Chapter 77: The strength of the Champion Marquis’ Mansion!
After two days of travel, Xiao Yan and Duan Tianya finally arrived in Yanzhou City.
"Your Highness, the city of Yanzhou is just ahead. What should we do next?"
Xiao Yan frowned and said, "Can't you change your name?"
"Let's go into the city first. After we get in, everything will be up to you. Let's go find the Marquis of Guanjun's Mansion!"
Duan Tianya didn't pay attention and just called out the name out of habit.
"Yes, I understand!"
When the two arrived at the city gate, the officers and soldiers here were strictly checking everyone entering and leaving the city.
When they saw the two Jinyiwei, several guards rushed to greet them.
"This subordinate greets the two masters!"
The Jinyiwei were terrified no matter where they were.
"Alright, I'm the commander of the Royal Guards. I'm here to find Marquis Guanjun for something important. Who can lead the way?"
As he spoke, Duan Tianya handed over his badge as the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and his pass.
The guard took it, glanced at it briefly and returned it to Duan Tianya. Anyone who dares to imitate this thing is seeking death.
"Please forgive me, my lords. I have military duties to attend to and cannot leave my post!"
"Ah San, you lead the way for the two adults to the Guanjun Marquis's Mansion. Don't make any mistakes."
"I obey your orders!"
The scenery of Yanzhou City along the way made Xiao Yan unable to help but look at it more.
Although it is not as prosperous as Bianjing, it is not bad here either, with people coming and going and the constant sounds of hawking.
Xiao Yan even saw the Da Zhou Money House. The progress here was quite fast and the money house had already been established.
"Have you heard about the implementation of the new policy ?"
Seeing that the street was still relatively busy, Xiao Yan couldn't help but ask.
"Sir, you asked the right question. Since the new policy was implemented, the lives of the people have obviously improved."
"I have enough food to eat and warm clothes to wear. Most importantly, I still have some spare money to deposit in the Great Zhou Bank ."
"No matter how much it is, the Big Cycle Bank will deposit it. Not only will it not charge management fees, but it will also pay interest."
"The little one still has some stored in there."
After hearing what the guard said, Xiao Yan knew that without the high-ranking officials in Kyoto giving orders, the execution here would be better.
Sometimes the execution capabilities of the lower provinces are stronger than that of Kyoto.
"That's great. Your Highness's efforts are worth it."
The guard nodded and said, "That's right. Who in Yanzhou City doesn't speak well of His Highness?"
Hearing such heartfelt words, Xiao Yan was also very happy. Nothing was more important than being recognized.
After walking for about a quarter of an hour, they arrived in front of a mansion.
"My Lords, this is the Marquis of Guanjun's Mansion. I can only escort you here and then go back to report!"
Xiao Yan nodded and said, "Thank you for your hard work. Take this."
As he said this, he threw a piece of silver to the guard!
"You can't do that, sir. How dare I take yours?"
Duan Tianya said with a cold face: "Take it if I give it to you, and go back to report!"
The guard thanked him and went back to report.
"Come on, let's go in!"
When they reached the door, they were stopped by the guards.
"My Lords, this is the Marquis of Guanjun's Mansion. May I ask what may I do for you?"
The two men's attire was too eye-catching, and the guards at the door noticed them early on.
"I am Duan Tianya, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. I have something important to discuss with your Lord. Please let me know!"
As he said this, he handed over his badge and visiting card.
"Then please wait for a moment, sir. I will go and report this to you!"
"Thank you!"
After waiting for a while, the guard came back.
"My Lords, my Lord Marquis invites you!"
Following the guard's lead, the two arrived at the lobby.
"Meet the Marquis!"
Duan Tianya bowed, and Xiao Yan looked at his clothes and bowed helplessly as well.
"No need to be polite. I wonder what brings you two here?"
"It seems that I have not committed any crime, right?"
Xiao Yan knew that this was not the place to talk.
"My Lord, can you please find a more private place? This place is a bit inconvenient!"
Upon hearing this, Jia Fu looked at Xiao Yan. The commander had not spoken yet, so how could a small Jinyiwei have the turn to speak?
However, seeing that Duan Tianya's attitude was mainly for Xiao Yan, he did not make trouble, so he said, "Follow me!"
The two followed Jia Fu to the study, asked the guard to keep it , and then closed the door.
"Just say whatever you want to say!"
Xiao Yan did not waste any time and directly took out the badge given to him by the old emperor and handed it to Jia Fu.
Jia Fu frowned at first, but when he took the badge, he was stunned.
"Who are you? Why do you have this badge?"
Duan Tianya whispered: "This is the current crown prince!"
hiss!
Jia Fu took a breath of cold air.
"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you. I do not know your identity. Please forgive me."
Xiao Yan did not blame him: "It was me who concealed my identity, not the Marquis' fault!"
"I think you understand why I came to see you today!"
Jia Fu looked at the badge in his hand and nodded, "I know. This is the ancestral precept of the Jia family."
"This badge is a favor, and my Guanjun Marquis Mansion will always recognize it!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan was stunned. He had never heard the old emperor talk about this.
"Then I wonder how Your Highness can repay the favor that I have received from the Champion Marquisate today?"
Xiao Yan didn't know what to say. He thought he could command the army, but he didn't expect it was just a favor.
"this……"
Xiao Yan was speechless for a moment.
Jia Fu smiled and said, "Your Highness, don't be embarrassed. As long as it is something that my Guanjun Marquis Mansion can do, we will never shirk our responsibilities!"
"But please think carefully, Your Highness. This favor only comes once, and once you use it, it's gone!"
Xiao Yan took a deep breath and said, "I want the military power of the three armies, the kind that can be called upon without the tiger talisman."
Jia Fu was also shocked when he heard this, and then he smiled.
"Your Highness has a big appetite. Although it is a little difficult, it is not a big problem. I, the Marquis of Guanjun Mansion, accept it!"
Xiao Yan didn't expect that he would admit it so easily.
"My Lord, please listen carefully. That is the command of the three armies. Can you really get it?"
Jia Fu laughed when he heard this.
"It seems that His Majesty has not told you anything!"
Xiao Yan nodded and indeed said nothing, otherwise he would not be so confused.
"No wonder! Has Your Highness ever heard a word about my Guanjun Marquis Mansion?"
Xiao Yan hurriedly searched his previous life's memories about the Marquis of Guanjun Mansion, but to his frustration, there was nothing.
"Sorry, I haven't heard of it!"
At this time, Jia Fu poured a cup of tea for Xiao Yan and Duan Tianya.
"Tea, please!"
Then he sat back in his seat.
"There's a saying circulating among the three armies of our Great Zhou : When the champion marquis' mansion hears the drumbeat, smoke rises everywhere and they set out on their journey!"
"It probably means that my Guanjun Marquisate can directly use war drums and beacons to gather troops, and there is no need for tiger talismans!"
