Chapter 547: Stepping into the Mountains

Half of the third year of Baoyou (1255) quickly passed, but in just three months, under the joint governance of Shi Bin and Wang Lixin, the people's livelihood in Shaanxi gradually improved.

Everyone is very happy about such a good situation, and they also know that Wang Lixin's credit can account for at least sixty percent. Such a capable official, Shi Bin, of course, wanted to win over more, so he often expressed goodwill. After the two became closer, Shi Bin privately boasted more than once that he was sober and knowledgeable, but fortunately made Wang Lixin a partner instead of an enemy. Although Jia Ling and the others made fun of him for not knowing modesty, they didn't teach him much.

Although the situation of Hedong Road is not as good as that of Shaanxi Road, the situation of Hedong Road has quickly improved under the governance of Shi Bin's gourd painting. This made Shi Bin and his gang all happy, and even Wang Lixin, an outsider, was very happy. After all, he also has a share of credit in the things that are beneficial to Jiangshan Sheji, and he is naturally happy to be able to achieve his lifelong wish.

What made Wang Lixin happiest was that he even heard that some people had set up immortal tablets for him and Shi Bin in their homes, and some wealthy villages and towns had built ancestral halls for them. Wang Lixin never expected such an honor, so he gradually put aside the order of the Song court to 'make every effort to curb Shi Bin's development'.

Shi Bin felt unbelievable about this at first, after all, Wang Lixin's change was also a little bigger, so he pulled Jia Ling, Sai Xishi and Xu Feng together to discuss the matter one night.

"Now Wang Lixin is of the same mind as us in governing the local area, and he has made a lot of achievements, but don't you think he has changed too much?" Shi Bin asked suspiciously.

"Husband, what do you mean by that?" Jia Ling asked in surprise. Sai Xi Shi and Xu Feng also cast a very puzzled look at Shi Bin, obviously unable to understand why Shi Bin suddenly asked such a question. Obviously, Shi Bin's implication was that he didn't believe in Wang Lixin's sincerity and became vigilant.

These words also made Jia Ling and the others feel nervous, and they seemed to be worried. However, this worry did not appear on the faces of the three of them for a long time before disappearing, and they all laughed at Shi Bin, including Xu Feng this time.

The reaction of the three of them made Shi Bin feel that he might be worrying about the sky, and he was going to ask for trouble after a long time.

"What, isn't that right?"

"Yes and no. Wang Lixin has indeed changed a little, but this change is very normal and should be so. If not, the husband needs to be careful. Jia Ling smiled. You should know that many people have set up immortal tablets for you in their homes, and some wealthy villages and towns have built ancestral halls for you, right? ”

"Yes, what is this?" Shi Bin smiled disapprecusely. For him, a person who came from later generations, the immortal tablet is not much different from a wooden board, that is, it has a good expectation; The ancestral hall is just a building with some incense and candles, and it's not a big deal.

Shi Bin's reaction made Jia Ling and the others feel incredible, such a high honor was actually regarded by him as so unworthy of mention. I don't know whether to say that Shi Bin is too ignorant or too open-minded.

Smiling helplessly, Sai Xi Shi said: "My Lord Shi, it seems that you don't know how much merit a person has to have to be worthy of us who are the little people who are going to rise to the Dou to set up an immortal plaque and build an ancestral hall for him. The Immortal card may be thought to be just a piece of wood, and it is easy to make; But this ancestral hall is not easy to build, and it takes a lot of work, and don't forget, they are just enough to fill their stomachs. ”

What Sai Xishi said made Shi Bin vaguely understand, so he said: "You mean that Wang Lixin was very happy after knowing this, so he was more willing to support me?" ”

"Although Wang Lixin doesn't have as many of your subordinates, he is not alone, and I am afraid that he will have reported these things to him by his subordinates. Wang Lixin is humble, but he didn't say it. Who doesn't want to go down in history? That's not already, though

Even if he is famous in history, there are people who pray for him, such a good reputation is very rare, and it is also what he dreams of. Jia Ling explained.

