Chapter 39: Fu Qian's Death

As expected, after severe torture, several officials who escorted the grain admitted that they were in collusion and secretly resold a lot of grain.

The slow progress of the grain team these days is also due to this reason.

These officials dared to hide even the relief grain and make money from the disaster. They really have no bottom line and are blinded by greed.

Under questioning, some people admitted that they actually knew that Wang Yao wanted to burn the granary, but they pretended not to know.

This is not difficult to understand.

After all, if the grain was really burned by Wang Yao, then no one would find out about the grain that the officials bought and sold privately. If

they were all burned to ashes, who would care how much grain was burned to ashes?

Even if they were to track it down, it would be Wang Yao who would take the blame.

They would naturally not stop such a good thing.

Unexpectedly, they got in the way. Wang Yao did not burn the granary, but they were also found out. It was a

pity that Wang Yao was shot dead by an arrow by Fu Qian's soldiers, and no more clues about the person behind him could be found.

But even if Wang Yao had not died, it would not have changed anything.

He was not afraid of the threats from the little grandson of the emperor and the son of the Qin family. During the interrogation, he would definitely bite the mastermind behind him, and even bite his tongue to commit suicide when they were not paying attention.

Now, the officials who escorted the grain were caught by them in one fell swoop, without a single one left.

Officials protected each other, and finally all of them were dragged into the disaster. I wonder if those officials who originally had no such plan but were dragged into the disaster because of excessive benefits will regret it at this moment.

The current question is how to deal with these officials?

In fact, Fu Qian already had an idea, but he still asked Pei Xuanyi, wanting him to make the decision.

This time, the emperor ordered Pei Xuanyi to follow the disaster relief and asked him to accompany him, just to train Pei Xuanyi's ability.

Pei Xuanyi might have been trained as the future crown prince.

Fu Qian also felt that the emperor's grandson was so smart since he was a child, and he would definitely be a wise ruler when he grew up.

He also wanted to test the emperor's grandson.

"Your Highness, these people are really hateful. How do you think you should deal with them?"

Pei Xuanyi said without hesitation.

"Of course they will be dealt with according to the law."

Although they dared to steal even the relief food, which was an unforgivable crime.

But the law is supreme, no matter what the reason, they cannot go beyond the law.

As the grandson of the emperor, he dared to abuse private punishment and increase the punishment, let alone others?

Without a reasonable standard, I am afraid the whole world will be in chaos.

Fu Qian nodded with satisfaction.

The grandson of the emperor did a good job in judging things without being influenced by personal emotions. He continued to ask.

"What should we do with the missing food and grass? I am afraid that the remaining food and grass will not last for a few days."

Pei Xuanyi already had a solution in mind.

"What I'm thinking is to get some food from the wealthy merchants in the surrounding cities. They keep saying that they don't have food, but the supply from the grain stores under their control is not deceptive."

"Some wealthy merchants even raise the food prices in the surrounding cities under pseudonyms, making it almost impossible for local people to afford food. We need to rectify this."

Pei Xuanyi frowned.

"However, this move will definitely affect the interests of the wealthy merchants. If the national treasury has enough, we can provide them with food at the normal market price to prevent chaos at this time."

Fu Qian couldn't help but sigh that the little emperor's grandson was really a young talent. At such a young age, he had his own opinions on various matters.

Qin Xixi, who was held by Pei Xuanyi at this time, also felt that the little emperor's grandson was very smart.

[The little royal grandson is really smart. He thinks exactly the same as Lord Fu Qian.]

So Fu Qian thought so too, and was just testing himself?

Pei Xuanyi nodded thoughtfully.

[In fact, the prince consort has already transferred the grain in his name. He had already arranged it.]

Sure enough, Fu Qian nodded the next second.

"It seems that His Royal Highness the Royal Grandson already has the ability to handle government affairs on his own. In fact, the grain has just begun to be transported. However, because the previous grain has emptied the national treasury, the mansion can only donate it for free. They jointly raised prices to make money from the victims of the disaster, so it is not too much to collect some grain from them."

Qin Xixi suddenly remembered why Fu Qian died in the original book.

It was this time that he plundered food from the rich businessmen and affected their interests, so they united to kill him!

Qin Xixi was a little anxious. It seemed that the plot that was supposed to come had finally come!

If things continued to develop as they are now, Lord Fu Qian would still die.

The eldest princess and the baby in her belly would still not survive!

Fu Qian was only in his thirties at this time. If he died now, it would be a pity for the talented to die young!

Little Xixi didn't want to see this happen. She tried hard to recall how Fu Qian died, but she couldn't remember it.

She could only think of the reason for Fu Qian's death now. It might be because it was a long time since Fu Qian's death, and her memory did not cover that period.

This can also be regarded as a restraint imposed on her by the way of heaven.

Qin Xixi waved her little fist and pouted at the sky.

Breaking the Heaven's Way, why not let her see it.

Then she fell asleep in frustration.

Although she couldn't remember, she used too much energy to recall and still fell into a deep sleep.

This is the limitation of her child's body.

Fu Qian then reported to Pei Xuanyi.

"As long as we wait one more day, the food will arrive here. Then we will go to Liancheng with the food and escort it in person to ensure the safety of the food."

Pei Xuanyi nodded in approval.

After all, there is no one available now, and it is better to hand it over to myself than to anyone else.

"Speaking of which, the rewards of Qin Qixuan and Zhou Fangze..."

Fu Qian suddenly remembered this and felt a little embarrassed.

The two of them have the same thoughts as a mirror, wondering who has done the good and who has done the wrong.

But Zhou Fangze acted like this, and Qin Qixuan was indeed caught in the granary, so it was difficult for them to expose Zhou Fangze's lies. They

could only wait until Qin Qixuan woke up.

While they were discussing, Zhou Fangze came in.

Obviously, he also came for this matter, but just to take credit.

"Your Highness, I almost died here this time, and I tried my best to find you. Even if I didn't have any credit, I still worked hard. On the other hand, Qin Qixuan, not only held me back, but also was stupid enough to be caught by them. He really has limited ability."

Zhou Fangze once again turned black and white.

"Your Highness, what kind of reward should I give me this time..."

Fu Qian didn't understand why he didn't see that Zhou Fangze was such a villain before.

It's not enough to use other people's achievements to take credit, but he also brags about it and asks for a reward.

It's hard to describe such a person as the third place.

Pei Xuanyi just glanced at him indifferently.

"Don't rush this matter, wait until Brother Qixuan wakes up before making a decision."