Qin Official

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In the late Mengchun month of the thirty-fifth year of the First Emperor of Qin, Anlu County was bustling with activity. The Marquis of Changnan, who had returned to his hometown after being wealthy, hosted a banquet for the county people today. Although only officials and three elders could enter the main banquet, there were many people on the street outside the official temple. A low table with a length of a hundred steps was set up, and all nobles from Anlu County, young and old, could sit down and eat as much fish and meat as they wanted, and drinks could be refilled.

This long street banquet was so grand that people in Anlu couldn't help but raise their thumbs and praise Chang Nanhou for his wealth and honor.

When the lanterns first came on, the protagonists had not yet arrived, but the supporting actors had already filled the main seats. There were a total of seventy-two tables in the hall. The main seat in the middle must be reserved for the Marquis of Changnan, and the seat next to it should be for Anlu County. However, Anlu Ling did not dare to sit down and kept inviting an elderly man over.

"Master Yan, please take a seat."

Yan Zheng, who came from Yunmengxiang Banli, waved his hand: "I am just one of the three elders in the county. How dare I sit at the bottom of the chair? This seat should be filled by the county king."

Anlu Ling was a man who knew what was going on. He humbly said: "In Anlu, there is only one king, and that is the prince of Changnan! Yan Gong is the master of the princes. We all know that after the prince of Changnan comes back, he will not see any guests." , the gate of the Wei Mansion is only open to two guests as an exception, one is Xijun, and the other is Yan Gong!"

Others agreed, and when it came to this, Yan Zheng no longer gave in, and slowly took a seat at the bottom of the right table, feeling that he was very dignified.

More than ten years ago, a black man from Guizhou Province went to Banli to ask Yan Zheng for help in order to study the laws and regulations and take the examination as an official. Yan Zheng heard that he became a civil servant at the age of 18 and was praised by the county captain. He felt that this In the future, the child might be able to make a name for himself, so he lent the family's criminal laws and other laws to Hei Fu.

Who would have thought that this loan would lead to a Guannei Marquis!

As Heifu's title has risen, Yan Zheng's status in Anlu County has also risen step by step. He has been retired for many years and was recently elected as the "Three Elders of the County". He is in charge of the education of the county, encourages people to do good, and can also Participate in political affairs.

His family is also prospering, and his granddaughter marries Heifu's younger brother Wei Jing and becomes a high-ranking official.

If the Wei family is the most wealthy family in Anlu, and the Li family is the second, then the Yan family can at least be ranked third in the county...

Just as Yan Zheng was enjoying this treatment, a shout came from outside.

"The Marquis of Changnan is here!"

Yan Zheng also stood up quickly. The seventy-two people in the hall, whether they were county magistrates, lieutenants, prime ministers, or the three rich and powerful elders in the village, all tilted their heads and looked out the door.

At the end of the 100-step long street, the carriage of Marquis Changnan was parked at the end of the street. He was riding in the imperial carriage specially made by the imperial court. The horses and horses were all red. The carriage was decorated with hanging curtains and a wide canopy on the roof. The driver was Sang Mu, Heifu's confidant who had been with him for more than ten years.

Heifu could have driven across the street, but he didn't. After getting off the car at the end of the street, he walked over step by step with his brother Zhong, attendant Li Cang, Yu Zangmu and others.

This caused an uproar. On this long street, there were at least two hundred table tables, and four to five hundred noble people were sitting there. They stood up one after another and bowed to Hei Fu. Hei Fu bowed his head to the left and right with every step he took. .

The people in the county were really flattered. After the Marquis of Changnan walked forward, a man dressed as a small official began to brag to others with a bright face:

"When Changnan was appointed county captain, I led his horse for him!"

He was immediately ridiculed by the villagers across the street, saying, "What are you doing?" Their friendship with Changnan Marquis can be traced back to when he was the pavilion chief at Huyang Pavilion.

The visitor in the sunset in Yunmeng Township watched their argument with a smile, and then said in a leisurely manner that he grew up watching the Marquis of Changnan...

Everyone argued with each other, but they were all proud of you. After all, in the entire Nan County, there was only one marquis in the past hundred years. The most important thing is that he was generous and courteous to the villagers, even if they only met them once. .

In fact, those who really have friendship with Heifu have long been invited to the main banquet in the county temple courtyard...

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"Meet Changnanhou!"

