"Everyone," Li Jinghao's chest rose and fell violently, and he spoke in a huffing and puffing voice: "The carriage is ready, let's go."
Follow Li Jinghao and walk out along the narrow path in the middle of the village.
After leaving the village, a dilapidated carriage was parked on the road.
"Is this also called a carriage?" Zhao Dexun pointed at the carriage in front of him and exclaimed.
Li Jinghao smiled awkwardly: "My lord, it's funny. Although it's a bit old, there are soft mattresses inside."
"It doesn't matter." Gu Qi got into the car first.
Yan Churong didn't say anything and sat in as well.
After Zhao Dexun came in, Li Jinghao wiped the sweat from his forehead, said a few words to the driver, got in and sat opposite Gu Qi.
The driver shouted outside: "Drive!"
The car shook violently for a while, and several people tilted twice without any force.
Then the carriage began to creak and creak, and the sound was much louder than before.
"Master Li, how long will it take to draw this topographic map?"
"It depends on Mr. Xue and you, how detailed you want to see."
Gu Qi lowered his head and pondered, then raised his head: "I have been studying in the past few years. In fact, water control cannot only focus on the river, but must look at the overall situation, whether it is diversion or interception, it must be done according to the trend. good."
After listening to this, Li Jinghao's eyes were full of admiration: "Then according to what Mr. Pei said, is it necessary to draw the whole picture of Yingjiang County?"
"No," Gu Qi pretended to be serious and shook his head: "This is the whole picture of Tuzhou."
"This..." Li Jinghao was a little embarrassed: "To be honest with you, although Tuzhou is not big, it has six counties, and each county has eight counties. The lower official is only responsible for this Yingjiang County, and there are several others. County, I haven’t been there a few times.”
"It doesn't matter. Mr. Xue and I are also going to visit these places." After that, Gu Qi covered her chest and pretended to be weak: "Unfortunately, I am injured, and it takes a lot of effort to draw this topographic map. I don't know. Master Li, are you willing to help us?"
Li Jinghao puffed up his chest, clasped his fists and said, "I will definitely live up to Master Pei's trust!"
"Eh? Your name is Li Jinghao, do you know Li You?" Zhao Dexun asked Li Jinghao.
Gu Qi looked confused and looked at Zhao Dexun: "Who is Li You?"
"Hey, brother Pei, you've been in the capital for so long and you don't even know who Li You is?"
Gu Qi shook his head.
Zhao Dexun grinned and said: "Li Tongpan, Li Muhe's father."
Speaking of Li Muhe, Zhao Dexun's face turned slightly red.
Li Jinghao thought about it seriously and said with a smile: "I've never heard of him. Maybe he is related to us through his ancestors, so he may have left us alone."
Zhao Dexun pointed at Li Jinghao and said: "They must be related! This surname is connected to the clan from the top up. No wonder you look so familiar to me. Your fair appearance is very similar to Li Muhe."
"Yeah, that's really a blessing for a lower official." Li Jinghao touched his face and smiled sheepishly.
Gu Qi smiled and teased Zhao Dexun: "Do you miss Miss Li's family?"
Zhao Dexun coughed twice: "Don't talk nonsense, it's not good to ruin someone's reputation."
We talked all the way and got to know Li Jinghao somewhat.
This was a boy from a poor family with a clean foundation. He was ranked in the top ten in the imperial examination list, but because he had no backer and no ability to curry favor, he was eventually assigned to a desolate place like Tuzhou.
Xu was born in a poor family, but he had no complaints when he arrived in Tuzhou, and he focused on improving the current situation in Tuzhou.
But every time he mentioned some plans, Feng Rui suppressed them.
The carriage stopped at the Governor's Mansion, and several people got out of the carriage one after another.
The servant led the group directly to the main hall, where Feng Rui and Xue Peilin were drinking tea.
As soon as he stepped into the hall, Feng Rui hurriedly stood up and greeted him: "You are finally back!"
