Compete for the Song Dynasty

Wang Pang left Jinxiu Tower and hurried back to Mayer's Mansion. As soon as he entered the mansion, he felt that the atmosphere was not right. The servants who opened the door all smiled: "My lord, are you back?! Go to the hall and have a look."

Before entering the hall, I heard that it was extremely lively inside, it seemed that there were many people inside, and when Wang Pang opened the door, he felt a burst of warmth.There was a strong fire burning in the cauldron in the middle of the hall, and there were six or seven other people in the room.

Seeing Wang Pang coming in, these people came up to greet him, He Xingyuan, Wu Ling, Jiao Deyou, Yu Danian were all there, and Lu Shenyan, Cai Jing, and Wa Zhuang were also at the house at this time.Seeing so many people appearing in front of him suddenly, Wang Pang was so excited that he couldn't speak.

Lu Shenyan said tentatively: "My lord, it's all over now, you see everyone is here, waiting for you to come back!"

"Okay! Okay!" Seeing these people, Wang looked kindly: "What's going on? I've confused you all. Everyone, sit down and talk!" [

Everyone sat down one after another, and then they talked about their experiences.It turned out that He Xingyuan was in charge of the tea farm in Yanzhou, but the court changed from time to time, and finally the tea farm in Yanzhou was taken over by the court, so He Xingyuan went to Xixia, and saw that several disciples Zhang Luowang were ready for the salt and medicine fields in Xixia, and they had already cooperated with them. Xixia's official relationship is going well, just wait for the season of salt drying and herbal collection.This can be regarded as mixed joy and sorrow, He Xingyuan was ready to return to Beijing after seeing this, and waited for Wang Pang to arrange the next step.

Returning from Western Xia to the territory of the Great Song Dynasty, first he heard that there was an accident in the Jinxiang mansion, and then he heard that there was also an accident in the capital mansion. He Xingyuan walked towards the capital while inquiring about the progress of the matter. On the way back, he went to Jincheng. He Xingyuan deliberately made a detour Went to Jinxiang Mansion to have a look, but unexpectedly met Wu Ling and Jiao Deyou there.

Wu Ling and Jiao Deyou were originally on the same road. When they first arrived at Jinxiang Mansion, they learned that Jinxiang Mansion sent a team to deliver coal to the capital, and there was news that someone saw Wang Pang on the way back to Bianjing, so Jiao Deyou made arrangements About the shipyard, I asked Shang Yu Danian to go to the capital with the coal transport team from Jinxiang Mansion.Moreover, they also smuggled two carts of coal into the convoy, spent some silver to manage the escort officers and soldiers, and sent the coal to Meyer's mansion.These two truckloads of coal are at least enough for Mayer Mansion and Jinxiu Building for a winter.

Um!After listening, Wang turned to Yu Danian and asked, "I heard that Jinxiang Mansion has stopped working, so where did the coal come from?"

Yu Danian sighed and said, "Young Master, Jinxiang Mansion has been closed for a long time. When you were away, the imperial court suddenly came to Wen, saying that Jinxiang Mansion was suspected of colluding with the local magistrate to sell land privately, and that we were not allowed to use Jinxiang Mansion. At first, everyone didn’t know what was going on, but then an official surnamed Qin came and said that the land had been confiscated, and that the imperial court, who was willing to continue mining coal, would be responsible for payment and resettlement.

At first everyone didn't understand it, but later I heard that Cheng County Magistrate of Jincheng was suspected of accepting bribes. Fortunately, Cheng County Magistrate had an account, and every time the young master gave the county government money, it was used to run schools and donate to Beijing. Go to the magistrate and county government to support.There are also people in Jincheng, and people from the villages near Jinxiang Mansion also went to the county to protest. The official surnamed Qin was afraid of making things worse, so he didn't punish County Magistrate Cheng. "

Wang Pang thought to himself, Cheng Hao is a rare talent, and the Cheng brothers and Zhang Zai are also relatives, if these friends who circle around are guilty of getting involved, he hurriedly asked: "What about Cheng Hao?" How is the county magistrate now?"

Yu Danian said: "I heard that the county magistrate has resigned. He traveled and gave lectures with his brother. It seems that he went to Yanzhou. I don't know if Brother He is in Yanzhou." He said and looked at He Xingyuan.

He Xingyuan shook his head: "I didn't pay attention to this in Yanzhou, but when I came back from Yanzhou and passed by Jincheng, I saw the situation in Jincheng and the villages near Jinxiang Mansion. It was very different from when I went there with Wu Ling."

"That's right!" Wu Ling also interjected, "My lord, you don't know, those villagers are in a miserable state now. Over the past year, Jinxiang Mansion has changed."

Wang Pang asked: "How to change?" Wang Pang asked with concern, Yu Danian sighed and looked at Wu Ling: "You should say it."

Wu Ling frowned: "I can't tell you the specific situation, but when I went there, I saw that the people were guarding the coal mines, but they didn't dare to burn coal. It's very cold at home, especially when it's next to the mountains. There are still people who are not clothed and have nothing to eat. There are too many beggars on the street, and there are also children who steal coal and are beaten by officers and soldiers!"

"There is such a thing? What's going on?" Although Wang Pang thought that Jinxiang Mansion was not managed by himself, if the court officials took over, it would definitely not be as humane as his own management, but it would not be so desolate.He didn't feel a little shocked when he heard this, so he asked Yu Danian.

When Yu Danian saw Wang Pang questioning him, Nai said: "My lord, I didn't want to take care of the affairs of Jinxiang Mansion at first. After the imperial court took over, I went back to the Zhou family's dock. When I married the second lady of the Zhou family, Brother Jiao One share of the family property and two shares, I was worried about food and clothing all at once. Not long after returning to the dock, Yin Shijie came to me and said that everyone was in trouble. We also stopped our original school and cafeteria, saying that those were a waste of silver. This way, the income of each household was much reduced.

