Chapter 320: Wise Officials

Xiping Prefecture is a Jisi Prefecture. There are many native people there, and most of those native people are not convinced by the king.

Therefore, the rule of the Song Dynasty here was only symbolic, and each tribe took care of itself.

As the capital inspector, Song Shiyao controlled multiple inspection departments.

"Xiping Prefecture is not at peace. The natives are not convinced by the king. Even when the Jiaozhi people come, they can't help. So we can only rely on us."

Ahead was a creek, with more than ten Cochin people standing on the other side provoking.

Before the Tang Dynasty, Jiaozhi was under the jurisdiction of the Central Plains, so it was a cultural circle.

It's just that Jiaozhi is far away from the Central Plains after all. The mountains are high and the emperor is far away, so it gradually gave birth to a group of ambitious guys.

These people are fighting for each other, taking advantage of the chaos in the Central Plains to stand on their own. Today it is you, tomorrow it will be me, it is chaos, you will sing and I will appear.

The Cochin people were shouting and even waving their long knives.

"Grass mud horse!"

Someone here started to fight back, shouting and cursing endlessly.

Song Shiyao was staring at those Jiaozhi people.

sly!

And some are unscrupulous.

He looked past these people and towards the forest behind.

In spring in the South, the grass is already green and the forest is quiet.

"They're all patrolling, kill them.

Some of his men couldn't help it anymore and clenched the handle of the knife with a fierce look.

"Everyone is patrolling. The river is not deep. Let's just go there and shoot them to death with bows and arrows."

Song Shiyao came to inspect the border, but the other side was also the land of the Song Dynasty, and Jiaozhi people appeared.

He shook his head and said solemnly: "They are provoking, but they are weak alone, why do they dare to provoke us?"

Because the conflict between the two sides intensified, he brought more than a hundred people and even cavalry.

It only took one strike to kill those Cochin men, but he hesitated.

"Walk!"

Song Shiyao carefully chose to continue his inspection.

The Jiaozhi people on the opposite side were shouting and cursing, but the Song army gradually moved away.

They turned back in disappointment and went into the woods.

Everything is bursting with life in the spring woods and there is green everywhere.

This place is sparsely visited, and the accumulation over the years has left a thick layer of fallen leaves on the ground.

Fallen leaves will slowly decay, and then emit a strange smell, as well as some inexplicable germs.

The locals can survive in this environment, but the northerners cannot.

The so-called northerners are mostly people from outside the southwest region.

After these people come here, it won't take long for them to fall down from various diseases, the most common of which are fever and diarrhea.

Otherwise, the Song Dynasty would be happy to send the Imperial Army to garrison here and teach Li Rizun a lesson.

It feels very comfortable to step on the soft fallen leaves with bare feet.

A venomous snake quietly raised its head, its triangular head raised, and then swooped over.

"snake!"

Someone from Cochin shouted, and then the people in front jumped up.

The snake was about to run away as soon as it missed the attack, but as soon as it turned around, a Cochin man caught up with it and leaned down to catch it.

A group of people laughed. Someone took out a short knife and cut open the snake in a few strokes. Then he couldn't wait to start a fire and roast it.

One of them continued walking in, but after only a hundred steps, he whistled.

The silent woods suddenly began to move.

Countless people came out from the depths, and the first general came over to ask questions.

"Where are the Song people?"

"They didn't come, they left."

The general was very disappointed. He turned back to look at his subordinates and said, "What a pity. If they come across the river, we will take the opportunity to kill them...and then attack Xipingzhou all the way. At least we have a place to go back to..."

There is regret here, but there is regret there.

"Everyone is on patrol, we should cross the river..."

The complaints from his subordinates were nothing to Song Shiyao, and he was very nervous.

In Yongzhou, when Song Shiyao arrived, the transshipment envoy Song Cheng happened to be there too.

"I've seen Caojie."

Caojie is the name for the transporter.

Song Cheng came to Yongzhou just because of the Jiaozhi raid. When he saw Song Shiyao returning, his stern face relaxed a little and asked, "How are the Jiaozhi people?"

He needs to write a memorial based on the conclusions of this inspection, and even decide how to respond.

As a civil servant, it was unrealistic for him to patrol the border in person, so Song Shiyao was his eyes.

Song Shiyao said: "Caojie, I have met Jiaozhi people along the way."

"how many people?"

Song Cheng was a little nervous.

"More than ten people."

Um?

Seeing Song Shiyao's nervousness, Song Cheng couldn't help but laugh, "More than ten people? What are you afraid of?"

Song Shiyao said: "Caojie, Xiaguan has dealt with the Jiaozhi people many times and knows their nature well. After this inspection, Xiaguan always feels that the Jiaozhi people are unwilling to settle down and are just looking for excuses... and they are also looking for excuses." Our weakness, then we attack.”

He said sincerely: "Caojie, be careful."

Song Cheng shook his head and said: "More than ten people make you timid? Incompetent!"

Compared with the transfer envoys and the metropolitan patrol inspectors, they are like heaven and earth. The status gap is too big.

Song Cheng could only lower his head, but he refused to give up, so he said: "Caojie, I really feel that the Jiaozhi people... They have always been ambitious to annex Xiping Prefecture... I think they should send more scouts to investigate. News, in addition...it is necessary to stock up on weapons, food and grass, and to train sergeants..."

This is normal advice and there is nothing wrong with it.

"timid!"

Song Cheng's eyes flashed with a stern look, and he said: "Last time you led people to chase into Jiaozhi territory, which caused trouble. Now do you still want to provoke a fight?"

