Chapter 678: Confused

Mu Shun only sent two of his entourage back to report the situation to Emperor Wen, while he himself stayed behind.

It's not that he wants to stay, it's that he has to stay.

He is the messenger of edicts.

If he leaves, it means that he has finished delivering the imperial edict.

If the imperial edict is conveyed, there will definitely be results.

Now that he stays here, there is still room for maneuver on this matter.

In Mu Shun's opinion, as long as Yun Zheng does not resist the decree, anything can be said.

Yunzheng also wrote a brief letter to Jiayao and sent it on a white falcon.

Even if there was no such thing as a wedding, he would definitely want to ask about Gayao's progress.

In the evening, Yunzheng entertained Mu Shun alone.

Without anyone else present, the two of them were much more casual.

"Does Manager Mu know about Zhang Xu's current situation?"

Yun Zheng immediately asked Mu Shun about Zhang Xu's situation.

"Ugh……"

Speaking of Zhang Xu's situation, Mu Shun couldn't help but sigh.

Yun Zheng's heart suddenly jumped and he quickly asked: "What happened to Zhang Xu?"

Mu Shun shook his head gently and advised kindly: "Your Highness, it is better not to ask, so as not to get angry."

"what happened?"

Yun Zheng frowned and asked again.

Seeing Yunzheng's insistence, Mu Shun had no choice but to tell the truth.

Zhang Xu was under strict protection when he returned to the imperial city. Prince Yunli even personally led his army to greet him, which gave Zhang Xu enough face.

Since then, Zhang Xu has been under strict protection, and there are a large number of guards arranged by Yunli when he comes in and out. The guard of honor is much larger than when his grandfather Zhang Xu was alive.

Under such strict protection, anyone who is not mentally ill would not think of assassinating Zhang Xu.

Moreover, the prince Yun Li was so protective of Zhang Xu, which completely blocked the way for others to assassinate Zhang Xu and put the blame on Yun Li.

On the day of Zhang Xu and Mingyue's wedding, Emperor Wen also decreed that Zhang Xu be crowned Prince Zhan Shi, and Zhang Xu happily accepted the decree to express his gratitude.

On the second day of the wedding, Zhang Xu completely betrayed Yun Zheng.

Zhang Xu told Yunli about the military deployment of the cities in Shuobei, Shuobei's financial situation and future plans, including sweet potatoes, refined salt, and briquettes.

Especially the sweet potatoes, Zhang Xu spoke so miraculously that Emperor Wen and Yun Li were so excited that they wished they could send troops directly to Shuobei to snatch the sweet potatoes and breed them.

Zhang Xu also scolded Yun Zheng, saying that Yun Zheng forced him to help sell his official position, making him a treacherous villain in the eyes of others.

In order to claim credit in front of Emperor Wen, Yun Li hurriedly pulled Zhang Xu to meet the emperor.

Because of this, Mu Shun, who was accompanying Emperor Wen, learned about Zhang Xu's betrayal of Yun Zheng.

Zhang Xu is now the famous man in front of Yun Li.

Although Zhang Xu holds the official position of Prince Zhan Shi, he is mainly responsible for helping Yun Li make money.

With Zhang Xu's help, Yunli also made a lot of money.

After listening to Mu Shun's words, Yun Zheng couldn't help but be surprised.

Did Zhang Xu, a bastard, sell himself out so completely?

"Are you sure he even said refined salt?"

Yun Zheng frowned slightly, wondering secretly in his heart.

He asked Zhang Xu to sell him casually and tell him all the ways to make money.

But that’s only when you’re in danger!

Zhang Xu is so closely protected, so he doesn't need to sell himself out so thoroughly, right?

What the hell is Zhang Xu doing?

"said."

Mu Shun nodded affirmatively, "However, Zhang Xu said that Pang Lushan was in charge of the refined salt matter. He didn't know much about the production process of refined salt. He suggested that the emperor and the prince send someone to Shuobei to find a way to pry open Pang Lushan's mouth... "

As Mu Shun's words fell, Yun Zheng's heart suddenly became calm.

Got it!

It seems that Zhang Xu is playing a big game of chess.

Did he want to help Yun Li make more money so that he could trick him all at once?

If this is really the case, then I have to cooperate well with Zhang Xu.

We can’t let Zhang Xu’s hard work go in vain!

"This damn bastard!"

Yun Zheng looked like he was gnashing his teeth, and cursed bitterly: "If he falls into my hands someday, I will definitely peel off his skin and cramp his muscles, making his life worse than death!"

Looking at the furious Yun Zheng, Mu Shun quickly persuaded him: "Your Highness, calm down! The foundation of the Zhang family is in the imperial city. Now that the crown prince is becoming more and more powerful, Zhang Xu may have no choice but to make such a choice!"

"That's all, I think this king has misjudged him!"

Yunzheng took a few deep breaths and asked, "How is the plague in the south?"

Seeing that Yunzheng's mood gradually stabilized, Mu Shun felt relieved and replied: "Your Highness, don't worry, the plague in the south has been effectively controlled..."

The plague this time was not so ferocious. In addition, the imperial court had already prepared a plan to deal with the plague, and Yunzheng had invested in new gadgets. The plague did not spread beyond Juping County.

Of course, this doesn't mean the pandemic is over.

If we relax later, the plague may still spread and break out.

Afterwards, Yunzheng asked about the situation after the flood in the south.

The biggest problem caused by floods in the south is the resettlement and relief of refugees.

At this point, the court has indeed spent a lot of money.

At present, most of the refugees have been properly resettled, and most areas use work-for-relief measures to solve the problem of food for the refugees and at the same time carry out post-disaster reconstruction work.

This is a long process.

In severely affected areas, it may take several years to complete post-disaster reconstruction.

It is precisely because of this that the financial situation of the imperial court became tense.

After learning this result, Yun Zheng couldn't help but complain in his heart.

The plague in the south has not been completely eradicated yet, and there are still a large number of refugees who need food to fill their stomachs and give themselves a big wedding!

If it’s not easy to use this money for yourself, you can use it to help the victims in the south!

I don’t know what my father is thinking.

At this time, spending a lot of money to hold a wedding for myself and Gayao is a waste of time and money!

Even if he paid for it out of his own pocket, it was still money!

As he thought about it, Yun Zheng's mind became active again.

Originally, he didn't want to hold a formal wedding with Gayao.

This is the situation again.

There is really no need to hold this wedding!

The key now is to figure out what this old guy means.

If he just wanted to find a way to wander around Shuobei without being suspected, I could act in a play with him to satisfy his wish.

But if this old guy has other intentions, the play will be ruined!

After pondering for a moment, Yun Zheng looked at Mu Shun curiously, "Manager Mu, you have been with my father for many years. Tell me, why does my father insist on holding a wedding for Jia Yao and me?"

Mu Shun was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and smiled, "The Holy Lord's thoughts are not something that this old slave can figure out."

Seeing that Mu Shun didn't say anything, Yun Zheng was no longer embarrassed and just thought about it secretly in his heart.

Or maybe, this old guy knows that he wants to trick the third child, so he simply brings the third child here and lets him trick the third child in front of him?

Damn it!

This matter is really a bit confusing!

After thinking for a while, Yun Zheng smiled at Mu Shun again, "Manager Mu, I will write another letter to persuade my father. Please send someone to deliver the letter to my father on my behalf..."