At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 441 Xiao Han Goes to Qingliang Mountain
"correct."

Xiao Han said: "Ning Xi, if you have time, you can pay more attention to the affairs of the Imperial College."

"Although Master Xun is the head of the Education Department, this is just the beginning. In the end, it still needs to be implemented by the local government offices."

"You need to inform them in advance. If anyone pretends to obey but actually disobeys, be careful that I will not be polite to them."

"it is good."

Ning Xi nodded, "Then I'll follow Master Xun to travel around."

With the princess coming forward, no official from any place would dare to disobey their cooperation.

After all, the preparation for the Imperial College requires a large amount of manpower and material resources, and a group of capable officials must serve as the backbone.

There is a shortage of officials in various places now, so it is understandable that some people are reluctant.

But no matter whether they are reluctant or not, the people who should be transferred must be transferred.

"There is also the matter of Jiangnan."

"Both the Royal Guards and the Secret Service should pay attention to this."

He said: "If Qingyao needs anything, we'd better go there with good luck. After all, we still hope that they can hold back the Central Plains court."

"Oh, don't worry."

Ning Xi said unhappily, "We sisters are not half-grown children. You have been away from home many times over the years, but we have never bankrupted your family."

"Otherwise, can you be a hands-off manager peacefully?"

Xiao Han smiled awkwardly: "Isn't this just a reminder? I'm afraid you guys will forget about it too slowly?"

"Sir, we sisters will take care of the family affairs."

Miaoyu pursed her lips and said, "But don't stay outside for too long. Come back as soon as you finish your work."

"no problem."

After chatting for a while, Dayueer returned to her own yard. She was a little tired from the long journey these days.

Now it’s time to go back to Shuiyun Mountain and take a good rest.

The snow is still falling.

We have to wait until the first month of next year, after the arrival of spring, before the snow gradually subsides. There will be heavy snow and cold winds everywhere, both in the sky and on the ground.

On the Shuiyun Mountain, it seemed as if there were wolves howling, and the wind and snow continued day and night.

The sky was slightly bright and a little hazy, with snow dancing in the air. It was hard to see far away, and thick frost hung on the bamboo leaves.

In the courtyard.

Tiger Chi is feeding fine grains to the horses. These animals eat delicate food and can't be treated carelessly.

"eat more."

He patted the horse's head with his calloused hands and said, "We have to reach Qingliang Mountain today. It's a journey of hundreds of miles, and it won't be easy."

"Are you up so early?"

The door of the room opened, and Xiao Han came out yawning and sleepy.

"Getting up early is a habit."

Tiger Chi showed an honest smile: "My Lord, when do we set out?"

"No hurries."

Xiao Han waved his hand and said, "Have breakfast first."

"I'm well fed and well-drinking, and I'm on my way slowly."

Two maids brought hot water and helped him take a bath.

"It's snowing heavily recently, so you'd better wear more clothes."

In the room, Ning Xi picked up the thick fox fur coat while chattering, "Although you are the best martial artist in the world, you still have to be more careful."

Inside is underwear, then a jacket, a robe, a jacket outside, and the outermost is a cloak.

It makes me look a little bloated, but it is really warm.

"Cui'er, have you packed your gifts?"

After breakfast, Ning Xi called her personal maid.

"Master, rest assured, the clothes, dry food, silver and other expenses are all in it."

Cui Er was carrying a large bag and yelled to Hu Chi, "Brother Hu, take it with you and don't lose it."

"rest assured."

Hu Chi took it, put it on the horse's back, and patted his chest to assure, "It will definitely not be lost."

He didn't bring his favorite saber, but only a scabbard-covered sword and a crossbow. "Let's go."

Xiao Han took a sip of hot tea and walked out of the mansion with big strides, followed by the two strong horses of the Tiger Maniac.

They passed the palace gate, mounted their horses, and rode away in a cloud of dust. In a blink of an eye, they disappeared in the snow without a trace.

From Shuiyun Mountain to Qingliang Mountain, under normal circumstances, it would only take two days to reach fertile fields. But now it is covered with ice and snow, so it will take about two days even at the fastest speed.

Going north along the official road, the road is flat and even when there is heavy snow, there is only a thin layer of snow on the ground.

From time to time, you can see groups of Xiliang soldiers with swords on their waists clearing the snow on the official roads.

The soldiers of Harmonious Xiliang are all garrisons at various military stations, and they are rotated every year, although they do not need to charge into battle or capture cities.

But there is a lot of work to be done, including maintaining the safety of official roads, clearing out bandits and gangsters, and clearing snow in winter. Many soldiers would rather attack cities and seize land than stay in military stations.

On the official road, there was a constant stream of vendors coming and going; in some places, there were convoys so long that one could not see the end of them.

The official road of Xiliang is unique in the world.

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I stopped along the way and got to know the people's sentiments. In recent years, I have been busy with the war to destroy the Northern Wei Dynasty and have not visited the various states in Xiliang for some time.

At night, we rested at the post station and continued on our journey the next morning.

In the evening of the second day, they arrived at the foot of Qingliang Mountain, where a thousand soldiers were stationed to guard the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion.

After handing over the token, Xiao Han led Hu Chi slowly up the mountain. The dilapidated palace stood quietly in the wind and snow.

The hustle and bustle of the past is gone, leaving only silence, deathly silence, and the dilapidated door swaying in the cold wind.

There was no one guarding it. When I stepped into the mansion, I saw pavilions and towers covered with spider webs and frost, but there was a small path in the young area.

He walked along the path, passed through several courtyards, and came towards a maid who was about 28 years old.

"Your servant pays respect to the King of Xiliang."

The maid bowed.

"Young lady knows I'm coming?"

Xiao Han was surprised.

"No."

The maid explained: "The princess was making tea with the Great Immortal of Wudang Mountain, and the Great Immortal suddenly said that the prince was visiting, so the princess asked me to come and greet him."

"That little Taoist priest is quite clever."

He smiled and nodded, then he put his hands behind his back and followed the maid, turning around and slowly walked into the courtyard.

Through the railings, I could see two people in the pavilion in the courtyard.

"It's quite leisurely and elegant."

Xiao Han joked.

"Isn't this just idle time?"

Xie Wan'er said leisurely: "Unlike you, a busy man, either busy destroying the Northern Wei, or busy rushing to help Jiangnan."

"Cough cough."

"What are you talking about, young lady?"

Xiao Han shook his head and stepped into the pavilion. Under the stone table, there was a stove that was burning brightly.

It’s not that cold.

There was a small stove on the table with a charcoal fire in it. The kettle on top was boiling and white hot steam filled the air.

"Sister, how are you these days?"

he asked.

"good."

Xie Wan'er said, "My second sister came back a few days ago and stayed in the Marquis's Mansion for a few days before leaving."

"Yao'er?"

Xiao Han said: "She is doing well now, living in seclusion."

"No wonder my second sister said you had someone monitoring her."

Xie Wan'er was not happy.

"Is that surveillance? It's clearly protection."

He said, "I'm afraid someone will make a fuss about her."

(End of this chapter)