"Not only do we know that they have gone, but we also know how many days they have been gone, and even more, we know where they went. Everyone knows, so what kind of secret investigation is it?"
Cao Zhi stroked his short beard and looked at the large ship in front. He remained silent for a long time and then said: "That's what officialdom is."
Is this what officialdom is like?
Seeing Jiang Shen thoughtfully, Cao Zhi let out a long sigh: "It may not be a blessing to investigate this matter. How can these two people deal with it?"
"You have to remember that this trip with Taisun was ordered by the Ministry of Rites. We are just the Rites Officers who were ordered to follow. No matter how the investigation turns out, it has little to do with us."
"You just need to take care of the ceremony and don't let anything happen in this area. Even if it's not a credit, it's still hard work. You don't need to worry about other things, and you can't worry about them."
"Our fame is not easy, and our official status is even more difficult. Although we cannot refuse errands, we must keep this in mind. Our mentor also warned us before leaving."
"I understand." Jiang Shen nodded seriously. He was just young, not stupid. If nothing else, in the past, everyone competed for this kind of errand, but now there is no one to answer the question. The Ministry of Rites has to appoint someone to know that something is wrong.
Already.
Not to mention, ten ships are protecting it, and there are many armored soldiers. It seems to be taken seriously, but when you think of the vague rumors in the capital, isn't it scary?
Who dares to get involved in this kind of royal strife?
Both of them spoke hesitantly and expressed their own worries. In addition, the sky was getting darker and the curtain was getting darker. Naturally, no one noticed that someone was swimming silently under the water.
Wearing gray clothes, this man looked like a big and agile fish. He quickly swam under the three large ships in the middle, and finally reached the dark place at the bottom of the middle. He only knocked three times on the bottom of the ship.
After a moment, a rope hung down along the edge of the boat.
The man in gray who emerged from the water grabbed the rope and climbed up immediately. The whole process was quick and silent.
As soon as he got up, he was led to a cabin. He saw two soldiers standing in front of the cabin on both sides, holding swords on their waists and not looking away.
Report, the voice suddenly disappeared, and after a while, the calm voice commanded: "Let him come in!"
"yes!"
The man in gray agreed and stepped into the cabin. As soon as he entered, he felt the temperature rising. Compared with the outside, it was much higher!
I was feeling a little chilly after swimming all the way here, but when I came in, the chill was gone immediately.
Did you burn charcoal or did something else?
The man in gray clothes was puzzled. After all, he didn't see the charcoal basin in the cabin, but he didn't dare to look around casually. He saw that although he was in the cabin, it was elegantly decorated, and the floor was all made of red pine paneling. There was no dust, and the bulkhead
The screens are all carved with insects, fish, flowers and birds, and the layout is extremely elegant. One person is browsing at will in front of a wooden frame.
This wooden frame is covered with an embroidered dragon baggage, and stands a sword, shining in the dark - this is the so-called "Shangfang Sword".
"It's Mr. Wen."
The man in gray didn't dare to look at it, so he quickly saluted the person in the middle: "Your Highness, this is Category A letter No. 5."
As he said that, he took out a small oilcloth bag from his arms. It was not only wrapped in oilcloth, but also wrapped in multiple layers and sealed with wax. Even if it had been soaked in water for so long, no water would get into it.
Wen Xunpeng took the oilcloth bag from the man in gray, opened it and saw that it was indeed not wet, and the sealing wax with the seal was all there, so he handed it to Su Ziji.
"Please step aside first." Su Ziji said without looking at him immediately.
"yes."
When the man in gray retreated, the cabin was a cabin after all. No matter how well repaired it was, it was a bit dark and gloomy even though candles had been lit just now.
"My lord, the emperor actually sent six hundred guards, he really values you!" After the others left, Wen Xunpeng looked away from Shang Fangjian, smiled, and seemed to be filled with emotion.
Su Ziji couldn't help but chin his head and sighed: "Exactly!"
The emperor has many personal guards, but the guards are undoubtedly highly trusted guards. Sending so many people sounds like they are protecting themselves, but how can they not be surveillance?
In other words, as long as the emperor gives the order, the hundreds of guards in his palace will be captured immediately, even if they are not able to stop him at all.
Su Ziji didn't take it seriously, and just smiled slyly: "But I'm afraid this will be more beneficial to me. It turns out that God's calculations are not as good as those of others."
Saying that without explaining, Su Ziji tore open the seal and took it out to take a look. It turned out to be Xie Hongdao's information.