Chapter 191

Tatar was in the north of the Central Plains. He was defeated by Da Qian several decades ago. Since then, he withdrew from the southern desert. For many years, he has been subdued in the Central Plains and no longer invaded the border. The land is vast and barren, and the people live in nomadic areas, with few fixed places. Only the olun river flows through the territory. Because of the abundant water and grass, it has accumulated into a community over the years.

Tartar capital was built in the middle reaches of the oron river.

At night, the tent decorated with colorful silk tapers was lit with lights. From the outside, it looked like a huge lantern.

There are several hillsides in the distance.

On one of the south facing hillsides, you can see a tall steed. Beside the steed stands a woman in a Hu dress.

The maid came from a distance, saw this delicate figure, and nearly shed tears.

With a smile on her face, she went forward and cheerfully called to the front, "Your Highness, it's getting late. The wind is so strong at night. You should be careful not to blow your body. Let's go back to the account! "

Shen Zhi's clothes were still.

She looked far away at the southeast homeland, which was submerged by the dust and dark purple, and only asked, "is there still no news?"

In the north, the weather is cold, dry and windy.

Without the fengshui of the Central Plains, her beautiful cheeks inevitably left some traces of frost. Although she was as beautiful as before, her plump cheeks had become thinner and more emaciated.

But compared with the change of appearance, the most amazing thing is the eyes.

The deep Twilight like ink fell into her eyes.

The vivid light of the past disappeared under the suffering, but it was like a dagger hidden in the sheath, with an unprecedented and forbearing edge!

The maid naturally knows what the princess has experienced over the years.

When they first joined the court of Xiongnu, they had more than 20 palace people.

However, in less than four years. Some of the people who left could not stand the hard running of the northern desert, some missed their homes thousands of miles away, and some were tortured and punished by the Tatar nobles and failed to carry them

On the surface, she is a noble imperial princess who came to make up with her relatives;

but under the gorgeous crown, she is a cruel shackle!

It's not so much a princess of one dynasty, a princess of tartar, as a prisoner who can't help himself.

The maid couldn't bear to reveal the news, so she just came up and gently pulled the princess's sleeve and said, "the secret letter has not been sent out for a long time. It must be that even at the border, those people don't dare to act without authorization. They have to send it to the capital to report to the emperor before they can make a decision. You are the princess of Daqian, the blood of the royal family, the emperor and the Empress Dowager. You will surely send troops to attack Xiongnu and save you

Will you save her?

Shen Zhiyi's gaze fell down from afar. In late autumn, the trees were withered and the grass was decaying. She only looked at the grass that had been gnawed by the horses at her feet, bent down, picked up a piece of rotten grass root from the yellow and black soil, and laughed steeply.

Peonies in the Forbidden City are carefully managed by people. They can't be blown by wind or drenched by rain.

However, the barren grass in Mobei is deeply rooted in the barren soil, abandoning its delicate color and putting itself low just for survival in the dry and cold invasion.

Under the wind, the fingers are cold.

She looked at the grass root and sighed: "I used to think that it would be spring one day if it became a grass. But whether it's autumn or winter, it's too long, too long... "

In the distance, there was a bugle of the night by the tent.

In the bleak wind, it's like a long sob.

The last light on the hillside disappeared, and Shen Zhiyi's figure finally merged with the boundless darkness.

*

on the night of departure, Jiang Xuening had a nightmare.

She had a dream that she was standing on the high wall of the capital. The faces of the people around her were blurred, and her voice was noisy and indistinguishable. She seemed to be trying to distinguish something from it.

It was a cry from the end of the long street.

The snow-white guard of honor is like a thin River, gradually approaching. A grand and solemn coffin floats silently on the river.

She was on the wall, so far apart, but she had a good look.

So, in the moment of seeing clearly, the wall at the foot suddenly collapsed.

