Chapter 38 Desolation (1)
After hearing what I said, Hu Meixin's face turned redder and she also showed joy. My words probably made her feel rewarded. After looking at me a few times, she finally smiled happily: "Then... I'll go back first." After that, she turned around and walked quickly towards the lower cabin without waiting for me to say anything more.
I silently watched the beauty leaving figure, and I couldn't help feeling mixed emotions. I remember when I first met Hu Meixin, I could never imagine that she would be so affectionate to me today? Thinking about her childhood tone and expression when she spoke to me just now, I really felt like she was intoxicated with her soul.
After a long time, I didn't expect that there was a Shuiyuenu in the room. When I woke up, I couldn't help but look at Shuiyuenu.
"Ah?" I also forgot that when Hu Meixin came, Shui Yuenu took off her leather jacket and changed into clean clothes. After looking over, I suddenly realized that something suddenly happened that made Shui Yuenu who had taken off her clothes stand there motionlessly, for fear of making any sound, so she was also naked at this time.
Although Shui Yuenu was standing in a dark place, my position had moved to the front of the door, and I could see Shui Yuenu's body without reservation at close range. Speaking of which, although her figure was not as good as Yuhuchun before, she was better than that of the previous Yuhuchun, and it was extremely fat and perky. This was the best thing for the matter under the bed. Therefore, in this situation, I had imagined countless times in the hall... Do not look at it inappropriately. This is the moral ethics handed down by Saint Kong. Although I read it, I could not continue to watch it. I quickly turned around and said to Shui Yuenu: "Miss Yuenu, put on your clothes first!"
When I turned around, I noticed a trace of horror flashing across Shuiyuenu's face. After I turned around, I immediately heard the sound of "其其" dressing in my ears, and then Shuiyuenu said: "It's OK."
When I turned my eyes on Shui Yuenu again, she had already put on dry clothes, and at the same time there was the strange leather jacket under her feet. I clearly saw that the leather jacket was still dry. Obviously, this leather jacket has a wonderful waterproof function underwater.
"Although you ruined my benefits of revenge last time, Sister Yu said that you will be the one who is in charge of the entire Sichuan and will seek justice for those miserable women. Then I won't bother with you!" Shui Yuenu was obviously still angry about the fact that I saved Feng Daotong last time, and said to me not very friendly at this time.
I didn't care about her words either. I just smiled and thought for a while, and said, "It's too late tonight. There's an available room on the lower cabin. Please stay here first. If you have anything to do, let's discuss with the girl tomorrow!" After that, I wouldn't have the chance to talk to Shui Yuenu, so I took her downstairs and settled downstairs. That night, I was "tempted" twice in a row. I couldn't help but feel the love in my heart, so I naturally knocked on Zi Ruo's door and went in to have a good time with her.
The next morning, we never saw the ship from Yuhuxuan following us again, and we continued to head towards Sichuan at normal speed.
Along the way, except for the troubles he suffered when he passed through the Three Gorges, his itinerary was quite stable. Speaking of which, the officials along the way were pleased with me, which made people really annoyed. Fortunately, Li Xiaoru secretly acted as an imperial envoy to govern Sichuan as an imperial envoy, so he could not show up in front of others, otherwise he was afraid that the "special hospitality" of those officials would be even more enthusiastic.
As soon as the fleet entered Sichuan, there were obviously fewer ships on the river. Gradually, there were no ships on the river except for our six ships. Seeing this situation, it was really hard to imagine how prosperous Sichuan's waterways were, especially on land. Sichuan's fleet had always controlled the transportation of the entire upper reaches of the Yangtze River and even the middle reaches. This time the bandits' attack on Sichuan was really imaginable.
After arriving in Chongqing, the general stationed there was Uncle Dai Wang. He originally wanted to keep me in Chongqing for one night. However, because of the scene I saw along the way, I really didn't want to stay for a long time. What I was thinking about was to rush to Chengdu as soon as possible, so I knew what the situation in Sichuan was like now. So after just hurriedly adding some supplies to the fleet, I took the local officials to rush to Chengdu.
Along the way, Li Xiaoru and others, of course, asked the official carefully about the current situation in Sichuan. Because the official had been a prefect of Chengdu since the time when Uncle Qi was alive, he escaped after experiencing the war in Chengdu by the bandit army, he was very familiar with the current situation in Sichuan.
