I Rely on Beauty to Stabilize the Country - Chap 160

Gu Yuanbai rode his horse and sent the team outside the capital.

All the officials dismounted, saluted and advised: “Your Majesty, please come back quickly.”

“You all don’t know when we will come back after we say goodbye,” Gu Yuanbai smiled, his eyes gently passing over them, “I will take one more look at you.”

Daheng officials were startled when they heard this, and their faces were touched: “Your Majesty…”

The young officials couldn’t bear such a sentence. Their eyes were red and they tried their best not to show their composure.

Jiang Jin, an official from the Supervision Office, smiled and said, “Your Majesty, don’t worry, we will all come back safely.”

Gu Yuanbai’s eyes moved from several people to Jiang Jin, “As the leader, you must take good care of them.”

Jiang Jin leaned over and said solemnly: “Yes.”

The leaders of the Lulu were Jiang Jin and Xue Yuan, the same middle-aged officials. Among them, Xue Yuan had the highest official position and was in charge of five thousand soldiers. The other two also had their own supervisory duties, but without exception, they They all have loyalty to the Lord of Daheng that cannot be stopped by external forces.

Gu Yuanbai thought a lot when choosing people. The three of them knew each other intentionally before setting off. After a few meals, they understood each other’s temperaments, and the trip became a little easier.

None of the three of them are people who drag others down. Since everyone is sensible, wants to come back as quickly as possible, and has the same goal, then this trip is already half successful.

Jiang Jin and Kong Yilin both took part in this grand event of rebuilding the Silk Road, both by land and by sea. The two of them were thoughtful and since they were there when the officials of Honglu Temple negotiated with various countries, Gu Yuanbai did not have to worry too much.

Tian Fusheng stepped forward and reminded in a low voice: “Your Majesty, the time is almost up.”

Gu Yuanbai nodded and said, “Let’s go.”

The crowd saluted with excitement. Xue Yuan raised his head in front of the crowd and glanced at Gu Yuanbai one more time.

The rest of the officials had been led away by Jiang Jin, leaving them one last moment to speak.

Gu Yuanbai lowered his eyes and looked at him. The thin white fox fur on the side of his face was as soft as the wind, making a quick movement of his eyes create ripples in Xue Yuan’s heart.

Before they left, Xue Yuan was already nostalgic. He looked at Gu Yuanbai for a long time, and now he understood why some people would write a farewell poem sourly after separation. It was not to let the other person know how reluctant he was, but to find someone. Something to express your inner emotions.

He didn’t speak, and Gu Yuanbai didn’t speak either. Time passed slowly, and Jiang Jin from behind reminded loudly, “Master Xue, let’s go!”

Xue Yuan was so startled that he leaned over and said, “Your Majesty, I wish you peace after a long separation.”

Gu Yuanbai responded, “Stop dawdling, go quickly.”

Xue Yuan still made a big salute before standing up. He glanced at Gu Yuanbai for the last time, turned around and walked towards the long queue of thousands of people. The figure in armor was still as tall as before, but his steps were hurried, as if there was a wild beast behind him.

He has made great achievements and has great achievements. If Gu Yuanbai gets tired of him in the future, he can stay by Gu Yuanbai’s side.

Then come back quickly.

The willow branches in February have just sprouted new buds, and the spring blossoms have not yet blossomed in the cold wind. The dust is flying into the sky, and thousands of horses are galloping, gradually turning into a small black dot.

Gu Yuanbai breathed out a breath and smiled slowly again.

The separation is not a big deal. Xue Yuan will come back one day. It’s good to leave now while we are young. Gu Yuanbai can devote himself wholeheartedly to state affairs. Maybe the short-term single world is also beautiful? Gu Yuanbai may be able to decide on the southern tour. He wants to see how the roads in Daheng are being repaired and what the place where corrupt officials are breeding is like now. Are the stations he built extending in all directions, and how well are the decrees he issued implemented?

Gu Yuanbai turned his horse around, and the fox fur rose and fell with the wind.

