Chapter 211: The Storm and Clouds of Bashu (VI)

Apart from Qin Qing, the Qin family does not know much about the relationship between Qin Man and Liu Kan.

Even the Qin Zhi brothers only know a rough idea. They may not even be able to call Liu Kan's name, but only know that this person is the Sishui Commander, the military officer of the court. Sishui Commander... is also an official position that has been established for less than two years. The Qin Zhi brothers cannot explain the rights and responsibilities of this official position. In their opinion, Liu Kan is just an insignificant little person.

But who would have thought that this little man would dare to use troops in Bashu?

Kuai Che's words were false and real, and everyone felt inexplicable fear.

A smart person immediately realized that Bashu would not be peaceful. When Qin Qing died, Bashu could no longer be as good as before. Bashu was the Bashu of the old Qin, not the Bashu of the Bashu of the Bashu... If you want to survive, you must figure out this truth.

Jiangyang has returned to the peace of the past.

It's like nothing has happened.

However, the Ba people living around Jiangyang knew very well that more than ten days ago, Jiangyang County dispatched troops to wipe out eight large villages within two days and slaughtered more than 6,000 people. Bahu, the leader of the Qianqiu Kuangu Ba people, was captured by the Jiangyang County Magistrate and quickly killed him.

The bloody head hung on the Jiangyang city gate, which seemed to be telling all the Ba people on the land of Bashu.

The days when the Qin family took over Bashu are gone forever. At the same time, Qin Man also officially announced that she would leave the Qin family.

The name of the grandmother Qin Qing was restored to the name of the family, and the surname Ba was changed to Ba Qing.

After the name was renamed, Baman, as a representative of Duling Trading Company, joined forces with the indigenous Ba people from the 89 villages of the three tribes of Jiangyang to form a huge caravan. The Bashu specialties, which were once gathered in the deep mountains and old forests, transported a large number of goods from the river to the Central Plains through this institution called the "Ba people caravan" and transported the goods from the Central Plains into Bashu. The momentum suddenly became very huge.

There were old Bamans who saw some clues from Baman's seemingly nonsense.

The Ba family back then was just a pure merchant tycoon. If it weren't for the later release of a Ba Qing (i.e. Qin Qing), the Ba family would not have become the controller of Ba Shu. Now, Ba Man will only return to its original trajectory... In fact, this is good! No matter how powerful the Qin family is, it is the Qin family of the old Qin; but the Ba Man is the Ba Man! This makes many Ba people suddenly have an inexplicable favor for Ba Man.

As for Qin Zhi from Jiangzhou, she felt an inexplicable crisis.

In mid-January, the county magistrate of Ba County returned to Xianyang under the imperial edict. Almost on the same day, the new county magistrate arrived in Jiangzhou with the imperial edict.

Immediately afterwards, the new county magistrate forwarded a series of edicts. The seven counties of Ba County, except Jiangyang, were replaced by six county towns, from county magistrates to chief officials. The official forces that the Qin family had worked hard for more than ten years disappeared overnight.

Even Qin Meng is no exception!

According to Xianyang's edict, Emperor Shiniang gave Qin and Meng two roads: to enter the Lantian camp, or to remove his armor and return to the fields, and become a civilian.

Of course, the First Emperor was not without compensation.

The edict said very clearly: If Qin Meng was a civilian, he would be treated as a "public doctor".

At the same time, Qin Qing's first seventh year had passed. The coffin was grandly sent back to Ba County, but the specific person who would take over it was not stated.

Qin Meng chose to step down and resign, and returned to his home in Jiangzhou to assist his brother Qin Zhi.

In just 20 days, Xianyang replaced all the officials in the two counties, including thunder and lightning, in total, thirteen counties, showing the determination of the First Emperor to take back the control of Bashu. Qin Zhi was not a fool, and at this point, how could he not see the clues?

Qin Man has changed his surname back to his ancestors and separated from the Qin family to form his own system.

But Qin Zhi couldn't... Even if he wanted to change his ancestors back to his ancestors, how could the elders in the clan agree? He thought that in order to ascend to the head of the family, he made countless promises to the elders. Now the situation has changed drastically, and the promises of the past cannot be fulfilled, and he will face the questioning of the elders.

However, I believe Qin Man should be called Baman now, and Qin Zhi undoubtedly has a huge advantage.

Qin Qing left behind a huge legacy and a huge influence among the Ba people. And Baman is now limited to Jiangyang, and its sphere of influence is far less than Qin Zhi. The only place where Baman has the advantage is that she has the support of the Jiangyang government behind her. Although Qin Zhi has huge property, she can no longer be the same as before in the government... At the same time, the dissatisfaction of the clan elders also made Qin Zhi have no time to spare his hands to deal with the "Ba people caravan" that had just been formed and was still in the bud.

"Mr. Tang is indeed far-sighted, and every move of the court is expected by the teacher."

Baman said with emotion: "If it weren't for the careful planning of the gentleman, Man would never have gained a foothold in Jiangyang, and he is a real god!"

Liu Kan wore a big robe, leaning against the desk, smiling.

Shen Shiqi patted Tang Li on the shoulder vigorously, "Old Tang, I have been traveling for several years, and this thought is more meticulous than when I was in Pei County!

Can it be so effective if you travel a little? If this is the case, I will also go on a trip tomorrow and have a better experience."

Tang Li's face turned red, "This is not all my credit. If it weren't for Lao Kuai's assistance, things wouldn't have gone so smoothly."

