Last time, a masked man led more than 70,000 troops and horses into Pingluo Mountain to suppress bandits, vowing to wipe out the mysterious horse bandits.
They also secretly contacted and promised to recruit the other four horse bandits in Pingluo Mountain with high-ranking officials and generous salaries.
If it hadn't been for the suggestion of the man in silver armor, he would have decisively destroyed the four major villages in a sneak attack, and then killed Sun Peng, the third master of Nan Dazhai, who had escaped with his life, with one arrow in front of tens of thousands of imperial soldiers and horses in a one-on-one duel with a masked man.
, the consequences of the mysterious horse bandits are really unimaginable.
After all, the imperial army and horses have an absolute numerical advantage, and they are all highly trained soldiers with strong combat effectiveness.
If someone who is familiar with the terrain leads the way, the mysterious horse bandits will not only be wiped out, but they will also suffer heavy losses.
Even so, a few shots were fired in the end, which frightened the old emperor and ordered the withdrawal of the troops.
The mysterious horse bandit finally suffered a loss this time and helped the imperial court wipe out the four major cottages. Naturally, the leaders wanted to take revenge.
At this time, Jiang Long wanted to ask for something, and the Pingluo Mountain horse bandits also wanted to vent their anger.
That's why the black-clad guard answered like this.
The next day, Peng Xi took Wei Yong and others to the county government office.
Although Jiang Long knew that Peng Xi was looking for trouble, he still greeted him warmly.
Peng Xi also behaved very politely and did not put on any pretense of being an official. We are all officials and we must at least maintain a semblance of harmony.
Furthermore, he knew that with his official rank of a mere sixth grade, he simply could not put on airs in front of Jiang Long.
Jiang Long is from the capital, and Jingfu is a top wealthy family. He has met many distinguished officials in the past.
Noble life experience, broad horizons, and solid foundation.
Not to mention Peng Xi, who is in the sixth grade, even the county governor and the magistrate cannot control Jiang Long.
Everyone sat down, and Peng Xi sat at the top.
His official rank was high, and this was an era of strict status, so Jiang Long naturally had to sit at the top.
After a few superficial polite words, Jiang Long asked, "I wonder what important matters Master Peng has in Lingtong County this time?"
"It's not a big deal." Peng Xi has a charming face and speaks out no matter what he says. "It's just that a huge number of people are concerned about the excavation of the river project here. Every time I think of it, I say that if Lingtong County can really be developed into a major granary in northern Xinjiang, then it won't be a big deal."
Do you know how many people can be fed by then?
In the future, I am afraid that no people will starve to death in the entire northern Xinjiang, and no families will flee and be displaced in drought years.
This is a great thing that will benefit Northern Xinjiang and be famous for generations to come!"
"I will definitely do my best, my official!" Jiang Long's voice was firm.
"Of course I believe in Master Jing's ability." Peng Xi laughed, "To be honest, I was skeptical before coming here, but this time I came to Lingtong County and entered the city gate, I almost thought I was in the wrong place.
The place, today's Lingtong County, not to mention Wangsha City, even the state capital cannot compare with it.
The streets are spacious, clean and tidy, and the houses are brand new. There is also a layer of cement on the surface of the outer city wall. It is really beautiful! It is very strong! It is very durable!
Let’s not talk about the river project, just for these alone, Mr. Jing has already achieved great results from his hard work.”
Naturally, Jiang Long would not be complacent because of Peng Xi's false flattery, "The reconstruction of the city is only for the welfare of the people, so that all the people can live in new houses, and it is also to prevent heavy rain and heavy snowfall, and some old houses will collapse.
, resulting in casualties.
The official once made statistics that most of the houses in the city are old houses that have been passed down for decades.
There are even some that have been around for hundreds of years and are already dilapidated.
In addition, the city's reconstruction and street widening can also make people's lives more convenient. Now the population of Lingtong County has increased significantly. If it is still not repaired, the crowds will be crowded and there will be more stalls on both sides of the street. I'm afraid it will be difficult to walk through it.
, people’s lives will be very inconvenient.
These are just incidental and superficial. To truly develop Lingtong County, the river project must be successfully completed.
Once the river channel is dug, we can start cultivating the fields. Our country is based on agriculture. With farmland, the people can cultivate and sow the fields and live and work in peace and contentment."
After hearing this, Peng Xi said yes again and again, smiling seemingly sincerely, but what he said...
"With Master Jing sitting here, are you still worried that the river channel will not be completed smoothly? When the wasteland is reclaimed and food crops are sown, Pang Pang people will definitely be rewarded by the emperor for their hard work and great achievements. When the time comes, Pang Pang people will not forget Master Jing's contribution.
."
What's the matter with Pang Cheng'an among them?
However, Pang Chengan is the county governor, and Lingtong County is under his governance and jurisdiction.
If there are political achievements in Lingtong County, the bulk of the blame will definitely fall on Pang Chengan.
Even Zhizhou Wenshang can get some glory.
On the contrary, Jiang Long, the person who did things himself, benefited the least.
It’s unfair, but it’s the status quo, a status quo that cannot be changed!
After hearing this, Jiang Long snorted in his heart, this Peng Xi was deliberately causing trouble for him.
He rolled his eyes slightly and said with a smile: "Xiaguan also has difficulties here. Last time I went to Wangsha City, Pang Daren only allocated a small amount of rice and grain supplies, but they have been used up long ago..."
"Haha!" Peng Xi didn't wait for Jiang Long to finish speaking, and just said haha. He thought to himself that the young man in front of him really didn't suffer. He had just caused trouble for him and wanted to get him back immediately. Pang Chengan sent him this time.
