retaliate

Chapter 778 Let's not give up
The imperial examination ends in the spring, and those who pass the test are waiting for the general election.A few ways to fail: go home, stay in Chang'an, travel around...

Going home, the journey is long, and the trip back and forth is exhausting.

It is not easy to stay in Chang'an and live in Chang'an. Those who can stay in Chang'an must either have connections, have many friends, and have money.

The third way is to travel around, gain experience while increasing knowledge... In a certain month of the year, I traveled to northern Xinjiang, saw the magnificence of northern Xinjiang, saw the poverty of northern Xinjiang, and the hardships of the frontier... This qualification is very good.

"Boss, get up."

"Aye."

"Pack up your things, take a closer look, don't leave anything behind."

"I'm going to shit."

"Hurry up, a group of people are waiting for you."

"Breakfast!"

"Pull out the wagon."

"Guest officer, walk slowly!"

The early morning of Nilv is very noisy and full of fireworks.

Qian Shi opened his eyes and felt his body shaking, as if he was still on the road.

The weather was a bit cold, so he couldn't help wrapping the quilt tightly.

Next door is his companion Zhuang Qin, the son of a powerful man.

On the other side is Zhuang Nansheng, a landlord, who was born in the so-called farming and studying family.

Different from them, Qian Shi's father was the magistrate of the county, so he was born as an official.

However, in the eyes of these failed scholars, the identity of the county magistrate seems a bit humble, at least you have to be the son of the county magistrate.

get up!

Walking out of the room, Qian Shi cheered up and shouted: "Get up!"

"What are you panicking about?"

Next door, Zhuang Qin was lazy.

Qian Shi went downstairs, most of the guests who stayed at the moment had left, and most of the rest would continue to stay.

"Guest officer, you can go to the backyard to wash up!" The clerk pointed to the backyard without touching the ground.

Qian Shi went to the backyard, where there was a well and several water tanks.

After washing up, he moved his body a bit.

"Qian Shi."

Zhuang Qin and Mao Nan were born, lazily.

"Hurry up and wash up!" Qian Shi frowned, "Then go see Deputy Envoy Yang."

"What are you asking for?" Zhuang Qin took a bowl and rinsed his mouth with water, "Ahhh..."

Mao Nansheng squatted down, brushed his teeth, and said vaguely: "People from Beijiang will come to receive them today, so you don't have to worry about eating and drinking. Those who spend ten and a half months, take some Chengyi before leaving, and those who go to Chang'an to catch up with Beijiang How comfortable it is to go back together."

"It's etiquette anyway!" Qian Shi was a little dissatisfied.

"Bah!" Zhuang Qin spat, turned around and said, "Yang Xuan and Chang'an have fallen apart. Didn't you hear this all the way? Chang'an is saying that Yang Xuan is a rebel. We came here to ask for rebellion..."

"Stay here." Mao Nansheng said: "Then Yang Xuan's poems are amazing. Since we are here, we have to meet at least."

Qian Shi knew that this was not some opinion, but to maximize the benefits.

The bigger the officials you meet, the better the subsequent entertainment and the richer Cheng Yi will be.

Zhuang Qin smiled, "I drank too much last night, so I forgot."

After everyone washed up, they ate breakfast.

"Let's go and meet that Deputy Envoy Yang."

Zhuang Qin regarded himself as the leader, and took more than thirty scholars to the Jiedu envoy's mansion.

"Where is the Jiedu envoy's mansion?"

Zhuang Qin asked a passerby to ask him a question.

The passer-by pointed to the right side, "There are more than [-] steps from here, turn left, and when you see the avenue, turn right, and you can see it all the way."

"Thank you."

"You're welcome!"

Zhuang Qin cupped his hands and came back and said: "It smells like sheep, it really is a barren land. Damn, I will definitely not come next time."

Mao Nansheng said with a smile: "One qualification is enough, even if there is a peerless beauty here next time, I will not come."

"Hahahaha!"

A group of people laughed, as if no one was there.

Zhuang Qin coughed dryly, "Be low-key."

The crowd laughed.

Zhuang Qin cupped his hands at the curious people around him, and then said: "The relationship between Beijiang and Chang'an is very troublesome now, it's not easy for us to wade through the muddy water.

Remember, if Yang Xuan recruits us, just be polite, whoever agrees, whoever stays, has nothing to do with us from now on. "

Mao Nansheng nodded, "Northern Xinjiang is destined to be cleaned up, whoever is stupid will stay. Let's come here just to gain experience and gain knowledge."

"Countless!"

A group of people arrived outside Jiedushi's mansion.

Zhuang Qin stepped forward and cupped his hands, "Please tell me, Chang'an scholar Zhuang Qin and others, please see Deputy Envoy Yang."

Menzi already had an explanation, "Wait a minute."

Zhuang Qin smiled, "It's troublesome."

He turned to look at his companions and said, "Later, please remain reserved."

He has seen a lot, so what he said is convincing.

Qian Shi felt that such a tour was a bit boring, and he wanted to leave the brigade and take a good walk in northern Xinjiang by himself.

