Yang Qi was overjoyed when he heard this. He left the Datong Army soldiers behind and hurried through the second hall of Daizhou Yamen. In the hall, there was already a frail young man waiting. The young man was wearing a green robe and an official hat. When he saw Yang Qi, he hurriedly knelt down and saluted. "Sun Ji, the lower official, see Yang Zhizhou." Sun Ji, whose courtesy name is Lin Ji. A native of Ruyang County, Caizhou. Sun Hedi. Brother champion. In the first year of Xianping, he ranked first in Jinshi.
Yang Qi stepped forward quickly, helped Sun Jin up, and said with a cheerful smile: "You and I are the same age, so don't stick to these false etiquette." Sun Jin was also a wonderful person. When he heard Yang Qi's words, he was not polite. He stood up and asked with a smile: "Xiaguan has been traveling for days and has not eaten a grain of rice. Why don't we eat and chat at the same time?"
Yang Qi was stunned for a moment, then laughed. "Tell the kitchen to prepare a table of good food." The chef in Daizhou Mansion Yamen was brought over from the army by Yang Qi, and he can cook very quickly. In a short while, a table of good food and wine was ready.
Yang Qi led Sun Just to sit at the table. Sun just bowed his hand to Yang Qi and started chewing without any politeness. Yang Qi poured herself a drink on the side without saying a word, watching Sun Zhi eat and drink like a starving ghost in silence. Sun Ji didn't care about Yang Qi, the superior officer. He not only ate it himself, but also called in the two old servants who were following him to eat together.
Sun Ji's two old servants are not as free and easy as Sun Ji. When they saw Yang Qi, they were like a mouse seeing a cat, with their heads lowered, neither eating nor talking. Sun Ji ate for a long time until his belly was round. Then he burped and sighed: "I haven't eaten so happily for a long time. I remember the last time I ate meat was at the Qionglin Banquet."
Yang Qi put down his wine glass and said with a smile: "As the saying goes, it takes three years to clear the prefecture, and one hundred thousand snowflakes of silver. Sun Ji is also considered the lord of a county. Although he can't get one hundred thousand snowflakes of silver, it shouldn't be a problem to get him one to twenty thousand taels, right?" How can I not eat meat?"
Sun just picked up the wine pot in front of Yang Qi, and blew on the spout without even taking the glass. Then he smacked his lips and said with emotion: "They are all a bunch of poor ghosts, every one of them is poor. I really can't bear to squeeze out the oil from them. Not only can't I be ruthless, but I also have to use my own salary." . If we want to hold a tooth festival, we can only kill big dogs like you."
Yang Qi smiled like a fox stealing a chicken: "Eat whatever you want, spend whatever you want, if you don't have enough, just ask for it from me. I can support you for the rest of your life." "No!" Sun Zhi waved his hand quickly, "This is your bowl of rice from Sister Yang. It’s not delicious. After drinking a glass of wine from you at the Qionglin Banquet, you threw me into a small border county and suffered for three years. If you were to support me for the rest of my life, wouldn’t I have to live with you all my life? You used it.”
Yang Qi smiled cheerfully and said, "When did you notice it?" Sun Zhi hugged the wine bottle and blew another sip, and sighed: "When I arrived at the county to take office, I saw it. All of you stayed in Bianjing City. I was an official nearby, and I was the only one who was sent to the border. It would be strange if no one was involved.
The place where I took office was under the jurisdiction of Daizhou. If an official of the imperial court wants to take up a post in Daizhou, how can he possibly get in without the nod from your Yang family? "Sun Zhi blew again, and then handed the jug to Yang Qi. Yang Qi pushed it away in disgust. Sun Zhi didn't care, picked up the jug and continued drinking.
Yang Qi smiled and asked: "Since you saw it at that time, why didn't you write a memorial and resign? Sun only thought that he had the talent of a prime minister, but the court appointed him a minor official. So he didn't I'm so happy that I've already hung up my seal and left."
