Fu Chenan was shocked at first and looked around: Where are the rebels?
When he was surrounded by a group of soldiers, he finally realized: He was the rebel?
I am against myself?
The secret guards were ready to draw their swords, but Fu Chenan stopped them with his eyes and looked at the leader: "Why do you say I am a rebel?"
"You say that the current emperor is not legitimate, and you still want people to choose the emperor? Aren't you a rebel?"
"Catch him! Take him away!"
Fu Chenan was extremely shocked, but his face was as gloomy as water.
Since the Tianwu Dynasty changed the dynasty, it was clearly stipulated that if ordinary people dared to insult the royal family, they would be beaten with three to ten boards, and they would no longer be punished for their words.
Of course, substantive actions are excluded.
How could such a situation actually occur in Sanhe County, which is close to Nangan State?
Just because you say the current emperor is not orthodox, he should be arrested?
He went over this in his mind: Ji Hongchang, the prefect of Sanhe County, is over 40 years old and his reputation as an official was pretty good before?
Oh, by the way, after the dad’s selection this time, it seems that Ji Hongchang’s family also has a daughter who was selected for the final list?
He gave the secret guards a look, asking them to investigate first, and then he obediently followed them to the government office of Sanhe County.
Because Fu Chenan's appearance, figure, and temperament were outstanding, the officials of Sanhe County were worried that he was some important figure, so they did not dare to act rashly. They just wanted Fu Chenan to follow them.
After entering the government office, the governor of Sanhe County slammed the gavel and said, "Who is here? Why don't you kneel down?"
"Your subordinate Chen An has been ordered to go to Nan'an State to check the accounts of Nan'an State's shops."
Fu Chenan took out his fake identity token, revealing that he was a sixth-rank official in the Ministry of Revenue.
Seeing that it was an official, the governor of Sanhe County was also stunned for a moment, as if he couldn't believe it.
"Since Deacon Shen is an official, he should know how to be loyal to the emperor and love his country. How can he speak nonsense in public and make irresponsible remarks about His Majesty?"
Fu Chenan was at a loss: "How did I speak ill of His Majesty?"
"You said your majesty is not orthodox? That doesn't count?"
Fu Chenan: "Is it orthodox?"
The good thing about the Fu family father and son is that they never flatter themselves: if it is not orthodox, then it is not orthodox, so what?
If you want a legitimate emperor, just go!
There is Nan'an next door, and Tianlang on the other side, let's go.
However, the people of Tianwu live such a good life that no one is willing to leave.
Instead, the people of the surrounding countries learned about Tianwu’s policies and quietly ran to Tianwu.
In the past year, Sanhe County has accepted many people from Nan'an.
Where there are people, there are taxes, production and consumption.
Therefore, the report submitted by Sanhe County in the past year is particularly good: the population has increased, the tax revenue has increased, the amount of land reclaimed has increased, and the people's lives have become better and better...
Seeing that his second legitimate daughter was selected as the final list for empress, the governor of Sanhe County has been extremely cautious in his words and actions recently, fearing that he might make a mistake.
In his own territory, there are people who actually say that the emperor is not legitimate?
How can this be tolerated?
If I ask further, the person who said this doesn't dress like an ordinary person, doesn't he?
Ji Hongchang suddenly felt that his chance had come!
If I catch a noble young man who has rebellious intentions against His Majesty, wouldn't it be possible to implicate the noble family behind him as well?
This is also loyalty to Your Majesty!
As an emperor, doesn't he want his queen's family to be absolutely loyal?
She has no ulterior motives and wholeheartedly supports Your Majesty. Who else is suitable to be the queen?
Who knew that when he was brought over and asked, he turned out to be a steward from the Ministry of Revenue?
Ji Hongchang hesitated for a moment: Should he report this crime to his superiors? Or should he let him off the hook?
If he is given some leniency, Chen An will definitely give something in return in order to avoid having his career in government ruined.
After all, being sent to Nan'an to audit the accounts is a lucrative job...
If it were in the past, Ji Hongchang would have let him off without saying a word.
But this time, he thought of the position of queen...between money and future, he chose future without hesitation.
