Shaanxi Governor Hong Chengchou didn't command the Ming army to suppress bandits in Hanzhong, why did he come to Pingliangfu?

Xu Liang was very puzzled, but Governor Hong was Xu Liang's top boss, and there should still be etiquette. Xu Liang and Lu Tongzhi hurriedly returned to the Yamen of the Pingliang Prefect's Mansion.

Entering the mansion, Xu Liang was taken aback again, there was a commotion in the mansion, the officers and generals who were supposed to fight with the remnants of the people's army in Hanzhong Mansion, He Huchen, the general soldier of Yansui, He Renlong, the Qingyang garrison, Luo Rucai, Wan Wenshan and others actually gathered around one by one to talk nonsense.

He Renlong's loud voice, Xu Liang heard it clearly before he entered the door.

When everyone saw Xu Liang coming back, they stepped forward one after another to greet Xu Liang. After the alliance between He Zongbing and He Garrison and Xu Liang, they received many benefits from Xu Liang, and most of the soldiers under him were instructed by Xu Liang.

Xu Liang made a gesture and asked with a smile: "The generals are not chasing the people's army in Hanzhong Mansion, why are they all gathered in Pingliang Mansion?" Could it be that there is a shortage of food and wages again? This official's ugly words are in front of me, and now Pingliang Mansion is also so poor that there is no surplus food to supply you. ”

The generals laughed, in the process of chasing and suppressing the people's army, the officers and soldiers collected a lot of booty after several battles, and these things ensured that there was naturally no problem with the food and salary of the officers and soldiers.

Hearing that it was not for food, Xu Liang was even more puzzled.

Qingyang garrison He Renlong grinned with a big mouth, waved his thick arms angrily, and shouted: "Don't hide it from Lord Xu, originally Lao He chased Wang Zuogui's grandson all over the mountain in Hanzhong Mansion. Seeing that chasing for a while would almost kill Wang Zuogui, the old boy, the governor suddenly summoned Lao He back. missed the fighter in vain, allowing Wang Zuogui to escape. It's infuriating. ”

Xu Liang asked again. Luo Rucai, the vanguard of the Liang army, twisted his lips in the direction of the second hall of the palace and said: "The newly appointed governor of the three sides of the court has arrived, and Governor Hong has called us all back, saying that he is going to Guyuan Prefecture to meet us. ”

This is another piece of unexpected news. After the suicide of the original trilateral governor Wu Zhiwang, the court was slow to send a new governor. It's been almost a month, and a new governor has finally arrived.

Xu Liang didn't dare to delay, nodded to Luo Rucai and the generals, and went to the second hall to see Hong Chengchou, the governor of Shaanxi.

When he arrived at the arch of the second hall, he was stopped by the guards of the governor's yamen.

"Stop. Who? "The guards are full of vigilance, and their eyes are not good.

Xu Liang looked at the two guards unhappily, a little annoyed: This is my Xu someone's territory, and someone dares to stop me?

Xu Liang raised his head and said loudly: "Xu Liang, the prefect of Pingliang, this official." Can Zhongcheng-sama be inside? and the ruler shall go in to him. ”

The guards looked at Xu Liang suspiciously, these two guards were newly transferred to Governor Hong's side, and they had never seen Xu Liang, the prefect of Pingliang, before. Tsai looked at Xu Liang carefully several times, but saw that although Xu Liang was young, his tone and demeanor were like the momentum of a superior person. It doesn't look like a fake person, but Xu Liang has just rushed back from the river dam, dressed in civilian clothes, and has not yet changed into official clothes. And there are still some mud marks on the hem of the clothes, so it doesn't look like the Pingliang prefect of the fourth grade.

The guard hesitated and asked, "Are you really Lord Xu Liang Xu of Pingliang Governor?" ”

When Xu Liang heard this, he immediately became angry. Qi said: "In the heavily guarded prefect's yamen, is there anyone who dares to pretend to be the prefect of Pingliang!" ”

The guards listened. Some believe, but still hesitate.

