Ezhou is dominated by Jiangxia County, located on the left bank of the Yangtze River. Together with the Hanyang Army opposite the river, the Han River flows into the Yangtze River, and its location is important. This place was later called Wuhan, roughly in Wuchang District. Later, the place called Ezhou was a county below Ezhou, which was Wuchang County.

Kaifeng Prefecture was captured by the Jin army. After the Song Dynasty was settled in the south of the Yangtze River, Ezhou became an important town in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, more important than Xiangyang, which was located on the front line. The heavy troops were stationed here and the center of the defense line in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River in the Song Dynasty. From then on, Ezhou took advantage of the geographical advantage and replaced the rest of the cities in Hubei and became the center of this area. Of course, the familiar name for later generations was Wuhan.

Returning to Chuzhou from Xiangyang, the bandits in the two Huaihe River areas were like mahjong, and they could not go north. Is there a Yang area in Dongting Lake, and Is it impossible to go south? The safest way to get through Ezhou.

It is located in the hinterland of the Jianghan Plain, with many water networks and fertile land. After entering the Song Dynasty, after more than a hundred years of transformation, it has become a densely populated place. Zong Ze passed away and Kaifeng defenders fled south, and the defenders of Ezhou changed a lot like a lantern. Now the one occupying Ezhou is Kong Yanzhou's army who defeated Zhong Xiang last year.

Xu Fu and Gao Shizhe went south along the Han River, passing through Chengui's territory, crossed the Yangtze River in Hanyang County, and reached outside Ezhou City.

Seeing Kong Yanzhou in front of him covered in military uniform, surrounded by soldiers and guns, Xu Lu sighed: "This Kong Yanzhou is like killing people, not a good match. When we went to Xiangyang, he obstructed him in every possible way. Now that he is back, I am afraid it is not easy to go there."

After saying that, he fought with Gao Shize and stepped forward.

Not far from Kong Yanzhou's horse, Xu Feng and Gao Shize dismounted and saluted Kong Yanzhou together.

Kong Yanzhou didn't get off the horse, and didn't even bow his hand to give him a gift. He said with a stern face: "Advice, can you still be happy to go to Xiangyang?"

Xu Feng said: "Wang Jieshuai is very kind, but he has never suffered any grievances."

Kong Yanzhou stretched his neck and looked at the car behind Xu Feng, and said, "Wang Xiaoliu occupied the ten states and was a rich place. He is the richest person in the world. When you come back from Xiangyang, did Wang Xiaoliu return any gifts?"

Gao Shize hurriedly said, "Master, the gift we brought was from Wang Jieshuai to the court. But we couldn't move!"

Kong Yanzhou snorted coldly, and didn't even look at Gao Shize. He just said, "If you leave me, I will receive the imperial decree and grant me the Qihuang Punishment envoy. There is no one to guard this great Ezhou City. I think the imperial court has been negligent in this appointment!"

Xu Feng said: "The will of the court cannot be discussed by us as ministers."

Kong Yanzhou looked at the car behind again and said, "You are here from afar, and you'd better go to the city. I prepared wine and food and specially welcomed you two. Don't talk about Ezhou, the Sa family neglects you!"

Xu Feng thanked him, pulled Gao Shize on his horse, and followed Kong Yanzhou into the city.

When he arrived in front of the state yamen, Kong Yanzhou dismounted and said to the deputy general beside him: "You should take the gifts brought by the two envoys to the side courtyard, be careful to guard! If something goes wrong, I will only ask!"

The deputy general, Cheng Nuo, commanded his soldiers to take over the car brought by Xu Fu and the others.

Seeing that things were not good, Xu Fu hurried to Kong Yanzhou and bowed: "Master, this is a gift from Xiangyang Jieshang Wang Xiaohun to the court, and he really can't move at all! Knowing that we are going to pass by Ezhou, Jieshang also prepared some gifts and a letter to the general manager."

