Chapter 293: Clearing Obstacles
Maizhou.
An imperial edict and urgent report were sent to the headquarters of Hao Fenglou.
The imperial edict is the most common central edict. It is directly issued by the emperor without passing through the cabinet and the Hanlin, and the seal is not stamped. Obviously, this is a less formal edict. Generally, it will not be copied and collected in the Hanlin.
However, this kind of sage is nothing more than the attitude of the emperor.
Everything was as Hao Fenglou expected. The emperor officially admitted that it was related to prisoners' business. Of course, any dirty behavior would always have a fig leaf. The prisoners' business became a reward. Hao Fenglou was responsible for being a boy with money, and in name, it was a nominal commendation from the palace for the soldiers. The soldiers went up the mountains and down the sea to clean up the remnants of the rioters, and everything seemed so 'righteous'.
After the matter came to an end, Hao Fenglou was relieved. Things in the world are always ridiculous. Even if there are open and upright things, you might be caught by someone. However, even if there are some things that are not in accordance with the rules, you can always put on the sign of painted gold.
It can be seen that in this world, the quality of things does not depend on the things themselves, but on how you do it. There is nothing difficult in the world that is afraid of those who are interested, so... the price... is afraid it will be reduced again.
Hao Fenglou could almost foresee the reactions of Qiu Ba and others, but it doesn't matter. He did not appear in front of these people as a good person. He believed that he was doing business. Once a business never became legal and legal, then there was more room for maneuver in terms of price.
However, an urgent report disrupted Hao Fenglou's steps. The news came from Lang San that the palace wanted to entrust the golden seal, and Prince Chen was about to go to Shenglong to ascend the throne.
The throne ceremony is naturally considered Annan Kingdom, and it has entered a chapter, which means that the Hu family has completely entered the pile of history. The lucky Chen family finally saw the sun.
The role of the Ming army in it is self-evident. At this ceremony, the new commission's imperial envoy patrols and the Ming army officers stationed in various towns must have participated in the grand event, and Hao Fenglou was not immune to the common people. He had to set off immediately and head to Shenglong.
Shenglong was the capital of the Chen Dynasty in Annan. After the Hu family usurped power, the capital was changed to Qinghua. Now, Prince Chen's capital is naturally still in Shenglong. After the Ming army entered Annan, they cleaned up the rebels in Annan. Therefore, the wealthy families in Qinghua City were repeatedly attacked. Shenglong City has obviously become a paradise for the upstarts. Some of the upstarts in Annan took advantage of the war to help the Ming army become prosperous, while some were local wealthy families who changed their minds. In order to rely on their influence, the Ming army tried their best to appease them. Hao Fenglou could almost predict that a good show would come.
King Zhao is going to leave for Lingnan this time. He has been here for too long and it is impossible for him to stay anymore. Moreover, if he goes to Shenglong, his identity as a prince is also in a difficult position in terms of etiquette. Zhu Gaosui was determined to set off, and he was reluctant to leave what happened here. Hao Fenglou sent him all the way, pulling a long convoy behind him, and the two rode side by side, looking at the mountains and steep in the distance, Zhu Gaosui sighed and said, "Lingnan is also mountainous, maybe it is the same as Annan. After coming here this time, I have seen many things. Hao Fenglou, I am leaving, what do you have to say?"
Hao Fenglou took a deep breath and showed a reluctance: "Take care of your highness."
Zhu Gaosui smiled and nodded: "Yes, I am a lonely ghost, of course I have to take care of myself. Okay, look at me, I have complained more and more recently, which is really ridiculous. In front of others, I am a good son and a good brother, but in front of you, I really don't want to force my smile. Okay, I know you are in a difficult situation and don't know how to answer. I can't make things difficult for you. You are born here, so I will go."
Zhu Gaosui whipped hard, and the man and the horse rushed out, and turned around and waved to Hao Fenglou: "No need to send me off, take care of yourself."
Hao Fenglou stopped his horse, stopped in place, and watched the convoy pass slowly.
The princess sat in the car and seemed less at ease. She lifted the curtains in an inappropriate manner and smiled at Hao Fenglou, "What did he say to you?"
Hao Feng showed pain on the floor and finally said, "Your Highness said, "Your Highness said, "The three great joys in life, you will die of promotion and wealth... Uh... I have a little pain in my head, maybe it's because I'm overworked, I'm saying goodbye." After that, he said silently and left.
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In Maizhou, there is still some explanation, asking the princes of the town to send people directly to Lang Son. Such a population transaction must be maintained and they will send them directly, which saves a lot of trouble. It is just that it has to be escorted so far that it is inevitable to raise some price. Hao Fenglou has no intention of cheating these Qiuba, so he simply gave a good price, and then took more than a hundred cavalry and went straight to the dragon.
