Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 318
Jianning 15th year, January
On the third day, the people in Jiangling rioted and killed the county magistrate, who was suppressed by the county soldiers.

On the [-]th, the people in Changsha were in chaos, and the county lieutenants and officials were killed.

On the [-]th, the people of Chaisang were in chaos, and the bandit Cao Cao injured more than ten people.

seventeenth.
The continuous bad news from the south made the whole temple boil. What is wrong with it? Small-scale civil unrest occurred so frequently in Jing, Yang, and Jiaozhou. There were a lot of casualties among officials, and it was still increasing day by day. , In order to prevent the situation from deteriorating, Xing Ziang sent elite sailors and Yangzhou soldiers to garrison everywhere. Many officials in the south were a little worried and didn't even dare to go out.

When the news reached Luoyang, the emperor was furious. The emperor wanted to investigate the matter in the south, but he couldn't find any ministers to send. As Sikong, Wen Renxi should be the best candidate to go to the south, but Wen Renxi He hadn't completely recovered, and his body was still not in good health. The emperor didn't dare to send him to the south for a while, for fear that after he arrived in the south, he would never come back again.

Sikong could not be dispatched, and the rest of Wang Fu, Yuan Feng also had heavy responsibilities, and could not leave Luoyang easily, but Taiwei Zhang Wen kept proposing to lead the southern army to the south, but the emperor did not agree, if he went to the south, he could only Fearing that it would cause a bigger civil uprising, it was necessary to send an official who had high hopes and was admired by the people to the south. After thinking for a long time, he finally had a candidate and sent Cai Yong to go.

Cai Yong, himself a great Confucian in the world, participated in the Stone Classics, even when He Gong compiled the Enlightenment, Cai Yong also participated in it. Today, Zheng Xuan and Cai Yong are as famous as the Great Confucian in the world. Cai Yong himself His ability is good, so it is most appropriate to send him to the south for inspections. The emperor directly ordered him to lead a battalion of northern soldiers and horses to the south for inspections, mainly to find out the main reason for the civil uprising in the south.

Officials from all over the country have reported to tell the emperor why the incident happened. However, the emperor still doesn't trust these people. , But there had never been such frequent changes. The emperor was a little worried, but the court ministers believed that it was all Wang Fu's fault.

They found that most of the officials who were killed and injured were officials who passed the scientific merit and assessment system. These talented and unvirtuous officials served as parents in various places. Isn't it normal to arouse the anger of the people?The Son of Heaven also often heard such sayings, but he couldn't figure it out, if it was because of the immorality of these officials, then the land of Yangzhou, Yangzhou was first managed by Wang Fu, and then it was in the hands of Xing Ziang.

Logically speaking, with Xing Ziang there, he should be able to discover the faults of the officials.

After Xing Ziang began to participate, the governors from all over the country also took some coercive measures to prevent these frequent civil uprisings from happening again. Cai Yong also rushed to Jingzhou in a hurry. The emperor and all the officials had a close relationship Keep an eye on things in the South.

In February, foreign trade was officially opened. Hanzhong merchants who were ready to go, drove their chariots and horses to Liangzhou. Under the guard of the accompanying soldiers, they headed all the way to Guishuang. No thieves dared to endanger their safety. They followed the road map drawn up by Zheng Xuan. There were sentry towers along the way to protect their normal passage at any time.

Around the sentry tower, looking at the endless convoy in front of them, the soldiers on both sides were a little puzzled. A strong man with a thick back and waist turned his head sideways and asked, "Yuan Junhou, why do you want me to wait for some merchants to be guards?" , Merchants are lowly, isn't this an insult to the dignity of our army?"

"Heh, what do you know, they are going to trade in Guishuang, and the money they earn during this trip can support at least [-] soldiers, do you understand?"

"Thirty thousand??" Hua Xiong's eyes widened and he swallowed.

"Why, want to rob?"

"Hahaha, as a Han army, how can I snatch my own caravan?"

"Even you want to snatch it after seeing it, so we have to protect them. The more frequent they come and go, the better our food is." Yuan Shu said with a smile. It has been two years since he came to the frontier area. During this period, he participated in countless battles, and there were many scars on his face and body. The only confidant around him was Hua Xiong, who has lived until now, from a soldier to the official position of military marquis. He relied on his own ability, not his background.

Hua Xiong looked at the caravan in front of him, licked his lips, and laughed. If these merchants can really improve their food, hey, accompanying protection is not a problem. People said in private that this military marquis came from a wealthy family, and he was a direct disciple of He Zi, but no matter how Hua Xiong looked at him, he couldn't see the slightest aura of aristocratic family in him.

Over the years, whether it is the Zhan Qiang people or the Zhan bandits, this military lord has always been the first to charge. Many times, I am a little scared and unable to move my legs. This one seems to have no fear at all, and has never seen He looks fearful or backsliding, can such a person come from a family?Even if it is, he must be a concubine who is not valued. Hua Xiong looked at Yuan Shu pitifully, but he was thinking about the rumors that the concubine was oppressed by his son in various ways, and was finally forced out of the house and joined the army alone.

Thinking of the exciting place, Hua Xiong couldn't help wiping away his tears, and gazed at Yuan Shu beside him affectionately.

Looking at his strange eyes, Yuan Shu felt a little nervous.

"Hua Xiong! If you dare to stare at me like this again, see if I don't chop off your head and feed it to the wolves!"

"Mr. Jun, it's all right. In the future, when you become a captain, I will lead the army for you. When we return to Luoyang, I will personally throw the captured head on your brother's body!"

"Bastard! I am the son of the son! The son of the son!"

"Oh, I understand, Marquis Jun, alas, I understand without any hindrance, you are the son of the son, you are the real son of the Yuan family!" Hua Xiong looked at Yuan Shu with sincere eyes, clenched his fists, and said solemnly.

Under the protection of many soldiers, the caravan slowly walked towards Guishuang. Guishuang also sent soldiers to meet them in order to protect their safety. The business of Guishuang Empire is extremely developed. , They are not as hostile as big men. In Guishuang, rich people can be greatly respected, and they can even buy the corresponding noble status. Therefore, many businessmen in Guishuang regard noble status as their lifelong goal , fight for it.

At the same time, Cai Yong also rushed to Jingzhou. Instead of looking for local officials, he directly sent soldiers to control the local prefect and many officials. He personally rushed to the countryside and asked the people. Here, he felt The atmosphere is different from other places. After seeing the officials, these common people not only show no respect, but some hostility. This is unimaginable to Cai Yong.

However, after he informed the people of his identity, the people immediately bowed and cried loudly.

Cai Yong listened carefully, his brows were already wrinkled.

(End of this chapter)