Leader Yang heard that he wanted him to lead the way, and Zhang Zai also granted Leader Yang a ten-day holiday. Leader Yang was overjoyed. The three of them set off on the road. After walking for a few hours, they found a place shaded by trees and a river beach.

Tired horses also need to drink, and in this free time, Team Leader Yang talks a lot.

Yang Bantou is in his forties and fifties. He is originally from Yanzhou. His parents came to Danzhou due to the war and settled here. However, there are still relatives and friends in the family in Yanzhou. This time he went back to visit. Talking about his relatives and friends, Yang Bantou said

He has a cousin who is still in Yanzhou and is still the wife of the county magistrate. It is also said that the son of the magistrate of Yanzhou is also a student of magistrate Zhang of this county.

He Libo joked, is it possible that your class leader is also a nepotist? Class leader Yang laughed and neither admitted nor denied it. But when it came to Zhang Zai, class leader Yang did not admire him and said that his brother-in-law was the same as Zhang Zai.

Even as the county magistrate, he also serves as the "official official responsible for persuading farmers"

Wang Pangzheng was troubled by the official title of the Song Dynasty, so he asked Leader Yang to speak.

It turns out that in the Song Dynasty, the prefecture and county magistrates, as well as the road-level transfer envoys, Tidian Xingjian, etc. all had the title of "Ensuring Farmers."

Wait for the title of "Encouraging Farmers", and the county magistrate will take the title of "Encourage Farmers". This official job of encouraging farmers has four main responsibilities: 1. Educate the people and change their customs. 2. Plow the land at the right time so as not to miss the harvest. 3. Observe the results.

Officials, handling field lawsuits.4, promoting advanced agricultural technology.[

The king listened and saw that He Libo was more serious than him and seemed to be thinking about something.

Wang Pang then asked: "Brother He is so interested in the official culture of the Central Plains."

He Libo said: "To be honest with you, I always have a vague feeling that one day my people will have their own dynasty."

The leader of the Yang class, the two of them, knew that it was inconvenient to hear more of what they said, so they led the horses of the three of them and walked to the river. Beside the king, Helibao and the two sat down in the shade of the tree, taking out dry food and eating simply.

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Wang Pang said: "Since the elder brother has this intention, he will return to the Liao Kingdom when the time comes. Even if it is not the case, the Liao Kingdom will use the elder brother's qualifications to get an official position, so as to protect the people."

He Libo said little by little: "My people are all people who have not been incorporated into the Liao nationality. Although they are in the Liao country, they have been bullied many times." As he spoke, he squeezed the pancake in his hand with hatred. The pancake in his hand was originally soft.

They were all confirmed by him.

Seeing that the opportunity was almost here, Wang Pang said: "Brother, if you can trust me, please go back and have a look when you return to Beijing this time. If the eldest brother can explain it in detail, maybe I can help him with a trick or a half."

He Libo looked at Wang Pang gratefully, patted Wang Pang's shoulder with his big hand, and said: "I have been in the Song Dynasty for a few years, and I wanted to go to Master Di to learn more, but I am not lucky, but unfortunately

I'm so lucky to be able to explain this to you, my brother. I'll tell you the truth today."

"Since Yelu Abaoji, Taizu of the Liao Dynasty, destroyed Bohai, some Jurchens moved south with the Bohai people and were incorporated into the Liao nationality, called "Mature Jurchens"; those were the rulers of the Liao Dynasty. Those who stayed in their hometown and did not become Liao nationalities are ours.

The tribe has been called Heishui Mohe since the Tang Dynasty. They live in the Heilongjiang area and make a living by fishing and hunting. The rulers of the Liao Dynasty have long asked for pearls and "Haidongqing" (a kind of eagle) used for hunting. They imposed taxes and insulted our women.

Later, part of the Magyar family (ancient Magyar people, now Hungarians) moved westward, and then they surrendered to the rule of the Liao Kingdom. I just didn’t want to be angry about it, so I said goodbye to my hometown and headed south to the Song Dynasty. Sooner or later

One day I want to go back!" After saying that, He Libo clenched his fists.

