By the time Liu Chengyou returned to Baima Ferry, most of the troops in the camp had already crossed the river, and only the five hundred sergeants who accompanied him were still stationed waiting for your return. In order to support the expedition to the north, Li Fang mobilized thirty ships for transshipment.
Seeing the imperial chariot returning, Shi Shouxin and Li Fang came up to greet him: "See your majesty!"
"No courtesy!" After waving his hand, Liu Chengyou looked around and asked, "How is the situation across the river?"
"Your Majesty, the Longqi Army, war horses, flags, armor, grain and other heavy objects have all crossed the river." Shi Shouxin responded ably: "The Empress, the concubines, the accompanying palace attendants, officials, and the generals have all crossed the river." The army is preparing to cross by boat!"
After looking at the surroundings, it was obvious that she was waiting for him to return. Li Fang asked: "Your Majesty is returning from patrolling the embankment. Would you like to rest for a while first?"
Looking at the sky, the rising sun spreads its brilliance and shines on the river, making it shine like a golden light, which is wonderful and invigorating. It was actually still early, but when he saw the situation before the White Horse Crossing, Liu Chengyou waved his hand directly: "No need!"
This morning, just before dawn, Liu Chengyou took the princes to Liuhe Embankment. Now they are back at Sichu (9 o'clock). The princes who showed too much energy on the dike came back from sleep.
On the Baima Ferry, the martial law has not yet been relaxed. Soldiers and officers from surrounding states are standing guard, and all daily activities have been suspended. Around the port, boats were cruising and waiting to dock, and merchants and people gathered to wait for the crossing, and it was a bustling place. Although there was some noise and they unconsciously looked here and there, but seeing the formation at the port, they all acted honestly and did not dare to take a step beyond the boundaries. They only waited for the officers and soldiers to relax the martial law.
"I see the people around me have been waiting for a long time!" Liu Chengyou smiled and told Shi Shouxin: "Stop disturbing the people and go directly to make arrangements!"
"yes!"
How could the emperor not disturb the people when he was on patrol? In this regard, Liu Chengyou did not show closeness to the people like a memorial, let alone blame the civil and military officials for this.
He personally carried Liu Xi, who was sleeping soundly, and went directly to Concubine Gao. The lady with big breasts and fat butt greeted her warmly. Even during the inspection, Liu Chengyou came in turns, trying his best to get even the rain and dew.
Facing a beautiful lady with a beautiful figure and a charming figure, the excitement hidden in his body in the early morning was suddenly aroused. If he hadn't been preparing to cross the river, Liu Chengyou would have been unable to help himself.
"Go and find me the cargo!" Liu Chengyou ordered Zhang Dejun before boarding the ship.
"See Your Majesty!" Weiji, a middle-aged official with a thin body and a pale face, was ordered to come.
Looking at Hu Zai, Liu Chengyou directly ordered: "Bai Chongzan, the envoy of the Yicheng Army, will accompany you on the northern tour. Whoever takes over, please send a message to Tokyo and let the Privy Council appoint you as appropriate!"
"yes!"
Hu Zai, courtesy name Zhongxi, was eager to learn since childhood, had outstanding literary skills, and was talented. He was the number one scholar in the examination in the second year of Qianyou, and was in the same subject as Wang Zhu. However, he has never been reused. Firstly, his literary spirit is too strong, which is pedantic in Liu Chengyou's eyes. Secondly, his body and bones are not good enough, and he is worse than Zhao Huo.
Since entering the dynasty, it has been transferred to the Hanlin Academy, the Third Hall, and the Sixth Ministry. However, this man was particularly good at writing odes to stele and last year, he once again caught the attention of Liu Chengyou by writing Shinto inscriptions for Jing Fan and Zhe Congruan, and he was promoted to a Hanlin bachelor.
Over the years, as the country's power has gradually stabilized and the literary culture has regained its prosperity, Liu Chengyou's ideas have slowly changed after he has established his position. Although he is not arty, it is not a bad thing to have more talented people around him.
Therefore, during this patrol, Hu Zai was specially called by Liu Chengyou to accompany him and be responsible for some paperwork and making imperial edicts.
At this time, seeing his sick look, he couldn't help but frown and said, "You don't seem to be looking well! But I didn't consider your body. How can you withstand the fatigue of this car and boat? If you are in trouble, you should go back to Tokyo." Go and recuperate!”
Hearing what the emperor said, Hu Zai shook his head repeatedly and replied very respectfully: "Your Majesty, please pay more attention to me. I'm in good health, but I have an old problem. It's not a problem!"
