Chapter 197: Reason
The content of this will, the people of Bofu who listened to it, especially Geng Xun Xia and Yao, were in a mood like summer weather, from a clear sky to a storm, it only took a moment.
has an official position, but he is only an eight-rank lieutenant, and he has to go to Canghanwei thousands of miles away, which is the extreme north of Daning, every August, the north wind begins to blow, and the snow begins to fall in September, and more than half of the winter of the year is a real bitter cold place.
Moreover, Cang Hanwei is so far away, starting from Ningdu City, according to the normal carriage journey, it will take at least more than a month, and now Emperor Sheng Ning's will clearly stipulates that Geng Shulou must arrive within a month, even Geng Wen Gengyan, who is not sensitive to these things, feels that there is something wrong with it.
This decree seems to be a grace, but it is actually a punishment.
Looking at Geng Shulou's injured appearance again, Geng Wen felt a little drumming in his heart, he listened carefully to the sharp voice above and read the more obscure words in the holy decree, and after listening, he was sure that in addition to the arrangements for Geng Shulou, there was no mention of the Bofu and other people in the Bofu, so he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Okay, An Pingbo, take the order!"
The eunuch handed the bright yellow scroll to Geng Xun with both hands, Geng Xun's heart was rolling, but on the surface he had to barely maintain a grateful smile, bowing his waist and receiving the holy decree with both hands.
"Father-in-law Liu, this ......"
"Okay, since the emperor's will has been read, then our family will leave, there are still many things waiting for our family in the palace!"
Geng Xun had just started when he was interrupted by Gonggong Liu's sharp voice.
Geng Xun's mind turned, and he took it out of his sleeve, but he was empty.
Bofu has not received the holy decree for too long, and he has long been unfamiliar with the whole process of receiving the holy decree, and he has even forgotten the usual reward in his sleeve.
Geng Xun immediately looked at his two sons, but neither Geng Wen nor Geng Yan could accurately receive what their father meant.
Geng Xun sighed fiercely in his heart, if the second son was still there, how could he have the troubles he has now.
He looked at the eldest grandson who he valued the most, Geng Shulou was the most thoughtful, but this time the holy decree came in a hurry, and he was injured a lot, but Geng Shuhuai and the two little guys came over together, so naturally he didn't make other preparations.
That Gonggong Liu looked at it for a while, his eyelids drooped slightly, and he was about to sneer, when he saw Geng Xingyue suddenly squeeze to Geng Xun's side, and took out a peach-colored purse from his sleeve, which was embroidered with a few gorgeous flowers, and he couldn't see what kind of pattern it was, but it only made people feel that the whole purse looked very gaudy, but the purse was bulging.
"Grandfather, give!"
Geng Xingyue didn't do it very concealedly, whether it was taking the purse or handing the purse, he didn't do it quietly, Geng Xun hesitated for a moment, then took the purse, and then handed it to the father-in-law Liu.
Geng Xingshuang originally thought that Gonggong Liu should not accept it, not that he was not greedy for money, but that this purse came from under his nose, if he took it, wouldn't it seem that he took the initiative to ask for it, and this kind of thing is usually done covertly and knowingly.
Gonggong Liu seemed to want to say something, but when he saw the earl's dress that Geng Xun was wearing, he didn't say anything more, and then when Geng Xingshuang barely saw how he moved, the peach-colored purse in Geng Xun's hand was gone.
Seeing that Gonggong Liu took the purse, Geng Xun breathed a sigh of relief slightly, and spoke again, "Gonggong Liu, my grandson has been in Ningdu City since he was born, and he has never been far away. ”
What is explicit? Geng Xun didn't say it explicitly, and Gonggong Liu didn't ask much.
However, after receiving the silver and touching the weight in the purse just now, there should be nearly a dozen taels, and Gonggong Liu is quite satisfied.
His position in the palace was not as glamorous as it seemed, otherwise it would not be his turn to make a trip with such a will of praise and disapproval.
Fortunately, he has always been prepared, and this time is no exception.
"Uncle, forgive our family for being straightforward, your eldest grandson is a little bad here!"
Gonggong Liu pointed to his head and looked at Geng Shulou.
Although he lowered his voice, the room was so big, and everyone was paying attention to Gonggong Liu and Geng Xun, so it could be said that they were almost holding their breath.
I didn't hear every word, but I understood it.
It is rumored that the reason why King Li was deprived of the title of prince and demoted to a commoner was because he privately opened gold and iron mines in Mincheng, and later because the imperial court was aware of it, when Emperor Shengning ordered a thorough investigation, he took the initiative to hand over the gold mine to the imperial court, and said a high-sounding reason, but Emperor Shengning did not delve into it.
But in fact, the most important thing in Mincheng is not the gold mine, but the iron mine, which can polish tens of thousands of pieces of iron every year in recent years.
And Geng Shulou went to Dali Temple to sue King Li not only used this iron mine to privately cast weapons such as knives, guns, swords, halberds, etc., but also sold such important things as iron to the neighboring country of Artemisia Flame in Daning.
The most important thing is that Geng Shulou had already noticed this matter, but he only said it at this time.
In the past few decades, although Artemisia Yan has not fought with Daning again, it has been in conflict since a hundred years ago.
The law of Daning even states that iron and iron tools are not allowed to be sold to other countries, even if it is a blacksmith shop, when selling iron tools such as agricultural tools and iron pots, there is also a limit on the quantity, if someone wants to make a weapon such as a sword, they need to go to the government to report to get one or two.
As soon as this incident came out, the Manchu Dynasty was in an uproar, even if Emperor Sheng Ning still wanted to protect his son, the Manchu Minister of Civil and Military Affairs would not agree.
"After King Li was demoted to a commoner, the elders of the pavilion were not at ease, and they heard that now people have been taken to a small courtyard in the imperial village to be taken care of."
Gonggong Liu sighed, straightened up, and glanced at Geng Shulou, "The courage of the eldest prince is commendable!" ”
After finishing speaking, he no longer ignored Geng Xun's retention, and Shi Shiran left.
Geng Shulou's expression was very calm, as if he had expected such a result.
After Gonggong Liu left, he saluted Geng Xun Xia, "Grandfather and grandmother, time is pressing, my grandson has to hurry back and prepare, and I will leave tomorrow!" ”
"I'll leave tomorrow, but your hurt ......"
Yao exclaimed.
Geng Shulou shook his head, "It's just a flesh wound......"
"Big brother, weren't you the smartest in the family before? I haven't seen you for a few years, how have you become stupid, even the father-in-law in the palace said that your brain is not good, he went back and said to the emperor, it will be difficult for you to come out in the future! ”
Geng Xingyue pouted and said dissatisfiedly, "Alas, I thought I was catching up with a good thing when I came back, but I didn't expect it to be a bad thing......"
"Shut up!" Xia gritted his teeth and reprimanded, that look was eager to eat Geng Xingyue.
Geng Xingyue was taken aback by Xia's look, she also felt obediently, and felt that something seemed wrong with Xia, so she pursed her lips and didn't dare to say more.