Daming: I can’t kill such a greedy prince-in-law?

Chapter 366: The bristled hair, washing feet to discuss matters

Chapter 366: The bristled hair, washing feet to discuss matters (please subscribe!!)

"The Chief Envoy of Guangdong, Mao Youfu, led officials from the four provinces of Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi to pay homage to the Governor-General!"

Outside Guangzhou Fucheng, Mao Youfu's face was filled with a happy smile.

In the past few years since he came to Guangdong Province, he has never been as proud as he is today.

Li Shanchang is gone, Ouyang Lun is here!

For Mao Youfu, this is definitely a sign that the disaster star has gone, the lucky star has come, the political opponents have gone, and the patron has come!

Ever since the news came that Ouyang Lun was going to be the governor of the four southern provinces, it turned out that he, the most disliked person, immediately became the most authoritative person in the entire four southern provinces. Everyone who came to his house every day mentioned their family members. The threshold has been crossed.

Of course, this is also the reason why Li Shanchang was recalled to the capital and all the chief envoys of the other three provinces were arrested. He is now regarded as the person with the highest official position among the four southern provinces, and his backers are coming soon.

To be honest, Mao Youfu feels that these years have been a bit magical.

He was born in the Mao family, a small family in Beizhili. The Mao family itself was a small business family. In his generation, the family began to develop into officialdom, and Mao Youfu was funded by the entire family. According to the influence of the Mao family, Mao Youde will be the prefect of Yong'an Prefecture for the rest of his life, and it will be difficult for him to go further.

But since Ouyang Lun came to his service as Kaiping County Magistrate and came up with many new things, he was more tolerant. He felt that Ouyang Lun was a prince-in-law after all, and he did have some abilities, so he gave Ouyang Lun the space to express himself freely. Later, he was inexplicably captured by the Jin Yiwei and was brought to the capital for interrogation by the emperor himself. At that moment, he thought that he was destined to die and would implicate the entire family. However, things turned around and he was not only fine, but was promoted.

Later, when he came to Guangdong Province, he was suppressed and thought that his official career was hopeless. As a result, an epidemic swept across the country and was involved in the empty seal case. He became one of the few surviving officials in the entire Guangdong Province and assisted Ouyang Lun in solving the epidemic and the empty seal case. , was successfully promoted to the position of Chief Envoy of Guangdong Province, and officially entered the ranks of feudal officials. Later, he heard that there were many people competing for the Chief Envoy of Guangdong Province at that time, and each one had a stronger background and strength, but in the end he fell into his hands. Here, don’t think about it. The big factor here is Ouyang Lun!

"Prince-in-law, let me introduce the officials from our four southern provinces!"

Mao Youfu quietly wiped away his tears and began to introduce Ouyang Lun.

The fire in my heart burned again.

He thought that after becoming the chief envoy, he could flex his muscles, but it turned out that he met Li Shanchang who was in charge of the four southern provinces. Because he was a member of the Prince Consort Party, and because he and Li Shanchang had many different political views, he was marginalized again. , the dignified chief minister of the province was pushed out to go to the fields every day to teach people to grow sweet potatoes. It can be said that he was the worst chief minister. However, Mao Youfu always had an idea in his heart, that is, he should unswervingly follow his consort Ouyang Lun. Footsteps!

So even though Li Shanchang tried to recruit him many times, he still refused. He once thought about growing sweet potatoes in Guangdong Province for the rest of his life.

"Princess Anqing and I re-organized the wedding and you didn't even come. It's not interesting!"

Next, Mao Youfu introduced other officials to Ouyang Lun, but most of them were deputies, because full-time positions such as prefect and prefect had already been taken over by Jin Yiwei.

"Hmm, I've listened to your brother Ermao's story about you. Don't you think you've made it through this? It's sunny after the rain!"

"Da Mao, we haven't seen each other for a while!"

Ouyang Lun got off the carriage and gave Mao Youfu a bear hug, "Da Mao, how much weight have you lost? In my impression, the food in Guangdong is not bad? There are many delicious foods."

"Prince-in-law, I will order a banquet for you in a restaurant to welcome you. What do you think?"

Then came this time.

Ouyang Lun patted Mao Youfu on the shoulder and comforted him.

After introducing the people, Mao Youfu said with a smile.

Ouyang Lun looked at He Fengnian, an old man with gray hair and skinny bones.

"Your Majesty, He Fengnian, has met the Governor!" He Fengnian stepped forward and saluted.

However, a sudden thunderstorm in the four southern provinces gave him the opportunity, and this time the prince-in-law Ouyang Lun came again.

Alas - the situation in the four southern provinces is more severe than he imagined!

"Yeah!" Ouyang Lun nodded, and he was acquainted with He Fengnian.

