Chapter 264 Inquiry


Chapter 264: Inquiry

At noon time, Dong Laodao left Zhao Zhen in the temple to eat plain noodles. During the dinner, Zhao Zhen asked Liu Taigong how his daughter was doing.

Dong Laodao smiled complacently and said: "High official, is it possible for me to take action? Now, Taigong Liu has asked me to persuade him to find out that Hu Cheng is the concubine of a high official. I'm quite satisfied. The old Taoist gave him another idea, asking him to move his family to Dulonggang and become neighbors with the Hu family, so that he can take care of Taigong Liu all the time in the future."

" I was inquiring about the situation of Hu's family. If Hu Cheng has no bad records, the marriage will be settled."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen thanked Dong Laodao and left.

Back at Baishi Manor, Zhang Qi and other villagers dispersed. Zhao Zhen also went back to the house to rest for a while, and then went to the meeting hall to handle official business.

In the hall, all the heroes arrived early and sat down on both sides. After seeing the ceremony, Zhao Zhen took the seat at the head.

Seeing that everyone had come, Zhao Zhen said: "Today I asked you brothers to come here for the following things. The first thing is to go to Yan'an Mansion and bring the family members of brother Lu Zhishen here. It’s a long way to go, I don’t know which brother is willing to go.”

The hall is good at inquiring about information and has rich experience in rivers and lakes. , [White Rat] Bai Sheng, [Pioneer] Li San, [Golden Retriever Dog] Duan Jingzhu all stood up, vying to go.

Seeing everyone competing for the lead, Zhao Zhen smiled and asked Wu Yong, "What do the military advisors think?"

Wu Yong said: "High official, I would like Brother Yang Lin to bring a few companions. If you want to be absolutely sure, let Li San go with you."

Zhao Zhen nodded and said: "Then trouble Yang Lin and Li San The two brothers have had a hard time."

Zhao Zhen took out the family letter that Lu Zhishen had written a long time ago, handed it to Yang Lin, and then said: "In addition to moving Lu Zhishen's family members, there are also other things on this trip. Two things need to be done on the way, and there is no need to force them.”

“The first thing was mentioned by Brother Shi Jin of [Jiu Wenlong]. He has a master who is also the leader of the Forbidden Army, called Wang. Come in. I heard that I have submitted to the office of the old manager of Yan'an Prefecture. Brother, I will go to find out if I can find Wang Jin and see if I can invite him here."

"The second thing, It’s also about searching for people. Brother Sun An once said that he had a brother named Qiao Lie who could control the wind and rain. Now he is on the run, so he can look for him. "

Then he took out two more letters and handed them to Yang Lin.

Wu Yongdao: "Since this man knows magic and escaped from the world, he will probably pretend to be Quanzhen to make a living. Brother, you can ask more about Taoist priests along the way. Even if he is not the person, if you can invite a Taoist person, It’s not a wasted trip.”

After hearing this, Yang Lin and Li San bowed their hands and agreed. They got up, made preparations, mounted their horses, and left Liangshan County with five or seven companions. Go west.

Zhao Zhen continued: "I heard what Brother Bai Sheng said, the general of Jingyang Town, Yuntian Biao, is on his own, and there has been no movement during this period. I discussed with the two military advisors and asked all brothers to use Liangshan With the county as the center, we will go around to see if there are any heroes who are in trouble. If we encounter them, please come to Liangshan County so that we will not miss out on such a hero as Wu Erlang."

Everyone listened. , all responded.

Zhu Wudao said: "The four brothers don't need to choose a side. They can go together or alone. Each of them also brings five or seven companions. Just look for them in Dongping Prefecture, Dongchang Prefecture, Jeju Prefecture, and Yizhou. That's it. There is a man named [Purple Beard Uncle] Huangfu Duan in Dongchang Prefecture. He is good at looking at horses and treating livestock. A senior official has promised to be in charge of treating livestock in the county and selecting and breeding good breeds. I would like to hire this person. If it's difficult, how about asking Brother Duan Jingzhu to invite you?"

