Although Lan Tian refused verbally, he was honest physically. When the fleet docked at Jiangling Pier to rest, he sent Gao Yuan to deliver the letter to the terminal station.
Regarding the Huben Academy, Lan Tian had to discuss it with Guan Yu in advance, so that Lan Ji could be mentally prepared, because after being sent to the academy for further studies for a few years, the opportunity to go to the battlefield would be extended.
When the fleet transferred from the Yangtze River to Dongting, the water flow changed from downstream to countercurrent, and the boatmen needed to work harder. However, the facilities in the Xiangshui River Basin and Jiaozhou Yushui Basin were complete, and there were docks for rest and supplies every few dozen miles away.
In early May, Lantian's fleet arrived at Panyu Pier, and Gao Shun rushed to greet them as soon as he received the news.
The trapped troops escorted the convoy and walked slowly towards Guangzhou City. Along the way, the people saw the big blue characters on the flag and spontaneously ran to the roadside to cheer.
After the news of Lan Tian's entry into Sichuan spread in Jiaozhou, many people speculated that Lan Tian would never come back. Those people who had just lived a good life were feeling depressed and lost during this period. Whether the lower class people were living well or not had nothing to do with the local chief executive. Fortunately, Jiang Wan's governance was also very clear, and he kept Jiaozhou in good order during the days when Lan Tian left.
Lan Tian likes to speak with facts. Even with a mouthpiece like Lingnan News, he is not used to raising public opinion through political shows. The daily expenses of the state pastoral office are not large, but Lan Tian does not deliberately ask Lu Lingqi to be frugal. He does not think that flaunting his poverty will Let the people praise you as a good official, and the people at the bottom can have enough food and clothing, that is their personal feeling.
"General Sha went to Jieyang?" Lan Tian and Gao Shun walked forward. Seeing that Sha Moke did not appear in the welcoming team, they guessed that the other party should have gone to Jieyang to help collect kelp.
Gao Shun nodded and replied: "I left in a hurry at the end of last month, but I left a few thousand barbarians in Guangzhou to conduct actual combat exercises with the new recruits."
"It's good if he keeps the barbarian soldiers. I happen to have some construction arrangements. Also, what is Gongyan busy with today? Why didn't Boping ask him to come with him?" Lan Tianxin said that the Huben Martial Arts Hall would soon choose a site to start construction, and Shamo Ke's group of 'engineering departments' are the easiest to use.
After hearing this, Gao Shun smiled bitterly: "Sir, you didn't send someone to inform him in advance. The fleet was discovered by scout Yu Shui. I saw Jiang Biejia was busy, so I didn't notify him."
"Boping knows me well. It's just right that you didn't notify me. You know that I don't like to make ostentation, and getting things done is better than anything else. Is it okay to hand over the state during this period?" Lan Tian couldn't help but ask after sighing.
"Everything is normal in the military and political affairs of Jiaozhou, but..." Gao Shun hesitated.
Lan Tian's heart tightened upon hearing this, and he thought something big had happened, so he quickly asked: "Could something have happened?"
Gao Shun shook his head: "I want to say that Yu Zhongxiang is too accurate. General Li Yi sent someone to report half a month ago that hurricanes continued to blow in the northwest waters of Zhuya Island. Seven or eight passing merchant ships were capsized by the wind and waves. Now they are sent to Guangzhou Longbian's merchant ships were forced to stop sailing, and traders now mostly land in Xuwen County, north of Zhuya, and continue to Jiaozhi by land."
"Bo Ping means..." Lan Tian frowned.
"If Mr. Wang Zhao of Hanzhong had not entered Sichuan, Boyang and I should have led troops to Jiaozhi. Interruption of the maritime supply line would have been very dangerous. Yu Fan's phrase 'respect for the end of the world' is quite charming." Gao Shun explained.
Lan Tian felt a chill on his back as he stroked his beard. Last year he foresaw extreme weather in China, but he forgot that the ocean next to Jiaozhou was not safe. It was just the calmness of the past few years that made him forget about the dangers of the ocean, such as severe droughts, floods, Typhoon will basically use a combination of punches.
