Yunlian County was located at the foot of Five Lotus Peak, coincidentally at the junction of the three provinces of Sichuan. The Miao family was the most prosperous there. Entering Yunlian County, sure enough, there were crowds of people everywhere, silver ornaments jingling noisily. Miao men and women dressed in splendid attire were everywhere, rushing over from all directions to participate in the Flower Mountain Festival.
The county was not large, and its degree of prosperity could not be compared to other places in Jiangnan. However, today was the Miao family's grand gathering, and there were crowds of people everywhere. The liveliness was no less than the bustling streets of the capital.
For many of the young men and women of the Reflecting Moon Dock, this was the first time they had come to such a bustling market, and their excitement was palpable as they looked around, dancing with joy.
Elaine was really like a leader. Along the way, she constantly called out to her brothers and sisters to prevent them from getting separated. Who was in the front and who was at the back? She arranged everything in an orderly manner and treated people naturally and naturally. Lin Wanrong was secretly delighted. This girl was smart and capable. In time, she might become the second Sister An!
"Brother Lin, look! That's the Five Lotus Peak!"
Elaine's words reminded Lin Wanrong, and he hurriedly looked into the distance. To the west, the five peaks were arranged from the lowest to the highest, like a blooming five-petaled lotus. This must be where the name Five Lotus Peak came from.
This Five Lotus Peak originally belonged to Yunnan, and because Yunlian was located at the foot of this peak, at the junction of the two provinces, according to the Xuzhou Miao people's custom, An Jiejie called herself Chuanmiao.
"'The Five Lotus Peaks are arranged in the clouds, the lotus flowers do not split apart by the winds of the four seasons.' What a Five Lotus Peak!" He stared at it for a long time and then said embarrassedly, "Elaine, which one is Jade Fall Dock? Why can't I see it?"
Elaine tilted her head. "It's so far away. You can't see it even if you have clairvoyance! We'll only know when we get there! "
That was right. We'll only know when we get there! This sentence reminded Lin Wanrong. The day after tomorrow would be the third of September. I should have gone up the peak to take a look.
Elaine saw that he was ready to make a move. She seemed to have seen through his thoughts. He curled his lips and said, "Not everyone can go to Jadefall Dock! There were loyal and devoted White Miao guards. At the foot of the mountain, there were also Zako people stationed there. How could random people get close to it? Can't you see? There are already Black Sprouts everywhere in this Yunlian County! "
The differences between the various branches of the Miao family. It was in the color of the threads embroidered on their clothes. White Miao embroidered white. Hong Miao embroidered red. Elaine's reminder. Lin Wanrong immediately noticed it. Among the bustling Miao people. Thirty to forty percent of them were actually Black Seedlings embroidered with black thread. It seemed that Elaine was right. This Zako-headed man was determined to get it! And Bu Yi's old man asked him to change into Miao clothing, which was even more prescient.
"Out of the way. Get out of the way! "Two groups of soldiers quickly rushed over like fiends. They brandished their whips and drove the crowd to the side. A few Mimacai who couldn't dodge in time were whipped hard on their bodies. The previously lively market was instantly filled with cries and shouts. The surrounding Miao people stared with their eyes wide open, gripping the hatchet tightly, wishing they could bite their teeth off.
A long procession of officers and soldiers passed by. In the middle of the procession were eight bearers carrying a large red sedan chair, advancing at a moderate pace. Behind the sedan chair were various officials and handymen, following closely and carefully, the procession dragged out to about a hundred zhang long.
Si De was almost suffocated by the crowd and couldn't help but snorted, "Where did this official come from. He's really putting on airs! "
"Shh!" A Hua family old man who seemed to be watching the commotion hurriedly pulled him back. He said nervously, "Little Mimacai. You don't want to live anymore? This is our Xuzhou government's Official Nie! "
Official Nie? Lin Wanrong was enlightened, this was Xuzhou's provincial official Nie Yuanqing. Before Nie Yuanqing was placed in Xuzhou, he was once King Cheng's favorite student. After King Cheng and his son fell from power, the power in the court was purged by the Emperor. Just that this Official was located in a remote Miao village and he had never had any bad reputation as an official. That was why he was retained by the Ministry of Appointments.
