Be an emperor from drawing cards

Chapter 174 The farmer comes out of the mountain, the emperor’s birthday!
Outside the county town, on a muddy road, a group of soldiers were surrounding a carriage, driving towards the county town.

There had been a light rain, and the gravel-strewn path became slippery, making the carriage more bumpy as it traveled.

At this time, a soldier opened the curtain of the carriage, looked inside, and asked with concern:
"Master Yu, how do you feel?"

Yu Fan, who looked a little pale, took a deep breath and said, "I have a hard life and can't afford to ride in this carriage, so I can just walk with you and others."

As he said this, he held his hand on the carriage wall and was about to get up and get off.

There was a look of embarrassment on the soldier's face, and he hesitated:
"Master Yu, you are an official of the imperial court and have a distinguished status. If others see you walking with mud-legged people like me, wouldn't it be..."

"shit!"

After leaving Shenjing, Yu Fan finally revealed his true nature, and he started to speak foul language.

"When your Majesty was marching south, he ate and slept with the soldiers. Your Majesty is the king, and I, Yu Zhongxiang, am the minister. Why, if the king can do it, the minister can't? Get out of my way, and I can walk with you. !”

As expected of Yu Fan, who was the supervisory censor, he raised his eyebrows, and an awe-inspiring aura suddenly rose up all over his body, causing the soldier to subconsciously take a few steps back.

By the time he reacted, Yu Fan had already gotten off the carriage and was standing on the ground.

Lifting up his official robe and tying it around his waist, Yu Fan said with a smile:
"Today, I don't have to use my true energy. How about comparing my leg strength with you? If you arrive at the county town first, I will lose three taels of silver to each of you. If I arrive first, you don't need to give me money. You only need to give me money." How about I tell you about the customs and customs of Lulan County?"

All the soldiers looked at each other and thought, could this Master Censor from Shenjing be a fool?

These big men are pampered and travel either by car or on horseback. How can they know the hard work of little pawns like them?

Today, this gentleman probably saw how hard they were working, so he roundaboutly wanted to give them three taels of silver to supplement their family income. In this case, he could only refuse.

In terms of leg strength, how could he be his opponent?

Everyone hesitated for a moment and then agreed.

Ever since, a strange scene appeared on the small road outside the city.

A group of soldiers rushed towards the county town, but they could not catch up with the man in official robes at the front.

You know, Yu Fan was also famous for his ability to run in history. He was said to be able to "walk three hundred times a day" on foot.

Not to mention these soldiers, even ordinary horses could not keep up with Yu Fan in terms of speed if they really wanted to run.

In front of the city gate, looking at the panting soldiers, the old god smiled and said to Yu Fan, who had been waiting for a long time: "It seems that I have won this round, but I don't know if you are convinced."

The pale-faced soldiers held their hands in succession and said: "Master Yu's magical skills, I am convinced."

The smile on Yu Fan's face became brighter and brighter. He pointed to the mutton soup shop not far away and said with a smile:
"Let's go over there. You are already soaked. This mutton soup can be regarded as an advance payment for you."

Smelling the fishy smell of mutton coming from the direction of the mutton soup shop, the soldiers couldn't help but swallow quietly.

This mutton soup is so rare that even a bowl costs less than half a tael of silver.

It seems that Master Yu is a kind person!

"Thank you Master Yu for the reward!"

After all the soldiers bowed their hands and thanked him, they hugged Yu Fan and walked towards the mutton soup shop.

After eating and drinking, the grateful soldiers just told Yu Yu about the customs and customs of Lulan County.

After Yu Fan listened to the soldiers' words, he pondered for a moment and then asked:
"You are saying that Xujia Village in the southeast of Lulan County pays the most and most complete taxes every year?"

A soldier nodded and said:
"Sir, my family lives in the village next to Xujiacun and has some contacts with the people there. I heard from the old people in the village that Xujiacun seems to have a unique way of growing crops, so the food harvest is good no matter it is a good year or a bad year. , there is no need to go out to escape famine, so more and more girls are marrying into Xujia Village, and it has gradually become one of the largest villages in Lulan County."

Hearing this, Yu Fan nodded and fell into deep thought.

This time, the Supervisory Yuan sent a censor to various prefectures and counties to inspect and supervise the implementation of the Farmland Water Conservancy Law. He also volunteered and was sent to Lulan County.

These soldiers had worked in the county for more than ten years and were familiar with the situation in the county, so he took this opportunity to learn from them some specific conditions in the county.

Unexpectedly, the other party really did not disappoint me. There are really talented people in this small Lulan County who are good at planting methods!

"Thank you all, I will go to Xujia Village tomorrow!"

Yu Fan cupped his fists and thanked everyone.