"Sorry, I walked too far and forgot the time." Gu Qi forced out a smile that was not ugly.
Feng Rui smiled and said: "It's okay, I'm just afraid that you guys will be too tired. The table has been prepared and waiting for you! Let's go then?"
Gu Qi took a step back: "My lords, please go ahead. I'll go and change the dressing first, and I'll come back later."
Feng Rui still had a smile on his face, without the slightest hint of impatience: "Okay, then Dr. Lao Yan will take care of it."
After everyone left, Gu Qi and Yan Churong returned to the wing.
After closing the door, Yan Churong's voice came from behind: "Why didn't I know that Mr. Pei needs to change his dressing?"
Gu Qi rolled her eyes, turned around and sat next to her: "Stop talking nonsense, aren't you thirsty?"
Yan Churong curled his lips and pushed the tea cup in his hand over.
"Say it."
Gu Qi took a sip of tea and moistened her thirsty throat: "We were on the edge of the Ying River just now. Why did you persuade Zhao Dexun to find Yuan Zhe?"
Yan Churong scratched his head: "Just to ask this?"
"if not?"
Yan Churong stopped smiling: "What Zhao Dexun said actually makes sense. If Feng Rui really wants to take action, Zhao Dexun cannot stop him."
Gu Qi frowned: "Have you forgotten that I know martial arts?"
"You don't know your martial arts skills? I'm afraid you can't even beat Zhao Dexun with the three-legged cat's skills."
Gu Qi glared at him: "Don't say that. If you can't beat me, you can outrun me. Besides, didn't you say that the master is coming? If he is here, what danger will there be?"
Yan Churong's face instantly darkened and he stared at Gu Qiyi without saying a word.
Suddenly realizing something, Gu Qi raised her hand and clapped her mouth: "Bah, bah, bah, I made a mistake. I meant that Han Zizheng came over. With him here, there won't be any danger. But now you ask Zhao Dexun to find Yuan Zhe, I’m afraid that when Yuan Zhe comes, we will all be exposed!”
Yan Churong saw that she changed her words and snorted with her nose.
He grabbed the tea from Gu Qi's hand and drank it all.
"Don't worry, no matter how loyal Zhao Dexun is, Yuan Zhe will have some doubts after hearing Zhao Dexun's words. Because Feng Rui didn't take action, everything is just speculation. Therefore, he will definitely not come in person. You said, he will send Who is coming?"
Gu Qi thought carefully: "According to what you said, Yuan Zhe will definitely send someone who is trustworthy and has strong martial arts skills. It is best for us to know this person, otherwise it is easy to cause misunderstandings. Therefore, it is Rong Di!"
Yan Churong nodded: "Rong Di is Yuan Zhe's right-hand man. If someone plots against him in Tuzhou, who will be the most suspicious?"
Gu Qi suddenly realized! I didn't expect Yan Churong to have such a brilliant idea.
"That must be the governor of Tuzhou, Feng Rui."
"Yes," Yan Churong continued: "In the past, Zhao Dexun tipped off the information, and later Rong Di was plotted against. Yuanzhe will naturally doubt Feng Rui, and use Yuanzhe's help to get rid of Feng Rui, and you will no longer be a threat. At the same time, Yuan Zhe Zhe also broke his arm, so you will take advantage of it and gain his trust."
There was a noise in the corridor.
"Shh-" Gu Qi raised her hand to stop the conversation and listened carefully with her ears raised.
The man walked to the door and stopped.
Then I heard two knocks on the door: "Master Pei, do you want the younger ones to take care of you?"
Gu Qi breathed a sigh of relief, it turned out to be a servant from the Governor's Mansion.
"No, please tell Mr. Feng, we will go there right away."
After hearing what he said, the boy turned and left.
"Let's go." Yan Churong stood up and stretched his sleeves.
The two of them rushed to the main hall together.
