Chapter 36 [Marquis Changde]
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Ten miles away from the west gate of Donghai City, Xiao Muzan, who had just returned from Qingpu County, led dozens of officials from all over the world, waiting at the ten-mile pavilion. The drum band was treated solemnly, and nearly a hundred soldiers were even on both sides. In the sun, the guns shone with a cold and cold light.
Officials were talking in groups of three or five, and Xiao Muzan looked gloomy and his eyes were deep. In Qingpu County these days, he almost fought with Su Dinghai, but he still couldn't find evidence of the Su family's crime. However, he saw the word "Han" written by Xiao Jing before his death at the scene. Shocked, Xiao Muzan quickly realized that it was someone who did it on purpose. Xiao Jing's hand bone was broken, so it was impossible to write such words before his death. In his heart, the Su family was provoking the relationship between Xiao Han and the two families.
He really wanted to continue to stay in Qingpu County as a county magistrate, at least to continue to find some clues from Su Dinghai, and to find a trace of so-called justice for his dead son.
But he was soon given a report, a report that forced him to rush back to Donghai County.
The imperial court sent an imperial envoy to Donghai County to handle the tax and silver matters! As the magistrate of Donghai County and the top leader of Donghai County, he had to go back to welcome the imperial envoy's visit, and this should not be neglected.
Before the imperial envoy arrived, Xiao Muzan learned about the candidate for the imperial envoy this time from the letters from Yanjing.
This time, the one who came to Donghai County was the cousin of the King of Yan, a very influential figure in the royal family, Cao Yin, the Changde Hou.
And he also knew that the court also appointed Cao Yin with a deputy, Xiao Tongguang, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue.
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Under the sky in the distance, a group of carriages and horses slowly appeared in the sight of officials of Donghai County. On the high-rise flag, the "Cao" flag fluttered in the wind and flew, so the officials immediately lined up behind Xiao Muzan and met the convoy.
Under the sky, four chariots slowly came under the escort of nearly a hundred armored soldiers. The clothes of the guards showed their identity, which was the "Wolf Armor Camp", one of the five major camps of the Imperial Army in Yanjing.
Among the five major camps of the Imperial Army in Yanjing, the "Wolf Armor Camp" is one of them. The three thousand "Wolf Armor Camp" warriors are the aces in the hands of Cao Yin, Changde Hou. His other identity is the commander of the "Wolf Armor Camp" and one of the few people in the royal family who hold military power.
The carriage in front is luxurious and spacious, with two tall horses pulling together. The wheels are huge and the carriage is made of gold, showing the honor of the identity of the characters inside.
When the carriage and horses stopped, Xiao Muzan led the officials of Donghai County to kneel down and said in unison: "The emperor welcomes the marquis, wishing the marquis a thousand years old!"
An escort next to the car immediately stepped forward and lifted the brocade curtain of the car. Soon, a noble man in white clothes came out of the car. His appearance was extremely handsome, as beautiful as a woman, exuding a feminine atmosphere, and even a charming atmosphere between his eyebrows and eyes. His skin was not reflected by his white clothes, but it turned out even more white.
The skin is better than snow, and it even makes people think it is a kind of morbid white. If everyone hadn't known that this was a dignified Changdehou and a real man, I'm afraid that someone would think that this was a marquis dressed in a man.
He wore a golden belt around his waist, accompanied by jade ears, and the middle finger of his right hand was covered with a green jade ring. The ring was even more green and glittering against the delicate fingers.
Wearing a golden crown on his head, his hair fluttering and extremely soft.
"Get up." Cao Yin smiled on his face and his voice was a little sharp: "We are here, but thank you for your hard work."
"I dare not!" The officials said in unison: "The marquis's road is bumpy, and it is hard work."
Xiao Muzan led the officials to get up, and with a wave of his hand, the drum band immediately started to play music, which was very lively.
The convoy reopened, and a few officials such as Xiao Muzan and Han Xuanchang sat in sedan chairs, and most of the officials could only follow the team and walked back to Donghai City.
This time, there were four carriages coming to Donghai County with Changde Hou. One was the carriage of Changde Hou and the other was Xiao Tongguang, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. Those who were not sure about the situation did not know who was among the other two carriages. When asked in a low voice, a familiar official whispered: "There are no people in it, they are all daily necessities, including scrubbing utensils, bronze mirrors and clothes. Even the toilet used by Changde Hou to come out of Gong is inside."
"The road is long, what are Changdehou doing with these?" the official asked in a low voice, wondering: "Is there anything missing in our Donghai County?"
"The Marquis loves to be clean. When he goes out, he must bring his own things. He is not used to using other things. These are things he needs to use at any time, so he must use things he is used to in daily life."
"So that's it. I didn't expect that the Marquis would have such a habit!"
"Shh. Do you want to die? Be careful of your words, be careful of your words!"
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The convoy finally entered Donghai City surrounded by officials. The people in the city had already spread all over the avenues in the city under the advance notice from the Han family's sect leader. Whether they were willing or not, they added a lively atmosphere to the arrival of the imperial envoy.
