The thirty-third winter of the Great Zhou Chengping

There were a lot of people crowded on the official road to Suzhou, most of them were with vegetables on their faces, dragging their families with their mouths.

These are the people of the Great Zhou, because this year's disasters are everywhere, and in the autumn the people have no harvest, but the court has expropriated violently, and many people have no way to live.

The people of Jinzhou, who were not far from Suzhou, heard that Suzhou was rich and that the people were having a good life, so they rushed to Suzhou in groups.

There was no money or food on the way, many of them were selling their children and daughters, and some people quietly stole other people's grain and rice on the road, and some stole other people's children to cook and eat, and countless people killed people and sold goods.

Many people did not go to Suzhou at all, and they lay down on the side of the road and could not get up again.

Han Xin and Qi Jing also knew that the people were in a difficult situation, and they also had the intention to accept the people from Jinzhou, but the court didn't know what the wind was pumping, and they actually issued a ban on eviction, that is, the people everywhere were not allowed to move to other places, and local officials were not allowed to take in people from other places.

It's okay for Suzhou to take in one or two hundred people, but if you want to take in thousands of people, it will inevitably show traces, and maybe the court will send someone to find someone to find out again.

In addition, Suzhou is not a place for farming, and the people are rich because of planting fruit trees, raising cattle and sheep, and there is not much local food in Suzhou, and it is okay to raise local people, if you accept the people from other places, I am afraid that everyone will starve together.

There was really no way, Han Xin could only make the gates of the cities in Suzhou closed, and he was not allowed to take in the people fleeing in Jinzhou.

Although this order was issued, Han Xin was really sad in his heart, thinking that so many people were starving to death in the wilderness, he was helpless and heartbroken, and he also had a deep sense of powerlessness.

Qi Jing was not in a good mood, he went home these days, and there were almost no smiling faces when he saw his children.

Yun Yao understood Qi Jing's mood, but did not persuade anything, but took care of Qi Jing more wholeheartedly, hoping that he could think about it as soon as possible.

In the year of the catastrophe, Han Xin, Qi Jing and a group of Suzhou officials complained even more about the court, that is, Yu Qi, who had been devoted to his career earlier, went to the city gate and saw the hungry refugees gathered outside the city and shed a few tears, not to mention others.

It was at this time that I didn't know which shameless thing spread the matter of green salt produced in Suzhou to the ears of Emperor Chengping, and now it was okay, and the court was greatly shaken.

Emperor Chengping regretted dividing Suzhou to Han Xin, and pondered how to take back Suzhou, but those officials had the idea of going to Suzhou as officials.

On this day, Yun Lang, who had already paid homage to the officials and ministers, asked to see Emperor Chengping, and Emperor Chengping summoned him in Zichen Palace.

Entering Zichen Palace, Yun Lang first saluted Emperor Chengping, and Emperor Chengping raised his hand: "Get up." ”

Yun Lang got up and sat on the stool next to him with a solemn face and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, the minister is going to kill his relatives in righteousness." ”

"Oh?" Emperor Chengping was a little surprised: "What does Aiqing mean by this?" ”

Yun Lang glanced up at Emperor Chengping, and said loudly: "The court only knew about the production of green salt in Suzhou, it can be seen that the officials of Suzhou have joined forces to deceive His Majesty, and the minister heard something, it turned out that Suzhou began to produce green salt three years ago, but the court did not know until now, what does this mean?" ”

Emperor Chengping gasped: "What, three years ago? ”

Yun Lang nodded vigorously: "Yes, three years ago, it can be seen that Suzhou officials have long had a heart of disobedience, especially Qi Jing, although this person is eloquent and strategic, but he is also bold and disobedient to discipline, he is afraid that there is no king at all, there is no social Ji people of Da Zhou, for personal gain, he deceived his subordinates and concealed them, and contacted Suzhou officials to deceive His Majesty in this way, it is really an unforgivable crime, although he is the brother-in-law of the minister, but the minister is loyal to His Majesty, there is such a brother-in-law, the minister is guilty. ”

"It's none of your business." Emperor Chengping was silent for a while before waving his hand, and then asked Yunlang: "What should you do in your opinion?" ”

Yun Lang sneered: "This matter also please ask Your Majesty to be quiet, the minister thinks, Qi Jing has been in Suzhou for more than three years, the three-year term has expired, His Majesty can recall him back to Chang'an, and as soon as he enters Chang'an City, he will be locked and put into the prison of the Criminal Department, after all, the minister is Qi Jing's wife and brother, the minister is willing to go to Suzhou to contact those officials in his name, break into the interior of Suzhou, and win over the local officials and gentry little by little, the minister promises that it will not take long for Suzhou to poke a hole in Suzhou, and at that time, Suzhou salt will be returned to His Majesty. ”

"Okay." Emperor Chengping was full of thoughts about Suzhou Yanli, and when he heard Yun Lang's idea, he was overjoyed and took the case: "Yun Qing is really loyal to the minister, according to your plan, I immediately sent a decree to summon Qi Jing back to Beijing." ”

Yun Lang smiled: "Your Majesty believes in the ministers, and the ministers will definitely live up to Your Majesty's trust." ”

Emperor Chengping looked at Yun Lang and smiled: "Now the court can share my worries with you and Ding Xiang, and I hope you can do your best this time and take Suzhou into your hands as soon as possible." ”

"Your Honor." Yun Lang saluted again, Emperor Chengping was very happy, and this happiness rewarded Yun Lang with a lot of things, and then ordered him to retire.

