The Record of Swordsmen in the Late Sui and Early Tang Dynasties

Chapter 833 820 Second flattering the imperial envoy, the Luoyang General Soldier hosted a banquet.For business, Wuji rushed to Kaifeng Mansion.

It wasn't too long, so the Luoyang General Soldier rushed over with two waiters from the restaurant.

The commander-in-chief ordered the staff in the restaurant to bring in the two food boxes, and put the dishes inside one by one on the table in the room where Duan Wuji and the others lived.

After the banquet was set up, the two guys withdrew from the house carrying empty food boxes.

The prefect of Luoyang looked at Duan Wuji and his brothers and said: "You two imperial envoys, you have worked hard, the gangsters who ran rampant in our mansion were finally wiped out by you, and from then on, this Luoyang mansion may be peaceful in the world!
Today, the two of us, on behalf of the folks in Luoyang Mansion, thank you both!

If the two of you don't come, to be honest, this gang of bandits is really hard to deal with!

We brothers, I don't know how long we have to worry about this matter!

Two imperial envoys, you are really amazing!No one can match the talent of you two brothers! "

Ho!This prefect of Luoyang deserves to be regarded as an old oily man in the officialdom, this flattery is so flattering, that is the feeling that anyone will feel a little bit smug after hearing it!

After hearing this, the Chief Soldier hurriedly said: "You two imperial envoys, I never imagined that your martial arts skills are so high!

I am also a military commander, and I am also a person who has practiced martial arts since I was a child. However, if I compare with you these two times, I am not even the slightest bit worse!

It seems that this person is guilty of disobedience!

Based on this morning's battle, I was completely convinced.

Commissioner Duan, to be honest, your martial arts skills are really good.

If you say that you are not number one in the world, I will not believe anything!

How about Feishangfei, the third leader of this gang of bandits!

He thought he was running fast, but in the end he was captured alive by you! "

Ho!It turned out that the Luoyang General Soldier flattered him, and he had reached the point of perfection.

Duan Wuji laughed when he heard this.

"My lords, please stop praising us two brothers.

I think it's important for us to eat!

My lords, let's sit down quickly! "

Duan Wuji looked down, and saw that today's banquet is really rich.

That's true: chicken, duck and fish are all available, and meat and vegetables are all available.Boiled duck, yellow stewed chicken, red braised elbow and stewed fish.Braised Pork with Braised Mushrooms in Clear Sauce, Vegetarian Stir-Fried Yellow Flowers and Stuffed Skin.Steamed prawns stuffed with oil, cold beef with mashed garlic!There are delicious delicacies from the mountains, and all kinds of delicacies are available.

Duan Wuji saw it and said with a smile: "My lords, this banquet must have cost a lot of money, right?

Your salary is not much, why spend so much? "

The commander-in-chief grinned when he heard this.

"I said, Mr. Imperial Envoy, you two have been in our Luoyang Mansion for a while, and during this time, it was Mr. Zhifu who invited you to dinner, and I have never invited you once.

My salary is no lower than that of the magistrate!

If you leave, then I still have to leave that lifelong regret?
When the time comes when you return to the imperial court, you should say that I, the commander-in-chief, don't know what to do. If I get the reputation of being an iron-feathered rooster, that will be hard to say!

Besides, you are the imperial envoys and our immediate superiors, so it would be unreasonable to say nothing to your superiors.

If this gets out, who would dare to deal with me in the future?

The two imperial envoys, sit down quickly. "

Duan Wuji and Tieniu sat on one side of the table, and the magistrate and chief soldier sat opposite them.

The commander-in-chief poured wine for the four of them, and the four of them were chatting while eating!

After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, the magistrate looked at Duan Wuji and the others and said, "You two imperial envoys, you have brought back so many prisoners. If these people are willing to join the army, why don't you keep them all?" down?
With so many people, it is not a small expense for our court!

Imperial envoy, do you think this is the case? "

Duan Wuji listened and nodded.

"Well, what you said is not bad, it is indeed such a thing, but, magistrate, have you thought about it!

Get those helpless people into the barracks, we can strengthen their control!

It's better than them wandering in society!
There are some financial difficulties, you can report to the higher authorities!

This problem is not insoluble.

In addition, let me remind you one more thing, that is, these soldiers should be mixed with our soldiers, and they must not be mixed together!

Commander-in-Chief, do you remember this? "

"Oh? Why is that! Your Excellency, can you explain it to me in detail!

I'm a stupid person, if you don't say it clearly, I don't know the reason for it! "

Duan Wuji smiled.

"What's so hard to understand! Mixing them into our team is easy to manage!

