They were delayed for two days at Jinhai Guard, mainly because they had to unload and transport the gold and silver. Chest after chest of gold and silver was taken down from the ships and loaded onto carriages, and by the time Yang Zhengshan left Jinhai Guard, more than two hundred carts of gold, silver, wealth, and goods were following behind him.
Nothing unexpected happened on the way to the capital, but when they entered Capital City's gates, quite a few officials from the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of War came to welcome them.
"Respectfully welcoming the Marquis back to the capital!"
A group of officials greeted Yang Zhengshan with beaming smiles.
Naturally, they were happy.
After a victorious battle, the Ministry of War would definitely receive credit.
And with Yang Zhengshan bringing back so much gold, silver, and wealth, the Ministry of Revenue naturally had to watch it with eager, hungry eyes.
However, Yang Zhengshan was too lazy to say much to these people. After a few simple pleasantries, he said, "This old man still has to enter the palace to have an audience with Your Majesty. After this old man has discussed matters with His Majesty, we will deal with the other affairs!"
"Yes, Marquis, please!"
A group of officials had no objections either, and hurriedly welcomed Yang Zhengshan inside the city.
When Yang Zhengshan entered the city, many commoners inside the city also ran over to watch the excitement. They had heard that the Imperial Court had won another victory, and also heard that the Marquis of Jing'an had seized a great deal of gold, silver, and treasure, so each of them came running over in high spirits to look on.
Looking at cart after cart of wooden chests, the commoners discussed it spiritedly, all