Survival Three Kingdoms

Chapter 60 Xuzhou People's Thoughts
"So, that's fine. This is Lingdi's seal." I will keep the credit for myself, everyone will share the benefits, and I will do what I promised. Niu Fu has done a very good job in this aspect, and I can't find any faults. "My father-in-law ordered me to take over He Jin's army, and I got a lot of military resources. I have some with you. It will show your credit when I go back to see Tao Qian. It's time to expand your old soldiers."

So, with a wave of Niu Fu's hand, Zhou Cang also got a share.A hundred horses, a hundred iron armors, a hundred leather armors, a hundred strong bows, countless swords, guns and arrows, enough to equip a thousand people, ten times what was originally promised.Zhou Cang was overjoyed at this unexpected harvest. These days, having money, food, and soldiers is the last word.

After coming out to get so much military funds, Pei Yuanshao had a smile on his face. When Zhou Cang handed Pei Yuanshao the seal of Captain Qi, Zhou Cang looked at Pei Yuanshao like a dog ignoring a steamed stuffed bun.When returning to Woniugang, Hua Xiong also returned from Dabie Mountain. Zhang Shuang sold gold, silver and jade wares for tens of millions of dollars, and added another hundred thousand shi of grain. Zhou Cang's family became richer, and everyone became a dog. Baozi, except Dian Wei of course, this guy eats more than anyone else.

Adhering to the idea that family wealth should not be leaked, Zhou Cang only took away 50 yuan and left the rest of the income in Woniugang. He told Pei Yuanshao to transport it to Dabie Mountain in batches, and then returned to Xuzhou with Ganmei and others.Pei Yuanshao now sleeps with his arms around his captain's seal, so he doesn't care about leaving Zhoujiabao.Zhou Cang always wondered whether Niu Fu had asked someone to engrave this seal himself.

Zhou Cang went to Pengcheng first, and handed money, horses and armor to Zhang Ja, and asked Zhang Ja to expand his army to two thousand. Zhang Ja was very surprised at the source of these supplies. Professionals knew at a glance that they were the equipment of the regular army of the imperial court.Zhang Jai didn't ask much, but just reported the recent situation in Xuzhou: Zang Ba and Sun Guan led the troops to defeat the Yellow Turban Army and drove them out of Xuzhou. sent to the north of Xuzhou to garrison.Zhang Kai, the general of the Yellow Turban Army, surrendered. Tao Qian not only did not punish him, but followed Cao Bao's persuasion to retain him as a general.Zhou Cang's good mood suddenly cooled down. Is Tao Qian going to die?No one dares to stay.

After staying in Pengcheng for a day, Zhou Cang rushed back to Xuzhou and rested for two days, and the two-month vacation was over.Zhou Cang returned to the Governor's Mansion to report, and Tao Qian was calling his subordinates for a meeting.

"It's just in time for Wei Guo to come back. You have lived a romantic and unrestrained life for the past two months, but we are exhausted." Chen Deng joked.

"Brother Yuanlong is joking, Zhou Cang will invite you all to a banquet later on. I don't know what happened in the past two months, what orders does your lord have?"

"Does Weiguo know that the emperor passed away more than a month ago and the young emperor ascended the throne?" Tao Qian asked.

"Returning to my lord, I have heard about it along the way. I also heard that the general was killed by the eunuch, Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu punished the eunuch, the emperor was kidnapped by the eunuch and intercepted by Dong Zhuo, and now he has returned to Beijing." Zhou Cang replied briefly.

"We are discussing this matter. How should Xuzhou respond to such a major event in the imperial court?" Tao Qian said.

Biejia Zhao Yu said: "We think we should send envoys to Beijing. One is to worship the former emperor, the other is to pay homage to the new emperor, and the third is to inquire about the dynamics of the capital. ?”

