On that day, Wang Tingxuan was angry, so he did not participate in the reception banquet and went directly to the Senkan to stay. Zhu Wannian knew that he was at a loss, so he prepared for a visit at night, which was also a common practice in the late Ming Dynasty. At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang set the reception fee of about a few dollars of silver, and it was different at the end of the Ming Dynasty, when the governor transited, the reception fee was generally about three hundred taels, and there was no rule for the Yijin, and the government level should give at least five hundred taels or more, and the best reason for a business trip was to take office and tolerate, even if it was not their own jurisdiction, the local officials would also receive it with their hearts, so as to be useful in the future. Therefore, the senior officials took advantage of these opportunities to cross the border in turn and earned a lot of money, which is also one of the reasons why Lu Zhi insisted on taking the land route when he took office

Wang Tingtry did not embarrass Zhu Wannian, the local institutions of the Ming Dynasty were very thin, and the local officials needed to rely on the support of the gentry and patriarchs to implement the imperial court policies. After Yijin was accepted, Zhu Wannian invited him out for recreation, of course, he didn't bring Chen Xin and other martial artists. Chen Xin and the others were also reluctant to go out, and the city of Laizhou was full of hostility, so he arranged for the Chinese army guards to take turns on duty and spent this boring night.

On the second day, everyone rushed to Pingdu, where the east gate and north gate still have Wendeng camp stationed, which is the first commander of Lu Chuanzong's soldiers, and it is very safe for them here. The Zhizhou surnamed Yang here is a newcomer, and most of the original officials were beheaded by the rebels, and most of the officials were the original ones. After the rebellion, most of these officials were bought by Wendeng, and they all benefited, Na Zhizhou just came, completely blackened, after the war, there were thousands of things, and the officials deliberately deceived, so he actually doesn't have much real power now. Baidu search "" to see the latest chapters

This Zhizhou is also quite shrewd, and quickly perceives the complexity of the local form. There are not only countless displaced people after the war, but also bandits in Daze. There is also the garrison of Wendeng, and the number of people fighting for land and coming to the state to complain is gradually increasing. Among them, it involves the power of the Dengzhou General Army. And not long after he took office, someone from Wendeng came to visit and gave him a generous gift, and he knew that it was Chen Xin who wanted to take advantage of Pingdu, of course, he only thought that Chen Xin himself wanted to be a big landlord.

From his point of view, Wenden Tunbao can absorb a large number of displaced people, reduce the risk of homeless trouble, and Wenden's people can also give him a lot of benefits. In addition, Denglai has just undergone a mutiny. Whether he wants it or not, the status of the warrior is rising. The court is worried about internal and external troubles, if there is another rebellion in Denglai, the magistrate is the first to suffer, and the previous Sun Yuanhua, Wang Zheng, Song Guanglan, and Wu Weicheng were all arrested by Ti Cai, and they are still locked up in the edict, which is the best example.

After figuring this out, he opened his eyes and closed his eyes, hoping that Wendeng's people would not make too much trouble.

The royal court tried to cross the border. It was a great opportunity to give his subordinates a good opportunity, he led the royal court to try out the soup kitchen outside the state city, and then went into the city to see some of the rebuilt streets and alleys, and tried to catch the wind for the royal court at night. A few tables of people spent thirty or forty taels just for the meal, and invited the red card song and dance in the local green building, which can be regarded as stimulating local consumption. During the banquet, Lord Zhizhou was very polite to Chen Xin. There were not many local gentry who accompanied them, and they were extremely flattering to the Wendeng officers. especially nodded to Geng Zhongming, which is very different from Laizhou's arrogance.

Chen Xin has eaten a reception banquet. Pushed the evening Qinglou activities, first went to Beicheng to spot check military affairs, Dai Zhenggang and others all accompanied, according to the usual inspection of training records, sentry, post-war summary record summary, etc., after the routine walk, the result made Chen Xin more satisfied, after all, the first is always the old army, can be called the elite of Wendeng. Last time, Shenmi Island suffered some losses, and this time the Battle of Dengzhou was arranged to be a relatively easy task, basically no losses were suffered, and other troops were also tempered, Chen Xin was still very comfortable with the dispatch at that time.

