The crossing starts from the Datang Shuanglong

Chapter 222
"Brother was joking, as long as you work hard and love the people, and bring peace back to the world, we two brothers will be satisfied."

Xu Ziling is kind and careful, so he naturally knows that the appearance of Jiangdu has changed, and he understands that it is Chu Tianxiu's achievements. Therefore, compared to Kou Zhong, who was never convinced, he has more appreciation for Chu Tianxiu. With a little admiration, he spoke earnestly.

Over the past few days, Chu Tianxiu has been at the top of the imperial court. He has acted recklessly externally and issued edicts at will, but internally he has focused on safety, allowing him to gradually clean up the Jiangdu political structure without making major reforms and directly changing the political structure. The serious illness in Jiangdu stabilized the situation in the court.

On the one hand, he stabilized himself, wooed the Yuwen Clan, and pardoned the rebels in the Yuwen Clan, while on the other hand, he decisively attacked Sima Dekan, Pei Qiantong, Yuan Lizhi and other co-conspirators, and was investigating whether they had corrupted the law in the past and imposed violent rages. After the evil deeds, they were dealt with one by one according to their crimes. Taking this opportunity, they cleaned up some rats in the court, so as to rectify the bureaucracy.

For example, the changes in the administration of officials are still a slow and effective process, but the changes in the law and order in Jiangdu City are immediate.

The biggest law and order problem in Jiangdu was actually not about thieves and rebels, but the 20 forbidden troops entrenched in Jiangdu.Their existence is like 20 locusts. Even though they dare not make big moves on the surface, their military discipline has been broken in secret, and they are almost non-existent. The neighbors in the city are uneasy and suffering.

Under Chu Tianxiu's rule, it was just the opposite. His treatment of the soldiers under his command was perfect, almost extravagant, but correspondingly, his requirements for military discipline were also almost harsh.

No matter whether it is his original soldiers or the newly recruited imperial troops, they all strictly enforce military discipline, and everyone who dares to rape and plunder without reason will be dealt with severely without mercy.

In addition, based on the original Huainan Army, he even formed a patrol team to investigate whether there are criminals in the city who commit crimes and commit crimes. If they are found guilty, no matter what background they have, they will be dealt with severely. , so merciless, that the Jiangdu vegetable market was almost filled with human heads.

Under such severe crackdowns, the law and order environment in Jiangdu has quickly recovered, and it has even far surpassed the situation before the mutiny in Jiangdu a month ago.

Not only that, the current Chu Tianxiu may be short of people and soldiers, but he will not be short of food, let alone money. It just so happened that a lot of houses in Jiangdu's palace were burned down recently, so Chu Tianxiu used the original The Shaoqing of the Taifu, He Chou, who once built Chang'an with Lu Miaozi, was the host. He used the method of work as relief to build large-scale construction projects in Jiangdu City, so as to feed countless poor people inside and outside Jiangdu.

With the implementation of these measures, the general environment in Jiangdu is easing up day by day, making the situation in Jiangdu City gradually stabilized, the people's hearts are gradually attached, and there is gradually a revival.

"Haha, I lived in Jiangdu and ruled the world. I wanted to help the world and the people, and verify the ideas I have learned in my life. These things are what I should do, so I don't need to say more. However, Xiaoling, Xiaozhong, I don't think you have any intentions. Staying in Jiangdu, have you thought about your future destination?" Chu Tianxiu asked.

"Brother, just as you said at the time, the Baling gang is doing all kinds of crimes in human trafficking, and it is a big cancer in the world, so I have already discussed with Young Master Ling that we will go to Baling within a month to kill that Xiao Mian." Villains, wipe out the Baling Gang!"

This time, before Xu Ziling opened his mouth to speak, Kou Zhong spoke first, obviously on this matter, he had already made up his mind and had to go.

"Beheading Xiao Xian? That's a good choice! But Ziling went to Baling County just because of the sense of justice in his heart, but why did you go? For fame, for profit, or for the world? Have you ever thought about it?" Chu Tianxiu asked with a smile.

