I saw that on their side, a ship with sails was crashing head-on.

This happened very suddenly, originally, Yang Tinglin also glanced at the river, and recognized that this ship was going downstream with them. It's just that I don't know why, and suddenly I turned the rudder and cut it cross.

It was too late to find out, and no one expected that such a thing would happen, only to hear a loud "bang", and the ship just hit the side of the official ship.

"Puff, puff"

On the bow of the ship, many people were caught off guard and fell down the river one after another under the violent shaking of the official ship being hit.

But Yang Tinglin himself, after all, came out of the battlefield, and his skills were not comparable to ordinary civilian officials, so he shrank down and lowered his body at the first time, and firmly grabbed the side of the ship, but he didn't fall, but he just knocked a big bag on his head.

The hull of the ship was also damaged, swinging on the surface of the river.

"What's going on?" The people in the cabin were shocked and rushed out one after another, relieved to see that Yang Tinglin was fine.

On the boat that crashed over, panic could also be heard, and some people were still shouting loudly, "I hit the official's boat, it's terrible, I hit the official's boat!" ”

Yang Tinglin didn't care about anything else at this time, looked at the men rushing over on the boat, and immediately ordered them: "Someone has fallen into the water, hurry up and save people." ”

At this time, the boat that caused the accident, not only did not save people, but turned the bow of the boat and fled downstream quickly, and a clear voice came: "Run, I was caught by the official master, and I will definitely pay for my life!" ”

When Yang Tinglin heard this, he turned his head to look, only to see that the ship had already sailed away, puffed up its sails, and was sailing away.

Seeing this situation, Yang Tinglin couldn't help but be furious. hit the boat, several lives fell into the river, not only did not rush to save people, but immediately fled?

What made him even more angry was that the people on the ship had not been on the deck from beginning to end, that is, they had not shown their faces, and the ship was not special and difficult to identify.

Yang Tinglin's subordinates were naturally equally angry, shouting loudly over there: "You hit the boat, and you still want to run?" ”

"Don't save people quickly, someone has fallen into the water!"

“……”

However, it was useless for them to shout, and the ship kept going, getting farther and farther away.

If you want to save people here, you can't chase the boat at all, you can only watch the boat escape.

"My lord, the person on the boat just now has a southern Fujian accent, and he must be from Fujian!"

"Yes, I also heard it, it should be a Fujian person, who hit the boat and ran away like this!"

“……”

At this time, it is not the time to pursue the ship, Yang Tinglin can only organize people to save people. On the river, other passing boats saw the situation here, but leaned over and extended a helping hand.

However, among the few people who fell into the river, only one who knew how to run the water was rescued, and the other few people were all washed away by the river and did not know where they went.

Yang Tinglin's official ship was also seriously damaged, so it was transferred to the ship that came to rescue.

Everyone was very angry at the boat that had just escaped.

Yang Tinglin, of course, was no exception, and immediately ordered: "After docking, track down the ship along the way, and the bow of the ship was also damaged, so it is easy to identify." ”

After arriving ashore, Yang Tinglin and his entourage could not continue to Changshu County. The few subordinates who fell into the water will continue to look for them, Yang Tinglin himself is also injured, so he will stay here in Changzhou Mansion for the time being.

On the side of Changshu County, of course Zhang Pu did not wait, he showed up in person and explained at the gate of the county government to ensure that in the emperor's will, there was originally a lower limit of more than 100 acres of grain fields. In addition, he also asked Pan Xiuwen and other local officials to come forward to explain to the people and scholars of Changshu.

Pan Xiuwen and the others, naturally, couldn't believe this like ordinary people, because they had received a report from the imperial court, which was written in black and white.

With the Dongchang servants watching from the side, Pan Xiuwen and the others didn't dare to play any tricks, so they had to come forward to explain to the people and scholars, saying that there was indeed a lower limit of 100 acres of grain land. According to the adults on this inspection, it is the family that owns more than 100 acres of grain land, and it is also these people who have to be called for arrears.

What relieved Zhang Pu and others, who were concerned about the development of the situation, was that the explanations provided by the county magistrate, the county magistrate, the chief secretary and others were finally useful, and the situation was immediately eased.

However, what they didn't expect was that soon, there were forged newspapers outside, and they did not say anything about the lower limit of 100 acres of grain fields. And folk rumors say that even if there is a lower limit of 100 acres of grain land, it is only temporary, and if more than 100 acres of grain land is collected first, then everyone will be collected. If you don't resist now, it's too late to go back and boycott.

