"Really gone?"
After listening to the servant's report, the king of Shu asked again in doubt.
The man immediately replied: "There is no doubt about it. I saw with my own eyes that they left the city early in the morning."
Hearing this, the King of Shu breathed a sigh of relief, and then he was startled, with a trace of anger flashing across his face.
The reason for the relief is naturally that the God of Plague has left, and the Secret Service will naturally leave Shuzhou, and he will regain absolute control over Shuzhou.
As for the reason for his anger, it was because the majestic eldest prince was actually relieved by the departure of one by one the small magistrates—the contradictions and entanglements in his heart at this moment were really not humane.
His face changed for a while, and then he waved his hand, summoned a trusted aide, handed him a letter, and said, "Send this letter to the Cui family..."
The treasury has been stolen completely, and there is no way to make money for the time being. If no one is allowed to help, there will be hundreds of people in the Shu Palace, and they will have nothing to eat...
The county magistrate of Yongxian learned the news that Marquis Li had left Yongxian early in the morning, and at noon, the Secret Service Department also withdrew from the county government.
"Finally gone..."
He took a long sigh and murmured.
But Fan Jingguo official, who is not afraid of secret agents, especially when he saw the head of the guard fell to the ground with his own eyes, he had nightmares for several days in a row.
During the period when their people were stationed in the county government, he couldn't even sleep soundly.
Sending off the God of Plague, today is the time to celebrate.
Looking up, he saw Jiangxian Wei come out of the room with a red face, and the county magistrate of Yongxian looked at him and said, "Master Jiang is suffering from the wind and cold, you should rest more..."
Jiang Zian waved his hand and said, "Please take care of me, sir, Zian's health is fine."
Seeing Captain Jiang walking out in high spirits, he couldn't see how he was seriously ill in bed like yesterday. The county magistrate touched his swollen belly and couldn't help sighing, it's good to be young...
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It's late June, probably the hottest time of the year.
A year ago in Kyoto, many people lost their lives because of the unbearable heat, which was later called the once-in-a-decade summer. This situation has improved a lot in this summer.
Firstly, it’s because it’s rainy this year, mostly cool weather, not too hot, and secondly, even if it’s really unbearably hot, spend a few copper coins and hide in the fence for a whole day. The wind is so comfortable that it can make people groan.
Apart from the fact that the weather is cooler than in previous years, for ordinary people in Kyoto, this is an ordinary summer.
The current situation is generally stable. Although there are discords between Qi and Zhao, they are limited to some small frictions, and there are exchanges. Under the awe of God's punishment, no larger-scale war has yet broken out.
As for the affairs of the government, this is not something that ordinary people can worry about. I just heard that the current holy dragon is ill and the court has not been opened for two months. Fortunately, there are two prime ministers who are dedicated and conscientious. Everything in this country , are operating in an orderly manner as usual.
Of course, there are some things that are different from the past.
From time to time, there are new plays in Goulan, which are talked about by ordinary people in the market. Now Goulan has become a place for ordinary people to spend their spare time. More and more people have developed the habit of Go there to listen to operas, listen to music, and relax the habit of relaxation.
Furthermore, there is a policy that is closely related to them. Women are only allowed to marry after the age of sixteen. This rule has been written into the law, not only in Kyoto, but also in neighboring counties and counties.
No one would worry about wasting food if their daughters were raised for nothing at home for three years. They wished to have more daughters, because as long as they reached the age of thirteen, they could be sent to the workshop of His Highness the Eldest Princess, and a month's wages would be enough to feed them. The family has more than enough.
The common people remember Her Royal Highness the goodness of the princess, and the officials and nobles dare not underestimate her.
The women's college has been open for more than a few months, and many of the school-age girls in their family are studying there.
On the opening day of the Women's College, His Majesty and the Queen's Empress came to the scene in person, and said some words of encouragement, directly expressing the attitude of the royal family.
The officials and dignitaries in the capital also understood that from now on, the same women who come out of women's colleges may be different from those ordinary women.
Compared with it, the Academy of Sciences is less famous, because it does not recruit students from outsiders. Everyone in the Academy of Sciences is personally selected by the dean Li Xuan. This is also the most mysterious place among the three academies. This can be seen from the Forbidden Army.
Of course, the most radiant one is the School of Mathematical Sciences, which is in the same place as the two schools.
A few months ago, the account check made them shine in Kyoto, and officials from the DPRK and China saw the horror of arithmetic for the first time.
In the next few months, they solved countless problems for the imperial court. The Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Households, the Ministry of War, and the three ministers even almost fought in class to compete for some top students in the School of Mathematical Sciences.
His Royal Highness King Jin, who has always been regarded as a naughty boy by all officials, is like a dazzling star, rising rapidly in a very short period of time. In the days when the dean is away, he will temporarily take the post of dean and will count as the dean of the college. Well organized.
Many times, everyone will selectively ignore that this is just a child who has just turned eleven.
Kyoto seems to be the same as before, and no earth-shaking changes have taken place because of the lack of anyone.
The dandies are still dandies, but they will no longer be escorted to the palace gate to beat the board.
The young princes live safely in the palace, and will not be violently beaten in front of civil and military officials.
The king of Shu is the reincarnation of a real dragon, and the rumors that he could lead Jingguo to prosperity and strength have long since disappeared, and it is not as loud as it was before.
However, whether it is a commoner or a powerful official, at a certain moment, some strange thoughts will pop up in their hearts.
This kind of Kyoto seems to be too peaceful. Compared with a few months ago, it is so peaceful that people are not used to it.
Standing at the gate of the city again and seeing the word "Kyoto", Li Yi felt an unprecedented kindness in his heart for no reason.
"Marquis Li, return to the palace with the poor Taoist." Yuan Laodao looked at him and said softly, "Don't make your majesty wait."
"What fate, let's talk when we have time." Li Yi waved his hands, shook the reins, turned in one direction, and galloped away along the familiar path.
The slovenly old man glanced at the middle-aged Taoist priest and followed quickly.
"Yuan Daochang, this..." A secret spy general looked at the middle-aged Taoist priest with a look of embarrassment on his face, "I have already sent people into the palace to report to His Majesty, if this..."
The middle-aged Taoist waved his hand and said, "Return to your life as it is."
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In a small courtyard, a thin figure sat at a stone table, resting his chin on both hands, muttering: "It's been four months and nine days..."
The uncle and the second lady have been away for four months and nine days. This time, in her opinion, has been a long, long time, so long that it is unimaginable...
Fortunately, I received news some time ago that my uncle and the others will be back soon, but those people didn't say when they would come back, so she couldn't count...
She maintained this posture, shaking her head from side to side. At a certain moment, someone blindfolded her eyes from behind, and a familiar voice came from behind.
"Guess who I am?"
The little maid seemed to be slimmer than before, and her little face was not as round as before. He still liked the oval face with a little ring of baby fat. In the days to come, he must feed her back.
Then he felt a little warmth and wetness from his palm, and then the little maid's choked up voice.
"Uncle..."
She turned around suddenly, hugged Li Yi tightly, and exhausted all her strength, Li Yi's chest was soon wet.
The little maid was indeed made of water, Li Yi patted her on the head lightly, and when she turned around, a figure came out of the room.
The moment the two looked at each other, time seemed to freeze for a moment.
Li Yi looked at the beautiful woman smiling at him, and said softly, "I'm back..."