Chapter 823 The sad snow

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In the dilapidated courtyard, Zhang Da, a farmer in his thirties, was hunched and dark.

He had thought about the taste of this countless nights before, but when he really tasted it, he was a little different. Anyway, he was very excited, his blood was boiling, but he didn't know why he was excited, and he couldn't remember the process, so he ended.

Miko smiled and boiled water for him to take a shower.Zhang Da was soaked in a bucket and saw her pinching rice balls through the crack in the door. Only then did he remember that he was really hungry.

When Miko heated the rice ball, she walked to the table and knelt down and placed the wooden plate on the table.

Zhang Dahe has ever been served like this?He was very happy, but he was stupid and didn't know what to say, so he had to grab the rice ball and swallow it voraciously, without tasted anything, and it seemed a bit sour and salty.

At this time, Miko spoke: Dalang, is Miko's hospitality quite thoughtful?

Zhang Da nodded quickly.

Miko carefully whispered: Take me back to Daxu Tokyo, I will serve you like this every day...

Zhang Da stretched his neck and swallowed a big mouthful of food, and said: I'll go back and ask if I can bring people.

Did you agree?Miko said happily.

Zhang Da said with a headshot: I have to ask if it is accurate first.

Miko said: Dalang, don’t forget me, I’ll wait for you.If it is allowed, Dalang will come to pick me up.

Zhang Da returned to the Tumblance barracks after Miko reluctantly sent him away.He went to find Yu Liang in a hurry... The soldiers usually looked for ten generals, after all, it was inconvenient to speak in front of Dutou and the commander.

Zhang Damu was ignorant and said simple, and he said things in a few words.

After hearing this, Yu Liang glared and said: How do you take her back? Be a wife?

Zhang Da nodded.

Yu Liang cursed: You are such a fool!That woman Miko, who is the same as Sister Yao, is still married now. So you should marry such a woman as your wife?

Zhang Dake said: I am just a dilapidated house in Daxu. I am old and I can marry a woman.

Yu Liang shook his head and said: You used to be a landslide, but now you are a soldier of the Daxu Wei army. What's more, you will definitely give me a lot of rewards once the court is gone, or a landslide?

Zhang Da immediately asked: How many rewards can you get?

Yu Liang thought for a while and said: According to the rewards of the Imperial Army in the past when the country was destroyed, ordinary soldiers who made contributions in key places would be rewarded with at least 100% of their power.

Hundreds of charges?!Zhang Da's eyes were staring straight.

Yu Liang smiled and said: I'm talking less, I'm afraid I'll boast too much. If there aren't so many, please ask me to make up for it!

Seeing that Zhang Da was still stunned, he said calmly: I'm afraid you know the market, so it's only 80% to buy a yellow girl.

Zhang Dadao: I don’t dislike Miko.

Yu Liang advised again: When you are a brother, I have to tell you the truth.The Japanese lady is not interested in you, she just admires Daxu Kingdom and wants to use your help to Daxu territory... She used to be a concubine raised by Si Takasaki, and was not a stable person. She definitely can't weave cloth or manage the family.

Now Zhang Da immediately began to hesitate. Maybe Yu Liang said that he could not manage the family and blurted out: What's the use besides having a baby?

Yu Liang also said: I want to ask you about this too.What's more, the waterway back to China is far away and there are military laws in the army. The superiors are allowed to take a wife with you, a soldier?

The two looked at each other and said nothing.

Dongdao commander Zhang Jiankui's troops stationed in Dasen for another two months. It was not until the main force of the Hantong Navy was about to return to China that they asked them to change defenses and transport them back to Daxun by ship for rest.

Two months have passed, and Yu Liang and others never mentioned the Japanese young lady again.

It was winter when the commander of Dongdao boarded the ship and it was snowing heavily.In a small courtyard in Omori Castle, Miko stretched out her hands and held it in front of her mouth. While looking at the snow on the street, she blew a mouthful of white steam into her palm.

She guessed that the sergeant would not come again, but the waiting for many days became a habit, and she would come to see the road every day.

The weather was very cold and there was almost no one on the streets, only the flying snowflakes were floating and adding to sadness.

...The Hantong troops were in charge, traveling by sea and land. It was the end of the first month of the following year (the third year of Shixing).

When the troops arrived at Anyuan Gate, a drum suddenly sounded, and the bells and drums in Daxu Capital sounded, and then the huge music of breaking the formation was played.

The soldiers were quite surprised and saw a group of civil and military officials coming out of the city to greet them with a grand show of honor, led by the Privy Councilor Wang Pu.

A civil servant came forward and read the imperial edict loudly, praising Han Tong and the soldiers as Da Xu Yinghao, and defeating the bandits who were hostile to the emperor.

He set up the East Island for the Emperor, promoted the prestige of the country overseas, promoted the king's way in foreign countries, and famous the monarch and ministers to the great righteousness of the universe. He made contributions to the country and the benefit of the people...

In front of countless civil and military officials, the great glory was added to Han Tong's head, and his face turned red, and even several dukes showed extremely envious eyes.

The snow in the first month has not yet melted, and the weather is still cold, but from Wangchunmen to Maxing Street, it is simply crowded with people, and people come out to watch the triumphant soldiers and the vast etiquette pomp.

Some officials shouted along the way to win a great victory on East Island, making Tokyo very lively.

When we arrived outside Xuande Gate, someone suddenly shouted: The official is on the city!

