At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, the competition for the deer in the world

Chapter 82 Li Shanchang's plan, Cheng De's anger

After Cheng De walked on the main street of Sizhou City for a short time, he felt a little uninterested and turned back to the General's Mansion.

Just arrived at the gate of the General's Mansion, unfortunately, I just met Liu Junfeng.

"Meet the general!" Liu Junfeng bowed first when he saw Cheng De.

Cheng De nodded: "As for your arrangement, I have thought about it last night. I want you to select 100 people from the pro-barracks to protect Shi Naian, the head of the Propaganda Department. The heavy burden of the army. I am a little worried that he will be retaliated by the young people after he follows my order. Especially, the retaliation and assassination from the Yuan court."

Liu Junfeng looked puzzled, he didn't know Shi Naian.

But he is very familiar with the position of the chief book of the propaganda department, but it is juxtaposed with the other six chief books.

Power is not small.

"Shi Naian is a great talent. If you follow him from now on, you will know what he is like. In my heart, protecting Shi Naian is more valuable than being the head of a thousand households of Haozhou Jinyiwei. Of course, I will only give you the position of head of a hundred households in the personal barracks. When Shi Naian actually implements the orders I gave him and achieves good results, I will definitely give you a lot of promotion. For me Do you have any questions?" Cheng De looked at Liu Junfeng with a gentle expression.

"General, when will I go to the personal barracks to select 100 people?" Liu Junfeng looked at Cheng De with calm eyes.

Cheng De turned his head and gave Zhang Qijiu a look, then said: "Let Zhang Qijiu personally take you to the barracks to choose!"

"Yes." Liu Junfeng answered with a bow.

Cheng De nodded: "Remember - protect Shi Naian. This person plays an important role in whether our Sizhou Army can grow further in the future."

Upon hearing this, Liu Junfeng replied solemnly: "This subordinate must fulfill the general's entrustment."

Cheng De looked at Liu Junfeng with satisfaction: "You and Zhang Qijiu go to the barracks to pick people now!"

Liu Junfeng nodded, and then he and Zhang Qijiu headed towards the military barracks in the school field.

Cheng De returned to the study to read.

Late at night.

Li Shanchang Mansion.

study.

At this time, in addition to Li Shanchang, there are three book assistants in the study: He Yu, Wei Feng, and Li Song.

"Before, I asked you to find an opportunity to contact Shi Naian. How did this matter go?" Li Shanchang looked at He Yu, Wei Feng, and Li Song calmly.

He Yu heard the words and said: "My lord, this Shi Naian has been sitting in the office and working, and finally waited for the opportunity to talk to him. In the end, he told me to talk when he was free, and then left straight away. .”

Li Shanchang was taken aback, then he turned his attention to Wei Feng and Li Song.

"What about you two?"

Hearing Li Shanchang's question, Wei Feng and Li Song fell silent.

Seeing this, Li Shanchang looked at the three of them quietly: "So, your contact with Shi Naian failed?"

Wei Feng said at this time: "My lord, it's not that we don't do our best, but that Shi Naian didn't give us a chance to get in touch at all."

Li Song also echoed: "Yes, my lord, it's not that we didn't bother with this matter, it's that Shi Naian is a weird person. Sitting in the office all day, no one goes out, and we don't want to go out. It's not easy to get close."

Li Shanchang was silent.

For a moment.

Li Shanchang sighed, "It seems that Shi Naian can't win over. But, I'm worried that the Propaganda Department—"

Li Shanchang paused, turned his head to look at He Yu and the others and said, "What do you think of the Propaganda Department?"

He Yu replied without hesitation: "My lord, I am afraid that the power of the Propaganda Department is not small, not even inferior to the Ministry of Households under the control of my lord."

After saying this, Wei Feng and Li Song, including Li Shanchang, all cast their eyes on He Yu.

When He Yu noticed the gazes of the three of Li Shanchang, his eyes lit up, he puffed his chest and said, "My lord, I wonder if you have noticed that when Shi Naian goes out, there are always some people behind him? Among these people, others I don't know the person, but I know Liu Junfeng."

Li Shanchang was taken aback, "Ah, what's different about this Liu Junfeng? Wait, I remember that before Sizhou City, it was rumored that Liu Junfeng was the general's cousin. At that time, I thought it was a rumor, could it be that—"

"My lord is right, this Liu Junfeng is indeed the general's cousin." He Yu replied, and immediately, He Yu stared at Li Shanchang, "Also, my lord, I still know that just last night, the general It came out from Liu Junfeng's house. The general at that time was very drunk, and was supported by Commander Zhang. These were learned by the little one who spent some money in secret. Although it was dark at that time, many passers-by still saw them. "

After Li Shanchang heard this, his face was a little dignified.

"It seems that this Propaganda Department is not as simple as it appears!"

Hearing Li Shanchang's sigh, the three of He Yu fell silent.

