Most of the people in Qingping Town's guard posts are relatively poor, and they usually have little oil and water except for the meager rice and grain from the town government.

When I came to Yangjiazhuang today, it was rare to have a good meal, and it was not open to eat.

Although it was morning, it did not hinder the interest of these guys, one by one, pushing cups and asking for cups with blushing faces and thick necks, shouting, eating and drinking so happily.

When he asked about the mountain bandits attacking the village last night, Yang Zheng also prevaricated casually, saying that the thieves of the Black Tiger Village attacked the village last night, looted some money and grain, and left in a hurry.

"Were there any casualties in Yangjiazhuang last night?" Chen Whistle took a sip of hot tea and asked casually.

"There were no casualties." Yang Zheng shook his head.

"That's good."

Whistle Chief Chen burped and said, "In the face of those fierce thieves, don't force the heroes, it's best to follow their wishes, in this way, they won't go on a killing spree, and your Zhuangzi's damage will be smaller." ”

Yang Zheng nodded and said: "A good man doesn't suffer immediate losses, I still understand this truth, at most, it's just a matter of breaking the fortune and eliminating the disaster." However, I was so troubled by thieves last night, and I was always a little unhappy in my heart. ”

Chen Whistle patted him on the shoulder, "This is human nature, and no one will be happy, but our Qingping Town is located on the border, and the trouble is really a headache." Brother will tell you the truth today, this time the town government sent our guards to come over, in fact, it is just a formality, I don't need to say this, brother, you also know it. ”

Speaking of this, he paused for a moment, and sighed again: "Every month, I lead the town government to those few stones of coarse grains, and it is difficult for the family to even get a little meat, if it is an ordinary small fight, brother, I won't say a word, and immediately bring someone to settle it for you, but like the mountain power of the Black Tiger Village, our town government can't do anything, our guard post is a little manpower, and the thieves don't care about it at all, besides, these brothers under my command are all the pillars of the family, the old and the young, if they are gone, I am afraid that the family will collapse." ”

What Chief Chen said was very sincere and realistic, but Yang Zheng didn't blame him at all in his heart, "Don't blame yourself, eldest brother, you have done enough for my brother and me over the years, and our Yang family has always been grateful to you." ”

Chen Whistle waved his hand, "It's not a matter of care, it's just a gesture." Speaking of this, he suddenly lowered his voice and quietly approached Yang Zhen, "Let me tell you a piece of news, those mountain bandits in Lianyun Mountain can't be around for a few days." ”

Yang Zheng was stunned for a moment, and said curiously: "Why did the eldest brother say this?" ”

Chen Whistle said in a low voice: "A few days ago, I heard Lord Wei from the town government say that the Khitans were going to send troops to Lianyun Mountain to suppress bandits. ”

"Bandits?"

Yang Zheng's heart moved, "Don't the Khitans send troops to suppress bandits every year?" It is estimated that it is still the same as in previous years, go through the motions, and go back after a casual turn in the mountains. ”

Chen Whistle shook his head and said, "This time is different. ”

"How is it different?"

"You should know about the war between Da Liao and Western Xia, right?"

"Of course, I know that the grain tax collection has increased so much this time, isn't it just for this reason?"

Commander Chen smiled and pretended to be mysterious: "Now there is news from the state city, saying that the Western Xia State has sent powerful spies to lurk in Lianyun Mountain, saying that it is a conspiracy to unite all the green forest mountain bandits in the Lianyun Mountain Range, and prepare to take advantage of the Khitan army to go out to attack the city and plunder the land, and plan to cut off the grain route of the Khitan army." In order to remove the hidden danger, the Khitan people specially sent Mo Beihou this time, and personally led 10,000 elite soldiers to sweep Lianyun Mountain, preparing to uproot those mountain bandit forces hidden in the Lianyun Mountain Range. ”

"Mobei Hou is out of the horse? It's really fake, how can I sound so unreliable. Yang Zheng was skeptical.

Seeing that he didn't believe it, Chen Sentinel was anxious, and couldn't help but shout: "What am I lying to you about, at most in these few days, the five hundred vanguard army of Mobeihou will arrive in Wu'an County, it is said that the commander of the vanguard army is still the son of Mobeihou, the little marquis." ”

Hearing this, Yang Zheng muttered: "If it is really as the eldest brother said, this time there is a great Liao fierce general Mobei Hou, it seems that the Khitans are serious." ”

"Not really." Chen Whistle picked up the teacup, regardless of the fact that the tea was already cold, he directly poured a sip, sighed deeply and said: "Mobei is coming, these Han people in our Wu'an County are afraid that they will suffer again." ”

Yang Zheng was silent, and his mood was a little heavy.

