Ding Qian's house in Bianliang, Tokyo is already on fire in the backyard, but how can Ding Qian, who is thousands of miles away, know!

At this time, Ding Qian had already devoted himself to the affairs of the border pass, although there was a pioneer officer Jiao Meng in charge of military affairs, as well as the assistance of Zhang Zhifu and others, but Ding Qian did not want to join the army as a walking corpse, he wanted to join the army worthy of the name and play a real functional role in the army. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

The turbulent Daqing River, which lies in the south of Xiongzhou City, has become a natural barrier to block the Liao army from moving south, but it has also blocked the southward escape of many Song people.

On this day, Ding Qian came to the Daqing River as usual to inspect the progress of the river fortifications, and suddenly a heart-rending cry came from the other side of the Daqing River.

Ding Qian climbed the embankment and looked along the source of the sound, only to see dozens of people with veterans and children on the beach on the opposite bank, crying there: "Save us!" ”

"Come on! Cross us across the river! Help me! Help me! ”

Crying is in vain.

There were a few boats moored on the south bank of the river, but the boatmen did not hear the cries on the other side, but turned a deaf ear, and lay on the bow of the boat to bask in the sun.

After a while, seven or eight cavalrymen of the Liao army chased after the people, brandishing the swords and guns in their hands, and drove the people away from the beach like driving cattle, and two people who were unwilling to go back were hacked to death on the beach by the Liao soldiers wielding their sabers.

Ding Qian walked down from the embankment and asked a school captain: "There is a boat here, why don't you cross the people fleeing on the other side?" ”

The captain smiled bitterly: "My lord, they are all civilian ships, and they are not under our jurisdiction and transferred." ”

Ding Qian said angrily: "What's wrong with the boats, everyone is the people of the Great Song Dynasty, how can those boatmen see death and not save it." ”

The lieutenant shook his head and said: "Ouch, it's a time of war, and there are a few people who have a bodhisattva heart in life, Lord Joiner, you are new to this place, and you don't know some details." ”

Ding Qian said strangely: "Oh, it seems that there is still a talk here!" ”

The captain said: "Of course, these boatmen are also flesh and blood, and they also have a net worth, who is willing to take the risk of losing their heads to rescue those who don't know each other, but if someone is really willing to give money, those boatmen will go to the ferry even if they are desperate, this is called wealth and danger!" ”

Ding Qian suddenly realized: "Oh, how much does it cost to cross a person!" ”

The captain stretched out a slap and shook it in front of Ding Qian.

Ding Qian said: "Fifty copper plates!" ”

The lieutenant grinned and said, "Beautiful, right?" Those boatmen are now in the coffin to ask for money, and each person crosses at least five taels of silver, regardless of adults and children, are counted according to the head. ”

Ding Qian said angrily: "Isn't this taking advantage of people's danger, the people came out to flee and brought so much silver there." ”

The lieutenant shook his head and said with a compassionate look: "Alas, what can be done then! Who told us to catch up with this year of war? If you can come up with a good solution, please hurry up and save those poor people! ”

Ding Qian patted the lieutenant on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, I will find a way." As he spoke, he turned to Yang Kai who was following him and said, "Yang Kai, you go back and rest first!" I'm going to the prefect's yamen. ”

Yang Kai said: "Lord Joiner, you haven't even bothered to drink saliva since you got up in the morning, and you are going to the prefect's yamen again, what are you doing there?" ”

Ding Qian said: "These fleeing people are now hanging by a thread, I will go to find the next prefect,

Think of a good way to rescue those people as soon as possible. ”

Yang Kai said: "Okay then! I accompanied the army members. ”

Ding Qian smiled and said: "There will be no danger in Xiongzhou, you better go back and rest!" ”

Yang Kai said stubbornly: "Then how can it, when Marshal Yang came, he instructed me not to leave you, saying that if you are missing a hair, you will show me for questioning!" ”

Ding Qian nodded and said, "I really can't help you, then you can go to the prefect's yamen with me!" As he spoke, he jumped on his horse and headed towards the prefect's yamen.

Ding Qian came to the prefect's yamen and went straight to the hall.

Seeing Ding Qian coming, Governor Zhang hurriedly stood up and said, "Hello, join the army!" ”

In fact, according to the taste of the official rank, Governor Zhang is a fourth-grade official, and Ding Qian is only a small sixth-grade official, so Governor Zhang is so polite to Ding Qian, it is because Ding Qianfu came to the border with the army led by Yang Zongbao, and was sent by the court, who knows who this person's background is, so he has to deal with it very politely and carefully.

Ding Qian bowed his hand to Governor Zhang's Mansion and said, "Hello Lord Prefect." ”

Zhang Zhifu saw that Ding Qian's face was calm, and he knew that something was wrong, so he said: "I don't know what the army is looking for this prefect." ”

Ding Qian breathed a sigh of relief and said slowly: "Lord Prefect, I don't know if the other side of the Daqing River is under the jurisdiction of the Xiongzhou Mansion. ”

Governor Zhang pondered for a moment and said: "Yes, the other side of the Daqing River is under the jurisdiction of the Xiongzhou Mansion, but it is all the old Huang Li, since the Liao people invaded the other bank, the prefect just wants to care about it, and it is beyond the reach of the whip, and there is nothing to be done!" ”

Ding Qiandao: "But the people on the other side are still the people of the Great Song Dynasty, we can't just abandon them and ignore them!" ”

