To The Land of Nevernight

Three days later, Tang Shen's classmate and good friend Mei Shengze, and his fellow ranking second place Wang Xiao, all returned to Beijing.

Four years ago, the three of them were nominated for the Gold List together.Now they are all in their positions, and each performs their duties differently. When they get together, they all sigh.In the past four years, Tang Shen has been on the rise all the way. After two years of silence, Wang Xiao also won the emperor's appreciation for his contribution to building Ningzhou's official road.Only Mei Shengze, who was convicted of Duzhi two years ago, has a weak official career.

When Tang Shen saw Mei Shengze, he didn't recognize him at first sight.

After being dumb for a long time, Tang Shen couldn't bear it and said, "Brother Shengze, why are your temples turning gray!"

Mei Shengze looked at Tang Shen, and smiled wryly: "How does Jing Ze know the taste of it!"

It is said that after Mei Shengze was relegated to a remote place, he was able to enjoy himself while suffering at first.When he was in Guozijian, he was best at reciting poems and painting, so he wrote a few poems to express his sad feelings of relegation, but he also gained a certain reputation in the literary world.Unexpectedly, within a year, his first wife died of dystocia, leaving him with only one son.

The following year, his son also died of illness, Mei Shengze couldn't accept such a blow, and almost died when he couldn't get sick.

So he is only in his twenties this year, and he already has gray temples, vicissitudes like an old man.

After the three had a good gathering in Xixia Building, Tang Shen invited the two of them to the mansion, and they entered the study, Tang Shen asked: "Brother Shengze and Brother Dai Yue, do you know that the Holy Majesty ordered you to go to Youzhou this time? What is the purpose of serving as the doctor of Yinyin Division's capital?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiao and Mei Shengze looked at each other, and understood Tang Shen's meaning: "Jing said, is there another meaning?"

Tang Shen smiled and said slowly.

Wang Xiao and Mei Shengze didn't know anything about Yin Yinsi, and they both speculated that perhaps this Yin Yinsi had something to do with Du Zhisi two years ago.But they never expected that the emperor wanted them to be Tang Shen's subordinates and go to Youzhou to take up the post. He didn't really want them to be the officials of the Yinyin Division, but to take on the important task of spying on the military situation of the Liao Kingdom!

Both of them were shocked, unable to speak for a long time.

Suddenly, a surge of ambition reverberated in their chests.Mei Shengze's eyes lit up, and he said, "I never imagined that Jing Ze would do such a great job, and that I, Mei Shengze, would be able to participate in it. Jing Ze, no, Master Tang, I will live up to your entrustment, and I will surely succeed in no time!" "

Wang Xiao also cupped his hands and said, "I will follow your lord's instructions!"

In a few days, the two went to Youzhou on the road.

Before them, Qin Si also went to Youzhou to serve as the account envoy of Yinyin Division.He, Wang Xiao and Mei Shengze belong to the same Ministry, but they are not actually an official.Qin Si is an official under Wang Qin, and he also took a heavy responsibility on his trip to Youzhou this time.Qin Si came to Youzhou confidently with the imperial decree personally given by Zhao Fu and Wang Qin's official seal.

As soon as he arrived, the new official took office and three fires burned all over the northwest.

From now on, all the salaries of the three armies in the Northwest will be distributed in the form of silver deeds, and no real money will be allowed.

As soon as this order came out, the three armies were shocked, and all the soldiers and generals were panicked.Li Jingde was also so angry that his head was smoking with this imperial decree, he led his troops into the Yinyin Division, captured Qin Si directly, and tied him up.Qin Si had no choice but to take out Zhao Fu's imperial decree and Wang Qin's official seal: "General Li, are you planning to rebel!"

When Li Jingde saw these two things, his eyelids twitched. He closed his eyes and turned his head, pretending not to see them.He snorted, and said: "This general wants to rebel? Qin Si, I tell you, don't spit on people! Tell me first why you don't give money to my general's soldiers anymore. In the past, you used those papers instead of military pay, Lao Tzu Just turn a blind eye and turn a blind eye to pass, anyway, the food and weapons are in hand.” And because the paper can only be bought in exchange for food and weapons, there is less corruption in the army, and Li Jingde is very satisfied. "But you don't even give money now, who wants to go to war with me!"

