Wei Kang shouted in panic and resisted. He was the opponent of the soldier there. He was quickly escorted out and escorted directly to Jinzhou by twenty Fufeng troops.

Wei Fufeng asked for paper and pen, and wrote a letter in the second hall, explaining to his grandfather the serious consequences of withholding military pay.

It is also said that Fangzhou and Junzhou are closely interdependent, and it is also a strategic channel for the Southern Sichuan Army and the Jinzhou Army to support each other, and there is no room for failure.

In addition, he suggested that my grandfather recommend the governor to the imperial court, firstly to paralyze the imperial court, and secondly to gain the righteousness and orthodoxy of the imperial court.

Wei Fufeng recommended Yan Huaiyu, a member of the Ministry of Household Affairs, to be released to the outside world. He was judged by his uncle to be upright.

After his eighth uncle was taken away, Wei Fufeng could only temporarily act as the governor of Fangzhou. He re-approved the military pay, with more refunds and less supplements. Without Huairou's acquiescence, the generals who took more would not need to return it.

After settling the military pay issue, Wei Fufeng began to manage Fangzhou again, waiting for the arrival of the new governor and news from southern Sichuan.

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The eighth uncle Wei Kang was escorted to Jinzhou and met his father, the governor of Jinzhou. He complained aggrievedly about how overbearing and rude Wei Fufeng was, and explained that the change in military pay was to win over the generals.

Grandfather did not get angry and reprimanded, but said calmly: "I have been a subordinate official for a long time. I only know how to covet money and gain, but I don't know the terrible consequences of military mutiny. You think that if you give benefits to the surrendered generals, the generals will serve you. You

Wrong, it is difficult for an official to be satisfied, and he will rebel and seize power whenever he has the opportunity."

Wei Kang said angrily: "Even if my son is wrong, Wei Fufeng should not bully his elders tyrannically."

Grandfather shook his head and said: "There is no need to talk about this matter anymore. Since you are here, you can serve as the governor of Jin and assist your father."

Wei Kang had no choice but to remain silent. He had heard about Wei Fufeng's command of the army to guard Jinzhou, and the left captain Wang Lin defected when he saw Wei Fufeng, indicating that Wei Fufeng controlled the military power, just like the Jincheng military envoy.

Grandfather asked Wei Kang to take over the affairs of the state government, and then wrote a memorial.

When Wei Fufeng was domineering and expelled Wei Kang, his grandfather did not think that Wei Fufeng went too far. He thought that his domineering behavior was for the Fangzhou Army to see. Wei Fufeng's first impression on his grandfather was that he was humble and respectful.

Moreover, my grandfather's ambition at this time was to focus on the great cause. Junzhou and Fangzhou were crucial to the preservation of Jinzhou. Lao Ba's ability was not enough, he was short-sighted, and he was a small person in mentality.

The grandfather thought that the eighth son needed to be tempered, so he did not criticize him harshly. Of course, the grandfather was in a good mood.

He wrote a memorial, read it and sent it away.

Wei Fufeng's suggestion was deeply in line with his grandfather's wishes. Fangzhou was short-lived and needed to paralyze the imperial court to gain a chance to take root. If the imperial court continued to exert pressure and cause trouble, it would cause more internal and external troubles to Jinzhou's rule.

...

If no one takes shortcuts and goes through the imperial appointment process quickly, there will often be a backlog.

From the day when Zhaoxin Jiedushi was appointed, the completion of everything was slow because there was no one to urge him.

One day after the Jiedu envoy's seal and the official seals of his subordinates were completed, the recommendation memorial for the governor of Jinzhou came into the hands of the emperor. The emperor was very surprised when he saw it and summoned Wai Lang, a member of the household department, to see it.

Yan Huaiyu, a member of the Ministry of Household Affairs, was a Beijing official who had dealt with Wei Fufeng.

After being summoned to see him, Zhaozong asked, "Does Yan Qing have a good relationship with Wei Xun?"

Yan Huaiyu was startled and said: "I and Wei Xun are just colleagues and have no close contact with each other."

"The governor of Jinzhou wrote in the letter that Wei Xun, the governor of Junzhou, said that the Qing family was upright and he recommended someone outside the Qing family to be the governor of Fangzhou." Zhaozong said, looking at Yan Huaiyu's reaction.

