Lord: Start with a book of Water Margin

Chapter 126 Tong Guanmen

Everyone went down separately, but Wu Yong stayed alone. Seeing that everyone had gone down, Wu Yong said: "Master, I'm going to Yuncheng County. Although I haven't paid a visit to the county magistrate Shi Wenbin, through Lei Heng and Zhu Dian, I also met Song Jiang, who is known as the timely rain. This He was also an extravagant man, and his reputation spread all over the county. We met him, and originally thought that the county magistrate was also a good official. With his achievements in dispelling the fog, expanding his territory, and encircling and suppressing grass bandits, plus the fact that Liangshan Township also has a population of a thousand households, the middle The county dare not say it, so it is not an exaggeration to build a lower county. This can be regarded as opening up territory for the Song Dynasty, and it can pay taxes, which is beneficial to the country."

"But I thought it was simple, and it was Song Gongming who pointed out the key point. Listen to what Song Gongming said: This first point, since the Tang Dynasty, the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms were divided by mist, and Taizu unified the world. However, the Song Dynasty had no control over the local Control is still much weaker, with roads as the first level, prefectures, prefectures, military, and prisons as the second level, and counties as the last level. County magistrates, governors, and governors in various places have fixed rules for paying taxes to the court every year. The extra Naturally, it belongs to me, and Yuncheng County will definitely not let us be promoted from the countryside to the county."

Wu Yong took a sip of tea and continued: "We have nothing to do with Jeju City. We went there for a few days and were not able to enter the government office. I just happened to meet Xiao Rang and Jin Dajian, so I invited them here."

Zhao Zhen said: "Xuetuo, how should we arrange these two people?"

Wu Yong said: "Master, these two people are very good at writing. Xiao Rang is good at writing. He can imitate every handwriting accurately. Jin Dajian can also copy the calligraphy works. The two of them also have some literary and ink ideas in their minds, and they have something to do in the countryside." It can be used more often.”

Zhao Zhen said: "In that case, both of them will be assistants. Xiao Rang, the master scholar, will be in charge of writing and writing, and Jin Dajian, the jade-arm craftsman, will specialize in making Yingbing talismans and seal letters. How about it?"

Wu Yong said: "This is very appropriate."

Zhao Zhen said: "It's so good. In addition to handling rural affairs, the township is building a stone bridge connecting Dongxi Village and Xixi Village. It just so happens that one person can write articles and the other can carve monuments to record them. These two people will settle down in Xixi Village from now on. This is how to deal with rural affairs. convenient."

Wu Yong nodded after hearing this. This arrangement can take advantage of the two people's strengths.

Wu Yong hesitated for a while and then said: "Master of the village, the governor of Dongping Prefecture and the general judge now belong to two parties. The general judge Cheng Wanli came from Tong Guan's family, and the governor Chen Wenzhao was a serious scholar and came from the imperial examination. Now the general judge of the village If the Lord marries the Cheng family, he may offend Magistrate Chen."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen stood up and toasted a glass of wine, and said: "It's all thanks to Zhao Duguan Yucheng." Zhao Duguan also got up and drank.

After two hours, everyone dispersed. Zhao Yuanli sent Zhao Duguan to rest. Zhao Zhen washed his face and discussed with Wu Yong and Pei Xuan before going to sleep.

Wu Yong said: "Du Guan is a knowledgeable man. Although there is not much commerce here, the surrounding waters are rich in fish, there are many water ports, and there are countless fertile fields."

Jin Cuilian naturally heard about Zhao Zhen's marriage, so she took extra care of her at night without saying a word.

After hearing this, Du Guan Zhao glanced at Zhao Zhen and said with a smile: "Headmaster Zhao is also a talented person. He is very good. If my young lady sees him, she will definitely like him."

Wu Yongdao: "What the village owner said is that we will not steal or rob, nor will we frame Zhongliang. It doesn't matter where we get the official position. We will just guard Shuibo Liangshan. Although Tong Guan's family is not nice to hear, there are some It's a good idea. I think Song Jiang is also a member of the public family. Who in the world would not say anything about his extravagance and loyalty? No one is perfect in terms of his deeds but his heart."

