Chapter 183 Return to Beijing
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On September 20, the 13th year of the Tianqi period, Qin Mu secretly set off and left Tokawa County to go to the capital. Before leaving, Qin Mu held another meeting and confirmed that he had left, Liang Qiming was mainly responsible for government affairs, while Zhu Yongqing, Liu Xiaoshan and Shangguan Yonglun were responsible for the defense.
At the meeting, everyone proposed that in addition to completing the fundraising task, there were other important tasks such as recruiting various talents, promoting Tokugawa's revitalization plan, coordinating relationships with all parties, and attracting investment. Qin Mu also asked everyone not to slack off in their work, especially the work of collecting intelligence, suppressing bandits, and absorbing immigrants should be carried out in a step-by-step manner. I hope that all work can make great progress when I return to Tokugawa.
Because Qin Mu was unwilling to speak out, he insisted on bringing only ten personal guards back to the capital, and even none of his own women was brought. Everyone tried their best to persuade him but failed to change Qin Mu's mind. He had to select twenty most elite guards to protect Qin Mu's safety and keep it strictly confidential to the outside world.
After all, there are only twenty people coming, and they bring a lot of treasures to use to prepare to go to Beijing. It would be really troublesome if you really encounter a large number of robbers and horse thieves.
After leaving Tokugawa Prefecture, Qin Mu and twenty guards dressed in casual clothes and light clothes, heading towards the northwest county. Although the changes were not great along the way, there had been some gratifying changes after all, especially in the area near Tokugawa Prefecture, many farmers from other places settled down here and houses began to be built.
With Zhao and Xu's cooperation, it turned out that Huitong Money House, the only money house in Tokugawa County, also agreed to be guaranteed by the government to lend small amounts to farmers and handicraftsmen who came to settle down. In this way, these people can borrow from the government or from the government to borrow from the money house. Of course, the premise is that they must go through the necessary qualification review.
Looking at these changes, Qin Mu's heart was filled with joy, just like a parent who saw the baby growing up gradually when he saw it.
However, Qin Mu also discovered many problems. Many irrigation ditches have been severely damaged and need to be repaired urgently. The conditions of road traffic facilities are also worrying. If these problems are not resolved quickly, they will greatly hinder the implementation of the revitalization plan.
Qin Mu saw it and was worried in his heart. He really wished he could solve these problems immediately, but he couldn't eat hot tofu in a hurry. He just hoped that Liang Qiming and his team would be more efficient so that the revival plan could be completed smoothly as soon as possible.
As Liu Dashan's main combat troops, Zhu Yongqing's garrison troops, and Shangguan Yonglun's cavalry troops, while strengthening the training of the troops, they often lead the troops out of the city and take turns to train and march along major transportation routes. This not only can exercise the overall marching ability of the team, but also play a good deterrent role in the social security of the whole country. Although no other obvious results have been achieved except for the Hamas case, social security has improved a certain extent. In addition, as the years approaches, there are more merchants going out to handle goods. There are also many pedestrians on this road than a few months ago.
When Qin Mu and his party were about to enter Bonan Prefecture, Northwest County, they met a father and son, who were from Jinzhong Prefecture, Zhongshuo County. They drove a donkey to return to Jinzhong after handing over the goods at Tokugawa Prefecture, so Qin Mu and his party accompanied the father and son. "Uncle, what goods are you sending to Tokugawa County?"
Qin Mu also wanted to know what foreign businessmen think about their revival plan, so he deliberately asked in close proximity.
The father of the three is over fifty years old, but he is very strong and looks very talkative. "Is he sending our specialty, Lao Chen, over there. Some of them are also coming from Tokugawa, but they are heading to the capital?" The old man seemed to be in a very comfortable mood.
"Yes, we came from Loulan and went to the capital to purchase goods." Qin Mu also smiled and spoke.
"The old man doesn't believe this. You are not a businessman at first glance, and you will not bring some local specialties when coming from Loulan. Loulan's specialties are very affordable in the capital." The old man smiled and shook his head.
"What does the old man look like when we look at us?" Qin Mu didn't expect that his excuse would be exposed by the old man at first glance.
"Well, the old man looks like people from the yamen." The old man pondered for a while before answering.
"Oh? Why should I determine that we are people in the yamen?" Qin Mu really didn't expect that the old man had such a strong eye, and he could actually determine that he was a person in the government in just one meal.
"You can see that you are not a businessman. These young and strong people look like bodyguards, and they are protecting you from the front and back. So the old man dared to guess that you are an official, or they are also a child of the official family." The old man said without concealment.
"Oh, so that's the case. Your old eyes are so powerful." Qin Mu laughed, neither admitting nor denying. "The old man has been doing business for some years, right?"
"Our family has been doing this jealous business for generations. They are running around all year round and can only support their families."