After staying in the county for one night and declining the county magistrate's banquet, Yu Fan set off again early the next morning, escorted by soldiers to Xujiacun.

It is said that as early as yesterday, the county magistrate who learned about Yu Fan's destination sent his officers to Xujiacun early and told the old and young in the village about the arrival of the angel, and repeatedly told him not to treat the other party lightly.

However, this Xujia Village is slightly different from other villages and towns.

The villagers who were summoned to one place by the police officers did not regard the elders in the village as their subordinates. Instead, they regarded several villagers who were wearing coarse clothes, with yellow and black complexions and dirt all over their bodies. At a glance, they looked like honest and honest farm men. young people gathered in the middle.

The officer was obviously quite familiar with these villagers. He waved to the young people and said with a smile:

"Darang Xu, you are in great luck this time."

The young man at the head was tall, with a bronze complexion, calloused hands, and mud-stained clothes. He looked no different from a farm man who had been working in the fields all year round.

Hearing the officer's words, he was shocked.

How did this man named Wang know that he had received a letter from Shenjing City?
Suppressing the doubts in his heart, he and his companions looked at each other and asked calmly:
"Brother Wang, what do you mean?"

The smile on the face of the officer surnamed Wang was even bigger. He first raised his hands and saluted in the direction of Shenjing City, and then said with a smile:
"The Holy One attaches great importance to farming and mulberry farming. Not long ago, he issued a farmland water conservancy law to encourage people to reclaim wasteland and offer farming methods. As long as they are effective, they will receive a reward from the court."

He paused, then said:
"Everyone knows the situation in Xujia Village. Without you, we would never be able to achieve our current reputation. The county magistrate asked me to inform you that the angels from the divine capital will be here tomorrow. If you are determined to serve the court, If you want to contribute, you have to prepare early.”

After giving instructions again, the officer turned around and left.

Seeing the other party leaving, several young people quickly looked at Xu Shang, with faint excitement on their faces, and said:
"Senior Brother Xu, I didn't expect that not long after the letter from Mr. Du of the Mo family arrived, the court would take action. It can be seen that the emperor of Chu's words of attaching importance to talents are not fake."

"Yes, from the farmland water conservancy law, it can be seen that this young emperor attaches great importance to farming and mulberry farming. My farm family has its day!"

“Senior brother, this is a good opportunity to establish my farmer’s reputation in one fell swoop!”

As the leader of these peasant disciples, Xu Shang pondered for a moment and said:

"I estimate that the imperial censor who came here has nothing to do with the Mohist family. However, the fact that the emperor of Chu State can implement such a national policy shows that he attaches great importance to farming and farmers, and he can be regarded as a virtuous king. "

"Tomorrow, I will meet the censor first and try to find out what he says. If that doesn't work, it won't be too late for us to contact the Chu court through Mr. Du's letter from the Mohist family."

"My farming family is now in decline. It's time to find a backer to promote my farming family's ideas."

Seeing how solemn Xu Shang was, all the disciples immediately bowed their hands and said, "Please give me your instructions, senior brother."

Xu Shang nodded and said solemnly:
"In order to strengthen the country, the emperor of Chu recruited talented people from various families. Because we are in Chu and have the Mohist family to deliver the news, we were able to learn about it immediately. This is also an opportunity for my farm family."

"We must establish a foothold in the court as soon as possible. Otherwise, when Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism enter Chu, it will be very difficult to make any difference."

"So, tomorrow I will show the achievements of my farming family in front of the censor, and use this farmland water conservancy method to enter the court. All junior brothers will stay here for the time being, waiting for news from senior brother. After I enter the capital to face the saint, if Chu If the emperor of the country really wants to reuse my farm, I will immediately fly a pigeon to send a message to all the junior brothers to come to the capital." Today's farm is in extreme decline.

Xu Shang said he was a senior brother, but in fact he was almost the same as a peasant clan leader.Because the older generation of the farm family has already left Hexi.

If Xu Shang's generation cannot revive the reputation of the farm family, then the farm family will gradually disappear in the long river of history, leaving only a few words in hundreds of other classics.

The other farm disciples obviously also understood the importance of this trip, and they all clasped their fists and said:
"Follow my brother's orders!"

Xu Shang said seriously:
"Junior brothers, it depends on whether the farm family can prosper again and whether we can show what we have learned in this great Chu!"

Hearing this, the farm disciples present felt more and more how important the burden on their bodies was, and their hearts were filled with excitement. They all clasped their fists and said:
"We will live up to senior brother's high expectations!"

…………

In the first year of Yanfeng in the Great Chu Dynasty, on the twentieth day of the seventh month, the city of Shenjing, the imperial palace, and the Linde Hall were visited.

Zhao Yu's first birthday after ascending the throne as emperor finally came late.

The emperor's birthday is celebrated by everyone.