She fell down from a high place. In panic, she cried out: "don't --"

suddenly, she sat up from the bed, her forehead was covered with cold sweat, but the hazy feeling in her dream was still wandering in her body. Jiang Xuening did it in the bed tent for a long time, slowly stroked her chest, and the lingering palpitations didn't go away.

She got up, opened the window and looked out.

This time, the sky in the south of the Yangtze River is bright.

A solitary light hung in the corridor.

Xiebaiju was originally in Wuyi lane, and there were no merchants nearby. At that time, there were neither hard-working people nor hawkers. It was a quiet place, isolated from the world like an island.Today we are leaving for the border.

Jiang Xuening didn't know what his dream meant, and didn't want to speculate whether the world had its own destiny. She only knew that if she wanted to change, she had no choice but to move forward.

Even if you seek the skin of a tiger, you will do it for the tiger!

At the end of Maoshi, two servant girls carried the luggage, and Jiang Xuening went out from xiebaiju.

A carriage had stopped just in time.

Will it be clear.

The one standing beside the carriage is neither Dao Qin nor Jian Shu, but Lu Xian dressed in a scholar's gown.

This unscrupulous businessman from the capital has the knowledge and insight that his peers can't match. Even though he is full of philistine calculation, he looks elegant and elegant on the face, which makes those who don't know it feel sad.

When Jiang Xuening saw him, his step was a meal.

Yesterday, LV Xian met her at the gate of Xie Wei's private residence. At the moment, she arched her hand and said with a smile, "it seems that Miss Ning Er is not very happy to see Lv."

Jiang Xuening didn't have much opinion on him, but he had a bad talk with Xie Wei yesterday.

She never wanted to be held down.

Although the accounts of xiaoyiying and xiaoyiying have been sorted out, in order to save the princess, they do plan to pay all their wealth, but these plans do not include being coerced.

But Xie Wei uses the eldest princess as a threat.

So it's not so pleasant to see Xie Wei's first military commander.

Her attitude was not warm, but she only gave a slight reply: "yesterday, she told Fangyin to stay in Jiangnan. If boss Lu had a job, she would listen to it. Everything is complicated. Although the industry is not big, we can get tens of thousands of cash. Boss Lu should be too busy to touch the ground at the moment. I'll come here today. Is there any account that can't be right? Do you have any advice? "

Lu Xian shook his head: "not really."

It should be noted that his presence here at the moment is hidden from Xie Wei.

Jiang Xuening picks eyebrows: "Oh?"

Lu Xian looked at her and said, "I'm here because I have something to ask."

What's up?

Jiang Xuening was puzzled.

But today is about to go north. What she and Xie Wei agreed was to meet outside Jinling on the second day of the lunar new year, but there was not much time to waste.

"Long and short?" she asked

Lu Xian was stunned: "it's a long story."

When I got on the bus, the boss said, "please let me go."

Lu Xian

His eyes turned to the carriage. His face almost turned green, as if he was not looking at a carriage with strong structure and spacious carriage, but at a prison.

Jiang Xuening is strange: "boss Lu doesn't come up?"

Lu Xian held down his beating eyelids and gritted his teeth. His heart may not be so unlucky. When he turned back, he was caught in the right direction. As soon as he closed his eyes, he got on the carriage.

They sat opposite each other.

Jiang Xuening told the coachman to go outside the city first, then turned to LV Xian and said, "what's the matter with boss LV?"

Lu Xian put his finger on his knee, but he looked Jiang Xuening up and down.

After a long time, she said, "over the years, Miss Ning Er has been peddling silk, transporting salt and traveling all over the world. Have you ever heard of a place called Yin county?"

Indeed, as LV Xian said, Jiang Xuening has been to many places over the years.

The map of the Central Plains is basically engraved in my mind.

It's a small place in Ningbo, Zhejiang.

She thought about it and said, "yes, but I haven't been there."

