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Chapter 1469 Envoy
Upon arriving at the hall, Lin Hao asked the innkeeper to bring out a map, which he then spread out on the table to examine.

After watching for a while, Lin Hao frowned.

Then, looking at the official of the post station, he said, "Luohe Town is next to Danchuan. Please send a letter to the lord of Danchuan to send troops to help guard it!"

"This will not affect the lives of the people in Sichuan and Chongqing. Remember, when you write to them, say that this is my request!"

"Yes!" The official at the post station nodded.

Lin Hao continued, "Next, all we need to do is block the official road leading to Daichuan through Pingtong Town. Do you understand?"

"Understood!" The official at the post station nodded.

"Boom boom boom!"

Suddenly there was a knock at the door. Lin Hao gestured to the staff at the post station, and the official quickly got up and opened the door.

A familiar figure appeared before them; it was none other than Situ Jin, the Palace Attendant of Danchuan.

After entering, Situ Jin bowed to the two of them and said:

"Greetings, young masters. May I ask why you sent men to completely block the official road to Luohe Town?"

"The Luohe Town Tea Horse Festival starts tomorrow. The towns in the northwest of Danchuan rely on the tea and horse trade for their livelihood. Closing the official road now will probably affect the people's livelihood."

Upon hearing this, Lin Hao frowned and replied, "Where did you get this information?"

Situ Jin replied, "It's an imperial edict sent urgently from the capital of Xinchuan!"

"No, am I remembering wrong? I remember Father only said he was going to seal off the official road to Daichuan, how come he sealed off Danchuan as well?"

"Could it be...?" Yin Qi looked at Lin Hao with suspicion.

Lin Hao nodded and said, "It was the second brother who made the move. I didn't expect him to be such a bad person, but he's really good at ripping off his brothers."

"The most urgent thing right now is to meet with Shangguan Yan." After saying that, Lin Hao looked at Yin Qi.

Yin Qi shook her head without hesitation and refused, "I'm not going. I get nervous and my legs go weak when I see her. Besides, aren't you with her... umm!"

Lin Hao raised an eyebrow and glanced at Yin Qi, who quickly explained, "It was Shangguan who said it, she, she~!"

Lin Hao was speechless. He hadn't expected Shangguan Jing to be so unreliable, actually telling others about such a thing.

Well, she and Lao Wu don't seem to be outsiders, so it's fine then!

At this moment, Yin Qi said:

"I only have a short time, and I need to think carefully about what to do next, so I won't go. You should go."

"That's great, it's settled then!" Lin Hao said with a smile.

"Didn't you want to gain experience? You can go to Daichuan in my place and negotiate with Lord Daichuan about the Tong'an mine!"

"As for me, I'm going to Danchuan to meet with Lord Danchuan. I'm very grateful to Fifth Brother for making this possible, hahaha!"

"No, no, no!" No sooner had Lin Hao finished speaking than the fifth brother shuddered and quickly said:

"I'm willing to go to Danchuan, I really want to go to Danchuan, I can go and see my sister-in-law, no, I mean my sister-in-law!"

"As for negotiating such important national and family matters in Daichuan, it's up to you, Sixth Brother, to do it. I don't have the ability or the qualifications!" Yin Qi hurriedly agreed to go to Danchuan.

Hearing the two talking, Situ Jin stretched out his hand and said, "Fifth Young Master, please!"

"What kind of fate is this!" Although Yin Qi was unwilling, it was better to go to Danchuan to see his younger brother and sister-in-law than to go to Daichuan to negotiate with the river chief.

Seeing that Situ Jin was about to follow, Lin Hao hurriedly asked, "Situ Jin, how is Xue'er?"

Xue'er is his daughter with Shangguan Yan.

"The little princess is well," Situ Jin said, bowing.

"Okay, that's good!" Lin Hao nodded and said. Actually, he had been paying attention all along, but in front of outsiders, he had to show his true colors, otherwise he would hurt people's feelings.

Situ Jin thought for a moment and then asked, "Sixth Young Master, don't you want to go and see Lord Chuan?"

Sure enough, Lin Hao smiled and said, "Tell Yan'er that I will go to see them when I return from Mochuan!"

"Yes!"

"Then you can leave!"

After the two left, Lin Hao took out a map of the Tong'an Mountain area, and the location of the mineral vein was indeed marked in Xinchuan.

Lin Hao then took Zhao Fangru's secret letter and his personal documents with him, preparing to head to Daichuan.

Just then, the fifth brother came in from outside the tent and said:
"Sixth Brother, are you really going alone?" Yin Qi asked with a worried look. "The people in Daichuan are not easy to talk to. What if...!"

"There's no 'what if'!" Lin Hao rolled up the map and said calmly.

“Tongan Mountain is Xinchuan’s territory. It’s unreasonable for them to covet our mine. I have brought enough evidence. I’m sure Lord Daichuan will understand.”

Yin Qi opened his mouth, but ultimately didn't try to persuade him anymore. He knew his sixth brother's temperament; he looked gentle, but was more decisive than anyone else at heart.

