Before the smoke of the war in Northern Xinjiang had cleared, Liao Jin took over the post of military governor of Northern Xinjiang in the joyous atmosphere of the victory.
To become a military envoy, except for the appointment of middle and high-level officials in Chang'an, Liao Jin had the final say in this land.
This is the Tu Emperor!
To be honest, Liao Jin had never experienced the feeling of being a local emperor before.
Huang Chunhui must be blamed for this matter. During his tenure as Jiedu Envoy, Huang had always looked like he was half-dead. Not to mention his appearance in front of others, even in front of his subordinates, he was listless.
Now he knows...
The officials bowed their heads respectfully in the lobby, waiting for their orders.
"The seizures from this battle will be used first to provide compensation to the soldiers who died in the battle."
"yes."
"Although Bei Liao was defeated, we still have to be wary of them destroying farming."
"yes."
Liao Jin nodded, "Let's go and do our own work!"
Everyone resigned.
Liao Jin picked up the paperwork on the table.
When Huang Chunhui was there, due to physical reasons, most of these matters were left to him and Liu Qing, so Liao Jin handled them very easily and contentedly.
"Where's Lao Liu?"
Liao Jin suddenly asked.
Jiao Mingzhong, a confidant who joined the army in recording affairs, said: "Zhongcheng, Liu Sima went to inspect the place."
After taking over as Jiedushi, Chang'an also gave Liao Jin the title of Yushi Zhongcheng, the same title as Huang Chunhui.
"oh!"
Liao Jin covered his forehead, "I forgot. I'm getting old, I'm getting old."
He said he was old, but Liao Jin's eyes were sharp and his stern aura made people think he was a ferocious tiger sitting there.
Power is the best medicine for youth.
"Zhongcheng."
Jiao Mingzhong said softly: "Deputy Envoy Yang fought hard in Dengzhou. It is said that he has captured three local wealthy families. Wow!"
"Why are you gloating?" Liao Jin frowned.
Liao Mingzhong leaned forward, with a look of panic on his face, "Zhongcheng, many people in Tao County say that Deputy Ambassador Yang is young and has no rules for handling things. It's just that Dengzhou was made a mess by him, I'm afraid he will still be like this when he returns to northern Xinjiang...
"
"You are not guilty, what are they worried about?"
Liao Jin put down the paperwork.
"Zhongcheng, think about it, how much do those powerful officials in Dengzhou have to do with Chang'an? If they hate Deputy Ambassador Yang because of this... To put it bluntly, it has nothing to do with us. But those people will
Get angry!"
Jiao Mingzhong smiled bitterly, "After Zhongcheng took over, the Chang'an Household Department has become more and more rude. If we find an excuse for them, I don't know, a lot of money and food will be deducted this year."
When Huang Chunhui was there, although the Ministry of Revenue often pushed against Northern Xinjiang, they did not dare to go too far.
Liao Jin... was inferior to Huang Chunhui in terms of prestige and qualifications. As soon as he took over, he was tested by the Ministry of Household Affairs.
"He naturally knows what's appropriate." Liao Jin said: "Taking care of a few powerful people is killing the chicken to scare the monkeys, and then we can coordinate with the local government smoothly."
Jiao Mingzhong told him to retreat, but not long after, he came again like flying.
"Zhongcheng! This is incredible!"
"What are you doing?" Liao Jin said dissatisfied.
Jiao Mingzhong's face flushed, "Deputy Envoy Yang...Deputy Envoy Yang captured Dengzhou Governor Zhu Nian and others..."
"What?" Liao Jin was startled, "Then he must have obtained evidence of guilt."
"In the entire Dengzhou Prefecture, only five officials were spared."
Boom!
The brush fell on the eucalyptus table, and Liao Jin closed his eyes, "This is a hole in the sky!"
Big eucalyptus!
A giant eucalyptus that has never been seen in recent years!
"More than ten houses of powerful men in Dengzhou were confiscated."
"Oh!" Liao Jin covered his forehead, feeling a splitting headache, "What about the civil unrest?"
"The thieves came to the city. Deputy Yang rode out of the city alone, saying that he had surrendered the bandit leader, and then they all surrendered."
Liao Jin rubbed his eyebrows, "Then, the civil unrest must be related to those powerful officials!"