When Yun Lang came out of the palace, a sarcastic smile appeared on his face, and he sneered in a low voice: "What is the king's worry? I don't know how many people are blushing when they think of Suzhou as an official, and they don't know how many officials who want to replace Qi Jing when they think of Suzhou. ”

Emperor Chengping watched Yun Lang leave Zichen Palace, he sat down and ordered the Ministry of Officials to write a holy decree, and sent a five-grade minor official of the Ministry of Rites to Suzhou to deliver the decree.

After the holy decree was issued, Emperor Chengping thought that Suzhou could hide the matter of Qingyan for three years, and he didn't know if other places would hide many things like Suzhou, so he had his confidants and officials to inspect various places.

After pondering and pondering, Emperor Chengping was not at ease with others, and finally decided to call Liu Rui, who had served him for most of his life, out to inspect, after all, Liu Rui was extremely loyal to him, even if anyone betrayed him, Liu Rui would never be possible.

After thinking about it, Emperor Chengping called Liu Rui to the palace, told him about Suzhou, and told him about the inspection.

Liu Rui was full of surprise, and only said that King Anjun was too bold, and when it came to asking him to inspect various places, Liu Rui did not refuse, and accepted the order very happily.

After going back, Liu Rui asked someone to clean up, took a dozen entourages and some old family members from Chang'an, first went to Jinzhou, and then went to Shuzhou, so he began to inspect the world.

Northern Liang Palace

Emperor Xian Yu of Northern Liang sat behind the imperial case at night, staring at the military officials below with a pair of eagle eyes.

In just a few moments, the palace that was noisy like a vegetable market fell silent, and all the civil and military officials retreated to the side in silence.

Xian Yuye sneered: "Why don't you make noise?" Well? ”

The high end of this hum word repeatedly showed that Xian Yuye was not in a very good mood, and those officials were even more frightened and did not dare to speak.

Xian Yuye patted the royal case: "I called you here to ask you to figure out how to spend this winter, not to ask you to quarrel, you can quarrel if you want to quarrel, you can quarrel anywhere when you leave the palace, if you want to fight, I will hand you a knife." ”

"The ministers are guilty...... "The civil and military officials hurriedly confessed.

"In the summer and autumn of this year, there was a great drought in Beiliang, the farmland dried up, the grass also died, the cattle and sheep starved to death, I don't know how much, such as today's cold and freezing, the herdsmen did not store enough grain and grass, the farmers did not harvest, if they don't think of a way, I don't know how many people starved to death." Xian Yuye sighed: "It's hateful that I don't have a genius like the Great Zhou Qi champion, otherwise I ......"

How else?

All civil and military officials understood that if Northern Liang also had a talent like Qi Jing, it would not be richer than Suzhou.

The court of the Great Zhou Dynasty didn't know how the people of Suzhou were doing, but the courtiers of the Northern Liang who were far away from Suzhou were clear in their hearts.

Now Suzhou is not as good as in the past, Suzhou officials are rich and oily, and the people are living a good life, there are wool blankets in winter, wool clothes can be worn, there are all kinds of iron farm tools for farming, and there are fans in summer, and Suzhou is too rich, ordinary people have put on satin clothes, and they eat meat and wine every day.

Xian Yuye shook his head and sighed, and said after a while: "The emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty is incompetent, ignoring the life and death of the people, but I am not a faint king, but I can't ignore the people of Beiliang, you all call yourself talented when you have nothing to do, and now it's time for you to display your talents, let's talk about it." ”

After he said this, the officials in Beiliang became more and more silent.

After a while, a general in armor stood up: "Your Majesty, the minister has no good way, but the minister knows that our Beiliang has a way to spend every disaster year since ancient times, that is, to rob the property of the Great Zhou." ”

"Yes." This general started, and many Northern Liang officials echoed one after another: "This is the tradition left by our Northern Liang since ancient times, and the ministers are willing to lead troops to knock on the pass and grab the ...... of the Great Zhou."

Xian Yuye rubbed the corners of his forehead and laughed: "I knew that it would be like this, the only way you can think of is to rob, anyway, I don't have a good idea, so let's rob him." ”

"Rob him."

The civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty shouted: "The ministers are willing to share their worries for Your Majesty." ”

Xian Yu raised his hand in the night and pressed it, and instantly the hall was quiet.

He stood up and looked at the civil and military ministers: "This time, I personally led the troops to knock on the pass, General Jin, you are the vanguard, General Huangfu, you are the commander, order 100,000 soldiers and horses, and set out on the same day." ”

"Yes......"

Suzhou

"What?"

Han Xin exclaimed in surprise and handed the letter in his hand to Qi Jing.

Qi Jing took it and looked at it a few times, his face was also very ugly, and he slapped the letter on the table and scolded: "Incompetent things, why didn't anyone come to Suzhou to be an official when Suzhou was poor earlier, but now I know that Suzhou is rich in salt, so I have made up my mind." ”

Han Xin also scolded: "If this king knows who leaked the news, this king will not be able to spare him." ”

Qi Baobox took a sip of tea slowly, put down the teacup and said with a smile: "What's this, it's the limit that we've been hiding it for three years, I thought that the court should also know something about our Suzhou, and sure enough, no, it's leaked." ”

Han Xin and Qi Jing looked at Qi Baobox together: "What do you say I should do?" ”

Qi Baobox smiled: "What should I do?" Cold salad, now Suzhou up and down the same iron bucket, the people of Suzhou don't know the Great Zhou Emperor at all, only know the prince and the fourth brother, read the kindness of the prince, the prince said, I dare to guarantee that most of the people in Suzhou are willing to die, all of them are like this, other people can come over to do the magistrate of Suzhou, really do it steadily, I admire him. (To be continued.) )