The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

After Li Fu agreed, Li Shimin winked at the eunuch beside him.

The eunuch came to Li Fu with the box in his hand, bowed and handed the box to Li Fu.

Li Fu took the box with both hands and then opened it.

The fish token for mobilizing troops lay quietly in the box.

"Fish token?" Li Fu looked at Li Shimin.

"Yes, the imperial edict for mobilizing troops has been sent through the Ministry of Personnel, and the troops have been assembled outside Chang'an City. You take the fish token and go to the Artisan Bureau to find Jiang Que." Li Shimin said: "I have arranged everything for you in Chang'an City. When you arrive in Linying County, it all depends on you."

Feeling Li Shimin's trust in him, Li Fu clenched the box in his hand.

"I will never fail your majesty's trust." Li Fu bowed.

Disaster relief is like putting out a fire. Li Fu did not dare to delay. After meeting Li Shimin and taking the imperial edict and fish token, he went to the Craftsmanship Bureau to discuss the matter with the man named Jiang Que.

In the morning court, the matter had been decided, and Jiang Que also received the imperial edict from His Majesty the Emperor.

This time he went with Jingyang King Li Fu, not only to control the flood, but also to lead troops.

Li Shimin would not be at ease to let Li Fu go with guards and food.

He had to bring a large team of people, after all, he had to transport food.

From Chang'an to Linying, it was unknown how many things would happen on the way. With the army, he could feel more at ease.

He could also protect the food so that it would not be looted by the victims on the road.

Gao Shilian, who had gone ahead, had already taken away part of the food from the treasury and the soldiers outside Chang'an City. It was estimated that the situation on the road should be much better, and the victims on the road should also be settled on the spot.

Li Fu only needed to lead people to be responsible for Linying County, while the burden of the entire Guanzhong was on Gao Shilian, who was responsible for taking the lead.

When Li Fu arrived at the Craftsman's Office, Jiang Que was already waiting for him.

After the two sat down, Jiang Que bowed and said: "Your Highness, after this matter was settled in the morning court today, I knew that Your Highness would definitely rush to Chang'an today."

"You are in Chang'an, and you know the news earlier than me. We have plenty of time to talk about the details on the way. Now we have to set off immediately, arrive one day earlier, and wish the people good luck." Li Fu said: "This trip will be troublesome for Jiang Shaojiang."

"I am willing to be at your service." Jiang Que stood up and bowed to show his attitude.

Jiang Que received the imperial order in the morning, and had packed his bags at home at noon, ready to set off at any time.

As soon as Li Fu arrived, the two rode directly.

Following behind were a group of guards brought by Li Fu from home.

Jiang Que carried his bag and they came to the barracks outside Chang'an.

Li Fu held the fish token and met Guoyi Duwei.

"Zhao Chong, the left Guoyi Duwei, pays respect to Your Highness."

"No need to be polite. Have all the brothers in the army been reorganized?" Li Fu asked.

"The army has been reorganized." Zhao Chong said.

"Then we will move the camp and set off to Jingyang County." Li Fu ordered.

"Your Highness, if we move the camp now, it will probably be midnight when we arrive in Jingyang County." Zhao Chong said.

"Huh? You want to disobey the military order?" Li Fu narrowed his eyes and looked at Zhao Chong.

"I dare not."

"Then pass the order."

Li Fu sat in the tent with a big horse and a golden sword: "I am in Jingyang County, waiting for you."

"Yes." Zhao Chong responded, and then left the tent to arrange the move.

Jiang Que spoke only after everyone left.

"Your Highness, are you thinking of arriving in Jingyang tonight and setting off from Jingyang tomorrow morning?" Jiang Que said, "In Jingyang, we need manpower to move grain out of the granary."

Jiang Que heard Li Fu say that it would be better to arrive one day earlier, so now it seems that time is too tight.

"The matter of moving grain from the granary can be completed overnight tonight." Li Fu said, "The army is on the way, you and I will lead people back to Jingyang first, otherwise what do you think I mean when I told him to wait for him in Jingyang County."

"You and I will go to Jingyang first, and I will let the people on my farm organize and immediately open the granary to move grain. When the army arrives, we will send it to the military camp, settle down at midnight, rest for one night, and set off immediately at dawn the next day." Li Fu's eyes were firm and his tone was firm: "Jiang Shaojiang, our time is very tight, and no one can rest."

Jiang Que also nodded in agreement.

King Jingyang has indeed arranged the time perfectly, and I'm afraid the journey will not be too slow.

"Let's set off to the manor to make arrangements immediately." Li Fu said, "When the time comes, you will assist in coordinating the journey."

"Yes!" Jiang Que bowed and responded.

After giving instructions to the military camp, Li Fu and Jiang Que rode back to the manor with their guards.

It was getting late, and heThey returned to the manor in the dark.

As soon as Li Fu entered the house, he asked his family to gather everyone.

"Let Lao Zhou and Zhang Huan wait in the hall." Li Fu said, then he turned to look at Jiang Que: "Jiang Shaojiang, please go to the hall and wait for me for a while. I have to ask my family to pack up."

"Yes." Jiang Que nodded in response.

At this time, no one in the family had slept yet. Yan Lide had been relatively relaxed these days. The construction site had stopped working, so he went there for a stroll every day and spent the rest of his time studying the drawings in the house.

Li Fu asked Xiao Tao to pack his luggage for him.

"My dear, you are leaving early tomorrow morning. Are you in such a hurry? How long will you be gone this time?" Xiao Tao asked.

How long will you be gone and how much stuff will you bring?

"Keep it simple. As for how long I will be gone, I don't know. There was a disaster in Linying County. I don't know how long I will be busy if I go there to provide disaster relief." Li Fu said.

"Then, my lord, take me with you. I can take care of you along the way." Xiao Tao looked at Li Fu eagerly.

Li Fu shook his head.

"This time is different from the last time we went out by ourselves." Li Fu said, "Except for the guards, I will not take anyone else from our house. I am going to do business this time."

Bringing maids and servants with him does not look like he is doing business.

What's more, the military camp is full of men, and it is not appropriate for Li Fu to take a maid with him.

Xiao Tao thought about it. Although she was worried that Li Fu would be left alone on the road, she did not say anything for the sake of her lord's official reputation.

Some things are indeed not suitable to be served by the maids at home, as they will be criticized.

After explaining some family matters to Xiao Tao, he went to see Yan Lide again.

As for Lao Zhou, when Li Fu was not at the manor, Lao Zhou and Zhang Huan could handle all the internal and external affairs.

Yan Lide didn't know what happened yet, and was concentrating on studying the blueprint.

"Old Yan." Li Fu stood at the door.

"Your Highness? I heard that you went to Chang'an this morning, why are you back so late at night?" Yan Lide was stunned when he saw Li Fu.