The melted ice water from the snowy mountain of Eska gathers in the legs of the mountain to form Wudu Lake. Wudu Lake extends four rivers to the southeast to moisten nearly half of the territory of Huazhou. The Matai Grassland is located in the area where the water of Wudu Lake passes. The Matai Plain originally had Matai County, which was 65 miles away from Wenjin County and is located in the southwest. The Western Regions coalition forces invaded several times to capture Matai County. The city walls were destroyed, houses were burned, the people were dispersed, and the county town became a wilderness. Matai County was also withdrawn eighteen years ago. The intention of Anxi Protectorate to move Zhenhuazhou was issued as early as March. Sima Huasicheng led the Ministry of War and several heads of the Ministry of Works to check the addresses of the troops stationed everywhere, and finally selected the abandoned Matai County site.

After the address was selected, the court submitted to the court. The emperor had already fought north, and the prince was in charge of the country, and Chen Zuo Prime Minister was in charge of the government. Chen Zuo Prime Minister issued an order through the Political Affairs Hall, and the Anxi Protectorate Office sent people to meet with the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Works at the Huiye Prefecture. Together with the Huazhou Governor Jiang Anyi, the governor of Huazhou, finally agreed on the garrison address and started to build a military camp. Within three years, 160,000 troops of the Anxi Protectorate Office were moved to the town of Huazhou.

In early May, officials from the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Works arrived at Huiye Mansion, and General Mingwei, the special envoy of the Anxi Protectorate, also arrived on time. Jiang Anyi did not dare to neglect and took everyone to the field to inspect the garrison address, so he could not welcome Dong'er's arrival.

Matai County has been submerged among the green grass, and the occasionally exposed ruins tell the prosperity here. Sheep of cattle and sheep grazing on the waist-high grass, colorful wild flowers blooming freely, the snow-capped mountains in the distance, melting snow water hangs from the mountain stream, turning into a gentle Wudu Lake water flows slowly from the grassland. The fish in the clear water chase happily, splashing waves from time to time, and the faint pastoral songs echo in the sky and earth, and the beautiful scenery in front of you is fascinating.

Cheng Zihe, the doctor of the Ministry of Works, sighed: "The beauty of Huazhou makes people feel open-minded and refreshed. This scene is magnificent. Xiaguan has been studying geomantics for many years. This place is indeed good. There is a mountain barrier in front and a water source on the side. The terrain is flat and open. It is suitable for large troops to station and practice. This place is not far from the border. Once there is a change outside the border, the army can arrive in one day. Yang Shaoshu, I wonder what you think?"

Yang Huaiwu had a gloomy face. He was unwilling to move Zhenhuazhou from the bottom of his heart. Bingzhou is a prosperous place with all industries developed. Anxi Protectorate is in charge of Wuyang Prefecture and is in charge of government affairs. His father is the "local emperor" of Bingzhou. As the young marshal, he is the "local prince". If you want to get the wind, you have to get the rain, who dares to disobey?

But the emperor issued an order, no one dared to refuse to follow, moving from the prosperous city to the barren Huazhou, and it was a deserted grassland. Even if the city could be built in the future, I would go to find places such as brothels, taverns, casinos, and fun places. Secondly, the most important thing is that the decree clearly stated that from now on, the Protectorate's Office will only be in charge of military affairs and not interfere in local government affairs, which will leave most of the oil and water of the Protectorate's Office.

The four major Protectorate Offices are in charge of all directions, with rich oil and water. Their father and commander are honest, love soldiers like their sons, and never deduct food and salary from the army. Even so, over the past three years, the family has at least 500,000 taels of additional income. The money is mainly obtained from the local government. The Grand Governor is also in charge of local government affairs, and at least half of the tax office is offered to the retired lieutenants of the army. These people are grateful for their kindness and always have to be filial to the New Year. No matter how much money comes from the local business, the Protectorate Office is involved, no matter how good the business is, it cannot be managed. Not to mention the best taverns and brothels in their homes, no matter which one is not open.

