hotmtlnovel Chapter 485 Arrival in the Capital
Chapter 485 Arrival in the Capital
It’s not like other provincial capitals haven’t started implementing new dock policies. Why didn’t other places have problems, but only Tongzhou Prefecture did?
But they didn't know whether there was corruption in other prefectures. Huang Andao discovered the corruption of the prefect of Tongzhou Prefecture and impeached him.
How did Tong Huaian have anything to do with Jiang Youzhen? How did she know that the dock tax didn't match?
What is the relationship between Huang Andao and Jiang Youzhen? From the current point of view, the two have no connection at all. Therefore, he felt that the Fourth Prince thought Jiang Youzhen was too powerful.
The ship stopped for supplies for one day and arrived at the capital port three days later.
"Wow! It's so lively here!" Xiao Niu's eyes suddenly lit up when he looked at the bustling scene at the dock.
Since the implementation of the new dock policy, the capital city has long responded to the court's new policy and started building new docks.
This place is located in the suburbs of the capital city. It was originally a deserted place, but now if you look from the boat to the shore not far away, you can see numerous shops and bustling streets.
At this moment, the streets were crowded with merchants and ship passengers carrying supplies shuttling back and forth, making it look even more lively than the Tongzhou Prefecture.
"It's all because of the new policy recommended by your Sixteenth Uncle. The court is now vigorously building new docks. This is the capital, so it is naturally prosperous."
Wen Ruyu helped her parents get off the boat, and looked at Xiaoniu with a smile when she heard this.
Xiao Niu immediately looked at Jiang Youzhen, "Building a new dock was Uncle Sixteen's idea? Really?"
He was a little bit unbelievable. Wasn't the new policy issued by the court? How could it be possible when his sixteenth uncle hadn't even been an official yet?
"Although your sixteenth uncle has not entered the officialdom, he has given a lot of advice. Learn something from your sixteenth uncle. She is more than just a scholar."
Tong Huaian glanced at Xiao Niu. This kid had not yet seen how powerful Jiang Youzhen was.
Jiang Zhizhou and Xiao Niu immediately looked at Jiang Youzhen with admiration. In their minds, Jiang Youzhen was already very impressive for passing the imperial examination. Now others told them that Uncle Sixteen was much more amazing than that.
"Don't talk nonsense with them, find a carriage and move the things to the house in South City!"
Jiang Youzhen smiled. Before coming, she asked Asan to go first and take care of the five-story mansion in the south city that the second prince had given her.
By the way, let Ah San find a yard somewhere else to settle down as a place for daily communication. After all, those young men and women came to the capital with us, so they had to be settled.
"Second Young Master, someone is coming from the Marquis' Mansion!" The steward who went to Tongzhou Prefecture to assist in handling matters related to ancestor worship hastily reminded when he saw a carriage coming to the mansion.
"My humble servant greets the Second Young Master. I wish him a long and healthy life!" A man who looked like a manager got off the carriage, saw his own young master standing in the crowd at a glance, and immediately stepped forward to salute.
Everyone in the group was very well-dressed, but among them there were three young men who stood out from the crowd and it was hard not to see them.
"It turns out to be the chief steward!" Tong Huaian nodded with a somewhat indifferent expression.
"The master kept saying that you would definitely arrive at the dock today. He specially ordered me to come and wait for you. Coincidentally, I just arrived and you've already arrived." The steward didn't even glance at Jiang Youzhen and the others, but just saluted to the village head Tong Houzhong who was standing beside him.
Tong Houzhong originally wanted to settle down in Qinghe Village, but Tong Huaian was reluctant to let him go. The two had lived together for many years, and Tong Houzhong was reluctant to leave. Unable to resist Tong Huaian's request, he resigned from his job as the head of the village and came to the capital together.
"Fifth Master!" The steward saluted Tong Houzhong and immediately ordered people to move Tong Huaian's luggage.
Tong Huaian took a look and found that there were only five carriages. Several servants had also come to the Marquis' Mansion, and with the luggage, there was barely enough space.
"Send someone to hire a few more carriages. My good friends are also coming to the capital. Please hire carriages to take them back to the house."
As soon as Tong Huaian finished speaking, there was a commotion nearby.
"Is that Master Jiang Youzhen, the top scholar of Tongzhou Prefecture, in front?" someone shouted.
Everyone turned around and saw a tall, strong, and burly man. Jiang Youzhen was puzzled. She didn't recognize this man. Could he have been sent by Ah San?
"It's me! May I ask who you are?" Jiang Youzhen asked as he saw the man walking towards him.
"Haha! I am the guard of your old friend, Second Master, and my name is He Zhuanglin. Second Master calculated the date and knew that you will arrive in the capital soon, so he ordered me to wait here."
As he spoke, he gestured behind him, "Why don't you hurry up and get Mr. Jiang's luggage into the car?"
"Yes!" the people in the row behind him said in unison.
The momentum is huge and the action is swift.
"Hey? This..." Shen was about to say something when Jiang Fugui grabbed her sleeve.
This is the capital city. The clan leader had specifically reminded him before he came. When you come to the capital city, you must think twice before speaking, and think more about everything, so as not to cause trouble for Xiaolang.
It was obvious that the man in front of them was sent by Xiao Lang's old friend. Even if he was not, Xiao Lang would still deal with him. Since they did not know the other party's identity, they should not interrupt and wait for Xiao Lang to deal with it himself.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Second Master. I'm really flattered." Jiang Youzhen frowned. What did this Second Prince want to do? So high-profile?
Although her identity was not revealed, since this person was a guard beside the Second Prince, there might be people here who knew him. If this got out, she would become a member of the Second Prince's party.
The chief steward of Dingbei Marquis's Mansion was about to agree to his young master's request, but he didn't expect that there was a big scene over there. He looked carefully and saw that it was He Zhuanglin, the deputy commander beside the second prince.
This person is deeply trusted by the Second Prince. When the Second Prince leaves the capital on business, he will order this person to stay in the capital to guard the gate.
Jiang Youzhen, he had heard of the name. The Marquis had investigated Jiang Youzhen before because she was close to the Second Young Master. The chief steward knew that this young man was quite capable, but it was not a good thing for her to be so close to the Second Prince!
Jiang Youzhen was about to refuse, but he heard a noise not far away.
"May I ask if this is Mr. Jiang Youzhen, the top scholar of Tongzhou Prefecture? My fourth master has specially sent someone to pick him up."
With a loud shout, everyone couldn't help but look at the man who was striding towards them, pushing through the crowd.
This man walks like a dragon and a tiger, has a strong build, and at first glance he is obviously a warrior guard.
"It's me!" Jiang Youzhen looked at the other person speechlessly. This man was probably the guard of the Fourth Prince.
"My humble name is Zhu Cheng. I am the guard of the Fourth Emperor... the Fourth Master. The Fourth Master specially ordered me to come and take the young master back to his mansion."
The chief steward of the Dingbei Marquis's Mansion was very shocked. He also recognized Zhu Cheng. Wasn't this the commander of the Fourth Prince?
Is Jiang Youzhen so powerful? He even asked the two princes to send people to pick him up? Isn't this too much honor?
"Mr. Zhu... uh, Mr. Zhu! Everything has to be done in a first-come, first-served order. Our Second Master arrived first and has almost loaded his luggage into the car. Mr. Zhu will not bear to see me return empty-handed and get scolded, right?"
He Zhuanglin cursed inwardly. Zhu Cheng was the commander, but he was just the deputy. Wasn't he inferior to him?
If someone tries to snatch it away by force, there's really nothing I can do.