Entering the courtyard of the county temple, a dark group of people came up to salute. Hei Fu glanced at them and realized, hey, they were all acquaintances.

"Master Yan, how dare I accept your worship? Get up quickly, get up quickly!"

In addition to Lao Yan Zheng, whom he respected as his "Master", most of Heifu's colleagues and subordinates in his later years were invited to join in to make up the numbers.

When Hei Fu was the servant of Huyang Pavilion, Yuliang, he looked like he was doing well, although he couldn't compare with the other people in the pavilion.

Yuliang mentioned the people who had gone to the accident and said that the father of the pavilion, Pu Zhang, was dead, but his son was sitting outside.

Hei Fu didn't take offense to this man's verbose words. It wasn't until the people next to him reminded Yuliang that he realized he had lost his composure, apologized and retreated.

Next was Heifu's colleague when he was on duty, a short and fat pig. He is now a toilet clerk and is responsible for the public toilets in the county.

As an official, he spoke more logically: "I dare to tell you that the emperor is no longer there. After all, he is old and has not escaped the epidemic. My younger brother Mu followed the emperor in his early years, held up the flag and performed meritorious services, and stayed in Yuzhang, he got sick during the Southern Expedition and almost died. By the way, I don’t know if the prince still remembers it, but the two brothers are now so powerful that they were also recruited to go to the Southern Expedition."

It was so long ago that Hei Fu couldn't remember it. He only had a vague impression that the brothers were greedy and timid, and he didn't like it very much.

In fact, it is possible that most of the colleagues, subordinates and even fellow villagers back then became famous. Not to mention the top-notch ones like Xiao Tao, Dongmen Bao, Li Xian, and Ji Ying, even Qu Ji, Mu, Nu, Le, etc. have now become county magistrates in Yuzhang.

"Do you still remember me, Lord?"

A middle-aged man with a shiny face and a big belly came over to salute. Heifu looked at him for a few times, thought about it and then smiled and said:

"Isn't this Yuan Bai? Isn't he here to get back those thousands of dollars?"

Yuan Bai hurriedly said: "How dare you? You dare? Yuan Bai was young and ignorant at that time. Fortunately, the emperor was generous and did not blame me. Then he also gave food and clothing to the officials. My family earned more than 100,000 yuan from sugarcane fields and sugar pressing?"

The reason why he is called a subordinate is because during the second attack on Chu, Yuan Bai was also in Heifu's army.

It turned out that Yuan Bai was injured and returned to Anlu after the war to destroy Chu. His family was originally a merchant, so he took advantage of the trend of growing cane and pressing sugar and opened a workshop. Over the past few years, his family accumulated hundreds of gold. Now he is the largest plantation owner in the county, second only to the Heifu and Liham families.

"I didn't give you this money. You got it from legal transactions based on your own skills."

He chatted with Yuan Bai for a few words, and someone who had an old relationship with Heifu came over to salute, and everyone was finally able to sit down.

Today's banquet was paid for by Heifu, who arranged everything sincerely and with Li Cang. Countless people from the county volunteered to help. The dishes and drinks were served in sequence, all from hometown dishes, pork from the countryside, and Yunmeng Zeli. Fresh fish, as well as rice cakes and rice noodles, which are gradually becoming popular in Anlu, the county magistrate even said in a very silly way that after Heifu became a marquis, everyone called rice cakes "Changnan cake".

Hei Fu nodded, and after tasting a few mouthfuls each, he raised his wine and said with a smile:

"Although the fish in the Jiaodong sea are beautiful, and the Xianyang Palace banquet is grand, they are still not as good as the taste of my hometown. The soil and water support a person, and Hei Fu was raised by Anlu. Dear fathers and mothers, please drink this cup to the full! Have fun tonight Drinking is extremely joyful, and the old way is the joy of laughter!"

He spoke the earthy Anlu dialect. Everyone was overjoyed and raised their glasses, and the banquet was filled with laughter and laughter.

While waiting for the second glass of wine, Heifu prayed that next month's spring plowing would go smoothly and Anlu would continue to have a good harvest.

On the third glass of wine, Heifu's voice became a little lower: "This glass, I would like to toast to Pao Ze, who has accompanied me in my two conquests of Chu and died on the battlefield in the past ten years, as well as my southern expedition to Baiyue, where he died. The Anlu disciples in a foreign land..."

This sentence made everyone feel a little sad, and many people wiped their tears together. Some people drank too much and couldn't bear it anymore, so they started to cry loudly, but their faces were full of snot and tears.

