Chapter 2067 Showing their abilities and getting what they want, the destination of the four heroes
Even though Zhang San and Li Si were from humble backgrounds, they were still smart-tempered. After Yang Lin gave some instructions, they immediately realized that they only needed to lure the snake out of the hole and explore the nature of the officials in Jinghu, Guangdong and Guangxi who were originally from the Song Dynasty.
The bottom line is, even if they collect those huge benefits and act like villains to achieve their goals, and have the appearance of powerful ministers and minions who are accustomed to taking bribes, although it cannot be said to be a true performance, but if they act domineering, it doesn't look like hypocrisy at all.
For a period of time, Zhang San and Li Si were fawned over by the officials of various prefectures and counties with peace of mind. They ate delicious food, drank spicy food, and received heavy gifts. Yang Lin was also invited to attend banquets hosted by some of the dignitaries.
The various transport envoys traveled around, and the bribes and gifts they received amounted to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Zhang San and Li Si ate and drank for a long time, and they inevitably gained weight...
Of course, Zhe Moduo, a state official who deliberately wanted to curry favor with people like Yang Lin and others from the Qi Dynasty who were responsible for taxing local money and grain and transporting warehouses and water transport, was secretly doing some shady things. However, according to the customs of officialdom in the Song Dynasty, it was
It is possible that some government officials were just trying to show their good will, and that the malpractice for personal gain was not necessarily unforgivable. However, there was no need for Yang Lin to worry about the rest of the matter. He would record the government officials in various places who tried to win over the imperial supervisory envoys with huge sums of money.
Official documents were also submitted to the Yushitai in charge of Pei Xuan and to the Fusi of Yiluan Town in charge of Shi Xiu. The imperial court also launched targeted countermeasures.
A year and a half later, the Qi Dynasty suddenly issued an edict to conduct a thorough investigation of Jinghu, western Beijing, and Guangdong and Guangxi for engaging in malpractice and corruption among officials. Due to the guidance of the name book submitted by Yang Lin in advance, Pei Xuan's Yushitai and Shi
The Fusi Department of Xiu Yiluan Town has already conducted overt and covert investigations, followed the clues, and collected conclusive evidence. More than 400 officials and subordinates of Fa Prefecture were involved in the case. The anti-corruption campaign has achieved great results.
Yang Lin, on the other hand, was still the chief official of the Qi Dynasty in charge of the affairs of the Central Government and the various transshipment agencies. He also presided over the establishment of official escort agencies in various governments according to Xiao and Tang's orders, and undertook the task of escorting large local merchants to transport goods and other private goods.
Commercial cargo transshipment matters.
In this way, the escort industry, which was supposed to flourish in the early Qing Dynasty, is now used as a security agency to protect private commercial transportation. Even during the Qi Dynasty, there were no longer roadblocks everywhere like during the Chonghe and Xuanhe years of the Song Dynasty.
The green forests along the road are frequented by strong men. However, due to the inconvenient transportation and difficult roads in ancient times, ordinary merchants can save transportation costs by car and are also willing to entrust government-run escort agencies to transport goods, which is conducive to connecting the economy and commodity circulation in various places.
To a certain extent, it also stimulated the development of business in the Qi Dynasty.
Zhang Ren and Li Yi had always been serving as Yu Hou, subordinates of the Capital Transport Envoy. Although they had great experience, they inevitably wanted to have their own leisure time, so when they were in their forties, they successively returned their official titles.
And he returned to the two houses on his old site in Bianliang and became a wealthy businessman;
And Yang Lin had Xiao Tang's approval. Originally, if he had been in charge of the Qi Dynasty's transfer envoy, his family would have been rich in the long run.
When he had been in charge of the transfer of the capital for a long time, he easily gave up the important position of being in charge of the transfer of wealth in the world and just wanted Xiao
Tang Yingyun was transferred to a casual position so that he could spend more time with his wife, children, and children in his free time. Just like him, the golden leopard in the original work Water Margin, he was originally a lucky general who survived Liangshan and received an official position, able to manage the military and the people.
