Li Yan changed into the official uniform of Xiong Zhen Buzi, which he had never wore, and came to the lobby of the barracks.

At this time, the four tolerances in the lobby were all sitting, drinking good tea, eating snacks, and accompanied by Ma Dianshi. They also took the silver, so naturally they would not wait for a long time. Twenty taels of silver can't buy a stone of grain in Henan, but these tolerances are all from the capital, and grain and goods in the capital are not so expensive. After all, it is at the feet of the Son of Heaven, and all kinds of items are prioritized for transshipment, if the prices are also high like other places, isn't that a slap in the face of the emperor?

Li Yan arched his hand and said: "Let a few officials wait for a long time, and please Haihan." ”

A few messengers stood up and arched their hands: "General Li is polite." ”

One of the leading officials said, "Since General Li is ready, then please take the order." ”

"Okay, official, please." Li Yan nodded.

After lighting the incense burner, the official stood in front of the incense case with his back to the north, and said loudly: "Li Yan took the order and knelt." ”

Li Yan had to kneel, and everyone else also knelt down.

The tolerance read out loudly: "Fengtian carries the emperor, and the edict says: Today, Erchong is a guerrilla, stationed in the Guide area, and commands the soldiers and generals of the six counties of the Guide Prefecture, Shangqiu County, Ningling County, Luyi County, Xiayi County, Yucheng County, Yongcheng County, and Suizhou, patrolling the place, suppressing the thieves, and pacifying all places. In response to affairs, listen to the governor-general's governor's prefect's moderation. After the suppression is completed, and three years later, the local tranquility is discussed, and the amount is rewarded. According to the thief retreat, the proportion of the reward increases. You is honest and benevolent, and must not be greedy and wasteful, and harm the locality. If it is violated, the crime is not light, and Erqi admires it, so it is admonished. ”

"Minister, Li Yan, take the order." Li Yan stretched out his hands as he spoke, and handed the scroll of the edict to his hand.

He smiled and said, "General Li, please get up." When Li Yan got up, he beckoned, a man came over, holding a tray in his hand, and said: "This is the official uniform, court uniform, sacrificial clothing, tooth card, crown belt for the general." Please put it away, General. ”

As soon as Li Yan waved his hand, his personal soldier Sun Sifu stepped forward and took the tray. After that, he arched his hand and said: "Li has prepared a banquet for the officials to wash the dust." Although the officials have been having fun in the county for a few days, they should spend Li's arrangement. ”

The official at the head asked, "Now the thieves are still attacking the city?" ”

Li Yan replied: "I just retreated from Kaifeng today, but I don't know where they are going. ”

As soon as the official at the head heard Li Yan's words, he knew what it meant. He arched his hand and said: "Since the thieves have not fled far away, then it is not easy for me to disturb the general." I'll wait for a night's rest and I'll be back tomorrow morning. ”

"Okay, then I won't keep you. See you next time, Li will definitely entertain all the officials. Li Yan nodded and said.

After that, he led these officials to eat and drink, all of which were meals called from the restaurant, but the cooks in Li Yan's barracks couldn't make any good dishes. It wasn't until the second watch that the feast ended.

Zhang Guancha, who was the leader, said with a smell of wine: "General Li, let me bring you a word at Ye Shilang's house." ”

Li Yan arched his hand and said, "Please speak, Li is listening." ”

Zhang Guancha said: "Ye Shilang means that the thieves in the Guide Mansion should be suppressed and appeased. Destroy the biggest thieves first, deter the other bandits, and then you can appease them. It's all caused by natural disasters, as long as they are given a good livelihood, they can all turn from thieves to people. They are all the people of the Ming Dynasty, so they don't need to kill or injure too much. But for the bandit leaders and thieves who are full of evil, we must eliminate all evil."

Li Yan arched his hand and said: "Li has been taught." ”

"Huh? Why don't you know the county? Zhang Chaguan asked suddenly.

Li Yan looked at the errand official and asked, "Does the official know Lu Xianzun?" ”

"I don't know." Zhang Guancha shook his head with a smile and said, "It's just a little strange, I've been here for a long time, and I haven't seen anyone." ”

Li Yan was relieved. said: "Lu Xianzun is sick and recuperates in the yamen." If the official wants to go and see it, Li can arrange it. However, the official didn't go for too long, and he had to cover his mouth and nose with a handkerchief, and three of the subordinates who served the county lord also fell ill. ”

Zhang Guancha hurriedly waved his hand and said, "No, no, just ask casually." "When they came, the Zhili Daimyo Mansion had already begun to have a plague, and they didn't dare to visit that Lu County Order.

After the settlers settled in the inn, Li Yan returned to the barracks.

Li Zhong waited for Li Yan all the time, and after Li Yan sat down, he said with a smile: "Your official position has risen fast enough, it's only been two years, and you have already become a guerrilla." ”

"It's just a coat, there's not much to say." Li Yan said casually. After that, drink tea to relieve the smell of alcohol.

Li Zhong said: "This time it is not a village soldier, but an official position of the imperial court. However, it is not convenient here, and it is necessary to obey the arrangement of the governor and governor. ”

"If it's good for us, it doesn't hurt to listen to it." Li Yan said with a smile: "If it's not good for us, then don't pay attention to it." You have to learn from Zuo Liangyu and He Renlong. ”

Li Zhong reminded: "But there are guards in every state and county, as well as those officers. These people can't be of the same mind as us, and it's also troublesome. ”

"Hmm. That's a problem. Li Yan nodded and said, "We have to discuss what to do." ”

"And who are you going to take your place?" Li Zhong asked.

"It's you, second brother." Li Yan didn't have to think about it, and said.

Li Zhong was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I'm not suitable, let's let Brother Mu do it." He is bold, hard-hearted, and can hold his hand. ”

Li Yan shook his head and said, "He is too reckless, if he causes trouble here, he will drag us back again." It's better to put him next to me to rest assured. Second brother, you have to be much more steady, Qixian is our foundation, all kinds of workshops are here, and you can't afford to lose. ”

Li Zhong thought for a moment, nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll come." But after you go to Guide, you have to raise the carrier pigeon first, and we will communicate faster in the future. If there's anything I can't decide, I'll let you know in time. ”

"Second brother, rest assured," Li Yan comforted: "I won't go directly to Guide City." Let's start from near and far, starting from Suizhou and slowly expanding to the past. Otherwise, those officers and soldiers are also troublesome, and they can't make a big move, so it's better to push them over slowly. ”

"It's not easy to explain to the court, right?" Li Zhong reminded.

Li Yan sneered: "The imperial court asked me to return to Germany, didn't it just let me go to suppress the thief." I have been soothing from place to place, and no one can find fault with it. As for the wealthy families in Guide, they shouldn't slap themselves in the face, right? As soon as he pushed me up, he immediately pulled me down, which is too unserious for the emperor. ”

Li Zhong nodded when he heard this, and said, "Well, it makes sense. It's better to be more solid, otherwise it will be in vain if you become elbows and armpits in the future. ”

Li Yan said: "Second brother, go back to rest early, send off the errand tomorrow, and I will go to Gegangzhai." Li Zicheng didn't know if he really retreated, or if he wanted to bypass our defense. You still have to be on guard for a while, so as not to be caught off guard. ”

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