Xu Liang's patience was finally running out. was about to wave his hand to let the Tsing Yi guard behind him throw aside the two guards of the governor's yamen who did not know Mount Tai, at this time the captain of Governor Hong's personal soldiers walked out, this is a veteran who followed Hong Chengchou, naturally he knew Xu Liang, and hurriedly stepped forward to salute with his fists: "Lord Xu, you are back." Nakajo-sama is waiting for you in the house. ”

The two guards who gave the door suddenly blushed and were very embarrassed.

Xu Liang snorted lightly and entered the second hall without squinting.

In the second hall, Governor Hong was carefully accompanied by Huang Daozhou, the official of Pingliang. Xu Liang came in, and the two sides greeted each other. Xu Liang sat at the head of Governor Hong, and said with a mocking smile: "Lord Hong's identity is not what it used to be, even the guards at the door are above the top, and there is no one in his eyes. ”

Although it is a joke, the meaning of the words is a bit heavy. Governor Hong was taken aback and asked, "Why, don't they know Guozhong you?" ”

Xu Liang smiled, "If it weren't for the fact that the captain of your personal soldiers happened to arrive, the lower official would have been rejected outside the second hall of his prefect's yamen." ”

Governor Hong listened, thought for a while, and said to Xu Liang: "The official discipline is not strict, but it makes Guozhong smile." This time, the people who came with this officer were all new soldiers, and the old guards from previous years had suffered a lot of losses. The recruits didn't know the famous Pingliang prefect Xu Liang, but it was understandable. ”

Xu Liang couldn't help asking: "Although Lord Hong is the commander-in-chief of the official army, when it is really time to fight, it is not the turn of Lord Hong to personally lead the troops to fight, right?" In just one month, how did the guards lose so much? ”

One word pulls hatred. Governor Hong heard this and sighed angrily, "It's not that unfathomable, faceless and skinless Gao Zilin." ”

Through Governor Hong's indignant description, Xu Liang knew that Governor Hong met in Hanzhong Mansion and suffered two assassinations by Gao Zilin, although Gao Zilin did not succeed in the end, but Governor Hong's personal soldiers really suffered heavy losses.

For this Gao Zilin, who is strong in martial arts but has no master's demeanor, Xu Liang is also stunned in his heart, except for comforting Governor Hong's condolences, he really can't find better comforting words.

Governor Hong smiled bitterly for a while, put aside this shameful topic, straightened his face, and said to Xu Liang Zhengse: "This official and several generals outside suddenly rushed to Pingliang City, I think you also know that the newly appointed trilateral governor of the court has arrived. ”

Xu Liang also corrected his attitude and asked in a deep voice, "Who is it?" ”

Governor Hong's face suddenly became complicated, he didn't know what he thought of, his face was entangled, and he said slowly: "The person who succeeded Lord Wu Zhiwang is surnamed Yang Minghe, a person from Huguang Changde, and a Jinshi in the thirty-second year of Wanli. He was originally the imperial history of the Imperial Inspectorate, a decent person, and a clear reputation. ”

Xu Liang listened carefully. After a while, he asked suspiciously, "Gone?" ”

"It's gone."

Xu Liang smiled bitterly: "Yang He, this person is a person who is disliked by everyone. He became a feudal official and a trilateral governor. They will be outstanding. Lord Hong, you have a wide range of people and are familiar with the land, so you don't have to sell the guanzi, and then point and point to the lower officials. ”

Governor Hong asked, "Guozhong, what else do you want to know?" ”

Xu Liang touched his chin and said: "Now that bandits are rampant on the ground in the northwest, and the people are in turmoil, the governors of the three sides have to take on the important task of suppressing bandits and quelling chaos, what is Governor Yang's military strategy?" ”

Governor Hong thought about it again and again, and said slowly: "It is said that ...... Governor Yang was familiar with the art of war. Extremely assertive. ”

Xu Liang's eyes widened: "It is said? ”

"It is said."

"Supposedly?!"