As a result, the situation slowly began to tense again.

It's as if someone is making a move, you make a move, I make a move, it depends on who is better.

In this regard, Zhang Pu knew very well in his heart that it was definitely Qian Qianyi who was behind the scenes. In today's situation, it is difficult for a strong dragon to suppress the head snake!

It can't go on like this, Zhang Pu finally decided to force Pan Xiuwen to come forward, pressure him to clarify the situation, and at the same time, order him to arrest the people who spread rumors outside within a time limit.

Pan Xiuwen was worried about this matter at first, but under the pressure of the Dongchang Servants, he had to agree.

However, when he did it, he was also resolute, and immediately sent officials to inspect the streets, and when he saw anyone talking about it, he was immediately arrested and put in the county jail.

One, two, three......

In just one day, Pan Xiuwen actually arrested nearly 100 people and sent them to the county jail.

As a result, there was no talk of this matter outside, but there was a very bad atmosphere that began to permeate.

Jiang Dong keenly found that the arrest of people, as Zhang Pu said before, not only did not ease the situation, but made the situation more serious.

What to do? Release?

Pan Xiuwen didn't agree here, and told Zhang Pu that these people were indeed spreading rumors, and if they were released, it would boost their arrogance, and after they went out, they would definitely continue to spread rumors.

As a last resort, Zhang Pu had no choice but to repair the text to the prefect of Suzhou Prefecture and let the troops be transferred over there.

Changshu County is under the jurisdiction of Suzhou Prefecture, and there are no soldiers on the side of Changshu County, but Suzhou Prefecture is a high-class government, and there is definitely an army stationed there. However, in the past, the Suzhou riots occurred in the capital of Suzhou. Therefore, it is not known whether this letter of request for help is useful or not.

To Zhang Pu's surprise, Suzhou Mansion responded quickly, but on the morning of the third day, someone arrived. said to the official at the door: "Zhang Xun is inside, right?" We are here on the orders of the prefect of Suzhou Prefecture, and please let me know. ”

There was also a Dongchang officer standing behind the door, and when he heard this, he couldn't help but be overjoyed, and hurriedly went out to take a look, and found that it was just a person dressed as a head catcher with a dozen or so catchers, and he didn't see the army.

So, when the official reported inside, the Dongchang officer asked curiously, "Why are there only a few of you?" Where are the sent troops? ”

"The army?" The head catcher listened a little inexplicably, and saw that it was the Dongchang Fan who was asking in front of him, so he hugged his fists and said: "The villain doesn't know, there is a letter from the prefect here, and when I meet Lord Zhang Xun, there should be something in the letter." ”

As he was talking, he saw Zhang Pu striding towards the door surrounded by Jiang Dong and others, and there was still a trace of excitement on his face, and he was a little relaxed.

Before the people reached the door, they had already opened their mouths and asked loudly, "Which leader came to help?" ”

As soon as he finished saying this, Zhang Pu saw the situation at the door, and couldn't help but be stunned, there was no imaginary army, only some quick catches.

When the head catcher saw Zhang Pu and knew that the main owner had arrived, he took out a letter from his arms and presented it with both hands, saying that it was a reply from the prefect.

The Dongchang officer on the side immediately stepped forward and handed it to Zhang Pu, and then saw Zhang Pu for the first time, and opened it at the door to take a quick look.

At this time, everyone was looking at Zhang Pu, but they saw him scanning ten lines at a glance, and soon, his face sank, and it was obvious that the letter should not be good news.

Zhang Pu casually handed the letter to Jiang Dong beside him, and then with a gloomy face, he turned around and walked inside.

Jiang Dong took a look, but it was the prefect of Suzhou Prefecture who said that Changshu County was just complaining on the streets and alleys, and it was not a big deal. If they boldly send troops over and provoke a popular uprising, no one can afford such consequences.

However, Zhang Xun repeatedly emphasized that some people spread rumors and tampered with their will, so only these ill-intentioned people should be arrested. To this end, he sent an experienced head catcher to assist Zhang Xun.

This letter, on the face of it, is not problematic at all. At least from the perspective of the governor of Suzhou, it is common sense for him to say this. However, in reality, the situation in Changshu County is already very serious. What's the use of just sending a dozen or so catchers? No wonder Zhang Pu turned around and left with a gloomy face after seeing it.

