Chapter 374: The Great Chaos in Changjing
Even though Han Lingxian and the others were careful in every way, the news of the theft of the disaster silver still spread far and wide, and they didn't know who spread it.
Seemingly overnight, all the streets and alleys began to appear like this.
After all, before this, the Qingzhou Mansion had also encountered many bandit cases, but all of them were suppressed without exception.
So, when this news first appeared, the first reaction of the people was, again?
But basically no one believed that the disaster money was actually robbed.
However, if one person says this, it can be said that it is okay to shout, two people can think that it is a joke, and even three people can think that it is nonsense.
But what about ten people? What about a hundred? What about thousands?
When I walk out of the house in the morning, I meet any acquaintance and find that they are all talking about it, can I still win people to believe it?
For a while, there was panic, and there was news that all post-disaster reconstruction work in the disaster area had been suspended, and the official version was that the plan needed to be changed.
On weekdays, this is nothing, but when such a situation occurs when this large-scale rumor erupts, how can people not ponder in that direction?
There are also some people who are related to the family who go to inquire with the authorities, only to find that all the officials related to this area have never mentioned it, and some are even furious, but none of them have denied it themselves.
What does this mean? Go without saying.
After three days of fearful warfare in Qingzhou, large-scale demonstrations began to erupt.
When Duanmu Qing heard the news, the tea he was drinking in his hand fell to the ground: "What?!" ”
"Don't worry! We're trying to figure out a way, you just need to take care of yourself, you see your complexion has been a little worse in the past two days. ”
Han Lingyan glanced at Han Yazhi, who had just come in to report the situation, and there was some blame in it.
made Han Yazhi's heart very depressed.
It's just that she also has some of her temper, obviously seeing Han Lingyan's eyes, this time she didn't hesitate to say to Duanmu Qing: "Since you are not feeling well, why do you have to run over?"
If one accidentally suffers from heat stroke again, do you have to send someone over to let Jun Hao over?
Now is the time to burn your eyebrows, everyone is busy, can't you listen to a good word? ”
These words suddenly came out of Han Yazhi's mouth, and Duanmu Qing and Han Lingxi both looked very surprised.
After all, Han Yazhi has always behaved very decently and quietly, except for the night when she talked to Duanmu Qing alone, and she will not attack people with words.
And these words are clearly blaming Duanmuqing.
There was a sudden silence in the room, after she had said that.
Han Yazhi also seemed to realize that what she said was too much, and an embarrassed look appeared on her face.
"I'm sorry, I ...... I'm also too anxious for a while, you ...... You don't mind. ”
Duanmu Qing saw that she couldn't hide her tiredness between her eyebrows, and it was obvious that she was also heartbroken for this time.
Thinking of this, my heart is relieved.
If you think about it in a different position, you may be more radical than her.
"It's okay, it's okay, it's me who is not good, you are right, you go back to the next room! I'll sit for a while and then leave. ”
Duanmu Qing hurriedly waved his hand, which made Han Yazhi a little embarrassed, and went out without raising his head.
Han Ling looked at Duanmu Qing apologetically: "I'm sorry Qing'er, Yazhi ...... her"
Duanmu Qing gagged him and didn't let him continue: "Remember, never apologize to me for others." ”
Han Lingyan was slightly stunned, then understood what she meant, and said with a smile: "Okay! But what Yazhi said is not wrong, this matter is really burning eyebrows now, I still have to discuss with them, you can rest for a while! ”
This place was a room next to their conference room, after the theft of the disaster silver, Han Lingyan stayed here all day, and Duanmu Qing sometimes worried about him, so he would come here to take a look.
But she is not qualified to participate in such a thing, so she always sits in the next room, as if accompanying him.
After Han Lingyan left, a smile appeared on Duanmu Qing's lips and he went to his courtyard.
However, I did not expect this matter to evolve so quickly, and after two days of demonstrations, the people seemed to go crazy, and all of them blocked the doors of the official offices and officials' mansions.
This makes the situation in the entire Qingzhou like a pot of boiling water.
And those officials were also so frightened at this time that they could only think of one way, that is, to escape from their homes and escape to the house where Han Lingyan was.
However, in just half a day, almost all the officials involved in the disaster relief silver came to Han Lingxi to report here.
On this day, unlike the usual days when they were invited here to discuss matters, they all came with their bunks, and it was obvious that they planned to stay here for a long time and take refuge.
They were actually a little apprehensive when they came here, Han Lingxi was a well-known cold-faced prince.
