Clear and Muddy Loss of Love

Chapter 255

It's all about you

Judging by Qi Yan's strategy, these 50 people should not be the work of the mob, but just to be on the safe side, he put on his clothes and went inside the camp to have a look. Du Zhong was very friendly to these people, and verified that the amnesty paper was correct. In the end, they simply counted their household registrations and arranged for them to live in the city. The tents were set up in advance according to Qi Yan's requirements, and they were in the barracks.

There were a few people whose amnesty papers were damaged, Du Zhong took back the damage after asking Qi Yan for instructions, and gave new amnesty papers to replace.

After that, there are freshly steamed steamed white flour steamed buns, large pieces of boiled pork belly with garlic and soy sauce, and a large bucket of wild vegetable egg drop soup.

Worried about the prudence of those who surrendered, Du Zhongzhi left two soldiers who ladle the soup, and the others were dismissed.

The dining hall is orderly, but it is not difficult to see that these people are really hungry. Many people hold the meat cubes in front of their mouths and gulp down their mouths. , the soldier said that it was not enough, the cook was heating up.

This is what Qi Yan saw when he walked into the tent wearing a big coat.

These mobs are said to be mobs, but they look more like victims of disasters. They are all sallow and emaciated, with patches of clothes on their bodies, and their hair is messy. day.

The two soldiers saw that Qi Yan was just about to ask for peace, but Qi Yan put a finger on his lips. The two of them understood and stopped talking. Qi Yan saw that the soup in the bucket had bottomed out, and ordered: "Go again!" Go and bring a bucket here, do you have any more steamed buns? Pork... also cut some more."

The muscles on the soldier's face seemed extremely reluctant and did not dare to disobey Qi Yan's decision. It seemed that he was very distressed that these things had entered the stomachs of the mob.

Qi Yan naturally saw it too, and she said in a very soft voice, in an approachable tone: "Look at these people, although they are only thirty or fifty, if the two sides really fight, even if it is ten for one, they can at least Pulling three or five brothers on the back, the two sides will ebb and flow, right?"

The soldier was stunned, but fortunately Qi Yan said it in an easy-to-understand manner. He looked at the ravenous mob, the reluctance in his eyes was gradually disappearing, and he puffed out his chest: "Yes, the villain will go now."

Qi Yan nodded, pulled off the snow-white coat and handed it over to Qian Tong, walking towards the mob, Qian Tong was a little worried: "Master?"

Qi Yan: "It's okay, you just wait here."

Qian Tong: "Yes."

The dining room of the army was a tent that was erected, with three wooden boards of more than several feet spread horizontally, with benches on both sides. All the mobs sat on the same table, and Qi Yan chose a side to sit.

Those people saw that Qi Yan was well-dressed, but he didn't wear official uniforms and didn't bring soldiers with him. They didn't know who the official was, so they just nodded their heads and continued to eat on their own. Qi Yan responded with a smile and didn't speak, and sat quietly. They waited until their eating speed slowed down before casually saying, "Where do you guys come from?"

One of them saw that Qi Yan was kind and handsome, and most of his defenses had been removed, and he felt more comfortable after a full meal. After he burped for a long time, he wiped his mouth with his sleeve and replied, "All of us except Both of them are from Yuanbao Mountain." He pointed to the two people on the far side.

As the name suggests, Yuanbao Mountain got its name because the mountain was in the shape of Yuanbao. Qi Yan had studied the map before, and it was only fifty miles away from the city where he was currently located. It was also because the situation on the front line was always tense.

Qi Yan nodded, then asked the other two: "Where are you two from?"

One of them replied: "We came down from Jinxiu Mountain. Our leader heard that the imperial court sent people to come and ask us two to disguise themselves as refugees to explore the way and see how many soldiers the imperial court has dispatched. We have a plan." .”

The person before took over the conversation and continued: "I met us halfway. I heard that the imperial court wanted an amnesty, so I asked for two papers and came together."

