Chapter 278: The Only Death Through the Ages? Through the ages, it is difficult to survive

Early in the morning, there were many people waiting outside the south gate of Qingzhou City to enter the city, most of them were carrying firewood stacks or their own fresh vegetables and vegetables, or they were coming into the city to buy things. Because the tax collector had just arrived, the speed of passage was extremely slow, and a group of people had to wait patiently in line. Although the hour was still early, the sun that rose early was still quite energetic, and everyone was sweating on their heads. A few bare-headed woodcutters wiped their sweat with cloth towels, and a few old men selling melons sat in a cart and shook their fans.

"Hey, I've lived most of my life, and I've seen murder many times, but yesterday was the most terrifying."

"Uncle, you don't mention it, I still think about it when I think about it, my legs are still weak! Rebellion and rebellion are really fucking heads! ”

"I heard that there are still many exiles in Liaozhen, and if they die, they will implicate their families and create evil!"

"Alas, that little Lord Zhang used to look like a benevolent person, but he didn't expect to be such a good killer. I saw it down there yesterday, more than 400 heads fell to the ground, and people were stunned and didn't even blink their eyes! ”

A group of peasants were talking noisily, but they heard the sound of horses' hooves behind them. A few people looked back, but saw dozens of horses galloping in the smoke and dust, although they couldn't see their heads and faces clearly, but the swords and clothes at their waists could be faintly seen. Suddenly, a sharp-eyed voice exclaimed: "It seems to be those soldiers in the Beijing camp!" ”

As soon as the words were spoken, there was an uproar at the city gate. For a while, the burden-carrying man, the cart-carrying cart, and the noisy and crowded city gate suddenly gave up a piece of open space for the boss. The tax collector and the gate guard did not know what was happening, and when they looked up and saw the group speeding into the city, they hurriedly removed the fence and the horse, and the leader of the group came forward to meet him with courage. After all, his duty is to come forward to check, even if he deserves to be whipped for inspection.

When he got closer, he saw the leader's outfit, and the courage that the head of the guard had just mustered was suddenly thrown into Java, and he hurriedly retreated to the side, not daring to say a word. He wasn't afraid of being whipped by a nobleman, but he lost his head in a terrible way!

Zhang Yue, who was galloping closely, slowed down, and saw that the city gate was empty, and several tax collectors were standing there like clay carvings and wood sculptures, and none of the people around him dared to look at him, and he didn't know that he was now a murderer. He didn't bother to think about it, and ordered Peng Shisan, who was in his entourage, to check the certificate, and then took the entourage sergeant to escort him into the city, but no one shy away everywhere he went, even if anyone dared to glance at him, there was either fear or panic in his eyes.

When the group arrived in front of the yamen, dozens of Beijing camp sergeants immediately dismounted, and a hundred households led by them even stepped forward to lead Zhang Yue's horse in stirrups. They are all from Beijing, so they naturally know that Liu Sheng, the Marquis of An Yuan, who is in charge of the Beijing camp, and the Zhang family are about to be in-laws, and the officers all hope to be able to get into the eyes of the superiors. Zhang Yue was not used to it at first, and over time, he let them be attentive. After dismounting, he saw the waiting officer kneeling in front of the door, and he felt angry and funny.

Is he really a bad star now?

Suddenly, the prefect Ling Hua and other officials also came out. The former colleagues have suddenly become the current pattern, and everyone is a little unaccustomed, but those who are not used to it can't resist the horror caused by the landing of more than 400 heads yesterday. After going back yesterday, there were a lot of stomach pains and vomiting, and almost all of them never slept a single night, either with their eyes open until dawn or until dawn before they closed their eyes slightly. Although they had all applied cold towels and dresses, Zhang Yue saw many dark circles and bloodshot eyes at a glance at this moment—exactly the same as him.

Although the government also has the name of the magistrate to manage the criminal punishment, since each county has a county office, there are not too many cases that need to be interrogated by the government office, and most of these daily affairs are to deal with the official affairs assigned by the county clerks and the administrative secretary. Zhang Yue has been here for more than half a year, and he naturally knows these things, and after talking to the officials, he smiled and let them go to do their own things, and he went straight to the flower hall to meet people. However, now wherever he went, the thirty sturdy sergeants behind him followed, and the movement was not small, and many small officials along the road stopped to watch, and before they reached the ground, they alarmed the people inside.

Although the things in the world are not so absolute, if it is left in the past, Xu Er's group of people bite and ask to see in front of the yamen, then they should be beaten with sticks, or simply go to prison to punish crimes. Thinking at this very moment, Ling Hua didn't know what Zhang Yue said to them, so he ordered everyone to be led to the flower hall.

Since that day of the extermination of the stone shed, Zhang Yue has never seen these people again, and the most impressive one is only Xu Er, the nephew of Lao Yang Tou. However, even so, when he saw them at this moment, he couldn't help frowning. The eight people were still cleanly dressed, but their faces were all haggard and yellow, and they looked like they had lost a lot of weight, and even several people had blue noses and swollen faces and limped.

