Updated: 2012-09-14

"You Hongsheng!" Emperor Ping of Qing couldn't help but smile and said to Tan Zong that You Hongsheng had been an official in Changsha Prefecture for many years, had a very good understanding of the situation there, and had a good reputation among the people. He was a good candidate for accompanying him.

"Your Majesty is wise." Tan Zong also laughed and flattered Emperor Qingping quietly.

"I'm sure. Who else do you want? Just speak." Emperor Qingping was very helpful to Tan Zong's flattery. He smiled and nodded at him, and said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty, it's enough for You Hongsheng." Tan Zong looked at Emperor Qingping with a smile, "I wonder when Your Majesty plans to let Weichen go to Huguang?"

"Zhao'er hasn't celebrated the New Year in Beijing for several years. Let her spend more time with the queen and make this New Year peacefully. After the Lantern Festival, you set off for Huguang." Emperor Qingping pondered for a moment and said to Tan Zong, "This time, I plan to send two imperial envoys from the Huguang incident, one bright and one dark, two dark and two dark missions to investigate. The open road is the auxiliary and the secret road is the auxiliary. You are the secret road, and you are secretly investigating this matter."

"Your Majesty, I think I should go there as soon as possible in Huguang. None of them would have thought that I would go to Huguang at this time." Tan Zong knew the intention of Emperor Qingping doing this. After thinking about it, he said to Emperor Qingping that something big happened to Huguang. Those local officials and relevant local forces will definitely try their best to obstruct the investigation of the imperial envoy and arrange everything in advance. If you go there openly, you may see something that you will be illusions and you will not find anything at all.

"When do you want to leave?" Emperor Qingping smiled slightly when he heard this, and he highly praised Tan Zong's professionalism.

"The faster the better, I want to set off in three days." Tan Zong had already made some plans in his mind and said to Emperor Qingping without hesitation.

"Three days?" Emperor Qingping didn't expect Tan Zong to leave so urgently. After frowned slightly, he said with a smile, "You will tell me where Zhao'er is."

"I understand." Tan Zong nodded and said in a big voice, "Your Majesty, I want to get some things from the imperial village of the Jingji River to defend myself. I hope your Majesty will be approved."

"Okay, what you said." Emperor Qingping knew that Tan Zong had created many novel gadgets in the imperial village of Gyeonggi in the past few months, so he said with a smile that with those gadgets, he might be able to save Tan Zong and others' lives in times of crisis.

"Thank you Your Majesty." Tan Zong quickly stood up and bowed to Emperor Qingping.

"By the way, I have transferred a few helpers for you. I guess it will be in the third year of junior high school." When Tan Zong was leaving, Emperor Qingping suddenly remembered something and said to him with a smile. This time, Tan Zong went to Huguang was very dangerous and needed several smart and capable followers to be by his side.

Unfortunately, perhaps because he wanted to give Tan Zong a surprise, Emperor Qingping did not name the identities of those helpers, so Tan Zong naturally had no time to ask. After thanking Emperor Qingping, he left with some expectations.

The next day was the first day of the Lunar New Year. All the princes, princesses, princesses and princes who had been crowned kings came to the palace to kowtow to Emperor Qingping and Queen Wanyi to pay New Year's greetings. The palace was lively and joyful.

Tan Zong did not want to destroy Zhao Yuzhao's good mood, so it was not until the evening of the third day of the Lunar New Year that when Zhao Yuzhao sent him out of the palace and walked to a secluded place, he whispered to him about his going to Huguang.

"What, you're leaving tomorrow?" Zhao Yuzhao never expected that things would be so sudden. He couldn't help but stop and his eyes showed a look of surprise.

"Continue to walk, be careful of the walls." Seeing this, Tan Zong grabbed Zhao Yuzhao's hand, glanced at the guards, palace maids and eunuchs who were following far behind, and pulled Zhao Yuzhao to continue walking forward as if nothing had happened.

"Can you not go?" Zhao Yuzhao knew that the Huguang incident had reached the moment. In order to protect himself, the local officials and local forces could do everything, so he said worriedly while walking.

"Huguang area has always been my granary of Dashun. If something happens, it will have an unpredictable impact on my Dashun." Tan Zong heard this and knew that Zhao Yuzhao was worried about him, so he comforted her with a smile, "Don't worry, Zhao'er, I have been invaded by such a dangerous situation in Jiangnan. Just Huguang is just a greedy man, so why are you afraid?"

In fact, Tan Zong didn't explain to Zhao Yuzhao one thing, that is, if Emperor Qingping had a second suitable candidate, he would never be allowed to go to Huguang.

