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In Tongzhou, the Southern Patrol stayed overnight, but did not stay long, and set sail again the next morning.

Then, at the urging of Emperor Deqing, the fleet increased the sailing speed to the fastest, but because of the huge fleet, the large number of personnel, the rules of honor guards are also very complicated, and there are often officials from all over the country to greet them, even the fastest speed is not much faster than ordinary travelers.

In this way, on the third day of the southern tour, the fleet arrived in Tianjin; On the fifth day of the southern tour, the fleet reached Cangzhou; On the seventh day of the southern tour, he arrived in Cangzhou.

On the afternoon of the eighth day of the southern tour, Emperor Deqing's imperial drive finally left the scope of Beizhili and came to Dongchang Mansion in Shandong, Linqingzhou.

On this day, the time is the tenth day of the third month of the lunar calendar.

Obviously, Emperor Deqing was calculating the time schedule all the way, seeing that at this speed, he could reach Jiangsu in about mid-March, and Yangzhou before the end of March, so Emperor Deqing's mood was no longer so urgent.

In fact, after arriving in Shandong, Emperor Deqing suddenly became kind-hearted, and even changed his usual attitude, and became Emperor Shengming, who treated his courtiers leniently and sympathized with the people, and noticed the happiness and fatigue of the shipwrights during this period of time, as well as the boredom of the accompanying ministers, and said that he would stay in Linqingzhou for two days, which was not only to let the shipwrights rest for a while, but also to relieve the mood of the accompanying ministers.

Emperor Deqing's decision naturally made a group of accompanying ministers and shipwrights chant "Long live Shengming".

But Zhao Junchen knew that the reason why Emperor Deqing did this was only because of these days. He was also bored in the dragon boat - although the scenery of the canal along the way was beautiful, he would also get tired of seeing it after a long time - not to mention. As a thousand-year-old town, Linqing has risen rapidly in the past 100 years because of the prosperity of Caoyun. Become one of the largest cities in the Ming Dynasty, known as "rich Jiaqi County", "prosperous pressure two Beijing", "Suzhou and Hangzhou in the south, Linzhang in the north" reputation, among which the beautiful scenery of Phoenix Slope is well known, plus there is plenty of time, so Emperor Deqing naturally has the interest to play, so it will be in Linqing Prefecture for a while.

As for what Emperor Deqing said, "I am sympathetic to the hard work of the ministers and the shipwrights, I really can't bear it, so I will stay for two days." It's just a high-sounding excuse.

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As the saying goes, "one mouth above, one leg broken below". During the southern tour, Zhao Junchen was in charge of running errands.

Although Zhao Junchen is not an official of the Ministry of Rites, he knows the preferences of Emperor Deqing best, and he has always spared gold and silver in order to win the favor of Emperor Deqing.

So, since the beginning of the Southern Tour. Zhao Junchen was quite busy, and often accompanied Emperor Deqing.

Now, because of the will of Emperor Deqing, Zhao Junchen is also with a group of officials of the Ministry of Rites. I took the fast boat to Linqingzhou one step ahead of schedule to prepare for the arrival of Linqingzhou and inspect the preparations for Linqingzhou.

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said that Zhao Junchen took a fast boat to Linqingzhou Wharf. When I looked up, I saw that everything was ready. The boats around the pier have left, and the idlers and others near the pier have also been dispersed. The atmosphere on the wharf is even more grand, paved with loess, sprinkled with clear water, surrounded by yellow mantle tents, a group of Shandong officials, from Shandong Governor Lu Yuan'an down, are also waiting on the wharf.

When Zhao Junchen stepped off the clipper boat and boarded the dock, a group of Shandong officials had already quickly caught up, and before they could get closer, the person in charge was already calling: "Shandong Governor Lu Yuan'an, leading officials and people in Shandong, have seen Lord Zhao!" ”

Zhao Junchen knew that this person was Li Lide's future boss, and whether his layout in Shandong could succeed or not depended on this person's attitude, so he looked carefully, but saw that Lu Yuanan was about fifty years old, but he was in good spirits, full of red light, quite elegant in temperament, and his eyes were shrewd and profound, so he was obviously not an easy person to deal with.

