In December winter, the wind is biting, and the towering and vast Jinzhou City is filled with the festive atmosphere of the New Year. New Year's goods are gathered, and cars come and ships come.

Several wars in Chang'an caused a large number of people to travel south to take refuge in Jinzhou, creating a prosperous scene in Jinzhou.

The real population of the entire Jinzhou is no less than 300,000, and its popularity is the foundation of prosperity.

A large ship traveling through the Han River arrived at a dock in Jinzhou City and parked more than a dozen passengers walked down the boat.

The ship owner couldn't wait to shout and unload the goods, and a group of laborers rushed over to hedge the passengers.

"Be unruly, get out of here." A burly man in cloth robe protected a middle-aged scholar behind him and shouted loudly at the force worker.

The laborers walked around one after another and dared not provoke them.

"Please, Master." The man in cloth robe turned around and said respectfully.

The middle-aged scholar walked away with a expressionless face. His facial features were straight, short beards, steady demeanor, and had a good official appearance. He was wearing a royal blue round-necked robe. Although half old, it did not affect his pride in his bones.

After walking for a long time, the middle-aged scholar finally spoke: "Li Wu, I didn't expect that Jinzhou City is so prosperous, far better than Chang'an."

"There are many people, and their faces are also very festive, much better than other places." The man in cloth robe responded.

"Let's go and pay homage to the Governor of Jinzhou." The middle-aged scribe said whispering, and the man with a cloth robe nodded in response.

The two of them walked all the way and when they arrived at the inner city gate, they saw the guards with neat military appearances. There were many people coming in and out, and they were checking in an orderly manner. Everyone's faces were calm, some were still whispering and joking, and the atmosphere was warm.

The middle-aged scholar did not line up and walked straight to the city gate, stopped and asked calmly: "I am the governor of Taizhou, may I ask the Marquis of Fufeng be there?"

The inspector looked at the middle-aged scholar and did not dare to neglect it. He replied: "The military envoy is not in Jinzhou."

"Oh, Fufeng Hou is the governor, why do you call him Lord Jun Envoy?" asked the middle-aged scholar with a smile.

"We are the Fufeng Army, and the army commander is the biggest." The guard general answered for granted.

The middle-aged scholar nodded and said, "I am here to visit the governor of Jinzhou. Can I do it convenient?"

The guard hesitated for a moment and nodded, "Sir, please do it."

The middle-aged scholar nodded and walked past the city gate with the man with cloth robes. The scenes of the streets in the city came and went, and the hawking sounds of shops were noisy but they did not get bored. Instead, they made people feel a sense of pleasure in a happy land.

As he walked, the middle-aged scholar shook his head and the man with cloth robe asked, "Master, do you think this place is not good?"

"No, it's too good, but it's not good for my trip, and there's little chance of being accepted." The middle-aged scribe whispered.

The man with cloth robe was silent. The two walked all the way and inquired. As dusk approached, they finally arrived at the prefecture yamen. Nine guards at the prefecture yamen were lined up, and the wings were lined up, majestic and strict.

He signed up to the leader of the gatekeeper and said: "Mr. General Wu, General Li Zhen, the governor of Taizhou, and Li Baozhen, the grandfather of the family, please see Mr. Wei, the governor."

The leader of the guard just looked at him silently.

The middle-aged scholar frowned and said, "I am short of money now and will be rewarded in the future."

The leader of the doorman turned around expressionlessly and entered the state yamen. After a moment, he came out and said indifferently: "It's late tonight, let's come again tomorrow."

The middle-aged literary man was frustrated, and forced himself to thank him helplessly, and turned around and left.

After walking a hundred meters, the man with cloth robe said, "Master, that guy may not have reported it."

The middle-aged scholar nodded and whispered: "The little devil is difficult to deal with. I have to suffer this humiliation. I can only come back tomorrow and wait patiently outside the door."

"Master, our money can last for more than ten days, so why not take care of it?" suggested the man with cloth robe.

