Chapter 3539 Apologize and Money
"Cai Degui is coming to apologize? 』
Cao Kai was a little surprised after receiving the news.
The guard general cannot leave the guard easily, so Cai Mao wanted to come back to "carry the thorns and apologize" and also needed to get Cao''s permission.
Cao Kai pondered for a moment and waved his hand, "I understand, you go down first." 』
The little official bowed and took two steps back.
Cao Kai thought about it in the hall for a while, and felt that it was still something wrong, so he got up and walked towards the back hall.
On the surface, Cao Ren had left Xiangyang, and all the affairs in Xiangyang were handed over to Cao Kai for handling. However, in fact, Cao Ren just left the city during the day and came back quietly at night, but did not show up and hid in the backyard of the government office. .
Cao Kai is the same on the surface. He has made up his own decisions on some small matters. If he is a big matter, he still has to come to the back hall to find Cao Ren.
Many times, the superiors don’t know, but they don’t want to pay attention.
For example, Cai’s relationship with Guanzhong and doing business secretly.
It''s not even considered "sneaking". After the goods from Guanzhong arrived, they were too lazy to change the labels, so they were sold directly in Jingzhou.
Of course, Cao Ren knew about these things, but in many cases, he turned a blind eye.
Just like the Buddha statue in the temple, facing the entrance, all with kind eyes, half open their eyes, only the Buddha statues facing the door, or the side of the Buddha statues show a ferocious face, reminding the pilgrim who is leaving to forget. Something happened?
The Cao family is now in a very embarrassment, which is not only reflected in Hebei, but also in Jingzhou.
Unlike Fei Qian''s method of trying to change the structure of the Han Dynasty by taking the lower class of ordinary people, Cao Cao took the middle class path, that is, the path of the poor family.
A poor family is not a poor person.
Perhaps it is difficult to understand the concept of poor families, but if it were petty bourgeoisie, it would be generally understood.
Cao Cao tried to promote poor families, replace those wealthy families, and improve the Han system. To a certain extent, it was of course an improvement, but whether it was Cao Cao or those promoted poor families, they would eventually be like brave men who killed the dragon. , eventually turned into an evil dragon.
Because the ultimate goal of the vast majority of petty bourgeoisie is to become bourgeoisie. Just like in later generations, there were many keyboard warriors who mocked the suffering people and actively maintained the bourgeoisie, saying that whoever got to the assets was not like that? In fact, it is also a portrayal of the self-psychological aspects of these keyboard warriors.
So who are the big ones in Jingzhou?
Anyway, the Cai family is definitely not a small asset.
Although Pangzi is famous, it does not have much strength. It was driven to Wancheng in relatively early days, and there is no major industry in northern Jingzhou.
The Huang family was also quite important before, but now they have basically moved to the northern part of Guanzhong.
So when Cao Ren was embarrassed and wanted to raise military rations for the "stand firm walls and clear the fields" in Nanxiang, what else could be thought about?
But if you want to deal with the Cai family, you can''t say you can kill them at will.
Letting Cai He fight in Yunguan was originally a strategy of eating two chickens.
If Cai He can keep it, it will be great. On the one hand, it consumed Cai and Cai''s private soldiers, and on the other hand, it also eliminated Li Dian''s threat, which is of course very good. If he couldn''t defend himself, Cao Ren would take Cai He backhand and punish him, take Cai He''s soldiers, and then he targeted Cai''s family...
At worst, I apologize afterwards, Smith and Marseille are in trouble.
It was like Cao Cao killed Yang Xiu in history and then apologized.
Moreover, the Cai family is not as famous as the Yang family. Even if they really kill them, what can they do?
But such things cannot be put on the surface after all, and they often need to be handled under another name.
"Cai Degui is coming to apologize? 』
Cao Ren was also a little surprised after listening to Cao Kai''s report.
Cai Mao is really loyal?
Obviously unlikely.
"broken! ''Cao Ren slapped the table anxiously, ''You send someone outside to check it out! 』
『What to check? ''Cao Kai was a little confused at first, but soon understood what Cao Ren meant, ''Did my father talk about Cai''s affairs? 』
Cao Ren nodded, "I suspect... I''m afraid it''s known to everyone now..."
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In the north of Hebei, Zhuo County.
Zhuo County Magistrate Ren Cheng stepped onto the city wall with dew.
To be honest, he doesn''t want to work so hard every day, but his surname is Ren, Ren Jun''s Ren.
Because of Ren Jun''s tenure, he had the position of county lieutenant, and because of Ren Jun''s tenure, he had to patrol every day.