After looking at it, Zhao Junchen also walked quickly to Lu Yuan'an, and after arching his hand, he said with a smile: "Governor Lu, I haven't seen you for a long time, is your body okay?" ”

Lu Yuanan also smiled: "Yes, the last time I met Lord Zhao, it was two years ago when I went back to the capital to report on work, I remember that Lord Zhao was young at the beginning, and he was already a household servant, at that time, the old man was surprised for a long time, and he never thought that he hadn't seen him for two years, and Lord Zhao had been promoted to the head of the household department, and he really had a bright future." ”

Zhao Junchen laughed, and said: "Governor Lu has a good reputation, it's just that His Majesty has promoted me, since I became the head of the household, I have been walking on thin ice and conscientious, lest I live up to His Majesty's trust and make any mistakes, I just feel tired, where do I dare to think about any future......

While speaking, Zhao Junchen seemed to think of something, glanced at Lu Yuanan, and then at the officials in Shandong behind Lu Yuanan, but reminded: "However, Governor Lu led the officials of Shandong today to come to Linqing Prefecture to meet the holy driver, it seems that there is something inappropriate. In order to welcome the holy driver, he left Jinan without authorization and left his job, although it was the heart of the loyal king, but after all, it was against the will, and it was inevitable that he would be blamed by His Majesty. ”

Having said that, Zhao Junchen's expression was not strict, and in fact, not many officials paid attention to the seemingly high-sounding will of Emperor Deqing.

Not to mention the others, since the beginning of the southern tour, the upper and lower officials of the North Zhili have all moved the people and made a big move, not to mention the whole process in their respective jurisdictions, and many officials have crossed the border to welcome them, in order to please the Deqing Emperor, they have all tried their best, and how many of them still remember their duties as parents and officials?

It can be said that these officials all went against the will of Emperor Deqing, but because they all served Emperor Deqing comfortably. The table showed a "loyal heart", so Emperor Deqing only reprimanded a few words lightly. However, compared with these few rebukes, it can leave a good impression in the heart of Emperor Deqing. Nature is even more important.

In fact, Emperor Deqing's will was just for the sake of perfunctory, and perhaps Emperor Deqing himself didn't care much about it.

It is also conceivable that during Emperor Deqing's future southern tour, officials from all over the country will mobilize the people, leave their posts without permission, accompany them throughout the journey, and even cross the border to meet them, just like Lu Yuanan, the current governor of Shandong, and officials of all sizes in Shandong.

For this situation, Zhao Junchen knows very well, at this time. Although Lu Yuanan must be reminded a few words, it is just an official effort, and it is not serious.

Obviously, Lu Yuanan also understands these situations, and after hearing Zhao Junchen's reminder, although he looked sincerely frightened, his eyes were still calm, and he just sighed: "I hope Lord Zhao understands, I am waiting for officials of all sizes in Shandong." This time, they came to Linqing to welcome the holy driver, not to ignore His Majesty's will, but after hearing that His Majesty came to Shandong, his heart was inexplicably excited. I really don't want to miss this opportunity if I want to witness the holy face, this is all my Geng Geng's loyalty! Not to mention. We are waiting for the ministers of the people, and the horses before and after the saddle of His Majesty. This is where the responsibility lies, and this is also in Shandong. It's not considered to be an unauthorized departure from his post, and about these situations, please ask Lord Zhao to mention a few words in front of His Majesty. ”

Zhao Junchen sighed and said: "I see, I will mention these words to Your Majesty, I want to come to Your Majesty to see Governor Lu and the officials of Shandong so sincere and loyal to the king, I will not have too much blame, but some reprimands are inevitable, and I hope that Governor Lu will be mentally prepared." ”

Lu Yuanan nodded again and again, thanking him in his mouth, but he didn't mention it.