I dare to ask for money, but I am afraid I have to give more than a hundred taels of silver when I leave.

At the beginning of the year, the father commander received a secret order from the emperor to ask about the transfer of Zhenhuazhou. The father commander agreed and did not object to the emperor's idea of ​​bringing government affairs to the local area. He once made suggestions in tears. In this way, the authority of the Protectorate's Office was completely lost, and he was afraid that the soldiers would be disinterested. The father commander angrily accused him of trying to take his troops to respect himself, beware of the disaster to the family, and let someone imprison him in the house for half a month and not leave. When the decree was issued, everything was a foregone conclusion.

The benefits are gone. From then on, Yang Huaiwu was extremely depressed when he heard Cheng Zihe ask him about his opinion, and said coldly: "There are the adults who are stationed in the military camp to make the decision. But there is one thing. In October this year, the Protectorate will move 60,000 troops to settle in according to the order. If the soldiers have less food and clothing, don't blame me for turning against others and complaining to the emperor. I still have official duties and leave first."

When he was whipping the horse, Yang Huaiwu took more than 20 guards to Wenjin County in the northeast, leaving Jiang Anyi and others to look at each other. This time, Sima Han Liangqing, who came to Huazhou Army, came to visit his relatives with Yang Huaiwu and invited him to the Han Mansion of Wenjin County to taste wine. Yang Huaiwu and Han Liangqing had a deep friendship. Every year when the Han Mansion went out to drink, he would send him ten cars to him. This time, he came to check the base, and Han Liangqing went home first. Yang Huaiwu heard something in his words, and of course he could not let him go if there were any benefits. An hour later, Yang Huaiwu came to the gate of the Han Mansion.

Han Won Shi brought his children and grandchildren to welcome him, and entered the lobby from the plaque "Loyalty and Righteousness" and sat down with guests and hosts. Han Won Shi smiled and said, "Young marshal can visit the humble house, and the bustlings are shining. I am not polite, so I will serve you fine wine."

The bright red wine was placed in the glass cup, shining with gem-like light and exuding a fragrant smell. Yang Huaiwu laughed and said, "Old Han is so quick-witted. I will like it, come, do it."

He raised his glass to drink, and a cup of wine weighed two taels, which was consumed by Yang Huaiwu in one gulp. Han Wangshi praised: "It's so satisfying, the young man is good at drinking. I admire him, please drink another glass."

After two cups of wine were in her stomach, Yang Huaiwu felt a little dizzy and picked up the beef jerky next to her and bitten it. The old man sitting opposite him stood up and saluted, "Shaohou, Lao Luo Shiming is the chief escort leader of the Weiyuan Escort Agency. Today, he is very lucky to see the Shaohou. I respect the young marquis with a glass."

Luo Shiming raised his glass to drink, but saw that Yang Huaiwu had never heard of it. Gu Zi bit the jerky in his hand and ignored him at all. Luo Shiming stood there with the cup holding it awkwardly. Han Yuan frowned secretly. The young man Yang was arrogant and did not know how to treat Luo Shiming with face, but in fact he even had his own face.

Han Liang stood up with a dry smile and said, "Young Marshal, Mr. Luo is a friend of life and death of his father. He is also a top expert in the martial arts world in the northwest. He admires the reputation of the Young Marshal and his son, and comes to say hello to the Young Marshal."

Yang Huaiwu threw away the beef jerky in his hand, raised his glass and drank it lightly, and said, "Forget it, sit down."

Luo Shi will be old next year and put down the wine glass with a smile, bent down and picked up a two-foot-high red painted nanmu box from the chair, and smiled and said, "I learned that the young marshal was coming, so I specially brought a small gift to present it. Please accept it with a smile."

A personal soldier came forward to take it and took it to the coffee table beside Yang Huaiwu. Yang Huaiwu's eyes immediately opened. This was a piece of mutton fat jade about a foot high. The skillful craftsman carved it into a mighty general who held the sword. He stepped on the rock and was as stable as a mountain.

