Chapter 247 Making the Best Use of People
Sun Muzhi kowtowed and said respectfully, "I heard that an epidemic had broken out in Xiping. I would like to ask to go there and do my part to quell the epidemic. I beg Your Majesty's permission."
A look of surprise flashed across Emperor Defeng's face.
He couldn't help but look at Sun Muzhi again, "Is this your only request?"
"yes."
Emperor Defeng looked at him with an ambiguous expression, "With your merits, you can certainly ask for a more generous reward."
Sun Muzhi kept his head down the entire time, speaking sincerely, "It is a great honor for me to have been able to rescue the princess, and I dare not take credit for it. If I were to take this achievement and be admitted to the Dragon Scale Guard, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to convince the people. I asked to go to Xiping, firstly to relieve the emperor's worries, and secondly, I hope to make a small contribution to make my future promotion more legitimate."
After hearing his words, Emperor Defeng looked thoughtful.
"Very good, very good! I was not wrong about you. Since you have such an ambition, I will grant you my approval!"
Sun Muzhi immediately kowtowed deeply, "Thank you very much, Your Majesty, for your grace."
"Since you are going to Xiping, you cannot go there naked. I will appoint you as Lieutenant of the Guards, give you a thousand personal soldiers, and grant you a token, allowing you to act as you see fit."
When Sun Muzhi heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
He didn't expect that there would be such an unexpected surprise.
Emperor Defeng looked at Sun Muzhi with a hint of ulterior motive in his eyes.
"If there's any unusual movement in Xiping City, you'll be my eyes. Do you understand?"
Sun Muzhi's heart trembled.
The emperor did not trust Chu Yian, so he appointed him as the lieutenant of the guard. The purpose was to check and balance Chu Yian and prevent him from doing anything he shouldn't do.
"I understand! I will definitely fulfill your mission!"
Emperor Defeng nodded in satisfaction. "Okay, go ahead. Get ready quickly and set off as soon as possible. Don't delay."
Sun Muzhi quickly took his leave.
Emperor Defeng rubbed his brows tiredly. Sun Youcai walked forward to pour tea with a tactful look, but did not ask any questions.
Instead, Emperor Defeng took the initiative to speak, "Feng Youcai, do you know why I value him so much?"
Feng Youcai was terrified, "The emperor is very far-sighted, and I, a dull servant, cannot comprehend it."
Emperor Defeng drank a cup of tea and said calmly, "He does have some ability, is ambitious, and is eager to make a name for himself. Such a person would make a very good sword. If the Baozhu incident was truly his own orchestration, it wouldn't be too late to deal with him after the Xiping incident is resolved."
Making the best use of people is the emperor's way of employing people.
Sun Muzhi went home immediately and told his mother about it.
After hearing this, Zhen's face was filled with worry. She wanted to dissuade him, but she swallowed the words back when they reached her lips. She only said, "I'll go pack your bags for you."
Looking at his mother's thin back, Sun Muzhi felt a sour emotion in his heart.
He knew his mother was worried about him, but he had to go.
He wants to plan for the future of them and their son.
He wanted to find a way to separate from the Sun family, but at the moment he had no achievements and could not do it at all.
He must make real contributions in order to have enough say in the Sun family and provide sufficient protection for his mother.
Zhen packed up her things and came out. Sun Muzhi noticed that her eyes were a little red.
She must have cried just now.
Sun Muzhi gently held Zhen's hand and said firmly, "Mother, don't worry. Your son will definitely make great contributions, so that you can enjoy glory for the rest of your life."
Zhen's eyes felt sore again. "Mother doesn't ask for you to be successful, she only hopes that you will be safe and sound."
Old Doctor Jiang risked his reputation and finally got the opportunity to see the emperor.
Emperor Defeng looked at the old minister in front of him who looked more than ten years older than him, and thought of the medical books copied by the Jiang family, and he felt a little soft-hearted.
Old Doctor Jiang prostrated himself on the ground, tears streaming down his face.
"Your Majesty, I have failed to discipline my descendants. I deserve death! I do not have the face to see you again, but when I think of the innocent women and children of the Jiang family, I cannot sleep all night. I beg Your Majesty to show some mercy and spare them!"
Emperor Defeng's expression paled a little.
Although he felt a little reluctant towards the old minister in front of him, this little bit of reluctance was not enough to make him take back his decision.
"Jiang Zelin has repeatedly attempted to murder Baozhu. This is a great disrespect to the imperial power. Everyone in the Jiang family is innocent, but then is my Baozhu not innocent as well?"
Doctor Jiang kowtowed repeatedly, "It was my unfilial grandson who deserved death. I dare not utter a single word in his defense. I have come here with the courage to redeem myself from my crime and to gain merit. I am willing to go to Xiping with these unfilial sons to cure the epidemic and atone for my crime."
"The Jiang family has studied medicine for generations. Even if we, the unfilial sons, are not proficient in medicine, we can still do our bit. If we can make a contribution, please show mercy to the Jiang family and spare the innocent women and children from exile."
After saying this, the old doctor Jiang kowtowed heavily, one after another, and soon a bloody hole appeared on his head.
Emperor Defeng signaled Feng Youcai to help him up.
"Mr. Jiang, why are you doing this?"
Old Doctor Jiang had a gaunt face, and the blood on his forehead made him look even older.
"I am half buried in the earth. I am dead, but my little great-grandson is only one year old. I cannot bear it."
"With your current health, even if you wanted to go to Xiping, I'm afraid you wouldn't make it. Why bother dying in a foreign land?"
Doctor Jiang said firmly, "Even if I only have my last breath, I will definitely hold on until Xiping and the epidemic stabilizes. I only ask that the emperor give the Jiang family this chance."
Emperor Defeng sighed deeply, "Forget it. Seeing you like this, I can't bear it either. I will agree to this."
Upon hearing this, Dr. Jiang burst into tears of joy.
"Your humble servant thanks the Emperor for his great grace!"
He was about to kneel down again, but was supported by Emperor Defeng.
"Mr. Jiang, you should take care of yourself too."
Old Doctor Jiang nodded repeatedly and finally left with a staggering step.
Emperor Defeng looked at his hunched back and sighed deeply.
"Give orders to prepare a spacious and comfortable carriage for Mr. Jiang on this trip to Xiping, and don't neglect his food and drink."
Xiping is the border between the two countries. The stability of the situation in Xiping is related to the security of Da Qi.
The Jiang family is indeed still useful. If they can quell this epidemic, they will be given leniency and a lighter sentence.
Before that, of course, we must not let anything happen to Doctor Jiang.
At this moment, the Dragon Scale Guards finally found out everything that had happened to Xiao Baozhu in the Sun family during this period of time.
The first and second wives of the Sun family often insulted Xiao Baozhu in private.
Especially Sun Jingxuan, when he was in his own courtyard, his curses were particularly harsh.
Only the third wife of the third room, Zhen, personally made embroidered shoes and clothes for Xiao Baozhu. She loved Xiao Baozhu very much in front of others and behind their backs.
The damage to the carriage when Xiao Baozhu had the accident was not an accident, but someone did it deliberately.
And all this was instructed by Sun Jingxuan.
Before this, Sun Jingxuan had also been linked to Jiang Zelin.
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