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answer.

Yan Huaiyu was stunned and said: "I really have no friendship with Wei Xun. I don't know why I recommended you."

Zhaozong nodded and said: "The governor of Jinzhou recommended Yan Qing. He thought he knew that recommending relatives would not get approval, so he chose to serve outside the Qing family."

Yan Huaiyu nodded, and Zhaozong asked again: "Is the Qing family willing to serve outside?"

"I am willing to serve abroad. The governor is a fourth-grade official. It is a promotion for me and an honor for future generations." Yan Huaiyu replied without hesitation.

Zhaozong nodded. He understood Yan Huaiyu's temperament and said gently: "After the Qing family takes office, are you willing to report the affairs of Jinzhou to the court at any time?"

"Your Majesty's order, I will obey it." Yan Huaiyu replied respectfully.

Zhaozong nodded and said: "The seal of Zhaoxin Jiedu Envoy has been completed. The Qing family can serve as the envoy and take it to the Prince of Xicheng County."

"I accept the decree." Yan Huaiyu responded respectfully.

...

Yan Huaiyu left the Daming Palace and returned home to make arrangements. The sudden appointment as governor of Fangzhou made him very confused, so he could only go to the appointment alone.

Early the next morning, Yan Huaiyu went to the Daming Palace to receive the imperial edict, seals, official robes and other items.

When I walked outside the official department, I suddenly heard someone on the left saying: "Congratulations to Mr. Yan on your promotion."

Yan Huaiyu turned around and saw a figure in dark green official robes approaching, but he recognized the person as Li Xian, the Dali Sizhi. He had an average impression of Li Xian and had no favorable impression of him.

"Master Li." Yan Huaiyu responded calmly.

Li Xian smiled and said: "I'm here to congratulate Mr. Yan, and secondly to remind Mr. Yan that it would be better to take your family with you to Fangzhou."

"Master Li, what do you mean?" Yan Huaiyu frowned.

Li Xian smiled and said: "If you leave Fangzhou, you may not be able to return to Chang'an City for a long time. It's better to take your family there."

Yan Huaiyu heard the hidden meaning and said solemnly: "My official release, could it be related to Mr. Li?"

Li Xian shook his head and said with a smile: "It has nothing to do with me. After Mr. Yan took his family and left Chang'an City, there were a hundred soldiers to escort Mr. Yan to Fangzhou. The road outside is not peaceful, so it is better to have a military escort.

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Yan Huaiyu looked at Li Xian doubtfully, but Li Xian bowed and left, turned around and left.

Yan Huaiyu couldn't find it easy to call out and ask questions, so he had no choice but to suppress his doubts and walk into the official department.

After finishing things in the Daming Palace, he returned home and told his relatives to pack up and set off. Although he was confused, Yan Huaiyu understood that Li Xian would not harm him. If he had any ill intentions, he would only target him alone.

Yan Huaiyu's family was poor, so it was easy to pack things up, and the family of thirteen left Chang'an City on foot.

After walking for five miles, I saw many linen-clad spearmen. A general in chainmail came to greet them and asked, and asked Yan Huaiyu and his family to ride on three carts.

After Yan Huaiyu inquired, he found out that the person who responded to him was actually the Fufeng Army stationed in Quchi. Then he realized that being able to serve in Fangzhou was related to the Fufeng Army envoys he had dealt with.

Yan Huaiyu felt both panic and expectation in his heart. He was worried about how he would deal with himself in the future, but he was looking forward to the fact that he would not be a puppet governor here, but would be able to make a difference.

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We took Wuguan Road and arrived in Jinzhou smoothly.

Yan Huaiyu didn't know that the prince of Xicheng County had been tricked into Yancen City. He knew that the real controller of Jinzhou was the governor of Jinzhou, so he went directly to the state government office to see him.

The governor of Jinzhou personally greeted him outside. He was wearing a purple official uniform, which was one level higher than Yan Huaiyu's red official robe. Yan Huaiyu stepped forward and saluted respectfully: "I'm here to pay my respects to the capital."

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Defense Master."

"Master Yan, thank you for your hard work coming all the way." Grandfather responded with a smile.