If these people form a team alone, if these people don't listen to you, then you will be in big trouble! "

The commander-in-chief immediately understood Duan Wuji's meaning after hearing this.

"Master Imperial Envoy, I understand what you mean, your trick is really high!

Mix them with our team, and they won't be able to perform well.

This method is really good!

Mr. Imperial Envoy, you are still thoughtful.

I will listen to you, sir. In the future, I will disperse them among my team. This is indeed beneficial. "

Duan Wuji listened and nodded.

"It's good to understand what I mean! However, there are two things I want to tell you.

Since the big boss Jin Zhaoxiong and the third boss have some skills, Mr. Zongbing, please don't be jealous of the virtuous and capable.

These two people have some skills, you should try your best to let them be used by you, which will give them some benefits, and when you need them in the future, they will work hard for you. "

"Yes! Your Excellency the Imperial Envoy is here to teach you. I will also remember this when I am an official."

The four chatted while eating and drinking, and the banquet was not over until the night was quiet.

The guys waiting outside cleared away the leftover seats, and the three of them drank tea for a while before dispersing.

Duan Wuji and the others rested in Luoyang Mansion for another two days. Duan Wuji and the others saw that everything in Luoyang Mansion was calm, so they bid farewell to the officials of Luoyang Mansion!

The two bid farewell to the big and small officials of Luoyang Mansion, and rushed to the next place!

Duan Wuji got back the Shangfang sword and the seal of the imperial envoy from the prefect of Luoyang, and led the five hundred soldiers he brought with him to the next place.

The prefect of Luoyang and the general soldier of Luoyang led the officials at all levels of the whole government to send them out ten miles away from the city, and then they left and went back!

Seeing that the imperial envoy had left his territory, all the officials of Luoyang Mansion let out a long sigh of relief.

With the immediate boss in this place, the nerves of officials at all levels are tense, so they dare not be negligent in the slightest.

The imperial envoy is gone, and people's lives can return to their former peace.

Duan Wuji and Tie Niu led the troops and ran down east by north.

A day later, the team arrived at Kaifeng Mansion, and the prefect of Kaifeng Mansion led officials of all sizes to pick them up after ten li from the city.

The scene was so violent that it was no worse than the scene where the imperial envoy was greeted by the Luoyang Mansion!

Duan Wuji and Tieniu led the soldiers, followed the Kaifeng magistrate and other officials, and rushed towards the Kaifeng city.

When he arrived at the west city wall, Duan Wuji looked up, and saw that the Kaifeng city wall was tall, three or four feet high!

There are colorful flags floating on the wall, presenting a festive scene!

Duan Wuji knew that this might be the preparation made by the prefect of Kaifeng to welcome him!

A group of people entered Kaifeng City, and a general led the five hundred soldiers led by Duan Wuji to the barracks.

The two rode straight towards the magistrate's yamen on tall horses.

Duan Wuji looked up.

Ho!This Kaifeng mansion is really prosperous.

But see that: the streets are wide and smooth, the roads are flat, the new poplars and willows welcome the east wind, the pedestrians on the street are like flowing water, and the business is booming.There are all kinds of people from all walks of life, and the people are noisy and chaotic.The common people work hard for profit, and the pedestrians on the street are in a hurry.

Duan Wuji saw it and said with a smile: "Prefect Bai, your Kaifeng mansion is still prosperous! To be the prefect here! That's a good job!"

The prefect of Kaifeng grinned.

"My lord, what you said is really true! In Kaifeng, the crops can be harvested twice a year, and the five grains are abundant almost every year!

The common people in this place are almost all richer and their lives are more stable.

It is indeed a happy thing to be an official in this place!

Imperial envoy, let's go!In a little while, our yamen will arrive. "

The government office of Kaifeng Mansion is in the middle of Kaifeng City. The government office faces south and covers an area of ​​more than 200 mu!

There are two bluestone lions as tall as a person at the main entrance of the yamen, which look mighty and majestic!

A group of people came to the front of the yamen gate and dismounted from their horses. The guards had already run over and took away their horses.

The magistrate of Kaifeng bowed his head and said: "You two imperial envoys, coming to my Kaifeng gate today will make my yamen flourish!

My lord, please come inside! "

Duan Wuji grinned when he heard this.

"Let me say, Mr. Zhifu, you'd better stop talking about those flashy words, we two are not educated, so we can't avoid your confusing language.

Our brothers like to tell the truth, not those nonsense things! "

The prefect of Kaifeng smiled awkwardly.

