On a hill seven miles from the south gate of Yangzhou, in a plum forest with sparse shadows and dark fragrance, a dozen women stood in front of a new tomb, with tears in their eyes and silk handkerchiefs twirled through.
Mi Hua Niang's grave was found and buried by Su Jin. On the day of the burial, Su Jin had something to do and he didn't come. So he hired a helper and bought a good coffin to bury Mi Hua Niang here. It was a quiet and elegant place.
It's a feng shui place.
Mihua was welcomed and sent to the famous Yangzhou before her death, but after her death, she was deserted and not many people knew about it. She left in silence. Although Su Jin felt that she was not worthy of her sacrifice for Feng Jingyao, she was moved by her tenacity.
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Love is love, just like a familiar oath in Su Jin’s memory said: No matter you are poor or rich, no matter you are healthy or sick, no matter you are good or bad, I am willing to live and die together.
Sui; his behavior may be questionable, but his spirit deserves praise.
The sky was gloomy, the north wind was blowing, filling the sky with dark clouds; the last piece of paper money in front of the grave turned into ashes, Su Jin softly greeted Bai Mudan and others, ready to go on the road; the girls reluctantly wiped away their tears and went to bed
The car did not enter the city again, but went around the city to the west, heading up the official road leading to Luzhou.
Su Jin ordered Zhang Long and Zhao Hu to walk with Bai Mudan and the others, while he rode quickly to the outside of the west gate, where his own motorcade had already taken the lead, and Ouyang Xiu and Song Xiang had already set up a banquet for him outside the west gate.
As soon as Su Jin arrived at the west gate, he was shocked by the scene in front of him. He didn't know who had released the news that he was leaving Yangzhou, but it actually attracted the people to rush to see each other off. The large open land outside the west gate was full of people.
And the moving heads.
As soon as Su Jin appeared, the crowd immediately became commotion, and someone shouted: "Su Qingtian, have a good trip."
Someone shouted: "Su Qingtian, the people of Yangzhou thank you for your great kindness."
There were even more people holding wine bowls, carrying baskets full of eggs, and carrying lively fresh fish to push forward and give them to Su Jin.
With a smile on his face, Su Jin dismounted and handed the reins to a soldier. He bowed in thanks and took the wine bowls handed to him by the people as he walked. When he reached the long shed built by Song Xiang, Su Jin
He was already drunk.
Ouyang Xiu and Song Xiu stood outside the shed and watched everything with smiles. Only now did they feel the weight of Special Envoy Su in the hearts of the people. It was not easy for a teenage boy to be so valued and loved by people.
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Some people often lament that the people have been unfaithful since ancient times. It is the same no matter in troubled times or in times of peace. It is difficult for one person to match the wishes of ten thousand people. You may be a perfect person, but you may not be recognized by everyone. This is why people often lament that the unruly people are everywhere.
reason.
If a person can be so loved by the people in the city, it means that this person must be unique; for Su Jin, this is no secret. He saved almost all the lives of the people in Yangzhou City, so he can enjoy such treatment.
It just illustrates a very simple truth. In the helpless moment when the people cannot survive, if you can meet the people's basic survival needs, it will be enough to gain their trust. Nothing else.
The so-called "if the land is luxurious, the people must be luxurious, rich and polite", and "the land is barren, the people must be poor and evil and dangerous" should actually be said the other way around. The more barren the mountains and rivers, the more demanding the people will be.
The lower it is, the easier it is to satisfy the people's extremely low desires and the more they can win their love; on the contrary, it is even more difficult.
Although Su Jin didn't have the time to summarize this, he proved it with facts.
"Envoy Su, on behalf of the people of Yangzhou, I would like to offer you a glass of wine. Thank you for everything you have done for the people of Yangzhou in the past two months. I feel ashamed." This is the first time that Song Xiang claims to be inferior. Perhaps he is influenced by the people.
Emotional contagion may really come from the heart.
Su Jin shook his head and drank the wine glass in one gulp, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, you are too polite. In the past two months, Mr. Fu has been very angry. But fortunately, you and I have finally overcome the crisis in Yangzhou City.
It’s a perfect ending, I won’t say much else.”
Song Xiang drank a cup and said with a hint of melancholy: "I have also figured it out. After the New Year on Yuan Dynasty, I wrote a letter asking to resign from the post of Yangzhou magistrate. I am really not the material of the Mu Shou side. I made all kinds of mistakes and almost caused a disaster."
It’s become a big disaster, it’s time to wake up.”
Su Jin smiled and said: "Your Excellency, why should you be anxious? Although there were some troubles with the Yangzhou grain officials, they were resolved during your tenure. Even if the merits and demerits are equal, the emperor will not blame you. Everything is your fault."
In my heart, why do you and I need to worry so much? However, if your Excellency does not want to be the prefect, I would suggest that you compile historical books and organize manuscripts. This is of great significance and is quite suitable for you, the prefect.
It is actually a waste for adults to be full of poems."
Ouyang Xiu rolled his eyes. This guy was drunk and talking nonsense. Is this a compliment or a derogation? Although historians such as Xiuzhan are good-looking in name, in fact everyone regards them as incompetent people. They say that the magistrate is a waste of talent and learning.
