Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 403 Wang Zhongfu

Not far from Xianyang City, five Song soldiers marched against the cold wind.When I arrived at Piandian, I sat down at a roadside tea shop, ordered a few bowls of tea, and called the shop owner over.A Song Jun said: "Old man, we are ordered by the superior to go to work nearby. May I ask which villages are there?"

The owner of the store said: "After several years of military disasters, many villages have no people. In the surrounding big villages, there is a Wangjiazhuang three miles away. The owner of the village is Wang Yuanwai. He has a lot of good land and many farmers. It's just to borrow some food and grass, and I haven't suffered from military disasters."

The soldier nodded.He said again: "We drove away the Jin army. The Jingzhao Mansion seized a lot of food and grass and distributed it to the surrounding people. Even the villages that suffered the most from the military disaster also told us. In two days, let them go to the city to receive food. .”

"Is there such a good thing?" The store owner's eyes lit up. "Those who suffered the most from the war, there are Liushudian and Lingzhao Village two miles to the south, and Shahe, Douma, Yuyang and other villages to the north. Even now, there are at least nearly a hundred families in any village."

The soldiers wrote down one by one.Said: "The master also remembers that after two days, food will be released in Xianyang City. You should also go and get some back."

"Definitely, definitely! How can I forget to get the food at home?" The owner nodded repeatedly, and couldn't help smiling.

After drinking tea, several soldiers discussed and went to the nearby Wangjiazhuang to take a look.If there was no military disaster, there must be a lot of people in his village, who can help with many things.Song Jun did not plan to stay here for a long time. These big families have many uses.

After leaving the side shop, I walked two or three miles against the cold wind, and saw a Zhuangzi in front of me.This kind of Zhuangzi is different from ordinary villages and belongs to the same family.There is a village gate at the entrance of the village, and the layout of the people in the village is neat, unlike ordinary villages that look messy.

Walking forward, a farmer has already come up.He asked: "Chuang Tzu outside the king, who are you? Why are you here?"

Shi Liang stepped forward and said: "I am a member of the Fuda Army in Wangzhen, Dengzhou. I have been ordered by the superior to inform the surrounding villages. I wonder if you are in the village? If you are in the village, you will be greeted early."

At this moment, the gate of the villa opened, and a fair boy of seventeen or eighteen came out.He said loudly: "Where did the scattered soldiers come from, dare to come to my village? Could it be that they have malicious intentions? There are hundreds of villagers in my village, how many of you dare to come to pick the tiger's beard? These days, I don't know how to beat them away. How many deserters came to my village to blackmail! You are here today, just in time!"

Shi Liang looked up and down the talking boy.He sneered and said: "Shi Liang, I am a small school in the Dengzhou army. Today I was ordered by the superior to go out of the city on business. You are so domineering, do you want to fight against our Dengzhou army?"

When the boy heard this, he couldn't help being startled.Hastily cupped his hands and said: "Forgive me for my poor eyesight, I don't know if they are soldiers from the south. These days, the Jin army was defeated by you, and people often come to our Zhuangzi to cheat money. Since you are the master of the king, please come to the Zhuang to sit down!"

After finishing speaking, he hurriedly ordered his subordinates to lead Shi Liang and five people into Zhuangzi.Go to a large courtyard in the middle of the village, and invite five people to go in and sit in the living room.The young man ordered the farmer to serve the best tea immediately.

The farmer went out, and the young man cupped his hands and said, "I am the son of the owner, the third one. He is called Wang Sanlang. His humble name is Zhongfu, and his style name is Yunqing. There is something offended before, so don't take it for granted."

Seeing the young man's respectful attitude, the soldiers did not make things difficult for him.Said: "A few days ago, the Jingzhao Mansion was destroyed and some grain and grass were seized. Because of the military disasters in Guanzhong in the past few years, the people have suffered a lot. The governor ordered us to distribute the grain and grass to the people. I am here to inform you. Is the owner here?"

Wang Zhongfu said: "My father is getting old and sleeping in the conservatory. Wait a moment, I'll send someone to call him."