"It is said!" Governor Hong waved his hand and said: "This official and that Yang He are not relatives, and they don't know much more than you are loyal to the country." Let's not talk about these useless things for now, you hurry up and prepare, and go to Guyuan Prefecture with your official and the generals to welcome the new governor to take office. ”

Xu Liang said embarrassedly: "Xiaguan is a small local prefect, mixed with you high-ranking officials of a province, and it is not appropriate to gather together to welcome the new governor, right?" ”

Governor Hong scolded with a smile: "Don't talk nonsense, the governor's seat is located in Guyuan Prefecture, and Guyuan is also the jurisdiction of you, the prefect of Pingliang." As the host, you can't be absent either. ”

Xu Liang was helpless, so he complained to Governor Hong, and called Pingliang Tongzhi Lu Yifa and Tuiguan Huang Daozhou outside. After instructing Pingliang Mansion for a while, the first thing was to tighten the progress of building dams and planting sweet potatoes in various states and counties, and sent someone back to Xufu to inform the first two ladies of the family. Change into official uniforms and order the guards. Only then did he return to the second hall and tell Governor Sù Hong that he was ready.

Governor Hong is not a long-winded person. After meeting Xu Liang, he walked out and joined several officers and generals in the front yard.

Out of the hand, Governor Hong suddenly remembered something, slowed down and said to Xu Liang: "There is something that you have to remind Guozhong of." ”

"Your Excellency, please speak." Xu Liang said.

"Wang Pu, the chief soldier of the Beijing camp, came to Pingliang Mansion a while ago to ask for food, and I heard that I suffered a lot of dumb losses under you." Governor Hong said, "General Soldier Wang ruthlessly sued you in front of his own officials, saying that Guozhong was loyal to you, neglecting the officers and soldiers of the court, deducting food and salary, disobeying the decree, and seeing no court ......."

Xu Liangdengshi was like a dog whose tail had been trampled on, jumping up and shouting: "He is slandering!" Frame! Bloody mouth! ”

"Lord Hong, don't believe the rumors of this bastard, he swaggered and asked the lower officials for money and food, but the lower officials pressed and refused to give it, the lower officials have already opened the door and let Wang Zongbing go to see it in person!" Xu Liang exclaimed bitterly: "Pingliang Mansion is so poor that it can't even feed a mouse, how can there be surplus grain to feed the officers and soldiers of the Beijing battalion!" ”

Governor Hong squinted at Xu Liang and shouted angrily, waved his hand casually and smiled: "Okay, don't be aggrieved." This official has known Guozhong for so long, and he still knows you somewhat. Wang Pu and the 5,000 old soldiers in Jingying, the official was also annoyed to look at, and he had to deal with them. Mr. Wang's complaint against you, the official didn't pay attention to it at all. ”

When Xu Liang heard this, he immediately offered a red fruit fruit: "Lord Zhongcheng is wise and powerful, and he is discerning, which is really the blessing of Shaanxi officials." ”

For this kind of unnutritious sycophant, Governor Hong's ears were directly filtered out, and looking at Xu Liang, Governor Hong persuaded: "But then again, Wang Pu is the chief soldier of the Beijing camp, and the people from Beijing City, who have traveled thousands of miles to help us suppress bandits, and he also has a holy decree on his body, and it is not easy to say, Guozhong, you don't have to be embarrassed by General Soldier Wang." After a while, I arrived in Guyuan Prefecture, looking for an opportunity to say a few good words to Mr. Wang, and laughed at the grudge. ”

Xu Liang thought about it carefully, and it seemed that there was no such person as Wang Pu, the chief soldier of the Beijing camp, among the generals in the front yard of the prefect's yamen.

"Uh, I take the liberty of asking, where is Mr. Wang now?" Xu Liang asked.

Governor Hong paused and said, "General Soldier Wang, he, he didn't go with us, he rushed to Guyuan Prefecture alone." ”

When Xu Liang heard this, he almost scolded again, this old bastard left the large army, and rushed to Guyuan Prefecture with a roar, and must have rushed to Governor Yang to complain.

Villain! Thoroughly villain!

