I am not Song Qinzong

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270 The Second Army Enters Yangzhou

"Report~"

You Qi galloped to the front and said: "My lord, the officials of Yangzhou City have already greeted you from outside the city!"

Han Shizhong raised his hand and ordered: "Order the water army to move the infantry into Runzhou immediately. The horse army will rest outside Yangzhou city overnight and cross the river tomorrow."

"Here." You Qi galloped out again.

As a result, more than [-] troops parted ways.

It's not considered a split, it's just that the infantry took a step ahead and the horse army followed.

After all, war horses are more delicate than humans, and they need a good rest before going into battle.

After a while, Han Shizhong led an army of [-] horses to the outside of Yangzhou City.

Han Shizhong and General Yunhui led the Guangde army to be the envoy, but the fourth rank was actually lower than the third rank of Nie Ping's Baowenge direct scholar leader Yangzhou magistrate.

According to the country's custom of emphasizing civility over martial arts, Nie Ping could sit in the government office in a big way, waiting for Han Shizhong to come to see him.

But at this time, Nie Ping could only stand under the scorching sun and look at the army eagerly.

It's all his own fault.

When the prince went south to monitor the disaster relief in the south of the Yangtze River and passed through Yangzhou, he had a bad impression of Nie Ping.

Nie Ping is also well aware of this.

When the news of Runzhou and Changzhou came, Nie Ping was so frightened that he could not sleep at night.

After thinking about it, he cruelly collected 30 yuan of money, begged Cai Jing, Tong Guan, and Yang Jian respectively, and finally succeeded in worshiping Cai Jing's disciples.

Because of Cai Jing's turnaround, Nie Ping'an was fine, and he had a good time.

It's a pity that the good times don't last long!

Zhao Ji was critically ill, but Cai Jing's rebellion was suppressed, and Nie Ping naturally became a remnant.

It's just that he can't bear to abandon his official position and run away. Besides, where can he run away?

It's okay to cast a thief, but Runzhou is stuck between Yangzhou and the thief, so he has nothing to do.

Therefore, he had to cheer up and lead Yangzhou Wenwu to meet Han Shizhong.

This is what I want to express my respect for the prince by showing respect to the subjects of the Eastern Palace.

After Nie Ping died, it was not Yangzhou Tong who sentenced Qin Zhan, but Li Yan.

Originally, according to the position in Zhao Ji's heart, Li Yan was the number one.

It's just that Zhao Ji is getting cold, and the eldest brother Yang Jian is already cold. Of course, this little brother doesn't dare to take it seriously, so he just hides behind.

Before Han Shizhong got off his horse, Nie Ping greeted him, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty Nie Ping, I have seen the general."

"I don't dare to ask the magistrate to welcome you." Han Shizhong jumped off his horse, and said in return: "The army crossing the border has caused a lot of trouble, so the magistrate can't blame it."

"The conquest of rebellion is to make meritorious service for the country. The local government should support it, so why bother?" Nie Ping said modestly, "The thieves in the south of the Yangtze River are so powerful that the people in Yangzhou are panic-stricken. They are all happy to hear that the imperial army is going south. Inspired and looking forward to it.

Knowing that the general is coming, the elders of Yangzhou specially raised 20 stones of food and grass, and 30 yuan of money to help the army suppress the bandits! "

"So much?" Han Shizhong was surprised.

20 shi can feed the army for a month and a half, which is really a lot.

As for the 30 yuan, one month's military salary and rewards for victory are almost enough.

Seeing Han Shizhong's gentle attitude, Nie Ping let go of the heart he had been carrying a little bit, and said with a smile: "Yangzhou is rich but has no soldiers, and it is powerless to kill thieves, so we have to raise money and food to encourage the soldiers."

"Thank you, the magistrate." Han Shizhong thanked him, and then said: "I see that there are many local gentry behind the prefect. Why don't you introduce them, and when you are about to win the class teacher, you can also recite your merits together."

"This is my duty, what's the hard work?"

Hearing this, Nie Ping's face first flashed a gleam of joy, and then a flash of sadness, but the city was quite deep, and there was no abnormality.

"As for the introduction of martyrs, it's a great honor."

Calmly, Nie Ping half turned around, pointed to the fourth person and said: "This is Chen Guan, a native of Dingpu Village outside the city, with a huge family fortune and a loyal servant. , to help the army suppress the bandits."

Hearing this, Han Shizhong looked him up and down, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, General Chen, for your righteous deeds. I will be appointed to perform in the imperial court, and I will award myself a reward."

Chen Guan smiled from ear to ear, and replied: "Mingjiao is extremely hateful, I hate it deeply, and then provide food and salaries for the army, it is only right, I dare not take credit for it."

When Han Shizhong greeted Chen Guan, Zhu Wu was looking around.

It's not about looking at the scenery, but about the personal companions around officials and gentry.

One of them was tall and tall, with a strong face, a face with two fists, and a three-pronged yellow beard.

The person next to him is Zhu Gui's brother, with a smiling face like Zhu Fu's.

There are a dozen companions behind the two of them, all wearing liveries with a huge "Chen" character on their chests.

The two of them are already the confidantes of the Chen family.

But Zhu Wu just pretended not to see it, his eyes didn't stay for a moment, he glanced around, and continued to look at others.

In the arena, Han Shizhong and Chen Guan had finished talking, and they started talking with other people.

Although not as warm as Chen Guan, there is no disrespect or neglect.

That's right.

The Mingjiao governed by Fang Bo really wants to be the master for the people, at least for now.

Beat local tyrants, distribute land to buy people's hearts, and seize money for military use.

In just over a month, the local tyrants and deep gentlemen in Suzhou and Hangzhou either donated their wealth to join Mingjiao in order to save their lives, or fled across the river.

She kept her innocence and escaped with her life, but her family property was completely lost. The decline only happened in the morning and evening.

This tragic situation scared the local tyrants of Yangzhou enough.

In order to keep the family business and at the same time please the crown prince, these gentry really bleed.

50 Guanshi money and food, even if Yangzhou is rich, it is not so easy to get it out.