After pondering for a while, Huang Qiong said to Lu Mengzheng: "Guangnan West Road, Wangfu Shi Town, Guilin County, has been here for more than a hundred years. Guangnan West Road still has some popularity. Especially for the Yi tribes, it still has some popularity. Kindness. Besides, there is no need for me to compete with a group of dead people. You send people to remove the buildings over the royal tomb, repair the damaged places, and don’t touch the others."
"When leaving the mausoleum area, we must send people to guard it as in the past. The protection of the royal mausoleum must be done according to the past methods. If anyone dares to destroy the mausoleum or rob the tomb, he will be punished according to the law. After all, it is the first chapter of the founding of the People's Republic of China. After a hero, even if there are a few bugs in later generations, his ancestors cannot suffer the same disaster. Besides, don't they still have the iron coupons issued by Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong?
"With this premise, I don't want to go too far. In the past, it was often said that the crime is not as bad as that of the wife and children, but today we have a crime that is not as good as that of the ancestors. Although I am not as broad-minded as the Supreme Emperor, I am not too far behind. But the Pseudo-Emperor The mausoleum built for himself needs to be razed to the ground. He won’t use it anyway, so there’s no need to keep it. What’s more, if I don’t crush it to ashes, it’s already pretty good.”
"Although the handling of the Guilin County Prince's Mansion must be both firm and soft, it cannot be blindly broad and boundless. After the puppet emperor's mausoleum was demolished, you sent people to transport all the nanmu in the mausoleum and other survey materials north to the Gongxian Emperor. The mausoleum should be handed over to the mausoleum construction supervisor. This matter must be implemented as soon as possible. After the Nanning city is destroyed, I will personally go to pay homage to the past Guilin kings. Merits are merits, and faults are faults. "
After hearing Huang Qiong's arrangement, Lu Mengzheng knew that it was to appease the people of Guangnan West Road, so he readily agreed. However, he had no objections to Huang Qiong's decision to demolish the puppet emperor's mausoleum, which was built exactly like the emperor's mausoleum. But he strongly disagrees with this owner who wants to transport the materials that were still used for surveying to the north and hand them over to the Gong County Huangling Mausoleum Construction Supervisor for use.
Those materials were transported north and handed over to the mausoleum supervisor of the imperial mausoleum for use. Lu Mengzheng could guess who those materials would ultimately be used for without even thinking about it. Now in the entire Gong County imperial mausoleum, the only one that is under construction is the mausoleum of the Supreme Emperor. Not to mention that those materials are all old materials, and the original owner is a false emperor. Although those materials are quite sophisticated and high-end materials, and the production process is also extremely exquisite.
But after all, they are all second-hand goods, prepared for his own father. Doesn’t this owner think it is unlucky? What's more, is it really okay to take a bunch of second-hand goods and give them to your biological father to use in a hundred years? Did he really not consider what the Supreme Emperor thought? Aren't you afraid of being scolded by the Supreme Emperor for being unfilial? Even if the national treasury is empty now, there is no need to save to the extent of fooling his own father with old materials.
What's more, these bricks and tiles are becoming more and more exquisite, and those nanmu are getting older. But from this quiet corner of Guangnan West Road, you have traveled thousands of miles to Jingzhao Mansion. Calculated as a whole, the freight may be even more expensive. Therefore, although Lu Mengzheng was a little hesitant about the Lord's decision, he still decided to advise him. Even if you want to fool the Supreme Emperor and save some money, it is not cost-effective.
Hearing Lu Mengzheng's advice, Huang Qiong smiled bitterly and said: "You are overthinking. I don't mean to dismantle the whole thing to Gong County. Instead, I want to dismantle all the nanmu components, and some are easy to transport. Your Majesty They have been urging the construction of the imperial mausoleum all day long, but now the wood has only been purchased to build the Ming Tower. As for the nanmu needed to build the Long En Hall and other buildings, it has not yet been obtained. "
"You also know that now the national treasury can't come up with this money at all, so we are going to Xichuan Road to purchase a large amount of nanmu. These timbers have already been made. It will save freight and manpower compared to logging from the deep mountains and old forests of the two rivers." . I have just made a rough estimate. These nanmu trees will be transported by water from Guangnan West Road to Guangzhou Prefecture and put on the ship. If they are transported by sea through the canal, the freight is not that high."
"And they have all been processed, eliminating the need for reprocessing. I am not stingy, nor am I reluctant to spend money for the Supreme Emperor. It's just that although the counterinsurgency is about to be completed, this is only the first step. In the future, all To deal with the aftermath, a large amount of money will be needed. Even if you can’t save too much, maybe it’s good to save some of it. What’s more, it won’t cost much to travel by sea.”
Lu Mengzheng immediately reacted to Huang Qiong's explanation. The reason why he objected before was more of a matter of conscience. It is believed that transporting these things from east to west and north to west cannot be carried by water and can only be transported by land. This trip over mountains and ridges is really a waste of people and money. But as for the so-called Supreme Emperor's feelings, that's only part of it. And it's only a small part.
Now that the Lord explained this, Lu Mengzheng immediately remembered that since the rebels were able to transport a large amount of property overseas through waterways. Then these things can also be transported down the Li River, then into the Xijiang River, all the way to Guangzhou to board a ship and go to sea, and then transported north to Jiangning to change ships and use the canal. Or simply go upstream from the Yellow River and transport it directly to Gong County via the Yiluo River.
Thinking of this, Lu Mengzheng pondered for a while and proposed that the entire puppet emperor and the completed mausoleum should be demolished in Gong County. In his view, taking the sea route would lead to Gongxian via the Yellow River, or go up through the Yiluo River. The shipping cost doesn't cost much, and it's far cheaper than repurchasing. As for labor? That doesn't cost much. Currently, there are tens of thousands of rebel prisoners detained around Jingjiang Mansion.
