Chapter 3 Stability and Stability

Nian Nujiao

The carriages and horses are rolling, the armor is bright, and the dust covers the sky for thousands of miles.

The forest is shining, and no one looks back and knows the old way.

Stretching and twisting, the fire is in the sky, and the trumpets and drums are contending.

Beacon smoke on the border, the seven-color army of the king's division.

At that time, millions of soldiers were passed, and finally became the hatred of Meng Nu, the first line of the Great Wall.

Huai Hou Han Xin, good at commanding troops, and after success.

The desert is dry, no one sees it, and it leaves a British name.

The cold moon clothes are old, and the dream is sad.

Section 1: Anbang's policy

The loss of Tongyang Erfu shocked the world, and the people of the world were in an uproar. I think there are only a few people in this world who don't feel abrupt or abrupt. A certain loose balance that existed on the earth was so untouchably broken in a single night, and a visible and invisible war was bound to befall the land of Tongyang and the two states again.

How could the Xuzhou soldiers' sneak attack on Tongyang Erzhou succeed so easily, everyone in the world has different opinions.

Some people say that it was the officials of the Great Song Dynasty who were greedy for life and afraid of death and did not act easily, so they were easily captured by the Xuzhou soldiers, and they were willing to take refuge in him Ren Tianqi; some people say that the Xuzhou soldiers took advantage of the small court of the Southern Song Dynasty to convene the main military officials along the Huai River to discuss and take the opportunity to send troops to the north. Some people say that the Xuzhou soldiers bought the officials of Tongyang and Yangzhou with higher treatment or bargaining chips, and the reason is that almost all the officials have been retained, and the relevant officials of Guangling have also been promoted.

In fact, this victory of the Xuzhou soldiers was more full of providence and wisdom.

The greatest credit for the Xuzhou soldiers to obtain the two states of Tongyang was the general Yuan Ren, who pacified the Tongzhou Prefecture within three days with only 4,000 sergeants, and responded to the calm siege of Yangzhou by the Xuzhou soldiers; and the biggest advantage of the Xuzhou soldiers in winning was not the 100,000 troops carried by Ren Tianqi, but the thousands of soldiers and 3,000 soldiers left behind in Renjiabao. Renjiabao did the work of persuading Zhujiazhuang to form an alliance in the first time, so that Zhujiazhuang not only did not participate in the resistance of the people, but also sent troops to participate in the siege of Guangling County. Guangling City was subordinated to the Xuzhou soldiers within a day. The loss of Guangling completely broke the mutual care and coordination of Yangzhou counties, and no one dared to choose to resist in front of Ren Tianqi's 100,000 iron horsemen. Yangzhou City was besieged for ten days. Ren Tianqi placed an army of 30,000 troops in the area along the river, and was busy collecting ships to make a gesture of wanting to cross the Yangtze River, and made the black and white eagles lead 30,000 troops to the west to sneak attack and harass. When the small court of Lin'an heard the news, it sent people to the north to see the gold lord, and on the other hand, it made people cross the river to Renjiabao to communicate, and on the other hand, it ordered the Taiwei Mansion to come up with countermeasures. On the one hand, the Taiwei Mansion made people take down the uncle Ren Tianhui and escorted him to the front line to wait for lobbyists, and on the other hand, he ordered Zhenjiang to control Shizishan and lead the headquarters to cross the river first to guerrilla Ren Tianqi. Shizishan seemed to be vulnerable, so they repelled the Xuzhou soldiers. The heroes and nobles in Yangzhou City did not immediately arrest and detain the county lord and other master and servants, but only actively ordered the army and civilians to go to the city for defense. The squires saw that the Xuzhou soldiers were strictly disciplined, and played the banner of "being with the people, protecting the territory and the people". So Yinggui led the soldiers and civilians of Yangzhou to submit to the Xuzhou soldiers. Ren Tianqi still asked Yingguiquan to stay in the post of assassin. In the end, Ren Tianqi withdrew the army in exchange for the freedom of the uncle's family. A royal order from the gold lord made the uncle return to the military position, and Lin'an had to compromise in the face of the strong military pressure of the Xuzhou soldiers. So Ren Tianqi officially erected the banner of Xuzhou conquest envoy in Yangzhou City, and the above generals Yuan Ren and Assassin Shi Yinggui were all in charge of the government affairs of the two states.

