Zhao Yu and his party took an official boat to the Wei River. After turning into the Grand Canal of Beijing and Hangzhou, they went down the river. The destination was directly Hangzhou, because it was the closest place to Fang La's old nest.

In addition to the fifty royal guards led by Lin Chong, Zhao Yu also secretly protected nearly a hundred gang masters sent by Boss Jiang.

Zhao Yu didn't tell anyone about his thoughts, including Lin Chong and Yan Qing, not that he didn't trust them. First, it was not time yet, and second, no one could tell what was going on, because the simplest common sense is that the plan never changes quickly.

Zhao Yu didn't like to be arrogant. He didn't even hang the dragon flag of the imperial envoy on the official ship, and the guards changed into ordinary soldiers' outfits. If they didn't know, they would never have thought that they were the imperial envoy team.

Although the imperial flag was not hung, there was a conspicuous flying eagle logo on the hull. The local government may not know what the flying eagle logo represents, but nothing on the road did not know.

With the foundation of the Bianliang Cao Gang, coupled with Zhao Yu's powerful backer, Zhao Yu's power on the water is developing very rapidly, and cargo ships with flying eagles flags can be seen everywhere on the river.

Because Yang Xu went to Taiyuan and couldn't take care of his development for a while, the development on land was far less than that on water, and the time was too short. It was impossible to completely spread the power.

Because it was countercurrent, the boat was very slow. Fortunately, Zhao Yu was not in a hurry and regarded it as a tour along the way.

Although the wind and waves on the water are not strong, the wind is very strong.

Zhao Yu was wearing a loose Taoist robe and sat comfortably on the chair on the deck. Opposite him was Xu General, who had voluntarily resigned from his post as the Minister of the Sect.

There was a chessboard in front of the two, but they played chess. Zhao Yu had not paid attention to it before, but he did not realize that chess had become popular in the late Northern Song Dynasty.

Zhao Yu was not good at chess and could barely take action, but Xu Jiang was a master. I don’t know if this guy did it on purpose or was really too stupid. He killed Zhao Yu in every game without leaving any face to the prince Zhao Yu.

Zhao Yu has a good temper and never makes a fuss about losing chess or saying that he doesn't play. Others think that Your Highness has a good temper, but they don't know that Zhao Yu's mind is not here at all.

In fact, Zhao Yu knew very well that although he came to Jiangnan this time, he was not in charge of his affairs, and the local government could ignore it, but what about Fang La and the others? Do you know that he came to Jiangnan and would come to him? You must know that the impression he left on Deng Yuanjue was also Manichaeans, and this matter was not so easy to fool.

There is also the Jiangnan Cao Gang. Shi Qian told Zhao Yu that Wu Yong was the deputy leader of the Jiangnan Cao Gang. However, based on his later understanding of Wu Yong, Zhao Yu knew that this guy was smart enough, but he was not a big brother. Therefore, the leader of the Jiangnan Cao Gang should have someone else.

Whether it is Fang La or the mysterious leader of the Cao Gang, these people are all heroes. They should soon know that the stone is fake, and they may even think of Zhao Yu.

In this way, this trip to Jiangnan will definitely not be so easy, and it may not be so easy to get out.

"Have your highness thought about what he did after he arrived in Hangzhou?"

After hearing Xu Jiang's words, Zhao Yu raised his head and smiled slightly, saying, "I thought Mr. Xu was happy to abuse me! Does Mr. Xu have any suggestions?"

Xu Jiang stretched out his hand and threw the chess pieces on the chessboard, sighed and said, "Your Highness is a mature young man. This is the first time that I have seen such a calm person. The Song Dynasty has hope."

Zhao Yu has been thinking about his thoughts these two days, but he didn't notice that Xu Jiang was actually observing him secretly. He didn't speak at the moment, but just looked at Xu Jiang quietly.

"My dear ministers have been at the center of the court for many years. I dare not say anything else, but I know a little about the situation in Jiangnan. I can say without hesitation that Your Majesty was bewitched this time and sent down to Jiangnan. It is obvious that his Majesty was to frame His Highness because the situation in Jiangnan was completely unsolvable."

"Oh! Why did Lord Xu say this?"

"Before, there were Yang Jian, Li Yan and others who were entrusted with bribes and forced the land of the people. Later, Zhu Jie forced countless people to be homeless under the name of the birthday gift. It is no exaggeration to say that Jiangnan is now like a pot of boiling water that is about to boil. As long as a little firewood is added, it will be a huge disaster. I would ask your Highness, what should you do if this happens?"

After hearing what Xu Jiang said, Zhao Yu was really surprised. It turned out that there were people in the Song Dynasty, and probably because he felt that his own people were so slight, he did not dare to speak easily.

He said quietly: "I have received the imperial edict, so I can't give up halfway, right?"

"The little minister has two strategies for His Highness to consider. One is to pretend to be sick and completely escape from this place of right and wrong in this form. The other is to ask for an order to dismiss Zhu Jie and other corrupt officials, and at the same time, to reconcile the public's grievances to the greatest extent and strive to ease the resentment in the hearts of the people in the shortest time. Of course, His Highness also needs to mobilize troops to prevent accidents."

After saying this, Xu Jiang looked at Zhao Yu with expectation, as if Zhao Yu could really agree with his plan.

I have to say that Xu Jiang’s idea is fine, but he is a little too pretentious.

It is definitely not possible to pretend to be sick. The court is easy to fool, but there are uncertain factors like Fang La and the Jiangnan Cao Gang.

In addition, when it comes to dismissing Zhu Xie, for now, it is no different from being a fool. History has long told Zhao Yu that as long as the father of Huizong is in one day, he will not think about this.

"Mr. Xu should know the purpose of my king coming to Jiangnan. I can also tell you with certainty that apart from this matter, my father will not allow me to interfere in any matter. As for what you said to be sick!"

When Zhao Yu said this, he smiled bitterly and shook his head. He couldn't help but be in the world, but he couldn't tell Xu Jiang about this.

Xu Jiang frowned, obviously not very satisfied with Zhao Yu's answer.

At this moment, a rapid sound of horse hooves came from the shore, and someone shouted on the shore: "Is His Highness the King of Yi on the boat?"

Zhao Yu and others looked at each other, but saw more than ten horses parked on the shore, and the people on the horse were covered in dust, obviously coming in a hurry.

Zhao Yu sneered in his heart, did he come here so soon? He gestured to Lin Chong to ask about the situation with his eyes.

Lin Chong received the order and came to the side of the ship and said in a vocal voice: "Who are you? Is it true that you are disturbing Your Highness? Do you know your guilt?"

The official boat did not stop, and the people on the shore also rode their horses and followed them while talking.

"Sir, don't blame me, it's because my head of the family has something to ask for His Highness Yi."

"Who is your head?"

"My head is Zhang Shun's friend, and your highness should know you."

It turned out that they were from the Cao Gang in Jiangnan. Judging from the direction they were chasing, they should have come from the capital.

When Lin Chong could not see anyone, he naturally could not make decisions, so he turned his head to Zhao Yu.
Chapter completed!