Lu Xian's face was a bit reminiscent, and he said with a smile: "to be honest, Lu had been here when he was on a study tour. The people are simple and the countryside is peaceful. It's just that many years ago, a county magistrate took office in this place. In those years, there was an unwritten rule to collect taxes. When the common people pay taxes, they seal their names with white paper and put them in the box; when the rich and gentry pay taxes, they seal their names with red paper and put them in the box. "

Jiang Xuening frowned slightly when she heard this.

Although she didn't know why Lu Xian said this, the common people and the rich gentry paid taxes on different colors of paper. She wanted to know that there was something fishy about the government.

Sure enough, LV Xianxu said, "when red paper is used to pay taxes, the government should act according to the law. But when white paper is used to pay taxes, the government officials ask the people to collect more money on top of the taxes set by the imperial court. It's called the hard money for tea to the officials. At first it's only 10% more, but later it's 20%

Jiang Xuening said, "dog officials are brave enough."

Lu Xian laughed: "yes, the dog is bold. So as time goes on, the heavier the taxes are, the more people will not like it. So the general got up and gathered together to petition. There happened to be a person who knew the text and the words. When he passed by, he knew that the government's conduct was not in accordance with the law and regulations, so he wrote a complaint for them. A group of people, led by this man, went from the countryside to the city and went to the Yamen to ask the government to cancel the distinction between red paper and white paper and even the grain tax. "

Jiang Xuening said: "the government has soldiers. It's easy for the people to make trouble, but it's not easy to get things done. This scholar not only studies and knows the law, but also meddles in his own business. I'm afraid he's going to get angry. "Lu Xian looked at her and his smile faded.

All he said was, "good. It's just a group of villagers who have asked people to write a petition. How can the county magistrate pay attention to them? As the saying goes, we should make an example of others. The county magistrate couldn't help but arrest the man and put him in prison. He was charged with "gathering people.". According to the court's law, gathering people is a serious crime, and the slightest punishment is to be executed. "

Jiang Xuening frowned.

She has realized that LV Xian's story telling is the second, and that this person or fear is the key.

Eyes son bone Lu a turn, she way: "you say of this person isn't you?"

Lu Xian immediately shook his head and said: "Lu is a layman who pursues advantages and avoids disadvantages. It's too late to hide in such a situation. How can he wade in the muddy water?"

Jiang Xuening is noncommittal: "what happened later?"

LV Xian said: "this man asked for the people's orders, and was suddenly sentenced to death. Who is not angry in the countryside? And beset with troubles internally and externally, in a rage, he gathered a lot of people into the city, and blocked the county government, rescued the people from the office. He also pulled the county master from the hall and played a meal. He was escorted to Town God's Temple, and he was forced to write a Notice of plain grain tax since then. Finally, a torch burned the county government. "

It is the so-called saying that out of the poverty comes the villains.

It's true that the people are honest and honest, and it's true that they are fierce.

Jiang Xuening said, "this is a big disaster."

Lu Xian sighed: "who said no? Every single one of them is the crime of the headman, and burning the county government is an accomplice. It's useless for the county master to do this. The governor's office soon sent a new county magistrate, Zhou Guangqing. Miss Ning Er has been to Ningbo. You should know that this person is now a magistrate, and she has some skills. "

Jiang Xuening is curious: "how does he solve it?"

Lu Xian said, "when Zhou Guangqing came to power, he first called these troublemakers over and asked them one by one if they wanted to rebel."

Jiang Xuening's heart is slightly cold.

Lu Xian sneered: "the villagers are angry when they do things. Only when they calm down can they know that burning the county government is a crime of treason. How dare they admit it? They just wanted to even out the grain tax. In front of Zhou Guangqing, he repeatedly denied it. Zhou Guangqing asked the reason, but he asked in a fierce voice. The Yamen were all burned. Is that right? The villagers did not see much and knew little. They were so flustered that they all came to ask Zhou Guangqing what to do

Villagers don't know the law. Burning the Yamen is a rampant act. But if the sword is around the neck, who can't be afraid of death?

Jiang Xuening had expected the result first.

