After Han Jianrang Zhan was nervous for a few days, he saw that Sheng Yuan did not mean to make things difficult for him. He gradually relaxed and focused on the mission of this trip.
"You must improve your efficiency and return to the capital with the Duyi Army."
While Han Jianrang was giving orders to his subordinates, he rolled up his sleeves and was busy writing a letter to his boss.
Because Qin Jin got into a trap before, he had to find a way to get around it.
As for the memorial to be handed over to the imperial court, he was not in a hurry and just waited to write it on his way back to Beijing.
"My subordinates thought that after this battle, all the people in the city went to the front line, and this place would be filled with mourning after the war, but they didn't want to recover in an orderly manner after the war. This shows that Shengfu Yin is capable of governance."
After hearing the report from his subordinates, Han Jianrang's first reaction was that the finances were not up to par: "To appease the people, repair the inside and outside of the city, and provide care for the disabled... no matter how much it takes, it is not a small sum, even if Sheng Wenzhen has the talent of Guan Zhong , you can’t conjure silver coins out of thin air, right?
Is it possible that the taxes in Shou'an City are so sufficient? Could it be that she had tampered with the silver collected from the Shouan family? Is it possible that there are other accounts in Shou'an City? "
"Sir, maybe Shengfu Yin paid for it himself to appease the people?" Ever since his subordinate heard that Shou'an City had prepared policies for the injured, it was hard for him not to have a good impression of Shengyuan.
As Han Jianrang listened to his subordinates' narration about what was going on in Ancheng, he realized that his guess just now was reasonable: "The funds needed to build the academy, library, and workshop can be allocated to the government office... But what about the subsequent operations, management, and continuation? These are huge expenses!”
Thinking of this, Han Jianrang couldn't sit still: "I want to personally..."
He wanted to go to Shengyuan to question him, but as soon as his impulse arose, he remembered where this place was.
If his guess is true, and all the government officials in Shou'an City support Sheng Yuan, this is enough to show that there is collusion in Shou'an City!
If he rashly goes to confront him, I'm afraid... he will give food to the sheep directly.
Thinking of this, Han Jianrang calmed down.
The sage once said that a gentleman would not stand behind a dangerous wall. As a patrol sent by the imperial court, he would report any problems he found! Therefore, before the memorial is sent to the imperial court, you must not act rashly!
After all these calculations, Han Jianrang, who had prepared himself mentally, sat back down with peace of mind.
"This matter should not be made public. Send someone out to inquire and see the attitude of the people in the city towards this aristocratic family."
There has been a saying since ancient times: If you don’t want others to know, don’t do it unless you do it yourself.
If Shengyuan and Shou'an City Government offices intend to embezzle the wealth of aristocratic families, they will certainly not leave traces behind.
Sometimes, although the public is a gathering place for rumors, the words circulating on various tea tables may not be without truth.
…
"Miss, the man surnamed Han has recently sent people everywhere to inquire about the affairs of the Eighth-surnamed family."
When resting in the evening, Xiaoyao thought of the news and hurriedly reminded him: "This person doesn't seem to have much character, so you must be vigilant."
"Let him go." Sheng Yuan closed the book and didn't care. "It's better to let him focus on that than to think too much about the relationship between Nurhan and Shou'an City."
Several days after the war, Queen Jina of Nurhan probably saw that the overall situation was decided, so she sent envoys to congratulate her.
"The imperial court has long known about the alliance between Nurhan and Da Chu. How can a man named Han still confuse right and wrong?"
Xiaoyao hated the guy who impeached her young lady for nothing, but that didn't stop her from looking down on him.
"Be careful not to make a big mistake. It's better to let him pay attention to some insignificant things than to make excuses."
When Sheng Yuan met with the Nurhan envoys, he would always call Commander Cen from the Internal Guard, General Chai from the city defenders, and Qin Jin from the Duyi Army.
"That Queen Jina hasn't mentioned the matter of changing cities yet." Xiaoyao snorted, thinking that the other party had no integrity.
"Don't be anxious. The war on the grassland is still stalemate. Don't expect Nurhan to make any gestures until the outcome is announced."