Ren Tianqi, who was sitting in Tongyang, first exempted the counties under his jurisdiction from paying taxes for the current year; pardoned all prisoners except for the death penalty and ordered them to return to their hometowns or enlist in the army; added the supervision system of the three elders of the Han Dynasty and the self-defense system of the villagers' military inspection at the fourth level in the counties and townships; increased the interest tax of merchants, increased the inspection of checkpoints in border areas, and increased the taxation of merchants in the past. Even so, the people's hearts are still waiting.

It is said that Guangling County ordered Yu Huaicheng Pegasus to report. Ren Tianqi sat in the hall and ordered Yu Huaicheng to be invited.

Yu Huaicheng flew up to the hall. But he was panting and disheveled. Ren Tianqi knew that Yu Huaicheng was a well-known parent official, so he had already gotten up and left the case, and he had to come and wait with a smile.

This is the first time that Yu Huaicheng has entered Yangzhou to meet Ren Tianqi after the Tongyang Rebellion. When Yu Huaicheng saw the young master coming to greet him, he was extremely moved in his heart, and he was busy lifting his robe and wanting to worship.

Ren Tianqi hurriedly stretched out his hand to stop him, and said with a smile: "Lord Yu has worked hard, you don't have to be so polite, you don't have to be so polite!"

Yu Huaicheng said: "Thank you young master for your love, my subordinates don't dare." ”

Ren Tianqi invited Yu Huaicheng to sit on the side, sat down after coming to the case, and said with a smile: "Lord Yu has always been diligent in serving the people and loved by the people, and Tianqi has heard of it. In the past, the adults said that the grace of protection Tianqi did not dare to forget each other, and now it is said that the virtue of the city should be remembered forever. Tianqi has already had the heart of repayment, how can everything begin, the people's hearts are unstable, Tianqi does not dare to be selfish, and the heart of repayment still hopes that Tianqi will do it later!"

Yu Huaicheng was very relieved in his heart, and he was very useful, so he hurriedly got up and said with a smile: "The general's words are wrong! How dare his subordinates be greedy for merit and virtue! It is the duty of his subordinates to protect the territory and the people, and it is the balance of interests to lead the people to the same way; besides, it is said that the general's mark is actually to the Song Dynasty, and it does not violate the people of the Song Dynasty!"

Ren Tianqi's face trembled, and he hurriedly regained his smile, who said that he betrayed Lin'an, how could he claim to be self-assured, he did have all kinds of plans, but he still did not play the banner of being the king and hegemon, what he said Yu Huaicheng was not unreasonable. Ren Tianqi smiled in his heart, this old boy is very eloquent verbally.

Ren Tianqi was busy watching the tea, and said with a smile: "Lord Yu's words are very much in line with my wishes, and I am deeply grateful." Tianqi has been hesitating lately whether you are confused about my true intentions. Where did Tianqi dare to have an attempt to rebel, but Tianqi was not used to some of the ways of rejuvenation of the imperial court, and wanted to innovate in the art of war in the military formation. Innovations have always needed breakthroughs, and breakthroughs must be made against the ancestral system! Tianqi can't take care of many constraints and taboos!"

Yu Huaicheng got up and said with a smile: "The subordinates don't dare to guess in vain, and it is the duty of a minister to fulfill their duties!

Ren Tianqi nodded.

Yu Huaicheng said: "In recent days, the market prices have risen, especially fish, meat and cloth, and there is a trend of one price; and there are people gathering to make trouble, and it is said that the general ordered the villagers to practice military patrol in order to reorganize the army and war, and want to go south for the Dajin Kingdom to crusade against Lin'an; ”

Ren Tianqi nodded, looked up at the little red next to him, and said, "Have there been reports from the rest of the counties?"

A little red shook her head.

Ren Tianqi pondered for a while, waved his hand and invited Yu Huaicheng to sit down, and said with a smile: "Lord Yu is discerning, nothing is too small, this style is admired by Tianqi, and should also be emulated by all colleagues." There should be a reward for meritorious service, and the former general is also asked to take a record of it first. As for the rise in prices and disturbances among the people in the territory, I think it is still not conclusive for the time being, and it is still necessary for Tianqi and me to go down and visit them; as for the affairs of the servants who do not know their life and death, they must be strictly investigated, and this evil trend must not be allowed to last, and it is not impossible for the imperial court to intervene, or if there are lawbreakers who want to take advantage of the opportunity to make trouble!"

