However, Li Hao didn't care about this at all and kept going his own way around Chengdu.
Not to mention, the garden construction in Chengdu Prefecture is indeed prosperous, almost as good as that in Bianjing.
Among them, the West Garden is the most prosperous. It was the "former residence of powerful ministers" during the Shu Dynasty. After Meng Chang of the Later Shu Dynasty surrendered to the Song Dynasty, it was requisitioned by the Yizhou Transfer Envoy at that time and built as the "Transfer Si Garden".
Of course, such a magnificent scenery will not be enjoyed exclusively. In order to enjoy it with the people, the West Garden will be open to ordinary citizens for five days every year when spring is warm and the flowers are blooming.
But of course it's not spring now, but Li Hao is not an ordinary citizen. Of course, no one dares to stop him if he wants to play.
He even had to be greeted carefully, so when Li Hao arrived, Cui Chengsui, the current magistrate of Chengdu Prefecture, was already waiting outside the gate.
He was very enthusiastic when he saw Li Hao. After some courtesy, he welcomed Li Hao in, and then personally took Li Hao to visit and introduce him.
Finally, Li Hao and others were invited to have a meal together, and then Li Hao and others left.
After returning to the military camp, several people from the Zhang family gathered together, and one of them said:
"What does Li Hao think? Since we came to Chengdu, we have been either here or there.
He didn't care at all about Bai Lian's rebellion. What's the big deal if this goes on. "
After hearing this, another person retorted: "I don't think so. There is an envoy to Shu this time.
The other person didn't say anything now. Could it be that the two of them had a plan, and now they are just deliberately paralyzing the bandits.
Li Hao has been an official for only a few years and has been able to rise to prominence. I'm afraid it's not that simple. "
When everyone heard this, they felt that this was quite reasonable, but these days, there are always people who are jealous of others.
He retorted unconvinced: "Isn't he just lucky enough to save an official's family once? Otherwise, he would be here today."
To be honest, among the Zhang family's children, there are naturally many who are envious and jealous of Li Hao.
But most people understand that Li Hao is Dafang's son-in-law after all, although he will definitely not be able to receive the title of British Duke.
But the power and connections, the British prince will definitely be slowly transferred to his hands, and he has the support of Grand Prime Minister Ouyang in the court, so his future future is limitless.
Maybe I will have to rely on him for help in the future, so naturally I won't be stupid enough to accept this.
As a result, the scene suddenly became cold, and soon everyone dispersed.
But no one noticed that some of them did not return to the camp, but sneaked into Li Hao's camp.
After seeing Li Hao again, he repeated what everyone had just said.
After hearing this, Li Hao said: "Well, these days, people are in a state of flux, and it is normal to have other thoughts, as long as the things assigned can be done well.
I won't pay too much attention to a few verbal complaints. "
Then the visitor said: "Your Majesty is still magnanimous. I just hope they can understand your painstaking efforts."
Li Haodao did not accept the words, but smiled and said: "These are all members of my family, and I guess they also know how to behave.
But just in case, and not to be taken advantage of by others, I need your help to pay more attention on weekdays. "
The visitor replied: "Of course this is what I should do. Before I came here, my aunt also told me that I would help take care of these things."
Li Hao smiled and said: "Yes, my mother-in-law also mentioned it to me, saying that she was among the many children.
Brother Kunihiko is the only brother who is the most stable and reliable, and the most trustworthy person. These days we have been together, I feel that this is indeed the case. "
After hearing this, Zhang Bangyan said: "Auntie, this is too much praise for me. I can't do much, I can only put more thought into it."
Li Hao said: "The most feared thing in this world is the word "heart". If you use this, you can accomplish anything."
After a few words of praise, Li Hao asked Zhang Bangyan to leave.
The conversation with Li Hao was over, but at the Zhizhi Envoy Office, Zhao Hao was also talking about Li Hao with officials from the Chengdu Office.
Zheng Tongpan of Chengdu Prefecture said: "Sir, Li Hao has been playing all day long, regardless of business, and even went to Xiyuan today.
Mr. Cui personally accompanied him to watch. Don't you intend to take care of such behavior? "
After hearing this, Zhao Fu replied: "Li Hao is the official's confidant after all, even though he is now ranked below me.
But if this matter has to be reported to the imperial court, there is no telling who the imperial court will favor.
Anyway, there is no news about Bai Lian's rebellion yet, so let Li Hao take some time.
After getting the news, if he is still like this, then I will have a reason. "
Although he said this, Zheng Tongpan still felt that Li Hao's behavior would ruin the atmosphere of Chengdu Mansion.
So he and Zhao Ai argued hard, but Zhao Ai couldn't win over him, so he had to compromise and said, "Let's do this, I'll write a handwritten letter later.
