Taiyuan.
Controlling the mountains and rivers, standing on the shoulders of the world.
It is the strategic point of the four fortresses and controls the capital of the five plains.
As an ancient capital with a history of more than 2,000 years, Taiyuan City has many things to praise.
It was the defeat of the Xunwu Northern Expedition of the Jin State that was inconclusive, and the Chidi tribe's Yu Jiuru, and Taiyuan was included in the territory of the Jin State.
In the second year of King Zhuangxiang of Qin, Qin general Meng Ao attacked Zhao and captured the thirty-seven cities of Yuci and Langmeng. Taiyuan entered Qin. The following year, Taiyuan County was established in Jinyang, which was the beginning of the establishment of Taiyuan County.
In the fourth year of Emperor Xian's reign, it was Gongsun Zan's sphere of influence.
In the third year of Jian'an, it was occupied by Yuan Shao.
It was owned by Cao Cao in the spring of the 11th year of Jian'an.
It is the century-old Tang Dynasty that started when the great ancestor Li Yuan was the consolation ambassador of Hedong Road in Shanxi Province, stayed in Taiyuan, and led the Jinyang Palace Eunuch.
At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, Taiyuan Prefecture governed six prefectures and 22 counties, the prefecture governed 13 counties, and the prefecture governed nine counties.
Taiyuan City occupies a vital position in the entire layout of the Ming Dynasty.
Taiyuan City is connected to the important town of Datong at the border gate in the north and Henan Road in the Central Plains in the south. Controlling Taiyuan, you can go outside the pass and enter the Central Plains, controlling Shandong and Hexi.
There are many people in the royal palace and three sifu counties.
Countless Jin gentry and merchants gathered.
When the sun rises, the rising sun climbs over the top of the mountain from the east side of the Taihang Mountains. The rising sun shines softly on Taiyuan City.
On the official road in the south of the city, Si Yamen, the chief envoy of Shanxi Province, had already blocked the entire south city as soon as he opened the city gate.
From the official road outside the south city all the way to the city gate, and then to the main street of the Sansi Yamen in the city, officers and soldiers were posted everywhere, and people were strictly prohibited from passing through.
According to the previous news, His Royal Highness the Emperor Taisun will arrive outside Taiyuan City today.
From early in the morning, Quyang County Magistrate Yue Xinghui led his people to set up arrangements outside Nancheng.
The open space beside the official road has been cleared and leveled, and a wooden platform has been paved.
Two groups of Taiyuan gong and drum troupes had already put on bright red clothes and set out to eat. They were just waiting for the emperor's grandson's northern patrol to arrive, and they would beat gongs and drums to welcome him.
Yue Xinghui looked at the empty official road to the south, and then looked around at the officers, officers and soldiers gathered around him, with a bit of anxiety on his face.
God knows when the emperor's grandson will arrive outside Taiyuan City, but now, none of the chief officials of the Sansi Yamen and Taiyuan Mansion have come.
None of the representatives of the Jin gentry and merchants in Taiyuan City who were originally agreed upon came to the scene.
Yue Xinghui raised his head to look at the sky, then waved his sleeves and hid under the awning nearby.
Da da da.
The sound of horse hooves came from outside the pergola.
Yue Xinghui, who had just sat down and had not yet touched the tea cup, immediately stood up, walked to the edge of the pergola, and looked up at the front of the official road.
I saw two county government officials coming over on horseback covered in dew.
"Where is the county magistrate?"
"Where is the county magistrate?"
In the distance, two police officers who had been running around all night were calling and asking people on the official road with their dry voices.
Someone in front turned and pointed to the pergola.
Soon, the two officers drove their horses to the pergola. Before the horses stopped, they jumped off their horses and arrived in front of Yue Xinghui.
"Reporting to the county magistrate, His Royal Highness Taisun is in the procession heading north and will arrive at Taiyuan City after noon."
Yue Xinghui couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief, patted his chest, and smoothed his somewhat messy clothes.
"It's okay...it's okay...it's not too late."
Yue Xinghui muttered, then turned to look at the officials at the county government: "Cheer up, don't do anything today, just wait here for His Highness the Grand Sun. Let the gong and drum team be ready, Ask the county government to bring wine and meat, feed them, and when His Highness comes, I will give them a hard beating!"
Yangqu County Magistrate nodded: "These have been arranged, please don't be anxious, County Lord."
Yue Xinghui said with a cold face: "Why are we not in a hurry? It's already this time, and no one from the Third Division and the government office has arrived. If the grandson comes, can our county government handle it?"
The county magistrate gave a few instructions to the county bookkeeper beside him, and then said with a smile: "Since the third division and the government office sent word here early in the morning, I guess they already knew when the grandson would arrive in Taiyuan. City. Please rest assured, Lord County, even if something happens, we will still have support from above."
