I am Emperor Wanli

Chapter 626 We should be still rather than move!

At the back gate of Li's mansion, the loyal steward was still wandering around.

The four strong women guarding the gate puffed out their chests and said with a smile, "Li Liu, you want to go in and enjoy the spring."

As expected of a family of farmers and scholars, even the healthy women are so elegant when joking.

"Something big has happened in the spring of the bounty ghost."

"What's the big deal?"

"The fourth young master is missing."

A healthy woman chuckled, "It's no big deal that the Fourth Young Master is missing. It was normal for him to be gone for a few days in a row in the past."

Another healthy woman said, "The fourth young master won't go back to Hengzhou City. Why don't you go to the old house to take care of things?"

The Li family was wealthy and powerful. Their old house was in Leiyang. Later, in order to make it easier for their children to study, they bought a large house in Hengzhou City.

As Li Shan's official position became higher and higher, his influence in Hunan and Xiang became increasingly important after his retirement, and many things needed to be done in Changsha. Apart from other things, officials and celebrities who came and went needed to be entertained in Changsha. Could it be that he also had to invite them to the old house in Hengzhou and Leiyang?
So Li Shan bought a large house in the north of Changsha and lived there all year round. However, Li Lang had to go back to Hengzhou and Leiyang several times a year to take care of the family's farmland and mines.

"The provincial examination will be held in a few days. With such a big event, why would the fourth young master return to Hengzhou and his old house? I heard rumors on the street that he was arrested by the police department."

The four strong women's faces changed when they heard this.

Li Lang often goes to the backyard.

He manages the family property and has money. The four strong women have received a lot of benefits from him, so they will give them convenience.

Now that the Fourth Young Master has been arrested by the Police Department, will the scandal in the backyard be exposed? Then won't the fact that I used money to cover up his dirty deeds also be exposed?
Wouldn’t I be beaten to death by the master?

This was the first thing that came to the minds of the four strong women.

After a while of changing expressions, the leading strong woman asked, "How dare the police arrest our young master?"

"Cao, the Minister of Justice in the Provincial Government, has always been at odds with our master when he was in the Huguang Provincial Government. He seems to be friendly with us but is not in harmony with us. Who knows what bad ideas he will come up with this time."

"Do you want to ask?" asked a healthy woman.

"I asked around. Without the master's name card, the police wouldn't bother with me."

The four strong women looked at each other in bewilderment. Their fourth young master had been captured. This was a very serious matter.

It's a pity that he has retired. If he were still in office, he would still be the Shangshu and Li Liu would be the seventh-rank official of the prime minister's doorman. It wouldn't be like it is now, when others are polite to you but actually keep you at a distance.

They are selling their reputation to the master. You are a small steward, and without the master's name card, who will pay attention to you?

"What should we do then?" The healthy women were also a little panicked. They should indeed report this matter to the master, but the master must be in a good mood. If they went in to report it now, would he know how to write the word death?

The five of them stood at the backyard gate, staring at each other, and waited for more than half an hour. Suddenly, they heard the faint voice of the master's anger, followed by the sound of a woman crying.

What happened?
Now the only man in the backyard is the master, why is he so angry?
Is it because Sixth Madam has her period and it’s inconvenient to serve her?
But the Sixth Concubine was born in Qinhuai River and possessed special skills. How could she be stumped by such a small matter? As long as she used a little trick, she could make the master ascend to heaven instantly!

Otherwise, the Fourth Young Master, who is well-informed and experienced in the outside world, would still be so obsessed with the Sixth Concubine.

I think too much and my thinking is too divergent.

When the four strong women and Li Liu tiptoed and poked their heads inside, they saw the master coming out angrily.

His hair was loose and he was wearing a robe. The wind blew and his dark legs were exposed. It turned out that the master had just wrapped himself in a coat and ran out.

Li Shan gnashed her teeth and asked, "Where is the rebellious son, Lao Si?"

"Master, the fourth young master is not at home these days."

"Go find him! Dig deep into the ground to find this rebellious son!"