The trajectories of Guan Guan and Pei Xuan returning to Yinmachuan to seek leisure are somewhat similar...
After that, Yang Lin was indeed able to enjoy a happy life, and he could often communicate with his close brothers to reminisce about the past, until he died without illness at the age of ninety-one. Although few of his descendants would serve as officials in the Qi Dynasty, they could still
After taking over the business of managing escorts in several prefectures, I was able to live in wealth and happiness for generations to come, enjoying the blessings of Yang Lin, my ancestor...
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Crossing the Yellow River ferry in the southeast of Yanggu County on the East and West Road of Beijing, on the official road leading to Damingfu, there were more than a hundred military cavalry galloping. Those accompanying soldiers riding on war horses were all strong and muscular men, and they were all wearing military uniforms.
Wearing it also reveals a courageous and fighting spirit that has been battle-hardened for a long time.
However, along with the rumble of hoofbeats, the sound of a flute suddenly floated out from among this group of military cavalry. The music was sometimes high-pitched and low-pitched, sometimes melodious and passionate, and the syllables were like gurgling water or endless, gradually coming out again.
A sense of spiritual joy.
Ou Peng, who was galloping at the front of the queue on a tall horse, looked to the side and saw Ma Lin holding the stirrup tightly with both feet, holding the iron flute with both hands, and flexibly touching the sound hole with his ten fingers.
Even though he was riding a bumpy horse, the notes played by Ma Lin were still smooth and steady. The iron flute fairy on his face also had a look of contentment. It was obvious that he was enjoying playing the flute like this when he was taking a break during the military years.
I have long been used to it.
Ou Peng then waited for Ma Lin to finish playing a piece of music, with a smile on his face and said loudly: "Brother Ma Lin, although I come from a rough military background, I don't know much about the romance of playing the flute, but listen to
As you wish, it seems that you are in a very happy mood right now."
When Ma Lin saw that he put down his iron flute, he immediately said with a smile: "That's natural! We, the four Huangmenshan brothers, have been fortunate enough to follow His Majesty to gather together for righteousness. Although we are still friends who live and die together, I and I
The elder brother was good at fighting on horseback and had always been involved in military affairs. The second brother was proficient in arithmetic and was granted a job in the Ministry of Household Affairs of the imperial court. He just lived in the Daming Mansion... The fourth brother knew the techniques of digging harbor branches and building city walls.
, and was able to cooperate with Li Zhi, Li Yun and other brothers who are good at construction, and their abilities have improved greatly. However, they often have to rush to various places to supervise the repairs and repairs of city walls... The four of us will inevitably gather together.
We have been separated for a long time, and we have not reunited together for many years. Now we finally have a chance to see each other. It's just me. Isn't my brother also happy?"
Ou Peng nodded and said with emotion: "Yes... you and I have been fighting with brother Tang Bin for a long time, and now we have been promoted due to our merits. We have seen a lot of each other over the years.
The Juyi brothers died heroically in battle. Not only was it extremely sad, I had also thought... whether our brothers who first became sworn brothers in Huangmen Mountain would have the opportunity to meet again... But now, before His Majesty has issued the decree,
As for the position, you and I will be transferred to other places. The four brothers we have known for the longest time can still meet each other. This can also be said to be fate."
"If it is a blessing from God, we Huangmenshan brothers have not only followed His Majesty to do great things, but now we have become famous and have not lost any of them... From now on, we will all fulfill our responsibilities, and of course we will still have to serve the country.
We will work hard to build a meritorious career and fight in battles. Although my brother and I will never be greedy for life and fear death, and our reputation will be ruined... But I still hope that in just a few more years, we will
The four brothers can still get together from time to time to talk about their friendship and friendship over the years, and no one is missing!"
Ma Lin felt something in his heart and spoke in a long voice. Then he picked up the iron flute and held the blow hole in his mouth. The sudden melody was impassioned and soared into the sky. It also made Ou Peng and even the surrounding soldiers feel a feeling in their hearts.
A surge of pride arose, and I felt my blood boiling!