The matter was urgent, and Lin Fan and the others did not dare to delay along the way. Under the whip of the horse, the skin on the thighs was worn out, and finally arrived in Yangzhou four days later.

Yangzhou City is the capital of Huainan Province, and the Governor's Yamen and Jingfu Yamen are built here, which is the center of the entire Huainan Province.

Not only in Huainan, but also in the entire Dayun territory, Yangzhou is still very important, and prosperity is rare in the world.

Yangzhou City is built according to the canal, the benefit of water transportation, connecting the north and the south, in addition to the merchants from all over the country, the annual taxes and grains of the imperial court, most of them have to pass through here.

With such a unique geographical condition, Yangzhou has risen for thousands of years.

Yangzhou City, surrounded by mountains and rivers, has rare beautiful scenery in the world. Even though it is now winter and the weather is getting colder, Yangzhou is still picturesque and full of people.

Just walking on the streets of Yangzhou with a horse makes people feel relaxed and happy.

Lin Fan grew up in Jiangzhou, which is also very prosperous, and many places are not inferior to Yangzhou. But even so, these completely different scenes in Yangzhou City from Jiangzhou still make him feel like a countryman entering the city.

If Lin Fan's surprise and curiosity were only because of the customs and customs that were different from other places, then Li Qingshan and the others were really frightened.

It was the first time they had come to such a big city, and everything in Yangzhou made them feel like fireworks. There were many things in the city that they had never seen or heard of.

Before this, they had heard of the reputation of Yangzhou City. But in their minds, Yangzhou is at most a little more prosperous than cities like Shenzhou and Anzhou.

Before seeing it with their own eyes, they couldn't imagine that there was such a thriving city in the world. In front of Yangzhou City, places like Shenzhou and Anzhou are not worth mentioning at all, and they are not even poor and remote.

Along the way, Li Qingshan's eyes were almost exhausted, and when they encountered any strange thing, they would let out an exclamation, and then stared intently for a long time.

Their performance was naturally provoked by the people in the city who kept looking at them sideways, looking at them with the eyes of the country buns, and even faintly disdainful laughter.

But fortunately, Lin Fan was by their side and introduced them to those strange things, which didn't make them do anything more embarrassing.

And they are all wearing the official clothes of the imperial court, and the people in those cities do not dare to go too far, at most they laugh at a few words in secret, and they never dare to put these thoughts on the surface.

In addition to the beautiful scenery in the city, the most important thing to say in Yangzhou is the beauty here.

Yangzhou has been a place of beautiful women since ancient times, perhaps because Yangzhou City is built by water and contains the spirit of water, Yangzhou women are often very gentle and quiet, full of beauty.

Yangzhou is rich, and most of the people in the city are well-off, so they don't have to worry about food and clothing. Even many children from ordinary families in the city have the opportunity to read and write.

And unlike the so-called truth that the so-called women's lack of talent is virtue elsewhere, women have always been prohibited from reading and learning words here. Therefore, Yangzhou not only produces beautiful women, but also talented women.

Many women in the city are so talented that they can make their eyebrows embarrassed and men bow their heads, and it is not an exaggeration to say that they have won the spirit of heaven and earth.

It is also one of the places with the most stories of talented and beautiful women in the world, and countless touching stories of talented and beautiful women happen here.

Some of the protagonists in these stories have become fairy couples in the eyes of the world, happy and happy; Some can only be separated from each other in the end, and even heaven and man will be separated forever.

But no matter what kind of ending, this place in Yangzhou is enough to make people fascinated.

There is a saying that Yangzhou produces beautiful women, but the beauty mentioned here does not only refer to a woman from a good family.

There is no shortage of wind and moon in Yangzhou, where wealthy families gather, and among these Qinglou Chu Pavilions, there are also many stunning beauties. Especially the thin horse that has been artificially trained, the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting are all over the world, and they are famous all over the world.

Take the Wanhualou in Yangzhou City as an example, it is not only a gentle township, but also a gold mound.

It's a place where countless self-proclaimed literati in the world linger, where you can get almost everything you want if you're willing to spend money.

You can enjoy as much as you like inside before plucking out the last copper plate in your pocket.

It's just that Lin Fan doesn't like this, especially after learning about Miss Shen Nian's past. He is more understanding and sympathetic to these poor women.

Nowadays, wars are frequent in the north, but Yangzhou, which is located in the Jianghuai region, does not seem to be affected by the war.

Outside the city has long been starving, but the city is still full of singing and dancing, and the prosperity is still the same. The sound of selling and soliciting customers on the street is in the ears, and it is a lively scene.

However, Lin Fan had no intention of appreciating the prosperity of Yangzhou City at this time, and he did not have time to go to the post station to rest, but directly rode his horse to the outside of the yamen of the governor's mansion.

Without waiting for the sergeant at the door to step forward to stop him, he reported to his home and said: "I am Lin Fan, the general judge of Shenzhou, and I was ordered to come to discuss the military situation!" ”

As soon as Lin Fan said this, a middle-aged man dressed as a staff member hurriedly greeted him.

Judging from the current situation, this person has obviously been instructed, and he is not surprised by Lin Fan's arrival.

He stepped forward and said, "It turned out to be Lord Lin, and he was disappointed below." The ministry has already explained, as long as the adults come over, I don't need to report, I can directly lead the adults in. ”

If it were to be changed to the usual, Lin Fan, a mere fifth- or sixth-grade official, wanted to enter the gate of the Governor's Palace, how could it be so easy.

