Walking lightly along the Leizhou Road, Zhao Xiaoxi's secret inspection made the prefects of all states on Guangnan West Road feel impressed. But they also knew that with this prince staring, their free days would be over.

Although Zhao Xiaoxi's inspection this time, he did not do anything to kill officials and sacrifice flags. But the military power was taken over, and these governors realized that in the future, Guangnan West Road would come under the control of Zhao Xiaoxi.

However, some prefects feel that the arrival of Zhao Xiaoxi finally gave them hope for promotion. I also hope to take advantage of this opportunity to take advantage of this big ship of the king of Qiongzhou, so that they can be transferred out of here and go to other places to become officials.

Although they are the highest military and political officials in each state, most of these officials who have been to the capital know about them. This official of Guangnan West Road is not good, and if one accidentally causes a civil uprising, the end will not be good.

But the place where they were officials belonged to the economically underdeveloped places of the Great Song Dynasty. Many ordinary people can't even eat enough. Every year, the officials who collect taxes go to the countryside, which is when they are most nervous.

Secondly, the bandits everywhere made the people under their rule brave and warlike. When it comes time to pay taxes, it is the best time for these bandits to recruit new people. Good people can't survive, and it's the only way to survive if they go to the grass.

The arrival of Cho Hyo-seok this time gave them an opportunity to improve local security. But at the same time, they also understand that the life of the bandits is not easy, and the life of their officials will definitely not be easy in the future.

No war can be ended and digested in a short period of time. But no matter what, with this prince reorganizing his armaments, at least in the future, when they need to use the official army, they don't have to be as hopeless as before.

Hearing that the Qiongzhou royal palace bears all the expenses of this military rearmament war, the local government does not even need to provide food. In this way, the food and salary routinely issued by the imperial court. Undoubtedly, it will become the government's reserve silver and grain reserves.

With so many benefits, the officials who really dare to oppose it, unless they show off their brains, will not openly contradict a prince with a holy decree. What's more, they know more or less. This prince's strength is not ordinary.

Even after seeing Zhao Xiaoxi's methods, they all felt that the imperial court gave Zhao Xiaoxi the title of king of Qiongzhou, and the purpose was to come to the Li Dynasty, a small country in the southeastern border. It is also for the purpose of rectifying these chaotic situations along the border.

Since the Xining War between Song and Li, the border between the two countries has not been very stable. Even after nearly 20 years, the wounds left by the war have not completely disappeared in the hearts of the people and the government.

It's a pity that the imperial court has always attached importance to the situation in the northwest and the situation in the southeast. Until the time is out of control, there will be no more mobilization and launch a battle in the southeast. It was precisely because of this understanding that the Li Dynasty would not hesitate to provoke the Great Song Dynasty.

Like the reason for insisting on fighting a war in the northwest back then, Zhao Xiaoxi knows very well that if this kind of thing is allowed to continue. In the eyes of the people on these frontiers, the prestige of the government will also be exhausted, and the people will not recognize the officials.

In order to regain the hearts and minds of the people in these places. Cho Hyo-seok finally decided to fight such a war. First, it is natural to boost the Qiongzhou palace in the southeast. prestige at the imperial court. Second, it is also to train an elite division that has always been truly capable of fighting and daring to fight.

Step by step, the prestige of the imperial court among the people was restored, and the people of the Great Song Dynasty knew that the imperial court dared to be the master of their own affairs for them. However, he guarded the northwest every day, worried about the invasion of those Fanbang cavalry.

Arrive in Yongzhou, the capital of Quang Nam West Road. The first thing Zhao Xiaoxi did was not to go to the yamen of the state capital, but to the Chenghuang Temple in the city. To be precise, it should be the martyr's shrine built by the imperial court for the death of Zhizhou Su Mian in the battle to defend the city.

For this Zhizhou, who was ordered to arrive in Yongzhou and finally coexist with Yongzhou City. Emperor Shenzong issued a special decree. Let the imperial court build a shrine of loyalty and courage in recognition of his heroic performance in the Battle of Xining.

Looking at the ancestral hall in front of him, which was also given a plaque of 'Huaizhong' during the Zhezong period, it is really the same as the city god temples in various state cities, and the incense is also very vigorous. Even if it is not the first day of the new year, you can see it on the fifteenth day, and some people come here to worship incense.

Seeing the scene in front of him, Zhao Xiaoxi also knew that he respected the heroes and the people. Even if the dead Zhizhou really didn't have much time to be an official in Yongzhou, his performance was recognized by the people.

Such a heroic official who will not retreat and live and die together in the state city is really too rare and rare in the eyes of the common people. Even in the past 20 years, they have come here with gratitude and reverence to pay tribute to this hero.

The people who were sacrificing inside were a little curious when they saw Zhao Xiaoxi and his party coming in. The reason is very simple, Zhao Xiaoxi and others ride horses and shoulder knives, they don't look like ordinary people at all, how can they casually enter an ancestral hall to pay tribute to a person!