Zhao Zhen said: "Brother Wu Yong, according to what you said, even if we seek refuge with Chen Wenzhao, we will have no way out, and Yuncheng County does not want us to establish our own county. We have no choice but to seek refuge with these so-called slanderous villains." I also heard that Tong Guan and the other six people were called the six thieves. They formed cliques for personal gain, were corrupt and perverted the law, were licentious, excluded dissenters, abused their power in private, and preyed on the common people. Tong Guan was a eunuch, and he even had the reputation of being a "lady prime minister." It shows that the court is unclear. Now, although we are taking the path of Tong Guan's disciples, we cannot really help the evildoers. Fortunately, there is still fog blocking our place, and outsiders will not easily enter. We can only manage Shuibo Liangshan well. , just protect the people of one place, the court affairs have nothing to do with us."

Wu Yong said: "Master, I really understood this on the way back. Master Cheng just wants to take advantage of the establishment of the county in Liangshan, Shuibo, and get some credit from it. I also talked to Zhao Duguan along the way. If With this ability, he also has the means to oust Chen Wenzhao, and the position of governor of this palace belongs to Mr. Cheng."

"Furthermore, I heard from brothers Yang Lin and Pei Xuan that in the north of the Song Dynasty, there are still countries of Liao and Jin, and the borders are still uneasy. The Li family in Xixia also proclaimed the emperor, and Tubo and other tribes often invaded the border. We and others There is no way to surrender to the army, so I have to sweep the snow in front of my door and don't worry about the frost on other people's tiles. The Song Dynasty is also suffering from internal and external troubles. There is no way that one day, brothers like us will be able to use it. As the saying goes: bend down and wait for it. The timing of the day.”

On the second day, after breakfast, Zhao Zhen led Zhao Duguan to look around Xixi Village. There were cattle and sheep everywhere, countless chickens and ducks, and crops were planted everywhere in the fields, which were flourishing.

When Zhao Duguan saw it, he praised: "It's really a good fortune. The lady is here to enjoy the blessings. It's easy for such a villain to go back and report."

At You time, everyone gathered in the front hall. There were fresh fish, tender chickens, stuffed geese, fat sheep, fresh fruits, etc. Zhao Duguan was regarded as the honored guest, and everyone encouraged them to drink. Cheng Wanli was originally just a civil servant. Although his family had some savings, he was not an official. Only in the past six months had he gone out to work as a general judge for a government. This general judge was a supervisory official and did not care about the military and civilians. Moreover, he and Chen Wenzhao were not from the same group, so naturally there was no place for him to do anything. Naturally, Du Guan Zhao had no one to treat him to, and he had never received such hospitality.

Wu Yong had already given the order, and all the heroes were just asking for wine. After three rounds of wine, Wu Yong saw that Du Guan Zhao had already had sixty-seven percent of the wine, and said, "Guan Zhao, how is the owner of my farm?"

The two looked at each other in silence. It was Wu Yong who spoke first: "This is the way the world is today. Those who invest money and silk under their disciples will be reused by high-ranking officials; those who invest under their disciples without bribes will always make great contributions to the country, but will be buried in nothing and will not be rewarded. I can't wait any longer. The people in the countryside cannot think so far ahead."

After talking about the troublesome incident involving Tong Guanmen, Wu Yong said: "Master, all the gold and silver gifts I brought this time have been spent. The three books and six etiquettes are too cumbersome, so I asked Du Guan Zhao to speak for me. It was decided in a hurry.”

Zhao Zhen said: "Master Cheng just agrees like this?"

Du Guan Zhao nodded and said: "Master, the master also gave the order when he came. Since this place has become a county, I think the master is not short of money. The master only gave the order, if the master is not bad in appearance and happens to be missing something, It is a destiny to come to the heirloom jade ring. The villain will return today. I see that there is mist all around. The owner of the village is afraid that it will not be easy to leave lightly. He only asked someone to go with me to welcome him in person instead of the owner of the village. It’s better to get married as soon as possible.”