"Yes, Deputy Ambassador Yang's original words were that if the government forces the people to rebel, the people will have no choice but to rebel."
Liao Jin shook his head, "It's too harsh."
Jiao Mingzhong smiled bitterly, "No, if this news spreads, the powerful people in Northern Xinjiang will be wary of Deputy Envoy Yang."
A petty official came in and said, "Zhongcheng, please see the heads of many powerful families."
Liao Jin nodded, "The lips are dead and the teeth are cold, the rabbit is dead and the fox is sad."
Later, more than ten men came in.
"I know what you want to say!"
Liao Jin was the first to say, “Northern Xinjiang is still the same Northern Xinjiang. But Northern Xinjiang cannot remain unchanged.
People rely on the fields to survive...you must know how to behave and do things appropriately.
I have to say something ugly, where do the officers and soldiers in the Northern Xinjiang Army come from? Where do the people and taxes come from, or the people. Do you understand?"
The common people are the food, clothing and parents of the troops and officials in Northern Xinjiang. When you do something, you should know the importance of it.
"yes."
Sun Xian, the head of the Sun family, coughed dryly and said, "Since Zhongcheng is here, we naturally know what to do. But that person..." He pointed in the direction of Chenzhou, "That person is not easy to talk to. This time in Dengzhou, he made
They were so bloody that they didn’t notice us!”
Zitai has done this before... Liao Jindan said calmly: "It's not a shame, what are you afraid of?"
Sun Xian smiled and said: "Those who are guilty or not are all working for the Tang Dynasty. As long as Zhongcheng says a word, we can make up for the lack of food and grass when we go back. Just tell me, right?"
After the Dengzhou incident broke out, the powerful men in northern Xinjiang were saddened by the death of a rabbit but also thought about how to deal with Deputy Envoy Yang.
In the end, he still decided to cooperate with Liao Jin to suppress Yang Xuan.
Liao Jin could not be unaware of these hints, so how would he choose?
Sun Xian smiled, thinking how could any fish not eat the bait?
After the war in Northern Xinjiang, just rewarding merits required a huge amount of money and food. The Jiedushi government was in dire straits, and Liao Jin had even found a powerful man a few days ago, hinting that the local powerful men should take the initiative to stand up.
But what is tyranny?
Gold-eating beast!
Just eat without vomiting!
Whenever they spit out money and food, there must be greater benefits waiting for them.
In other words, these people do not let go of the eagle when they see the rabbit.
There is no benefit, let alone you Liao Jin, even if the emperor comes, I have no money!
However, today they took the initiative and offered to give some money and food to fill the treasury.
Naturally, these people will not give benefits for no reason, and the hint is in place: Liao Zhongcheng, should you take care of that mad dog Yang Xuan? It is best to tie it up with a rope.
Sun Xian and others looked at Liao Jin with smiles.
They are not in a hurry.
But Liao Jin is so anxious!
With just one reward, most of Beijiang's treasury was emptied. It's not early summer yet. If something happens, what will you do to deal with it?
If the Northern Liao army comes again at this moment, Liao Jin's only choice is to stay in seclusion.
No money, no food, no hard words.
"Why!"
Liao Jin sighed, "Northern Xinjiang is still the same Northern Xinjiang."
Understand?
Sun Xian's smile became even stronger, "Yes! Northern Xinjiang is still the same Northern Xinjiang."
Everyone, Xiao Gui, Cao Sui, and my nephew are lighting lanterns, as usual!
Everyone resigned.
Jiao Mingzhong sent the powerful people away. When he came back, he saw Liao Jin's cold expression and said, "Zhongcheng, Deputy Ambassador Yang is not a good person. If he is too strict..."
"As I said, it's as usual, but I'm getting old." Liao Jin smiled reservedly, "I often get sick and am bedridden."
"Then it's not that the Prime Minister has no control, but that he is powerless." Jiao Mingzhong looked at his benefactor with admiration.
When it was time to offend someone, Liao Zhongcheng fell ill.
After the offending things are done, Liao Zhongcheng will be fine and get up to clean up the mess.
This means of checks and balances...
"Absolutely awesome!"
When Sun Xian and others left the Jiedu Envoy's Mansion, someone said: "Liao Jin is a fierce man. Although he is old, he is still fierce. Everyone, what will you do if he cheats?"
