Yan Xiongxin thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, I think we should not move for now."
Emperor Yongxing said: "Go on."
Yan Xiongxin continued, “Your Majesty, it’s useless to investigate the people below, we have to investigate the people above.
If we start investigating from the bottom, we will definitely alert the people hiding above.
Therefore, I think we should not take any action yet. September is almost here, and in another month, the Ministry of War will have to start counting the number of people and then report to the Ministry of Revenue.
The Ministry of Revenue will allocate the money as usual, and then we will start the investigation.
It would be best if we could place someone in the Ministry of War, and it would have to be a key position where we could get some useful information."
Wu Bangtai quickly agreed, "Master Yan is absolutely right, this is indeed a solution."
The others were still in deep thought, and Jing'an Hou said, "Your Majesty, I think we can arrange for people to visit various places.
This matter is too important. Even if there is only a 10% chance, we must take precautions.
In addition to finding the possible person, the most important thing is to find where the soldiers are hiding.
If that were really possible, those soldiers would definitely hide in the mountains and dare not show up.
But the daily expenses of tens of thousands of people are not small, and if you look carefully you should be able to find some clues."
Qin Bingrong said: "Marquis Jing'an is right. If it is really as I guessed, finding the hidden soldiers is the most important thing.
But the world is so big, how can we find it? This is a problem.
If we send a large number of people out to search for it, it will also attract some people's attention."
At this time, Lord Wang said, "Your Majesty, I have an idea. Is it feasible?"
"Please speak, Mr. Wang."
Lord Wang said, “Your Majesty, my grandson is now doing business outside.
Almost every provincial capital has a workshop, and goods are delivered to surrounding counties every day.
Or we can arrange some people to go to him and search for him everywhere in the name of doing business.
You can also pay more attention to whether there are large quantities of food and vegetables transported to various cities."
The others all thought that this method was feasible, at least it would not attract other people's attention.
Duke Wei asked, "Lord Wang, why did your grandson go into business?"
Lord Wang said, "Well, that kid doesn't like to study, and he also complains about the hardship of practicing martial arts. He is really good at neither literature nor martial arts.
Then he said he wanted to start a business, and his family didn’t bother to take care of him, so they let him go.”
Duke Wei then asked, "Your eldest grandson is not young anymore, right? Why haven't I heard that he has any wedding plans with any girls? Do you want me to introduce you to some grandson's wives?"
Old Marquis Wang said hurriedly, "Don't worry, Duke. My eldest grandson has already been engaged."
"Engaged? To whom?"
Lord Wang said, "She is from an ordinary family, just a farmer's daughter."
Duke Wei glared and said, "A farmer's daughter? Why did you marry him to a farmer's daughter?
No, no, your boy is my grandson after all, I will find him another one.
There are so many girls in the capital, I'll go and talk to which one you like."
Lord Wang hurriedly bowed to Duke Wei, "Duke, let's talk business first."
"Oh, well, let's get down to business first. We'll talk about it later."
Qin Bingrong said: "Master Wang's proposal is feasible."
Emperor Yongxing nodded, "If that's the case, then let's make the arrangements."
Emperor Yongxing then ordered, "Lord Yan, the investigation is now in your hands."
"Marquis Jing'an, you are responsible for finding where the soldiers are hidden.
As for manpower, you can arrange some and select some from my guards. That should be enough."
"If you two are undecided about anything during the investigation, please consult Qin Aiqing. Qin Aiqing will be in charge of the entire matter."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Marquis Jing'an, Yan Xiongxin, and Qin Bingrong all bowed and accepted the order.
Emperor Yongxing finally said: "I don't need to say much about the importance of this matter. I hope you can share my worries."
Everyone shouted: "We will do our best to share the worries..."
"My dear ministers, please step back."
"I will take my leave now!"
Everyone took a few steps back and then turned around to walk out.
Emperor Yongxing suddenly spoke again, "Wang Changming, I heard that your mother is in poor health. I am sending two experienced maids to take care of your mother."
Wang Changming felt so aggrieved. This was not just serving his mother, it was a naked threat.
But Wang Changming still had to kneel down and express his gratitude, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Alas, who told me that I am not the emperor’s confidant?
…
After leaving the imperial study, Lord Wang and Marquis Jing'an went straight home, walking very quickly.
The Duke of Wei called out from behind, but the father and son seemed not to hear.
In the carriage, Marquis Jing'an and Old Marquis Wang talked about the details they had learned in the past few months, and then talked about Zhang Dahua.
Lord Wang smiled and asked, "Did you see it?"
Marquis Jing'an nodded, "I saw it."
"How is it? Are you satisfied with that girl?"
"Not bad, she knows the rules of etiquette. She's not a lady from a rich family, but she's a beautiful girl from a small family."
Lord Wang nodded and smiled, “That girl is very shy and has a gentle personality, and the family will be peaceful in the future.
I know her family well, and her parents are honest farmers.
But her aunt is very clever, and can be said to be wise."
Jing'an Hou said, "She is Zhang Hulan. We had a meal at her house, but we don't know much about her."
Lord Wang told Marquis Jing'an about some of the things Zhang Hulan had done, and then said, "Although she is just a woman, she does things in a very generous way."
Jing'an Hou nodded, and then asked, "Dad, Xingren's marriage has been decided, but what about the wedding date? Has it been decided?"
"Not yet. I'm waiting for you."
"Let's discuss this when we get back. Let's make a decision as soon as possible, to prevent Duke Wei from causing trouble..."
"What about mother?"
Lord Wang said, "Your mother has already agreed. Although she loves your sister and your niece, she loves her grandson more."
"Did Xiaorong and her daughter make a scene?"
"Why didn't you make a fuss? Li He even said she wanted to become a nun.
Your mother wanted Li He to be Xingren's mistress, but your wife resolved the issue."
After the father and son chatted back home, Ye Hongling, after showing some concern, also learned that Marquis Jing'an had met his daughter-in-law.
She said with a smug look: "You have all seen it, but I, as a mother, don't even know what my daughter-in-law looks like."
Wang Xingyao asked, "Dad, is my sister-in-law pretty?"
Marquis Jing'an said, "What does it have to do with you whether your sister-in-law is pretty or not? If you have the ability, bring back a beautiful girl yourself."
Wang Xingyao curled his lips, "You wish."
Wang Xingyao then said to Ye Hongling, "Mom, grandpa and dad have met my sister-in-law, but you haven't. It's so unfair.
I think you should go check on your sister-in-law too. Otherwise, if she comes in, you won’t know who she is. What if you recognize the wrong person? "
Ye Hongling glanced at Wang Xingyao. She knew exactly how complicated his intestines were.
Wang Xingyao definitely wanted to go out and play, but Ye Hongling also wanted to go...
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