What this is saying is that the last time Shen Shaotai of Jiaozhi led his army into Xiping Prefecture, the excuse was to find a fugitive household, and then he was intercepted by Song Shiyao's army and pursued them all the way, directly into Jiaozhi.

Song Shiyao bowed his head and said: "Caojie, if the Jiaozhi people come, I am willing to die for my country."

This is to make one's will clear through death.

Song Cheng's face softened slightly and he said: "Don't talk nonsense about whether you are willing to die for your country or not. At this time, the Cochin people want to find excuses. If they detect our military preparations for war, this will be a ready excuse."

Song Shiyao raised his head and said: "Caojie, there are many excuses. The Jiaozhi people are shameless. If they really want to attack, they don't even need excuses."

Be alert!

He always felt that the Cochin people would not give up.

Song Cheng frowned and said, "Don't say any more. You are only here to patrol the border. You are not allowed to provoke without authorization, and you are not allowed to take the lead. Even if you want to come to Jiaozhi, people will not dare to act arrogantly."

Song Shiyao smiled bitterly and said: "Caojie... yes, I know it."

Song Cheng nodded slightly and went out.

After such a trip, the political affairs on Guangnan West Road must have been overwhelming. After returning to Guizhou, he will be busy for a while.

All the way out of the city, just as he was about to urge his horse to gallop, he saw several horses galloping in front of him.

"There is an emergency report, get out of the way!"

"Get out of the way! Get out of the way!"

Passers-by avoided each other, and several riders quickly approached.

Song Chengcheng was riding his horse on the roadside. When a few riders approached him and saw him, someone shouted: "It's Caojie!"

Everyone reined in their horses, and one person came forward and said, "Caojie, news from Bianliang."

Song Cheng's eyes were slightly hot and he asked: "What's the news about Bianliang?"

Being an official in Guangxi is almost like being exiled. Song Cheng naturally hopes to be transferred back.

But this requires relationships and background.

And he didn't.

If there had been, he would not have been an official here.

The man said: "Caojie, there is a decree coming to Guizhou..."

Song Cheng immediately dismounted and stood up straight.

The man also dismounted, took a few breaths, and said seriously: "...Jiaozhi is capricious, Li Rizun is domineering, and Guangnan West Road is on alert..."

Song Cheng's body trembled, and then he turned around and looked at the city.

alert?

Song Shiyao's words just now echoed in his mind.

——Cochin people are shameless!

Previously, a certain person had categorically rejected the request for increased security, but the officials and ministers slapped a certain person in the face in the blink of an eye...

He subconsciously touched his face, feeling extremely uncomfortable, and then asked: "What else?"

He felt that this matter should not be simple.

The messenger said: "Caojie, it is said that a batch of weapons will be shipped from Bianliang soon."

"What weapon?"

"I don't know."

Song Cheng felt his face was a little hot, and then asked the messenger some information, and said: "I will rush back to Guizhou right away, here..."

He slapped his forehead, feeling a little embarrassed that the knife could not be sheathed.

I have to go back and explain!

Regarding how to be alert in Yongzhou and Qinzhou, he had to discuss with the officials. He would not be able to rush back to Guizhou in at least a few days.

The distance from outside the city gate to the state government office was a bit far, but Song Cheng felt that it was too close and it would be best not to reach it in his lifetime.

…

Song Shiyao was a little confused. He stood outside the government office, looking at the pedestrians in front of him, feeling that he was the only one left in the world.

"Someone really feels that the Cochin people are shameless, and they will continue to attack..."

"But why is no one paying attention to X?"

"Guangnan West Road has weak soldiers and few generals. One time, Nong Zhigao made the Song Dynasty panic... The Jiaozhi people are not fools. They must have seen the weakness of the Song Dynasty."

Song Shiyao was in pain. He felt that no one could care about his distress and worries.

The inspector next to him whispered: "All inspections, last time Commander Di killed Nong Zhigao, the people of Jiaozhi must be afraid. If the army comes again, Jiaozhi will be vulnerable."

Song Shiyao looked at the city, UU read www.uｕkanshu． net said painfully: "This place is far away from the Central Plains, and supplies are not easy. The key is that we are not accustomed to the acclimatization... We all underestimated the courage of the Cochin people."

The inspector advised: "Since Cao Jie said it's okay, let's just leave it alone. Otherwise... Hey! Didn't Cao Jie leave? Why is he back again!"

On the left, Song Cheng came in a hurry on horseback.

"I've seen Caojie."

Everyone quickly stepped aside, then crossed their hands and saluted.

Everyone thought he had left something behind, so they all lowered their heads.

You can't see Shangguan's embarrassment, otherwise you will be in trouble sooner or later.

The same surname is Song, but at this moment Song Shiyao can only stand with his head bowed.

He was thinking about some inexplicable things in his mind, such as the scene after Yongzhou was captured by the Cochin people...

Killing, blood, flames, hideous laughter...

They should be killed!

He gritted his teeth and thought, and then he saw a pair of shoes.

Looking up, he saw the familiar official uniform, and then Song Cheng's face.

Somewhat embarrassed face!

"Guangnan West Road, especially the area around Yongzhou and Qinzhou, be on guard..."

What?

This... didn't you say earlier not to be on guard, lest it trigger a violent response from the Cochin people?

what?

In the blink of an eye, you regret it?

Song Shiyao asked in disbelief: "Caojie, is it true?"

This was a rude question. If it were in the past, Song Cheng would definitely scold him or even punish him if it didn't work.

But now he smiled and patted Song Shiyao on the shoulder and said, "You have good taste, do a good job, someone is already looking at you."

"Caojie..."

The unexpected joy came instantly, and Song Shiyao was overjoyed.

The officials are wise!

"Weapons will arrive later, check them carefully."

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