In the song of the court, the queen fell ill and had to hand over her power to Shang Rong and Bigan as co-owners. However, the queen chose to rest in the palace, causing an uproar in the court.
Naturally, Shang Rong and Bigan couldn't provide food and grass for Jiang Wenhuan, so they just went back.
Jiang Wenhuan wrote to the queen many times, but was turned away because the queen was ill.
Everyone knows that this was done deliberately by the Queen, and it was also a sign of the Queen not helping each other.
When the news reached Bogu County, Emperor Xin smiled.
Yu Hualong of Chentangguan has already sent troops to Bogu County, and the construction of Chidao is nearing completion.
Emperor Xin mobilized a large number of civilians to pave the road with gravel, fill the cracks with sand, and then compact it with wooden piles.
This road is so strong that a horse-drawn carriage can reach Chentangguan in a few hours.
Merchants are good at business, and the human king is in Bogu, so a large number of caravans are coming.
Bogu County is already rich in seafood, especially captured whales. Even the waste residue is boiled into fish oil, which can be said to be quite clean.
The arrival of merchants also brought a large number of goods. In addition, due to the construction of Chidao, the concept of money became deeply rooted in people's hearts for the first time.
Merchants voluntarily established a chamber of commerce, and Bogu County established a corresponding municipal government office to be responsible for overall pricing negotiations.
The demise of the wealthy households in Bogu County also promoted equality for everyone. Even the officials appointed by the King were mostly selected from these common people.
Although these selected officials have no rank, fortunately they are mostly friendly.
Emperor Xin also established a supervisory organization, and people could appeal if they were dissatisfied, thus playing a role in mutual supervision.
In just one month, the atmosphere of the entire Bogu County changed drastically. Officials, civilians, and businessmen formed the troika of Bogu County.
one month later
"Is there any news about Yin Hong?"
Di Xin put down the thick bamboo slips in his hand, shook his wrist, and then spoke to Wen Zhong next to him.
Although paper has been created, because this place is far away from the hinterland of the Yin and Shang Dynasties, bamboo slips are still an important tool for daily processing.
Wen Zhong shook his head and said, "It's been a month. I don't know what His Highness Yin Hong thinks."
Shen Gongbao also said from the side, "Judging from the news, His Highness Yin Hong has done a lot this month!"
In the past month, Yin Hong, in addition to becoming the leader with the help of several forces, also worked hard to refine weapons and prepare his army for war.
"What is Jiang Wenhuan doing?"
"Your Majesty, Jiang Wenhuan obtained grain, grass and soldiers from unknown sources, and is now preparing for war in Yanzhou."
Emperor Xin nodded. He knew without asking that Jiang Wenhuan had the support of the Jie Jiao disciples. For some reason, the princes of Yanzhou changed from their original opposition to support.
The situation in Donglu was somewhat reversed, and Emperor Xin, who was in Bogu County, could not help but pay attention to the situation at all times.
"What's Chongcheng doing?"
Di Xin was referring to Dong Bohou. You must know that the weirdest person here is Jiang Huanchu.
"Your Majesty, there is nothing unusual about Jiang Huanchu's daily routine."
Although Di Xin was surprised, he still suppressed his doubts.
A few days later, Bogu County suddenly heard that there was an urgent call from Chongcheng for 800 miles.
When Di Xin opened it and took a look, he suddenly felt angry.
"This Jiang Huanchu is missing."
When Di Xin said this, the two important ministers immediately became nervous.
"Your Majesty! Could it be that Jiang Huanchu was rescued by the Jie Jiao Immortal?"
Wen Zhong had an answer in his mind, but he was unwilling to admit it.
"The Jie Jiao Immortal has so many deviant and strange techniques, so it is not surprising that he rescued Jiang Huanchu."
Di Xin said, and then said, "Where can Jiang Huanchu go?"
Emperor Xin guessed where Jiang Huanchu was going, but on the other side of the capital of Donglu, Jiang Huanchu appeared in the ghost prince's mansion.
Pass again
A few days later, news came from Donglu that Yin Hong was imprisoned in Donglu and Jiang Huanchu returned in great power. Donglu was shaken for a while.
"Snapped!"
Di Xin threw the secret letter in his hand heavily to the ground.
"You dare to imprison my son, I'm tired of living!"
Emperor Xin was not angry with Jiang Huanchu for rushing to Donglu, but imprisoning Yin Hong hurt Emperor Xin's heart.
"Come here!"
Di Xin just wanted to organize his troops, but then he thought, this Donglu is the queen's natal family after all. Besides, if he leads the troops there, he may be in trouble. If he gets into a quagmire, it will be trouble...
"Grand Master, Mr. Shen, would you like to accompany me to Donglu again to find out what's going on?"
Wen Zhong was shocked, but then he laughed.
"No one dares to disobey the king's orders."
Therefore, Emperor Xin handed over all the affairs of Bogu County to Ao Bing, and he got on the Grand Master's Mo Qilin and flew away directly.
"I should just grab a mount so that I can have some face, right?"
Di Xin thought so.
Donglu
As early as the Xia Yu period, Donglu was the most prosperous place in Dongyi. After the founding of Chengtang, several expeditions finally captured this place, and the Jiang family was granted the title here. Today, it has become the first among the princes in the Eight Hundred Towns.
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As the capital of Dongbohou, Donglu City was at war with Dongyi all the year round, so the city was high and the pond was deep, making it very majestic.
Di Xin and the other three followed the people directly into Donglu, only to find that it was extremely open and there was no road leading to it.
Caravans gathered together, and people of all kinds gathered together. The prosperity was not inferior to that of Chaoge, or even more prosperous.
After all, Chaoge is in the hinterland and is a government affairs center, so it is not as open as Donglu in terms of function.
For example, fish can be seen everywhere here, but it is difficult to see it in Chaoge.
None of the three people had been to Donglu, and they all felt like country people when they saw such a powerful place.
"Donglu is really well hidden."
After Wen Zhong saw such prosperity, although he did not want to admit it, he also knew that Chaoge was somewhat behind.
"Although there are still slaves here, it is more like a highly developed slave society. Jiang Huanchu is very ambitious!"
Jiang Huanchu's ambition was too great, and his ambition was so well hidden that even Di Xin didn't notice it.
I randomly found a teahouse and discovered that the tea came from Chaoge.
"Hey, sir, you are right. This is Chaoge's specialty tea, and it is of extremely high quality. Even in Chaoge, you may not be able to drink it!"
"Oh? Real or fake?"
"As you said, our Marquis is the father-in-law of King Shang. Now the Queen has the final say on Chaoge's affairs. No good thing can come to Donglu!"
The stall owner was extremely proud, almost as if he was the father-in-law of a human king.
"Oh? I heard that your Lord Marquis is back now?"
"The Marquis is indeed back, and the son of the ruling Shang King has also been imprisoned. There is no way to change the world!"
"Then why is this prince imprisoned and in power? Isn't he doing a good job?"
"Why? Although he is also the grandson of the Marquis, there is no real relationship between him and the Marquis. The Marquis has long thought that this is King Shang's plan. Before, it was just a lie."
When Di Xin heard this, his heart sank.
At this time, a large number of Donglu soldiers crossed the road.
"This is... a heavy-armored Taoist soldier!"
Di Xin's face changed drastically, while Wen Zhong and Shen Gongbao's expression changed completely.