Chapter 1335: By the Shuoxiang Lake, now Lianli City
For a small county magistrate like him, both Shen Tang and Wanyan Yue are huge figures, so there is no room for him to be careless.
"Master Shen, I have prepared some food in the city ahead. Please appreciate it!"
"Excuse me, Mr. Zhang. Shen and his family are returning from the Northland to Lianli City. They are just passing through Guibao, so don't bother me!"
Shen Tang said calmly.
"this……"
"Shen's arrival has caused chaos in the port, so we will continue on our way!"
Also, Shen Tang and his group had two thousand soldiers and horses alone. Although the port was not small, when Shen Tang and others arrived, the entry and exit of other ships were obviously suspended in the port. Even on the port, The rest of the people were immediately expelled to a distant place.
It was the rule at this time that when officials went out, the common people avoided them. Even for some small officials, their ostentation was not necessarily smaller than that of Shen Tang. Shen Tang did not want to be the person who broke the rules, but he did not intend to affect other people.
Therefore, Shen Tang did not intend to stop here. Moreover, it was only noon. They continued to move forward at this moment and could even reach Shuyang at sunset. How could they waste time here.
Seeing that Shen Tang was determined to go, the county magistrate naturally did not dare to persuade Shen Tang and others to stay. Therefore, he sent Shen Tang and others some specialties such as sea fish, and respectfully sent Shen Tang and others away.
The carriage of Shen Tang and others was already on the ship, so there was no need to bother at this time. They just got off the ship and continued to get on the carriage and headed west.
From Haizhou, go west, pass through Shuyang and then enter Pizhou. After passing through Suqian in Pizhou, you will enter Hongxian, where the Northern Expedition was fought. After passing Hongxian and heading west for dozens of miles, you will reach Liancheng. .
After passing through Linhong Town in a mighty way, Shen Tang and others met the Zhizhou of Haizhou who was rushing over again!
Before Shen Tang went north, Wan Yanyong wrote a piece of paper, which made Shen Tang's name familiar to all the officials of the Jin Kingdom from top to bottom. Coupled with Wan Yan Yue's sake, Shen Tang's name became familiar to these officials. He has a very special status in his eyes.
However, Shen Tang also never stopped in Haizhou, but walked directly through Haizhou towards Shuyang.
"Look, husband, that is Shuoxiang Lake! I played here a few years ago, but the scenery at that time was much more beautiful than it is now!"
After passing Haizhou, everyone passed by a lake. This lake was not small, even much larger than Taihu Lake. Looking south, one could not see the end.
Shen Tang smiled and nodded, "It's not yet the time for spring to bloom. After all, the climate here is not as good as that of Jiangnan. The climate is still a little cold. In a few months, it will be even more beautiful!"
The frame moved forward, walking along the edge of Shuoxiang Lake! Most of the lakeside was covered with budding green grass. It looked extremely comfortable with the undulating terrain! Suddenly, a small forest appeared in Shen In Tang's line of sight, Shen Tang looked attentively and saw pink flower buds and young leaves emerging from the branches. As the breeze blew, one could even imagine a vague fragrance...
Shen Tang's originally calm mind could not help but be shaken a bit, and some suppressed emotions emerged unknowingly.
Suddenly, it has been nearly a year since I left that sad place!
"From now on, every year when the peach blossoms bloom, I will think of someone! That person, she once... liked me very much!"
I don’t know if the peach blossoms in Dali are in full bloom!
As if sensing the change in Shen Tang's mood, Xiang Ling stepped forward and held Shen Tang's arm, "Husband!"
Shen Tang nodded, remained silent for a long time, and then whispered, "Madam, I am going to Dali in May!"
Xiang Ling did not hesitate and nodded lightly, "Husband, it's time for you to go. Don't worry, I have a group of sisters at home to take care of me. You can go there without any worries. It's a pity that we can't accompany you to visit sister Li'er. !”
Shen Tang stroked Xiang Ling's hair, feeling depressed and complicated...
Liancheng!
Now this Lienli City is indeed different from before. When Lienli City was first seen, there were not many merchants, and there were even fewer common people. But now, not only has the city become prosperous, but even around Lianli City, Many villages have sprung up.
For these people, they do not pursue wealth and glory. Having a peaceful land without war is their greatest hope!
There is no war around Lianli City today. Whether it is the Jin Kingdom in the north or the Song army in Sizhou City in the south, they will not easily come to Lianli City, and even if they do, there will be no random killings.
What's more, not only does Liancheng have no miscellaneous taxes, but even the normal taxes are a bit lower than other counties. Therefore, this has naturally become a holy place in the hearts of many people.
The four gates of Lianli City are still guarded by soldiers, and there is an endless stream of large and small caravans coming in and out. For these merchants, when they come here, they don't have to worry about not being able to buy or sell suitable goods, let alone the oppression of the government and petty officials. , so this is also a longing place for them.
Today, the layout of Lianli City has not changed much. In addition to the east-west trading market, the residential buildings in the middle have long been filled with people.
Although the owner of the Shen family's mansion in the middle of Lianli City is not here, both the merchants and the people in the city have great respect for this mansion. They even respect the servants in it! Because they know very well that now Who brought them peace and wealth, even though that person is not here now.
To the southeast of the Shen family's mansion is the brand new county government office!
Before, there was no official government here, and the previous county government had long been razed to the ground in the war. When Shen Tang and others were here, they lived at home. It was not until Shao Xun took office that the county government was gradually built. .
In the county government house, Shao Xun had just finished handling some official duties. Looking at Murong Hui who came in, he couldn't help but slap his forehead!
"You old man, what are you waiting for?
Sister Cheng Ru is arriving today, can't you let me greet her alone?"
Murong Hui didn't give the county magistrate any face and directly reprimanded him a few times.
Shao Xun raised his head helplessly, "Isn't it too late?
Someone came to report not long ago. At that time, they had just come out of Sizhou City, and it would take at least half an hour to arrive!"
"Don't we need to go back to the house and take a look first?
Although there are people taking care of her on weekdays, we still have to take a look before we can rest assured. If there is any oversight, wouldn't it make me lose face in front of sister Cheng Ru?"