Zhi explained for him: "Junhou, the son of Yuliang, died in the dense forest in the south. Only one hand was sent back. It's so miserable."

"This is happening!"

Heifu was solemn, went down from the table to comfort the fish, and asked everyone present that many of their nephews had also been sent to the south. Although they were not dead, they had not returned for two years...

Everyone looked at each other and finally settled on Yan Zheng. Old Yan Zheng stood up tremblingly and said to Hei Fu:

"We are very happy that the prince is nostalgic for the past and has not forgotten his hometown party. However, everyone in Anlu also has a merciless request to report to the prince."

…

Hei Fu knew what he was asking for, so he nodded and said, "Master Yan, please tell me."

Yan Zheng said: "Yan Zheng was a minor official and once heard that the emperor's righteousness towards the barbarians and the Di was nothing more than strict ties. But now, in order to conquer Yue, the Huaihan counties are exhausted. It has been two years since the war started. , but failed, the general died, the soldiers were tired, and the people could not support them."

"Now, the Emperor has ordered the Marquis of Changnan as the general to continue the southern expedition. I am afraid that the people will be overwhelmed and still unable to win. This is also a burden for the king. He will harm the interests of the people and seize the useless land in Lingnan. I am stubborn. I don’t know what it means, so we are in trouble for the king..."

After Yan Zheng finished speaking, the three elders from each township also stood up and said a few words, with the general meaning being the same:

The Southern Expedition has devastated Anlu County, and the interests of every class have been harmed. Everyone hopes to end the war and let their children come back!

They hoped that Heifu could persuade Qin Shi Huang again for the benefit of the Anlu people.

After Heifu was silent for a while, he slowly said:

"There must be extraordinary people in the world, and then there are extraordinary things; there are extraordinary things, and then there are extraordinary achievements."

"Ah?" Yan Zheng was dumbfounded. What are you talking about?

Hei Fu didn’t know what he was talking about, so he just blew it off.

"Your Majesty is an extraordinary person today. When the Holy King is in power, how can he only pay attention to trivial matters, shrink his hands, stick to routines, be restrained by common opinions, obey public opinion, imitate popular customs, cater to the world? No! Your Majesty is far-sighted and has created great achievements. , is a model for all generations. Therefore, His Majesty’s ambition is not understood by ordinary people.”

What he said was completely wrong, and everyone looked at each other in confusion.

Heifu originally planned to clear the emperor's name in this matter, so he directly followed:

"The Southern Expedition is your Majesty's wish. As a general, I was entrusted with a defeated army and was ordered to be in danger. I must succeed before I can return. Therefore, even in my hometown, the soldiers who should be recruited must still be recruited. Today In addition to reminiscing about old times, I just hope that all fathers, brothers and brothers can help me!"

He added: "I have also told your Majesty the hardships of the southern expedition, so your majesty has granted permission that all soldiers and civilians in the southern expedition can be given a first-level title!"

More than ten years ago, if they heard that there was such a good thing as conferring titles, the people of Anlu would definitely jump up and encourage their children to join the army.

But now, they just look at each other. Patriotism, loyalty to the emperor, title, and the land of Lingnan are no longer attractive to everyone.

The enthusiasm for war has long been exhausted, and everyone discovered that they had paid too much for this war, not only in economic losses, but also in the lives of their children...

They complained: "Junhou, two years ago, we sent away a group of disciples. We thought we would get some care when we went to Yuzhang. Unexpectedly, we were sent to Changsha County, crossed the Five Ridges, and were stationed in Guilin, Cangwu, now twenty-three have died, and they still haven’t returned for a long time, and some have even been lost in foreign lands, and their lives and deaths are unknown..."

Hei Fu nodded: "I understand, I understand."

He understood that the recruitment of troops in Nanjun this time was no longer like the past. He could not simply use the law to rope them in or lure them with merit.

"Heifu all knows the difficulties of the villagers. As my father and brothers said, many of my brothers are trapped in the south, including my old subordinate Xiaotao. Three thousand people are trapped in Longchuan Village and have not been able to withdraw from Yuzhang. So far, It’s been half a year and there’s been no news.”

Heifu's words were no longer businesslike, but filled with emotion.

"After hearing the news, I was extremely anxious. Every time I thought about the deaths and injuries of my children in my hometown, and the worries of their parents, wives and children, I couldn't sleep well at night. I only regret that Your Majesty did not regard me as a general and could not protect everyone."

