The Reborn Lao Tzu Is the Emperor

Chapter 614
Two days passed quickly, and the Xixia Army set out from Fuling, with an army of more than [-], attacking Chongqing Mansion.

There were less than [-] White Horse Army left in Chongqing Mansion, but some exhausted and lost soldiers returned to the city one after another.The main ones are Shi Zhenghao, the deputy general of the Antler Army, and Wan Fuxin, the deputy general of the Iron Horse Army.

Although these two are not the main generals, they are also powerful figures in Shuzhong.In Shuzhong, the Jiedu envoys and the chief generals were removed, and when it was their turn these deputy generals were the most powerful.

According to Shi Zhenghao and Wan Fuxin's original intention, it is impossible for the white horse army with less than [-] troops to resist the Xixia army, which is in full swing.In addition, the hot air balloons in the army were also damaged a lot by Xixia's Qitian army during the battle of Yongmu that day, which made this battle even more hopeless.However, just when the two were planning to lead the army to withdraw from Chongqing Mansion, the Jiedu Envoy of Tongchuan Mansion Road sent an order to them to block the Xixia Army in Chongqing Mansion no matter what.

This made Shi Zhenghao and Wan Fuxin puzzled, and immediately thought that the Jiedu envoy was planning to send reinforcements from Tongchuanfu Road.

Although the two of them were still beating their hearts, they had no choice but to continue to deploy defenses, intending to become two nails in the Chongqing mansion.

And the tense weather here will undoubtedly not affect Changsha City, which is still nearly two thousand miles away.There is Zhang Jue's deputy commander who ordered [-] soldiers to town at the southern end of Jinghu North Road, where Changsha is as safe as Mount Tai.

The city of Changsha, which has just implemented the land distribution system for less than half a year, is exceptionally peaceful.

Zhao Dongting dealt with trivial matters in the palace for several days, and conceived how to develop the economy of these inland cities. It was inevitable that he was a little dizzy. In the evening, he brought Yinger and Zhang Ru, and Hong Wutian and Mrs. Xu A master of real martial arts was guarding him, and he left the palace in micro-clothes.

The main street in front of Xinggong is full of the mansions of high-ranking officials and nobles of the Song Dynasty, so it is very quiet.After crossing the front street, it will look much more lively.

Today, more than 20 years have passed since the Yuan army invaded and occupied Changsha.Later, Zhao Dongting did not send troops to Changsha, but defeated the three Yuan army marshals Ali Haiya, Boyan and Ye Suer on Guangnan West Road.The Yuan Dynasty was overwhelmed by the pressure and was forced to negotiate a peace, allowing Jinghu South Road, Jinghu North Road and other places, which also saved Changsha from the flames of war.

Over the past twenty years, the flames of war in the past have been reduced to deep traces.

The walls of the city are still mottled, but after so many years of peace in the huge city of Changsha, there are still a lot of people, more than 10 people.

Zhao Dongting looked at the people coming and going on the streets. Although most of them were dressed in rags, they were still more confident in developing the economy of Changsha and other places.

As long as there is a population, it is not difficult to develop the economy.

Both Yinger and Zhang Ru are beautiful, naturally attracting many people's attention.But seeing that the two of them were both gorgeously dressed and beside him was the handsome young man Zhao Dongting, so he didn't dare to look at them too much.Some people vaguely felt that Zhao Dongting was a bit like the emperor who entered the city a few days ago, but they just murmured in their hearts and couldn't be sure.

Why did the emperor leave the palace suddenly?
In this day and age, this is almost impossible.

Zhao Dongting and the others walked and watched, no doubt in a good mood.Zhao Dongting bought some handicrafts with exquisite craftsmanship and gave them to Yinger and Zhang Ru, which always made the two girls blush.

The gift is not important, but the affection.These inexpensive little handicrafts are more sincere than those jewels and brocades bestowed by the emperor sitting in court.

Hong Wutian imitated the example and also bought some small things for Mrs. Xu, which made Mrs. Xu look as shy as a young girl.

It's just that when passing by the most central main street in the city, not far from the government office, Zhao Dongting couldn't help but stop.

There were dozens of ragged men standing by the street, with several porcelain bowls in front of them.Among the dozens of people, there are many disabled people with physical disabilities.

Someone is brushing a gun ahead.

The marksmanship is far from brilliant, but it is very skillful.Murderous awe-inspiring.

This is marksmanship in the military.

But what attracted Zhao Dongting to stop was the sign beside them.A veteran of the Changsha garrison was desperate and asked his neighbors for help.