"The Jinzhou is prosperous, and there is no need to deal with it. If you are exhausted and become a beggar in the future, what will you do to return to Chang'an?" the middle-aged scholar replied rationally.

The man with cloth robe nodded. The two walked for a while. The middle-aged scholar suddenly stopped the people, asked the county government, asked for some thanks, and then went to the county government.

"We can't stand the high-ranking officials. We met the county magistrate. I didn't expect that Fufeng Hou would actually serve as the county magistrate of Xicheng. I don't know what to do?" The middle-aged scholar said while walking, and the man in cloth robe just nodded.

......

On the same day, time staggered, Wei Fufeng arrived in Jinzhou and routinely patrolled the inner city gate regardless of his fatigue, and approached the Fufeng Army soldiers.

During the inspection, a general at the gate of a city gate reported casually about the Taizhou governor's entry into the city.

"Taizhou Governor? Taizhou is under the jurisdiction of Zhejiang East, and Dong Chang rebelled and proclaimed himself emperor. Why did Taizhou Governor come to Jinzhou?" Wei Fufeng was stunned, then nodded and ignored it, not taking it seriously.

At dusk, Wei Fufeng went to the county government tiredly. He felt a little cold in the past few days and should have rest and rest, but he had to brave the cold wind to patrol outside.

The county government was looking at it, and Wei Fufeng was increasingly eager to relax and rest. He didn't want two people to come across. In front of him was a middle-aged scholar in blue robe. He walked towards him twice and arrived outside the county government.

Wei Fufeng's five guards looked vigilantly.

"Several military generals, please stay." The middle-aged scribe called out with a smile.

Wei Fufeng stopped, looked at the other party's extraordinary demeanor, forced himself to be energetic, and responded: "Is there anything wrong with this lord?"

"Oh, I am Li Zhen, the governor of Taizhou. I am willing to meet with the county magistrate. I ask the generals to make a difference and recommend it to you." The middle-aged scholar smiled and said politely, with a low attitude.

Wei Fufeng was slightly stunned and then smiled: "It turns out he is the governor, I wonder what the matter is?"

The middle-aged scholar looked at it for a moment and felt that Wei Fufeng was extraordinary and a little surprised.

The armored clothes of a group of six generals, Wei Fufeng, were obviously older than those of the other five, but they seemed to be the leader.

"This military general has a great name?" asked the middle-aged scholar.

"My name is Chu Yu." Wei Fufeng replied calmly, feeling displeased.

The main reason is that the body is tired and uncomfortable, which causes psychological impatientness. The pseudonym I used in the report is that I don’t want to continue socializing, but because of the etiquette of aristocratic families, I barely respond well.

The middle-aged scholar nodded and smiled, "I saw the county magistrate, mainly because I was inadequate to money, so I borrowed some to overcome the difficulties and would report it in the future."

Wei Fufeng nodded and smiled: "It is inevitable that he will be embarrassed when he is away from money. It is a blessing to be able to meet with adults."

After saying that, he turned his head and ordered: "Zhao Gang, you can get twenty taels of silver for the adults."

A guard nodded and stepped into the county government.

Wei Fufeng looked at the middle-aged scholar again and apologized: "I felt the cold and I couldn't bear the fatigue. I will get close to adults in the future."

The middle-aged scholar raised his rituals and said, "I am a very powerful man in the Chu army, Li Baozhen, the ancestor of the family."

Wei Fufeng was slightly stunned and said in surprise: "Li Baozhen? Could it be that he is the famous minister of the revival of the Tang Dynasty, Mr. Li Taibao."

The middle-aged scholar was filled with spirit, his eyebrows were flying, his eyes were full of energy, and he smiled: "That's right, my name is Li Zhen, a Chang'an person, served as General Jinwu and was released from Taizhou's governor. If Dong Chang had not rebelled, he would not have been so down."

Wei Fufeng forced himself to take the initiative and responded to the smile: "I didn't respect, Lord Li Baozhen's reputation has been heard many times since I was a child."

