113, Chapter 113

As a general guarding the city, Qin Fang has a lot of things to do, so he can no longer do his official business in the study room in Yang Haiyan's yard. Moreover, there will be more people looking for him in the future. Yang Haiyan's side is the inner courtyard, which is inconvenient for outsiders to enter and exit, and will cause gossip, let alone entertaining guests.

However, Yang Haiyan had already prepared and taken care of his outer courtyard. Qin Fang's courtyard in the outer courtyard is called Siju. This word was chosen by Yang Haiyan, hoping that Qin Fang would think before doing things. Yang Haiyan did not ask Qin Fang about these trivial matters. Anyway, she knew that Qin Fang would not care. How could a person who was too lazy to write couplets care about this?

When he arrived at Siju, Qin Fang looked at the plaque of the courtyard and was quite proud. This was the word his wife gave him. Of course, the words were not written by Yang Haiyan, but when she went to order the plaque, the shop had a special copybook for her to choose from. Yang Haiyan chose the words of a famous calligrapher in Qiguo, although it is unknown how the shop got the copybook.

Then, Qin Fang called all four private guards except Kunshi, and Kunshi accompanied Niu Da back to the border.

"See the general." Huang Huzi, Chen Dashi, Tao Shan, and Meng Ping were also happy to see Qin Fang. They came with their wives, so they haven't seen the general for a month or so.

Qin Fang said: "No need to be polite. I called you all here today to hold a meeting to discuss the next things in the mansion."

Huang Huzi and others said: "Yes."

Qin Fang said: "According to the court regulations, a fifth-rank military general can have 20 private soldiers. I currently have five of you, including Kun Shi, and I can recruit 15 more. I will recruit 15 more private soldiers in the next few days, and then find 15 guards. In other words, add 10 more people to the mansion. These people are divided into teams. Huang Huzi, Meng Ping, Chen Dashi, each of you is assigned 10 guards, and the captain is Kun Shi. The safety of the mansion will be handed over to you in the future."

Huang Huzi, Meng Ping, Chen Dashi: "Yes."

Tao Shan looked at Qin Fang, what about him?

Qin Fang said to Tao Shan: "Tao Shan, you should stay with me from now on." He needed someone to run errands for him, preferably someone he trusted, so Tao Shan was more suitable.

Tao Shan said hurriedly: "Yes."

Qin Fang arranged things and said to Tao Shan: "Let's go to the county government office."

Tao Shan: "Yes."

County government office

County Magistrate Yang was planning to take his wife to visit the general's mansion in the afternoon, but the servant reported that Qin Fang was coming, so he hurried out to greet him in person.

"I am Yang Shunlei, your humble servant, and I meet the general."

Qin Fang had already known from Yang Haiyan that County Magistrate Yang had a connection with the Yang Taifu Mansion, and his wife was in the Yang Taifu Mansion, and Miss Yang treated her very well, so although it was not a return of favor, his impression of County Magistrate Yang became good because of this incident. Then he heard from his wife that County Magistrate Yang was busy repairing the General's Mansion for them and buying things, so he had a better impression of County Magistrate Yang.

Qin Fang said: "Mr. Yang is too polite. I came here uninvited today. I am afraid that I will disturb Mr. Yang's work." It was this Mr. Yang who was not in a good spirit and looked sick. Qin Fang felt that Mr. Yang could not withstand a punch from him.

Although County Magistrate Yang knew that military generals were tall and burly, he was still a little scared when he saw Qin Fang. Qin Fang was not burly, but he was really tall. County Magistrate Yang was in his teens this year. Among the people he had seen in his life, Qin Fang was the tallest. He seemed to be stronger than ordinary people. His facial features were cold and resolute, and it was obvious that he had a strong character. A man of Lord Yang's age and status has his own set of rules, but he thinks that General Qin is not a treacherous person.

It's just that he is tall and looks very oppressive.

County Magistrate Yang said: "Don't bother me, don't bother me. I am honored that General Qin can visit me. General Qin just came back yesterday, and he came to me today. I'm afraid he has something important to discuss?"

Qin Fang: "Yes, I want to discuss with Lord Yang about the resettlement of the surrendered barbarians."

When County Magistrate Yang heard that it was a business matter, he immediately said: "General Qin, please go to my study."

Qin Fang: "Lord Yang, please lead the way."

The two walked and arrived at County Magistrate Yang's study.

County Magistrate Yang: "General Qin, please sit down. Someone, bring tea."

After Qin Fang sat down, he talked about the matter directly: "Lord Yang, I have made arrangements for the surrendered barbarians, but I would like to trouble Lord Yang to call the mayors of each town in Yunxiang County to hold a meeting."

After hearing this, County Magistrate Yang thought for a while and asked: "General Qin, this matter is not easy, but I dare to ask, how do you arrange the surrendered barbarians? I think, if I know about this, at least if those mayors ask, I have an explanation."

Qin Fang said: "Lord Yang, don't worry, you have the right to know about this matter. After all, these surrendered barbarians are settled in Yunxiang County and are all ordinary people under your jurisdiction."

