Guide to traveling through the Northern Song Dynasty

After passing Huangzhou, there were still two prisoners and four sergeants.

These soldiers were not afraid of the offenders escaping, and their management was very lax along the way.

Because the offending official must be "innocent", the monk can escape but cannot escape from the temple.

And if he doesn't run away, he might be able to return to his post one day.

"Ms. Zhu, I went to ask. I have to wait for two more days," the escorting sergeant said to Zhu Ming. "There is a large ship from Guizhou. We will go back after loading the cargo."

Ju Ming said: "Then wait and listen to your arrangements."

When Qin conquered Baiyue, it was difficult to transport food and wages, so he dug the Ling Canal.

Going down the Xiangjiang River and entering the Lijiang River through the Lingqu Canal, you can reach Guizhou (Guilin) ​​directly.

Guizhou's water transportation and gang transportation are all transported to Yuezhou (Yueyang) for transit, and then return with some goods.

Ju Ming was waiting slowly, but Li Ke, who had abandoned the city and fled, was about to leave. There was now a ship heading to Tanzhou (Changsha).

"See you later!" Li Ke said goodbye with his hands in hand.

Ju Ming raised his hand as a return gift.

We stayed at a delivery shop near the pier and sat around for half a day. Night fell.

Ju Ming asked the escorting sergeant: "Can I go for a walk by the lake?"

The two sergeants did not object and just followed Ju Ming, admiring the night view of Dongting Lake with him.

The area of ​​Dongting Lake in the Northern Song Dynasty was about the same size as that in the early Ming Dynasty.

It was not until the Southern Song Dynasty that the area around Dongting Lake was developed on a large scale. Continuous land reclamation around the lake resulted in a shrinking area, resulting in increasingly frequent floods.

The Yuan Dynasty court scorned this, feeling that the Song people were greedy for small profits and caused great harm. It was forbidden to build farmland around the lake, and farmland was returned to the lake. Coupled with the disrepair of water conservancy at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, the area of ​​​​Dongting Lake was larger than that of the Tang Dynasty.

It was late winter, and Ju Ming stood on the shore and looked at the wide lake.

A crescent moon and a few sparse stars reflected the gentle ripples of the water.

The cold wind suddenly became more severe, causing Zhu Ming's clothes to sway. He turned around and asked, "Why are you all so gloomy all the way south? You could actually be happier."

Zeng Xiaoduan smiled bitterly: "My husband is in charge of other states, how can we be happy?"

"A day of sorrow is a day, and a day of happiness is also a day." Zhu Ming picked up the stones and threw them into the lake to float. "I am twenty-two years old this year, and you are all less than thirty years old. It's okay to be trapped in Guizhou for a few years." What?"

Zhang Bor admired him and said: "My husband is so open-minded and open-minded, which is beyond the reach of others."

Guan Sheng couldn't help but ask: "The emperor didn't say how many years he has been in charge?"

"The officials are so angry that they must be in charge for the rest of their lives." Zhu Ming laughed.

Everyone was silent after hearing this.

Zhang Bor looked at the lake for a while and said: "The boat is full of clear dreams, but it's a pity that there are not many stars, so we can't see the wonderful scene in Xianggong's poem."

"You can read it if you have time in the future." Zhu Ming stood up and returned to the delivery shop.

He had been suffocating in the cabin for many days, and tonight he just came out to get some air.

As a water transport transfer station, Yuezhou Wharf is extremely busy, and the noise can still be heard in the middle of the night.

Ju Ming sat cross-legged on the couch, planning the future in his mind.

He had already waited for the Fangla Uprising, and was not in a hurry to wait another two years, but he would never delay it until the Jingkang period.

Whenever the Song Dynasty attacked Liao, he would raise troops.

Now when I go to Guizhou, I can stay in a house to give lectures, read military books and practice martial arts.

Dad should also write a letter asking him to speed up the production of armor. The speed of making muskets should be mentioned, and some gunpowder should be stocked in advance.

I stood up and opened the window, and saw the lights outside the pier.

