Across the Water Margin: Officials of Ximen

Also in Yunzhou, Wang Jun also heard about the official Ximen Qing in Nayanggu County.I heard that Ximen Qing's family is very rich, and there are gold and silver shops, hotels, and herbal medicine shops in this prefecture to make a living.What is the purpose of this person recruiting Xiangyong with such great fanfare?This matter has affected the recruitment of sergeants in my Yunzhou Prefecture. Do I have to report this matter to the Prime Minister?

Just when Wang Jun closed his eyes and thought about his own thoughts, a sergeant beside him suddenly shouted: "What a majestic man! Am I dazzled? I'm afraid that man is one foot long. Could it be that a god or Buddha came down to earth?"

Hearing the noisy exclamation of the sergeants around him, Wang Jun suddenly opened his eyes and sat up, looking in the direction where everyone was watching, and saw a tall and huge man leading a hundred and ten people approaching the recruitment shed.

I'm afraid this person is not a kind person!Wang Jun, who is quite experienced, saw the abnormality of the other party at once.The leading giant had a swollen face, with a somewhat fierce look, unlike an ordinary farmer.And the more than a hundred people behind him obviously respected him and surrounded him and walked forward.

Looking at the people behind the man, although they are also travel-stained, they are all agile and strong, with no color on their faces, they don't look like the disaster victims lined up in front of the shed.

These people have a history!Let's see why they come.Wang Jun stood up, holding the handle of the waist knife in his hand, squinting and staring at the group of people who walked to the recruiting shed.

These people who came were the gang of Qingzhou bandits, "God of Dangerous Dao" Yu Baosi and Jiu Sheng'er Li Xiaoer.

Yu Baosi mistakenly thought that Wang Jun's place was an ordinary porridge shed for disaster relief, and wanted to bring his brothers here to pretend to be victims of disasters to cheat a meal, fill their stomachs and then continue southward to Liangshan.After all, this place is at the foot of the state city, and the bandit leader Yu Baosi dared not lead others to rob rich people openly and secretly.

When he came to the recruiting shed, Yu Baosi realized that it was the officers and soldiers who were recruiting soldiers, and only those who passed the selection could get a bowl of food after being registered in the register and tattooed on their faces.

unlucky!As a robber, Yu Baosi was most reluctant to see the figures of the officers and soldiers. Seeing that this was the place to recruit the officers and soldiers, he couldn't help but feel very uncomfortable, turned around and wanted to leave with his men.

Just at this time, I only heard a voice from behind: "Wu Na is a good man, with a good body, why don't you come to apply for the army and serve the court?"

Yu Baosi turned around and saw a fair-skinned officer staring at him.Yu Baosi replied angrily: "Master is a person who is used to idleness, and he can't stand many rules in the barracks. This bowl of food is tasteless, and I don't like it, Master."

"Bold! Whose master are you?" Several soldiers around Wang Jun glared at Yu Baosi.

Wang Jun stopped the soldiers around him from drawing their swords, smiled at Yu Baosi and said, "What a straight-faced man, he is full of momentum! Hero, my mighty army is short of a strong man like you. If you Joining the army must be reused. A hero may wish to think about it before making a decision?"

Yu Baosi patted his stomach and shouted: "Master was hit by floods in Cangzhou, and he fled all the way to your Dongping Mansion in Yunzhou. Today, he walked for half a day, and he didn't even have half a grain of rice in his stomach. He was so hungry that his chest stuck to his back. Now, who still has the heart to talk to you! Since you are not a place to give food, the master should leave quickly, but go to find a bowl of food elsewhere."

Wang Jun laughed loudly when he heard this, and said to Yu Baosi: "Hero, since you are here with me, Wang Jun, it is also a fate. Even if the hero does not want to apply for the army, I, Wang Jun, will not let the hero leave hungry. I am here Nothing else, porridge and tea are still enough. A good man might as well rest here for a while, and leave soon after filling his stomach."

Chapter 263 Layout of Dongping Mansion

This fellow Yu Baosi was a rough man with little knowledge, he felt complacent when he saw that officer Wang Jun respected him so much, and he also developed a good impression of Wang Jun.It is rare for the imperial court to provide free meals, and if he is full, he will leave sooner or later!

Yu Baosi waved his hand, so that more than a hundred of his subordinates behind him gathered together and went to the shed to get the porridge.This group of robbers and rascals were all happy to see that they were free to eat.

Those victims who were not selected saw envy and jealousy in their eyes when they saw that this group of people could eat and drink for free.The recruits who had already been recruited also touched the tattoos on their faces, and they were full of thoughts in their hearts, not knowing what it was like.