Governor Zhang spread his hands and said: "How can this be done!" Now in the war period, if you want money and don't have money, my prefect is helpless and staring! ”

Ding Qian said: "Then we have to find a way to rescue the refugees on the other side!" ”

Governor Zhang smiled bitterly: "I want to rescue them, but those damn boatmen, ask for silver in death, and the current state capital's inventory is empty, what can I do to let them go out on the boat to ferry people." ”

Ding Qian said: "Is there no other way!" ”

Governor Zhang said with a sad face: "If there is a little way, I can ignore it, no matter how I say that the people on the other side are also people under my Zhang!" Joining the army, I don't know if you have any good ideas? ”

Ding Qian rubbed his hands together, paced around the hall twice, and said, "Governor Zhang, I don't know if there are any death row prisoners in your prison in Xiongzhou Mansion. ”

Hearing this, Governor Zhang nodded again and again and said, "Yes, there are not only death row prisoners, but also five or six Liao prisoners!" Saying this, he said inexplicably: "I don't know what do you want these death row prisoners to do in the army?" ”

Ding Qian smiled and said, "Don't do anything, I just want to borrow their heads and use it." ”

Governor Zhang was taken aback and said, "Ah, what is the use of the heads of these death row prisoners." ”

Ding Qian approached Governor Zhang and told him his idea.

Governor Zhang blinked when he heard this, and said worriedly: "Can this method work!" ”

Ding Qian said: "Who knows if it will work, I can only try it at present." ”

Governor Zhang hesitated and said: "However, although these individuals committed capital crimes, they can only be beheaded after the court's beheading order is issued." ”

Ding Qian said disdainfully: "When this court order comes down, can it still be too late!" At present, the most important thing is to rescue the people on the other side of the strait, and the two powers dare to harm each other. Saving people is important. ”

Governor Zhang nodded and said, "Okay, the lord of the army will do what you said!" I'm for it! ”

Ding Qianyi bowed deeply and said, "In this way, Ding Qian, on behalf of the people on the other side of the river, Lord Xie Zhifu." ”

Governor Zhang hurriedly said: "I can't help it, I can't do it, everyone is an official of the court for the country and the people." I'm going to accompany the army to the prison now to see how many death row prisoners there are. ”

Ding Qian said: "That's good, there is Lord Lao Zhifu." ”

Governor Zhang called the two officials and said, "The two of you will go to the state government prison with the prefect and the army to have a look." ”

A servant whispered: "Lord Prefect, this is about to start a war, you don't go to the city wall to inspect, go to the prison to do something, and you are not afraid of filth." ”

Zhang Zhi glared and said: "What is not filthy, let you go, you kid will quickly lead the way, then there is so much nonsense, is it itchy in the ass, I want to take the board." ”

The official hurriedly bared his teeth and smiled: "The villain has a lot of mouth! As he spoke, he walked in front and headed in the direction of the prison.

Soon the group of four came to the state capital prison located in the west of the city.

The head of the guard cell saw that the prefect was accompanying an adult who had joined the army, and hurriedly said: "I don't know if the two adults are coming, the villain is not far away." ”

Governor Zhang waved his hand and said, "There's a lot of nonsense in that. How many criminals are being held in your great prison now. ”

The cell boss said, "Report to your lord, there are now one hundred and seven prisoners in this prison. ”

Governor Zhang said: "Then how many death row prisoners are there?" ”

The cell boss said, "My lord! There were twenty-one death row prisoners. ”

Governor Zhang looked back at Ding Qian and said, "Lord Join the Army, are these death row prisoners enough." ”

Ding Qian smiled and said: "Enough, seven or eight are enough, let's kill chickens to show monkeys, what are we doing by killing so many." ”

Governor Zhang nodded knowingly, and said to the cell leader: "Okay, you go to the death row prisoners and select seven strong people to come out, and gather them in one cell, it will be useful for the adults who join the army." ”

The cell boss said, "Yes! He turned and left, and after a while, he ran back and said, "Report to the two adults, the prisoners have been gathered." ”

Ding Qian said to Governor Zhang: "Go!" Let's go over and see. ”

The head of the cell stepped forward and said, "Two adults, the prison is filthy, you can leave anything to the little one, you better not go in!" ”

Ding Qian said: "It doesn't matter, we just go in and take a few looks." Nothing to be afraid of. ”

Governor Zhang waved his hand and said, "Lead the way ahead!" ”

The cell leader hurriedly bowed and said, "Two adults, please." ”

Before coming to the prison, the guard took out the key to open the heavy iron lock, and pushed hard to open the heavy door with a "bang", and suddenly a rotten, damp and fishy smell came in.

In front of the gate was a long passage, on both sides of which were cage-like cells separated by wooden fences, and each of them was crowded with a dozen unkempt criminals, who saw that the prefect had entered, and all of them rushed to the fence, grabbed the fence with their hands and shouted: "My lord has been wronged, let me out!" ”

There were even prisoners who scolded: "Dog officer, hurry up and let grandpa out!" Otherwise, sooner or later, one day grandpa will not be able to spare you. ”

Seeing this, several guards hurriedly ran over with whips in their hands, slashed their heads and faces, and scolded while smoking: "Damn dogs, roll into the corner and sit honestly." ”

The cell boss smiled awkwardly and said, "Two adults, these are some extremely vicious people, who have always been arrogant, and they are imprisoned and do not obey the king's law!" ”

Governor Zhang said: "Ignore them, hurry up and take a look at those selected death row prisoners!" ”