Some bold people stepped forward and said, "A few guest officials, are you also here to pay tribute to Master Su?" Looking at the appearance of a few guest officials, it seems that they are not from Yongzhou, right? ”

Regarding the people's inquiries, Zhao Xiaoxi said with a smile: "This elder is invited, as far as I know, this old man Su doesn't seem to be from Yongzhou!" To worship a hero, do you still have to divide the people there? ”

His answer made many people who came here to worship laugh and said, "Yes, our Master Su is famous, and people want to come in to pay respects, why can't they." With the blessing of Master Su, the merchants will also be killed! ”

These words are naturally the most superstitious words spoken by Su Mian, the old man of the city god. But Zhao Xiaoxi didn't say much about this. Let General Zhao bring all the incense candles, and respectfully put three pillars of incense on it.

When he left, he specially found the temple of the ancestral hall and gave him a hundred taels of sesame oil. Such a generous pilgrim also made Miao Zhu feel very surprised. can ask Zhao Xiaoxi's name, but Zhao Xiaoxi did not tell him.

After 20 years, a loyal and brave shrine is full of incense, which is enough to show how eager the people here are for the appearance of heroes. It's a pity that the deceased has passed away, and the living have not been able to inherit his legacy well.

When Zhao Xiaoxi was about to leave, he suddenly found a few people dressed as yacha and stopped them. Very confused, he said, "What do you do?" Why come here to worship Su Chenghuang? Is there a customs clearance disc? ”

In the face of these obstructions, when Zhao Da was about to step forward, Zhao Xiaoxi said thoughtfully: "What? Is it possible to worship this loyal and brave ancestral hall, but also to verify that the body is not successful? This is really weird! ”

From the one person standing behind these yachas, Zhao Xiaoxi seemed to realize why these yacha would deliberately block them. The reason is very simple, when he gave Miao Zhu the money for sesame oil just now, that person seemed to be standing not far behind Miao Zhu.

Seeing the wealth, he deliberately took the opportunity to interrogate, hoping to knock a few taels of silver from him? Then they really miscalculated!

Regarding Zhao Xiaoxi's rebuttal, Yacha also seemed to feel that the other party was a little difficult, and quickly said: "Worship the Lord of the City God, naturally you don't need to verify your identity, but you people, riding horses and swaggering through the city and carrying knives and arrows, the official suspects that your identity is unknown."

Now either bring out your identity documents, or go back to the yamen with us. It's just that you must know that things are not so simple when you enter the yamen! ”

But Zhao Xiaoxi smiled and said, "Okay, since this lord is so dutiful, then we will go to the yamen with you." I've been traveling north and south for so many years, and I haven't heard of worshipping the city god lord and going to the yamen to be interrogated! ”

Seeing that Zhao Xiaoxi was very surprised, he chose to enter the yamen. In these years, whether it is a merchant or an ordinary person, who does not know that it is difficult to enter the yacha. entered the yamen, but it was all up to the government to deal with it!

In front of so many people, these yacha also seemed to have some concerns. Immediately said: "Okay, then you can go with Ben Yacha!" If you dare to run away, then don't blame us for treating you as enemies. ”

These yacha are all reminding Zhao Xiaoxi openly and secretly, giving them a little benefit and letting Zhao Xiaoxi and others go. But Zhao Xiaoxi was not interested, so he was very honest and accompanied them in the direction of the yamen.

On the way to the Yamen, Zhao Xiaoxi could listen to the faces and mouths of those people, and hear their sighs and resentment. He seems to be angry at these yamen, but at the same time deeply sympathetic to their plight.

Looking at this situation, this kind of thing should not be done once or twice. But this time, Zhao Xiaoxi will let them understand what it means to walk a lot at night and encounter ghosts sooner or later. Anyway, this inspection, the rest is Yongzhou!

Looking at the yamen in front of him, Zhao Xiaoxi said with some surprise: "A few adults, I see that this yamen doesn't seem to be the Zhizhou Yamen?" Are you in the wrong place? ”

Faced with this, the yacha said disdainfully: "For this little thing, why do you need to alarm the prefect." In the Yamen of the Bing Cao Division, you can be questioned in detail about your identity. You weren't interested before, but now don't blame us for being ruthless.

You must know that if you enter the Yamen of this soldier Cao Si, it is not something that can be sent away with a few taels of silver. Never mind! It's useless to talk more, now you just wait and accept the interrogation of our Lord Bingcao! Come on, take them off their weapons! ”

Hearing this, Zhao Xiaoxi's expression suddenly became gloomy. And Zhao Da directly drew his knife and stepped forward and said: "Bold, I see that any of you are presumptuous!" ”

Facing Zhao Da's knife, several officials looked surprised and said, "Yo! This temper is quite big, outside the Yamen of the Bing Cao Division, you dare to draw a knife to resist. Do you want to rebel? Come on, tell the brothers to come over and let them understand how awesome! ”

As the yacha who spoke, a few steps away from the Yamen of the Soldier Cao Si, a group of soldiers holding swords, guns, arrows and crossbows immediately ran out. Seeing these soldiers and surrounding themselves, Zhao Xiaoxi's face became more and more difficult to look at.

Such a soldier Cao Yamen, who is in charge of Yongzhou's military affairs, can imagine what the situation will be. Even if he knew something about the situation in Yongzhou, he would never have imagined that the situation would be so bad! (To be continued......)