Isn’t this scolding a bald donkey in front of a monk?
However, Song Xiang was not angry. Instead, he nodded his head in agreement. It was really difficult for him to ask himself about political affairs. Su Jin's suggestion was not just said casually. It was worthy of his own consideration.
Su Jin picked up a glass of wine and said to Ouyang Xiu: "Master Zhongcheng came all the way to Yangzhou and gave me a great help. Before Master Zhongcheng arrived, we were in a hurry and disorderly. As soon as you arrived, you were immediately organized. I admire you very much."
"Without further ado, I would like to offer this glass of wine to Sir Cheng Cheng. The words are in the wine."
Ouyang Xiu naturally understood the meaning of Su Jin's words and said with a smile: "Special Envoy Su is young and promising. He will become a pillar of the imperial court in the future. His abilities are even higher than his own. His rise to the top is just around the corner. I can work with you in Yangzhou, and I will also learn from you."
I have learned a lot; when I return this time, I would like to send you my best wishes for your family's well-being, and we will see you soon."
Su Jin thanked her, and the two drank from their glasses.
Su Jin once again drank and said goodbye to the two commanders of the Ma Army, Zhao and Fang, and the two commanders of the Xiang Army, Pan. As early as the morning, Su Jin ordered the Ma Army to return to Beijing temporarily to celebrate the New Year.
Liu rushed to Luzhou to obey the order. These horse soldiers followed Su Jin for more than two months and finally had a holiday. Naturally, they were overjoyed. Logically speaking, they could not return to Beijing before their errands were completed. He ordered the adults to implement humane management.
, they also made a lot of profits, and made a lot of money following the envoy in the past few months. They just returned to the capital to have a good time and drink, and they were quite happy.
Su Jin is not worried that Ma Jun will be questioned after returning to Beijing. These things are basically inevitable, but Ma Jun knows nothing about the military rations and Long Zhen's death. As long as these two things
As long as the matter was not caught, Su Jin was not afraid of anything.
Su Jin naturally tried his best to win over Pan Jiang, not only because Pan Jiang knew about his use of military rations, but also because, after two months, Su Jin discovered that Pan Jiang was a decent and down-to-earth person, who was famous all over Yangzhou.
, and Pan Jiang remained unmoved and did not fall into Feng Jingyao's trap, which made Su Jin look at him with admiration; in the subsequent series of events, Pan Jiang always stood on his side, and even dared to bring his child to the execution ground yesterday.
The soldiers confronted the military guards in front of the palace, which was enough to make Su Jin feel at ease with him.
When saying goodbye to Pan Jiang, Su Jin said to Pan Jiang without hesitation: "Commander Pan, after the new year, the food affairs matter will come up. When I return to Beijing to resume my duties, I will strongly recommend you to the emperor. You must be prepared;
But before that, you still have to work hard to stabilize the situation in Yangzhou. Feng Jingyao’s remnants must still be leaking, so be careful of them causing chaos."
Pan Jiang's military personnel naturally don't have that many tricks up their sleeves. Anyone who has the ability will be admired. From the time when Su Jin led a thousand of his men to uproot the bandits in Bagong Mountain, Pan Jiang has always been interested in them.
The special envoy fell to the ground.
Pan Jiang asked himself that he might dare to go up the mountain, but wanting to make a difference is wishful thinking. However, the special envoy was able to dodge around in the bandits' lair and finally defeat them in one fell swoop. This was not just a matter of courage, it was a matter of courage;
As for the special envoy's provision of military supplies to help the people, Pan Jiang didn't think anything was wrong. Later, a dead city was gradually revived in the hands of the special envoy, and Feng Jingyao and a group of corrupt officials were captured, which further strengthened Pan Jiang's embrace of this city.
The determination of a strong thigh.
Pan Jiang drank the wine bowl in one gulp and said: "In this humble position, I don't ask for high-ranking officials and generous salaries. I just want to be able to follow you on errands in the future. Following the envoy on errands is the most proud moment in my life."
Su Jin laughed, leaned close to Pan Jiang's ear and whispered: "I ordered people to send 200,000 yuan to your house, 100,000 yuan to you and Pan Shiyi, and you will distribute the other 100,000 yuan to the Xiang soldiers in your own name.
Guys, without your help during this period, I would not have been able to accomplish this important task. From now on, you and I will definitely be able to work together one day, so don’t worry."
Pan Jiang said in surprise: "What should I do? How can I ask for money from adults?"
Su Jin chuckled and said: "It's not my money, it's the filial piety of that damn Feng Jingyao. You know it in your heart."
Of course Pan Jiang knew it well, but he didn't have much desire for money, so he never took it seriously. Since he was the envoy to give the reward, he stopped refusing and handed it over.
Su Jin sent everyone to drink a few glasses of wine together with the Prime Minister, then he got on his horse crookedly and said goodbye.
Wang Chao shouted, and the Su family's motorcade slowly started on the road. The people of Yangzhou fell to their knees with cheers and cheers, watching Su Jin leave.
Su Jin was swaying on the horse and suddenly felt a chill on his face. When he looked up, there were thousands of flying catkins flying in the sky. The second heavy snowfall this year had fallen.