Cao Hong said: "No way. Now the capital is chaotic and the situation is unclear. How could you rush into Beijing without being summoned by the imperial court. Although the Yellow Turban has been leveled in Xuzhou now, there are still remnants of chaos, refugees pouring in, and everything is waiting to be revived. We should stabilize Xuzhou For the top."

But Mi Zhu said: "It's too early to make a conclusion. Why don't you look at what other state capitals are doing before making plans."

For a time there were different opinions.Zhou Cang asked Chen Deng, "I don't know what brother Yuanlong is thinking?"

"Hahaha, everyone has said what I think. The specifics will be decided by the governor." Chen Deng said with a laugh.Zhou Cang understood clearly: Zhao Yu and others, on behalf of the old officials of the Han Dynasty, insisted on the way of courtiers.Cao Hong and Mi Zhu, on behalf of the local gentry, only cared about Xuzhou and guarded their own one-acre three-point land.Chen Deng looked down on Tao Qian, and he was not on the same page with Tao Qian.

Tao Qian frowned and said, "Everyone's words are reasonable, what do Wei Guo think?"

"Back to my lord, what Master Cao said is very reasonable. My lord is protected by the emperor's favor, and the stability of Xuzhou is the most important thing." Zhou Cang paused, Cao Hong smiled slightly, and Zhou Cang continued: "What Master Zhao said is also for The way of the minister. If not, I have two months of leave, and I should share the worries of the adults. I have been to the capital twice with the adults, and I am familiar with the capital. Zhou Cang is not willing to go to Luoyang."

"Oh, then tell me carefully. How will you act in Luoyang?"

Zhou Cang said: "My official position is not high, so I won't attract attention. I can go to Luoyang in a low-level suit first, and understand the situation in private. If it is feasible, I will have an audience with the imperial court by breaking the yellow scarf; if it is not feasible, I will return to Xuzhou immediately. Don't leave any traces. Lord Inspector and your lords sit in Xuzhou, and there will be no problem."

"What do you think?" Tao Qian asked.

"The policy of defending the country is very appropriate. Your Excellency was ordered to suppress the rebellion of the Xuzhou Yellow Turban Army. It is understandable to use this name to report to the imperial court. The lower officials think it is feasible." Zhao Yu first expressed his opinion.

"Weiguo is careful in doing things, so he can take up this role." Chen Deng echoed.

"It's just that Wei Guo must not act rashly here. If you feel that you can't handle it well, you have to come back and discuss it before making a plan." Seeing that everyone agreed, Cao Hong could only say so.

"Well, I will follow your opinions. Weiguo will take a hard trip, and I will report the victory to you, and you will set off in two days." At this time, Tao Qian followed suit, "After arriving in the capital, you have to be careful and don't mess around. Walking around and making friends with people indiscriminately made people find a handle."

Zhou Cang called Zhou Da when he came out of the governor's mansion, and told him to go to Luoyang and inform him to meet outside the city on Friday and Saturday.He called Xu Sheng again and asked him to send his parents to Dabie Mountain for resettlement, and then went to Danyang to recruit soldiers. Danyang soldiers are famous for their bravery in battle. It is said that Liu Bei's Baimu soldiers were recruited from Danyang.He directly took the recruited soldiers to Pengcheng, and Xu Sheng served as Zhang Jaw's lieutenant general to train soldiers together.

Zhou Cang posted another message to invite all the adults to come to the mansion for a banquet. Unexpectedly, everyone said that there was something to do, and they would invite you back another day.Only Chen Deng came to have a meal of sashimi, and left feeling his belly. Neither of them mentioned Xuzhou's government affairs at the meeting, nor did they discuss the current situation in the world. They only discussed poetry and romance.In addition, after Mi Fang and Mi Zhu became officials, they handed over the business to Mi Fang.Therefore, Mi Fang is not in Xuzhou most of the time, but Xiapi.

Two days later, Zhou Cang rushed back to Luoyang with Tao Qian's seal and Dian Wei, and a secret letter that Tao Qian gave him to the Yuan Mansion.

(End of this chapter)