Dragon map of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 21

noon.

As the notices were pasted up one after another, the terrified atmosphere in the county town has begun to subside. Every ordinary person saw that the streets and alleys were basically patrolled by county soldiers. There were no military disasters, and the yellow scarves disappeared. The thieves naturally began to walk out of the house, the market opened for business, and the tea houses and restaurants resumed their bustle.

Of course, this announcement caused a lot of discussion among the people.

"I really didn't expect that the Zhu family, usually known as a family of scholars, would collude with the Yellow Turban rebels. They deserved to be wiped out!"

"The county lieutenant died before he arrived!"

"It's really a fluke to beat back the Yellow Turban bandit army!"

"Who is this Zhang Chuan?"

"I heard that he turned the tide and beheaded the Yellow Turban rebel Mushan with his own hands!"

"You don't know that. This Zhang Chuan is a hunter in a village in the northern suburbs. He is as tall as a mountain, with a head like a lion. He is born with great strength. He eats ten catties of meat and drinks ten catties of wine every day. He can tear tigers and leopards apart in his teens... ..."

"Nonsense, I've seen Zhang Chuan before, and he's a scholar!"

"You are all talking nonsense, Zhang Chuan is a child of my Zhang family!"

"Shameless!"

"..."

Amidst the discussions, the name of Zhang Chuan, an ordinary hunter, began to have an impression in the hearts of the people.

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Wuyin County Government.

The county soldiers led by Xu Ping have re-arranged the defense here.

After the big battle last night, the Yellow Turban Army led by Mu Shan, the main force of the battle, also suffered a lot of casualties, so they stayed outside the city to cultivate. Good recuperation.

The county soldiers led by Xu Ping re-entered the county seat, and the county magistrate Cai Tu regained control of the city.

"Master County Lord!"

Li Yan walked into the book pavilion in a hurry, and after bowing his hands and saluting, he said: "This subordinate has returned to his life!"

"Zhengfang, you did a good job in this battle!"

Cai Tu remembered the battle last night, but there was a trace of excitement in his exhausted expression: "I never knew that you still have such talent in martial arts. I knew you had such ability. In the past, the county government recommended the army. When Sima is here, someone should recommend you to go there!"

During the battle last night, he watched the battle from the beginning to the end. In addition to agreeing with the powerful strength of Mu Shan, a general, he also had a deeper understanding of Li Yan's strategy.

It has been a long time since Li Yan was enlisted by him as an official. He has never underestimated Li Yan, nor did he despise Li Yan because of his age, but highly appreciated his ability to handle government affairs.

But he really didn't expect that his subordinates are all-round talents in civil and military affairs, not only capable of handling government affairs, but also talented in military strategy and war planning.

"Your Majesty of the county is over-reputed, but Yan just tried his best. In the battle last night, although Yan had the merits of planning, his planning was quite insufficient. If it weren't for the elite soldiers in Muyuan and their strength, I'm afraid that this battle would have been a big one. I may not win if I wait!"

Li Yan is not proud, he is very humble, not just for show, but for sincere self-criticism. In the last night's battle, although he offered advice and used grain trucks as a disguise, the county soldiers among them ambushed and lured the soldiers of the Zhu family to fall for it, and the center blossomed , Only then won the critical stage, but the final victory is the price of shopping. If it weren't for Mu Shan's invincibility with swinging the hammer, which shocked the army and boosted morale, this battle would definitely not end so easily.

Since the first battle, he has become more familiar with the battlefield.

Understand the difference between generals and ordinary soldiers on the battlefield.

If it is said that he was more or less talking on paper before, then next time, he may be able to present a strategy that is more realistic.

"No matter what, you have merit in this battle!"

Cai Tu smiled and said, "I must remember this in my heart!"

"My lord, I just entered the city, and I seem to see someone riding a horse towards Wancheng. Could it be that some nobles in the city have filed a complaint? If they are allowed to file a complaint, maybe the Lord Fujun will... "

Li Yan was a little worried.

"This is expected!" Cai Tu is very calm. He is better at politics than Mu Jing and Li Yan. He has expected that when he kills the Zhu family, things will happen. Go to the county government.

Mu Jing and Li Yan may think that they can hide it, but he doesn't think so, and this matter must not be hidden.