Qin Si's eyes were burning: "I can't tell you!"

Li Jingde: "Hey, this is still a little temper. Do you think this general is stupid and too lazy to explain to him?"

Qin Si rolled his eyes: as long as you know.

Li Jingde was about to launch an attack when suddenly a soldier ran in from Yinyinsi's yamen.Li Jingde was very impatient at first, but when he saw the leader of the army, he swallowed his saliva and said, "Old Cheng, why are you here?"

General Cheng said speechlessly: "If you don't lead troops into the Yinyin Division, I will be sent by the Generalissimo to arrest you? Hurry up and let Master Qin go, and come back with me to plead guilty to the Generalissimo."

As soon as Li Jingde heard the word Generalissimo, Li Jingde had no choice but to arrest him without a fight.

After they left, Qin Si was furious: "Bandits, robbers! These scumbags are not worthy of being officials!"

Qin Si was so angry that he smashed everything in the room, but if Wang Qin was here, he would not be angry, but would think about the deep meaning contained in it.For example, Li Jingde brought private soldiers to Yinyin Division to arrest people. Even if someone tipped the news, General Cheng came from the Northwest Camp, and he shouldn't have come so quickly.

There must be something tricky in this.

After Li Jingde got out of the Yinyin Division, he was rather resentful: "Old Cheng, although you are acting, can you give me some face? What do you mean arresting me and going back? In front of so many civil servants, you can't just say please." go back?"

Cheng Fei rolled his eyes: "If I didn't scold you in front of Qin Si, would you believe that he would turn his head around and give you small shoes? Don't you know how small-minded these civil servants are? The Generalissimo asked you to lead the army Let’s make a fuss and express our dissatisfaction with Yin Yinsi’s move in the Northwest Camp, but we didn’t ask you to tie up Mr. Qin! You really want to rebel.”

Li Jingde stroked the thick beard on his face, and the layers of beard covered his reddish cheeks: "Cough, didn't I get upset when I saw that Qin Si? I can't tie Wang Zifeng, and I can't tie him." The officer under him?"

Cheng Fei: "I will not stop you from doing what you want to do, but you must not spoil the big event. The matter of the silver deed was specially ordered by the Generalissimo, and you must help the Yin Yinsi to complete it. You are only going today to show your attitude. It has chilled the minds of the soldiers. After a period of time, the silver deeds will be implemented and the soldiers will understand the benefits of the silver deeds, so there will be no more turmoil."

Li Jingde sighed: "Oh, but I also want to know what this silver deed is!"

Sure enough, at first the soldiers heard that the imperial court would no longer issue money, but only a few pieces of paper, and there was a lot of trouble.For some reason, word spread that Zhengxi Marshal Li Jingde led people to smash Yin Yinsi, and the restless hearts of the soldiers calmed down a little.Half a month later, the Yinyin Division suddenly began to open the Yinqi Village of the Ministry of War in the 36th Mansion of the Song Dynasty.

Only then did the soldiers understand Yin Yinsi's good intentions.

In ancient times, how many people fought back, and a letter from home was worth ten thousand gold.

Although the Great Song Dynasty signed a peace agreement with the Liao Kingdom, the two countries did not really go to war, and small-scale confrontations were never avoided.For example, last year the Liao Kingdom suddenly invaded and trapped Youzhou City for two months. Thousands of soldiers died in the Northwest Camp in that battle!

These soldiers all left their homes and came out to join the army.Most of them are alone, and they often hide the salaries issued by the court directly on their bodies and cannot send them home.If you want to send the family letter and money back, you can only wait for the military courier once a month, but it may not be able to be delivered even though there are thousands of mountains and rivers!

If he died in battle, he would become a heroic soul, no amount of money would be of any use.