Apart from the scenery of the capital city and the northwest, Gu Yuanbai had never seen any other places in Daheng. Now is a good time. My health is better and the world is happy. It is also time for the emperor’s chariot to visit all directions.

Gu Yuanbai wanted to see the coast, the salt mines, the gold and iron mines in Jinghunan, thousands of mountains and thousands of rivers.

*

Three years later, Jiangnan.

Before the Holy Emperor’s southern tour, the imperial court spent a whole year supervising this matter. Although the world is now stable and people often offer longevity tablets at home to pray for the Holy Emperor’s longevity, there is no guarantee that there will be no danger during the southern tour. Except for Dong Ling In addition to the increasingly intensified training of the guards, the garrison troops in various places are also on guard against mistakes at any time.

It is also very important to survey the routes and places of interest. For the first patrol after the Holy Emperor ascended the throne, everyone from the capital to the local area was ready. Gu Yuanbai worked diligently on all matters in the first year, and in the second year he made time to propose a southern tour. However, it was not until the third year that he dropped the route, crossed the Yellow River and went south along the canal, passing through Jiangnan and Zhejiang to Fujian. Coastal Military Division.

Officials along the road were frightened and uneasy when they heard that the Holy One was coming. Especially the corrupt officials who had been trying to do things boldly in recent years were almost to the point of being frightened when they heard that the Holy One was coming. Along the way, people gathered at the port and cheered, beating gongs and drums and only glancing at the Holy Lord’s ship. At this time, after a long and slow journey, the Holy Lord’s ship finally stopped at Longxing Mansion in the south of the Yangtze River.

The people of Longxing Mansion were very excited and gathered at the mouth of the canal early in the morning to welcome the Holy Spirit. The governor of Longxing Prefecture and the officials from the prefecture had already been waiting here. The clerks in the yamen were neatly dressed and neatly prepared gongs and drums, Daheng flags and red silk. Their faces had turned red from the long wait.

The people stretched their necks and picked up the shoulders of the people in front of them to look toward the canal, but there were so many heads everywhere that they couldn’t see anything.

The magistrate and the governor talked absently, until they saw the emperor’s boat, they became energetic and asked people to wave the flags.

On the ship, Gu Yuanbai was standing on the deck. He looked at the crowded scene on the shore and couldn’t help but said with a smile: “The number of people in Jiangnan who heard the Tangzhao transport report before has never had such a clear understanding. Now, At first glance, it is indeed a land of plenty and a huge population.”

Chu Wei next to him smiled lightly, stepped forward, unfolded his folding fan, and slowly fanned the Lord, “It’s still a little hot.”

The sea breeze came from the front, and Chu Wei’s cool breeze was blowing, and there was a pleasant coolness in all directions. Gu Yuanbai squinted his eyes comfortably, and the hair on his temples was scattered randomly, and the scattered golden light danced, almost like a painting.

Heat rose on the side of Chu Wei’s cheeks. Gu Yuanbai noticed something strange about him and said helplessly: “Chu Qing, your face is red again.”

Chu Wei froze on the spot, quite at a loss, “It must have been the scorching sun.”

Gu Yuanbai pushed the folding fan in his hand towards him, “Since the beginning of summer, Jiangnan has been cooler than summer in the west of Beijing, but the sun is also fierce. Chu Qing is worried about himself.”

Tian Fusheng brought a lot of things with a group of people. Gu Yuanbai used the cold handkerchief and ice tea, and would be ready to disembark in a few moments.

Chu Wei had come to the south of the Yangtze River during his study tour in the past, and the second half of the “Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains” that he once drew for his sage was authentic to a great Confucian in the south of the Yangtze River. He couldn’t help but smile, “In those days when I was studying abroad, I passed through the south of the Yangtze River along the canal. Now I can be a guide for the Holy One.”

Gu Yuanbai smiled, with beads of sweat running down his temples. He wiped his forehead with a cool handkerchief again, “Okay, I will remember Chu Qing’s words. If you don’t lead the road well, I will punish you.”

