Chapter five hundred and ninety-six floods in the south of the Yangtze River
"Didn't I mention Zhongxu to you last time? I haven't had the time to do it during this period. Take this white jade magic weapon and give it to Zhongxu. They will understand it as long as they take a look."
"Thank you, sir."
Jin Yilei was overjoyed, stretched out his hands, and hurriedly caught it.
At first, Chen Shaojun mentioned the inner elixir of the earth's veins. This kind of thing originally existed in the Zhongxu. However, due to the incident at the Hall of Heroes, Chen Shaojun obtained a ticket to enter the Earth Dragon Palace. This matter was put aside for the time being. However,
Deep down in his heart, Jin Yilei still had some expectations.
If the road to Zhongxu is opened, his status and connections will be greatly improved. He will no longer be limited to the Great Shang Dynasty, but will become a real magic weapon merchant.
As if he had found a treasure, Jin Yilei quickly left with the white jade magic weapon. He had no doubt about Chen Shaojun's ability. Now he was just waiting for time.
On the other side, Chen Shaojun couldn't help but smile when he saw Jin Yilei's ecstatic expression when he left.
Far water can't save near fire. It takes a lot of time to go back and forth to Zhongxu, and he doesn't have that much time at all. Xingtian Secret Realm will be opened soon.
However, the Earth Dragon Palace incident and this overseas trip made Chen Shaojun gradually realize the importance of opening up the path to Zhongxu. Although it took a long time, it would definitely be of great help to him in the future, especially as a refiner.
If a weapon master doesn't have the right materials, he's just a skillful woman who can't make a meal without rice. He has the status of a weapon master but can't exert his power.
After staying in Baihe Restaurant for a while, Chen Shaojun also left quickly.
After leaving Baihe Restaurant and returning to Chen's Mansion, half an hour later, a white pigeon came through the window and flew into Chen Shaojun's room.
Chen Shaojun opened the envelope and immediately showed a smile.
The letter was sent by Tang Xiaoxuan. She checked the steel building ships of the Ministry of Industry and found that a ship would pass through the wilderness in ten days, which would exactly meet Chen Shaojun's requirements.
This is also the closest in time.
"That's great, Miss Tang, thank you very much."
After reading the contents of the letter, Chen Shaojun was very excited.
The steel building ships of the Ministry of Industry are not only stable and able to withstand strong winds and waves at sea, but they are also very fast, which many merchant ships cannot match.
In the following time, everything was as usual. Chen Shaojun, apart from practicing the Nine Sons Demon God Record at home, was waiting for the steel building ship from the Ministry of Works, or the ANBU, to set off.
Time flies, and days pass by in the blink of an eye.
Chen Mansion.
"Master, everything is packed."
Just when Chen Shaojun was practicing the Nine Sons of Demon God Record as usual, a familiar voice suddenly came into his ears in the courtyard. Chen Shaojun followed the sound and saw Jiang Bo standing at the door of his father Chen Zongxi's room, with a respectful expression on his face.
"Father is going away from home?"
Seeing this scene, Chen Shaojun stood up after taking advantage of his efforts, wondering in his heart.
My father is a civil servant in the capital. Generally speaking, there is no need to travel far. Moreover, my father takes his work extremely seriously and rarely travels. If he really travels far, there is only one possibility: the court needs his father to go somewhere.
But, what is it that requires a Minister of Household Affairs to go on an envoy?
"Thank you for your hard work. During the time I am going to Jiangnan, the government will trouble you to take care of me."
"Yes, sir."
Just when Chen Shaojun was about to step forward and want to ask, suddenly, a familiar word came into his ears.
Jiangnan?
The place where father is going is Jiangnan?
In an instant, Chen Shaojun stopped and his eyes were stunned. However, just for a moment, the light in his eyes became extremely bright. The next moment, he almost ran, and under Jiang Bo's surprised eyes, he quickly arrived at the door of Chen Zongxi's room.
"Father."
Chen Shaojun first bowed respectfully and calmed down his inner excitement before continuing:
"Are you going to Jiangnan?"
"Um."
In the room, Chen Zongxi nodded. His expression was serious, and it seemed that because he had just gone to court, he was still wearing the court uniform of the morning court.
"You came just in time. I was going to look for you. There is something going on at the imperial court. I'm afraid I have to leave the capital for a trip. I will need to stay in Jiangnan for about two or three months. During this time, you, Honglian and the others should stay at home and do as little as possible.
stir up trouble."
"Is it because of the floods in the south of the Yangtze River?"
Chen Shaojun said tentatively.
"you know?"
This time it was Chen Zongxi's turn to be surprised, but it only took a moment, and he quickly reacted:
"Well, it is indeed because of this."
"But father, you are the Minister of Household Affairs. Under normal circumstances, wouldn't it be your turn to do this kind of thing?"
Although the Minister of Household Affairs is only a third-rank official, he is technically a capital official. Under normal circumstances, there would be a dedicated person to take charge of things like floods, and it would not be the turn of an official of my father's level to deal with it.
Chen Shaojun has lived in Beijing for so long, and he has never seen his father leave Beijing for such matters before.
"The imperial court has orders from the imperial court, so you don't have to worry about this matter."
Chen Zongxi frowned slightly, didn't say much, and quickly changed into casual clothes with Uncle Jiang waiting on him, and headed towards the study.