When Kong Yanzhou heard that he had his own gift, he looked better. He said to the deputy general: "You should take care of the car with Xu Jianyi's subordinates. Be careful and don't make any mistakes!"

The deputy general took the order and took his subordinates down.

He invited Xu Fu and Gao Shize into the prefecture. Before they could sit down, Kong Yanzhou opened Wang Xiaoli's letter.

Wang Xiaoli's letter was nothing special, it just said that the two envoys had to pass through Ezhou and asked Kong Yanzhou to treat them as much as possible. At the back, a list of gifts was also attached. Kong Yanzhou looked at it and found that there was no gold, silver and jewelry, so he was a little unhappy.

He handed the letter in his hand to his trusted official, Kong Yanzhou said: "Guo Xuezhao, see what valuable things are inside. Wang Xiaoliu occupied a wealthy land and should not be stingy."

Guo Xuezhao took the letter and read it carefully. He said, "Pray, the gifts here are valuable!"

Kong Yanzhou said: "I just saw it. There is no gold, silver and jewelry. How can it be valuable?"

The scholar said: "Maybe because Xiangyang does not produce gold and silver, I took the things I produced to send to the poliest. Look at this big cart, all of which are top-notch goods, and the market will sell 500 guan per car. I gave three. Look at this glass mirror, one of which will sell 200 guan on the market, and you will get ten guan. Also, the clocks made in Xiangyang are big and small, and the price is not cheap. There are a big clock written in it. I remember correctly. The market should be able to sell 500 guan. There are three small watches worn on the body, and one can also sell 100 guan. After a rough calculation, this gift is worth at least 5,000 guan!"

"Oh, is that?" Kong Yanzhou took the gift list again and looked carefully. "It is said that Wang Xiaolie is generous, but he is indeed not a stingy person! We have never known each other, so we gave me five thousand guan, or a rare goods, and we are a friend!"

Putting down the gift list, Kong Yanzhou looked at Xu Feng and said, "Wang Xiaoli is so generous, the gifts given to the court will not be bad. Can there be a gift list here? Take it to me and take a look and gain some knowledge."

Xu Feng hurriedly said, "Why can others check the things that are tribute to the court at will? The general manager, this matter cannot be used!"

Kong Yanzhou sneered: "If you don't show me the gift list, I will send someone to the car to check it! If you don't check it clearly, how can you ensure that the gift is foolproof? If something is missing, you will definitely rely on me in the future!"

Xu Wu sighed: "Master, Wang Jieshuai has already given you a big gift, why bother us anymore?"

Kong Yanzhou said: "Wang Xiaowei gave me a gift, it was his friendship with me, what did you do with you!"

After saying that, he sneered. Seeing that Xu Fu refused to hand over the gift list, he no longer urged him. He just shook his eyes when he was on the side. The general understood and left the official hall. He went to find the deputy general and checked the gifts Wang Xiaoli had given tribute.

After the tea was served, Kong Yanzhou said, "Two envoys drink tea. When you go back, you will bring me a word to the court."

Xu Feng said, "Whatever the general manager says is to send memorials. If you are a member of the country, the court will definitely not ignore the memorials."

Kong Yanzhou said: "It is useful to submit memorials, why do you ask you to bring a message? I have been in the army since I was a child, and have been familiar with the army for many years. Since the Jingkang period, I have led troops to fight for the court. Over the years, I have made so many contributions! Zhong Xiang has caused rebellion, and both lakes have suffered. Last year, I went to Dongting Lake and killed him in one battle! What a great contribution! As a result, I have not established a festival so far, so I sent me to be a Qihuang Punishment envoy. I have hundreds of thousands of troops under my jurisdiction, so I can settle down in the two states? I am like Wang Xiaohu, occupying a whole way and becoming a military governor, what's wrong with it!"

Xu Fu replied carefully: "These arrangements of the court must be reasonable. The general manager is at ease, just wait patiently."
Chapter completed!