Chapter 865: All the way to the north, and then to Mianzhou
Chapter 865: Heading all the way north to Mianzhou again
A huge honor guard came to the north of the city, only to see Niu Dabing and Dawa Tata, leading thousands of soldiers under their command, lined up in order!
"Congratulations, Marshal!"
Sky-shaking shouts rang out. In their eyes, in addition to being the prefect, Shen Tang would always be the commander-in-chief who led them to victory!
Shen Tang got off the sedan, looked at the people in front of him, and nodded with satisfaction! The military and horse supervision and inspections are the greatest strength of the party, and they are also the support of this place.
Shen Tang cupped his fists and raised his hands, "Brothers, I will leave this Chengdu Mansion to you!"
"Don't worry, Commander, kill! Kill! Kill!"
These are heroic soldiers who have experienced life and death, far beyond what the old soldiers could compare to before. With them standing here, Shen Tang will not worry even if there are soldiers and horses coming to kill him!
Reliance moves forward again, all the way north! This time, Shen Tang's expected route is to go to Jinzhou first, and then go straight to Mianzhou!
Among the five northwest roads, Lizhou West Road has very few water veins, so it will not be greatly affected by water conditions. If nothing else happens, Shen Tang does not plan to go there.
After leaving Chengdu Prefecture, we went directly to Lizhou East Road and inspected the flooding situation on Lizhou East Road from Mianzhou and Xingyuan Prefecture.
Then, turn south to Kuizhou!
Kuizhou is the core of Kuizhou Road and one of the areas most affected by floods.
After Kuizhou, go all the way west to Tongchuan Prefecture Road! Guang'an, Guozhou, and Suining Prefecture are all areas that Shen Tang needs to inspect! After that, head south to Chongqing Prefecture and Luzhou! From Luzhou to Xuzhou, you can return to Chengdu Fu Road.
Heading all the way north, after leaving the boundary of Chengdu Prefecture, we entered the territory of Hanzhou! Just after crossing the border, we saw a huge ceremonial guard in front of us, as well as people of all sizes wearing official robes, waiting for the arrival of Shen Tang. .
"Sir, the governor of Hanzhou and the chief officials of the counties within the territory have come to greet you!"
Lu Feng said softly beside Shen Tang's sedan chair!
"Let Ying Deyuan come over!"
Shen Tang responded calmly.
After the message was sent, not long after, the chief officer in the honor guard opposite, Hanzhou Zhizhou Ying Deyuan, trotted up to Shen Tang's sedan!
"I am lowering my official rank to Hanzhou Zhizhou Ying Deyuan, and I respectfully welcome the imperial envoy."
"Ying Deyuan, have you received documents from me before?"
In the sedan chair, Shen Tang's words slowly spread out.
"Um..." Ying Deyuan was stunned and didn't know how to answer. Before Shen Tang set out, he had indeed sent documents to the prefectures and counties. The honor guard for imperial envoys does not need to be greeted by local officials. It is routine for local yamen to do so unless there is someone. It is necessary to report the flooding, otherwise, the imperial guard of honor will directly station at the post.
It can be said that, of those adults who came down before, which one did not need to be greeted and sent away?
Moreover, the imperial envoy has great authority, and just by twisting his mouth, the black gauze hat on his head may be gone. Therefore, he not only needs to welcome him, but also needs to take care of him secretly.
Even if it is clearly stated that he is not allowed to welcome him, who would really dare not to come?
"Since this is your first crime, I will let it go! Now, take your troops and go back immediately! All other matters will be carried out according to my original plan..."
Ying Deyuan grimaced, "Your Excellency has traveled a long way, and I just prepared a few meals in the city, hoping that I would be honored by you! Your Excellency and others just look up to your reputation, so they came to meet you, with no other intention!"
"What! Do you need to say what I said again?"
Shen Tang said coldly, "In addition, if I really enter the city, then the disaster situation, money and food, people's livelihood and other matters will all be within my inspection. You Ying Deyuan really wants me so much." Entering the city?"
Shen Tang's words made Ying Deyuan shudder. He asked Shen Tang to enter the city in order to give gifts to curry favor with him, but if the imperial envoy stayed directly in Hanzhou, that would not be his wish!
"I'm... I'm guilty! I'm leaving immediately, sir, take care!"
After all, he didn't dare to stay and just slipped away with a group of people! He just warned Yi Cheng over and over again to entertain him well, but he didn't dare to force any other arrangements.
With the precedent of Ying Deyuan, the many prefectures and counties he passed were much quieter! It wasn't until Shen Tang arrived outside Mianzhou that he saw the local officials coming to greet him again.
"I am lowering my official post to Yan Wenguang, the magistrate of Mianzhou, to greet the imperial envoy!"
Outside Mianzhou City, Yan Wenguang led several major officials and a few entourages in a light vehicle to wait for Shen Tang at the city gate!
After Shen Tang got off the sedan, Yan Wenguang stepped forward and saluted again!
"Lu Feng, Zhou Lu, how many of you two will follow me into the city! Master Yan, the rest will enter the inn later!"
Shen Tang said calmly.
"Don't worry, sir!"
Yan Wenguang nodded, and then called Yi Cheng who was following him over, "Tian Yicheng, sir, when you are in the post house, you must make arrangements to entertain them. If there is any inconvenience, report it directly to my officer!"
The Yi Cheng hurriedly saluted, and then personally led the honor guard towards the post station. Lu Feng led several scribes, Zhou Lu led a group of guards, and followed Shen Tang directly under the leadership of Yan Wenguang. Entered Mianzhou City.
It was just after Shenshi at this time, but there were not many people in the streets and alleys of the city! In many shops on both sides, waiters lazily leaned against the doors, and there were not even many customers coming in or out.
"Your Excellency is no stranger to Mianzhou, right?"
Shen Tang did not ride in a sedan, but walked into the city on foot. Yan Wenguang followed Shen Tang. When he saw Shen Tang's eyes wandering on both sides of the street, he took the initiative to speak.
"certainly!"
Shen Tang smiled, "Before, when I entered Chengdu Fulu Road for the first time, I came to Mianzhou City first!"
Yan Wenguang nodded, "Speaking of which, this Mianzhou City depends on your protection, otherwise, I don't know how long this war will last.
However, despite this, the number of people in Mianzhou dropped by nearly half! Some suffered directly when the Tubo invaded, and others had already moved away for refuge! Therefore, after Xiaguan took office, his biggest task was It is to let the people recuperate and replenish the population!"
"Fortunately, after the war, the imperial court has decreed that the taxes of various states on Chengdu Road will be partially reduced. As long as there are a few years, I think this Mianzhou City will regain its prosperity..."
During the war with Tubo, the local magistrates in Fulu, Chengdu, did nothing. Therefore, although many magistrates fled back after the war, Zhao Shen was so angry that some magistrates were directly dismissed, and some were demoted. Therefore, except for a few people, the chief officials in various places have almost undergone a major change.
And this Yan Wenguang, like Shen Tang, also took office as the magistrate of Mianzhou not long ago!
"Yes, what Yan Zhizhou said is absolutely true! Our Chengdu Prefecture is a land of abundance, and the people are simple and honest. As long as Yan Zhizhou does not forget the teachings of the Holy Father, we can wait and see how prosperous Mianzhou City will be again!"