Either the local animal husbandry supervisor enriched himself, lied about the number of horses, exaggerated the death rate, concealed the number of breeding horses, and then sold the horses he embezzled, or the difference was used for other purposes.
Jiang Bashi, the Minister of the Imperial Household who is in charge of horse affairs, is a war orphan rescued by Emperor Youning in the northwest. He has inherited a set of horse training skills from his ancestors and has risen through the ranks with Emperor Youning, from a horse slave to the Minister of the Imperial Household, one of the Nine Ministers. He is loyal to Emperor Youning.
"Brother, can you send a capable person to investigate in various local pastoral supervisors? It would be best if we can get evidence..." As he spoke, Shen Xihe smiled, "No, we don't need to send anyone. I'll go to the East Palace."
"You want to use the prince?" Shen Yun'an was slightly surprised.
"How can I use you?" Shen Xihe corrected with a smile, "I am delivering a message to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
The herdsmen were all set up in places where the people were tough and violent. If they wanted to discipline someone, they didn't have to do it themselves. If they set up a trap casually, the local people would attack them in droves. How could they use their people for such a thankless and dangerous task
Moreover, if one is not careful and reveals one's identity, it will give others an advantage and be disadvantageous to the Northwest.
"Will the prince definitely go?" Shen Yun'an felt a little uncertain.
"He will." Shen Xihe's cherry-petal pink lips lifted slightly, "If others tell him, he won't; if I tell him, he will."
If others told him, he would worry that it was a trap and would also be concerned about the dangers involved.
But it was different when this person changed to Shen Xihe. They all knew that they wanted to form an alliance. The premise of the alliance was that they had to have a common enemy. If Shen Xihe told him, it must not be fake news.
On the other hand, it was also to prove to him that as His Majesty's legitimate son, he would truly be of the same mind as them, and to dispel the doubts of Shen Xihe and others that he was sent by His Majesty.
This is an opportunity to be sincere to each other.
Shen Xihe's sincerity was not to spread false information to harm him; his sincerity was to trust Shen Xihe and give Shen Xihe reassurance.
Shen Xihe discovered that every time she went to the East Palace she could eat fresh and exquisite food. Today, Xiao Huayong prepared snacks such as Xiaotiansu, Jinrusu, and Zhehua Goose Cake.
"I am very happy that the princess can come to see me." Xiao Huayong's eyes were gentle. He was wearing a moon-white round-necked robe today. The lapels and cuffs were embroidered with exquisite Pingzhong leaves, and a sea-blue cloak with a mink collar, which made him look elegant and gentle.
"Your Highness, Zhaoning will not come to your palace unless it's important." Shen Xihe simply took out the folded apricot letter, pressed it on the table, and pushed it in front of Xiao Huayong with two fingers, "Your Highness, I must personally inform you of this matter."
Xiao Huayong picked up the letter and smelled a faint fragrance when he opened it. There was also a pattern of Pingzhong leaves on the letter. He scanned the contents of the letter, but his mind was elsewhere: "The princess's letter is very unique."
"I like to tinker with things when I have nothing to do. This is my original letter paper." Shen Xihe's eyes fell on the paper, "I used the Pingzhong tree and fumigated it with the fragrance of Pingzhong leaves."
"It's as clear and bright as jade, smooth and tender." Xiao Huayong stroked it gently, "I wonder if I can ask the princess for some?"
"Zhaoning, I'll have someone send some to Your Highness tomorrow." Shen Xihe was very generous.
Xiao Huayong smiled with satisfaction, and handed the letter to Tian Yuan behind him: "Don't worry, Princess, I will pay attention to this matter and give you a satisfactory answer as soon as possible."