Before Lin Wanrong came to Xuzhou, he had already investigated all these and made the corresponding preparations. If not how would he dare to copy that powerful dragon crossing the river!
Thinking about the natural stronghold of Jin Sha River and Min River, it almost blocked him at the door, no wonder he could not hear this fellow's bad comments. Lin Wanrong smiled bitterly. A provincial official who was unwilling to build bridges and roads for the welfare of the people, no matter what his character was, at least he was incompetent!
"Uncle, I think this Official seems to be a very decent person!" Lin Wanrong pretended to be confused and smiled at the old man.
"Decent?" The old man looked at him in confusion, "Mimacai, are you really from the Miao family? This Official is the famous One Meter Higher Sky. Not just the Miao family, even our Hua family hates — — cough, cough — — "
The old man hurriedly stopped talking. Lin Wanrong looked up and saw a few Black Miao youths squeezing through the crowd. They looked like they had nothing to do.
Damn, there were even hidden sentries! Lin Wanrong snorted coldly. He finally understood Sister An's good intentions. Sister Fox probably did not invite him to the Miao village just to find a spouse. A small Xuzhou was a place with deep waters!
Elaine of Mount Kun and the youths of the Miao family looked at Nie Yuanqing's palanquin swaggering off. Their faces were flushed red but they dared not say anything.
After a few days of getting along, they had finally gotten rid of some of their hatred towards the Hua family. But this Nie Yuanqing had instantly returned with double the favor. Lin Wanrong suddenly felt a headache!
"Brother Ah Lin, let's stay at the west side of the city tonight! We'll go up the mountain early the day after tomorrow! "Elaine said carefully when she saw his ugly expression.
Lin Wanrong wanted to invite everyone to stay at the inn. But after thinking about it, wasn't it a joke for the Miao people who were participating in the Flower Mountain Festival to stay at the inn? He hurriedly agreed and winked at Si De.
Si De was extremely quick-witted. After a while, he came back with two large bags in his hands. When he opened the bags, there were some exquisite snacks and pastries, as well as some headwear and rouge powder that girls liked. They filled the two bags to the brim.
Those who came from the village were all children from poor families. After strolling on the streets for half a day, they drooled a lot. Eighteen or nineteen year old girls and boys, none of them could take out a copper coin. Although Lin Wanrong was not a kind person, he also felt uncomfortable looking at them.
Elaine hurriedly said: "Brother Ah Lin, what are you doing?"
"Don't interrupt!" Brother Ah Lin's face was stiff. Elaine this girl had a strong personality. If she messed things up, it would definitely be a mess. He might as well deprive her of her authority.
He did not easily keep a straight face, but when his face fell, his aura was terrifying. Elaine was so scared that she did not dare to speak.
Lin Wanrong handed the pastries to everyone one by one. Then he stuffed the rouge powder into the Mimai's hands: "Today I'm treating my brothers and sisters to pastries. No one is allowed to decline. If you decline, then you're not treating Brother Ah Lin as a friend! If you don't treat me as a friend, be careful that you'll be struck by lightning, kicked while shopping, and have diarrhea — — "
His curse was really too vicious. Everyone listened and looked at each other, not knowing how to answer. They could only secretly look at Elaine.
Elaine's heart ached. She wanted to cry and laugh at the same time. Looking at his firm look, she murmured: "Brother Ah Lin, thank you. You're the best person in the world! "
I'm f * cking good my ass. My silver is all piled up at home to rot! For the first time in his two lives, he was deeply ashamed of having too much money.
