The Happy Life of Small Officials in Northern Song Dynasty

After more than a dozen bangs, Ge Huaimin's forehead was bloody even though his skin was rough. Seeing that he didn't intend to stop, Su Jin hurriedly signaled his guards to stop him.

"Why does General Ge do this? This government is about to explain this matter to the common people." Su Jin said indifferently, he didn't think Ge Huaimin was showing off, and he could see that Ge Huaimin did have regrets at this moment, but naturally he couldn't forgive Ge Huaimin completely. After all, he has done a lot of inhumane things.

"Master Su, I, Lao Ge, have never regretted doing things before, but today I saw the emaciated faces of the elders in Weizhou. I really regretted it. I was appointed by the imperial court to deploy the commander of Weizhou. I was supposed to protect the people from being burned. Well, now it's a good thing that the western thieves haven't arrived yet, and it's the officials of the imperial court who burnt charcoal and tortured the people, it's simply too wrong, I'm guilty." Ge Huaimin kowtowed to the audience again.

Su Jin looked at the silent people in the audience and said loudly: "Fathers and folks, Weizhou has deployed command envoy Ge Huaimin to work for tigers and follow Li Zhi, Xu Wei and others to participate in corruption. The matter of corruption and selling relief food should have been taken The office is sent to prison to await the holy order; but last night Ge Huaimin helped the government arrest Li Zhi and the rest of the Xu Wei party. Since he was able to return from the wrong way, and actively cooperated with the government to arrest the person involved in the case, and he is also an accomplice, the government decided to give him a crime. Opportunity, what do you folks think? If you feel that this government is unfair, this government will take him to prison immediately."

The common people finally understood that this Ge Huaimin turned his back on the water last night, saying that the magistrate could not be so capable, and the more than 2 soldiers and horses in the city were all from Li Zhi and Ge Huaimin. and bring them to justice.

The people are kind, even if Ge Huaimin has done something to hurt them, once the wicked subdue, the people will not beat the dog in the water with a good heart. This is a common problem among Chinese people. If you don't hold on to it, it will be seen as not forgiving enough, not graceful enough.

Ge Huaimin's attitude today is also remarkable, a dozen or so kowtows were bloody and shocking, and there was a hint of grief, and the magistrate was interceding at the side, even if it was unforgivable, he could only be forgiven.

"Since this person already knows to repent, we will not deny him a chance to reform himself." Someone said.

Someone else said: "Yes, how can you say that General Ge has led his troops to fight against the Western Bandits several times, and he has also protected us. Besides, he is also an accomplice, not the mastermind; if he is the mastermind, he will never forgive..."

Everyone was expressing their opinions in a hurry. Su Jin didn't expect the people to forgive Ge Huaimin so easily. He was quite moved in his heart. Being used by others, it's no wonder that there are so many criminals. I'm afraid it's the kindness of the people that gave the soil for the breeding of ugliness.

"General Ge, did you hear me? The fathers and villagers are so kind. Even if you haven't done anything for them, they have already forgiven your crimes. You don't want to let the elders of Weizhou down. You need to work hard to correct it in the future. "

Full of guilt, Ge Huaimin bowed his head and said, "Lord Su, am I still a man if I don't repent? I will do my best to protect Weizhou City from now on, and do a good deed every day to atone for my crime."

Su Jin nodded and smiled and said: "Okay, look at your performance, get up, there are still a lot of things to do, tell your soldiers to get ready, and we will start distributing food."

Ge Huaimin promised to get up and come to the side of the stage to lead people to prepare, Su Jin turned to the audience and said loudly: "It's just nonsense, since my government has come to Weizhou, how can I allow the people under my command to starve and get sick, now I will start Distributing food, because the food is limited, we first provide three buckets of food for each person to ensure food for ten days. Everyone in the Qi family will receive the food according to the number of people, if someone is sick or did not come, first report the name and address to receive the food, and I will send someone to verify it later."

The common people cheered happily, the food was finally going to be distributed, and the distribution was three buckets per person, enough food for ten days.

Su Jin said in a loud voice: "Don't worry, everyone. This government has kept its words in mind. Even if it is government relief, there must be rules. These grains are life-saving grains, and the quantity is limited. It is necessary to ensure that everyone receives it fairly. Received under a false name, or falsely reported the population, or received repeatedly, and was found out afterwards, so don’t blame the government for being rude; although Weizhou is a border, it is still an ordinary city under the Song Dynasty, and the punishment of the Song Dynasty is here. The same applies."

The people kept saying: "No, Mr. Su, don't worry, everyone won't do that, is it considered human if you do that?"

Su Jin laughed and said: "That's the best. Now the government has announced that everyone will line up and pass the entrance from east to west. I have arranged ten food distribution places. After taking the food, you can leave from the west. There are other arrangements, and the government will issue notices in the four cities."

The common people applauded, and spontaneously formed a long line. Under the protection of the soldiers, one by one slowly passed the grain distribution place at the entrance of the platform. After registering their names and residences, each person happily took three buckets of grain and left.

