The scale of Qingshan County is not small. As the gateway to the south of Yongzhou, the city defenses are extraordinarily strong. Qingshan County is also one of the counties that have not been breached during the Heren Rebellion. , coupled with the concerted efforts of the people in the city, they actually defended for more than ten days, and the He people suffered a lot of losses. Tuhunduobie was eager to attack Yongzhou, so he gave up here.
The county magistrate Wei Xiting was one of the civil servants brought by the Black Banner Army, who had been single-handedly picked up by Sun Kaidao. Although his position in the Black Banner Army is not high, his reputation is quite high. This person is extremely talented and knowledgeable, and he speaks eloquently. What is rare is that although he followed Sun Kaidao, he did not have the bad habit of being greedy for ink.
When Fang Jie entered the city, Wei Xiting did not come to greet him. At this time, he was still introspecting in the county government office. Although he was not imprisoned, he was under the supervision of Xiaoqi School.
Chen Xiaoru, who was standing at the gate of the city, said something in a low voice to Xie Zi, Fang Jie nodded and entered the city. After entering the city gate, I found that the two sides of the street were densely packed with people. However, these people still maintained their rationality and did not congest the streets. Because I didn't expect such a scene, and Chen Xiaoru didn't bring many people, so I couldn't control it even if I wanted to.
"Since this morning, they have gathered in the street."
Chen Xiaoru seemed a little angry: "I sent people to call back and forth several times, but they refused to leave. It should be the news from the county government, otherwise the common people would not know that it was you, the general, who came here."
Fang Xie couldn't help shaking his head slightly, these people obviously didn't just come to welcome him. Chen Xiaoru took off Wei Xiting's official hat, and the people in the county government must have publicized this matter. You can tell from the expressions of the common people that Wei Xiting's official reputation in Qingshan County is good. Apparently they were dissatisfied with Wei Xiting's dismissal, but because of Fang Jie's reputation, they couldn't make a fuss, so they planned to protest in this way.
They had always respected Fang Jie, and only people like Fang Jie dared to risk offending all wealthy households in the southwest of the Sui Dynasty by promoting the division of land to households. When the common people benefited, they naturally admired Fang Xie. Some people fear Fang Xie like tigers and leopards, but most common people fear Fang Xie but respect him even more.
Fang Xie noticed that among the crowds on both sides of the street, there were actually quite a few people dressed as He tribes. Their courage to come here is enough to explain a lot of problems. You must know that Fang Jie's reputation among the He people is even stronger, a fierce reputation!
"General, are you going to kill Master Wei?!"
An old man suddenly shouted loudly in the front row of the crowd. He seemed to be quite old, with gray temples. His tone of shouting was not questioning, but pleading.
"Who said I was going to kill him?"
Fang Jie asked.
"It's the fault of the humble class!"
A group of people separated from the common people and came out, then hula la knelt down in front of Fang Jie. The clothes on them turned out to be servants of the county government. From clerks to yamen servants, everyone had some fear on their faces, but no one flinched.
"The last time the adults from the Xiao Riding School came to the county seat, they directly took off the official robes of Mr. Wei and received the official seal..."
The civil official kowtowed and said: "This is all the idea of the humble official. The humble official knows that Xiaoqi School has the right to investigate and visit officials. The general once said that officials below the sixth rank can be directly convicted and executed by the Xiaoqi School without reporting. Above the fifth rank Officials, the Xiaoqi school can arrest people first and then report... I am afraid of the lowly position, I am afraid that Mr. Wei will be imprisoned and afraid that Qingshan County will lose a good official, so the news of Mr. Wei's dismissal is released, and the people will wait here. General."
"Threatening the general by coercing public opinion, how courageous you are!"
Chen Xiaoru's face sank, he pointed to the official and the others and said, "Take off all their clothes first, tie them all up and take them back!"
A group of wolves and tigers from Xiaoqi School were about to go up to arrest people, Fang Jie waved his hands and said, "Wait a minute."
Fang Jie turned around, cupped his fists towards the people around him and said, "Although I have only just arrived in Qingshan County, I already have a thorough understanding of Wei Xiting's affairs. It is a good thing for me that the villagers love Wei Xiting. There is an official under him who is loved by the people, isn't it the approval of the Black Banner Army? You gathered here today, although you are unhappy, you can be orderly. This alone is enough to show that the people of Qingshan County, regardless of Han people They are still He people, they are all kind people.”
The people listened quietly to Fang Xie, and no one disturbed him.
Because the common people feel that the Black Banner Army is an army that truly protects them, and Fang Jie, the leader of the Black Banner Army, is a person who really works for the people.
"Don't worry, Wei Xiting has no major faults, but first of all, Xiaoqi School has done nothing wrong."
Fang Jie said loudly: "The Xiaoqi school's duty is to supervise officials, and they also want all officials to act in accordance with the rules set by the Black Banner Army. The reason why Xiaoqi school temporarily took Wei Xiting is because he did something wrong. Yes. I saw that there are quite a few He people among you, and this incident happened because of you. But I know that you are not evil people, and you are not the same people as the He people who burned, killed and looted on the Pingshang Road. I also know that at the beginning When defending the city, you also worked hard and shed blood."
These words made those He people's noses sore.
"Xiaoqi school wants to picket officials for dereliction of duty. Wei Xiting's fault is that he doesn't trust me. He thinks that he also distributes the land to the He people, and I will not agree. This is Wei Xiting's fault, and it is also my fault. I did not let my subordinates People trust me, this is my failure. Therefore, I have to bear half of Wei Xiting's fault."