For a time, the military and civilians were in an uproar, and the continuous strong national power and the increasingly peaceful and prosperous feeling made Emperor Daxu Guo Shao’s prestige unparalleled. The enthusiastic cry of Long Live on the Imperial Street can be seen.

Guo Shao, standing on the city wall, was wearing a fur coat... The old coat bought by the eunuchs when he was in Youzhou was mainly cheap sheepskin, but Guo Shao obviously no longer needed expensive decorations. He found something very valuable on his body when he was wearing regular clothes.

At this time, the eunuch shouted: The official said, I hope that the East Island commands the soldiers to return to the court day and night. I have such a loyal and loyal hero. The country is very lucky and the people are very lucky!

In front of countless official troops and people, Guo Shao personally mentioned the command of the East Island, and invisibly gave this person the highest commendation.

Guo Shao showed his face, and the eunuch shouted again: Imperial edict, Duke Xuan Jingguo Han Tong meets with him!

As soon as Guo Shao left the female wall, the eunuch hurriedly covered his head with a yellow umbrella, even if it was not snowing in the sky.

He held his fist with his right hand, pressed it against his mouth, and coughed in a low voice.

The eunuch Wang Zhong hurriedly said: The official family is about to enter the city tower, it is strong outside, so don’t get the wind and cold!

I have never seen any storm, and I will not be so weak. Guo Shao said with a smile.

Wang Zhongdao: I have to ask the people from the Imperial Medical Office to show you to the government.

Guo Shao said calmly: Let Miss Lu come and see.

At this time, Han Tong had already entered Xuande Gate, and took the initiative to untickle the sword down the city tower, and walked up from the stone steps with his head held high.

There were also a group of civil and military officials such as Wei Renpu on the city tower. Everyone's eyes were all on Han Tong. Wei Renpu shouted: Da Xu's hero is back!

The civil servants also bowed admirably.

Han Tong was very helpful when he heard it. His movements were powerful and stiff, and he could not hide the excitement at all.

When he walked up the city tower, he bowed and shouted: I was ordered by Han Tong to march eastward, but fortunately I fulfilled my mission and my emperor will live forever!

Flat body.Guo Shao said.

Han Tong got up from the ground and couldn't wait to take out a piece of white metal from his arms, holding it to his head with both hands: I have this thing to offer to Your Majesty!

The officials looked at each other and guessed it at a glance, it was silver!

This is the key point. Han Tong’s return from East Island to receive such an honor is not only the national prestige and face of conquering East Island, but the most important thing is silver!

And the important officials present had a share of these silver, and the generous salary of the military generals could last for a long time, which was closely related to it...

Wang Zhong quickly took a heavy piece of metal and handed it to Guo Shao's hand.Guo Shao also tried it with interest in his hand and looked at it carefully for a moment: Is it already pure?

Han Channel: Go back to Your Majesty, build a temporary stove in Shijian Castle and make it pure.It is easy for Daxun craftsmen to smelter silver. The most common thing mixed with silver is lead, and it will be refined by blowing soot.

Very good, very good.Guo Shao responded.

But I thought in my mind that if the silver mine was dug out of the mountains, if it was refined on the distant East Island, and then it was transported in a row... how much would it take to lose in this process?

The idea of ​​establishing some rules and supervision has a shadow in Guo Shao's mind.He even felt that there was another opportunity to make arrangements...the intelligence organization with internal supervision.

The reputation of a certain dynasty's factory guards was very bad, but Guo Shao had been serving in the emperor for several years and felt more and more that internal supervision was beneficial to consolidating the rule; it was just difficult for a while... and even civil and military officials would not be happy to supervise their own people.

This is different from the Privy Council Military Affairs Office. Military Affairs Office is also a spy organization, but it is only external and in the hands of bureaucrats, so no one objected.

And now, it seems to be an opportunity to silently change the functions of the Imperial City.

The starting point is this silver transportation link and the operation of the money house. These interests are related to many ministers. Guo Shaoruo established a secret spy to supervise at this time, and it seems that the resistance will be smaller...

Guo Shao immediately said calmly: I am banning the refining of gold and silver on East Island in the future. This matter is not good for the court.

After hearing this, Han Tong was a little nervous, and his excitement at the cost of credit suddenly calmed down a lot.

Guo Shao said kindly again: The government order is for the future, before these silver is minted into coins, it must be carefully controlled and cannot be flowed out at will.Dongdao Mine is only responsible for mining ore, and then roughly refined and transported to Haizhou.Other yamen are responsible for refining, and the inventory and coin must be handled in accordance with the laws and regulations.

Han Tong hurriedly said: Your Majesty is wise.

Guo Shao said again: The Duke of Jingguo is exhausted, go home to rest first.The palace selects a good day and sets a three-day banquet to celebrate the honor of Duke Jingguo.

After hearing this, Han Tong gradually became happy again and immediately bowed: I thank Your Majesty for your kindness.

I feel relieved that Duke Jingguo fought for the country and won a great victory. Guo Shao smiled.

After hearing this, Han Tong took the tribute and said goodbye.Guo Shao then walked down the city tower and returned to the palace. The soldiers outside the imperial city had their own arrangements for the Privy Council, so he didn't need to ask about it.

The roofs of the magnificent buildings in the palace are still covered with white snow. At this moment, people think of the silver that Han Tong has presented.The snow has not melted, but the warmth of spring has already faintly appeared in the cold wind.