Sun Xiandan said calmly: "It would be easy if he doesn't admit it."
Everyone looked at him, and Sun Xian raised his voice, "How much land do we have? How many people do we have? This year, it seems that the harvest is not very good!"
A lot of arable land in northern Xinjiang has been occupied by powerful tyrants, and there is a lot of food, so it is natural to sell it for cash.
The harvest was not good and the landlords had no food left.
Without the food provided by the powerful, the price of food on the market will skyrocket.
The people cannot afford to eat food, and the government cannot afford to purchase food...
Behind the gate, a clerk's expression changed slightly, and he immediately went back to report.
Liao Jin sneered and said, "I will be sick by then."
Let Yang Laohu talk to you.
He said quietly: "My husband and I said at the beginning that it is best for the principal and the deputy to complement each other. If one is tough, the other must be good at stirring up trouble. If both are tough, sooner or later something will happen. If both are weak, sooner or later something will happen.
Come on. Now, I think it’s just right!”
He is at the top and in charge.
Young man Yang Xuan is full of anger, so he goes on a rampage.
"I, just take the helm."
This structure is perfect.
Liao Jin was in a good mood, stood up and said: "Go outside and take a look."
After the war, there were many more merchants in the city and it became more lively.
"It's still not as good as Taiping and Lin'an." Jiao Mingzhong said: "Zhongcheng, in fact Tao County can also open its doors to trade with everywhere."
"It's not good to have too many people." Liao Jin was very sober. "In a place, there are business people, garrison people, and management people... Taoxian County is the place where troops are garrisoned and management people. If we add a business person, it would be too cumbersome.
.”
Just like in another world, the political center is often separated from the economic center.
"Liu Sima is here."
Liu Qing brought people over and said with a smile: "I was going to discuss it with Zhongcheng."
"What's the matter?"
"Some local officials suggested that there is not enough cultivated land locally and they want to go north to open up wasteland."
"After this battle, there will be a period of peace. However, the peace will not last long..." Liao Jin thought, "We are far away from the city. If the enemy invades... this is not appropriate."
Liu Qing said: "Zhongcheng, after all, you will reap what you sow every year."
For the common people, it is unreliable to ask them to think too long-term... Who knows what will happen next year.
"But what about the second year? The crops in the fields are lush and green, and suddenly the enemy army comes. At that time, the people are crying and losing all their money. What do you want me to do?"
Liao Jin's words were correct, but in Liu Qing's view, something seemed to be missing.
He followed Liao Jin and walked slowly through the city.
When the people salute, Liao Jin will nod.
But I can no longer see the excitement when Huang Chunhui was there.
When Huang Chunhui was around, the people were very bold. They dared to ask questions about their concerns when they saw him, and they even dared to ask him for advice if they had any trouble at home.
Every time Huang Chunhui travels, it's like going to a market.
When Liao Jin travels, it's like an inspection.
This is correct.
But Liu Qing felt something was wrong.
He thought for a long time, and when he saw the city gate, he suddenly thought of Yang Xuan.
That kid killed so many heads in Dengzhou that he was so sharp that it made people feel refreshed.
Yes!
What does Liao Jin lack compared to him?
Lack of energy!
Liu Qing suddenly realized.
At the city gate, several sergeants were checking people entering the city.
Liao Jin walked over and Jiao Mingzhong advised: "Zhongcheng, be careful."
When Huang Chunhui travels, he must be surrounded by good hands. Even among the common people, there must be several good hands following him.
But Liao Jin is a good player in his own right, and he is very good at using the horse stick.
He is not afraid of these.
“How are the number of people coming in and out now compared to the past?”
Liao Jin asked a sergeant.
The sergeant was a little excited, "More, if it's more, say 20% less."
"Is it because there are many businessmen, or what?"
"merchant."
Liao Jin asked: "Where did Duo come from?"
The sergeant said: "There are many in Northern Xinjiang, as well as in surrounding areas. Recently, there have been businessmen from Chang'an. It is said that it is a great victory in Northern Xinjiang, but at least it will be peaceful for a few years."
"Why not go to Taiping and Lin'an?" Liao Jin asked carefully.
