Guide to Traveling through the Northern Song Dynasty.

Chapter 431 0426 [Husband, take a shot at my concubine! 】

Li Yanxian and Yingxuan really hit it off, and the former admires the latter very much.

They are interested in the places where each other lives and the folk ecology there.

Yingxuan said: "There are many knight-errants on Dongting Lake because the government exploited too much, the people could not live and work in peace and contentment, and many fled to the rivers and lakes. When I was young, I saw injustice and killed the bullies in the countryside in anger, and fled to the lake to escape the official errands."

Since ancient times, rivers and lakes generally refer to the folk, and even refer to areas outside the government's control.

Those who committed crimes or could not pay taxes hid in the great rivers and lakes.This is true of Dongting Lake, and so is Liangshan Po.

Now near Xiangyang, there are still many fishermen who would rather live with their families on the Han River than go ashore to open up wasteland and farm land.Many of their ancestors were farmers, who lived in the middle of the river because of difficulty in paying taxes. They did not believe that Ju Ming would continue to provide good policies.

Li Yanxian said with a smile: "People who commit crimes in the Northwest have no place to hide, and prefer to hide in the army."

Yingxuan was quite surprised: "Don't the military investigate the details?"

Li Yanxian explained: "Of course we want to check the family background, but no one did it. In recent years, it has been difficult to recruit soldiers. The imperial court ordered the prefects to recruit soldiers, and the prefects asked the county magistrates to recruit soldiers, and the county magistrates asked the powerful to recruit soldiers. How can the powerful control so much? As long as there are enough people, they will be sent to the government with a false name. Therefore, there are many good people in the Western Army, but there are also many ruffians, criminals and thieves."

"Jinghu is not good, even the origin of the township soldiers must be clear." Yingxuan thought for a while, then changed his words, "It's not right, after the Generalissimo raised troops, Jinghu Road was too lazy to check the family background of the township soldiers in order to recruit soldiers. .”

Li Yanxian smiled and said: "So they are all the same. I am used to going to the border to plunder the Fan people, which one are you robbing?"

Yingxuan said: "I robbed passing merchant ships, and sometimes gang ships. I robbed two batches of Hua Shigang, the foolish king, and got a lot of good things."

These two heroes, both robbers, exchanged industry experiences as soon as they met.

Gradually, the conversation got deeper and deeper, and Li Yanxian felt that he was listening to a fairy tale: "Brother, can you really hold your breath underwater for a quarter of an hour?"

Yingxuan said: "If you stand still, you can hold your breath for about a quarter of an hour, but it doesn't take that long to swim underwater."

Li Yanxian clicked his tongue in amazement, and said: "Anyone who knows how to swim is a good man, but I can't do it. I can only be a dog. I can't swim fast."

"It doesn't matter whether you can fight in the north or not. You are a real hero if you are good at riding and shooting," Yingxuan said. "I was so fascinated by the stories about horse robbery at the border that Brother Li told. I wish I could meet the Xixia people."

Li Yanxian said: "The Xixia people are not so terrible, they are only slightly stronger than the iron kite. Ordinary Xixia cavalry, the armor is very simple, but they are just herding people. I often take my brothers to rob, and the Fan people on the border are not Dare to herd horses, but only dare to herd cattle and sheep over there."

"Brother Li is so capable!" Yingxuan praised.

The two chatted so well that they wanted to compete in martial arts.

In comparison, it turned out to be a bit of a bully.Li Yanxian is good at using long spears, while Yingxuan is good at swords. Long weapons will fight short weapons, and the winner will be decided within a few rounds.

Yingxuan stood where he was, with an embarrassed expression on his face. He, a hero of Dongting, suffered a terrible defeat.

Li Yanxian comforted him: "If it's on the water, I must be the loser, Brother Ying, don't be discouraged."

Zhu Ming said with a smile: "Both of you are good men, both should be reused. Daozhi (Yingxuan)'s injuries are also healed. Since he doesn't want to fight the old master, he will stay in the Grand Marshal's Mansion to obey orders. From now on, he can try the sea Sailing. Shaoyan (Li Yanxian) and Zhengzheng (Yan Ping) are incorporated into the Jingmen cavalry, and they don’t have any general positions for the time being, but they are all lieutenants. When I send troops to Shaanxi, you will immediately go back to Longxi to make trouble.”