"Master Imperial Envoy, you don't want to listen to these languages, I won't speak them in the future, isn't that okay?
Imperial envoy, please come inside. "

Duan Wuji is also welcome!After entering the main hall, he sat down on the front seat, and Tie Niu sat beside him.

Other big and small officials sat on both sides according to the size of their official positions!

Duan Wuji glanced down and said in a loud voice: "The reason why we came to Kaifeng Mansion is because of the case you mentioned a few days ago.

In the territory of our Great Tang Dynasty, how can those robbers who committed crimes be allowed to exist!

People like this are caught and must be severely punished, otherwise, how can they convince the public!

Prefect Bai, report the situation you have to our brothers in detail!

We need to solve the case as soon as possible according to the clues, so as to reduce the unstable factors in Kaifeng territory! "

Bai Xiandao, the magistrate of Kaifeng Mansion heard this, and quickly stood up.

"Master Imperial Envoy, it's really admirable for you two to work tirelessly and think about this case just after arriving!

Since you want to know the case of the person right now, then I will report to you auspiciously!

The thing is like this, since we came back from Luoyang, we learned that this kid has committed two more cases.

Once, 500 taels of silver were stolen from Zhang Dahu in the south of the city.

The other case was the theft of 800 taels of silver from Mrs. Sun's house in the city.

The interval between the two crimes was about ten days!
It seems that your arrival did not affect the arrogance of this thief.

This person is still fucking doing his own way, still rampant. "

Duan Wuji laughed and said: "He won't be so rampant for a few days, Prefect Bai, you should immediately send out police officers to scout out this kid's whereabouts.

After finding out the news, don't disturb him, but report to me in time, did you hear me clearly? "

"Yes! Yes! Imperial Envoy, I understand. I will arrange this matter right away. Don't worry about this matter!"

"Well! That's all right!

Isn't there such a case in your territory?

Prefect, do you have anything else to do in this territory! "

"Reporting to the imperial envoy, this matter has troubled me thoroughly.

If there are too many cases like this, who can stand it! "

Duan Wuji smiled.

"This case is easy to handle! Don't worry, this case will be solved within a few days.

Mr. Zhifu, don't be in a daze now, and send the police to investigate right now!
At the same time, tell the wealthy households in the mansion that once they find any clues, let them report to the government immediately. "

"Yes! I know about this.

Niubantou, Li Butou, and Zhao Butou, the imperial envoys have already said it just now, and you must have understood what you just said.

I won't say any more about this matter, the three of you immediately lead the police in our house to conduct an investigation, and report any situation in time!

Did you three hear me clearly? "

The three detectives stood up.

"Master Zhifu, the villain understood just now, we will immediately take people out to inspect and try to find the clues of the thief as soon as possible."

After speaking, the three turned and left.

The prefect of Kaifeng said with a smile: "My lord imperial envoy, you just came to our Kaifeng mansion, I will host a banquet for you as a humble official!

Since the prefect of Luoyang already has a precedent, I don't dare to make any fools!

Come on!Immediately arrange the tables and cases, and let's immediately serve wine to Mrs. Qin to wash away the dust! "

Following the order of the prefect Bai, more than a dozen servants ran in from outside, and these people immediately got busy.

The officials present did not dare to be idle, and were also helping to clean up the tables, chairs and benches.

The time is not too long, and seven or eight tables are set up in this lobby.

Okay!The hall where the case was raised has become a big restaurant.

The guys in the restaurant waiting outside immediately brought in dozens of food boxes.

The guys in the restaurant put the food on the table carefully, so that nothing might go wrong.

The time is not too long, and a few tables with very sumptuous banquets are set up.

The banquet held by the prefect of Kaifeng Prefecture is even better than the banquet held by the prefect of Luoyang Prefecture!

That's true: there are delicacies from mountains and seas, and there are all kinds of chicken, duck and fish.There are animals in the mountains, geese in the clouds, cattle and sheep on the land, and seafood in the sea.There are dozens of meat dishes and vegetarian dishes, and all kinds of delicacies are available.

Don't know how delicious the world is, all because of the dignitaries and officials.

Duan Wuji saw it and said with a smile: "Prefect Bai, you have to pay again today.

It's a bit unbearable for us who are newcomers. "

"My lord, what are you talking about?

It's the right thing for an official to entertain a businessman.

This has been the habit throughout the dynasties. How can we people change the customs?
Imperial Envoy, please sit down quickly!
If you don't sit down, how dare we people sue for sitting down? "

Duan Wuji grinned when he heard this.

"Well, what you said really makes sense.

Since this is the case, then we are not welcome.

Everyone, sit down too! "

(End of this chapter)