It turned out that as early as the first time when Uncle Qi obtained his fief, he implemented a governance method of heavy taxes and taxes on Sichuan. For this reason, the people had long complained about Uncle Wang. However, because the land of Sichuan and Shu has been known as the country of Tianfu since ancient times, and is extremely prosperous, although it is heavy taxes and taxes, the people can still support it, and they have been in peace for only ten years. In recent years, Uncle Wang's luxury has become more and more prosperous, and he has increased taxes every year. He also added labor service to the people, allowing the people to build gorgeous palaces for them... In this way, the people's hearts became increasingly unscrupulous, and finally caused such a disaster.
"To be honest, His Highness Rui and the Imperial Envoy, after experiencing this bandit chaos, if Sichuan wants to return to the prosperous scene of the former Tianfu Country, it will be difficult to achieve after decades!" The official's words were real. After telling us the cause and effect of the matter, he said another sentence.
After listening to his words, I naturally knew that there were many of his views, but with the fact that he, a court official, had quite a complaint about Uncle Wang's governance, you can imagine how bad the people of Uncle Wang's people were in Sichuan and Shu. In addition, he was so extravagant and despair would be a matter of time sooner or later.
"Now that the bandits have been quelled, why did I not see merchant ships or fishing boats walking all the way? "I had no idea how to restore Sichuan to its former appearance, so I could only ask about the strange things I saw on the way.
"When the words of His Highness Huirui, King Zhou and His Highness Dai were afraid that the bandits would take the opportunity to escape from Sichuan and disturb neighboring provinces. Therefore, they have been sending water troops to block the waterway since they led their troops into Shu. Although the bandits had been put down at this time, there were still many bandit leaders who had not been arrested and the waterways had not been lifted."
"So that's how it is!" I thought to myself. If the waterway was not blocked, I was afraid that the bandits would use the waterway to flow out of Sichuan very quickly, which would pose a threat to the neighboring provinces and governments. The consequences would be really serious. However, even so, I still hope that the waterway can be liberated again. After all, the waterway can be said to be the lifeline of Sichuan and Sichuan. Without this lifeline, Sichuan would not be able to restore its original appearance.
"I heard that there are four major families in Sichuan, which are very popular with the people. I wonder what the situation is?"
"So your highness also heard that you are so humble! "The official was originally from Sichuan. When I heard me ask about the four major families, I immediately started talking: "The four major families are actually the four most popular families in Sichuan..."
It turns out that these four major families are the four families of Zhao, Qian, Gong and Lan. Among them, Zhao and Qian are Han people, while Gong and Lan are Qiang and Yi people. The four families are Shu people who have been rooted in Sichuan for a long time. Because they have been operating in Sichuan for a long time, they have always had great reputation. Not to mention Gong and Lan represent the two families of Qiang and Yi people, they only talk about Zhao and Qian. They control the Sichuan horse gang, water transportation, silk cloth, tea and ceramics, etc., and they also operate the most important lending business. They can be regarded as the talkers in the entire Sichuan business world.
After hearing the official's words, the first thing I thought about was whether these four families could be uprooted, but I soon knew that this was impossible. From a long time ago, although the government and the law were great, in fact, in the countryside, the people were more respectful of the village rules and regulations, and were convinced by the gentry and patriarchs who abbot these rules. Perhaps, if these four families were really "benefiting the people" as the official said, in the minds of the people, perhaps they would have even more people to look forward to. It is precisely because the four families are deeply rooted in the soil of Sichuan and Sichuan, let alone eradicating them, even if they want to shake them, it is probably difficult.
"Get them first!" I knew that if I wanted to have a big meal, I had to eat it carefully. I must not be lazy and greedy. Otherwise, I would not be able to eat a big meal, but I would be choked to death first, which would really make people laugh. After just thinking about it, I thought that after arriving in Chengdu, I would have to meet the minds of these four major families no matter what. For my future governance, it would be absolutely necessary to win over them.
"But... but I still have one thing that I want to report to Your Highness."
When I saw the official stuttering, I couldn't help but feel surprised and asked, "What else do you want to say? Just say it if you have something to do, and I will decide."
"As these days, although King Zhou and His Highness of the King of Dai have been working hard to suppress bandits, they are still a little disturbing. Recently, many people in towns have... been fleeing from the details. It's really... miserable!" While speaking, the official kept looking at Li Xiaoru and me, and hesitating and finally hesitated.
Chapter completed!