Hengdao Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 659 Chapter Current Affairs

After decades of management by the Yu family and the Huan family, Xiangyang has become an important town in the Jin Dynasty. Looking back, the Wei and Jin Dynasties also operated here for 20 to 30 years, and based on this, they gradually disintegrated Soochow's Yangtze River defense line.

Now that the Liang Kingdom has unified the north, Xiangyang has become a top priority.

Huan Wen trapped half of his property here to prevent Liang Jun from going south.

With more people, Xiangyang became more prosperous.

Due to the inertia developed over decades, no one in the city thought that Liang Jun could capture Xiangyang.

But war is also a form of communication.

After many battles, the Jin army went from hatred to indifference to Liang Jun, and then to envy.

"One person in the Black Cloud Army can get a hundred acres of fertile land. After his meritorious service, his title, land, and official position will increase accordingly. Look at us, after fighting for several years, we still get a pair of fucking straw sandals with no tiles to cover our bodies. No mother-in-law to warm the bed!" A tall man said angrily in the wine shop.

"No, the last time we defeated Liang Jun, Zhang Tou'er killed a Black Cloud general, wounded three people, and gave away a pot of wine and a pound of cooked meat!"

Most of the black cloud generals are brave and skilled veterans. They are not afraid of death on the battlefield. With a big ax in their hand, four or five Jin troops can't get close to them.

This man can kill a black cloud general, so he must be an elite member of the Jin army.

"I heard that Zhang Tou'er's military achievements were overtaken by the boy named Chu above..."

As soon as he heard this surname, he knew that he belonged to the family of the current Queen Mother.

"This is called a person attaining the Tao. Chickens and dogs ascend to heaven. Even a dog from the Chu family, let loose, can ride on our heads."

"You said that the Chu family is so prosperous and wealthy, but they still have to bear this military merit?"

"What do you know? The Chu family is so big, with vast hectares of fertile land, and the dog in the family is also named Chu!"

The more people talked, the more angry they became, and the louder their voices became.

The shopkeeper hurriedly came out to dissuade you, "Brothers, please keep your voice down. Walls have ears. If someone hears it and spreads it, beware of the ruthless military law."

"I'm afraid of a bird! I have followed Da Sima for nine years, fighting in the north and south. I have beheaded more than thirty heads. My hair has turned white. This year, I only have one hundred generals!" Zhang Tou'er slapped him! The table, pointing to a strand of white hair on his temples.

Without family background and background in Jiangdong, it would be useless no matter how brave and good at fighting.

In the Jingxiang army, everyone from generals and soldiers to small scribes and music directors were all from famous surnames.

"What a hero the Great Sima was back then, but now he is..." Another older soldier said half of what he said before swallowing it back.

At that time, Huan Wen at least dared to step into Guanzhong, shoot the prince of Di Qin, defeat Yao Xiang, and regain Luoyang.

Now he is defeated again and again in Hefei City, and he devotes himself to the court.

"Brothers, even if I invite you today, please keep your mouth shut. It's not easy for me to make a living, so don't let you drag me in..." The shopkeeper said with a sad face.

"Shopkeeper Yang, you were a man who went into battle back then. His hand was broken, but it wasn't like a bird was broken off. Why are you so weak?" one person laughed loudly.

Everyone laughed.

Shopkeeper Yang also laughed and didn't take it seriously. He even took out the penis to show everyone whether it was broken. After such a fight, the soldiers forgot to complain and became a commotion.

At this time, a person outside the wine shop shouted: "Quick, there is a storyteller talking about Gao Pingling in the alley of Dongshi!"

With a "buzz" sound, most of the people in the restaurant ran out, fearing that they wouldn't be able to squeeze in.

In recent years, many storytellers have appeared in Jiangdong. They have compiled a set of "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" based on the old events of the Three Kingdoms. Not only the common people like to listen to it, but also the army sergeants and soldiers, and even the officials are also working tirelessly.

Gaopingling talks about the Gaopingling incident in the Cao Wei Dynasty. Sima Yi deceived the world with his oath to Luoshui and annihilated the Cao Shuang clan.

Shopkeeper Yang leaned against the doorpost of the wine shop, squinting at the rushing crowd, and the philistine color in his eyes disappeared.

"Shopkeeper Yang, what a trick!" came a sharp shout from behind.

Then there was the sound of a knife being unsheathed, and three knives were placed on Shopkeeper Yang's neck at the same time.

Shopkeeper Yang leaned against the doorpost, not even bothering to turn his head, "Are you here to drink or talk?"

"Hahaha, you're so brave. It's not easy for me to come here. I need good wine!"