Although more distribution points have been set up, nearly [-] people still received only food and received it until dark. However, the people in Weizhou were really patient, queuing up in a safe and secure manner, waiting in a safe and secure manner, neither cutting the queue Yes, and no complaints. Su Jin, who witnessed the whole process, was amazed.

For a whole day, Su Jin didn't leave the scene. On the one hand, food distribution is a major event, and on the other hand, it is also necessary to count the specific number of people in the city. Su Jin has a plan in mind, and there are at least [-] to [-] strong laborers for [-] people. , with so many people completely relying on the imperial court for relief, it is not a problem to idle around every day. The most important thing is to be self-sufficient, or let them have something to do, and they must not cause chaos due to leisure, but this is just Su Jin's vague plan , how to do it needs further consideration and research.

After seeing off the last person receiving food, Su Jin let out a long sigh of relief, and sat on the brightly lit wooden platform, with the evening wind blowing in, he felt an indescribable sense of relief.

The accompanying officials did not dare to leave. Some of them had nothing to do with Li Zhihe's case, and some were petty officials under the criminal yamen. Su Jin was not polite to them; The chief officials are all in custody, and the operation of these departments will definitely be affected. Su Jin urgently needs manpower to help him take care of it. Although the deputies of these departments are temporarily replaced, Su Jin's plan is to ask someone from the imperial court to take up the post. These deputies are on top.

"Lord Su, the relief food has been distributed, you can go to rest, I will take someone to clean up the rest." Ge Huaimin, who had a thick scar on his forehead, stepped forward and cupped his hands.

Su Jin glanced at the little food left and said: "There is not much food left, just let Cang Si take someone to transport it away, General Ge has worked hard, come with me to Fuya to have a drink or two to relieve fatigue, I will return I have something to tell you."

Ge Huaimin nodded and said: "I will listen to Mr. Su, I will lead the team back to the camp to make some arrangements, and I will come later."

Su Jin smiled and waved, and led everyone back to the government office; the banquet in the evening was very sumptuous, Su Jin pretended to be a public servant and recruited the chef from the Yueyue Building to be his own cook, and the ingredients stored in the ice cellar in the building were natural They were all confiscated for their own use, and there were not many guests in the seat. Apart from Su Jin, Ge Huaimin, Dynasty Ma Han and others, there was a tall old man with gray hair, and Su Jin specially sent someone to invite him. .

At the beginning of the banquet, Su Jin introduced the identity of the old man to Ge Huaimin. Only then did Ge Huaimin learn that the old man was just an ordinary citizen in Nancheng named Lu Laosan. Jin has solved the riddle for him.

"General Ge, do you still remember the wine that Li Zhihe and the guards you brought with you drank last night?"

Ge Huaimin was taken aback and said, "What wine?"

Su Ji said with a smile: "The poisonous wine that pours down after ten breaths, you haven't tasted it, so you don't remember it."

Ge Huaimin was startled, and then remembered that those guards fell to the ground after drinking poisoned wine, and fell silent in shock.

Su Jin laughed and said: "Don't think I didn't see some of you inserting silver chopsticks into the wine to test the poison. When I was pouring the wine, several officials came to test the poison in the name of helping. I could see it all inside."

Ge Huaimin said with shame on his face: "I'm ashamed, it's true, Li Zhihe has always been careful, if I drink it without thinking about it, then I will remember to test the poison."

Su Jin smiled and said: "The more evil a person is, the more frightened he is. You are careless, but he is guilty and afraid of ghosts knocking on the door, so be careful everywhere. I used silver tableware to entertain you that night. It’s just to remove your guard.”

Ge Huaimin sighed: "Indeed, as the magistrate said, Li Jianjun that night... no no... Li Zhihe brought a few silver needles with him, and before leaving, he told me to test the poison before eating and drinking, just in case Got it."

Su Jin smiled and said: "It's a pity that I still got my way. Since I came to Weizhou, you couldn't avoid my way even if you were very careful. You sent people to monitor me every day, and I was also watching every day." Monitor you, but what you see are illusions, and what I see are some of your arrangements, are you convinced?"

Ge Huaimin said: "It doesn't matter if I don't mention it, it's all because of my lard. If Master Su didn't save me, my life would be useless."

Su Jin laughed and said: "You are the key. If you don't have goodness in your heart, I won't turn back no matter how much I persuade you. Fortunately, I saw the right person. You are still a conscience that has not been eaten up by dogs." For those who have died, there is still a little bit left.”

Ge Huaimin stood up and cupped his hands, toasted Su Jin with a glass of wine, and suddenly asked after sitting down: "But Mr. Su, I don't know one thing. Since the toxicity of the wine has been tested, why are those personal guards still poisoned? And I saw you I also drank a lot with your subordinates, why are you all safe and sound?"

Su Jin laughed and said: "You finally remembered to ask this, your brain is not spinning fast, I don't know if you ask me about it, old man Lu made the medicine in wine, you have to ask him .”

Everyone's eyes focused on Lu Laosan, even the experienced Wang Chao Ma Han and others didn't understand the reason, and they didn't take any antidote or anything, just followed the orders, but didn't take any action. Poisoning is really miraculous.