After living in Qicheng for one day, a few trusted soldiers disguised themselves and did not attract the attention of others at all. Then they explored the places where women were hiding in the city.
Bai Yan didn't stay long.
Leaving a few close followers to monitor in Qicheng, Bai Yan ordered people to go back to Shanwu City to transfer people, while taking Mr. Wei to the next city.
Pingcheng, Nao, Juyang, Wuzhou, Loufan.
Bai Yan walked along the cities one by one, slowly investigating the specific situation in Yanmen County, and found out everything from the real "common people", from the city guard to the county magistrate, to the township chief Qin Zu.
Bai Yan knew clearly about the prosperous times and the common people recorded in the ancient history books. Even if they were all false, at least those 'common people' were not real farmers.
The common people in the ancient slips are the surnames of hundreds of families.
Being able to have a surname in this world can be traced back to the ancestors.
Therefore, its people may not really be farmers. If you try to use these people to inquire about the situation in a city, the results you get will often be unreal.
To truly understand the specific situation of a place, we can only start with the farmers.
From farming, harvesting, taxation, to trivial matters between neighbors in the village, as long as you go to the county or township and have the patience to ask more questions, you can always find out.
In the past, after Shang Yang entered Qin and before formulating the laws of Qin, he went deep into Qin's villages and pavilions, saw the people of Qin step by step, and interviewed old Qin people and farmers.
in this way.
Finally, Shang Yang wrote the Qin Code that hit the nail on the head.
Bai Yan was also prepared to do the same.
Compared with the sages and capable ministers of later generations, Bai Yan's requirements are not high. For now, he can manage a county well.
Inside the building.
Mr. Wei looked at Bai Yan who was walking back to inquire about the situation and couldn't help but frown slightly.
At this time, from another direction, a man in his twenties, followed by a man in civilian clothes, came to Bai Yan.
"General, the people are here!"
The clothed man came to Bai Yan, raised his hands and said, and when he saw Bai Yan nodded, he stood aside.
"General Bai!"
When the man in his twenties, dressed in official attire, saw Bai Yan, his face looked a little frightened. When he came to Bai Yan, he quickly raised his hands in a ceremony.
"No need to be polite!"
Bai Yan simply returned the gift and put down his hands.
"I called Wen Wuhai here today because I wanted to ask if there were any cases of women in this building being taken away from farmers and sold to others or to the Huns?"
Bai Yan looked at the man in front of him and asked softly.
This man's name is Ji Sheng. The Ji family is not considered a big family in Loufan, but there was a doctor in his ancestors, Doctor Zhao. Therefore, the family can be passed down to Ji Sheng's generation. Although it is not as glorious as its ancestors, it is still sophisticated in human relations. Zhao Guo can still become an official.
Previously in Shan Wu, Ji Sheng also followed the clan members. Although the Yi clan could not bring anything valuable, Bai Yan still noticed this man named Yi Sheng, who was not accepted by others.
After that, Bai Yan sent someone in disguise to go upstairs to inquire about it. He soon knew the whole story and had a favorable impression of Yi Sheng.
"ah!"
When Yi Sheng heard Bai Yan's words, he couldn't help but look surprised.
Looking at the young concubine Qin Zuo in front of him, how could Yisheng not be able to tell that this young general was preparing to investigate the matter of robbery and selling.
He grew up in the State of Zhao. In the past twenty years, this was the first time he had seen people and things in high positions who would take care of such matters.
"have!"
Yi Sheng bowed his hands in front of Bai Yan, his expression full of hesitation.
After saying this word simply, one could see that Yisheng's face was filled with confusion.
After the city tower was captured by the Qin army, Yisheng was continued to be appointed as an official in Loufan, but his position was different from before. Today's Yisheng is now Wen Wuhai in Loufan.
Wen Wuhai, the so-called fair official, was responsible for patrolling prisons and reviewing case files to prevent unjust imprisonment.
There used to be Wen Wuhai in Zhao State, but this position has always been dispensable in Zhao State.
Looking at Zuo Shuchang in front of him.
However, Yisheng was a little unsure whether this was just a whim or whether he was really serious about investigating.