"But now, I am finally the commander-in-chief of the southern expedition. Others say that the south is a mess and are worried about me, but I am extremely happy, because in addition to the public intention to share your worries, Hei Fu also has a selfish intention."

He walked to the edge of the courtyard and faced the more than seventy people at the main table, as well as the hundreds of people on the long street who had stopped drinking and eating meat and listened quietly to his words.

All eyes were focused on this prince who came out of Anlu hundreds of years ago. They were proud to have spoken to him. They pointed at Heifu's car and asked their children to follow it as an example...

"More than ten years ago, hundreds of Nanjun children were trapped in Chu territory and trapped in Xiaoyi. They were in danger. But Hei Fu promised everyone that I would take them home! If you dare to ask your elder brother, Kundi, or your second or third son, Hei Fu did it. What?"

After a moment of silence, someone stood up on the long street and said loudly: "Your Majesty is true to his word, and he does not hesitate to take risks. He pretends to surrender and breaks out. He leads everyone to kill him and returns after fighting thousands of miles. My brother, and that Hundreds of children from Nanjun live because of their king!"

But it was a relative of Heifu's former subordinate. This incident was very famous and became a household name in Anlu. There was a constant stream of praise. Heifu smiled and said loudly:

"It's the same today. Mr. Hei went to Lingnan not to make achievements, nor to gain a title, but to rescue the old tribe lost in the dense forest and the Anlu disciples left in the isolated city one by one, so that others can go home!"

This statement is sincere and touching.

But this great hero of the Anlu people showed a hint of helplessness.

"But Heifu alone, the prisoners, the exiled officials, the Northerners, and the defeated soldiers cannot do it, because they are outsiders!"

"Heifu needs help from his own people, and from the children in his hometown!"

Hei Fu held up his hands, turned around, and bowed to everyone.

"If the township party trusts Hei Fu and is willing to hand over his son to me, Hei Fu will definitely treat him as a brother, nephew, and will never betray him!"

Everyone looked at each other with a bit of emotion. Even those whose sons died in the battle wiped their tears and nodded.

Talking about the Dharma repeatedly is the order of the world and the appearance of everything. But when things come to an end, when national and military laws no longer apply, Heifu can only use personal friendship and connections with the township party to deceive people into joining the army. This is probably a step back.

In order to move forward in the future, he must take a big step back here!

It is no longer a trust in the court that meritorious service will be rewarded, but a trust in Heifu personally.

It is no longer an official legal guarantee, but a personal commitment made by his lips.

So, how many people is the promise of Marquis Changnan worth?

The answer is, eight hundred!

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"Eight hundred people."

In February of February, after a trip to Jiangling, Heifu returned to Anlu and learned about the number of people in the county who had volunteered to join the army.

Heifu was very satisfied: "That's right. After all, Anlu is only a county with 5,000 households. Two years ago, more than a thousand people were recruited. Now, knowing that it is very dangerous to go to the south, there are still 800 people who voluntarily join the army. It seems that the people from home are Father Kun and brothers have given me enough trust, and I will live up to it!"

What is gratifying is that the veterans who participated in the Unification War and the enthusiastic recruits are equally divided. With the old leading the new, they will soon be able to fight...

Including the manpower recruited from the remaining twelve counties of Nanjun, Heifu obtained a total of 4,000 men in this recruitment.

"Military regulations: The leader of five hundred, the leader of the generals, has fifty soldiers; the leader of two to five hundred generals, the leader of the generals, has one hundred soldiers. The captain, the leader, has one thousand soldiers. The general, the leader has four thousand soldiers."

The short soldier is the last card beside the general, and it is also the direct lineage that shares life and death with him. When the checkmate dies, the short soldier also dies.

Heifu said to Gong Ao: "These four thousand soldiers from Nanjun will be trained by you. They will be my short-term soldiers! They will be my wings!"

"promise!"

Gong Ao took the order and left, gearing up to pack these four thousand people into a powerful force that would only obey Heifu's orders.

Heifu also walked out of the camp and looked at the soldiers from Nanjun who were gathering one after another. He took a long breath and seemed to have regained the feeling of the past.

"Long time no see."

He looked at his shadow in the sun and smiled.

"The sword feels safe in my hand!"

Lao Tie, set a small goal first^ remember m.