Then he took out a piece of paper and said, "This is a list, please check it." ”

Mr. Zhang didn't say much, looked at the contents of the wooden box a few times, took the paper and opened it to take a look, then folded it and put it in the box. smiled: "Very good, the southeast land is really rich." ”

Yang Congyi raised his hand to close the lid of the wooden box and re-wrapped it with silk.

The silver banknotes received on this trip were all whole numbers, and he didn't use any of them, so he took them back and handed them to Master Zhang, because Yang Congyi understood that the three forbidden armies that had been verified had received the news long before he arrived, and there would be no reason, and the silver money they gave was not for him, but for the soldiers, or for the front of the palace.

The front of the palace is at the feet of the Son of Heaven, and it is always watched by civil officials, and it is also a civil official who is in power.

The forbidden army stationed in the world is different, they are far away from the capital, the military camp is closed, few people can control them, there is a lot of freedom, and it is relatively easy to make some money.

But if the forbidden army stationed in the place wants to make money with peace of mind, someone must cover or acquiesce to it, and the only thing that can cover them is their management body, the front of the palace, and the price they have to pay is to share some benefits, otherwise they will not be able to make money.

Although Yang Congyi was transferred to the front division of the palace not long ago, now he has seen all this clearly.

But because the status of civil and military officials in the Song Dynasty was originally very unequal, and they were also six-rank officials, the status of military attachés in front of civil officials seemed to be many levels worse, and there was also a gap in income on the surface, and the hidden income gap was even more disparity.

Therefore, he is not particularly disgusted with these situations, after all, compared to the civilian officials of the common people, the military attaché and military generals at least did not go to the people's homes to rob them.

Yang Congyi does not covet these money, he will not spend money, and the family does not need to spend too much money, and the monthly income is enough.

Master Zhang was very satisfied and said with a smile: "Secretary Yang has done a very good job. Time is running out, and within half a month, the meritorious service reported by each army last year will be reviewed and handed over to the errand mill for investigation. After that, there are several other major things to be done in the military case, and I hope Secretary Yang will make persistent efforts! ”

"Thank you for your encouragement, the lower officials will definitely do the errand assigned by the adults!" Yang Congyi raised his hand in response.

"The trip to the southeast is fortunate, Secretary Yang will go back first, it should be your reward, and I will give it to you later." Mr. Zhang put the wooden box away from the bookcase.

"Yes, sir." Yang Congyi got up and said goodbye.

As soon as he went out, he saw a lieutenant coming in a hurry and said to the guards of the forbidden army: "There is something important to inform Lord Zhang." ”

As soon as the two guards heard this, they did not stop them at all, nor did they go in to report it, but let them go directly.

Yang Congyi saw it in his eyes, although he felt a little strange, but he didn't pay too much attention to it, he didn't stop at his feet, left quickly, and returned to the office to review the merits of the army.

Not long after he left, Master Zhang went out with the captain and walked towards the front of the hall.

The carriage rolled forward and stopped in front of the door of the commander of the temple.

Master Zhang walked into the Yamen of the Commander of the Metropolitan Command Department quickly, and his condition seemed to be all healed, and he couldn't see the slightest impact at this time.

"Zhang Bing's case?"

As soon as he arrived at the front of the commander's office, a guard stepped forward and asked.

"Exactly." Master Zhang replied respectfully.

"Guogong has been waiting for you for a long time, come in." The guards dodged the way.

Master Zhang thanked him, dressed in his official uniform and hat, and walked in very cautiously, with the captain following him.

When I entered the room, I saw a purple-clad official with a big beard sitting in front of the bookcase, not knowing what he was looking at.

"My lord, Zhang Bing's case is here." The captain took a few steps forward to report.

The man put down the Chinese book in his hand and raised his head, only to see that he was in good spirits, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a black beard on his face, it was Gong Guogong and the former secretary of the palace who commanded Yang Cunzhong.

"Okay, let's go down."

The lieutenant didn't say a word and withdrew.

Lord Zhang took a few steps forward, stood still a zhang away, raised his hand and said respectfully: "The lower officials have seen the commander of the envoy!" I wonder what the adults commanded? ”

"Zhang Bing's case, there have been some incidents in the Fujian region recently, have you ever heard of it?" Yang Cunzhong asked.

Lord Zhang's heart tightened, and he didn't know how to answer, so he asked cautiously, "I don't know what the adult is referring to?" Xia Guan didn't quite understand. ”

"Didn't you send people to Fujian before the military case? Haven't you heard something? Yang Cunzhong's face was cloudy, and he didn't know whether he was angry or happy.

"At the beginning of May, the military case did send people to eastern Zhejiang and Fujian to verify the merits reported by the various armies last year, and the people sent out had just returned today to restore their lives. Master Zhang was nervous in his heart, not knowing what the other party meant, so he didn't dare to answer rashly, lest he say something wrong.

"There were more than 20 murders in Nanjian Prefecture in May, why were the Divine Cavalry and the Temple Front Division implicated? You didn't hear a little wind? Yang Cunzhong's thick eyebrows shrank, obviously dissatisfied with Master Zhang's evasive attitude.