Yu Baosi had a big appetite, and several of his confidantes borrowed a small wooden barrel from the officers and soldiers, filled half of the barrel of rice for him, and placed it respectfully in front of Yu Baosi.Yu Baosi picked up the wooden spoon in the rice bucket, scooped up the porridge and rice, and put it in his mouth.

Li Xiaoer filled the rice, walked up to Yu Baosi with the bowl in his arms, and asked quietly: "Brother, do you really want to stay here and join the army? Don't you want to go to Liangshan to live that happy life?"

Yu Baosi chuckled, and said to Li Xiaoer in a low voice: "Brother, what's so good about being a bird soldier? Brother, I will naturally follow you to vote for Lin Chong, the famous 'leopard head' in the world. We are full. , just leave his mother, can that white-skinned person stop us?"

After hearing this, Li Xiaoer looked around and found that there were indeed not many officers and troops led by Wang Jun, so he was not afraid that he would use force later.Li Xiaoer put his heart back into his stomach, and sat beside Yu Baosi to eat porridge and rice with peace of mind.

How did Yu Baosi and Li Xiaoer know, Wang Jun saw the behavior of Yu Baosi and his group of people, and he already guessed in his heart that these people were probably robbers on the run.There are not many sergeants with him now, so Wang Jun did not startle the snake, but used words to stabilize Yu Baosi and his party.While Yu Bao was not looking around, Wang Jun had already sent the sergeants around him into the city to inform Dong Ping, the military supervisor.

Although Dong Ping, the "General with Two Spears" has a bad character, he is a man who is not afraid of death and dares to fight when he goes into battle.When he heard the report from the sergeant sent by Wang Jun that more than a hundred suspected thieves had come from outside the city, pretending to be victims of disasters, crossing the state and going to the recruiting point to cheat food and drink, he was furious.Dong Ping also didn't go to the camp to mobilize the troops. He put on his horse and rushed straight to the city gate with twenty soldiers from the mansion.

"Brother, look! That fellow on the street is Dong Ping, the Superintendent of Soldiers and Horses!"

"Oh? Sure enough, he looks handsome and has a dignified appearance! He is indeed Dong Ping, who is known as the "heroic general with two guns, and a romantic man"! Hehehe~"

"What's so romantic about it? I heard that this guy doesn't even have a wife, he just flirts with prostitutes in Goulan Washeri. Compared with my brother, he is a bird! Wherever my brother goes, there is a beautiful little lady in his arms, That's the real romance!"

"Brother Jiao Ting, stop talking nonsense! Brother, I have only married two wives, three concubines at home, and Jin Lian from the outer house, and only raised six little wives. How can I be considered romantic?"

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In a restaurant on West Street, Ximen Qing, Jiao Ting, Jiang Zhong, and Lu Xiaoyi were sitting by the window eating wine.This time, Ximen Qing came to Dongping Mansion to take a look at the business of restaurants, gold and silver shops, and herbal medicine shops opened in Dongping Mansion, and to plan the next step of business expansion.

The resettlement and recruitment of victims in Ximenbao cost a lot of money and food.Although Ximenqing and other talents came back from Jiangzhou with a windfall, they didn't have to worry about having no money to spend, but they still needed to continue to invest in the training and equipment of recruiting soldiers in the future.Therefore, the business on weekdays must also be managed well in order to provide Ximenbao with a steady stream of funds.

Gradually expanding his business, Ximenqing not only took over the Taohuazhuang Manor in Qizhou, but also used his connections to expand various businesses to Qingzhou, Qizhou, Yanzhou, Dongchangfu, Lingzhou and other places.As for this Yunzhou Dongping Mansion, it is the state capital closest to Yanggu County, and it is in charge of Yanggu County, so Ximenqing naturally puts more effort into expanding the territory in various businesses.

Through the efforts of Lu Xiaoyi, Shi Yong, and Jiang Zhong, Ximenqing's underground forces extended from Yanggu County to the state capital. First, they leveled and subdued the gangsters in Dongping Mansion, and controlled the underworld business in the city. .

Next, the official Ximen Qing came on stage.Under the recommendation of the magistrate of Yanggu County, Ximenqing came to the state capital to meet the magistrate.After presenting some valuable gold, silver and jewelry snatched from the robbers, Ximen Qing successfully bribed the magistrate, and opened up the joints of the official government for him to act in this Dongping mansion.

In Ximen Qing's plan, Dongping Mansion will be built into the next Yanggu County by him, and it will become a cornerstone of his future development.