Since Elaine had spoken, and it was Brother Ah Lin's treat, many Mimai couldn't help but be happy. Tasting the delicious pastries. Looking at the little things such as the machete, the rope, and the hair clip in their hands, there was a burst of laughter.
Lin Wanrong also tasted a piece of pastry. His intuition told him that there had never been such a delicious pastry in the world. It was even better than Qiaoqiao's craftsmanship. No wonder Ning 'er likes to take my silver and throw it around. This taste is really unparalleled. She's more open-minded than me!
Other Mimai were given rouge powder, only Elaine was empty-handed. Lin Wanrong smiled and took out a small bottle from the bag and stuffed it into her hand: "Elaine, this is for you!"
A faint fragrance seeped into the nostrils, making people unable to bear to let go of it. The girl stroked the small bottle and couldn't help but be happy: "Brother Ah Lin, this, what is this?"
"This is called perfume. It's the cosmetic powder used by women. You take it back to that cave and hide it well! "Thinking of the inferior cosmetic powder that Elaine secretly hid that night, Lin Wanrong couldn't help but tease her.
Elaine's face turned red, and she said uneasily: "This perfume, is it very expensive?!"
"It's not expensive!" Lin Wanrong shook his head solemnly: "It's only ten copper coins, it's not even worth the hair rope!"
"Brother Ah Lin, why are you so good to me?!" Elaine's eyes were filled with tears. He said softly.
How could he say that he was making atonement for that bastard surnamed Nie? He could only sigh and said helplessly: "Because we are all brothers and sisters. It's a great sin to let everyone not have enough to eat and clothes to wear! Believe me, everything will be fine! "
He knew better than anyone else that a few meals and cakes could not solve the problem of the Hmong Village. The most important thing was to grasp the root of the problem.
The Midomichai laughed together, only then did Si De take the time to report to him: "Third Brother, how much do you think our Xiao Family's perfume is sold for in Xuzhou?"
"How much?"
Si De stretched out five fingers in front of him and said: "Five hundred taels of silver, and this is the only bottle!"
Five hundred taels of silver? Lin Wanrong took a deep breath. Fortunately, he left the only bottle for Elaine, if he gave one to each of the girls, all his belongings would be gone! Good, good!
In fact, the source of the sudden profits, if one really wanted to talk about it, was caused by him. And it was all caused by him. This was like lifting a rock to smash one's own foot.
After wandering around with the people of the Hmong Village for a while, he was about to find a place to stay in the west of the city when he suddenly felt someone patting his shoulder. He turned around and saw a man with a dark face standing in front of him with a smile.
"Brother Gao!" Lin Wanrong jumped in surprise.
Old Man Gao sized him up and sighed. "Brother Lin, the clothes you're wearing really look like Pan An from the Miao Village!"
I am Pan An, then Bu Yi's father is Song Yu. He laughed and saw Old Gao winking at him, he knew that there was something to report, so he nodded and said: "Elaine, you guys stay outside the city first, Brother Gao and I still have something to do, we will look for you later! Si De, you go with them and take good care of them. "
"Brother Ah Lin, you have to be careful!" Elaine looked at him with concern, the Midomichai were also reluctant to let him go.
These young men and women of the Hmong Village were inexperienced, after spending a few days with him, their relationship was very deep, their concern came from the bottom of their hearts. Lin Wanrong was touched, he smiled and waved his hand: "Don't worry, you still don't believe in Brother Ah Lin's ability?"
When Elaine and the rest walked far away, Lin Wanrong turned around, Gao Qiu said softly: "Brother, Lu Zhou's navy and infantry have set off separately, they arrived at Xingwen last night, they are also on their way to Yunlian now!"
Lu Zhou was not far from Xuzhou, the navy and infantry here were all Li Tai's old subordinates, they were extremely reliable. Letting them stay in the outer area of Xingwen was arranged before they came to Xuzhou, it was originally a precautionary measure. However, the scene at Moon Reflection Dock changed Lin Wanrong's mind. He simply sent Gao Qiu overnight to lead the troops into Xuzhou, just in case.
