Yu Jun

Phoebe boxes containing gold and silver jewelry were constantly being unearthed, and the number far exceeded Mo Lingfeng's estimate. The area that needed to be dug was getting wider and wider, and one night was not enough.

After being delayed by the Shuo River for three full days, it was already November [-]th when the deep pit was filled.

Xiao Dou led the troops from the five capitals back to the fortress, while Mo Lingfeng, Wu Jin and his entourage returned to the city. They rested until noon, and then they went to Hou Fuzhong's mansion to see the envoy who had lost several kilograms in a hurry.

After hearing the news, the imperial envoy Zhang Gongfeng rushed to the gate of the Hou Mansion and greeted him: "General Mo, I didn't expect that we would meet again in Kuanzhou."

Mo Lingfeng did not dismount, but glanced at him from above, as if he was looking at a mass of filth, so he glanced at him without stopping too much.
Zhang Gongfeng failed to get a smile, and was stunned.

What he stared at was not Mo Lingfeng's arrogance, which she had always been like, but her blatant disrespect, top-down disdain, and contempt for him and his master.

That understatement was the ironclad proof.

Being tongue-tied is due to fear.

The careless indifference in her eyes was more piercing than the wind and snow in Kuanzhou.

Hou Fuzhong came out immediately behind Zhang Chongfeng. Seeing Zhang Chongfeng's blank face, he quickly stepped forward to greet Mo Lingfeng.

He was loyal to the emperor - but because the Mo family really wanted him to die, his loyalty had to be intermittent.

"General Mo, thank you for your hard work. Please dismount and come in," he struggled to maintain a smile. When he saw Wu Jin getting out of the carriage, he stepped forward again, "Thank you for your hard work, Wu Tong. Please come in quickly."

Mo Lingfeng entered first, and the female soldiers of the personal guards walked past Zhang Fengfeng without looking sideways. The armor was rough, like a strong wind hitting him. The handle of the long knife rushed forward without any restraint, and forced him to the back. Holding the edict in his sleeve, he leaned his back against the pillar, his face changing colors back and forth, but he didn't dare to turn his face after all.

Followed closely by Hou Fuzhong and Wu Jin.

When Wu Jin saw that the emissary was Zhang Chongfeng, he cupped his hands and said, "I didn't expect that a noble person would come to deliver the edict."

Zhang Gongfeng stepped aside and saw that Wu Jin's face was no longer as healthy as before, but his expression was calm and he was walking as usual. He was not trapped by the injury of the imperial staff. He smiled and said: "Your Majesty favors Wu Tongpian. He recovered quickly and is young. I’m in good health and can handle it.”

Wu Jin never told anyone about the damage to his internal organs, and only a few people knew about it. Hearing this, they just smiled and said, "Please worship."

Hou Fuzhong hurriedly stretched out his hand and said, "Please, everyone please."

Mo Lingfeng, who had already entered the front hall, suddenly stopped and turned around to look at the three people who were still lingering at the door. He stopped and waited for Wu Jin to come forward.

Wu Jin stepped off the platform, Zhang Gongfeng followed closely behind him, his eyes taking in everything he could see.

They all knew the emperor's purpose of sending Zhang Chongfeng here - to find out the true situation in Kuanzhou.

Zhang Gongfeng said as he walked: "I heard that Magistrate Wu Tong was checking the fish scale register outside the city. It was really hard work. Why is this matter so difficult to check and how many days and nights does it take?"

"How can I say that it is hard work when I do my job?" Wu Jin's smile did not reach his eyes. "The fish scale book has always been missing by just a tiny bit. It is easy to create a book but difficult to verify. It has been spread out and it is inconvenient to collect it. It is negligent. I hope you will forgive me."

Zhang Gongfeng waved his hand quickly: "Looking at what you said, I am an idler. It doesn't matter if I wait."

"If you are an idler, we are even more like people who are looking for money and salary. I wonder who will serve the soup and medicine when Your Majesty leaves you?" "Your Majesty is in good health, and the Queen and Prince are by your side. Wu Tongpan need not worry."

Wu Jin walked towards Mo Lingfeng, her eyes quiet and gentle: "General Mo's brother passed away, General Mo was heartbroken. I thought about the misfortune of King Wei, and read in the tabloid that His Majesty would not be in court on the 22nd of last month, so I was worried about Your Majesty."

