Chapter 45: Bribery
The water flow in the north and south of Jinhua Mansion is distributed, and it is surrounded by mountains in the east and west. Therefore, in a relatively flat position on the east and west sides, two armies were stationed to guard the security of Jinhua Mansion.
Not far from the western camp, two people gradually approached the gate of the barracks. Walking slowly one after the other, leisurely strolling, looking around from time to time, looking at the surroundings and enjoying the beautiful scenery. The two of them are Yang Lin and Yang Xiao, who came to the place where Xidaying was stationed with Fengshen Yinde's letterhead and visited the Qianzong inside.
The two major battalions in the east and west are the Green Battalion and the Eight Banners, the Eight Banners are well-known and are the greatest reliance of the Qing Dynasty and are well-equipped; The so-called Green Battalion was an army composed of Han Chinese, and the weapons were much worse, which was also a manifestation of the Qing rulers' disbelief in the Han Chinese.
The reason why Yang Lin came to the West Camp instead of the East Camp was because during the Qing Dynasty, except for the firearms battalion in the capital, there were only the military camps of the children of the Eight Banners that had firearms in the local area.
With Feng Shen Yinde's handwritten letter, Yang Lin's heart was not as calm as it seemed, after all, it was the first time he came into contact with the Qing army. As I got closer and closer to the barracks, my heart beat harder and harder, and I was nervous.
Yangzhou three days, Jiading three massacres, although Yang Lin does not know much, but the memory is particularly fresh, Yang Lin really checked this history, shocking.
The atrocities of the Qing army, the massacre of the city and the killing of civilians, the cruelty is outrageous! Although after entering the customs, he ruled the Han people for many years, and the Qing court has always advocated the Manchu and Han families. However, neither the emperor really apologized or repented for the history of the slaughter of the city.
Moreover, whether it is the Kangxi Emperor who has been handed down in the world, or the Qianlong who has gone down in history, not only did not apologize to the Han people, but also raised a literary prison on a large scale and slaughtered some insightful people of the Han people. Xingbagu completely enslaved the Han people.
The children of the Eight Banners are rampant in the land of China, and no one dares to take care of them, and the Han people are deeply affected by it, and the poison is the deepest. The soldiers of the Eight Banners, by virtue of their flag position, are even more unscrupulous and domineering. The local Han officials did not dare to take care of it, and the Manchu officials tried their best to be partial and help cover up.
All these thoughts echoed in Yang Lin's mind, making him not have the slightest good image of the Qing army. However, today's trip has to be. Today's actions can add security to the Yang Mansion and make Yang Lin's departure more at ease, and it is worth taking a risk.
Inside the western camp, groups of soldiers patrolled, with a brave character on their chests and behind them, indicating their status as soldiers. The steel knife with the cold light flickering in the scorching sun was particularly dazzling, and the cold air was overwhelming. Wearing it on the waist makes these armor warriors a lot more powerful, adding a bit of the demeanor of a soldier and majestic.
As soon as the two of them walked ten meters away from the West Camp, the soldiers guarding the gate instantly stood with swords and spears, pointing directly at Yang Lin and the others, and shouted loudly: "The military camp is heavy, idlers are not allowed to approach, otherwise they will be killed!" ”
Yang Lin and Yang Xiao took a few steps back at the same time, Yang Xiao was a little scared, and his body couldn't help shaking. Yang Lin bowed, looked like a scholar, and began to negotiate.
"This big brother, don't get me wrong, the two of us have no malicious intentions, we just came to visit Mr. Qian, and there are some things to talk about with Mr. Qian."
The soldier's head tilted slightly, his eyes looked at Yang Lin with contempt, and he said arrogantly and contemptuously: "Who do you think you are~?" Our President Qian is also what you can see if you want to, get out! Otherwise, don't blame the bloodthirsty long-haired hair in my hands and want to kill. ”
At the same time, seeing that Yang Lin and the two of them were dressed and looked like weak scholars, the soldiers guarding the door relaxed their guard, still holding weapons, pointing directly at Yang Lin and the others, and looking at the two with warning eyes.
