Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 111 Undercurrent
Enter Ruzhou City and return to the state government office.Wang Xiao got off his horse, patted the wind and dust on his body, and ordered Yao Qi, who was guarding Ruzhou, to call.

Yao Qi entered the official hall and sang promises, and stood down.

Wang Xiaolie said: "Yang Jin set up troops from Zhengzhou and came across Songshan Mountain. Where are you now? What happened?"

Yao Qi said: "Reporting to Zhizhou, Yang Jin's army has arrived near Yique and is stationed at Minggao Mountain. Taiwei Zhai led his troops and horses to confront Yang Jin and Jiayi River. The two armies fought for many days, and the outcome was still undecided. .”

Wang Xiaolie nodded.He asked again: "Yang Jin's army will definitely disturb one side. What's happening in Ruzhou?"

Yao Qi said: "It's not a big deal right now. It's just some idlers who ran to vote for Yang Jin. There are dozens of people."

Wang Xiaolie said: "Is Ruzhou still peaceful under the rule? Has the market been affected?"

Yao Qi said: "Everything in the market is as usual. Two days ago, Yang Jin's ranger came to Linru Town and saw that we were guarded by soldiers, so they retreated."

It is only fifty miles from Linru Town to Yique Town.Yang Jin has a lot of soldiers and horses, and it is normal for him to roam around.According to Wang Xiaolie's estimate, no matter how wickedly Yang Jin blows, he should not be Zhai Jin's opponent.There are many soldiers and horses on both sides, and this battle still has to be fought.

Let Yao Qi go.Wang Xiaolie sat on the seat, lost in thought by himself.

In the current world, Wang Xiaolie feels a bit like the game he played in his previous life.I don't know when, or where, a force emerges.Just like the bandits in the game, when the horn sounded suddenly, they came to attack their own city.These people can't be underestimated. They have thousands of troops, or even tens of thousands of people, and they are simply impossible to guard against.

It was originally estimated that there will be no war until November this year, and there will be two or three months of peace.Wang Xiaolie originally planned to use this time to sort out the military-political relationship in Ruzhou.By laying a solid foundation, we are more confident in meeting the chaotic situation.Unexpectedly, when the official affairs had just started to be rectified, Yang Jin suddenly caused chaos and burned the flames of war to the edge of Ruzhou.

Sighing lightly, Wang Xiaolie stood up.What can be done?If there is a war, you have to fight it.From now until next autumn, it will be the most difficult time for Ruzhou.The newly built villages and the resettled people have no output, so they have to eat stored grain.His own measures, from the army to the localities, have caused a lot of trouble.

Stored food is so delicious?During the war, there were not many, so how could it stand such consumption.Wang Xiaolie was worried that he would be hungry when the Chinese New Year came to a close.

When the territory will be stabilized and when the army will be reorganized, Wang Xiaolie has no idea.But he knew that no matter what difficulties he encountered, he could not stop.As long as you complete it yourself, the future development will be smoother and smoother.

Cheng Yasi left the yamen and walked towards his home.

It's not the same now.By Cheng Yasi's side, there are several people around at any time.Wherever they go, they are always hugged.Wang Xiaolie rectified the official affairs and forced everyone to explain the past clearly, so these benefits were gone.And it is very clear that if someone commits a crime again, he will never be forgiven lightly.Although after the matter was clarified, Wang Xiaolie promised to let bygones be bygones, but the officials were still worried.

When I got to the door of the house, I saw a pair of picks beside the door, which contained lotus roots.A man next to him, wearing a big fan sun hat, leaned against the wall and closed his eyes slightly.Now is the season of autumn lotus root, Cheng Yasi didn't think much about it.

When they reached the door, the man next to him suddenly whispered: "How is Yasi these days?"

Cheng Yasi turned his head and looked the man up and down.Said: "Look at your face, did we know each other before?"

The man lifted Fan Yangli slightly, revealed his face, and said in a low voice, "I'm Zheng Youming."

Cheng Yasi was taken aback.I hurriedly looked around and saw no one, so I said: "How dare you enter the city? Zhizhou has issued a document and wants to take your life! Anyone who knows and does not report will be guilty of the same crime!"