"Uncle Jiang, do you know the specific reason why my father was sent to Jiangnan?"
After his father left, Chen Shaojun turned his head and asked Uncle Jiang.
"I don't know about that either. The master rarely mentions the affairs of the imperial court. Moreover, the imperial court's order has been issued and I'm afraid it cannot be changed."
Jiang Bodao didn't seem to care too much.
Everything is going as usual in the Chen family mansion, but Chen Shaojun always feels that something is not right. According to the news that Baihe Restaurant received from Jin Yilei, the floods in the south of the Yangtze River this time seem to be related to the Shui tribe. His father is just a scholar, and the imperial court sent him to control the floods.
, itself is a bit unreasonable, Chen Shaojun always feels that this matter is a bit strange, but if his father doesn't tell him, Chen Shaojun can't do anything about it.
But soon, Chen Shaojun had an idea.
"Maybe we can find that person."
Chen Shaojun was thoughtful and thought of a person in his mind.
…
Deep in the palace, on a city wall, Chen Shaojun met Li Wanqing, the thirteenth princess whom he had not seen for a long time.
Different from ordinary royal princesses, she wears a tight-fitting palace dress and stands on the city wall with her hands behind her back. Compared with ordinary women, she has a bit more heroic flavor, and compared with the Earth Dragon Palace, her whole body is like a goddess.
Refreshed, full of energy, and looking completely different.
"Princess, your feeling this time is different from last time."
Chen Shaojun smiled and walked up to the wall as he spoke. Li Wanqing was not accompanied by any guards, and she seemed very relieved about Chen Shaojun.
"Thanks to you, this little sage, when I came back from the Earth Dragon Palace, my father finally noticed my daughter and looked at me differently. Even my mother and concubine received more favors because of this. My father rewarded me with a few Qiu Long Pills.
, it has improved my skills a lot, maybe this means that if you survive a catastrophe, you will have good luck in the future!"
"That's what the princess fought for herself, and it has nothing to do with me."
Chen Shaojun said lightly. Frankly speaking, before this, he did have some prejudices against the thirteenth princess, but Li Wanqing won Chen Shaojun's respect with her performance in the Earth Dragon Palace. From this point of view, it can be said that she won it herself.
all of these.
Li Wanqing just smiled and did not dwell on this matter.
"The floods in the south of the Yangtze River that you asked me to help you check have been found. Normally, it would not be your father's turn to go on a mission, but this time the situation is a little different. Although there have always been floods in the south of the Yangtze River, this time it was a bit big, and the court
After discussion, it was agreed that an important courtier must be sent to take charge, and this also includes negotiations with the Shui Tribe. Of course, the most important thing is that someone recommended your father."
"who?"
Chen Shaojun raised his eyebrows.
"I think you may have guessed it, - King Yong."
The thirteenth princess said.
Buzz!
Hearing the word Yong Wang, a deep gloom suddenly passed between Chen Shaojun's brows.
It's him!
Chen Shaojun is no stranger to this King Yong. In the Crown Prince incident, although he did not show up publicly, he was behind the scenes. Including Chen Shaojun's eldest brother Chen Zhengche was implicated in the Crown Prince incident and was arrested and imprisoned. This man was also responsible for the crime.
It’s a must.
Not only that, Chen Shaojun also thought of King Xiao Yong whom he met in the Earth Dragon Palace not long ago. King Xiao Yong was almost certain to die at that time, but unfortunately he managed to escape at the last moment using a life-saving talisman.
"This is like killing a snake but suffering from it. This matter must be caused by the father and son working together behind the scenes."
Chen Shaojun murmured in his heart, having a bad feeling.
King Yong recommended his father to deal with the flood. It was obviously not possible to give his father a chance to make a name for himself, and a trip to Jiangnan would not have any substantial impact. This matter must have other subsequent effects.
Or more directly, King Yong must have other bad tricks, obviously aimed at his father.
"My father is a civil servant, and the floods in the south of the Yangtze River are related to the Shui tribe. There are so many people in the court, why do they still pass a resolution to let my father go?"
Chen Shaojun suppressed the faint anger in his eyes and asked. There are still many unreasonable things in it.
"This matter is not that complicated. I'm afraid the young master has gone astray. The imperial court also knows that the floods in the south of the Yangtze River are related to the Shui tribe. When Mr. Chen goes to the south of the Yangtze this time, the court will naturally send out expert guards to protect Mr. Chen's safety. At least in this regard, Chen
Young Master, you don’t need to worry too much. In addition, Master Chen is going to negotiate with the Shui Tribe, not to fight. It is acceptable to send Master Chen to go there - sending a scholar to negotiate is always much better than a military general."
The thirteenth princess said.
Even though Chen Shaojun still felt that there was something wrong with this matter, he couldn't help but nodded when he heard this.
At least in terms of negotiation, Confucian and Taoist masters are indeed much stronger than military generals. And if a martial arts expert is sent, it will indeed give the other party a strong feeling and make negotiations more difficult.
"But I also feel that this matter is not that simple. King Yong has always had political disagreements with your father in the court. This time he took the initiative to recommend Mr. Chen, so he must have an agenda."
The Thirteenth Princess said solemnly.
The Thirteenth Princess still had a good impression of Chen Shaojun. She loved the house and the bird, so naturally she didn't like King Yong that much.
"Besides, if you need my help with anything, I can help. Just ask, sir, and I will do my best!"