The reason why the prefect of a city is also called a city guard is because the law of the Great Cadre has a decree that in wartime, the defending army should cooperate with the prefect to defend against the enemy. The right to transfer troops is vested in the prefect, and the command is vested in the general. Therefore, the prefect also has the name of the castle guard. This establishment is to prevent the generals from supporting their own troops, and also to allow the city guards and generals to have clear rights and responsibilities.

However, in the event of an emergency, it will inevitably be delayed, and it is certain that the fighter plane will be delayed. As for whether it caused the destruction of the city and the death of people, it is difficult to say......

Fortunately, the dry wind and rain have been smooth for more than a few years, and people have long forgotten the hardships of the past, as long as they can eat and dress warmly, who still has the heart to think about royal affairs.

At this moment, Nangong Ming and Dongfang Yao walked into the city guard's mansion that was as dilapidated as the city wall under the leadership of Gao Yan, and listened to Gao Yankou's eloquent talk along the way, Nangong Ming really couldn't understand why he, a military general, wanted to pass the word to the city guard.

"Lord Nangong, don't you know, we are in a poor and remote place here, and the annual salary and silver allocated by the imperial court are not much, which of those officials' children has sharpened their heads and squeezed in to eat the imperial grain? When Gao Yan said this, a sad expression immediately appeared.

"You are less here, you hold two positions and receive two salaries, who doesn't know that you are the nephew of the city guard. Dongfang Yao pursed his lips, completely ignoring Gao Yan's suffering......

"Oh, it's all for the emperor, it's okay to be tired and tired. Gao Yan's face changed, and he immediately changed to a generous and righteous expression......

In fact, what Gao Yan said is also reasonable, judging from the taxes here, it is completely a burden to the imperial court, and the officials are unwilling to approve the employment reported here every year. Therefore, the local eunuchs tried to arrange their own children's ideas to be involved, and the imperial court did not care how many people they used, anyway, the salary was allocated according to the regulations, and as a result, people like Gao Yan who swayed from side to side in the army and places were also created.

Nangong Ming listened to Dongfang Yao's words and wanted to say a few words. But after thinking about it, although this place is dilapidated, the soldiers' drills are day and day, and their quite orderly discipline is obviously related to the chief soldier in front of him.

As soon as he thought of this, Nangong Ming suddenly had an impressive idea of Gao Yan, perhaps, frivolity was just his appearance?......

"Lord Governor and Lord Dongfang, old and decrepit, have been blaming themselves for not being able to receive the two adults properly, and today can be regarded as the two of them. "It was a kind old man who spoke, Nangong Ming looked at his appearance and was afraid that he was more than seventy years old, and he didn't return to his hometown at such an age? Should he be said to be old and strong? Or is there really no official willing to come here to take over?......

"Come on, the two adults please take a seat, and Gao Yan quickly went to inform the kitchen to serve the food. "The city guard's name is Gao Shun, and he is also a good man. Whether it is Yin Zekai or Nangong Ming, he will always receive him with the etiquette and customs stipulated by the Ministry of Etiquette. did not invite Shangguan into his mansion, but sent someone to clean the post house for Shangguan to rest.

"Hmph, it will call people, dead old man. Gao Yan muttered quietly and walked towards the back of the courtyard, but he didn't expect Gao Shunren's old ears to be deaf, and after he scolded Wang Balamb, Gao Yan ran out of the smoke.

"Hehe, the governor smiled, my nephew dog just looks like this, don't be surprised. Gao Shun bowed down to Nangong Ming and the others, but he was meticulous about this Shangguan courtesy.

"Hehe, the harmonious relationship between the two of them is really envious of us and others, but Lord Gao, why don't you see a guard in the house?" Nangong Ming knew the relationship between the two, and he also understood Gao Yan's matter of earning more money.

"Alas, it's not yet the flood season that is approaching, and there is no news of disaster relief food from Donghai Mansion. Many people were going to flee as usual, and the soldiers in Xiangcheng were already understaffed, so they had to be sent out to maintain order. Gao Shun shook the broken fan in his hand, if he didn't know, he really wouldn't be able to see that he was a parent official.

"What about the safety of the adults?" ......

"Hehe, I've been an official for 30 years, and I've never done anything to hurt heaven and reason, if anyone wants my old life, even if I take it, why be afraid of death with a clear conscience?" Gao Shun poured tea for Nangong Ming and the others, and said leisurely.

"Sauerkraut vinegar fish, fried crab balls, steamed sweet shrimp, cured white meat, jade tofu soup, and a pot of rice and old wine. Just when Nangong Ming looked at Gao Shun's muddy but unpretentious eyes and secretly approved, Gao Yan learned the voice of the shopkeeper and walked in with a few mermaids.

Coupled with peanuts, mixed kelp and other things, it happened to be four cool and four hot plus a soup, which made Dongfang Yao secretly slander himself, how can it be all ordinary people's food, dignified local parents and officials, even if they are not invited to the restaurant, the whole dish is also commonplace.

Dongfang Yao was a little thirsty, and this place was his Dongfang family's sphere of influence, so he was not humble, and took the wine jug handed by Gao Yan and drank a full glass first.

"This, this wine, mix it with water!" Dongfang Yao looked at Gao Yan with an innocent face and said indignantly.

