Lord: Start with a copy of Water Margin

Everyone went down separately, but Wu Yong stayed alone. Seeing that everyone had gone down, Wu Yong said: "Master, I'm going to Yuncheng County. Although I haven't paid a visit to the county magistrate Shi Wenbin, through Lei Heng and Zhu Dian, I also met Song Jiang, who is known as the timely rain. This He was also an extravagant man, and his reputation spread throughout the county. We originally thought that Shi Zhixian was also a good official. With his achievements in dispelling the fog, expanding the territory, and suppressing the grass bandits, plus Liangshan Township also has a population of 1,000 households. The county dare not say that it is not an exaggeration to establish a lower county. This can be regarded as opening up the territory of the Song Dynasty, and it can pay taxes, which is beneficial to the country. "

"But I thought it was simple, and it was Song Gongming who pointed out the key point. Listen to what Song Gongming said: This first point, since the Tang Dynasty, the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms were divided by mist, and Taizu unified the world. However, the Song Dynasty had no control over the local Control is still much weaker, with roads as the first level, government, prefecture, military, and prison as the second level, and counties as the last level. There are regulations for county magistrates, governors, and governors to pay taxes to the court every year. Naturally, it belongs to me, and Yuncheng County will definitely not let us be promoted from the countryside to the county. "

Wu Yong took a sip of tea and continued: "We have nothing to do with Jeju City. We went there for a few days and were not able to enter the government office. I just happened to meet Xiao Rang and Jin Dajian, so I invited them here."

Zhao Zhen said: "Xuetuo, how should we arrange these two people?"

Wu Yong said: "Master, these two people are very good at writing. Xiao Rang is good at writing. He can imitate every handwriting accurately. Jin Dajian can also copy the calligraphy works. The two of them also have some literary and ink ideas in their minds, and they have something to do in the countryside." It’s also useful.”

Zhao Zhen said: "In that case, both of them will be assistants. Xiao Rang, the master scholar, will be in charge of writing and writing, and Jin Dajian, the jade-arm craftsman, will specialize in making Yingbing talismans and seal letters. How about it?"

Wu Yong said: "This is very appropriate."

Zhao Zhen said: "It's so good. In addition to handling rural affairs, the township is building a stone bridge connecting Dongxi Village and Xixi Village. It just so happens that one person can write articles and the other can carve monuments to record them. These two people will settle down in Xixi Village from now on. This is how to deal with rural affairs. convenient."

Wu Yong nodded after hearing this. This arrangement can take advantage of the two people's strengths.

Wu Yong hesitated for a while and then said: "Master of the village, the Dongping Mansion's governor and Tongpan now belong to two parties. Cheng Wanli, the general judge, came from Tong Guan's family, and Chen Wenzhao, the governor, was a serious scholar and came from the imperial examination. Now Zhuang The Lord may have offended Magistrate Chen by marrying the Cheng family."

Zhao Zhen said: "Brother Wu Yong, according to what you said, even if we seek refuge with Chen Wenzhao, we have no way out, and Yuncheng County does not want us to establish our own county. We have no choice but to seek refuge with these so-called slanderous villains." I also heard that Tong Guan and the other six people were called the Six Thieves, who formed factions for personal gain, were corrupt and perverted the law, were licentious, excluded dissidents, abused their power in private, and preyed on the common people. The name shows that the court is unclear. Although we are taking the path of Tong Guan's disciples, we can't really help others. Fortunately, we are still blocked by the fog, so we can only manage Shuibo Liangshan well. , Just protect the people of one place, the court affairs have nothing to do with us. "

"Furthermore, I heard from brothers Yang Lin and Pei Xuan that in the north of the Song Dynasty, there are still countries of Liao and Jin, and the borders are still uneasy. The Li family in Xixia also proclaimed the emperor, and Tubo and other tribes often invaded the border. We and others There is no way to join the army, so I have to sweep away the snow in front of me and don't worry about the frost on other people's tiles. The Song Dynasty is also suffering from internal and external troubles. There is no way that one day, my brothers will be able to use it. As the saying goes: stay here and wait. Time.”

