Chongzhou, Shangyu County, Canglan County. This place was adjacent to the northern border.
The grain output of the North borderline was extremely low. Often, groups of horse bandits would rob houses, robbing gold, silver, jewelry, rice, and livestock. If a slightly younger and more beautiful woman was caught, it would be even harder for her to escape the clutches of the devil. Qiguan Rang's mother had met with such a calamity. She had no choice but to bear him.
However, at that time, the Northern Borderline was still afraid of Dongqing's national power.
When Qiguan Rang's mother was sent back, she was already three months pregnant. She had lost her virginity before marriage and was pregnant. The neighbors were gossiping about her, and her father and mother refused to acknowledge her. She could only grit her teeth and marry Qiguan Rang's father with tears in her eyes. After that, they settled in Shangyu County.
This was a thing that happened more than 20 years ago. It was also the norm at that time. Therefore, there were many people like Qiguan Rang.
The foreign tribes of the Northern Borderline refused to acknowledge their existence, and the people of Dongqing saw it as a disgrace. They were like rats in a bellows, suffering from both sides.
Ever since the three cities in Shangyu County fell into the hands of the Northern Borderline, the lives of the people living in the border areas became more difficult. Every family closed their doors and windows, and women did not dare to show their faces. There were many horse bandits, and they came and went like the wind. They would leave immediately after a robbery, and change places after a fight. It was impossible to catch them even if they wanted to.
Everyone was in danger, and the common people were suffering unspeakably.
However, this situation had improved slightly in recent years.
In the past, no one dared to come to Chongzhou to be the prefecture magistrate, so the officialdom here was like a plate of loose sand. The officials, big and small, pretended to be deaf to the grievances of the people.
A few years ago, Hu County Chief Liu She was promoted to Chongzhou's magistrate. The people finally had a backbone.
After Liu She took office, he put in a lot of effort to eliminate the horse bandits.
Originally, he wanted to do it step by step, but after asking for Jiang Pengji's opinion, he changed his mind.
"A bitch will be bitched by others. The Northern Borderline is shameless, so why should we give them face? " Jiang Pengji replied to Liu She's letter with a sneer, "I don't believe that these horse bandits are really horse bandits. How can ordinary horse bandits get so many high-quality horses? How could an ordinary bandit be so capable of figuring out the terrain and routes so clearly? Even if there were wild highwaymen, most of them were domesticated. If they commit a crime and get caught, it's better to say that it was done by the horse bandits than by the Northern Borderline army. "
On the contrary, killing the horse bandits was a better crime than killing the soldiers of the Northern Borderline. The three tribes of the Northern Borderline did not have the face to plead for the 'horse bandits'.
After careful consideration, Liu She accepted Jiang Pengji's suggestion.
Kill!
If he caught one, he would kill one. If he caught a pair, he would kill a pair.
Once the horse bandits were caught, they would be killed regardless of their crimes!
All the prefectures and counties had posted official announcements, asking the commoners to immediately report any traces of horse bandits. If the report was true, there would be a handsome reward!
As the saying goes, everything is difficult at the beginning. When this order was first issued, it didn't have much effect.
The "Horse Bandits" did not care about these orders, and the people at the border did not dare to trust the government, so the pace of eliminating the Horse Bandits was stagnant.
Coincidentally, at that time, Qiguan Rang brought his newlywed wife back to Shangyu County to pay their respects to their mother's soul.
As soon as he heard about this, he put forward his own suggestion.
Qiguan Rang said, "Chongzhou has been without a leader for a long time. The people's hearts are like scattered sand and they are suspicious of the government. If we want to gather them again, it will naturally take a lot of effort. In the previous dynasty, there was Tumu Lixin. Why don't you follow his example? Perhaps there will be progress. "
Tumu Lixin?
Liu She's heart was suddenly enlightened. He arranged for people to prepare for this.
As long as the commoners saw that someone reported the Horse Bandits and received tangible benefits, it would be the most powerful propaganda.
After some preparation, there was progress slowly. The days of the "Horse Bandits" became more difficult.
Liu She's execution method for the "Horse Bandits" was very uniform. Kill them and keep the horses.
After catching a few groups of horse bandits, Liu She discovered that other than a small number of inferior horses, the rest were all well-trained horses.
Just as Jiang Pengji said, how could ordinary horse bandits get such good horses?
Therefore, the identity of the "Horse Bandits" was on the verge of being revealed.
Liu She saw through it but didn't say anything. He followed the prescribed order.
He killed those who deserved to be killed and captured those who deserved to be captured. He hung their heads in public. Even if the officials of the Northern borderline were as black as the bottom of a pot, he pretended that he didn't see it.
After more than a year, the atmosphere in the borderline counties of the Northern borderline had changed.
Even though it wasn't stable and wealthy, it was much better than the days of trembling with fear in the past.
Qiguan Rang brought his wife to visit his deceased mother's grave and paid a visit to his master. From his master, he heard the news that the daughter of the Liu residence's mistress had married into the royal family.
"The daughter of the Liu residence's mistress has married into the royal family?"
Hearing the news, Qiguan Rang's feather fan paused and his expression changed slightly.
He had started to grow a beard. Coupled with his gloomy appearance, he looked older than his actual age.
Qiguan Rang's master nodded and said, "Some people mentioned this happy event a few days ago. They all expressed their desire to send some local products to the governor's manor."
In the past, the people feared the government like wolves, but now they were happy because of the wedding of the Liu governor's daughter. It showed how popular Liu She was.
Of course, it wasn't that Liu She did a good job, but he did a better job than his predecessor.
"At this time?"
Qiguan Rang asked again, raising his eyebrows slightly.
His master asked, "Do you think it's inappropriate?"
Qiguan Rang had always regarded his master as his biological father and told him everything he knew.
"It's very inappropriate. I'm afraid Liu Langjun is in trouble," Qiguan Rang said. "Shangjing is now a dangerous place. I'm afraid he won't be able to return."
These days, Qiguan Rang and his master talked about the world and analyzed the situation in Dongqing the most.
Hearing Qiguan Rang's words, his master's heart skipped a beat and he said in surprise, "You mean …"
"I'm afraid so." Qiguan Rang nodded.
His master frowned and said, "I remember you once said that the Liu residence has treated you with kindness. Is there a way to resolve this?"
"No." Qiguan Rang suddenly smiled. "Although Shangjing is dangerous, it can't trap Liu Langjun. However … Teacher's words have reminded your disciple of something. Time is tight. I have to leave in a few days. I can't be filial by your side. "
"What is it?" Qiguan Rang's master asked casually.
Qiguan Rang said, "I promised someone to help him when he needed it the most. Now the time is coming."
"Time?"
"The day Shangjing falls is the day the time comes."
Two flowers bloomed, one on each side.
With the protection of five thousand guards, the wedding procession sent the bride to Shangjing in peace.
"After so many years, this place is still so lively and prosperous … So many years have passed, but nothing has changed …"
She seemed to be lamenting, but in fact, she was talking to the audience in the live broadcast room.
Toudu Feiqiu: "I suddenly remembered my hometown. I went out to study in my fourth year of university. When I returned home after graduation, I almost couldn't recognize the road. I can only lament the rapid development of society and the changes of the times. My hometown is changing day by day … "
Laosiji Lianmeng: "# cheeks. This is normal. Ancient times were a farming society. Productivity was very weak. This is an indisputable fact.
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