……

The news that Suzhou Mansion was about to come over also reached Qian Qianyi as soon as possible.

When Hou Fangyu heard this, his face immediately showed admiration, and he looked at Qian Qianyi and praised: "Sure enough, as Mr. Yushan expected, that Zhang Pu can't come to the army, haha!" ”

Qian Qianyi listened, but he was only slightly proud, stroked his gray beard and did not speak.

The prefect of Suzhou Prefecture, being able to sit firmly here, of course, has something to do with him Qian Qianyi. After he heard that Zhang Pu had sent someone to Suzhou Mansion, he had already sent a letter to him, and the result was obvious.

After Hou Fangyu laughed for a while, he asked Qian Qianyi: "In order to prevent long dreams at night, when will we do it?" ”

"What do we do?" Qian Qianyi listened, but shook his head and said, "What are we going to do?" The people's anger has not reached its peak, and when it reaches the peak, it will naturally explode, what are you anxious about? ”

At first, Hou Fangyu was stunned when he heard it, but after hearing it, he suddenly realized it, and nodded his head again and again.

"Someone from Suzhou Mansion is an opportunity, and the old man believes that it will be almost there!" After Qian Qianyi finished speaking lightly, he stood up and said, "The old man takes a nap, there is no big deal, don't disturb the old man!" ”

Hou Fangyu immediately bowed down to send him out, but in his heart, he was thinking that he was really old, and he was not yet sleepy in the summer, so he was going to sleep!

Although Qian Qianyi is old, the next situation is really as he expected.

The headhunters from Suzhou patrolled the streets, but in just one day, a lot of arrests were made, and the county government jail was full of people.

The arrival of these arrests has not only not eased the situation, but has aggravated it.

Jiang Dong saw that the situation was not good, and immediately advised Zhang Pu: "The situation is already very dangerous, as the adults said, it is likely that there will be a civil uprising, why don't you take a step back first, and after withdrawing, go back and talk about it?" ”

Hearing this, Zhang Pu's mind flashed a smug smile of Qian Qianyi's old thing, and he immediately shook his head and said: "This official is on patrol by order, how can he be scared away by a group of Diao people!" ”

He is a person who is familiar with the details of the civil uprising, and he also has the confidence to say this. He knew that the key was still in the local government.

Just as he finished speaking, a Dongchang official hurriedly came in and said, "My lord, the stall leader, there are a lot of people gathered outside, and the situation doesn't seem to be good." ”

As soon as they heard this, everyone knew that at this time, they were afraid that they would not be able to leave if they wanted to.

So, Zhang Pu immediately made a decision, and immediately went to find the county commander Pan Xiuwen, and said directly to the point: "If there is a civil uprising in Changshu, something happens to the official and the Dongchang officer, you are a small county commander, it is difficult to be the emperor's thunderous anger!" ”

In fact, Qian Qianyi had already thought of this threat, and he had already cheered up Pan Xiuwen to reassure him.

Once the civil uprising occurs, at least his colleagues in the southern officialdom will distinguish for him that it is Zhang Xun who is doing evil in the local area, stealing and grabbing people's lives...... It will arouse the anger of the people and cause civil unrest.

In short, in a word, it is Zhang Pu's pot.

If it were changed to the past, with the Suzhou riots as a precedent, it would indeed be fine.

However, Zhang Pu had already expected this, and immediately threatened Pan Xiuwen again: "Today, the emperor is wise and martial, the Jin merchants are captured, there are cabinet auxiliary ministers to cover up, there are imperial historians to endorse them, down to the local governors, and there are guards to command the same party, even so, what is the outcome?" Does this need to be reminded by the officer? ”

The Jin Shang Tong case should be said to be the biggest incident in the twelve years of Chongzhen, and even a big event in the Ming Dynasty for hundreds of years. Although Changshu is indeed far away from Jingshi, Pan Xiuwen definitely knows the details of such a thing.

When he heard this, he immediately became uneasy.

However, he didn't have time to speak, but Zhang Pu continued to add: "Ming people don't say secret words, behind the trouble this time, the official knows that it is Qian Qianyi, and he is also the largest landlord who came to Changshu to investigate." This time, do you think it can be better than Jin Shang? Can you deceive the emperor, and can you let the official carry this black cauldron? Do you dare to bet that the current emperor will be like the Wanli Emperor back then, and finally let you go gently? Or, do you dare to bet that your fate will be better than that of Jin Shang? ”