Yue Xinghui snorted twice and stopped talking.
If something happened to Taiyuan City, it would not be a small matter, it would be a huge matter that could poke a hole in the sky.
"Where are all the superiors?"
Yue Xinghui finally asked with some worry.
The county magistrate took a step forward and whispered: "They are all fishing over the Fen River."
Yue Xinghui turned around and looked at the county magistrate blankly: "Are you still fishing at this time?"
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"Who is that person next to Guo Shenzheng?"
On the bank of Fenshui River in the southwest of Taiyuan City, countless officials, officers, and soldiers stood on the bank, looking at the few people fishing on the trestle with umbrellas.
Someone on the shore asked.
The people around him smiled and looked at the six people sitting under the umbrella on the trestle.
In Shanxi Province, Zuo was in charge of government affairs, in charge of inspection and envoys, commanded envoys in the capital, and was in charge of political affairs. He was also the prefect of Taiyuan.
There is also Li Wenxiang, the leader of Shanxi merchants in Shanxi Province and the head of the Li Mansion Courtyard.
And a middle-aged man wearing brocade standing behind Guo Yuchuang, the political envoy of Shanxi Province.
"Oh, that's right." The man chuckled and said, "He's a businessman from Xing County. Last year, one of his children won the prize. Now he starts to wear brocade."
"Why did a merchant come here? He started wearing brocade as soon as he got married, but he didn't know how to cover it up."
The person who started to explain continued with a smile: "This is not because a child in the family has passed the national examination and is about to go to Beijing to take the public examination. I heard that he wants to go to the Ministry of Household Affairs, which is considered suitable for the family education. ”
"Are you here to seek connections? Then you should go to the chief envoy."
The man nodded: "How can the chief envoy take care of such trivial matters? Guo Shenzheng has never been left to handle it. I heard that this person is not only seeking connections, but also hopes to join the Kaizhong system and share the benefits of a border area. The matter of food and grass supply.”
"My heart is really strong."
The person who spoke first couldn't help but laugh.
The people around him sneered and said, "I have heard that this man gave up half of his family wealth to be qualified to stand behind several Shangguan today. I also heard that he will donate half of the money he makes in the future. Otherwise, do you think the superiors can allow such a vulgar person to stand here?"
"It's no coincidence that this man has to catch up with the grandson's arrival in Taiyuan City today."
"Just wait. Doesn't the Emperor's grandson have to wait until after noon?"
The people on the shore looked at the Zhengyintang officials in charge of the entire Shanxi Road on the trestle and whispered in low voices.
On the trestle, the chief official of the Sansi Yamen of Shanxi Province was holding a fishing rod in his hand and looking content.
Several people have not spoken until now. The merchant standing over there who came from Xing County has been keeping silent with his hands folded and his head lowered. He even vents his anger carefully.
This season is not a good time for fishing.
The fish situation in early winter is far less good than after the beginning of spring.
After a while, the temperature gradually increased.
Li Wenxiang, who was sitting at the very edge, then said: "It seems that we didn't catch anything today. I have already told my family that a banquet will be sent to me later. After everyone has finished their meal, they can go to the south of the city." Over there.”
Li Wenxiang looked at the fish bobber that had been floating on the water for a long time in front of him, with a smile on his face.
How can a straight hook catch fish?
At this time, we are just waiting for one of the three chief officers to catch a big fish in Fenshui. Today's fishing can be considered over.
Sun Gong, Chief of Staff of Shanxi Daozuo, said softly: "There is no need to rush, that person will not arrive until after noon. If we go early, we will only make the people in Yangqu County nervous."
Changsun Gong has been an official in Shanxi Province for nearly twenty years. In the absence of the right chief minister Si Yamen, he has almost single-handedly handled all matters of Shanxi Province.
Changsun Gong, who is nearly fifty years old, holds great power and has a well-groomed face, so his true age cannot be seen.
The somewhat dark-skinned Inspector Zhou Yunkun on the side smiled and said: "Uncle Fang is caring and considerate. This is a blessing for all of Shanxi Province."
Zhou Yunkun, the Shanxi Taoist envoy, also served as an official in Shanxi Taoism for fifteen years, and he was single-handedly responsible for the education and uprightness.
Changsun Gong responded: "You can't do much by staying there, and it's still in the way. It's better to broaden your horizons by the Fen River."
"The three guards of the Jin Palace have left Taiyuan City a few days ago and been transferred to Ningwu."
At this time, Liu Liang, the commander of Shanxi Daodu Commandery Department, who had never spoken a word and was wearing a military attaché robe, spoke in a low voice.
Changsun Gong and Zhou Yunkun turned their heads and looked over at the same time.
Both of them frowned slightly.
Liu Liang continued: "His Royal Highness the King of Jin is concerned about border military affairs. Presumably he is preparing for the beginning of spring next year and is waiting for the imperial court to issue an order to prepare for the Northern Expedition."