Wu Yongdao: "What the village owner said is that we will not steal or rob, nor will we frame Zhongliang. It doesn't matter where we get the official position. We just guard the water in Liangshan. Although Tong Guan's disciples are not nice to hear, there are some It’s a good idea. I think Song Jiang is also a member of the public family. There is no one in the world who doesn’t say that he is a hero who is extravagant and loyal.

After talking about the troublesome incident involving Tong Guanmen, Wu Yong said: "Master, all the gold and silver gifts I brought this time have been spent. The three books and six etiquettes are too cumbersome, so I asked Du Guan Zhao to speak for me. It was decided in a hurry.”

Zhao Zhen said: "Master Cheng just agrees like this?"

Wu Yong said: "Master, I really understood this on the way back. Master Cheng just wants to take advantage of the establishment of the county in Liangshan, Shuibo, and get some credit from it. I also talked to Zhao Duguan along the way. If With this ability, he has the means to oust Chen Wenzhao, and the position of governor of the palace belongs to Mr. Cheng. "

The two looked at each other in silence. It was Wu Yong who spoke first: "The way things are today, those who invest money and silk under their disciples will be reused by high-ranking officials; those who invest under their disciples without bribes will always make great contributions to the country, but will be buried in vain and will not be rewarded. I can't wait any longer. The people in the countryside cannot think so far.”

At You time, everyone gathered in the front hall. There were fresh fish, tender chickens, stuffed geese, fat sheep, fresh fruits, etc. Zhao Duguan was the honored guest, and everyone encouraged them to drink. Cheng Wanli was originally just a civil servant. Although his family had some savings, he was not an official. Only in the past six months had he gone out to work as a general judge for a government. This general judge was a supervisory official and did not care about the military and civilians. Moreover, he and Chen Wenzhao were not from the same group, so naturally there was no place for him to do anything. Naturally, Du Guan Zhao had no one to treat him to, and he had never received such hospitality.

Wu Yong had already given the order, but all the heroes were just asking for wine. After three rounds of wine, Wu Yong saw that Du Guan Zhao had already had sixty-seven percent of the wine, and said, "Guan Zhao, how is the owner of my farm?"

After hearing this, Du Guan Zhao glanced at Zhao Zhen and said with a smile: "Headmaster Zhao is also a talented person. He is very good. If my young lady sees him, she will definitely like him."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen stood up and toasted a glass of wine, and said: "It's all thanks to Zhao Duguan Yucheng." Zhao Duguan also got up and drank.

After two hours, everyone dispersed. Zhao Yuanli sent Zhao Duguan to rest. Zhao Zhen washed his face, discussed with Wu Yong and Pei Xuan, and then went to sleep.

Jin Cui Lian naturally heard about Zhao Zhen's marriage, so she served him more carefully at night and didn't say a word.

The next day, after breakfast, Zhao Zhen took Zhao Duguan to look around Xixi Village. There were cattle and sheep everywhere, countless chickens and ducks, and crops planted everywhere in the fields, thriving.

When Zhao Duguan saw it, he praised: "What a good property. The young lady will enjoy it here. I will report it back."

Wu Yong said: "The steward is knowledgeable. Although there is not much business here now, the surrounding water bodies are rich in fish, and there are numerous water ports and fertile fields."

Zhao Duguan nodded and said: "Master, the master also told us when we came here that since this place has become a county, I think the master is not short of money. The master only told us that if the master is not bad in age and happens to find the heirloom jade ring, it is a fate destined by heaven. I will return today. I see that there is fog all around, and the master is afraid that he will not leave easily. I will just let someone go with me to take the master's place to welcome the bride in person, so that the marriage can be completed as soon as possible."

