Chapter 489 490. Imperial Edict
Ever since the snow melted, Gu Wenheng had people guarding outside the city gate every day, for fear that one day he would miss the first-hand information that Jin Qianqian had entered the city.
Looking at the guards returning from shift change, Gu Wenheng felt a little disappointed. How come his wife hasn't arrived yet? Did she encounter difficulties on the way?
He silently calculated the time. Given Jin Qianqian's personality, she should have set out from Fu County long ago.
"Sir, the imperial edict from the palace has arrived." Wang Ping trotted in at this time, without even having time to ask Mingfeng to inform him.
Gu Wenheng immediately stood up and walked out, "Have you informed the other adults?"
This imperial decree should be an arrangement for the other six adults, so naturally they have to be present.
"I have sent someone to notify them, sir. Who do you think will stay?"
After spending several months together, Wang Ping was completely convinced of Gu Wenheng.
Now the entire Lucheng is no longer the lifeless city it was a few months ago.
Those bandits were captured and forced to do hard labor, and so many labor-saving farm tools were provided to everyone. Now all the people are full of energy.
In addition, several nearby cities that received the news also resumed contacts with them. Not only has the city regained its former bustle, it is even showing signs of surpassing its former glory.
Gu Wenheng, "You don't have to be curious for long, you will find out soon."
Wang Ping, “…”
Once the imperial edict was read out, everyone's hanging hearts finally found the answer.
Xiao Yulin and the other three were still transferred. They were neither promoted nor demoted, but were transferred to other places.
The eunuch who read the imperial edict received the purse that Li Ping stuffed into his hand and nodded with satisfaction.
He did not stay for long, as he had an imperial edict to be read at the general's residence, so he left in a hurry with a group of guards.
No matter how unwilling Xiao Yulin and the others were, they had to respectfully accept the imperial edict.
They had been working diligently under the guidance of Prefect Gu these days, and finally saw some results. They thought that this time they would surely gain political achievements, but they did not expect this to be the result.
Xiao Yuling, "Master Gu, congratulations!"
At this time, others also congratulated in unison.
Along with the imperial edict that had just been transferred was another one officially promoting Gu Wenheng to the rank of fourth-rank prefect.
In just over a year, Gu Wenheng has made such a big leap, which makes them envious and admire him.
Even if I had prejudices before, after spending some time with him, I realized that he is really capable.
Gu Wenheng, "Thank you! Thank you!"
"Sir He, I will hand over the seal to you in a moment." Xiao Yulin forced a smile. He was going to leave anyway, so he might as well be straightforward.
He Gaofei and the others also felt relieved. This was already a good situation. They would be foolish to back out. "Thank you, Master Xiao."
With someone taking the lead, the other two had to make a decision on the spot, no matter how unwilling they were, and the handover was completed smoothly.
Gu Wenheng walked over and patted Xiao Yuling on the shoulder. "Thank you for your hard work these days. I will host you today to thank you for your hard work these days."
Xiao Yuling, "Master Gu, this is serious, and this is what I should do.
It's just that I caused you some trouble before, I hope you can forgive me."
Gu Wenheng said, "It would be awkward to say more. After all, we are all in the same place. This is also our fate. Maybe we will have the opportunity to work together again in the future."
Although they all have their own little thoughts, they are not bad by nature and are good at handling things. They have indeed helped him solve a lot of troubles these days, so Gu Wenheng is naturally willing to show his kindness.
Their efforts were recognized, and the resentment in Xiao Yulin and the others' hearts also dissipated a little.
They were all old hands in the officialdom, so naturally they didn't want to offend anyone at this moment. They were laughing and joking all of a sudden as if all the previous disputes no longer existed.
General's Mansion
After receiving the imperial edict, Zhou Shixiong was in the best mood ever and grinned with extreme joy.
Although this time they did not explicitly agree to establish a navy, their actions over the past six months were not only not reprimanded, but also commended.
However, Lieutenant General Li was scratching his head in the back. This was different from what he expected. Could it be that his secret letter was not received when he went to the capital?
"General, do you think I should go and guard the place myself and bring back more people?" Deputy General Wang rubbed his hands. These days were the least frustrating years he had lived in all these years.
Thinking about the bandits who had previously slaughtered and bullied his own people and were now doing hard labor to pay off their debts, he wished he could bring more people to guard the coastline and bring back more people.
This was also the new idea that Gu Wenheng gave them. In the past, they not only had to provide food and shelter for the captives, but in the end, after the civil officials argued for a while, they had to send the captives back, which made them feel aggrieved.
Zhou Shixiong knew that he had won the gamble. The Zhou family had worked hard for the Rong Dynasty for decades, but they had always been suppressed. Now, the young emperor had finally shown some courage.
But this is all thanks to Brother Gu. Because of his arrival, the situation has taken such a big turn for the better.
“Don’t worry, since several groups of people have come here and haven’t left, maybe the next big fish is about to appear.
As long as they are determined to do this, we can slowly close the net."
Vice Admiral Wang said, "General, it's just the beginning of spring, they shouldn't come so soon."
Every time these bandits come to rob, they choose the right time. As soon as the autumn harvest is over, they will take action.
It is just as what Mr. Gu said, they are all poor and crazy people.
I don’t know why their parents gave them hands and feet. If they want wealth, they can create it by themselves.
"This time it will definitely be different," Zhou Shixiong said with a smile, "They have already lost several thousand people, and they may send envoys again soon."
Brigadier General Li: “…” Wasn’t the previous envoy detained? How dare you come again?
Vice General Wang, "Didn't their so-called envoys farm the last time? Should I find another piece of wasteland? Otherwise, if there are too many people, they will get lazy."
A thousand horses were running in Admiral Li's mind, "..." Here we are talking about envoys, but you are thinking about farming.
Zhou Shixiong was actually stroking his chin and thinking, "Small wasteland is not easy to manage, we have to find a wider place to accommodate so many people.
We have planted crops on the two wastelands we cleared earlier, so we should not leave them idle. We should drive them forward to build the city wall."
"General, no." Lieutenant General Li jumped out and said, "Repairing the city wall is such an important matter, how can we let bandits get involved?"
"Why not? It's just some hard labor." Deputy General Wang was annoyed with Li Ji, who always sang the opposite tune and always made things difficult for him.
Li Ji expressed his concerns, "If they deliberately leave loopholes, it will be a disaster for the people in the city."
(End of this chapter)
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