After the Yinyin Division opened the Yinqi Village of the Ministry of War across the country, the silver deeds obtained by the soldiers could be directly handed over to the Yinyin Division of Youzhou, and filled out which prefecture to send to and which family to hand over to.The family members can receive the silver directly at the local Yinqi Zhuang of the Ministry of Military Affairs.

After the errand was completed, the court was full of praise.When all the officials saw Wang Qin, they all congratulated him.Lord Wang is so humble, he smiled gracefully and said, "It's all thanks to Lord Qin."

After the morning court, Zhao Fu was also in a happy mood.At noon, he called Wang Qin and asked, "When I close my eyes, may I see the grand scene that Zifeng promised me?"

Wang Qin saluted and asked in surprise, "Long live Your Majesty, do you want to close your eyes and take a nap?"

Zhao Fu laughed, pointed to Wang Qin at Ji Fu and said, "Look at this Wang Zifeng, he has won my heart."

The realization of "replacing currency with paper" in the territory of the Song Dynasty was what Wang Qin had promised to the emperor before he established the Silver Yinsi.Now they have finally taken the first step. Everything is difficult at the beginning. This small step took two full years!

Wang Qin held the jade wat aloft, and stood respectfully and cautiously in the Chuigong Hall.The sunlight shone in through the glazed window, Zhao Fu smiled heartily for a long time, but his smile gradually faded away as he looked at Wang Qin standing in the hall.After a moment of silence, Zhao Fu said, "Zifeng, you have been with me for twelve years."

Wang Qin: "Returning to Your Majesty, I won the first prize at the age of 17, and now I am 29."

Zhao Fu sighed: "It's been 12 years, don't delay it any longer!"

Wang Qin looked up at the emperor in surprise, this time he did not figure out the true meaning of Zhao Fu's words.

After leaving the Chui Gong Hall, Ji Fu quickly followed and caught up with Wang Qin.He said with a smile: "My servant congratulates Mr. Wang, congratulate Mr. Wang."

Wang Qin's heart moved, and he suddenly understood, he turned towards Ji Fu and said, "Thank you, Manager Ji."

"This can't be allowed, this can't be allowed." Ji Fu's smile deepened, he looked around, and whispered: "The holy dragon is in good health, Wang Xianggong doesn't have to worry about it."

After leaving the palace, Wang Qin passed by Yushitai in a sedan chair.Suddenly, he remembered what Tang Shen had said to him a few months ago, "Senior brother, this journey has not been easy." .Look, your brother will be promoted soon."

It is said that people are not as good as heaven, and the emperor wants you to be promoted this year, so don't delay until next year.

But now everything has not been revealed, Wang Qin did not go to Qinzheng Palace after leaving the palace, and of course he did not go to the Ministry of Household Affairs.He ordered the bearer to carry the sedan chair to Qin Tianjian.Wait until Shen Shi to leave.

Yinyin Division's errands were handled extremely beautifully, and all officials of Yinyin Division were rewarded.Yu Chaosheng, who had just returned to Shengjing, received the reward, and said to his cronies: "Since I returned to Beijing two years ago, everything seems to be blessed by God."

When Du Zhisi had an accident, Yu Chaosheng escaped as an assistant examiner for the general examination in the Gongyuan; now he got a job as Yinyinsi for no reason, and did nothing, and Yinyinsi accomplished a big thing by himself. He was also blessed with a share of rewards.

The relative said: "It is the adult who has a prosperous career."

Yu Chaosheng thought for a while: "That's not true. The Holy Majesty sent me to Youzhou to be the left deputy censor of Yin Yinsi. Firstly, it was to suppress the arrogance of the Royal Party and prevent the Royal Party from dominating. Second, It was to promote Tang Jingze and let him take the same position as me with a mere fourth-rank official position. Perhaps, I was in his favor. You see, the emperor promoted two officials to him last month, and sent him to You Aren't Mei Shengze and Wang Xiao the rising Tang Party?"

The author has something to say: Yu Chaosheng: You are the Tang Party!

Mei Shengze & Wang Xiao: Sugar party?Yes, we are the sweet party.Why, are you a salty party?