A little red nodded, and said: "The general is right, Lin'an has always been good at stabbing knives in the back;

Ren Tianqi nodded and said with a smile: "Whether it's the court or the outlaws, since the situation has happened, we have to investigate to the end and cut off their thoughts and delusions." We will not make presumptuous phrases, we will not wronged good people, and we will never forgive anyone who is our enemy!"

A little red nodded.

Ren Tianqi said: " Former general, send orders everywhere: From midnight onwards, the supervision of checkpoints in the jurisdiction of Tongyang will be strengthened, and measures will be added to register them, and all those who have unknown identities or doubts about their identities will be detained and taken to Yangzhou for examination; all government officials will be revoked and transferred, and 1,500 new Huwei sergeants will be transferred to enrich the counties to maintain public order; all Haojie villages in the jurisdiction will be investigated, except for Guangling Zhujiazhuang; this rectification will last for 10 days, and everyone must be cautious and cautious, and everything must be carried out in secret, and the people's will must not be disturbed!"

A little red is called yes.

Ren Tianqi said to Huai Cheng again: "Guangling will bear the brunt of the attack, and send another 1,000 sergeants to the dispatch of the adults, and when necessary, you can also call the 800 tiger guard sergeants in the right village of Renjiabao! However, the investigation of Zhujiazhuang must be cautious and cautious! We must not make a flaw and give it the doubt of unloading the mill and killing the donkey!"

Yu Huaicheng smiled: "My subordinates understand. ”

Ren Tianqi was grateful to Huaicheng for accomplishing his feat, so he set up a banquet for him, and asked all the officials in Yangzhou to come to accompany him.

Back in the back hall, all the women were there. The county lord and Dongxue sit on the left and right.

The county lord smiled and said, "Who is here to put on such a feast?

Ren Tianqi smiled: "Our parents are official Yu Huaicheng!"

Xia He played with a handkerchief on the side and said with a smile: "What is there to praise for a mercenary villain!

Dongxue secretly pinched Xia He. Xia He disagreed.

Ren Tianqi looked at Xia He and smiled, but didn't dare to speak. He Ren Tianqi thought to himself that he was not Xia He's opponent, and now he had just accepted her Xia He by his side, and he was in a sweet mood.

The county lord smiled: "Everyone has their own strengths, and this technique of winning over is also one of the cultivation of the human master. If you want to come, our master has his own ideas!"

Ren Tianqi said with a smile: "This is not easy for Yu Huaicheng to become an adult. One is not famous, it really seeks the well-being of the people and solves problems, and the people praise it; the second is not for profit, the two sleeves are clean, and all the little savings are returned to the lord as a favor; the third is the way of dealing with the world, and it is not against the Song Dynasty, and the Ying people have also said that they are quite loyal and filial, focusing on the general righteousness and not being informal. This talent too!"

Xia He sneered: "Hey, our master has now learned to discern people, it's amazing!

Dong Xue hurriedly whispered: "Sister, don't chew your tongue." Our master is now the lord of Tongyang, not as casual as in the past!"

Xia He wanted to speak, but instinctively glanced up at the county lord, and suppressed it without making a sound.

Ren Tianqi hurriedly raised his hand to look around at everyone and smiled: "What's not in the way, what's not in the way!"

The county lord said: "The second lady is not unreasonable, it is not a big deal to talk and laugh in this room, but this talking about political affairs is not child's play, since ancient times, there have been women who are not allowed to be involved in politics, and everyone should be restrained." ”

The women stood up and said yes. Xia He's face was flushed and he spat out his tongue. He didn't dare to contradict the county lord in the slightest.

Ren Tianqi was busy with the round field and said: "What's not in the way, what's not in the way." The county lord spoke seriously. ”

The county lord had a calm face.

Ren Tianqi was so frightened that he tightened his neck and said with a smile: "Yes, yes, the county lord is right, women are not involved in political affairs." ”

The county lord thought it was funny when he saw it, but he didn't dare to laugh out loud, although he endured it, it was very funny.

In fact, the county lord is still very happy in his heart, happy that his words are still so effective now, his own father has not changed because of his identity, and several newcomers still care about themselves so much, respect themselves, and several sisters still respect themselves so much, as always. Now that the position of the head of his family is unshaken, the virtue and ability of the second lady Dongxue not only did not reduce her reputation, but also increased her prestige. Now my only regret is that I failed to give birth to a big fat boy in Ren Jiabao, my daughter's family is not as good as a boy after all, and I can see it from the eyes of the old village owner and the old lady. The county lord's mentality is very good, and he has gained a lot of weight.

