Jinyi champion

Chapter 295

Fast forward to the end of February.

The atmosphere in Anlu Prefecture gradually became tense. The gates of the city were only open for less than half an hour in the morning and evening, and strict interrogation was required when entering the city. People with unknown intentions, even local porters, were not allowed to enter the city.

The government test is scheduled to be held in mid-March, but in order to prevent any accidents in the middle, the candidates who take the government test will arrive in the state city one after another in late February, especially those candidates from Jingshan County, who live in the inns in the city, which suddenly makes the state city The academic atmosphere is intense.

This morning, Tang Yin rarely spared time to go out with Zhu Hao to attend the literary meeting.

With Tang Yin's pair of panda eyes, it is easy to think that he went to spend the night drinking and staying up all night, but Zhu Hao knew that this was an extraordinary period, Tang Yin would not be so absurd, and was more concerned about exterminating bandits.

On the second floor of the restaurant, Zhu Hao and the two sat facing each other, and beside them were Confucian scholars who had come to take the government examination. At this time, four tables were put together, and a group of candidates from Jingshan County "educated" the candidates from Changshou County.

"... I heard that there is a nine-year-old county trial chief here in the state capital? It's really an anecdote... It is reported that he is still a bear boy with a background in Jinyiwei. He must not bear to look directly at the knowledge, so you can bear it and don't go to the Confucian Temple Make a fuss?"

A group of older children in Jingshan County once again launched a group mocking mode.

The initiator of the literary society next to him hurriedly stopped: "Talk about the article, talk about the article, why use this topic for no reason?"

The Confucian scholars from Jingshan County were all laughing. Obviously, they had long wanted to educate the candidates from Changshou County face to face. Unfortunately, they were inferior to others and had no chance before. Now they finally found the reason.

An examinee from Changshou County stood up: "The state government, the Confucianism Department and the local gentry have all come out to speak out. Who dares to commit crimes against the wind? In addition, it doesn't mean anything even if he is the leader of the county examination. Maybe he wrote excellent articles for a while, but who It’s good to be able to guarantee every time? As long as I find a flaw, he will definitely be ruined.”

"exactly."

The Confucian scholars in Changshou County naturally felt that it made sense.

The instigator in Jingshan County sneered: "I am not waiting to embarrass you. For such an injustice, we should fight to the end, so as to live up to the character of the literati. But since the matter has passed, it is too late to go to the Temple of Weeping , then we should join hands to overwhelm that kid in this government test, and then the truth will be revealed, and everyone knows that his position at the top of the case came for no reason."

"Makes sense."

Another candidate who came from nowhere stood up next to him, "In this way, I can file a complaint with Huguang during the college entrance examination. Even if that kid has a strong background, he will still not be a student!"

"it is good!"

Originally, candidates from the two counties were "regionally black" with each other, but in the end they turned out to be the same enemy?
This contrast?
"Brothers, it's almost time for dinner. I don't know what dishes to order? There are delicious delicacies in the shop..."

The guy saw that this group of people were well-dressed and talking loudly, and seeing that it was lunch time, of course he had to come up and ask them what they wanted to eat. You can’t just order two pots of tea and occupy the four of our tables here?

But among these candidates, who would like to treat guests to dinner at this time?
If this is eaten, who will pay?

Such a large expense can be avoided if possible. It is more economical and more economical than eating in a restaurant. The most important thing is that the wallet is not empty and the heart does not hurt.

"Didn't you see that we are discussing knowledge? We are all scholars, and we are destined to enter the court in the future and serve the Ming Dynasty..."

Someone stood tall and put on airs to the waiter in the shop.

Xiao Er was also considered polite, and said with an apologetic smile: "Even princes and dignitaries still have to eat."

"Don't eat, go back and study hard, and strive for an early title on the gold list...Let's go!"

A group of people got up and didn't even plan to clear the table, leaving melon seed skins and cores all over the floor, and went straight downstairs.

Xiaoer smiled wryly and walked to Zhu Hao at the last table, raised his chin, as if asking, you two are going to leave too, right?
Zhu Hao said loudly: "Bring me the menu, eat all the chicken, duck and fish, and then two jars of wine that has been aged for more than ten years. I want to treat my husband to dinner."

The group of people who were going downstairs didn't know what to think when they heard it, so they quickened their pace unconsciously.

"Okay, okay!"

The guy had a smile on his face again.

Doing business with this table of guests is worth four or five tables.

……

……

"Mr. Tang, be happy. I invite you to drink and eat. Why are you unhappy? You agreed to accompany me out to attend the literary meeting. Up to now, I haven't gone to a literary meeting yet."

After Zhu Hao finished ordering, the second floor fell silent temporarily, and said to Tang Yin with a smile.

Tang Yin waved his hand: "Don't mention it, I've been too tired lately. Last night, the state office stayed up very late before returning to the palace. This morning, I discussed countermeasures with many officials of the palace. I finally came out for a while, so don't bother me."

Zhu Hao grinned happily.

It's rare to see Tang Yin doing things seriously.

Recently, Tang Yin became a busy man in the palace because of discussing strategies to deal with bandit attacks. Yuan Zonggao simply left the errands with the government to Tang Yin and Zhang Zuo.

"Tell me, how far are you preparing for the war? When will the bandits come to Anlu?"

Zhu Hao asked, "It's thunderous and rainy, and it won't be the end. The bandits see that Anlu Prefecture is actively preparing for the battle, so they will retreat if there is no disturbance?"

