On the palm-sized island of Toniso, news spreads extremely fast.

Just wiped out all the men and horses led by the prince of Beiyan who was trying to make waves, and then came the news that Yang Zhi had openly selected people to serve in the yamen of the General Administration of Customs in Great Xia. Can pirates also be officials? Only when the strength is so strong that it disturbs the peace of the court and cannot be done, it is usually tempted to take the official title and stage the drama of recruiting peace. But I haven't heard that Hou Ye has the intention of recruiting the whole group? The news spread, and there was a lot of discussion on the whole island. Everyone's reaction is in line with the lyrics of the previous life: It's not that I don't understand, but the world is changing too fast.

The method of verifying the news was very simple, ordering a few scribes to write dozens or hundreds of notices in the vernacular, and in addition to posting them everywhere in the canteen, military camps, and crowd gathering places on weekdays, the fleet under Xiong Zhan's command was distributed by every ship, and the rest of the islands were ordered to be sent by fast boat. Just like the open recruitment in the previous life, the selection conditions are not high: all the people in the islands outside Shandong, regardless of their background, men over the age of 16 and under 50, as long as they are not seriously ill or disabled, can participate in the election. Regardless of one's martial arts skills, one must be able to write and read simple letters. Under the same conditions, those who have studied a lot and have experience in the military or served as officials in other countries are preferred.

Last year, under the intentional guidance of Yang Zhi, a literacy campaign was carried out in an orderly manner on the islands off the coast. Despite this, there are still very few people in the thousands of congregations who can write their names accurately.

As Yang Zhi expected, as soon as the news of the selection of personnel was released, the small waves caused by letting Jiang Chengbi and others decide to stay at their own discretion were greatly diluted.

Among the three people, in terms of overall quality. Jiangchengbi and other old departments of Beiyan are undoubtedly more advantageous. There is a way that there are hundreds of people, all kinds of people. Although the leader of Yigan, who had close contact with the prince of Beiyan, was worried. I have no intention of running for the election, but I have to think about my subordinates. I have to do my best to fight for this opportunity for those who are tempted. This is also the reason why Jiang Chengbi came to block Yang Zhi early in the morning, but he couldn't wipe his face for a while, and pretended to "meet by chance".

Jiang Chengbi is not stupid, Yang Zhi is not good-intentioned, he knows this, but he is helpless.

The people originally brought from Beiyan have long been broken up and mixed, many people are disheartened after experiencing the great changes of the king of Dingbei killing his brother to seize the throne, many people are really impressed by the charm of Linglong's personality, and more people gradually accept and get used to the relatively stable life now. He was still the backbone of his subordinates. Nowadays, there is really not much appeal to speak of.

Yang Zhi seemed to be generous and let them decide to stay or go, one was to further disintegrate and divide this part of the unstable factors, and the other was tantamount to showing his attitude to Jiang Chengbi and the others, and he didn't care too much about their going or staying. Then select some elite figures and bring them to serve in the Yamen, the governor of customs, which can be described as a two-pronged approach that kills people without seeing blood. On the territory of the islands off the coast of Shandong, the old system of the Northern Yan led by Jiang Chengbi has existed in name only. Even if you want to make waves in the future, you can't set off the water deep in your feet!

Jiang Chengbi hit a soft nail on Yang Zhi's head here. Speculation and Xiong Zhan and his wife are already guilty, and they must not give him any good looks, and the county lord may treat him as before on the surface, but he also feels bored. Alone by the sea. Youyou shook her head and sighed, and went back with a depressed face.

In the days that followed, nearly 300 people enthusiastically signed up for the election. Among them, the old department of Beiyan accounts for more than forty percent. Moreover, all departments are treated equally, and they have not been discriminated against or harassed in any way. The prince of Beiyan, who was imprisoned in the stone house, was also served with delicious food and drink. Visits are even allowed. Jiang Chengbi and others have been successfully marginalized and are still hesitant to leave or stay. No one seems to care much about their preservation. But the hard truth is that their personal freedom, daily life, and former duties have not been affected in the slightest as usual, let alone some people who look at them coldly or speak ill of them.