Send someone to Li Hao in the military camp and ask him to pay attention and not to neglect his duties. "
Seeing that Zhao Wei finally agreed to take action, although he knew it might not be useful, Zheng Tongpan tried his best and had no other choice.
Soon Zhao Wei's letter was delivered to Li Hao, but after reading it, Li Hao didn't care.
Since I went my own way, I took people into the city to visit gardens. I visited Dongyuan and Hejiang Garden for several days.
Later, I went to Zhang Yuan, Zhao Yuan, Zhong Yuan and other private gardens for a tour. Of course, everyone greeted me attentively, and some even gave me gold and silver to establish good relations with them.
Of course, Li Hao didn't accept the money. After all, he was not short of money, so he didn't care about feathers so much.
But when the incident spread outside, things changed a bit. Many people said that Li Hao took the opportunity to amass a lot of wealth.
For this reason, Chengdu Magistrate Zheng Tong came to Zhao Wei again and said, "Sir, you are the chief official of Sichuan. You can't watch Li Hao misbehave in Chengdu like this.
With his current behavior, how can he make the people trust the government?
And if we keep letting it go, what will the officials of Chengdu Prefecture do in the future?
Now the White Lotus rebellious gang is watching us, waiting for us to make mistakes. We can't do what they want. "
Seeing Zheng Tongpan speak so sincerely, coupled with the rumors outside, they are indeed becoming more and more outrageous.
So Zhao Fu sent someone to find Li Hao and asked him to come to the Zhizhi Envoy Mansion, saying that he had something to discuss.
When Li Hao saw that the person who had actually set up the envoy's residence was looking for him, he didn't think much about it and followed the person with his bodyguard.
But as soon as he came in, Zhao Wei said: "I heard that Mr. Li has been admiring various gardens recently, but he is enjoying himself very much."
After hearing this, Li Hao replied: "It is indeed true. As recommended by your Excellency, Chengdu Prefecture's gardens are the most prosperous in the country. It really opened my eyes and I couldn't help but linger over it."
Speaking of which, if adults hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known that Chengdu gardens were so spectacular.
It just so happened that Mr. Zhao didn’t say that he wanted to go together to enjoy it, just to see when he would be free. "
Hearing this, Zhao Yi didn't know what to say for a moment and was hesitating.
Zheng Tongpan, who was next to Zhao Yan, suddenly said: "I'm afraid it's not the garden that makes Mr. Li linger, but the money."
Li Hao frowned at this time, ignored Zheng Tongpan, but looked directly at Zhao Wei and said:
"Master Zhao came to me today because he wanted to challenge me and accuse me?"
Zhao Yanze said: "Master Li misunderstood, I never meant this.
But there are a lot of rumors outside, saying that you are taking advantage of the opportunity to make money while traveling.
Zheng Tongpan just wants to ask about the real situation to prevent you from being misunderstood by the people. "
Li Hao snorted coldly at this time and said: "The pure will self-purify. I have never accepted anyone's money. There is nothing to be misunderstood."
Although Zhao Yan was determined to make amends, Judge Zheng Tong was dumbfounded and said, "A man who has been purified has purified himself. Does Mr. Li just want to use this one-sided statement to deal with the public opinion of the people?"
Li Hao asked: "Oh, tell me, what should I do to clear my grievances?
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Zheng Tongpan said: "Let me go to the army to check and see if you have this money.
If not, it would naturally prove innocence. "
After hearing this, Li Hao was really angry and said: "You are so brave, even if you are an official.
They would not easily search an official's residence, let alone where a military camp is located.
What's more, can you prove that I took bribes from others? Is there a witness or physical evidence? Why don't you show it and let's face each other? "
Zheng Tongpan naturally had no evidence. After all, Li Hao did not accept it, so Zheng Tongpan searched many large households that had received Li Hao, but found nothing.
But Zheng Tongpian did not think so that Li Hao confiscated the money. He only thought that others were afraid of Li Hao's power and were unwilling to testify.
Then he said: "If Mr. Li is really innocent, there is nothing you can't let me see unless you have a guilty conscience."
After hearing this, Li Hao laughed and said: "You, a little Zheng Tongpan, can enter this important military camp area just by saying you can enter. Who do you think you are?"
Then he turned to Zhao Wei and said, "Master Zhao, he is just a little Zheng Tongpan. He doesn't care about his superiors and subordinates. He speaks nonsense here. Why don't you punish him?"
Zhao Wei said: "Zheng Tongpan was also in a hurry, so he said this. Mr. Li, please don't take it too seriously."
Seeing Zhao Wei's defense, Li Hao couldn't help but said: "Well, he can slander Shangguan just in a moment of urgency. If he is in a hurry, he can kill people and set fire."
Zhao Wei replied: "This is just a joke. Everyone is just doing things for the court."
