Chapter 227
Nanshan Nan Yongzhou is also a state under the jurisdiction of Xishan Province of Zhao State, close to Yangzhou, but its geographical development is slightly worse than Yangzhou, so in terms of level classification, it is only Zhongzhou.
In the north of Yongzhou, on the border with Yangzhou, there is a mountain lying across the two places.
The mountain is named Yuntai, but it is also commonly called Nanshan in Xinfeng County.
South of Nanshan belongs to Yongzhou!
Under the Nanshan Mountain, there is a vast area, about one county wide. This is the fiefdom of Yongding Bo, Han Yu!
The Earl of Yongding, Han Yu! His sister once entered the palace as a maid, but was favored by the old Emperor Zhao and accepted as his favorite concubine. As a result, the Han family soared into the sky.
In the early years of the war, Han Yu mixed up a few times, and was awarded the title of earl, and his title was permanent!
Just like his title, he is indeed a divine needle-like existence in Yongzhou. This does not mean his importance, but his power.
There are no exceptions for nobles and they cannot interfere in local government affairs.
Even so, he has been operating in Yongzhou for many years, and all government agencies have his connections, and many of them are even supported by him.
Even the governor of Yongzhou was severely restrained.
In this way, his fiefdom is naturally the best area in Yongzhou.
South of Nanshan, at the foot of the mountain.
It's only separated by a mountain, but this land is completely different from Xinfeng County.
It is flat and fertile, and is irrigated by running water from the mountains. There are hundreds of acres of neat fertile farmland. These are the private property of Yongding Bo and belong to him alone!
In the area, there is a large manor. The manor occupies an equally large area and looks luxurious from the outside.
This is the residence of Yongdingbo!
Within the manor, the houses are adjacent to each other, with pavilions, rockery paths, and extravagance...
Today's Yongding Earl's Mansion is different from the past. The maids are busy and the servants are in a hurry just because there are guests coming to the door.
The person who came to visit was Dong Yiwu, the governor of Yangzhou!
It stands to reason that with Han Yu's status, this doesn't have to be the case, but Dong Yiwu's status is also very special.
He was the key figure in suppressing and dealing with the Earl of Fuyang's Mansion. He was a member of the same family, so Han Yu would naturally treat him differently from others.
The maids brought the exquisite and delicious pastries into a large hall.
On the wall in the middle of the hall entrance is a picture of a tiger descending from a mountain, and in the lower right corner there are a few characters "dragon flying and phoenix dancing".
The person sitting at the main table was a middle-aged, well-to-do man. He was dressed in rich and luxurious clothes, had a few moustache, and his complexion was a kind of sickly white color unique to aristocrats.
It was obvious that this was caused by years of extravagance and debauchery. He was leaning against the large seat, with a big belly, but he had the power of a superior.
He is the Earl of Yongding, the head of the Han family, Han Yu!
Next to him on the right, a young man was sitting carelessly. He was leaning on the seat, and a graceful maid fed him cherry fruits from time to time.
That's it, other people don't seem to be surprised by doing such a thing in this hall.
He is Han Yu’s son, Han Yuanzheng!
In addition to this, there were several people. Dong Yiwu was also sitting on the other side. Seeing Han Yuan like that, he frowned slightly,
Then his eyes turned to look at the picture of a tiger descending the mountain behind Han Yu. After a while, he praised: "It is hard to find a painting by the Governor, and it is even more rare to have it signed and inscribed."
"Only you, Lord Earl, can have this honor!"
"Ha ha!"
Han Yu laughed. This statement truly spoke to his heart, and he said proudly: "The Governor is a truly famous painter, especially good at painting tigers."
"It's just that the Governor has always kept a low profile and is unknown to the public, but we know about it."
Han Yu paused and then said: "When I talk about this, I think of Luo Chuannan. In order to cater to the governor's preference, he took in Yang Xiuwen, the son of Yi Hua Tao."
"This boy was also good at painting tigers, but he lost the battle for the fiefdom, contracted syphilis, and died on the street..."
"Ha ha!"
Han Yu laughed as he spoke.
"Yang Xiuwen?"
Hearing this, Han Yu's son, who was squinting his eyes, said calmly: "I have met this person a few times, but I didn't expect that he is dead now..."
When father and son were talking, Dong Yiwu's face was not good-looking. To put the blame on this incident, it was still his shame, and he has always been the laughing stock in the industry.
Because he presided over the fiefdom competition and ultimately failed, most people blamed him.
Not only did he not expect this result, but all the established nobles did not expect it.
Now that the Fuyang Earl's Mansion has obtained the fiefdom as expected, the old nobles who followed it are all disgraced.
"Haha, don't worry about it, Yi Wu," Han Yu said with a smile: "I said this just as a joke, not against anyone!"
"Of course I understand." Although Dong Yiwu was unhappy, he still said so.
His posture was also very low, not only because of Yong Dingbo's own power, but also because he came here to ask for his help.
Suppressing the Earl's Mansion no longer works, and Marquis Xuanping will not give him a second chance.
"Is Yi Wu here for the Earl of Fuyang's Mansion this time?" Han Yu asked.
"Yeah!" Dong Yiwu nodded.
"Emperor Zhao decreed that Xinfeng County became the fiefdom of the Earl of Fuyang. Since Wang Kang took over, he has suppressed mountain bandits, won the hearts of the people, hired labor, and developed vigorously."
"He also opened mountains and built roads to revitalize Xinfeng County. All this makes me feel uneasy!"
Han Yu said calmly: "I know everything you said."
Dong Yiwu understood that there was only a mountain between Xinfeng County and his fiefdom, so he naturally understood it.
"But these are all irrelevant!"
Han Yu turned the jade ring on his hand and said disdainfully: "Wang Dingchang's son is just a prodigal, he only wants to spend money!"
"Dig a tunnel to build a road? Fortunately, he can think of it. He is really simple-minded. Can it be passed by just digging it?"
What kind of support is used to support such a long tunnel? The risk of collapse is thus eliminated..."
Han Yu asked several questions in succession, and Dong Yiwu nodded in approval, but considering that he had been fighting Wang Kang for so long.
Based on his understanding of Wang Kang, these questions should have come to mind.
Dong Yiwu said: "That's the case, but..."
“Nothing but!”
Han Yu waved his hand directly, "Look at how cautious you are now. As the governor of a state, you were frightened like this by a bunch of people!"
After hearing this, Dong Yiwu's face immediately turned ugly, but he did not dare to refute. Han Yu was not an ordinary person.
Although he is an earl, he is very senior and has a great say among the established nobles!
Han Yu didn't seem to notice Dong Yiwu's ugly face, and he really didn't need to look at it.
If Dong Yiwu hadn't been assigned by Marquis Xuanping, he wouldn't even have been able to get in.
"Taking a step back, even if the road is built? What's the use? The conditions of Xinfeng County itself mean that there won't be any big development!"
"I also have a fiefdom, I understand this better!"
Han Yu said again: "That kid is just dragging down his family business and ruining the family property of the Earl of Fuyang. I heard that Wang Dingchang has been running around these days..."
Chapter completed!