nycdaug Chapter 628
Chapter 628
"Who are you, and what brings you to the Southern Garrison Command?"
The Imperial Guards on duty stopped Meng Qingyuan and asked.
Meng Qingyuan hurriedly took out the envelope that Zhou Chu had given him from his pocket.
“Yesterday, an official asked me to come to the Southern Garrison Command to report for duty. He gave me this and asked me to give it to you.”
As Meng Qingyuan spoke, he handed the envelope to the Imperial Guard.
The Imperial Guard took the envelope, initially somewhat nonchalant, after all, Meng Qingyuan looked like a mere youth, what could he possibly have to offer?
When he opened the envelope and saw the words "Take good care of me" written on the letter, along with the seal of the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, he was startled. He thought to himself that he was lucky he hadn't spoken recklessly, or he would have gotten himself into trouble.
The Imperial Guard glanced at the letter, then at Meng Qingyuan, wondering what this young man's identity was. He had actually gotten the Commander to write a letter personally and even affix the Commander's seal.
Could he be Lord Zhou's illegitimate son? But the age doesn't match up. Lord Zhou is at most in his early twenties, while this boy looks to be fifteen or sixteen.
"Sir, follow me."
The Imperial Guard instantly changed his tune, bowing low and speaking in a somewhat obsequious manner.
This attitude left Meng Qingyuan somewhat bewildered, but he didn't understand the underlying reasons and assumed that the Embroidered Uniform Guard treated everyone else the same way, so he didn't say anything more.
Meng Qingyuan followed the Embroidered Uniform Guard into the Southern Garrison Command. As soon as he entered the Southern Garrison Command, he saw the locomotive and carriages being built in the courtyard of the Southern Garrison Command's office, and he was extremely shocked.
"These are the locomotive and carriages."
"This is what the Imperial Guards explained."
"I've heard of it, but I've never seen it before. I never expected it to be like this."
Meng Qingyuan exclaimed in surprise.
With the Imperial Guards leading the way, Meng Qingyuan's paperwork went smoothly, and he quickly received his Imperial Guard robe and embroidered spring knife.
"You don't need to be on duty today, you can go home now. Remember not to be late tomorrow."
The Imperial Guard who was handling Meng Qingyuan's paperwork looked at Meng Qingyuan and said.
Upon hearing this, Meng Qingyuan nodded, packed the Embroidered Spring Blade and the Embroidered Uniform Guard robe into the bundle given to him by the Embroidered Uniform Guard, slung it over his shoulder, and turned to leave the Southern Garrison.
After leaving the Southern Garrison Command, Meng Qingyuan's steps became much lighter.
The Imperial Guard who had previously helped Meng Qingyuan with the paperwork then came before He Er, the Commander of the Southern Garrison.
"Is something wrong?"
He Er looked at the man and said.
"My lord, a young man just came to report to the Southern Garrison."
"That's what the Embroidered Uniform Guard said."
"Who arranged this person? How come I didn't know beforehand?"
He Er frowned and said with dissatisfaction.
Recently, due to the train incident, the Southern Garrison Command does need to recruit more people. Many officials have come to He Er for help for their children and grandchildren. However, He Er has consulted Zhou Chu before making any decisions.
He was naturally displeased to hear that someone had come to report directly without going through him, the garrison commander.
"Sir, you can see for yourself."
The Imperial Guard placed the letter written by Zhou Chu on the desk in front of He Er.
He Er opened the envelope, took out the letter, saw the words and seal on it, and fell silent.
"How could you be so insensible? You just let him leave like that?"
He Er glared at the Imperial Guard in front of him and said.
"Ah? What should I do then?"
The Imperial Guard looked aggrieved.
"Go and deliver some things from our Southern Garrison's warehouse to this young master's family, those silks, and yes, take mine with you too."
As He Er spoke, he took out a pearl from his waist. He had just bought it and originally intended to give it to his wife, but he couldn't care less about that now.
He didn't know the boy's identity and dared not ask, but as one of the twenty smart men, he knew very well that their Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard had never abused his power for personal gain. There must be a reason why the Commander would write a letter to him personally. It was always good to make a good connection.