Tang Dynasty: The seventh rank of official residence, and you will be given the Ten Thousand People

Chapter 219 The weird Lanzhou City!

Lanzhou Governor's Mansion.

"President Ge, there is news from the court!"

Zhang Changshi walked into the study and put the essays sent by the court on the table.

"Have you received my commendation?" Ge Hong asked after rinsing his mouth.

"Yes, the text says that you will be granted the rank of fourth-grade official, and you will also be rewarded with some silver!"

Ge Hong laughed loudly.

"Although I haven't been granted a real vacancy, I have been promoted two levels in a row to the fourth grade. I am satisfied."

Hearing this, Zhang Changshi cupped his hands and said with a smile.

"Fu Zun was promoted from the fifth rank to the fourth rank in less than two years."

"Even in the official circles of the Great Zhou Dynasty, few people can match this speed. It will be just around the corner to enter the court in the future."

"Hahaha, let me lend you some good words."

Ge Hong waved his hands with a red face, even feeling proud in his heart.

Suddenly, Zhang Changshi seemed to remember something.

"By the way, Mr. Fu, in order to show that the imperial court attaches great importance to you, it has specially appointed Deputy Prime Minister Fan Xin as the envoy of Gannan Province."

"I will come to Lanzhou in person to read out the imperial edict and commend you."

Pfft!

A mouthful of tea sprayed on the ground, and Ge Hong looked at his subordinates in shock.

"Who do you think is coming to Lanzhou to announce the decree?"

"Deputy Prime Minister Fan Xin."

"Ah! What's wrong with you, Governor Ge? Come here quickly, the Lord of the Palace is dying!"

After a lot of tossing, Ge Hong lay on the bed with a white handkerchief covering his forehead.

"It's over. Once Fan Beheads comes to Lanzhou, our affairs will definitely be exposed."

"What can we do?"

Seeing Ge Hong's worried look, Zhang Changshi's eyes flashed with an imperceptible sarcasm.

He said with a smile on his face.

"Ge Jishi, you are the highest official in Lanzhou, and you have His Royal Highness Prince Liang as your backer. Are you still afraid that Fan Xin will not succeed?"

It's okay not to mention it. When the word "Fan Xin" was mentioned, Ge Hong's face turned pale and he waved his hands quickly.

"You have never seen that guy. If his temper gets angry, His Highness Prince Liang, he would even dare to kill the King of Heaven."

"Not to mention this little governor like me."

Speaking of this, Ge Hong held Zhang Changshi's hand.

"Zhang Yu, I don't want to die yet, please think of a way out quickly."

Zhang Changshi touched his chin and thought for a while, then suddenly clapped his hands and whispered something into his ear.

Ge Hong was overjoyed.

"As expected of my Zhixing, this is a good idea. You should bring someone to do it right away."

"Your Majesty, take your orders."

After Zhang Changshi left the governor's office, he immediately issued a notice in the name of the government, requiring Lanzhou City to implement martial law and no one was allowed to step out of the gate.

At the same time, a group of capable officials were sent to pretend to be traders to continue opening stores.

After more than twenty days of preparation, Ge Hong, wearing dark crimson official uniforms, led local officials to the south gate of Lanzhou to prepare for the coming imperial guards.

...

On the Gannan Ancient Road, a group of Qianniu Guards riding tall horses slowly headed towards Lanzhou City.

"Xiang Fan, Lanzhou is just ahead. We can spend the night in the city tonight."

Zhang Huan dusted off the dust on his body and said that he was still in the dust.

"The land in Lanzhou is barren and dusty. Tell the brothers that when they arrive in Lanzhou, I will take them to eat local delicacies."

Fan Xin said with a smile.

After hearing this, the surrounding guards curled their lips, and no one cheered.

They knew Fan Xin's character too well. He was just like Lanzhou Ramen at best. It was just a dream to expect to eat something good.

Seeing everyone looking listless, Fan Xin blushed and said angrily.

"Hmph, I brought a total of twenty copper coins with me when I came out this time. What do you want to eat that you can't afford?"

The black wind horse snorted, seeming to sneer at Fan Xin's words.

Everyone laughed and came outside Liangzhou City.

A fat man wearing a red official uniform came up quickly.

"I am under the command of Ge Hong, the governor of Lanzhou, and I would like to express my sincere greetings to you!"

"Saint Gong's peace, may Ge, the governor, be in peace."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Straightening up, Ge Hong bent over and said with a smile.

"Your Majesty has met Prime Minister Fan. He knows that you are tired from traveling and has specially prepared a sedan chair. Please sit in it."

After glancing at the big sedan chair, Fan Xin nodded and sat in.

In order to rely on Fan Xin, the giant tree in the sky, Ge Hong put in a lot of effort in this welcome ceremony.

The number of escorts alone was hundreds of people. Along the way, gongs were sounded to clear the way and official flags were fluttering. The scene was extremely spectacular.

More than that, in order to show the welcome of Lanzhou people to Fan Xin.

Thousands of people disguised as officials and servants spontaneously walked to the streets and kowtowed to Fan Xin.

Zhang Huan nodded.

"I didn't expect your reputation to be known even to remote places like Lanzhou."

"The people really love you."

Hearing this, Fan Xin sighed with relief.

"When I was the magistrate of Wushui County, Mr. Wu once said this."

"Only when an official takes the people seriously will the people take him to heart."

"That's why there was such a scene of greeting people on the streets today."

"Ge Hong is interested."

After the government guards moved into the camp, Fan Xin did not attend the reception banquet held by the Lanzhou government.

Instead, they took Zhang Huan and Zhou Tong to go shopping on the streets, intending to buy some local specialties to take back to Princess Taiping.

Unlike Luoyang, Lanzhou is located in a desolate area, with very few pedestrians on the streets and a depressing scene.

"Xiang Fan, there is a noodle stall in front of you, let's go try it?"

"That's fine, I happen to be hungry."

Seeing a noodle cooking place in front of him, Fan Xin walked over quickly with a few people.

"This little brother will give us three bowls of haggis noodles. Add more spicy food."

"Ah, this..."

The waiter looked embarrassed, as if he didn't expect a customer to come.

"What's wrong? It's just dark now, it shouldn't be time to close the stall, right?"

Fan Xin asked strangely.

Seeing the suspicion on the other side, the man quickly smiled and said.

"There's still a while before the stall is closed. Please wait a moment. I'm going to make haggis noodles for you."

Three steaming bowls of haggis noodles were served to the table.

Fan Xin's index finger suddenly moved and he was about to pick up a piece of haggis with his chopsticks and taste it.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Tong squirted out.

"Little brother, your haggis noodles are full of coarse salt particles. Can you eat it if it's so salty?"

Zhang Huan on the side also spat out the pig skin in his mouth and said dissatisfiedly.

"Yeah, why is there pig skin in the haggis noodles?"

The store clerk wiped the sweat on his forehead and apologized.

"Guests, please calm down. I have a bad memory. How about I make you some new bowls?"

"Forget it, let's go somewhere else."

Putting the copper plate on the table, Fan Xin stood up and walked forward.

Looking at their backs, the store clerk's eyes flashed, then he turned around and ran towards the Governor's Mansion.