The generals were frightened to death, the civil servants fled, and there were no troops inside or outside to rescue them. At such a critical moment, a group of businessmen stepped forward and led the people to defend the city. They fought bloody battles for several days and withstood the crazy attack of tens of thousands of rogue bandits. , and carried out a counterattack against the rogue army...
The news of the victory in the defense of Suide City quickly spread throughout the northwest and caused a huge sensation. People talked about it and praised it!
The news reached Guyuan City. After Yang He, the new governor of the three sides, learned about it, he immediately issued three political orders: one was to arrest the Suide magistrates Fei Wu and Tongzhi Dianxin who had abandoned the city and fled. Officials, big and small, then set up a execution ground in the east gate of Suide City and beheaded all the officials in public. Their heads were hung on the city gate for a month!
This is a warning to officials of all sizes in the northwest region that whoever dares to fear death and abandon the city again will suffer the consequences!
Not to mention, this trick is really effective in frightening the monkeys. After learning the fate of the officials in Suide, the officials of other prefectures, states, and counties were all trembling with fear. They no longer dared to escape easily, but tried their best to hold on to the city. , to resist the attacks of the rogue bandits... As a result, the situation in the northwest region improved.
The second is to reassign officials to take over the large and small government affairs of Suide City and restore order!
Third, he greatly praised the loyal behavior of a group of Qin merchants headed by Xue Renli. A total of twenty-seven people, after consulting the imperial court, were all awarded the title of 'righteous merchants'.
Not only that, Yang He, the governor of the three sides, also personally wrote a plaque and sent it to Suide City. There were four big characters on it - Good Businessman and Yijia!
For a time, the reputation of Qin merchants for their deep understanding of justice and patriotism for their people spread throughout the world!
What reward did Qin Feng, who made the greatest contribution in the Suide Defense War, receive?
Sorry, Qin Feng didn't get any reward!
Because on the third day after the battle, Qin Feng left Suide City with his soldiers and returned to Yulin Right Guard-Zhenbei Qianhu Station. Before leaving, he specifically told Xue Caishen not to ask for credit for himself. .
Hello?
Fame is like dung and wealth is like clouds and smoke?
A great chivalrous person who only does good deeds for the country and the people without asking for anything in return?
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neither!
Qin Feng admitted that his ideological level was far from reaching that level, and there were many considerations why he gave up his achievements.
For one thing, this time the defense battle of Suide was won by twenty-seven Qin merchants leading the people of the city. He just hid in the background and made plans, and did not stand at the front.
Rather than sharing a share of the credit, it is better to go with the flow and give all the credit to the Qin merchants and let the Qin merchants owe themselves a favor!
Don’t underestimate this favor, it will definitely be of great use in the future!
Secondly, this time the bandit army besieged Suide City, which caused many officials to lose their lives, and even more officials were implicated. It can be said that "the whole country is filled with sorrow!" '
Under such circumstances, it might not necessarily be a good thing for me, a small official with no background, to be rewarded for meritorious service and to be in the limelight, right?
If a tree is beautiful in the forest, the wind will destroy it; if someone is superior to others, the public will reject it... Qin Feng has experienced the darkness of the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty, it is quite terrifying!
Therefore, for the sake of safety, it is better to keep a low profile, otherwise you will not be able to receive the credit, but you will be compensated for it.
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Gaobai Mountain is located in the northwest corner of Yan'an Prefecture, closely adjacent to Yulin Zhongwei. The mountain is long from north to south and narrow from east to west, running for more than 30 miles. It is a towering mountain with lush vegetation. It is also the source of two rivers, Dali and Huaining. A place of intersection.
"Ta-ta-ta-ta!"
At noon, at the foot of Gaobai Mountain, on a rugged path, a dozen riders were galloping, all covered in dust and sweating. It was Qin Feng and his party who were returning to Qianhusuo in the north of the town!
In fact, starting from Suide City, going all the way north through Mizhi County, Suijin Town, Yinzhou Pass... and entering Yulin Youwei is the closest return route.
However, a few days ago, a riot broke out in the Mizhi area. The situation was very chaotic and the roads were no longer accessible.
In desperation, Qin Feng and his party had no choice but to leave the near and seek the far. After starting from Suide City, they went all the way west to the vicinity of Gaobai Mountain. From here, they planned to turn north and enter Yulin Zhongwei, and then return east to Yulin Right Guard... several twists and turns. Turning down, the distance is at least twice as far.
"The mountains here are densely forested and the terrain is dangerous. Be careful, guys!"
"promise!"
After entering Gaobai Mountain, the road became narrower and narrower, with dense woods on both sides. Now the situation in the northwest is in chaos. There are so many bandits and bandits, and a few may pop up to block the road and rob them at any time.
Therefore, Qin Feng and his party were extremely careful, holding their hands on the handles of their swords, and were ready to fight at any time.