When Sun Jian heard Yang Qi's words, he would probably jump in anger. When Sun Zhi heard this, he was obviously stunned and said in surprise: "Brother Su is a top scholar. If nothing goes wrong in the future, he will be the prime minister and he will be able to capture him. He would actually resign because he dislikes his junior position?"
Yang Qi sighed: "Who says it's not the case? I don't know what he thinks." Sun just sighed in a low voice: "Brother Su is an immortal in wine, and it is understandable that he is indifferent to fame and fortune. The reason why I didn't I am resigning because I also want to visit this borderland."
"Understand the sufferings of the people?" Sun Zhi glanced sideways and said disdainfully: "I just want to see if the Liao people have more heads than the people of the Song Dynasty." Yang Qi laughed in a low voice: "It seems that you are not interested in the war at the border Very dissatisfied.”
Sun Ji drank all the wine in the flask, put down the flask, and said seriously: "If the country is ever great, it will perish if it is warlike. However, the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun is our barrier to the north of the Song Dynasty. If we do not take back the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun, , the country of the Song Dynasty was in dire straits all the time.
I just want to see if the Liao people have more brains than the Song people. Why did Taizu and Jinshang fail to take back the sixteen states of Yanyun during the three Northern Expeditions? Yang Qi smiled and said: "Then what have you seen after staying at the border for three years?" Sun just glanced at Yang Qi and said without scruple: "The border army is corrupt, killing good people and taking credit for their merits, and the officials are forcing the people to rebel... How can such a borderland resist the Liao people?" "
Yang Qi shook his head and smiled, Sun Yuan is still too young now. Looking at things, I only see some superficial problems. The real problem was not seen. Sun just saw Yang Qi shaking his head and asked subconsciously, "Eighth sister doesn't agree with my statement?" Yang Qi smiled and said: "What you said is just superficial. The real problem is to release military power over a cup of wine and control military power with culture."
Sun Yu's eyes widened and he said in astonishment: "Eighth sister, be careful what you say." Yang Qi took the empty wine bottle in Sun Yu's hand, handed it to the servant behind him, and said casually: "I'm just discussing the matter."
Sun just rolled his eyes for a while. He pondered for a long time, then gritted his teeth and said, "I would like to hear Eighth Sister's detailed explanation." Yang Qi stayed in Tianjing New City for so long and heard Yang Peng's statement many times. It was simply a confession of rebellion, and Mrs. She Jun listened to Yang Peng's political explanations of the Song Dynasty, and often heard Yang Peng's words about Zhao Kuangyin.
Yang Qi said with a smile: "Let's talk about releasing military power over a glass of wine first. Do you think this is a good or bad thing?" Sun Yang immediately shouted: "Of course it is a good thing. Liberating military power over a glass of wine shows that Taizu is not a ruthless person." People. It also shows that several princes understand the righteousness. From then on, the Song Dynasty can avoid the disaster of civil strife."
Yang Qi took the servant's new flask, poured himself a drink and said, "Really? Then you tell me, Taizu mobilized the elites of each army, formed a forbidden army of 400,000, and hoarded it in Bianjing City. What's the matter? benefit?"
Sun Ji pondered: "Guard the capital to prevent rebellion in other places."
Yang Qi shrugged his shoulders and said with a smile: "In my opinion, it's just a matter of raising some wine bags and rice bags. These people are hoarded in Bianjing City. They are paid sufficient wages every day, eat big fish and meat, and don't have to worry about war. .
It only takes ten years. After ten years, how much fighting power do you think these people still have? Then, these people were raised to waste. The imperial court continued to draw elites from various armies and continued to support the useless. The elite of the frontier army were mobilized, and the frontier army was abolished. The elite were transferred to the Forbidden Army, and the Forbidden Army was also abolished. Then tell me, what did the imperial court use to fight the Liao people?
They can only be beaten. "Sun Zhi's face was uncertain. He is a knowledgeable person. He has been running around with his father since he was a child and has seen too many things. He had to admit in his heart that what Yang Qi said really makes sense. . Moreover, the Forbidden Army seems to be developing in the direction Yang Qi mentioned.