This time, Shi Bin understood why Wang Lixin supported him so fully, and why he was almost the same as when he first arrived in Xi'an. In this way, Shi Bin is also very happy, and only expects that Wang Lixin will support him more and finally fully surrender. Although there must be some twists and turns, as long as the scale and direction are grasped, it is only a matter of time before Wang Lixin goes into effect.

"Does the husband want to find out what Wang Li thinks in his confidence, and what new instructions the court has for him?" Sai Si Shi asked.

"This is natural, although he must be of the same mind as me in governing the place, but that is based on the condition that I do not rebel against the Song court. What if I am forced to rebel? Now that Song Ting is definitely not putting much pressure on him, what will happen to him if the pressure increases? Will you continue to cooperate with me for the sake of people's livelihood and stability? After all, I am the one who has benefited the most. Shi Bin said with a little worry.

"Husband, you can think far enough." Sai Xishi sighed helplessly and said, "Then why don't you invite him to eat and probe his tone?" Or buy some news from the money-eyed servant? ”

Both of these methods made Shi Bin's heart move, but he hoped that there were some better ideas, so he looked at Jia Ling and Xu Feng. Jia Ling shook her head lightly and said that she had nothing to say, and Xu Feng said, "My lord, the second lady is very right, but I think it is best to take a two-pronged approach. And let the servant find out everything first. Please don't feel sorry for the silver taels, and tell the servant that the more information he provides, the higher your reward. ”

Thinking that Xu Feng was reasonable, Jia Ling and Sai Xishi also agreed, and Shi Bin gave Xu Feng three hundred taels of silver to buy the news with a stroke of his pen. Xu Feng was naturally happy to do so much silver, and Jia Ling and Sai Xishi secretly scolded Shi Bin in their hearts for not knowing how to be thrifty.

As a clever and clever person, Xu Feng quickly brought back Shi Bin a satisfactory answer: Wang Lixin is now working overtime in the yamen every day, and he has to work when he returns home at night. The praise for Shi Bin is endless, but at the same time, there are many regretful words. The most annoying thing is that the pressure on him has increased recently from the imperial court, and he is reprimanded for not supporting Shi Bin too much in governing Shaanxi. What made Shi Bin feel comfortable was that Wang Lixin did not waver for the time being.

There are good and bad news in these news, which also makes Shi Bin realize the urgency of the matter, and he must communicate with Wang Lixin again as soon as possible to prevent trouble.

At first, Shi Bin still planned to invite Wang Lixin to dinner, but he felt that it was inappropriate, and it seemed that he could not have the best persuasive effect.

"Tell me, what way should we communicate with Wang Lixin, whether it is drinking, drinking tea, or some other way? But I don't like the first two very much, I feel too cliché. ”

"Do you want to find a different way to achieve better results?" Xu Feng asked.

Nodding heavily, Shi Bin said again: "This is nature. Of course, I'm not against drinking and drinking tea, but I feel like it's a bad idea, and it's better to have a new way. ”

"Husband, I have a method that works." Jia Ling smiled confidently and said, "You can invite Wang Lixin to go out." ”

Outing? Shi Bin, Sai Xishi and Xu Feng couldn't see where this outing was higher than drinking wine and tasting tea, so they all gave Jia Ling a puzzled look, hoping to get an explanation.

"We asked Wang Lixin to see the people's suffering and make them support us this time, why don't we let him see the people's gratitude to us and make them continue to support us? These things are not seen in Xi'an City. It's easy to find a reason, just ask him to rest and rest. ”

came up with such a simple and effective method, so that the three of Shi Bin all admired Jia Ling very much.

He never procrastinated in doing things, and was even a little impatient, Shi Bin immediately ordered Xu Feng to make this invitation after hearing this good method. Wang Lixin also felt a little aggrieved these days, and he also wanted to have a good exchange with Shi Bin, so he agreed without hesitation.