But if you are not familiar with the place here, you must be accompanied by locals if you want to travel.

Look!

Let's see what Deputy Envoy Yang means.

Qian Shi thought of his father's evaluation of Yang Xuan: a minister capable of governing the world, a domineering general.

Outstanding ability, but too domineering.

If Yang Xuan hadn't said that he would live up to the Tang Dynasty in this life, countless people outside would regard him as a traitor and everyone would call him out.

Mao Nansheng patted him on the shoulder, "What are you thinking? How do you think this place is better than Aye's Yamen?"

"Big!" Qian Shi satisfied Mao Nansheng's sense of superiority with one word.

"Hehe!" Mao Nansheng said, "We went to southern Xinjiang last time, and it was even bigger there. The local reception was quite kind, and they hired a family of rebellious travelers. They had wine and meat every day, accompanied by officials or local scholars, and played around. ...

Why!Those days are so beautiful. "

It's all about drunkenness and dreaming!

Qian Shi looked indifferent.

"Qian Shi, what do you want to do in this life?" Mao Nansheng asked suddenly.

Qian Shi said: "Take one step at a time, and if you really can't do it, just be a small official."

My father said: The imperial examination is an experience, so you have to walk more and see more.Be cautious in your words and deeds, and don't talk about your thoughts.

He was a little surprised and asked, why?

Father sighed, if you are unlucky, it will only make people laugh if you say it.If you are proud, speaking out will only make people jealous...

In this world, only your parents and relatives are truly happy for your achievements and sad for your misfortune.

Ok!

Although he felt that what his father said was too dull, he still followed suit.

Sure enough, he said his ambition was very decadent, and Mao Nansheng patted him on the shoulder with a sigh of relief, and said something... a man, how can he be so depressed.

But in an instant, Mao Nansheng went to talk to others in high spirits.I am full of energy, as if I just took a few pills of Chang'an's popular Rejuvenation Pill.

It turns out that your bad luck will only make others happy!
Qian Shi verified his father's words one by one.

The door came out, "Everyone, please follow me."

"Shouldn't you call yourself a villain?" Mao Nansheng asked with high spirits, still immersed in a sense of superiority over Qian Shi's goal in life.

Menzi said neither humble nor overbearing: "Internally, if you call yourself a villain, you should call yourself a villain. Externally, I represent Beijiang, so naturally you should not bow your head."

Mao Nansheng's spirits soared and he became discouraged. He said unwillingly, "Who said that?"

"Deputy Envoy Yang."

Menzi glanced at Mao Nansheng, as if you dare to beep again.

Mao Nansheng gave a dry cough, looked at the buildings on the left and right, "It's so big."

It turns out that many of the seemingly menacing ones are fake, and they will show their true colors when they encounter hard stubble.

What kind of person is Deputy Envoy Yang?
A capable minister in governing the world, a domineering general.

Mostly sinister!
Mao Nansheng whispered, "Be careful, that person is probably vicious."

Menzi's words made these scholars feel the same way.

Until outside the lobby, the door asked them to wait, and went in to report by themselves.

Qian Shi stood in front, and he could see the situation in the lobby by looking up, and he could also hear voices.

But he lowered his eyes slightly and didn't look at it.

"...The weather is cold, and officials from all over the country are asked to visit and condolence to the basic necessities of the lonely elderly. My request is not high. Don't starve to death, okay?"

"Relax, Deputy Envoy."

"Well! By the way, tell those officials that the money and food that I allocated here, if you have the courage, try Tanmo, and see if their necks are tough or my knife is tough."

"The deputy envoy is not afraid that they will be frightened?"

"I also want to talk kindly, but money touches people's hearts!"

Footsteps went out.

Someone came in from the right side, "Deputy envoy, the scouts are here to report that the rangers from Jianshui City raided one of our farms last night."

"how?"

"More than [-] people died on our side, but the other party didn't please them. Those soldiers who were farming the fields had long been prepared. A wave of arrows rained, leaving more than [-] people, and the rest fled in embarrassment."

"Tell Jiang Cunzhong, revenge!"

"Yes!"

The footsteps came to the front and stopped.

Yang Xuan looked at these scholars and said with a smile: "Those who can participate in the imperial examination are all great talents. When you come to northern Xinjiang, you want to take a walk. Let's take a look. I welcome this."

It's a good opening, very gentle.

"How about northern Xinjiang, the outside world wants to speculate a lot, but scholars should not sit and watch the sky, especially the idea that you can know the world's affairs without going out with a scholar. It's absurd."

These words meant a lesson, Qian Shi looked up.

Young, heroic, with majesty between his brows... This doesn't look like a vicious person!
"No matter how much you read, if you don't have experience to back it up, then what you read is a dead book. To read thousands of books, you have to travel thousands of miles." Yang Xuan knew that these people were arrogant, "Since you are here... then go to the various places. Look around. Tan Jin."

An official came out of the lobby, "Deputy envoy."

