Chapter 424 Recruitment

Chen Liqing and Hua Baoyan hunted the big insect and asked someone to carry it down the mountain. They searched before leaving.

A piece of third-level black iron weighing more than 30 kilograms was found in the tiger's den. The tiger's den was on one side of the valley, and there were big stones. There was a bamboo forest around it, a stream in the valley, and a pond at the bottom. The pond was full of withered lotus leaves.

Standing on the stone next to the tiger's den, the pond was in full view. It was the natural hunting ground for the big insect.

The two watched on the mountain for a quarter of an hour, and saw two groups of wild boars, big and small wild foxes and rabbits coming to drink water.

After an ambush, a group of two big wild boars and four small wild boars were shot and killed by the pond.

The wild boars howled before they died, and the smell of blood spread everywhere, and the pond became quiet.

Seeing this situation, Chen Liqing and others did not wait any longer and went down the mountain at once.

When Chen Liqing and her group returned to the village where Meng Dafu was located on the east slope, Liu Shi's group had also returned.

Chen Liqing thought that her group was the first to return. Seeing Liu Shi and others, she couldn't help but ask, "Captain Liu, why are you here so early?"

Liu Shi said, "Madam, I don't know if it's good luck or bad luck. We just entered a pine forest and found a bunch of ring-necked pheasants. Fortunately, we all brought our usual hunting bows. Relying on the weak bows, we continuously drew the bows and shot arrows, and hunted hundreds of ring-necked pheasants."

"After we left the pine forest, we encountered seventy or eighty weasels on a hillside. We hunted them and now we can't even lift our arms."

Hua Baoyan pointed to a place in the open space and said to Chen Liqing, "Liqing, look there."

Chen Liqing looked up and saw a bunch of pheasants and weasels.

Chen Liqing said: "In terms of quantity, I'm afraid you are the first among the four teams. I have heard of pheasants in groups, but I have only heard my father say that so many weasels in one place can only be found when weasels worship the moon."

Liu Shi smiled and said: "I don't know how the great official would comment, but in terms of quantity, the three of us also think we win."

As they were talking, Zhao Zhen pushed the door open and asked: "What are you talking about?"

Liu Shi repeated what he had just said, and Zhao Zhen said after listening: "There must be something wrong when things are abnormal. It's still early now, let's go and take a look."

As he said, he called the men and horses together. Liu Shi, Fan Ying, and Fan Shi led the way regardless of their fatigue.

After a while, they arrived at the pine forest and saw no less than a hundred hares digging holes everywhere in the pine forest. When the soldiers saw it, they all drew their bows and arrows. Three rounds of bows and arrows shot seventy or eighty hares, and the rest of the hares fled.

After a careful search, they found nothing special except for the newly dug large and small caves. Zhao Zhen went around the place where weasels were hunted, but still found nothing.

Zhao Zhen said, "Am I being too suspicious?"

Hu Sanniang said, "Sir, there were pheasants and weasels in groups first, and now there are wild rabbits digging holes. Some of the weasels hunted by Liu Dutou seemed to be blinded, and I think they had fought before. So, I'm afraid there is something here that attracts them."

Chen Liqing pointed to a withered pine tree in the pine forest and said, "If you want to say it's strange, only this pine tree is withered. I heard from my father that there are often Poria cocos under the dead pine trees. It can't be to fight for the Poria cocos under the tree."

Zhao Zhen heard this and asked people to find a big axe, a shovel, and a pickaxe, and asked them to cut down the withered pine tree and dig it slowly.

Seven or eight soldiers took turns to work, and after more than an hour, they finally dug out a Poria cocos.

Yu Baosi stepped forward and weighed it, then said to Zhao Zhen: "Sir, this Poria cocos weighs at least 80 kilograms."

Zhao Zhen was also amazed by the Poria cocos as he surrounded it.

Last time, Song Jiang gave him a small box of red Poria cocos, but he didn't expect to dig out a whole Poria cocos today. After careful inspection, this Poria cocos is indeed a second-level medicinal material.

Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "It seems that this trip is not in vain."

Everyone packed up and returned to the village with the wild rabbit and Poria cocos.

In the village, Pang Wanchun, Pang Qiuxia, Lei Jiong and Ji Ji had also returned to the village.

Everyone came forward to greet them. Zhao Zhen asked, "Brother, what did you two teams get?"

Pang Wanchun pointed to the prey piled on the open ground and said, "Sir, we two hunted eleven gray wolves, seven wild boars, and one lynx."

Lei Jiong also stepped forward and said, "Sir, we two shot thirteen wild boars, two gray wolves, and one fox."

Zhao Zhen looked at the prey on the ground and smiled, "Brothers, your archery skills are amazing. The mountains will be much safer next year. Li Qing and the other two hunted big insects and six wild boars on the northern slope. Liu Shi and the other two hunted nearly two hundred pheasants and weasels..."

Pang Wanchun was surprised and said, "So many!"

Zhao Zhen smiled and told them what they had encountered. Everyone gathered around the Fuling that was carried up and looked at it. Pang Wanchun said: "It seems that Liu Shi, Fan Ying and Fan Shi won."

Liu Shi said: "In terms of quantity, it's so, but in terms of weight, it's not us."

Zhao Zhen said: "No need to refuse. In terms of weight, it should be Lei Jiong and Ji Ji. In terms of quantity, it should be Liu Shi and the other three. I didn't say it clearly before. In this case, the two groups of brothers will each pick four pieces of jewelry. I will add two more pieces of jewelry, and the remaining two groups will each pick two pieces."

"Stay here for one night today, pick a few wild boars, chickens and rabbits, clean them up, and stew them. It will be a reward for hunting. The meritorious soldiers who conquered the mountain strongholds will return to Liangshan tomorrow and will be rewarded separately." Zhao Zhen continued.

Everyone was happy to hear this.

The next day, Zhao Zhen and others cleaned up, and the soldiers carried the remaining prey down the mountain to Yuncheng County.

Flying pigeons passed the message last night, and today Cao Zheng drove horses from Liangshan with his swordsman before dawn. In the small military camp where Zhao Zhen rested, the wolves and pigs were skinned. The cut meat was given as a reward to the subordinate officials and sergeants in the county.

For a time there was thunder and joy, and everyone was happy.

Zhao Zhen was not in the camp. Accompanied by a group of female generals, he and Kong Hou went to Wang Gongren's house in the county.

Because Xu Qingniang was in the middle to introduce them, the atmosphere was quite good.

Zhao Zhen met Xu Qingniang and discovered that the aunt Yan Shude mentioned was only in her twenties. It turned out that Xu Qingniang, who had married Yan Li in her early years, was Yan Shude's cousin. The two families got along best, but unfortunately, Yan Li got an emergency and died before the doctor came to the door.

Since ancient times, there have been many disputes at the widow's door.

Xu Qingniang also had no heirs. The elders in the clan often gave birth to a son and wanted to adopt a son to carry on the incense. Xu Qingniang refused and had a quarrel with the clan. In a rage, she returned to her natal family in Xingren Mansion. As a result, the two families had less contact. . Liu Guang recommended Xu Rongfu, and Xu Qingniang was studying Taoism at Xu Rongfu's home, so she followed him.

Yan Shude was busy preparing for the expedition and only paid a hurried visit to Xu Qingniang. After returning from Yizhou, he went to Zhongdu County to visit relatives.

Zhao Zhen did not ask Wang Gongren, but asked Xu Qingniang first: "Last time I returned to the state, it was the employment season, and I only met my uncle Xu Rongfu briefly, but I never met Aunt Yan. I don't want to meet at Gongren's house today." See you. Commander Yan Shude said he wanted to visit his relatives, but he has already returned to Liangshan? "

After hearing this, Xu Qingniang replied: "I came from Zhongdu County because of my acquaintance. I was escorted by Shude all the way. When Gongren heard that I was studying the Neidian Zen Buddhism with my uncle, he also became interested, and I asked Shude to go back. I went to Zhongdu County to pick up the two volumes of Buddhist scriptures I copied. I should be back today."

