0p0 The First Champion Chapter 233
The First Champion Chapter 233
Zong Ze was secretly stunned, saying that Yang Shaozai's family is rich and well-deserved, and the two servant girls are also so beautiful.But he didn't know that the official positions of the uncles of these two servant girls were three ranks higher than his own, and he was Xu Zhichang, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites.
Seeing the three people coming, one of the beauties standing at the door on the left complained: "Why did you come here at this time? I've been waiting inside. Dalang has been sitting in the study for a long time since he came back from the early morning. He must be a little hungry." Alright, I'll go to the back kitchen to prepare some snacks, you can deal with it here."
"Go, go, sister-in-law understands."
What kind of messed up relationship is this, Zong Ze thought, Xu Saiyue opened the door and said with a smile: "The three of you are welcome."
The two tolerances didn't dare to speak, they murmured and followed obediently.
Entering the study room, a soothing fragrance lingers, warm as spring.
"Xiaguan Zongze, I have seen Shaozai."
Yang Lin let out a long sigh of relief, let out the turbid air in his chest, stood up and said with a smile, "Zong Ze, why did you come to Beijing?"
"Returning to Shaozai, winter is approaching, the upper reaches are already frozen, and the lower officials just come to Beijing to report on their work at the Ministry of Industry."
"The weather this year is really cold very fast." Yang Lin stretched out his hand and said, "Sit down and talk, Yue'er, bring a cup of tea."
"I haven't heard of the river breaking its embankment this year, and the downstream has not changed its course. It seems that the river control has been quite effective." Yang Lin praised with a smile.
Zong Ze smiled conceitedly. After working hard for a year, he hardly stopped. He only achieved this achievement by getting stuck in the mud several times.
"This is a matter of the lower official's duty, and it should be praised by the prime minister."
Yang Lin stared carefully, Zong Ze in front of him, his skin was tanned and slightly darkened.His face is sharp and angular, his eyes are piercing, and he is full of energy.
Yang Lin was suddenly relieved, and the gloom in his heart dissipated a little, no matter how strong your Jurchen is, how can my great Song Dynasty be compared to Khitan.
The characters of the Han family are outstanding, which one is not a hero at that time, as long as they are used properly, how can they not stop the Jurchen from going south.
A man of iron, a tartar of flowing water, why should he be timid before fighting.
There are really too few Jurchens. In my impression, it took them ten years to destroy the Liao Dynasty, and I still have time and opportunities.
The outstanding Han generals recorded in the history books are all because of the stupidity of the court and no chance to display their ambitions.
I, Yang Lin, ask myself that I am not as talented as a general, and I am not as good as Fang Qifo in commanding troops and conscripting Fang La, but I can do my best to create an opportunity and a stage for you.
Just like Zongze in front of you, don’t you want to cross the river and fight the Jinbing? I’ll build a bridge for you and build a boat for you. I’ll give you well-trained soldiers and horses, excellent armor and weapons, and abundant food and logistics.
Let's see if the invincible Jurchen Tartars can be defeated.
Are the heroes of the late Northern Song Dynasty who make history books sigh, are they really underappreciated, or are they just flattered by failed Han Chinese?
Only when the vicissitudes of life flow across the sea can the true qualities of a hero be revealed, between heaven and earth, there is infinite vastness.
The ups and downs of chaos have already unfolded in Khitan, and it is impossible to count on escaping, so it is better to let go and fight.
Manly man, live a new life, as it should be.
Chapter 278 It's Less Than a Thousand Cups of Wine
I saw two people behind Zongze, one holding fish in his hand and the other holding wine, lifting them nervously, as if they were very expensive.
Yang Lin smiled and said, "Since I'm here to visit the official, I'm sure it's not bad distiller's fish lees. Come here and order the kitchen to cook a pot of fresh fish soup. Zong Ze, you stay here to eat with me."
The faces of the three blushed at the same time. A maid had already come in and brought the ingredients to the back kitchen.
Yang Lin brought Zong Ze to a fragrant pavilion in the small courtyard, set up the wine dishes, and the host and guest took their seats.
