After some cleaning, the atmosphere in Jinling City was completely renewed, and the people came and went on the streets did not decrease at all. The more bullies and thugs were killed, the more prosperous the street market was, and the treatment of the yamen runners patrolling the streets was different. The admiration of the people made them hold their heads up, and for the first time they had a sense of honor for their errands.

Hou Xuanyan was dressed neatly and was about to cross the river to Suzhou. Yangzhou is now like a military town. Hou Xuanyan directly ordered Zhu Dadian and Li Haoxian, but he was not ready to go.

After leaving Jinling, Hou Xuan's carriage slowly went east, and people came and went along the way, and some of the prosperous scenes of the past have returned to the past. This is a patrol that can be walked around, so the officials along the way do not know that every time Hou Xuan's performance comes, they come out to greet them.

Along the way, I passed Changzhou New City. From a distance, hundreds of men in coarse cloth clothes were paving the road with bluestone floors.

Hou Xuanyan laughed and said, "Yes, this idea is good. Changzhou New City is located between Jinling and Suzhou. As long as the road is built, it will surely attract passers-by to stop and rest." Hou Xuanyan, who was very interested, jumped out of the carriage and led a few personal soldiers forward.

After a new rain, the road was a little muddy, and the paving road added a lot of inconvenience. A man in the lead pointed and pointed at him, and Hou Xuanyan looked familiar from afar.

When they got closer, someone discovered that when they saw Hou Xuanyan's dress, he knew he was a high-ranking official.

Everyone looked at them together, and the middle-aged man looked happy in his eyes and stepped forward and said, "Duke, why did you come suddenly?"

Only then did Hou Xuanyan see clearly that the man with his legs covered in mud and sweat soaked in his short shirt was Gu Shouzheng.

"Haha, my second uncle hasn't seen you for a long time."

Hou Xuanyan was a little moved. Gu Shouzheng was different from other officials. He was the second son of the Gu family in Suzhou. The rich son of the rich one was very valuable. It is rare to be able to do this step. He may not have any talent, but being an official does not require you to be able to do much ability. It is easy to do good governance. As long as he is willing to throw himself into his body and do more good things for the people, it is enough. Hong Chengchou has great ability, but when he is in the position of the prefect of Changzhou, Gu Shouzheng may not be as good as Gu Shouzheng.

Gu Shouzheng put down the composition in his hand and said happily: "Was the Duke of the State coming here to visit the people of Changzhou? We have a few problems here, and we need to make a decision."

Hou Xuanyan immediately waved his hand and said, "You are the parents of Changzhou. You should have the things you should do, just let go of your hands and feet. This time I passed by here to rectify the customs of Jiangnan and strictly deal with the bully who have caused harm to the other side. You should have received the documents from the court, and Changzhou must also strictly implement them."

Hou Xuanyan didn't want to go to Changzhou New City at all. No matter what the reason was, he ordered the burning of Changzhou. He burned the home of more than 100,000 people, and he always felt guilty when he saw others again.

Gu Shouzheng was slightly disappointed. He was preparing to ask Hou Xuanyan for many policies and conditions in person. It would definitely not work in such a wilderness. He also hated evil spirits. When he heard that he had to deal with bullies who harmed the local area, he agreed from the bottom of his heart.

Hou Xuan, who was ashamed, gave a few inspiring and polite words, got on the carriage and left in shame.

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When they arrived in Wuxi, Qianxiang Camp captured several corrupt officials and demolished the protective umbrellas of local bullies. The rest was left to the ready-made captain, and the yamen runners went to do it. After staying in Wuxi for a night, they finally arrived at the shore of Taihu Lake, outside Gusu City.

Suzhou has special significance for Hou Xuanyan. This is his rise and his real nest.

Xia Yunyi, with civil and military officials, gentry and celebrities, waited under Suzhou city together.

Finally, Hou Xuanyan's carriage came over, the curtain was lifted, and a familiar face appeared in front of everyone who was looking forward to it.

Everyone bent down and saluted: "Super Commander."

Strictly speaking, Hou Xuanyan has long been no longer the governor of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, but they are used to calling him, so there is no need to change their words.

After Hou Xuan got off the car, he looked at Xia Yunyi, an old friend who once left a psychological shadow on Hou Xuan's role in Taihu. After a long-town Suzhou, he looked much more capable, but the only thing that had not changed was his mouth...

Before we could reminisce about the past, Xia Yunyi said, "Wenyuan, our Suzhou has been rectifying for four days after receiving the order from His Highness the Queen." After that, he took out a piece of paper from his sleeve, which was densely packed with fly-headed small calligraphy, which made Hou Xuan dizzy. Xia Yunyi continued, "Look, these people are all habitual criminals who commit crimes. I have killed half of them, and the rest are still in prison."

