Soldiers come to the world

Yecheng, originally the capital of Yuan Shao, Cao Cao moved his capital to Yecheng in order to control Hebei after capturing Yecheng in the ninth year of Jian'an.

Not only did the emperor of Han and all the officials of the court move to Yecheng, but also the prime minister's mansion and the residences of many important ministers, which made Yecheng surpass the same capital Xuchang in importance.

At this time, it was the first ten days of April, and Cao Cao led an army of 20 on an expedition to Wuhuan. It had been more than a month since he set off, and Yecheng was guarded by his eldest son Cao Pi with an army of [-].

Known as the largest city in Hebei, Yecheng has a circumference of more than [-] miles and a population of more than [-]. It is adjacent to the Zhangshui River in the north, with fertile land and well-developed agriculture.

After several years of post-war recovery, Yecheng has gradually recovered its prosperous commerce in the past. Merchants from the north and the south came and went in an endless stream, and all kinds of goods from the north and the south piled up like mountains.

This afternoon, a caravan consisting of more than a dozen people came to the south gate of Yecheng along the spacious official road. The caravans in China can only be considered medium, and there are many caravans appearing every day.

The head of the caravan was riding in front of two people on horseback. One was slightly older with a slender build and slightly dark skin, while the other was very young, in his twenties.

The elders of the two were Li Fu, Yuan Shao's chief bookkeeper who was a guest in Jiangxia. He had stayed in Ye County for several years and was very familiar with it, so Liu Jing appointed him as the team leader.

The other person is Liu Min, the nephew of Liu Xian, who works in Jiangxia's Changshi Mansion. He is careful, stable, and quite courageous. Liu Jing thinks highly of him. In order to exercise his ability, he appointed him as the deputy leader and came to Yecheng together.

They disguised themselves as a group of merchants from Nanyang County, and they were loaded with Chu brocade bought from Jingxiang. This kind of brocade is simple and elegant, and it is very popular among the upper class in Xudu, and it can also be sold at a good price in Yecheng.

Of course, their real mission was to transport Jia Xu's old mother, wife and children back to Jiangxia. According to the importance of the mission, this mission was designated as Jiayi, which means it was extremely important.

In Jiang Xiajun's dossier records, the importance of bringing Xu Shu's mother to Jiang Xia was determined to be the second grade. Now, as the family of Cao Cao's counselor Jia Xu, he actually has to perform the highest-level mission, which really puzzles Liu Min.

Is a Jia Xu more important than Xu Changshi?For the past few days, Liu Min has been thinking about this question, unable to figure it out.

Li Fu next to him was also thinking about his own thoughts, and he was also full of doubts, but his doubts were not Jia Xu, but himself. He did not expect that Liu Jing would let him carry out this task, of course it was because he was familiar with Ye. City, there are certain contacts here.

Maybe he could consider it as a kind of help, but Li Fu still felt weird in his heart. From Liu Jing's orders and the process of accepting the task before leaving, he didn't mean to help at all. Liu Jing completely regarded him as a subordinate.

However, he made an appointment with Liu Jing at the beginning, and he would be loyal to Jiang Xia only after the death of brothers Yuan Shang and Yuan Xi. Now the conditions are obviously not met, has Liu Jing forgotten this agreement?

But after getting along with Liao Hua for a month, Li Fu had a new understanding. He didn't know much about Liu Jing, but he knew Liao Hua very well. He is a rare general. It is said that Liao Hua was born in the Yellow Turban Army.

More importantly, Liu Jing handed over almost all the cavalry to him. Liao Hua was completely in control. If Liao Hua wanted to, he could take this cavalry to surrender to Cao Cao and get a high official and rich salary. But Liao Hua didn't have this idea at all. He is loyal to Liu Jing.

It was this kind of trust and loyalty that enabled this cavalry to exert its great power, which made Li Fu sigh. In contrast, the Yuan brothers were suspicious of each other and fought for power. If so, even if he followed the Yuan brothers again, would he still have a future?

Li Fu's heart has been shaken. He is like an employee who participated in an internship in later generations. After the internship expires, he already has a sense of identity with this career.

It was also this sense of recognition that made Li Fu not refuse when he accepted the task of Yecheng, even he himself did not know why he accepted it.

"Treasurer Li, we've arrived at the city gate!"

Li Fu also came to his senses from a buddy's reminder. He turned around and told his subordinates, "Speak as little as possible, and I will handle everything."

Most of the subordinates are from the south, and they will attract attention when they open their mouths. The caravan soon arrived at the gate of the city, and there were soldiers on duty to check. Generally, vegetable farmers, single businessmen, porters, or old and weak women and children would not bother, but like them, There are nearly 20 people, and there are hundreds of healthy mules, and they will definitely be interrogated.

Li Fu knew very well that generally more than five people would be interrogated, and more than 20 people would be taken to the Yamen for special questioning, so he only brought 18 people into the city, and more than [-] people remained outside the city.

"Where are you businessmen?" Thirty steps away from the city gate, an officer walked up and asked.

"We came from Nanyang to transport some goods to make some money."

Li Fu smiled and spoke with the same accent as the officer. While speaking, a small ingot of gold was quickly stuffed into the officer's hand, weighing about five or six taels. Liu Min next to him could see it clearly, and his face immediately blushed.

The officer immediately smiled and patted the goods, "Brother is not bad! You actually got Chu Jin to sell. This thing is selling very well recently. I heard that there is a war in Nanyang!"

