Chapter 906: Other trivial matters, rest at the station
Chapter 906: Other trivial matters, rest at the inn
Behind Shen Tang, there were indeed some unfamiliar faces.
One of them is Lin Damao, who has been following Shen Tang but is basically silent and has a cold face! Of course, now he has changed his name to Shen Chou and is one of Shen Tang's personal guards.
There are also some people, namely high school sophomore He and others.
Although the people have returned to their hometowns, they still need an explanation for robbing official warehouses and occupying the mountains as kings! Therefore, in the end, Gao Erhe from Zhongliang Mountain and An Xiaoliu from Dingjun Mountain, including several backbones of the rebels, were arrested. Punish the crime! Moreover, it must be executed immediately!
So, on a sunny noon, the sophomore class and a group of others were "beheaded" in full view of the public!
Although these people sound guilty, they are still bloody men! Even if they are thrown into Tubo to fight for the country, it is far better than dying aggrieved because of such things.
Therefore, Shen Tang directly sent Li Tao to replace Jiang! These people were already dead, but they appeared in Shen Tang's personal guard.
“Historically, only the government forced the people to rebel, but how many ordinary people were there who were not?
As an imperial envoy, I should ask for orders for the people!"
Shen Tang said lightly.
While they were talking, the group of people had already arrived at the inn!
The boundaries of Xingyuan Mansion are mainly waterways, and there have been constant floods during this period, so the post station is extremely idle! It was not until Shen Tang and others entered the courtyard of the post station that the lazy postmen became panicked. Stand up.
This place is only a few dozen miles away from Xingyuan Mansion. How could they not know that there was such a big commotion in Xingyuan Mansion?
Even though Shen Tang didn't display the imperial envoy's flag, he could tell by looking at the scene that the imperial envoy had arrived.
Several postmen hurriedly came forward to salute, and not long after, Yi Cheng also trotted out to greet him.
"I'm going to post here and pay my respects to the imperial envoy, Mr. Shen!"
Shen Tang nodded slightly, "Get some food, get some more hot soup, and leave after eating!"
Yicheng nodded hurriedly, and while asking the clerk beside him to greet Shen Tang to enter the house, he trotted towards the back!
"Sir, we don't have enough food here now, how can we have enough! There are more than a thousand people in this industry, and there are thousands of horses. Even if we are chopped into meat and fed, there will not be enough to chew grain! "
A subordinate official said with a sad face.
"Stop talking nonsense. If you don't want to lose your head, don't talk so much! Let me cook the porridge first and take out all the food! Didn't Mrs. Ermazi bring a lot of pickles a few days ago?
Cut it into thin strips and add more sesame oil! My mother-in-law took two baskets of chickens and cooked them..."
If it is a large inn at a transportation hub, it is not a problem to provide food for many people. In fact, villages have been formed around the large inn, and even if there is not enough food temporarily, it can be collected.
But for the small inn in front of me, it was really a bit difficult.
On weekdays, at least there would be enough grain and rice, but during the disaster, there was not much rice allocated in the city, so feeding these more than a thousand people was indeed a problem.
After a simple arrangement, Yi Cheng just sat on the stone pier and worried. It was certainly a rare opportunity to be able to simply send the imperial envoy.
If he performs well and can be remembered by such people, he may get some benefits at some time, but if he does not serve well, then his Yi Cheng will suffer.
Based on the rumors he had heard, he didn't think his head was much tougher than those of prefects and inspectors.
"Then Yi Cheng..." Suddenly, a voice came. Yi Cheng quickly turned around and saw that it was one of Shen Tang's personal guards walking over.
"Sir, what are your orders?"
"There are a lot of scattered food in those horse bags. You asked people to take them out and cook them all! This is fifty taels of silver. Go to the nearby farmers to buy some vegetables and meat! Don't be greedy for money and don't let the villagers from the farmers. Suffered a loss!"
Yi Cheng was overjoyed when he heard the words, and hurriedly took it and sent people out to buy it immediately! In fact, let alone the personal guard who confessed, even if he didn't confess, with Shen Tang's current reputation in Xingyuan Mansion, Yi Cheng would definitely not Dare to joke with your own head.
As for the bits and pieces in the horse's satchels, they were forced upon them by the common people when they left the city! How could the common people refuse so bluntly if they were so full of heart?
However, Shen Tang had already secretly ordered Huang Wenshan to replenish the silver at the price, so the people would not suffer.
After working inside and outside for nearly an hour, tables of food were finally prepared! Although not as rich as in a restaurant, the various wild vegetables and snacks are quite enjoyable to eat.
After eating and drinking, Shen Tang found Yi Cheng and said, "Yes, we have made things difficult for you today!"
Shen Tang said with a smile, "How many years have you been in charge of this post?
It’s not easy to welcome and drop off people during the day!”
Yi Cheng hurriedly saluted, "Sir, I have been working in this post for more than 20 years. Although it is not easy, it is also easy! Although this post is an official post, in fact, most of them deal with the common people!"
"On weekdays, when there are pedestrians and foot traders passing by, I will get them some hot meals. The people around me will bring some snacks and put them in the post. The lower officials will also help them sell some! Although it is not a great achievement, it is still good. No big deal!"
Shen Tang laughed loudly when he heard this, stood up and patted Yi Cheng on the shoulder, "Yes, you are more understanding than the county magistrate! When you are an official, you cannot leave the people, and you can satisfy the people concerned. You are qualified as an official."
"what's your name!"
"Xiaguan Yi Pengxing!"
"Okay, I will remember you! I hope you can keep your current thoughts and don't let high positions and money taint your eyes in the future!"
After saying these words, Shen Tang got on his horse and said, "Let's go!"
After Shen Tang's men and horses left the post station, the surrounding post guards gathered around and said with grins, "Congratulations, sir, congratulations, sir! Now, our sir's name has been remembered by the imperial envoy. How far is it from being promoted!"
"Get out! Pack your things quickly..." Yi Cheng cursed with a grin!
"Sir, there was a hundred taels of silver notes under the bowl on the table just now!"
A postman came running over...
Yi Cheng looked at the silver note in his hand and said to himself, "That is the kindness of the imperial envoy! Since it is your reward, let's divide it! Each person will get fifteen taels of silver, and the rest will be used to add some to the Yi. Tables, chairs and household items!”
Upon hearing this, all the postmen immediately nodded with smiles...
Shen Tang and others continued eastward. It was only sixty or seventy miles from Xingyuan Prefecture to Chenggu County. After passing Chenggu County, they entered the border of Yangzhou! It was about fifty or sixty miles further east. Then you can reach Yangzhou City.
The terrain of Yangzhou is long and narrow from north to south, reaching the south of Taibai Mountain in the north and bordering Fengxiang Road in the Kingdom of Jin.
Extending to Cangshan in the south and bordering Dazhou in Kuizhou, the overall area is much larger than Xingyuan Prefecture.