"How about Western Regions Pu Tao Wine?"       "You even have Pu Tao Liquor?" The voice of the person behind him changed.

During the reign of Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, Meng Ta, the father of Meng Da, exchanged Zhang Rang for the governor of Liangzhou with a handful of Dendrobium Pu Tao wine.

Emperor Wen of Wei Cao Pi and famous scholar Lu Ji both wrote poems praising this thing.

"Whatever Governor Li wants, I'll have it right here!" Shopkeeper Yang knew the details of the visitor without looking back.

With a "hiss" sound, the people behind him were surprised at first, and then fell silent.

But a faint killing intent arose.

However, shopkeeper Yang was still unmoved, or he didn't take the supervisor behind him into consideration at all.

The so-called supervisor oversees an army's affairs, reports to the court at any time, and has the power to lead troops.

The position is not high, but the power is not small.

It is within his authority to seize details.

"Who are you?" Li Duhu realized that he still underestimated this wine shop owner.

This kind of magnanimity and courage are by no means an ordinary person.

Shopkeeper Yang used his severed hand to push away the blade on his neck, turned around slowly, and looked at him condescendingly, his eyes calm and deep, like a deep pool, "Li Duhu is a native of Xiangcheng, Yuzhou. His name is Bohu. He went south to Jingxiang with the refugees when he was eight years old. At the age of 14, he joined the Jingxiang Army. At the age of 17, he accompanied the Great Sima in the expedition to Shu. He was brave and good at fighting. He killed Xu Gong, the general of the Cheng Han Dynasty, and was promoted to captain. At the age of 25, he followed the Great Sima in the Northern Expedition to Di Qin and led his troops to kill the general. The three of them defeated three times the enemy. The Great Sima retreated and was attacked by Fu Chang and Fu Sheng. Your Excellency risked his life to save him, and gained the respect of the Great Sima and was appointed as the supervisor. The family has eleven wives and concubines, four sons and seven daughters, in Jiangling. There are 700 acres of fertile land and thirty-one servants!"

You can deduce his origin from his surname. He is definitely not from a noble family. Being able to get into the position of guardian is basically the best.

Li Bohu's face was covered in cold sweat, feeling like a moth trapped in the opponent's spider web.

Since the other party can tell in such detail, he can definitely find his family.

No, someone who can dig up his past without anyone noticing is definitely not an ordinary craftsman.

He can't afford to offend this kind of person.

There are some things that have been tacitly understood for a long time. The Liang Kingdom is so powerful and internal fighting continues in Jiangdong. Li Bohu has also heard of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Da Sima is clearly following Sima Yi's old path, and a great chaos is bound to happen.

It would be fine if the politics of Jiangdong were clear, but it was a mess. The imperial court had too much time to take care of itself, and the great Sima was defeated one after another, which had a huge impact on the morale of the Jin army.

How could Jiangdong be Liang's opponent?

In the past, the northern country was composed of barbarians, and the south was united. Now Daliang is the upper country.

The water flows to the lower places, and the people go to the higher places.

Even many Jiangdong nobles have left a way out in the north...

"What I want to say is that with Li Duhu's merits, he shouldn't even have a title!" Shopkeeper Yang hit his guard with just one sentence.

Without a title, his land and money are all in vain, and any superior person can take away everything from him with just any excuse.

But it is simply impossible for a commoner like him to get a title in Jiangdong.

"You..." After all, Li Bohu was someone who had seen big events, but he was so overwhelmed by this small wine shop owner that he couldn't hold his head up.

"Opportunities are hard to come by. Those who know the current affairs are heroes. The Pu Tao wine has been prepared. Can Li Duhu appreciate it and drink it together?" Shopkeeper Yang's eyes were blazing, but his face was full of signature smiles.

"Shopkeeper Yang, what happened to the stall?" The few soldiers who had been noisy just now left and returned. They pressed the handles of their swords and looked at Li Bohu and his entourage with unkind expressions.

In two years, Shopkeeper Yang got to know many people in Xiangyang City.

"Nothing, nothing, just joking." Shopkeeper Yang stepped forward to face the blade and stood in front of Li Bohu.

Li Boyhu swallowed his saliva and waved his hand to his subordinates to put away their swords, "Hahaha, I have long wanted to taste your wine. Today is just the right time. I won't come back until I'm drunk!"

"No matter north or south, we are all brothers in the four seas. We will never return until we are drunk!" Zhang Tou'er also released his hand on the handle of the knife.

　It’s Monday again, you guys understand...

　　

　

(End of this chapter)