Chapter 255 The two patrolling envoys in Andong Jiangzhou
A few days later, Beijing.
In the residence of Prince Anguo, Su Lu was sitting on a lounge chair under the shade of a tree in the courtyard, taking a nap with his eyes closed.
In the past few days, with the knife in his hand, Su Lu had beheaded no less than a hundred civil servants, ranging from ministers of the third rank to minor officials of the ninth rank, all over the major yamen in the capital.
The most direct effect was that no one in the court dared to refute Su Lu, and Su Lu basically became Su Lu's voice. There was no obstacle for Su Lu to implement his own strategy.
There were chaotic footsteps at the door, and Su Yun led several guards in. In the middle was a young guard who was held up by two guards, his body covered with dust and his face covered with gray stains.
Seeing Su Lu, the young guard immediately shook his hands and spoke hoarsely.
"Your Majesty, the mutual market has opened. On the first day, there was a profit of more than a thousand dollars and a thousand cattle and sheep."
Su Lu patted the chair next to him and ordered: "Bring some water and let this brother take a breath. This matter is not urgent."
Soon a maid came over with water and food and placed them on the table. The young guard drank heavily and wolfed down the food.
Su Lu told Su Yun: "The mutual trade has opened. I will go south in a few days. The situation in the south is becoming more and more critical. If I don't leave, if I really wait for the Tang Dynasty to advance and lose Jiangzhou and Anton, I will regret it."
It’s too late.”
Su Yun nodded: "Brother, in addition to supplying the military, our liquor is also sold in major liquor stores and cities. The supply exceeds demand. Will we spread it in other places in the country in the future?"
Su Lu waved his hand: "Satisfy the military needs first. For the people, it is just a food and drink, but for the army, it is a life-saving thing."
Chang Ning suddenly came in from outside with a solemn expression: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty is here."
As he spoke, Chang Ning's vigilant eyes swept across the courtyard, looking at the guards and maids and servants.
Su Yun smiled and said: "These are all old men in the army. Xiao Ning and the others were also retired from General Xie's hands. Chang Ning, you can rest assured."
Chang Ning nodded, and a moment later, Li Qing, who was wearing a purple robe, entered the courtyard, saw the dusty guards, and his brows were filled with joy.
"But the news about the mutual market is coming?"
The guard who was eating meat and drinking water suddenly stood up, knelt down on the ground, and greeted Li Qing:
"Sun Goudan, the commander-in-chief of the Bing Army in the Hunhe camp, accompanied by Rong deputy lieutenant Sun Goudan, has met your majesty. Long live Jin'an, your majesty."
Li Qing stretched out his hand to signal, and two guards stepped forward to help Sun Goudan:.
"Goudan, how come you know me? How is the exchange market going? Is the loss amount of the Border Trade Department not too big?"
Goudan was stood up by two guards, his face flushed: "Your Majesty, please tell me, I was in the Beizheng Army, fought with the prince, and met your Majesty several times."
"Business in the mutual market is so easy. The Thule people begged us to do business. The Border Trade Department prepared 3,000 iron pots on the first day. They were originally intended to be purchased for three months. Who knew that they were all robbed on the first day?
Already.
The Thule people almost fought over the iron pot. If General Zhao hadn't suppressed them, they would have started fighting over the Thule people."
Su Lu handed the military affairs booklet to Li Qing: "This is the summary of the first half of the first day. The surplus is considerable. The most important thing is that we have gained a lot of horses."
Li Qing opened the book and took a look at it. He was overjoyed and muttered:
"Yang Biao also said today that the amount of money allocated by the Ministry of Accounts to the Border Trade Department is limited. If it exceeds the limit, the Border Trade Department will suffer losses for half a month. If the limit is exceeded, the Account Department will not take the lost money."
Su Lu waved his hand: "Don't be afraid, we have the bottom line of the liquor business. You can take any loss. I can make up for it no matter how much you lose."
Li Qing glanced at Su Yun in surprise: "How can someone buy something so unpleasant to drink?"