Zhao Zhen said: "Thank you very much, but I'm considerate. I still asked the scholar to take the people there. I also brought some gold and silver cloth, jewelry and the like with me to make up for the betrothal gift."

At that moment, Zhao Duguan and others were stayed for one night. The next day, Zhao Zhen sent people to pack and pack, still using Wu Yong as his envoy. Luan Tingyu, Liu Tang, and Shi Qian accompanied him, and he also picked 20 cavalry to escort him all the way. He took a cart full of gifts and headed to Dongping Mansion. Zhao Zhen saw off the convoy and called Jiao Ting, who had moved to the military camp in Xixi Village, and said, "Brother Jiao Ting, the camp was handed over to Brother Guanghui in advance, but we have to go to Dongxi Village to garrison for a few days."

Jiao Ting said: "I heard from Brother Liu Tang that there is a red leaf tree there. I just want to go and have a look."

Immediately, Zhao Zhen asked Xiao Rang to write a transfer order, and after using the seal, Jiao Ting cleaned up, took the transfer order, and went to the Lingguan Palace barracks in Dongxi Village.

Only then did Zhao Zhen have time to look at the attributes of Xiao Rang and Jin Dajian.

world log

Praise for poetry:

The green shirt and black hat are sharp and sharp, and the dragon and snake pen appear at the bottom of the painting.

Mi Cai Suhuang Neng seems to have a reputation as a sage who is good at calligraphy.

Name: Xiao Rang (hero, Shang Yingdi Wenxing)

Nickname: Scholar with Holy Hands

Race: Terran

Reputation: 30 (Jeju scholar)

Occupation: Town Ranger

Secondary occupation: Scholar

Level: Level 2 and Level 1 (Strength 20, Commander 12)

Attributes: Strength 18, Constitution 20, Agility 15, Spirit 30

Skills: Forgery level 2 (can write in various fonts with accuracy, spirit +2), Disguise level 1 (dress up, spirit +1), calligraphy level 2 (composition script, spirit +1), professor level 1 (Preaching and teaching, spirit +1)

Commander skill: Military formation level 1 (arrangement of troops, morale +1)

Martial arts: Spear and stick (skilled, using stick force +3, nd Taizu long stick)

Equipment: jujube stick

Monthly salary: 8 dollars

world log

Praise for poetry:

The phoenix seal and dragon seal are made by hand, and the carved seal is more distinct.

The reputation of being called "Jade Arm" is not false, and he is ranked first in the art field.

Name: Jin Dajian (Hero, Yingdi Qiaoxing)

Nickname: Jade Arm Craftsman

Race: Terran

Reputation: 30 (well-known craftsmen in Jeju)

Occupation: Town Ranger

Secondary occupation: Jade craftsman

Level: Level 2 and Level 5 (Strength 25, Commander 10)

Attributes: Strength 32, Constitution 29, Agility 15, Spirit 15

Skills: Sealmaking level 2 (removes jade imprints from books, strength +2), tablet engraving level 2 (opening stone inscriptions, structure +2), engraving level 2 (jade making, strength +2)

Commander Skill: None

Martial arts: Spear and stick (skilled, using stick force +3, nd Taizu long stick)

Equipment: jujube stick

Monthly salary: 8 dollars

Zhao Zhen looked at the attributes of the two of them and found that they were not very powerful in terms of martial arts. Fortunately, they each had their own strengths. After meeting them in the past few days, they were both loyal men. Xiao Rang was not only good at forging various types of fonts, but also had the reputation of being a scholar. He could also handle the affairs of the village properly and teach schoolwork. He was considered a rare talent.

As for Jin Dajian, Zhao Zhen thought that in addition to engraving military symbols, seals, cards, etc., he could also open a jade and stone carving shop to see if he could develop a new specialty like a bone carving shop, or do some carving, jade carving, etc. Brands, handles, etc. can also be used to make expensive jewelry.

Now the two of them, one is writing inscriptions and the other is selecting stones, are both setting up monuments to record events related to the stone bridges built in Dongxi Village and Xixi Village.

(End of this chapter)