Chapter 1157: Warning

Chapter 485: Leaked Military IntelligenceChapter 1157 Warning

Xu Junlou put these words in his heart and said, “Uncle, rest assured, your nephew will be careful.”

After that, Xu Junlou suddenly changed the subject, lowering his voice and saying, “Uncle, have you heard There seems to be something going on at Yueya Pass.”

Xu Changqing's expression turned cold, he didn't answer Xu Junlou's words, but instead asked back, "Where did you get this information"

Xu Junlou blushed and smiled, saying: "My nephew has always been the magistrate of Zhan Shifu. He has some news from the East Palace. It is said that recently, His Highness has sent several official letters. All the official letters are addressed to the Gan-Shaan region and Yueya Guan region, and the Ministry of Households has also received orders from His Highness to mobilize grain from all over the country"

"Yes, I received it."

Xu Changqing nodded and said, "Moreover, arrangements have already begun. According to your order, grain and grass will be purchased as the main source, supplemented by requisition. The most basic requirement is not to affect the normal life of the people and not to cause excessive fluctuations in local prices. The price increase in the grain market cannot exceed 25%. In addition, the grain and grass raised will be sent to Gansu and Shaanxi provinces locally and nearby, with designated personnel receiving them into the storehouses."

Xu Junlou excitedly said: "Uncle, are we going to war"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Junlou saw Xu Changqing looking at him with a blank expression, his eyes were quite frightening.

"Uncle, what are you looking at me like that for" Xu Junlou asked, a little afraid.

"What position do you hold" Xu Changqing asked back.

"The magistrate's assistant, ah."

Xu Junlou answered without hesitation, "I'll be taking up my new post tomorrow as the Prefect of the Capital."

Of these two positions, which one is related to border defense or military affairs

Xu Changqing finished speaking, slapped the table with a resounding clap, and rebuked, "I've told you so many times, don't meddle in things that don't concern you, don't ask questions you shouldn't, and don't listen to information you shouldn't. You haven't taken a single word to heart!"

"You, a mere magistrate of the Ministry of Justice, even if you became the magistrate of the capital city, would this national matter have anything to do with you Do you deserve to inquire about these things"

Xu Junlou had never seen his uncle so angry before. He felt wronged, but still said, "I'm sorry, Uncle. Your nephew knows he was wrong."

Seeing Xu Junlou lower his head, unable to meet his own gaze, Xu Changqing, though filled with anger, couldn't vent it. Finally, he let out a long sigh and said, "This matter has already reached many people in the imperial court. Everyone more or less can guess something. After all, such a major event as the movement of grain and grass cannot be hidden from others. But do you know why everyone is pretending to be deaf and dumb, acting like nothing happened, knowing nothing"

Xu Junlou remained silent.

Xu Changqing said, “It’s because the East Palace has never made it public.”

"This involves top-secret military information. Your Highness has chosen not to speak, so it must be classified. Anyone who gossips about this risks being accused of treasonous talk against the government. They could even be suspected of collaborating with the enemy. How many heads do you have that would dare inquire about these matters"

This time, Xu Junlou was truly scared.

He hurriedly said, "Uncle, nephew definitely doesn't have that kind of mind. Moreover, the nephew was just curious in his heart, so he only asked a question when facing his uncle. If he were outside, even if the nephew was stupid, he would never say it out loud."

"So now I'm teaching you these lessons, or else you'll be going to prison to reflect!"

Xu Changqing deliberately made things sound very serious, lowering his voice to say: "Remember, even if there's a real fight at the border, it has nothing to do with you. All you need to do is be a good magistrate of the capital city. Even if you can't ease your Highness' worries, don't add trouble for him!", Li Chen felt a strong sense of crisis.He pointed to the Imperial Guards who were everywhere, and asked: “If your Lord Teacher came here, how many of my Imperial Guards could stop him”It seemed to kn...