Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao and Liu Bei help me to ascend the throne

Chapter 143 In Your Situation, You Need...Additional Money!
Youzhou, Zhuo County.

In the station…

The barbecue was burning on the stove, and the wine bottle was steaming. Zhang Rang, the Zhongchang servant, took out the hot wine from the wine bottle, poured it for the prefect of Zhuojun, and cut off the fattest piece of the leg of lamb. , sent to Rang's plate.

The prefect of Zhuojun is in his early thirties this year, and his name is Zhang An...

He is in full bloom, with a suave posture, extremely smooth...every word is impeccable.

If it wasn't for the fact that there was no backer in the imperial court, with his ability and tact...how could he have stayed in this bitter cold place in the north for several years, and now Zhang Rang, the head of the ten permanent attendants, personally poured wine and brought him barbecue. Let him be flattered.

"Zhang Changshi, why... how dare I ask you to pour wine for me!"

"Haha..." Zhang Rang said with a smile: "You have worked hard during this period, and it's not easy to seal the city. Presumably...Jun Zhang is also under great pressure!"

While talking, Zhang Rang had already placed the wine bottle in front of Zhang An.

Zhang An hurriedly took it, and flattered: "When it comes to pressure, how can I compare with Zhang Changshi? Being able to work for Zhang Changshi... This is the blessing of Xiaguan's cultivation for several generations!"

"Really?" Zhang Rang also held up a bottle of wine, "Come on, our family respects you!"

"Don't dare, dare not..." The prefect deliberately lowered the wine bottle, "This is the official who respects Zhang Changshi, respects Zhang Changshi..."

While talking, the prefect drank the wine in one gulp.

Zhang asked the prefect to glance at the prefect from the corner of his eye to make sure he had finished his drink, and then he laughed out loud.

"Good wine..." After finally being able to drink with Zhang Rang like this, Zhang An had the illusion that he was already Zhang Changshi's "person of his own", and immediately became more courageous. "Official... What I mentioned to Zhang Changshi before... is the matter of becoming an official in Luoyang. I wonder what Zhang Changshi thinks?"

"The lower official is not coveting the rich salary of the high-ranking official, but after arriving in Luoyang, he can always accompany Zhang Changshi, and honor Zhang Changshi anytime and anywhere... This also makes the lower official do his part of filial piety, doesn't it?"

He said it very softly...

However, there was a little caution in his words, as if he was probing.

On the contrary, Zhang Rang's eyes dodged, which made Zhang An a little worried, "I heard that the imperial physician Ling of Luoyang City is Zhang Changshi's godson, and my surname is also Zhang...Xiaguan...Xiaguan can also be Zhang Changshi Godson!"

Zhang An has realized that this is the closest he has been to Luoyang City.

Escaping from this bitter cold place, the Sheriff Zhang surnamed has already worked hard...Fighted hard!Even if he accepts an eunuch as a godfather and is scolded by the world, as long as he can enter the court and become an official, he will fight for it!
"Cough cough..."

It was Zhang Rang, who coughed again and again, "You also want to be our godson..."

"My surname is Zhang and Zhang Changshi is of the same clan. Naturally... this godson, I can do it too!" Zhang An was already quite excited.

"Haha..." Zhang Rang smiled, but there was a hint of sarcasm in this smile. "Good son, good son..."

"Father, godfather..." Zhang An seemed to have seen hope.

He was an official of two thousand shi in Zhuo County, and he was naturally an official of two thousand shi when he was transferred to the imperial court. To put it bluntly... the godfather worked well and could become one of the nine ministers.

no matter what...

It must be Jing Zhaoyin, Captain Sili or something, right?
Of course, no matter what kind of official it is, it is far better than staying in this bitter cold place in Youzhou...

Hugging this big tree, why are you still suffering from this bird's anger?

"You want to be an official in the court, don't you?" Zhang Rang narrowed his eyes...

Zhang An said again and again, "Godfather is on top, I can... I have to help my son, what kind of good place is this Youzhou? Wuhuan goes south to plunder from time to time, and Zhuojun has been robbed many times. Let's fight... again If you can't beat it, hide...the court is going to question the crime again, if the two sides are not settled, what a dilemma, what a dilemma!"