Zhao Zhen asked: "I wonder what scriptures Xu Rongfu compiled? I also have a copy of the "Gao Wang Jing" in my house. I am going to Zhongdu County in a few days and will give it to Xu Rongfu to read. "

Xu Qingniang said: "My uncle once said that my generation is shallow and intellectual, and I cannot understand Mahayana Buddhism. Even the skills of the medium and small vehicles are endlessly difficult. However, my Buddha is compassionate and has specially opened a convenient method in addition to the three vehicles. Dharma: Because ordinary people cannot be without thoughts, they are called to recite the Buddha’s name. They cannot be without thoughts, and they are called to rebirth.”

"My uncle had to pass on "Ten Doubts" by Tiantai Wise Man, "Zongjinglu" by Yongming Zen Master, "Or Wen" by Tianru Patriarch, "Bao Wang Lun" by Zen Master Feixi, "Pure Land Wen" by Long Shu, and "Pure Land Wen" by Master Lianchi. Sutras such as "The Return of the Pure Land", "The Essentials of the Pure Land", "The Collection of the Lotus Sect", and "The Treatise on the Pure Land Sages" all explain the wonderful meaning of the Pure Land and practice the method of contemplating the Buddha."

Zhao Zhen listened, nodded, and said: "I practice Taoism with my senior brother and know very little about Buddhism. Now all the temples and temples in the state have been registered, and the scriptures of each temple are being copied. If you are interested, you can borrow them in the future. ”

After hearing this, Xu Qingniang and Wang Gongren quickly thanked him.

Zhao Zhen said again: "When I came back to Gongren's house, I also listened to the words of Kong Zhixian. I heard that Gongren was a famous lady who was courageous, knowledgeable, talented and moral, and wanted to recruit Gongren to serve as the county magistrate of Yuncheng County. ”

Wang Gongren listened and shook his head quickly: "I have never heard of a woman serving as a county magistrate in this dynasty."

Kong Houdao said: "Let the people of Gong know that this is Jimi Prefecture, and the salaries of officials everywhere are all allocated by high officials, and the court does not care about it. This county has two jobs, and there are many things that cannot be taken care of. Therefore, Recommended Mr. Gong to the high officials."

Zhao Zhen went on to say: "Yes, Mr. Gong takes charge of county affairs as county magistrate. After the year after Kong joins the army, he will return to Liangshan to serve. Furthermore, we are short of talents here, and we can only open courses to recruit scholars in February after the year. Therefore, I only consider talents and virtues, and they can be appointed regardless of gender. Even in the army, there are many female generals."

Saying that, Zhao Zhen pointed at Chen Liqing and said: "This time to conquer Yizhou, [Flying Centipede] Wu Qian is Liqing and the fighting general in front of the battle, and stabbed him to death with one shot. This time he came to conquer Yuntai Gang and Duozi Mountain, Liqing and Hua Baoyan even killed a big insect."

After hearing this, Wang Gongren and Xu Qingniang looked at Chen Liqing, Hua Baoyan and others in wonder.

Hu Sanniang said: "In Xintai County, Yizhou, the officials have recruited a new battalion of sergeants. The commander is Zhao Xin, and the deputy general is his wife Gao Liang. There is also a female general in Dulonggang named Wu Sanniang. Her martial arts are very good now. He is also the envoy of the Ma Army."

After hearing this, Xu Qingniang also advised: "Sister Wang, high-ranking officials value so much, why not give it a try. It is not impossible for this woman to be an official. In the previous dynasty, Shangguan Wan'er was highly valued by Emperor Wu Zhou when she was fourteen because of her intelligence and good writing. He has been in charge of imperial edicts for many years and is known as the 'Women Prime Minister'."

"Further afield, Han Lanying, a talented woman from the Southern Dynasties, was also appointed as a doctor because of her talent and learning. She taught the harem knowledge and became an official in the court. After two dynasties and seven emperors, she was known as 'Han Gong'."