Yingxuan had been in Xiangyang for a while, so he quickly explained to Li Yanxian and Yan Ping what a lieutenant was.

When they join forces in Longxi, if they occupy a few more cities, they will definitely be promoted directly to the rank of officer, and if they have made great achievements, they may be given to a major general and become one of the giants in the rebel army.

Li Yanxian said: "At that time, I will raise troops in Longxi and take Gongzhou (the state governs Longxi) and Qinzhou (the state governs Tianshui) as soon as possible. As long as the Generalissimo sends troops to conquer Baoji, they will be able to join together. Many states and counties can be passed down. .”

"Leave the border matters to Shao Yan." Ju Ming said with a smile.

Whether it's Zhang Guangdao, Li Bao, or the Li Yanxian in front of him, all capable people have strong subjective initiative, and they know what they should do.

Han Shizhong also knows what he should do, but at this stage he is a bit of an official fan, and he is too eager to wait. He likes to take risks when fighting.When his military rank is promoted and his talents are fully displayed, he should be able to return to normal.

After making arrangements for Li Yanxian and Yan Ping, Zhu Ming rode back to the mansion.

Zhang Jinping said: "The two new arrivals have already settled in, and the family members waiting to see you are waiting to see you."

"Thank you ma'am, I'll go right away." Zhu Ming said with a smile.

Chong Yancen and Zhezhi were often drinking tea in the guest courtyard, when they heard that Zhu Ming was coming, they immediately got up to greet him.

Zhong Yancen made a bow and said, "Chong's Yancen has seen Mr. Zhu."

Zhe Zhichang said, "Zhe Chang pays his respects to Generalissimo!"

Chong Yancen looked sideways when he heard the words, and actually addressed him as Generalissimo. Is this Zhejiazi going to stay in Sichuan to serve as an official?

"You don't need to be too polite, please take a seat." Zhu Ming greeted each other warmly, and said to Zhong Yancen, "Zhonggu (Zhe Yanzhi) is currently stationed in Dangyang, and he has made great achievements in the battle with Zhongxiang. He captured Zhijiang with Han Shizhong. Brothers, you can catch up on the old days in Dangyang."

But Zhong Yancen said: "After seeing off the relatives, I will go back to Luoyang. There is no need to meet with my brother."

Being so shameless, Zhu Ming smiled and said, "It's up to you."

Zhe Zhichang quickly said: "I have little talent and learning, I just want to follow my brother-in-law and ask for advice."

Good guy, even my brother-in-law called out.

Since he is a brother-in-law, of course Zhu Ming would not refuse: "Stay in my account and do paperwork."

"Thank you brother-in-law for taking me in." Zhezhi Changxi said.

Next, Zhe Zhichang took the initiative to talk about the study of Taoism, showing his knowledge in the name of asking for advice, and showed that he had seriously studied Ju Ming's knowledge.

Zhong Yancen tried his best to keep smiling, but in fact he was contemptuous, Zhejia was really shameless.The Song court was still there, and the emperor didn't grant a marriage, so the Zhe family quietly sent their daughter here, and even brought a son with them.

There is no need for a grand ceremony to take a concubine. The concubine's room has already been entered in a sedan chair, and it is enough to have a meal with the two relatives separately.

Since Zhong Yancen doesn't give face, no matter how good-tempered Zhu Ming is, he has to express his dissatisfaction.

It was clear that Zhong Miaoyun was the one officially granted marriage by the emperor, so Zhu Ming deliberately left the Zhong family daughter to dry first, and gave the Zhe family daughter the first wine that night.

"Oh," Chong Yancen felt a little regretful, and sighed, "I shouldn't have refused to see my elder brother, the one surnamed Zhu has lost face, and I will definitely make Seventh Sister angry in the future."

Zhong Miaoyun comforted him: "Brother, don't worry about it. Things are already like this. I just hope that he is a broad-minded person and doesn't care about a woman like me."