Yang Xiao saw the terrifying momentum of the officers and soldiers guarding the door, and then heard what the other party said, and couldn't help but pull Yang Lin: "Young master, let's go, don't do anything else, but throw your life here." ”
Yang Lin smiled slightly, brushed Yang Xiao's palm, and was unmoved by the words. Yang Lin deeply knew that the so-called money could make ghosts grind, especially in the Qing Dynasty. What's more, at the beginning of the first year of Jiaqing, where corruption was rampant, He Shen was still at large, still selling his official beard. The wind of extravagance swept through the two worlds of officialdom and the military.
If you have money and people, you can rise to prominence and make great military achievements; There is no money and no one, so you can only honestly serve as a soldier, and it is difficult to take a step forward.
Therefore, Yang Lin quickly took out a few pieces of silver taels from his sleeve and exposed them to the sight of the soldiers guarding the door. Suddenly, the hostile gaze of the soldier disappeared, and was replaced by a greed, wanting to take it into his pocket, and unconsciously let go of his hand, and put away his weapon. His gaze also exuded a little calmness.
Seeing this scene, Yang Lin was overjoyed, there was a door in the secret passage, and a decisive person stepped forward in small steps, quickly approached, and immediately dispersed a few pieces of silver to several soldiers.
After that, the attitude of the gatekeeper completely changed, and it was obvious that he was no longer so arrogant and domineering, and he was no longer contemptuous of the two.
At this time, Yang Lin secretly took out ten taels of silver, and secretly stuffed it to a person standing at the front of the gatekeeper team, a person who looked like a leader, and whispered: "This big brother soldier, I really have something to do with Mr. Qian, and I hope to get through it." Afterwards, whether it is successful or not, Mr. Qian will see it or not, and the small one will be thanked! ”
The team leader checked the silver in his hand, and when he heard Yang Lin's words, his heart suddenly moved, a smile appeared on his face, and he said softly and kindly: "This brother, it's not that I don't want to help you, if I go in like this, I won't be able to get things done, and I will eat the board." Maybe you'll suffer too. ”
Yang Lin was slightly stunned, he didn't expect this soldier leader to be so careful, and he was not a bad person, so he instinctively asked: "Brother Bing, do you have any good solutions?" You see, our master and servant just arrived at dawn, and those who have been sleeping in the open on this road can't run in vain~" As he spoke, Yang Lin stuffed another ingot of silver to the other party.
The team leader put the silver into his arms, and he had a very good impression of Yang Lin, and muttered: "En~ Do you have a letter of introduction or something?" Let Mr. Qian see you, as soon as he sees it, he will see you? In this way, we are both better! ”
As soon as he heard this, Yang Lin couldn't help patting his head, and hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, look at my head, how did I forget this stubble, I'll give it to you, and I hope to pass it on." ”
Subsequently, Yang Lin quickly took out Feng Shen Yinde's letterhead from his arms, handed it to the team leader, and said with great certainty: "As long as Master Qian sees it, he will definitely see me, and he will never implicate Brother Bing!" ”
took the letterhead, looking at the very determined attitude of the nerd in front of him, the team leader was a lot more relieved, although he was still a little skeptical, and he didn't believe Yang Lin's words very much. But thinking of Yang Lin's promised reward, the previous generous shot, the team leader has decided to pass it on.
Of course, this squad leader is not stupid and will not take risks for the sake of Yang Lin. He also has his own calculations in mind. If Mr. Qian is held accountable, he can push the four, six or five, and put all the responsibility on Yang Lin, and stay out of the matter himself, and he will not be involved, after all, he is just passing it on.
After thinking everything through, the team leader agreed, "Okay, I'll help you pass it through." However, declare in advance, if something really happens, don't blame me for turning my face and being ruthless and pushing everything on you. ”
"Okay, if something goes wrong, I'll take it alone, and I won't complain." Yang Lin's confident appearance strengthened the determination of the little head.
At the same time, the leader of the squad said to Yang Lin and the soldiers on duty together: "You stay here honestly, don't act rashly." Otherwise, if it causes misunderstanding among my brothers, don't blame them for being unkind~! ”
"You ~ you, pay attention, be careful, take care of him!"
The leader of the team trotted and disappeared into the doorway, walking briskly towards the largest tent.