This was just the beginning. Later, regardless of the rain or snow, the officials let the village name go down the well without waiting for the new pit to detoxify and drain the water. As a result, people died, and they didn't report it and buried it hastily.Because of this, Jinxiang Mansion has taken a lot of labor, and those who are still there are old villagers who have been there all year round. There is no other place to go, and I have no other choice. I can only help everyone by changing the law, but after all, my ability limited.

Later, when Jinxiang Mansion couldn't produce coal, the officials asked the well to be filled and left it to fend for itself.Some time ago, the official went there and said that he needed coal soon, so there were sporadic issues, and all the remaining coal from Jinxiang Mansion was brought to the capital.Moreover, there are officers and soldiers watching the pits, and even the coal mining villagers are not allowed to bring coal home.I thought this was the end of it, so I secretly kept two carts and brought one piece with me. "

Wang Pang felt bored when he heard it, and he was not very angry. What kind of dog official is this? Not only the coal boss, but also the black-hearted officials and the court, let alone the Jinxiang Mansion is Wang Pang's painstaking efforts, just give it to him like this. It was ruined, and Wang Pang couldn't help cursing: "Damn it, it's really hateful!?" But after thinking about it, it would be troublesome. If this is really the last available resource, what will he do with the coal he promised the people?

Wang Pang was frowning and meditating, Yu Danian asked: "Young Master, Jinxiang Mansion is waiting for you to speak now. If you say to give up Jinxiang Mansion, then everyone has discussed it, and everyone will not stay in that place Now, whoever likes to dig coal will dig, anyway, we are no longer waiters."

This is not the way!There are still many things that Wang Pang has to solve, Yu Danian saw Wang Pang silently and continued: "Young master, that is the foundation of Jincheng and the people in the vicinity. Our hard work for so many years can't be wasted. It's easy for everyone to live a stable life for a few years. It's a pity to give up like this. Alas, we have no idea now, so we will listen to you, young master." [

Wang Pang looked at Yu Danian and thought, this kid has been with him for some years, although he looks simple and honest, he is definitely not a person with no scheming.These people around me are loyal to me, but seeing these things now, everyone can be alone, and one thing is bumped out, and the judgment of these people cannot be summed up in a few words.Yu Danian and the others were able to secretly bring two carts of coal to the house, so they must have left behind.

Thinking of this, Wang Pang said: "New year, I have a way to find the court to return to Jinxiang Mansion. Back then, Emperor Renzong gave me a hundred hectares of land, and now the handbook is still there. I just need to go back to the land. But if The officials filled up the pits, and if we wanted to do it, it would be the same as reopening."

When everyone heard this, their eyes widened and their mouths widened. Yu Danian shouted: "A hundred hectares?! Enough for many Jinxiang mansions, my son, hurry up and cash them out, then the livelihood of the people in Jincheng will be saved."

Wang Pang shook his head: "I'm afraid that this handwritten letter can only be used once at a critical moment, if this handwritten letter is taken out, the imperial court will find a way to stop the increase of land, and it will not solve the urgent need of burning coal for the people in the capital. "

Yu Danian nodded and said: "That's true, but you don't have to worry, as far as I know, the shutdown of Jinxiang Mansion would have had an impact, but before the shutdown, the official surnamed Qin sealed up a large amount of coal, and some of it he paid tribute to the palace. He hid the other part to make a profit at a premium, and that part was enough for the capital this winter. Moreover, he transported it all to the Weizhou Gate in the north of the capital. In addition, when the government ordered the pit wells to be buried, all we buried It was an unsafe pit well. The villagers marked the good wells and buried them in vain. Also, we did not add ingredients to the fragrant cakes used by the government. It is estimated that the people in the palace have already felt that they are not the same as in previous years. The offering of fragrant cakes is different." Yu Danian said with a sly smile.

Wang Pang pointed at him: "If you do a good job, I knew it. You must keep a hand!"

"That's right, I've been with the young master for several years, and I know that the young master will definitely be able to turn the tide at critical moments!" Yu Danian chuckled.

Wang Bang saw that although the situation was full of ups and downs, but seeing everyone was there, Wang Bang felt confident.The old shopkeeper Cui Fu didn't say anything, leaving the green hills here without worrying about no firewood.Wang Pang sent someone to call Ruan Xing, introduced Ruan Xing to everyone, and then said to Ruan Xing: "Aren't you going to pay back the favor of the prefect of Dongping Prefecture? You take a car away and use it first, and get the prefect of Dongping first, wait for me If we have time to go, let’s make a plan for the development of Liangshan.”

Ruan Xing was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth: "Wang Shilang, you are so timely! No wonder people say you are Xiao Mengchang. I will thank you on behalf of our Shijie Village. Don't worry, our land is only useful to you. We will do whatever you say!"

Timely rain, that's Song Jiang not Wang Pang, but it's useless to say, they definitely don't know who Song Jiang is.Forget it, let's take a hole and get a trademark first. "Okay, you don't need to praise me anymore. This time I am in Liangshan thanks to your care. You go back to do business first. I will take care of the matter at hand and visit again when I have the opportunity."

"Then the silver taels for buying coal?!" Ruan Xing estimated.

"You give these silver taels to Yu Danian, just at a par price. It's not easy for the villagers in Jinxiang Mansion now, so let's just use it for everyone to tide over the difficulties for a while!" Wang Pang arranged.

Ruan Xing was overjoyed when he heard that, it would be nice if he could buy it, not to mention it was cheap.Lu Shenyan took two people to hand over, and Ruan Xing happily called the people from Shangshijie Village to drive the coal truck back to Liangshan.