Zhao Zhen said: "Thank you for your understanding, steward. I will still let the scholar take people with me, and also some gold, silver, cloth, jewelry, etc., to make up for the betrothal gifts."

At that moment, Zhao Duguan and others stayed overnight. The next day, Zhao Zhen sent someone to pack his luggage, and Wu Yong was still the envoy. Luan Tingyu, Liu Tang, and Shi Qian accompanied him. He also selected 20 cavalrymen to escort him all the way. He took a cart of gifts and went to Dongping Prefecture.

Zhao Zhen sent off the convoy and called Jiao Ting, who moved the military camp in Xixi Village, and said, "Brother Jiao Ting, the camp was handed over to Brother Guanghui in advance, but I have to trouble you to go to Dongxi Village to stay for a few days."

Jiao Ting said, "I heard from Brother Liu Tang that there is a red leaf tree there, so it's a good time to go and see it."

Immediately, Zhao Zhen asked Xiao Rang to write a transfer order, used the seal, Jiao Ting packed up, took the transfer order, and went to the Lingguandian military camp in Dongxi Village.

Zhao Zhen then had time to look at the attributes of Xiao Rang and Jin Dajian.

World Journal

Poetry praise:

The blue shirt and black hat are sharp, and the dragon and snake are born in an instant.

Mi Cai Su Huang can imitate, and the master of calligraphy is famous.

Name: Xiao Rang (Hero, corresponding to the Earthly Star)

Nickname: Holy Hand Scholar

Race: Human

Reputation: 30 (Jeju Scholar)

Occupation: City Ranger

Secondary Occupation: Scholar

Level: Level 2, Level 1 (Force 20, Command 12)

Attributes: Strength 18, Constitution 20, Agility 15, Spirit 30

Skills: Forgery Level 2 (can write in various styles, exact, Spirit +2), Disguise Level 1 (dress up, Spirit +1), Calligraphy Level 2 (write essays, Spirit +1), Professor Level 1 (teach and teach, Spirit +1)

Commander Skill: Military Formation Level 1 (Arrange the formation, Morale +1)

Martial Arts: Spear and Stick (skilled, use sticks, Force +3, 72 Taizu Long Stick)

Equipment: Jujube Stick

Monthly Salary: 8 Guan

World Log

Poem:

Phoenix Seal and Dragon Seal are created with ease, and the engraved seals are even clearer.

It is not a false reputation that people call him Jade Arms. He is the most famous person in the art academy.

Name: Jin Dajian (hero, corresponding to the star of Earth Skill)

Nickname: Jade Arms Craftsman

Race: Human

Reputation: 30 (famous craftsman in Jeju)

Occupation: City Ranger

Secondary Occupation: Jade Craftsman

Level: 2nd Level 5 (Martial Power 25, Command 10)

Attributes: Strength 32, Constitution 29, Agility 15, Spirit 15

Skills: Seal Making Level 2 (carve jade seals from books, Strength +2), Stele Carving Level 2 (carve stone inscriptions, Constitution +2), Carving Level 2 (make jade, Strength +2)

Command Skill: None

Martial Arts: Spear and Stick (skilled, use sticks to gain strength +3, 72-way Taizu long stick)

Equipment: Jujube Wood Stick

Monthly Salary: 8 Guan

Zhao Zhen looked at the attributes of the two men. Their martial power was not high. Fortunately, they each had their own strengths. After contacting them for the past few days, they were both loyal men. Xiao Rang is not only good at imitating various fonts, but also has the title of scholar. He can handle the affairs of the village properly and teach courses. He is a rare talent.

As for Jin Dajian, Zhao Zhen thought that in addition to making and carving military tokens, seals, and plaques, he could also open a jade and stone carving shop to see if he could develop a new specialty like the bone carving shop, or do some carving, jade plaques, handles, etc., and also make some precious jewelry.

Now the two of them, one is writing the inscription, and the other is selecting the stone material, both of them are related to the stone bridges built in Dongxi Village and Xixi Village, and they are setting up monuments to record events.