Shi Qian said: "I would like to go with Brother Duan Jingzhu, and I will take care of you on the way."

Zhao Zhen said: " That's fine, so Brother Bai Sheng and Brother Shi Yong will go together, and the four of you will discuss the route on your own, within one month, and don't delay too long." After hearing this, the four of them handed over their hands. After bidding farewell to Zhao Zhen and others, I went down to prepare.

Only Wu Yong, Zhu Wu, Xiao Rang and Pei Xuan were left in the hall. Zhao Zhen told Ling Zhen to be the head of the [Artillery Capital] and [Bird Cannon Capital] in [Hangtian Lei] today, and planned to build a gunpowder and artillery workshop. Since there was a lot of materials to be purchased, Xiao Rang and Pei Xuan were asked to cooperate.

Xiao Rang said: "I have also heard about this gunpowder, but for sulfur, saltpeter, charcoal and other materials, the county government will naturally cooperate. I am afraid it will cost a lot to cast cannons and blunderbuss. Do high-ranking officials have regulations?"

Zhao Zhen said: "Let's not talk about gunpowder and match rope. The cost of making guns and cannons should not exceed ten thousand yuan. Brothers can be said to be brothers Ling Zhen."

Xiao Rang responded. Then he said: "Master, now that all villages have been built, and Li Zheng appointed by the county has also joined the post, is there a township chief stationed in Dulonggang?"

Zhao Zhen pondered. After a moment, he said: "Brother, do you have a favorite candidate?"

Xiao Rang said: "How about Wang Lun, [the scholar in white]?"

Wu Yong also said: "I will serve as the county school teacher concurrently. There will be two tutors and one county school director. In fact, there is no need for so many people. Transferring one person will not affect the affairs of various schools in the county. Although Brother Wang Lun is magnanimous, Not very big, but his ability is indeed good. If he decides on local affairs, he can use his talents to the fullest."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen nodded in agreement. Said: "There are many villages on Liangshan Mountain. Should there be a township head?"

Pei Xuandao: "What the senior official said is reasonable. This township head is just a circulating official. His most important duty is to inspect the local area. , supervise lawlessness, and ensure that county orders are issued to villages. Liangshan is so vast that it is necessary to establish a township chief, or even two township chiefs."

Xiao Rang said: "After all, this position is new, let's see. Let’s see if it works. Sun Zheng, the chief of Liangcun, is loyal. If Tian Dasheng is promoted to the position of chief of Liangcun, the county will assign another clerk to serve as deputy chief. "

Zhao Zhen said: " Just follow this, see the results after implementation, and accumulate experience.”

Zhu Wu stood up and said: "Master, the county has recruited many new soldiers these days, and they are all training in Wanzi City. Now there is only one coach, Coach Zhang. The training of new recruits is time-consuming and laborious. How many people should be selected to help?"

Zhao Zhen said: "Please ask brothers from Xuefeng Mountain and Haoshan Mountain Camp to take turns to help."

After hearing this, Zhu Wu nodded and sat down.

Xiao Rang said again: "Officials, you can also go to the salt field to transport salt at this time. Now [Xiangguan] Li San has become the leader of the visit, and [Tiger Claw] Yan Liu has gone to Hujiazhuang to be the deputy capital chief. , [Hidden Rabbit] Li Wang was in charge of patrolling the robbers in the yamen. There is a vacancy for the head of the caravan, I wonder if the senior official has any arrangements?"

Zhao Zhen thought about this, pondered for a moment, and said: "Brother Yun is smart, but he is still young and needs help. What do you guys think?"

Pei Xuandao said: "There are many good men in the county, and they all have their own duties. It is really difficult to decide."

Wu Yongdao: "I have a good candidate for the high official here."

(This chapter End)

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