Xiao Jingxuan did not rush on the road this time, but walked and listened with Yang Yi. It took a month for the two of them to reach Dazhou City.
Looking at the current prosperity of Dazhou City, Xiao Jingxuan is very satisfied. Two years ago, Dazhou City and its garrison only had more than 30,000 people. There was not even a city, only one checkpoint.
But now it has become a fortified city. Looking at the bustling traffic and bustling streets, I can't help but feel satisfied.
Hold Yang Yi's hand and stroll leisurely. Don't be too comfortable in your little life.
At this time, I saw a group of soldiers coming from a distance and walked straight to Xiao Jingxuan and stopped.
Seeing this posture, Xiao Jingxuan knew that his identity was exposed. He saw the leading general kneeling on the ground with his hands clasped in fists.
"The last general Gongsun Sheng meets the commander-in-chief."
Following Gongsun Sheng's salute, the soldiers behind him immediately saluted and shouted: "See you, Commander-in-Chief."
Xiao Jingxuan pointed to Yang Yi beside him and said: "This is my wife."
Then all the generals saluted in unison and said: "See you, Princess."
Hearing everyone salute, Yang Yi's face turned red instantly, and she said in a panic: "Get up quickly, don't kneel down."
Looking back, I saw Jamel Xiao’s evil smile, and immediately grabbed Jamel Xiao’s waist and twisted it hard.
Xiao Jingxuan immediately pretended to be in pain and said: "It hurts, my wife, let go quickly, you guys get up quickly."
Yang Yi was completely speechless at Xiao Jingxuan's rogue behavior. She quickly put down her hand and turned her head away from looking at Xiao Jingxuan.
Xiao Jingxuan quickly hugged Yang Yi and said: "Okay, just kidding, don't be angry."
He turned to Gongsun Sheng and said, "Prepare a carriage for me. I want to return to Yizhou."
"Yes, I will make arrangements immediately."
"Well, arrange the matters at hand and go back with me, and then immediately notify the Illinois authorities and say I'm back."
"Yes, the general will take the order."
After a while, Gongsun Sheng arranged for a carriage to come over. Xiao Jingxuan took Yang Yi and got into the carriage.
The two of them finally returned to Yizhou under the escort of Gongsun Sheng.
After returning to the palace and settling Yang Yi, Xiao Jingxuan immediately summoned the secret guard leader Zhao Gang and asked about the situation in Yandi during his absence.
After Zhao Gang arrived in the study, he made a detailed report to Xiao Jingxuan about the situation during this period. After listening to it, Xiao Jingxuan finally understood the situation in Yandi during this period.
When Xiao Jingxuan first disappeared, a large number of masters broke into the palace at night to inquire about the situation.
However, the first few waves were solved by Xiao Jingxuan’s master Cui Xiwen, but Cui Xiwen did not stay in Yizhou for too long.
A month later, the news of Xiao Jingxuan's disappearance spread like wildfire. Fortunately, Xiao Jingxuan left secret orders to several generals before leaving, otherwise there would really be a big mess.
After that, Zhao and Wei launched several raids on Pingzhou, but they were all repelled by the Pingzhou defenders.
Later, the Wei State sent imperial envoys to Yingzhou to win over the generals of the camps and the chief officials of the various states. However, those who wavered were all solved by the secret guards.
As Xiao Jingxuan disappeared for longer and longer, the barbarians launched several attacks on Baicheng and Shenzhou. However, they all returned without success.
As for government affairs, Ding Weiran had monopoly power and had several conflicts with Ling Tuizhi and Wei Ming, but in the end, Wei Ming took the initiative to give in.
Nowadays, Ding Weiran's status in Yandi is somewhat transcendent, and he has a close relationship with the Pingzhou general. Ding Weiran also married his daughter to Pingzhou general Liu Xiu.
Hearing the news, Xiao Jingxuan frowned slightly, and at this time, Zhao Gang continued.
"Some time ago, Ding Weiran intended to implement the imperial examination. However, due to your absence, Wei Ming and Ling Tuizhi fiercely opposed it, so the matter was dropped."
Xiao Jingxuan nodded and said: "Here comes someone."
At this time, a personal guard walked in.
"The end will be here."
"Send a bowl of pickles to Ding Weiran's house and say it was given by the lonely king. Then come back and ask for your orders."
"Yes, the general will take the order."
After the personal guards retreated, Xiao Jingxuan continued to ask: "How is Yulin Academy doing during this time?"
"Back to the prince, the scale of Habayashi Academy has expanded again, because in the past two years, there have been many refugees in the territory. In order to prevent their children from starving to death, these people have sent them to the entrance of the academy. Now, there are almost eight people in Habayashi Academy.
Thousands of people."
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Jingxuan asked about the situation in the Central Plains. Maybe because he had just established a foothold, there had not been much war in the Central Plains in the past two years. The situation was relatively stable.
Hearing the news, Xiao Jingxuan was extremely surprised. He thought that there would be a melee in the Central Plains, and he would be able to reap the benefits. Unexpectedly, everyone was so safe and sound.
After understanding the situation, Xiao Jingxuan ordered that the camp leaders immediately handed over their affairs to their deputies and returned to Yizhou to report on their duties. At the same time, he sent envoys to ask Emperor Yan for the title of King of Yan.
After that, Xiao Jingxuan dismissed Zhao Gang and began to check the Yushitai's reports on various places during his absence.