At the dinner table, Li Jinghao was very reserved and rarely ate at the Governor's Mansion.
"Master Pei, I wonder what you gained today?"
I thought this sentence would be spoken by Xue Peilin, but unexpectedly it was Feng Rui who spoke.
Gu Qi drank the wine in front of her and looked embarrassed: "To be honest with Mr. Feng, this matter in Tuzhou is more complicated than the official imagined."
Seeing Gu Qi like this, Xue Peilin also fell into depression: "Oh."
Feng Rui saw the downcast expression on the table and said with a smile: "Don't be discouraged. I believe that with Mr. Xue and Mr. Pei sitting in charge, the difficulties will be easily solved."
Gu Qi said distressedly: "The difficulty in Tuzhou is that the Yingjiang River water is the only water source, and it must be properly diverted so that the Yingjiang River water can benefit the people. We don't know much about Tuzhou at the moment, and we need to investigate slowly."
"In that case, let's take our time. In the next few days, Li Jinghao will take everyone to see several other counties in Tuzhou. Li Jinghao!"
"I'm here!" Hearing Feng Rui's voice, Li Jinghao hurriedly stood up.
Feng Rui said: "During this period, you will be responsible for matters related to water control in Tuzhou. I will handle other matters personally for the time being."
"I obey!" Li Jinghao bowed towards Feng Ruiqian.
Feng Rui raised his hand and motioned for him to sit down.
After drinking each other for a while, Feng Rui's slightly dark face also had a blush, as if he was drunk.
Zhao Dexun stood up with a wine cup and said: "While the adults are all here, I will say goodbye to everyone for now."
Xue Peilin was a little surprised and asked, "Where are you going?"
Zhao Dexun faced Xue Peilin and Feng Rui and said: "Return to the capital. Your Majesty sent me here mainly to escort the two adults to Tuzhou safely, and to stay and see what the two adults planned. Today I followed Mr. Pei to Yingjiang County to have a look. I guess it’s not something that can be accomplished in a short period of time. I need to go back to meet His Majesty first, and then look at His Majesty’s next arrangements.”
Feng Rui nodded and said to Xue Peilin: "In that case, let Mr. Zhao go back first."
Xue Peilin nodded and said: "That's fine, try to describe the situation here in more detail. That's all. I can just write a memorial later and submit it directly to His Majesty."
Xue Peilin's actions undoubtedly disrupted Zhao Dexun's plan.
I thought Zhao Dexun would be in trouble, but he replied calmly: "That's fine, then I'll bother Mr. Xue."
next day
Zhao Dexun held the horse and carefully put the memorial handed over by Xue Peilin into his arms.
"I'm afraid it will be a hard journey, so I've prepared some dry food and fruits for you."
Gu Qi handed over the baggage, and Zhao Dexun carried it behind him and bowed deeply to everyone.
"Everyone, there is no need to send it off." Zhao Dexun got on his horse, waved to everyone, and left.
Feng Rui raised his hand to disperse the dust in front of his eyes and stared at Zhao Dexun's back in trance.
"Master Feng, it's time for us to leave for Yingshan County."
Feng Rui came back to his senses, looked at Gu Qi and smiled: "Okay."
Then Feng Rui turned to Xue Peilin and said: "I have many matters to deal with, so I won't go with you. Li Jinghao, take good care of the two adults."
Li Jinghao, wearing a light red official uniform and a black gauze hat, bowed to Feng Ruiqian: "Don't worry, Mr. Feng."
"Yes. Mr. Xue, Mr. Pei, I will go back first."
Gu Qiqian bowed: "Master Feng, walk slowly."
Feng Rui got on the carriage and headed back the same way.
Li Jinghao said from the side: "Two adults, get in the car."
Gu Qi nodded and helped Xue Peilin get into the carriage.
Yan Churong followed silently, even getting into the car without saying a word.
Li Jinghao said a few words to the coachman. After getting on the carriage, the carriage began to drive slowly.