Hearing this, Zhang Rang nodded slowly.

"That's the reason, it's not difficult to arrange for you to be an official in the court! It's just...our family is also encountering a troublesome thing now, who can share our worries?"

"Who is annoying godfather?"

Zhang An asked quickly.

"Hehe..." Zhang Rang smiled and pinched his orchid fingers, "Besides those untouchables? Who else?"

"Godfather means... during this period of closure of the city, the unruly people in Zhuo County...are already dissatisfied?"

"Where is dissatisfaction, our family is about to riot!"

This…

Zhang An blinked his eyes, he had also heard about this, but what can he do...

It wasn't he who ordered the closure of the city, it was the order of Tao Qian, governor of Youzhou. Would he dare not to seal it?

The key issue is that the city is closed... But countless people have lost their jobs, this is forcing them to rebel!
"Gudong..."

Zhang An swallowed subconsciously, "Godfather, what do you say, what should my son do?"

"You really want our family to tell?"

Zhang Rang squinted at him.

"Godfather just talk!" Zhang An's tone was extraordinarily firm.

"Then... our family only needs to borrow one thing from you, which is enough to quell the riots of these troublemakers!"

"What is it?" Zhang An asked quickly.

Zhang Rang's eyes were fixed, "This thing is the head of our baby's godson!"

ah... ah...

Before Zhang An could react, Zhang Rang's tone became more and more cold. "It's your head!"

"Click" sound...

...Zhang An's arms seemed to be dislocated, and he fell on the table in a daze, making a violent noise. He hurriedly got up, but his legs staggered and fell to his knees on the floor again.

"My... my... my head?"

Zhang An faltered... His tone was extremely stumbling.

"Don't worry." Zhang Rang said with emotion: "What are you promising as a prefect of the border county? After you die, your son will be our son, and our family will also eunuch him. We will take him into the palace and inherit our family's Zhongchang servant in the future." , although your parents are not our parents, our family can ensure that they have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of their lives, and they live with our family, which is much better than living with you! Ah... isn't it?"

The cruel words are so touching...

It's like Zhang Rang is giving an ultimatum to Zhang An-dammit, are you still alive?
"Godfather, godfather, you can't...you can't..."

Zhang An stepped back while shouting, full of desire to survive...

When he retreated to the door...he wanted to escape, but he couldn't stay in this post, even if he was dismissed from office, he couldn't stay in a place where there was no right and wrong.

He wanted to go to Luoyang to be an official, but he... was thinking about his money!

never thought...

At this moment, there was a dizziness on the forehead.

In a daze, he saw Zhang Rang shaking the wine bottle. The wine in the wine bottle...he didn't drink a sip.

"Godfather, godfather...you..."

The hand pointing at Zhang Rang slowly fell, and with a bang, the sheriff surnamed "Zhang" who was of the same clan as Zhang Rang fell to the ground with a bang, his hands were shaking... trembling violently.

But the eyes were closed in disappointment.

On the contrary, it was Zhang Rang, who walked slowly to the sheriff's side, pulled out a short knife from the back of his waist, and with a "swish", it sank into the neck of his newly recognized godson.

"what…"

Seems to be the flashback, Zhang An exclaimed, his pupils widened, but... after a moment, they became hollow and lost consciousness.

Blood spurted out, sprayed all over his face...

But Zhang Rang seemed to be familiar with it a long time ago. He wiped the blood on his face with his sleeve, and skillfully cut off the head of the sheriff.

"come..."

With a greeting, the two confidantes entered the room. Seeing this extremely bloody scene, they were a little surprised at first...but it was only a moment before their expressions returned to this.

As if, following Zhang Rang's side, this kind of scene... They have become accustomed to it.

"Hanging on the top of the city, it is said that after investigation, the food raised by the Chang Shi and Liu County Magistrate for the people of Zhuo County was transported to other places by the governor of Zhuo County. The batch of food will come back in three days, and the common people just wait!"