Before dawn the next day, Lin Hao and Yin Qi rode their horses out of the post station, one heading towards Danchuan and the other towards Daichuan.

The mountains of Daichuan are steep, and the further south you go, the narrower and more rugged the roads become.

Lin Hao was acting alone this time, so he had no reservations. He didn't follow the mountain path, but flew directly there. What would normally be a three-day journey was completed by evening when he entered the heart of Daichuan.

He did not go directly to see Lord Daichuan, but instead went to the Zhao family's old home in Daichuan first.

Zhao Fangru's father was the richest man in Daichuan. He owned a large amount of mineral resources and was a major mine owner. Of course, he was also related to the Daichuan ruler by marriage, otherwise he would not have sent Zhao Fangru to marry him.

After meeting Zhao Fangru's father, Lin Hao handed him Zhao Fangru's secret letter, only to learn that his daughter had fallen into a trap.

However, the letter also mentioned that as long as Lin Hao is helped this time, she can help him divorce the second young master.

Therefore, after discussing with the other party, Lin Hao immediately agreed to Lin Hao's arrangement.

The following afternoon, Lin Hao was led into the Daichuan Palace.

Dai Chuanzhu was a middle-aged man in his forties, slightly overweight, with a pair of kind eyes that revealed shrewdness.

It's common knowledge that people who are rich usually act in a rather... well, you know!
He leaned back on the soft couch, holding a string of Buddhist prayer beads in his hand, and looked Lin Hao up and down.

"Sixth Young Master of Xinchuan?" His tone was somewhat casual. "Why aren't you staying in Xinchuan? What are you doing here in my Daichuan?"

Lin Hao bowed respectfully, then got straight to the point: "I've come for the Tong'an Mountain mineral vein in my Sichuan!"

Daichuan raised an eyebrow, twirling the prayer beads between her fingers as she said:

"The mineral veins of Tong'an Mountain are located at the junction of three rivers, and their ownership is still undetermined. Sixth Young Master, aren't you being a bit too certain with your words?"

"Lord Chuan, you are mistaken!" Lin Hao took out a map from his sleeve, unfolded it on the table, and then said emphatically, "The main peak and southern foothills of Tong'an Mountain have always been within the territory of Xin Chuan. If Dai Chuan is to talk about the boundary, it only occupies a corner of the northern foothills at most."

"But the mineral veins on the northern slopes are barren and have little value for mining. What Daichuan really wants are the rich minerals within Xinchuan!"

Dai Chuanzhu's expression changed slightly, and he stopped beading his prayer beads, clearly indicating that his thoughts had been touched upon.

Although I knew all along that I couldn't take it away, why not give it a try? What if I succeeded? Right?

Just as Dai Chuanzhu was about to retort, Lin Hao didn't give him a chance to interrupt and continued:
"Furthermore, the Nine Rivers Alliance has lasted for a century, with each side guarding its territory and refraining from intrusion. If Daichuan uses the border as a pretext to covet our river's mineral resources—!"

Lin Hao paused for a moment before continuing:
"If word gets out, not only will it damage the reputation of the Sichuan chieftain, aren't you afraid of stirring up conflict between the two Sichuan regions?"

"Furthermore~!" Lin Hao stopped there, as continuing would have been a threat.

"Are you lecturing me?" Dai Chuanzhu's voice turned cold.

"I wouldn't dare!" Lin Hao cupped his hands and said, "This humble subject is merely stating the facts."

"If the matter at Tong'an Mountain can be resolved peacefully, it will benefit both Sichuan and Daichuan. If it escalates into a major conflict, Xinchuan will certainly be in trouble, but will Daichuan really benefit from it?"

Seeing that Lady Dai Chuan remained silent, Lin Hao said calmly, "Lady Chuan is a wise man, and I'm sure she understands this principle better than I do!"

Lin Hao seized the opportunity and gave Zhao Fangru's father a wink. The man coughed twice and then whispered a few words of advice to Dai Chuanzhu.

She also explained her daughter's situation in Xinchuan and that the matter involved evidence from Xinchuan, so it was not appropriate to interfere too much.

Upon hearing this, Daichuanzhu tapped her fingers lightly on the table, remained silent for a long while, and then slowly spoke:
"Sixth Young Master, I will consider what you have said, but what about the mines of Tong'an Mountain?!"

"As for the Tong'an Mountain mine, those mine owners in Benchuan misunderstood. I will tell them to stop coveting the Xinchuan mine."

Lin Hao felt relieved, but he didn't show it on his face. He simply bowed deeply and said, "The Lord of Chuan is very wise and righteous. I admire him."

"By the way, please don't discuss the matter with Master Daichuan with the Second Young Master privately!"

"Don't worry, as for the second young master~!" He paused. Zhao Fangru was, after all, his distant niece, yet she was being treated like this by the second young master.

However, remembering Zhao Fangru's father's words, he sneered and said, "If he writes again, I'll just pretend I didn't receive it!"

After leaving the Daichuan Palace, Lin Hao let out a long sigh of relief; the matter of Tong'an Mountain had been perfectly resolved.

