There is a kind of scholar

Chapter 669 Two letters from Tang Shuwan

In the midst of busyness and anticipation, today passed like this.

Everything went smoothly and according to plan.

The only variable is the determination of the wedding ceremony, wedding ceremony, bridal chamber festivities, and wedding day.

The little girl Minglan ran back and forth to deliver news to Wang Shuwan who was calm on the outside but anxious on the inside.

"Miss, it's confirmed, the wedding date is determined. December 29, the eve of New Year's Eve, is an auspicious day to get married..."

After waiting for a full day, Ming Lan finally sent the most important news.

"December 29, more than two months ago..."

After hearing the words, Tang Shuwan stood up slowly and murmured to herself, with various emotions intertwined between her brows, such as joy, expectation, worry, hesitation and so on.

"Miss, you are getting married in more than two months, and I am so reluctant to let you go..." Minglan's face turned red, and she hugged Tang Shuwan's slender waist with a look of reluctance.

Tang Shuwan nodded Minglan's forehead and said shyly: "Silly girl, you are my personal maid. When I marry into the Su family, you will come with me."

Minglan's eyes widened and she suddenly realized what she was doing. She opened her mouth and was stunned for a moment, then hugged Tang Shuwan tightly and said with a smile:

"That's good, that's good, my servants are going to Su's house to protect Miss, and prevent them from bullying Miss!"

"..."

Su Xian and his party started to return home.

The recruitment was successfully completed.

Tang Ju has already accepted all the betrothal gifts, letters of appointment and etiquette.

The wedding date was also determined.

From today on, Tang Shuwan is his fiancée. She has already stepped into the Su family. She will wait for more than two months on New Year's Eve to marry Tang Shuwan in a sedan chair.

……

……

In the blink of an eye, it was time for the next day.

Today, Su Xian slept in as usual until three o'clock in the morning. He had nothing to do these days. It was a great time to enjoy a beautiful, free and unrestrained life.

But suddenly, a piece of news came from the capital of God, causing him to get up from his warm bed——

The current governor of Youzhou is about to leave office due to the recent death of his biological mother. According to the court practice, he will be "Ding You" for three years.

The position of Inspector of Youzhou is vacant!

Youzhou is the gateway to the northeast of Daliang, adjacent to the Liao Kingdom. Youzhou and Jizhou are mountainous, and it has always been the first natural barrier for the Central Plains Dynasty to prevent the cavalry from the northern grasslands from going south.

Nowadays, the situation between Liang and Liao is in a high-risk period.

The governor of Youzhou will have Ding You for three years!

This is a more important variable.

No small matter!

Although border states like Youzhou implement the "separation of military and political affairs", the governor generally only focuses on people's livelihood and government affairs, and the military defense is generally responsible for the general of Youzhou.

But the two are complementary.

If the newly appointed governor of Youzhou holds back due to unfamiliarity with the situation or arrogance, it is very likely that Youzhou will fall and become a springboard for the Liao army to invade the Central Plains southward.

A reliable Youzhou governor is very important!

Su Xian rolled over and got up from the bed, looked at the person who had informed the news and asked:
"How will the court handle this matter?"

"Reporting to the Marquis, when the news came out from the capital city, there was already a huge quarrel in the court over this matter. Princess Lanling, Qian Zhongshu, and Liu Shizhong all wanted to arrange for their own people to serve as the governor of Youzhou to fill the vacancy."

"That's it!"

"After the news reached Yingzhou, two to three days have passed. Presumably...the quarrel in the court has ended, and the empress has appointed a new governor of Youzhou."

"..."

After hearing this, Su Xian waved the person who delivered the message to leave.

Then he asked Liu Huixiang to help him change his clothes, while he frowned and fell into deep thought... This matter was indeed a change. He had seen the previous governor of Youzhou, and he was pretty good, at least he wouldn't hinder him.

But it’s hard to say for the new ones.

"I hope His Majesty's vision has not been affected by other factors and sent a straw bag." While changing clothes, Su Xian suddenly said to himself.

Liu Huixiang hid behind the screen just now, and also heard the news from Youzhou. Seeing this, she couldn't help but wondered: "Husband, there is one thing I don't know about my concubine."

"Oh? Madam, please tell me."

"Youzhou is very dangerous now. Logically speaking, no one should be willing to go to Youzhou to be the governor, but why is there such a quarrel in the court over this matter?"

Su Xian smiled when he heard this. He was not impatient. Looking at the woman who was diligently and carefully changing his clothes, he analyzed it seriously:
"Youzhou is no different from other prefectures and counties. It is a border state adjacent to the Liao Kingdom. At present, it is indeed very dangerous. But there is also a saying that 'wealth can be obtained from danger' and ' chestnuts from fire'."

"My husband once heard someone say that our Daliang soldiers are divided into three, six or nine levels in terms of combat effectiveness. Among them, the frontline troops in Youzhou are the most capable."

"Although the Liao cavalry is powerful, there is a high probability that it will not break through Youzhou's defense line. So after the war, merit will be rewarded. The governor of Youzhou will definitely get part of the credit, and his promotion is just around the corner!"

