There is a kind of scholar

Chapter 9: The Lady of the Great Liang: Princess Lanling

The next day.

In the morning, the sun is shining brightly.

The street where Su Xian lives is called "Jianlou Street". It is said that it got its name because there is a "turret" at the corner between the southeast city wall.

But after decades of changes, that corner has long been demolished due to dilapidation, leaving only a bare section of the city wall.

Even so, the name "Jiaolou Street" was retained.

At the end of the street, at the corner closest to the city wall, is Liu Huixiang's home and tofu stall.

This location is really bad, too remote.

However, the soft tofu made by Liu Huixiang is cheap and delicious, and it has a lot of regular customers.

No, an old lady walked across two streets with a small bamboo basket in her hand to buy fresh soft tofu.

"Huh? Why didn't you open the door?"

The aunt was puzzled, and then shouted: "Sister Zhang, Sister Zhang, is the tofu stand still open?"

"Sorry, I'm really sorry. We won't open the stall today. Please come back another day." Zhang Cuihua's voice came from the closed door.

But it turned out that Su Xian went to Liu Huixiang's house to check on the condition of the stinky tofu this morning, and said that everything was normal, and he could enjoy it tomorrow.

After hearing this, Liu Huixiang decided that all the soft tofu today would be used to make stinky tofu...

So the tofu stall is still closed today.

The lady who came here specially to buy tofu was rejected.

The aunt turned around and walked more than ten steps, just as shopkeeper Luo walked out of the antique shop.

"Shopkeeper Luo, why isn't the tofu stall open today?" The aunt obviously knew the shopkeeper Luo, so they started chatting on the street.

"Not only was it not open today, it was not open yesterday."

"Why is this?"

"Auntie, you don't know something. Nephew Su Xian and Tofu Xishi are collaborating on a delicacy, what is it called..." Shopkeeper Luo frowned slightly, and finally said: "Stinky tofu!"

Hearing them talking about stinky tofu, neighbors and passers-by gathered around them.

Everyone talks, and almost everyone has a negative opinion of stinky tofu.

The aunt said: "I know that Sister Zhang of the tofu stall is not a boastful person. They didn't open the stall for two days because of the stinky tofu. This matter is not simple."

"Sister Zhang is not a fool. Could it be that the stinky tofu is really a delicacy?"

"Hiss, from what you said, it seems to make sense."

At this time, someone said: "Su Xian is a nerd who doesn't study hard, so he goes to make stinky tofu... Su Xian's family is the only one on our street, and they are pretty good at tofu. Hey, what do you think, Sister Zhang?" And Tofu Xishi...is it because of repaying your kindness that you play around with Su Xian?"

"That's right!"

"Makes sense!"

"But I heard that the stinky tofu is a lost delicacy that Su Xian found in ancient books. The records in ancient books should be correct."

"Records in ancient books?"

Shopkeeper Luo, Uncle Liu, and other people with a little bit of culture couldn't help but stand in awe after hearing this.

These days, books and scholars are rare and valuable things.

Since stinky tofu is a delicacy recorded in ancient books, it is different.

"What exactly is going on, we will find out tomorrow, we'll just have to wait and see: Is that stinky tofu a lost delicacy recorded in ancient books, or Su Xian's nonsense!"

Shopkeeper Luo said finally.

Everyone nodded.

……

……

Leshou County is a "middle county".

This shows that the number of households in Leshou County has reached more than [-].

The county seat of Leshou County is quite satisfactory, neither too big nor too small. In the center of the county seat is the seat of the county government.

In the afternoon, the county government hall.

The county magistrate Tang Ju, as well as the county magistrate, chief registrar, county lieutenant, etc., are gathering in the back hall to discuss matters.

I don't know what interesting things were mentioned, the county magistrate and everyone clapped their hands and laughed, and the laughter resounded throughout the back hall.

At this time, a subordinate official reported outside the door: "To inform the Ming Mansion and all your lords, an urgent official document has been delivered!"