Wang Pang clapped his hands on their heads and said firmly and encouragingly, "Brother, I support you. Fighting requires money. When we make a big deal, my assistant brother has already returned to his hometown to recruit troops."

He Libo excitedly held Wang Pang's hand and said with a slightly choked voice: "Brother, I, Wan Yan He Li Bo, will definitely complete the important task of my ancestors."

"You, you, you, brother, what's your name?" Wang Pang's eyes widened in surprise.

He Libo said: "When I go back, I will call Wan Yan He Libo."

Wang Pang's conflicted mood was hard to describe. He asked, "Is there a person named Wanyan Aguda in the Da family?"

He Libo scratched his head and said, "Well, there really isn't one. Aguda, Aguda, that's a good name. He's upright and has backbone, and we'll beat anyone who bullies us! I will definitely give birth to a child with this name."

Wang Bian grinned and said half mockingly, half helplessly: "Okay, then I will be his adoptive father." He Libo laughed, as if he had a son now, saying that it was necessary. Wang

Pang Pang was even more frustrated. Originally, Yuexia's becoming the Queen of Xixia was enough for him, but if He Libo really did Wanyan Agu beat his father, he would not be able to survive.

With Yang Bantou leading the way, the three of them arrived in Yanzhou in less than two days. With Hengshan as the boundary, the northwest belongs to Xixia, and the south belongs to the Yongxing Army Road of the Song Dynasty and belongs to the Suide Army of Yan'an Prefecture. Yanzhou is a border town where the Song Dynasty and Xixia fought.

The highest military headquarters of the Song Army on the northwest front was located in Yanzhou City. Fan Yong once issued orders and dispatched troops here. The "point" that Li Yuanhao encircled for reinforcements in the Battle of Sanchuankou was also

here.

After Li Yuanhao died, Li Liangzuo, who was two years old, succeeded to the throne, that is, Xia Yizong was young for more than ten years. His mother did not hide the empress dowager and did not hide Pang's dictatorship. At that time, Liao Xingzong of the Liao Dynasty attacked Xixia again, and finally

Xixia proclaimed itself a vassal to the Liao Dynasty. Empress Dowager Wuzang was busy with debauchery and colluded with outsiders many times. Among them, Li Shougui and Chi Duoji competed for favor many times.[

Wu Zang Yipang was busy trying to gain power. After the crime, Li Shougui killed the Queen Mother and had too many children. He was also killed by Wu Zang Yipang afterwards. Wu Zang Yipang betrothed his daughter to Xia Yizong to control Xia Yizong. Think about such a chaotic court.

, how could they have the heart to invade foreign nations. Therefore, Xixia and Song Dynasty have generally been at peace with each other in recent years.

When Wang Pang arrived in Yanzhou, he first stayed at his residence and entrusted Bantou Yang to bring his famous post. If he had such a connection, it would be a good idea to pay him a visit. He also inquired with He Libo about the rumors about Liang's daughter on the border.

, finally breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out that although the Liang girl had the same surname as Yuexia, she was not Yuexia, but the innocent daughter-in-law.

Liang's daughter was Han Chinese, but she was naturally beautiful. She married into the Pang family at the age of thirteen. His brother tried to gain fame in the Song Dynasty, but was accused of marrying someone in the family to Xixia, so he was deposed, and was later discovered by Yuexia.

Liang Yi buried under the pseudonym Liang Yi. Wang Pang breathed a sigh of relief. But he was still sad. If Liang's daughter was indeed Yuexia, she would at least know that Yuexia was safe, but at this time, there was a sense of uncertainty about her life and death.

After spending a few days in Yanzhou, Wang Pang discovered that Xixia had the Hexi Corridor, an important Silk Road commercial route, and the country was only rich in livestock, so there was a huge demand for grain, tea and some handicrafts;

In addition to being eaten by the people of Xixia, the green and white salt of Xixia was mainly used for official trade with the Song Dynasty, Liao Dynasty, and Jin Dynasty. The most of it was shipped to the Guanzhong area of ​​the Song Dynasty, in exchange for a large amount of grain. For this reason, the Song court banned the import of green salt from Xixia.