As the general's cousin, Liu Junfeng was sent by the general to protect Shi Naian.

This is enough to show that Shi Naian is very trusted by the general.

"My lord, I think it is a fact that Shi Naian is trusted by the general. Moreover, according to my little guess, Shi Naian will not compete with your lord as the head of the seven departments of the general's mansion. Why don't you try your best?" If you make good friends with Shi Naian, you will be good friends, even if you can't be good friends with Shi Naian, but you must not make bad friends with Shi Naian." Wei Feng said confidently, with a look of wit on his face.

Li Shanchang looked sideways, "What is your basis for guessing that Shi Naian will not compete with me for the head of the Ministry of Officials?"

Wei Feng pondered for a moment, staring at Li Shanchang and said: "My lord, there are two reasons why I came to this conclusion. First, the general called all of us to discuss the matter before and made a promise under the eyes of everyone. The job will be chosen between the adults and Lu Wu, and will be decided according to the merits of the adults and Lu Wu. The general is the leader of the Sizhou army, and it is true. This is related to the general's prestige, and the general will definitely not go back on his word. "

After listening to Wei Feng's words, Li Shanchang breathed a sigh of relief.

So, Li Shanchang shifted his gaze to Wei Feng again, and said, "What about the second reason?"

Wei Feng then smiled and said in a deep voice: "Since this Shi Naian is trusted by the general, it proves that the Propaganda Department is extremely important, at least to the general. Therefore, after finding a second person who can replace Shi Naian Before the general, the general would definitely not hand over the post of chief secretary of the Propaganda Department to someone else in a short period of time. However, the Seventh Department was founded by the general not long ago, and wait until the next person who can take over the chief secretary of the Propaganda Department appears , this period of time, according to my little guess, is still relatively long."

Li Shanchang clapped his hands and praised: "It makes sense, so I can rest assured. From now on, I will mainly focus on dealing with Lu Wuyou."

Everyone present nodded their heads.

Just now.

Li Song reminded: "My lord, regarding the Academy of Sciences, the general has repeatedly reminded you to be careful, explaining that this matter of the Academy of Sciences is still extremely important to the general. If the matter of the Academy of Sciences is done well, the general will definitely treat you well." More trust, more. Then, in the post of head of the Ministry of Officials, adults will naturally be given priority."

Li Shanchang nodded, and said with a smile: "It's a good reminder, I will take care of the matter of the Academy of Sciences."

"My lord, there are still many vacancies in the Seven Departments, and my lord has met many scholars in Haozhou, and secretly wooed them. When the time comes, my lord will be on the list of scholars recommended to the general, but there is a lot of knowledge in it, which is worth pondering. "He Yu added.

Li Shan was overjoyed and made a promise in public: "Don't worry, everyone, your names will definitely be on the list I recommend. I also hope that you can assist me in handling various government affairs in the future. I am sure that your future will be bright in the future."

"Thank you, sir." He Yu, Wei Feng, and Li Song said in unison.

They put so much effort into making suggestions, in the final analysis, they still want to have a better official career.

Now, with Li Shanchang's personal promise, the excitement in the hearts of the three is self-evident.

Of course, they also understand that once Li Shanchang submits the recommendation form with their names on it, they will definitely be classified as Li Shanchang's faction in the future.

In the future, one will prosper and one will lose.

But why is the taste of power so desirable?

Once they know the taste of it, even if there is an abyss ahead, they will not hesitate.

Because they know that there is no free lunch in this world.

Everything you do has a price.

It's just that the price varies, that's all.

Li Shanchang looked at the appearance of the three people bowing their heads in front of him, and felt great satisfaction in his heart.

The world is hilarious, all come for profit.

Everyone in the world is benefiting.

The ancients never lied to me.

However, if someone dares to betray me in the future, hehe, I have plenty of ways to punish you, Li Shanchang said coldly in his heart.

In a blink of an eye, two more days passed.

early morning.

Cheng De came to the study early in the morning.

And tomorrow is his and Ma Xiuying's big wedding.

Cheng De was secretly looking forward to this.

After reading "Historical Records" for an hour in a row in the study room, someone suddenly came to report and Xu Da asked to see him.

Cheng De directly asked his servants to lead Xu Da to the study.

It didn't take long.

As soon as Xu Da entered the study, he quickly bowed to Cheng De and said, "Xu Da pays his respects to the general!"

Cheng De waved his hand and said, "There's no need to be too polite. These few days of newlywed life are going well, right?"

Xu Da's expression froze when he heard this, and he said with a sneer: "...This, of course, is good... It's very fascinating. The general will get married tomorrow, and the general will know what it feels like when the time comes."

Cheng De was startled, and looked at Xu Da gently: "You're right, it's my first time as a groom, I'm really looking forward to it."