Li Liu immediately reported, "Master, I haven't seen the Fourth Young Master for four or five days. I originally thought he was out on business and didn't pay much attention to him. But today there was a rumor that the Fourth Young Master was arrested by the Police Department."

Li Shan was stunned, and her anger subsided by half.

"Why did the police arrest him?"

"It is said that he got into a fight with someone in Baihua Tower and someone was killed."

"Where are the servants around him?"

"They're all gone. They might have been arrested."

"Have you asked at the police station?"

"Master, I went to ask. But the people there were polite to me, but they didn't tell me the truth. I don't have your name card, so I can't see the masters sitting in the hall."

Li Shan fell into deep thought and subconsciously stroked his beard, but as soon as he raised his hand, his robe was pulled up, revealing his hairy thighs.

The three strong women quickly turned around. The leading one glanced into the depths, then turned back reluctantly.

Li Shan felt a chill down there and realized that she was only wearing a robe outside, so she quickly put her hands down.

"What exactly does Cao Jianzhong want to do? Did he hear some rumors and want to curry favor with his new master?"

Li Shan thought about it in her mind, "Li Liu, take my name card and go to visit Ye Canzheng, the Minister of Rites of the Provincial Government, and ask him to help find out what happened in the Provincial Government recently."

Li Liu quickly responded, "Yes, sir. I'll be there right away."

After Li Liu left, Li Shan lifted her clothes and turned around, revealing her entire lower body, and she could feel the cool autumn breeze.

He quickly put down his collar and said to the leading healthy woman without turning his head, "Go and invite Doctor Tang from Jishitang."

"Yes!"

Half an hour later, Li Shan changed into a long gown, wore a square scarf on her head, and sat in the study, drinking tea with two guests.

These two are his confidants and can be considered his military advisors.

The healthy woman reported at the door of the study: "Master, I sent someone to Jishitang to invite Mr. Tang. The owner of the hall said that Mr. Tang was invited to Jiangling for treatment. It was said that a relative of Zhang Xiang had a strange disease and had invited famous doctors from Huguang."

Qingke A said, "Mr. Tang is a famous doctor in Sanxiang. Prime Minister Zhang invited famous doctors from Huguang. He should be on the list of those invited."

Li Shan's triangular eyes flashed coldly: "You go down."

He turned to the two Qingke and said, "In a few days, something earth-shattering will happen, but now is a critical moment, and I have to be careful.

The rebellious son was suddenly arrested by the police department. Could it be that Cao Jianzhong got wind of something?"

Qingke Jia hurriedly advised: "Don't worry, Mr. Dong.

We have kept this a secret, and outsiders are not allowed to know about it. As it concerns us, we dare not tell anyone. Moreover, Cao Jianzhong is also a disciple of the orthodox religion and a student of Confucianism. How dare he help the tyrant to commit atrocities and do evil things? "

Qingke B said, "Dongweng, this was a just act of indignation by the students of Yuelu and Shigu Academy. Even if the treacherous officials find out and take credit for it, it has nothing to do with Dongweng!"

Qingke A clapped his folding fan and said, "That's right. You can't say anything without any evidence. The government newspapers are saying every other day that the emperor will govern according to the law and handle cases according to the law. Let's see if these treacherous people dare to commit crimes against the wind."

The two of them flattered her while secretly observing Li Shan's expression.

He had a serious expression on his face. The sunlight shone in from the side window, casting the light on him, as if a white light had descended from the sky, enveloping his body and scattering light up and down. Coupled with his righteous and compassionate expression, he looked like a statue of Buddha.

With his eyes slightly closed, he gently stroked his beard with his right hand, with an unconcealable look of pride on the corners of his mouth.

Well, Dong Weng was very proud. We flattered him well. Well, we didn't take the money and food from the Li Mansion for nothing. Just as the two guests were about to continue, Li Liu's voice came from the door.

"Master, I'm back."

"Have you seen Ye Qiudi?"

"In reply to your words, Master, I have not seen Ye Canzheng, who said he was not in the government office. I then went to the Criminal Department and took my name card to visit Cao Canzheng, but he also said he was not in."

"No one is here?"

"Yes, sir, I am also very surprised.

