The First Marquis of Daxuan

Chapter 235: Pacification Envoy (Please subscribe, please bookmark, please vote for the monthly ticket)

Songjiang Prefecture, Xiangzhou, is the hometown of Liang Jinglue, the national master of the Demon Court.

In order to cater to Liang Jinglue's wish of returning home in glory, Zhu Jiuyuan deliberately chose that place as the place for the monsters in the Demon Court to receive further training.

He even promised to build a branch of Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture, Xiangzhou.

Now the imperial court has asked Su Mu to serve as the pacification envoy in Songjiang Prefecture, Xiangzhou. Su Mu can be sure that this is definitely not a coincidence.

"Building the Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture, Xiangzhou, and having the monster's 'foreign students', it is foreseeable that various conflicts will inevitably occur in Songjiang Prefecture in the future."

Su Mu thought to himself, "Did I dig a hole and bury myself?"

It was he who came up with the idea of ​​this monster "foreign student".

Sending him to Songjiang Prefecture as the pacification envoy now would really be shooting himself in the foot.

"The appointment letter was directly issued without giving me a chance to refuse."

Su Mu said helplessly in his heart.

It was a pitfall, but he did get promoted.

Moreover, the imperial court generously gave him two special merits.

Special merits are not just honors. Special merits can also be exchanged for skills, weapons and elixirs in the Taiping Division.

How to say it, the pit is big enough and the benefits are also great enough.

"Along with the appointment letter, there is also a mission."

Zhao Po Nu continued, "You will be responsible for building the Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture."

"I'll be in charge?"

Su Mu frowned, "Where do the money and people come from?"

"You have the right to make decisions on the spot."

Zhao Po Nu said.

It was Luo Yuxuan who explained it. To put it simply, there was no money and no people.

Su Mu needs to raise the money himself.

If he had the ability, he could ask for money from the local government of Songjiang Prefecture, or he could raise funds from the wealthy and powerful families.

In short, the court had no funds.

"Isn't this just a free-for-nothing move?"

Su Mu was somewhat speechless.

"The court has no other options."

Luo Yuxuan had already regarded Su Mu as his son-in-law, and spared no effort to explain, “In recent years, several states have been suffering from famine, and the court’s finances are tight, so there is really no extra money.

Fortunately, the demon court’s appetite was not big enough this time, otherwise the imperial court would not even be able to pay the annual tribute.”

"Tens of thousands of taels of silver, that's not possible."

Su Mu said, it’s not that the demon court’s appetite is not big enough.

It’s just that the Demon Court is currently in the initial stages of establishing a financial system, and their concept of money is still not very clear.

Therefore, they wanted less this time, purely because the Demon Court was testing Daxuan this time.

In other words, a few tens of thousands of taels of silver more or less makes no difference to the Demon Court. In comparison, opening up trade at the border and sending monsters to Daxuan for further training are what Liang Jinglue values ​​more.

"Tens of thousands of taels here, tens of thousands of taels there, add up to a lot."

Luo Yuxuan said.

"In fact, with your status as a pacification commissioner, as long as you ask, the Songjiang government and the local gentry will always be willing to give some money."

Luo Yuxuan gave Su Mu some advice.

"That's no need to bother."

Su Mu said calmly, "Someone has already offered the money."

Luo Yuxuan was stunned for a moment, a thoughtful look on his face. After a moment, he suddenly realized.

Zhao Po Nu still had a puzzled expression on his face, "Who?"

"Wu family."

Luo Yuxuan glanced at Zhao Po Nu with disdain. He had lived to such an old age in vain, but was still not as smart as my son-in-law.

…………

A few days later, a carriage drove into Wuling City in a low-key manner.

Without attracting anyone's attention, a middle-aged man in his forties or fifties got off the carriage and walked into the Taiping Division Yamen.

He was alone, without even any entourage.

Even Wu Yiqi, who wanted to come along, stayed outside the Taiping Division.

He was not here to cause trouble for the Taiping Division, so it made no difference whether there were more or fewer people.

He didn't want too many people to be present at such an embarrassing event.

"Please inform them that Wu Sanshui from the Wu family wants to see Su Mu's pacification envoy."

Wu Sanshui, the current head of the Wu family and the father of Wu Yiqi and Wu Yifan, said politely to the servant at the gate of Taipingsi.

After a while, the servant came back and led him in.

When he entered the backyard, Wu Sanshui saw Su Mu sitting there at a glance, and couldn't help feeling deeply moved.

too young.

This was his first thought after seeing Su Mu.

He is so young, but he is already the pacification envoy of the Taiping Division. It is not unfair for the Wu family to be wronged.

It’s a pity that I’m already old and now I have to bow down to a young man.

Wu Sanshui had mixed feelings, but his attitude was positive.

The reason why he was able to stand out from his peers and become the head of the Wu family was not because of his martial arts skills, but because of his ability to bend and stretch.

To be a good head of a family, you can't just fight and kill.

"Master Wu is punctual. Today is exactly the tenth day."

