Survival Three Kingdoms

Chapter 66
Zhou Cang bid farewell to Cao Cao and returned to the posthouse. It was Niu Fu who came.Niu Fu said, "Where is Weiguo? It's easy for me to find."

"Just go to Shangshutai to see if there is any reply." Zhou Cang replied casually, "If you have nothing to do, just wander around."

"What did you do there, I just wanted to give you the good news. Mr. Yuezhang was very happy with Xuzhou's petition, and even said it was timely rain. He has already recommended Tao Qian as Xuzhou's shepherd, and used it to make several petitions. By the way, Lord Yuezhang has now been promoted to Sikong, and I will also speak kindly for you in front of Lord Yuezhang, talking about your achievements, Lord Yuezhang has promised you General Smugglers, and has already sent someone to engrave a seal, congratulations to Weiguo."

"Thank you General Niu, Zhou Cang will never forget it. I don't know what rank the general is, how many soldiers and horses can he bring?"

"The state of Wei doesn't know? Although General Dangkou is a miscellaneous general, he is also a fifth-rank general. He can lead two thousand troops in his headquarters. As for wartime, according to the needs, it can be deployed elsewhere, and it is possible to bring tens of thousands of people. Zhou Shen , do you remember?"

In other words, these 2000 people are equivalent to officially recognized private soldiers?Zhou Cang was overjoyed, he only had [-] old soldiers, and now he can expand his troops in a straightforward manner.But, will Tao Qian be happy there?

Seeing Zhou Cang's worried face, Niu Fu misunderstood. "Is Weiguo worried about the lack of military equipment? You don't have to worry about that. I can't bring out sophisticated equipment, but equipping your headquarters is not a big problem. Later, you can follow me to the camp to get it. Weiguo doesn't have to worry about it." Sorry, these things are not mine at all, hahaha, they are all left by the Eighth Lieutenant of Xiyuan, including armor, weapons, arrows, flags, tents, etc., and they are all left there.”

"Thank you, thank you. General Niu must have been promoted too. Congratulations."

"Where is it, we are happy together." Niu Fu said very self-confidently, "I came here to tell you that Mr. Yuezhang wants to see you and asks you to come to his house tomorrow."

"Why is Sikong looking for me? Can you tell me a thing or two?"

"I guess that although father-in-law has gradually taken control of the government, the ministers of the court have always been obedient and disobedient, and they huddled together to make things difficult for father-in-law. Your meritorious service this time has enabled father-in-law to break the deadlock and overwhelm them, but it is far from enough, so maybe I have something to tell you. .”

Zhou Cang suffered from insomnia again.I really didn't expect that this watch caused so many waves.From the bottom of my heart, I don’t want to see Dong Zhuo. Dong Zhuo is tyrannical. Once I accidentally say something he doesn’t like to hear, I can’t bear to walk around, and I can’t get close to Dong Zhuo. .

Early the next morning Zhou Cang followed Niu Fu to Dong Zhuo's Sikong Mansion, and his servants replied that Dong Zhuo was discussing matters with Sangong, please wait for the two of them. Since Niu Fu is not an outsider, they waited in the side hall, and they could vaguely hear the voices inside. .Niu Fu signaled Zhou Cang to keep quiet and listen carefully.

"Everyone, let's settle what I said earlier. There are a few more things I want to hear your thoughts on. In the past few days, Empress Dowager He has been saying that there are too many eunuchs and maids in the palace. There is a shortage of people in the palace. In addition, Nangong has been dilapidated after the fire and needs to be repaired as soon as possible, what do you think?" One person said, it seems to be Dong Zhuo.

"It's about the dignity of the court, as it should be." Someone responded.

"Let's not mention people's affairs. I checked the treasury recently, and the court's money is not abundant. Where did the money come from to repair the Nangong?" Dong Zhuo said.

"Yes, yes. In recent years, firstly, there was a severe drought, and the local taxes could not be collected; later, there was a rebellion by the Yellow Turban Army, which cost the court a lot; and the rebellion in Xiliang required money. So there is no money in the treasury. .”

"I'm not asking why you don't have any money in the treasury. Since you also agree to repair the Nangong Palace, where does the money come from?" Dong Zhuo was a little unhappy when he heard the tone.Zhou Cang was also not happy, it turned out that the upper class people practiced Tai Chi like this.

"The imperial court should issue an edict to urge all localities to pay the taxes owed as soon as possible."

"Didn't you say that you couldn't collect it because of the severe drought? Now let them pay taxes, where did they get the money?" Dong Zhuo was a little angry, "Could it be that you want to have another Zhangjiao?"

Zhou Cang praised Dong Zhuo.Just relying on these few words, he is more reliable than the ministers in the court.At least they are all based on reality, not irresponsible fooling.

"Lord Sikong, why don't you follow the example of the late emperor? Whoever is willing to donate can be given an official title?" Another person responded.

"The first emperor's donation was also a helpless move. It's not a long-term solution. If the donator has no talent, isn't it just like Shichang's attendant on power?" Dong Zhuo asked, "Now that the Yellow Turban has just been pacified, if you want to donate again, isn't it necessary again? Make trouble?"

"Is that according to Sikong's intention?" Someone asked.Hearing this, Zhou Cang had a feeling of wanting to scold someone, these are some ministers.

"Hey hey", Dong Zhuo sneered, "I asked you, but you asked me instead?"

"I'm not as thorough as Lord Sikong, so I ask Lord Sikong for guidance." Everyone said in unison.The attitude is very good, just like a dead pig is not afraid of boiling water.

"I heard that the ten servants who waited for the ten servants robbed and robbed and accepted bribes, and the property was worth hundreds of millions. Now that the ten servants are dead, why is there no money?" Dong Zhuo finally asked.Zhou Cang praised Dong Zhuo again, not to mention what the purpose of Dong Zhuo's questioning about the money was, but he didn't even think about where the money went. Thinking of this, Zhou Cang also had concerns in his heart.

"This... I heard that most of the money collected by the ten permanent servants was to curry favor with the late emperor, and perhaps it has already been sent to the inner court?"

"Do you mean to be squandered by the late emperor?"

"Uh, I don't dare to wait, that's not what I mean."

"These ten servants are good at hiding. Maybe they have bought farm houses, or they have moved to their hometown, or they are buried deep in the ground, or..." Uh, now Zhou Cang wants to beat someone. I'm afraid the money of the ten servants will be stolen by these Everyone is divided, right?I want to be a Pixiu.Dong Zhuo didn't get any benefits, so can you let me go?Looking at Niu Fu again, he closed his eyes solemnly, and listened with pricked ears, with a sneer hanging from the corner of his mouth.

"Is that so?" Dong Zhuo asked mockingly.

"In the chaotic army, it is inevitable that some soldiers are not clean." Someone said again.Zhou Cang was speechless. He had seen thick-skinned people before, but he had never seen such a situation where billions of dollars were wiped out by a few dirty soldiers?

"Then you mean to be corrupted by nobles and generals? Does that mean that the army in Beijing is very rich now?"

"Ah, no, no. I'm just saying that there is such a possibility. Maybe all the situations mentioned above are possible."

"Ah, that's right. Master Yuan, servant Yuan?"

"What is Sikong's order?"

"You don't say a word, do you think so? Did you call your nephews Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu to ask?"

(End of this chapter)