The Happy Life of Small Officials in Northern Song Dynasty

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The hundreds of 'people' who blocked Yan Shu's driving did not know why, as if they had received a unified order, they all got up and patted their buttocks and walked. Li Gang, who rode his horse and stood at the forefront of the team, was ignorant of the whole thing, and talked to the left and right with some surprises. A few people exchanged glances, and those people were also at a loss, not knowing where these people made a mistake.

Fu Bi saw that the people who blocked him withdrew, and knowing that he had succeeded, he returned to the big purple sedan chair in the middle of the team and said loudly: "Brother Su, it seems to have worked."

The car curtain was lifted, Su Jin poked his head out, looked back and forth, met the gaze of Li Gang who was rushing back to report, made Li Gang jump, and hurriedly said: "Su Xiaoguan, what the hell are you doing?" , how did he run into the sedan chair of the adult, how decent is this."

Su Jin laughed and said: "I have been an imperial envoy for an hour, and you only know now that I have seriously dereliction of duty; don't say anything, go forward quickly, and rush to the government office to meet the lord, this group of people will disperse Go, if you go to the government office, you will be in trouble."

Fu Bi was startled, cursed himself for being negligent, and hurriedly ordered the brigade to rush to the government office. Li Gang became more and more confused, and kept looking for an opportunity to ask. Su Jin said: "General Li, don't ask, and tell me everything in five or ten days." You, you have to mobilize your troops immediately, replace the gates of the four cities with your men, and set up additional patrols in the city, enforce a curfew, hurry up!"

Li Gang said in astonishment: "Without an order from your lord, how can I obey what you say?"

Su Jin said helplessly: "Then you should hurry to the government office to ask for orders. I'm afraid there will be chaos. I beg you, general, go quickly."

Li Gang looked at Fu Bi, Fu Bi said: "General Li, listen to him, I testify that it is urgent, you still hesitate, the safety of your lord is important."

Li Gang didn't hesitate anymore, he whipped his horse and took a dozen of his relatives to the government office to ask for orders.

Su Jin breathed a sigh of relief, and retracted his head into the sedan chair, Fu Bi said outside: "Why don't you come out, there is no need for you to pretend to be an adult now."

Su Jin said angrily: "Unload the mill and kill the donkey? Is it so easy for you to sit in the sedan chair of the third envoy? If I'm not wrong, I'm afraid you haven't even sat in it once; since I have Why don't you let me have more fun with this opportunity?"

Fu Bi rolled his eyes and thought, "I've never sat in it before, but what's the point of doing it after a while? I will definitely get a decent imperial envoy's sedan chair to sit in in the future."

Seeing that he was about to go to the Yamen, it was just a short journey. If this kid wants to pass his dry addiction, let him pass it. It's pitiful.

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Li Gang got Yan Shu's order to act quickly. Li Gang led the troops in a real way. The orders and prohibitions were extremely fast. Before noon, all the gates of the four cities were taken over by the German army, and 500 people from each of the four gates were sent to strictly check the entry and exit. personnel, and sent [-] patrol teams to strengthen patrols in the city. At the same time, more than a thousand soldiers from inside and outside the government office were stationed to guard.

After Yan Shu took over Yingtian Mansion, he issued three notices in a row to inform the people in the city. At the same time, he sent people to set up temporary military camps at the intersections of the main streets, so as to prevent accidents and facilitate the timely deployment of troops nearby for support.

Those who didn't know the truth thought that Yan Shu was making a fuss out of a molehill, and that it was normal for an official to leave his post, but the imperial envoy was full, which made people panic, and they didn't know what he was thinking.

Of course, from Su Jin's point of view, Yan Shu's actions were extremely sophisticated. Yan Shu's ability to make so many prudent instructions without fear of arousing public discussion and panic just shows that Yan Shu's judgment on the situation is extremely correct, and it also proves Su Jin's determination from the side. It can be inferred that all actions of King Teng have long been under the control of the court.

Facts have proved that Yan Shu's series of actions were quite effective. After half a day of panic, the people quickly returned to normal. What surprised the people even more was that the idlers and hooligans who had been wandering around the four cities suddenly disappeared. They disappeared without a trace, and the group of people who drank fifty-six with their arms crossed on weekdays seemed to have evaporated from the world.

