Haha! It seems that not only does he want to recruit, but he also has to sacrifice his life for him so early.
Even if the fourth prince didn't say anything, Su Yizhao could guess that this matter must be related to the mineral deposits.
"His Royal Highness knows that you are eloquent and meticulous in your actions, so I would like to ask you for a favor."
"This? I'm afraid students can't do it. After all, they only have the status of being a candidate." Su Yizhao said in embarrassment.
"Hey~ it's not that difficult for you."
The fourth prince waved his hand and continued: "My Highness believes in you, so I won't hide it from you. This time I came to Beiyuan Mansion, I actually received a secret order from my father."
Su Yizhao was a little surprised, and then made a gesture of listening.
"You must have heard about the Fuyan Mountain mineral deposits, right? Lao Wu acts in such a high profile, I'm afraid no one in the Fucheng family knows about it."
Su Yizhao nodded, "I've heard about it before."
"My father ordered my Highness to handle this matter with full authority, including the mining of the mineral deposits and subsequent smelting. It's a pity that I came a step too late. Now that the situation has been decided, I want to act again, but I am unable to do anything."
"This? You were sent by the emperor, how dare they disobey your orders?" Su Yizhao said in disbelief.
"The affairs in the DPRK are more complicated. Everyone wants to get involved in this iron mine, and they all obey and disobey His Highness's orders. Therefore, it is difficult!"
The fourth prince sighed heavily as he spoke, feeling a little anxious in his heart. He didn't have much time left, and he had to seize the time to insert his own power.
"What are your plans?" Su Yizhao asked doubtfully.
The fourth prince actually refused to tell him the truth and even said that he had full authority to handle the matter. Then where did he put Mr. Zheng?
"It's like this. Originally, the imperial court sent Mr. Zheng Mingxin, the right minister of the Ministry of Revenue, to assist my highness. However, Mr. Zheng relied on his foundation in Beiyuan Mansion and went against my highness. It's really difficult to handle."
"I didn't expect Master Zheng to be so bold!" Su Yizhao nodded, with a look of indignation on his face, but he wanted to laugh in his heart.
"Well! Therefore, my highness plans to give him some clues. The You family in Fucheng is the in-laws of a branch of the Zheng family. They have always relied on the power of the Zheng family to dominate. This time, they are directly involved in the mining of mineral deposits, and even
They also want to monopolize the mining rights.”
"The You family? No wonder I heard that the You family is very rampant recently. Guests gather here every day, and it seems they are all here for the mineral deposits." Su Yizhao suddenly understood.
"Well! The You family has gained power because of Mr. Zheng. Mr. Zheng thinks that he can dominate the Beiyuan Mansion? His Highness has been deprived of power by him. How will he explain to his father when he returns? Therefore, His Highness wants you to persuade the Qu family."
"Ah? What does this matter have to do with the Qu family?" Su Yizhao asked in confusion.
"You still don't know much about the ancestors of the Qu family. In fact, the ancestors of the Qu family also served in the Ministry of Industry of the previous dynasty. Their family was good at smelting ore and manufacturing weapons. However, the Qu family later offended senior officials of the previous dynasty and fell into decline.
Already."
The fourth prince paid attention to Su Yizhao's expression as he spoke, with a hint of calculation flashing in his eyes.
"To this day, he has become a merchant and has also switched to jade trading. However, their ancestors left a lot of inheritance in this area. Your Highness asked you to find the Qu family in order to let them serve the imperial court."
Su Yizhao was silent for a long time after hearing this, and finally said with embarrassment: "Then why don't you talk to them in person? Doesn't this seem more sincere? You also know that I am a descendant of the Su family, and people may not want to see me!"
"Alas! In fact, the Qu family has been targeted by many forces. If His Highness personally seeks out the Qu family, other forces will also wait for the opportunity to stir up the matter. For the sake of the imperial court and the country, the Qu family must
Participated.”
"That's why I want to ask you to be a lobbyist. Don't refuse. If this matter comes to pass, His Highness will definitely put in a few good words for you in front of my father. You will be an official after you leave next year. Here,
It is still beneficial to you to make meritorious deeds beforehand."
The fourth prince continued to lobby. In fact, he was afraid that the Qu family would not agree if he went.
Furthermore, he has recently been targeted by other forces. If he moves, other forces will follow suit.
"this?"
Seeing Su Yizhao's very excited expression, the fourth prince added: "It's just a try, it doesn't matter if it doesn't work."
"But if we go to negotiate, what conditions will His Highness offer to attract the Qu family?" Su Yizhao was a little worried, but still asked.
"Your Highness, if you don't believe that the Qu family doesn't want to re-enter the officialdom, why would you use this as a condition?" The fourth prince looked at Su Yizhao, his eyes full of confidence.
Su Yizhao was a little embarrassed. She had deceived Mr. Qu just with her mouth.
In fact, they are all empty talk, but the Fourth Prince is different.
He is a prince and has the support of many officials in the court, so it is not difficult for the Qu family to become an official.
"This? It's not that the students don't want to do things for His Highness, but that if this matter is known to my grandfather, he will inevitably be severely punished and may even be expelled from the clan." Su Yizhao still said hesitantly.
"As long as the Qu family doesn't say anything, how will your grandfather know?"
The fourth prince was already a little impatient. He thought this boy was quite courageous before, but why is he so timid now?
"Then student, try your best. If it fails, please don't blame Your Highness." Su Yizhao reluctantly agreed.
The fourth prince then softened his expression and promised Su Yizhao some benefits that he didn't know whether he could fulfill in the future. This was a match for Su Yizhao's deception of Mr. Qu just now.
"Then you find an opportunity to meet with Mr. Qu in the next two days. If you have any news, let me know in the mansion." The fourth prince gave another order.
"So urgent?" Su Yizhao asked in surprise.
"To avoid long nights and too many dreams."
As he spoke, he pulled off a jade pendant from his body and threw it to Su Yizhao.
"Take this jade pendant. Mr. Qu should recognize it."
After Su Yizhao's carriage left, someone walked out of the bamboo room.
"Your Highness, do you think this man can be trusted? Will he go?" The man sat down opposite the fourth prince and asked.
If Su Yizhao saw this person here, he would definitely be shocked.
The fourth prince sneered, "Of course it's not trustworthy, but even if he doesn't go, His Highness will still have a way to make him meet Mr. Qu."
"Then, why do you want him to work as a lobbyist for the Qu family?"
"Of course it's to attract the fifth child." The fourth prince laughed.
"Then that jade pendant you gave me?"
"I just gave it to him casually, without any identifying information."
The fourth prince said, and shouted behind him, "We have sent people to keep an eye on Su Yizhao these days. If he goes to Qu Mansion, report him immediately."
Picking up the tea bowl, the fourth prince took a sip and thought it tasted wonderful.
"The Qu family is just a stepping stone." The fourth prince murmured.
Su Yizhao sat in the carriage and thought about what the fourth prince had just said. She raised the jade pendant in her hand and observed it carefully.
The character "Yu" is engraved on it. The fourth prince's name is Qin Yue and his courtesy name is Huaiyu.
After thinking for a moment, Su Yizhao sneered again and again.
Throwing the jade pendant in her hand into the storage space, she closed her eyes and thought.
Sighing, "It seems that the Qu family keeps it secret."