Lord: Start with a copy of Water Margin

On the second day, Zhao Zhen took a group of sergeants and headed to Yuncheng County in a mighty manner.

By the time Zhao Zhen arrived, it was past noon time. Fortunately, pigeons had already passed the message, hot soup and rice had been prepared, and everyone settled down in a small military camp outside the city.

After settling the sergeants, Zhao Zhen led a group of heroes and went to the county with [red-haired ghost] Liu Tang, Zou Run and Zou Yuan. The county magistrate Kong Hou, the bookkeepers Ding Chou and Sun Guang were all waiting at the county government office.

In the back hall of the county government, everyone was seated, and Zhao Zhen introduced the newly arrived brothers and sisters Pang Wanchun, Pang Qiuxia, Lei Jiong, and Ji Ji.

Speaking of which, although Kong Hou had been here for a long time, Zhao Zhen only met him briefly and arranged to go to Yuncheng County. Now that we meet again, I still feel that this person is very popular.

world log

Name: Kong Hou (Hero, the birth of the True Monarch of Danjing Leifu, Adjusting God, and Controlling Qi, Xieli Yin and Yang, Division of Ming, Celestial Medicine.)

Nickname: None

Race: Human race

Reputation: 150 (He was once the Kongmu of Yizhou Prefecture. He was loyal, generous and upright, specializing in suppressing the strong and supporting the weak.)

Occupation: Confucian scholar (descendant of the Great Sage)

Sub-profession: Doctor (proficient in medical skills, saved countless lives.)

Level: Level 3, Level 1 (Strength 15, Commander 40)

Attributes: Strength 20, Constitution 23, Agility 15, Spirit 43

Skills: Level 4 of the Six Arts of the Gentleman (ritual, music, archery, charioteering, calligraphy, arithmetic, strength +2, constitution +2, agility +2, spirit +2), level 4 of the Four Diagnostics (inspection, hearing, inquiry, spirit +4), prescription Level 3 (prescribe the right medicine, spirit +3)

Commander-in-Chief Skill: Admonishment Level 2 (loyal and good-natured, serving the country for the sake of others but not for one's own life, people's support +2)

Martial arts: Swordsmanship (little success, +5 force when using sword weapons, Twenty-Four Powers Gentleman Sword.)

Equipment: Shakuhachi Sword (second level, imitating the sword of a saint, made of meteorite iron. Characteristics: self-cultivation to respect, sharpness +3, solidity +2)

Everyone met again, and then Kong Hou asked people to pass the dishes around. At the banquet, Kong Hou asked: "Sir, how can we arrange the provincial examination in February?"

Zhao Zhen told Xiao Rang what he said, and Kong Hou replied: "So that's it. I thought that from now on the subjects will be opened in February. Although it's okay, if you tell me, I think we are imitating Chunwei and going beyond the limit. Suspicion.”

Zhao Zhen said: "Now it is just a helpless move. "Book of Rites·Xue Ji" says: 'The ancient teachers had private schools in their families, a party with a school, an orderly technique, and a state-owned school.' There are also government decrees in Houtou Prefecture, and counties Public schools should be set up in each township and village to educate the people, and private schools could also be set up for large families. County magistrates should still visit the villages and recommend talented people to officials in Yuncheng County. people?"

Kong Hou hesitated for a while and said: "Sir, there are many scholars in Yuncheng County, but the most talented one is a woman."

"Oh? Which family is this daughter from? The state does not despise women. If you have the ability, you can also become an official." Zhao Zhen said.

Kong Hou said: "This man is a widow, so the whole city calls him Wang Gongren."

Lei Heng heard this and said, "So it's this person."

Zhao Zhen asked: "Commander Lei has also heard of it?"

"This Wang Gong is from the Wuzi imperial examination. His husband's family is a member of the Wuzi imperial examination. The Wang family can be regarded as a big family in the county. This scholar Wang has been an official for many years, and the Wang family has also been awarded a imperial title, and he is a Gongren. It is a pity that Wang Xueshi died of illness and left him. A young wife. This Wang Gong is well-educated and knowledgeable. Although she is a widow, she manages her house in an orderly manner. Everyone in the county knows that she does everything right." Lei Heng said.

