In August of the first year of Daguan, when the weather turned cooler, Yang Lin arrived in Suzhou.
Outside Gusu City, Zhu Meng personally welcomed Shili Di and set up a colorful platform on the outskirts of the city to welcome the envoy of the two Zhejiang Road pacification system.
After Yang Lin got off the boat, he finally saw the culprit who had caused Jiangnan to become a hell on earth. He looked very upright and did not look cruel.
Hangzhou is now under siege, but no one in Suzhou looks nervous at all. Everyone thinks that Fang La can only conquer some small state capitals, and it is still impossible to capture Hangzhou.
The rebellion sweeping across the two Zhejiang provinces has not yet attracted the attention it should have received. The short-sighted and dim-witted officials all thought that the rebellion could be extinguished in an instant.
Yang Lin looked at Zhu Meng with a smile, and the latter trotted away. When he came over, he clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, Zhu Meng, I have met Yang Shaozai."
Yang Lin held his arm and helped Zhu Mengxu up very intimately, saying: "Zhu Yingfeng, such a warm welcome really makes Yang feel uneasy."
"Young Zai worked hard for the country and achieved great results. I told the officials in Suzhou all day long that in addition to being a benefactor in the court today, Yang Shao Zai is the arm of the official family and the pillar of the Song Dynasty."
Yang Lin put his hands behind his back and laughed: "Zhu Yingfeng praised me incorrectly. I eat the emperor's salary and share the emperor's worries. I am just doing my duty faithfully."
The two of them talked arm in arm and entered Suzhou City hand in hand, followed by officials, generals, gentry, and guards behind them.
Zhu Meng brought him to his house, and the whole of Suzhou was as high-end as Paradise. It was not an exaggeration to use it to welcome the young prime minister of the dynasty.
The first time he entered the gate, Yang Lin was completely stunned. I have seen many mansions in Bianliang, but they all looked like adobe houses compared to this one.
Zhaodefang, which he thought was a luxurious house, was completely ordinary compared to this one. Yang Lin, who was smiling with a smile on his face, had already scolded Zhu Meng thoroughly in his heart.
This thief took the land by force and created such a huge disaster. He worked hard to gain the reputation of being the number one scholar and finally turned the Hua Shi Gang incident into a win-win situation. This is it.
The dog thief ruined my grand plan in order to gain favor and make money.
It is precisely because of this that Zhu Meng had his own small power in Suzhou.
Zhu Meng plundered the people's treasures and anointed the people and built the Tongyuan Garden in Su. The gardens were huge and the lakes and rocks were amazing. It was the best in the south of the Yangtze River. The Zhu family was also a noble family and had thousands of guards. In the southeast area, there were many assassins and county guards.
Under his sect, "Yi pointed his fingers and looked around, and they all ran around and obeyed orders." People at that time called him "a small imperial court in the southeast."
Zhu Meng brought Yang Lin and others to the garden. A beautiful girl with a charming appearance and slim figure was standing at the corner of the corridor waiting with two maids. Zhu Meng said with a smile: "The distinguished guests are coming. Let's start to serve."
Let’s have some food.”
Yang Lin took Lu Qian and Lu Wang as if they were Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden and looking around.
The beautiful girl looked back and said with a smile: "I would like to invite you to be a proud guest."
Only then did Yang Lin realize that in front of him, two small sedans were standing upright, with four bearers on each side squatting on the ground waiting.
Frowning, Yang Lin waved his hand and said, "I'd better go up, I don't like to take advantage of pride."
He didn't sit down, and Zhu Meng didn't dare to sit down either. The two of them continued walking. As they walked, the corridor suddenly became wider, three times as wide as before; unknowingly, the flowers and trees on both sides became shorter and shorter, and the line of sight was
It gets wider and wider, and finally, as far as the eye can see, the lush green tree crowns sink beneath your feet, and you have to lean out of the hollow fences on both sides to see them.
The design of this place is so clever that Yang Lin didn't even get a clear picture after walking around for a while, and he was already in a spacious attic.
"Lao Zhu, your design is really good. Why don't you go to Bianliang next time and make one for Gen Yue, who is in charge of me?"
Zhu Meng was overjoyed and quickly agreed. The beauty who was leading the way smiled and said: "We usually come here in a sedan chair and look out from the shoulders of the sedan bearers. That's how beautiful it is!"