He came here just for inspection, but had no intention of sending any material support.
Not only will they not support it, but if they find that it is likely to succeed, they will interfere and ruin it!
"All the officials in Wangsha City, including the county governor, Pang Pang, and the captain, Lord Jiang, have great confidence in Lord Jing! I hope Lord Jing will continue to work hard, but we must not let down the expectations of many adults."
"The official will naturally go all out, but money and food are really tight..."
"Especially Pang Pang. Every time he mentions Lord Jing, he is full of praise." Peng Xi did not dare to let Jiang Long finish what he said, otherwise he would have to express his stance. How could he express his stance?
If you have any difficulty, the higher-ups will definitely help you solve it?
Or is it that Pang Daren doesn't like you, and he just wants to see you make a fool of yourself, and he still wants to ask his superiors to help you?
So I can only talk vaguely.
"If I have the opportunity to go to Wangsha City again, I will definitely express my gratitude to Da Pang in person!" Jiang Long was reluctant, "But regarding the money and food, I still hope..."
Peng Xi looked very unnatural and interrupted again, "I came here yesterday afternoon and haven't had time to walk around the outside of the city yet. I would like to ask Mr. Jing to send someone to guide me."
I was secretly depressed. It seemed that when I talked to Jiang Long in the future, I could no longer just use my words.
"Of course, I will personally lead the way for Mr. Peng. The money and food..."
"No, no, no, Master Jing still has to preside over the county government affairs. We can't delay the official business. All we need to do is send a government servant to lead the way." Before Jiang Long could speak again, Peng Xi stood up and walked towards the door.
No matter how you look at it, that figure looks a little embarrassed.
Jiang Long just said that he didn't want to accompany Gao Fuxiao, but went to accompany Peng Xi.
He waved to find the boss, Bo Wanggui, and asked Wang Gui to bring a few government servants to introduce Peng Xi.
Although Peng Xi said that all he had to do was have a government official to lead the way, but after all, Peng Xi was a sixth-grade official, two levels higher than Jiang Long, and his status was there, so he had to send someone in charge to accompany him.
Only the government officials accompanied him. When Peng Xi asked about some serious matters, it was difficult for the low-level government officials to answer clearly.
On the same day, Peng Xi was led by Wang Gui out of the city to inspect the progress of the river project.
Peng Xi was shocked to see that the river channel had been dug so long.
Even though he had long been optimistic about the river project, it was unexpected.
Pan Wenchang took advantage of his position to copy the information of the shops on the street.
Jiang Long did not stop Pan Wenchang.
The next day, everything was calm.
On the third day, Peng Xi made a move secretly.
Jiang Long saw this in his eyes, but remained silent, not taking action yet.
When a letter was sent back to Jingfu, Lin Ya was pleasantly surprised.
For a while now, she was hoping day and night that Jiang Long would succeed and successfully rescue her brother, but she didn't dare to write a letter to urge him.
She knew Jiang Long was also very busy.
But I didn't want to be surprised when it arrived.
The letter clearly stated that by cooperating with the Lin family, the guards in black robbed the Lin family of a large sum of money, but they did not deliver the goods. This was considered to have strangled the Lin family's financial lifeline.
The Lin family has been in decline in the past ten years. The black guards cooperated with them to smuggle salt at very low prices. Naturally, the head of the Lin family would not let go of such an opportunity.
The Lin family had written to ask Lin Ya before, and Lin Ya naturally said that they could cooperate.
It is reasonable for the Lin family to be fooled.
After reading the letter three times in one breath, Lin Ya finally believed that it was real and not an illusion.
But you have to take action immediately.
Jiang Long's analysis on the letter was very clear. The guards in black took the money and refused to deliver it. The Lin family was anxious and angry, and they would take it out on Lin Zhi if they didn't know it.
Lin Zhi's life in the Lin family must be even more difficult now.
So Jiang Long asked Lin Ya to prepare immediately and go back to the Lin family in person.
"My husband not only rescued my younger brother, but also planned to let him inherit the position of head of the Lin family..." Lin Ya's heart beat fiercely. Before, this was something she would never have dared to think about.
Her father was only a member of the Lin family. Although he was a direct lineage, her father was really incompetent. In the past, Lin Ya at most thought that it would be good if her younger brother could inherit Lin's father's family business.
After all, Lin Zhi is the eldest son, so it is natural for him to inherit Lin's father's family business.
But the entire Lin family...
Even if it is in decline, it is still a first-class wealthy family in the local area!
Lin Ya knew that the matter was urgent, so she packed up and took several maids to the door of the Buddhist hall, asking to see Mrs. Jing.
After receiving permission, Fang Qing stepped forward and raised the curtain.
Lin Ya stooped and walked in.
Mother Yao was accompanying Mrs. Lin. When she saw Lin Ya come in, she immediately stood up and said with a smile: "Young lady is here to chat with the old lady to relieve her boredom. We can burn incense and worship Buddha together, so this slave will have nothing to do."
Whenever she has time, Yao's mother will come over to accompany Mrs. Jing.
To prevent Mrs. Jing from being lonely.
"What a mouth you have!" Mrs. Jing pointed at Yao's mother with a smile.
Yao's mother joked, "Did you say something wrong?"
"Yes, yes! Of course you are more important to me than Ya'er." Mrs. Jing raised her chin like a child.
"Oh, this slave is so sad!"
Mother Yao bowed to Lin Ya and left with a smile.
Lin Ya originally had a pretty face and a smile, but after Yao's mother left the Buddhist hall, her knees softened and she fell to her knees with a plop.
Mrs. Jing's smile faltered slightly, and then she frowned.
Without letting Lin Ya get up, she asked calmly: "What's wrong?"