"You have to be careful, never force it." This was the first time that Tan Zong called Zhao Yuzhao Zhao'er, and it was the first time that he took the initiative to hold Zhao Yuzhao's hand. Zhao Yuzhao's heart couldn't help but feel warm. Seeing that Tan Zong had made up his mind, she stopped stopping and couldn't help but lean on Tan Zong's body and instructed softly.

"Yeah!" Tan Zong nodded with a smile. This time he went to Huguang to not only deal with the local forces, but also with the meritorious teachings. He had already made up his mind. If the situation was wrong then, he would run away. Anyway, he would stay with the green mountains and not be afraid of losing firewood.

The next morning, Tan Zong took several guards to the inn and called You Hongsheng, who had already packed up his luggage. He rode his horse out of the city gate. Emperor Qingping had issued an order to appoint You Hongsheng as the acquisition of the Gyeonggi Imperial Village, and immediately followed Tan Zong back to the Gyeonggi Imperial Village to serve.

The acquisition of the Gyeonggi Imperial Village was an official of the fifth rank. In the eyes of the outside world, Emperor Qingping's move was to prepare for You Hongsheng to take over the upcoming Jiangnan Grain Transportation Department. Because the Jiangnan Grain Transportation Commission was an official of the fifth rank, You Hongsheng was only promoted to the deputy fifth rank last year. If you directly promoted to the fifth rank this year, it would be inappropriate. Therefore, you need to go to the Gyeonggi Imperial Village to take up a position with a gangster's resume, and you can go to the Jiangnan Grain Transportation Department to take up his post at that time.

"Wait a minute, I forgot something." When he walked to the city gate, Tan Zong suddenly remembered something, turned his head and took You Hongsheng and others to find Sanqiao. He walked too fast and forgot to say goodbye to Sanqiao for a while, and there was something to explain to her.

"Brother, why are you here early this morning?" When Tan Zong walked into the courtyard where San Qiao lived, San Qiao had just finished washing and was about to go to rebel. When he saw Tan Zong, he came up with a smile.

"Brother is going back to Jingji Villa today. I'll come to see you specifically." Tan Zong said with a smile when he heard this.

"Brother is leaving?" Sanqiao was stunned for a moment and asked in surprise. Today is the fourth day of the Lunar New Year. According to traditional customs, you don't go out before the Lantern Festival and you have to stay at home to reunite with your family. Even the officials in the court only went to court after the Lantern Festival.

"Brother is a sinful person. Being able to come to the capital for the New Year is already a grace of the official family, so naturally he can't stay too long." Tan Zong smiled slightly and explained to Sanqiao.

"Since that's the case, then Sanqiao wishes brother a good trip." Sanqiao's eyes couldn't help but flash a look of loss. She originally thought she could stay in the capital with Tan Zong for a few more days, but she didn't expect that he would leave so soon, and then looked at Tan Zong with a smile.

Tan Zong nodded. He didn't stay here for a long time. Then he walked out of the yard with Sanqiao, chatting and laughing while walking, and the children passing by the two of them greeted them one after another.

"The eldest brother has asked the official family for his calligraphy. After the Lantern Festival, the official family will send eunuchs from the palace to announce the imperial edict." During the chat, Tan Zong talked about the inscription for "Juyuantang" and told Sanqiao with a smile.

"Thank you, brother. Sanqiao will definitely bathe incense and lead everyone to welcome the imperial pen of the official family." Sanqiao was very happy when she heard this and said to Tan Zong with a smile that it was a great honor to get the inscription from the official family. It was also an excellent amulet, protecting Juyuan Hall from being harassed by the outside world.

"After the elder brother leaves, you go to the elder brother's house." Tan Zong nodded and glanced around casually. Seeing that the people around him were far away, he lowered his voice and indulged instructing Sanqiao, "Be careful when recruiting people."

"Brother, don't worry, Sanqiao understands." Sanqiao was slightly stunned when she heard this, then understood what Tan Zong meant, and nodded affirmatively to Tan Zong.

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Sanqiao led Ergou and others to pay New Year's greetings to Tan Zong. He went to Tan Zong's house. He knew that the house covers a vast land, is full of grandeur and has no servants. If she moved in, she would definitely recruit a lot of servants and maids to take care of the house. In this way, it would inevitably get into spies because Tan Zong reminded her.

"Brother, when will you go back to the capital?" After coming to the gate of the mansion, Sanqiao looked at You Hongsheng and others who were waiting on the roadside, stopped and asked Tan Zong with a smile.

