Gold and silver were rewarded on the third day, but only one pound of gold and five pounds of silver.

At the end of the Han Dynasty, the world was in turmoil, the economy suffered heavy losses, private money was everywhere, and the currency devalued.

The value of precious metals such as gold, silver, and copper continues to grow.

Therefore, gold and silver are directly rewarded.

Yang Zheng had sacrificed his life to get all this money, and he didn't expect that he would be deducted from it at all levels.

Yang Zheng of Wu and Shu did not know, but in the memory of the original owner, since Emperor Ming's extravagance, corruption had become common in the Wei Kingdom.

Not to mention Deng Yang and Ding Mi, even Xia Houxuan, who was quite famous, also recruited a lot when he served as the Central Guards.

Five kilograms of gold, four kilograms were taken away, and thirty kilograms of silver were only left with five kilograms...

It's like sucking out the bones and marrow.

The more Yang Zheng thought about it, the more angry he became, and he still couldn't swallow it.

It's normal for geese to pluck their feathers, and I don't expect them to be very clean in this era, but plucking them so harshly is a bit unjustifiable.

Then Linghu Sheng, Zhang Te and Zhou Yu were called to discuss the matter.

"In the past, half was deducted from the top. Ever since General Ding Mi, He Yan, and Deng Yang were appointed, life has been difficult for the Chinese army." Zhou Yu looked mature, and a man in his twenties looked like he was in his forties.

"Gold and silver are rewards from the country, who is so bold?" Zhang Te said.

Both of them were born as common people, so naturally they didn't understand the muddy waters inside.

Linghu Sheng glanced at Yang Zheng and said, "This is a common practice. General, it is better to reduce big things to trivial matters."

If someone's money has been stolen, don't you even have the right to know?

Four pounds of gold and twenty-five pounds of silver were considered a huge sum of money in this era.

Can do many things.

Yang Zheng looked depressed.

Could it be Guo Huai?

Even though Cao Shuang was very wealthy, he didn't like the three melons and two dates. Deng Yang had the possibility, but the gold and silver shipped from Luoyang never passed through his hands.

The two of them had already run away.

If it was really Guo Huai, there was nothing Yang Zheng could do.

It's too late to hide from him now, how can you dare to find him?

"General, you might as well go find the governor!" Zhou Yu reminded.

Yang Zheng's eyes lit up. Xia Houxuan was one of the few sensible people in the Cao family. He was able to survive in Guo Huai's hands last time, thanks to Xia Houxuan.

His promotion to general this time must be due to his favor.

Xia Houxuan is a truly reliable person.

Cao Shuang is really crotchless and hangs out with Deng Yang every day, so Yang Zheng sometimes can't help but complain that the relationship between the two is not normal.

Moreover, after being promoted to Buqudu, you can recommend hundreds of generals.

This is Yang Zheng's opportunity to win over people's hearts.

Linghu Sheng has been through life and death all the way, and he is a leader in martial arts, brains, and knowledge. He is well aware of the various interests in the army, and he is really a big help to him.

Zhang Te and Zhou Yu were both good-natured people, not as good as Linghu Sheng, but they were also good players on the battlefield and their martial arts skills were not weak.

Zhang Te is brave and fearless, and Zhou Yu's archery skills are perfect.

The key is that these are the only people around me now, the others don't know the details and have different ideas.

I remember when Zhao Deng and Wang Xi fought bloody battles with the Shu army, but they couldn't get together in the end.

"I am going to recommend the three of you to the governor as a hundred generals."

Excitement immediately rose in the eyes of the three of them.

No one in this era can resist this temptation.

"Thank you, General!" The three of them bowed their hands.

Yang Zheng helped the three people up one by one. He originally wanted to say some ambitious words, but some of his words seemed pretentious.

Wugong is a small town.

Most of the people in the city had fled long ago, the streets were full of disabled soldiers, and the smell of decay was everywhere.

Not to mention taking care of her, she doesn't even have food.

As if forgotten.

No one looked at the bodies of those who died of illness. In the June weather, blowflies were flying everywhere.

Occasionally, there would be Yongliang troops patrolling the streets. I don't know what kind of conflict there was, and they would whip their wounded soldiers wantonly, and then laugh...

Most of the good mood I felt when I left the house suddenly disappeared.

I wonder if the same thing would happen if I was seriously injured?

Human life in troubled times is really not worth a penny.

With so many thoughts in his mind, he walked to Xia Houxuan's mansion unknowingly.

Although it is a temporary residence, the mansion has a high door and blue tiles, and it is obviously the residence of a wealthy family.

The surroundings were spotless and there was not a single wounded soldier.

Seven or eight sergeants were lined up under the door with spears.

The majesty of General Zhengxi was indeed extraordinary.

Yang Zheng raised his hand towards the high gate and said, "General Yang Zheng will pay homage to the Governor of Xiahou."

The soldiers recognized Yang Zheng, and their expressions showed some kindness.

Not long after, a man walked out of the door, wearing a turban and a green shirt, with fluttering sleeves. "Master, please come in, general."

Yang Zheng did not dare to neglect the third-rank official in front of the prime minister's door. He bowed and handed over his hand, "Thank you."

As expected of someone who belongs to a distinguished family, the disciples are always polite and courteous, which makes you feel like a spring breeze.

For the first time in so many days, Yang Zheng felt that he was being treated like a human being.

Thinking of Pang Hui, Guo Huai, and Deng Yang, they were either trying to trick themselves or trying to kill themselves.

Even Cao Shuang was speechless.

"My subordinates pay their respects to the Governor." Yang Zheng half-knelt and saluted Xia Houxuan in the lobby.

A celebrity will always be a celebrity.

No matter what ordinary clothes he wears, he looks stunning.

Yang Zheng suddenly felt ashamed.

"No need to be polite." Xia Houxuan waved away the servants and looked at Yang Zheng intently.

This made all the polite words he had been preparing for a long time get stuck in his throat.

With Xia Houxuan's character, going around in circles would bore him, so it would be better to go straight.

Some people can play tricks on themselves, but some people have to be honest.

"Thank you very much for the promotion, Commander-in-Chief. I will keep it in my mind for all my subordinates!"

Xia Houxuan's eyes became more complicated, "You don't have to thank me, I didn't promote you."

"What?" Yang Zheng was extremely surprised.

It's not him, and it doesn't look like Cao Shuang. Who could it be?

Now that Cao Shuang cannot protect himself, how can he think of himself?

Guo Huai?

It's even more impossible. Thinking back to that day at the city gate, Guo Huai definitely had the intention to kill him.

"Don't think too much. Those who serve the country loyally will be rewarded. The court will make its own decision!" Xia Houxuan said.

Arbitrary?

Pang Hui narrowly escaped death and fought against the Shu army several times. On that day, he was defeated like a mountain. It was he who blocked the east side. Although he ran away in the end, it was also due to the situation at that time.

The court did not express any response, and Guo Huai used him as a model, scolded him in public, and manipulated him at will.

If you have no family background and no one to protect you, who will reward you?

There are so many people risking their lives with their heads up these days, why should I reward you?

Yang Zheng felt like he was falling into a huge mystery.

There will be no pie in the sky.

If you don't understand the stakes involved, you may be involved in a matter of life and death at some point.
To be continued...