Take the warehouse back to the end of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 268 Controlling Pingyang Mansion

Zhao Wen waved his hand at Gao Pingyang, and said in a deep voice, "I don't need you to be so loyal, I just hope you don't betray me in the future, otherwise, I will make you regret coming to this world."

Gao Pingyang stretched out four fingers, and swore to the sky, "If I, Gao Pingyang, disobey my lord, then I will be hit with thunder and thunder, and I will never stand up again."

"By the way, my lord, can I have a small request?" Gao Pingyang said, and looked at Zhao Wen with a playful smile.

Zhao Wen said softly, "What questions do you have? You can't be greedy."

Gao Pingyang hurriedly waved his hand and said, "My lord, I'm not greedy, I just thought, can I give this credit to the commander of the Pingyang Guard of Pingyang Prefecture and the officials at all levels of the Chief Secretary of Shanxi Province?"

"Heh, what are you thinking? Do you dislike too much credit?" Zhao Wen narrowed his eyes and looked at Gao Pingyang playfully.

Just now, he was desperately asking for credit from himself, but now he wants to share some of the credit in the blink of an eye, which is really interesting.

Gao Pingyang hurriedly explained: "My lord, the situation in our Ming Dynasty is like this. This kind of thing has to be covered by rain and dew. Otherwise, it will be envied by others. Although it is not a big deal to be envied by others, you can think about it later. It will be difficult to mix in this officialdom."

"You can do whatever you want, anyway, I have given you the credit, you can handle it yourself, I will not interfere in this matter." Zhao Wen waved his hand casually, and said calmly.

Seeing that Zhao Wen agreed with his idea, Gao Pingyang excitedly asked Liu Wenqing for pen and ink to write his guarantee document.

After a while, Zhao Wen stuffed the document written by Gao Pingyang into his arms, and said to Gao Pingyang: "Okay, there is nothing else for you now, you can go."

Gao Pingyang bowed to Zhao Wen, "Thank you, my lord, for your fulfillment."

After Gao Pingyang finished speaking, he took his master and hurried towards the magistrate's yamen.

Liu Wenqing looked at Gao Pingyang who walked out, and couldn't help sighing: "What are the officials of our Ming Dynasty? I think the Ming Dynasty will come to an end sooner or later."

When Liu Wenqing said this, he sneaked a glance at Zhao Wen, as if he wanted to see something from Zhao Wen.

It's just a pity that Zhao Wen's face didn't even change, as if he didn't hear Liu Wenqing's words at all.

Seeing this, Liu Wenqing coughed twice in embarrassment, "Ahem, why do you have time to come to my place today?"

Zhao Wen picked up the tea brought by the maid, and sipped it. After a while, Zhao Wen put down the teacup, let out a sigh of relief, and said slowly, "What's the matter, can't I come to you if I have nothing to do?"

"How can this be? As long as the adults are willing to come, I will accompany you at any time." Liu Wenqing said hastily.

Zhao Wen looked in the direction outside the gate, and said, "What is the origin of this Gao Pingyang, and why is he such a guy?"

"My lord, this Gao Pingyang used to be a sacrificial drinker of Jinling Guozijian, although the name sounds resounding, it is a pity that the Jinling Guozijian has long existed in name only.

Guozijian Jijiu is also a Qingshui yamen, there is no money to fish, so this Gao Pingyang asked someone to find a relationship, spent a lot of money, and came to Pingyang Mansion to be the prefect.

This person is from the south, he looks like a real person, but he is a decent person, incompetent and useless, after he came to Pingyang Mansion, he only focused on making money. "

When Gao Pingyang came to Pingyang Mansion, Liu Wenqing had investigated this person. After all, he was an official in his own territory, so it was normal to know this person's preferences and personality.

Zhao Wen nodded, and then bypassed the topic, "I'm here today for one thing. I've thought about it, and it's only suitable for you to leave it to you. I don't know if you want it or not."

Liu Wenqing looked at Zhao Wen with a dignified face, and instantly felt that what Zhao Wen said was not simple. He adjusted his breath and asked in a calm tone: "May I ask what you want to entrust to me? As long as the matter is not It is beyond my ability, and I will definitely make it beautiful for adults."

Liu Wen wanted to have a relationship with Zhao Wen early in the morning, but he was just a small juren. Although he had a lot of land in Pingyang Mansion, compared with Zhao Wen, he was like rice grains and the moon.

