Chapter 40 I have been in charge since then
It was already March when Wang left Bianjing for the second time. Green buds came out of trees on both sides of the Huimin River bank, going to and from merchants, hawkers strollers to sell along the street; crossing the Longjin Bridge, passers-by on the bridge, and merchant ships on the Huimin River under the bridge; Bianjing City also woke up from winter. I saw the tower from the bridge, and I thought of Liang Yuexia, and I had mixed feelings in my heart.
The scenery was different before and after, and the mood of the king was also very different: last time I was worried about Di Qing, but I was just a follower; this time, I took my life to suppress the bandits and look for the moon to comfort Di Qing's spirit in the sky. There is neither Bao Zheng's backer nor Di Qing's aura. He can only rely on himself for everything.
Since Wang's side crossed into the Song Dynasty, he was happy, wanted money, and officials; but he just held his breath. Seeing Di Qing fall step by step, he wanted to turn the tide with a shock, he was like a sandbag and stepping on cotton, echoing Bao Zheng's words in his ear: "If I am not here, it is useless to love the people. "."
The king thought of Renzong's words again. The only way to make more enemies was urgent for quick success and quick profit. The king secretly decided to fight for the name of the king in the starry Northern Song Dynasty.
He analyzed the current situation: Renzong's meaning is very clear. Giving you a gold medal can save your life, but the official position is indeed suspended. The relationship in the court is intertwined, and the lanterns are blatantly aimed at Di Qing's lantern riddles. It is difficult to guarantee the government's connivance. Officials and bandits are entangled here.
There was a lesson from Zhoukou County before. This trip should not lead to the intention of asking for guilt and offending the local snake. If the bandits are not clear, they can't take action easily. Liang Yuexia is still in the hands of the other party. In case the robbers tear the ticket, they will lose their wives and soldiers.
Look at the two people accompanying him, He Li Bo, with a rough appearance, loyal, and a man with blood. This man is thoughtful and meticulous. This can be seen from the game with him.
Lu Shenyan, although he admired the name and accompanied him all the way, after the early test, he seemed to be smooth and smart in business since he was a child. Although he was knowledgeable, he was down-to-earth.
One of these two is a general, and the other can be in charge of internal affairs. Can you be a handsome man? Looking back on the 30 years of crossing into the previous life of the Song Dynasty, I only entered the society from the age of sixteen or seventeen. I fought and killed and fought against the sea of merchants. I also made some achievements with my bare hands, and it was rare to fight in life. Now the age is like thinking about the past, but at least once more than the same age.
Wang's side finished the balance, and he had a bottom in his heart. He turned to Lu Shenyan and asked, "Brother Lu, how many days have you not seen your tiger mother?"
Lu Shenyan said a little aggrievedly, "I haven't had time to go back when I arrived in Chenzhou. This time, I hurriedly reported the news and passed by Weishi County and did not stop."
Wang took out ten taels of silver in his arms and handed it to him and said, "Brother Lu first. This is my little brother's intention. Brother Lu took it and prepared to give the bride price!" Go to Wanqiu immediately after visiting relatives.
Then he told him: "You go to Wanqiu to do three things first: first, call the county magistrate, don't take back all the bride price, and don't be stingy; second, inquire about the number of robbers in Longhu, and third, find out the whereabouts of the girl under the moon."
Lu Shenyan began to want to push it, but he was disrespectful, so he took the silver and thanked the king: "Well, I'll do it right away." After saying that, beat the horse first.
Wang Bian turned to He Liba's tone and asked respectfully, "Brother He, help me. Now that my teacher has passed away, what are your plans for the future? He cherishes this talent, but after all, He Liba came to Di Qing. If he hadn't convinced himself sincerely, how could He Liba help him? Therefore, I have this question to test He Li Bo.
He Li was angry. He looked at the king: "You and my brother, Lord Di once said that we should take care of each other. I am willing to work with my younger brother to help him do a career."
Wang Zhuo shook his head: "Brother He has great ambitions in his heart. I'm afraid that he will wrong him with his younger brother."
He Li Bo looked up to the sky and laughed: "Haha, although my brother is younger than me, my mind and strategy are far better than my brother. Zhou Kou, the younger brother, used a plan. The Lantern Festival said that the eldest brothers were already impressed, not to mention that the teacher was in danger. What's wrong with me when I'm with my brother?
The king was in a strong mood. He thought that when Emperor Taizu of the Song Dynasty and Chen Qiao were dressed in a yellow robe, he was nothing more than a breakthrough for himself and his brothers. What else can I take care of? He raised his voice and arched his hand and said, "If Brother He revives the clan style one day, he needs my younger brother, and he will definitely help."
He Libao hugged his fist and said to the king, "If so, if there is a day when I restore my real name, it will be the time to say goodbye to my brother, but the eldest brother will always regard him as a guest of honor and be with my brother."
Hearing this, the king understood that if he could talk to himself in such a tone, He Li Bo was not a thing in the pool. Seeing that he said that it was now a pseudonym, he thought that if he didn't say, he would never ask. He just said, "Okay! Brother He, in this case, I will let go and live up to my expectations.
When He Li Bo saw Wang's words, he didn't ask much, and praised the atmosphere of the king. So he asked, "My brother has sent Li Bo first. When do you plan to go to Chenzhou?"
Wang smiled and said, "I heard that the person holding the moon went westward. Brother He also went to Xihua County to inquire first, and then took the waterway to Wanqiu."
He Li Bo said, "Uh-huh. Xihua is in the west of Longhu Lake. After I finished exploring, I met my brother Wanqiu. After saying that, he left Xihua County by saying goodbye to Wang.