The palace was decorated with lights, scarlet carpets paved the roads, exotic flowers and plants were decorated, bells and drums rang, singing and dancing presented a festive scene.

Zhao Yu wore a yellow dragon robe, a crown on his head, a jade belt around his waist, and black-patterned red-soled boots. He offered sacrifices to heaven and earth, worshiped his ancestors, and held a grand ceremony.

At the same time, in the Linde Hall,
The palace people are busy arranging the seats, because this afternoon, Emperor Zhao Yu will hold a banquet here. Both the inside and outside of Linde Palace will be the main venue for the banquet.

"Everyone should be more agile with their hands and feet."

While commanding, Gao Lishi looked around to see if there was anything that was not done well, because this was His Majesty's first birthday banquet since he ascended the throne. It was related to the face of the country and must not be ignored.

As His Majesty's confidant and chamberlain, he did not dare to slack off at all.

Ministry of Rites.

The Ministry of Rites is the busiest department today, because they are the organizers of the emperor's birthday today. At this time, Cao Huan, the Minister of Rites, is even more busy, strictly reviewing all the details of the dinner.

"How many of you!"

"Go and communicate with the Guards again. There must be no mistakes tonight."

Cao Huan ordered a courtesy officer.

"Yes!"

When the ceremony officer heard this, he trotted back.

While he was busy, he suddenly saw the figure of Zhou Rui, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. His eyes lit up and he quickly called out to him.

"Zhang Guozhang, how about lending Ziyu to me?"

Zhou Rui waved his hands with a wry smile and said, "Master Cao, please don't make fun of me with this king. I will lend Ziyu to Master Cao for one day."

Zhuge Jin on the side shook his head helplessly and said:
"My lords, why don't you ask your subordinates for their opinions?"

Cao Huan looked at Zhuge Jin and glared, pretending to be angry:

"Why, I, this old man, can't get enough of you, Zhuge Ziyu?"

As soon as this remark came out, everyone laughed.

Zhuge Jin had a wry smile on his face, cupped his hands to Cao Huan and said, "I just obey your orders."

"That's right!"

Cao Huan patted him on the shoulder and directly ordered:
"Now you go to Chengtianmen with your men. Around noon, the officials from the DPRK and the Central Government will arrive one after another. I will leave all the reception work to you, Ziyu."

Just as Zhuge Jin was about to leave, Cao Huan reminded again: "Let everyone below remember that no one who is qualified to participate in the meeting, no matter who they are, is allowed to approach Chengtian Gate."

"Your Majesty understands."

Zhuge Jin bowed his hands to Zhou Rui and Cao Huan, then turned and left.

"how?"

Looking at Zhuge Jin's leaving figure, Cao Huan raised his eyebrows at Zhou Rui.

"This boy is a great talent, it is enough to be a minister!"

The smile on Zhou Rui's face became even bigger.

Fortunately, he took one step in advance and asked His Majesty for the person. Otherwise, he would probably still have a headache with trivial matters in the ministry.

"You guys are taking advantage of me!"

Cao Huan looked at Zhou Rui who looked proud, twitched his lips, and chatted with him for a few more words, then left and continued to inspect the scene.

The emperor's birthday banquet is an extremely important event.

Although Cao Huan had arranged the previous etiquette and other aspects a few days ago, and there were full-time officials in charge of handling it at the moment, he was still a little worried and inspected the scene carefully, hoping to handle all the details to the best.

"His Majesty is here!"

Accompanied by a long tone, Zhao Yu, who paid homage to the Imperial Ancestral Temple, arrived at the Linde Hall under the escort of the Imperial Guards.

"I congratulate Your Majesty on his birthday!"

In the Linde Hall, the privy envoy Wang Pu, the commander of the front department Zhang Xiu, the head of the editorial office He Bayun, and the six ministers, as well as Lu Yian, Wei Yan, He Basheng, He Batayue, and Yin who had just led the troops back to Beijing. Shou, Wu Song and other important civil and military ministers raised their wine glasses together to congratulate Zhao Yu, the leader of Chu State, who was sitting on the throne.

"Everyone is happy, come and drink from this cup!"

Zhao Yu picked up the wine glass and drank with the ministers.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

All the ministers in the palace drank the wine in one gulp.

Looking at the civil and military personnel below, Zhao Yu's vision was a little blurry, and he was filled with emotion.

At this time last year, he was just a marquis who was summoned to the capital. He was not as good as Wang Pu in literature and Zhang Xiu in military skills. Now he was only a year old. Although he could not be regarded as a fierce general and counselors like rain, he could be considered to be full of talents.

Thinking of this, Zhao Yu suddenly felt a surge of pride in his heart.

With such civil and military help, wouldn’t it be possible for me to accomplish great things?

(End of this chapter)