In the past, with Wang Duxian around, no one in the three government offices dared to be so openly negligent. So I asked around and found out that today, the governor's councillors and councillors followed the governor, Mr. Hu, as well as the officials of the Censorate and the Military Preparations Department, and Wang Duxian to go to Xiangyin to pick up their superiors.

"Shangguan?" Li Shan was stunned. "What Shangguan?"

"It is said that it is the new Hunan Governor Ling Yunyi."

Li Shan remained silent.

Qingke A gave B a look and said quickly, "Old Hu Xi, your term as acting governor has come to an end."

"Yeah, it looks like his chances of moving up one more level aren't great."

"This is the so-called respect that Wang Duxian holds him in."

Li Shan raised her hand and pressed it down to stop the two from talking, "No. To welcome the new Hunan Governor Ling Yunyi, Hu Xi can lead the three chief officials and deputies to go, there is no need for Wang Duxian to go as well.

Wang Yuying is the Governor-General of Huguang, and Ling Yunyi's superior. Since the founding of the country, has there ever been an example of a superior traveling hundreds of miles to welcome his subordinates?"

Li Liu said softly at the door: "Master, I don't know either."

"What do you know!" Li Shan said unhappily.

The two Qingke racked their brains.

Now is the time for them to show their strength. If they can solve the mystery and please Dong Weng Li Shan, they can get a raise and better treatment.

Qingke Jia suddenly had an idea and said quickly, "Dongweng, the government report said yesterday that Ling Yunyi and Sichuan Governor Yin Zhengmao resigned in Tianjin and went south to take up their posts together.

To take up a post in Sichuan, one can either go through the Central Plains of Shaanxi, then cross the Qinling Mountains and pass Hanzhong to enter Sichuan. The other is to go upstream against the river. It is possible that Yin Duxian took the second route.

Li Shan nodded repeatedly in approval, "Yes, it is very likely that Yin Duxian also brought the emperor's oral instructions to Wang Duxian. The emperor placed Wang Duxian in Huguang for the chieftains in the west.

Yin Duxian went to Sichuan, where there are more chieftains! Yes, you are right! "

Qingke A's eyes lit up and he gave Qingke B a proud look.

I can add chicken legs tonight.

After thinking things through, Li Shan felt relieved. "It seems that I was worrying too much. The new governor of Xiang has not been decided yet, and old man Hu Xi might be willing to take risks just to try his luck.

Now that Ling Yunyi has come to take up the post, why is he making a fuss? It's a thankless task!"

Qingke B glanced at Qingke A without wanting to be outdone, and quickly replied, "Dong Weng is right! To be an official in the imperial court, it is better to be quiet than to be active, and it is best to keep the documents clean and simple. Hu Xi obviously has no future, so why bother making trouble?"

Seeing Qingke A was about to speak, Qingke B slightly quickened his speech speed, not giving him a chance to speak, "Wang Duxian's achievements are in chieftainship. No matter how well he does in other things, most of the profits will be shared with the Hunan governor and the governor, so I guess he won't interfere."

Li Shan nodded, "That's right. Maybe I'm too suspicious. The rebellious son has always been arrogant, so it's better to let him suffer a little.

Cao Jianzhong dared to arrest my son, but he certainly wouldn't dare to ask his subordinates to abuse him. Otherwise, I would definitely join forces with my fellow disciples and friends to severely report him!
Wait until they come back, Li Liu, and then take this master's name card to ask for them."

"Yes, sir."

"The Sixth Concubine is ill and Mr. Tang is not here, so we went to Xiangtan. Doctor Zhuo there is also a famous doctor in Sanxiang, especially good at gynecology.

Li Liu, go and arrange the boat now. The Sixth Concubine's personal maids and wives, together with the strong woman who is guarding the backyard gate today, will escort the Sixth Concubine to Xiangtan early tomorrow morning."

"Yes, sir."

After Li Liu left, Li Shan walked to the door and called Li Gui.

He is Li Shan's distant nephew, the most trusted confidant among the confidants, and he specializes in doing shameful things.

When Qingke A and Qingke B saw his appearance, they couldn't help but shrink their necks, but their ears couldn't help but prick up and they could vaguely hear what was happening.