"She said:" even coax with fear, so it is no effort, the matter to the flat

Lu Xian sneered: "more than that! Zhou Guangqing has been an official for many years. He knows that he wants to govern the people, but taxes come from the people. If he wants to investigate the crimes of so many people, he is afraid that the officials will force the people to revolt. So he gave advice to these people. He said that the imperial court must send Imperial Envoys to investigate such a big trouble. If you are afraid, you might as well get rid of yourself and write a letter to the county government to declare that you have not made trouble in the city. He also said that he immediately equalized the grain tax for them and asked them to pay this year's grain tax as soon as possible, which proved that they were not against their will. In this way, the Imperial officers and soldiers who came to investigate also captured the thief and the king. They only went to catch the leader, but they couldn't catch them. "

At this point, he stopped.

Jiang Xuening admired: "divide and melt, even cut and beat.". It's a pity that this meddler is afraid of bad luck. "

Lu Xian listened to the sound of the wheels rolling over the ground, and the noise of the busy market. He said with a faint smile: "within seven days, hundreds of divorce papers were delivered to Zhou Guangqing's desk. He did not make trouble. He obeyed the rules and regulations, paid taxes as usual, and drew a clear line with the leader. The man has been rescued and is missing. Then the government put up a notice for this person, offering a reward of 300 Liang, forbidding to hide, and summoning villagers to report his whereabouts to the government. "

Jiang Xuening is silent.

All of a sudden, he felt a little sad: "the people support their families. Who can not shrink from life and death? It's just human nature. It's just that this man has helped them. Should he report it to the government? "

Lu Xian laughed and said: "Miss Ning and I have all said that it's human nature. In this way, money and silk are moving people's hearts. If we can't catch people one day, things can't be finished one day. How can we know that we can't blame the villagers? Within three days, someone reported it to the government. "

Jiang Xuening was speechless.

LV Xianyou leisurely: "it's just that this man was not captured by the officers and soldiers sent by the government in the end. He came to the case himself."

Jiang Xuening suddenly froze.

It was a big surprise to her: "how could it be?"

Lu Xian said: "I thought so, how could it be?"

It was a sunny afternoon.

Everything in the county is as usual, bustling.

While in the inn, LV Xian was thinking about writing a poem. Suddenly, he heard a servant running through the street and shouting that he was the chief culprit of the rebellion. He came to surrender himself and went to the county government.

For a while, there were no people.

When the villagers heard about it, they all went.

The reconstruction of the county government gate is crowded with visitors.Zhou Guangqing sat in the hall.

Lu Xian crowded in the crowd, but looked down at the hall.

He always has nothing to do with his own affairs. He just wants to get involved in the game. He's stupid enough. Now he's going to commit a crime himself. I don't know what kind of bookworm he is?

However, when I saw it clearly, I was shocked.

Standing at the bottom of the hall, he was a snow-white Taoist robe. He was outstanding and straight, and he was profound and handsome.

Where is half mob and bandit?

Only five of them are calm and calm. Although they stand in the dangerous Yamen and are witnessed by people, they are not half uneasy and uneasy.

Looking back at the villagers around, they all dodged and looked ashamed.

On that day, Zhou Guangqing did the trial himself.

Lu Xian thought that Zhou Guangqing should be like himself and still remember that day: "this man confesses what he did. Although Zhou Guangqing made this plan to alienate and divide people's hearts, he did not expect that this man would surrender himself. At that time, I felt that the eldest man should be like this. I couldn't help praising him for doing things by himself. But he looked at the villagers for a long time, and everyone did not dare to look directly at them and bowed his head. This person is still very calm, also can't see the joy and anger. Then he said a word

Jiang Xuening had been absorbed in it and asked subconsciously, "what did you say?"

The wind blows up the car curtain, and pedestrians outside are bustling by.

Lu Xian's eyes fell out of the window. When he recalled this, he felt like a dream and said, "he said, the world is settled. I'll cook it!"