If one is unhappy, I am afraid that they will not be able to eat and walk around by themselves, and when the time comes, the loss of face will really be not small.
It's just that what they didn't expect was that this time, Han Lingyan behaved very well and didn't say a word, while letting them live in.
The house, which was originally empty, was immediately full, and there were several officials living in not a courtyard.
This house has never been more lively.
Duanmuqing sat under the eaves of the porch, the sun had set at this time, the summer heat had just dissipated, and some cool breeze was blowing.
"The ground is from the wind, and it looks like there will be rain tonight!" Duanmu Qing frowned a little anxiously.
It hadn't rained for a long time since the flood, and I didn't know where the people lived.
"Miss, rest assured, the disaster silver will definitely be recovered, and the houses of the victims will be built as scheduled." Bai Mei comforted.
Duanmu Qing didn't smile, but still nodded.
Maybe even Baimei didn't notice it herself, but in fact, when she said this, she unconsciously brought concern.
Unconsciously, she has actually begun to care about the lives of other people and the lives of the people.
This, for a witch like her, who was once famous in the rivers and lakes, can still be regarded as a good thing.
"How?" The two looked at the swirling fallen leaves on the ground, and were silent for a long time, Duanmu Qing suddenly asked.
As soon as Bai Mei looked up, she saw Han Lingyan walking this way, and the clothes that were always neat and tidy in the past, this time there were rare folds.
"Not enough!" Han Ling shook his head and said worriedly, "Don't say half a month, it's five days, I'm afraid it's all hanging." ”
While they are trying to track down the silver thieves, they are also trying to contact nearby states and counties, hoping to bring in a sum of money to temporarily calm the people's emotions.
However, from what he has just said, it is clear that this has not been very effective.
"What about Changjing? Is there any movement? What did Your Majesty say? ”
Duanmu Qing sat in the room and waited for a day, naturally very worried, and when he saw him coming, he naturally wanted to ask non-stop.
Han Lingyan glanced at her, lowered his eyes again, and went straight into the room, without saying anything.
"Changjing is already in chaos." A faint female voice came from behind, Duanmu Qing turned his head from the room, and saw Han Yazhi walking in with tired steps.
"Messed up? What do you mean? Duanmu Qing was a little puzzled, maybe it shouldn't be said that he was puzzled, but he didn't believe it.
"Now the whole Changjing knows about King Hao's disaster relief and the loss of disaster silver."
Han Yazhi didn't have any heart at all at this time to face Duanmu Qing, but just glanced at her faintly and said tiredly.
"How so? Did Your Majesty say it? Didn't he hide it for Han Ling? Duanmu Qing remembered that a few days ago, Han Lingyan said that he had sent a letter to explain to Han Yuan.
"It's not!" This time, it was Han Lingxi in the room who made a mouth.
Han Yazhi glanced at their house, and didn't mean to come, but went to her own room.
Duanmu Qing hurriedly walked in: "What's going on?" ”
It was Xiao Guifei who mentioned it, but she only said that she heard the juniors in the Qingzhou family mention this matter, and she didn't know whether it was true or not.
At that time, the harem was holding a lotus feast, and she said it in front of all the harem concubines, although she said that she had only heard about it, and it should have been misreported.
But her relationship with me is known to anyone with eyes all over the world, and naturally understands that her statement did not appear for no reason.
The father still wanted to suppress this matter, but the queen immediately said that she wanted to find out the truth of the matter, and as a result, this matter became a big trouble.
And some people have come to Qingzhou and reported all the things they saw, so Yazhi said that now the whole Changjing has become a pot of porridge. ”
When Duanmu Qing heard this, he closed his eyes uncomfortably: "In other words, this time Han Lingxi's reputation is not saved?" ”
Suddenly remembered something else: "And what about the bandits?" But what are the clues? ”
She looked at Han Lingxi expectantly, hoping that he would be able to tell her a little bit of good news, but no.
Han Lingyan shook his head: "No! This theft is as clean as the one you planted Han Yuyan.
Not even the officials who guarded the disaster money were killed, and it is because of this that we never found out that the disaster money had been stolen, until a new project payment was signed and they went to the government to collect the money. ”
Duanmu Qing's whole body was sweating like rain, and he looked puzzled: "How can this be?" Is there nothing that can be done now? When did the imperial court disclose this matter? ”
"I also just got the news of the flying pigeon, that is, today, that is to say, tomorrow morning, this matter will definitely be discussed, and it will be ...... then."
Han Lingxi's words were not finished, but the meaning here is self-evident, and the fate of Chu Yuma's loss of disaster silver is obvious to everyone.