"Yes, County Duke," Ma Zhou also said, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has an old grudge with you. This time he went to Hu County on behalf of His Majesty to inspect and brought Zhang Xuansu with him. It was obviously for you. We must not
Don’t be defensive!”
Ma Zhou looked worried.
From the moment Du He saved his family's lives, Ma Zhou has followed Du He wholeheartedly.
After joining the Dream Group, he watched the development of the Dream Group and was influenced by Du He'er. His thoughts were far from what they were before... Of course, more importantly, Ma Zhou had completely become Du He's confidant.
Du He stood up and said: "When soldiers come to block it, when water comes to cover it up... I have beaten the prince before. If he doesn't know what to do this time, I will just beat him again..."
Ma Zhou looked horrified: "My lord, you must not do this. His Royal Highness is the crown prince and the future emperor. If one day he ascends the throne and these old accounts are revealed, not only you, but also the Duke of Lai will suffer as well."
.”
If the king wants his minister to die, he will have to die. This has been the case since ancient times!
Ma Zhou was familiar with history books. In history, anyone who was stared at by the emperor, no matter whether it was a wealthy family or a relative of the emperor, would end badly!
"Hahaha... I'm joking with you, old Ma, look at how nervous you are!" Du He said with a laugh.
That bad guy Li Chengqian can't be the emperor at all!
So, there is nothing to be afraid of.
However, this cannot be explained to Ma Zhou.
Du He turned around and walked out: "I'm going to the pig farm to see the current situation of pig farming. I'll probably be back tomorrow afternoon."
Ma Zhou was surprised: "County Lord, His Royal Highness will arrive tonight."
"The reason is to arrange for them to live in the post house...compared with meeting the prince, I would rather meet my lovely pigs..." After Du He finished speaking, he turned and left.
…
evening.
The sun sets in the west.
A group of people was slowly driving towards Huxian County. On one of the luxury carriages, Zhang Xuansu and Li Chengqian were sitting opposite each other.
Zhang Xuansu stroked his beard: "Your Highness, you are the crown prince and the future emperor. Moreover, when you go to Hu County, you are inspecting on behalf of His Majesty. Du He is a minister, so etiquette is indispensable, and dignity is also indispensable! Therefore,
I have sent someone to inform the Hu County County Government that all Hu County officials, big and small, including Du He, must come to the main gate to greet you."
Li Chengqian thought for a while and said: "Teacher, I heard that the main entrance of Hu County opens to the south. We are going from the north. If we enter from the main entrance, we will have to go around half a circle, which will waste a lot of time!
"
Zhang Xuansu shook his head and said: "Your Highness, can't you underestimate this door? The knowledge at the front door is so great. Only by entering through the front door can the majesty of His Highness the Crown Prince be shown. His Highness the Crown Prince enters through the front door, and during His Highness's stay in Hu County
, only you, Your Highness, can enter the main entrance, and no one else can pass through the main entrance. This is the etiquette. If Du He cannot do it, then he is despising the dignity of the royal family and committing a serious crime of deceiving the emperor!"
"Everything depends on the teacher's arrangements..." Li Chengqian nodded.
Du He, I must make you look good this time to repay you for beating me!
Hooves clatter.
Hooves clatter.
A fast horse came galloping.
It was the people Zhang Xuansu sent to Hu County who returned.
Zhang Xuansu opened the curtain and asked, "Have everything been done?"
The man looked strange and said, "Sir, there is no way."
"What?"
"Sir, the city wall of Hu County has been demolished. There are more than a hundred roads into the city. There is no way to know which is the main entrance and which is the side entrance..."
Zhang Xuansu almost fainted.
He had actually forgotten about it.
He hurriedly ordered: "Go back quickly and let Hu County find a solution!"
He flicked his sleeve.
Li Chengqian asked hurriedly: "Teacher, isn't this royal dignity gone?"
Zhang Xuansu was a little embarrassed and said, "Your Highness, I did not make careful arrangements and I have wronged Your Highness."
Li Chengqian didn't care whether he was dignified or not.
It's just that there is one less opportunity to take revenge on Du He, which is a little regretful.
it's dark.
The convoy finally arrived at Hu County.
Looking around, the city wall of Huxian County has disappeared, and the buildings in the entire county can be seen at a glance. Although there are lights on, they are very deserted.
The so-called people who came to greet him were nowhere to be seen.
Li Chengqian got off the carriage, looking confused.
Zhang Xuansu was furious: "Where are the people in Hu County, where are Du He, and where are the officials in Hu County?"
The only response to him was silence.
"Look, there's someone there!"
At this time, someone suddenly shouted.
Everyone looked around with wide eyes and saw a figure approaching quickly a few hundred steps ahead.
When the man came forward, under the light of the torch, Li Chengqian and Zhang Xuansu saw clearly that it was Ma Zhou.
"Master Ma..." Li Chengqian said in surprise.
Ma Zhou stepped forward and said: "The common people have seen His Highness and Lord Zhang. The common people are no longer officials of the imperial court, but more of the guilty. On the order of the Duke of Huyi County, the common people are here to welcome His Highness into the city."
Zhang Xuansu looked behind Ma Zhou and saw no one else. He asked, "Ma Zhou, are you the only one here?"
"Exactly!"
"Where's Du He?" Li Chengqian asked hurriedly.
Ma Zhou said: "The county man went to the pig farm in the afternoon, and he is afraid that he will not come back until tomorrow. The pig farm now has twelve white pigs to give birth. It is a critical moment. The county man is worried that those on the pig farm will not be able to give birth.
To be professional, you have to look at it personally.”
Zhang Xuansu was furious: "It's really unreasonable. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's visit in person is not as good as the birth of a sow. Du He is simply arrogant."
Ma Zhou said: "Lord Zhang, please calm down. The county official said that the Crown Prince is important, and the sow is also important. The Crown Prince is as important as the sow."
Zhang Xuansu: "..."
Li Chengqian looked grim and said: "Huh, very good, Du He has done a good job. You can arrange for me to stay here first. Tomorrow, I want to see if Du He has me and my father in mind."
.”
"Your Highness, Mr. Zhang, please come with me."
The city wall has just been demolished and has not yet been completely cleaned.
Ma Zhou was walking in front when he suddenly heard a thumping sound coming from behind.
When he turned around, he saw Li Chengqian and Zhang Xuansu both falling to the ground.
It turned out that the two of them stepped on a stone on the ground and fell down.
Li Chengqian was dizzy after being thrown down, and with stars in his eyes, he quickly got up, and then hurriedly helped Zhang Xuansu up.
Suddenly, Li Chengqian pointed at the dark thing on Zhang Xuansu's mouth: "Teacher, why is there something extra on your mouth?"
Zhang Xuansu was stunned, stretched out his tongue and licked it, and suddenly his expression changed drastically: "It's cow dung, some bastard's cow pooped here, it's so immoral... ugh..."
As he said this, Zhang Xuansu was seen lying on the ground and vomiting violently.
Not long after, Ma Zhou brought Li Chengqian and others to the post house.
This post house has not been repaired since Qiu Wanjia became the county magistrate. It has fallen into disrepair and is in a state of collapse.
The most important thing is that the post house is close to the city wall. When we were on the city wall, an explosion destroyed three rooms. There is no time to repair it yet.
Li Chengqian looked at this dilapidated house and said in disbelief: "Ma Zhou, you...are you going to arrange for me to live in a place like this?"