Moreover, Liu Wenqing also saw things different from other people from the various things Zhao Wen did. These things Zhao Wen did didn't seem like things that a general soldier should do at all, especially because he also had many powerful arms.

Possessing such a powerful weapon and constantly searching for people, if Zhao Wen didn't mean that, even Liu Wenqing would not believe it if he killed him.Otherwise, why would Liu Wenqing marry his daughter to Zhou Laoliu?
If Zhao Wen really has that intention, the sooner he gets involved with him, the greater his future achievements will be.

Now that Zhao Wen came here in person, there must be something very important. If Zhao Wen's matter is not important, Zhao Wen only needs to send someone to notify him, so why come in person?

Looking at Zhao Wen, Liu Wenqing was already very excited. If this matter can be done perfectly this time, he will be tied to Xuanzhen tightly after taking himself.

Zhao Wen waved to Liu Wenqing, and said in a low voice, "This matter is very important to me, let's talk about it in your study."

Liu Wenqing took a deep breath, suppressing the joy in his heart, "My lord, please follow me."

Liu Wenqing looked at the servant girl in the hall, and said loudly: "No one is allowed to approach within three feet of the study, otherwise just wait for Shen He."

Liu Wenqing threatened the maid in the hall, and then brought Zhao Wen to the study with a respectful face.

Sitting in the study, Zhao Wen said to the guard standing at the door, "Take a tight guard around the study, and no one is allowed to come in."

The guard outside the door responded to Zhao Wen, and then closed the door of the study.

Sitting in the study, Zhao Wen looked at Liu Wenqing who was standing in front of him respectfully, and said solemnly: "I want you to be the actual controller of the entire Pingyang Mansion."

As soon as Zhao Wen finished speaking, Liu Wenqing stared blankly at Zhao Wen as if he was dumbfounded.At this time, his heart was already filled with various emotions such as excitement, joy, and excitement.

At this time, he was stunned by Zhao Wen's words, and became the actual controller of Pingyang Mansion. Does this mean that I should be the magistrate of Pingyang Mansion?This Pingyang mansion is relatively far from Xuanzhen, isn't this equivalent to the imperial court's feudal officials?
Zhao Wen looked at Liu Wenqing who was stunned in place, and said, "Are you willing or not? If you are not, then I will find someone else."

"Willing, willing, very willing. I am willing to smash my heart and brains to pieces for the great cause of my lord."

As he said that, Liu Wenqing actually bowed three times and bowed nine times to Zhao Wen respectfully.

Looking at Liu Wenqing, who was a little too excited, Zhao Wen couldn't laugh or cry for a moment.

"Okay, get up quickly. This matter is not as simple as you think." Zhao Wen looked at Liu Wenqing, who was kneeling on the ground, bowing to him three times and nine times, and said.

Liu Wenqing stood up from the ground, patted the dust off his body, his face was full of excitement, "Sir, I will do whatever you want me to do."

"Okay, you don't have to show your loyalty to me all the time. Since I can choose you, it is because I trust you. But this matter is not as simple as you think. Now I will explain to you what you need to do."

"My lord, just say, I will definitely do what my lord tells me." Liu Wenqing's eyes radiated a bright light.

"First of all, Gao Pingyang's tenure in Pingyang Mansion is less than one year left, and he will definitely be transferred by the court at that time, and at the same time, the court will definitely send new officials.

Let's not care what the official is like. The first thing you need to do is to take him down in the shortest possible time. I don't care what method you use, but you must take him down.

As for whether he can develop into our person, let's not talk about it, at least let him shut up first, can you do this? "

"My lord, I, Liu Wenqing, dare not say that I will definitely be able to be admitted to Jinshi, but this kind of thing couldn't be easier for me." Liu Wenqing's eyes flashed fiercely.

"Another one, no matter what method you use, you have to control the entire Pingyang Mansion to me. In the process, you can tell me what you want. As long as I can satisfy you, I will definitely satisfy you.

After you control the entire Pingyang Mansion, gather the people and transport them to Xuan Town.

In addition to transporting to Xuanzhen, you have tried every means to expand production on the territory of Pingyang Prefecture.

All the grain produced, except for those left for the common people, will be transported to Xuan Town for me.

At the same time, I will also leave Zhou Laoliu and others to you, so that if there is any more banditry, it will be easy to solve.