The day of the outing will soon come, Shi Bin and Wang Lixin

At three o'clock, they met at the east gate and went out of the city together.

"Lord Wang, what you have done in the past few months has made Shi very admirable. In the past, people said that Wang Lixin was a capable minister, but Shi did not believe it. Now seeing the good situation of Shaanxi and Hedong is really believable. Shi Bin laughed loudly.

"Lord Shi has a good reputation, people say that Lord Shi is dedicated to the people, Wang didn't believe it before, he just thought you were a person who sold his reputation and reputation, but facts speak louder than words, and all slander is self-defeating." Wang Lixin also smiled.

"Lord Wang, Shi wants you to go with me to see something." Shi Bin said with a smile.

As a very wise person, Wang Lixin was not in a hurry to ask Shi Bin what he wanted him to see, just nodded and left. Along the way, the two still talked and laughed.

After about two quarters of an hour on horseback, I saw a village and town in the distance. Although the building is still a little decayed, it reveals a peaceful atmosphere. Although the villagers are still dressed in tatters, they are obviously much cleaner and no longer covered with stains. Especially the smoke that floats into the sky makes people feel happy.

Although Wang Lixin was smart, he didn't think of what Shi Bin wanted him to see, he only knew that it must be related to the local people and himself.

Because they were dressed ordinarily, they did not attract attention, so Shi Bin and Wang Lixin quickly entered the village. When he arrived at an ancestral hall, Shi Bin stopped and said to Wang Lixin with a smile: "Lord Wang, please follow me in and have a look." ”

At this time, Wang Lixin had already expected what he was going to see, and he was so excited that he couldn't even move. In the end, it was Shi Bin who pulled him, and he walked up.

The ancestral hall is no different from a normal ancestral hall, except that there are two tables in it. One table is dedicated to the ancestor of the same surname, and there are two immortal tablets on the other table next to it, which are naturally Shi Bin and Wang Lixin.

Shi Bin, who saw this, was very excited, but he was only excited, and Wang Lixin, who saw these with his own eyes, reacted much more than Shi Bin, and he was about to burst into tears.

"Lord Wang, what's wrong with you, are you uncomfortable?" Shi Bin asked deliberately.

"It's okay, it's okay, it's just a little excited."

"Excited? I see, I'm a little excited to see this. Maybe it's because after many years of killing, it's not so easy to cry. Shi Bin smiled.

After bowing his head and muttering for a while, Wang Lixin spoke: "Lord Shi, I'm afraid that you asked me to come out to go out to see the immortal tablet in this ancestral hall, right?" Wang Lixin asked solemnly.

"Of course not." Shi Bin replied very seriously, "Shi just wants Lord Wang to see how many merits you have made and how many good deeds you have done." Almost all of these villagers have immortal tablets in their homes. Shi doesn't know how to be modest, so he invited you to come when he heard the news. ”

These words deeply touched Wang Lixin's heart and made him feel that it was worth it.

"Lord Shi is really powerful, this sword move is really high, Wang admires. Did you hear something that invited me to come out and see these things? Wang Lixin asked.

Of course, he won't say that he bought Wang Lixin's subordinates to know that Wang Lixin is actually very unhappy now, so Shi Bin shook his head very 'firmly' and said, "No." It's just that Shi remembers that the imperial court's order to you is to do everything to curb my development. Now the situation between Shaanxi and Hedong is very good, and the biggest beneficiary is actually my Shi Bin. Three months have passed, the emperor should know the situation here, and he will not punish you for being angry? ”

"And what are you..." Wang Lixin didn't quite understand what Shi Bin meant.

Shi's meaning is very simple, he just wants Lord Wang to see the situation of the people in Shaanxi today. Presumably, it won't be long before the imperial court comes to punish the adult's official documents. Shi only asked Lord Wang to think carefully before making a decision. ”

Wang Lixin didn't believe that Shi Bin didn't know that he had been reprimanded by the imperial court, but he was also reminded by Shi Bin that he realized that this choice must indeed be done well...