The Prodigal Son

Three days later, Qin Yu and his group crossed the Yi River and entered Xuanzhou via Guanzhou.

They were only a few people on this trip, and planned to bring more people into Yuwang Mountain for a thorough search after arriving in Yuyang.

Upon learning that Qin Yu and his group had arrived in Xuanzhou Prefecture, Wu Feng, the governor of Xuanzhou, hurriedly led his men to greet them.

Qin Yu knew nothing about Wu Feng and had never met him before.

I only heard from someone when I passed through a prefecture city before Xuanzhou that Wu Feng was originally an official of the Min Kingdom, and after successfully passing the examination of Du Zhiwen, the Minister of Personnel, he was appointed as the Prefect of Xuanzhou.

Along the way, it seems that Wu Feng has governed Xuanzhou quite well.

At least there were no large numbers of starving people, and they did not encounter any refugees fleeing the famine.

"Your humble servant Wu Feng greets Lord Qin!"

While bowing respectfully, Wu Feng frantically winked at Qin Yu.

Ok?

Seeing Wu Feng's actions, Qin Yu couldn't help but feel puzzled.

What's he trying to do, making those winks and gestures?

Is there something you want to tell me?

"Lord Wu, there's no need for such formalities."

Qin Yu smiled calmly, "I am merely passing through Xuanzhou and will rest for one night before departing."

"Thank you, Lord Qin!"

Wu Feng straightened up and gave Qin Yu a meaningful look.

Qin Yu frowned slightly, then smiled and said to Wu Feng, "It's been over a year since I've been here. I wonder how things are in Xuanzhou? Lord Wu, could you tell me about the current situation in Xuanzhou? Are the people of Xuanzhou well-fed and clothed?"

"well!"

Wu Feng pointed to the carriage and quickly raised his hand in invitation, "Lord Qin, please!"

"Please, Lord Wu!"

Qin Yu gave a polite reply and followed Wu Feng into his carriage.

As soon as he entered the carriage, Wu Feng wailed in a low voice, "Lord Qin, save me!"

"What happened?"

Qin Yu stared at Wu Feng in astonishment.

They had only just met and hadn't even exchanged two words, so why was he yelling for help at me?

"Yu Jing is plotting a rebellion!"

Wu Feng's voice was even lower, "My personal guards are Yu Jing's men, and my wife, children, and elderly parents are all under their control!"

rebellion?

Qin Yu's face suddenly darkened, and he quickly asked, "How could Yu Jing plot a rebellion? What is his plan?"

Yu Jing actually wants to rebel?

Where did he get the capital to rebel?

Does he think that Da Ning is too busy cleaning up the mess in Yan to pay attention to him?

The Yan region was indeed a mess, but the troops needed to deal with Yu Jing could be mobilized no matter what.

Moreover, Guo Su is still at Yuwang Pass, and Fang Junji still has a large army in Yuzhou.

Dealing with Yu Jing should be an easy task.

"This humble official does not know why Yu Jing plotted a rebellion, but I have heard that Prime Minister Gao resigned, which I suspect is related to this matter."

Wu Feng was in a panic and whispered, "Three days ago, Yu Jing's men came to my residence under the guise of a visit, accompanied by an old friend of mine, and forced me to join them in a rebellion..."

Yu Jing planned to launch a rebellion on December 28th.

That should have been the time when the Great Ning Dynasty was on hiatus.

Based on the information he received, the governor of Miaozhou was likely also an accomplice of Yu Jing.

However, he didn't know whether the governor of Miaozhou was there voluntarily or coerced like him.

He is now under constant surveillance by Yu Jing's men and has absolutely no freedom.

If he hadn't had to greet Qin Yu today, he probably wouldn't even have been able to leave the governor's mansion.

Upon hearing Wu Feng's words, Qin Yu instantly understood.

Gao's last words must have had another hidden reason.