Fortunately, God blessed us, and no danger was encountered. An hour later, the group successfully passed Gaobai Mountain and embarked on the broad road.
The view on the avenue is wide, which makes it much safer. When everyone let out a sigh of relief, they also lowered their vigilance.
After walking a few miles further, an inn appeared on the side of the road. It was not big in scale, with only about twenty simple brick houses and two courtyards, one in front of the other and one in the back. However, it was very clean inside and out. .
There is a mountain rattan chair at the entrance of the inn, and sitting on it is a middle-aged man. He is fat and has a head as big as a bucket. He has a smile on his face...he is dressed as the shopkeeper here.
Seeing Qin Feng and his entourage appear, the fat shopkeeper quickly stood up and said hello: "Dear guests, you have worked hard along the way. Stop and have a rest. There are good meals in the store, as well as old wine that has been sealed for many years. The taste is first-class, and we guarantee that you will be a good customer." The officials are satisfied.”
In line with the fat shopkeeper's words, the inn was indeed filled with the aroma of meat and wine, which was very tempting for those who were hungry after a long journey!
Especially Mouse, who was so greedy that he kept wiping his saliva: "Brother Feng, after driving for a long time, the brothers are tired and hungry. Even sitting down is tired. Why not stop and rest, eat and drink before leaving." Not too late!"
"Okay, let's take a break and eat something!"
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This road was sparsely populated, and everyone had slept in the wilderness for several days, eating dry food every meal. It was indeed hard work. Qin Feng was not an unreasonable person, so he immediately nodded in agreement.
As a result, more than a dozen people got off their horses and walked into the inn. There were rough log tables inside, and the group of people sat down separately.
Several waiters came out. Some helped to dust off the dust, some wiped the table, and some led everyone's horses into the stable to feed them with water and food. The service was very attentive.
At the same time, the fat shopkeeper with a smile on his face came over and pointed to the menu sign hanging on the wall: "Dear guests, what would you like to eat?"
"Twenty kilograms of mutton, five fat chickens, a pot of stewed vegetables, twenty kilograms of pancakes...and three jars of wine. Hurry up. We'll be on our way after eating!"
"Okay, gentlemen, please wait a moment and have a sip of tea. The food and wine will be ready soon!"
While talking, the fat shopkeeper ordered the kitchen to prepare meals, made a large pot of tea, and poured it for everyone himself.
After driving for a long time, his mouth was really dry. Qin Feng picked up the tea cup and was about to drink it when he suddenly stopped. His nose twitched a few times and he looked at the waiters in the inn, his eyes revealing the depths of his eyes. A hint of caution.
Then he used his feet under the table to kick Mouse and Dong Tianbao who were closest to him respectively, and winked at them.
The two of them had been following Qin Feng all day, and they had reached the point of understanding each other. They immediately put down their teacups and kicked the person next to them... As a result, none of the thirteen people in the group drank tea.
"My dear guests, why don't you drink tea? Do you think the tea in the shop is not good?"
"Haha, the tea is too hot. Let it dry before drinking. By the way, what's your surname, the shopkeeper?"
"Excuse me, my surname is Liu!"
"Oh, Shopkeeper Liu, why does your inn smell like blood?"
"Ah, is there a bloody smell... Oh, that's right. In order to entertain the guests, the guys killed a sheep and a few chickens and ducks this morning. The ground was not cleaned, so some bloody smell was left. hey-hey."
The fat shopkeeper was stunned for a moment, and then explained with a smile on his face. To prove that what he said was true, he pointed to the courtyard of the inn. There was indeed some scattered wool on the ground.
The inn entertains guests from all over the world, and it is common for them to kill pigs and sheep. This explanation is very reasonable.
"Haha, the freshly killed mutton tastes tender and fragrant. It seems that you are in for a treat today. Give this to the chef behind and let him work hard. If the brothers are happy with it, there will be rewards!" Suddenly, Qin Feng took out a small piece of silver and handed it over.
Rewards from guests are also common and very reasonable.
"Your Majesty, you are so generous. I would like to thank you on behalf of the chef behind you." The fat shopkeeper did not doubt that he was there. While saying thank you, he stretched out his hand to take the money.
Unexpectedly, during the handover, Qin Feng suddenly changed his hand and grabbed the fat shopkeeper's wrist. With his other hand, he clenched his fist and hit the fat shopkeeper's right eye socket hard. The latter was caught off guard and was immediately punched. I fainted and my eyes were blinded!
Immediately afterwards, Qin Feng pulled out the Yanling Saber and chopped down the two clerks closest to him. "This is a black shop, don't hold back, kill!"
"kill!"
Dong Tianbao and others drew out their sabers one after another and slashed at the guys around them, killing several more in an instant.
Unexpectedly, the door curtain was raised, and seven or eight strong men rushed out from the back kitchen. Each of them held a bright sword and rushed over with a howl, and then a fierce fight began...