Zhong Yancen said: "My grandfather promoted the Taoist temple in Tokyo. Although he received an errand to study gunpowder, he no longer liked the officials. The court of the Song Dynasty has reached the autumn of storms. I don't know how long it can last. My view Sichuan is governed very well, the government is well-organized and the people are harmonious, and the weather is smooth, and it seems to have a great prosperity. Given time, I am afraid that it will replace the Great Song Dynasty."

Zhong Miaoyun said: "Luoyang scholars have a lot of complaints about his father and son. I don't understand the truth. I just read it all the way. No matter whether it is Luoyang or Guanzhong, it seems that Hanzhong is not as well governed. It is said that in Luoyang city, there are also beggars everywhere. , but there are no beggars in Hanzhong City. I have inquired in Hanzhong, and the beggars are divided into different categories. Disabled and elderly people who cannot make a living are sent to nursing homes to do some work within their ability. Healthy beggars are Send them to open up wasteland, and the government encourages them to start a family."

"Compared with Luoyang, where there are many beggars, and Hanzhong, where the people are happy, I prefer Hanzhong."

"When I came to Xiangyang Mansion and stayed in the prefectures and counties along the way, I also inquired about the soldiers in the shop. Although they all said good things about their respective government, but the words of the soldiers in the Song Dynasty were not true. It can be seen that in the Lies. However, the Pubing under the Zhu family’s father and son can feel that they are living a good life. It can be recognized only from their complexion. The Pubing in Shaanxi has a disheveled face. The Pubing here has a healthier complexion.”

"Brother, tell me, where will this person's heart stand?"

Chong Yancen said: "I don't know these things. There are faint emperors and treacherous officials, and there are corrupt officials. How can the great Song Dynasty be good? But the Zhu family's father and son are rebellious after all. Whether it is pedantic or foolish and loyal, Zhong's family background Due to the grace of the emperor, some things are beyond our control."

Zhong Miaoyun didn't answer any more, but the real thought in his heart was that the sons of the Chong family had killed dozens of people in the battle for the Song Dynasty.

The brother and sister sat in silence for a while, then Zhong Yancen got up and said, "It's getting late, I should go."

Zhong Miaoyun sent his elder brother to the door, and suddenly asked: "If one day, the Zhao family is destroyed and the Zhu family wins the throne, how should the Zhong family deal with themselves?"

"I don't know." Zhong Yancen shook his head and said.

Zhu Ming and Zhe Zhichang drank some wine, and went to Zhe Yanxiu's place slightly drunk.

As soon as he entered the yard, he saw a young girl in a green wedding dress standing on the porch with a spear in her hand.

"Do you still have to go through a lot to get married?" Zhu Ming was delighted when he saw it.

Zhe Yanxiu said coquettishly: "My Zhe family's daughter has always been married to Jiangmen, and the husbands are all heroes. If the husband wants to enter the house, he must first take over the concubine's body."

Zhu Ming laughed and said, "I heard that there are many daughters in the Zhe family. In the past hundred years, how can there be so many heroes to marry? Don't taint the title of hero."

"Choose your own weapon!" Zhe Yanxiu was very annoyed, Zhu Ming's words looked down on Zhejia.

Zhu Ming shouted, "Take my mace!"

The guards outside the courtyard thought they heard it wrong, and after repeated confirmation, they moved the iron mace and lay on the outside of the courtyard gate when they left, secretly watching the generalissimo lecture the concubine who had just passed the door.

Zhe Yanxiu stabbed with a spear, fast and accurate, and shot straight at Zhu Ming's face.

"Ah!"

"what!"

Zhu Ming swung his mace and smashed the spear flying. Taking advantage of the drunkenness, he picked up the girl, put it on his shoulder, and strode into the house.

The maids looked dumbfounded.

"Let me down, let me down!" Zhe Yanxiu struggled hard, hitting Zhu Ming's back with her fist.

The maid stayed outside until the door was closed, Zhe Yanxiu suddenly stopped moving, and said with a blushing face, "Hey, you are so strong, the mace just now made my tiger's mouth numb. Fortunately, the spear was out of my hand. Otherwise, I'm afraid the tiger's mouth will be shattered."

"Not only am I strong, but I'm also very good at marksmanship." Zhu Ming threw the crazy woman on the bed.

(Well, the timed release point has become an immediate release...)
(End of this chapter)