Seeing Xu Liangyifu's gritted teeth, Governor Hong couldn't help but feel relieved: "Guozhong, it is inevitable to have grudges with others, I think Governor Yang is not an unreasonable person, even if General Wang sues you in front of Yang He, you spread out the facts, and the misunderstanding can always be eliminated." ”

Xu Liang wanted to cry without tears, and glared at Governor Hong: "It's not that I have to get along with General Wang, it's really that Pingliang Mansion is poor......

With a howl, Xu Liang suddenly looked straight at Governor Hong, "My lord, have you forgotten something?" ”

When Governor Hong heard this, his old face turned slightly red, he glared at Xu Liang, and said with disgust: "Isn't it just that I owe you some salt, as for you thinking about it all day long, you are writing letters and asking questions." Guozhong, be a man. ”

Xu Liang was unmoved, stared at Governor Hong, and snorted coldly: "The lower officials are small-minded, and they can't be angry. In this world, except for his wife and children, he is closest to silver, Lord Hong, if you don't get salt for a long time, you will cut off the official's financial route, and cutting off people's financial routes is tantamount to killing your parents! Lord Hong, Xia Guan respects you like a brother, but you used a knife to murder Xia Guan's parents and parents, and you can bear to do it? ”

"Stop! I'm scared of you. Governor Hong said helplessly: "I'll send someone to urge you again and get it for you as soon as possible!" ”

Xu Liang listened, and then smiled.

The two converged with a group of generals in the front yard, and the group walked to the outside of Pingliang City, and met with a group of political envoys from the Third Division of Shaanxi, according to the inspection envoys, command envoys and officials such as Tongzhi, and gradually converged into a team of people, and rushed to Guyuanzhou.

After walking on the road for a day and a night, it was close to noon the next day when they arrived in Guyuan Prefecture, and Lu Chengyuan, the governor of Guyuan Prefecture, led a group of fellow intellectuals of Guyuan Prefecture, and his subordinates rushed to welcome the new governor of the three sides, and the senior military and political officials of Shaanxi Province who were appointed as the governors of the three sides welcomed them into the city and settled down in the abandoned post house.

In February of the second year of Chongzhen, the court had ordered the abolition of the post station, and Guyuan Prefecture was abolished later, but at the end of March, a group of post guards and miscellaneous servants were dismissed, and the post station was deserted, but the big house was still there, cleaned up, and still able to live in people.

The officials settled down and asked the officials of the governor's palace, only to learn that the new governor of the three sides, Yang He, was still on the road at this time, and he would not arrive until the afternoon of the next day.

That night, Lu Chengyuan, the governor of Guyuan, held a banquet in the restaurant on behalf of Guyuan Prefecture, and feasted a number of high-ranking officials and fierce generals in Shaanxi Province, and many people returned drunk. Xu Liang was seized by Lu Chengyuan and a group of subordinate officials of Guyuan Prefecture to pour several glasses, and he was also very drunk, and in the afternoon, when he went to Guyuan City to greet Yang He, the governor of the three sides, his head still hurt faintly.

The governor of the three sides, Yang He, arrived on time, and the governor's guard of honor came to the officials, and the governor of Shaanxi, Hong Chengchou, led the officials to meet him, and bowed his hand in front of the governor Yang who came out of the carriage with a smile, and all the officials shouted in unison: "Welcome to the governor!" ”

Yang He was dignified, his face was slightly thin, and after receiving a salute from the officials, his smile did not decrease, and he raised his hand weakly, and said: "Everyone, please excuse yourself quickly, alas, Brother Yanyin, please get up quickly......"

What a harmonious and harmonious scene! Xu Liang stood in the pile of officials and watched coldly, Governor Hong and the senior officials of the Third Division of Shaanxi and Governor Yang were hypocritically polite.

After a long period of greetings between you and me, the governor's guard of honor set off again and headed for the yamen of the governor of the three sides. Xu Liang followed the officials, followed to the city, inadvertently looked up, and found that next to Governor Yang's carriage, Wang Pu, the chief soldier of the Beijing camp, rode a high-headed horse to accompany him, perhaps feeling Xu Liang's eyes, Wang Zongbing turned around and smiled at Xu Liang Senran. (To be continued......)