He reached out to hold the cold mercedes and took a breath, but soon he felt his throat suddenly tighten. The more than ten defenders who should have been stationed here are now gone!
On the blue bricks of the city wall, there were only broken arrow shafts and broken bricks scattered.
"Where are people?" ! 』
Ren Cheng shouted loudly.
The empty city gate tower seemed to bring out waves of empty sounds.
Soon, Ren Chengru discovered the hemp rope tied to the battlements, and hung from the top of the city to outside the city...
『Damn it! Damn it! 』
Ren Cheng slapped the battlements angrily, raised his knife to cut off the hemp rope.
The hemp rope fell softly to the city, avoiding Ren Cheng''s incompetent fury.
"The King''s Rate?" ! Where is the King’s ranking? ! 』
Ren Cheng roared, and the entire team of people on duty on the city wall ran away, so naturally no one responded to him.
『Damn it! Damn it! ''Ren Cheng jumped and shouted to the follower beside him, ''Call Wang to lead him! 』
The follower responded happily, then ran away quickly, and after a moment he ran back quickly, "Langjun, he...he said...he...
"Damn it, what did he say?" ! ''Ren Cheng is also anxious.
The entourage took a breath, "He said he couldn''t come..."
"Damn it! Damn it! ''Ren Cheng said angrily, then reached out and pushed away the entourage, turned around and got down the city wall, and walked all the way to the military base in the southwest corner of the city wall.
Widths of blue smoke floated out from the building in a corner of the military station, and the fragrance of meat filled the air.
Ren Cheng found the smell and found the place where he looked at the building, held the sword tightly and rushed up the steps.
"When...gululu...bang! 』
Ren Cheng rushed in quickly and hit an empty small wine jar with one kick.
The jar of wine rolled and fell down the steps of the building, smashing to pieces.
『Yo! Isn’t this a county lieutenant? It’s better to come early than to come by chance! Come on! Sit down and take a bite! 』
Wang led four or five soldiers, with their armor scattered in the watchtower, roasting a bonfire.
Above the bonfire, there was a skinned half-skinned dog, which was not oily, but also exuded the smell of meat.
"Damn it! ''Ren Cheng kicked the thin dog to the ground with one kick, and the sparks of the bonfire splashed on Wang Gusu''s leg, ''Today, the city guard ran away again! Something is all! Your team leader still has the intention...』
The smile on Wang Gunsui''s face was coldly hung. He didn''t go to see the thin dog that was kicked off, and slowly stood up, "Then what are your opinions?" What about military pay! Bring it! As a soldier, I got the salary, but I didn’t give it to you. How many times would you like to call me? ! 』
"Soldier..." Ren Cheng seemed to be pinching his throat by something.
During these days, the situation in Youzhou has become even worse for these remaining Cao defenders.
There was a lack of military service, a shortage of food and grass, and a degenerate morale.
There were only one or two deserters, but now they have developed into a squad of escape!
"The military pay matter is another matter! Now let’s talk about your soldiers running away! ''Ren Cheng''s momentum became somewhat weaker.
Wang Guru sneered, "Talk about military pay first!" If there is military pay, there is military pay. If there is no military pay, there is no negotiation! 』
"you! ''Ren Cheng was angry, and after a while, he gritted his teeth and said, ''What if I could find military pay? ! 』
"Ha ha ha ha! ''The King''s Captain laughed, ''If you can find military pay! I can find soldiers too! 』
『One word is certain! 』
"Of course, one word is certain! 』
Ren Cheng pointed at the King''s command and turned around and left.
Behind him, there were laughter from the Wang Gunshu and several other soldiers.
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Ren Cheng went to Zhuo County Government to ask for the county magistrate.
There is also a faint smell of calming agarwood in the West Flower Hall.
After waiting for a while, the county magistrate Zhang Fan wore a thick fox fur, shaking, rubbed his head, and came to the west hall, sitting down obliquely, looking depressed, "Ah, county magistrate... I heard It is said that the thief army carried hundreds of thousands of refugees, and the land of Liaodong, Youzhou, and the prefectures and counties they passed by were all surrendered.
"ah? ''Ren Cheng was stunned for a moment, ''Hundreds of thousands? impossible! 』
"Hey... there are not hundreds of thousands, even if there are tens of thousands... Hey... say it, what''s the matter with me?" ''Zhang Fan shook his head and sighed, and still rubbed his head.