Li Zhen smiled and said, "I shouldn't disturb my brother's rest, but the down-and-out people are eager to get a job. I don't know if my brother can recommend it, so I can see Mr. Wei."

Wei Fufeng responded and said, "Sir, the governor of Taizhou, why not go to the prefecture office to ask for a visit in person."

Li Zhen smiled bitterly and said, "I'm short of money, and the guard is blocking the way."

Wei Fufeng frowned and felt annoyed. The guards of the state office dared to obstruct those who came forward. He always attached great importance to the use of poor men.

When poor men get used, they are often grateful and loyal to them.

After controlling his emotions, Wei Fufeng looked at Li Zhen and said gently: "I can see the old man. I will inform you tomorrow, but I don't know if the old man can meet him."

Li Zhen was overjoyed and said politely: "Thank you brothers, no matter what the result is, I remember this kind of love in my heart."

Wei Fufeng smiled, and the guard came with the silver.

Wei Fufeng ordered: "Zhao Gang, thank you for your hard work and arrange this adult to stay in the inn."

The guard Zhao Gang responded and said politely: "Sir, please follow me."

"Thank you brothers." Li Zhen said with emotion. The down-and-out person is rarely respected.

"No need to thank you, sir, have a good rest." Wei Fufeng responded with a smile.

Zhao Gang urged him to speak again and asked for help. Li Zhen turned around and walked away, and the man with a cloth robe followed.

Wei Fufeng stood up with courtesy and looked for it. After a dozen breaths, he turned around and walked away. The two yamen runners at the yamen bowed respectfully and did not dare to show up.

As soon as he entered the county government office, Wei Fufeng took off his armor and washed his face, fell asleep. This time he came to Jinzhou without a lover.

......

Li Zhen walked away and looked back specifically. Seeing Wei Fufeng walking into the county government office, his heart was once again respected and he had a good sense of the young military general whom he had first met.

"What official position is Chu Yu?" Li Zhen asked.

"Our leader works in the county government." Zhao Gang responded casually. As a guard, he was familiar with Wei Fufeng's routines, so he could only continue to deal with it and send it off.

"Oh, listen to the accent, Chu Yu is from Chang'an." Li Zhen asked again.

"Well, the leader was born in the Qingyang Marquis' Mansion." Zhao Gang responded.

"Qingyang Marquis Mansion? He has an extraordinary background, how can he work in the county government?" Li Zhen asked.

"The leader and the subordinates came out of the gang." Zhao Gang responded patiently.

"Are you going out for business?" Li Zhen asked again.

"Yes, I have been inspecting a lot and I am very tired." Zhao Gang replied. He was also very tired, but he did not dare to act negligently. His understanding cannot ruin the reputation of being a respectful and virtuous person.

Fortunately, there was an inn nearby. Zhao Gang had settled it in place and handed over the twenty taels of silver to the man with cloth robe. Then he said goodbye and returned to the county government office with relief, and he also slept with his head covered.

......

The next morning, Wei Fufeng recovered a lot of energy, but he still had a headache. He ate, drank soup, and went out to Xiyuan.

Arriving in Xiyuan, the Fufeng Army general who had changed his duties reported to him.

Wei Fufeng nodded and entered the West Garden alone. He walked through the winding path of Xiuzhu, and walked to the Qingchi Pond, but he didn't see his grandfather. He looked up and saw his grandfather standing on the highest Baiyun Pavilion.

Wei Fufeng climbed to the top of the mountain, raised his respectful words: "Grandfather, I'm fine."

"I'm in a bad mood, come and talk." Grandfather turned his head and responded calmly.

Wei Fufeng approached and whispered: "Grandfather is disturbing uncle."

"I'm wondering, are you planning to break the contract?" Grandfather replied bluntly.

"My grandfather was worried about going to Guizhou to ascend the throne to Emperor Hidden. His grandson continued to support him, but the information on becoming emperor must be strictly controlled." Wei Fufeng replied.

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