"What? Brother Chu, in your heart, I am so unbearable? Can't I be like Ziling, purely chivalrous?" Kou Zhong smiled wryly.

"Yes, of course it is possible! But didn't you tell me that you have the ambition in your heart to win the world? If you really have this intention, then you can't act recklessly like a knight, but you must have a clear direction and The goal, if you make a move, you must get something, and that is the act of a hero."

Such a utilitarian statement made Xu Ziling frown slightly, but it made Kou Zhong's face show a thoughtful look.

"For example, Xiao Zhong, do you know if you want to rebel at home and become a prince, what is the worst thing you can do right now?"

Chu Tianxiu nodded slightly, and after thinking that a child can be taught, she changed her mouth and asked.

"Foundation!"

After Kou Zhong heard the words, he immediately said without thinking:
"What I lack most now is a place to start a family. That's why I want to assassinate Xiao Xian and spread the fame so that the whole world knows that there is someone like me, Kou Zhong! Then I can do something about it."

Chu Tianxiu praised:
"If you can think of this, it's actually not bad. Since ancient times, the most difficult thing for those who want to fight for the world is to get the first piece of land, and the subsequent expansion and conquest are actually just a snowball process. But killing Xiao Afterwards, it’s not enough! Because in that case, after all, you will only gain fame, but not actual benefits, but still lack something.”

"I would like to hear the details!" Kou Zhong replied.

"What you lack is the props to turn your family's reputation into benefits after killing Xiao Mian, that is, an imperial decree!"

After Chu Tianxiu finished speaking, he took out the imperial decree that had been written long ago from the cutting board beside him, and handed it to Kou Zhong.

After Kou Zhong took a closer look, he found that the content inside was actually very simple. He was appointed as the prefect of Baling County, to command everything in Baling County, and to use the official forces around Baling County for his own use. His body trembled, and a bright light shot out of his eyes.

"This, this is too precious! With this imperial decree, I can completely take over this territory in the name of the prefect of Baling after assassinating Xiao Mian and taking advantage of the leaderless dragons in Baling."

Kou Zhong is very talented, he is regarded as a first-class smart person in the world, he naturally understands what kind of power this imperial decree can exert after it falls into his hands, he couldn't help but blushed and said excitedly.

"No, this edict, if it didn't fall into your hands, would not have much meaning. Not to mention that Baling County is already in Xiao Xian's hands, even if it is Wuling County and Changsha County near Baling County, they It seems that it is still under the rule of the imperial court, but in fact it has already listened to the tune. Yes, in your hands, it is indeed worth a thousand gold, but if it falls into the hands of others, it is worthless." Chu Tianxiu laughed.

Kou Zhong is not a person who doesn't know good or bad, so he naturally understood the meaning of this imperial decree, and after carefully taking it back into his arms, he suddenly said:
"Brother Chu, there is actually one thing I don't understand! You once said that I am one of the people you fear most in this world, but why do you support me so strongly now? Is it possible that Brother Chu is optimistic about me, Kou Zhong?" , willing to help me become emperor?"

After saying this, Chu Tianxiu laughed dumbly and said:
"Kou Zhong, you're overthinking this! How can supporting someone else be the emperor compare to sitting in that position yourself? However, Xiao Zhong, I do fear you! But in this world, there are more worthy of my fear." In the future, you can stand in my position and think carefully about why I let you go to Baling and why I want to help you. If you want to understand, then your future road, It will be much more spacious!"

Kou Zhong was taken aback for a moment, with a puzzled look on his face. Obviously, this innocent young man didn't know the tricks and tricks, and even the him in the original history didn't want to understand it all his life. At the time, did he cede the throne to Li Shimin himself, or did Li Shimin do something that made him not only cede that position.

Therefore, at least at this moment, even though Kou Zhong's talent is high and his ability to lead troops in battle is strong, he is nothing to fear at all.

(End of this chapter)