Kuai Che twisted his black beard and smiled without answering.

"Man'er, don't be happy!" After a moment of silence, Liu Kan suddenly spoke: "We only have a foothold now, but it's too early to say that we can rest assured. Qin Zhi just can't take action to deal with us now... The Qing Lao found such a big foundation during his lifetime, and it was all in Qin Zhi's hands. Once he stabilized, he would definitely start to fight us.

Whether it is Duling Commercial Bank or Baren merchants, they are all very weak and are not enough to face Qin Zhi's counterattack.

Moreover, although the people of Jiangyang Ba have temporarily stabilized, the only one who truly belongs to us is the Ba people of the Bali leader in the Yangtze River.

To truly gain a foothold, the key lies in Xianyang's attitude...

The coffin of the old Qing Lao has entered Sichuan, who will he hand over to? This matter is crucial. Whoever can get the coffin of the old Qing Lao is equivalent to being recognized by the court. Unfortunately, none of us can do anything about this matter. I wonder how Your Majesty will make a decision?"

The atmosphere in the house suddenly became a little heavy.

Yes, Xianyang has not made any statement for a day, and Jiangyang cannot be stable in one day.

This feeling is like being tormented in a pot, it is really uncomfortable!

At this moment, footsteps sounded outside the door.

Cao Wushang rushed into the house, "A Kan, there is a person outside who said he is your old friend. There are very important things to discuss with you."

An old friend?

Another old friend?

Liu Kan raised her head in surprise.

This is the first time I have come to this place in Bashu. Everyone I know is here, where did an old friend pop up?

"Did he report his name?"

Cao Wushang shook his head, "I asked, but he refused to say... Well, the words were Lao Qin's accent, but I couldn't tell where it was."

Lao Qin's accent?

Liu Kan frowned and glanced at Tang Li and Kuai Che, but saw the two of them looking at each other quickly and nodded slightly at him.

Ha, it’s really said that Cao Cao, Cao Cao has arrived!

"Please!"

Liu Kan quickly stood up and said to Baman and others: "You can avoid it first... Brother Qi will go with me to greet him."

If the person who came was an envoy of the court, then Shen Shiqi, as the county magistrate of Jiangyang, naturally needs to come forward.

The two walked out of the room and headed straight to the hall of the government office.

From a distance, I saw a young man standing in the courtyard. When Liu Kan saw this person, he was shocked. He quickly walked two steps and shouted at the entrance of the hall: "Brother Li, why are you here?"

This young man was the Sima of Liu Kan when he was in northern Xinjiang, the grandson of the famous Qin general Li Xin, Li Cheng!

Li Cheng is now working under the tent of Prince Ying Fusu. Since he parted with Liu Kan in the northern border, the two met once at the beginning of last year. At that time, Li Cheng was trying to send horses to Liu Kan, but he did not want to witness the "Cheng Gongzi" invented by Cheng Miao. He then quickly left Lou Cang. A year passed in a flash, and Liu Kan never expected that he would meet Li Cheng again in Bashan, Shushui.

"What, can't I come?"

Li Cheng smiled slightly, took two steps forward, and hugged Liu Kan hard, "You old man, you haven't seen each other for a year, and it seems to be strong again!"

Shen Shiqi naturally saw the clues, and took a step back and stood at the door.

After greeting Li Cheng, Liu Kan introduced Li Cheng's identity to Shen Shiqi. After hearing that Li Cheng was a famous general Li Xin, Shen Shiqi couldn't help but be respectful. Although Li Xin failed in the battle to attack Chu, he could not hide the essence of his famous general. As the saying goes, victory or defeat is common among military strategists... There was no so-called ever-winning general in this world. Besides, the Li family in Longxi is a serious old Qin clan.

After the three of them finished their greetings, Liu Kan invited Li Cheng to attend the meeting.

Although Li Cheng's official position is not as great as his, Liu Kan knew that there must be another reason for Li Cheng's sudden appearance in Jiangyang.

The First Emperor established Wuyuan County in Henan, and now it is time to be renovated. If there is no special reason, how could he come to Jiangyang? As for this reason, Liu Kan and Shen Shiqi have already guessed a rough idea. They just have to wait for confirmation from Li Cheng.

"A Kan, the eldest son is very unhappy!"

As soon as Li Cheng spoke, Liu Kan was shocked.

The eldest son naturally refers to Ying Fusu. Why is he unhappy? And what does Ying Fusu have to do with him?

Li Cheng said: "The eldest son asked you to station in Sihong, but not long after you took office, you ran to Jiangyang. And it took more than a hundred days to leave, which is really unforgivable. Before I entered Sichuan this time, the eldest son specifically told me to tell you... you must go back to Lou Cang immediately."

"ah?"

"The court has come forward to the Bashu affairs, so you must not interfere in the matter.

Originally, Your Majesty was very angry and was about to capture you to Xianyang. Later, the eldest prince came forward to plead for mercy, and Your Majesty changed his mind. However, Your Majesty also gave you a task... The specific content will be informed in detail by the governor of Li You of Sanchuan County.

You must leave with me within three days without delay.”

Liu Kan was confused!

Why is it so easy? The First Emperor suddenly issued such an edict?

Task?

What task will it be that can be asked by the First Emperor to personally ask? However, Liu Kan is very clear that the tasks that the First Emperor can be assigned by himself must be extraordinary. But how could such a task fall on his own? Could it be that there is something else in it?
Chapter completed!