"This is not sure, it depends on the mood of the official family." Tan Zong shrugged his shoulders at Sanqiao helplessly, then turned over to the horse, waved at Sanqiao, and led You Hongsheng and others away.

San Qiao stood at the door, staring at Tan Zong's back as he left, with a hint of gloom and reluctance in her eyes. After experiencing a series of previous events, she has regarded Tan Zong as her closest person in this world, and her emotions are extremely complicated.

After leaving the capital, Tan Zong and his group rode their horses and rushed back to the Gyeonggi Imperial Village. However, that night, under the shadow of night, Tan Zong led You Hongsheng and several guards to quietly leave the Gyeonggi Imperial Village in the early morning. In order to avoid being recognized, they all wore black hoods.

The next morning, Tan Zong, You Hongsheng and others came to a small town and went straight to an inn in the town. They rhythmically knocked on a door on the second floor. According to Emperor Qingping's arrangement, the helper he found for Tan Zong stayed in this inn.

"Brother." As the door opened, a figure appeared in front of Tan Zong with a smile.

"Yu'er?" Tan Zong was stunned at first, and then in surprise, he held Qiao Yu's hand disguised as a man. He did not expect that Emperor Qingping would transfer Qiao Yu over. Since he confessed that night, he has privately called Qiao Yu "Yu'er".

Qiao Yu smiled at Tan Zongyanran, nodded to You Hongsheng who was following Tan Zong, and then welcomed the two into the house.

Shortly after Tan Zong entered the room, Chen San and Shen Si walked in. They lived next to Qiao Yu. When they heard the noise, they knew that Tan Zong was coming, so they came to pay their respects.

The reason why Emperor Qingping transferred Qiao Yu and others over was because they were originally carrying out tasks in the Shannan and Jiangnan areas of Dashun. Huguang is located between the Shannan and Jiangnan areas and is an important area of ​​activity for them. Therefore, it has a local accent, which will not easily arouse the suspicion of some local forces.

Due to the secret of the situation, Qiao Yu, You Hongsheng and others did not know what the mission was. Tan Zong then told the purpose of their trip. Only then did everyone realize that they were going to Huguang to investigate the case.

"Brother, what will we do next?" After learning about the errand, Qiao Yu looked at Tan Zong intently, You Hongsheng and Shen San, and Chen Si also looked over. Since Emperor Qingping asked Tan Zong to take charge of this matter, Tan Zong must have had plans for this matter.

"Changsha Prefecture is the area with the most severe riots in Huguang, and it is also the most important prefecture in Huguang. Let's start from there." Tan Zong smiled slightly and said in a deep voice, "My plan is like this. First pass the canal to Yangzhou, then go west from Yangzhou along the Yangtze River, go through Dongting Lake to Xiangjiang River, and finally to Changsha Prefecture."

Although Tan Zong's waterway is much further than land, considering the land terrain and road conditions, the waterway is the fastest and most secure way to Changsha Prefecture. Besides, Tan Zong still has something to do in Yangzhou.

"Brother, what is our identity we will go this time?" Qiao Yu felt that Tan Zong's choice of chief's office was the best choice. The situation in Huguang at this time was like a chain of iron chains. Several state prefectures secretly colluded and colluded with each other. As long as Changsha Prefecture is taken down, the other state prefectures will naturally be defeated. She suddenly remembered the situation when she performed a mission in Suzhou last time, so she asked with a smile, could she have to find a relative in Changsha City this time?

"Our identity this time is a Jiangnan businessman, and he goes to Changsha Mansion to do business." Tan Zong knew what Qiao Yu was thinking and said with a smile.

"Sir, since Changsha Mansion is so chaotic, what business is there to do?" Chen San couldn't help but show a look of confusion when he heard this. The merchants are afraid that they are afraid of Changfa Mansion. How could they still do business?

Although Qiao Yu also felt that Tan Zong's approach was too unexpected, since Tan Zong said so, there must be his reason, so he looked at him with interest and waited for his explanation.

"It's amazing, Lord Tan's move is really wonderful." At this time, You Hongsheng suddenly clapped his hands and said to Tan Zong with a smile, "If this happens, the people in Changsha Prefecture will definitely not doubt the identity of Lord."

"Sir You, why can't I understand what you mean?" Chen San said to You Hongsheng in confusion when he heard this.

"The situation in Changsha Prefecture is chaotic, and ordinary business is indeed not suitable, but one business is profitable and makes people profit without losing money." You Hongsheng smiled at Chen San and said in a pretentious manner when he heard this.

"Sir You, our brothers are stupid, don't keep it a secret. Tell me, what kind of business is it?" Hearing this, Chen Si couldn't help but smile and said, full of interest in this business.
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