"Instruct Li Yiduo to observe and record and report the relevant weather at sea to Li Cao. Although we cannot prevent the occurrence of hurricanes, more records can provide assistance for future agricultural production and military operations based on statistical analysis rules. In addition, let them Pay attention to safety." Lan Tian ordered.
"I will give the order in the name of Bing Cao when I get back.
The hurricane at sea this year is so abnormal. Will we regain Linyi next year? Gao Shun frowned and asked.
Lan Tian replied: "Bo Ping can rest assured. Hurricanes cannot happen every day, but there are relatively more this year. That's why Li Yi was asked to make observations and records. If the situation is good next year, he will send troops. Otherwise, he will wait a little longer."
"That's right." Gao Shun nodded happily.
Because it was guarded by the trapped troops, the convoy caused a sensation after entering the city, and the officials in the city quickly got the news.
When the motorcade stopped at the main gate of the state capital, Jiang Wan, Yu Fan, Xu Shuang and others were waiting on the roadside. After greeting everyone, Lan Tian ordered Lan Yuan and Lu Lingqi to settle down with their families, and asked Gao Yuan to take Wu Ban, Fei Shi, Pang Hong and others went to the post house to rest.
Lan Tian had been on the ship for more than a month. Now he was gearing up and had no intention of going back to the back house to rest. Instead, he invited everyone to go to the main hall and back hall to discuss matters.
After leaving this three-month period, Yu Fan organized another selection examination. Jiang Wan selected the best based on the examination results and temporarily filled up the missing officials in each county. Xu Shuang said that there was a lot of rain during this period, and many people in counties and townships were poor. When houses were blown down by strong winds, he ordered Xing Cao's officers and soldiers to build houses for the affected people on a voluntary basis, just like the Jingzhou earthquake that year.
Lan Tian nodded frequently after hearing this. Lan Tian was very pleased that several of the principals of Jiaozhou Liucao were able to solve problems independently during his absence, without waiting, relying, or shirkring responsibilities.
"This year may be a disaster year. There are quite a lot of rains in various parts of the south. All departments and offices of uu Reading must work together to reduce losses. I think you are doing a good job in assisting. I wonder if there are any difficulties?" Lantian asked.
Jiang Wan cupped his hands and replied: "Master Fu, the young officials who came out of the academy are very motivated. What is lacking is their experience in doing things. I believe they will be fine in another year. However, I am too busy with the low-level positions of civil servants and household ministers. You must give me some advice." Just find a helper..."
"As you wish, I asked the king for Fei Gongju. He has been a county magistrate and a county guard before, so he should be able to help Gongyan." Lan Tian smiled slightly.
"That's great." Jiang Wan was overjoyed.
"The appointment and assessment of officials in Jiaozhou is relatively unfamiliar to Fei Gongju. If you leave the government affairs of the Hucao to him, the officials and officials must also serve as officials." Lan Tian nodded and added.
"Wei." Jiang Wan responded with his hands raised.
Lan Tian asked other people about the difficulty, and Yu Fan, Xu Shuang, Xu An and others all said that there was no problem. Lan Tian turned to Gao Shun and said, "Wu Yuanxiong will also follow me back to Jiaozhou. Bo Ping will go back and put him in the military cao to work."
"Don't worry, sir." Gao Shun nodded lightly.
"One more thing. Panda Li sent his son to Guangzhou Academy. I've been a little busy recently. Gongyan, Zhongxiang, who among you can help me handle the handover for Liu Zhiyuan?" Lan Tian smiled.
Yu Fan and Jiang Wan looked at each other, handed over their hands and said, "Cheng Deshu also serves as a lecturer in the academy. Let him handle this humble position."
"Very good. I'll ask Guard Gao to send Master Pang to Li Cao later." Lan Tian nodded happily. Yu Fanlai had changed a lot in Jiaozhou. He seemed to have learned a little bit about the world. It seemed that he cooperated well with Jiang Wan during his absence. good.