At dusk on August 15, the brothers Qin Kongyun and Qin Jiaoyang, Cao Yuncheng and Liu Er took Ma Xing, Ma Zhou and others to land on Dangji Island together. There are not many people in many subordinates who have families and rooms, and it has become a rule to reward sergeants with enough wine and meat during festivals. Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with thousands of people is also a lively scene.

Linglong ordered people to hold a feast on a flat open space on the beach, and all the leaders were sorted in order of position, and Jiang Chengbi and others were also impressively listed. Yang Zhi and Linglong couple, Xiong Zhan and Yingniang couple, Qin brothers, Jiang Chengbi and other seven people sat in the chief and drank and feasted with everyone to admire the moon.

Jiang Chengbi saw that Yang Zhi sometimes whispered to Linglong, sometimes talked and laughed with the Qin brothers, and sometimes clinked glasses with Xiong Zhan and drank, but he still did not forget to raise a glass to himself from time to time, and couldn't help but sigh: Only such characters can really be called heroes!

As the sky darkens, a bright moon as white as a jade plate gradually rises and rises from the waves, and the moonlight is clear and bright all over the sea and the whole island, shining as bright as day.

Qin Kongyun was already half-drunk, and couldn't help but raise his glass and get up and praise: "The moon is born on the sea, and the end of the world is at this time." This situation is really magnificent! ”

Qin Jiaoyang said with a smile on his face: "Everyone, I have heard that Brother Yang is an all-round talent in civil and military affairs, not only did Huang Zhongdalu, who made the blood boiling of "Serving the Country with Loyalty", but also wrote "If Life is Only as First Seen", which makes people sing softly, and the open-mindedness of the song "Laughing Hongchen" is even more embarrassing. Today, why don't you just take this moonlight and wine and ask Brother Yang to write a poem, so that I can wait for an eye-opening? ”

The crowd applauded and echoed in unison. Xiong Zhan was already three points drunk, and squinted his eyes and muttered: "Yang Zhi, this poetry and lyrics are no better than fighting, and you can do it at any time." I really don't believe it, can you still open your mouth and come like selling cabbage? ”

Yang Zhi was in a good mood today and drank a few more glasses. The wine was surging, and without prevarication at the moment, according to the tune of Faye Wong's song "I Wish People Were Long" in the previous life, he tapped the table lightly and sang to the beat: "When is the bright moon?" Ask the sky for wine. I don't know what year it is in the heavenly palace. I want to go back by the wind, but I am afraid of Qionglou Yuyu, and the high place is unbearable. Dancing to figure out the shadow, how does it seem to be in the world? Turn Zhu Pavilion, low Qihu, shine sleeplessly. There should be no hatred, when will it always be goodbye? People have joys and sorrows, and the moon is cloudy and sunny. This matter is difficult to complete. I hope that people will last a long time, and they will be together for thousands of miles. ”

Just in the beginning. The crowd was still talking and laughing. When Yang Zhi sang a few words, they all listened attentively. Sing to the end. The banquet was silent.

Yang Zhi sang the truth, poured the wine glass until it overflowed, raised the glass with both hands and took a sip to the west, and said with moist eyes: "Old man, Yu'er, Yan'er, children, Yang Zhi misses you!" ”

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional festival for the reunion of all families, and Yang Zhi sang this song. The artistic conception is far-reaching and lofty, the melody is tactful and durable, and everyone is stirred up, and their hearts are mixed for a while.

