Chapter 434 Qingyan Robbery
In order to survive, the people of Fengzhao acted as spies for the Chilie Kingdom in their own country.
How ridiculous!
How sad!
After listening to Dong Zang's story, Wei Qingyan truly understood why Shi Yu said that Feng Zhao rotted in Lin Wanzhi's hands.
For the common people, all they want is food and clothing. If they were not desperate, they would not collaborate with the enemy.
Shi Yu took a deep breath and said in a heavy voice, "The defense of the mansion must be stricter. If they fail this time, I'm afraid they will come back again."
With only the smallest price, he could make Feng Zhaoren work for him. Even if many assassins died in the Prince's Mansion tonight, Prince Chilie would not feel sorry.
In the end, it was Feng Zhaoren who died.
Therefore, he will definitely target Qingyan again in the future.
After Dong Zang retreated with a serious expression, Shi Yu didn't have time to rest. When he was about to pick up the account book of the Ministry of Revenue again, he caught a glimpse of Xiao Zhian sitting on the doorstep.
Finally, he put down the account book and said, "Come in."
Xiao Zhian's expression could no longer be described as crying, "I'm sorry."
Ever since he woke up from his coma, he heard all kinds of news about Feng Zhao's current situation. What he had always thought was a prosperous scene turned out to be a state of desolation.
And the culprit behind all this is his mother.
Having been a prince for nearly twenty years, he enjoyed all the glory with peace of mind, but never thought about taking on any responsibility.
Even one of the original intentions of going to Wei to find the Crown Prince was to push the burden of the country to him.
He couldn't imagine how the people in the north, who had no harvest, survived the hunger.
I only remember the rumors I heard from the people of Wei when I was looking for my brother the Crown Prince. The people who had no food to eat would eat grass roots and tree bark, and if they didn't have even those, they would eat dirt to fill their stomachs.
At that time, he was proud that Fengzhao was more prosperous than Wei, because he had never heard that the people of Fengzhao would go hungry.
He also couldn't understand why the border people would betray their country and willingly work for the Chilie people just for a meal or a piece of clothing.
He thought of the extravagance in the palace in the past. He believed that his mother deserved such a rich and luxurious life as she was busy with state affairs every day.
But he was the son of the Queen Mother, born into wealth, so he should have lived this kind of life and did not think there was anything wrong with this luxury.
But it turned out that what they, mother and son, had been drinking over the years was the blood of the common people.
"If I had paid more attention back then, perhaps I would have noticed something..."
"Zhi'an, regret is the most useless thing to do."
Shi Yu interrupted him, opened the account book, and asked, "Do you still want to go to the battlefield now?"
Xiao Zhian looked up and said, "I will follow the arrangements of my brother the Crown Prince. I will go wherever I am needed."
He wanted to make amends.
Shi Yu looked up from the account book and asked, "Have you thought it through?"
Xiao Zhian nodded heavily.
Shi Yu was silent for a moment, "Although I haven't looked at this account book carefully, but since Lin Wanzhi has decided to abandon Feng Zhao, I think she has emptied the national treasury and various granaries.
But the locust plague in the north requires food relief, and the battles on the front lines require even more food and fodder. Zhi'an, take on your responsibility as the Second Prince of Fengzhao and try to raise food and fodder from the wealthy families and officials of Fengzhao. Can you do it?"
Xiao Zhian was silent for a moment, then clenched his fists and said, "Zhi'an must do his best."
After they left, Wei Qingyan said, "Although you have cleared his identity, he is still Lin Wanzhi's son. People tend to flatter the powerful and bully the weak. Your mission will be very difficult for him to complete."
Shi Yu looked at the few remaining funds at the end of the account book, rubbed his brows and closed the account book, "Overcoming difficulties is growth. People tend to be sentimental when they have nothing to do. Now is not the time for him to be sentimental.
Moreover, he was not an incompetent person. Although he had never participated in court affairs, he had some understanding of the wealthy officials in the imperial city.
Even if he cannot accomplish it perfectly, as long as he is willing to stand up, he is reborn.
Even if you and I are determined to help him, in the end, his life still depends on himself. If he can get through this, he will find that his birthplace is not that important. What matters is his value and meaning in this world."
He has always been optimistic about him.
Wei Qingyan nodded, stood up and sat down opposite his desk, took a piece of rice paper, picked up the pen and started writing and drawing on the paper.
He smiled and said, "Then I won't try to take Feng Zhao's food."
Shi Yu lowered his eyes and watched her roughly draw a few countries on the continent. He stared at her and asked, "Where is your target?"
"How is it here?"
Wei Qingyan pointed his slender finger at the two characters "Pu State" and his eyes flickered, "I have been to this country before when I was traveling with the fat monk.