Even if he is interested in investigating, once he learns about the twists and turns, will Qin Zuo, the concubine, still make the decision?
Inside the building.
Under the scorching sun, there is no green shade, and when the breeze blows, countless dead leaves fall.
And outside a small farmhouse that was extremely simple, with holes in the fence that could be used for pedestrians.
Bai Yan looked at Yisheng, looking at this man who had offended many powerful people because he couldn't stand injustice.
Bai Yan, who had never asked local officials after leaving Shan Wu, broke the rules this time.
"Tell me, how many officials are involved in this matter in Loufan City!"
Bai Yan asked softly.
Yisheng was dressed in Qin official attire, with a sharp sword on his waist, and looked at Bai Yan in front of him.
When he saw the dilapidated small garden behind Bai Yan from the corner of his eye, he seemed to have made up his mind. No matter what, since an adult finally asked him in person, why should he be afraid of offending someone again.
Moreover, thinking about the previous good deeds of the concubine of Qin Zuo in front of him, giving food to the people, it was even rumored that Qin Shang County would not hesitate to risk losing his official position to allow the people to migrate.
Yisheng's heart beat slightly faster.
Think about it.
"Go back to the general, go up to the city guard at Loufan, and go down to the city gate guard, there are ninety-two people in total."
Yi Sheng bowed his hands in front of Bai Yan and then thought about it: "After the famine, the number of women who were plundered and sold was tenfold. Women from other places were all sent to the building. They entered the city at midnight. If the Huns needed it, they would They were all sent out of the city gate in the middle of the night."
After Yisheng finished speaking, he took a deep breath and sighed.
At this moment, even Yi Sheng didn't know why he was still so stubborn after his parents cried and shook their heads.
However, when I think of those women who were raped and sold, they have been able to bear it, but now they still can't help it.
Ten times.
This is Yisheng's most conservative estimate.
Under Yisheng's gaze, Bai Yan took out a small object from his arms, a captain's seal.
"One day later, the cavalry will be on standby outside the building, at your disposal! Bai Yan doesn't want to see any more women being sold out of the city!"
Bai Yan handed the token to Yisheng and looked into Yisheng's eyes: "As for the city guard and those officials, after investigation, those with evidence will be punished, and those without evidence will be controlled. I will handle it in the future!"
Old man Wei looked at Bai Yan. Hearing Bai Yan's words, he was not too surprised, but looked at the official.
If it is true as Bai Yan said.
Then this man named Yisheng is indeed worth cultivating.
And if he sees the wrong person, there is no need to panic. Bai Yan has a backup plan. If he sees the wrong person, the man will die soon.
"promise!"
Yisheng's expression was dull, and he came to his senses after a moment. After receiving the captain's seal, and seeing Bai Yan's eyes, Yisheng's heart was filled with warmth, and more importantly, he was happy.
Because Yisheng had a vague feeling that the concubine Qin Zuo in front of him was really preparing to take charge of Yanmen's looting and selling.
Bai Yan watched Yisheng take the seal, but before he could say anything, two close followers suddenly came from a distance.
"General, there is news from Handan!"
A confidant took out a roll of bamboo slips from his arms and handed it to Bai Yan.
Bai Yan took the bamboo slip and looked at Mr. Wei.
Then, under the watchful eyes of Old Man Wei and Yisheng, they slowly opened it.
Bai Yan looked at the contents.
"General Wang Jian has led his army to conquer Handan!"
After Bai Yan read the bamboo slips, he said softly, not hiding the news.
"The city is broken!"
Old Man Wei frowned slightly when he heard Bai Yan's words.
Mr. Wei knew that Handan was in ruins.
This also means that there is not much time left for Bai Yan to deal with the robbery and rectification of Yanmen officials.
Whether it was Bai Yu of Xianyang or Mr. Wei, they all judged that after Handan broke through the city, Ying Zheng would most likely rush to Handan from Xianyang of Qin State.
When it comes to protecting safety, no matter in terms of performance, bravery, or even the accessories of the cavalry, no army can compare to Bai Yan's cavalry.