Zhou Yunkun nodded and looked sideways at Changsun Gong: "His Royal Highness the King of Jin has always been keen to personally lead the troops out of the pass to the north. But now that the new year is approaching, except for the soldiers and horses in the guard, isn't it time for everyone else to take a rest?"
At this time, Li Wenxiang on the side had also looked over, his eyes moving silently.
Changsun Gong pondered and said: "This year's harvest is good. I have given you enough money for charcoal fire at the end of the year. I will distribute it early. Let the people in the mines outside also discuss in advance. Those who should go home to celebrate the New Year will go home to celebrate the New Year and be busy. Throughout the year, the whole family always gets together to have a hot meal.”
Song Shenggui, the magistrate of Taiyuan Prefecture who was sitting with Li Wenxiang, immediately smiled and said: "So the lower officials all say that the chief envoy is considerate of his subordinates. Before going to Nancheng, the lower officials will write all the details so that the subordinates can People can live a happier life."
After speaking, Song Shenggui quietly turned his head and glanced at Li Wenxiang beside him.
Li Wenxiang smiled and nodded.
Let everyone in the coal mines prepare to go home for the New Year. When the number of officials and soldiers guarding the mines is reduced, you will be able to do things better.
Wow.
When something was quietly arranged on the trestle, there was a sudden sound of water splashing on the Fenshui water in front.
Everyone looked over.
Guo Yuchuang, the chief envoy of Shanxi Province who had never spoken, already held the fishing rod tightly with both hands and fell backward to offset the pressure of the big fish that was hooked underwater.
"quick!"
Guo Yuchuang spoke concisely and concisely, but his eyes widened and there was a hint of joy in the corner of his mouth.
I'm going to take the top spot today.
At this time, there were only these few people on the trestle, no one else.
But the fishing rod in Guo Yuchuang's hand was getting more and more bent, and was dragged into the water by the big fish underwater.
Just when people were waiting for the fishing rod to be broken.
There was a pop.
Before a few people could react, they saw a figure jumping into Fenshui in this early winter season.
Crash.
The water of the river was continuously cut open by the hands of the person who jumped into the water.
When the man arrived, he took a deep breath and plunged into the water.
Immediately, the water became quiet.
The fishing rod in Guo Yuchuang's hand also relaxed, and several people around him stretched their heads to look over.
"Are you from Naxing County?"
Zhou Yunkun looked at Guo Yuchuang, who was still holding the fishing rod in his hand.
Song Shenggui, the prefect of Taiyuan, looked back, then nodded and said, "That's that person. I didn't expect that this person would be so decisive."
Changsun Gong just said indifferently: "He is someone who dares to fight."
Guo Yuchuang had a smile on his face, still looking calm and carefree.
"Maybe he drowned."
Li Wenxiang looked at the calm water and joked.
At this time, I saw a sudden explosion of water in the water. The Xingxian merchant in brocade had already clasped a big fish as long as forearms tightly with his hands, and emerged from the water with a face full of joy.
Li Wenxiang couldn't help but exclaimed: "He was actually caught!"
And the man had already grabbed the gills of the fish and paddled with one hand to swim under the trestle.
At this time, someone from the shore had already rushed over, stretched out his hand and pulled him out of the water, with deep admiration in his eyes.
But this man didn't dare to stop. He held the fish in both hands and knelt down behind Guo Yuchuang.
"Participate in politics and catch the fish."
Guo Yuchuang turned his head and looked at the people on his left and right, then looked down at the Xingxian merchant who was kneeling in front of him, holding the big fish in his hands.
The Xing County merchant lowered his head, but his heart was beating violently under his chest. The future of his son and the future of his family are now held in his hands. Whether he succeeds or fails depends on today.
Guo Yuchuang looked at the merchant in front of him with calm eyes.
It seems that people who seek glory and wealth see too much.
He also knew exactly what these people wanted.
"After the beginning of spring, you will be asked to raise and transport Yulin Guard's grain and grass."
His indifferent words made the Xing County merchant's face fill with joy. He carefully put down the fish with both hands and knelt down on the trestle.
"Thank you for participating in politics, little man."
Guo Yuchuang waved his hand: "This fish is too big, you can take it back and eat it."
"The villain must have fried the fish bones and eaten them in his stomach."
Guo Yuchuang nodded and looked at the people around him.
Changsun Gong stood up first, rolled up his sleeves and walked towards the shore.
The remaining people also stood up one after another and followed.
When there was no one on the trestle, the Xingxian merchant who was kneeling on the ground dared to slowly raise his head.
Seeing no one else on the trestle, the Xingxian merchant turned his head cautiously.
At this time, there was also no one visible on the shore.
He was the only one left, and the big fish lying on the trestle in front of him, slapping the trestle feebly with its tail from time to time.
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