Because of the delay in the news, Xu Yanze didn't know that Zhang Yong had returned, and was still hesitating whether to burn the food or not.
Xiang Han was not idle this day, first he collected the rent in advance, and brought all the grain from the nearby tenants into Jinzhou City. The tenants were immersed in the joy of the harvest, and in a blink of an eye, nearly 80% of them were seized by the owner, and they all scolded behind their backs: "God damn it, let's collect the rent ten days in advance, and the grain will be poured into the dendrobium. I still have to kick, really black-hearted."
Uncle Jin and Uncle Jin were also very angry. They were originally responsible for the rent collection. The two of them used to make a lot of money, but they were suddenly overtaken by Xiang Han, and they immediately wanted to argue with him.
Xiang Han had no time to pay attention to it, so he directly transferred people from the bodyguard bureau, and stopped them in the Jin Mansion not to go out.
After collecting the rent, and taking Xu Yanze's cheap father to the medical clinic in Jinzhou City on the grounds of seeing a doctor, Xiang Little Papi Han walked back home leisurely.
It was already late at this time, after seeing Xu Yanze, he first praised himself, and then asked: "How is the situation over there?"
Xu Yanze still hadn't made a decision, and just wanted to hear his opinion, so he explained the situation. After finishing speaking, he was still a little apprehensive, after all, his method was quite immoral, and the ancients were also quite taboo about "gods and ghosts".
But unexpectedly, after hearing this, Xiang Han said: "Burn it, they will definitely come back if they haven't eaten." Then he said happily: "I collected all the rent in the surrounding area today, and now I am short of everything, except for food. .”
Xu Yanze was a little speechless, and asked, "You charge such a high rent, aren't you afraid of being beaten?"
"Isn't there someone from the Escort Bureau? Besides, don't underestimate me. Even if something goes wrong, I can protect myself." Xiang Han was quite confident, but then he sighed and said, "Actually, there's nothing I can do about it." , the food is left in their hands, and if something goes wrong, it will probably be snatched by the Turkic people. Put it here, and after the incident is over, at least half of it can be returned. Moreover, most of them have to pay rent in the city these two days Staying overnight is always safer than staying in the village."
"Return half of the grain to the tenants? What about Xue Qinglin taxing the Jin family?" Xu Yanze asked.
"Uh, this...let's talk about it later, the important ones first." Xiang Han hesitated a bit, but what he was thinking in his heart was that after this matter is over, you will become an official, and you can be exempted from part of the labor and land tax. Furthermore, Xue Qinglin is not stupid. If the people are taxed as soon as they are looted, isn't it the government forcing the people to rebel
"By the way, if something happens, it will probably take a day or two. General Zhang can't delay it." After saying that, Xiang Han couldn't help but remind him again.
Xu Yanze finally made a decision, nodded and said, "Okay, I'll send a message to the escort immediately."
Because there were a lot of things to do during the day, the two of them had no intention of being romantic, and after washing up, they hugged each other and fell asleep.
In the middle of the night, there was a rhythmic knocking sound on the roof. Xu Yanze opened his eyes instantly, looked at Xiang Han beside him, and then got up lightly.
When he got outside, he whispered, "Come down."
A man in black quickly turned over and jumped off the roof, Xu Yanze frowned and asked, "What's the matter?"
The visitor said in a low voice: "Yan Huiguan was suddenly attacked. At this time, there is no one to supervise the battle, and it is a mess everywhere. It may be broken at any time."
The worst prediction came true, Xu Yanze's heart sank, and he hurriedly asked, "Where's the general guarding the pass?"
"Last night, Xue's mansion had a banquet, and all the generals returned drunk." The man in black gritted his teeth, and then added: "General Zhang will return in the rain, and he will arrive the day after tomorrow at the earliest."
Xu Yanze immediately ordered: "The prefect of Jinzhou is timid and fearful. You go and restrain him immediately, and I will go over immediately. In addition, send people to report to each village and open the city gate to let the people in. Don't worry about the guards. After an hour … No, send someone to keep an eye on the situation, and once the Turks appear, close the city gate immediately.”
From Yanhuiguan to Jinzhou, it takes one and a half hours to ride a horse, and I hope I can make it in time.
Xiang Han felt in a daze that there was no one around him, and he wanted to go to the bathroom, so he got up and fumbled outside. Hearing Xu Yanze's words, he instantly woke up.
Xu Yanze quickly went back to the room, and seeing him standing there in a daze, he couldn't help being startled, hurried over, held his hand and asked, "Why are you up?"
Xiang Han immediately came back to his senses and asked, "Is the Turk calling?"
"Still going back to the pass." Xu Yanze led him into the inner room, pressed him back on the bed, and said, "There is still some distance to Jinzhou, so you can sleep a little longer."
Xiang Han shook his head, struggling to get up. Xu Yanze pressed him down again, and comforted him: "Hey, don't be afraid. I'll arrange some things. You can stay at home with peace of mind. If something goes wrong, the escorts will protect you and leave."
Xiang Han raised his head, looked at him seriously and said, "I'm not afraid, I want to go to the toilet."
Xu Yanze: "..."
Xiang Han said he was going to the toilet, but taking advantage of Xu Yanze's unpreparedness, he quickly dressed neatly and went out to settle the villagers who fled into the city.
Xu Yanze couldn't stop him, so he could only send someone to follow him, and then went to the government office, planning to arrange for the defense of the city.
The prefect of Jinzhou was timid, and after being picked up from the bed, he almost fainted from fright. When Xu Yanze arrived, he was stammering and threatening his guards.
Xu Yanze stepped forward and said threateningly: "The Turkic people have broken through the Yanhui Pass and are heading to Jinzhou. What's the plan of Prefect Zhao?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Taishou fell down from his chair and said with soft legs: "No, it's nonsense. There are 50,000 elite soldiers guarding the Yanhui Pass. Are you saying that it will be broken... ah, it will be broken? You guys are against the people... "
Xu Yanze carried him directly to the outside of the mansion, looked at the flames outside and said, "The people are all rushing into the city, and Governor Zhao still doesn't believe it?"
Zhao Taishou panicked instantly, and hurriedly said: "Close the city gate quickly, and don't let them in!"
Xu Yanze flashed his dagger, and said casually: "The army is in chaos, and a prefect dies... probably no one will pay attention."
Eunuch Zhao immediately fought with each other, wanting to cry but without tears, he said: "You, what are you going to do? Keep people under the knife, I'm the official of the imperial court, so many people are watching..."
Xu Yanze smiled, and in less than a quarter of an hour, he was appointed as the temporary commander in chief, who could dispatch Jinzhou's 5,000 defenders and government officials at will.
On the other side, Xiang Han also contacted famous people in the city to organize the people together.
Xu Yanze quickly brought Taishou Zhao over, ordered him to say some encouraging words, and escorted him back.
Because they were worried about lack of manpower, they recruited some people from the common people. Afterwards, Xu Yanze took people to defend the city, while Xiang Han arranged the logistics.
The emperor was also in the crowd. After reading it, he turned to the third prince and said, "This young man of the Jin family is not what I thought before. And that Yan family is also a malleable talent. It's a pity."
The third prince forced a smile and said, "Father, are you still in the mood to say this? The most urgent thing is that you have to leave Jinzhou as soon as possible."
The emperor shook his head, and said: "This matter is strange. I am afraid it will be more dangerous to leave Jinzhou. It is better to stop quietly. You go to the city to see and help if you can."