Since the Northern Expedition to Taiyuan, the Forbidden Army has never won any battles. Every time they attack, it can be said that they are defeated one after another. On the contrary, some frontier troops guarding the frontier were able to win battles every time. Sun only agreed with Yang Qi's statement in his heart, but refused to admit it with his mouth. He said solemnly: "By doing this, the imperial court can prevent civil strife from happening. It will save the people from suffering from civil strife and war."
Yang Qi spread his hands and said: "Then what? There are no elites stationed at the border, and the enemy's troops invade the border repeatedly, plundering the property of our Song Dynasty, and strengthening themselves. There are no elites stationed in various places, bandits are everywhere, and there are many mountains..."
One sentence made Sun Zhi blush. Sun Ji blushed and argued: "Even if this is the case, it is only temporary. As long as the imperial court takes back the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun, the Song Dynasty will have a natural barrier. The Liao people will not want to invade the border, and the imperial court will also I can free my hands to teach bandits everywhere.”
Yang Qi said with a smile: "Then let's talk about using civil society to control military affairs. The imperial court wants to use civil society to control military affairs in order to prevent military generals from betraying the imperial court. But now the power of the supervisors everywhere has exceeded their scope of authority.
Not only can they supervise the armies, but they have also begun to intervene in military affairs. You think that a group of military supervisors who are not familiar with military affairs are meddling in military affairs and interfering with the soldiers' operations. Some people even directly robbed the general of his command. All of them are on paper. Can you win the battle? "
Sun Zhi roared: "The imperial court can deprive them of the power to intervene in the war." Yang Qi sneered: "Can it be deprived? Civil servants are greedy for power, and they have the right to write directly. Do you think they will be willing to just be a decoration supervisor? "Sun just lowered his head and remained silent.
Yang Qi struck while the iron was hot and said: "There are no elites in the border army, and the imperial army is gradually eroding. There are also civil servants who are just talking on paper and are obstructing it. Why do you think the imperial court took back the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun from the Liao people?" ?" Sun just lowered his head even lower.
Sun Jian is also a smart person. Smart people can easily associate many things. Sun just calculated in his mind and found that what Yang Qi said had an 80% chance of happening. After a while, he raised his head and asked Yang Qi, "You told me so much, what do you want to do?"
Yang Qi said sincerely: "I want you to stay and help me. Help me get Xixia back together. Help the people behind us hold up a sky." Sun Ji said in a deep voice: "The Xixia that the imperial court cannot get back, you Why should I take it back?" You may not know that my sworn brother has already captured the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun, that is, Yang Peng in Cangzhou. Let's see if there are any supervisors around Yang Peng. Yang Peng used his own ability in Cangzhou and did not rely on the court at all. Without the soldiers and horses of the court, he took over the sixteen states of Yanyun. Why can't I take down Xixia?
Sun Ji said, "You said that Yang Peng is your adopted brother, and the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun has been captured by him. Why didn't I know? I didn't hear about it on the way." Yang Qi said, "I was sent by Yang Peng." Yes, mainly to help my sixth brother break the siege of Yanmen Pass. Now the officials have appointed me as the military supervisor of Datong and the magistrate of Daizhou. Otherwise, I would have returned to Youzhou to be a division commander." Yang Qi said sternly: "What are you doing now? I don’t need to know yet, I just want to ask you, are you willing to fight for the people behind you? If you are willing, stay and help me. If you are not willing, I will not force it. I will report it to the court. A memorial recommending that you return to Beijing and make a right statement."
Sun only fell into confusion. "I have to think about it carefully."
Sun just said in a deep voice. Yang Qi did not force Sun Yi to agree immediately, nor did he use Yang Peng's shameless methods to deal with Sun Yi. Sun Ji's character is completely different from Su Yijian's. Even ten cows could not pull back what Sun Zhi decided to do. Even if someone forces him to do something that Sun Zhi doesn't want to do, he won't do it.