"Not to mention, Youzhou is Shangzhou, and there is still money to be made in Ping'an City. Even in normal times, the governor of Youzhou is a good job."

"So, being the governor of Youzhou is a shortcut to promotion. Although it requires taking some risks, there are still countless people who dream of 'getting riches and wealth through danger', and they even need to compete for it."

"..."

"I see."

Liu Huixiang nodded understandingly.

She suddenly remembered that when Su Xian returned to Hebei Road, he actually shouldered the secret mission of "resisting the Liao Dynasty", so she couldn't help praying:
"I hope your Majesty will send someone useful, and don't hold your husband back!"

"Ma'am, don't worry. Although the governor of Youzhou is important, it is not the most critical factor. Even if His Majesty really sent a fool, I can deal with it."

"..."

at the same time.

Yingzhou Prefectural Government.

back room.

Tang Ju, the governor of Yingzhou, was sitting around discussing matters with Biejia, Changshi, Sima and other subordinate officials.

Suddenly, it was reported that the governor of Youzhou was about to "Ding You" for three years.

Tang Ju waved his hand and asked the officer who was delivering the news to step aside. He then nodded and fell into deep thought. A bright light flashed across his eyes, and his heart felt slightly warm.

But he didn't show it outwardly.

To Bie Jia, Chang Shi and others, he seemed to be deep in thought... After all, this involved the current situation, and Yingzhou was also involved.

"The governor of Youzhou missed it. He saw a great opportunity to gain credit is coming, but... it will take Ding You three years!" Chang Shi was heartbroken and beat his chest.

"It's not necessarily a bad thing. If...it can save a life."

Don't be too calm and think about the bad side.

Seeing that Tang Ju was silent, Sima felt a slight movement in his heart. He turned sideways and smiled: "Your opportunity has come!"

As soon as the words fell, the back hall became silent.

Don't drive, Sima all looked at Tang Ju.

They soon came to their senses and urged Tang Ju to fight for the position of governor of Youzhou.

Tang Ju is now the governor of Yingzhou. Yingzhou is very close to Youzhou. The first to get the moon is the one who is near the water and the tower.

They had stayed under Tang Ju for many years, and they knew more or less what Tang Ju's ambition was, and they also knew that Tang Ju was capable enough to be the governor of Youzhou.

Now is the time.

So they all encouraged.

Tang Ju shook his head and declined politely:

"It has been several days since the news spread from the capital of God to Hebei Province. After such a long time, Your Majesty should have already decided on the new candidate for the governor of Youzhou..."

"..."

When Chang Shi and others heard this, they couldn't help but feel silent in their hearts. These words made sense. Although Tang Ju got the moon first when he was near the water platform, he was a step slower in the court.

Sima had an idea, and suggested with a smile:
"Don't be discouraged. Could it be that you forget about the Marquis of Fanyang County?"

"Master Hou is the son-in-law of the envoy, and he is very much loved by His Majesty and Princess Lanling. May the lord please ask Lord Hou to move up and down? Maybe this can be done!"

"That's right! You should ask the Marquis for help."

Chang Shi and Biejia clapped their hands and agreed greatly. Their eyes shone, thinking that this could be done.

When Tang Ju heard this, another light flashed in his eyes that could not be seen by outsiders.

But it dimmed in an instant, and he shook his head and said:
"It's inappropriate. Wan'er hasn't married into the Su family after all. This move is really inappropriate. Besides..."

"..."

Chang Shi, Sima and others persuaded him a few more times, but when Tang Ju insisted, they stopped talking.

They all just felt worthless for Tang Ju. After staying in his 40s, they finally saw the hope of promotion, but... forget it, don't mention it, they all shook their heads.

The news that Youzhou Governor was about to "Ding You" was reported to Yingzhou City. Although it caused some fluctuations, it soon died down. It seems that this news has never been heard.

……

the other side.

The house behind the state government office.

Tang Shuwan also heard about the governor of Youzhou.

She was waiting in her boudoir and shouldn't have heard such news, but she couldn't bear Minglan's "little trumpet" running around.

She is now "a person who stays in her boudoir and knows everything about the world."

"Youzhou... Inspector..." Tang Shuwan got up and stood leaning against the window in the study, muttering to herself: "Brother...the capital officer of the punishment and prison department arrests the head..."

"Miss, what did you say?" Minglan didn't hear clearly.

"Is there any movement from dad and brother?" Tang Shuwan looked back and asked.

"No, as usual."

Tang Shuwan's complexion was gradually dyed with two gorgeous clouds.

She walked over to the desk, took out two pieces of letter paper, picked up a pen and started writing.

The sunlight outside the window shines on the side of her face, and the exquisite silver earrings reflect bursts of light, so beautiful!

Minglan's little head came over and asked curiously: "What is Miss writing?"

"I would like to ask Brother Shi for help to help my father become the governor of Youzhou!" Tang Shuwan's serious face was bright red. She quickly wrote two letters, put them in envelopes, and ordered Minglan to send them to Su Xian and Tang Ju respectively.

(End of this chapter)