The only thing that makes Ximenqing regret is that the current magistrate of Dongping Prefecture is not the unlucky Cheng Wanli who was killed by Dong Ping, but Chen Wenzhao who is a man of intelligence.Therefore, Ximenqing's idea of ​​seeing Cheng Wanli's daughter's beauty temporarily fell through.

This Chen Wenzhao is the prefect who in history Wu Song killed Ximen Qinghou, tried to punish Wu Song, and gave him a light sentence.However, Ximen Qing did not regard Chen Wenzhao as a hostile person.

In this life, Wu Song has long been defeated by himself. The magistrate of Yanggu County, who once protected Wu Song, has been bought by him and has become a close friend. Why can't Chen Wenzhao buy and develop into his side? What about people?

Chen Wenzhao had learned from the magistrate of Yanggu County that Ximen Qing united with the nobles in the territory to jointly defend against the bandits in Liangshanbo and protect the environment and the people. Naturally, Ximen Qing was greatly appreciated for his righteous deed.

To govern Yunzhou well, Chen Wenzhao needed the support of Ximen Qing, a local wealthy family who was willing to cooperate with the government. Therefore, when the magistrate of Yanggu County introduced Ximen Qing to him, he immediately warmly received Ximen Qing.After receiving the generous gift from Ximen Qing, he became even more jealous of Ximen Qing.

If the local tyrants and large manor owners in Yunzhou are as willing to work diligently for the government as the officials of Ximenqing in Yanggu County, why can't this Yunzhou be governed?Why did Chen Wenzhao not be able to get promoted?

If the local tyrants and big manor owners in Yunzhou are as generous as the officials of Ximen Qing in Yanggu County, giving generous gifts, why would Chen Wenzhao not be able to make a fortune?

After Chen Wenzhao had a chat with Ximen Qing, he greatly appreciated Ximen Qing.At the same time, he also invited the sage Ximenqing, hoping that Ximenqing would not be confined to Yanggu County, but would spend more time in Dongping Mansion.As the magistrate of Dongping Prefecture, he must support the development of the magi Ximen Qing in the entire Yunzhou.

In this way, Ximenqing successfully bought the prefect Chen Wenzhao.Next, of course he will flex his muscles in this Dongping Mansion and gradually build this place into his own backyard.

Chapter 264 Two Spears Will Attract the God of Danger

After buying the prefect of Dongping Prefecture, Ximen Qing and several brothers went to a hotel opened by Jiang Zhong to have a drink and discuss the follow-up business strategy in this prefecture.Just at this time, I happened to see Dong Ping passing by on horseback.

Because Lu Xiaoyi had been ordered to secretly investigate Dong Ping, he recognized him immediately.

Seeing Dong Ping dressed up and heading west out of the city, Lu Xiaoyi asked Ximen Qing: "Brother, there must be a disturbance by the victims of the disaster at the recruiting point outside the west gate, and Dong Dujian personally suppressed it! Brother, let me go and have a look." look?"

Ximen Qing replied: "Dong Ping, I also want to see his methods. Brother Xiaoyi and Brother Jiao Ting, you two will go with me. Brother Jiang, your figure is too eye-catching, so I will be here for a while. Wait in the hotel, I will come when I go."

Jiang Menshen listened, nodded, and sent the three of Ximen Qing to the door of the hotel.The three of Ximen Qing got on their horses and chased after Dong Ping's disappearing Ximen.

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In the recruiting shed outside the west gate, Wang Jun sat on a chair, glanced at Yu Baosi, who was buried in his food, and quietly glanced at the gate of the city, waiting for Dong Ping, the commander of soldiers and horses, to arrive with his troops.

"That guy's appetite is so big! He didn't even fill his stomach with half a bucket of rice, I'm afraid it could be as big as a calf!" A sergeant next to Wang Jun was shocked by Yu Baosi's eating, and couldn't help sighing .

Wang Jun smiled, waved his fan, and didn't speak.

Yu Baosi finished eating half a bucket of porridge and rice, and added a few more bowls before he was able to fill his stomach.He put down the bowl, stood up contentedly, waved to Li Xiaoer and the others who were already full, and said: "Master, eat, brothers follow me!"

After hearing this, all the bandits and young men hugged Yu Bao and walked out in disorder. They wanted to find a way to leave Dongping Mansion and continue south to Liangshanbo.

"Wu Na man! After eating my meal, why did you leave without saying goodbye?"

When Yu Baosi was about to leave, a loud voice rang in everyone's ears.