Then, Zhao Junchen changed his words, changed his strict face, and said: "Although I took the clipper first, His Majesty is about to come, so let's gossip less, let's do business first!" I also hope that Governor Lu can tell me that all the matters for Linqingzhou to welcome the holy car have been prepared? Also, His Majesty is going to stay in Linqing Prefecture for two days next, has the palace used by His Majesty to rest his feet been cleaned up? ”

While speaking, Zhao Junchen glanced at the Shandong officials behind Lu Yuan'an, and asked again: "Also, who is the prefect of Linqing Prefecture?" His Majesty is coming to Linqingzhou, this matter is not trivial, this is the jurisdiction of Linqingzhou, I also need to personally ask the prefect of Linqingzhou about the situation, so that I can know the root and understand the details. ”

Hearing Zhao Junchen's inquiry, there was a sudden silence on the field!

Then, including Lu Yuanan, all the Shandong officials looked embarrassed, and then looked at an official at the end of the line.

This official, wearing the prefect's official uniform, is about forty years old, slender and long, although his facial features are upright, but the two whiskers at the corners of his mouth have ruined the overall image, and at this time, under the gaze of everyone, he is even more cold sweat, his face is panicked, and his body trembles.

Judging by the situation, this person should be the prefect of Linqingzhou, but I don't know why he is so flustered and nervous at this time.

Could it be that something went wrong with the driving matter?

Zhao Junchen felt that things seemed to be a little delicate, so he frowned and asked again, "What?" Didn't anyone answer the officer's question? Who is the prefect of Linqingzhou? Step forward and talk back! ”

As he spoke, Zhao Junchen looked towards the prefect.

Sure enough, between Zhao Junchen's gaze, the prefect came out of the queue with two trembling waves, and came to Zhao Junchen in a panic, and then knelt down with a "plop", and said in a trembling voice: "Xia, Xiaguan Linqingzhou Governor Zhang Jizhi, bye, meet Lord Zhao......"

Seeing that this person couldn't even speak clearly, Zhao Junchen's face sank, and he interrupted: "Your Majesty will be here soon, and I don't have time to listen to you here, make it clear, and say it first!" Is this Linqingzhou welcome matter properly arranged? Is His Majesty's palace ready? ”

However, under Zhao Junchen's questioning, this person became more and more flustered and stumbled between answers, and replied: "Go back, go back to Lord Zhao, all kinds of greeting matters, the subordinates and subordinates are already ready, only, just ......"

Seeing that Zhao Junchen's expression was gradually becoming a little impatient, Lu Yuanan, the governor of Shandong on the side, sighed, but took over the topic and said: "Lord Zhao, all the preparations for the welcome, with the help of Shandong officials such as me, are all ready, but His Majesty's resting palace, but there are some mistakes, fortunately, I and a group of colleagues have discussed ways to make up for it, but I still hope that Lord Zhao will look at the face of the old man and help cover up one or two, and there will be a good reward in the future!" ”

Zhao Junchen raised his eyebrows, and his face became stern.

He understood how much Emperor Deqing had expectations for this southern tour, so he also understood how angry Emperor Deqing would be if he encountered something disappointing during this period!

Now, listening to Lu Yuanan's meaning, it turned out that there was a problem in the palace, although there was a remedy, but this matter was big or small, and Zhao Junchen didn't dare to take it lightly, so he asked solemnly: "What's going on?" ”

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PS: I was thinking about today's big outbreak.,But the plan can't catch up with the changes.,Suddenly a lot of troubles popped up.,It's hard to solve it.,Look at the time.,The 12,000-word update plan seems to have failed before it started.,But the bug will still try its best today.,If it's very smooth when coding words.,Maybe there's hope to complete the plan!

Well, the first update today!

…… (To be continued......)