Without some money to pay respect, he may not even be able to pass the gatehouse. Not to mention that Shi Qiuming personally sent someone to wait for him here, which is a treatment that those who are three or four rank masters may not be able to.

As the saying goes, if you are courteous to others, you must ask for something. Lin Fan knew that Shi Qiu Ming, the dignified governor of Huainan Province, was able to specially arrange his henchmen to greet him here this time, and there must be something waiting in front of him.

The middle-aged staff instructed the servants in the palace to take over the horses of Lin Fan and the others, and let them take care of them.

After finishing all this, this person saw Lin Fan standing at the door and was a little stunned, not knowing what he was thinking.

Lin Fan kept thinking about the various situations that might be encountered on this trip in his heart, and he ignored the outside world a little.

But in the eyes of others, it became that Lin Fan was frightened by the majesty of the governor's yamen, so he stood alone in front of the gate of the governor's yamen in a daze, not daring to enter.

Shi Qiuming's staff was like this, and he thought that it was Lin Fan's first time here, and he was a little nervous and scared.

Therefore, he inevitably thought in his heart that Lin Fan had never seen the world, so he was a little dismissive of him.

It's just that because he can't figure out what Lin Fan's temper is at the moment, coupled with Shi Qiuming's attitude towards him, this person is not willing to offend Lin Fan.

Lin Fan is so young, he may not be able to move to a high position in the future. If you offend him today, if you are hated by others, when he gains power in the future, today's deeds will be the way to bring disaster.

After all, the middle-aged scribe was a staff member of a governor, and he still had this eyesight.

So this person just reminded Lin Fan in a low voice: "Lord Lin, Lord Lin, what's wrong with you?" Adults are waiting for you inside! ”

Lin Fan replied

After coming to his senses, he said apologetically: "Mr. Lao is leading the way." ”

At this time, the staff was a little embarrassed, he looked at Li Qingshan and the others who were about to follow behind, and said, "Lord Lin, they... This...? ”

Lin Fan also understood that Li Qingshan was not qualified to attend the meeting, so he did not blame this person, but said: "Sir, don't be embarrassed, just find a place for them to rest for a while." When I come out, I will seek them. It's just that they followed me all the way and never had a full meal. Please prepare some food and tea for them, and the cost will be made up with Mr. when I come out. ”

Lin Fan's empathetic words made the staff feel a lot more relaxed, and he smiled: "What did Lord Lin say?" The Governor's Yamen has its own way of hospitality, how can it allow guests to pay out of their own pockets for some food and tea? Please rest assured, Lord Lin, you will not be wronged by your own brothers! ”

This person's words make people feel like a spring breeze, if you don't know the rules here, it will only make people feel that the Governor's Mansion looks tall and majestic on the outside, but in fact it is close to people.

However, Lin Fan knew the rules inside, what kind of place the governor's yamen was, and even the servants inside felt superior to others.

Even if a county magistrate arrives here, if you don't make a point, you may not be able to drink a sip of tea. Not to mention the servants and guards who follow the officials, so that you can follow you into the gate of the governor's palace, you can burn high incense!

And Lin Fan also let him know through this temptation that Shi Qiuming had indeed specially told his staff, and this person was waiting for him.

Although the stakes are very high, it is impossible for the officials attending the meeting to be alone, and it is normal for Shi Qiuming to let his staff welcome guests instead of him. But with his current identity, if it weren't for Shi Qiuming's orders, this person would never be so easy to speak.

But no matter whether this person is sincere or false, Lin Fan accepted his feelings. He said, "Thank you!" ”

Then he said to Li Qingshan and his entourage: "You are here, you must obey the arrangements of the people in the yamen and wait with peace of mind." Don't be in a hurry, let alone make trouble! ”

Li Qingshan and He Fang and others should be one after another.

In fact, there was no need for Lin Fan to order, how could Li Qingshan and them have the courage to make trouble in the yamen of the Governor's Mansion. If they dare to do this, they will not lose enough lives even if they have a few lives.

The staff smiled and said, "Don't worry, my lord!" ”

With that, he glanced at the porter beside him.

The porter understood, and hurriedly stepped forward to lead everyone to the side room prepared for the officials and servants to rest.

Li Qingshan said goodbye to Lin Fan and followed the man.

Seeing Lin Fan retract his gaze from everyone, the staff smiled and said, "Lord Lin, please come here!" The news of Lord Lin's arrival has already been reported by someone just now. If it's too late, I'm afraid the adults inside will be in a hurry! ”

Lin Fan understood the urging in this person's words, and he nodded and said, "Let's go!" ”

At Lin Fan's behing, the staff led the way in front of the head and led him into the house.

The Governor's Yamen covers a vast area and is the largest in Yangzhou City. The Governor's Office is more than 40 zhang wide from east to west, more than 60 zhang from north to south, with no less than dozens of houses in the front hall and back house.

Lin Fan found that the staff took him to bypass the governor's hall from one side and came directly to the east room of the second hall, thinking that this was the council hall of the governor's yamen.

Coming to the door of the conference hall, the staff said to Lin Fan with a smile: "Please wait for a while, Lord Lin, and let me go in and say a word!" ”

Lin Fan gestured: "Sir, please!" ”

The staff bowed his hand to Lin Fan apologetically, and then went in to report.

Not long after, Lin Fan heard a loud laugh coming from inside the house. "Lord Lin has arrived? Invite him in! ”