Kong Houdao said: "I have heard about this Wang Gong man many times during the time I have been here. Senior officials can also ask people to inquire about it. It would be best if they could replace me as the county magistrate. Only in this way can I be in charge of prison litigation and investigation. , specializes in punishment and prison."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen frowned and said, "She is a widow at home, so I'm afraid we can't invite her out easily."

"It doesn't matter. Xu Qingniang, the niece of Xu Zhixian County, is a good friend of her. She is now a guest at Wang's house. I just ask her to speak. I have also talked with Xu Qingniang. This person is also a very talented person." Kong Houdao .

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "To receive such praise from Kong Zhixian, Xu Qingniang's knowledge must be good. They say that when you recommend talents, you should not avoid relatives. I asked everyone to recommend talents. Xu Rongfu has this niece in his own family. But didn’t speak.”

"And you, Kong Zhixian, you also have heroes in your family, why don't you mention them."

Kong Hou said: "Although Changsheng and Weisheng have been studying since childhood, they lack experience and are not familiar with worldly affairs. Only after several years of experience can they take on big responsibilities."

Zhao Zhen said: "That being said, if you don't let him take up the post, how will he get some experience?"

Kong Hou said "uh" and didn't know what to say.

Zhao Zhen said with a smile: "Of course, the chief official of a county does not dare to let the two of them get started, but he can do it by going to Liangshan County to be the chief clerk. It is just right for Xiao Tongpian to teach him, so that he can serve in the future."

Kong Hou heard this and quickly thanked him. He said: "In this way, when the high official returns, the dog will go with the high official."

Zhao Zhen nodded and then asked: "Kongzhi County, what is the situation in Yuntai Gang and Duozi Mountain?"

Kong Houdao said: "Master, Yuntai Gang and Duozi Mountain are two hills in the county. They are not very high, they are just continuous. But there are those who have committed crimes and the farmers who have no livelihood will go to the mountains and forests. Hide. The former magistrate Shi Wenbin once lured many villagers from the mountains and organized the people into households. Now the remaining ones are stubborn and often go down to disturb the villages and rob people. Merchants are used to getting something for nothing.”

"These days, two generals, Zou Run and Zou Yuan, disguised as mountain people, have found out clearly that there are six settlements in the mountain. Therefore, they asked the high officials to order that all the mountain people be moved down the mountain, allocate land, and register for construction. book."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen asked, "Do all these six settlements make a living by plundering?"

Zou Yuan said, "Sir, although these six groups know each other, they seldom interact with each other. There are four places on Duozi Mountain. The Taoist temple Qiuzi Temple on the top of the mountain is one of them. Most of the people in this place are farmers who can't make a living. They take shelter in the Taoist temple and cultivate the temple fields. Another place was originally Zhangjiazhuang in Yuhuangmiao Township. Because the river flooded the land and there was no harvest, the county officials forced them to pay taxes, and the village head took all the villagers to the mountain. These two places are under the control of the temple master and the village head. They open up wasteland to plant crops, collect wild fruits, and hunt to make a living."