After having enough wine and food. Sun just put his hands behind his back and staggered out of the second hall of the government office. He had a knot in his heart, so he couldn't calm down. He began to wander around Daizhou City. Along the way, he saw a lot and thought a lot. In the evening, he returned to the residence Yang Qi had prepared for him.
When he walked to the door, Sun just reached out and patted the big lion at the door, and asked the old servant beside him. "Uncle Ren, tell me, what is the purpose of being an official?" Uncle Ren bowed his waist and asked doubtfully, "Don't you always say that being an official is to make decisions for the people?" The young servant beside Sun Ji shouted: "No, being an official is for the sake of honoring one's family name."
Renbo said coldly: "An official who only cares about the glory of his family, even if he is a very popular minister, only adds a layer of status. Only an official who makes decisions for the people and is upright can be remembered by the people. Sun just shook his head and sighed: "A Yangguan Avenue, a small path on the edge of a cliff... One is on a smooth journey, and the other is full of difficulties and dangers..."
Sun just looked in the direction of the government office and said with a complicated expression: "Yang Qi, you really have created a difficult problem. If I hadn't served here for three years, maybe I would have chosen Yangguan Avenue without hesitation.
However, I have served in this border area for three years. I've seen so many things. The changes on the border are just like what you described. If things go on like this, there is really no chance of winning back Xixia. "After sighing, Sun Zhi strode into the mansion. He successfully found his bedroom. Without saying a word, Sun Zhi fell on his head and fell asleep.
At this moment, I slept directly until the next day, and the sun was high. Sun Ji's two servants had already urged him four or five times outside the door.
Sun Zhi got up leisurely, washed up, and put on a simple green shirt. He took his two servants and walked to the front of the government office arrogantly. "You go and report to Yang Qi. I, Sun, only agreed to it. Go crazy with him once."
The government officials in front of the government office had already seen Sun Zhi at the door of the government office. After hearing what Sun Yue said, the two people came forward with smiles and said, "I'll meet Mr. Sun, little man." Sun Yue glared and said, "Take me to see Yang Qi." The government officials cupped their hands and said with a smile, "Queen. Mr. Sun, Lord Zhizhou has already left with his people this morning. He said that he was going back to Bianjing under the imperial edict. The official seals concerning you are all placed in the lobby.
Master Zhizhou said that when he was not around. You are the acting magistrate of Daizhou, and all affairs of Daizhou are decided by you. The governance strategies of the sixteen counties under Daizhou's jurisdiction, as well as the appointment and dismissal of officials at all levels, are all decided by you. "Sun Zhi was in a daze when he heard the words.
Yang Qi is gone? Why did he just leave? Why does he think I will agree to him? Does this confirm me? For a moment, Sun Jian had the urge to turn around and leave. However, thinking that Yang Qi had entrusted the entire Daizhou to him, Sun Zhi was a little moved.
Touched by trust. Moreover, during his tenure, he discovered many shortcomings in the policies of various states, but he never had the power to take action. Now that he has the power, he can just let go and do something big. Yang Qi received a letter from Yang Peng asking Yang Qi to go to Beijing. This is an order that Yang Qi is not allowed to visit Bianjing. If Yang Qi disobeys, Yang Qi will have nothing to do with Tianjing New City in the future, and Yang Gui will be brought back to Tianjing New City to study anew. Yang Qi is extremely angry. But there was no other way. I heard that the seventh sister-in-law gave Yang Peng a fifty-fifty slap for disobeying orders. Yang Qi was not willing to poke Yang Peng in the head now.
Yang Qi delegated power to Sun Ji, and Sun Ji was not polite.
Immediately. Entered the government office. Sit in the lobby. Wearing the official uniform that belongs to him, it is the official uniform of a promotion official, from the sixth rank. Then, he began to carry out drastic reforms in Daizhou.
The power is in your hands, and it becomes void upon expiration. Sun Yang implemented his governing philosophy in Daizhou with almost no obstruction. However, when it came to business law and military affairs of the Datong Army, it was blocked.
