In the city of Yangzhou, almost everyone knew where the 'wealthy' houses were, and the group was soon led to the gate of the Yang Mansion.
"Straight bitches, they say that Yangzhou is rich, and it is indeed worthy of its name. This house must be ranked high in Bianliang." The leading knight cursed, and the group behind him also joined in the curse.
The disciples of the Yang Mansion had just driven away the Xu family when they saw a group of soldiers coming. They thought they were here to pick a fight and were frightened.
"Open the door, open the door, is this Yang Lin's house?"
The disciple of the Yang Mansion couldn't help but be speechless. This was the first time he had seen such an arrogant and domineering soldier. The Song Dynasty valued civility over military affairs, and ordinary military attachés would not dare to be so high-profile in such a rear state capital.
"Gentlemen, who are you?"
The leading knight dismounted and led the crowd into the door. He pushed the door lightly and fell to the ground.
Look at these people again. They are all walking around with their hands in their belts, just like the gangsters on the street.
"Stop talking nonsense and call Yang Lin."
After saying that, the group of people entered the lobby noisily. They didn't look like any guests at all. It seemed like this was their territory.
Yang Lin was shocked when he heard the report in the backyard. Could it be that the Xu family still has this ability?
However, he started the matter by himself, so he definitely couldn't avoid it. He bravely came to the lobby. As soon as he saw the clothes of these people, Yang Lin knew that the Xu family couldn't invite them.
"Generals, my student is Yang Lin. Do you have any advice?"
The leader turned his head, and after taking off his helmet, he turned out to be a young man. When he saw Yang Lin, he smiled and said, "You are Yang Lin. I didn't expect you to be so young. We are from the Imperial City Department, and we have come to ask you a few questions on the emperor's order.
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Yang Lin's heart skipped a beat when he heard this. He knew exactly where the Imperial City Department was. They were the Jinyiwei of the Song Dynasty. They were not under the jurisdiction of the three yamen and were a secret service agency directly under the emperor.
These people had great powers. One hand was used to imprison and guard the palace, and the other hand was used to spy and supervise. They were the spy nests of the Song Dynasty.
Moreover, these people are all descendants of the founding fathers, and most of them are the children of princes with hereditary titles. Therefore, even though many of them have relatives and relatives, they act wildly and violate the law, and have a lack of discipline. They are impeached by civil servants every day.
But generally there is no punishment at all.
This also boosted the arrogance of the Imperial City Division in disguise, making them even more arrogant.
"The official actually knows the student's name?" Yang Lin pretended to be flattered and asked, "I wonder what the official's purpose is."
"Our palace's Tong Guantong has always been on good terms with us. He said that we are all his own people, so I won't tell you falsehoods. The rare treasures you presented are quite popular with His Majesty.
Moreover, the officials are very interested in the Cuju league you told Tong Gongfeng. We are here this time to ask you what exactly this league is about."
When Tong Guan was foraging in the south of the Yangtze River, Yang Lin and he often drank together. Hehezi once talked about how to gain the emperor's favor, and Yang Lin came up with many ideas for eating, drinking and having fun, including the Cuju League. Tong Guan remembers it, isn't it?
It is clear that after getting to know Zhao Ji a little bit, Zhao Ji was very interested and wanted to start the business right away.
So Zhao Ji sent one of his cronies, the imperial envoy directly under the emperor, to inquire. Yang Lin sneered in his heart, if this guy had such enthusiasm in running the country, he would have taken back the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun long ago.
Yang Lin had been prepared for a long time. In the past, he had thought of instigating the emperor to gain favor after becoming an official in Beijing. Now it seems that it will be put to use in advance.
"Everyone, wait a minute, I'm going to get it right now."
After walking out of the living room, Yang Lin paused and said loudly: "Yang San, on the shelf on the left side of the study, there is a piece of rice paper weighted with a book. Get it for me."
Back in the hall, Yang Lin immediately put on a smile and said with a smile: "Everyone has worked hard to come here, and it's getting late. We have finished the official business for the officials, so it's time for us to take a rest and relax. Although the food in Yangzhou is not as good as
Bianliang has its own unique flavor, especially the fish soup in the restaurant in the student's home, which is the most delicious. You must try it to make your trip to Yangzhou worthwhile."