After the inspection, Chen Xin returned to the East Gate Urn City, specially added supper to the soldiers, all the soldiers were elated, Chen Xin took time to inspect the barracks, meet with the soldiers, say some encouraging words, and use an opportunity to strengthen his influence on the army.

After finishing here, I met Mo Huaiwen again and asked about the recent establishment of Tunpu. Mo Huaiwen reported that he was ready, most of the tunpu had been armed, and he had also found two typical places, one in the south and one in the north, and could do it at any time. Chen Xin told him to slow down the speed of setting up the tunpu recently to avoid making a big incident, and Mo Huaiwen knew that Chen Xin was going to Beijing, so he went back overnight to revise the plan.

When it was almost time, Chen Xin was idle, he rubbed his waist, suddenly felt sore, a wave of tiredness hit, riding a horse and bumps all day is really tiring, Wang Ting tried to sit in a sedan chair, but Chen Xin couldn't go fast. After seeing the battle received by the officials of the two places, I knew why Wang Tingtry wanted to mention yì by land, and I couldn't help but regret listening to Wang Ting's foolishness, and I knew that this was the case, so I took a boat to Tianjin.

Chen Xin sighed after a while, and then asked Wang Mafu, "Have they arrived at Zhou Shifa?" ”

"It's been a quarter of an hour, Lord Fang is seeing Mo Huaiwen, and his subordinates haven't reported it."

These people were recently active in Laizhou Mansion, and Chen Xin specially informed them to meet in Pingdu. Just as he was about to ask Wang Mafu to bring them in, Chen Xin remembered something again and asked Wang Mafu: "Has Wu Jianzhong reported anything recently?" ”

Wang Mafu remembered very well, and immediately replied: "He reported twice, but it was not an urgent report, mainly saying that Zhang Dong and Qin Rong had embezzled money and property in the Dengzhou operation, and Zhang Dong seemed to have committed adultery. After the war, during several purge operations in Laiyang and Pingdu, the two men and their subordinates also received bribes from bandits. ”

"Was it the two of them engulfing together, or was it an act of separation?"

"They were all privately owned, and there are still some disputes between the two."

Chen Xin nodded, "What about Zhou Shifa?" ”

"The two of them gave Zhou Shifa a share of the profits, and Wu Jianzhong couldn't inquire about the amount, and it was roughly estimated to be around three thousand taels."

Chen Xin snorted, standing in the middle of the big tent and distracted, Wang Mafu waited for a while and didn't listen to what he commanded, and reminded in a low voice: "My lord, do you want to add the Intelligence Bureau to the military judge?" Or give them a warning. ”

Chen Xin shook his hand with a smile and said lightly: "Let the two of him come in, and Mr. Song will also call together." ”

After a while, Song Wenxian came first, then Zhou Shifa and Zhang Dong, Chen Xin saluted them, smiled and beckoned them to sit down, Wang Mafu and Hai Gouzi served them tea, and then found a stool to sit in the outer circle.

After Chen Xin glanced at it, he smiled and said, "The army can rest after the battle." We can't rest, Shifa and Zhang Dong have to work hard. Continue to stabilize the situation in Laizhou, but today I am talking about the matter of Jingshi. Have there been any major events in Kyoshi recently? ”

Zhou Shifa had already prepared, and replied: "After the withdrawal of Jiannu, the Beijing division was generally stable, and the court officials were still entangled in the defeat of the Daling River and the Dengzhou Rebellion. ”

Song Wenxian was very familiar with the officialdom of the Beijing Division, and said lightly to Chen Xin: "Sun Chengzong is the first emperor's teacher, and he is highly respected, and he estimates that the emperor will win the throne at most. Won't be caught and jailed. The old man was governor again

Division, I have resigned more than ten times in the past two years, and now I can finally get my wish. ”