It is estimated that Yu Jing realized through this incident that Zhao Luan was going to take action against him, so he had no choice but to take the risk.

Either way, it's certain death, so we have to go all out.

"Alright, I understand."

Qin Yu smiled, "Don't worry, Yu Jing can't cause any trouble! I've seen your loyalty to Da Ning. After we return to the capital, I will report to His Majesty and request commendation for you!"

"Thank you, Lord Qin!"

Wu Feng smiled broadly, "This humble official dares not claim credit, I only beg Lord Qin to save this humble official and his wife and children..."

"no problem!"

Qin Yu nodded in agreement, then reassured Wu Feng, "The man outside carrying the black battle sword is Ning Huang, the number one expert in our Great Ning. With him here, those people in your manor won't be able to cause any trouble!"

Ninghuang?

Wu Feng was overjoyed.

He thought Qin Yu was just being protected by experts!

Unexpectedly, even Ning Huang was by his side!

With Ning Huang taking action, there shouldn't be any problems!

You made the right bet!

I made the right bet this time!

Screw Yu Jing!

He wanted to die, and he wanted to drag them down with him.

Why would he give up his perfectly good position as governor and plot a rebellion against him?

With his mind at ease, Wu Feng raised his voice slightly and began to tell Qin Yu about the situation in Xuanzhou.

Currently, there are no major problems in Xuanzhou. However, because the imperial court transferred a lot of grain from Xuanzhou to Guanzhou and sent it to the front line, the counties and prefectures in Xuanzhou have almost no grain reserves.

In Xuanzhou Prefecture alone, all the stored grain did not exceed 20,000 shi.

If any natural disaster or man-made calamity were to occur, Xuanzhou would have no food to provide disaster relief.

In addition, the people in Xuanzhou did not receive much profit from salt production, and they were still relatively poor, barely making ends meet.

Since the beginning of winter, some people in Xuanzhou have frozen to death; nearly a thousand people have been reported to have died in the area alone.

As he spoke, Wu Feng formally asked Qin Yu to petition the court, pleading for a tax reduction for Xuanzhou.

"Okay, no problem!"

Qin Yu agreed, "The people of Xuanzhou are also the people of my Great Ning. It is only right for the court to reduce taxes when the people are suffering! When I return to the capital, I will definitely report the situation in Xuanzhou to His Majesty and implore His Majesty to reduce some of the taxes in Xuanzhou."

The situation in Xuanzhou is indeed not very optimistic.

Xuanzhou had just experienced war last year, and this year it had to provide food to support the front lines.

Now that Yan has been conquered, if Murong Wujiang is telling the truth, there should be no war breaking out between Beiqi and Daning in the short term.

It is indeed time to provide some care for the people of Xuanzhou.

The two talked all the way and soon arrived at the governor's mansion.

Wu Feng warmly welcomed Qin Yu and his entourage into the governor's mansion, then sternly ordered the servants, "Why haven't you yet summoned the ladies to come and pay their respects to Lord Qin?"

"yes!"

The servant accepted the order, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes, but he was ultimately forced to "invite" Wu Feng's wife, children, and elderly relatives.

There's no escaping it!

Even if we don't "invite" them now, Wu Feng's family must still show up when we host a banquet for Qin Yu and the others.

Before long, Wu Feng's wife, children, and elderly relatives all came to pay their respects to Qin Yu.

Seeing his wife, children, and elderly parents all emerge, Wu Feng immediately pointed at the group and shouted, "Lord Qin, those people are all Yu Jing's men!"

"Wu Feng, you treacherous dog, how dare you betray the Crown Prince?"

Upon hearing Wu Feng's words, the leader flew into a rage and immediately swung his knife at Wu Feng's son.

However, just as he swung his sword, a sharp blade of light suddenly appeared.

brush!

The blade flashed, and the man's arm was severed at the elbow.

"what……"

A piercing scream suddenly echoed throughout the entire governor's mansion...