Chapter One Hundred and Nineteen Changes with ease but old friends
The flags were waved and the golden drums sounded.
The selected 10,000 Forbidden Army soldiers had clear flags and uniform armor, dazzling under the sun.
Following the general's orders, they moved forward and retreated, constantly changing their formations. In an instant, the sky above the school grounds was filled with dust, and the troops were majestic.
About a quarter of an hour later, the drill was over, and the troops and horses regrouped. Each and every soldier of the Imperial Army, with their backs and shoulders held high, had their heads held high and their backs straight.
Zhao Ji was extremely satisfied. The reason why he trusted Gao Qiu was because the latter could stage such a flashy military parade, which made Zhao Ji believe that his Song Dynasty imperial army was invincible.
It's just that if a few senior generals of the Western Army really looked at these beautiful Forbidden Army formations, they would inevitably laugh out loud.
Can this thing fight?
Gao Qiu saw that the emperor was very interested and quickly said: "Your Majesty, there is a police factory in Bianliang these days. In the name of your Majesty, they are robbing grain stores in Kaifeng Mansion."
The joy on Zhao Ji's face suddenly faded, and he asked unhurriedly: "Robbery? Didn't they pay?"
"They forcefully bought grain at the previous price, but now it's a flood season, and there's no grain coming in from Bianliang."
After saying this, Zhao Ji's anger emerged and he said coldly to Gao Qiu: "Unscrupulous profiteers want to enrich the country, and the people of Kaifeng Prefecture are starving to death. Do you still want to help them drive up food prices? You take care of yourself."
Forbidden Army, don’t ask questions about things that you shouldn’t worry about. The Anti-Security Factory was set up by me, just under my banner.”
Gao Qiu's face turned pale with fear. He was originally a small servant, and he relied on the kindness he had to serve Zhao Ji when he was in Prince Duan's Mansion. He didn't want to fall out of favor just like that.
Seeing his fearful and ashamed look, Zhao Ji felt soft in his heart and said in a warm voice: "You, you, don't listen to other people's nonsense, just manage the Forbidden Army for me. The Forbidden Army is the foundation of the country, and there is no room for carelessness."
Gao Qiu quickly expressed his loyalty, which made Zhao Ji happy again. This emperor was still very magnanimous towards his ministers.
Gao Qiu himself had several grain stores, but someone broke down the door and robbed them. Moreover, as Gao Qiu was in charge of the Forbidden Army, it was inevitable that he would have to establish a good relationship with the Xunqi family of the Imperial Army. These generals had a lot of farmland and almost all had grain stores. Xunqi
They were bullied but could not see the emperor, so they could only beg Gao Qiu.
Therefore, Lieutenant Gao held back his energy and wanted to sue, without even discussing with Liang Shicheng who was behind him. This made him feel frustrated, and he was even more afraid of Yang Lin. He secretly said in his heart that he should not mess with this person in the future.
Long was more favored than himself.
As a servant, Gao Qiu's status is still too small. If Liang Shicheng knew about this matter, he would not let him be so reckless and speak out on his own. Yang Lin had already linked this matter to the emperor.
I have to act bravely and be completely stupid.
In the Long Live Camp, mountains of food were piled up, which deepened Yang Lin's understanding of Kaifeng Mansion's prosperity.
The hiding of wealth among the people, or the hiding of wealth by those in power, really reached its extreme in the Song Dynasty.
Song Jiang stepped forward and said with a smile: "Young Zai, my subordinate has completed the task. Should I transfer my subordinate back? To be honest, Shao Zai, I feel very uncomfortable in the Lao Shizi Police Factory, surrounded by men and women."
monster."
Yang Lin glared at him and said: "The emperor of Bianliang must be careful in his words and deeds. If these words reach Yang Jian's ears, it will inevitably affect our relationship. Now the Long Live Camp and the Anti-Security Factory are one and the same.
The enemy is extremely powerful, we cannot create cracks from within."