"Brother Gao, thanks for your hard work." Lin Wanrong said: "Does Sir Nie know about this?"
"How can we let him know?" Old Gao smiled sinisterly. He was the commander of the imperial guards, he had long been experienced in handling such matters: "Oh right, brother. Do you want to meet that Xingwen County Magistrate Wu Yuan? The navy's infantry entered Xingwen, this guy's mouth is really clean! Even if we want to deal with him, we have to delay it! "
Wu Yuan was the father of Young Master Wu who was beaten up. This guy led Xingwen County, the gateway to Xuzhou. The entrance of the army naturally could not be hidden from him! Lin Wanrong said: "Meet, of course I have to meet Wu Shidao's father!"
Old Gao led him through many turns in the county and finally found an inconspicuous alleyway, which they entered. Lin Wanrong nodded slightly, this Wu Yuan was not a complete idiot.
He found an inconspicuous door and pushed it open. In the courtyard, a chubby old man wearing an official's robe was anxiously rubbing his hands and pacing back and forth.
Seeing Gao Qiu come in with a Miao family youth, he was stunned at first. Then he looked at the person, although he was wearing a Miao family uniform, he was not old, had a dark face and black eyebrows, and had a mischievous smile. One look and you could tell he was not a decent person! This was the image of the legendary Lin San. He was shocked and knelt on the ground: "Your humble servant, lowly official Wu Yuan, greets the marshal's son-in-law!"
Lin Wanrong had a lot of official positions. Marshal Hu Youlu was still in office, he was the commander of the Goryeo Loyal Army, and he was also the deputy assistant minister of the Ministry of Personnel. Actually, all of this was fake. One only needed to remember one thing. His son was China's only imperial grandson! The whole world knew what this meant!
Seeing Wu Yuan kowtowing three times and nine times, he almost called himself a lowly official. Whether it was real or fake, this person was a little cunning. Lin Wanrong smiled and helped him up: "So this is Official Wu, you really look extraordinary!"
Wu Yuan kowtowed on the ground: "I dare not, I dare not! This lowly official has committed a great crime, please punish me Daren! "
Lin Wanrong said hypocritically: "Why does Official Wu say that! Guilty or not. My words do not count. It is the law that counts! Please ask Official Wu to stand up and speak! "
He helped him up a few more times before Wu Yuan dared to stand up, he looked at him shakily and lowered his head again.
"Official Wu, I believe you have heard of my character, I am very straightforward, I will say whatever I want to say!" Lin Wanrong giggled, "After defeating the Turks this time, because I killed too many people, I originally wanted to stay at the Xiang Guo Temple to pray for the peace of the common people and the peace of the world, while at the same time enjoying my blessings in the capital. Unfortunately, the emperor summoned me to the palace. He told me, Lin San ah, there is some disturbance in the southwest. The Miao villagers went to the capital to complain to the Emperor, saying that someone is bullying them, you should go take a look and appease them! Under the heavens, the Chinese and Miao people are the people of China, if anyone dares to bully my people, you should kill them first then report! Anyway, you don't lack these few lives! "
"Yes, yes, the Emperor is wise!" Wu Yuan was a yes-man, cold sweat dripping down his back.
"What a coincidence," Lin Wanrong blinked his eyes: "I had just entered Xuzhou Prefecture and stopped by Moon Reflection Dock, when I saw the constables of Xingwen County Yamen swaggering over, I heard that they wanted to collect the taxes of the four seasons, and even wanted to take away the Village Master! The Emperor had just issued an edict to exempt taxes for three years, and Official Wu publicly increased taxes, the Miao villagers were forced to rebel! Official Wu, your contribution is not small! "
"Plop", Wu Yuan knelt on the ground, desperately kowtowing, even the green bricks were broken, blood flowing out: "Official Wu, please investigate, please investigate! This lowly official is just a small county magistrate, even if you give me a hundred guts, I would not dare to collect taxes without permission! This lowly official is acting under Official Nie's orders! "
"Official Nie? Which Official Nie? "
"It is Xuzhou Prefectural Magistrate Nie Yuanqing, Official Nie!"
