Delong

Chapter 382: The Four Fields (16)

During the troubled times, Chief Zhang's mood became worse and worse.

Even if Xiong Bonan didn't know how bad the other party was in a bad mood before, he could see that the other party was in a terrible mood at this time.

On this day, Zhang Xing did not go back to Jiangling at all, but stayed in Tuntian near Gaojibo... In the evening of this day, listening to the ticking sound outside the house, facing Xiong Bonan, the deposed The chief of the Dragon Gang didn't hide his thoughts and worries, but poured them all out.

"Well, I think I'm absurd... A rebel doesn't want to take advantage of the chaos, but wants everyone to listen to me, not to cause damage, and to do things with peace of mind. Who is the official and who is the thief?
"It can even be said to be hypocritical, because I let them stabilize production. I still wanted to take over a land with a full treasury and a stable place when I went to fight. I didn't really expect them to become strong or win the hearts of the people. More Furthermore, apart from our own territory, I am most concerned about other places in Hebei, and then other places in the Central Plains, Jianghuai, and a little further away. To be honest, I will turn a deaf ear to it... For example, if the Wu tribe invades Guanzhong, you let me also I'm so worried, I can't worry... This is not hypocrisy, what is hypocrisy?

"The most important thing is that I vaguely know in my heart that it is a chaotic world. What order do you expect? If you can control your own territory, it is called benevolence and righteousness. You have to treat half of the world as your own." The task is not only hypocritical and absurd, but also ridiculous!"

After Zhang Xing finished speaking in one breath, he was a little out of breath, but he was panting heavily on the couch in the wooden house that had just been built less than a year ago.

The house was a bit damp, but the stove was lit and hot soup was cooked, so that the water vapor curled up.

There were more than a dozen guards and patrol riders sitting in the outer room and the wooden house next door, and no one said anything at this time. Obviously, they rarely saw or heard the chief lose his composure.

Xiong Bonan waited for the other party to finish speaking, and after being quiet for a while, he said in a low voice: "So, that's why you were so anxious during the summer drought?"

"That's not necessarily the case. At that time, we were mainly worried about our ability and harvest, and then we were afraid that we would be delayed in Xuzhou for too long and the food would not be enough, so we didn't think so far." Zhang Xing regained his strength and admitted more simply. "With this thought, it was essentially on the way back. Because we touched each other in Xuzhou, we all got up, and then I suddenly started to feel weak. There is a kind of feeling, it seems that we poked this hole out, and we have to bear the burden. Anxiety of responsibility."

"It's not like you." Xiong Bonan laughed dryly, the voice was still slightly deep. "You man, when have you been afraid of any situation? And when have you been afraid of causing trouble?"

"Things are different from other things. The things I provoked were either acting bravely behind the high wall, or having no way to go, and acting recklessly." Zhang Xing smiled, but he became obviously relaxed. "For example, when this matter was really exposed, and after I found that I couldn't sustain it no matter how hard I tried, I relaxed instead. But Heavenly King, do you know where I am most helpless in this matter?"

"Appreciate further details."

"It's just that things are actually not that bad, and no one is doing anything bad on purpose. It's just that he has become so logical that I can no longer control it." Zhang Xing obviously felt emotional. "Of course it was a drought at the beginning, but the drought really can't be said to be serious. Those who rely on mountains to eat mountains rely on water to drink water, and those who rely on tidal flats can also eat mud. They can always survive half full and half hungry... But we saved the disaster. It is possible to do this by harvesting [-]-[-]% of the grain and equalizing the tax. In other places, many people in power are not so motivated, so they lose [-]-[-]% of the grain. This is a problem;
"The drought was followed by a military disaster. There is nothing to say about this. I just want to talk about ourselves. We actually did a great job. Bai Hengqiu went to Hebei to make trouble. We won this hand, but the victory is the victory, but we still can't control the corners and corners, let alone control the turbulence of the sky... This is another problem;
"Then came the flood... This was the last thing I expected, but it was also the one that woke me up the most. In previous years, this kind of rain would not be a fart, but because of the drought in summer and the war immediately after autumn, the water conservancy in many places The ditches will be abandoned, and at this time, if there is a flood, it will become a disaster... Floods, droughts, military disasters, a little leak here, a little leak there, add up, it will be fatal.

"So Heavenly King, in the future, there will definitely be problems that are not usually a problem. In the end, nothing will last. This is the real troubled world. We have to think about it in the long run."

"How to discuss?" Xiong Bonan couldn't ask. "Do you want to call out?"

"If you can fight or not, if you can fight late or you have to fight late... the best and most utilitarian way is to hold the food in your hands and wait until the surrounding area is exhausted to attack. It is to see clearly the last actions of Dongdu and Jiangdu. Take another shot! At this time, the effect is the greatest, and it can be the final decision!" Zhang Xing answered seriously. "But it's the best case scenario!"

"But we can't just think about the best situation, what about the worst?" Xiong Bonan couldn't ask.

"The worst thing is that it's really bad. Not only does it mean that we may be forced to make an early move, and then become a mess, but we also have to consider the situation of being defeated and being driven to Dengzhou to shrink!" Zhang Xing blurted out. .