As soon as this matter was mentioned, Master Zhang hurriedly said: "The official has heard a little about this matter, saying that it is a military case sent out to verify the meritorious officials in Nanjian Prefecture to assist the local state government to solve a big case, and dozens of murderers are deserters of the Divine Cavalry Army stationed in Nanjian Prefecture, this matter is indeed incredible!" ”

"Since the people who sent out have returned, haven't you asked about it?" Yang Cunzhong asked again.

Master Zhang hurriedly said: "He just came back today, and he hasn't had time to ask yet." If the adult wants to find out the reason, the lower official will immediately go back to him to ask about the matter, and then report to the adult! ”

"No need." Yang Cunzhong said coldly.

Master Zhang's heart was cold, and he didn't dare to look at the other party.

"Someone."

Yang Cunzhong shouted, and a lieutenant came.

"You go to the front of the palace again, and take care of the soldiers..... Zhang Bing's case, what position does he hold, and what is his surname? Yang Cunzhong was halfway through the order, but suddenly paused, because he didn't know who the soldiers were sent out.

Master Zhang hurriedly said: "Secretary of the military case, Yang Congyi." ”

"Bring this man quickly, I have something to ask him." Yang Cunzhong commanded.

The lieutenant said "yes" and hurried away.

"Sit down, I called you here today to explain other important things." Yang Cunzhong picked up a document as he said and showed it to the other party a little.

Mr. Zhang sat down on a chair beside him, his back straight, and he didn't dare to borrow a little.

"The military case is responsible for transfers, company platoons, and officers, but how have you done in recent years? Zhang Bing's case, you can talk about it yourself. Yang Cunzhong did not immediately explain the important matter, but asked for responsibility.

Master Zhang didn't dare to say more, but he couldn't help but say it, so he had to reply: "Since the subordinate officer took charge of the military case, he has been conscientious and conscientious, and he doesn't dare to slack off a little. In the past few years, the selection and employment of military cases is indeed not as good as before, but there are no too top-notch talents in the army, and the subordinate officers are also more than willing to do so. ”

"There are hundreds of thousands of forbidden troops, and you can't choose anyone available?" Yang Cunzhong put down the Chinese book in his hand, got up and walked outside the book.

Master Zhang hurriedly got up and stood in place.

Yang Cunzhong is not easy to answer this question, they don't have many opportunities to have the final say in the selection and appointment of people in the military case, and most of them are just going through the motions, and the specific promotion of who will use who has already been arranged, and where to get the military case and say what.

This question is indeed a little difficult for Master Zhang, many people are not their own children and old generals arranged by the nobles in the army, does he dare to refuse a small military case? Face must be sold, orders must be executed, so that the quota is full, and where can other people be selected.

"It's true that the lower officials are not rigorous enough, and my lord forgives my sins!" Master Zhang can't, he has to take the blame when he should be responsible, and it's boring to say it too clearly.

"I can not pursue what I did before, but if I can't choose anyone available in the future, you should finish this military case." Yang Cunzhong stared at each other, staring at each other.

"In the future, the lower officials will personally check it, please give your orders!" Lord Zhang's heart was light, and he raised his hand to ask for his life.

Yang Cunzhong said: "Okay, I hope you will do what you say." ”

Then he said: "The Great Song Dynasty is stable and peaceful, there has been no war for ten years, the armament is relaxed, and the army is old and weak from top to bottom. There are a few conditions for you to remember, one is that the person you choose must be under the age of thirty, the second is that he must have fought in a war and been on the battlefield, the third is that he is of a clean background, and the fourth is that he must be brave. In addition, there is another requirement, you should remember it well, but if anyone asks for it, arrange for the old generals, all of them will report to the command of the yamen, and they must not agree without authorization! ”

"Yes, sir!"

Receiving such a major event of selecting future generals, Mr. Zhang was surprised and delighted, surprised that the responsibility was too heavy, and was happy that this group of generals was selected and promoted by him personally, no matter who achieved achievements in the future, he was their Bole, the grace of knowing the encounter, like reconstruction, such a great kindness, I don't know how many benefits can be exchanged for it!

"This matter is very important, if it is unfair, you can't choose good talents, you can't announce the world like the roll call outside the Donghua Gate, this selection is a failure, if it fails, the responsibility will be borne by you, do you understand?" Yang Cunzhong looked at the other party to see how he reacted.

When Lord Zhang heard this, he was shocked, and his forehead suddenly burst into beads of sweat, and he hurriedly replied: "My lord, this matter is a great responsibility, and the lower officials are afraid that it will be difficult to bear it, so please take back your life and choose another meritocracy!" ”

Yang Cunzhong's face changed, and he said coldly: "You are in charge of the military case, transfer capital and replace officials, which matter is not in your charge, this is your duty in the military case, you have to do this if you don't do it!" ”

Master Zhang said anxiously: "The lower official is unwell, Lang Zhong explained that he should recuperate well, and the lower official is not energetic, so it is indeed difficult to take on this heavy responsibility." ”

"Then you hang up your crown and go home!" Yang Cunzhong suddenly turned around and sat down behind the bookcase, staring at each other with his eyes and not saying a word again.

Mr. Zhang stood in place, neither walking nor staying, and his heart was tormented.