A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

The role of the Imperial City Division is not as good as that of Jin Yiwei and Dongchang in later generations. It is more like a walker in the dark, opening its cold eyes and looking at Bianliang and the world.

But they can only watch. It is rare to hear news of the Imperial City Division arresting people, which shows their caution.

And this caution comes from their identities.

——The private power of the emperor!

Against the background of unprecedentedly powerful civil servants, the private power of the emperor must be relegated to the shadows and not allowed to emerge.

Shen An knew that people from the Imperial City Department could not interfere too much, but he was a little annoyed. The biggest annoyance was that Zhang Baibian refused to report the news, otherwise he would make those powerful people rush to the street!

Zhang Baibian looked straight ahead and said: "Imperial City Division does not belong to a certain person."

He turned around and walked out, "Take it away!"

It was just a word, but it made Shen An feel guilty. He shouted: "Er Mei!"

"Mr. Lang!"

Zeng Ermei rushed out, and a big man from the Imperial City Department couldn't help but exclaimed when he saw her, "So ugly!"

Chen Luo couldn't help but said angrily: "Er Mei is a beauty!"

I go!

Shen An, who was used to Chen Luo's aesthetics, said seriously: "Yes, my Ermei is naturally a beauty."

The corners of Wei Ming's eyes twitched, feeling that this family was not normal.

Zeng Ermei was dissatisfied and bowed.

Shen An explained: "Get some pieces of bacon for Zhang Douzhi to take back."

It happened that Zhao Zhongzhen came over to visit, and he couldn't help laughing when he heard this.

A picture appeared in his mind: Zhang Baibian was carrying a few pieces of bacon and swaggering through the market until he arrived at the palace...

The people of Bianliang will burst into laughter.

Zhang Baba turned away and frowned: "That's all, I recently went on a vegetarian diet..."

He also felt it was inappropriate, but Shen An said enthusiastically: "It doesn't matter. Just remember to hang it in a ventilated place when you take it back. Don't let it get wet! It's best to hang it in the kitchen. This way it can last for more than half a year. …”

Zeng Ermei ran back quickly and came out later carrying three strips of bacon.

Shen An took it and hung the rope in Zhang Baibian's hand without refusal, and said: "Look, this is good quality pork. It is alternately fat and thin, mostly fat. When you take a bite, the oil will burst out. It's so good. ...The lean meat is chewy and not woody..."

Zhang Baba felt uncomfortable all over, but after hearing this, he couldn't help but glance at the bacon in his hand.

The appearance of the bacon looks a little gray and black, but the grease is covering the outside with a layer of grease. The gray and black is tinged with the whiteness of the grease, like a girl hiding in a boudoir, refusing to welcome...

"This meat is washed with rice washing water, then thrown into the water to cook for a stick of incense, then steamed, and finally sliced... It is a good dish to go with wine, and even better with rice... I won't say it, go home and experience it slowly , if you want to eat, remember to turn back..."

Zhang Baba frowned and left Shen's house, mounted his horse, and headed all the way to the palace.

His riding skills are superb and he controls the reins with one hand without any pressure.

After entering the Imperial City Division, he realized that he had been carrying the three pieces of bacon.

He frowned slightly and wanted to throw away the bacon, but in the end he gave an unexpected instruction: "Get half a piece and do as Shen An said."

Half an hour later, all of Chen Zhong's confessions came out, and the bacon also came.

I picked up a piece of sliced ​​bacon at random and looked at it from the air. It actually had a translucent smell.

A scent of aroma lingered in his nose, and Zhang Baibian took a slice.

fragrant.

The smoked aroma first swirls in your mouth, and then you chew it, and the oil comes out.

The fat has the aroma of fat meat, mixed with the smell of smoke...

Zhang Baibian raised his head, with a look of surprise in his eyes, and ordered: "Get a pot of wine."

This bacon actually made him refuse to eat alone. It must be accompanied by rice or wine.

He held the confession in one hand and read it carefully, while holding the meat and drinking wine with the other hand. After analyzing the confession, the meat was gone and the wine was gone...

Thumbs up!

After eating a meal of bacon, Zhang Baibian went to see Zhao Zhen with his confession.