Tang Yin said angrily: "Do you think that fighting thieves is a child's play house? I thought it was just one or two hundred thieves disturbing the place, but now more and more news came, at least three to five hundred or even nearly a thousand thieves, burning and killing all the way The looting came straight to Anlu Prefecture.

"Kuang Zhizhou doesn't have much term left. He doesn't want to go to war at this time. He simply leaves the matter of suppressing the bandits to the Xingwang Mansion, the local guards, and the inspection department. He is only responsible for recruiting strong men to patrol the city wall, and he doesn't care about sending troops."

Zhu Hao said: "Is the state government so irresponsible?"

Tang Yin sighed: "It's just an obligation to do what you can, otherwise you expect those farmers who haven't even got a weapon to go into battle and kill the enemy?
"Those young men patrolled the city wall a few times, and the gentry in this state were required to provide food and warm clothes. The cost is a big problem, because the Xingwang Mansion took the initiative to suppress the bandits, and the gentry in this state were basically unwilling to contribute money and effort, especially when it came to sending troops... Maybe the palace has to bear it by itself."

From Tang Yin's rather impatient narration, Zhu Hao could feel how much resistance he was facing now.

Generally, when there is banditry in a certain place, the county magistrate will rely on the city wall to defend, so they are basically not afraid of bandits attacking head-on. Kill the patrolling soldiers, then open the city gate, and the bandits take advantage of the opportunity to hide and enter the city... then the officials and people in the city will suffer!

Therefore, guarding against bandits does not lie in going out of the city to fight, but in defending the city well.

As Tang Yin said, Zhizhou Kuang Yangming was just doing his duty. As for sending troops to fight...that was proposed by your Xingwangfu. You can't let the few soldiers in this state follow you around to gain prestige for your Xingwangfu, right?We are doing our best to do what we have to do.

"How is the contact with Huang Fantai and Wang Zhongcheng going?" Zhu Hao asked with a smile.

Tang Yindao: "Huang Fantai replied to the letter, indicating that Huguang Dusi will send troops to help suppress the bandits. As for Bo'an... the mountains are long and the rivers are far away. Whether the letter can be delivered safely is a problem. We can only send troops to cut off the bandits' retreat, and it is almost impossible for them to lead troops northward to encircle the bandits."

Zhu Hao was still laughing.

Tang Yin didn't like Zhu Hao's reaction very much.

The reason why Zhu Hao smiled was mainly because he was pleased with Tang Yin's "growth", from a down-and-out old scholar who fed his family by himself, to a "military commander" who took care of the overall situation. Although this commander was only a temporary worker, he finally had a responsibility up.

Zhu Hao said: "Mr. Tang, you are encountering some difficulties now, but let me tell you, you will find that the army and the people will work together soon."

"How to say?" Tang Yin frowned.

Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Think about it, the bandits have worked so hard, not to mention crossing the province, but also crossing the river to plunder. There is no guarantee of food, grass and luggage. How can there be any confidence? What I want is to get a ticket and leave... ...But now the situation in various prefectures and counties is no different from that of Anlu. They all want to protect themselves. They are officials who have done nothing wrong. They have never thought of taking the initiative to meet the enemy.

"Where is the destination of the thieves? It must be Anluzhou City! When they arrive, their momentum will reach its peak, and they will surely loot around the city. The gentry fields in this county are all outside the city...even if many of them are in the city. Settle down, but the tenants and relatives are all outside the city, can they not be in a hurry?"

Tang Yin frowned: "You mean, sooner or later, they will assist in rejuvenating the palace and eradicating bandits?"

"Ah."

Zhu Hao nodded affirmatively.

Tang Yin said: "I hope so, don't wait until the end, when even Prince Xing's mansion finds that there is nothing they can do, they can only watch thieves looting outside the city but there is nothing they can do... I am not afraid of death, I will die soon, there is not much left to live, If it's not for yourself or for Xingwangfu, you should do something for the common people, right?"

"Okay, then I would like to offer a toast to your fearlessness."

As soon as Zhu Hao said that, he was about to take the jug sent by the waiter and fill Tang Yin with wine.

The clerk had been listening for a while with a wine jug, and asked in shock: "Guest officer, are you the Master Gao Shilu who is currently working in Prince Xing's Mansion?"

Tang Yin looked puzzled: "Huh?"

The buddy said pleasantly: "It can be regarded as seeing a living person...Look at my mouth, I can't speak. There are rumors in the city that there is a senior soldier in the Xing Palace, commanding the officers and soldiers of the Palace, the joint guards and the inspection department. , To wipe out the bandits who came to invade Anlu Prefecture.

"Hey, bandits and bandits are harassing the place, so we should take the initiative to attack and wipe them out, so that we can demonstrate the prestige of my great Ming and warn future generations.

"You always do things for the common people, and the common people are grateful for your kindness. I'll tell the shopkeeper, let the shopkeeper come up to meet you. We dare not accept the money for this drink. The shopkeeper——"

The guy went downstairs excitedly to find the shopkeeper.

Tang Yin has not recovered yet.

Become a celebrity without leaving home?

Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Sir, have you seen it? If you do things for the common people, they will remember your kindness. The common people have their own steelyard in their hearts, and they can weigh right from wrong, good from evil, even if it is of little help to your great cause of suppressing bandits in a short period of time." , but it will converge into a vast and irreversible historical torrent, which will determine the support and affiliation of people's hearts."

(End of this chapter)