Su Mu looked at Wu Sanshui and spoke slowly.

He stayed in Wuling City and was not in a hurry to take up the office in order to wait for Wu Sanshui to come.

"After Wu received the news, he rushed here day and night. Because of the long journey, he was almost delayed. Please forgive me, Governor Su."

Wu Sanshui Road.

"I have already investigated Wu Qiuyuan's matter. It was all because of my Wu family's lax discipline. My Wu family accepts the punishment and only asks Su Zhenfu to spare my Wu family's life for our loyalty to Daxuan."

Wu Sanshui did not make any excuses.

He knew that it was useless to make excuses.

The Taiping Division seized on this excuse. Even if the Wu family was innocent, if they allowed the Taiping Division to continue the investigation, the Wu family would definitely suffer heavy losses.

In that case, it would be better to admit your mistake right away.

"When a family becomes big, it is inevitable that there will be one or two bad guys occasionally. I think this is not something that Patriarch Wu wants to see."

Su Mu said slowly.

"Thank you, Governor Su, for your understanding."

Wu Sanshui breathed a sigh of relief.

He was really worried that Su Mu was young and hot-tempered, and would find an excuse to fight the Wu family to the death.

In that case, even if he had a way to save the Wu family, the final result would definitely be a lose-lose situation, and he did not want to see that kind of result.

"We'll talk about Wu Qiuyuan later. Let's talk about Wu Yifan first."

Su Mu said calmly, "Wu Yifan has committed robbery by trickery, and the evidence is solid. The Taiping Division has sentenced him to thirteen years in prison. Does the head of the Wu family have any objection?"

"no!"

Wu Qiuyuan said firmly.

Before coming, he had already thought of various possibilities, and he was even prepared that Su Mu would take Wu Yifan's life.

Now, it was just imprisonment, which was undoubtedly much better than he thought.

It seems that Su Mu doesn't want to fight to the death with Wu Jiayu.

This is easy to handle.

The most frightening thing is that there is nothing to talk about. Since there is something to talk about, then that's easy.

"Because of Wu Qiuyuan's betrayal, the Wuling Taiping Division and the Hujuguan Taiping Division suffered heavy losses, and several people died in the battle. All the losses and compensations -"

Su Mu continued. "I'll take responsibility!"

Wu Sanshui said in a deep voice, "Su Zhenfu Envoy, have someone count the losses, and I will compensate according to Daxuan's highest pension standard!"

“It can be seen that the Wu family has no intention of betraying Daxuan.”

A smile appeared on Su Mu's lips.

Wu Sanshui finally let go of the worry in his heart.

To be honest, he had already prepared for the worst.

Now it seems that the situation is much better than he thought.

Any problem that can be solved with money is not a problem!
Su Mu looked at Wu Sanshui and nodded with satisfaction.

Since the other party is so aware of the current situation, there is no need to pursue the matter between Wu Qiuyuan and Wu Yifan.

Anyway, Wu Qiuyuan is dead, and Wu Yifan may not be able to walk out of the Taipingsi prison in this lifetime.

"I believe in the Wu family's loyalty to Daxuan. But the officials in the court may not believe it."

Su Mu said, "Because of Wu Qiuyuan, Huju Pass was attacked by the Demon Court, and the court had to negotiate with the Demon Court."

Wu Sanshui smiled bitterly in his heart. Is this related to Wu Qiuyuan? Does he have that ability?
But since Su Mu said so, he could only listen.

There was no need to argue with Su Mu about this kind of thing, as it would not lead to any conclusion.

"The court promised the Demon Court an annual tribute. Master Wu should know about this, right?"

Su Mu asked.

"know."

Wu Sanshui nodded.

"In order to show your Wu family's loyalty, your Wu family will pay for the annual tribute. Is that okay?"

Su Mu said.

Wu Sanshui hesitated for a moment.

To be honest, Wu Sanshui felt that the Demon Court was too stingy with the annual tribute they asked for, as if they had never seen silver before.

The Wu family alone can afford the annual tribute.

But being able to take it out is one thing, and actually taking it out is another.

This is the court's business, why should the Wu family pay for it?
There is no such truth.

"Since you have said so, Governor Su, my Wu family will help the court solve its problems even if we have to sell everything we have!"

Wu Sanshui made a gnashing-teeth expression and spoke in a deep voice.

“Don’t have two masters for one thing.”

Su Mu smiled and continued, "The court wants to build a White Deer Academy in Songjiang Prefecture, Xiangzhou. How about Patriarch Wu help me solve this problem?"

Wu Sanshui took a deep breath. Now that he had already bowed his head, he might as well just get the matter over with once and for all.

"Su Zhenfushi, the matter between Wu Qiuyuan and Wu Yifan——"

This time, Wu Sanshui did not agree immediately, but asked.

"That's it."

Su Mu said slowly.

"it is good!"

Wu Sanshui said in a deep voice, "In that case, I will find a way to deal with the matter of Bailu Academy!"

"Master Wu is indeed a smart man."