Hou Xuanyan took a breath. Scholars are cruel. They kill more quickly than Jinling.

Xia Yunyi asked, "How is it? Is there anything wrong? If there is something wrong, I think there are still some incomplete aspects in the temporary laws..."

Hou Xuanyan hurriedly said, "Yes, there's nothing wrong with it."

"Well, let's talk about temporary laws."

Hou Xuanyan scratched his head and looked left and right, and found that everyone looked helpless.

While taking him to the city, Xia Yunyi kept saying, "There are also some corrupt officials who have been found out by us and are ready to be taken to Jinling. I plan to do this by the vacancy left by these people. The military position is promoted from the Northern Expedition Army that has made contributions, and civil servants will still be promoted according to public opinion. I am going to visit Wujiang in person..."

When Hou Xuanyan saw this posture, his ears could not be purified for a moment. Moreover, after hearing Xia Yunyi's words, he did even better than himself. Hou Xuanyan, who was already on the verge of collapse, hurriedly said: "What Lord Xia said is very true. I think I will do it like this. Haha, I have been walking along the way, and I am empty in my stomach. In addition, I will leave home for a long time, so I will go back to the mansion first."

After saying hello, he led his subordinates Hu Bawan and other personal soldiers to gallop...

Xia Yunyi jumped behind her and shouted, "General, state affairs are the most important, why should family do it?" Until she saw the figures disappear, Xia Yunyi said angrily: "General, the general is still the same, everything is good, but she is too impatient..."

When he turned around, he saw that the staff and gentry beside him looked drowsy.

Xia Yunyi's face turned red and she shouted: "Everyone is cheered up. Look at you all have no fighting spirit. No wonder the commander-in-chief refused to stay for too long."

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When they arrived at the Marquis's Mansion, the people also knew that today was the day when Hou Xuanyan returned to the mansion, and the whole mansion was filled with joy.

When Hou Xuanyan came to the front of the mansion, he saw his third uncle Hou Qizeng, who was smiling and hurriedly dismounted and supported him and said, "Uncle San, I haven't been to greet you yet, why did you come out in person? This is not in accordance with the etiquette, haha."

Hou Qi once smiled and said, "Our family doesn't care about that. When I was a child, my brother was more open-minded than me. Until now, you are not as good as me."

Hou Xuanyan laughed and helped him in. The family banquet had already been prepared in the inner courtyard. The Hou family was not prosperous, especially after the Jiading Massacre, even fewer survived.

Hou Xuanyan naturally became the center of the whole family, and he talked about the Western Expedition while eating. The Battle of Sichuan and Shu was mostly a tragedy on earth, and Hou Xuanyan didn't want to talk to them much.

After drinking and eating, Hou Xuanyan held Gu Ling'er's hand and returned to his own yard.

Two pretty maids were wearing white silk clothes and emerald green skirts. The open chest was stretched out with a proud and white snowy figure, and they were waiting at the door.

Hou Xuanyan, who had been in Jinling for a long time, looked at Xiaoxiao, who looked up and raised her eyes and trembled, and was slanted with Willow Eyes and Ji'er, who had agile eyes, immediately let go of the loli in her hand and said, "Be good Ling'er, go and play with your sister Xia Shuji."

Gu Ling'er kept taking small steps and pressing her tightly against his legs. When she heard this, she stopped talking. Her mouth pursed slightly and she was about to cry.

Xiaoxiao gently brushed her knees and smiled sweetly: "Miss, too, misses her son-in-law."

How could Hou Xuanyan not be prepared and took out a yellow book from his arms like a magic trick... a booklet with yellowed skin.

"Look, there are monkeys who can talk and pigs holding rakes, and they can beat goblins. Do you want it?"

Gu Ling'er soon forgot that she missed her son-in-law very much. She smiled happily with tears in her eyes, and jumped and said, "Give it to me, give it to me, want it."

Hou Xuanyan slapped his little butt that was not as big as a palm and said, "Go and see Sister Xia Shuji, let her tell you."

The new little maid next to her blushed, covered her mouth and chuckled. Xiaoxiao glared at her, picked up Gu Ling'er and walked out of the yard.

Hou Xuanyan stepped forward with a domineering sound. After two crisp sounds, he hugged the two beauties and laughed: "My son, prepare hot water, I want to subdue demons in the water."

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How do you express this kind of storm?

The mandarin ducks play in the water with their necks, and the phoenixes and phoenixes are interspersed with flowers.
Chapter completed!