From this day on, on the way from Bianjing to Wanqiu, there was no king who was ordered to suppress the bandits, but a young man in white. He was only sixteen or seventeen years old, but he was generous. Every time I go, I stay for two or three days, lingering on the street, and I like to chat with vendors and roadside beggars. And there will be some reward every time. The chat content is nothing more than anecdotes from all over the world.
On this day, Wang's side finally arrived at Wanqiu and found a house in the county according to the address left by Lu Shenbo before. He looked around the house, which was a two-in-one courtyard near the center of the county. Quiet in the middle of the trouble, there is really a style hidden in the trouble, and the place is very satisfied.
He buckled the door and came out as a former family member of Di's house. Seeing that he was coming back from the king, he hurriedly led the king to walk in and shouted, "The prince has arrived." The maid hurried into the inner courtyard to call Rouer. Lu Shenyan and He Libo heard the voice outside and hurriedly greeted her.
Everyone welcomed Wang into the main hall like the stars holding the moon. Rouer took the bag with her own hands and took it to place it. Wang was deeply felt that the feeling of the head of the family.
Wang didn't have time to rest, so he got rid of the idle people, leaving only He Libo and Lu Shenyan. The two of them are collecting some information and want to ask the king to make a final judgment.
Lu Shenyan was the first to arrive in Wanqiu. According to the order of the king, he called the county government. Although Lu Shenyan was only the housekeeper of the king, the county magistrate received the benefits, but he was relatively polite. When asked about the king, Lu Shenyan said that Lord Wang was only ordered to take care of him and asked the county magistrate. The county magistrate replied that he would try his best to suppress the bandits within his ability, and let the king explain to the court.
Regarding the matter under the moon, there has been no trace of the girl under the moon in Wanqiu County since that day. There are also rumors that the person who captured the girl under the moon was not a robber in Taihu Lake.
In addition, Lu Shenyan also heard that the number of robbers was not very large, about 30 or 40 people, but each of them was tough. The leader of the robber is a young man in his twenties; and a middle-aged man in his thirties also seems to be a leader.
He Libo reported that there were several pawnshops and gold and silver shops in Xishui, which colluded with the robbers to sell the stolen goods, but they also did it secretly. However, there is no stronghold for robbers in Xishui. The government office in Xishui tried its best and vigorously punished one or two stores. If you take the waterway from the west water, the county government will definitely support it.
At the same time, there was no news about the girl under the moon in Xishui. He Libo found a fisherman and took him around Longhu Lake for a few days. Several water pavilions on the lake, reed ponds, willow forests and surrounding terrain have been drawn.
The two asked about the king's next plan. The king asked Lu Shenyan to hand over the name post to the county government office. When he saw the county magistrate, he said that he had just arrived in Wanqiu and needed to repair it for a day or two. After that, he decided to visit in person.
As expected by the king, the county magistrate secretly accepted the reason of the Wang family. Seeing that the king did not intend to really suppress the bandits, he did not blame Wanqiu for the disadvantage of suppressing the bandits. Although the king of Canada was equal to himself, he was a Beijing official after all, so he visited the door in person.
The king set up a banquet to invite the magistrate of Chang County to drink. During the banquet, he talked about the affairs of the court and the promotion and transfer of officials. Let's talk about the border again, such as the death of the empress dowager of Xixia, and the anecdotes seen and heard along the map. One foot in the sky, one foot on the ground, the scenery of beautiful women in each county. The county magistrate was stunned, but the king did not mention suppressing the bandits.
Finally, the county magistrate said, "Your Excellency Wang took the imperial decree to supervise the suppression of bandits this time. Do you think, how do you want me to cooperate?"
Wang side smiled and said, "I heard that the robbers did not disturb the city, and it is reasonable for the governor of Chang County to send troops for the quietness of the county. It's just that Chenzhou is not far from Bianjing. After all, it is not common for bandits to exist. At worst, let's recruit or pay some silver and two family fees. Who is willing to be a bandit?
Chang County magistrate got up and bowed down: "Oh, no one who knows me is like the king, and the court also asked the adults to say good words. As for the cost of this appeasement..."
Wang said, "How can we talk about it if we don't listen to the conditions? The adult will send someone to listen to each other's conditions. I'll figure it out in terms of cost.
When the county magistrate saw the king say this, he knew the king's origin and money, which was not difficult for him, especially to ask the court for money, and maybe he could make a fortune. Although the king is a little famous, he is just a teenager. The county magistrate of Chang County left with joy. Watching him leave, Wang sneered in his heart: "No matter how cunning the fox is, it will show its feet."
The county magistrate of Chang was sent away, and the king arranged He Libo and Lu Shenyan to visit what Lord Bao said in the past few days. Wang's side's visit to the sloppy Zhang has his own plan. First, it's about Song Wenjian, and second, maybe this person's suppression of bandits can be useful.
Finally, he breathed a sigh of relief and settled down. Wang stood in the courtyard. From then on, this was his first home in the Song Dynasty. There were three main rooms in the front yard and two ear chambers on both sides. Looking around, he sighed in his heart that the head of the family was the only hostess under the moon.
Enter the back house from the moon door in the east. There is an ear room on each side of the east and west, and the three main rooms are connected by corridors. The light in the main room was on, and he faintly saw someone walking in the room. Wang knew that it must be Rouer, and he hesitated. When he entered the door and saw Rouer ushering in with a smile, Wang was sighing and guilty.
In any case, I don't feel speechless about Yuexia, not to mention that Yuexia has no news at this moment. Even if Rou'er has all kinds of tenderness, the king has no intention to appreciate it.
"Go back to your room and have a rest." Obviously, Wang has no intention to keep Rou'er by his side, even if it's old-fashioned?
But although Wang was a little disappointed when Rouer turned around, he still decided that he would never do anything polite to Rouer before he found the moon.
Everything was in the king's plan. Unexpectedly, the next day, he sent it to the door by himself.