Zheng Youming said in a low voice: "Does the governor want to trade my life for wealth?"

Cheng Yasi couldn't help sighing when he heard this: "We are close friends, how could I do such a thing? It's just that in this critical period, the city is very strict with us officials, and we can't be negligent. How dare you enter City?"

While talking, he opened the door and invited Zheng Youming to come in.

Sit down in the living room.Cheng Yasi went to order some tea and brought it over to invite Zheng Youming.

Zheng Youming picked up the tea and looked around.He said: "Why is it that there is no one in the Yasi's family now? Even though there is no previous income now, but the government has increased the salary, so it is nothing to hire someone."

"What do you know!" Cheng Yasi had a sad face. "Hiring people is not as easy as it used to be now. Not long after you escaped, Zhizhou issued a document asking each city to count the people who are employed and form a guild. It is said that it is run by the government and the people. The specific regulations have not yet been determined. We officials, now being closely watched, how dare we hire people?"

After hearing this, Zheng Youming said: "This magistrate really doesn't want people to live! His father, Wang Jinshi, is a well-known benevolent man in Ruzhou. How could he have such a son! The family hires someone to help them, and they have food and shelter. There is still money to be taken, so many things that poor people can't ask for, how come they are in the way of his eyes? Well, now in the state city, what else can be done casually!"

Cheng Yasi smiled wryly: "From our point of view, under the rule of Xinzhi Prefecture, it is difficult to do anything."

After finishing speaking, he couldn't help shaking his head there.In the few months since Wang Xiaohun arrived in Ruzhou, the rules of the government have been turned upside down from top to bottom.Generations of old officials like Cheng Yasi are extremely uncomfortable.However, Wang Xiaolie has soldiers in his hands, and if there is a disagreement, the swords and soldiers will face each other. Who dares to speak nonsense?

For the common people, no matter how hard Wang Xiaolie was, it was much better than the surrounding places.Moreover, Wang Xiaolie's policies basically only torment officials, and the common people have benefits, and many people applaud him.Without the support of the imperial government, what can local officials do?Wang Xiaolie, who is now leading the army, is the Tu Emperor, and there is no place to sue.

Seeing Cheng Yasi's dejected look, Zheng Youming put down the tea bowl.He leaned forward and said in a low voice: "Aisi, could it be that you are being suppressed by a brat like this and let him do whatever he wants?"

Cheng Yasi said: "Otherwise what can he do? He has soldiers in his hand, and the sword really dares to kill!"

Zheng Youming said: "Yang Taiwei's soldiers are coming to Luoyang, and the soldiers are not far from Ruzhou. Why don't you bring some cronies, and turn this dog to know the state!"

Cheng Yasi was taken aback.He hurriedly got up and looked around to confirm that there was no one and sat back.Looking at Zheng Youming, he said: "Zhizhou has thousands of soldiers and horses. The soldiers are strong and the horses are strong. How can it be easy to rebel? Besides, as an old official, why would I dare to fight against the army?"

Zheng Youming said: "We don't have soldiers, but Yang Taiwei next to him has! It is said that 70 is indeed too much, but Yang Taiwei still has tens of thousands of soldiers. Zhizhou only has [-] soldiers, how can we resist? As long as we have A hundred people can rob Ruzhou City!"

Cheng Yasi said: "One hundred people? Now Zhizhou has just returned to the city, and he brought three thousand soldiers and horses!"

Zheng Youming smiled and said: "Zhizhou just brought people to Ye County, why did he come back? It's not because Yang Taiwei is nearby. When Zhizhou comes back, he must go west with his troops. Will he stay in Ruzhou City? When he leaves, We robbed Ruzhou and brought Taiwei Yang here."

Cheng Yasi stared at Zheng Youming, momentarily frightened.What is the concept of three thousand soldiers and horses?At this time, it is possible to cross the state and the government, and live in many places.As a common people, how dare to hit their minds?

Zheng Youming looked calm and looked at Cheng Yasi.

(End of this chapter)