Yan Xiwen settled down in Xiashan Village.
Then he did something earth-shattering!
He actually sent Zhang Qishan with eight soldiers from the garrison troops, and led 600 strong men from Huangtang Town to cross the Chuyun Mountains and run to Qianshan County.
In full view of the public, they subdued several soldiers guarding the granary. The six hundred strong men looted the Qianshan County granary and returned to Xiashan Village happily.
Qian Congsu, who had been hungry for three days, now had a glimmer of light in his originally gray eyes - he was sure that these people must be bandits. He originally thought that he would die in this desolate place and no one outside would know the news. Now, they have robbed the Qianshan County granary, and this news will surely reach the ears of Lord Zong. How could Lord Zong tolerate someone being so presumptuous in his territory!
The government troops will arrive soon.
This county will be rescued soon!
After I get out of this county, this Yan guy... I will lock you up in that big prison and cut you into pieces!
At the same time, the spy from Tianji Pavilion passed Yan Xiwen's credit to the emperor as quickly as possible.
Officials from the Censorate have now arrived in all the prefectures and counties on both sides of the Yueshan Road.
Three days later, the news of the robbery of the Qianshan County granary reached the desk of Chongzhou Governor Zong Shiji.
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Chongzhou, the clan capital.
This is a luxurious mansion located in Nanfeng Alley in Chongzhou City.
Two majestic white marble lions squatted in front of the two vermilion gates of the mansion, and eight soldiers in shiny armor stood on both sides.
As the sun set, a huge carriage pulled by three horses arrived at the gate of the mansion under the protection of a group of guards.
Zong Shiji got off the carriage with a gloomy expression. He looked back at the setting sun, squinted his eyes, and stepped into the mansion with his hands behind his back.
In the main courtyard, his wife Wei Xianghan was walking back and forth in the garden, feeling restless.
News came from the capital Chang'an that the emperor wanted to implement a rural revitalization plan. This plan was already mentioned in the documents of this spring, and it was said that it had already been implemented in remote areas throughout Daxia. However, there was no movement in Chongzhou, no, in Yueshan.
She sent people to Chang'an to inquire, and after some twists and turns, she learned that the emperor was extremely dissatisfied with the Yueshan and two roads, and probably wanted to purge the local officials before this plan could be implemented.
She vaguely knew what her husband had done. Otherwise, where would he have had the money to buy such a big yard and so many belongings!
She lived a luxurious life and was the most respected among the noble ladies in Chongzhou.
Life like this is so much better than when we lived in that small mountain village.
She had already forgotten the small mountain village she once lived in and felt that she was the golden phoenix that flew out of that small mountain village.
She lived a very leisurely life every day, playing mahjong with the noble ladies who came to curry favor with her. They always lost, but each of them was very happy to lose.
They brought her the finest silks, the finest ornaments, the finest rouge and powder, and so on.
She felt like she was the bright moon, and the rest of the people were the stars that complemented her.
But yesterday, my husband said that things might not be going well. He even sent someone to send the two children out of Chongzhou, saying they were sending them to Baocheng County.
My parents-in-law live in Baocheng County. My husband originally wanted to bring them here, but it seems that they had some conflicts, and then my parents-in-law left and never came back.
Her husband didn't say anything bad, but combined with the news she had received in the past few days, she became increasingly anxious.
Zong Shiji came to the main courtyard. Wei Xianghan hurried to greet him, changed Zong Shiji's official uniform, and made a pot of tea. She didn't dare to ask, but her eyes were full of expectation, hoping to get good news.
"I got some news today," Zong Shiji picked up his teacup and blew on it. "The granary in Qianshan County was robbed. These damn bandits! I don't know how Qian Congsu, the Qianshan County Magistrate, got his job!"
"Madam, ask the kitchen to prepare some delicious dishes. My husband and I would like to drink some wine tonight."
"Oh, I'll go right away."
Wei Xianghan stood up and left, and Zong Shiji then sighed.
The governor of Yueshan North Road, Yan Xibai, sent his confidant to bring a piece of news today - the current Shangshu Ling, Lord Yan Beixi, is probably inspecting somewhere in Yueshan North Road!
Even the Prime Minister has come to Yueshanbei Road. It seems that the affairs of Yueshanbei Road cannot be concealed.
The confidant also said that the Censorate and the Tianji Pavilion were taking action, and now I am afraid that these people have arrived at various states and counties in Yueshan North Road, and even went to the villages!
It seems that His Majesty has noticed it. This is exactly the method His Majesty likes to use. He secretly collects all the evidence. Once it is confirmed, the attack will be extremely powerful!
His vision was blurred by the tea smoke, and his thoughts returned to the past -
That is the Jinniu Ancient Road in the Qinling Mountains.
In General Yu's tent, he unexpectedly met Fu Xiaoguan, who was still the Earl of Ding'an.
My destiny was changed in that encounter.
When I was promoted by Fu Xiaoguan to become the prefect of Chongzhou, I was full of ambition and vowed to accomplish great things.
At that time, Xianghan and I lived in the guest house of the yamen. It was extremely simple, but we felt extremely fulfilled every day, and there was no trace of the anxiety we feel now.
When did all this change?
Is it what Yan Daotai said?
Is it the silver note worth one hundred thousand taels that the largest grain merchant in Chongzhou placed in front of him?
Or is it the gentle feelings of the top prostitute in Piaoxiangyuan?
I don’t remember, maybe both.
How much property do you have now?
He suddenly realized that he didn't know anything at all, because there were just too many.
There was a basement in the house that seemed to be filled with silver ingots and gold bricks.
I have to go and take a look. There is so much money that has not been spent yet. I have to find a way to transfer it as soon as possible.
Give part of the money to your elder brother-in-law. Your elder brother-in-law Wei Wubing has a very good relationship with the emperor. If something happens, you have to ask your elder brother-in-law to say good things in front of the emperor and see if he can get you out.
Another part must be sent to Lord Yan. He is the imperial envoy. If he can suppress this matter, the emperor may not even know about it.
Yes, we must find Lord Yan first!
“Someone come…!”
A steward trotted up to him and said, "Pass my order. Have all county officials search for strangers everywhere. Tell them to report as soon as they find them and not to disturb them!"
"Okay, I'll do it right away!"
Wei Xianghan came over at this time, "Husband, is it serious?"
As the sun sets, a gust of wind blows. Zong Shiji forces a smile and says, "It's windy. Bring me some clothes."
Wei Xianghan took the clothes and put them on Zong Shiji, and whispered, "If we leave now, will it be too late?"
Zong Shiji hesitated for a moment, "Where to?"
"Go to Baocheng."
"...I will think about it again."
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