For Lu Mengzheng right now, saving money can replace everything. As for the Emperor's feelings, which he had originally considered, he simply ignored them. Now that you've done it, let's do it more thoroughly. As long as it can be used for the construction of the imperial mausoleum, all Beiyun will be demolished. When Lu Mengzheng said these words, his eyes were shining, which even frightened the instigator Huang Qiong.
He quickly stopped this guy who was getting more and more excited as he talked. He said with a headache: "My dear, those nanmu and some white marble stones can be transported to the north. But there is really no need to transport those bricks and tiles to the north. Those things, no matter how large the quantity required, are not worth anything, are they? Those When the gadgets are shipped to Gong County, the shipping cost is really not worth it. Besides, you can’t just use old materials for the Supreme Emperor.”
"If your words are spread, will those Qingliu gang spray you to death? At that time, even if I don't deal with you, can those people in this court let me go? In this way, I will go with you that day to see , those things can be dismantled, and those things don’t need to be dismantled. As for now, this topic is over, so don’t continue to discuss it. I have been traveling continuously these days, and I am a little tired. "
After hearing Huang Qiong's silence order, Lu Mengzheng remembered that he was only focusing on saving money, but he had neglected some things. While pleading guilty, I saw Huang Qiong's tired face. Looking at the sky again, I remembered that this Lord must be quite tired after traveling day and night these days. Fortunately, Lu Mengzheng had considered this issue and made some preparations in advance after meeting Huang Qiong and his party on the street.
After welcoming Huang Qiong and his party to the Yamen of the Comfort Envoy, he immediately ordered people to pack out the Guilin County Prince's Mansion. Of course, time is a bit tight and it is impossible to sort everything out. But at least part of it must be packed up in advance and used as a palace. He also ordered the people around him to select a group of women from Wang Zong who had been searched among the people these days and had not yet had time to be transported.
Then select some people from the original servants of the palace to prepare. After all, this lord only brought two eunuchs with him this time, but he brought five concubines with him. If you don't arrange enough servants, your majesty's grape vine will fall down, and it will not only be your majesty who will suffer, but more likely, you will be the one to suffer. Although when I was in Beijing, I heard that this master and the other masters in the harem had no airs.
But no matter what, he is still in the palace. Who can guarantee that he is not pretending? Now that he is out of the palace, it would be bad if someone reappears in his old ways. At this time, those who can be brought out by His Majesty are probably His Majesty's favorite concubines. Especially the Concubine Duan whom I had met before, according to rumors, she was the eldest princess of Dali Kingdom. Although it is a small country, it is also a princess of the same country, right?
Lu Mengzheng had no choice but to use the original Guilin County Prince's Mansion as a temporary residence. Although Jingjiang Mansion is the first one on Guangnan West Road, it is still a relatively peaceful city. It cannot be compared with those famous cities in the mainland. The entire area of Fucheng is not large. In the entire city, Guilin County Prince's Palace occupies 60% of it. Most of the remaining residences are the residences of some distant branches of the Wang Sect.
Down here are the yamen of various government offices on Guangnan West Road, as well as the residences of the people. It was me who had been living in the Yamen of Soothing Envoy since he took office. Moreover, in my own yamen, officials come to ask for instructions and reports every day, and there are also a few beating drums every now and then. There are too many people coming and going, which is not conducive to fortification. As for other places, besides Guilin County Prince's Mansion, where else is a suitable place?
I can't arrange for the king of a country to stay in that inn. Even if the Lord is willing, how can he do that? Therefore, after repeated consideration for a long time, Lu Mengzheng still used the Guilin County Prince's Palace as his residence. Huang Qiong had no objection to Lu Mengzheng's opinion. Seeing Huang Qiong nodding, Lu Mengzheng breathed a sigh of relief. He personally accompanied Huang Qiong to the palace.
However, after settling the people around Huang Qiong and instructing the military attaché leading the escort to be careful, Lu Mengzheng, who was about to leave, was left behind by Huang Qiong. Looking at Lu Mengzheng who was a little nervous, Huang Qiong smiled faintly: "You don't have to be nervous, I'm just staying with you to have dinner with you. The night is nice tonight, so Lu Qing and I can relax while admiring the moon and tasting delicious food." one time."
"Although I can't say that I have eaten and slept in the open, but because I was in a hurry, every time I ate, I only had simple meals, and I almost didn't taste anything delicious. I have always heard that the delicacies of the Guilin County Prince's Palace are famous all over the world. Especially It is a fish feast made from fresh fish from the Li River, which is the best in the world. Now that we have arrived at Aiqing’s territory, please don’t hide it and entertain me well.”
After hearing the reason why the master retained the person, Lu Mengzheng suddenly relaxed a lot. As long as this master doesn't cause any more troubles or surprise attacks on himself. No matter what else happens, it doesn't matter to me. If you ask about government affairs, you will feel more confident. What's more, when in the capital, it was normal for the monarch and his ministers to eat together.
Seeing that Lu Meng was listening to the reason why he kept him, his originally tense expression suddenly relaxed a lot. He also knew that his sudden appearance in Jingjiang Mansion today might have frightened even an experienced man like him. Huang Qiong, who knew that Lu Mengzheng was nervous because he was worried about what other things he had to do, and was even more worried about his own travel safety, didn't care about anything.
The original reason why I kept him here was to talk to him about romance, so as to relax him and relieve the tension caused by his appearance. As for talking about a rough journey, that's just nonsense. Huang Qiong in this life actually has three hobbies, one is beauty, one is food, and the other is a hobby passed down from the previous life, and he likes to read all kinds of books.