On the observation deck, two rows of shorter seats had been set up. Yang Lin was pushed to the first place without hesitation. He sat down without any courtesy and said: "I have traveled a long way, and I am so hungry that my chest is pressed against my back.
Let’s serve the food quickly.”
Lu Qian, Lu Wang, and Hua Rong also took their seats. They were not of high rank, but they were followed by the powerful Yang Lin, and they would be treated as distinguished guests wherever they went.
The beauty clapped her hands gently, and a dozen maids, dressed like butterflies in flowers, came up carrying dishes, pouring wine and serving dishes diligently.
Yang Lin took a few bites and said with a smile: "This time I came here to plow the courtyard and sweep the holes to wipe out the rebel traitor Fang La. Unfortunately, the troops on hand are not enough. I heard that Zhu Yingfeng's men are quite weak.
It is better for us to form a battalion and have our own officers distribute armor and weapons. When the rebellion subsides, we will become a reliable private army."
Zhu Meng looked startled, stood up quickly, and said in panic: "Young Master Mingjian, Zhu Meng'an dares to raise private soldiers, this must be a traitor spreading rumors to slander the villain."
Yang Lin slammed the table and shouted: "Zhu Meng, we are all under Enxiang's sect. What are you and I doing secretly? What's the point of raising some private soldiers? Jiangnan is so unrest, and there are always rebels."
, we people should have our own private soldiers. Nowadays, in this civil and military dynasty, who doesn't have a hundred and eighty generals in their family? If you still act like this, I will throw down the table and leave."
Zhu Meng's mind was spinning rapidly. The young master Yang Lin had never been very disciplined. He often ignored the laws. It seemed that he was sincere and was not deceiving him. Zhu Meng suddenly turned from surprise to joy. If his lackeys followed the army and fought a few games
If we fight, we will be more stable as a local emperor in Jiangnan in the future.
"Since it is the young master's order, how dare you disobey me?" Zhu Er said with a smile.
Zhu Mengxiang has been raising dead soldiers for a long time. Many wanted criminals who committed murder and swindled goods have found shelter in him, and he has harmed countless people by relying on his power.
If there is a stone or wood in a commoner's home that is worth a little appreciation, these big-bodied idlers will break into the house, mark it with a yellow seal, and do not take it away immediately, but let the owner of the house take good care of it. If they are a little neglectful, they will be sentenced.
It is a crime of great disrespect. When it is time to ship, the house will be destroyed, the walls will be broken down, and the tribute items will be taken out.
These private soldiers of his are all his confidants, and they will definitely do anything for Zhu Meng. They are his last life-saving talisman.
Now that he heard that Yang Lin could obtain the right to conquer Fangla and legally arm him, Zhu Meng was of course even more happy.
"Lu Qian, when the army arrives, you and your people should prepare three thousand pieces of armor and weapons. Lao Zhu, ask your people to go and get them."
Zhu Meng happily agreed. Lu Qian and Lu Wang looked at each other, smiled knowingly, lowered their heads and continued drinking.
Since Yang Lin was honest with him, Zhu Meng decided not to pretend anymore. He rubbed his hands and said with a flattering smile: "Young Zai, I have some rare treasures. After dinner, please come and taste some of them."
Fan.”
This was about to give a gift. Yang Lin chuckled, pointed at the beautiful girl beside him who was leading the way, and asked: "What fun is there in appreciating jewelry? Is this your concubine?"
This beauty has long hair like a waterfall, golden steps and emerald green steps, and a beaded garland. Her clothes are more gorgeous than those of Li Ning'er, Su Zhuanglian and others. It seems that she is quite loved by Zhu Meng.
Zhu Meng felt a little uncomfortable. This concubine was his new concubine and she was quite favored recently. But this made him feel more reassured. This Yang Shaozai was indeed as absurd and domineering as the legend, and what happened just now became more convinced that it was true.
In their circle, it is normal for a concubine to be given away and accompany guests. Zhu Meng gritted his teeth and stood up and said: "I can't bear to drink too much. I'm going to take a rest in the inner courtyard. I hope you can have a drink with the young master here."
Not long after Pan'er entered the imperial family, she lived a life of rich clothes, fine food, and a lot of servants. She never thought that she would be with a guest one day, so she wailed with a hint of tears: "Master, I"
Zhu Meng's face darkened and he whispered: "If you don't serve Yang Shaozai well, I will skin your whole family."