The sergeant said: "Although Taiping and Lin'an have many discounts, there are also many merchants, so there are not many opportunities. Although Taoxian County does not encourage merchants, there are few merchants!"
Liao Jin understood and said with a smile: "I came to Tao County to take advantage of the loopholes. However, such businessmen are welcome in Tao County."
You are welcome, but there are no discounts.
Otherwise, the entire Taoxian County would become a business base, and just thinking about Liao Jin would make him feel uncomfortable.
"Zitai went to Lin'an." Liu Qing said about Yang Xuan's movements at this time, "He wanted to come to Taoxian first, but thinking that he would have to go back to Lin'an to move, he went straight back. When he comes back, I'll see you again
Take care of him."
According to the usual rules, even if it is a detour to Taoxian, Yang Xuan still needs to report first and then return to Lin'an to move.
"It's a small matter." Liao Jin is not the kind of person who waits for little ones. "He has been away from home for a long time, and the children at home may be able to speak!"
"Well! He's over a year old, and he will definitely be able to talk."
"Why!"
Liao Jin couldn't help but think of that woman.
Huang Chunhui said that he would send someone to pick her up, but Princess Ningcheng declined, saying that she was devoted to Taoism.
There is no such thing as being devoted to the Tao, it is nothing more than giving up.
Liao Jin shook his head slightly, feeling sad in his heart. He couldn't help but think of the relationship between the two of them back then.
At that time, he was young and vigorous, and Ning Cheng was as beautiful as a flower.
Time flies, and they leave each other behind in their best years.
Sir, do you regret it?
Liao Jin asked himself.
He failed to achieve any merit that would make his sweetheart happy, so he never wanted to go back.
When he learned that Ning Cheng became a monk, he became angry and felt that this was a betrayal of himself.
So he got married and had children in anger.
Later, he learned that Ning Cheng became a monk to avoid marriage.
At that moment, Liao Jin's mind was completely empty.
There was only one voice echoing: I failed Ning Cheng! I failed Ning Cheng!
Liao Jin exhaled a breath, still feeling sad in his heart.
A figure flashed in the corner of his eye.
Liao Jin was thinking about what happened back then and his reaction was slower.
"Zhongcheng!"
Amidst the screams, the old man who had been searched at the city gate appeared in front of Liao Jin.
He had a thin face, a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks, and his hair was scattered and blowing in the wind. He made a fist with his right hand and punched it violently.
Liao Jin hurriedly raised his hands to parry.
Boom!
The sleeve of Liao Jin's right hand shattered into pieces, flying like butterflies.
He retreated quickly.
The man chased after her.
Liao Jinhu roared, stopped, and punched.
The man avoided it, his body was as flexible as a monkey, and his left hand was like a knife, poking at Liao Jin's ribs.
Speed, as fast as lightning.
Liao Jin twisted his body as hard as he could and slammed down with his right hand.
The man did not dodge or avoid.
Because Liao Jin twisted his body as hard as he could, his back was exposed in front of him.
His left hand stabbed the back of Liao Jin's crest.
At the same time, Liao Jin's punch hit him hard on the shoulder.
Katcha!
The sound of broken bones was heard.
This series of changes passed by in an instant like thunder.
The soldiers drew their swords, or drew their bows and arrows, and rushed over one after another.
The man vomited blood and retreated quickly, letting out a loud roar.
Like ecstasy!
The sergeants in the city gate were slashing with their knives. The man waved his hand casually, and several sergeants flew out and hit the wall.
He rushed out of the city gate. Several caravans outside had gathered more than thirty horses, and someone was waiting with a horse.
The man flew onto his horse and spit out a mouthful of blood.
"Walk!"
At the top of the city, someone shouted wildly, "Fire arrows!"
Crossbow arrows flew by like locusts.
More than thirty riders drew their swords to block, but the crossbow arrows were not so easy to block, and some people kept falling off their horses.
The bed crossbow is also ready.
"Fire the arrow!"
The huge crossbow penetrated the two men and pinned them to the ground.
The cavalry is out.
There were more than thirty knights, but they were only ten breaths away, which was 70% less. The remaining ones shouted, but they turned around and charged for the kill.
The monkey-faced man took advantage of the situation and hit the horse to run away, laughing, "I'll see you later, Ma Cang, hahahaha!"
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