After a moment of silence, Qin Jiaoyang first looked at Yang Zhi solemnly, and then raised his glass with an excited expression and said, "Brother Yang is talented!" This word will be sung through the ages, when the floating white! ”

"People have joys and sorrows, and the moon is cloudy and sunny, and this matter is difficult to ......." Jiang Chengbi is known as a Confucian general. On weekdays, his speech and demeanor are very elegant, but at the moment he is abnormal. The taste of the reddened eyes was for a long time, so he simply discarded the wine glass, and directly picked up the wine jug and poured it up. Then he smashed the wine jug to the ground, strode straight to Yang Zhi and knelt down, and said with a stiff neck: "Master Hou is talented and righteous." Jiang sincerely admires! Today, I dare to ask all of you here to be a witness for me, and in the future, Jiang Chengbi will be half-hearted. Even if Master Hou chopped me up and fed it to the dogs, I would never complain! That's it! ”

As soon as the words fell. Three more people followed closely and knelt down in front of Yang Zhi: "I am willing to die for the Hou Ye wholeheartedly!" ”

The wine banquet was getting better, but Jiang Chengbi and others, who were good, suddenly sang such a play, and everyone looked at each other, including Yang Zhi and Linglong, who were all surprised.

If Yang Zhi's deliberate snubbing of Jiang Chengbi is a means of purpose, then today's lyrics and singing are completely improvised, and it is really a great unexpected additional gain to be able to swear allegiance to Jiang Chengbi and others in public.

Qin Jiaoyang and Jiang Chengbi were very familiar with each other, and the two brothers were confused. What happened a few days after Yang Zhi landed on the island had not yet had time to tell them. Helping Jiang Chengbi up with his own hands, Linglong reacted very quickly, and followed closely to help the other three up one by one.

Yang Zhi smiled and said: "Mr. Jiang, three brothers, I said earlier, being a brother has no afterlife in this life, and you don't have to be like this. In the future, everyone will still be good brothers, as always! ”

That night, everyone dispersed, Jiang Chengbi and the other four people broke their hearts and drank freely, and they were all drunk and unconscious.

Although there are still two people who have not been able to come forward, it doesn't matter. For such a result, it is undoubtedly the most satisfying for Linglong. When he went back to the room to rest, he asked with a smile: "Husband, could it be that this is the legendary bloodless blade?" ”

Early the next morning, Yang Zhi and his wife accompanied the Qin brothers to have breakfast and then served tea and talked. Qin Kongyun couldn't help but shake his head and said with a smile when he saw Linglong screaming one by one, "The third brother also said on the way here that I missed the opportunity in Jinling Drunken Xiangfang that day. At that time, I never dreamed that the Pingning County Lord of Dayan would one day become my younger brother and sister! Now my second brother's lifelong event has been decided, but I, the eldest brother, is still alone. Listen to my second brother, my brother and sister have two personal maids who are like sisters, are my brothers and sisters willing to match me as a matchmaker? The third brother won't be reluctant, right? ”

Linglong smiled: "Don't dare to ask for ears, you can do what you want." If my two little sisters are fortunate enough to have the mercy of their second uncle, it will be a blessing they have cultivated in their previous lives. ――I don't know when the wedding day of the second son and Sister Burning Bing's wedding is set? ”

In this society where men are inferior to women, the status of the servants and maids who marry is low, and the vast majority of the servants and maids have become the playthings of the head of the family, and they have only one identity as a "room girl" until they die. Those who can be accepted as concubines by the head of the family can be called the lucky ones who are envied among them. Yang Zhi has always believed that this so-called conventional "rule" is certainly a benefit for men in these years, but it is very inhumane.

Mocking Qin Kongyun said: "You are also a bachelor, and there are still ten or eight concubines, right?" Why do you think of the two personal maids who plagued my family? It is much better to find two young men on the island who are right-eyed to marry them seriously and live a down-to-earth life than to give you a concubine as a concubine for your eldest young master. ”

Qin Jiaoyang took advantage of the conversation to interject: "Because I am worried that Brother Yang and my brother have no time to stay for a long time, the marriage is scheduled for August 22, and I want to invite Brother Yang and my sister-in-law to go to have a glass of wine." ”

Yang Zhi nodded and said, "That's very good." Second brother, how much money are you planning to come up with this time? ”

Qin Kongyun said: "Then you have to conduct an on-site investigation before you can be sure." I don't know how many suitable islands are there off the coast of Shandong? How many days does it take to make the trip? ”

Linglong asked blankly, "Husband, second uncle,...... What are you talking about? How can I hear so confused? (To be continued......)