It happened that Xu Saiyue brought some snacks and side dishes, so he poured the local wine they brought, and stood by to pour the wine and vegetables. Yang Lin smiled and said, "Zong Rulin, we all see your merits in harnessing the river."
Here, the two members of Zhihe Division continued to act as mutes, pouring wine for their Governor Zongze.
Zong Ze touched his lips a little, put down his wine glass and said, "You should not miss the praises. If you don't start the work of harnessing the river, I don't know how many people will suffer every year."
Yang Lin smiled slightly, and asked tentatively, "Have you ever heard that the Jurchens of the Huanglong Mansion rebelled against the Liao Dynasty, and Jianguo called it gold?"
"Why haven't I heard of it? Now there are rumors everywhere in Kaifeng Mansion that the Khitan is about to be destroyed, and the Great Song Dynasty will have one less powerful enemy." Zong Ze said with a wry smile.
"What do you think?" Yang Lin asked.
Zong Ze pondered for a moment, and then solemnly said: "The Jurchens are so brave, it is definitely not a good thing for the Great Song Dynasty. If they fight against the Khitan after the establishment of the country, and hinder each other, it will be the blessing of the Great Song Dynasty.
But now that they have such a record, it is very likely that they will go all out in one go. After destroying the Khitan, I am afraid they will not stop there.
All the roads in Hebei have been corrupted all the year round, and the resistance to the Khitan people only relies on militias and old coins, how can they stop the Jurchen iron cavalry. "
Yang Lin yelled from the bottom of his heart, there was indeed something under his fame, and he said loudly: "Pour the wine! Zong Rulin's words should be superficial."
Xu Saiyue filled a glass for him with a smile. Yang Lin picked up the wine glass, poured it in, twisted his neck, and sprayed it all back in one gulp.
"What the hell!?"
The two little mutes finally couldn't hold back any longer, they quickly stood up and confessed: "Please forgive me, this is bad wine made in the countryside..."
Zong Ze looked embarrassed. How could he have thought that Yang Lin would keep him for dinner, let alone open the altar of the wine he brought. In his opinion, Yang Shaozai is famous for his extravagant life. As long as he brings something, he will surely It's stuck in that corner.
They spent a lot of money to control the river, and the danger was extremely high. It was still Qingshui Yamen, who had no enthusiasm in the first place.
Zongze could only take out his own salary to motivate his subordinates and provide for the widows, widows and children left behind by those who fell into the river and died.
Seeing their reactions, Yang Lin understood everything. He took the handkerchief from Xu Saiyue, wiped his mouth, pointed at Zong Ze and said with a smile, "When you come to my house, you are not allowed to bring any gifts. I'm afraid I'll be poisoned to death by you one day. Haha, Yue'er, bring me the Suhexiang wine that His Majesty gave me."
Zong Ze was secretly amazed. It was rumored that Shao Zai was domineering, perverse and violent, and beat people frequently, but he did not expect to be so magnanimous.
He was also happy to let go of his heart, and poured out his heart and ambitions to Shaozai.
The host and guest enjoyed themselves, needless to say.
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On the third day after Zong Ze left Bianliang, a document from the central court came down and transferred him to be the prefect of Hejian Prefecture.
Hejian Mansion is on Hebei East Road, and you can go to Yanjing in one day on a fast horse.
Now Tong Guan is recruiting soldiers and horses in Hedong and Hebei, training soldiers, and controlling the military and political power.
Cai Jing had some slight opinions on this, and he himself didn't want to tear himself apart with Tong Guan, so he agreed as soon as Yang Lin came to talk.
Zong Ze waited for seven days to properly arrange the big and small affairs of Zhihe Division, and took an old servant with him to take up the post.
After so many years of ups and downs in the officialdom, he was finally promoted as a Jinshi. Zongze knew in his heart that this might have something to do with what he said at Shaozai's mansion.
As soon as I showed some ambition and insight, I was arranged by Yang Shaozai to the important place in Hejian. This young master with mixed reputation has his own uniqueness, and it is no wonder that he can rise so fast.
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