vstars Chapter 219 New Position
Chapter 219 New Position
Jiang Zuo had arrived in Jiangzhou for several days. He had nothing to do during these days, so he mostly spent his time purchasing real estate and renting land.
This place is located in the southern border of Yan State. It is early spring and the climate is humid.
There was a drizzle outside, which was quite poetic.
Jiang Zuo sat under the pavilion, lit a tea stove, and sipped tea leisurely.
After an unknown amount of time, Situ Hua came to Jiang Zuo with the letter.
"Sir, the Emperor's decree."
Szeto Wah said.
Jiang Zuo had a calm expression on his face as he listened silently to Situ Hua reading out the contents of the imperial edict.
In Jiang Zuo's opinion, the first part of the imperial edict was just a series of nonsense, but the content at the end made Jiang Zuo a little surprised.
"I will designate Jiangzuo as the Huainan Marching Road and appoint him as the General of the Southern Expedition, in charge of all matters related to the southern expedition against the State of Chen."
The power of this position was so great that even Jiang Zuo was shocked.
With Jiang Zuo's qualifications, he is definitely not qualified to hold such an important position.
Jiang Zuo doesn't want to repeat what happened to the Six Garrison Armies before.
"I heard that Inspector Jiang swindled more than six million taels of silver from the State of Chen. With such wealth that could rival a country, why did he still ask me for military expenses?"
Hearing this, Jiang Zuo's face suddenly darkened.
"Who told the Emperor that I made six million taels?"
Jiang Zuo couldn't help but blurt out.
His gaze then rested on Szeto Wah.
Situ Hua heard Jiang Zuo's words and after reading the imperial edict, he quickly explained: "Master Jiang, this time it was definitely not me who betrayed you."
Hearing this, Jiang Zuo frowned.
So it was you, Szeto Wah, who betrayed me the previous times...
"Forget it, forget it. Whatever the emperor says is fine."
The empress now wants to use Jiang Zuo to death, and there will not be a last time.
Jiang Zuo has already given up resistance.
He had no idea how many of the emperor's spies were around him.
Perhaps the empress even knew exactly what time Jiang Zuo went to the toilet.
"What an annoying old witch!"
Jiang Zuo cursed in his heart, and the image of an old woman with a serious and old-fashioned face appeared in his mind.
If he really goes to Beijing to meet the empress in the future, he wonders what the scene will be like.
Oh, it’s unimaginable.
Originally, he wanted to escape to the State of Chen, but after going there in person, he felt that it was not as good as staying in the State of Yan. This was quite contradictory.
At this moment, Jiang Zuo could only miss the beauty in the capital.
"Sir, do you have anything important to report to His Majesty?"
Szeto Wah asked.
Jiang Zuo was stunned for a moment, then said, "I will write a letter later and have someone send it back to the capital. You can go and do your work first. If there is any official business, you can handle it for me first."
"Yes, sir." Situ Hua leaned over and said, then turned and left.
"It seems like I haven't written to Siyue for a while."
After thinking about it, Jiang Zuo took out pen, ink and paper, and stayed quietly under the pavilion, watching the drizzle in the courtyard and missing his lover in the capital.
After writing the letter, put away the pen and ink.
Suddenly I looked up and saw a slender figure appear in the courtyard.
She was holding an oil-paper umbrella, wearing plain clothes, and walking slowly towards the direction of Jiangzuo.
The drizzle was hazy and Jiang Zuo's eyes were blurred. He thought he saw Siyue, the girl he had been thinking about. When he looked closely, he found that it was Qin Yu walking towards him.
Qin Yu came to Jiang Zuo with a food box in his hand.
"Miss Qin, what's the matter?"
Jiang Zuo asked softly.
After settling Qin Yu down for the past few days, he hasn't met Qin Yu since.
Qin Yu slowly put away the oil-paper umbrella, put the food box in his hand on the stone table, and said, "I made some red bean cakes, come and have a taste."
As he spoke, he opened the food box and took out a plate of cakes.
“You can do this too.”
Jiang Zuo didn't show any politeness. He didn't even wash his hands. He just picked up a piece of cake and started eating.
Qin Yu looked at Jiang Zuo, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes, and asked, "How does it taste?"
Jiang Zuo chewed and nodded slightly: "Not bad, similar to what I had in Zuixianlou in Guangning City before. It's good. It seems that you have the talent to be a chef."
Hearing Jiang Zuo's praise, Qin Yu smiled, said nothing, and stood beside Jiang Zuo blankly.
"Is there any news from your Qin family?"
Jiang Zuo asked.
"Not yet. If Manager Shi finds my brother, he will come and inform me immediately."
Qin Yu said.
Before leaving Guangning City, she informed Manager Shi that if he had any news about the Qin family, he could come to Jiangzhou to find her at any time. However, after a few days, there was still no clue.
"Well, if anyone from your Qin family comes to Jiangzhou, please come and inform me."
Jiang Zuo said.
Now he is counting on the Qin family to gain power in the State of Chen and disrupt the internal affairs of the State of Chen.
Jiang Zuo's current identity is the general of the Yan State's southern expedition. If he can take advantage of the internal rebellion of the Chen State, he can easily defeat the Chen State.
The Qin family's power was Jiang Zuo's first target.
Jiang Zuo suddenly raised his head and saw Qin Yu looking at him with such a strange look. He was stunned for a moment and asked, "Is there anything else?"
Qin Yu quickly avoided his gaze and shook his head: "It's okay, I'll leave first."
After that, she turned and left.
"You thing."
Jiang Zuo pointed at the food box.
Qin Yu ignored him, holding an oil-paper umbrella, and slowly walked out of the mansion.
I don't know how long it took, but the drizzle finally stopped.
Jiang Zuo was lying on a bench under the pavilion at this moment and fell asleep in a daze.
"My lord, my lord."
Suddenly a familiar voice rang in my ears.
Jiang Zuo opened his sleepy eyes and saw Master Guo standing in front of him.
"Are you very tired, sir? Why are you sleeping here? Be careful not to catch a cold."
Master Guo said with concern.
Jiang Zuo slowly sat up, stretched, and asked, "What time is it now?"
Master Guo said, "It is about 3:00 p.m., sir. I have already done what you asked me to do."
"Ah? What's going on?"
Jiang Zuo was a little dazed in his sleep.
"Purchasing land and building a new house."
Master Guo said.
"Oh... yeah, that's good."
Jiang Zuo poured a cup of tea and drank it in one gulp, trying to make himself feel a little more alert.
"And sir, the first batch of raw materials has been shipped from Anding County, and there are still some goods. Do you want to ship a batch of armor and weapons?"
Master Guo asked.
"Let's transport them all here first."
Jiang Zuo said.
That batch of armor and weapons was naturally intended to reinforce the rebellion of the Qin family of the State of Chen.
But now the Qin family’s forces have not been contacted yet, so there is no need to rush.
Master Guo nodded and said, "Sir, there is a guest waiting in the mansion. I will ask him to come and see you now."
"guest?"
Jiang Zuo obviously forgot again.
A moment later, Master Guo brought in a man in his thirties.
He was wearing official uniform and looked very lucky.
"This is Song Gaolang, the magistrate of Jiangzhou."
Master Guo introduced.
"Greetings, Inspector Jiang!"
Song Gaolang knelt down and bowed respectfully.
"You're welcome." Jiang Zuo said calmly. "Please take a seat."