Although he is the county magistrate of Wuyin, he has never been able to control Wuyin, Wuyin gentry, no one listens to him, it is like a room with air leaks everywhere, how can it hide things.

But he still agreed to Mujing's request, so he was sure of it.

"Although we wiped out the Zhu family and shocked some of the gentry in the city, those gentry are very proud. How could they bow their heads just like that? They will definitely find a way to sue me in the county government, or even the governor's government I have been accused of many crimes!"

"From now on, I'm afraid Mu Shan's identity will be lost!" Li Yan's face changed color: "If your lord sends troops to attack, wouldn't our work be in vain!"

"Do you think that even if Lord Fu finds out that Mushan has surrendered to me, would he send troops to attack?" Cai Tu asked back.

"It should be!"

"Hmph!" Cai Tu snorted coldly: "I don't think so. Nanyang County was taken back by Master Qin from the Yellow Turban rebels. If it wasn't for Zhao Ci's rebellion, it might not be so. How can he be able to command the number one in the world?" In Nanyang County, Nanyang County, although he has nearly 37 soldiers, at least two-thirds of the [-] counties in Nanyang County do not respect his good orders, how dare he send troops easily!"

After the Yellow Turban Uprising in Nanyang County, the scale of county soldiers in all counties has expanded. The county magistrates or county heads of each county have power, food, and soldiers in their hands. obey orders.

This is also the reason why he has been able to sit firmly as the magistrate of Wuyin County even if he has not been approved by Zhang Zi.

Cai Tu continued to talk eloquently: "Furthermore, if they can sue, I can also play. When the battle outside the city just ended, I have already sent two letters, one to the prefect's mansion and one to Those who go to Xiangyang City, the result depends on who has the greater influence!"

This will be a game. When the battle broke out last night, both he and Mushan had already prospered and lost each other, so he had to keep Mushan, even at the expense of using the influence of the Cai clan.

"Master is wise!"

Li Yan's eyes lit up, and he immediately understood that in this aspect of the game, he was still more sophisticated than Cai Tu.

"This matter can only wait for the response of the county government, and the decision of the lord of the government. There is no rush now. I want to talk to you, Mu family father and son!"

Cai Tu stood up, put his hands on his back, and said, "After this battle, I really want to win over the Mu family and his son, what do you think?"

He was a little reluctant before, but he was forced to this point before he cooperated with Mushan.

However, after the battle last night, he feels that Mushan is a general. If he is allowed to continue to be a rogue, it will not only be a disaster for Nanyang, but also for himself. General.

If Mushan is his cherished talent. , the most important thing is Mujing.

This 12-year-old boy made him more afraid than his father.

"My lord, they haven't moved the tax money in the county government at all, but they have taken one-third of the grain in the warehouse!" Li Yan said in a low voice: "From this point of view, they do have the intention to belong to the county government. Ya, that's why we follow the rules!"

"If so, how will they gain a foothold in Wuyin? As far as I know, they have more than 1000 old and weak women and children waiting to eat, and the villages outside the city are also dilapidated. Without money and food, they can't stand at all!"

Cai Tudao.

"Your Excellency, you forgot, but Mu Jing took the initiative to invite Ying, and led those young men as soldiers to personally destroy the Zhu clan!"

Li Yan reminded.

"It seems that this kid is very thoughtful. Most of the wealth accumulated by the Zhu family over the past hundred years is in his hands, and it is enough for them to settle down!" Cai Tu suddenly understood, and a sneer sneered at the corner of his mouth.

"The Zhu family's greatest wealth is land. I believe they dare not act rashly!"

"I also believe that they have a sense of proportion!"

Cai Tudao: "I'm thinking now, should I trust them or not, you know, in the future they will be in charge of weapons, if you can't trust them, we may have trouble sleeping and eating!"

"My lord, until now, I can only trust!"

Li Yan said: "We have just offended the Wuyin gentry, and it may arouse the resentment of the county government. At this moment, if there are no strong soldiers to guard, we are afraid of life disaster!"

"That's right, we have no choice!"

Cai Tu nodded, handed him a letter, and said, "You can arrange for someone to send this recommendation letter to the county government!"

This is the recommendation of Zhang Chuan, a Wuyin righteous man, as the county magistrate of Wuyin County.

"Promise!" Li Yan bowed his hands and accepted the order.

(End of this chapter)