Song Jiang thought of the hidden figure Liang Shicheng who was weighing down on his head like a mountain. He couldn't help but nodded secretly, lowered his head and said, "I understand."
Yang Lin nodded and continued to look at the warehouse full of grain. Suddenly he remembered that he had to hold a grain release ceremony for the emperor, and couldn't help but smile bitterly.
This emperor is too pushy, but it is better than other hobbies. I can't do anything else. It's not difficult to set up a high platform for you, build momentum, and inflate the emotions of the masses to make you famous——
Three carriages stopped at the gate of Yang Mansion. Qin Hui said with a smile: "Miss Jin'er, Yang San, this is your Dalang's new home. You go in first, and I will come back to visit later after I have settled in."
Jin'er looked surprised and said, "Master Qin, why don't you come in and sit down?"
Qin Hui felt a little unnatural and said: "In the carriage behind are my relatives. I will settle them first and then come to visit Dalang."
We haven't seen each other for a few years, but Qin Hui has already become a Jinshi. This is thanks to Cai Jing's reform.
Cai Jing abolished the imperial examination system and instead recommended students to the school. It happened that Qin Hui's new father-in-law's family had some influence, and with a little work, he helped this down-and-out teacher become a Jinshi.
A head emerged from the carriage behind. She had an average appearance, round face with phoenix eyes, and a mole under her mouth that made her look a bit mean.
"Why don't you leave? You still have to visit your brother-in-law?"
A trace of disgust flashed in Qin Hui's eyes, but he turned around with a smile on his face: "I know, let's go now."
The wife he married was named Wang Guilian, and she was the granddaughter of Wang Gui, the famous prime minister of the Northern Song Dynasty. Such a woman was fierce-tempered and plain-looking, and she had never found a suitable husband. When she accidentally saw Qin Hui in Yangzhou, she was moved and begged her father to make the decision.
Qin Hui was greedy for his family's power and happily agreed.
Wang Gui also has a granddaughter, who is Cai Jing's wife, so Qin Hui suddenly became relatives with Cai Jing. Wang Guilian rushed him to rush to Cai Mansion to meet her sister early. After all, Cai Jing is now the prime minister of the dynasty.
It is worth mentioning that Wang Gui also has a granddaughter named Li Qingzhao.
Just as Qin Hui was about to leave, several knights came from a distance, and one of them was his good friend Yang Lin.
Yang Lin took a closer look, dismounted and laughed and said, "It turns out it's really you. I've received your letter a long time ago, saying that you were recommended to come to Beijing. Why are you here now?"
Jin'er hadn't seen her young master for a few days. She didn't expect that she used to be about the same height as herself, but now she was so much taller. She stood aside holding the corner of her skirt. On the contrary, Yang San stepped forward and said with a smile: "Da Lang, are you?
You know, it’s too difficult to walk on the road.”
Qin Hui said with a smile: "Da Lang, after you left, the house in Yangzhou will be empty. Miss Jin'er begged me to bring her to Bianliang, so I will bring Yang San and Jin'er along the way."
Only then did Yang Lin notice the little maid next to him, and smiled with his teeth: "Jin'er has grown up, go find Yun Niang to settle you down, and then ask her to prepare a table of food and wine. I want to get drunk with you."
Return."
Qin Huai looked shy and said in a shy voice: "Wenyuan, I really can't get away today. I will host a banquet for you another day."
The curtain of the carriage was opened again, and Mrs. Wang hummed: "Okay, okay, my sister and brother-in-law are so important, don't let people wait for us."
Qin Hui sighed and said, "Okay, let's go now."
Yang Lin caught a glimpse of the woman in the carriage, thought about it carefully, and secretly knew that this person was Qin Hui's shrewish wife.
"Okay, go ahead and do your work. We will meet again as brothers another day."
Qin Hui sighed and turned around to get in the car. Yang Lin stared at the carriage for a long time and refused to return home.
Lu Qian held the horse, stepped forward and asked curiously: "Young Zai? What's on your mind?"