The Song people could only seek huge profits through smuggling imports.

Wang Pang also found that the land around the prefecture and county was mostly barren, and the farmers who occasionally met had to maintain it as a last resort. Those with a little physical strength and mental strength would move back and forth across the border, smuggling and selling some green salt, horses, and grain.

Ordinarily, with the internal chaos in Xixia, the border should be relatively safe, but when I arrived, I found that it was in a mess. The soldiers guarding the border colluded with each other for smuggling, and the soldiers on the Xixia side were more like bandits. Suddenly, a group came and robbed the surrounding people.

finances, trampled on the land, turned around and ran away.

They came here to rob as bandits, and they had no intention of fighting, so they just wanted to make pocket money. The soldiers of Xixia also knew that they couldn't fight. Seeing that there were many soldiers in the Song Dynasty, they didn't want to do much. The soldiers of the Song Dynasty didn't want to fight either.

As long as you mix your salary and money to keep things safe, that will be fine. The people around the prefecture and county will be the unlucky ones.

Anyone who is young and bold puts their heads in their belts and makes a living by smuggling. Those who do not have this condition can only hold on to the thin land and worry about being robbed of their food rations while farming.

This smuggling business is definitely not something that Wang Pang can do. After all, he is considered half of the government. If he is reported, it will not only cost him his head, but also implicate his family.

Seeing the situation at the border, Wang Pang didn't know where to start. That day, the two of them received an invitation from the county magistrate Zhong Yi and were about to visit the county government. As soon as they walked out of the gate of Di Dian, they looked up and saw two people walking towards them. Look.

The two of them greeted the king cordially.

These two people were both in their twenties, and they were passers-by who they met at Wang Pang and Helibao Hotel in Danzhou. They saw Wang Pang and they lived in the same restaurant, which made them even more cordial. The four of them met.

Choose a day to have a good drink.

On the way to the county government office, Wang Pang wondered whether these two people were also in the smuggling business. Thinking about the governance of the county magistrate in Yanzhou, it was naturally far different from that of Yunyan Zhang Zai in Danzhou. Looking at the people's behavior, could it be possible?

This county magistrate is just like the magistrate of Chenzhou Chang. If you think about it, magistrate Chen is at best a collusion between officials and bandits. This magistrate of Yanzhou has something to do with the enemies of Xixia.

With these thoughts in mind, Wang Pang had already arrived at the gate of the county government office. The government officials went in to inform them. After a while, the county magistrate Zhongyi came out in person to welcome the two of them into the mansion.

This government office also has the second entrance to the courtyard. The front yard is where the county government office is. Now the government officials have finished their shifts. According to current terms, they are late from work. Walk along the corridor through the corner door and enter the inner house. Although it is not as poor as the Danzhou County government office,

But it is still simple, and the layout is also very simple. The courtyard of the inner house is relatively large, but there is an extra stone scene and a few trees in the courtyard.

A 178-year-old child was standing on a stone high as a bench in the courtyard. There were two or three servants standing in front of him. The child waved slightly, pointed at the servants, and said gracefully, "Listen up."

, Now the Third Army of the Art of War orders you to lead two thousand elite soldiers to attack Hongzhou, you," he pointed to another person: "You lead three thousand elite soldiers to capture Longzhou."

One of the servants snickered, and the child pointed at him with his hand and stared: "Don't laugh, you take 200 people and follow this general to attack Shilijing." The servant returned: "Sir, two hundred people are not enough!"

The child said angrily, "How dare you disobey military orders?" He pointed at the servant who had already sent out 3,200 soldiers and said, "You two drag him out and beat him a hundred times!"

Wang Pang almost stopped laughing and slapped his palms. What kind of punishment was this? Zhong Yi also saw this and smiled, but soon said with a straight face: "Jianzhong, there are guests visiting, so don't mess around."

The child turned around and saw Zhongyi, shouted "Daddy" and ran over to greet the two kings.

They introduced the species statue, "This is the dog: Zhong Jianzhong"
Chapter completed!