"The remaining four places have now fallen to robbing and robbing caravans to make a living. The two places on Yuntaigang are the most brutal. The two leaders don't need to be original There are two famous people, one is called Iron Flying Leopard and the other is called Fierce Axe. They occupy the east and west foothills of Yuntaigang and gather five or six hundred people each. They enjoy killing people. The other places are all secretly led by these two. Other places can be pardoned, but these two places should be wiped out. " Zhao Zhen listened and said with a smile: "It seems that your uncle and nephew have already found out. We will wipe out these two villages tomorrow. The remaining four can be decided by issuing an order. " Kong Hou also said: "Yes, Zhangjiazhuang is located in the valley between two mountains. The terrain is flat and there is a stream on the mountain. It is a good place. With the heads of Iron Flying Leopard and Fierce Axe, they will move here with the other four places, re-register the population and fields, and it will also be a big village. " Zhao Zhen nodded after listening. He said to everyone: "In this case, let's prepare dinner at five o'clock tomorrow morning and divide the troops into two groups. Brothers Liu Tang, Zou Run, and Zou Yuan will lead 1,000 people to the eastern foot of Yuntaigang. I will send brothers Lei Jiong and Ji Ji to bring bows and crossbows to help. I will only use these followers here." Liu Tang wanted to say more, but Zhao Zhen waved his hand and said: "Brother, don't worry. Although we don't have many soldiers, we have many good guards. There are four sharpshooters, including Pang Wanchun, Pang Qiuxia, Li Qing, and Hua Baoyan. Everyone in the Shenji Camp is good at shooting, and this group of thieves don't have much armor." "After clearing the unstable factors in the mountains, we will fight in the mountains. Hunting, ten pieces of exquisite gold and silver jewelry newly made by Zheng Tianshou brothers as prizes. County soldiers and militiamen who are good at archery can also sign up. "

Liu Tang glanced at Lei Heng and said: "Speaking of Yuncheng County, apart from the two brothers Song Gongming, Zhu Tong and Lei Heng, Chao Gai and the three brothers of the Ruan family in the village are all under the command of the great official. The only other martial arts are Zhao Neng and Zhao De. These two people have now fled with their families, and I don’t know where they have gone to."

Zhao Zhen said: "If these two people were not of poor character, they would not be a bad choice to be the head of a county’s horse and infantry." After the banquet, Zhao Zhen did not rest in the county government office, and took everyone back to the military camp.

The next day, the army set out, and Liu Tang sent several guides to lead the way. After leaving the county and going east for 20 miles, according to the strategy, the troops were divided into two groups.

Zhao Zhen went straight to Tie Feibao's camp on the west foot of Yuntaigang. When the spies who were hiding at the foot of the mountain reported the news, Tie Feibao ordered all the minions on the mountain to dress up, and did not leave anyone to guard the camp, and all of them went down the mountain.

The two armies separated their positions, and Lei Heng shouted first: "You are an unprovoked bandit. The great official Zhao Zhen of Liangshan Prefecture is here. Why don't you get off your horse and be tied up? What are you waiting for? You should also know the name of Lei Heng, the "winged tiger."

Tie Feibao was furious when he heard this: "What "winged tiger" is? It's just a government minion. It's because of your incompetence that we have fallen to this point. Today, I will take your life first, and then kill corrupt officials like you."

As he said this, he waved the iron spear in his hand and was about to fight.

Lei Heng also raised his broadsword and was about to move forward. Pang Wanchun on this side could no longer bear it, and shouted: "Watch out for the arrow." An arrow shot straight at Tie Feibao, and he fell off his horse.

Seeing this, Zhao Zhen raised his spear and shouted, "Shoot."

The soldiers of Shenjidu, led by Liu Shi, Fan Ying and Fan Shi, drew their bows and shot at the bandits.

The bandits screamed in agony. After three rounds of arrows, only three or four out of ten bandits were killed. The female rider stepped forward, and the remaining bandits dropped their weapons and knelt down to beg for surrender.

They took over the camp. Zhao Zhen did not intend to execute the surrendered bandits. He tried his best to treat the injured. After that, they would be sent to the prison camp of Yuncheng County for hard labor. The hard labor term would be determined according to the amount of evil they had done.

As for those who were killed, their heads were chopped off and circulated in the county. The rest were burned and buried on the spot.

Xilu didn't spend a single soldier, and Donglu was fierce with a big axe. He was also a rough man. When he saw the soldiers coming to suppress them, he didn't care at all. He only let his two leaders bring 300 people to meet the enemy. He continued to drink and have fun in the mountain stronghold.

In less than a quarter of an hour, only a hundred of the 300 minions retreated back. The two leaders had just set up their battle formation when Lei Jiong and Ji Ji shot them.