Zhou Shifa agreed: "Zhang Dahui and others are similar to Mr. Song's estimates, although Sun Chengzong is a member of the Donglin Party, he has always been a supervisor outside, and Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren will not bite him. However, Sun Yuanhua was quite bad, Zhou Yanru tried his best to get Xu Guangqi into the cabinet, counting on Xu Guangqi to work together to rescue Sun Yuanhua. Xu Guangqi really wanted to save people, but Zhou Yanru just wanted to reduce Sun Yuanhua's guilt, so as not to drag him down. ”

Chen Xin was most concerned about this matter, and asked Zhou Shifa, "Did Sun Yuanhua say anything in prison?" ”

Zhang Dahui asked some from Wang Chengen. Sun Yuanhua only admitted that he did not know anyone in prison, and said that the adults trained their private army in Wendeng, forcibly occupied the people's land, and brutalized the gentry. He also said that we persecuted the Liao soldiers too much. I want to push the rebellion of the Liao soldiers on our heads. ”

Zhang Dong snorted in a low voice, and said gloomily: "At that time, it was still time to kill with a knife." It also saves him from opening his mouth and talking nonsense. ”

Song Wenxian smiled and said, "Why bother to kill him, Wen Tiren still needs to use him to deal with Zhou Yanru." He was in prison talking nonsense. General Chen, Wang Tingxian, Lü Zhi, and Geng Zhongming only recognized him in one voice, and he ordered him not to attack the rebels and let the rebels enter the city. The court officials all knew that he was Zhou Yanru's person, and he refused to admit it, but he just wanted to keep Zhou Yanru, no matter what he said, everyone thought it was just a random bite. ”

Chen Xin clasped his hands and listened to the conversation of several people, and at this time he muttered: "What he said is naturally unbelievable, but all the edicts and prisons have been tried, and all of them must be recorded, has the emperor read these words?" ”

Zhou Shifa and Zhang Dong glanced at each other, and shook their heads at the same time, Song Wenxian interjected with a smile: "Private training is all military households in the guard, and this matter has been mentioned in the royal court trial. What the adults are worried about is just a matter of fighting for land, but the subordinates feel that there is no need to worry too much. After Mao Wenlong's death, Dongjiang Town changed from containing Jiannu to containing the imperial court, and even caused the Dengzhou Rebellion. With Li Jiucheng's experience in joining Jiannu, no one dares to deal with the generals in charge of the army in various places at will, and now we have a soldier in Lushun, if someone deals with the adults, who is not afraid that this army will also vote for Jiannu, so there is no need to worry. ”

Chen Xin smiled after hearing this, Lushun does have this effect, how could there be any power when he scolded Cui Chengxiu in the military department before, but now the family business is getting bigger and bigger, and the courage seems to be getting smaller and smaller, no matter from which angle, the risk of going to Beijing this time is also very small, and the imperial court's control over the generals is decreasing.

He couldn't help but think of which ancestor Dashou and asked Zhou Shifa: "Does Zu Dashou enter the Beijing Division?" ”

Zhou Shifa recalled a little and said: "The imperial court has recruited him to enter Beijing twice, but he has shirked it on the grounds of guarding Jinzhou, and his subordinates see him as a little dangerous. ”

Hearing Zu Dashou's reaction, Chen Xin couldn't help but shake his head slightly, Zu Dashou understood when he was a warlord, he would never leave his own territory, and blatantly resisted the imperial court's orders, and now the imperial court couldn't help him.

From the perspective of the imperial court, he would never dare to persecute Zu Dashou now, because all his relatives were on the side of Houjin, and Zu Dashou was very likely to defect. The battle of Dalinghe caused the elite of Liaozhen to be lost, and the last remaining elite was also the ancestral general, which was headed by Zu Dale, Zu Dabi, Zu Kuan, etc., if they surrendered to the enemy again, there would be no soldiers to defend north of Shanhaiguan, so in the end they could only let Zu Dashou stay in Jinzhou.