"Since I trust Wei Xiting, I let him be the magistrate of Qingshan County because I know him well and know that he will do more for everyone. Many people always add the word "butcher" when they mention my solution. Because I killed a lot of people in Yongzhou city, and even more outside the city! But I killed people who were harmful to the people and not beneficial to the people! Have I killed a person who is beneficial to the people?"
"So, Wei Xiting will not be killed, he is not guilty of death. But if he is wrong, he is wrong. If he does the right thing, I will reward him. If he does the wrong thing, he will naturally be punished. You don't stop here If you say good things about Wei Xiting, I will not reduce my reward for him. If you stop here to say good things for Wei Xiting, I will not avoid punishment for him. No one can stand without faith, and since the rules are set, we must Play by the rules."
"I can say with the loudest voice here that the Black Banner Army will never violate the people! The Black Banner Army is self-defeating. No matter whether it is an official or a soldier, anyone who offends the people is not allowed! I will ask about Wei Xiting's matter carefully, but he I will still stay in Qingshan County. Wherever he did something wrong, he will stay there and do things well for me!"
"General!"
The old man who asked the question earlier clasped his fists tremblingly and said: "With your words, we feel at ease! This old man dares to ask again, will the Black Banner Army drive away? If you leave, who will protect us?"
"I'm alive, so I'll protect you. The Black Banner Army has hundreds of thousands of hot-blooded men, why are you fighting? For the peace of the world!"
Fang Jie pointed to the guide and said: "This time, I am going south to conquer Yan. Tuhunduo don't kill my people, I will kill Tuhunduobie. If Murong shame kills my people, I will kill Murong shame. Anyone who offends my people will be killed even if they flee for thousands of miles!"
"The general is mighty!"
I don't know who yelled first, and then all the people raised their arms and shouted: "The general is mighty!"
"The general is mighty!"
"Long live the Great General!"
Among them are such shouts, but this is obviously wrong.
"I won't live forever, and I don't want to live forever."
Fang Jie shook his head, then pointed to his own heart: "You have Fang Jie in your heart, everything I do is worth it!"
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Chang'an City
Fifteen thousand Iron Armored Army marched out of Chang'an City mightily, and the marching team still maintained an orderly formation. Seen from a distance, the team looks like a huge monster in one piece. Looking at one of the soldiers alone makes people feel chills. Fifteen thousand of them together look like a team of countless armored beasts. There is no other army in the world that can compare with that kind of icy aura.
This team is the sharpest weapon in Yang Jian's hands.
Like his long spear, it is invincible.
"Wei Mu!"
Yang Jian called out.
The burly and strong man wearing a rusty chain armor quickly walked up to Yang Jian and leaned over, "The last general is here!"
"Chang'an City...is left to you."
Wei Mu clasped his fists and said: "The last general will definitely live up to the trust of the great general!"
Yang Jian nodded and said: "The descendants of the Yang family will go with the army. Princess Yang Qinyan stays in the Changchun Garden and is not allowed to leave, and no one is allowed to enter or leave the Changchun Garden. She will give whatever she wants, except that she cannot be allowed to leave." Death. Those officials in the imperial court don’t need to ask them what to do, just order them directly. In troubled times, there is a heavy code... where is this heavy code?”
Wei Mu immediately said: "It's in your hands!"
"Um."
Yang Jian nodded with satisfaction: "In a chaotic situation, only ruthlessness can subdue people's hearts. Although only you and five thousand elites are left in Chang'an City, those people are already scared. Just remember that even though Chang'an is a hundred miles away , no matter how many people there are, there is no need to be afraid of anything. Anyone who dares to disobey will be killed. There is only the princess, and she must be protected from death before I come back, remember?!"
"Remember at the end!"
"This expedition will not come back until I have pacified the south of the Yangtze River. Since the founding of the Sui Dynasty, no one can doubt that Chang'an City is indestructible. I will hand over Chang'an City to you, and you must guard this sentence for me. When someone asked about the emperor, he said that he had recovered from his illness and joined me in the conquest. When someone asked about the princess, he said that the princess was recuperating in the Changchun Garden and should not be disturbed. As for other matters, you don’t need to answer any questions.”
"Here!"
Wei Mu clasped his fists and said.
"The two people I trust the most, the first is Puhu, and the second is you..."
Yang Jian said with a sad tone: "The Great Sui Dynasty was created by me alone. Now that the Great Sui Dynasty is in chaos, I will clean up the mess with my own hands. Whoever wants to destroy my Yang family's country, I will destroy his nine clans. Chang'an City also Of course, whoever has the wrong heart will directly exterminate the clan."
He turned and looked to the south: "Puhu is waiting for me in the south... At the beginning, the three of us were able to conquer such a large country, and now the two of us can also defend it. No matter who it is, don't want to take Da Sui from me." I can snatch it from others. If I can snatch it from others, I will not let others snatch it. Whoever comes, whoever dies."
Wei Mu said loudly: "No one is your opponent. It was the same when the Sui Dynasty was founded, and it is the same now. Whether it is before or now, wherever your finger points, the last general will kill there. If you let the last general guard Chang'an, then I will be waiting for your triumphant return in Chang'an City."
"Go."
Yang Jian nodded and said: "Back then I raised my horse and went northward. From three thousand soldiers to one hundred thousand soldiers, I defeated the Sui Dynasty for two hundred years. Today I sent an army to the south, and there are fifteen thousand tigers and wolves under my command. I want to kill more A thousand years and thousands of miles... the mountains and rivers are picturesque."