When Wang Hao heard that he had caught the Golden Fox, he jumped up for joy. Unexpectedly, this opponent who had tortured him for nearly two years actually learned the whereabouts from a Taoist priest.
At the beginning of the year, the king of the county promoted him to the position of commander, but he was ashamed to accept it. Now that he has caught the golden fox, he is finally proud and proud.
Wang Hao immediately interrogated the captured spies overnight and continued to expand the scope of the search. At the fourth watch, the internal guards captured intelligence strategist Li Wenzhu and seven spies in an inn.
All thirty-five spies were arrested. Before dawn, Wang Hao personally led the army and escorted Jin Hu and all the spies back to Jingzhao.
Just when the internal security finally cracked the Jinguo intelligence network, the Supervision Department led by Zhang Miao launched a stormy rectification operation in Fengxiang Mansion. Luo Wenqing, the general judge of Fengxiang Mansion, knew that the planned operation was exposed and could not escape responsibility.
While his house was surrounded by soldiers, he committed suicide by taking poison.
Immediately afterwards, a total of 23 officials from eight counties under Fengxiang Prefecture, including Fuya, Fengxiang, Fufeng, Baoji, Guoxian, Xixian, Qishan, Purun and Linyou, were dismissed from their posts and questioned. Among them, 14 officials and Wen
Nine officials and their property were also seized.
Not only were officials dismissed from their posts and questioned, the Supervision Department conducted a second land inventory based on the previous land inventory, and all the excess land occupied by these officials and their relatives was confiscated.
In accordance with Chen Qing's order, the Department of Civil Affairs ordered the prefect Wang Zi to be removed from office for negligence. The First Department of Supervision ordered Jiang Kuangyuan to be appointed prefect of Fengxiang. Xu Ning, the magistrate of Linyou County, was promoted to the general magistrate of Fengxiang Prefecture. The other county magistrates were promoted from
Transferred to various counties on Xihe Road.
On the seventh day after the civil war, Chen Qing, escorted by three thousand cavalry, also arrived at Fengxiang Mansion by boat. The last time he came to Fengxiang, he was ordered by the emperor Zhao Gou to surround Wei and rescue Zhao. He took away the Jin soldiers' lair and forced the attack.
Wanyan Wushu's troops entered Hanzhong and were forced to withdraw.
This time Chen Qing visited Fengxiang Mansion and also inspected the situation after the rectification of Fengxiang officialdom.
It was already March in spring, and the banks of the Weihe River were filled with orioles and grass growing, everything was green and full of life, and the air was filled with a warm atmosphere.
The wheat fields grow lush and green, and there are villages in the distance. At noon, the villages are filled with smoke from cooking.
Accompanying him on this inspection was Yu Ying. Yu Ying was attentive and gentle, and could take good care of Chen Qing's life all the way.
Now that Chen Qing is on a tour, he takes a boat as much as possible if he can. This is not just for enjoyment, but mainly because it allows him to handle official business on the road, which is very convenient.
At this time, Yu Ying put a cup of tea on the table and sat quietly aside. Chen Qing glanced at her and asked with a smile: "Are you tired of sitting on the boat and want to go for a walk?"
Yu Ying said a little embarrassedly: "I just heard that there is a town ahead that produces a very famous wine. I just want to buy a pot for the official and some side dishes to go with the wine."
Chen Qing glanced out the window and asked with a smile: "Where is this?"
"We were in Yi County just now. It seems we passed through Xieshui and then entered Guo County."
Chen Qing thought for a while, then suddenly smiled and said: "I know where the famous town you mentioned is, Yangping Town, right?"
"That's the name!"
"The Bizhujiang sake at Chensi Restaurant in Yangping Town is good. Of course, it's only a little better than the turbid wine, but you can go and have a look."
When Yu Ying heard that her husband was willing to accompany her to go shopping in the town, she felt extremely happy and said quickly: "I'll get the curtain hat!"
The fleet docked slowly outside Yangping Town. Not far away was the lively dock of Yangping Town. The soldiers went to rest in the woods nearby. Chen Qing, escorted by more than a dozen soldiers, took Yu Ying aboard.
shore.
Of course, inspections must be conducted to understand the sufferings of the people on the ground, rather than just sitting in government offices and listening to reports from officials. Sometimes, inspections in small towns and villages can help you understand the real situation.
Yu Ying is wearing a green shirt, a long white silk skirt, and a gauze hat to cover her face. She is tall and slender, and quite charming. Chen Qing is wearing an ordinary green shirt, a gauze hat, and a waistband.
With a long sword, he is tall and guarding Yu Ying, who is a tall woman with an extraordinary masculine appearance. She is very eye-catching when walking in the town.