"Tomorrow when we get to the river, be careful of the pirates."

A and B looked at each other and said, haha, there are many mountain bandits in Sanxiang, but there are no water bandits!
But would that bandit dare to touch anyone from the Li Mansion?
Dong Weng is too cautious.

In Xiangyin County, after a welcoming ceremony and banquet, Huguang Governor Wang Yi'e had a secret conversation with Sichuan Governor Yin Zhengmao in the signing room of Xiangyin County Government.

Yin Zhengmao had all the buffs stacked up. He was a classmate of Prime Minister Zhang Juzheng, with whom he had a very good relationship. He was also from the same hometown of Huizhou as Hu Zongxian, the chief military official, the chief of the advisors, and the Duke of Xuancheng County.

Unfortunately, his official career was bumpy and not as smooth as Zhang Juzheng's. It was not until he was appointed as the Military Preparations Commissioner of Guangxi that he gradually revealed his military talents and became one of the few military governors-general in the Ming Dynasty.

He is already fifty-eight years old and looks very old compared to Wang Yi'e, who is twenty years younger.

"Mr. Shi Ting, as the Governor-General of Sichuan, you are also in charge of the military and political affairs of Yunnan. As the Governor-General of Huguang, I am in charge of the military and political affairs of Guizhou.

The emperor's oral instructions were also very straightforward. He hoped that Shi Tinggong and I would cooperate sincerely to remove the big troublemaker Yang family in Bozhou, as the beginning of the reform of the southwest. "

Yin Zhengmao stroked his beard and said, "Zijian, you have been in Huguang for a year or two. You quelled the rebellion of the royal family of Wugang and made plans for many days, all for the Yang family of Bozhou.

I know that Zijian must have a plan in mind. When I left the throne, the emperor repeatedly told me that the Yang family in Bozhou will be headed by you. If you have anything to say, just tell me. "

Wang Yi'e laughed, "Mr. Shi Ting, I won't be polite then."

He leaned forward and whispered something in Yin Zhengmao's ear for a while.

Yin Zhengmao's eyes flickered with approval, "Zijian is indeed a talented person, great! This plan of yours will surely wipe out the Yang family of Bozhou in one fell swoop.

Don't worry, after I go to Chengdu to receive the seal, I will arrange for capable generals and ministers to station in Fuzhou, Qijiang and Hejiang to guard the important roads of Jinkou and cooperate with Zijian's deployment. "

"Thank you very much, Lord Shiting." Wang Yi'e said happily, "I know that the emperor gave Lord Shiting the main task in the west. Especially Songpanwei, Dajinchuan, Dajinchuan, the terrain is dangerous, the people are fierce, and it is even more difficult to control.

If Mr. Shi Ting needs any help from Huguang, just let me know. "

"Zijian is thoughtful. The emperor did instruct me to use both suppression and appeasement to pacify the Tibetan border area in western Sichuan. However, the emperor also made it clear that Sichuan is attacking from east to west, which is a double-edged sword, so we should use less military means and more economic and political means.

The main force of military means is the two Huo brothers in Qinghai. "

"Huo Jing and Huo Bian?"

"Yes. When I was leaving the throne in Tianjin, I heard that the two of them escorted six great lamas, including Drakpa Gyaltsen, the great lama of Jiegu Monastery in Yushu, Qinghai, Chiluo Gyatso, the great lama of Jingwang Monastery in Zhuoni, Gannan, and Sonam Gyatso, the great lama of Litang Monastery in Ganzi, Sichuan, to Beijing for homage.

The Huo brothers led the imperial court's elite Qinghai troops to travel across Qinghai, looking down on the Xichuan-Tibet border area. And the great lamas such as Sonam Gyatso were quite influential in the Xichuan-Tibet border area. A two-pronged approach would surely produce miraculous results. "

"The emperor is wise and far-sighted, and he has made this overall plan.

I wish Shiting Stallion great success! "

"Okay, thank you Zijian! Let's work together to pacify the southwest, resolve the Ming Dynasty's century-old troubles, and ease the concerns of the Holy Emperor."

(End of this chapter)