Chapter 67 Solving the Ministry of Rites' Big Problem
Given Shengxia's current status, they only dared to chatter behind her back and did not dare to dance in front of her master.
The two men ignored the ministers behind them, got on the carriage and left.
"Yan Jing, the barbarian envoys are about to arrive in the capital. His Majesty has ordered me to be responsible for the reception. I may be very busy in the days to come." Shengxia told Xia Yanjing the first time she sat in the carriage.
"Xia Xia, I understand. You just focus on your work and leave the affairs of the mansion to me." Ever since Xia Yanjing learned that he was going to marry Sheng Xia, he knew that his Xia Xia would not belong to him alone.
"Yan Jing, it's great to have you." Sheng Xia sincerely thanked Xia Yanjing for his understanding of him. After all, in Wei Dynasty, brothers should focus on taking care of their husbands and children.
"Then can you give me some substantial reward tonight?" Xia Yanjing leaned over and gently nudged Shengxia with his arm.
"Okay." Sheng Xia agreed with a smile. After all, they were both at the age of full vigor and vitality, and they liked each other. How could he not like to be affectionate with Xia Yanjing?
"By the way, how are those people doing with the investigation?" Xia Yanjing asked in a low voice.
"I've almost finished the investigation. I'll give you a list when I get back, but what do you plan to do?" Shengxia was very curious about what Xia Yanjing would do.
"Keep it a secret." Xia Yanjing kept it a secret and didn't tell Shengxia.
"If you don't want to tell me, then don't tell me. I will know it soon anyway." Shengxia didn't urge her. She would know it sooner or later anyway.
"Just don't laugh at me when the time comes." Xia Yanjing suddenly said with a smile.
Xia Yanjing's words made Shengxia even more confused. He really couldn't figure out what Xia Yanjing was going to do.
Soon the carriage stopped, and after entering the mansion, the two found that Ye Zi, who was on a business trip, had returned.
"Master, sir." Ye Zi changed the name after getting married in midsummer and called him respectfully.
"Ye Zi, how are things going?"
"Reporting to the master, the matter has been settled. A batch of saltpeter has been transported to the farm outside the city today, and more saltpeter will be transported here slowly."
"Okay, Ye Zi, you did a great job. From now on, the master will be in charge of the mansion. As the housekeeper of the mansion, you must listen to the master in everything, okay?" Shengxia was worried that Ye Zi would not accept Xia Yanjing's discipline, so she reminded him carefully.
"Ye Zi understands." After spending these days together, Ye Zi also discovered that everything Xia Yanjing did was for Sheng Xia's own good. As long as he was good to Sheng Xia and did not betray Sheng Xia, Xia Yanjing would be his master.
"Ye Zi, give me a list of the people I asked you to check."
"I'll get it right away." Ye Zi knew that Shengxia must be preparing to deal with these people. Ever since he knew that these people were other people's spies, he had wanted to get rid of them.
"Xia Xia, let's go in quickly. The weather is too hot." Xia Yanjing reminded kindly.
"Okay." Shengxia looked at Xia Yanjing who was fanning her and responded softly.
Soon the list was presented to him. Shengxia first glanced at the list, then held his forehead helplessly. Perhaps all the people in his general's mansion were here.
Xia Yanjing took the list from Shengxia's hand, looked through it, and felt that the task was arduous. There were so many people on it, and how many people would have to be placed as spies.
Xia Yanjing asked in a low voice, "Can these people be handled?"
"Let's deal with them all, otherwise you won't be able to sleep well. But are you really sure you can deal with all these people?" Shengxia felt a little tired.
"Xia Xia, don't worry, leave everything to me." Xia Yanjing was full of confidence. Having seen so many bloody plots, he knew that these were not a problem. It was just a matter of time at most.
"Okay, just tell Ye Zi if you need anything." Shengxia said with a smile.
"Master, please let me know if you need anything." Ye Zi also expressed his opinion at the right time. It happened that he could also look after his son-in-law on behalf of the young master.
"Okay." Xia Yanjing nodded after hearing this.
"Prepare the meal first. I have to go to the Ministry of Rites after dinner." Shengxia said to Ye Zi.
"Yes, Patriarch."
After finishing his meal, Shengxia rested for a while with Xia Yanjing and then went to find the Ministry of Rites. The task of entertaining foreign envoys has always been the responsibility of the Ministry of Rites. Since His Majesty has asked him to be in charge, he still needs to go to the Ministry of Rites.
Minister of Rites Guo Yu was feeling quite anxious at this time. The barbarians had chosen the hottest day of the summer to visit. In order to show the great power of the Wei Dynasty, His Majesty asked him to find a large amount of ice to be used throughout the welcoming banquet.
You have to know that the Fanghua Palace for receiving envoys is nearly 500 square meters, which is also the largest palace in the imperial palace, but it makes life difficult for those who are doing the work.
Shengxia came to the Ministry of Rites and saw that the hall was in a mess. The closer it got to the arrival of the barbarian envoys, the busier the Ministry of Rites became.
Shengxia came to Guo Yu and saw Guo Yu busy at work. Looking at Guo Yu, who was tortured by work and looked haggard, Shengxia couldn't help but turn around and laugh for a while, and soon returned to normal.
"Lord Guo, how are the preparations for hosting the barbarian envoys going?" Shengxia asked with a light cough.
"It's General Sheng. I'm sorry for not welcoming you in person. Please sit down." Guo Yu heard the voice, looked up and saw Sheng Xia, and greeted him with surprise.
"Thank you, Lord Guo. I see that you seem a little upset. Maybe you have encountered some trouble." As the person in charge, Shengxia naturally has to show some concern.
"To be honest with you, General Sheng, in order to demonstrate the demeanor of a great country, His Majesty ordered me to place ice cubes in Fanghua Palace to ensure the appropriate temperature throughout the entire process. However, the ice stored in the palace plus the ice available on the market is not enough. I am really worried about this." Guo Yu told Shengxia everything in one go.
After listening to this, Shengxia pondered for a while and felt that this might be an opportunity. If he planned to train his own people in the future, he would need more money.
"Sir Guo, I know a friend who has stored a lot of ice for the winter. If you need it, I can introduce him to you. However, the ice he has costs ten taels of silver per bucket." Shengxia said carefully.
"What General Sheng said is true." Guo Yu asked in surprise.
"Of course." Shengxia responded confidently.
"General Sheng, please make an introduction for me. If I can really buy a large amount of ice, I will owe you a favor." Guo Yu said in surprise.
"Lord Guo, you don't have to be polite. We are all here to help His Majesty." Shengxia declined.
"General Sheng, you don't know, I've been begging people everywhere these days, but no one is willing to give me ice. Everyone wants to keep it for themselves. I didn't expect that at the last moment, it was General Sheng who saved my life." Guo Yu shook his head helplessly when he talked about the sad thing.
"Lord Guo, you are too polite. Since Lord Guo insists, I will not refuse. In the future, I will not be polite to you if I have any problems." Sheng Xia felt that doing Guo Yu a favor was a lucrative deal.
"General Sheng, please feel free to look for me as long as it is within my ability." Guo Yu responded generously. He wanted to make friends with Sheng Xia.
After this episode, the relationship between the two became much closer. Guo Yu then took Shengxia aside to talk about the process of entertaining the barbarian envoys that day. In this way, the afternoon passed quietly.
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