The group of people had been traveling for days and were already hungry, so they followed Yang Lin out to have a drink without giving in.
Shenxianju is the top restaurant in Yangzhou. Today it was booked by Shaodong's family and closed to the public.
In the restaurant, Yang Lin was sitting at the guest table, constantly urging him to drink. The wine at this time had no alcohol content, and for Yang Lin, it was just like a drink, making the imperial envoys stagger around.
After the meal, Yang Lin already knew that the young man in charge was called Liu Qingshui, a very simple name. His father was a bartender in Bianliang City. Just because his daughter gave birth to a beautiful and fragrant child, Yang Jian was presented to him as a treasure at that time.
Duan Wang Zhao Ji, when later Zhao Ji ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, the Liu family directly made the concubine, Liu the bartender became the head of the country, and Liu Qingshui became the uncle of the country.
His sister was so beautiful that she was the most beautiful girl in the country, and it was said that she was the most favored one in the harem. You can also get a glimpse of this from Xiao Liu.
This boy has a jade face and sharp eyebrows, skin as white as snow, pretty eyes and a nose, lips like cinnabar, and looks as beautiful as a virgin. If it weren't for his hoarse voice, dirty mouth, and Adam's apple in his throat, Yang Lin would have thought he was a bitch.
Disguised as a man.
From Liu Qingshui to his subordinates, everyone was so drunk that their faces were red and the restaurant was noisy.
Yang Lin wanted to make friends, so he stood up and said, "After drinking so much, it's time to take a dip to get rid of the alcohol. There happens to be a bathhouse in the student's home. If you don't mind, why don't we come together?"
The mist is lingering and the water vapor is thick.
Yang Lin and Liu Qingshui were half sitting in the hot soup pool, each with a handkerchief soaked in cold water on their heads.
The imperial guards outside the Imperial City Department let out bursts of pleasant moans. They were lying on wooden beds, and there was an old man beside each of them, rubbing and slapping them hard. Under the Yang family's old shop was the hot spring in Yangzhou, which was bought by Yang Tong.
It has been around for hundreds of years.
The two people were naked and honest with each other, and their relationship became much closer.
Liu Qingshui's body turned red from the heat, and he grinned and said: "Dalang, you are a scholar, and you have achieved fame. Aren't you afraid of being impeached by the civil officials for coming too close to us?"
The Imperial City Secretary and the civil servants and bureaucrats were natural enemies. These people were used by the emperor to monitor the ministers. Their relationship could never be reconciled.
Yang Lin laughed and said: "I only make friends based on similar temperaments. It doesn't matter whether they are civil servants or military generals. If anyone impeaches me, I will be my enemy. At the worst, I can resign and come back to enjoy. Look at my properties in various places.
I can't live my life no matter what I want, I'm afraid of him."
There was silence for a while, and the two people laughed at the same time. Liu Qingshui said with a smile: "You are really not like a scholar, so I said this to you. I have made you a friend. When we get to Bianliang, our brothers will arrange for you to repay today."
hospitality.”
Yang Lin originally did not intend to take a formal official path. If he wanted to rise up step by step through political achievements, he would have caught up with the disgrace of Jingkang long ago when he reached a position where he could do things. He was captured by the Jin and became a slave, doing everything he could.
But it was not his pursuit. Once he was born as a Jinshi, sooner or later he would have to take some special path in order to quickly gain power. In this way, people like Liu Qingshui would be useful sooner or later.
A subordinate in the distance felt so good from being rubbed that he shouted loudly: "Qingshui, come here and rub me, the technique here is really good!"
Liu Qingshui stood up from the pool with a splash, and heard a noise outside.
The door of the bathhouse was kicked open by someone, and several tall and thick men were holding water and fire sticks. The first one with a bruised nose and face was a servant of the Xu family who had gone to Yang Mansion in the morning. It looked like he had been severely beaten by Xu Fangheng.
He did not dare to resent his master, but instead blamed Yang Lin for his anger. This time he was ordered to come to pick a fight. He looked around and pointed at Yang Lin and said, "That's it, hit me!"
The room was filled with pleasant howls. The most domineering group of people in the world were stunned when they saw the extremely familiar scene in front of them. They do this kind of thing every day, and they just bully others and stir up trouble.