Yang Xuan pointed to these scholars, "Take these scholars around and take a look. There is no need to cover up."

In this case, you are too confident!
Zhuang Qin raised his head with a half-smile.

He is an old man, well-informed.No matter where you travel, the local officials will be secretive. Many places are not allowed to go, and many places are not allowed to intervene.

"Dare to ask the deputy envoy, can I go anywhere?" Zhuang Qin asked.

Yang Xuan nodded, "Except for the secrets, you can go anytime."

"Thank you Deputy Envoy."

Zhuang Qin was a little excited, Qian Shi knew what he was excited about, it was nothing more than being able to find faults... After returning to Chang'an, the problems in northern Xinjiang were his talk and capital.

The more people who oppose Yang Xuan, the more valuable this capital will be.

The scholars left, and Han Ji came out, "Is this the people?"

Yang Xuan nodded, "There are veterans, some are ignorant, and some are at a loss. Since they are here, let them see the real situation in my northern border."

"Why not let Bao Dong go?" Han Ji asked.

"Bao Dong is in the countryside."

……

In a village outside Tao County.

The sun-tanned Bao Dong sat under a tree at the head of the village, surrounded by villagers.

He took a large rough porcelain bowl, took a sip of water, and said, "I have been doing business in northern Xinjiang for these years." He patted his back basket. Just before, he sold some goods in the village, worth three yuan in total. , The money earned is not enough for today's expenses.

He put down the big bowl, and vulgarly wiped the corner of his mouth with his sleeve, "A few years ago, businessmen would be made things difficult when they walked around, and it was difficult to do."

An old man squatted diagonally opposite, and said with a smile, "That's to give benefits."

Bao Dong stretched out his thumb, "You are wise. Indeed, you must benefit."

The old man proudly said: "Passing the road and skinning! The old man has seen it before."

Bao Dong nodded, "But you can go and have a look now, it's gone."

"No more?" The old man was a little surprised.

Many villagers have never even been to the county seat in their lives, and their knowledge is the sky above their heads.

Bao Dong said: "It's gone, whoever dares to ask for a favor now, you give it to him. You go to the city to report it, at most two days, and that person is finished.

Not to mention losing the official and resigning, there will be a three-year investigation.Once it is found that the amount of bribes demanded has reached ten dollars, they will be sentenced to prison.Do you know about sentencing? "

"It's going to jail!" A young man said excitedly.

"Yes, it's going to jail."

The old man was surprised, "That's the official!"

Bao Dong smiled, "So what about the officials? Some people said that the people are supporting the officials. Speaking of which, the people are the officials.

But this world is turned upside down, the officials have become the common people's yeye.

If things go on like this, something will happen sooner or later.

That's why the man said that those who eat the common people are still not satisfied, and wish they could beat the bones and suck the marrow. What are these officials still doing?Once discovered, they will be punished severely. "

The old man dawdled on his feet, and took a few steps closer to Bao Dong, "Report? That year, someone also reported on the little official, but for some reason, the little official found out and led someone to ransack his house. The whole family is missing, and some people say that they have fled. Be a beggar."

Bao Dong shook his head, "That man sent people to wander around, and anyone who leaks information and shields criminal officials will be punished with the same crime.

Think about it, it's just to protect your colleagues for the sake of sympathy, but when you turn around, what crimes are committed by your colleagues, what crimes are you, who wants to? "

The old man slapped his thigh, "This is a good idea, absolutely!"

He dawdled a few more steps, "In this way, we dare to go out."

Bao Dong sighed in his heart, looking at the longing faces, "Just go!"

"There are taxes!" The old man felt a little greedy.

Bao Dong said: "One way, if you find anyone who dares to collect taxes indiscriminately, who dares to collect money and food under a clever name, just report it.

Don't be afraid, tell your neighbors and relatives before reporting, and let them go to Tao County if they are retaliated against.

It's time!From top to bottom, pull them all off their horses!The exile that should be exiled, the behead that should be beheaded.

Come here a few times, let alone manage for 50 years! "

The old man was so excited that he couldn't help dawdling for a while, but found that he was face to face with Bao Dong.He smiled awkwardly, and then asked, "Who is that person you're talking about?"

Bao Dong said: "Deputy Envoy Yang of Tao County!"

The old man looked at him, "Old man, believe me."

He stood up, "Boss."

"Aye!" A strong man came over.

"Last time you said you were going to do something in the city, and you were worried about being bullied. Now you are not afraid, and you will go tomorrow."

"Okay!" The strong man looked happy.

"Second!"

"Aye!" A man came over.

The old man said: "Go to the home of Mr. Ma in the village and ask for a piece of paper. For one money, ask Mr. Ma to write a few words."

The second child asked, "What word?"

"The position of Deputy Envoy Yang."

The old man turned around and looked at the villagers, "This is a good official, we have to protect him.

Our voice is weak, but there are many people.

Every family prays for Deputy Envoy Yang every day, one person, hundreds, thousands...

Finally, the gods can hear.

Chang'an despised him.

Let's not dislike it! "

(End of this chapter)