The car was running wildly, and the convoy finally stopped in front of the grand county magistrate's office.
Cao Yin lifted the curtain and, with the support of the guards, walked out of the car. He first looked at the grand county magistrate's mansion, then looked left and right, smiled, and asked Xiao Muzan: "Yes, Lord Xiao, where will I rest when I turn back?"
"When I returned to the Marquis, the lower officials have already cleaned up a wide and elegant courtyard in the mansion. The Marquis will not abandon him, so he can rest there." Xiao Muzan said respectfully.
Cao Yin frowned, pondered slightly, and then said, "Has Han Xuanchang, Lord Han, arrived at the Qing official??"
Han Xuanchang immediately stepped out of the line and knelt down and said, "The emperor is here, I have seen the marquis!"
Cao Yin showed a kind smile on his face, and immediately stepped forward and helped Han Xuanchang up himself, saying with a gentle voice: "Mr. Han is indeed as gentle and elegant as the rumored ones."
"I dare not, don't dare!" Han Xuanchang said humbly: "The name does not match the truth, so the official is ashamed!"
Cao Yin took Han Xuanchang's hand and said kindly: "I have heard of it in Yanjing that Lord Han has been a famous handsome man in Donghai City since he was a child. When I saw him today, he is really worthy of his reputation."
The officials around were all a little surprised. How could the marquis get off the car and talk about his appearance?
Han Xuanchang is just respectful and humble.
"Is there a place for this marquis to be in Lord Han's mansion?" Cao Yin said softly in a sharp voice: "The official spirit in this yamen is too strong, so I am afraid that I can't accommodate it."
Han Xuanchang immediately said: "If you can get the Marquis down, you will be lucky enough to have three lives. The subordinate immediately asked someone to go back home to prepare."
"Okay!" Cao Yin smiled and nodded, patted Han Xuanchang's hand gently: "I'm disturbing."
Xiao Muzan frowned. If Cao Yin's move had no other reason, it was obviously showing kindness to the Han family. In this way, it would put the Xiao family in an embarrassing place. But since Cao Yin took the initiative to propose, what could he say?
At this time, a man came from behind, wearing an official uniform, thin and nearly fifty years old. Although he looked a little shrewd and gloomy, his eyes were not shining and gloomy, and his steps were empty, as if his body was hollowed out by wine. He came forward shakingly. The officials immediately saluted: "Secretary of the Lord!"
This little old man with a very poor complexion was Xiao Tongguang, the deputy envoy of the imperial envoy and the minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and was appointed as the minister of the Ministry of Revenue. He was appointed as the subordinate of Han Xuandao, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue.
The six tribes of Yan State were not controlled by any family. In the middle, officials of all kinds were mixed with each other, just because they were afraid that the family would be independent. If there was no mutual restraint, they would be afraid that even the cabinet would sometimes be difficult to control.
Xiao Tongguang is the younger brother of the current Taishi Master of the Xiao family. Compared with his elder brother of the Taishi Master, this younger brother is much worse in terms of talent and personality.
He waved his hand as if he was sleepy, and said, "Don't be polite." He turned to Han Xuanchang and said, "Mr. Han, I am not used to living in the yamen. If I can get into the fields, I will also have a house for me."
"The official is obedient~!" Han Xuanchang said immediately, but he was quite reluctant. After all, there was a hidden secret in the back garden of the Han family. It would take at least a few days for these two guys to live in, but nothing happened.
Xiao Tongguang glanced at Xiao Muzan beside him, his expression became gloomy and snorted coldly: "You did a good thing." Xiao Muzan was so shocked that he shivered.
"Mr. Han, I'll ask you to transport these things to your mansion first." Cao Yinrou smiled and said, "It's all used when you place a house."
"Yes!" Han Xuanchang agreed and immediately ordered his subordinates to transport Cao Yin's things to the Han Mansion first. He also sent someone to notify Mrs. Han, quickly packed up the two yards and came out for temporary residence for Changde Hou and Xiao Tongguang, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue.
The Korean Mansion covers a wide area, and it is not a problem to spare ten or eight yards, let alone just two yards.
Cao Yin took the lead in the yamen, and his steps were very light and soft. If he only looked at his walking movements, he would be like a very well-educated aristocratic woman on a man, and this step would make people feel very charming!
The main hall of the Yamen had already set up tables and chairs. Cao Yin sat on the main seat, and the officials visited again. Then, at Cao Yin's instructions, the ones who should stand and the ones who should sit.
"Everyone, I believe you know what happened to me when I came here this time." Cao Yin smiled softly, and his handsome face felt charming. It was a man who looked heart-pounding and charming. His voice was sharp and gentle: "The Lord of the Lord was really furious when he heard that the Donghai County Tax Silver was robbed. You Donghai County can't even protect the tax silver. The Lord of the Lord asked me to ask you, what else can you do?"
Chapter completed!