Chapter 464: Gaining a Good Reputation
When the Emperor of Northern Qi saw Zhao Yi accept the token, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
He is a man who knows the current affairs.
Know when to quit.
The Northern Qi emperor said to Zhao Yi with a pleasant expression, "The silver that the virtuous king took from the people was to fill the gap in the national treasury. According to the law, it should be turned over to the national treasury."
"But the people of Yongqing County have been severely exploited. Now they can't even fill their stomachs and their lives are very difficult. I will allocate that amount of silver in the name of the court to help the people survive the famine."
"As for the ten thousand taels of silver that the virtuous king himself contributed, it will be distributed among the people of Yongqing County under the name of his donation."
Zhao Yi sneered in his heart, the Emperor of Northern Qi really had a good plan.
The virtuous king exploited the people's wealth and committed all kinds of evil, but instead of receiving the punishment he deserved, he took the people's money and donated it to them to gain a good reputation.
Zhao Yi naturally would not let the Northern Qi Emperor get what he wanted: "The Yongqing County case can't be delayed any longer. I hope the disaster relief and donations will be implemented within three days."
The Northern Qi Emperor wanted Zhao Yi to help the virtuous prince clean up his mess, but was also afraid that delaying it for too long would lead to complications, so he agreed: "I agree."
Having resolved his worries, the Northern Qi Emperor finally had the heart to care for Zhao Yi: "You have been exhausted from the journey and are injured. Rest in your palace first. I will send the imperial physician to treat your wounds."
"It's just a minor injury, nothing serious." Zhao Yi hurried to see Shen Qingtan, bowed and said, "I still have official business to attend to, so I'll take my leave first."
Without waiting for the Northern Qi Emperor to speak, Zhao Yi turned around and left.
The Emperor of Northern Qi stared at Zhao Yi's back with a dark look until his figure disappeared at the entrance of the hall. Only then did he withdraw his gaze and dismiss the eunuch Liu who was serving on the side.
Eunuch Liu left the hall and closed the door.
Only the Emperor of Northern Qi and the Xian King were left in the inner hall.
The virtuous prince said anxiously, "Father, I don't have that much money. I need more time to gather it. Three days is too short. Can you give me a few more days?"
Although he was exiled to his fiefdom, he still kept an eye on what was happening in Kyoto.
When he learned that the people of Yongqing County had revolted and the Emperor of Northern Qi had sent Zhao Yi to Yongqing County to quell the riot, he began to have other ideas.
The King of Qi's background is controversial, and he is now under house arrest in Guangyang Palace and is not allowed to leave for the rest of his life.
If Zhao Yi were to encounter an accident in Yongqing County, the Northern Qi Emperor would only have him as his son...
He was about to call his staff over to discuss the matter when the doorman came to inform him that the Emperor of Northern Qi had sent someone to take him back to Kyoto.
This news revealed a message to him - the Emperor of Northern Qi intended him to inherit the throne.
After all, Zhao Yi's bloodline is not pure.
If the Emperor of Northern Qi intended to let Zhao Yi succeed to the throne, why would he send someone to bring him back to the capital?
But Zhao Yi is a hidden danger after all.
The Emperor of Northern Qi seemed to see through his thoughts and asked the secret guards who came to pick him up to convey a message to him, forbidding him to take action against Zhao Yi.
He was afraid that his little actions would not escape the surveillance of the Northern Qi Emperor, so he did not dare to disobey the Northern Qi Emperor.
He just sent people to keep an eye on the situation in Yongqing County. When he learned that there was a famine in Yongqing County and the price of grain had increased several times, he arranged for people to buy up grain in large quantities in his fiefdom and then transport it to Yongqing County to sell.
Now all the silver has been exchanged for food and has not been converted into cash yet.
"I have already forgiven you, yet you still dare to make demands." The Northern Qi Emperor's face was gloomy. "If you can't raise the money within three days, you will have Prince Guangling expose your crimes."
"Father, please calm down." The virtuous king's face turned pale and he knelt on the ground trembling. "Your Highness, I will gather the money as soon as possible."
He had just seen that his father had strongly protected him, and he became more and more certain that he was the only heir his father could choose. For a moment, he became a little too proud of himself.
The Emperor of Northern Qi knew that the virtuous king was a man of mediocre talent, but he never expected that he would have the courage to cause such a big mess.
Fortunately, Zhao Yi coveted the throne and had no intention of breaking up with him for the time being, and was willing to cover it up.
The Northern Qi Emperor was worried that the virtuous prince would be a drag on his work, so he gave him a reassurance: "Gather the money and stay at home obediently for the next few months. Once I have resolved the issues in Yongqing County, I will enthrone you as the crown prince."
The virtuous king's heart was at ease, and he said respectfully, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I understand your painstaking efforts."
The Emperor of Northern Qi saw that the virtuous king was an eyesore, waved his hand, signaling the virtuous king to retreat, and then summoned the secret guards.
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