Zhang Gongfeng's face changed slightly, and he forced a smile and said: "The tabloids really have more news than the court papers. Your Majesty is really sad to hear the news about King Wei, so if you don't go to court, your health will be fine."

He tried his best to avoid Wu Jin's inquiries about the emperor, but Wu Jin still got a glimpse of something from his words and deeds - the prince and the queen were waiting by his side, and the emperor must be in poor health after leaving the day.

Wu Jin smiled understandingly, walked quickly behind Mo Lingfeng and entered the front hall.

The incense table was placed in the front hall early, the incense was burned in the incense burner, and all the things to receive the order were put in place.

Zhang Gongfeng stopped talking and took out the imperial edict. After everyone knelt down to receive the edict, he read aloud:
"I, Shao Yingjun, heard that the former governor of Kuanzhou, Mo Qianlan, and the prefect Li Qing were not easy to die, so I specially gave Mo Qianlan to Fu Wen Pavilion to wait for the system, and the official Li Qing's son, five thousand coins.

The prefectures and counties in Kuanzhou are not as wide as before, but the number of officials is five times that of the old ones. Taxes and taxes have been reduced, and the rhetoric is exaggerated. Officials are no longer transferred to appointments. Wu Jin was transferred to the magistrate of Kuanzhou, and Hou Fuzhong was transferred to the post. The transshipment envoy also knows the state, regulates the taxes of the state, and uses it for military purposes. The commander-in-chief should not listen to the wind, and he will be more productive. He will be transferred to the official position twice.

After that, everyone worked together to carry out practical administration and organize the Ningbang family. "

After the imperial edict was read out, everyone congratulated each other, with joy on their faces. However, Hou Fuzhong noticed from the imperial edict that was full of promotions that the use was abnormal, and a feeling of worry arose in his heart.

The magistrate and magistrate, but there are no replacement officials?
He looked thoughtfully at Wu Jin, who had a calm face, stretched out his hand to invite everyone to sit down, and asked the servants to serve tea.

Zhang Gongfeng glanced at Mo Lingfeng, bowed slightly, and reached out to the front seat: "General Mo, please take a seat."

Zhang Chongfeng was a regular attendant of the emperor and an emissary. He came to declare the imperial edict on behalf of His Majesty. He was supposed to be at the front seat, so it was polite to give in. He never thought that Mo Lingfeng did not refuse. He stepped forward and sat on the front seat, holding the front seat with both hands. Place it on the armrest of the chair and sit comfortably.

Hou Fuzhong was numb to Mo Lingfeng's boldness, so he asked Zhang Chongfeng and Wu Jin to sit on the right side of Mo Lingfeng, while he sat on the left side, opposite Wu Jin.

As soon as his butt touched the chair, he heard Zhang Chongfeng say: "General Mo, there is one more thing. The Privy Council should have issued an official document, but His Majesty ordered me to say it directly——"

He cleared his throat: "The court wants to eliminate those who are over 2000 and weak in the army. Gaopingzhai reported to Shumiyuan that nearly [-] people need to be eliminated. His Majesty ordered that Kuanzhou is an important border defense area and the situation is different. , General Mo, please be aware of this, so as not to cause sudden events and turmoil in the army."

After he finished speaking, he closed his eyes and prepared himself for a teapot from Mo Lingfeng.

The Mo family has established a foothold in the army and laid off 2000 people, which will greatly shake the morale of the army.

However, the emperor is not targeting Kuanzhou, as all states will be eliminated. If Mo Lingfeng does not comply with the decree, he will be criticized by the public - verbal and written criticism has always been the ability of civil servants, which will harm Mo Lingfeng's reputation.

Mo Yefeng surprisingly did not move.

Wu Jin turned around and looked at Zhang Chongfeng: "Your Majesty's elimination of redundant troops is for the benefit of the country and the dynasty. Kuanzhou must follow the way of the stars and support them with their brilliance.
However, Kuanzhou is an important border defense area, and the situation is different. Most of the soldiers are in their fifties and their swords are not old. The younger ones are also capable of lifting mountains and carrying cauldrons. I also ask Zhang Gongfeng to convey to His Majesty whether Gaopingzhai can decide on the elimination of the army. Household, report to the court?

Also, after the soldiers fight for the country, how will the country and the dynasty be arranged after they are eliminated? "