Emperor Chu took Xiao Guizi back to the palace. About an hour later, an urgent military report from Taichu City entered Chang'an City, and soon a copy of the document appeared in front of him.
Opening the memorial and browsing, the situation reported by Kou Zhun and Zhou Yu was almost the same as what was reported by the secret guards. A fire reduced the treasure ship forge to ashes, and half a year's hard work was wasted.
"Bang~"
Emperor Chu slapped the memorial on the wooden case with his palm, and was furious. They dared to reach out to Taichu City and destroy everything forged by the treasure ship. Is it just to weaken the strength of the Chu navy, or there was another conspiracy behind it.
Emperor Chu was well aware of the abilities of Kou Zhun, Zhou Yu, and Qi Jiguang. They could do nothing to prevent them from finding any clues. The people who took action were very clever.
"Xiao Guizi, go and send a message to Cao Zhengchun to invite the Lord of the Moon Palace and ask them to wait outside the palace wall. I will rush to Taichu City overnight."
"This slave takes the order!"
Just as Xiao Guizi left the imperial study, there was a sound of brisk footsteps, and the beautiful figures of Nangong Xi's girls appeared, with the maids behind them carrying wooden trays in their hands.
"Your Majesty, the fruits are ripe. I specially sent watermelon and strawberries to Your Majesty to try them!"
Hear the sound.
Emperor Chu stood up and walked down from the top position, raised his hand to signal the girls to come forward, and said: "The fruit is ripe. It is a happy thing, but now I am not happy at all!"
"Just now, an emergency report came from Taichu City. The treasure ship manufacturing plant was destroyed, and the efforts of thousands of people for half a year were in vain. I have decided to go to Taichu in person."
"The next promotion of greenhouses will require your concubines to pay more attention. If you need anything, please ask Xiao Guizi to go to Shen Wansan."
"Your Majesty, is the situation so serious?"
Nangong Xi turned around and motioned for the maid behind him to step back, and sat in front of Emperor Chu, with a look of worry on his face.
"Xi'er, the forging of the treasure ship is a must-have for Wu Chu to send his army to the Western Continent. Its value is stronger than the train. Half a year of hard work has begun to take shape. Now everything has been burned to ashes. The person in charge of the forging of the treasure ship
, and his whereabouts are unknown.”
"So, it may take a long time for me to go to Taichu City this time. If you miss me, you can come to Taichu City!"
Emperor Chu's eyes passed over the women, with a touch of tenderness in his eyes. He stood up and walked aside, bowed and took the watermelon on the ground to the desk.
"My beloved concubines, don't worry too much. If everything goes well, I will return to Chang'an soon!"
"Come, let's try this watermelon together!"
An hour later.
Emperor Chu's figure appeared outside the palace wall. Cao Zhengchun and Yao Yue had been waiting for a long time. When they saw his appearance, they both turned around.
Da da da~
Da da da~
The two turned around to salute. Emperor Chu lifted the reins and rode his horse. Molong had already appeared beside them. They heard Emperor Chu say in a loud voice:
"Set off!"
This time going to Taichu City, only Cao Zhengchun and Yao Yue were traveling with them, while Yu Linjun, Na Ya'a and others stayed in Chang'an City.
The three emperors of Chu left Chang'an City. Nangong Xi secretly sent the memorial he left to the residences of Jiang Shang, Zhuge Liang, Fang Xuanling, Zhang Liang, Liu Bowen, Di Renjie, Zhao Yun and Sun Ce.
Although he traveled all night under the stars and under the moon, Emperor Chu did not delay the follow-up government affairs in Chang'an City. An hour before leaving, he informed his beloved officials of all the matters that should be focused on development in the next year.
I believe that with them in charge of the capital, plus Sun Jian and Zhao Yun consolidating the city's defenses, there will be no mistakes in Chang'an City.
............
A month has passed since Emperor Chu left Chang'an City, and now in the wilderness outside Taichu City, three fast horses galloped like flying, raising thousands of feet of smoke and dust.