Mobei Hou is the high-ranking nobleman in the six Khitan tribes, brave and good at fighting, arrogant and domineering, like the Han people for cattle and horses, and he is extremely capable of driving insults, and every time his army arrives, the local Han people are miserable.

This time, Mobei Houqin led 10,000 elite soldiers to suppress the bandits, and it is estimated that a large number of Han people will be recruited in Wu'an County to do hard labor, and maybe a group of Han people will be brought into the mountains to be cannon fodder.

Originally, it was a very exciting thing to suppress bandits, but at this moment, Yang Zheng was not happy at all.

Suppress bandits, suppress bandits, who are thieves? Who are the bandits?

………………

Fifty truckloads of grain taxes have been loaded.

Yang Zheng was ready to wait for lunch, so he asked his second brother Yang Qian to lead a hundred clansmen to escort the grain tax to Wu'an County.

After Chief Chen and the others came to Yangjiazhuang to eat and drink, they recorded the inspection according to the usual practice, and then took their men to leave with their subordinates.

Yang Zheng and Yang Qian, two brothers, stood at the gate, looking at the back of Chen Sentinel and the others leaving, at this time, Yang Qian couldn't help frowning and said, "Big brother, you just said that the Khitans are going to send troops to suppress the bandits?" ”

Yang Zheng nodded, "Well, it is estimated that it will be during this time." ”

"If the Khitan army comes, our life will not be peaceful." Yang Qian sighed softly.

Yang Zheng didn't want to discuss this heavy topic, so he casually asked about some food taxes, and Yang Qian said that they were all ready.

At this time, Yang Zheng said again: "Second brother, you come to my yard, I have something to bring for you." ”

Yang Qian nodded and followed the eldest brother to the courtyard.

After returning to his yard, Yang Zheng went into the house and took a package out, handed it to Yang Qian, and explained: "Second brother, there are some gold and silver belongings here, when you go to Wu'an County, remember to visit a few adults in the county government for me. ”

Yang Qian took the package and didn't say anything.

At the end of each year, Yangjiazhuang will take some gold and silver money and go to Wu'an County to pay some filial piety, which is already the practice of Yangjiazhuang.

If you don't usually do a good job in the relationship between the doors, if there is really anything to happen to Yangjiazhuang in the future, no one will come forward to help.

Yang Qian took the package and did not leave in a hurry, he stood in place with a hesitant expression, as if he had something to say. Seeing this, Yang Zheng asked, "What's the matter, second brother?" ”

After hesitating for a long time, Yang Qian finally spoke: "Big brother, I have something I want to discuss with you. ”

"Say!"

Yang Zheng raised his eyebrows, vaguely guessed a few points, according to his secret knowledge, Yang Qian seems to have a confidante in Wu'an County, the woman is the head of a drama troupe, called Bilian, born very beautiful, it is estimated that Yang Qian wants to say this is this.

Yang Qian took a deep breath, gritted his teeth and said, "Big brother, I want to take a thousand taels of silver from the treasury." ”

Yang Zheng said expressionlessly: "Do you want to redeem her?" ”

Yang Qian's body shook, "Big ...... Big brother, you know? ”

Yang Zheng smiled, "Our brothers grew up with bare buttocks, what are you thinking in your heart, how can I not understand." ”

Yang Qianjun said with a slightly red face: "I want to take her as a concubine, and beg the eldest brother for permission!" ”

After speaking, he lowered his head and didn't dare to look at Yang Zheng's eyes at all, after all, the Yang family is in Wu'an County, and it can be regarded as a big family, and it is indeed not a glorious thing to accept a drama to enter the door, and Yang Zheng, who is the eldest brother, has not yet married a wife and concubine, and it is estimated that there will be a lot of uncles in the village gossiping at that time.

Yang Zheng was silent for a moment and said, "Have you thought it through?" ”

Yang Qian nodded firmly, "I promised Bi Lian that I would redeem my life for her." ”

Yang Zheng waved his hand and said, "Since that's the case, then you can go." ”

"Brother Xie." Yang Qian was excited, and immediately bowed to Yang Zheng, then turned around and walked towards the door.

At the moment when Yang Qian had just stepped out of the threshold, Yang Zheng finally couldn't help but speak: "Second brother, the eldest brother has something to remind you that the bitch is ruthless and the drama is unrighteous. ”

Yang Qian's back stiffened, and he said lightly: "She is not that kind of person." With that, he left without looking back.