Qi Yan replied with a smile: "Your Majesty is so gracious, as long as you know your way back, you will forget the past. The specific content has been clearly written in the imperial edict, so I won't talk too much with you. It's just that I really can't figure it out. Regarding this matter, I still hope that a few dear friends can clarify."

The man saw that Qi Yan was gentle and polite, and he didn't feel superior in his speech, so he agreed.

Qi Yan: "I know that Huainan was hit by a natural disaster, and almost all the food was swept away by the flood, but the relief from the imperial court was sent to Huainan in less than a month. The amount calculated by the Ministry of Household Affairs should be enough. Why did you throw away your family and business and take risks? Woolen cloth?"

Hearing this, everyone's faces changed, and one person even slapped the table directly, and angrily said: "Didn't you say let the past go? Who are you, and why are you interrogating again?"

The rest of the people looked unkind, staring at Qi Yan, as if they were going to run away if they couldn't get a satisfactory answer.

The reactions of these people were within Qi Yan's expectations, but Qian Tong rushed over and pulled out the saber from his waist: "Which one dares to move? It's against you!"

Qi Yan pressed Qian Tong's wrist: "Back off."

Qian Tong: "Master?!"

Qi Yan: "You don't even listen to me?"

Only then did Qian Tong put away his saber and retreat behind Qi Yan.

Qi Yan looked at the door, and the soldier carrying the soup bowl just came back, Qi Yan said: "You all go down, don't disturb anyone without my order."

The soldiers took their orders, and only the mob who surrendered and Qi Yan's master and servant remained in the tent.

Qi Yan stood up, put one hand in front of her body, and the other hanging by her side, and bowed slightly towards the crowd: "Everyone, please be safe and don't be impatient, I will apologize to you first, I have no malicious intentions, and the imperial court is as good as it is, It's just that I'm confused, can't figure it out, and want to understand various reasons."

Among the crowd, there were many people with vicious eyes, who asked cautiously, "Who are you?"

Qi Yan hooked the corners of her lips, and replied truthfully: "Qi Yan, the word Yuanjun, is the head of this censor group. If you have any grievances, I think I am capable of solving them."

"Qi Yuan-jun? You...you are?"

"My son-in-law!"

"No, no, my lord, Your Royal Highness!"

Everyone panicked, dropped their chopsticks and steamed buns one after another, and knelt down to worship.

Qi Yan: "Everyone, please don't be too polite, sit down and let's chat."

Now everyone dared to do it again, although Qi Yan gave him a seat, but some people didn't dare to sit up, the two of them set up a third of the stool and sat empty.

There was no one who had just stepped on the bench or even squatted on the bench. The freshly steamed white flour steamed buns on the table were emitting hot white smoke, and everyone could only watch helplessly and swallow secretly.

Qi Yan: "I also guess that there may be something hidden in it, tell me what you know, and I will make the decision for you."

Everyone exchanged glances with each other, and the oldest person stood up, bowed to Qi Yan, and replied: "My lord, the court said that it will not be pursued, is it true?"

Qi Yan: "You are not joking, your majesty promises everything. And I can promise that everything you say today will be kept secret, and those who can provide important clues will be rewarded with 30 taels of silver, which is enough for a family of seven to rebuild their home."

Hearing that there is still money to take, the expressions of the few people loosened again. The young man sitting next to the elder stabbed the elder, and the latter sighed and said: "Since we are blessed to see His Royal Highness, some I have to say something. My lord, we have corrupt officials in Huainan!"

Qi Yan frowned: "Go ahead."

Elderly: "The imperial court has a decree. According to the past practice, after the big pot of the porridge shed for the relief of the victims is cooked, a chopstick must be inserted in it to be considered qualified. This...you always know it?"

Qi Yan: "Naturally."

Elderly: "In the first few days, when the court officials were still there, the porridge in the porridge shed was really thick, and a full meal could last for a long time. But when the court officials left, everything changed. The relief porridge is very meager, there are a few grains of rice floating in a bowl, the granary was destroyed by the flood and every household has no food left, we are hungry!"