There was a cough and the sound of something hitting from the outer room.

Zhang Xing didn't say anything, but pouted at Jia Runshi who was standing inside the door. The latter understood, went out immediately, and temporarily drove the people from the outer room out of the house, and there were some movements from the next door.

After a while, the surroundings became quiet again, and Xiongbo Nanfang nodded and continued the conversation: "I actually understand what you mean, you are afraid that once there is no food, no one will care about others, and they will only fight randomly. Sometimes we are easy to become the target of public criticism, and then lose the battle... But, retreat to Dengzhou... As for it?"

"It's not just retreating to Dengzhou." Zhang Xing squinted his eyes looking at the rain outside the wooden house, and lowered his voice. "We also need to gather a fleet of ships at the mouth of the river. We usually do trade between Dongyi and the Northland. If necessary, hide out and hide in the Northland!"

Xiong Bonan raised his head in surprise: "Why is this?"

"The worst plan." Zhang Xing responded frankly. "It's just the worst plan, but when we make decisions, we must always have this score in mind."

"Then what is the worst way?" Xiong Bonan was still uneasy.

"We were wrapped up in the situation and fought ahead of time, and then became the target of public criticism. Not only were we beaten by Xue Changxiong, but we also became targets of encirclement and suppression including Uncle Cao and the British Duke." Zhang Xing explained seriously. "I know that Uncle Cao and the Duke of England are enemies rather than friends. It is even possible that this wave of Wu Clan will force Uncle Cao to die in Guanzhong, but Uncle Cao is running out of time. Once he makes a move, it is likely to be limited by time, distance and targets. As well as his own state, we have to deal with extreme situations..."

"For example..." Xiong Bonan was thoughtful. "Uncle Cao withstood the Wu Clan in Guanzhong, but he only had half his life left, and then he couldn't deal with other great masters, and Duke Yingying hid behind Old Master Zhang, he didn't dare to go, so Uncle Cao was forced to come to Hebei to deal with the only one If we can deal with us, we survived the last half of his life, and the British Duke is behind him, and he is going to take advantage of the situation to take Hebei?"

"It's possible." Zhang Xing nodded as usual. "However, in nine out of ten cases, the British will still take Guanzhong first, because they feel that we are more threatening, and they will stab us hard first, but they will just leave... That's why I said to prepare the fleet and avoid their edge when necessary, When he's gone, Hebei is still ours, and we can still grow up to compete with him when we slow down."

Xiong Bonan nodded, then suddenly froze for a moment, observed the other person's expression, and shook his head again: "No, Chief Zhang, Zhang Sanlang, the worst situation you just thought of is not this... right? Otherwise, instead of saying 'there is such a possibility', it should be 'that's what it means'... What was the worst case scenario you thought at the beginning?"

"What I think is..." Zhang Xing suddenly got stuck. "I'm afraid that the king of heaven will make a joke."

Xiong Bonan didn't say a word, but squinted his eyes to look at the other party.

Zhang Xing nodded and continued: "What I think is, if the situation really continues to deteriorate to the point of being hopeless step by step, no matter how it sinks step by step, nothing can stop it... Then I will take a gamble, I will Go fight Liyang Warehouse! I want people in this world to at least not starve to death!"

Xiong Bonan opened his mouth, but did not make a sound.

"If Cao Lin is recruited for this, I will admit it! Bai Hengqiu is behind, I will also admit it!" Zhang Xing said bluntly. "It's unreasonable. The food they produce by themselves, the food they have worked hard year after year, is there, and people starve to death! There is no such reason in the world!"

Xiong Bonan was silent for a moment, and said directly: "So, why does Chief Zhang think I'm a joke?"

"Because it's too naive." Zhang Xing answered calmly. "Because it is very likely to fail completely, and lose the possibility of feeding more people in the future... This account is always inappropriate for smart people... In any case, we should kill Emperor Cao first and then talk about other things."

"That's a smart person laughing, I, Xiong Bonan, have never been a smart person." Xiong Bonan replied seriously. "According to my stupid way of thinking, if you really reach this level, knowing that there is a way to feed people but don't do it, then it's no fun to be a smart person... Chief, if you really reach this level Come on, when the chief really wants to do this, I will settle accounts with those smart people for the chief! Even if you are really forced to go to the north by boat, I will go on board with you!"

Zhang Xing nodded, but shook his head again: "It's just the worst case, how can it really be this way? Maybe Cao Lin is going to die with Duke Ying! We also have a destiny! The Hei Emperor is watching, right?"

Xiong Bonan also laughed, then suddenly stopped his smile, and continued to speak seriously: "The bad thing about things in this world is that many people are obviously stupid but always want to be smart. The good thing is that they can always jump There are a few people who are as smart as the chief but are willing to be stupid... This world is really interesting."

Zhang Xing didn't respond, just listening to the sound of rain outside the house lost his mind.

At this moment, suddenly, a few crows hiding from the rain under the tree on the roof flew up and went away in the rain, which woke Zhang Xing up again, and he gestured to the stunned Jia Runshi , called the rest of the people back into the house, and began to have dinner.

It's the moon and the sky, and the wild mist and rain are deep.

(End of this chapter)