Yesterday, there was a big market in Yangping Town. People from all over the country came to the market. Today there were a little less people, but it was still very lively. Just take a mat and spread it on the ground. It was filled with all kinds of agricultural products, among which fish and shrimp were the most popular.
There is a fishy smell in the air.
Yu Ying walked to a stall selling copper jewelry and picked out various jewelry with great interest. Chen Qing was a little dumbfounded. Among the four women in her, there were several sets of gold jewelry, especially the treasures she got back from the Xixia Palace.
Each piece is priceless, and Yu Ying has twelve of them!
He is actually interested in these cheap copper jewelry, what should he say?
The old woman selling jewelry originally wanted to say hello, but when she saw the emerald gold hairpin on Yu Ying's head and the white jade bracelet on her wrist, she didn't dare to say anything. The quality of the white jade bracelet made her amazed.
, when she purchased the goods, the shopkeeper's wife boasted that her jade bracelets were worth dozens of dollars, but compared with the white jade bracelets of the young lady in front of her, they were like a chicken seeing a phoenix.
"Sir, I want to buy a few pieces, okay?" Yu Ying turned around and asked Chen Qing happily.
Chen Qing smiled slightly and said, "If you want to buy it, just buy it!"
"Okay! I'll pick a few more and give them some when I go home."
When Yu Ying went to choose jewelry, Chen Qing asked the aunt who was selling jewelry: "How much can you earn in a month by setting up a stall?"
"My stuff is cheap and I can't make much money. It's good if I can make dozens of pennies a day."
"Business will be better during the festival!"
"Just hope it's over."
"How much does rice cost here?" Chen Qing asked again.
"I'm not sure! Our family grows our own food and doesn't buy it from outside."
Next to it is a stall selling various farm tools. The stall owner is about forty or fifty years old. He is sitting on a small stool, hugging his knees and saying with a smile: "The official is from Jingzhao, right? Let me tell you, we are a small place here."
, Wheat is twenty cents a dou, go directly to the farmer’s house to buy it, salt is the same, forty cents a pound, cloth also go to the farmer to buy the coarse cloth they weave themselves, it is very cheap, now eating is not a problem, but I want to eat better,
We need money, but we are short of money!"
"How much can eldest brother earn from running a stall in a month?"
"It's not enough to just sell farm tools. You also have to repair farm tools for others. I earn about three guans a month. This is enough to support our family. As long as there is no war, we are very satisfied."
At this time, several farmers came over with farm tools for repair, but Chen Qing did not interrupt. Yu Ying also picked ten pieces of copper jewelry and gave the aunt an ingot of silver, which was five taels. She waved her hand and said, "No need to look for it!"
The aunt was so happy that she quickly came out and kowtowed in thanks. This was a living Bodhisattva descending to earth!
Chen Qing smiled and said nothing, knowing that Yu Ying must have a reason, so he turned around and Yu Ying gave the copper jewelry to a group of young ladies.
Yu Ying was a little embarrassed and whispered to Chen Qing: "That lady selling jewelry looks like my grandma, so I just want to help her."
"It's okay. You come with me to have a drink. The most famous Chen Si Restaurant is right in front."
Yu Ying held her husband's arm and walked happily to the restaurant in front...
The soldiers had already booked a table by the window in advance. Chen Qing and Yu Ying sat down. Chen Qing smiled at the dozen or so soldiers around him and said, "There's no need to be so close to the enemy. You go find a place to sit down and eat."
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The soldiers had no choice but to find a long table by the wall and sit down, watching the surrounding situation with vigilant eyes.
The bartender ran forward and said with a smile: "The official is in a good mood today. The shop received a lot of game and mountain delicacies yesterday. All the dishes listed on the list are included."
Chen Qing knew that both the Yu sisters liked to eat venison, so he said: "Here are three kilograms of charcoal-grilled venison, a steamed Weihe River bass, a pot of stewed pheasant, and a plate of each of several mountain delicacies. Your most famous Bamboo Pudding
Two bottles of sake, please."
"Okay! Three pounds of charcoal-grilled venison, a steamed sea bass, a pot of stewed pheasant, a plate each of five mountain delicacies, and two pots of wine!"
When Yu Ying saw that her husband ordered all the dishes she liked, she felt very sweet and wished she could sit side by side with her husband.
At this moment, several soldiers rushed up like a gust of wind, stopped an old man walking towards Chen Qing, and angrily shouted: "Stay away!"
The tall old man smiled and said: "It seems that I did not admit the wrong person. General Chen, do you still recognize me?"
Chen Qing saw that he had white hair and a majestic appearance, and he looked vaguely familiar. Then he suddenly discovered that he only had one hand, and he suddenly remembered, "You are..."