"Hehe, don't blame the Dongfang adults, the little old man is an honest official, and these days he has allocated the money to the patrol soldiers to improve the food, and please don't blame the two adults. Gao Shun stood up and bowed to Nangong Ming again.

"Oh, the tall man has a breeze on his sleeves, and he is an example for me and other latecomers to learn, please sit down. Seeing Gao Shun like this, Nangong Ming hurriedly got up to help, and glanced back at Dongfang Yao, who was holding Gao Yan's neck, and was somewhat sure of this person in his heart.

"If you want me to say yes, uncle, you have to strengthen the patrol manpower, but those gentlemen who can only eat are put aside and don't need it, look, even their own old money has been lost. Gao Yan followed Dongfang Yao and looked at Gao Shun who had sat down again, feeling the same hatred.

"Dead boy, your waist doesn't hurt when you stand and talk, you receive a double salary, why haven't I seen you take out your pocket. Gao Shun took a sip of tea and turned his head to Gao Yan.

"This, I still have to support the family. ”

"Phew, I'll drink flower wine with a little silver, I'm afraid that little peach is richer than your uncle and me. Gao Shun's old eyes squinted and opened his mouth to say.

"Haha, Master Gao really knows Fengyue. Dongfang Yao filled his wine glass again and laughed at Gao Yan.

"This, this, literati should be affectionate, and besides, we are happy with each other, where is it like my uncle looks cold......" Gao Yan pulled his face, very dissatisfied with Gao Shun exposing his old background in public.

"Shut up!" ......

Although this meal is simple, but the taste is good, Nangong Ming carefully tasted the unique licking glutinous taste here, and knew that the cook was cooking with heart.

"Lord Gao, we have checked the account books in the past two days, and the official establishment here is quite full, but why does the huge city guard yamen seem so empty on the surface? And who are those gentlemen that Gao Yan mentioned?" After three rounds of drinking, Nangong Ming said to Gao Shun with a drink.

"This, alas, Lord Governor, I ......" Gao Shun glared at Gao Yan, who was only interested in drinking and eating, and was hesitant for a long time, as if he didn't dare to say anything.

"Master Gao, you don't have to care about others, it's okay elsewhere, anyway, here in Linzi and Xiangcheng, my Dongfang family will take care of you. Dongfang Yao waved his hand and continued to fight with Gao Yan.

"Well, well, the little old man is already high, and he doesn't think about what will happen in the future. Since the governor wants to listen, then I will tell you the truth. In fact, the yamen of my city was empty, and many officials were not here at all, but just hung a name to lead the court. Gao Shun drank all the rice wine in the cup and said slowly.

"Ah, who is so bold?" Nangong Ming slapped the table, and a handsome face immediately pulled it down. You must know that the Daqian court is the most taboo of moths, especially the waste that does not do anything in his position is extremely disgusting. Therefore, it is extremely taboo to receive salaries in name like this, and once it is found, it will be dealt with strictly.

"It's not that Yin Mansion Yin who has all his hands and eyes to the sky? Who would dare to do this except him in this hall of the East China Sea?" Dongfang Yao rolled his eyes and reproached Nangong Ming for knowingly asking.

"I also wonder why Yin Fu Yin has so many relatives for nothing, and they are all young and uneducated. Gao Yan seemed to have a friendship with Dongfang Yao, and Dongfang Yao immediately helped as soon as he opened his mouth.

"You shut up for me, Lord Yin has accepted other people's money, of course you have to arrange it properly for others. It's just that other states are strict and difficult to enter, but no one cares about us in this poor place. Gao Shun took a sip of Gao Yan, and suddenly felt that what he said was too explicit and immediately stopped talking.

"It turns out that this is the case, annexing land, forcing people to leave their hometowns, comprador official positions, embezzling money for the disaster, and turning a blind eye to those bad water conservancy, this person must not be spared. Dongfang Yao gritted his teeth, turned around and had another drink with Gao Yan......

"Hehe, Lord Gao, no one here is an outsider, did you hear what you said just now?" Dongfang Yao finished drinking, glanced at Nangong Ming and said.

"This, my lord, the lower officials didn't hear clearly, no, no, the lower officials heard clearly, no, they didn't hear clearly. Gao Shun's face changed, and he knew that he was in the way. He has been an official here for many years, sandwiched between Dongfangjia and Yin Zekai, taking the route of the grass on the wall, and he will look at whoever he sees, but when it comes to things, he will not help the mud.

I didn't think about it, I just wanted to stand on the governor's side today, but the other party said such a big rebellious remark, and I really heard it in my ears, if he refused to comply, then he, a little old man, would ......

"Hehe, Lord Gao, don't be afraid, as early as in Riverside City, we already have evidence that Yin Zekai harmed Li Min, and we just came here to find more tricks to bring him down in one fell swoop. Seeing Gao Shun in a cold sweat, Nangong Ming smiled and comforted.

"That, this, well, I believe in the Governor and the Orientals. If the two adults have any needs, the lower officials will fully cooperate and never hide their secrets. Gao Shun thought about it for a long time, and knew that it was time to choose which side to stand on, since this side was the supreme magnate of the Acting Heavenly Governor, and Xiangcheng was close to the Dongfang family, and the army was completely infiltrated by the Dongfang family, he, the city guard, could only approach obediently......