Shenglong is the country of Annan, located in the most fertile and rich land in Annan. It seems to be the central Sichuan plain surrounded by mountains and ridges. The closer it gets, the smoother the land. Except for an official road that has been walked out of man, there are ridges everywhere. Although the rice has been harvested in winter, the traces of harvest can still be seen in Chameng rice that has ripened two ripe this year.
Along the way, Hao Fenglou met with the team of people. When he was approaching Shenglong, the Annan people set up many places along the way to receive noble people.
Hao Fenglou settled somewhere this day and got off the horse. Only then did he learn that the deputy general Mu Sheng had settled here. Hao Fenglou asked someone to report it, and then a dark-skinned man around 40 came out wearing a regular suit and a Lun towel.
Lunqian is a powerful weapon for scholars to pretend. Generally speaking, warriors are ashamed to wear Lunqian, otherwise they will inevitably be made fun of. However, General Mu has a very proud dress. Hao Fenglou speculated that this guy is mostly a scum among warriors, and he is dissatisfied with being a martial artist. He must often carry a book on Spring and Autumn to show off his style of Confucian generals.
Facing such a person, Hao Feng went upstairs and bowed in a gentle manner and said, "I have seen the general, and I have been famous for the general for a long time. I thought I could only meet him in Shenglong, but I never expected that I would meet him by chance here. I am so lucky."
Seeing that he was gentle and not as rough as a martial artist, Mu Sheng nodded in his heart and stepped forward and said, "I have heard of your name for a long time. Come and talk in."
After entering the tent, the guest and the host sat down.
There were indeed several book books on Mu Sheng's desk. Mu Sheng comforted the case and said with a faint smile: "The victory in Lang Son is a great victory, which is really not easy. Hao Qianshi, you have made great contributions to this trip."
Hao Fenglou was humble.
During this meeting, both sides seemed to be still in love. Seeing that the temperature was almost the same, Mu Sheng got to the point: "I can't stay here in Annan for long. Annan has gradually stabilized. I am afraid I will return to Yunnan. The court will send a team of officers and soldiers to stay, but according to my expectations, there are not many. Annan is no different from Yunnan. The local natives have always been unruly. Even if they are subdued for a while, the situation will be unpredictable after a few years. However... this is what the court is concerned about, and I can just suppress it. Your Majesty ordered Chen as the King of Annan this time, and it is also because of the situation that it was forced to borrow Chen to stabilize Annan. Annan was against the court, after all, it was just a problem of scabies. The energy of the court could not be put here forever..."
He mentioned some concerns about Annan. Obviously, in the entire system of the army of the southern expedition, he was not an optimistic person. Both the court and the Ming army were stunned by this huge victory. Mu Sheng was obviously different. He knew that such a place with a hundred tribes was high and the emperor was far away, and it was difficult to tame it. Annan's Chen family might not be able to control the situation. After all, they were people who borrowed external forces to appear on stage and might not be able to maintain it. And the court could never have spent a lot of energy to maintain the Chen family.
Hao Feng Louhe nodded, obviously agreeing with Mu Sheng's point of view, but comforted him: "The general does not need to add to his worries. He can only take one step at the moment."
Mu Sheng smiled and said, "What you said is that everything is waiting for Shenglong to talk about it."
The meeting seemed a bit hasty. After all, both sides could not even nod and nodded, so it was impossible to say too deeply.
Hao Fenglou stayed overnight that day, and set off with Mu Sheng the next day.
Mu Sheng knew a lot about the customs and culture here, and told Hao Fenglou all the way about some customs and cultures. The time was almost the same. He changed the subject and said, "Hao Fenglou, I have something to persuade you, but I don't know if you want to listen."
Hao Fenglou said: "Please give me advice."
Obviously, the relationship between the two has become much deeper. Mu Sheng smiled and said, "Your actions in the capital, in Yunnan, you can see some clues from the official newspaper. Some words are inconvenient to say, but don't forget that we are all ministers. As ministers, don't get involved in the dispute over the palace. His Highness the Crown Prince will succeed the throne sooner or later. The King of Han..." Mu Sheng seemed to have considered it here, obviously considering whether to say it deeper. Finally, he said: "Although the King of Han has his strengths, it is impossible to replace it in my foolish opinion. You must think carefully and don't go astray. If you don't have long-term plans, you will have immediate worries..."
Hao Fenglou couldn't help but smile bitterly, why do everyone thinks that they are full and have nothing to do with the prince? Do you really think they are willing to get involved in such right and wrong?
Mu Sheng's words were kind-hearted, but Hao Fenglou had no way to explain them. Finally, he smiled bitterly: "I am taught in a humble manner."
Seeing Hao Fenglou's words flashing, Mu Sheng smiled: "You are a smart person, and it's useless to say more. Shenglong is coming. I don't know how many troubles you will have. Let's go and enter the city."
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Chapter completed!