"You ...... this"

Xu Er was still complete, he glanced back at his companion, he turned his head and suddenly knelt down, knocking his head three times before straightening his waist: "My lord, the first thing is that we are ignorant and don't know the hearts of good people, until someone went into the city yesterday to see this, everyone was really afraid." It's just that with such a kill yesterday, we were already difficult in the countryside, and now we can't stay any longer...... In fact, we have suffered a lot of cold words before, and the families of those people often come to the door in anger, even the neighbors think we are cowardly. Although we were lucky enough to escape with our lives by the grace of our lords, it is better to die now! ”

As soon as he said this, the others fell to their knees. Some said that they were laughed at as soft eggs, some said that they were chased and beaten by children with mud, and some said that they were beaten and plotted...... In the end, Zhang Yue knew clearly in his heart - Lu people are simple and bold, although it is human nature to fear death, but they have a certain kind of bitter hatred for betrayal - but I don't know if it was the hater himself who did this kind of thing, whether these people would still hate themselves to the same extent.

"Get up and talk."

However, despite Zhang Yue's words, none of the eight big men refused to get up. Seven-foot Angzang men, even if they are still afraid of death, and even more afraid of affecting their families, but the blood is still there after all, and no one wants to raise their heads in the countryside.

Xu Er was the leader today, so he simply stood up and took a deep look, gritted his teeth and said: "The adults saved us first, and we still miss it in our hearts, but now we can't stand it anymore." It's just that everyone is on the Yellow Book of Enlistment, so I'm here to ask my lord, can you find a way to let us move somewhere else...... If it really doesn't work, we would rather join the army, even if the civilian household becomes a military household, it is better than being ridiculed and ridiculed here for the rest of our lives. ”

At the beginning, it was just a thought that wanted to save everyone's lives, but now that he heard this, Zhang Yue couldn't help frowning. In the Ming Dynasty, for the sake of Tunbian, the military households did not refuse, but once they entered the military gate, it was as deep as the sea, and it was difficult for their children and grandchildren to leave their hometowns. These people are in a mood now, but what will happen in the future? Besides, how can the Yellow Book of Enslavement be changed casually?

Thinking about it, Zhang Yue was always in a dilemma. Although he can stand by in terms of responsibilities and favors, he can't do it when he opened the net at the beginning, and now he can't do it. After thinking about it, he suddenly felt a flash of inspiration in his mind, and then he had an idea.

"I understand what you mean. Notoriety and good fame are reputations, and there are some things that others remember in their hearts now, and they may fade into oblivion after a long time. The master craftsman Liu of the government office recently wanted to go back to Mindong to plan an industry, and he happened to need reliable manpower, so he was willing to use the salary of six taels of silver in the first year to hire a few people to go south with him. If you are willing to leave Shandong and go to Mindong to help for a few years, you can try. After a few years, it's better to return to your hometown than to leave your hometown for the rest of your life, isn't it? ”

"If there is such a good thing, even if I don't get paid, as long as I take care of food and housing, I am the first to be happy!"

"I'm willing to go, instead of staying here and being ridiculed, it's better to go out and break through!"

"I would rather not be paid six taels of silver a year...... We'll be a good man when we come back in the future! ”

Suddenly, a group of people made up their minds, and Xu Er was the first to open his mouth to agree. What he brought today was a few people from the neighboring village, who all knew the reputation of Liu Da, the lame uncle, and it was Zhang Yue who opened his mouth again, so it was impossible to deceive people. After agreeing with each other, seeing Zhang Yue stretching out his hand to help, many of the people kowtowed a few more times, and then stood up, the original sorrowful eyebrows turned into smiling faces at this moment, but Xu Er, who was in the lead, felt a little embarrassed.

When I met someone at my uncle's house, I also said a big thing, but when something happened, I still opened the net and escaped with my life...... After calculating it, Xu Er became more and more ashamed, so he took the lead and said, "The kindness that adults treat us can't be repaid in our lives." In fact, we can't stay in the countryside because we are afraid that those dead hearts will not be able to get along with us. Yesterday's torture and murder made a fuss, and we understand that this is not out of the intention of adults, but others don't know. Now many people in Sixiang are scolding, and the adults are really wronged! ”

When the others heard Xu Er say this, they immediately nodded in agreement. Seeing this situation, Zhang Yue knew in his heart, so he appeased everyone, and ordered them to go to the inn in the west of the city tomorrow to meet Liu Da.

When he sent Xu Er and the others away, but it was just as the morning hall of the mansion was over, Ling Hua rushed over with a few subordinate officials, and said with a smile that he was busy with official affairs a few days ago, and now a few colleagues have set up a private banquet in the water pavilion east of the mansion. After thinking that nothing happened, Zhang Yue readily agreed. When he arrived at the Water Pavilion, he found that the seats and tables of the guests and hosts had already been set up, and he couldn't help but glance at Ling Hua: "If I didn't agree to come just now, Lord Ling was ready to gather all the officials to have a drink here?" ”

Because the Nanyang water just passes through Qingzhou City, when the government was repaired, the water was diverted to build a pool, but this water pavilion was used to entertain guests, but it was still a famous hall made by Linghua, who was born in the water town in the south of the Yangtze River. At this time, Zhang Yue entered the table, and everyone also sat down, in front of them were a chair and a few, and each table was set up with a self-poured pot and a plum blossom box.

Ling Hua, who was the last to sit down, heard Zhang Yue's question, but said with a smile: "I won't tell you, after I came back yesterday, everyone was shocked, and no one could sleep well, but even so, we are still happy." Because since the gang of bandits was imprisoned, there have been frequent disturbances in the four townships, and it is really impossible to suppress them without killing people. We don't make trouble in Qingzhou, and we don't have to beware of the local rebellion like Jiaozhi, what we are most afraid of is the people's uprising. At this moment, the great disaster disappeared in an instant, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Even if you don't agree to stay today, you're going to have a drink here to celebrate. Naturally, there are important matters to discuss with you Xiao Zhang. ”