The so-called "Mingfu" is the honorific title for the county magistrate.

"Come in." Magistrate Tang Ju still had a smile on his lips.

"In the Ming Dynasty, the envoy sent an urgent official document, and the envoy also sent a message: Please ask the Tang County Magistrate to handle it immediately without any mistakes!" The subordinate official entered the back hall and presented a scroll.

The so-called "Shijun" is an honorific title for the governor of a state.

The governor was equivalent to the "mayor" in later generations, and was the immediate superior of Tang Ju, the county magistrate.

"Oh, send it quickly."

Tang Ju didn't dare to neglect, took the scroll, untied the ribbon, unfolded it and read it carefully.

The county magistrate, chief registrar, county lieutenant, etc. all remained quiet and stared at Tang Ju's face.

Soon, the smile on Tang Ju's mouth slowly disappeared and turned into a solemn expression.

Everyone's hearts were raised. I wonder what the official document said?
After a while, Tang Ju put down the scroll, his expression still solemn.

The county magistrate asked: "Mingfu, what does the official document say?"

"The official document states that the imperial court has recently received a secret report that there are people from Youzhou, Mozhou, Yingzhou, and Cangzhou who are conspiring with the Liao Kingdom in the north and plotting to rebel!" Tang Ju said slowly.

"make……"

Everyone was shocked, and some people almost fell off their chairs.

Yingzhou, where Leshou County is located, belongs to "Hebei Road", with Mozhou to the north and "Youzhou" to the north of Mozhou.

To the north of Youzhou is the territory of the Liao Kingdom!

The Liao people were ferocious and often went south to invade the border. Not to mention Youzhou, even Yingzhou was plundered by the Liao army several times.

"You can rest assured. This matter is serious and the imperial court will not sit idly by." Tang Ju was relatively calm. "The imperial court will send ministers to Youzhou to find out those who secretly colluded with the Liao Kingdom!" Tang Ju said.

"May I ask the Ming Dynasty, how many troops and horses will the ministers sent by the imperial court carry?" the chief secretary asked.

"One hundred thousand troops."

"That's good, that's good..." The county magistrate, chief registrar, county lieutenant, etc. all secretly breathed a sigh of relief. As long as there is a large army on guard, there should be no problem.

"Her Majesty the Queen's special decree." Tang Ju continued: "Send the minister Zuopushe and Princess Lanling to personally lead an army of [-] to guard Youzhou!"

"In addition, Her Majesty also conferred the titles of Princess Lanling' Hebei Dao Deposition Envoy' and 'Hebei Dao Marching Chief'. She has the power to appoint and remove officials in various states and counties of Hebei Dao!"

After hearing this, the county magistrate and others' relaxed hearts suddenly became tense again, and they exclaimed: "Princess Lanling?!"

Princess Lanling is the youngest biological daughter of Her Majesty the Queen.

According to legend, Princess Lanling is not only as beautiful as a graceful and noble peony, but also highly appreciated by His Majesty in terms of talent.

As a princess, she served as the "Shang Shu Zuopushe" of the Daliang Empire, which was equivalent to the "Prime Minister" of the empire.

The world called her "the female phase".

However, Princess Lanling also has too much desire for power. She is deep-minded, decisive, and extremely cunning. If you are not careful, she will be broken into sand in her hands.

The number of officials, big and small, who fell in the hands of Princess Lanling was terrifying.

When the county magistrate and others first heard that the person sent by the imperial court was actually Princess Lanling, they screamed in surprise and felt that a disaster was imminent.

"Don't worry, everyone. Princess Lanling will go to Youzhou from Hejian County and will not pass through Leshou County." Tang Ju smiled slightly.

Hejian County, where the city of Yingzhou is located, has smooth official roads leading directly to Youzhou.

It is the preferred route to Youzhou.

"That's good, that's good. As long as Princess Lanling doesn't come to our Leshou County, everything will be fine." The county magistrate wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

(End of this chapter)