Walking all the way in the palace, none of the chamberlains and maids dared to look at him. They all lowered their heads, as if there was a savage beast coming ahead.

Zhang Baba looked ahead coldly until Chen Zhongheng appeared.

"It's urgent."

Zhang Baibian had no friendship with these servants in the palace, and it was impossible for him to have any friendship.

Chen Zhongheng also said coldly: "Guan Jia just had lunch, please tell me quickly, Guan Jia will take a nap later."

As Zhang Baba walked into the hall, he said, "I can't take this nap anymore."

Zhao Zhen was already a little nervous. When he saw him coming in, he asked, "But found it?"

Zhang Bianba said: "Someone captured Chen Zhong and sent him to the Shen family. I just went to get the person and came back for questioning. The result has been obtained."

Zhao Zhen's sleepiness disappeared immediately, "Say it, I'll listen."

"Chen Zhong and Shen An have always been bitter about the conflict. After the Mangshan Army set off, someone from the Privy Council secretly informed Chen Zhong of the news. Chen Zhong had a private meeting with the Liao people and informed the Mangshan Army of their departure to the Liao territory. The incident... A few days ago, he asked people to go to the Liao people to ask for news, but they were witnessed by gangsters... Chen Zhong fled and was caught in Xinxiang."

Zhao Zhen said with disgust: "Gather the prime ministers and assistants to discuss the matter."

Later, the prime ministers and ministers came, and after receiving the news, they unanimously demanded that Chen Zhong be executed.

"...Chen Zhong's family should all be exiled to Qiongzhou. Otherwise, we cannot warn future generations!"

Anger rose in Han Qi's heart. If Chen Zhong was in front of him, he would definitely use his old fists.

"I second the proposal!"

Zhao Zhen said with satisfaction: "Okay, let's execute Chen Zhong!"

After the order was issued, someone would naturally carry it out. Zhao Zhen sighed: "Previously when Chen Zhong escaped, everyone was helpless, but Shen An only offered a reward of 10,000 guan. It only took a few days. This man was actually sent here. It can be seen that the wealth and silk It touches people's hearts and makes people wonder whether to be happy or sad."

Zeng Gongliang said: "Your Majesty, the education of the people must be like spring breeze and rain, it cannot be accomplished overnight. Besides... I'll be honest, I'm moved by ten thousand guan..."

"Ha ha ha ha!"

The emperor and his ministers all laughed, and finally Ouyang Xiu said: "But none of us are rich like Shen An!"

Han Qi said with a bitter face: "Whoever becomes enemies with him in the future must be careful about his reward."

Zeng Gongliang also felt a little numb: "Shen An is rich, if he gets used to offering rewards, Your Majesty, I'm afraid everyone will be in danger!"

Zhao Zhen imagined that Shen An was holding a huge sum of money and arrogantly throwing money at people...

But this is just an illusion.

He smiled and said: "If he is so willing, then how about I go and collect the reward."

The prime ministers and assistants all laughed, but they were not in a good mood.

After coming out, Han Qi sighed: "I'm thinking, if those wealthy businessmen are willing to give up money, will the world be in chaos?"

Ouyang Xiu shook his head and said: "Shen An dares because Chen Zhong intercepted and killed him. If the businessman dares... then he is seeking death!"

…

Chen Zhong was thrown on a cart by the people from the Imperial City Department and dragged back, so many people saw him.

Later, the news of Chen Zhong's execution spread throughout Bianliang City.

Li Tong Foreign...

"It's said that it is connected to foreign countries."

In a private room of a restaurant, more than ten people were sitting around, and the atmosphere was gloomy.

The old man at the top said with a wry smile: "Chen Zhong was not secretive, and the result was a failure. It was just a failure, but he went to intercept and kill Shen An. What kind of manpower did that idiot have? He was so self-righteous that the people he sent were all idiots. Shen An's fur was not even touched."

Someone next said: "Then Shen An... Everyone, ten thousand guans! How long has Chen Zhongcai been out? He was brought back. Everyone, what if he secretly puts a reward on our lives next time...?"