Ren Cheng told the story of what happened on the city and what followed the military station, "County Master! Now that the military pay is cut off, the soldiers are unwilling to fight. If the bandit army arrives... I hope the county master can raise some military pay, and send some first...』
"Oh... soldiers'' salary..." The county magistrate nodded, "This military salary is indeed very important... In this way, you go down first... I''ll think of a solution..."
If Ren Cheng had no choice but to leave, but this time, for some reason, Ren Cheng gritted his teeth and refused to leave. He must have an explanation.
The county magistrate was helpless and ordered the county magistrate Wang De to come.
County Magistrate Wang De came, glanced at Ren Cheng with his eyes, then curled his lips secretly, then took two steps forward to pay homage to the county magistrate.
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"Cough cough..." Before the county magistrate Zhang Fan could speak, he suddenly started to cough violently. The servant next to him hurriedly brought slurry water.
Zhang Fan reluctantly took a few sips, panting, as if he would fall down at any time. "The cold wind is getting heavier, so I''ll ask Wang County Chief for more about the city defense and military pay."
『County Master thinks twice! ''Before Zhang Fan finished speaking, the county magistrate Wang De was a sliding shovel. No, he slid his knees and fell to the ground with a pounce. The sweat beads on his forehead instantly emerged and dripped on the blue bricks in the flower hall. "I will take care of the affairs of agriculture, sericulture, civil affairs. According to the law, the county magistrate should be appointed as the county magistrate, and I am really powerless to do anything about this! 』
Wang De turned his head and stared at Ren Cheng fiercely, "Ren County Captain! Are you going to escape in the last battle? ! If this is the case, you should be punished strictly according to the law! 』
Zhang Fan slapped the table, "Ah, when is it now, and he is still so shirkable!" If I really follow the law, I should have killed you two now! 』
As soon as the intimidation was finished, Zhang Fan immediately turned into a tactful tone, "Now the enemy is in front of you, we must cooperate sincerely! Become a county magistrate! You have the responsibility to defend the city, no matter what, you must defend the city! County Magistrate Wang, you have the position of providing logistics, no matter what, you have to pay money, food, and soldiers! You guys, right? 』
Ren Cheng didn''t say anything, but County Magistrate Wang was crying, "County Master, you don''t know that the granaries in this county have long been empty!" Where can I change money and food? If you don’t believe it, I will call Lord Bo to come! 』
A moment later, the master came.
With large and small ledgers, stacked on wooden plates, like a hill.
The master picked up the top bamboo slip and presented it to the county magistrate Zhang Fan, "County Zun, this is the account of the county..."
Zhang Fan saw it and frowned immediately, "What''s going on?" Not only do you have no money, but you still owe so much money? ! 』
The master moved his eyebrows, "What are you preparing for spring farming? Repairing water conservancy... are all expenses that you need every year..."
"Damn it! ''Ren Cheng couldn''t help it and pointed at the Lord Bo and cursed, ''This thief army has arrived. The farmers have all run away from the land outside the city, and the land is deserted. What else is the cost of farming water conservancy? ! 』
The master took a step back, "County lieutenant, you can''t say that... It is precisely because the land is abandoned that it needs to allocate funds to repair the water conservancy of farmland. Even if you don''t plant this year, you will still plant it next year. People''s food is the best way to do it. Oh my God! This is the right way in the world! 』
"Just...your mother''s fuck! 』
Ren Cheng couldn''t help but curse.
『Hey, hey, it is a shame, it is a shame! ''The Lord Bo waved his hand, ''You martial artist really don''t understand the truth! 』
『Stop making a noise! ''Zhang Fan threw the account away, ''It''s like this now anyway! Military affairs to defend the city! As the county magistrate, your responsibility! Civil Affairs in the city, Wang County Magistrate your responsibilities! Clearing money and grain is the main thing! Now I''m going to do my own responsibilities! One day in office, one day should fulfill one''s responsibility! Don’t let down the emperor’s grace and the wishes of the people! Do you understand? ! 』
The three should be.
"Oh, my head..." Zhang Fan covered his head, "You all go and do it, I...oh, it''s a headache, a headache..."
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At the third hour of Xu, the county government office was filled with the aroma of wine and meat.
Not only was the county magistrate drunk, but the county magistrate was also drunk.
The Lord threw his official seal into the wine bowl and soaked in the wine bowl, as if this would make his wine taste more delicious.
The county magistrate drank so hard that his chest was exposed, revealing the miscellaneous hair on his chest.
The door of the inner courtyard was closed tightly.
The servants were busy, and the servants with swords and guns stood outside the door, strictly preventing idle people from entering.
