"Are you saying that the imperial court will send someone to take over, and the fifth prince will only be responsible for the preliminary exploration?" Su Yizhao analyzed.
Appreciation flashed in Zong Zeming's eyes, "Then who do you think is the person responsible for this mine?"
Su Yizhao had an idea, "Could it be the fourth prince?"
Zong Zeming was a little dumbfounded. He didn't expect Su Yizhao's little brain to be so useful.
He nodded, "That's right! Otherwise, do you think the fourth prince is really here to welcome the bride? Even if he is thinking about the mineral deposits, he still needs the emperor's approval. He also came here with a secret order."
"So, the fifth prince is making wedding clothes for others?"
Su Yizhao was shocked to realize how deep the emperor's calculation was! Before, she thought that the emperor trusted the fifth prince, but now it seems that the emperor does not believe anyone.
First send the fifth prince to lead the charge, and then send the fourth prince to pick the fruits.
Even if the fifth prince leaves his own roots here, he will still be restricted by the fourth prince. It is naturally better for the two to compete with each other than for one family to dominate.
Anyway, the princes will look for opportunities to take a bite of this piece of fat, so let them fight it out.
As for the other princes, they have already lost the opportunity. It is better to send two princes than to have each prince take a share of the pie, right?
Iron ore was very important to the imperial court and was necessary for forging weapons.
If the princes are allowed to take advantage of the iron mines, the emperor will naturally worry that they will forge weapons privately and the mercenaries will rebel.
After figuring out the key, Su Yizhao felt that the emperor was really scheming. As expected, Jiang was still very old.
"Who is not a fan of the authorities? Recently, the right minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Zheng Mingxin, suffered from an old illness. Before I came to Beiyuan Mansion, I had reported illness in the morning for three consecutive days."
Su Yizhao thought for a long time, and then said in disbelief: "Isn't he the last one to pick the peaches?"
Zong Zeming's eyes were full of smiles, and it was easier to talk to smart people.
"Before I came here, I sent someone to check on him at his house. He is bedridden, and he is constantly receiving decoctions and medicines every day. There is an endless stream of people visiting his house, but they all refuse to see visitors because they are seriously ill and have not recovered."
People familiar with the matter must have guessed that Su Yizhao was somewhat impressed by the fifth prince.
"Is that why the fifth prince wants to win over Youshi?" Su Yizhao couldn't help but understand. No wonder the fifth prince got so close to Youshi.
Excavation of mineral deposits must be managed by the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Industry, but this does not require Zheng Mingxin to come in person.
Since the emperor sent him here, it shows that the emperor attaches great importance to this mineral deposit.
"Isn't the Emperor afraid that the You family will dominate?"
Su Yizhao felt that this would be a great test for Zheng Mingxin. The iron ore mine was very profitable, so who wouldn't be tempted?
"Zheng Mingxin is a pure minister. Instead of handing those mineral deposits to other factions, the Zheng family is undoubtedly the best choice. By taking this opportunity, the emperor can test the Zheng family's position."
Su Yizhao stroked his chin thoughtfully, and then said: "Actually, I don't need to wade into the muddy water for this mineral deposit. It's a pity that the tree wants to be quiet but the wind doesn't stop! I'm afraid we can't help it. The mineral deposit is in Beiyuan Mansion, who can
Will you believe that our Su family didn't reach out?"
What she didn't finish talking about was that the first assistant failed twice against the Su family. Maybe he was looking for an opportunity to plot against the Su family? Isn't this good?
"Money is small, but it is true to expand your network. Your grandfather was cautious in the first half of his life and never formed a party for personal gain. Didn't he end up in mediocrity in the end?"
As Zong Zeming spoke, he stood up and walked to the desk, picked up the tea bowl on the table and drank it all in one gulp.
"I've drunk this before!" Su Yizhao looked at the empty tea bowl and suddenly felt speechless.
Zong Zeming raised his eyebrows and said, "There is only one tea bowl here. Do you want to thirst me to death?"
"We're all men, so what's there to care about?" Zong Zeming said indifferently.
As soon as he came closer, Su Yizhao smelled a faint herbal smell, which was also mixed with a cold fragrance.
Su Yizhao: I didn’t expect you to be so careless?
"Sometimes just staying on your toes doesn't work, especially since you, the Su family, have been showing off your talents recently. I'm afraid you've made others fear you."
Referring to the chief assistant? Su Yizhao felt so inexplicably.
"The smell of herbs on your body is a bit strange, I'm afraid you can't do anything secretive." Su Yizhao said suddenly.
Zong Zeming was stunned for a moment, then his eyes turned cold.
"This is the fragrance of the purple dove flower, a magical medicine from the Western Regions. I need its stems as a medicine."
Zong Zeming said it casually, and then lay down on the Arhat couch again.
Su Yizhao glanced at Zong Zeming who didn't care and felt a little sympathy for him.
"If your family wants to get involved, then you have to start with the You family. The You family alone cannot eat such a large piece of meat." Zong Zeming continued.
Su Yizhao nodded, "Master Zheng should have arrived at Beiyuan Mansion, right?"
"Zheng Mingxin is not an upright person. He has a concubine and is as beautiful as a flower. He has been very favored recently."
Zong Zeming played with the jade pendant around his waist and said casually.
Su Yizhao understood immediately, "Then I owe you a favor!"
Zong Zeming smiled brightly, "I said, I will repay you for saving my life!"
Suddenly hearing a slight noise on the window sill, Zong Zeming immediately stood up from the Luohan couch, turned around and hid in the shadow next to the bookshelf.
This guy is very fast! He is also very alert. Su Yizhao burst out laughing.
A furry foot poked its way in, and then quickly ran to Su Yizhao's desk.
Zong Zeming only saw a dark shadow appear on Su Yizhao's table. After taking a closer look, he realized that it was a small animal that looked like a squirrel.
He couldn't help but be startled, and saw the little thing squeaking and squealing at Su Yizhao again, its claws still moving.
Su Yizhao can communicate with Xiangsi because she has special powers.
As an ordinary person, Zong Zeming naturally didn't understand what Xiangsi was talking about, so Su Yizhao wasn't worried just now.
"What is this?" Zong Zeming waited for a moment, and after seeing nothing unusual, he walked out of the darkness.
Xiangsi's whole body was full of intelligence, and her hair immediately exploded, and then she quickly jumped onto Su Yizhao's shoulder, staring at Zong Zeming who was walking towards him with round eyes.
"Who is he? Why is there a man in your room?" Xiangsi called out, her tone full of caution.
Su Yizhao did not answer. She did not want Zong Zeming to know that she could communicate with animals.
Zong Zeming was surprised that this little thing was quite spiritual. He seemed very wary when he saw him as a stranger.
A golden line extends from the back to the tail, the fur is fluffy, and the round eyes look a bit cute.
"You raised this? It looks like a squirrel, but not much like it! It seems to understand what you say?"
Zong Zeming was a little curious, so he stretched out his hand to touch Xiangsi.
Xiangsi's eyes flashed fiercely, and then she aimed her sharp claws at the back of Zong Zeming's hand and slashed hard.
"Hiss!" Zong Zeming only felt pain on the back of his hand. He lowered his head to look and found that the skin on the back of his hand was scratched and blood oozed out.
"Yeah!" Su Yizhao was a little embarrassed. When did Xiangsi become so fierce? Her claws are so sharp?
"Don't mess around!" Su Yizhao patted Xiangsi's head and comforted her.