you'll be dead!" Wei Qing's voice suddenly turned cold. "I have a bad temper and limited patience. I have countless ways to make you live a life worse than death!"

Wang Youlang couldn't stand Wei Qing's question any longer.

He was a timid person who went with the flow and was always worried about being discovered.

He didn't expect that this day would come.

"Sir, I'm hiring. I'm hiring everyone! The Arrow Bureau produces 800,000 arrows a year, and it was Lord Lu who asked me to record 500,000!"

"Where did the rest of the arrows go?"

"The rest... I don't know! This... only Lord Lu knows this." Wang Youlang said tremblingly.

There was no sound above his head. Wang Youlang secretly raised his head and wanted to look at Wei Qing, but saw that his sharp eyes were staring at him.

"Lord Lu...Lord Lu has a warrior named Fan by his side. It seems he sent the extra arrows away. I...I don't know where he sent them." Wang Youlang said tremblingly, "Lord, this is all I know. I don't know anything else."

Seeing that Wang Youlang really didn't know anything else, Wei Qing threatened him and told him not to tell Lu Tiju about what happened tonight.

Before finding out the direction of the arrow, he didn't want Lu Tiju to know about it, so as not to alert the enemy.

Wang Youlang was timid, so when he heard that there was a chance to redeem himself for meritorious service, he naturally nodded in agreement and promised to stay home on sick leave the next day and not say a word to Lu Tiju.

Wei Qing also ordered his secret guards to kidnap a warrior named Fan who was close to Lu Tiju.

The warrior named Fan was much more stubborn than Wang Youlang, and the secret guards had to work hard to pry open his mouth.

From the other party, Wei Qing learned that the arrows were sent to a place called Beiyuan, where there were people to pick them up.

As for where it was sent, he didn't know.

Wei Qing took out the map of Wangxian County and began to look at it.

Beiyuan is a small town, about 100 miles away from Long County.

Wei Qing looked at the topographic map near Beiyuan. There were three directions in total. If he went east for dozens of miles, there was a big river, and if he went west, there was a cliff. The only way to go north was to reach a dense forest.

Moreover, if you go north and get closer to the capital, you can reach the outside of the capital in three or four days if you march on horseback.

Wei Qing had an idea in his mind. The eldest princess had raised private soldiers in the deep mountains of Wangxian County. Could it be that Zhao Shu also raised private soldiers in the deep mountains of Wangxian County, and these arrows were used for his private soldiers?

Does this mean that Zhao Shu has a backup plan, that if he fails to seize the throne, he will rebel?

If this is true, we need to find out as soon as possible, otherwise the capital will be in chaos, and the world will be in chaos!

His children, the Wu family, and the Gu family are all in danger!

Of course, these were just his guesses. These arrows were sent north, perhaps for other uses.

The matter of treason was of grave importance and could not be made without evidence. If he spoke his suspicions without proof, he might end up in trouble.

Wei Qing pointed his finger at a place. He needed to go there as soon as possible to find out the truth!

Wei Qing did not sleep, but rode his horse towards Beiyuan Town.

Wei Qing rode at full speed without rest, and finally arrived at the place he wanted to go two days later.

Wei Qing wandered around in the forest for half a day and found a place that was suitable for stationing troops. When he looked again, he saw countless tents!

Wei Qing silently observed the camp for a long time. Based on the number of tents and stoves, he estimated that there were about 20,000 people!

There are horses in the garrison, a large group of them, and quite a few of them.

Zhao Shu was really raising private soldiers with the intention of rebellion!

Wei Qing's expression became stern. He needed to rush back to the capital as soon as possible!

Wei Qing mounted his horse and walked some distance when he was stopped by a group of people.

The leader was none other than Lu Tiju from the Arrow Bureau.

Lu Tiju had a completely different temperament. He was dressed in black, riding on a horse, holding a sword in his hand, and looking down at Wei Qing condescendingly.

"Master Wu's investigative skills are indeed well-deserved. He actually found this far. But sometimes, people can't be too smart. It's better to live in confusion." Lu Tiju's face suddenly turned cold, and his whole body was filled with murderous intent. "Knowing too much can easily cost you your life!"

As soon as Lu Tiju finished speaking, the people around him rushed towards Wei Qing.

A huge crowd instantly submerged Wei Qing.

…

Capital city.

Imperial Palace.

"Your Majesty, this is the soup I made. Please try it." Concubine Liang handed a bowl of soup to the emperor.

The emperor took a sip, then looked at Concubine Liang with anticipation and nodded.

"It was delicious."

Concubine Liang suddenly smiled happily.

The emperor had a very happy time during this period, and his relationship with Concubine Liang became even better. Jingxuan, the child, had come back this time and was much more sensible, diligent, studious, and filial.

The family was so happy that the emperor even felt like he was enjoying his retirement.

"Master Du praised Jingxuan today." The emperor said with a smile.

Concubine Liang also became happy: "This kid, all the teachers who taught him before complained about him, but now someone actually praises him."

"Jingxuan has grown up." The emperor said with relief, "I would like to draft an edict to make Jingxuan the crown prince."

Concubine Liang was filled with ecstasy. Even though she knew it was a matter of time, she was still extremely happy.

She has been waiting for this day for too long!

Even though she was ecstatic, Concubine Liang still said, "Your Majesty, Jingxuan is still young. Isn't it too early?"

"He's not small anymore. This child is very good." said the emperor.

The next day, after the morning court session.

In the main hall.

De Shun ground the ink, and the emperor personally drafted the edict.

When the emperor was halfway through writing the imperial edict, he suddenly felt a headache. After the pain passed, he still felt dizzy and uncomfortable.

"Your Majesty, the Holy Physician requests to see you." Just then, a eunuch came running over and said respectfully.

The emperor nodded and said, "Announce it."

He had been having frequent headaches in the past few days and just wanted to ask about Saint Medicine, so he came here at the perfect time.

Soon, a middle-aged man in Taoist robes and with an immortal look walked in and saluted the emperor.

"Your Majesty, do you feel that your headaches are becoming more frequent?" The Holy Doctor asked, looking at the emperor's face.

The emperor nodded.

"I have just invented a new medicine that can better treat your Majesty's headache."

As the Saint Doctor spoke, he presented a black pill.