Zhang Rang's words are calm...

Even, while he was talking, he was wiping the blood on his hands... It was as if he just killed a pig instead of a human.

"Hehe, let's go, the matter is done, and our family will reward you."

"Here, here!"

My confidant repeatedly said it was...

You can do it.

As eunuch's minions, they have done such bloody and cruel things countless times.

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In the evening, the setting sun shines on the mottled towers.

Liu Bei, Zhang Fei, and Jian Yong walked through the city gate, surrounded by a large number of people.

This is not surprising, since yesterday... the people spontaneously refused to stay silent at home, and all rushed out, surrounding the city gate.

…discontent and anger are rising rapidly.

It's the same today, the voices are noisy...but the content of the discussion has changed, there is no anger and roaring, but everyone looks up at the tower.

Liu Bei, Zhang Fei and Jian Yong also raised their heads, and saw several magnolia boxes hanging above the city gate, inside of which was the head of Zhang He, the prefect of Zhuojun.

The common people whispered to each other in fear.

"I heard that Zhang Changshi and County Magistrate Liu raised some grain for us in Zhuo County, but Zhang He Tanmo, the prefect of Zhuo County, transported it to other places to sell for money. It is a heinous crime!"

"That's right... the people of Zhuo County are starving to death, but he is still... still like this, beasts... are not as good as beasts."

"Well done, Zhang Changshi and County Magistrate Liu did well..."

At this moment, a voice asked quietly, "Could it be that Junshou Zhang is not greedy for ink?"

only…

This voice didn't stir up any disturbances at all, as if it had just appeared, it quickly sank into the vast sea... without stirring up any waves.

I don't know, it's because everyone is willing to believe...the fact that the sheriff is greedy for their food.

Or, under the exaggeration of a large number of celestial masters and ghost soldiers, the common people are more willing to believe in the faith in their hearts, and they are willing to believe in the person sent by celestial masters to Zhuojun—Liu Bei, Liu Xuande!
Just at this time, a civil official stepped up to the city gate and read Zhang Rang's words condescendingly.

"Zhang Changshi wrote a letter. Zhang He, the governor of Zhuojun County, committed a heinous crime. He was greedy for Zhuojun's life-saving food and medicine. The Changshi did not kill this person, which is not enough for the common people to be angry. Don't worry, everyone. Another ten days of food was dispatched, and it will arrive in three days. All the people who are silent at home will distribute the food. Now that the plague is fading and victory is in sight, all the people must trust Ben Changshi and County Magistrate Liu! Don't act rashly .”

If these words were posted yesterday, it would be impossible for all the people in Zhuo County to believe them.

Because yesterday, Zhang Rang and Liu Bei's reputation was extremely bad, but today is different. Under the bloody heads, in the announcement of the civil servants, and with the help of the heavenly masters and ghost soldiers, the common people already believed it.

There are bad guys in Zhuo County, and Zhang Junshou is this bad guy...

And Zhang Changshi and County Magistrate Liu are good people!What a great man!
For a moment, all the people seemed to see hope and rejoiced...

Liu Bei also raised his head and listened silently.

Zhang Fei scratched his head, "Zhang made this bird man so funny that he actually connected him with brother Xuande, this is putting gold on his face!"

Jian Yong, on the other hand, pursed his mouth "baji", full of emotion. "I didn't expect Zhang Rang to be so cruel and merciless, a majestic county magistrate would kill him if he said so!"

Hehe, Zhang Fei said with a smile, "It's not that my butcher knife scared him, it's good...the governor of Zhuojun is not a good person either!"

call…

Listening to the discussion between Zhang Fei and Jian Yong, Liu Bei let out a sigh of relief and shook his head slightly.

"I finally understand why... Guanzhu Liu must let this piece of paper go north with us!"

"To prevent the spread of the plague... such a cruel and ruthless person is indispensable!"

"Yes..." Jian Yong nodded. "Master Liu has planned everything like a god, and he has calculated everything. This third tip is indeed fruitful, but..."

At the end of the sentence, Jian Yong's face darkened again.

