Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 822 Return to Lin'an
The Changju County Post Office has suddenly become extremely important since the Song Dynasty soldiers marched west to Daxia and east to Shaanxi.

The funding has increased fivefold, the staff has increased threefold, and the post office can first be equipped with horses and other post equipment.

As a result, Tian Zhongsheng, the postmaster of Changju County, suddenly started to tremble.

After all, this place is the only way to spread west and north, and his status as Tian Yicheng has also risen.

It is midsummer and the weather is hot.

Tian Yicheng was sitting lazily in the signing room, holding a pot of Longjing tea.

Ever since the status of Changju County Post Office became important, he has the opportunity to drink such good tea.

It was just past noon and the weather was still hot. It was not a good time to travel. Business travelers would usually try to avoid this time in the afternoon, and there would not be many pedestrians on the road at this time.

Tian Yicheng was just about to take a nap when he heard the hurried sound of horse hooves.

Out of professional habit, Tian Yicheng stood up and walked out of the office, stood on the steps, covered with an awning, and looked into the distance.

Then I saw dozens of riders on fast horses galloping from north to south, and they stopped when they arrived at the post office.

The horse was covered in sweat, and it was obvious that it had traveled a long distance.

Tian Yicheng had a sharp eye. When he saw that each of these horses had an excellent saddle, and the brave knights on the horses were all equipped with bows and swords, and some even carried shields and crossbows, he knew that the person coming was of extraordinary status.

Sure enough, after these people got off their horses, they rushed into the post station and ordered them to prepare to welcome the distinguished guest immediately.

Tian Yicheng checked their badges and found that they were from the central army of Yang Yuan, the envoy of Sichuan, Shaanxi and Longyou.

The postmen immediately got busy, walking the horses, watering them, putting them in stables, feeding them…

They were busy preparing tea and meals for the guests.

The officers and soldiers were not idle either, and immediately started to make preparations around the house.

Soon, the entire post office was occupied by Yang Xuanfu's central army.

The entire post station was under the control of these fierce soldiers.

After another half hour, a large group of people slowly came.

There were no less than seven or eight hundred people coming, all of them were elite soldiers with sturdy build and fully armored.

Tian Yicheng had already informed the Changju County Magistrate, who, together with all the officials in the government office, were eagerly waiting under the scorching afternoon sun.

Sweat was dripping down their faces, but they didn't dare to go to the shade to rest and drink some tea.

They have already endured the hardship, so they must at least let Yang Xuanfu see their sincerity, right?
Let the sweat come more fiercely!

When Yang Yuan's carriage arrived, officials from all over Changju County, including Tian Yicheng, hurried to greet him.

Not only the administrative officials of Changju County came, but even the teachers of the provincial school came.

Because of Yang Yuan's efforts in promoting culture and education, he was praised by scholars all over the world as a protector of Confucianism.

When such a person arrived, how could the instructor of the provincial school, as a scholar, not come?

Just for the sake of Yang Yuan's "Sanyuan Jidi" signboard, he also wanted to see it and get his hands on the ink.

Yang Yuan was not wearing official uniform or military uniform, but a jade-colored Taoist robe made of soft Wu silk, a cloth scarf on his head, and a pair of green satin short boots on his feet.

Dressed like this, he looks even more extraordinary.

When a person reaches a certain position and has power, he does not need to use any external things to demonstrate his authority;
When a rich person reaches this level, he doesn't need to rely on any external things to show his wealth.

The only ones accompanying Yang Yuan were Qingtang and A'man, who were dressed as pretty maids.

Ermeyisa returned to Tianshui.

This was Yang Yuan's arrangement for her.

On the eve of his departure, Yang Yuan slept alone with little Bao Si.

I don't know how much he explained to Ermeyisa that night.

Anyway, when Ermeyisa got on the bus back to Tianshui the next day, she was so delicate and frail that Qingtang and A'man helped her into the car.

Then, the donkey from Guanzhong let out a loud roar and carried the beautiful girl from the Rong tribe towards Tianshui.

Yang Yuan, who was no less powerful than the donkey in Guanzhong, continued to head towards Hanzhong.

The game between high-level officials cannot be heard by these grassroots officials.

They have limited information and are unable to make accurate judgments.

In their hearts, Yang Yuan is a hero of the Song Dynasty who turned the tide and made outstanding contributions.

Now, at such a young age, he is already the envoy to Sichuan, Shaanxi and Longyou, and his future is limitless.

Although Yang Yuan's Qi-cultivation skills have not yet been cultivated to the point where he can remain calm and unperturbed by praise or criticism, he is not to the point of being frightened.

Because he knew very well that the emperor would not really touch him.

At least not right now.

His achievements were enormous, including expanding the territory of Dali, Western Xia, and the Jin Dynasty.

With such merits, even the emperor did not dare to touch him.

The emperor was simply too afraid of his brilliance and wanted to seize his power.

What a pity, what a pity...

Thinking that the situation in Shaanxi could have been better, Yang Yuan could only sigh secretly.

What else could he do?

Also waiting for twelve gold medals?

If that happened, he would really be at odds with the little emperor, and would make the little emperor even more suspicious of him.

Yang Yuan and Yan Min are different.

Even though Sister Min became the emperor of Western Xia, what she pursued was still to be herself again.

Having a happy personal life means that her life is fulfilled.

But Yang Yuan really wanted to accomplish something big and spectacular.

But from now on, he has to focus on his personal prospects and future.

"What a pity! If Zhao Yuan hadn't died so early..."

Yang Yuan shook his head slightly. He was promoted by Zhao Yuan, and Zhao Yuan was confident that he could control him.

Naturally, they would not be so wary of him, at least not now. But the little emperor...

