Li Dongyang looked at Zhu Zaiyao's unhappy face, but smiled and continued patiently: "It is precisely because every national policy involves a lot and affects the livelihoods of thousands of people. Therefore, those who rule the country cannot take it lightly. Speaking of the policies implemented by the Duke of Zhenguo outside the pass, the southerners are still too out of lineage. Can the prince understand? His Royal Highness is very smart and will definitely understand the old minister's words."

After hearing Li Dongyang's words, Zhu Zaiyao's face did not ease at all, and he frowned and said, "Why do you speak the same as Master Yang?"

The so-called Master Yang naturally refers to Yang Tinghe.

Li Dongyang smiled again and said, "That's because the husband is a man who loves the people. It is because he loves the people that he speaks without choice. This is not his fault."

Zhu Zaiyao was still dissatisfied, but he and Zhu Houzhao still had one thing in common, at least he did not dare to be arrogant about old ministers from three dynasties like Li Dongyang.

Zhu Zaiyao nodded in depressed voice: "I understand."

Seeing Zhu Zaiyao like this, Li Dongyang knew that it was not easy to convince the prince at once. If he said too much, it would make the prince rebellious. He said, "Your Highness, the right and wrong are wrong, and the old minister dares to say too much. However, the words of the monk are thought-provoking. Yang Tinghe is a Grand Secretary of the Cabinet after all. If he dares to speak, he must have his reason. Now... hey, Your Majesty is missing now, and the Empress Dowager has also come out of the pass. It is said that the Tatars have begun to attack the major ranches outside the pass. I am worried about the safety of the Han people outside the pass, and I am even more worried about the safety of Your Majesty. After a few days, news came, Your Majesty will know how bad the southerners' horse shepherd's strategy is. The old minister said this. Your Majesty is also tired. Go and take a break earlier, and the old minister will leave."

His heartfelt words were very touching. Zhu Zaiyao couldn't help but wonder, was his father really wrong, and Uncle Ye wrong too?

He was in a bad mood, and his belief in his heart was a little shaken for the first time.

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At this time, a huge crowd of people protected Empress Dowager Zhang from Shanhaiguan. The officials and eunuchs followed him were as many as thousands of female officials. In addition, there were tens of thousands of cavalry in the Warrior Camp and Shanhaiguan, and countless scouts wandered around.

At this time, Zhenguo Mansion received the news and did not dare to be careless at all. Although he had just experienced a battle, Ye Chunqiu still put down all his affairs and kept taking the people from Zhenguo Mansion and heading south to welcome him.

More than 60 miles away from Qinglong, Ye Chunqiu finally welcomed Empress Dowager Zhang.

He walked quickly to the phoenix carriage in a python robe. The phoenix carriage was surrounded by countless people and stars. Ye Chunqiu bowed in front of the vast land and said seriously: "My son Ye Chunqiu, after seeing his mother, his son failed to meet him, and he was guilty of death."

The curtain of the phoenix was gently lifted by the maid, revealing the true appearance of Empress Dowager Zhang.

Empress Dowager Zhang looked much haggard and had no news about her son. Zhang Yong had sent someone to find her, but there was still no news. However, judging from the many news that the factory guards had obtained, it seemed that this time was really a bad luck.

As a mother, how can she sit still? She is worried and has been in trouble. Therefore, she has grown a lot aged all of a time these days.

Looking at the blue sky and green grass outside the phoenix chariot, in her eyes, it seemed as if there was no life. When she looked at Ye Chunqiu, she couldn't help but think of Zhu Houzhao, and her heart was even more depressed.

Empress Dowager Zhang sighed quietly before saying, "Spring and Autumn, is there any news?"

Ye Chunqiu took a deep breath. He had ordered people to interrogate almost all the prisoners, but everyone knew nothing.

The new army of Zhenguo also began to set out, preparing to exaggerate the scope to search for traces, but now the entire grassland is messy, with bandits, some Tatar herders everywhere, and all kinds of messy horse bandits. Many pastures almost lost contact with Qinglong. This place is too vast. Looking for someone is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

But the real problem is not this, but in order to prevent problems, no matter whether it is the factory guards, the new army, or Zhang Yong, he dare not disclose His Majesty's information when he was looking for someone. They can only find a man named Zhu Shou, in order not to make too much fanfare and arouse the alertness of the Tatars.

If His Majesty was still alive and the Tatars knew about these situations, they would probably go crazy and search for them, and His Majesty would only be even more dangerous.

Ye Chunqiu remained silent, only showing a heavy face.

Empress Dowager Zhang's eyes became darker. Of course, she knew why Ye Chunqiu said nothing, so she smiled bitterly: "Look, another hope has failed. Ai family, these days have always risen one hope after another, but in the end, they are always disappointed again and again. Maybe it's fate. The Ai family is destined to suffer such hardships. Perhaps it's because of the Ai family. This is the mother of the Ai family. But... If the Ai family has done evil, why would God punish the son of the Ai family? Who is the emperor? Will the mother of the Ai family be aware of it?"

Speaking of this, her eyes were already swollen, and tears fell down. She cried and said, "He is not as smart as in the spring and autumn. He is confused all day long, and he can't endure any hardship. His son, Ai's family is as bright as a mirror. He can't endure hardship. He usually dances with swords and guns, but the guards give in. He is still proud of himself, not knowing whether it is good or bad, you always say that His Majesty is wise and wise. Now he is fine. He doesn't know the world is high and the earth is so dangerous. Oh my God, he is just a child, what can you know? Alas... Ai's family never hopes that he has great achievements. He only wants him to be safe in his life. Ai's family knows that he is not capable."

Empress Dowager Zhang was full of tears, her temples were already black and white, as if she had just grown older in her teens. At this time, the last hope was cut off, leaving her dignified mother-like appearance no longer visible. It seemed that she was no different from the most ordinary village woman.

Maybe she was thinking for too long, but no one in the palace could share her worries. Seeing Ye Chunqiu gave her a gap in venting.

At this time, Empress Dowager Zhang continued: "How could things come to this point? There are so many emperors in all dynasties, and they have never seen such a person. He can't find anyone. What should I do now? Ai family... I really don't know what to do. Chunqiu, you are his brother, you have to find your brother, no matter when, you have to find someone, do you think so?"

(To be continued.)
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