The old man was also very moved when talking about business, "There have been chaos all over the past few years, and the business has not been determined, so it is difficult."
"Yes, let's talk about Tokugawa County, the Huns invaded every year, and there were many bandits. No one could guarantee when something happened." Qin Mu also intended to point the topic aside.
"That was the old calendar in the past few months. Four months, the current city guard of Tokugawa Prefecture, Lord Qin led his army to defeat the Huns. I heard that the Huns paid 30,000 horses to buy roads, so Master Qin asked them to go back. I don't know why Lord Qin was kind to those Huns and why didn't they wipe them out?"
The old man spoke frivolously and expressed his discomfort at Qin Mu's behavior. "Two days ago, I heard that Lord Qin had captured another group of robbers. The current social security is much better than a few months ago. It seems that the people of Tokugawa County have become good officials."
"But all the way, the several palaces of Tokugawa County look quite depressed." Qin Mu asked in disbelief.
"Even if people treat diseases, they have to go step by step, let alone such a large Tokugawa County?"
The old man was a little unhappy, "Besides, I heard that some time ago, Tokugawa County was doing some publicity to welcome outsiders to Tokugawa to settle down and farm in Tokugawa to do business. Even we know that, many villagers were asking the old man. When we arrived in Tokugawa County this time, we went to the yamen to ask for a notice and took it back to the villagers." After that, the old man immediately took out a notice from his arms and raised it in front of Qin Mu.
"So, are there still people who are interested in coming to Tokugawa County?" Qin Mu finally asked the idea.
"That's of course. No matter who does business or farming, who doesn't want to live a better life. No matter how hard he is to leave his hometown, he has to be able to afford to eat. Even the old man is a little moved, but it's a pity that Tokugawa County does not produce jealousy." The old man also felt a little regretful.
When entering the Northwest County, the situation changed significantly, but due to the lack of strong government and military support, the situation here did not change much compared to when Qin Mu passed by here in the first three months. I heard from the local people that although the Huns left, the local horse thieves and bandits became more and more rampant. In order to avoid leaving the Viagra, Qin Mu ordered everyone to hurry up and try to leave the Northwest County area as soon as possible.
After a few days of trekking, Qin Mu and his party safely left Northwest County, passed Guanxi County, and stepped into the territory of Meishan County. While staying in Yeshan Prefecture City, Meishan County, Qin Mu went to the bird market here and paid a lot of money to ask local people to choose two precious cuckoos and a thrush for themselves, and bought them for a large price, preparing to prepare for the work in the capital.
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A month later, that is, the 13th year of the Apocalypse, on October 25, Qin Mu and his party finally stepped into the gate of the capital. Although they had only left for more than four months, there were so many earth-shaking events that occurred during this period, and they had also been baptized by blood and fire, so that they did not have much energy to consider the feeling of returning to the capital.
Since Qin Mu did not report to the court this time, but Qin Mu was appointed as the punitive time in Tokugawa Castle at that time. His Majesty the Emperor had an order to make Qin Mu put state affairs first and could return to the capital to meet the saints when it was convenient. It should have gone to the palace first to see His Majesty the Emperor. However, it was already afternoon when Qin Mu arrived in the capital. Unless it was urgent for official business, he would have to wait until the morning court the next day to see His Majesty.
What Qin Mu wanted to see most was of course the daughter Liu Rushi and Li Xiangjun who had already arrived in the capital and lived in Yixianglou. However, this was in the capital. If Wei Zhongxian knew that he would not go to visit him tomorrow, it would be a bit bad. Moreover, it would be very embarrassing to visit him first. If he accidentally offended a large group of people, it would be detrimental to the work he was preparing to carry out.
Besides, this time, I have to ask the court for money to the capital, which requires the help of Wei Zhongxian, the eunuch leader. So at this time, Qin Mu must visit him first. As for Liu Rushi and Li Xiangjun, the future is long and they will spend more time together in the future. Now it is still important to make major events first.
After thinking it through, Qin Mu went to Wei Zhongxian's mansion, because Qin Mu had always lived in the Wei Mansion before leaving the capital, and the guards knew Qin Mu, so they did not stop Qin Mu at all, so they directly asked him to take people into the Wei Mansion.
"Mr. Qin, when did you come back? If I had known you would have someone cleaned up the yard you live in in advance." The housekeeper of the Wei Mansion said in surprise when he looked at Qin Mu.
"Haha, I'm back after some urgent matters. Why is the yard I live in still there?" Qin Mu said.
"The factory said that the yard in the west wing is reserved specifically for Lord Qin, and you can live in any way when Lord Qin comes back." said the butler.
"Is the factory in the mansion?" Qin Mu asked.
"The factory is still in the palace at this time and may not be able to come back in the evening. Why don't I ask someone to clean up the west wing and let Lord Qin rest first. I will tell you when the factory comes back." The housekeeper said.
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