"Nonsense!" Lin Wanrong slammed the table heavily. He flew into a rage: "Official Nie is the head of the prefecture. His position is high, and he is even recognized by the Emperor, known as the pillar of the country! How could he do such a thing, you dare to frame an official of the imperial court? Commander Gao, slap yourself! "
Gao Qiu snorted and was about to step forward, Wu Yuan desperately kowtowed. He howled: "Official Wu, please investigate, this lowly official is not making a false accusation, everything has solid evidence!"
"Oh?!" Lin Wanrong waved his hand, stopping Gao Qiu, frowning: "What solid evidence, say it! Let me warn you first, if there is any falsehood, don't blame me for being merciless! "
"Yes, yes! Even if you beat me to death, I would not dare to hide it from the Prince Consort! "Wu Yuan took out a large stack of bills and letters from his bosom:" Please have a look, Official Wu! "
Official Lin snorted: "What is this?"
Wu Yuan whispered: "In Xuzhou Prefecture, if Official Wu wants to collect taxes or increase taxes, there is never an official document. It is only passed on through letters and word of mouth. His threats are very strict, and no one in the prefecture dares to disobey! This lowly official is timid, and every time, I have to write a letter to ask for Official Nie's permission before I dare to carry it out. These are the private letters that he replies to this lowly official. In addition, this lowly official has handed over the public accounts and private accounts to Official Wu since I took charge of Xingwen County. Comparing the two, the big and small accounts of Xingwen County can be clearly checked! Please have a look, Official Wu! "
Gao Qiu handed over the account books and letters to him. Lin Wanrong flipped through a few pages, and sure enough, they were all official accounts and secret accounts. The letters all had Yuanqing's stamp. They were not copies, they were all authentic. Just last year alone. Xingwen County had shaved off the land of the Miao Village, and received 22,000 taels of silver. Nie Yuanqing instructed Wu Yuan to report to the imperial court, but it was less than 5,000 taels, embezzling 80% of it.
Motherf * cker. Lin Wanrong was so angry that he gritted his teeth. Being an official is indeed a thousand times better than doing business. He snorted and slammed the account book on the table, and said angrily, "Where did you get these accounts and letters from? Why didn't Nie Yuanqing order you to destroy them? "
"Official Wu is wise!" Wu Yuan hurriedly said, "In order to prevent the matter from being exposed, Nie Yuanqing would send his trusted aides to each county to check and cancel the accounts. Every year, he would personally check and cancel the accounts, and supervise the destruction of the original letters. It was this lowly official who used money to coax that trusted aide to eat, drink, and have fun. That's how these original letters were kept. From what I know, there are seven counties under the jurisdiction of Xuzhou, and I'm not the only one who kept the original letters! "
This Wu Yuan was indeed the material to be an official. He always had a backup plan, and it was all for the sake of escaping! His son personally went to collect the taxes, and was caught red-handed at Moon Reflection Dock. He would definitely not be able to escape. Once Old Gao revealed his identity, this fellow prepared all the materials. By confirming the official's crime, the father and son would not be able to escape punishment, but their lives would be saved. This was the secret of being an official.
This Xuzhou. He was afraid that even the pot would be wiped out! But how many Xuzhou were there in the world?! Thinking about the situation that Zhao Zheng would face in the future, as a father, he felt a headache for his son!
"Official Wu, this matter is extremely important." Lin Wanrong faintly raised his eyebrows. He helped Wu Yuan up, "I don't need to teach you what to do now, right?"