Ju Ming was fascinated by the firelight. It took him a long time to close the window, then fell on the couch and fell asleep.

Next, we took a boat ride all the way. The journey was quite easy, and it felt more like traveling to Guizhou.

This is not because Song Huizong showed mercy, but because he always treated civil servants this way.

"Officers who committed crimes were more likely to be sent to prison than those who were assigned to prisons in other states or to dental schools. Those who were sentenced to death and were given special loans were assigned to prisons in distant states with sticks and tattoos." - "History of the Song Dynasty·Criminal Law Chronicles".

The meaning of this sentence is that if the imperial officials committed the crime of exile, they would not actually be exiled. Most of them would be in charge of local areas, and a small number would be assigned to the army. And there is no need to tattoo, no need to make boards, and the organization will not be too far away (outside the state is enough).

Only officials who were sentenced to death, after paying for their lives, had to have their lives stamped and tattooed, and sent to remote states and counties.

Taking charge of Guizhou is already far away.

Of course, everything is subject to the emperor's order. If the emperor does not care about the impact, he can make whatever judgment he wants.

For example, before Ju Ming wrote "Song of Righteousness", Song Huizong really planned to assassinate him!

Ju Ming's comfort in escaping from the prison gradually infected his followers. When crossing Dongting Lake, everyone was in the mood to appreciate the beautiful scenery.

Going south along the Xiangjiang River, Ju Ming felt that the development here was too low.

On both sides of the Xiang River, forests can often be seen, which had been cultivated into fertile farmland in the Ming and Qing dynasties.

After the boat passed the Ling Canal, the scenery immediately changed drastically. It became more and more beautiful as we went south.

"This is a good place!" Zhang Bor looked at the scenery on both sides of the Li River and felt relaxed and happy. How had he ever seen such scenery?

Li Bao and Guan Sheng were also stunned and thought Guizhou was so beautiful.

Guizhou City is getting closer and closer, and there are more and more residential buildings on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

Guizhou is located on an important waterway, and its trade is extremely prosperous. The city wall has been added many times, and it has become a big city in the south.

In recent years, business has been declining, and business trips outside the city have become increasingly rare.

It was not until Fan Chengda came to govern Guizhou in the Southern Song Dynasty that Guizhou could prosper again.

The sergeant escorted Ju Ming to the county government office. After completing the handover procedures, they were done.

The county magistrate of Lingui, named Fang Tingshi, was invited by the government officials to sign and seal.

This man blinked narrowly at Ju Ming. Ju Ming was confused and wondered whether he had seen him somewhere.

The escorting sergeant put away the handover documents, handed over his hands and said: "County Magistrate Fang, we have brought the people here, and we are leaving now!"

"Go slowly without seeing me off." Fang Tingshi nodded.

After the two sergeants left, Ju Ming asked: "Excuse me, county magistrate, where should I place my staff? Should I find a house myself, or should I find a place designated by the county government?"

Fang Tingshi did not answer, but smiled and said: "Brother Chenggong, long time no see!"

"Your Excellency is..." Ju Ming was not impressed.

Fang Ting said in a mocking tone: "Back then, you were the courtier, and I was still twenty steps away from you when I was sitting in front of the king at the wedding banquet. Now I am the county magistrate, and you are the prisoner. The status is reversed."

Ju Ming wondered: "So we are the same year, but you want to humiliate me?"

Fang Tingshi laughed loudly, turned into a playful smile, took Ju Ming's hand and said, "I was just joking. It's just a supervisor, it's not a big deal. With your talents, you can return to Beijing in a few years, and come with me to drink!" "

Ju Ming pointed to his entourage: "We haven't settled in yet."

Fang Tingshi said: "I will arrange the house, so you don't have to worry about success. It has been years since we last met, and I have never seen any of those who were born in the same year. Today I can have a good time drinking and reminiscing."

It was broad daylight, and Fang Tingshi didn't work anymore, so he took Zhu Ming to the restaurant and called Zeng Xiaoduan, Zhang Bor and others.

After choosing a private seat and serving wine and food, Fang Tingshi poured wine for Ju Ming himself.

