At noon, Xiao Nianzhi was drinking the "red bean and peanut dumplings" specially offered by the sugar water shop today, while listening to Zhao Shangshu telling himself about the news from Zhendong Wei.
"Governor Zhao has news!!!"
This was the first thing Zhao Shangshu said when he saw Xiao Nianzhi.
In fact, just by looking at his beaming expression, Xiao Nianzhi knew that the news coming back from the Zhendong Guard must be good news.
Moreover, it must be good news related to Mr. Zhao.
That's why Zhao Shangshu is so happy.
Sure enough, after nearly a month of elimination, Mr. Zhao finally got news.
Moreover, it is great news!
Zhao Shangshu couldn't hold it in any longer, and even his teeth were exposed. He happily shared with Xiao Nianzhi: "Governor Zhao led the advance army all the way into the hinterland of Gao State. Now he has conquered Gao State."
The emperor was beheaded by his horse..."
Having said this, Zhao Shangshu coughed lightly: "I guess it was a manslaughter, a manslaughter. Let's go in. We can't find the direction and we can't find the way. It's normal to kill the wrong few."
Seeing Zhao Shangshu's nonchalant attempt to make amends, Xiao Nianzhi suppressed his laughter.
The latest report from Zhendong Guard is that Governor Zhao, who has been missing for more than a month, finally has news, and it was him who took the initiative to send it back.
Not only that, the opponent also directly attacked the hinterland of Gao Kingdom, captured most of the forces, and even killed the opponent's emperor.
Well, I have to say, it’s you as expected, Zhao Shashen!
How many ups and downs and twists and turns have they experienced along the way, and what kind of hardships and pains have they experienced in the cold winter months.
No one knows.
However, it doesn't matter anymore.
Because, Mr. Zhao directly captured Gao Guo!
Now it is time to cooperate internally and externally to welcome the large forces of Jin Dynasty and carry out subsequent finishing and organization.
As for the mineral issue that Xiao Nianzhi mentioned before...
Well, Governor Zhao is still detecting and processing it. If there is really any news, it will definitely be sent back as quickly as possible.
However, Governor Zhao seemed to be injured in this battle.
Although it was not mentioned in the battle report, it was mentioned in Wei Zhiqiu's letter. It seemed that the injury was not serious, but Governor Zhao had always been able to resist and was in good physical condition. He did not listen to advice very much and was as stubborn as a donkey.
Therefore, Wei Zhiqiu wrote directly to complain.
She felt that, after all, he was a general of the Jin Dynasty, so he should not delay and cause problems again.
What Wei Zhiqiu meant was that it would be best to recall people directly to the capital.
It just so happens that the Chinese New Year is coming soon, and the other party has probably not been back for a few years. I take this opportunity to return to Beijing to recuperate, reunite with my family, and celebrate the Chinese New Year.
It will be too late to tidy up Zhendongwei again in the next year.
Your Majesty is also worried about Governor Zhao's health.
If this is really because he doesn't take it seriously, then...
Your Majesty feels that he can cry directly!
He has only a few useful and powerful generals.
Fold one, and Your Majesty will feel uncomfortable and heartbroken!
Therefore, after reading Wei Zhiqiu's letter, His Majesty directly issued an order to summon Governor Zhao back to Beijing to recover from his injuries.
Not only that, His Majesty also sent two young and physically strong doctors to accompany the messenger directly.
These two people will escort Governor Zhao all the way back to Beijing.
This way, even if something unexpected happens on the way, having a doctor by your side will at least make you feel at ease.
Mentioning Governor Zhao's injury, Zhao Shangshu was also a little sad: "Second brother, this person has never cherished himself very much, eh..."
Xiao Nianzhi didn't know how to answer this. After thinking about it, he could only comfort him: "Your Majesty has already arranged for someone. I think there will be no problem. Don't worry, sir."
Hearing what Xiao Nianzhi said, Zhao Shangshu nodded: "Hey!"
For a moment, Xiao Nianzhi couldn't tell whether it was a response or a sigh.
However, the red bean and peanut dumplings in my hand are still delicious.
Thinking about tomorrow's food list and the rice dumplings, Xiao Nianzhi couldn't help but look forward to it.
When the time came, it was already dark.
As soon as Xiao Nianzhi left the Yamen, he saw the tightly packed Aunt Yu standing beside her carriage, waving to her: "Come on, come on!"
On such a cold day, Aunt Yu was too lazy to say another word.
But after seeing his apprentice, he still shouted a few words, then took a cloth and wrapped half of his face.
Just like the north wind blowing now that hurts anyone's face, if it doesn't cover the whole face and makes it impossible to see the road, Aunt Yu would like to cover the whole face!
Although Aunt Yu has been in the city recently, she goes back to her house every day and occasionally comes to Xiao Nianzhi's place.
This is rare, the other party comes to pick you up.
Xiao Nianzhi was a little surprised. After walking over quickly, he didn't rush to say anything. He helped Aunt Yu get into the carriage first, and then she followed.
After getting into the carriage and sitting down, Aunt Yu handed Xiao Nianzhi the hand stove that had just been filled with charcoal fire.
The master and the apprentice warmed up for a long time before they came back to their senses.
Xiao Nianzhi also felt that it was quite cold, much colder than last winter. She nodded in agreement: "Well, it is indeed cold."
Aunt Yu pointed outside: "Don't go back to the house tonight. I'll send someone back with a message later. Go directly to my place. Your grandpa is here too. Let's eat pot together. It's so cold on this cold day. Why don't you eat something hot?"
, it’s also quite difficult at night.”
If the rich and powerful are like this, the lives of the common people can only be imagined.
Xiao Nianzhi couldn't do anything else, so he could only brainstorm for a while about which places were rich in coal mines.
In fact, within the Jin Dynasty, a small amount of mining has been carried out in many places, and more of them are used for the forging of weapons.
However, it is still in the experimental stage now.
Therefore, the dosage is not large.
However, these things are all under the control of the imperial court, and it is too difficult for ordinary people to touch them.
Coupled with the difficulty of mining, the cost increases.
Therefore, even if the imperial court does sell it, the common people may not be able to afford it.
but……
What if the quantity is too large?
What if there is free labor?
Haven't several small countries in the southwest already sent envoys to make peace?
Such a large amount of labor must be utilized so that they are so tired that they have nothing else to think about except eating, sleeping and working every day, so that they will cause less trouble in the future.
Xiao Nianzhi felt that he was really kind just letting them work and giving them food to eat.
Thinking about the shameless invading races that later used all kinds of shameful methods in order to eliminate their opponents, Xiao Nianzhi did not directly initiate the initiative of subjugating the country and genocide.
Well, Xiao Nianzhi once again affirmed his kindness.
So, besides Dajin, which other place is rich in coal mines?
Xiao Nianzhi decided to read a book after dinner tonight. He had to find these places and see the current situation so that it would not be convenient to attack. And...
It's no trouble to transport the labor force there.
In fact, long-distance migration is quite good. When you arrive in a strange place, it will probably take a long time for those people to adapt to the environment, so they will not think about overthrowing the Jin Dynasty.
Moreover, how can domestic flowers be as fragrant as wild flowers?