When Yang Qi left Daizhou, he left behind two handwritten letters. Sun Ji was reminded not to touch the commercial laws of Daizhou and the military affairs of Datong Army for the time being. Everything must be discussed and decided after he returns from Youzhou.
This incident aroused Sun Ji's curiosity. Sun only carefully checked the commercial laws and commercial taxes in Daizhou City. He found that Daizhou City received tens of thousands of taels of commercial taxes every day. It’s tens of thousands taels a day, which amounts to nearly three million taels a year. This is just business tax.
It does not involve agricultural taxes in various places. After all, in the Song Dynasty, agricultural tax was the top priority. Such a huge commercial tax immediately aroused Sun Ji's interest. Of course, Sun Zhi also followed the warning in Yang Qi's letter and did not touch the commercial law and commercial tax. He just started to carefully observe the business conditions of Daizhou City every day. …
When Sun Yue began to observe the business conditions of Daizhou City, Yang Qi led his troops to the edge of Fenshui River.
Yang Qi comes to Fenshui Station again. The webmaster of Fenshui Station has been replaced. The entire Fenshui Station was also converted into a restaurant. All the flowers, plants and trees in the inn were removed. Fenshuiyi has completely changed.
Yang Qi was no longer interested in staying in Fenshui Station. On the sunny hillside of Fenshuiyi. Yang Qi dug up the bones of the generals who died in Fenshuiyi and took them on the road. Yang Qi's return journey this time was far more difficult than his original journey.
Almost every few dozen miles, when encountering mountains or streams, some robbers and bandits would jump out. It is less than a year since Yang Peng suppressed bandits last year. Gangsters everywhere seem to be popping up again. The Song Dynasty was a fertile soil that breeds bandits.
Throughout five thousand years of history, the Song Dynasty had the most bandits. Yang Peng felt a little emotional when he encountered so many bandits along the way. Perhaps, it was better for the Yang family to go to occupy the mountain and become the king than to join the Song Dynasty. Yang Qi encountered dozens of bandits and bandits along the way. It can be said that Yang Qi almost fought all the way here. When they arrived in Youzhou.
The twelve people accompanying him had been reduced to seven, and everyone was covered in blood. Running astride the horse on the galloping road, looking at Youzhou City getting closer and closer, Yang Qi had a ferocious look on his face.
After arriving in Youzhou City, Yang Qi came to the Shangjing Left-behind Mansion. Yang Peng did not give her a good look. Yang Peng said to Yang Qi, "Look at the good things you did at Yanmen Pass. We have flintlock guns. If you don't use them, just I know that Fan Long is just like you. He was so seriously injured. Do you want to go back to Bianjing for revenge this time? Tomorrow morning, I will study in Tianjing New City for half a year and then return to Daizhou."
If you can't figure it out, don't go back to Daizhou. I avenged the seventh brother, but I didn't cause such a big killing, because I know that this is the fault of this society, not that one person, because the emperor hopes You generals are killing each other. This is the purpose of the royal family. Also, it was Pan Renmei's granddaughter and Wang Qinruo who betrayed your Yang family this time. But Brother Yang Liu's fight this time is nonsense. So many people are because of this. He died.
And you too. Is it necessary to fight Daizhou like this? Even if you are capable, don't risk your life and charge alone. What if you die, old lady? Go to Tianjing New City to study hard, and also go and see Fan Long. If it weren’t for Fan Long, you don’t know how many times you would have died. Look at Fan Long’s body covered with knife wounds and arrow wounds. How could you bear to see Fan Long like that? You don't even know how to care about me. You are such a bad sister. Fan Long is not a general of your Yang family, do you understand?
Yang Qi scolded Yang Peng the first time he came back. Huyan Chijin originally wanted to step forward and say a few words, but in the end he held back because Fan Long was injured too seriously this time and Yang Qi didn't care about it from beginning to end. It is not allowed in Tianjing New City, because where are the rules of Tianjing New City! Yang Qi almost regarded Fan Long as the future of the Yang family.
What happened after all, let’s see what happens next.