.Yang Huaiwu has seen many beautiful jades with mutton fat. He knew that gold and silver were priceless. The size of a chicken egg costs hundreds or thousands of taels of silver. This beautiful jade is about a foot high, with a diameter of half a foot, and more than 50,000 taels of silver. What's more, the carved general is lifelike. The sword on his waist cleverly uses the original yellow color of the jade, which is even more vivid. This is a priceless treasure.

"Good thing", Yang Huaiwu waved his hand and asked his personal soldiers to put it away, picked up the cup and said to Luo Shiming: "Old Luo, thank you, I toast you for this glass of wine to express my gratitude."

After drinking all the wine, Yang Huaiwu said: "I will be a straight-minded person. If Mr. Luo has anything to say, I will never refuse what he can do."

To talk about the serious matter, Han Yuanshi waved his hand and asked the servants to retreat. At Han Liangqing's instructions, Yang Huaiwu asked the personal soldiers around him to withdraw from the hall. Only Han Yuanshi and his son, Yang Huaiwu and Luo Shiming were left in the room.

Luo Shiming said: "Since the young marshal wants to listen to the words of ease, I will speak straightforwardly. When I heard that Anxi Protectorate was going to move Zhenhuazhou, I intend to entrust the business of the mighty escort agency under the name of the young marshal and be willing to pay the young marshal 10% of the bonus every year. I wonder if the young marshal is interested?"

Han Liangqing sat next to Yang Huaiwu and introduced in a low voice: "The Weiwu Escort Agency is the leading red-dead business in the six northwest prefectures. It mainly operates caravan escorts in the Western Regions. The annual dividend is about 670,000 taels. Young Marshal, the business I introduced to you is good."

Yang Huaiwu looked motionless and said lightly: "I have heard of the famous general of the Weiwu Escort Agency. I have been in the Northwest Wulin for nearly 50 years. How can I entrust my business to the name of my general? What is the secret in this?"

Luo Shiming sighed: "Yes, the Weiwu Escort Agency has a bit of reputation in the northwest. His martial arts fellows have also given me a slight face. I could live a few years ago. However, after Governor Jiang arrived in Huazhou, Zhenwei Escort Agency, his hometown Dezhou, took advantage of the opportunity to gain a foothold in Huazhou. With Governor Jiang behind him, Zhenwei Escort Agency stole a lot of business. Now he is even more interested in joining the guards of the Western Regions' commercial roads. I am afraid that if this continues, the Weiwu Escort Agency will close down without ten years."

Yang Huaiwu picked up a piece of beef jerky and turned it in his hand, saying without hesitation: "Old Luo is very skilled in martial arts. I heard that several apprentices are also masters. How could he not be able to compete for the new Zhenwei Escort Agency?"

Luo Shiming smiled bitterly and said, "I am not afraid of the Zhenwei Escort Agency for normal business competition. However, those caravans learned that Zhenwei Escort Agency and Governor Jiang had close relatives, and they handed over the escort business to the Zhenwei Escort Agency in an attempt to please Governor Jiang. Faced with this love, I am powerless even if my martial arts are high."

"In this way, Luo always wants to support you with the reputation of Anxi Protectorate, so that those vendors dare not change their minds easily." Yang Huaiwu smiled and said, "I can promise you this matter, but I will not have any 10% bonus, a one-time price of 100,000 taels per year. I guarantee that you will not be coerced by Zhenwei Escort Agency."

Yang Huaiwu was full of confidence. Although the Anxi Protectorate no longer interfered in local government affairs, his father was the Grand Governor of Anxi, a senior official of the third rank, and was on par with the sixth rank and nine ministers. Jiang Anyi was just a governor under the fourth rank, and his official rank was not as famous as even the holy family. What's more, 160,000 heavy troops were in hand. Who dared not to obey orders in Huazhou? A family that could suppress bandits would disappear no matter how big a family you were. As long as the powerful escort agency spread the news, those vendors who changed their responsibilities would naturally know what to do.
Chapter completed!