Shi Liang said: "This is the best. There are many Zhuangzi around here, we have to go for a walk away from here."

Wang Zhongfu heard this, and hurriedly said: "It's almost evening, how can you make it here today? Why don't you stay overnight in my village, and tomorrow I will send a farmer to lead you. They are familiar with the road and can travel all over in one day. "

With the cold wind howling outside, Shi Liang really didn't want to leave.After hearing this, he asked the rest of the people with his eyes.This Zhuangzi is not small, and it has not suffered any military disasters, so the village must be rich.Stay overnight and enjoy some wine and meat in the evening.

The rest naturally agreed with people, they were too tired after walking all day.

Wang Zhongfu was overjoyed.Order to go down, let the village slaughter a sheep, kill two chickens, take out good wine, and entertain five people.

Not long after, Wang Yuan went out to greet Shi Liang and others.He gave orders and said, "There are hundreds of farmers in our village, and everyone can eat and clothe themselves, and they won't go hungry. Now in times of war, the army is most afraid of lack of food. How can we distribute it to the people?"

Shi Liang said: "The owner of the village doesn't know, we are soldiers from Dengzhou. Going back from Guanzhong, the road is all mountain roads, and it is difficult to take food and grass. If we don't distribute them to the people, wouldn't it be better for them if the Jin army came back?"

Wang Yuanwai frowned after hearing this: "It's hard to restore the Jingzhao Mansion, and you still have to leave?"

Shi Liang sighed: "To tell the truth from the owner, there are tens of thousands of troops from the second prince of the Kingdom of Jin hundreds of miles to the west. How can we resist with thousands of people? We can only retreat temporarily and wait for the opportunity. When the army is strong in the future, we will naturally return to the army." Take the capital sign."

Master Wang shook his head after hearing this: "You come and go, you just suffer from us people."

Wang Zhongfu said: "Father, the gold thieves are powerful now. What can I do? The officers and soldiers are no match for them for a while, so they can only retreat temporarily. After all, this dynasty is a big country, with a large population and a large area. It only takes a few years, and it will inevitably be strong. Over gold thief!"

Shi Liang nodded again and again: "That's exactly the reason! Now we are no match for a hundred thousand gold army, and it will definitely not be the case in a few years' time!"

The owner of Wang Zhuang couldn't help being discouraged, said a few words casually, and then went back early on the pretext of feeling unwell.

Looking at the back of his father leaving, Wang Zhongfu said: "My father is getting old, and he wants to stay in the greenhouse every day. Don't be surprised. I will drink a few glasses of wine with you tonight to get rid of the cold."

Stone head.Said: "You are Saburo. Where are the two elder brothers? Why don't you see me?"

Wang Zhongfu said: "Our family has a shop in the county town, and the eldest brother is watching there. The second brother suffered from an illness a few years ago, and he couldn't be cured for a while, so he left. Now in this village, I help my father take care of things. .”

"I see." Shi Liangliang nodded. "Xianyang County was breached several times by the Jin army, how can it still do business?"

Wang Zhongfu sighed: "Who said it wasn't? My shop used to be in the business of silk and satin. How could anyone come to buy it in the past two years? The shop has stopped doing business a long time ago, and my elder brother is just watching over there."

Shi Liang said: "Soldiers are in trouble, that's what it is. The so-called peace dog is better than chaotic people."

It didn't take long for the wine and meat to be served. Wang Zhongfu invited Shi Liang to take a seat, and the wine and meat were served.

Wang Zhongfu was just a young man, and he kept asking about the wars outside these years, and the affairs of Shi Liang's army, with great interest.Shi Liang didn't hide anything, while drinking and eating meat, he told Wang Zhongfu about the military affairs.In Wang Xiao's hunting army, many victories have been fought in these years, and there are many stories.Hearing Wang Zhongfu's longing, he couldn't help but gear up.Between the words, I wish I could go with Shi Liang and the others immediately.He has been studying since he was a child, and he also learned how to bow and horse. He thinks that he must make great achievements in battle.

(End of this chapter)