Su Mu looked at Wu Sanshui meaningfully and said.

Whenever Wu Sanshui rejected any of his conditions, he would find an excuse to continue investigating the Wu family.

It’s hard to say whether the investigation will lead to house searches or something like that.

However, Wu Sanshui agreed to his conditions straightforwardly, making it difficult for Su Mu to make trouble.

As expected, to be able to sit on the position of the patriarch, Wu Sanshui is also a tough guy.

I would rather lose money than resolve this matter quickly.

"Envoy Su, you are too kind."

Wu Sanshui said, "We are all officials in the same court. In the future, Su Zhenfu will naturally know that Wu is loyal to Daxuan."

"Now that the matter has been made clear, I will not waste Master Wu's time."

Su Mu served tea to the guests and said, "It is better for Patriarch Wu to fulfill his promise as soon as possible. Otherwise, I cannot guarantee what will happen."

"Don't worry, Su Zhenfu Envoy, I will handle this matter personally, and it will definitely be implemented as quickly as possible."

Wu Sanshui said in a deep voice.

His son is still in someone else's hands, what tricks does he dare to play?
"By the way, I want to borrow someone from Master Wu."

Just as Wu Sanshui was about to leave, Su Mu suddenly said, "I am about to go to Songjiang Prefecture in Xiangzhou to serve as the governor. Can Master Wu lend Brother Wu Yiqi to me and let him serve as the governor of the Supervisory Department of Songjiang Prefecture in Xiangzhou?
We are familiar with each other, so it will be convenient for us to do things when the time comes."

Wu Sanshui was stunned for a moment, not understanding what Su Mu meant.

He already has a son in the hands of the Taiping Division. Do they want to use Wu Yiqi as a hostage as well?

However, going to Songjiang Prefecture in Xiangzhou to serve as an Inspector does not seem to be under the jurisdiction of the Taiping Division.

After thinking for a while, he nodded and said, "I'll do it. After my son is transferred, I'll ask Envoy Su to take care of him."

After saying this, Wu Sanshui left in a hurry. He really didn't want to stay any longer in this place where he lost all his face.

Looking at Wu Sanshui's hurriedly leaving back, Su Mu showed a smile on his face.

Well, this time when I took office, the biggest trouble was solved.

With the Wu family as the scapegoat, Bailu Academy will definitely be built smoothly.

In addition, with Wu Yiqi, an old acquaintance, serving as the Inspector General, the local government can let Wu Yiqi keep an eye on things, and will not be hindered by the Taiping Division.

Now there is one last thing to do. After finishing it, he can set off for Songjiang Prefecture, Xiangzhou to take up his post.

…………

Wuling City, outer city.

The headquarters of the hunting gang.

A middle-aged man with a gloomy face sat in the middle, staring at a man kneeling below with his triangular eyes, and said coldly, "Sun Dazhao, this quarter's money is 30% less than last year. It must be you who embezzled money. Why don't you tell the truth!"

"Master, please understand. I really didn't embezzle."

Sun Dazhao said bitterly, "Recently, the surrounding areas of Daxing Mountain have been unstable. Fewer hunters have gone out of the city, so naturally the silver collected has decreased."

"Are you still making excuses?"

The middle-aged man sneered, "I know that after Gang Leader Liang died, you were dissatisfied with me, so you always pretended to obey my orders but secretly disobeyed them.

My magnanimity has made you take advantage of it!
If you don't hand over the money you embezzled today, don't blame me for giving you three cuts and six holes according to the gang rules!"

“I really didn’t take it.”

Sun Dazhao cried out in injustice.

He has never taken it before, so how could he come up with so much silver?
This guy named Zhang is deliberately causing trouble for him.

When Gang Leader Liang was still around, he had promoted him to deputy gang leader. Later, Gang Leader Liang died unexpectedly, and this Zhang guy appeared out of nowhere and forcefully snatched away the position of gang leader of the Hunting Gang.

Most of Boss Liang's cronies have been cleared out by him.

Now it is finally his turn to use his ultimate skill.

It’s not that Sun Dazhao didn’t resist, but he was weak and was no match for Zhang.

"Boss Zhang, please don't go too far. I'm familiar with Yu Sima and Captain Zheng!"

Sun Dazhao gritted his teeth.

He knew Yu Xiujiang, the Sima of the Dongcheng Division, and Zheng Wang, the head of the police, and they had a good relationship with each other.

"So what if I bully you? Even if they are here, they can't protect you!"

The man named Zhang sneered, "Since you are so stubborn, don't blame me for being disloyal. Come, apply the family law!"

Several sturdy men, holding hunting knives, walked up to Sun Dazhao.

Sun Dazhao’s face turned pale.

"Yu Xiujiang and Zheng Wang can't protect him, so what about me?"

Just when those hunting gang members were about to enforce the gang rules on Sun Dazhao, three swords and six holes, suddenly, a voice sounded in everyone's ears.

Immediately afterwards, a gust of wind blew, and a figure suddenly appeared beside Sun Dazhao.

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