Chang Yuyan on the side stepped forward and said with a smile: “Your Majesty, how should I be punished?”

The cruise ship was about to dock, Gu Yuanbai looked at the people on the shore, and his heart moved, “I will punish Chu Qing to paint the scene in front of me. I have already thought of the name, and I will call it “June 27th Jiangnan Picture” ”

San Yuyan laughed when he heard the name, “I thought the Holy Master would give some painting names like “Spring Willows and Early Summer” and “Jingping Jiangnan”.”

Tian Fusheng thought silently in his heart, the Holy Master has always given names like this, but it has never changed.

Chu Wei pursed his lips and smiled, “I have already thought of your name, so I will be punished.”

His voice was soft and pleasant.

Gu Yuanbai coughed a few times, and Suning, the former champion of the martial arts examination, suddenly said: “I remember that Master Chang also named the poem like this. Let me think about what the poem is called… “To a Friend·July 21st” Talking with Xue Jiuyao at night, right?”

He suddenly mentioned the name Xue Yuan. Both San Yuyan and Chu Wei were startled. Gu Yuanbai was the first to recover. He slowly stuffed the handkerchief into his arms and said with a smile: “Isn’t that true?”

The ship had docked, Dong Lingwei was the first to disembark, and local officials came forward to pay their respects. By the time the Holy Spirit stepped onto the shore, the sound of giant drums could be heard in the sky. This lively reception lasted until noon. After Gu Yuanbai had a meal and bathed, the people of Dong Lingwei had surrounded the mansion so that mosquitoes and flies could not enter.

Tian Fusheng knocked on the door and said, “Your Majesty, it’s time to check your pulse.”

After receiving the call, the imperial doctor quietly came in and felt the Holy Master’s pulse. The maid wiped the dew from Gu Yuanbai’s hair. Gu Yuanbai casually opened a page of travel notes and said, “Go and summon Xu Ning.”

Xu Ning is a genius in the Engineering Department. He made and improved the crossbows and trebuchets that defeated the enemy on the battlefield a few years ago. Gu Yuanbai also brought him back during this southern tour, not only to provide benefits to talents. , and more importantly, take a look at the water dragon cart that Xu Ning improved last year.

Water dragons were most commonly used in Jiangnan, but the effect in some places was mediocre. Xu Ning was so worried that he couldn’t eat every day.

After Xu Ning arrived, he told the emperor about the water dragon he had just asked Fu Yin to take him to see, “…it is a little different from the ones in the capital. I can’t tell it clearly now. I will have to ask Fu Yin tomorrow.” Bring the water dragon up from the water.”

“Just do it,” Gu Yuanbai said, “I believe in you.”

Xu Ning was immediately full of energy and withdrew without wasting time.

Dong Lingwei came in from outside, “Your Majesty, a flying pigeon is coming.”

Gu Yuanbai’s tone was still lazy: “What did you write?”

“It’s a letter from Master Jiang,” Dong Lingwei said. “When they arrived at Kang State, Kang State was fighting with Fushi. Master Jiang decided to return after discussing with you. There is still the last section of the Silk Road on this journey. distance.”

Gu Yuanbai was stunned, and quickly reached out to take the note. After thinking for a while, he said: “You did it right.”

He read the note several times, and when he looked up, he saw the expressions of regret on the faces of the people around him. Gu Yuanbai smiled, “What are these expressions? The Silk Road has not been traveled for a long time, and their group has not yet traveled When I arrived in Kang State, I had sold very little of what I had brought with me. When I returned, I was afraid that even the last bit would be gone. Although Kang State and Fushi were small, they were unreasonable during the war. I don’t care if this group of people are envoys from the Daheng Heavenly Kingdom. They are carrying several carts of gold, silver and food. Are they going to be robbed? ”

After finishing speaking, he was stunned. He lowered his head and looked at the date. Two months had passed since Jiang Jin sent this letter from the Supervision Office.