"This is He Fengnian, the Tongzhi of Guangzhou Prefecture. The three officials of the Guangzhou Prefecture and the four provinces of Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, and Jiangxi were arrested by the Jinyiwei. More than 80% of the prefectural magistrates were also arrested. Nowadays, most of them are Tongzhi. , the general judge is temporarily replaced, or even directly vacant."

"Prince-in-law! I've had a hard time here these past two years!"

There weren't too many people, so it didn't take long to get a rough overview of everything.

Being hugged by Ouyang Lun, Mao Youfu's eyes suddenly turned red, and the man in his forties actually cried in grievance.

"Not bad, not bad. I have to be understood by my own people. Riding in carriages these days has made me fall apart. Is there a place in Guangzhou that offers foot washing and massage similar to the one in heaven and on earth? Let's wash our feet first and then wash our feet. Talk about things!”

Ouyang Lun hugged Mao Youfu and asked with a smile.

Mao Youfu shook his head helplessly, "There is really nothing that can compare with the heaven and earth. If the prince-in-law is tired, there are a few technicians in Brother Xiaguan's house who can do it. These technicians are all from the heaven and earth in Beizhili at a high price. I paid a high price for it.”

"Okay! What I'm saying is, why are there always girls from Heaven and Earth applying to leave Heaven and Earth? It turns out you guys have brought them all to the south!" Ouyang Lun suddenly realized.

"Foot-washing technicians in heaven and earth are treasures. Many people want to buy a few at a high price to keep them at home. They can massage them a few times when they are tired. It is really comfortable. But please don't worry, we all treat these foot-washing technicians kindly. , as long as they want to leave, we will never stop them, and we will pay them wages as usual, and their status in our house is the same as that of technicians who play the piano, pipa, and dance!" Mao Youfu quickly explained.

"Yeah, be nice to them. Most of them are poor people. They put down their dignity to make money and rely on their hands to make money!" Ouyang Lun nodded with satisfaction.

"Okay, let's go to Ermao's house today!"

"Go to the second brother's house in Xiaguan!" Mao Youfu was stunned.

"What's wrong? Isn't it possible? Or are you saying you don't welcome me?" Ouyang Lun asked with a frown.

"Okay, okay, it will definitely be an honor for our Mao family to be able to go to the house of my brother Xiaguan!" Mao Youfu said excitedly.

The governors of the four provinces went to their Mao family's residence on the first day they took office, which fully proved Ouyang Lun's trust in their Mao family. This made Mao Youfu unhappy. The reason why he was in a daze was because he never expected Ouyang Lun. Lun would just make such a choice.

"That's it, then don't be stunned, let's go!"

"Don't waste the banquet you prepared. Let others eat it. You and He Fengnian come with me!"

"Yes Yes."

When Ouyang Lun came to manage the four southern provinces, the entire Ming Dynasty seemed to have received a shot in the arm!

Ouyang Lun's achievements in Beizhili can be said to be the creation of a myth. Although Ouyang Lun has now entered the capital court, the legend of Ouyang Lun is spread everywhere, and as Beizhili becomes stronger, such legends will continue to is spreading.

More importantly, Ouyang Lun once dealt with epidemics in Guangdong Province. The severity of the epidemic in Guangdong Province at that time was much worse than it is now. So when they heard that Ouyang Lun was coming, the Guangdong people who had already rebelled surrendered on the same day. Of course, This is still a minority, and the four southern provinces are still in chaos. Both ordinary people and rebels have more expectations.

However, on the first day he arrived in Guangdong, Ouyang Lun went to his subordinate's home to have his feet massaged and washed. This news spread out and left many people speechless. At Mao Youde's house.

Ouyang Lun, Mao Youfu, Mao Youde, and He Fengnian were lying on separate beds. Behind each of them was a beautiful technician massaging. The one behind Ouyang Lun was naturally the one with the best skills and the most beautiful appearance.

Except for He Fengnian who was a little restrained, the other three people enjoyed themselves quite a lot.

"Er Mao, you have good taste!"

"I remember that Xiaocui was the number nine massage technician in the world in Beiping. My father-in-law Xu Da loved her the most. Later, when he heard that Xiaocui was gone, he was still sad for a long time!"

Ouyang Lun said with a smile.

"Mr. Xu is a very nice person. He will reward the slave every time he presses the button." Xiaocui's sweet voice sounded.

"Xiao Cui, then you are not being kind this time. I like foot massages, but I don't like to reward you. But if you make me feel comfortable, I will give you more time!" Ouyang Lun said.

"Please don't worry, sir, I've already massaged you to make yourself comfortable!" Upon hearing the extra bell, Xiaocui's hand became much stronger.

"Yeah, it feels good! My father-in-law Xu Da will arrive in two days, and I'll have to ask you to press his buttons then. I'm such a good son-in-law!" Ouyang Lun closed his eyes slightly.