People passing by threw some copper coins into the porcelain bowl more or less.

The four words "desperate" really pierced Zhao Dongting's heart in an instant.

The smiles on Ying Er and Zhang Ru's faces gradually disappeared.

Zhao Dongting walked over, and instead of throwing silver taels into the porcelain bowl, he asked aloud, "Are you all veterans who used to guard Changsha?"

Among the dozens of people, there was undoubtedly the leader, who quietly looked at Zhao Dongting and several people's clothes, nodded and said: "Exactly."

He saluted Zhao Dongting, "I used to be the centurion commander of the outpost battalion of the Changsha garrison. I salute you, my lord."

Outpost camp.

Zhao Dongting looked at the empty sleeve robe on the man's right arm, and looked at his expression, he didn't feel that the man was telling lies.

People who climb out of the corpses always have a kind of temperament that ordinary people do not have. It may be difficult for ordinary people to see it, but Zhao Dongting has always had his own unique feeling after following the army for several years.

But why are these old Changsha guards begging here?

Zhao Dongting was still a little puzzled in his heart, pondered slightly, and said: "The imperial court has already divided the fields, why are you still begging here?"

The leading man smiled wryly, "To tell you the truth, my lord, not all of us have food to eat. Changsha has been occupied for more than [-] years. After we leave the army, we can keep warm with our strength. It's just... still Some brothers like me who were disabled during the battle with the Yuan army had a hard time getting enough to eat. Although the imperial court has allocated the land, we can’t even plow it if we want. It's of no use either..."

He saluted Zhao Dongting again, "We had no choice but to let those disabled and helpless brothers have something to eat, so we came out to beg. In the past, when the Yuan army guarded the city, we didn't dare to say that we were He is an old soldier from Changsha, afraid of causing trouble, so he dares to reveal his identity now. If you have some spare money with you, I beg you to give me a little money."

The leading man speaks earnestly.

Zhang Ru next to him was the most kind-hearted, Kan Kan tugged at Zhao Dongting's sleeve.

Zhao Dongting smiled lightly, and said meaningfully: "You all want to show off to the government, right?"

The leading man's expression was a little stiff for a moment, but it was fleeting, and he said: "I don't understand what you mean, young master."

Zhao Dongting didn't look into it any further, just smiled and continued to walk forward.

The leading man looked deeply at Zhao Dongting's back, his eyes in a trance.

Ying'er and Zhang Ru followed Zhao Dongting, both a little confused, Ying'er asked, "Husband, why do you say they are just showing off to the government?"

Zhao Dongting sighed and said: "To be more precise, it should be to show me the appearance. If nothing unexpected, these old soldiers should come out to beg after I entered the palace. Although many of them are disabled, But it’s not enough to be hungry, otherwise, it’s impossible to persist for more than 20 years, and it would have been starved to death on the road. The court’s allocation of land has indeed never considered the actual situation of these old soldiers.”

He smiled slightly, "Everyone yearns for a better life. It is understandable for them to come out and want to use this method to attract the attention of the court and want more and more immediate benefits."

He was indeed far from disappointed.

If these soldiers live a hard life and don't add to the burden of the court, it is a kindness and righteousness.But it is also my duty to come out like this to attract the attention of the court.

Even the common people can get vital benefits, so why should they be neglected who have shed blood for the country?

Zhao Dongting scratched his forehead lightly, and no longer had the heart to look at the street vendors.

As soon as he returned to the bedroom, he sent someone to announce Lu Xiufu, Xiang Dongyang and other ministers in charge of the Ministry of State into the palace.

However, the eunuch failed to bring Xiang Dongyang.

There is bad news.

Deputy Minister of State Xiang Dongyang fell ill due to long-term overwork, and died suddenly in the government office of the Ministry of State.Before his death, he was still reviewing documents.

The moment Zhao Dongting heard the news, he stood up in shock, with a look of regret on his face.

He knew that it was not easy for Xiang Dongyang to be in charge of the Ministry of State for the past few years.But never thought that Xiang Dongyang would die because of this.

Although Xiang Dongyang is over seventy years old, if he hadn't worked so hard, he should still be able to live for a few more years and die.

Zhao Dongting immediately rushed to the government office of the Ministry of State.

On the way, apart from guilt, I also felt that it was imminent to train young and strong officials to succeed.

Just imagine, when Xiang Dongyang died suddenly, how could Lu Xiufu's physical condition get better?
Zhao Dongting is used to delegating power, so he feels guilty towards these veterans at this time.

(End of this chapter)