Apart from these things, you have to develop as much influence as possible for me. If anyone wants to join me sincerely, you should accept it as much as possible. Do you hear me? "

Zhao Wen looked at Liu Wenqing and explained his plan bit by bit.

Liu Wenqing, who was standing next to Zhao Wen, listened to Zhao Wen's words, with a wonderful expression on his face.

In the next few hours, Zhao Wen introduced his plan to Liu Wenqing in detail.

Liu Wenqing interrupted from time to time to ask, and Zhao Wendu patiently explained to Liu Wenqing one by one.

When Zhao Wen came out from Liu Wenqing's place, it was completely dark.

At this time, Zhao Wen was in a good mood, humming a little song, and rode towards the station on a war horse.

After Zhao Wen left, Liu Wenqing hid in the study by himself, and recorded all the words Zhao Wen just said on paper.

Every time he recorded a few sentences, Liu Wenqing would stop, pick up the teacup on the table, and drink a few sips of strong tea to calm down.

After recording these things, Liu Wenqing threw the brush in his hand on the ground, lay on the chair by himself, and kept yelling, "Haha, I didn't expect that I, Liu Wenqing, would still be here today. Haha, I want to honor my ancestors."

The servant standing three feet away from the study room heard Liu Wenqing's strange cry, and kept muttering in his heart, could the master be crazy?Otherwise, how could it become like this?
Although they really wanted to go in and check it out, Liu Wenqing had issued a death order, prohibiting anyone from approaching, so they could only stand outside, praying in their hearts that Liu Wenqing was not crazy, otherwise, they would suffer. .

There is a three-story restaurant in Pingyang Mansion, which is the largest restaurant in Pingyang Mansion.The consumption here is not low. According to the prices of this era, a big meal here will cost a family of three several years of food expenses.

Even if the food inside is expensive, there are still people willing to eat there.

In the private room on the third floor of this restaurant, Gao Pingyang, the magistrate of Pingyang Prefecture, sat on the main seat, looking at the Commander of Pingyang Guard and various officials of Pingyang Prefecture sitting beside him, with a smile on his face.

Xue Ping, the Commander of the Pingyang Guard sitting next to Gao Pingyang, looked at Gao Pingyang curiously, and asked, "What's wrong, my lord? Since we came in, why have you always had this expression? My lord, did you meet?" What's so happy about it? Why are you so happy? Why can't you keep laughing?"

"Yes, my lord, why are you so happy? I haven't seen the expression on your face change since we came in." The Tongzhi of Pingyang Mansion who was sitting on the side also looked at Gao Pingyang with a puzzled expression.

The smile on Gao Pingyang's face remained undiminished. He stretched out two fingers on his right hand and tapped on the table, "Hey, don't you understand? A few days ago, Puzhou under our rule And wasn’t Daning broken by the thieves? That’s what I’m happy about right now.”

"My lord, are you not sick? This matter is already in the city, and you can still laugh? This is not good, it is a matter of losing your job." Xue Ping stretched out his right hand, shaking it in front of Xue Ping's eyes , looking at Gao Pingyang in disbelief.

Gao Pingyang saw that everyone looked at him as if they were fools, and he didn't keep it up anymore, and directly told about his finding Zhao Wen.

When Gao Pingyang said the last word, the whole room fell silent, and everyone looked at Gao Pingyang in disbelief.

"My lord, what you said is too outrageous. When did the two cities of Daning and Puzhou be taken back by Zhao Wen, the chief soldier of Xuanzhen? I really can't believe what you said." Xue Ping looked said dully.

"Yeah, although we know the origin of the soldiers and horses in the city, we also know that Zhao Wen is here, and although we don't know the purpose of Zhao Wen's coming here, there is no need for this Zhao Wen to attack the bandits.

This is a thankless task. Could it be that Zhao Wen is itching to find a fight? " Tongzhi also said with a face of disbelief.

"You still don't believe me, let me ask you, haven't you noticed that the number of refugees outside the city has increased a lot?
I didn't know about it before, but one day, I had nothing to do and went around outside the city, only to meet a few refugees who were sent from Puzhou by Zuo Tianshi, the county magistrate of Puzhou.

I thought at the time, hasn't Puzhou City been breached? Why is Zuo Tianshi still alive and able to send refugees over?You must know that what these thieves like to do most is to massacre officials.

At that time, I felt that something was wrong, so I inquired about these refugees in detail. I didn’t know if I didn’t inquire. It was also recovered by him. "

(End of this chapter)