Although Xiao Jingxuan only gave the censor the right to inspect, this information and the information from the secret guards can form a powerful complement.
In this way, no one can easily deceive themselves.
After reading the official report from the censor, it was getting a little late at this time. So, Xiao Jingxuan got up and returned to the harem.
Although it is said to be an imperial palace, in fact, this palace is slightly larger than the former Duke of Liang's palace.
Arriving at the harem, Yang Yi was sitting on a lounge chair in the garden watching the sunset.
After seeing Jam Hsiao coming over, he did not get up. He just pointed to the lounge chair beside him and motioned for Jam Hsiao to sit down.
Seeing Yang Yi doing nothing, Xiao Jingxuan planned to find something for her to do to save her from boredom.
"Xin'er, how about I find something for you to do?"
"Tell me?"
"Well, I have twenty disciples in the palace. When you have time, give me some training."
"Not interested in."
"Then how about I select some smart people from the civil servants' families to come to the palace to talk to you?"
"It's too tiring to talk to them."
"There are some troupes performing in the city, why don't we invite them to the palace?"
"can't read."
Seeing that Yang Yi was not interested in these things, Xiao Jingxuan also had a headache, so he asked tentatively: "How about we have a group of children for fun?"
Yang Yi jumped up and stood up from the recliner. She looked at Xiao Jingxuan with a red face.
"rogue."
"Why are you a gangster? Aren't you planning to feed the devil with your body? Isn't that good?"
"You are busy with your business, I will take a nice stroll in the city these days."
"Okay, remember to bring money when you go out. I'll just take care of the things at hand these days."
After saying that, Xiao Jingxuan and Yang Yi continued to lie on the lounge chairs and watch the night leisurely.
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Early the next morning, Xiao Jingxuan came to Yang Yi's courtyard. At this time, the maids had already prepared breakfast.
After the two had a warm breakfast, Xiao Jingxuan went to the study to continue handling official duties.
As soon as he sat down, a chamberlain announced that he was asking for an audience.
After hearing the report from the chamberlain, Xiao Jingxuan was slightly unhappy.
"Did the two of them come together?"
The chamberlain bowed down respectfully and replied: "Back to your lord, Wei Changshi arrived first."
Xiao Jingxuan nodded and said: "Let Ding Weiran come in. Wei Ming is waiting outside."
After a while, Ding Weiran came to the study.
Looking at Ding Weiran who was bowing respectfully, Xiao Jingxuan asked: "What's wrong with Ding Changshi?"
"Go back to Your Majesty. I will come and report the government affairs during this period to Your Majesty."
"Well, tell me."
So Ding Weiran began to report to Xiao Jingxuan one by one the official transfer, tax situation, resettlement of refugees, reclamation of wasteland, and establishment of prefectures and counties during this period.
After listening to Ding Weiran's words, Xiao Jingxuan nodded and said happily: "Well, yes, Ding Changshi has worked hard during this period. In this way, someone can give Changshi some gold and silver silk and satin. Changshi, these political affairs will still be in the future
It takes a lot of trouble."
Seeing that Xiao Jingxuan wanted to see off his guests, Ding Weiran quickly left after thanking him.
After Ding Weiran completely withdrew, Xiao Jingxuan's face immediately dropped. He said to the waiter with a serious expression: "Pass Wei Ming."
After Wei Ming arrived, he was interrupted by Jamel Xiao before he could salute.
"Okay, brother, why are you giving so many gifts?"
However, Wei Ming finished the ceremony and then stood aside.
"Come, please give me a seat."
After Wei Ming sat down, a waiter immediately served tea.
"Wei Ming, tell me."
Wei Ming immediately stood up, bowed and said: "Prince Qi, everything else is fine during this period. However, Master Ding has put some thought into the patrol camps in various states. In addition, he has also reached out to the farms in various places.
."
"Do you know who is behind this?"
"I don't know, but it caters to the crowd."
Xiao Jingxuan sighed.
"At that time, I said that I hoped we could start and end on good terms with him, but I didn't expect that it would happen like this in just two years."
"Sir, please calm down. In fact, this is a good thing. After all, it was discovered early."
"Anything else?"
"Sir, Liu Xiu..."
Before Wei Ming could finish speaking, Jamel Xiao slapped the table, shattering all the teacups on the table.
"You don't have to worry about this, just step back."
"My subordinates resign."
After Wei Ming left, Xiao Jingxuan rubbed his eyebrows. He was extremely troubled.
Liu Xiu has been following him for many years, and he is an old man from Zuo Xiaowei. He has always fought bravely in the front in all battles.
If he did not cross the line, Xiao Jingxuan was willing to give him a chance. However, from the intelligence of the secret guards and the official documents of the censor, Xiao Jingxuan knew that Liu Xiu had made a big mistake this time.
However, even so, Xiao Jingxuan is still willing to give him a chance. As long as Liu Xiu can personally explain to himself this time, even if he is really guilty, Xiao Jingxuan is going to spare him.
Because he was away for a long time, there were a lot of official documents in the study, and each one needed to be reviewed by Jamel Xiao in person.
By the time it was evening, there were still a lot of official documents that he had not read. Xiao Jingxuan stood up and stretched.
He said to the left and right: "Inform me of the King's will, and let the people from Hanlin come to the study room tomorrow to assist me in handling official affairs."