This time, not only ordinary officials came back, but also some descendants of nobles.
Civil servants are naturally selected through the imperial examination, so there are people from all kinds of backgrounds, but most of the nobles sent this time have very outstanding backgrounds.
The long-silent Marquis of Ru Ning's Mansion sent people, and Empress Dowager Tian's distant nephew also came. What was even more shocking was that the Duke of Ping's Mansion also sent young men over.
Mrs. Liao was from the Governor's Office. It was inevitable that some of these people came with family documents, so she had to come forward to be responsible for reception and accommodation. In this way, she also understood the general situation of the people who came this time. The more she knew, the more shocked she felt. When Liao Jingxu finally arrived at the Dali Prefecture to take charge of the situation, she couldn't help but whisper about this matter, and then said thoughtfully: "When His Highness first came to quell the rebellion, he didn't have so many powerful people around him."
Liao Jingxu was much more straightforward: "In the past, we didn't know how powerful His Highness was! Just like us at the beginning, didn't we have some doubts about His Highness? Now it's different. The Kunming soldiers have been completely subdued by him, and he has won several great victories. It can be said that the overall situation in Yunnan has been pacified, and the rest is just a matter of time. With such merits, not to mention that he is the crown prince, even if he is just an ordinary prince, everything that is his should be his. Those people have missed the first batch of opportunities because of their hesitation. Now if they don't seize the opportunity to show their loyalty and get close to His Highness, how can they get their turn when His Highness ascends to the throne in the future?"
He was not in a hurry anyway. Ever since Xiao Heng arrived in Kunming, he had been cooperating happily with Xiao Heng in every aspect, and the two of them had already developed a tacit understanding.
It has always been the case that barren fields are not cultivated, while good fields are fought over. This is how things are in this world, and there is nothing strange about it.
But having said that, Mrs. Liao thought about it and said hesitantly: "There is one more thing... Do you know who is coming from the Pang family?"
Liao Jingxu washed his face. He had been very busy recently, but he did not feel tired at all. Instead, he looked more energetic. When he heard what Madam Liao said, he knew that the person who came must be a direct descendant of the Duke of Ping's Mansion, and had a great background, so he asked casually, "Who is it?"
"He is Pang Yuan, the youngest son of the current Duke of Ping, Pang Qingping." Madam Liao coughed and said, "As you know, the current Imperial Concubine is the daughter of the old Duke, the younger sister of the current Duke of Ping. This Mr. Pang is the nephew of the Imperial Concubine."
Liao Jingxu was really a little surprised.
The Mansion of Duke Ping was full of talented people, and Pang Qingping also did a very good job in Zhejiang. During his reign, at least there were fewer incidents of pirates causing trouble in Zhejiang, and there were no more incidents of pirates and Japanese pirates massacring villages as in previous years.
It is said that the youngest son of the Duke of Pingguo had always lived in Zhejiang with the Duke of Pingguo and his wife, and had already been to the battlefield.
Jiangsu and Zhejiang also have channels for upward development, so why come to Yunnan to take credit
After all, the Pang family does not have the same predicament as other families.
Moreover, Concubine Pang herself also has a fifth prince.
Or has it been that Concubine Pang and the Pang family have actually given up on the Fifth Prince
He was thinking, and Mrs. Liao said, "Not only did he come, he also brought his younger sister, Miss Pang Liu."
Liao Jingxu’s brows immediately furrowed. They were all old hands, so who didn’t know who
When it came to bringing his sister here, Liao Jingxu immediately became unhappy.
Of course, it's inevitable to have some thoughts. After all, who doesn't want to add more bargaining chips to the family, show up in front of Xiao Heng, and have more favor in the future
But you can't make things too obvious, right
Given the status of the Duke Ping's Mansion, there was no need to go to such lengths.
He snorted.
Madam Liao had been married to him for many years. As soon as she heard him snort, she knew why he was unhappy. She couldn't help but shook her head in reproach: "Why are you snorting? Our family doesn't have that plan. Besides, we don't have a suitable daughter! If there was, I would really have to come up with some ideas. Your Highness is really a son-in-law in the eyes of mothers-in-law all over the world."
When Liao Jingxu heard his wife say this, he couldn't help but laugh, then shook his head: "Madam, you know that His Highness has been indulgent to our county lady, so how dare you have such thoughts?"
Not to mention that looking at Xiao Heng's expression, it is obvious that he looks down on other people.
Even if Xiao Heng really wants to choose a concubine, why bother
Where can I find a daughter who can match Su Yao's scheming and tactics? If she doesn't have Su Yao's ability, what's wrong with being Xiao Heng's concubine? She's just an invisible person with a nice name.
Mrs. Liao was just sighing, she had long known that Xiao Heng only had eyes for Su Yao.
Seeing that Liao Jingxu was still serious, she chuckled, "Since the master knows it himself, why are you so anxious? Whatever the Pang family is planning is their business, and it has nothing to do with our family. We just shouldn't get involved. Besides, Pang Yuan kept saying that he only brought his sister to see Doctor Shen, so maybe he really didn't have any other intentions?"
At this moment, Pang Yuan was also about to go out.
Before he left, he went to his sister's room first. Seeing that his sister was drinking porridge with the help of a maid, he said softly, "If you feel uncomfortable, tell me and I will ask someone to prepare it for you."
His sister has been weak since childhood, and this time she made a long journey, so she hasn't recovered yet.
Hearing him say that, Pang Rou laughed: "I know, just go ahead. I have said these words over and over again, if not a hundred times, at least dozens of times. I am not a child, if there is anything wrong, I will naturally tell the subordinates. Brother, don't worry about me. You just came here, if there is any errand given to you, you must do your best to do it."
Pang Yuan loved his sister the most. When he heard her say that, he felt that his sister was sensible. He hummed and said, "When I'm not at home, if you're bored, go hang out with Madam Liao and Madam Yuan. The county lady is about the same age as you, so you might be able to get along. Besides, aren't you very interested in the weaving mill? It would be good for you to go with her to take a look."
The news of the weaving mill had already reached the capital. It was a pleasant surprise that a poor and remote place like Yunnan, which had cost the imperial court so much time and effort in the past, could now have a large weaving mill and sell cloth and silk to Siam and Burma.
Naturally, the Pang family knew all these things a long time ago.