Ye An looked at Liu Mentou in front of him strangely. He still had some influence on this person who had helped him. Unexpectedly, he had become different in just one year. Although he was not as good as An Huajun,
It seems to have some appearance, at least it is much better than the slackness in the past.
Some things cannot be faked. No matter how hard Liu Mentou conceals his aura, Ye An can still see it, but now he no longer has that aura.
The soldiers around him were also like this, and Ye An became even more curious. He stopped the ox cart, jumped off the shaft and said: "Old Liu, it's a bit different after not seeing you for a year. These soldiers are also there."
What a look!"
Liu Mentou never expected that Ye An would get out of the car to talk to him, and immediately blushed and said: "Returning to the Marquis, although we are garrison troops in Yangcheng Township, we are also veterans who have retired from the Anhua Army.
I heard that Lord Marquis led the Anhua Army to perform extraordinary feats on the battlefield, and I felt unbearable, so I asked the county magistrate for orders to lead my brothers to exterminate the bandits on Xiaohu Mountain!"
Ye An looked at Liu Mentou in surprise, then pointed at the soldiers around him and said, "Are you all veterans of the Anhua Army?"
A soldier on the side explained: "So that Lord Marquis will know that we are all veterans of the Anhua Army. We are from Yangcheng County. We were originally the second commander of the 3rd Battalion of the Anhua Army, because fellow villagers cannot be grouped into one command."
, but old Liu Tou was good at swordsmanship and had an old relationship with Shangguan, so he agreed to let us, and then we worked hard in the same command. Later, the court granted amnesty, and we also had considerable military exploits, so we all returned to Yangcheng County.
The county magistrate divided the fields according to the rewards from the imperial court, and recruited us as a garrison to defend the city. That's what happened next!"
Ye An nodded slightly. Yes, there were these rules in the army of the Song Dynasty. Soldiers who returned home with military merit could obtain land or other rewards based on their military merit. Those with outstanding military exploits could even be recruited by the county government, although they were still serving as humble servants.
, but errand service is sometimes a good choice.
"You are quite good. You also know how to suppress bandits. I think Wang Xianzun will give you a lot of rewards, right? Since you are veterans of the Anhua Army, you don't need such rules. There is a strong wind in the city gate, so go to the city to take shelter from the wind.
!If I can’t tell you later, I’ll still have to talk to you!”
When Liu Mentou heard this, he was so happy that he didn't know what to say. He responded repeatedly: "Master Hou, please go slowly. I will wait for you!~"
Even Ye An didn't expect Liu Mentou to be a veteran of the Anhua Army who came back from the northwest, but they had been in the Anhua Army much earlier than him. Even Zhao Hu and Li Ergen and other veterans of the Anhua Army
None of them knew Liu Mentou, but they were able to tell old stories about the Anhua army, which was enough to prove their identities.
Especially after Zhao Hu heard the name "Liu Yidao", he immediately confirmed the identities of the first few members of the Liu clan, because there had long been rumors in the Anhua army about his feat of cutting off the slings in Anhua City with one sword.
In front of the Yamen of Yangcheng County, Wang Wen was already standing on the steps waiting. After seeing Ye An getting off the carriage, he walked down the steps and said, "Brother Ye, you are fine!"
Brother Ye's words brought the two of them closer invisibly, and he also maintained his dignity as a county official. It can be said that he did it flawlessly.
"Your Majesty Wang, you are so polite, you are my elder! How can Ye An afford to welcome you in person!"
Wang Wen repeatedly waved his hands and said: "No, no, you are now Mr. Yuanbo's student. In theory, let's consider it as being in the same school! Ah, these are brothers and sisters. They really have the appearance of conquering the country and the city.
, What a blessing to live forever! Please come in quickly, I brought you, your sister-in-law, and your niece over half a year ago."
Qin Mumu stepped forward and bowed Yingying: "I have met Brother Wang Shi."
"This is it!"
After looking at Tieniu and others behind Ye An, Wang Wen told his master: "Please treat Ye Hou's generals well, and you must be polite!"
The master nodded repeatedly. He had already discovered that these generals were all tough and unusual people. He hurriedly said: "Don't worry, your Majesty, I'll invite a few strong men..." As he was talking, a Yamen servant came out and took five or six large carts.
Welcoming into the county government office, it can be seen that Wang Wen has prepared this for a long time.
Ye An smiled and crossed his hands and said: "Brother Wang Shi is determined. Why does an idle man like Ye An have to work so hard!"
Wang Wen glared at him dissatisfied: "What you are saying is out of touch. Regardless of your achievements and titles, even if you are from the same school, we should get closer. This time you come to Yangcheng County, you and I
It can be regarded as a reunion of old friends, why are we so alienated?!"
Ye An smiled slightly: "Brother, I'm not afraid of contaminating Ye An's bad luck!"
"How unlucky?! You kid is not nice to talk to. Things in the court are naturally complicated. As for where you want to go, you have to make up your own mind. A gentleman only wants to stick to his heart. If his heart is not compromised,
, If you don’t change your original intention, then you will be worthy of heaven and worthy of the people, so where is the bad luck?”
Ye An did not expect that Wang Wen would say such a thing, and immediately bowed deeply: "Brother Shi's words are profound, and senior officials and students have learned a lesson!"
"Alas! This is it! Come on, come on, try the tea leaves that I roasted by myself. After I tasted your tea, I know the three flavors. This is the Shouwu tea from Songshan Mountain, with some red dates from Xinzheng added to warm it.
Very personable!”
Everyone sat down in the flower hall. After Qin Mumu and Wang's mother and daughter met, they began to chat about interesting things in the capital. As for Wang Wen, naturally he drank tea with Ye An and talked about some things in the court.
Although Wang Wen is a gentleman, it does not mean that he does not know what happened in the court. He saw the suspicion in the handwritten residence newspaper sent from Zhongshu, so he knew what Ye An had done.
"Isn't it a strategy to settle for the next best thing? I admire your quick wit! Are you going back to Songshan Laojun Temple for this trip?"
Ye An smiled and nodded: "Exactly, I haven't seen my master for a long time, but Master Kongkong abducted Jingwu again, so I looked for him."
Wang Wen laughed loudly: "Monk Kongkong is really interesting. He helped several beggars when he passed by Yangcheng County. He said that he would take them to Laojun's temple so that he could accumulate some virtue for you. May the Buddha protect you.
The state is safe and sound!”
He smiled helplessly, this great monk had a clever mouth and could catch him in whatever he said. Even if he took in the orphans out of compassion, he would still have to have a relationship with him. What's more, he still wanted to pay for it, right?
But Ye An soon saw the strangeness on Wang Wen's face, and then asked in panic: "Won't the great monk keep taking in orphans in my name?"
Wang Wen smiled and nodded: "Changsheng is really smart, and he has taken in many of them, probably dozens of them!"
"This bastard is bald!"
Seeing Wang Wen's embarrassed look, Ye An knew that this senior brother was completely embarrassed. The reason was very simple. Saving orphans and widows was a real political achievement for him as a county official, and it also helped him get rid of a heavy burden.
burden.
Needless to say, these children are all orphans left behind by the famine. It is a blessing for them to be alive. Now they are adopted by Monk Kongkong in the name of Yunzhong Junhou. If Laojun Guan or Ye An don't care
, in that instant your reputation can stink up the streets.
Ye Anfei was angry because of the dozens of extra orphans. He was really angry at the moral kidnapping of the great monk. This is also a common trick in Buddhism...