Since Dai Chuanzhu personally agreed to give up the mining rights, the second brother lost an important bargaining chip.

More importantly, Zhao Fangru's secret letter made Dai Chuanzhu and the others see the true nature of the second brother, and at least they would no longer support him.

After all, no matter how greedy the Lord of Daichuan is, he wouldn't gamble away the entire Daichuan.

Lin Hao mounted his horse and touched the reply letter in his sleeve. Dai Chuanzhu's verbal promise was not enough, so Lin Hao finally asked for a formal document.

As long as Daichuan stops causing trouble, there will be no more disputes over the ownership of the Tong'an Mountain mineral vein.

As for the second brother, Lin Hao's lips curled up slightly, probably still waiting for Dai Chuanzhu's reply!
Little did they know, this letter would probably never arrive.

After leaving the capital of Daichuan, Lin Hao teleported directly to Danchuan in a secluded spot.

Shangguan Jing went to her bedroom to check on her daughter, and both mother and daughter happened to be there.

The two, who hadn't seen each other for a long time, suddenly clashed fiercely like dry tinder.

Even the news that the Fifth Young Master was requesting an audience was hastily dismissed.

For the next three days, Lin Hao didn't get up until late morning. While taking care of his eldest child, he didn't forget to check on his daughter, Xue'er!

After giving Lord Danchuan a good reassurance, Lin Hao teleported back to the vicinity of Tong'an Post Station and then rode back on horseback.

Meanwhile, inside the main residence of the eldest son of the Xinchuan Palace, Yin Song was playing cards with the fourth son, Yin Jun. Yin Jun played a card and said:

"The official order to block the road has already been issued. What decision will Lao Liu make, given his personality?"

With a smug look on his face, Yin Song said, "Having Father sign the road closure order is tantamount to giving him a dead end!"

Yin Jun smiled slyly and said:

"If we follow the rules, this amount of time won't be enough for him to keep asking for instructions!"

"The impeachment memorial is ready. Once the news of Sixth Brother's actions is relayed back, we will impeach him at any time. Second Brother, don't worry."

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Lin Hao had only been back at the post station for two days, instructing his soldiers to conduct a thorough inspection, when Yin An also rushed back in a flurry.
So Lin Hao smiled and said, "Fifth Brother, you look travel-worn and in a hurry. It seems the matter has been resolved. What did Shangguan Yan say?"
"I didn't see him!" Yin An said with a look of relief.

"She was busy calming down a few merchants, but she knew the seriousness of the matter and immediately issued an official letter!"

"It was clearly stated that Danchuan would cooperate with Xinchuan to check past personnel in order to prevent people from Daichuan from infiltrating Tongan Mountain."

Lin Hao raised an eyebrow. He remembered that he was exchanging pleasantries with Shangguan Yan at the time, and she really didn't have time to see Lao Wu, so she quickly sent Yin Qi away to avoid spoiling her mood.

Alas, the fact that Lao Wu is alright is all thanks to Lin Hao's sacrifice, who saved him from dire straits!

At this moment, Yin Qi finished speaking, panting, then took a big gulp of water before looking at Lin Hao and asking, "By the way, what about Lord Dai Chuan?"

Lin Hao calmly said, "They say the Bureau of Ceremonies misunderstood, because Anshan did indeed have a historical connection with Daichuan!"

"He's just giving himself a way out, since they're still counting on us to take care of their coal business, so they won't make any rash moves in the short term!"

Yin Qi seemed to have thought of something, and then said solemnly:
"By the way, you don't know, when I went to Danchuan this time, I saw that all the merchants and people were talking about this. I found that this Tea Horse Festival is quite important!"

"Of course!" Lin Hao nodded and explained:

"This Tea Horse Festival is the most important festival in the area, and people from both places rely on it for their livelihood!"

Yin Qi looked at Lin Hao and asked, "Do you think it's too late to write a letter back to Father now and ask him to retract his decision?"

Lin Hao looked at Yin Qi in surprise and asked, "Fifth Brother, what are you thinking?"

"I think that a general in the field may not always obey orders. Why don't we open the official road first, and then apologize to Father? What do you think?"

"You're just extending your affection to everything related to the house, aren't you?" Lin Hao joked with a smile.

However, Yin Qi explained with a solemn expression: "Sixth Brother, this is a matter of people's livelihood. What do you mean by 'love me, love my dog'? This is a major issue, a matter of people's livelihood!"

Lin Hao said with a smile, "Fifth Brother, you've grown up!"

"You've grown up?" Yin Qi reacted instantly, then looked at Lin Hao and asked, "You actually had a plan all along; you were just testing me!"

After chatting and laughing for a while, Lin Hao sighed and said, "Sigh, this is an open scheme, second brother. Not bad this time, you've improved!"

"What do you mean?" Yin Qi asked, puzzled.

Lin Hao smiled and then calmly said, "If I close the road, countless people in the northeastern prefectures and towns of Danchuan will be affected!"

"But if we don't close the road, we'll be going against the emperor's orders. I reckon the impeachment petitions against me are already written by now!"

Yin Qi said with a worried look, "Ah, you mean~!"