Qi Yan: "I remember that the imperial court distributed part of the rations and salaries directly to the victims, so something went wrong?"

The old man sighed and shook his head.

The young man next to him took up the conversation and replied: "Nothing wrong, it was given. A family of three can receive a catty of rice every day, and it's nothing to say if a catty of rice is mixed with three taels of sand. Or The fine sand can’t be sifted out, so it can only be boiled with rice to molar mouth!”

Elder: "Sanwa, how can you talk to the emperor like that?!"

Sanwa: "To be honest, what am I afraid of?"

Qi Yan's brows were furrowed, and when he looked around, he saw that everyone looked concerned, with a look of unspeakable distress, and his eyes became cold and stern.

Qi Yan asked warmly: "The same happened to a few of you?"

Another person replied: "It's not just us. As far as I know, more than 6000 brothers on Yuanbao Mountain have the same experience. We are all from the same county. It was originally a wealthy place. A flood swept away all our savings. There is nothing left to grow food, this is the end of the year, and next year we will have to collect taxes, anyway, we will die at that time, so it is better to make a living early, in case..." The man's voice dropped suddenly, and he looked at Qi Yan bitterly. shut up.

Qi Yan tapped the table with his sleeve-length fingers, and then continued the man's words: "If it happens, you can still be a founding hero, and there will be rewards, right? This doesn't sound like what a farmer said, who taught you? "

The man's face turned pale in an instant, and he looked at Qi Yan timidly, a trace of bewilderment flashed in his eyes: "No, no one taught me, everyone...everyone said that."

Qi Yan sighed: "I said before, since the imperial court does not blame the past, I will naturally not settle accounts in the autumn. Today you just speak freely, and I guarantee with my personality that no one will mention what you say after leaving this tent. Apart from the fact that your Majesty is a woman, has there ever been a little inhumane behavior since he became the throne? In recent years, there has been a lot of unrest, how many poll taxes have been reduced or exempted by the imperial court? Both the north and the south suffered disasters at the same time, and the imperial court immediately went all out Rescue. Since ancient times, treason has been a serious crime against the nine clans. The imperial court has many generals, and the sergeants have been recharging their energy for many years... If you really want to fight, millions of troops will arrive at dawn and evening. The siege of the mountain for a hundred days? Everyone, don’t forget that although Your Majesty is a woman, she is also the only direct bloodline of the late emperor, her status is extremely honorable, and her succession to the great line is justified.”

Qi Yan took a deep breath and continued: "For this trip, Your Majesty gave me the sword of Shang Fang, and I have the full power of life and death. Since I heard that corrupt officials are causing trouble, I can't just sit idly by. No matter who it is, I will punish it severely. When I go back later, I will write a letter and submit it to Your Majesty, asking her to adjust the grain and grass, and the problem of growing grain will be solved, and your houses that were destroyed by the flood will be built as soon as possible.”

All the people in the field showed excitement, and some even had red eyes.To put it bluntly, the road they took was to tie their heads around their belts. They knew best whether they regretted it or not. Not only have they been pardoned, but hope has been rekindled in their lives. There is no reason not to be grateful.

I don't know who took the lead and knelt on the ground, and the rest of the people followed suit: "Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, my husband!"

Qi Yan talked with these people for a long time before coming out, and roughly figured out which counties and prefectures in Huainan had problems. Before parting, Qi Yan gave a task to a few people and returned to Jinxiu with the amnesty roll. Shan and Yuanbaoshan surrendered to the mob of more than 1 people on the two mountains, telling them that there was wine, meat, and winter clothes in the camp, and that grain and new houses were waiting for them.

The few people hesitated at first, worried that they would be executed by the big boss when they went back, but the young man named Sanwa was the first to stand up and take over the burden.

Qi Yan was very moved, and said to Sanwa: "I will send you my personal attendant. It will not be a problem to rescue you with his skills. Two fast horses are hidden under the mountain to facilitate your escape. After you go, wait for the opportunity to pick you up first." Advise those who are acquainted with each other."

