Bad for reputation?
This reputation refers to the reputation in the mind of the old emperor, right?
Ning Wuyan glanced at Qin Shi from the corner of his eye.
Since Qin Shi gained five pounds from eating, he thought that his image in the old emperor's heart was already very vivid.
However, what made him curious was that Qin Shi sent letters to Jing'an City every day and didn't mention the fact that he received the letters. Why wasn't the old emperor anxious?
Are you unaware or have other plans?
do not care.
"I'll go write a reply right away."
Zhou Jingxian's letter contained only a few words, and Ning Wuyan's reply was even simpler.
Just two words - I'm going.
After writing, he put it in an envelope and stuffed it into Xu Jidao's hand.
"I have to trouble Mr. Xu to send someone to send the letter back."
After Xu Jidao took the envelope, he handed it over to Qin Shi.
Qin Shi was stunned for a moment, and when he came to his senses, he could only bite the bullet and opened the envelope in public. When he saw the two words on it, he breathed a sigh of relief and felt a little embarrassed at the same time.
He used to use Nighthawk to send messages behind Ning Shixian's back. Master Xu asked him to send messages to His Majesty in public this time. Although the royal message channel was very safe and could not be intercepted by various countries, Ning Shi was shocked by this matter. Xian knew that, but she always felt sorry for Ning Shixian.
"Mr. Xu, give the letter to Brother Qin Shi. Does Long Wei have a safer way to send messages privately than the official post?"
Ning Wuchang asked knowingly.
Qin Shi was speechless and said: "Your Majesty and Longwei have their own means of communicating information, and it is encrypted. Please rest assured, Ning Shixian, this reply will be delivered to Your Majesty within five days."
oh.
Ning Wuyang noticed Qin Shi's panic, but did not expose what he had done before.
Anyway, after Zhou Jingxian's letter came, he wanted to go to Jing'an City anyway. There was no need to embarrass a person who was on an imperial mission.
Especially since Qin Shi was still a Dragon Guard who was deeply trusted by the old emperor, and if he had to speak good words for him in front of the old emperor in the future, he would have to turn a blind eye to this matter.
Qin Shi avoided the crowd and went to deliver the letter.
Ning Wuyan asked Xu Jidao to take a rest and have a light meal.
Xu Jidao, who has always liked to enjoy his meal, waved his hand and rejected his invitation: "On the way here, someone else slipped me a letter, saying that they were people sent by the countries in the Western Regions to compete. Before they got the news, they We have gathered manpower two thousand miles outside Yanmen Pass and are always ready. We should be outside the pass by now, and we will arrive in the capital in forty to fifty days at the fastest and two months at the slowest."
It came really fast.
"His Majesty's edict on Jiangnan Province has not yet been issued, but I think we can issue a statement in advance so that everyone can be mentally prepared. When His Majesty's edict is sent as soon as possible, the government can fund it, and all those who have merit and honor will go to Beijing to participate in the competition. , can all get subsidies to go to the capital."
Xu Jidao was also worried about this matter.
Luohe Road had been notified by the government long before his arrival, while Jiangnan Road had always been a rumor among the people, and no official list had been released, let alone specific details of going to Beijing.
Of course he couldn't say it in front of Ning Wuhuang, because His Majesty wanted to see the reply first before deciding whether to issue an imperial edict to the Jiangnan Dao students and Ning Wuhuang together.
Fortunately, Ning Wuyan would go to the capital at the invitation of Princess Xian even if there was no imperial edict, so the imperial edict would definitely come.
Ning Wuyan knew how much Xu Jidao had been concerned about state affairs since he became the governor, so he didn't leave anyone behind. He just asked Mei Xiang to go to the kitchen to pack some dried meat and food, and filled a basket full for Piao Ling to take with him.
When Xu Jidao arrived at the government office, he told Jiang Yan that the letter from the capital had been intercepted and that the people from the Western Regions who were going to participate in the competition had already left. Jiang Yan was quite surprised.
"I thought it was too early and there has been no movement from the imperial court. Scholars and talents from other states have already set off under the government's call?"
Jiang Yan keenly sensed that someone was secretly targeting the intellectual talents of Jiangnan Road, hoping that they would go to the capital later.
Although there are many talented people in Jiangnan, this low-level method of targeting is really frustrating and funny at the same time.
"I'm wondering if they were allowed to do this because of Ning Xiaoyou."
When Xu Jidao said this, he looked confused.
"But what I don't understand is that even when the people from the Western Regions arrived in the capital and finally set the date for the competition, His Majesty still had to nod. Even if they got the news and rushed to the capital quickly, Ning Xiaoyou could still arrive. They did it so obviously. Simply stopping the messenger will definitely anger His Majesty.
His Majesty has not received a reply for so long, and he must have resentment in his heart. Once this resentment breaks out, what good will it do to them if the details of Luohe Road are thoroughly investigated? "
Jiang Yan couldn't figure out why those people took off their pants and farted in such a unnecessary way.
However, he told Xu Jidao about the strange things he heard today.
"Speaking of which, Mr. Ning seems to be very unlucky recently."
"Little friend Ning has never told me about this matter, so let's hear it."
…
Beijing, Xiyi Pavilion.
Descarnato took off the letter from the pigeon's feet, took a look at the contents, and smiled with satisfaction.
As expected, the letter intercepted in Luohe Road was taken away by Xu Jidao himself to deliver it, which shows that Ning Wuyan's talent and learning are indeed superior to Xu Jidao's.
Otherwise, Xu Jidao, who is known as the Poet King, would never be willing to be a messenger from time to time.
"This way it won't be in vain for me to make every possible effort to invite him into the game for Ning Wuyan."
Thump edge thump edge.
The carrier pigeon flapped its wings and flew away without taking any reply.
Because long before the last action, Descarnato had already arranged the follow-up.
When the news reached Jing'an City, Zhou Qian was furious. He sacrificed several more crafts to pretend that there was no danger in the Luohe Road and that he could paralyze the people of Daxing.
"Emperor Daxing has always wanted to find an opportunity to clean up the fine works in the territory. Instead of letting them attack, it is better to take the opportunity to find an opportunity for them. In addition, it was King Jin's idea to target Ning Wuchang this time. When the time comes, King Jin can also let him go to Luohe Road people to cover."
Amao listened to the general talking to himself and admired him greatly.
It is said that Daxing people are cunning, but the general is more cunning than Daxing people... No, he is smarter!
Just when Amao wanted to ask which teahouse he would go to tomorrow, and inquire about the talents from all over the country who came to Jing'an City.
Suddenly, there was a rapid knock on the window.
Dong Dong...
"who?"
Amao immediately stood at the gap between the window and the wall, pressing the handle of the scimitar at his waist.
Their own people knock on doors and windows, and they all have pass codes.
The other party is obviously not one of our own, but he is so sneaky and doesn't knock on the door and then the window. He must not be a good person.
"Descartes-san, it's me, Taro Kishizumi."
When Amao heard the other party's flattering voice, the image of a short, skinny Japanese man with an aura of wretchedness appeared in his mind.
After the news of the competition between the Western Region countries and Daxing spread in Jing'an City, the Japanese country has always wanted to join in and get a share of the pie. It wanted to ride on Beidi's free ship and win Daxing, so that Daxing would cede the southern island to the Japanese country.
However, the small coastal countries such as Japan and Goguryeo were placed in the Dongyi Pavilion by Daxing, and they had not been on the same journey as the countries in the Western Regions, so Descartes never nodded in agreement.