This guy is heartless, he talks humorously, and he especially likes to joke.

After telling many interesting things about that year, Fang Tingshi began to ask: "How come Brother Chenggong was under the control of the editor?"

Zhu Ming told his story, and Fang Tingshi was immediately in awe, cupping his hands and saying: "It's a pity that I'm not in the capital, otherwise I would accompany Chenggong to impeach the traitor!"

Historically, Qin Hui advocated peace, but Fang Tingshi strongly opposed it.

He first scolded Qin Hui, and then went to Zhao Gou: "The world is the world of China, the world of ancestors, the world of ministers, ten thousand surnames, and the three armies, is not your Majesty's world... Your Majesty tolerates this, it is like China How is it like the courtesy of the former king, how is it like the heart of the world!"

Then, there is no more.

For offending Qin Hui, Fang Tingshi remained a local official and could not be transferred back to serve in the court until his death.

After chatting about Tokyo, Ju Ming inquired: "What is the way to know Guizhou?"

Fang Tingshi introduced: "The governor of the state is called Cai Yi. His father is a member of the New Party and has an old relationship with Cai Jing. But he is not a Party member of Cai, so he was excluded. Now he has no ambition and spends his time traveling around the mountains and rivers all day long. In the city of Guizhou , there is also a Guangxi punishment envoy named Shang Yongzhi, who also travels around, recites poems and composes poems."

"They can make a couple." Ju Ming said with a smile.

Cai Yi not only likes to travel, but also likes to carve letters everywhere. Hundreds of years later, in Guilin, there are still two stone carvings left by Cai Yi. The content is nothing more than his visit here with someone. For example, Lu Huiqing's grandson traveled to Guilin with Cai Yi three years ago.

Fang Tingshi complained: "The northwest of Guizhou is full of mountains, and barbarians in the mountains often come out to plunder. The magistrate of Guizhou also serves as the economic envoy to Guangxi and is responsible for protecting the territory and the people, but Cai Yi ignored it. Today's Guizhou The people of the state still miss Wang Zudao and say that it would be great if Wang Zhidao was still here."

"Who is Wang Zudao?" Zhu Ming asked.

Fang Tingshi said: "More than ten years ago, he was the governor of Guizhou and also served as the economic and strategic envoy of Guangxi. In the northwest of Guizhou, he conquered the barbarians and expanded the territory. He established Yunzhou and Gezhou, and expanded the territory for 1,500 miles. He was promoted to Minister of the Ministry of War due to his outstanding achievements. The state school in Guizhou was also built by Wang Zudao."

Yunzhou and Gezhou were in the southeast of Guizhou Province in later generations.

Wang Zudao also expanded land on Hainan Island and established an Australian state...

Ju Ming asked: "Should I be in charge of Guizhou, in the city or in the suburbs?"

"It's up to you, as long as you don't leave the boundaries of Lingui County. Don't live too far away. You must report to the county office on the first and fifteenth day of every month." Fang Tingshi said carelessly.

After a few more glasses of wine, Fang Tingshi started talking nonsense about Guizhou City.

The officials here are all daily people.

Zhizhou and Guangxi's criminal envoys took the lead in destroying the punishment, and other officials also followed suit. We spend the whole day eating and drinking, and when the weather is nice, we go out to the city for sightseeing.

There's no chance of promotion anyway, so I'll just gain seniority slowly.

Ju Ming said: "I want to find a quiet place to stay and give lectures. Is there any good place?"

Fang Tingshi said: "It doesn't have to be too far. Qixing Mountain is just to the east of the city. You will stay in the city and wait until spring begins before going to Qixing Mountain to choose a place. Although Guizhou is remote, its culture is still prosperous. Scholars here There are many of them.”

During the two hundred years of the Song Dynasty, the total number of Jinshi in Guangxi was 279, of which 147 were in Guilin.

Fang Tingshi sent a government official to find a house for Ju Ming, and his household registration was registered under the county government's collective household registration.

Within two days of staying there, Cai Yi, the magistrate of the state, and Shang Yongzhi, the envoy of Tixing, came to visit him hand in hand.