seek the world

Chapter 326
"What are you talking about, come on, Mr. Tao is not used to military camps, is he? Go in and sit down?"

"General Su is so young, so honest and restrained, the officials really admire him." Tao Taishou cupped his hands.

This is half true and half false, but the children and grandchildren of his family can't do this.

"There is no restraint. It's nothing more than that the brothers followed me here, eating and sleeping in the open. The situation has not been good these two years, and everyone has not enough to eat. At this time, if I leave my brothers and go to the city, I really can't bear it." Ah." Su Nancheng smiled and got up.

The stove next to the big tent was boiling water, and it was on right now.

The little soldier who took care of his daily life was at the door. Seeing that the general wanted to make tea by himself, he hurriedly got up: "Come here, little one."

"Let me come, you don't know how to make tea?" Su Nancheng smiled: "Master Tao has traveled so far, he can't ask people to drink plain water."

"Don't dare to be, don't dare to be, the general will be demoted." Master Tao stood up excitedly.

"That's all I've said, regardless of your official position, you have been in Xinyang for so many years, and you are highly respected. During this journey, I have heard a lot about Mr. Tao's virtuous government. Not to mention anything else, at your age, Why can't I make a cup of tea?" Su Nancheng laughed.

"Oh, I'm really ashamed. Compared with you, Xiaguan has been in this small Xinyang all these years. It's not interesting, it's not interesting." Elder Tao blushed, probably excited.

Su Nancheng finished the tea ceremony: "I brought some white tea when I went out. The taste is not bad. You can try it."

Master Tao took a sip and exclaimed, "Good tea!"

"Yeah, it's a pity that it's not a good time now. When will Ma Nanshan be released, it will be a good time to drink tea."

The two chatted for a while, and Mrs. Tao said in his heart that you are really calm.So he took the initiative to ask: "I heard that the general promised to replenish the Xinyang army with rations within ten days, but the rations are already on the way? Now you have brought more than 2 people to chew a lot every day."

I never said to fight, I guess I was just waiting for the food to come.

"You also know that there is a shortage of food everywhere nowadays. This is even more so in the court. There are many hungry people in the north, and the distribution is not enough. I came to Xinyang, and I already have a lot of food to support me. How dare I ask the court again?" Su Nancheng Shaking his head sadly.

Mrs. Tao thumped a little, and thought, this is right~ Are you afraid you really want to grab it?

He sighed and said, "Although there is still a little food in the treasury, it can't be taken out at all. The chaos down below is so chaotic that the common people can't cultivate well this year. If they want to recover, at least it will be next autumn. That little bit of food is the life of many people down here."

Although he has made no achievements in more than 20 years and has been greedy a lot, he is not the kind of person who disregards people's livelihood after all.

Su Nancheng nodded: "Master Tao is really a good official. When I return to Beijing, I will definitely tell His Majesty. Even if you are old, you should be remembered by the people."

"Don't dare dare." Master Tao hurriedly waved his hands: "But it doesn't mean that there is nothing we can do about the food."

"It's just that you said it just now. Everyone can't eat enough now. No one's life is easy. If you want to be the same as before, then you definitely can't."

Forget it, if people don't talk about it, he has no choice but to say it himself.

"However, it's not that there is no way out. In the past few months, there have been people making troubles below. The spring plowing has been delayed in several counties, and the lower officials are also in a hurry. The Xinyang Army can't go to war hungry. The lower officials are thinking. How about asking the wealthy households in the city to contribute some money? It’s just that they have had a hard time these past few years, their business has been difficult, and the fields have been useless, so I’m afraid they won’t be able to pay much.” Master Tao shook his head.

"This..." Su Nancheng paused: "It would be a good thing if the wealthy households in the city are willing to donate generously. It's just that it's not easy for me to ask them for food, which is unreasonable."

"What's the matter? If the riots continue, the city of Xinyang will be in chaos. Isn't the lesson from the northwest not enough? I heard that the rebellious army in Taizhou Prefecture hung the corpses of many people in the city on the city gate. Oops , who is not afraid? They are also protecting themselves."

It's true, compared to Xinyang, the Northwest is so chaotic.

Su Nancheng is afraid to go to the northwest to get se anyway.

"If that's the case, then it's hard to say no." Su Nancheng nodded.

Master Tao sighed in his heart, and said to himself, just pretend.

"Then how about the general entering the city today? You've been here for so long, why don't you not even have a welcome feast? You should also ask the lower officials to do their best." Master Tao struck while the iron was hot.

"Forget it, you have invited me several times. I really don't know how to be polite. Then it's settled. I will naturally bring people into the city at night." Su Nancheng laughed.

Master Tao felt relieved, he naturally said that he could say anything.

After Tao Taishou was sent away, Wu Sandeng and others came in: "My lord."

"Come into the city with me at night." He chuckled lightly, "It's been so long, it's time to do something."

Su Nancheng has been holding on, just waiting for today.Things are going well now, and I guess the people below are also thinking of solving it as soon as possible, so don't offend him and just fool around.

"Why is your lord unhappy?" Wu Sandeng asked.

"What are you happy about? Now they just need some food. How much farmland does each of them occupy? The more chaotic the world is, the more they are crazily collecting money and land. After the natural disasters of the past two years, I don't know how many people lost their homes. Land. They are the fat ones."

It's the same throughout Daewon.

"However, I can't move them now, it's not the time." No matter what, I have to catch Xinyang first.

"My lord's compassion is really a blessing for the common people." Wu Sandeng sighed.

"Don't praise me, I'm naturally selfish." Su Nancheng got up: "Since people want to treat guests today, let's go properly. It's almost time to shake face, it's time to talk properly."

Everything is going smooth.

At night, Su Nancheng wore a silver robe and no armor.But there was a long knife hanging from his waist.

This is already a habit, so I don't take it with me when I go home or enter the palace, but always take it with me.

He is young, tall, and handsome in life, standing in front of a group of generals, even if he is not wearing armor, it is enough to steal all eyes.

Tao Taishou took the lead to greet them, some officials of Xinyang, several generals of the Xinyang Army, and the dozen or so wealthy businessmen were all there.

Those who have seen it just praise Su Nancheng, but those who have not seen it are also very surprised.

Mainly young.

There are many stories about this one, but he is really young.Now someone has nicknamed him General Yumian.

Of course, there are also people called Yumian Langjun.

From the south to Xinyang, more and more people know him.

Tao Taishou also brought two people, his second son and eldest grandson.

(End of this chapter)