The world has decided, I firmly when cooking!

In historical books, Han Xin once said when he was at a dead end: the cunning rabbit died, the running dog cooked; the high bird died, the good bow was hidden; the enemy country was broken, the counselor died.

It is the world's hustle and bustle that brings benefits and the world's hustle and bustle that brings benefits.

The heart of the people can change in a moment.

Jiang Xuening thought carefully, silent.

Lu Xian then said, "what does Ning Er think of this man?"

Jiang Xuening looked at him for a long time and said, "boss Lu is from Chen you. He is also a man with lofty ideals. There are not many people in the world who can be looked up to by you. I don't know that Mr. Xie still has this story. "

She did.

Lu Xian couldn't help sighing.

Jiang Xuening is indifferent: "but what does this have to do with me?"

Lu Xian stares at her, only remembering Xie Wei's unusual appearance in the past two years. After a long time, he says, "Lu was born in the imperial examination in the old years, and won the imperial examination, but he is willing to serve under Xie Juan's command. What do you know, girl?"

Jiang Xuening said: "it's not because he may not win all the time, but he won't lose anyway?"

Lu Xian was stunned at first, then he laughed and said, "it's not bad."

Jiang Xuening sniffed lightly.

Lu Xian then said, "it's not just that."

Jiang Xuening said: "is it difficult or do you respect his character?"

After a moment's silence, Lu Xian said slowly, "I'm afraid you don't believe me. The reason why I serve is not only because I admire him, but also because I want to help a drowning man."

Drowning people, pull on?

What kind of cruel means does Xie have? Where does he need pity from others?

Jiang Xuening thinks there is a hole in LV Xian's head.

Lu Xian said: "I come here, but I think that heaven and earth are like ovens, and the world of mortals is like purgatory. Xie Juan struggled among them, but he was just a poor man. This is a long way to go. If there is any accident, although Dao Qin Jian Shu is there, Lu knows that it may not be useful. Therefore, I sincerely ask Ning Er, the Bodhisattva's heart, to give him a hand. "

This is an ordinary promise, but it sounds heavy.

Jiang Xuening did not understand the profound meaning: "what can happen?"

Lu Xian only wishes that in the past two years those clues are his own groundless worries, but in the end it is not good to make clear to Jiang Xuening, only said: "I hope it is Lu who thinks more."

Then he heard the coachman shout: "the gate is here."

He was so surprised that he almost jumped up and hit the top of the car. He fell down and said with regret, "it's broken, it's broken!"

Jiang Xuening was at a loss: "what's wrong?"

Without saying a word, LV Xian lifted the car curtain and was about to drill outside.

By this time, however, the carriage had stopped.

The gate of Jinling City is in front of you.

Xie Wei's carriage was waiting under the city wall.

he was a green blue robe, standing beside the car, watching Lv Xian, who was drilled out of the ginger snow Ning car. His pupil contracted slightly, and he looked at Jiang Xuening in the car. He had a smile on his face with no expression on his face. He just said to Lu Qing, "do you seem to be idle?"

Lu Xian's hair is up!

The man got out of the car, almost reflexively, and immediately said, "Miss Ning Er asked me to get on the carriage!"

Jiang Xuening

No, I asked you to get in the car, but what does it matter?

She didn't react. She just wanted to say "yes". As a result, she turned her head and was facing Xie Wei's eyes.

I don't know why. I'm so excited that I have a cold war.At that moment, her instinct for danger made her subconsciously deny throwing the pot: "no, boss Lu said she had something to ask for me!"

Lu Xian:?????

I can't believe what I heard!

He turned his head and glared at Jiang Xuening in an instant -

How can he throw the pot casually? Is it good that his mother will have a life lawsuit!

However, Xie Wei's eyes at this time have already lightly floated back to him: "Lv Xian?"

Lu Xian

It's not a human girl. It's a bloody vinegar jar. Please don't shout, call your grandfather again, I will die on the spot to show you!