Settled in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 464 To Yuezhou

"My son-in-law, we're here! In front of you is the city of Yuezhou."

Thanks to Yang Guang, Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, who ordered people to dig Yongji Canal and Tongji Canal, it can be regarded as connecting the north and the south.Before the canal was completed, the exchanges between the north and the south were not frequent, and the economic center was always in the north along the Yellow River.

Later, during the Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties, the chaos lasted for hundreds of years, and the northern gentry moved southward, and the economic center slowly moved southward.It was not until the founding of the country in the Sui Dynasty and the construction of the canal that the exchanges between the north and the south became more frequent.

Otherwise, it took a long time to come to Jiangnan from Chang'an in the past, and the road was not easy, so the waterway is much more convenient.Xue Lang's journey in exile was mostly on the water, only some sections of the river could not be sailed due to the season, so he walked a few steps.Board the boat from Guangji Canal, pass through the Yellow River, then pass through Tongji Canal, and take a boat to Hangzhou. There are both land and water routes from Hangzhou to Yuezhou.

When he arrived in Suzhou, Jiang Lin didn't disembark, but sent Xue Lang to Yuezhou together. He would return to Suzhou only after seeing that Xue Lang had settled down.

As far as Xue Lang's heart is concerned, he doesn't want anyone to see him off.When leaving Chang'an, he informed all his relatives and friends two days in advance to stop them from sending them off.Princess Pingyang is his wife, and she can't refuse, otherwise, Xue Lang really doesn't want anyone to see her off, and feels ashamed.

Xue Lang felt that he was being exiled, and it wasn't a matter of glory. It was good to leave in a low-key manner, and a group of people came to see him off... I am afraid that others will not know that Xue Lang, the former right servant of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, was the son-in-law of Rui Guogong and An Guo Pingyang Princess. Are you exiled?
Therefore, on the day Xue Lang left Chang'an, apart from Jiang Lin who went to work with him, and Su Han who came with him because he could not find a suitable doctor and was afraid of getting sick on the way, Xue Lang politely rejected Li Fu, Ye Qing and others. He said with a smile that there is no need to send him off when he leaves Chang'an. When he returns to Chang'an in three years, it would be great if everyone could go out of the city ten miles to meet each other.

Jiang Lin knew that he didn't want someone to see him off, so he deliberately advanced the departure time, and let the relatives who sent him back to the city first, and then he waited for his brother by the official road with his own soldiers.

Compared with the prosperity of Yangzhou, Suzhou, Hangzhou and other places seen along the way, Yuezhou seems to be a little behind, and the scale of the city wall is not comparable to the above-mentioned states.

Since ancient times, people who have been exiled have to go to the local area to report when they arrive at the place of exile.Xue Lang didn't know what job he would be assigned to do.Yuezhou is a well-known land of fish and rice in modern times, with complex terrain and various types of landforms, including lakes, plains, mountains, basins, etc., and rich water resources, which are conducive to farming.

Under the leadership of the official, the official came to the governor's mansion, and the official went in with the documents to report, and after a while, amidst the sound of footsteps, the governor came out with the long history——

Xue Lang looked up and saw that the governor had sculpted eyebrows and bright eyes, was extremely handsome, had a short beard, looked about the same age as Xue Lang, but had an outstanding temperament and an extraordinary bearing.

Thinking that in the future he will be under others to make a living, Xue Lang knows to keep a low profile, be modest and prudent even if he has no EQ, he takes the initiative to take a step forward and salutes: "The sinner Xue Lang has seen the envoy..."

Before the ceremony was finished and the words were not finished, the governor stepped forward to support him, and the governor said: "How dare you be a son-in-law gift! Hurry up and invite the son-in-law, don't be an official."

Although Xue Lang was exiled, he was not deprived of his title of duke and lieutenant consort, and he was only a de facto officer in the court who resigned.The name of the governor is not wrong!
The governor said: "It's time for the official to pay homage to the son-in-law."

As he said that, he was about to salute, Xue Lang grabbed him and said: "Xue Lang is an exiled man, how dare he be the envoy's salute. How about it, why don't both of us exempt from the salute?"

The governor pondered for a while, his brows stretched, and he said, "That's fine, just listen to what the son-in-law says."

Xue Lang nodded and asked, "Have you not asked the governor's name?"

The governor said: "Pei Yunzhao, the next official, has a clear character."

His surname is Pei? !
Xue Lang's heart moved, and he asked: "The Shi Jun's surname is Pei, I don't know which clan he comes from?"

Pei Yunzhao said: "To tell you the truth, Yunzhao comes from the west family of the Pei family in Hedong, and Pei Ju, Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, is Yunzhao's grandfather."

The governor of Yuezhou turned out to be Pei Ju's grandson! ?
Xue Lang really didn't expect it, no wonder Princess Pingyang never said anything about the governor of Yuezhou before leaving Chang'an, presumably because she knew who the governor of Yuezhou was.

When Xue Lang worked in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, although he and Pei Ju didn't know each other well, they could be regarded as happy cooperation.The governor of Yuezhou is Pei Ju's grandson, it's really the best thing, and there is some connection anyway.However, Xue Lang didn't believe it if it was a coincidence!
Xue Lang couldn't help but think of the saint's voice and smile when he was in the prison that day, and Xue Lang was very suspicious——

The choice of Yuezhou as his place of exile was chosen by the sage on purpose, right?Otherwise, how could there be so many coincidences in the world.

Thinking of the saint, Xue Lang felt both ashamed and moved.The minister is incompetent, unable to relieve the saint's worries, and still accepts the saint's many cares... The minister is ashamed!

Xue Lang barely suppressed the fluctuating emotions in his heart, and said to Pei Yunzhao: "It turned out to be the grandson of Pei Gong. I'm going to trouble the envoy."

Pei Yunzhao said: "Your son-in-law is polite. Yun Zhao has heard of the name of the son-in-law a lot in the past. Since you and I have this relationship, there is no need to say more. Please come into the house, son-in-law."

"Your Majesty, wait a moment."

After Xue Lang confessed his crime, he turned his head to look at Jiang Lin and Su Han who had been silently by the side, and said to Jiang Lin, "A Lin, are you relieved now? Go back quickly, and don't delay your appointment date."

Jiang Lin knew that Pei Ju took good care of Xue Lang when he was in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and thinking about this old friendship, coupled with the protection of his sister-in-law, and him as the upcoming governor of Suzhou, Pei Yunzhao should not be too embarrassing for his brother. yes.What's more, as the governor who is going to Suzhou to take up his post, it is not convenient for him to follow up with the Yuezhou government office.

Therefore, Jiang Lin nodded to Xue Lang, and then saluted Pei Yunzhao sincerely: "Pei Inspector, my elder brother will be entrusted to you to take care of him from now on, because Jiang Lin has to rush to his post, it is inconvenient, so I will not visit Pei Inspector today. After a certain matter is properly arranged, I will come to visit you at the Shijun's residence."

Pei Yunzhao said politely: "It turned out that it was Governor Jiang who was in person, and Pei was a relative stranger. Governor Jiang, please rest assured to take up the post. Pei will definitely take good care of the son-in-law."

Jiang Lin nodded, saluted Pei Yunzhao again, and then said to Xue Lang: "Brother, after I settle down in Suzhou, I will come to see you. Hengyu, I will count on you!"

Su Han on the side nodded and said: "Hao Ge, don't worry, I will not return to Chang'an until Youyang settles down, and we will meet again when I pass through Suzhou on my way home."

Jiang Lin nodded, and after paying respects to Inspector Pei, he took his men away from Xue Lang and Su Han and rushed to Suzhou.

(End of this chapter)