Pu State has a mild climate all year round, and three rice crops can be grown each year, ensuring an abundant supply of food."
"You want to buy food from them?"
Shi Yu asked this, but subconsciously felt that Wei Qingyan did not intend to do so.
Sure enough, Wei Qingyan shook his head, "Pu State is rich in grain, but it is a small country with limited manpower and military strength, but it has managed to maintain peace.
I made some inquiries at that time and learned that the State of Pu sought protection from a big country in exchange for offering food.
There were several small countries between the Great Wei and the State of Pu. When we were in the Great Wei, we had never heard of the two countries concluding an alliance.
When I traveled there, Wudan and Beiling were no longer as powerful as they once were. Therefore, I thought the great country that could protect them would be either Fengzhao or Chilie. Now it seems that it should be Chilie."
Lin Wanzhi is conceited and greedy. If it were Feng Zhao, Pu State would have become Feng Zhao's possession by now.
The old Emperor Chilie was devoted to stability, and since he had signed a peace agreement with Feng Zhao, it made sense for him not to launch a war to invade the State of Pu.
But the one who is in charge now is Prince Chilie. He even dares to covet a big country like Fengzhao, let alone a natural "granary" like Pu State that is unable to resist.
Shi Yu agreed with her speculation, "Pu State is unwilling to be occupied by Chi Lie, so you want to become Pu State's new protector?"
"right."
Wei Qingyan nodded, "I represent the two countries of Wei and Feng Zhao. As long as the Emperor of Pu is not stupid, he will know how to choose between us and Prince Chilie.
Even if we really want to unify the world in the future, at least Pu State can still exist as a vassal state.
But if Chilie invades Pu State, given their brutal nature, they will surely massacre the entire Pu royal family."
After a pause, her eyes grew fierce. "If Pu State insists on colluding with Chi Lie and aiding him in his evil deeds, then we will seize this granary before Chi Lie can react."
Never give Chi Lie the chance to fill his stomach and wreak havoc on the world.
Shi Yu stared at the two words "Puguo" and nodded slowly.
After the two of them finished discussing how to implement it, Dong Zang heard a low voice, "Master, Madam Lin has been standing outside for a long time with the food box."
When he saw her, he was about to come over to report, but Madam Lin stopped him because she was worried about disturbing her master's business.
Now that the two masters had almost finished talking, he spoke.
When Lin Qianning was led into the room, she looked at the two of them carefully, "You weren't hurt just now, were you?"
When the news of the assassin's entry into the mansion came, she was protected by the guards in the courtyard. When the mansion returned to peace, she wanted to see Shi Yu, but heard that he was busy in the study.
Although I heard that they were safe and sound, I still wanted to see them with my own eyes to feel at ease.
"We are fine, sorry to have worried you."
Shi Yu took the lunch box, opened it, and saw that the food inside was either what he liked or what Xiao Yan liked. His hand paused.
Lin Qianning explained, "I asked Jingzhe and Wuqiu."
"Mother is so thoughtful." Wei Qingyan pulled her to sit down and sighed sincerely.
Seeing Shi Yu's tired face, Lin Qianning raised the corners of her lips slightly and smiled as well, "I am a mother."
It is your duty to be considerate to your children.
Shi Yu had been busy most of the night and was indeed hungry. Seeing that there were only two sets of bowls and chopsticks in the food box, he asked the servant to fetch another set. He scooped a bowl of fish paste and corn soup and handed it to Lin Qianning, "Mother, have some too."
Lin Qianning happily accepted it, and the family of three had a midnight snack like an ordinary family. When Lin Qianning was about to leave, she heard another guard coming to report.
Perhaps it was because of the pain from the wounds on his body that Cao Yizhao kept crying and clamoring for his brother.
"When you're done with your work, go and rest early. I'll go over and take a look." Lin Qianning said first.
Lin Wanzhi's son is so busy cleaning up the mess she has made, and his daughter-in-law is also busy with her pregnancy. How can they be bothered to coax Cao Yizhao?
Her tone was soft, but unquestionable.
When Shi Yu saw her finish her words, he turned around and left, and hurriedly asked Dong Zang to follow him.
Lin Qianning hated Lin Wanzhi, but she couldn't vent her hatred on Cao Yizhao. In addition, when she woke up from a coma after giving birth, the first person she saw was Cao Yizhao, and she raised him as her son for a while.
Hearing him crying miserably and looking at the injuries on his body, Shi Yu couldn't rest in peace until he was at peace, so he patiently coaxed him to sleep before leaving.
But she didn't know that after the door was closed, Cao Yizhao, who was originally asleep, slowly opened his eyes and stared at the door gloomily.
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