Chen Xin sighed and said: "Zu Dashou surrendered to the enemy and fled back, this is considered a loss of moderation, and the court does not dare to punish it, why do so many people jump out when we occupy a place." ”

Song Wenxian and the three of them all showed strange expressions, and Zhou Shifa asked, "Why did the lord say that Zu Dashou had defected to the enemy and fled back?" ”

The information Chen Xin received was in March, saying that it was the fall of Daling River, and there were not many details in it, so Chen Xin told it according to the history he had seen before.

Chen Xin looked at the appearance of the three of them, and said puzzledly: "It's not to join the enemy, so how did he escape back?" ”

Zhou Shifa flipped through his booklet, read it for a while and replied: "Qiu Hejia's Tang newspaper, said that after the battle of Changshan, he was unwilling to be defeated, and personally led the troops to attack Jiannu at night, which coincided with the collapse of Zu Dashou and the army of Jiannu, and the army of Jiannu attacked in a loop, and they were unable to support it, and finally Zu Dashou hid in Baiyun Mountain, and after the Jin soldiers retreated and sneaked back to Jinzhou. (Note 1)

Chen Xin was stunned for a while, and scolded in a low voice: "This is okay, then how did He Kegang die?" ”

Zhou Shifa continued: "It is said that the day before the breakout, the grain of the Daling River was exhausted, how can he let Zu Dashou break through the siege, and repay Sun Ge Lao in the future, he wrote a sacrifice for himself and died in the battle of the Daling River. ”

Song Wenxian couldn't help laughing, shook his head and smiled: "I think what the adults said is more credible, if Zu Dashou can really break through, he still has to wait for Jiannu to besiege the city for half a year, I am afraid that he will have already broken through, but it is difficult to guess." ”

After he finished speaking, he said to Chen Xin: "My lord, look, Guan Ningjun is a strong army, and even the governor has to help them make up lies, and the court is afraid that in the end, they can only pinch their noses and admit it." ”

Guan Ning suffered defeats, but the warlords became stronger and stronger, and the generals of Da Linghe and Kong Youde and others surrendered to the enemy, making the Guan Ning army an intermediate force between Ming and Jin, as long as they could hold the Ningjin defense line, the two sides would compete to buy them.

Chen Xin sighed in his heart, being a warlord turned out to be knowledgeable, and he could eat so domineering when he lost a battle......

Chen Xin and the others continued to set off on the second day, entering the jurisdiction of Shandong, and the cities along the way were still warmly received, and the attitude of the prefectures and counties in Qingzhou and Jinan Prefecture was better than that of Laizhou, especially the Qingzhou prefect who had seen Chen Xin grab grain, and completely met Chen Xin with official etiquette.

The original governor of Shandong, Yu Dacheng, was also arrested, and now it is Xu Congzhi, the change in Dengzhou is much shorter than in history, which also makes many people who would have been promoted because of this affected by the butterfly effect, such as Xie Lian and Zhu Dadian, originally they should have been the governor of Denglai and Shandong, and now Xu Congzhi is safe and stable when he takes office, he will naturally not die in Laizhou, Zhu Dadian has no chance, and Xie Lian has no chance to change in Dengzhou, and has lost the opportunity to recover from the danger.

Wang Tingqian didn't know about these changes, he just enjoyed this journey quite a bit, every night was a reception banquet, a lot of silver was collected, and Chen Xin also ate a lot of flower wine. Wang Tingqian slept in the carriage almost during the day, and when he stayed at night, he was in good spirits and continued to fight.

After walking for twenty days, they finally arrived in Tianjin, and Chen Xin returned to this ancient hometown exhausted. (To be continued.) )

PS: Note 1: "Chongzhen Long Edition": Qiu Hejia, Governor of Liaodong...... Wu Xiang and others sent troops to attack the enemy camp at night, and Shizu Dashou also led 13,000 troops to break through the siege and go south on that day...... Da Shou hid in Baiyun Mountain with only three people...... At the end of the war, he sneaked to the Hejia army. The day before the collapse, Lingcheng was exhausted, and the deputy chief soldier He Kegang said to the big birthday: Zi Ke went out to comfort the cabinet department, I should die here, and I sacrificed myself to the text, so I died.