Zhao Zongdan nestled in the mansion, but there were a few sneaky figures in the side door who came and went frequently. They were all the subordinates of the four cities and the guards at home who were inquiring about the news. Zhao Zongdan told these cursing ruffians: The magistrate has not been in place yet, Yan Shu can't stay here for three or two days, hold back for the past few days, once Yan Shu leaves, the world of Yingtianfu will still be ours.

In the evening of that day, Yan Shu summoned a group of officials from Yingtian Mansion to meet in the mansion office, and clearly asked everyone to perform their duties before the new prefect came. , There must be no more perverted actions.

These people originally followed King Teng to gain benefits, and they didn't know the real purpose of King Teng. In their view, no matter who is the magistrate, as long as the official position is not lost and there is money to be made, it is fine to follow King Teng Rebellion, they didn't think about it at all. In their view, King Teng was just like them, just focusing on making money; it's just that King Teng made a lot of money, and they followed behind to eat soup and eat bones That's all.

For Tang Jie's previous appointments, more people actually had a kind of envy, so that after the decree was announced, these people congratulated one after another and clamored for Tang Jie to bring wine to the red envelope.

But the development of the matter was far beyond their expectations. Yan Shu's series of actions were unusual, and that afternoon, Tang Jie was escorted by more than a dozen of Yan Shu's personal guards to leave Yingtian to take up his post. , it seems to be expelled and escorted to Beijing.

All this shocked their nerves. Even the most nervous people realized that something was out of the ordinary. So after Yan Shu summoned them to admonish them, these people really realized that the situation was different, so they kept a low profile one by one. , The work that should be done, and the work that should be done, are actually meticulous in their duties.

Of course Yan Shu understood that most of them were bastards who followed behind, but some people knew about the situation, and this was not the time to act. I hope Zhao Zongdan could sniff out something. Thank you, if you know the acquaintance, you will be done. If you don't know the acquaintance, when Tang Jie has arrived in the capital, what awaits him is a double interrogation by the Yushitai and the Ministry of Punishment.

"I choose the road by myself, don't blame others." Yan Shu said to Fu Bi with a sigh in the hall of the government office the next morning, and Fu Bi naturally understood the meaning of his words.

"My lord, when are we going to leave?" Fu Bi asked

"The matter here is not over yet, that person has not yet understood the seriousness of the matter, and may have to wait for a few days."

"Why don't you just capture it and send it to the capital?" Fu Bi asked.

"Yanguo, you are 40 years old, and your thoughts are always in a small circle. Su Jin would never ask such a question."

Fu Bi bowed his head and said: "My father-in-law taught me that I am not as good as Su Jin. I can already see the gap with him from yesterday's secret plan."

Yan Shu felt that his words were too heavy, so he said softly, "You also have advantages that are better than him. Su Jin is too evasive and always acts unexpectedly, while you are a little dull. Preciseness, these two qualities are necessary to be the ultimate minister, and you should not underestimate yourself, you can think deeply about this matter, and you will definitely have an answer."

Fu Bi thought for a while and said softly, "But what did he mean?" He pointed to the sky.

Yan Shu said with a smile: "You can teach a child. Today, he loves benevolence, and benevolence and righteousness are his pursuit. For example, if that person doesn't get up and do something, the emperor will never do it first, so as not to suffer the world's slander, or there may be a direct attack." Evidence can relieve the speculation of people in the world, if not, it is absolutely impossible to make a decision first."

Fu Bi sighed and said, "It's unpredictable."

Yan Shu laughed and said, "Hasn't the unpredictability been detected by you? I asked Su Jin yesterday, and he answered the same way. It seems that Shangyi is not unfathomable, but God's will."

Fu Bi said quietly: "It's a pity that that person didn't seem to be detected."

"Then it will take a lot of trouble. Bao Zheng should leave. It's difficult for the governor of Yingtian Mansion to do it. I know what you mean, but Bao Zheng is more suitable for this matter. You won't blame me."

"How dare Yan Guo, Ying Tianfu's errand is afraid that apart from Bao Zheng, there is no suitable candidate for the time being. I don't know if Lu Xiang can get approval."

"Are you stupid again? This matter was decided by the emperor himself. Prime Minister Lu has tortured you all his life in the officialdom for nothing? No one will make up his mind on such a sensitive matter, understand?"

"My son-in-law has been taught..."