Everyone was silent for a while, and the old man said disdainfully: "Don't we have good people in our family? If we are in a hurry, we will just fight with each other, fearing that he will not succeed?"

"Yes! Who among us is afraid of him!"

"But he is rich!"

"So what if you have money?"

"He just has money."

"..."

Everyone was speechless, and the old man said helplessly: "A group of people were stumped by a young man who only knows how to handle money. He just has money, and if he is not satisfied, he will throw money at him."

Everyone looked at each other, feeling extremely helpless.

yes! He just has money!

If you feel uncomfortable, just spend money. Who the hell can compare with him?

"I haven't posted anything in this day!"

A man smashed his wine glass as if he was throwing money at it.

Another person also cursed: "That little beast is so cruel. I really want to kill him...but I can't stop him because he has money!"

"Be careful next time and don't be careless like Chen Zhong."

Such a young man could hardly hold himself back...

…

"The villain was an orphan since he was a child, and almost starved to death. Later, someone adopted the villain, and the villain followed him around. When he grew up, he returned to Xinxiang and opened a wine shop to make a living."

Wen Xiaozhong looked very honest, and Shen An asked: "Have you ever killed anyone?"

Wen Xiaozhong nodded: "I met many thieves along the way."

There were rebellions every year in the Song Dynasty. Most of them were just nonsense, but there were really a lot of thieves.

Those thieves occupied the main roads to extort money, and even ransacked pedestrians. If they were unlucky, their lives would be at stake.

Shen An glanced at him and said, "Stay at home first. As for going into battle to kill the enemy, we have to wait for the opportunity."

Hearing Xiaozhong crossed his arms and responded, Shen An stood up and said: "At this moment, my heart is full of the Mangshan Army, and I just wish I could chop Chen Zhong alive... I hope everything will be fine for them..."

…

At this moment, the north is still covered in ice and snow. After the ice and snow melt in some places, even war horses are unwilling to set foot there.

"It's so cold!"

On the edge of a small stream, more than a hundred rural soldiers were repairing.

The war horse was digging at the snow, then stretched out its beak to look for the buds of grass underneath.

There is no place to sit, so everyone is walking to relieve the stiffness caused by long-term riding.

Huang Chun was looking at the south, with a little confusion between his brows.

"Why do you feel... something is wrong?"

The surrounding soldiers immediately became nervous as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

Brother Chun is the one who turns bad things into good fortune, and Huang Chun's ability is not just in vain.

Yan Baoyu held the handle of the knife in his hand and looked around with keen eyes, "What does it feel like?"

Huang Chun smiled and said, "Nothing."

Everyone around laughed, and then those who ate dry food ate dry food, and those who fed the horses fed the horses, and the laughter returned.

Huang Chun motioned to Yan Baoyu to join him.

The two walked out of this place, and Huang Chun whispered: "I feel that the danger comes from the south. It seems that someone is watching us."

Yan Baoyu frowned and said, "Then why didn't you say it just now?"

Huang Chun's smile was still ungrateful, and he said calmly: "Since Lang Jun values ​​​​that Bai Diazi so much, I have to find it even if I risk my life... Baoyu, Lang Jun is not kind to us, you can't be confused. "

Yan Baoyu was looking at the south and said, "Yes, for the sake of Mr. Lang, keep going!"

The team continued to head north until they saw the city wall of Xijin Mansion...

Huang Chun turned around and said to the village soldiers: "Brothers, someone feels in danger..."

Yan Baoyu was watching these rural soldiers from the side. If anyone wavered, he would attack them mercilessly.

Fortunately, no one suggested an immediate escape.

"We are all good brothers, and Lang Jun's kindness to you is not in vain!"

Huang Chun said easily: "Don't worry, we can always escape if someone is around. Now, how about we go into the city and play with the Liao people...with their women?"

"good!"

The tension that had just arisen was dispelled by these words. The country soldiers dismounted laughing and dismounted, and then disguised themselves again.

Xijin Prefecture, also known as Youzhou in the former Tang Dynasty, was renamed Youdu first and then renamed Xijin Prefecture after it was captured by the Liao people.

Xijin Mansion is considered a majestic city. After dispersed into the city, Huang Chun found the back door of a powerful family with familiarity.