Su Yun nodded.
The guard next to him said excitedly: "The liquor is so good, Your Majesty.
You can usually drink it to relieve fatigue. Brothers are reunited. Drinking it can liven up the atmosphere. If you are injured, you can use it to wash the wound. Although it is a bit painful, it will definitely not fester. Brothers all point to this thing to save their lives."
Li Qing nodded. He didn't expect that this small amount of white wine could be so useful.
But that's right, what Su Lu makes is never bad.
After talking about the mutual market, Li Qing thought of the turbulent South. If it was not suppressed, the South would soon be divided into a country.
"This time you go to the south. Not only do you have to stabilize Anton, suppress Jiangzhou, and maintain the defense line with Tang State, but more importantly, you have to take care of yourself. Your injury has not been cured yet, and things are not harmonious. Even if you let
It’s not a bad idea to leave the West Pavilion.”
Li Qing looked at Su Lu with affectionate eyes.
Su Lu waved his hand and sat up with the help of Li Qing: "The envoys from Tang and Qin have not left yet. Ding Xiangwei has heard that they stopped in Jiangzhou and Xiting and gathered many good people. This is
If you want to take me, do it quickly."
"When I go this time, I will meet them and see how powerful the masters of Western Qin and Tang are."
There was some worry on Li Qing's face: "I will send you all the masters of Dingxiang Guard. Li Ling has done a lot these days and has recruited many masters from the martial arts world. They are all useful. I will send them all to you."
"
Thinking of this, Li Qing suddenly laughed: "It would be good even if I give you a wheelchair."
Su Lu was a little surprised: "Why, there are martial arts suitable for pushing a wheelchair?"
Li Qing shook his head: "No, it is definitely not suitable for pushing, but if it is used as a wheelchair, it should be quite suitable. By the way, this is a secret decree. I wrote three secret decrees according to your request."
"The imperial edict appointing you as the inspection envoy of Andong Jiangzhou has been issued. You went to the two places in the name of building the Martyrs' Shrine and inspecting the military and political affairs of the two places."
Su Lu nodded: "It doesn't matter what the name is, as long as the true purpose is not exposed, it is a good name. He Congzhi has already sent news that he has taken control of the Wei Mansion in the five counties and one prefecture in Andong, and has completely controlled all the armies.
It’s also within ten days.”
Li Qing frowned slightly: "I always feel that something is not reliable. No matter how powerful He Congzhi is, it is impossible to control the military affairs of Anton in half a month. Could it be false information?"
Su Lu smiled: "If I place all my hopes on He Congzhi, it is not the way to win in the army. There is news from the Governor's Mansion in Xiting that the various guards' offices in Andong are violating the Governor's Mansion, and there is a big tail that cannot be lost.
Trend, this is a secret military order I sent to He Congzhi's deputy lieutenant. As soon as He Congzhi took control of the guards, this military order was secretly transmitted to the five counties and one government."
At the same time, Anton, the capital of Ding'an.
In the governor's office, He Congyun frowned as he looked at this court edict.
After a while, the servant led He Congzhi in.
He Congyun left his seat and asked He Congzhi to sit down. He said with doubts on his face.
"Sixth brother, there is a new imperial edict from the imperial court, which orders Su Lu to be the patrol envoy to Andong and Jiangzhou, to supervise the construction of the Martyrs' Shrine, and to inspect the military and political affairs of the two places at the same time. What do you think there is in this?"
He Congzhi was overjoyed when he saw the edict. The prince was finally going to take action. According to the prince's wishes, Jiangzhou and Anton would join forces to form the Jiangzhou Jiedu Prefecture, and he would at least be the commander-in-chief of an army.
According to the practice in the North, the prince cannot stay away from the central government for a long time. The position of Jiangzhou Jiedu Mansion may belong to him. When the time comes, he may not be able to become famous in the south like Xie Wan.
Thinking of this, He Congzhi raised his head, looked at He Congyun, and suddenly said:
