Chu Mohan dragged his muddy trouser legs and returned to the house after dark.
The Black Eagle behind him was also covered in mud.
Black Eagle looked at Chu Mohan's obviously slimmer figure, feeling distressed and angry at the same time, "Your Majesty, these officials in Fucheng have gone too far to bully people. Do you want to send a flying pigeon letter to the capital about what's going on here?"
"No need."
Before Chu Mohan entered the room, he asked the guards to bring a basin of cold water. He took off his shirt, and Heiying and Heiying used cold water to wash away the mud on his calves and feet. The basin of clear water instantly turned turbid.
The guard filled another basin of water.
Chu Mohan and Heiying washed themselves again until all the mud on their bodies was washed away, then put on clean shoes and entered the house.
Seeing Black Eagle's indignation, Chu Mohan said calmly, "If we don't handle this small matter well, my father will only question my ability."
"But these officials clearly did it on purpose."
Chu Mohan lowered his eyes.
That's right.
These people really did it on purpose.
When he came to Huizhou, he not only wanted to build dams, but also wanted to investigate these officials.
When he first arrived in Fucheng, the governor of Fucheng sent him a beauty to serve. Chu Mohan was not familiar with Fucheng at that time and did not refuse.
After staying in Fucheng for a few days and understanding the specific situation, he refused the money sent by Zhang He, the prefect of the state.
Refuse money.
Just refuse to be complicit.
Zhang He hinted to him that building the dam would be just a show-off, but Chu Mohan insisted on repairing it, not only repairing it, but also repairing it intensively.
In this way, he and Zhang He were on opposite sides.
He is a prince and an imperial envoy.
Zhang He did not dare to directly disobey his orders, but he dared to do so in both positive and negative ways.
When he summoned the people who were building the embankment, he deducted their wages and three meals a day.
After Chu Mohan discovered this situation, he went to work personally and worked and ate with the people.
As long as he was around, the people's wages and three meals a day were normal. As long as he was away for a day, half of their wages would be deducted, and they would only have water and cornbread.
Chu Mohan could only go to work on the dam repair site during the day, and come back at night to have people investigate these officials in Fucheng.
In just half a month.
His whole body has lost weight twice.
"My lord, this is not the way to go. Your body won't be able to bear it."
"No problem."
Chu Mohan sat down behind the desk in the room, let his guards in, and asked some questions, "How are these officials doing with their investigation?"
"Icestone."
The guard smiled bitterly and said, "Zhang He has served as magistrate of Fucheng for more than 20 years. Many of his subordinates were promoted by him personally. Many important positions are his relatives. According to the statistics of his subordinates, he alone
There are more than thirty relatives working in Fucheng."
"Zhang He's status in Fucheng can be described as covering the sky with one hand."
Regarding this.
Chu Mohan was not surprised.
When he arrived in Fucheng, he found that all the officials in Fucheng were following Zhang He's lead, and he roughly guessed the situation.
"Continue to investigate. He is just a magistrate. How can he be so bold? Find out who is supporting him behind him."
"yes."
Chu Mohan rubbed his swollen temples, "Is there any letter from the capital today?"
"There is one."
Chu Mohan suddenly raised his head.
The guard took out an unopened letter from his arms and said, "Her Royal Highness the Princess sent someone to deliver it quickly."
"..." Chu Mohan's eyes darkened, "Let it go."
The personal guard put the letter on the table in front of Chu Mohan. Chu Mohan did not open it and dealt with official business first. After the official business was finished, he looked up and saw the letter.
It shouldn't be a big deal.
If something happened in the capital, it would be the prince and brother who would have someone send him a message.
Chu Mohan tore open the envelope casually.
He took out the letter and after just one glance, his expression changed drastically and he stood up. He stood up so quickly that he overturned the imperial chair at his feet.
Black Eagle was startled.
"Your Majesty, what's wrong?"
"..." Chu Mohan read the letter at a glance. When he finished reading the letter, his face was already livid. He took a breath and said, "Black Eagle, prepare your horse."
"Now?"
"Now!"
Chu Mohan said, "To avoid Zhang He's eyes, I want to return to Beijing."
"Back to Beijing?"
"My lord, you are an imperial envoy. It is a serious crime to return to Beijing without permission from the emperor."
Black Eagle knelt on the ground and said solemnly, "My lord, think twice."
"I have thought twice and prepared my horse immediately."
"..." Seeing that Chu Mohan had made up his mind, Black Eagle did not dare to persuade him any more. He gritted his teeth and asked his guards to bring the sweaty horse that traveled thousands of miles. He found a thick fur coat from the cage and gave it to Chu Mohan.
Put on the cold.
I also put one on myself.
Chu Mohan immediately said, "You stay in Fucheng, and I will go back by myself."
"Your Majesty..." "It's been reported that I've been suffering from cold recently and will rest in the house tomorrow."
Chu Mohan quietly told Black Eagle, "You are my king's personal guard. If you disappear with me, you will definitely arouse Zhang He's suspicion.
Therefore, you stay to attract the attention of Zhang He and others."
"But Your Majesty, you are alone..." "My return to the capital is a temporary decision. No one will know about it, and naturally there will be no assassination."
But Black Eagle is worried.
"Don't worry, I will return within three days."
Black Eagle gritted his teeth and said, "I will definitely stabilize these people in Fucheng."
"Go and prepare customs clearance documents and road guides immediately."
"yes."
Black Eagle quickly brought in documents and other items. Along with the documents, he brought dried beef wrapped in oil paper and dry food for those who were hungry. He also filled a water bag with a full water bag, plus a whole water bag.
of spirits.
"It's windy and cold at night. If the prince can't bear the cold anymore, a drink of wine can warm him up."
"Um!"
Chu Mohan hung the water bag on his waist, and slung the other food and supplies on his shoulders. He put on his boots and covered his face with a black scarf, "Is the horse ready?"
"It's ready, at the back door."
Chu Mohan left the yard and strode towards the back door. When he arrived at the back door, the guards had already led the horse and were waiting there. Chu Mohan got on his horse and said, "Black Eagle, I will leave the matters here to you for the time being."
"You will definitely live up to your destiny."
"drive!"
Chu Mohan pinched the horse's belly, and the horse neighed and disappeared into the night in the blink of an eye.
The guard was a little confused and asked Heiying, "Boss, what is such a big deal that can make Prince Diba ignore it and leave in a hurry?"
"..." Black Eagle sighed.
What else could it be.
Except for the princess, he had never seen the prince lose his temper in front of anyone.
I just don’t know what happened to the princess to make the prince so anxious.
...the next day.
After Little Xingxing got up and washed up, she practiced close combat with Mo Yu in the yard as usual. She sweated profusely and then took a shower before going to have breakfast.
At that time, the sun was already three poles high.
The meal is not finished yet.
She suddenly felt a penetrating gaze falling on her.
She turned her head warily.
He faced Chu Mohan's red eyes outside the window.
Little Xingxing suspected that she had seen it wrong at first. She stared and looked again. Chu Mohan's figure had disappeared outside the window. At the same time, a figure mixed with the biting cold wind and dust appeared in front of her in an instant.
It was Chu Mohan.
Little Star was stunned.
"You...why are you back?"
"..." Chu Mohan stared at her without saying a word.
Sudden.
As if he was stimulated by something, he grabbed her wrist, forced her to the bed, then pushed her onto the bed and pressed her down hard.