"I don't know if that guy Qin San is used to it on the border."
"The border is bitterly cold, but it's not as cold as Chang'an." Cheng Chumo was a little worried about Qin Huaiyu.
The two have been playmates since childhood. Although they are not real brothers, they are better than real brothers.
Now that Qin Huaiyu was alone at the border, Cheng Chumo had no reason not to be worried.
Cheng Chumo originally wanted to stay at the border with Qin Huaiyu, but Qin Huaiyu told him that Zhao Chen always needed his own people when he was in Chang'an.
Although the border is bitterly cold, the war with Goguryeo cannot be fought for the time being.
Not dangerous.
So he persuaded Cheng Chumo to go back to Chang'an with Zhao Chen.
"The border is a bit tough, but for Qin San, it's just right." Zhao Chen said.
He knew very well that Qin Huaiyu stayed at the border to avoid staying at home for a long time.
Zhao Chen could understand how Qin Huaiyu felt when he returned home but could not see his father.
Staying in Chang'an will only make Qin Huaiyu even more uncomfortable.
When he goes to the border, the suffering at the border will make him forget those things.
Cheng Chumo did not continue the topic.
They suffered heavy losses in this war, and if they say too much, they will only reveal their own scars.
"Zhao Da, when we go back this time, do we have to call you His Royal Highness?"
"Hey, when you become the prince, don't turn your back on me." Cheng Chumo directed the conversation elsewhere.
Thinking that Zhao Chen's identity has now been confirmed by Empress Changsun in the Tai Chi Hall in front of all the civil and military officials.
In addition, since Li Tai, the prince, made a big mistake, Zhao Chen, the emperor's eldest son, should also become the prince.
"Yes, yes, brother, you will be the prince from now on, so you have to get closer to me. After all, I am also your younger brother, right?" Li Ke took advantage of the situation and looked at Zhao Chen with a flattering look on his face.
Zhao Chen shook his head.
He doesn't want to be the prince.
Wherever you are, you have to bear certain responsibilities.
He was not a prince, but he was almost exhausted to death.
If he really became a ghost prince, why should he die of exhaustion in his position by Old Li?
Zhao Chen would not engage in such a loss-making business.
When he returns to Chang'an this time, he has to take care of his little family in peace.
His precious daughter should have grown up a lot now.
"Hey, brother emperor, you don't want to refuse to be the prince, do you?"
"Prince, that's the dream of all princes, it's me..." Li Ke said about himself and suddenly smiled sheepishly.
As a prince, of course he also dreams of one day sitting on the position of prince.
But Li Ke knew better that because of his mother-in-law's status, he would never become the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty no matter what.
And now, in the entire royal family, there is no one more suitable for the position of prince than Zhao Chen.
Even if other princes become princes, which prince would dare to speak loudly in front of Zhao Chen?
"How about I talk to Old Li Tou and let you..."
"No, no, no, no, brother, if you say this, I will be driven back to Shu the next day." Li Ke quickly refused.
The emperor tolerated Zhao Chen, but he would not tolerate him Li Ke.
If he really said this, Li Ke would not get any good results.
"But brother, I still have to say, looking at the entire royal family, no one is more suitable to be the prince than you." Li Ke left a sentence and drove away as if running away.
He was also worried that Zhao Chen would ask him to be the prince again.
Li Ke would be very satisfied if he could live a safe and worry-free life.
This is why Li Ke hopes that Zhao Chen can be the prince.
If it were Li Tai who continued to be the prince, even without Zhao Chen, Li Ke would be dealt with by Li Tai sooner or later.
Only Zhao Chen is not so afraid of other people.
A capable person will only make others fear him, not others.
"This guy." Zhao Chen smiled and drove his horse forward.
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"Sir Jing Zhaoyin, these are the reports in the past few days."
In Jingzhao Mansion in Chang'an, the yamen officials submitted all the reports of the past few days to the governor of Jingzhao Mansion.
It is very strange that in the past few days, more than 80% of the reports have come from ordinary people saying that books in their homes have suddenly and inexplicably disappeared.
There were also the scholars in Juxianfang, whose residences were all robbed.
As a result, not much else was lost, but all the books were stolen.
Books are the most important thing for scholars.
But you can't throw it away.
So they came to Jingzhao Mansion to report to the official.
Originally, the governor of Jingzhao didn't take it seriously, but he didn't expect more and more people to report it in the past two days.
The governor of Jingzhao immediately realized that something was wrong.
Is there any thief who only steals other people's books?
"How is the investigation going?" Jingzhao Prefecture Yin looked at the Yamen servant and asked.
"We are investigating. We sent people to Wangyou Bookstore to ask, and one of the waiters said that a few days ago, a Japanese man wanted to buy a large number of books from them. After being rejected, he seemed very annoyed," the Yamen servant said.
.
"Japanese?" Jingzhao Prefecture Yin frowned.
He knew that a Japanese mission had recently arrived in Chang'an.
But what he couldn't figure out was, why did the good Japanese mission need so many books?
According to past practice, when foreign countries come to court, the emperor will give them a lot of benefits to let them go back.
To show the wealth and grace of the heavenly kingdom.
Although the emperor is not here now, the queen and officials will not forget this matter.
Although Zhao Chen restricted people from other countries from purchasing Tang books.
But if the Queen speaks...
The governor of Jingzhao didn't quite understand what was going on inside.
He did not attend the court meeting that day either.
The ministers who participated in the meeting that day were all given a gag order.
Who dares to spread nonsense?
"They are indeed from Japan." The Yamen officer nodded.
Although Japanese people and Tang people have similar looks, as a waiter who often receives guests, how could he not be able to tell them apart?
"It would be a bit troublesome for the Japanese people." Jingzhao Fuyin frowned.
If the Japanese stole these books, the Jingzhao Mansion would not even be able to search them.
It is related to the exchanges between the two countries. If someone is sent to search.
It doesn't matter if the search finds dirt, but if nothing is found, the Jingzhao Prefect will be in trouble.
"Master Fu Yin, should we go check the residences of the Japanese people now?" the Yamen servant asked.
The governor of Jingzhao was silent.
Then he waved his hand and said: "Don't search until there is definite evidence on this matter, wait..."
"The Queen has decreed that in three days, your Majesty's subordinates and officials at all levels above the fifth rank in Chang'an will go out of the city fifty miles to greet the Holy Emperor."
"Those who fail to do so intentionally will be severely punished."
Before the governor of Jingzhao finished speaking, he saw a eunuch walking into the lobby and announcing to him the order of Empress Changsun.
"I obey the order." Jingzhao Prefecture Yin cupped his hands to accept the order.
After the eunuch left, the governor of Jingzhao stood up.
"Lord Fu Yin, Your Majesty has returned to duty?" The officer obviously had not heard the news.
But the governor of Jingzhao knew.
These matters will still be notified in advance.
"It's time for the class teacher."
"I will talk to Duke Zhao about these cases when he comes back." Jingzhao Fu Yin immediately had an idea.
Since the waiter at Wangyou Bookstore said that the Japanese are suspected of this.
Naturally, he told Zhao Chen about this.
In Chang'an City, no one dares to go against Zhao Chen.
How about the Japanese envoy?
Even if the Emperor comes, he still has to give way to Zhao Chen.