"The Duke of Wei is here. The rebellions in our four southern provinces will soon be put down!" Mao Youfu said excitedly.

"As long as the rebellion is put down, we can let go and restore the economy and people's livelihood in the four provinces!" He Fengnian also looked expectantly,

"Without the rebellion, we businessmen can fully recover our business." Mao Youde.

"Prince-in-law, what should we do next?" Mao Youfu turned to look at Ouyang Lun, who was lying in the middle.

"What to do first? Don't worry about it now. First tell me about the current situation of the rebels in the four southern provinces." Ouyang Lun asked.

"Master He knows this matter better. Master He, come and explain it to the Prince Consort." Mao Youfu said.

"Yes!" He Fengnian organized his thoughts and then said: "In the beginning, there were rebels in the four southern provinces, scattered here and there. Among them were Chen Tong from Quanzhou in Fujian, Jiang Zhixian from Fu'an County in Fujian, Sun Gupu from Zhejiang, and Cao Zhen from Guangzhou. Along with Su Wenqing, Wu Yier, the king of Guangdong, and Xia San of Ganzhou, Jiangxi are the most powerful, with at least tens of thousands of people under his command!"

"Later, the imperial court sent Zhao Yong and others to lead the troops to quell the rebellion. They almost swept all the way and beat all the rebels into disrepute. However, these rebels could not be completely wiped out. Even if they killed the bandit leader, But new rebels will appear soon, and the imperial army has no other good way. Wherever His Majesty’s orders are, they will destroy the rebels wherever they are.”

"These rebels can't be wiped out at all, and the rebels in the four provinces have also begun to unite. Currently, the rebels in the four provinces support Wu Yi'er, the king of Guangdong, as the leader of the rebels. The number of people gathered has exceeded 200,000! They can already compete with Zhao We can compete with the imperial army commanded by General Yong and others!"

"Hey--"

He Fengnian sighed, "Fortunately, now that the Governor-General and Duke Wei are here, we can annihilate these rebels soon!"

"Wu Yi'er, King of Guangdong. It's fun to wipe out." Ouyang Lun smiled, "I'll issue a notice to calm the people tomorrow and tell the people in the four provinces that I, Ouyang Lun, am here. As long as I go home honestly, the rebels will not be held accountable. , if you are the leader of the rebels, then come to the Yamen honestly and explain the situation. You have not harmed the people, you have not done anything treacherous and evil, and you are fine! But if you want to resist to the end, then after you are caught, everything will be dealt with in accordance with the law. !”

"Master Governor, please absolve these rebels of their guilt. Should this matter be reported to the court and ask your Majesty to make a decision? We just made the decision privately. When the time comes, your Majesty will blame us?" He Fengnian obviously didn't have enough respect for Ouyang Lun. learn.

"What should I report? Even if I write the brochure and arrive in the capital now, it will take several days. My father-in-law, the emperor, will read it and make a decision before passing it on. It will take another few days. I will ask again and again if it is okay, then let's do it. Everything needs to be reported? How much time would this waste?"

"No wonder you guys haven't been able to get it done for so long and you've been wasting your time!"

"I will not be subject to foreign military orders. Besides, I am the governor of the four provinces personally appointed by the emperor. Do you know what a governor is? It means that as long as I am the governor of the four provinces, I will have the final say in the affairs of these four provinces!"

"Is that okay? If not, get out!"

Ouyang Lu's output frightened He Fengnian so much that he stood up from the bed.

"Your Majesty the Governor, that's not what I meant by lowering my rank."

"Then what do you mean, you can't trust me if you co-author?"

"Prince-in-law, please calm down. Mr. He has never been with you before. He is not very familiar with your style of conduct and does not know the relationship between you and His Majesty. But his starting point is good." Mao Youfu quickly advised.

"Lord He, why don't you apologize to the Prince Consort quickly? Since Your Majesty has arranged for the Prince Consort to handle matters in the four southern provinces, you can naturally trust him. I don't think there is any need to report this kind of thing. You should quickly follow the Prince Consort's wishes. Write a report and try to send it to the government offices of the four provinces and states overnight tonight!"

"Yes, I'll do it right away!"

"I'm resigning!"

He Fengnian wiped the sweat from his forehead and quickly retreated.

"That's right, just follow the leader's requirements, but there are so many problems!"

"Xiao Cui, keep pressing on me. I'm very angry. You have to help me vent my anger!"

"Okay, Master! I will vent my anger on you right now!"

at the same time.

In the rebel camp.

Wu Yier, the leader of the rebels and the king of Guangdong, held a meeting overnight with other leaders of the rebels.

"Your Majesty, I heard that Zhu Yuanzhang sent his son-in-law Ouyang Lun to quell the rebellion!"

"Not only Ouyang Lun, but also Wei Guogong Xu Da!"

"Hiss—these two people are not good at each other!"