"Yes, yes! This lowly official will definitely cooperate with you in handling the case. I will make up for my crimes with merit! "
Make up for your grandpa's head! Looking at this fellow's big round head, Lin Wanrong wanted to beat him up. Nie Yuanqing was greedy, and this father and son pair must have gotten a lot of benefits. Not a single good person! However, he still needed him at the moment, so he temporarily kept him, and waited until autumn to settle the score.
"Oh, that's right. How is your son? That time when I wasn't paying attention, I accidentally hurt him. I accidentally injured him. Aiya, I'm really sorry! "Official Lin sighed insincerely.
Wu Yuan immediately shed tears of gratitude, "My son offended you, that's what he deserved! To put it bluntly, it's a great fortune for you to do it yourself! "
Wasn't it a fortune? In the future, when the Emperor died, with Lin San's status, how many people would beg him to slap them, but they probably wouldn't even get it!
There was really nothing to say to such a person. Lin Wanrong waved his hand and brought Gao Qiu out the door. Old Gao smiled and gave a thumbs up, "Brother Lin. Looking at your methods, you really have the demeanor of a great master. It's a waste of your talent not to be an official! "
Lin Wanrong smiled bitterly and shook his head. He said helplessly, "With my personality, if I were to be an official, that would be a great injustice!"
Gao Qiu thought about it and agreed. Like Brother Lin, with all the burdens thrown away, wandering around when he had nothing to do, flirting with young girls, enjoying the happiness of women, living such a carefree life. Why jump into that pot of muddy water? That would really be too much.
The two of them left Yunlian West City and looked around. Miao people from all over the world who came to participate in the Flower Mountain Festival were all here to rest.
Old Gao thought he was going to look for the Hong Miao of Moon Reflection Dock and was about to enter the crowd when Brother Lin shook his head, "Brother Gao, let's go to Five Lotus Peak to take a look!"
Five Lotus Peak was more than five kilometers west of the city. With the speed of the two of them, it would only take them about an hour to reach the peak.
Night had just fallen, five lotus petals stood tall. The green mountains in the distance intertwined, winding and undulating, it was very beautiful. Thinking of what Yi Lian said, Sage Nun lived on the tallest Jade Dock on Five Lotus Peak, he looked up for a long time. Even though he could see the highest peak, he still didn't know where Jade Dock was.
This time, he and Sister An were really far apart from each other. Does this sly fox know that little brother is here?
As they walked forward, the sky was getting dark. Just as they were about to reach the entrance to the peak, two Black Miao appeared out of nowhere and blocked their way. They asked in a low, muffled voice, "What are you doing?"
This question was asked in Chinese. Lin Wanrong was wearing Miao attire, so they were obviously taking care of Old Gao. Lin Wanrong laughed and said, "I'm here to collect firewood. Hey, you two little brothers, what are you doing here?"
"Go away, go away!" The two little brothers said impatiently, "Haven't you heard? Sage Nun is back. In order to protect the peace of Five Lotus Peak, Big Head has ordered that no one is allowed to come within a hundred steps of the peak!"
Damn you, you really think you're using a chicken feather as a token of authority. Lin Wanrong scoffed and was about to think of a way to trick the two little brothers when he heard a clear shout from the foot of the mountain, "Big Head is here!"
Rustling footsteps could be heard. A tall and strong Black Miao man of about thirty years of age with long brows and wide eyes walked over while holding onto a chopper. He did not speak nor smile and was very dignified. Behind him were dozens of youths from the Miao family.
This was the Miao village chief Zha Guo who usurped power? He really had some spirit!
"We pay our respects to Big Head!" All the Miao people turned around and bowed to Zha Guo.
Big Head grunted in acknowledgement. He did not even look sideways and headed straight up the peak.
Lin Wanrong winked at Old Gao. While the sky was dark and the two little brothers were bowing to Big Head, the two of them quietly followed behind their followers and headed towards Five Lotus Peak.
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