Traveling to an ancient peasant family: I got rich by doing business

The trees in the woods were tall and lush. After the carriage and people entered, they could hardly see anything from the official road.

Han Zheng and Master Jiang were very satisfied. Master Jiang immediately ordered a few of his men to keep watch in a secluded place outside the woods.

General Xiao Liang watched his movements and felt that something was fishy. He waited until noon, but he could no longer bear it and asked Han Zheng and Master Jiang what was going on.

Han Zheng then told him the truth: "Let's not leave today. Let's go back to Nanzhou Prefecture tonight to arrest some people."

General Xiao Liang: “?”

Seeing that the officers and soldiers were sitting properly, Han Zheng pulled General Xiao Liang aside and told him in detail what they were going to do today.

General Xiao Liang fell silent after hearing this.

It turned out that the disaster relief was not over at all, and he had been overthinking it before. However, what happened in the evening was interesting, and he might be able to have a good fight with someone.

*

It was difficult to cook in the woods, so in the afternoon, everyone had a simple meal with water and dry food. When it was a little dark, everyone turned to the path on the right side of the woods and walked back.

At the end of the Xu hour (before 9 p.m.), they arrived one mile outside the north gate of Nanzhou Prefecture.

As agreed in advance, Li Yu and a dozen guards stayed behind to watch the horses and carriages, while the rest walked to the city gate to wait.

Just in case, there was a person standing every sixty or seventy steps from Li Yu to the city gate where they were about to stay. Once the situation at the city gate was not right, these people could pass the message to Li Yu in the shortest time, and Li Yu could ride a horse to rescue them.

Han Zheng jumped off the carriage, said something to Master Jiang, and trotted to Li Yu.

"Sister-in-law, nothing should happen to us today, but what if..." Han Zheng looked at her steadily in the moonlight: "If something unexpected happens, you and the guards should not go to rescue us. You must ride away first. Only if you leave, we will have a chance to survive."

It was rare to hear him say such tragic words. Li Yu smiled and said, "Don't worry, I know the best way to do it. But you, be careful."

Han Zheng: “Yeah.”

Having said that, he turned and left.

Li Yu watched them walk away and coughed. The guards understood and pulled their horses to stand in the shadows.

*

Han Zheng, Master Jiang and their entourage soon arrived at the woods outside the city gate.

Because of the epidemic, the city gates were closed early and no one was guarding them, so everyone was safe as long as they didn't make too much noise.

More than a hundred people stood on both sides of the road, blocked by the trees. Unless you looked closely, you could not tell whether they were people or trees.

In this way, they waited for half an hour without realizing it.

General Xiao Liang didn't like to wait. Seeing that there was no movement at the city gate, he ran to Han Zheng and asked if the news was wrong.

Just as he had finished speaking, he heard a creaking sound and the city gate was opened from the inside.

General Xiao Liang immediately shut up and strode back to his side.

*

Inside the city gate.

Magistrate Hong looked at the several carriages behind him and couldn't hide the smile on his face.

After holding it in for so long, I can finally send these money and grain to Prince Hui.

When Prince Hui's rebellion succeeds, he will be the Minister of Revenue, a second-rank official, and will be in charge of the national treasury.

However, there should have been more money and grain, but General Xiao Liang was very strict about the relief money and grain, so he had no way of getting it out, otherwise there would have been more than just these carriages.

Speaking of which, General Xiao Liang is a fool.

He had clearly hinted at it, but he played dumb and insisted on spending all the money and grain on the people.

In his opinion, there is no need to feed the victims such good rice. They can just use some light porridge and they will survive.

Pity.

If General Xiao Liang does not help now, Prince Hui will definitely deal with the Liang family when he ascends the throne.

While Magistrate Hong was sighing, the city gate was completely opened and the soldiers from the government office slowly pushed the car out.

Walking beside Prefect Hong was Luo Peng, the manager of Zui Xiang Lou, who owned part of the money and grain.

Seeing the soldiers pushing all the carts out, Luo Peng said, "Sir, there are so many money and food, but so few people to deliver them. It's bound to be dangerous on the road. How about I go? We have servants in the Luo family who are good at fighting. We are not afraid of bandits on the road."

The most important thing is that if he goes to deliver it, he can also show his face in front of Prince Hui.

If only government officials were allowed to go, and if Magistrate Hong's people didn't report his name, wouldn't he get no credit at all?

Magistrate Hong had been an official for so many years that he could see what Luo Peng meant. He said, "No need, Manager Luo, don't worry, these money and grain will be delivered to the prince safely, and you will not lose what you deserve in the future."

Seeing that he looked unhappy, Luo Peng hurriedly said that he did not mean that and that Governor Hong was overthinking it.

*

In a hidden place, Han Zheng and Master Jiang watched coldly as the carriages came out one after another. Thinking that the time was almost right, Master Jiang coughed heavily.

Everyone perked up instantly, and the next moment, General Xiao Liang and his personal soldiers led the way and rushed to the official road, followed by Han Zheng and Master Jiang.

The remaining officers and soldiers surrounded them from both sides.

The officers and soldiers who were transporting money and grain were stunned when they suddenly saw so many people, and then retreated in panic.

But there were still several carriages blocking the city gate, and they had no way to retreat.

For a moment, the scene became chaotic.

Because of the sudden change, the horses were no longer easy to control. Some of them turned around anxiously, and the officers and soldiers pulling the horses could not hold them back and were dragged all over the place.

Magistrate Hong noticed that something was wrong and hurriedly strode forward.

When he saw the surrounding soldiers and Han Zheng and others, his mind buzzed and there was a moment of blankness.

*

Master Jiang looked at the person opposite him expressionlessly: "Prefect Hong, what are you going to transport out at this late hour?"

Prefect Hong looked around first, and seeing that Master Jiang was still with those people, he felt relieved. As long as there were not too many people, he would be fine.

The capital of Nanzhou Prefecture is his territory. At worst, he can retreat into the city and let the people help him fight.

The people were ignorant, and it was night time, so they couldn't see the people's faces. As long as he said that these people were bandits and were here to steal food, the people would do their best to keep the food.

With a clear mind, Prefect Hong coughed and said with a smile: "Didn't Master Taifu return to the capital? Why is he here suddenly? Did he forget to take something?"

Master Jiang said solemnly, "If I return to the capital, I am afraid I will not be able to see this scene. Lord Hong, I now order you to open all the boxes and sacks. I want to see what is inside."

Prefect Hong bowed his hands and pretended to be stupid: "Master Jiang, I am just sending some old things back to my hometown. They are not valuable items. You should not look at them."

Master Jiang stared at him closely without saying a word, but his meaning was obvious: he wanted to see.

When Prefect Hong saw that Tutor Jiang was unmoved, he realized that today's hurdle would be difficult.

But he was not afraid at all.

Master Jiang is His Majesty's man, but His Majesty's health has not been good this year, and Master Jiang will soon be left without a backer.

Perhaps now we can kill people like Grand Tutor Jiang just like we killed Minister Pei.