Chapter 278 Part1 (1/2)

Chapter 278 “bloody” (Part one)

Their motorcade moved slowly towards their destination The return to the capital wasn't an urgent matter, purely in attendance to the year-end feast Calculating the travel time, it would take approxiet there anyways, even if he does arrive early, it will only extend the nuent

Setting off for ten days, their journey pushes the the way, he ive Governor Bohan a visit for this loyal official of the empire never received his invitation to the banquet by Prince Son Prior to the former crown prince's failed coup, Bohan would always return to the capital for the annual feast and to receive his usual commendation for his service But since that incident, he hasn't returned to the capital at all, an obvious sign he's losing the trust and favor of those high above, also the consequence of his faction losing power

However, Bohan seems to have accepted this reality with no impulses of frustration On the contrary, Bohan beca Du Wei to help him visit his faifts for hiovernor of a province like Bohan, an iure with military control, would always leave behind their fa behind this was obvious enough so elaboration was not needed

Another ten days – a total of twenty by now – of traveling in the carriage, their group has officially left the boundaries of the Nuling province and would technically place theions of the empire If they continued like this, they would eventually reach a port connecting to the Lancang Grand Canal after heading east then south on thedown river, they would be able to directly travel into the imperial city without any hurdles

Although taking the land route would be a bit faster, a boat was far more comfortable Besides, Du Wei already prepared a shi+p in the port to be awaiting his arrival

Mingfan Port was one of theGrand Canal, also the last stop for anyone wishi+ng to head west Any further, the original excavation work done on the Grand Canal would come to an end and the main river would fork into several s rivers

As the last stop on theinto the smaller streams to the west, this harbor would always become one of the busiest stops at the end of the year In many cases, the level of livelihood here would be comparable to the annual summer festival

Countless caravan groups have to go in and out of this place yearly, the western caravans rushi+ng to head home before the year end, while the eastern caravans have to take advantage of this tioods to the northwest before winter hits

At this time of the year, the river would always beco about

As an inland harbor, Mingfan Port can already be called very big in terms of scale; however, on this day the dock re many of the smaller merchants to stay at the local inn in await of their turn

This was a matter of necessity; after all, the cost of river transportation was far cheaper than that of on land, usually upwards of four tions and a convoy, while a big shi+p can transport large ao

Du Wei and his people arrived at Mingfan Port around the evening this day Thanks to this bustling port, the sreatly as a result and has becooods frooods, there are a lot of shops opened here and even soh end porcelain stores for a population no more than twenty thousand, this occurrence was very rare indeed

Prior to Du Wei's arrival, he didn't bother sending people out to inform the local mayor and security officer As a result, they were directly stuck outside the town

There are siroups here From rumors of these few days, this little town had received over forty caravan groups, packing the local inns full to the bri a room to stay, even the kitchens were booked, and the warehouses around the port, those had long been stuffed full of goods For some of the caravans that often frequented the northwest, they were used to the outdoor lifestyle anyways Instead of sending people into town to check for vacancies, these people would rather set up camp on either side of the main road to save themselves the trouble

The streets were not too broad to begin with in this little town, adding in theup the space, Du Wei's convoy ended up wasting two hours before they reached the port

Finally, when the river official in the port saw the fae, both the mayor and security officer of the town hurriedly ran over to welcome this Duke It's not that the river official was versed in the knowledge of enia was too iconic here, there's only one in the enize it

Due to the shortage of rooms in the local inn, theplace for Du Wei but was firmly refused Instead, Du Wei's decision was to board the shi+p immediately

But when Du Wei asked for the time of his departure, the river official's face turned terribly grey, cold sweat filled his forehead as he stammered his words: ”Yo-your honor… I'm afr-afraid it will be difficult

Then, under Du Wei's doubtful gaze, the river official reluctantly explained the reasons

Du Wei's shi+p has been parked in the harbor for many days It was because Du Wei's casually slow travel pace along the way that has caused this to happen The river official didn't knohen he would arrive In order to vacate a spot, this guy ordered the shi+p to be moved into a smaller watercourse channel to free up some room Du Wei's shi+ps are after all sea worthy, even the ser than inland vessels used for so like the Grand Canal Out of consideration for this busy peak season, the river official thought it be a waste to let a unused shi+p occupy a berth that could park over twofee, the spot that was originally reserved for Du Wei was bu merchant shi+ps

This guy originally thought the Duke would be furious over his decision, but Du Wei just smiled and patted this pale faced river official on the shoulder: ”Hood official… Well then, I'll just stay on the boat for tonight, but I like to knohen I would be able to take my shi+p out onto the river”

“Probably toh of relief

“Alright” Du Wei shrugged his shoulders:” Well then gentlemen, don’t be too nervous, for me, it's also a wonderful experience to have a close look at Mingfan port's night scenery”

Sending both oodwill of deploying soldiers to his location This was after all the busy season and the town only had two hundred security soldiers If they sent any problem would become even more intense,