In the back hall of the backyard, the lights swayed and the fragrance of wine filled the air.
『Drink! Continue dancing! 』
County Magistrate Zhang Fan pulled his hand out of Meiji''s chest and shook it in the air, "I thought of a witty remark! Listen to you! Cough cough... I have wine today, I am drunk today... I will be drunk tomorrow... Uh, um, this... you say! 』
Zhang Fan pointed at Wang County Chief.
Wang De laughed, "The county master has learned a lot, but it is hard to have it in the world!" I am so ignorant that I can follow it? The Lord will say that you are! 』
The Lord is also smiling, "I have wine today and I am drunk today! Wonderful, wonderful! Such a wonderful sentence, it’s a big deal! 』
The three of them looked at each other and suddenly laughed, their faces twisted and turned into crazy appearance.
After laughing for a while, County Magistrate Wang took out some blank documents from his sleeve and threw them on the wine table, regardless of the blank documents that had been stamped with Zhuo County seal, which were stained with vegetable juice and wine. "Oh, now people are All are sophisticated... I haven''t sold many copies... Look, there are only 5,000 mu of 300 acres in the east of the city! Five thousand coins! No one wants this, tsk… The world is getting worse and worse, but people’s hearts are not as good as ever! 』
Zhang Fan waved his hand, "Whatever you can sell is counting as much as you can, anyway... what matters is the money we used to do!" 』
"right! Our money! 』
『Ah hahaha! 』
The three of them burst into laughter again.
"drink! 』
『Drinke together! 』
For the three of them, no matter how war or what the world is, they are better than the fine wine in front of them.
Zhuo County was also a transit station for transferring materials to Ji County, Youzhou, Yuyang and other places. Normally, some temporary stockpiling of money and grain will be included in the county town. After all, transportation and allocation of money and grain requires manpower and material resources, as well as corresponding time, and it is impossible to be available anytime and anywhere.
But for some reason, when Cao Chun retreated, the money and food in Zhuo County suddenly disappeared...
It''s like these money and food have never appeared.
The big man''s red and black official robe was cushioned under the table and wrinkled.
Zhang Fan tied the county magistrate''s official ribbon with a smile on Meiji''s neck with her bare chest, and then pulled it one by one, like pulling a dog, dancing in the back hall.
The county magistrate sat obliquely, grabbed the meat with one hand, chewed a few bites, then threw it down, looked at the blank field deeds that could not be sold, shook his head and sighed, then picked up two pieces casually, wiped his hands oily.
The master still held the bowl of wine with the official seal and drank it sipped.
The county magistrate turned around and saw it. He laughed and threw his county magistrate''s official seal into a wine jar beside him. Then he walked over with the wine jar and took out the one from the wine bowl of the master. The official seal of the magistrate was also thrown into the wine jar, and turned around and looked at the official seal on the county magistrate''s table.
Zhang Fan laughed loudly, kicked away Mei Ji who was pulled away and stumbled, and then took the official seal and threw it into the wine jar in the county magistrate''s hand.
The wine jar was raised high and then shaken.
The three of them stretched their heads and listened.
The wine and the official seal collided and swayed, making a dull sound in the wine jar, as if it was naturally combined into a wonderful music, which made the three of them feel intoxicated.
『Come on! 』
The wine from the jar was poured out and splashed on his hands and on his body.
Scattered documents, contracts, accounts were thrown in chaos on the ground.
Occasionally, under the illumination of candles, some bamboo slips and wooden tablets, the words "Taixing Ninth Year Military Payment" flashed by, and then they were submerged under the chaotic and crazy shadow of the three.
"What a wine! 』
『It smells so good! 』
『So beautiful! 』
Suddenly, outside the backyard, a servant shouted loudly in panic, "Not good!" Fifty miles outside the city, the cavalry army appeared! 』
The hall was silent for a moment, and then even more crazy laughter broke out.
"What are you afraid of?" Then drink! ''Zhang Fan laughed and said, ''When the cavalry arrived, we will surrender! Nowadays, as long as you have money, where can you spend it? What officials, people, and cities are all false and fake! Only money is real! As long as you have money! There is wine and meat, and there is everything! Hahahahahaha! 』
"yes! Chang''an has silver shops, and the whole world is full of savings and dui! So what if the Cavalry Army comes? Even if you are not here, you can still go to Chang''an to be a rich man! We''ll drink together then! 』
"Hahaha! That''s it! How did this cavalry army come? I was so anxious when I waited! 』