"The war is back to the war, the business has to be done, otherwise everyone will drink the northwest wind."

"It's true, brother travels all over the world, it seems that he is a sensible person."

Li Fu chuckled, "Do some small business to support the family."

The officer stopped embarrassing them, waved his hand and shouted to the soldiers: "No problem, let them enter the city!"

The caravan marched into the city without any further interrogation. After entering the city, Liu Minwang looked around and said with a smile: "I know, money can turn ghosts around, as long as you give them money, there is nothing you can do." Impossible thing."

Li Fu shook his head, and said with a faint smile: "It's not that simple, there are many ways in it!"

Liu Min touched a soft nail, blushed, and for a moment he couldn't help asking: "Can Second Uncle Li tell you something!"

Seeing that he called himself Second Uncle all the way, Li Fu smiled and said: "First of all, look at the overall situation. If it is during the war, there are military judges next to the city gate. If you dare to hand over money, you will definitely be unlucky. At this time, the gatekeeper Even if the officers want it, they dare not have it."

"What about normal times? Like today."

"It usually depends on the situation. There are actually many hidden rules. For example, the general interrogation should only be carried out when the caravan arrives at the gate of the city. Didn't you notice that the officers came up from a long distance?"

Liu Min nodded, "I'm wondering too! Could this be a hint of asking for money?"

"This is a hint, but there are also particularities. For example, if the guarding officer is within [-] steps of leaving the city, it means that money can be given, but a symbolic investigation is required to make an explanation. This means that there is an order from above, but the order is not Yan, can be fooled.

If the officer exceeds [-] steps, it means that nothing happened, and you can leave with money. But if the officer does not leave the city gate at all, you must be careful. This means that there are strict orders from above to strictly check the passers-by, especially five people. The above should be strictly investigated. If there is a problem with the goods in this situation, it is best not to enter the city. "

Liu Min was stunned by what he said, and he nodded repeatedly, "Listening to what you say is better than studying for ten years. Liu Min has been educated."

Seeing him saluting in a serious manner, Li Fu couldn't help laughing inwardly, how could things be that simple, and there is actually a need to observe his words and demeanor.

For example, there are too many people who need to be interrogated, and the officers will lead troops to interrogate thirty paces away. At that time, it will be unlucky to stuff money, and many things about the world cannot be explained clearly in a few words.

It's just that he doesn't want to spend so much talking now, he pointed to a house at the entrance of the alley and said with a smile: "I know the shopkeeper of that hotel, we will rest there."

Soon everyone came to the hostel. The hostel is not very big, and it has been a few years old. The wood on the heavy door has turned white and cracked, and there is an old plaque hanging on it. The writing on it can be vaguely recognized, which seems to be "Wang Ji" [-] Character.

If it weren't for the two whitish and lifeless red lanterns hanging next to it, I really wouldn't know that this is a hotel, and it can be seen that the shopkeepers here have no intention of running it.

A large herd of mules and horses crowded the yard, and it took a long time for a waiter to lazily come out, yawned, and asked listlessly, "Are you here to stay at the inn!"

"Boy, is your shopkeeper still sesame-eyed?"

The clerk was immediately refreshed, and quickly asked: "This master knows my shopkeeper?"

"Call him out and say that an old friend is here!"

The man ran in, and after a while, a middle-aged man with white and fat appearance came out. Liu Min finally understood why he was called Sesame Eyes. He had never seen such small eyes, even smaller than mung beans.

When the man saw Li Fu, he was taken aback for a moment, and then went crazy with joy. He screamed and danced while hugging Li Fu. He was so excited that tears flowed out, which made everyone sigh. It was a touching scene of old friends reuniting. .

Li Fu said a few words to the shopkeeper in a low voice, the shopkeeper smiled and punched Li Fu on the shoulder, "Don't change your old problems!"

He immediately asked the men to come out, arranged for the mules and horses, moved all the goods into the room, and asked the cook to arrange dinner.

Everyone went to their rooms to tidy up. Li Fu and Liu Min lived in a small courtyard with only two rooms, and they lived in one room each. Liu Min was about to discuss business with Li Fu. A coquettishly dressed young woman came in, she was quite pretty.

The door opened a crack, Li Fu beckoned, and called the woman in with a smile. The woman smiled charmingly, twisted her waist and entered the room, and the door closed immediately.

Liu Min was puzzled, and secretly thought that this woman might also be a relative of Li Fu, so he had to ask the brothers about food and accommodation first.

After working for a long time, Liu Min returned to the small courtyard, just in time to meet Li Fu sending the woman out. The woman spread her hands and looked at Li Fu with a smile. Li Fu put a handful of money in the woman's hand. She shook her head, and Li Fu had to After grabbing it again, the woman took the money and gave Liu Min another wink, "Young boy is not bad, better than this old Heitan!" She giggled, twisted her waist and walked away flirtatiously.

Only then did Liu Min realize that this woman was. ． ． ． ．His face flushed immediately, and he glared at Li Fu, "You're looking for a prostitute!"

Li Fu smiled faintly, "Does my brother like her too? If you don't think I used it, I'll call her back."

"You bastard!" Liu Min finally yelled, "We're here to deal with a serious matter, and it's the most important and confidential matter, yet you still have your heart...I really don't know what to say about you."

At this time, the shopkeeper came in with a food box, and said with a smile: "My lord, don't blame him. This is his old problem. Before doing big things, you must find a woman. The bigger the thing, the more women there will be. One will come at night. "

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