General Yang: A Remarkable Encounter During Bi Ziyan’s Tenure as Minister of Revenue

Discover an intriguing historical encounter between Bi Ziyan, the Minister of Revenue, and General Yang Hualin during their time in Taozhou and Minzhou. This unique incident showcases a blend of authority and humor.

During his tenure as the Minister of Revenue, Bi Ziyan, was assigned the role of Military Preparation Commissioner. While stationed in Taozhou and Minzhou, a regimental commander named Yang Hualin came to greet him. As the procession was moving forward with carriages, horses, and escorts, they happened to notice a person defecating by the roadside. Yang Hualin drew his bow to shoot the person, but Bi Ziyan quickly reprimanded and stopped him. Yang Hualin said, “This fellow is too disrespectful; he should be frightened a bit.” He then shouted from a distance, “You defecator! I’ll send you a hairpin made of Huiji rattan to tie up your hair!” Immediately, he shot an arrow, hitting the person’s hairpin directly. The person hurriedly fled, leaving feces and urine scattered all over.

《杨千总》

毕民部公即家起备兵洮岷时，有千总杨化麟来迎。冠盖在途，偶见一人遗便路侧。杨关弓欲射之，公急呵止。杨曰：“此奴无礼，合小怖之。”乃遥呼曰：“遗屙者！奉赠一股会稽藤簪绾髻子。”即飞矢去，正中其髻。其人急奔，便液污地。