"Sister Wang is knowledgeable, so she can certainly do the job of county magistrate."

But Wang Gongren said: "Qing Niang, when it comes to knowledge, you are not inferior to me. Why don't you come out to do something?"

Zhao Zhen said: "When I come here today, in addition to inviting Gong Ren to serve, I also want to invite Xu Qingniang to serve. There is a lack of talents in the state, and Liangshan County has never arranged officials. They are all managed by the state. I also invite Xu Qingniang to go to Liangshan to be a county magistrate."

Xu Qingniang said: "Official, I have no experience in governing the world, how can I..."

Zhao Zhen interrupted: "This is where Liangshan Prefectural Government Office is located. Everything in the county can be seen by the prefecture. It is just the right place for you to go. With the guidance of Xiao Tongxuan and others in the prefecture, you will be able to do it in less than half a year." Able to stand alone.”

Xu Qingniang hesitated for a while and finally agreed. When Wang Gongren saw that Xu Qingniang agreed, he no longer refused and agreed to take up the post of Magistrate of Yuncheng County.

world log

Name: Xu Qingniang (the hero, the pure repair Yuanjun of Liuli Dharma Realm was born)

Nickname: Xiao Yueying (erudite, resourceful, good at making decisions)

Race: Human race

Reputation: 20 (talented daughter of the Xu family)

Main occupation: boudoir scholar

Secondary occupation: Lay Buddhist

Official position: none

Level: Level 2 and Level 7 (Force 10, Commander 25)

Attributes: Strength 15, Constitution 20, Agility 27, Spirit 38

Skills: chanting sutras and mantras level 3 (opening up wisdom, clearing the mind, spirit +3), planning level 2 (temple planning, spirit +2), recognizing people level 2 (distinguishing people and repaying them, spirit +2), making peace Level 1 (look at people and things, spirit +1).

Commander skill: Troop formation level 1 (morale +1)

Martial Arts: None

Weapons: none

Props: none

Name: Wang Gongren (hero, the birth of Miaoming Yuanjun in Zixia Fairy Palace)

Nickname: None

Race: Human race

Reputation: 30 (rich family in Yuncheng County)

Main occupation: Lady of the family

Sub-occupation: Lay Buddhist

Official position: none

Level: Level 2 and Level 9 (Force 10, Commander 30)

Attributes: Strength 14, Constitution 18, Agility 24, Spirit 39

Skills: Planning level 3 (temple planning, spirit +3), foretelling level 2 (insightful, spirit +2), chanting sutras and mantras level 1 (opening up wisdom, clearing the mind, spirit +1).

Commanding skills: Leadership level 1 (morale +1), Encouragement level 1 (words reach people's hearts, morale +1)

Martial Arts: None

Weapons: none

Props: Liangshan map

Xu Qingniang said: "Sir, I have a man in my family who is financially capable and well versed in strategy. His talents are far better than mine. A senior official may be invited to serve."

Zhao Zhen said: "I wonder who this person is?"

Xu Qingniang said: "He is also my uncle, his name is Xu Huai, and his nickname is Hulin. He currently lives in Wuqiao Village, West Lake, and is planning to go to Bianjing to obtain the title of Jinshi."

Zhao Zhen clapped his hands and said: "It would be best if we could recruit him. Please write a letter from Qing Niang, and I will send someone to hire him."

Xu Qingniang waved her hand and said, "It would be better for my uncle to write this letter."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen said: "You two each write a letter. It would be best if I send someone to send it."

Xu Qingniang didn't refuse. She immediately asked for pen and paper, wrote a letter, and handed it to Zhao Zhen.

Zhao Zhen also sent people to Zhongdu County to explain the situation to Xu He. After getting Xu He's family letter, together with Xu Qingniang's family letter, someone took it to Hangzhou to invite Xu Huai.

After convincing Wang Gongren and Xu Qingniang to take up their posts, Zhao Zhen left immediately and planned to lead the sergeants back to Baishi Manor.