Meng Dafu was shocked and sobered up. He quickly asked someone to put on his armor and climbed up the wall of the stockade carrying a 49-jin iron axe.

Looking at the well-equipped and large number of government troops at the foot of the mountain, Meng Dafu asked the defeated minions who had returned, "Isn't that Liu Tang, the new militia commander of Yuncheng County [Red Haired Ghost]?"

The minions said, "We have never seen the man the leader said. We only saw a big cinnabar mark on his temples from a distance."

Meng Dafu said, "Guard the stockade wall carefully, prepare ash bottles and pounding wood, and don't go out of the stockade to fight. When it snows, the government troops will naturally withdraw. We will continue to drink and eat meat and be free and easy."

After hearing this, the minions cheered up and prepared to resist the enemy.

Liu Tang was not in a hurry either, and only asked the soldiers to advance slowly.

When the soldiers pushed to within an arrow's reach, Meng Dafu on the wall held the axe handle tightly with both hands, ready to fight.

While he was concentrating on watching the movements of the officers and soldiers in the distance, a big man behind him raised his big ax and chopped off his head with just one blow.

A big man on the side picked up the head of the big ax and shouted: "The big ax is dead. Anyone who wants to survive must throw away the sharp blade in his hand and kneel down to surrender."

Several powerful ax henchmen saw it and rushed forward to snatch it with all their lives, but were killed by Zou Run and Zou Yuan with two big axes. As these ten men were killed, the others dropped their weapons and knelt down to beg for surrender.

But it turned out that Zou Run and Zou Yuan had disguised themselves as minions in the stronghold in advance, and took advantage of the defeat and panic to get in between them and enter the stronghold. While Meng Daaxu was thinking outside the stronghold, he chopped him to death in one fell swoop.

Zou Run ordered people to open the wall of the stronghold and welcome Liu Tang and other people outside the stronghold.

Before Liu Tang and his men could finish cleaning up the stronghold, Zhao Zhen had already led his troops and horses to escort the prisoners.

After the two sides met, Zhao Zhen asked Liu Tang to send a team of sergeants, carrying the heads of Tiefeibao and Meng Daaxe, to send messages to other villages to recruit surrender. and

Send the message to each village and prepare a roster for inspection. Anyone who disobeys will be killed.

Seeing the heads of iron flying leopards and fierce axes in every village, they did not dare to resist and showed their respect to the soldiers who were delivering the orders.

Zhao Zhen then asked Zou Run and Zou Yuan to lead the sergeants to escort the young men captured in the two villages and circle around the foot of Duozi Mountain, and once again shocked the mountain people.

Then the two men escorted the prisoners back to Yuncheng County.

The leaders in charge of the various villages all brought gifts and asked to see Zhao Zhen in the strong ax village.

The four people came along the road and saw soldiers at the foot of the mountain burning corpses, and blood was spilled everywhere on the mountain road. They entered the stronghold tremblingly and prostrated themselves on the ground, saying they were willing to surrender.

Zhao Zhen asked the Taoist below, "Are you Taoist Lu from Qiuzimiao?"

"A high-ranking official is just a poor person."

Zhao Zhen said: "I heard that Qiuzi Temple recruits villagers to cultivate the temple fields, and there are many obstacles to Taoist temple registration?"

Taoist Lu heard this and said quickly: "My lord, the temple does not intend to recruit villagers to develop the wasteland. It's just that these are mostly poor people, and the temple is just providing a shelter."

Zhao Zhen said: "By providing a place of refuge, you can avoid complying with the state's policies. Taoist temples and temples only need to practice well and pay respect to Buddha and gods. They cannot shave their heads randomly and raise money for farmers."

Deer Taoist said quickly: "Don't worry, senior officials. When Pindao went down, he disbanded the villagers and registered all the Taoists in Guanli. Pindao is good at raising deer, so everyone calls me [Deer Taoist]. I specially selected one today." The good velvet antlers on the box are presented to the high officials."

When the others saw it, they were not far behind and presented them with the gifts they had brought.