At this time, it was dusk, the Golden Crow was setting in the west, and the afterglow was endless. The glow in the sky was like an unsheathed scimitar, splitting the sky.
Arriving all the way to Taichu City, Emperor Chu was very satisfied with what he saw and heard. Officials from various states were fulfilling their duties and vigorously developing agriculture, and the number of people in various cities was increasing.
This situation is exactly what Emperor Chu wanted to see. If the Taichu City case had not occurred, the Chu Kingdom would have undergone earth-shaking changes this year.
After a year of recuperating and consolidating its national strength, the Chu State will completely establish itself as a first-class empire.
"Your Majesty, we are about to enter Taichu City!"
"Times have changed, and more than half a year has passed. Kou Zhun has indeed managed Taixu County well, and he has lived up to my expectations for him."
"Let's go into the city immediately!"
Horse hooves whipped the ground, flying sand flew lightly, and three fast horses appeared under the city. The guard guarding Taichu City was Zhang Shun. Suddenly, he saw smoke and dust flying in the wilderness, and his eyes stayed on the three emperors of Chu.
at this time.
Zhang Shun had already appeared at the gate of the city. He was no stranger to the figure of Emperor Chu. He was sure that His Majesty would be in Taichu in person, so he did not dare to show any slightest indifference.
"Your Majesty..."
"Kou Aiqing, where is Zhou Aiqing?"
"Your Majesty, several of the adults are at the government office!" Zhang Shun said respectfully, bowed and saluted, and invited the Chu emperor and the three of them to enter the city.
The treasure ship forge was burned down. During this month, Kou Zhun, Zhou Yu, Qi Jiguang, and Yu Dayou had trouble sleeping and eating.
There is no clue at all. They have betrayed the divine grace. If they really take the blame, they will be doomed.
"My lords, Your Majesty has entered the city and went directly to the treasure ship factory!" The person who came was a lieutenant under Zhang Shun. He looked panicked and his voice was trembling.
"Is the Holy Master coming in person?"
Everyone's faces were as dark as water. Emperor Chu's personal visit to Taichu showed that he attached great importance to this matter. Kou Zhun glanced at the others and walked quickly towards the outside of the government office with his sleeves rolled up.
Emperor Chu's figure appeared at the Treasure Ship Forge. Looking at the broken walls and the charred factory land in front of him, he could imagine how fierce the fire was here two months ago.
Everything was destroyed. If you want to start over, you must first find Zhou Yu.
Before Emperor Chu left Chang'an City, he left a memorial for Zhang Liang to go to the Academy of Sciences and told Lu Ban to come to Taichu City. This was the worst plan. If Zhou Yu could not be found within a short period of time, he could only let Lu Ban shoulder the task of forging the treasure ship first.
huge burden.
After circling the Treasure Ship Forge, Emperor Chu found nothing. It had been too long since the crime occurred, and even if there were any clues, they were completely destroyed.
at this time.
Kou Zhun, Zhou Yu, Qi Jiguang, and Yu Dayou appeared next to Emperor Chu. Their faces were full of gloom and they blamed themselves. When they saw Emperor Chu, they all claimed to be guilty.
Looking at the four people in front of him, Emperor Chu had a calm expression. He raised his hand to indicate that they were flat, and asked: "A month has passed, have you found anything?"
"Your Majesty, the population of Taichu City is increasing rapidly, and the caravans coming and going are overwhelmed. It is difficult to find out who set the fire."
"So there is no whereabouts of Zhou Yu yet?"
"Will he be buried in the sea of fire?"
Faced with Emperor Chu's inquiry, Kou Zhun did not dare to hide anything and said: "Your Majesty, on the day of the incident, someone saw Mr. Zhou going to Wanhua Pavilion. He was not in the forge when the fire broke out."
"But after the incident, Weichen sent people to Wanhua Pavilion to look for Mr. Zhou, but no one saw him there. Weichen suspected that Wanhua Pavilion had something to hide, so he has taken them all into custody!"