When County Magistrate Yang heard Qin Fang say this, he felt relieved. He was afraid that Qin Fang would monopolize power and refuse to tell him about the matter. If this is the case, he has no way. After all, Qin Fang was of a higher rank than him, and he had soldiers under his command, while he only had a few yamen runners under his command, and they could not defeat Qin Fang.

Seeing this, County Magistrate Yang asked, "Then how does General Qin plan to place them?"

Qin Fang said: "The intention of the imperial court is to break them into pieces. The Qianqian barbarians I brought this time have a total of 624 households. I have learned that there are a total of ten households in Yunxiang County. Eight towns, that is to say, 624 households of barbarians are evenly distributed to each town. Each town must resettle more than ten households of barbarians, and then let the mayor of the town place these more than ten households in the village. ‌..." Qin Fang explained his arrangement again, "However, we cannot treat these barbarians differently. They have surrendered and are our common people in Qiguo. Master Du Kedu said that we must accept them with goodwill. , making them feel like they are in their own tribe in Qiguo.”

Of course, Du Ke didn't say these words to Qin Fang, but Qin Fang knew how powerful Du Ke was, so he tried to show off his power at this moment.

Master Du Kedu, the Minister of War, is a popular person in front of the emperor, so of course Magistrate Yang knows. However, he never thought that Qin Fang would get to know Lord Du. But yes, if Qin Fang didn't know Mr. Du, how could a poor boy from a poor family reach the rank of a fifth-grade general with martial virtue?

I have to say that Magistrate Yang’s idea was a wonderful misunderstanding.

It was an accident that Qin Fang became a fifth-grade general with martial virtue.

First, Qin Fang’s idea of ​​breaking the whole army into pieces and settling down the surrendering barbarians is indeed very thoughtful. Of course, it's not that Yonghe Hou and Yonghe Hou Shizi can't think of these methods, but they know that the emperor wants to take back the military power, and for the Hou Mansion, their honor can't be higher, and they can get along better. No matter how hard you try, you won't be able to win any great honor. Instead of this, we should not give the opportunity to those who need military merit. Therefore, Qin Fang had the opportunity.

Qin Fang proposed this opportunity, and the court witnessed it, thus getting to know Qin Fang.

Second, the emperor wanted to take back military power and let his own people take over the Yongzhou military camp. Then the people in the military camp needed to settle down, and Qin Fang was the one who proposed the plan, so he had this opportunity. In fact, apart from Qin Fang, the other four city-defending generals were resettled in remote and remote areas. The poor and remote places are most suitable for children from poor families like Qin Fang with a background, and children from aristocratic families will not go there. Therefore, this is one of the reasons why Qin Fang can have this opportunity.

But for Qin Fang, this was a good opportunity.

However, Magistrate Yang didn't know this. Magistrate Yang thought that it was because Qin Fang left Du Ke that a boy from a poor family became a fifth-grade general with martial virtue. However, being able to get through Du Shilang's relationship is already very impressive. County Magistrate Yang does not dare to underestimate Qin Fang.

Magistrate Yang said: "Then we will resettle those people according to General Qin's plan. I will send people to deliver oral messages to the mayors today."

Qin Fang stood up: "Then I'll trouble Mr. Yang, I won't bother you for now."

Magistrate Yang: "General, stay here. Since the general is here, why don't you have dinner at the house?"

Qin Fang said: "No need. When the barbarians are settled and surrendered, I will be the host and invite Mr. Yang and his family to come to the house as guests. Zhuo Jing said that she had just arrived in Yunxiang County, and Mr. Yang and Mrs. Yang took good care of her. , Thank you very much Qin.”

Magistrate Yang said: "You are serious."

County Magistrate Yang walked Qin to the door, followed him away, and then returned to the county office. In the county government office, the Chief Secretary of Song and the Prime Minister of Bai County were waiting for him. When they saw him coming, they both asked eagerly: "Sir, how is General Qin?"

County Magistrate Yang patted Master Song on the shoulder: "It's better than we imagined. It seems like there's hope in that matter."

Prime Minister Bai Xian: "Did your Excellency discuss that matter with General Qin?"

Magistrate Yang: "Yes, this matter is not urgent for the time being. General Qin is busy dealing with Manzi's affairs. When Manzi's affairs are settled, it will be too late to talk to General Qin. By the way, about Manzi. The matter... Prime Minister Bai Xian, please arrange this matter."

Bai Xian Cheng: "Yes, sir, don't worry, everything will be properly arranged."

Qin Fang left the county government and went outside the city. When everyone outside the city saw Qin Fang coming, they all admired him. The barbarians are also anxious. They have lived outside the county for a long time, but when Qin Fang arrived before, they could not rush him. When Qin Fang arrived, they wanted to know how to resettle the people.

"General Qin." The leader of the barbarian soldiers walked up to Qin Fang, "General Qin, everyone wants to know, how are you going to arrange for us?"

Qin Fang said: "We have made arrangements for this matter and have also talked with the county magistrate. When the mayors arrive tomorrow, they will put you there. Before that, you have to come and register..." Qin Fang First, I explained the resettlement matter, "Because it is two families in one village, you can discuss which two families you want to live together. First, it will be more convenient for you to keep company; second, if they are relatives, they will live in the same village. , and it is also convenient for walking." It can be said that Qin Fang's arrangement was very considerate for the barbarians.

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