Sheng Yuan is very open-minded, but Xiaoyao thinks that Yi Di is just Yi Di and does things very unfavorably.
"The city that Tuoyi Ancient Kingdom leased to A Rong is already in the hands of Da Chu!"
This letter was revealed by Commander Cen in the morning, and his original intention was to let Sheng Yuan know what was going on.
I didn't want Xiaoyao to hear it, but it was evidence that Nurhan was unreliable.
When the master and servant talked about the war on the grassland, Xiaoyao, who was not very happy at first, became even more angry: "If it weren't for General Qin and Lu Xiaolang, I would never have thought that the great master could trick you! Obviously my country Your Majesty has already asked your Majesty to order you to lead the people to evacuate and guard the peace! Your Majesty has agreed, so why should he do anything? If it weren't for the stalemate on the front line, I would definitely have persuaded you to go over and question you! But although now is not the time to settle accounts, you can I'll give him a memorial!"
"Okay, don't propose this matter for now. We'll talk about it later." Sheng Yuan shook his head, seemingly indifferent to what Sheng Xiangya did.
Seeing her like this, Xiaoyao could only suppress it even if he was dissatisfied.
…
"Master Shengfu, Mr. Qin and Du Yijun would like to thank you for your hospitality over the past few days. Now that the time has come to return to the capital, we have no choice but to say goodbye here. We hope that everything goes well for Master Shengfu and Shou'an City."
Outside Shou'an City, the Duyi Army led by Qin Jin and the inspection team brought by Han Jianrang were about to leave. The host Sheng Yuan brought the officials of the city, Commander Cen of the Internal Guard, and General Chai of the city defenders came to bid them farewell.
"I also wish you all a smooth arrival in Beijing and your military merits." Sheng Yuan offered a farewell drink with a smile.
After a big drink, Qin and Jin brought up the old affairs again and asked Sheng Yuan again: "Is Sheng Fu Zun sure that there is no need for Qin to report to my uncle?"
Sheng Yuan chuckled lightly: "I heard that it is the duty of the Metropolitan Procuratorate to report matters, and it is the power of the internal guards to supervise the behavior of officials. General Qin just follows his own duties and reports truthfully. There is no need to complain on my behalf."
Qin Jin, who was declined again, seemed to have expected it.
There is a saying in the world that there is no closeness unless there is distance. His repeated expressions of goodwill were not to drive a wedge between Sheng Yuan and Sheng Guo Gongfu, but just to express his attitude to Sheng Yuan.
…
Seeing the mighty army marching towards Luodu Mountain, going further and further until they gradually turned into black spots, Anyu turned to look at Shengyuan.
"Sister Yuan, since you already know your uncle's plan, why do you seem to have no temper?"
This doesn’t look like Sheng Yuan’s character!
In Anyu's rich memory, Sheng Yuan liked to spend every penny and it was impossible to let go of those who plotted against her.
"...The emperor wishes to have a daughter-in-law." Sheng Yuan looked into the distance and was silent for a long time, then suddenly said these irrelevant words, which immediately made Anyu stunned.
"The emperor has no prince. Although he had given the title of Princess Zhaode to Zhenwa early, he did not take the title of Princess Zhaode seriously. Now that he has revealed his intention, he originally wanted to take advantage of his achievements in destroying Ajong and unifying the grassland. Tell the world.
If his plan is brought to the court at this time, I am afraid that some ministers will weaken the military merit of the Sheng Kingdom and affect the war ahead... The loss of the military merit of the Sheng Kingdom is a small thing, if A Rong is allowed to escape and hunt the remaining grasslands. , but it is a sin. "
"But even if you don't say anything, if General Qin reports truthfully, I'm afraid it will still allow those who are interested to use it."
"As long as I, the sufferer, don't speak up, the authenticity of General Qin and Han Jianrang's words will be questioned. After all, the 'Qin' named General Qin has always had a delicate relationship with the Sheng family... Not to mention, they have been impeaching me and then... Han Jian, who wanted to slander me for retaining and paying taxes privately, gave in."
(End of chapter)