Yan Huaiyu nodded respectfully, and then said: "I have come here this time to bring the Zhaoxin Jiedushi and his official seal according to His Majesty's order. They need to be handed over to the Zhaoxin Jiedushi."

Grandfather smiled lightly and said: "Master Yan also saw it when he entered the city. Construction was going on in the city. His Highness the Prince of Xicheng County disliked the chaos and took the initiative to live in Junzhou."

Yan Huaiyu was surprised, and his grandfather said again: "Master Yan is going to Fangzhou to take up a post. If you trust our army, can you hand it over to our army for transportation?"

Yan Huaiyu sighed secretly after hearing this, knowing that if he refused, it would be difficult to survive, so even if he refused to give it, he would still be taken away by the governor of Jinzhou.

"Then I'll send it to you, sir." Yan Huaiyu agreed knowingly.

"Okay, Mr. Yan, don't worry. The great seal of Jiedushi will definitely be handed over to the king of Xicheng County." Grandfather promised with a smile.

"Thank you, sir." Yan Huaiyu thanked him with peace of mind. As long as the Great Seal of Jiedushi falls into the hands of the Xicheng County Prince, then the mission will be completed.

"Please wait a moment, sir." Yan Huaiyu said again, turning around to get it and offer it to him.

"There's no rush, Mr. Yan will go with my army to sit in the West Garden and taste Jinzhou tea." Grandfather stopped him with a smile.

Yan Huaiyu stopped and nodded, then went to Xiyuan with the governor of Jinzhou.

While walking, my grandfather smiled and asked: "My grandson Wei Fufeng recommended Mr. Yan to serve as governor of Fangzhou. Do you know Mr. Yan and Fufeng very well?"

"Xiaguan and Marquis Fufeng are not familiar with each other. It was just that when Marquis Fufeng arrived in Chang'an with food, Xiaguan was responsible for contacting him. It is also very unexpected that Xiaguan can be appointed as the governor this time." Yan Huaiyu answered.

"If you are not familiar with Fufeng, how would Fufeng know that Mr. Yan is not upright?" Grandfather said in a surprised tone.

"Xiaguan was really not familiar with Marquis Fufeng. When Xiaguan met Marquis Fufeng, it was always on official business. Marquis Fufeng said that Xiaguan's integrity may be related to property. At that time, Marquis Fufeng took out a piece of gold and said it was

I offered to reward Xia Guan for his hard work, but Xia Guan refused." Yan Huaiyu replied.

Grandfather smiled lightly and said, "No wonder Fufeng has a good impression of Master Yan. He is indeed upright."

"The principle of keeping one's integrity means that one should not accept a lower-level official position. A lower-level official does not receive gifts, but only abides by one's duties and behaves prudently." Yan Huaiyu explained.

Grandfather smiled and nodded, feeling reassured by Wei Fufeng's recommendation. He was not afraid that Yan Huaiyu would do the right thing. Fangzhou's army was led by close associates, and what was needed was political talent.

Walking into the West Garden, my grandfather and Yan Huaiyu walked directly to Baiyun Pavilion, stood on the hill and looked out at the scenery. They could see the busy scene in the south, and a ravine curved like a dragon came into view.

Grandfather raised his hand and pointed and said with a smile: "Master Yan, there is a Jiuqu Yellow River in the north. I also built a Jiuqu River in Jinzhou. This river falls in Luocheng and flows through the inner city. Its source is the Han River.

After the nine bends, it flows into the Han River."

Yan Huaiyu nodded and looked at the city wall being built in the distance. He subconsciously said: "Sir, the city is too big."

"Our army also knows that it is too big, but after experiencing the siege, our army has to follow the example of the Great Wall to enclose the land and let the head and tail of the Jiuqu River fall into the city. First, it prevents the enemy from building dams to attack or cut off the flow. Second, it can facilitate the waterway.

For commerce, the third is to discharge sewage, and as for the fourth, you can grow vegetables, fruits and raise livestock in the city." Grandfather said with a smile.

Yan Huaiyu nodded in understanding. His original intention was to say that it was not worthwhile to build such a big city when there were few people. However, the Jinzhou governor's idea of ​​building a city was to encircle the city like a country and grow vegetables and raise livestock in the city.

After seeing the city view, my grandfather invited Yan Huaiyu to have tea by the pool in the West Garden.

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