……

After Qi Yan returned to the self-employed, she lit the lamp, cut the paper, and ground it, and ordered Qian Tong to guard the door.

Sitting behind the desk, Qi Yan picked up a brush and began to write a letter, but it was not to Nangong Jingnv as she said before.

Instead, it was written to the big shopkeeper of Sifang Bank, Qian Yuan...

Qi Yan didn't dare to write this letter to Gu Feng, according to the personality of the other party, he might rush to Huainan day and night, and try his best to persuade him to understand the advantages and disadvantages, and he might not listen to him in the end.

Qian Yuan was different, he was quick-tempered and stable, and executed his orders faithfully.

Qi Yan told Qian Yuan in the letter that within a one-month deadline, only Sifang Bank, Qianzhuang and Mizhuang will be retained. Others, including restaurants, teahouses, bodyguard bureaus, cloth shops, studies, Caobang, etc., will be sold and cashed out. Make silver and bank notes, and send someone to Huainan.

Qi Yan just promised that all the victims will have food and new houses... This is not enough to just talk about it, it needs huge financial support.

The imperial court has no money now, Qi Yan knows better than anyone else, and there was no budget for this in his previous plan, so this money cannot be paid by Nangong Nu, but by himself.

While writing the letter, Qi Yan secretly rejoiced in her heart: Thanks to her insistence on fighting with Nangong Jingnv to the end this time, the situation in Huainan is not exactly what she imagined, and if she applies it mechanically, something may go wrong.

Qi Yan is now completely sure that the Huainan Rebellion has the forces of masked people secretly fueling the flames. In this case, setting fire to the mountains to force them to submit will only be counterproductive, and it is necessary to use heavy profits to persuade them to return from the wrong way and disintegrate the mask Man's plans are invisible.

Moreover, Qi Yan is sure now that some of the officials in Huainan are supporters of the previous dynasty. If it is simply a relief, it can be understood that there are people in the middle who are enriching their own pockets.

But adding sand to the relief rice, and it's still fine sand... Then it's not as simple as filling your own pockets.

Qi Yan used to wonder why the people in Huainan were like this, but now he finally has the answer.

The original intention of establishing Sifang Bank was to cultivate my own strength, protect Anda and my sister.

Now that his sister finally belongs, Anda seems to have chosen his path, and he has completed his revenge on the Wei country. The existence of the Sifang Bank is of little significance. Being able to protect a group of people is the last meaning of its existence.

As for the money, it is natural to squeeze out as much as you have, and solve the problem in Huainan first, so that the imperial court can stabilize itself before you can free up your hands to talk with Anda.

Since he promised her that he wanted to bring Huainan's good news back to her, he would do whatever it takes to make this happen. Qi Yan even thought: In case the money is not enough, can I get the things in my private treasury? Come out and sell?

After finishing writing the letter, Qi Yan took out a private seal with missing corners from his bosom and stamped it. This is a unique and unforgeable seal in the world. He and Gu Feng both have it in their hands, so it's easy to compare.

There is a Sifang Bank contact point in Huainan, which is convenient.

Qi Yan: "Go and deliver this letter, the sooner the better, it's for your father."

Qian Tong: "Yes."

Qi Yan suddenly felt something was wrong, and called Qian Tong to stop: "Wait a minute."

Qian Tong: "Yes."

Qi Yan thought for a while and wrote another book, and asked Nangong Jingnv for 2 taels of silver, and asked her to send it over as soon as possible.

Qi Yan thought: There is so much money inexplicably, if the court does not know about it, there may be problems, so I asked Nangong Jingnv for some symbolically, so as to deceive people.

Would 2 taels be too much?Qi Yan was a little hesitant, she couldn't forget the way Nangong Jingnv said that the treasury had no money, she used to be a little princess who didn't know what money was.

However, it would be strange if you asked for too little. It would be 2 taels for a letter from thousands of miles away.

After Qian Tong left, Qi Yan laughed to himself, not knowing what to think.