"Just what?" Liu Bei signaled him to continue.

Jian Yong sighed and said, "Now the mood of the people has temporarily calmed down...the hidden danger of mutiny has also been eliminated."

"But... after ten days? Mr. Zhen can send someone to send a message saying that the food he raised is only enough to support Zhuo County for ten days. Who should be killed to appease the people's grievances?"

Although the words are not pleasant, what Jian Yong said is the truth.

Repeat the old trick...it won't work anymore.

In time, whether it is cutting off Zhang Rang's head or Liu Bei's head, it will not be able to quell public grievances!
"Ugh…"

Liu Bei is good at hiding his mind, and he has thought of this a long time ago, which is also the reason for his heavy heart.

It's just a "delayed strategy"... three days later, ten days later, so what?
You know... all three kits have been used.

He, Liu Bei, has no other cards!

at this time.

"Report to County Magistrate Liu, a courier from outside the city rushed over seven hundred miles from Nanyang Wancheng, saying that there is a letter from Nanyang Liu prefect, and he wants to hand it over to Xuande!"

A city guard reported to Liu Bei.

Well…

Liu Bei froze suddenly, "Quick, let him enter the city!"

Faintly... Liu Bei has a feeling...

After the three packages, the courier who rushed over seven hundred miles away will definitely bring him... Brother Liu's latest instructions.

This is the key to breaking the game!
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In Xiangyang, which is not far from Xinye City, on the bank of the Jing River today, in the Wenxiang Pavilion, two special men came.

One of them was young, but his appearance was extremely delicate, especially his eyes, where there was a deep light everywhere. He was Liu Yu, the new governor of Nanyang.

The other one is not very old, in his early twenties, but he is burly and doesn't seem to talk much, but his eyes are extremely resolute. Who else can he be besides Wenpin?

Seeing the two of them, the turtle slave in the Wenxiang Pavilion greeted them with a smile on his face...and invited them in.

The tortoise slaves in this line of work have very poisonous eyes, although Liu Yu's clothes are just ordinary people, but he is the master of the Yulin temple after all, and the great sacrificial wine of the celestial master, and he has the air of a superior in his gestures.

And Wenpin beside him...

Although the number of visits was not many, Gui Nu recognized it at a glance.

"Master Wen, is it Xiao Xiyu today?"

"Hey, little Xiyu is waiting for Master Wen!"

"Cough cough..." Wen Pin coughed hastily, he did come here, and there are girls he likes, but today it's not because of Xiao Xiyu, let alone...Liu Yu is still here, how embarrassing!

"Stop talking nonsense, prepare a private room!"

After blurting out these words, Guinu immediately understood, it seems... this son is more noble than Wenpin.

"Please, please, two masters... please!"

"Dare to ask son, where did you come from?"

"He's from Luoyang!" Liu Yu answered casually.

Hearing about Luoyang, Gui Nu invited Liu Yu and the two of them in with a smile all over his face.

Luoyang...that was the capital of the empire, if a stone was thrown down at random, the ones who hit it were all high-ranking officials with a salary of two thousand stones.

Liu Yu casually took out a bag of money and rewarded him.

Sure enough, when the turtle slave found out that it was a whole string of five baht coins, his eyes lit up with joy, and he was even more convinced in his heart that the young man in front of him must be from a wealthy family... a son of an official!

Under the arrangement of Guinu, Liu Yu and the two sat down in the pavilion.

He looked around the hall through the window of the private room, and the entire big pavilion was filled with talented people who boasted of being romantic...or rich people with big bellies and rich faces.

Sure enough, there were not many ways to entertain in ancient times. Brothels and red houses... are one of the few places where literati and inkmen can release themselves.

Just like the pedicure and health care shops of later generations, it is loved by a wide range of gay men, and they understand everything!

"Son..."

When he came here, Wen Pin did not call Liu Yu as Liu Junshou, but changed to Young Master, "Would you like to arrange for the girl Huang Zhong ordered?"

"Brother Wen, do you know which girl it is?"

Liu Yu asked back.