Ren Tianqi was born to be afraid of the county lord, lest he snub the county lord and provoke the county lord's grievances, plus he repeatedly had an affair with other girls outside, and he received three girls in a row at home, which can be described as a lot of happiness, he has a lot of guilt and timidity in his heart; Now the county lord's words are no less than a holy decree, and he himself is sitting there saying no, not sitting, and constantly sweeping his eyes over a few girls.

Seeing that the room was suddenly much calmer, the county lord said with a smile: "Could it be that my words have really become a holy decree? Are you praising me or are you making me angry? Master, why don't you stop biting when you talk a lot, the sisters are not used to it." If there is anything, just say it, everyone listen, and we can weigh it for you!"

Ren Tianqi glanced at everyone embarrassedly, so he said what Huaicheng reported when he came to Yangzhou, and also said his own response. The girls in the room were all shrewd people, and they were all there to think carefully after listening to them.

Xia He said: "In this eventful autumn, the master must not be merciful, when he kills, he will kill, and when he is caught, he will be caught." The prestige and prestige of the Xuzhou soldiers are great. I think those parents and officials don't worship our master very much, maybe they all stand aside and watch the excitement! The slave thinks that the people who investigate and handle the case should go to our Renjiabao!"

Dong Xue said with a smile: "Our master's new work is the lord of Tongyang, it is normal for the people to still wait and see, and it is reasonable to occasionally gather people to make trouble; As the saying goes, disaster has been born, and it should not be tolerated and ignored, but faced with courage and reverence. The master must do a good job of distinguishing the people from the villains and thieves, and must not arouse unnecessary public anger and cause chaos!"

Ren Tianqi nodded, indeed, blindly blockade and killing cannot appease the people in the territory, this is an obvious truth.

The county lord also smiled: "What the second lady said is reasonable. Thinking of my new residence as the lord of Tongyang, not only are the people restless, but the officials are uneasy, and even the mouths of the people in the world are mixed, and how he said that it was written in the history books is also inconclusive. In my opinion, solving doubts and analyzing confusion is the first priority, showing the light and the world, showing the morality of heaven and earth and the world, the people have their own measured justice heart, and the heavens and the heavens are free to protect the yin virtue of the common people!"

Ren Tianqi smiled and said: "The county lord's opinion is that probation is the first priority today, but if the disaster is not eliminated, it is afraid that it will burn the prairies, and this power of probation is not a single effort; ”

The county lord said with a smile: "When it is unusual, you should follow extraordinary rules, and coercion may be able to calm down for a while, but it cannot win the hearts and minds of the people. It is up to people to plan things, and it is up to heaven to make things happen. God rewards hard work, and God wishes sincerely. Little sister, I would like to take a treasure car to inspect these four realms with our grandfather, and live with the people. ”

Dong Xue said with a smile: "No, the general trend is not stable today, the people's hearts are uncertain, it is difficult to say that there are no people with bad intentions! The county lord can't take this risk, even if he wants to have fun with the people, it should also be the matter of the servants!"

Ren Tianqi hesitated for a long time and said with a smile: "The county lord's idea is a good idea, and the sisters' worries are also sincere." If you look at it, you will be done by Dongxue. Now we only need to prepare the soldiers in the north and south, and as for this doubtful matter, we will carefully resolve them one by one; the soldiers and civilians who have been assigned to do some good deeds of leveling roads, repairing houses, and surveying the landforms?"

The county lord said with a smile: "The outside is loose and the inside is tight, and the troublemakers who gather to make trouble must be found out, especially the people of Zhujiazhuang must not let go!"

Ren Tianqi said with a smile: "Of course, this is what the county lord is worried about." ”

The next day, the General's Mansion issued a notice, saying that the General and his wife were going to pay a private visit to examine the people's feelings, hoping that all the people in the territory would complain about their grievances and grievances. The subordinates and bureaucrats all felt that it was inappropriate and dangerous, but Ren Tianqi still acted according to the proclamation.

A carriage, more than a dozen retinues, and a few waist knives were lightly loaded out of Yangzhou City. Ren Tianqi didn't bring many masters, just Xiao San Gong Ming, stunned boy Tianbao, the left and right guards Tian Ma, as well as a few personal soldiers and five masters and servants of Dongxue and Xia He, and it was still Ren Zhi and Ren Yong who were driving.

As soon as the proclamation came out, the world was in an uproar again.