Chapter 1408 - 1319: Prologue

The fact that so many Mo Family members were drawn out, even including the Mo Family descendant, is truly an unexpected delight for Zhao Hanzhang.

The most advanced technology of this era must be hidden in the backyards of aristocratic families, but those who truly master these skills are not the noble clans, but the craftsmen they privately employ.

Previously, they did not believe in her; the aristocratic families would not release people, and they would not think of coming to serve her.

But now, even the Mo Family descendant has come out, and the disciples of Mozi across the land have taken action. Whether they are farming and living in seclusion in the countryside, hiding in the mountains to save their lives, or being supported by aristocratic families, they are all finding ways to come out.

The government has laws, and now there are no death contracts, only living contracts.

Moreover, if a servant wishes to redeem themselves, the master cannot demand more than three times the price paid for their servitude, and if there is no servitude payment, they just need to hand over the affairs they are currently responsible for to be able to leave.

Now, the administration is clear and bright, and the vast majority of local officials are diligently enforcing the court’s laws, so if any aristocratic family refuses to release people, the servants can simply take it to the authorities, who will act according to the law.

The news that the Mo Family descendant is emerging has been out for only three days, and those sent to greet him are still on the way. Craftsmen self-redeeming themselves and arranging travel permits to the Capital City are countless.

Upon seeing the telegrams reported from various places, Zhao Hanzhang felt joy followed by worry, "Where is the Mo Family descendant located, haven’t the craftsmen mentioned it?"

"No," replied Yuan Li. "They split into eight directions to meet him, and no one knows where the Mo Family descendant is hidden except for themselves."

Zhao Hanzhang raised her eyebrows and smiled at Yuan Li, "Your secret investigation is said to be able to go anywhere, but now even facing Mo Sheng, it’s impossible, right?"

Yuan Li answered, "The Mo Family is indeed the most united group I’ve ever seen. Whether it’s the Confucians, Daoists, Legalists, or the military school, none can compare to their unity."

The officials on the side seemed somewhat unconvinced, and even Ji Yuan couldn’t help but say, "The Mo Family also has serious internal conflicts. After Mozi’s death, they split into three factions. Now, the one being prominently coaxed out is the Qin Mo, but there’s no news from the Chu Mo or the Qi Mo yet."

Even Zu Ti remarked, "In terms of unity, the military comes first; the military has military orders, and the orders are strict."

Shi Le looked around and straightforwardly asked, "Your Majesty, why are they making all this mystery, is it because someone wants to kill the Mo Family descendant?"

Zhao Hanzhang: "Not necessarily, but one should not be without caution."

She addressed all officials, "Since they are unwilling to say, let’s not force them, but we cannot relax. Order all regions to strengthen security. Whether it’s the Mo Family descendant or ordinary people, as long as they are on the land of Hua Country, they should be safe and not harmed by petty thieves."

"Otherwise, it would be my disgrace, which is the disgrace of Hua Country. To insult me to such an extent, to insult the country to such an extent, I will never let the perpetrators go."

The officials were compelled and bowed in agreement together.

After the officials dispersed, Zhao Hanzhang asked Shi Le and others to stay for lunch, "After the meal, I will take you out of the city to visit the Observing Things Department."

Shi Le had long wanted to go to the Observing Things Department; he wanted to know what good things were inside that made Zhao Hanzhang establish the department outside the three provinces, and even powerholders like Ji Yuan and others did not oppose it.

According to the intelligence he received, any place that could keep Fu Tinghan for most of the time must have incredible things.

Such as the radio station that can transmit sounds over great distances.

However, at the moment, they needed to visit the restroom first; after sitting all morning, even Shi Le, who could endure, was reaching his limit.

Everyone dispersed quickly, leaving Yuan Li alone in the hall.

Ting He smartly bowed and withdrew, pulling along Lai Qing as well.

Once these two people withdrew, all the palace attendants in the room retreated.

Only then did Zhao Hanzhang pick up a pen and write down an address, a name, and a time on paper.

Yuan Li stepped forward to glance at it and then lowered his eyes, at which point Zhao Hanzhang burned the paper and handed him a Tiger Talisman, "Go, when you arrive, directly use the Tiger Talisman to mobilize troops and escort the person safely to the Capital City."

Yuan Li bowed and accepted the Tiger Talisman and withdrew.

Though rough, Shi Le had a keen sense; after leaving the restroom, he let out a breath, scanned around, and only saw Zu Ti sitting in the tea room outside drinking tea, and asked, "Where’s General Yuan? I just saw only Ji Shizhong and a few others."

Zu Ti replied, "He does secret investigations, unlike us."

Shi Le curled his lips, "What’s the difference, aren’t they all subjects? The matter of the Mo Family descendant is so loud, does Her Majesty truly not know his address, or is she pretending not to know?"

Zu Ti: "If General Shi wants to know, you can ask Her Majesty when you see her later, won’t you then know?"

Shi Le isn’t a fool; if everyone else isn’t asking, how would he go and ask?

Shi Le sat next to Zu Ti, caressing the tea cup, and asked, "I’ve been in the Capital City for several days, attended several court sessions, but haven’t seen Minister Fu yet, doesn’t he attend court?"