Half a year passed in the blink of an eye. Ever since Ma Boliang began helping him, Jiang Hao's point-farming speed had increased severalfold. He no longer had to busy himself; whenever he arrived somewhere, people would receive him and organize everything. Sometimes he watched the show and farmed points, and sometimes he let Xiaoxiao, Ping'er, and the other women go up to hone their skills. It was easy and enjoyable.
Over those six months, Jiang Hao traveled throughout the Great Ming's lands north and south of the Yangtze, building up an enormous reputation. His old title of troublemaker gained another grand prefix. People respectfully called him the Peerless Young Master, while his nickname was "the Peerless Cheap Bastard Who Was Stupid, Rich, and Always Looking for Trouble."
Jiang Hao sighed inwardly. My great undertaking is something you people will never understand.
By then, Jiang Hao's points had reached 1,386, more than ten times the system's requirement. He had completed the mission far beyond the target. That day, a hawk suddenly flew over. Jiang Hao took the bamboo tube from its claws, pulled out the letter inside, and his gaze immediately sharpened.
"My lord, a letter has arrived from Eunuch Wang. Someone has reported us to His Majesty, claiming that our Putuo Garrison is privately raising troops and building up its own power, with suspected intentions of rebellion. The Western Depot has already been dispatched to investigate. The Western Depot's chief, Yu Huatian, will arrive shortly."
Eunuch Wang was the eunuch who served in the imperial study. Jiang Hao had sought him out when arranging his appointment as a Thousand-Household Officer, and later had Yuan De maintain that connection. They sent him regular gifts every month, and now it had finally paid off.
"Our journey is over. We'll head for