This makes it difficult for Wenpin, he...he doesn't know.

Although Liu Yu knew it, she smiled and said, "When Brother Wen comes here, which one do you like to order?"

"I…"

With these words blurted out, Zheng Wenpin was a little embarrassed, and he scratched his head.

A look... not knowing how to answer.

Liu Yu laughed. "They're all men, just tell the truth...it's not a bad habit, my fair lady, gentlemen are so good..."

"Don't dare to lie to Governor Liu, it's... it's Xiao... Xiao Xiyu!"

Wen Pin chanted the name.

Xiao Xiyu?
It's a pretty good name, Liu Yu felt kindly, "Then order her."

"Young master, this..."

"Don't worry, I don't have any special hobbies, and I won't win people's love. Some questions, asking her... Maybe it's easier to get the answer you want than directly asking Huang Zhong's heart."

Liu Yu blinked her eyes.

Immediately greeted Gui Nu, and threw two bags of five baht coins into his arms.

"Xiao Xiyu... she's the only one!"

This…

Gui Nu weighed the five baht money in his hand, the money was cold, but it was hot in his bosom.

Immediately... Guinu took a meaningful look at Liu Yu and Wenpin: "Xiao Xiyu, Cheng... I will make arrangements for the two of you, arrange..."

There was a little bit of weirdness in his eyes, as if a line of words flashed - city people really know how to play!
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...

It was still in the Wenxiang Pavilion, Wenpin was sitting on the bed, and the girl who was replaced by "Xiao Xiyu" walked in slowly.

"So it's Master Wen..."

Green hair hanging down, skin like snow... I have to admit, the girl in Wenxiang Pavilion is so attractive, it is no wonder that Wenpin would fall under the pomegranate skirt of this "Little Xiyu" girl.

"Let's get straight to the point...Master Wen, the price of the servant's house has increased. It costs five hundred yuan for an hour, and twelve hundred yuan for one night!"

Xiao Xiyu blurted out her words...

Wenpinben intends to say something.

Never thought...Xiao Xiyu was already sitting beside Wenpin.

"Pada" seems to be about to fall when the legs are weak...

Wenpin quickly went to help her, and naturally he hugged her.

Breathe lightly...

Xiao Xiyu groaned softly: "It's strange that Master Wen was too close just now, so my legs were weak and I sat down."

"This ribbon is really annoying. The more it is untied, the more it becomes tangled, and the more it is entangled, the tighter it becomes. Master Wen, help me, untie this ribbon... I will dance on the bed curtain for you!"

"This wind, why is it getting hotter and hotter..."

Speaking of this...Wen Pin's heart "thumped" thinking, who can resist this?

never thought...

"Crackling"... A voice suddenly sounded.

Liu Yu walked in slowly from the side room.

Seeing the glamorous picture in front of him, he subconsciously turned around, pretending he didn't see anything, he just went to the latrine, never thought he would be so glamorous as soon as he came back!
"Is there anyone else in this room?"

Xiao Xiyu covered her chest with her hands... stood up and asked in surprise.

Wenpin quickly opened his mouth: "I haven't had time to tell you, my son..."

Without waiting for Wenpin to explain, Xiao Xiyu flicked the three thousand black hair,

"In your case..."

"In your case, you need...to add money. For an hour, at least...at least [-] yuan!"

Xiao Xiyu opened her eyes wide, looking pitifully at the two men in the room.

Liu Yu didn't scribble any ink, and directly took out a piece of gold horseshoe from her bosom, and put it on the table...

All the gold in the Han Dynasty was in the shape of a horseshoe. This was an order from Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to forge all gold into this shape.

The whole is like a horseshoe, with a round bottom and a sunken top. The overall shape is not very regular, just like being stepped on by a horse during casting.

Of course, don't look ugly, but it's worth tens of thousands of dollars.

When Xiao Xiyu saw the money, her eyes lit up.

Liu Yu's words came out one after another.

"Is this enough for Brother Wen and I to spend a whole day?"

——"Enough, enough, why... more than a whole day, two... two days... three days are... enough!"

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(End of this chapter)