After looking at Hu Zai a few more times, I found that his expression was very serious, but his eyes showed calmness and determination, so he said nothing more.
After Liu Chengyou boarded the ship, Hu Zai turned around, his steps changed from light to heavy, and a strange rosiness appeared on his face. Many people knew that Hu Zhi was weak, but at this time, he was actually suffering from an illness, which he just hid.
As for the purpose, it's not complicated. Literary men seek fame, and his writing style is excellent. One of his poems, "Bixian Fu", was widely circulated in Tokyo and was praised by people. If you have a healthy body, you may not be able to become a famous literary figure in the annals of history in the future.
However, he is not loved by God, and he suffers from illness for many years, and cannot be cured by diagnosis and treatment. As far as Yu Huzai was concerned, although he got the first prize in the examination, these years were wasted, and now he finally entered the eyes of the emperor. It is a rare opportunity to be specially named, to serve the emperor, and to accompany him on the northern tour.
In this era, the protagonist and center is always the Emperor of Han Dynasty. If you want to leave your name in history, there is no better opportunity than working by Liu Chengyou's side, even if you don't have any great achievements, it is just a literary imperial edict.
In the past few days before setting off, the imperial edict was drafted and written according to Liu Chengyou's words, and it was polished by the imperial edict.
Hu Zai has been ill for a long time. This time, if he returns to Tokyo to recuperate due to the emperor's grace, there is little hope of recovery, but he has to give up the opportunity completely.
Therefore, Hu Zai chose to support his sick body.
After retreating, he quickly wrote the document, submitted it for approval, and sent it to Tokyo. Then, he quickly packed his bags with his servant and drove across the river.
It took more than half an hour before the remaining campers boarded the ship, lifted anchor and left the shore, slowly heading north, preparing to cross the open Yellow River.
After you left, the martial law on Baima Crossing was gradually relaxed. Boats docked, business travelers entered the port, and the sound of bustle once again filled the port. Baima Crossing also quickly returned to its former prosperity. At the same time, the topic of discussion was "the emperor's tour". If the emperor's tour was not for indulgent enjoyment, but to review state affairs and understand the sentiments of the people, no matter how little money was spent on it, it would still boost people's morale.
Embark, disembark, sail, dock, disembark. After all this trouble, Liu Chengyou was exhausted by the time he arrived at the North Bank. Fortunately, the government on the north bank was well prepared to receive them, and the Longqi Army, which was crossing the river first, was also organized in advance. After an hour of adjustment, it set off again, heading northwest toward Daming Mansion. This was considered Liu Chengyou's traditional route to the north.
In fact, it would be easier and faster to travel from Tokyo by boat. But there was no way. Firstly, Liu Chengyou didn't like taking a boat because he thought it was risky. Secondly, the inspection route was also planned. Only some baggage was transported by ship.
We went north along the canal, rested overnight in Neihuang, and set off the next day to Yuancheng, Damingfu.
"I wonder what your Majesty's orders are?" Wei Renpu was ordered to come and board the carriage.
Looking at him, Liu Chengyou smiled and said: "I am familiar with Daming and its surroundings. I am approaching Yuancheng and don't want to stay here for a long time. I will rest for two days and then continue north. You and I will part ways here, and we will go to the prefectures and counties in the lower reaches of the river. , suffered from frequent floods in the past few years, but has been relatively peaceful in the past two years. As for the reconstruction and re-cultivation situation, the former sent Wang Min to inspect and found many problems. I would like to pay Wei Qing a visit and, as the prime minister, help me Go east and go to the lower reaches of the east to the prefectures and counties to see the current situation, inspect the embankments, demolish the places, and punish Zang!"
In the past few years, floods occurred frequently in Han Dynasty, especially in Zheng, Hua, Bo and downstream counties and counties. The impact was very large, with millions of victims, and the court spent a lot of manpower to deal with it. The resulting series of political and people's livelihood issues have not yet been fully resolved.
Wei Renpu only understood the emperor's intention after a brief experience. Without any nonsense, he cupped his hands and said, "Yes!"
"Let's go! Maybe we will have a different feeling when we come to Yuancheng!" Liu Chengyou chuckled.
On the Yuancheng side, Guo Congyi, the deputy commander of the Guards Department, Dou Yi, the chief envoy of the West Road, and Li Huan, the Yin of the Daming Prefecture, led the Yuancheng generals, who had left the city to meet them at Beidao.