Yang Yuan stayed in Changju County for one night. During that night, Qingtang and A'man met many people, such as the famous local chef in Changju, under the pretext of taking care of Yang Yuan's food and daily life.

During this process, a steady stream of news was sent to the post office.

The intelligence agency under Yang Yuan's Internal Affairs Office has been fully operational, and the aftermath preparations had begun long before Yang Yuan returned.

When Yang Yuan went from Lin'an to Sichuan, it took more than a year to sort out the huge industry in Luxi.

But now, with so many capable women in the Neijishi, everything is in order.

Although the family business is a hundred times larger than it was then, it can be handled faster.

After Yang Yuan returned to Nanzheng, he spent a few days there, handling various affairs, and then headed towards Tongchuan Prefecture.

After passing Jianmen Pass, Yang Yuan first went to Pengzhou to meet Wu Yuan, and then went on a tour to Tongchuan Prefecture.

During this process, the number of women around him began to decrease.

By the time he met Shen Xuzhong on the Tongchuan Prefecture Road and handed over the mission to Shen Xuzhong, there was only one summer resort left in Santai Mountain.

Even the big holes caused by the explosions during the tests have been filled up, and weeds have even grown on them.

Finally, when Yang Yuan decided to set off to return to Beijing, the only people with him were Song Luxi, Fei Yuye, Leng Yuchan, Xue Bingxin and Fan Qing (Wu Youyao).

Youyao's hair has grown to her waist.

Almost all of the people Yang Yuan brought with him were female heroes with superb martial arts skills.

Except for Deer Creek.

As the legal wife of Duke Yang and the eldest princess of the Song Empire, Luxi must return to Beijing with him.

As for which concubine or maidservant is missing, who has the right to say anything?

……

Ezhou, Yangtze River Estuary Wharf.

The Li family’s large ship is about to sail eastwards to Lin’an.

Suddenly, three large official ships came from upstream. From afar, we could see a large flag with a huge "Yang" character on the flagpole.

Li Daozheng earnestly instructed the housekeeper on all the details of the journey to the capital, when he suddenly saw a high-ranking official ship coming upstream. He raised his eyes with his hands over the awning and saw a large flag with the word "Yang" on it. He was immediately startled.

"Yang?"

With such a big presence, and two large official ships protecting him in front and behind, who else could this Yang be?

Li Dao's heart tightened, and he didn't bother to continue to instruct, and hurriedly said: "It's urgent to hurry, daughter, go quickly.

No, today's feng shui is not good. No, today is not an auspicious day. Otherwise, let's go to Beijing another day!"

Li Fengniang stood by the boat, but she didn't see the official ship coming in the distance. When she heard her father say this, she rolled her eyes:
"I told you that you are getting old and confused, but you still don't listen to my advice. What are you talking about?"

She is not afraid of going to Beijing for the talent show.

She had already found out that the audition process involved several stages.

The preliminary selection was conducted by eunuchs, and the main considerations were appearance and accent.

There was nothing she could do about this. She had been to Lin'an before and was quite ostentatious. She had become good friends with the little princess Zhao Ning'er, so she couldn't hide it from anyone.

The second stage was also conducted by eunuchs, who examined the candidates’ physique and etiquette.

It is said that the body shape needs to be measured with a ruler. If it is one inch bigger, it is too fat, and if it is one inch smaller, it is too thin. She cannot fake this.

However, this is against etiquette and is easy to cheat.

Otherwise, there is a third stage, which will be the responsibility of the old palace maids, who will examine the physical health, body odor, intelligence and living habits of the concubines.

This is easier to do.
Grinding teeth, farting, smacking lips, snoring and talking in sleep is a bit vulgar and a little girl like her can't do that.

But can't you be careless and loud?

Wouldn't it be enough for her to just imitate the behavior and movements of her brothers?
Therefore, Li Fengniang was eager to go to Lin'an as soon as possible.

Finish your work early and go home early. Wait until Uncle Yang finishes his battle and then go play with Qingtang, Taixi and the others.

"Alright, alright, I'm already on the boat, why should I go back home? Let's go."

Li Fengniang waved to her father nonchalantly, as if she was going out for fun.

"Etiquette, pay attention to etiquette, you are a lady from a noble family, don't show your teeth when you smile and don't shake your skirt when you walk, you... hey, hurry up and go."

Seeing that the official ship was getting closer and closer downstream, Li Dao became anxious and urged them to start the boat.

The planks were removed, the sails were hoisted, and we sailed down the river toward the east.

Li Dao immediately dismounted from his horse and turned around to leave.

Brother Yang Yuan, I'm really sorry. I, Old Li, also have a big family to support. Please be more understanding.

Li Dao and his men left in a hurry, without even returning home, and went directly to the military camp.

He left someone at home, waiting for Yang Yuan to arrive, and then said that he had taken his troops into the mountains for training and that his return date was unknown.

I think Yang Yuan is anxious to return to Beijing to report on his work, and he can't stay in Ezhou for long.

I don't have to meet Yang Yuan anymore.

While Yang Yuan was waiting to meet him, this delay would cause him to miss his daughter perfectly.

Tsk, perfect.

The more Li Dao thought about it, the more beautiful it seemed. Then the spy who stayed at the dock ran to the military camp.

"Marshal, Yang Xuanfu didn't stop at all. He didn't even stop at the dock. He just set sail eastward."

"Really? Hahaha, Yang Xiaoer is really nice. He knows not to embarrass me, your brother.

If I could lend a hand to a good friend like this, I would still be willing to...

Wait, you said his boat didn’t even stop and went straight past the dock?”

"Yes, Marshal, he just ran after our young lady's boat, Marshal? Marshal!"

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(End of this chapter)