Li Hao was extremely dissatisfied with this answer and said directly: "Since Mr. Zhao intends to be partial, I won't say more. I will wait in the military camp to see if anyone dares to come and check."
After saying that, Li Hao turned around and left, regardless of Zhao Wei's dissuasion behind him.
After Li Hao left, Zheng Tongpan said, "Thank you for your protection, otherwise I'm afraid the consequences will be unpredictable."
Zhao Wei replied: "You are just too impulsive. You should not have argued with Li Hao just now."
But Zheng Tongpan said: "Your Excellency also saw what he looked like just now.
It's obvious that he is corrupt and bending the law, so why can't he control it? Where should the laws of the court be concerned? "
Zhao Yan also tried to persuade him at this time: "I don't know what you are talking about. If I were in Bianjing, I would seriously read his book.
But the most important thing now is how to deal with the Bailian rebellious party. The rest will be dealt with after this incident is over. I will submit a letter to the officials at that time. "
After hearing these words, Zheng Tongpan was quite unwilling, but he had no choice but to say: "Yes, I understand."
Seeing that Zheng Tongpan agreed, Zhao Fu continued: "That's good, then you don't have to worry about Li Hao's affairs.
In addition, I will also talk to Li Hao first to appease him and ask him not to trouble you.
Your current task is to find the location of the Bai Lian gang as soon as possible. Only by solving them can you deal with Li Hao. "
After hearing this, Zheng Tongxuan promised: "I understand, I will find the location of the rebels as soon as possible."
After saying that, he left the house, but instead of returning to the Yamen or his own house, he quietly came to a private house.
Just when Chengdu Prefecture was bustling with excitement, problems also occurred here in Bianjing.
After several days of busy work, Zhao Zhen suddenly fainted in the harem.
Although the person soon regained consciousness under the diagnosis and treatment of the imperial physician, his limbs were weak and he even had slurred speech for a time.
So he had no choice but to withdraw from the court and let the two prime ministers handle state affairs on his behalf.
Originally, this situation had happened from time to time in the past few years, and all the officials were actually quite adaptable to it, but the development of things this time was different from the past.
Because Han Qi's first assistant in the past two years has not been in vain, Han Qi also has some sources of information in the palace.
So Han Qi knew that Zhao Zhen's illness this time was not as optimistic as before.
In order for Zhao Zong to succeed to the throne smoothly, Han Qi planned to force Zhao Zhen to
, let him quickly establish the crown prince to avoid leaving hidden dangers in the future.
Of course, there was nothing Han Qi could do about his efforts. After all, Zhao Zonghan was on good terms with Li Hao.
And compared to herself, it is estimated that Empress Cao may trust Li Hao more. If Zhao Zonghan is allowed to ascend the throne, Li Hao will definitely be reused.
On the other hand, Ouyang Xiu, who had a close relationship with Li Hao, became the target that Empress Cao was more willing to win over.
Han Qi was reluctant to give up his position as prime minister, so the best choice was to let Zhao Zongquan ascend the throne.
However, Han Qi will not come forward directly. First, he must find some people to come out and build momentum first.
When the momentum grows, Han Qi will come out and make the final decision.
Of course, in addition to this, there are two other people that Han Qi wants to win over. These two people are Zeng Chaosheng and Yang Wenyuan.
After all, the last palace coup really shocked Han Qi and made Han Qi pay more attention to the situation of the palace guards.
Originally, I didn't contact them just because Zhao Zhen was still there, and I was afraid of having negative effects if I contacted them hastily.
But this time Zhao Zhen was completely ill, and it was time for some smart people to find a new way.
But naturally Han Qi would not come forward in this matter, but Zhao Zongquan would come to find someone.
After all, Zhao Zongquan is different now from before, with the changes in Zhao Zhen's body.
There have been many people who have taken refuge with Zhao Zongquan in the past few months. Although there are not many important officials among them, there are a few who are capable in civil and military matters, and they can be directly contacted by Yang Wenyuan and Zeng Chaosheng.
Of course, the main target is Zeng Chaosheng. After all, Yang Wenyuan and Li Hao's past life is very secret, and they have experienced the last palace change together.
So even if Yang Wenyuan really said that he would come over, Han Qi and Zhao Zongquan would probably not have much trust.
But in fact, before Zhao Zongquan took any action, Yang Wenyuan was already alert.
After all, he is in charge of part of the palace's defense, and he is fairly well-informed in the palace.
So after learning the news, Yang Wenyuan found a way to secretly notify Gu Tingye, and the two made an appointment to meet secretly.
As soon as they met, Gu Tingye asked: "The official's health is really this bad. How long will it take?"
Yang Wenyuan replied: "I'm afraid this time I'm not very optimistic, so I want to discuss with you whether I should send a message to Li Hao."