"You are officials appointed by the imperial court, yet you are so presumptuous as to criticize His Majesty!"
"Come! Take him to jail first! I will submit a report to His Majesty, and then you can make a decision..."
Fu Chenan was dumbfounded: I just wanted to go to Nan'an Country, why are there so many complications?
Why are you meddling in other people's affairs at this time?
He looked outside and saw a secret guard standing in the crowd. He threw him a look.
The secret guard understood immediately and stepped forward: "How dare you!"
He strode forward, took out a token and handed it over.
Seeing his aggressive attitude, the officer at the door did not dare to act rudely. He took the token with both hands and presented it to the county magistrate.
Ji Hongchang took the token and was stunned: This is actually the token of the Gyeonggi Camp?
How come the Ministry of Revenue is mixed up with the Gyeonggi Camp?
Is it a joint operation? Or is there something else going on?
He frowned and looked at the crowd watching outside, thinking that it would be too unworthy to just let the person go.
"Since you are following orders, you should be more careful in what you say and do...According to the law, you will be punished with three strokes of the cane as a warning to others."
He is at least a fourth-rank official, and as a superior, what he said is not wrong.
But Fu Chenan refused to do it: If I get hit on the buttocks with the stick three times, it will be swollen!
I have to ride a horse later. How should I ride?
I still have to sleep at night. How can I explain to my wife if she sees that my butt is hurt?
He couldn't help but look at Ji Hongchang.
"My Lord, there is one thing I don't understand: Your Majesty is not the orthodox one. Your Majesty has admitted this frankly in the court. Could it be that Your Majesty doesn't know this?"
After hearing this, Ji Hongchang's face turned red. "Your Majesty is Your Majesty. You, the subordinates, should respect Your Majesty. How can you make irresponsible remarks about the emperor?"
If an ordinary official said this and was brought to court, he would naturally feel guilty and would usually admit his guilt after being beaten with three sticks.
Anyway, three sticks can't kill anyone...
Who would have thought that this person would be so ungrateful and take it too seriously? !
"beat!"
Fu Chenan suddenly shouted: "How dare you!"
He took out a token from his arms and threw it directly onto the table in front of Ji Hongchang.
The token was thrown accurately onto the table in front of Ji Hongchang.
Ji Hongchang took a closer look and his legs went weak instantly: This... is actually the prince's token? !
He looked at Fu Chenan carefully: young, tall, and straight... handsome in general.
Could it really be His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?
Although Fu Chenan had changed his appearance at this time, his structure was still there. Once his aura was released, he was able to intimidate Ji Hongchang.
Ji Hongchang bowed cautiously: "I didn't know you were here, please forgive me..."
"How about we chat in the back hall?"
After entering the back hall, we will investigate carefully. If there are any problems, it will not be too late to arrest them...
Fu Chenan was very satisfied that Ji Hongchang did not reveal his identity to his face. He nodded slightly and followed him to the back hall.
The county magistrate's mansion was just behind. When they arrived at the back hall, Fu Chenan spoke calmly.
"I am going to Nan'an on secret business, so it is inconvenient to show my true appearance to others. I will take my leave now..."
The main focus is efficiency and speed.
Upon hearing this, Ji Hongchang immediately bowed and asked people to prepare things for the journey.
When the box was opened, five thousand taels of gold notes were revealed.
Fu Chenan waved his hand and refused.
"There is no time to lose. I will leave first..."
After I take your banknote, how am I going to explain to my father and Zhan Yunfu?
Seeing that Fu Chenan just took a look and turned away, Ji Hongchang really believed that Fu Chenan was the prince.
The prince is famous for being rich. Only a real prince would treat money as dirt.
How could he be interested in five thousand taels of gold, which ordinary people could not refuse?
He bowed respectfully and saw Fu Chenan off.
Fu Chenan walked out with big strides, but just as he turned the corner, a fragrant breeze blew towards him.
Fu Chenan dodged swiftly.
A woman in a scarlet dress stumbled, cried out "Aiya", and fell at Fu Chenan's feet...
Ji Hongchang exclaimed: "Xi'er?!"
Fu Chenan:!!! (End of this chapter)
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