Xu Da put away his smile quickly, and said to Cheng De: "General, about the Xuyi guard—"

Cheng De looked at Xu Da calmly: "If the 15 troops on Yangzhou Road attack my Sizhou administration, they will either pass through Jinhu City and attack Hongze City, or go straight to Xuyi City. But I always feel that this Yangzhou Road Yuan army It is very possible to attack Xuyi directly instead of attacking Hongze from the direction of Jinhu City. After all, for the Yangzhou Road Yuan Army, Jinhu is a long way away, and the food consumption will increase a lot."

Xu Da remained silent and did not answer, continuing to wait for Cheng De's next words.

Cheng De glanced at Xu Da, and said sternly: "Xuyi's defense is extremely important. I also carefully selected the position of the guard, and I also believe in your ability. Feng Guoyong also privately sent you to Qinghe City. Your performance told me that you are a smart, resourceful and good at learning general, and I am also very satisfied with your performance."

Xu Da's eyes showed excitement, he bowed and replied: "Xu Da thank you for your trust, General."

"In addition, don't forget to read more books on weekdays, especially books on the art of war. People like Shi Naian, Lu Wuyong, and Feng Guoyong are all people who know how to fight. You can learn from them sincerely." Cheng De valued Xu Da very much and told Xu Da.

"Yes. Xu Da remembered what the general said." Xu Da bowed in response.

"Continuing to talk about the defense of Xuyi City, if Yangzhou Road comes to attack this time, although there are 15 people on Yangzhou Road, the actual number of troops sent to attack our Sizhou City is by no means so many. I predict that it may be [-]. About. However, a hundred thousand is not a lot.”

Speaking of this, Cheng De changed the subject again: "When I was on Huai'an Road, Li Sanqi had already heightened and reinforced Xuyi City. As long as we strictly guard it and make full use of all materials, the 10 yuan army may not be able to repel it. Besides, I am still in Sizhou City, if the situation changes, I can support Xuyi City at any time."

"Yes, Xu Da will definitely defend Xuyi City and never let the Yuan army conquer it." Xu Da promised.

"Multiple servants are sent to investigate outside Xuyi City. If there is a disturbance in the Yuan army, they will have enough time to respond." Cheng De added.

"Yes." Xu Da saluted.

"There are 3000 soldiers in Xuyi City, and I will leave them all to you. Remember, if you are at a disadvantage when the Yuan army attacks, you must send someone to send a message to me. I will personally lead the army to support you. "Cheng De patted Xu Da on the shoulder and said earnestly.

"Follow the order." Xu Da bowed his head in response.

"Of course, after I get married, you will go to Xuyi City to take over with Wei Xiao." Cheng De showed a faint smile on his face.

"The subordinates know." Xu Da looked at Cheng De and said, suddenly, his face was a little hesitant, "General, the place where Mu Ying took me before, those people who were captured, all the subordinates arranged in Sizhou City In the prison."

Cheng De looked calm, and looked at the door of the study: "Those people, have you found out who they are?"

Xu Da's face was a little dawdling: "At that time, my subordinates were anxious to go back, but they didn't ask any questions after they were arranged in the prison of Sizhou City. However, when they rushed to the scene, they also collected a few ledgers. But that The account book, my subordinates only read it once, but didn't read any more."

Cheng De looked at Xu Da's eyes full of scrutiny: "But what important evidence is recorded in the ledger?"

Xu Da didn't hesitate at all: "That's true. It is clearly recorded in the ledger that this group of people, secretly stealing good-looking children from the villages below Sizhou City, and then gathered all those children in their subordinates to break in. Some etiquette training in the courtyard of the city. The women will be sold to the romantic places in the city, and even serve as concubines to some older landowners in the city. As for the men—"

Xu Da didn't have the heart to continue talking.

Cheng De asked calmly, "Boy, how did they treat him?"

Xu Da's face was a bit unbearable: "Men, they will castrate and sell them to some landlords with strange hobbies."

Cheng De's eyes showed anger, and he said quietly: "Whether boys or girls, they are all citizens of my Sizhou city. Those people are really bold! How dare they plunder the children of the common people at will, and don't put me, the lord of Sizhou city, in my place?" In my eyes, speaking of it, it's time for my knife to drink blood again."

Xu Da said: "General, although my subordinates have not found out who is the mastermind, but from the ledger, we can find some clues. If the general sends someone to follow the clues, perhaps, those people will naturally have nowhere to hide."

Cheng De nodded: "I will let Jin Yiwei take care of this matter. You go down first and send someone to send those books to my study. This time, some cancers in Sizhou should be cleaned up."

Xu Da bowed and said, "Yes. This subordinate will do it now."

Later, after Xu Da sent someone to deliver the ledger, Cheng De asked Zhang Qijiu to come to his study to discuss matters.

A stick of incense time.

Zhang Qijiu hurried over, sweating profusely.

　Today and tomorrow, because in reality moving bricks requires overtime work, there is only one shift.Not much to say, I went to work overtime.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)