"What! Liang Canjun was killed?" When the eldest son Cao Jun, who was lying drunk on the beauty's knees, heard the news, he was so shocked that he even spilled the wine. He quickly sat up and asked: "Who is so bold?"
"It's... the work of Deputy Commander Zhang." said the soldier who came to report.
"Where is he now?"
"Deputy Commander Zhang tied his hands and knelt at the door of the government office, waiting for the eldest son to leave."
Cao Jun breathed a sigh of relief. It would be better if he didn't rebel. He thought for a while and said: "Let's put him in prison first, and we will discuss this matter in the long run."
But the soldier still knelt on the ground and refused to leave. Cao Jun asked curiously: "What else is there?"
"Back to the eldest son, our bodyguards would like to ask the eldest son to spare Deputy Commander Zhang's life. He also thinks about the people." The soldier paused repeatedly.
Even the guards and soldiers interceded for Zhang Sian, which made Cao Jun a little unhappy. He waved his hand and said: "Go down, I understand."
In the prison of Liangzhou Prefecture, the light was bright, and all the prisoners were lying on the railings in anticipation. I heard that a big shot was coming to the prison today. It was General Zhang who had defeated tens of millions of Turkic soldiers on horseback. The prisoners were talking about it.
One after another, the prisoners didn't care, because they themselves were whispering to each other. They heard that Deputy Commander Zhang was imprisoned because he killed Liang Canjun in anger. Liang Canjun's reputation was far and wide. Everyone knew that Deputy Commander Zhang killed him.
I don’t know how many people in Liangzhou City clapped their hands and applauded the person named Liang, even these prisoners were no exception.
The door opened with a creak, and two teams of soldiers came in first. Then a group of generals walked in, surrounded by a general wearing a black cloak. The prisoners quickly lined up to greet him. The soldiers took off the general's cloak, revealing what was inside.
The shackles came, and this person was none other than Yuan Feng.
"Good service, if you are a little neglectful, be careful with your heads." The officers who accompanied Yuan Feng to guard the army scolded the prisoners and watched with their own eyes as they made a clean cell with a window for Yuan Feng.
Then he left. Before leaving, they all saluted Yuan Feng. The prisoners were sweating coldly when they saw this. This was not a prisoner. He was clearly a grandfather.
As soon as the officers left, the prisoners began to make noises. They slapped the railings hard and shouted: "Great hero, great hero!" This is a way to welcome Yuan Feng's arrival. Even though there is no freedom in the prison, news can spread quickly.
The story of Deputy Commander Zhang killing Liang Canjun in anger to save the hungry people has spread throughout the prison. More than half of the prisoners in this prison are refugees. They were imprisoned because they were so hungry that they stole food. Yuan Feng's move was natural.
After winning their support, Yuan Feng also bowed his hands in greetings. The prison was very lively and noisy. The prisoners looked at me and I looked at you. No one dared to say no.
In the alley next to the Tianlao, dozens of men were gathering together, with sharp weapons hidden on their waists and behind their backs. Zhao Ding'an asked anxiously: "What if the eldest son beheads Jiulang in a rage?"
Zhou Ze'an stroked his beard and said confidently: "The eldest son is not such a decisive person. Originally, there was Liang Canjun who helped him come up with bad ideas. Now that Liang Canjun is dead, there is no need to be afraid."
Zhao Ding'an pointed at Zhou Ze'an's nose and cursed: "This is all the good idea of a sour scholar like you. You insist on forcing Jiulang to come forward. He also said that in order to win over the people, if Jiulang has any problems, I will kill you immediately."
Zhou Ze'an's face dropped and he said: "Isn't it for everyone's benefit? Do you know who the scribe the deputy commander saved today is?"
Everyone who knew scholars shook their heads like rattles. Zhou Ze'an sneered and said: "I'm sorry you don't know, but he is Ma Zhiyuan, a famous poet in the Central Plains. He is a character who can make the literary world tremble three times just by saying a few words. Deputy Marshal
After saving him, why worry about fame? In less than three months, Zhang Sian's name in Longxi will be spread throughout the Central Plains. If you don't believe it, just wait and see."
Naturally, rough guys like Zhao Ding'an didn't understand much about people's affairs, but they could hear Zhou Ze'an's meaning clearly despite being in a daze. They couldn't help but ask, "Then what should we do now?"
Zhou Ze'an said: "Haven't Zhao Ziqian and the others already sneaked into the prison? We have people from the military and government offices, why are we afraid of something happening? The eldest son will have to release them in two days."
In the government office, Cao Jun is also holding a meeting. Outside, Liang Junjun's family members are crying and asking for an explanation. The generals in the lobby are also frowning. This fact is very difficult. If Zhang Sian is not killed, I am afraid that the prestige of the eldest son will not be preserved.
But if you kill Zhang Sian, who will resist the Turks? Although this guy has a bad temper and often kills people, he does have real skills. Killing a general in front of the battle is very unlucky. Cao Jun is in a dilemma, and the people below him don't say anything.
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The level of Cao Jun's staff is very low. The group of talented civil servants and military generals recruited by Cao Yanhui earlier have all died in the coup. Now these people are all half-hearted and jealous. Such a simple thing
He couldn't come up with a plan, and finally Wang Wei said: "My eldest son, I can't keep this man. Despite his honest appearance, he is in fact cunning and cunning. He buys off the military and win over public opinion. He is so scheming that he can be punished. Such a person can be killed."
It would be a great disaster to keep it."
When Wang Wei said this, the generals who came from the armed forces quit their jobs and said one after another: "According to Old General Wang, Vice Admiral Zhang almost escaped death and infiltrated the enemy camp just to win over the hearts and minds of the army. Liang joined the army and sold grain at a higher price.
, are you a loyal and kind person to arouse people’s anger?”
They were arguing for a while, and Cao Jun felt annoyed when he heard it. He slapped the table and said: "Okay, stop arguing. You all should go back and do whatever you are busy with. Let me think about it." After that, he walked away.
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Cao Jun came to the back hall with a sad face. Several beauties gathered around and asked why the eldest son was unhappy, so he told the story. The women chirped and asked: "Who dares to charge with a dozen soldiers?"
Are you a reckless man from the Turkic army?"
Cao Jun asked curiously: "Why, you also know him?"
The beauties giggled and said, "I heard that he is our number one hero in Liangzhou. He is handsome and tall. He is much more handsome than the wizened monkey-like Liang Canjun. Wouldn't it be a pity that such a handsome guy should die?"
, it’s better to keep it.”
The women's unintentional words made Cao Jun's heart tremble. What a Zhang Sian. Even the women in my harem know him. Is it possible that it is really like what Wang Wei said? This man has ulterior motives and intends to rebel? He carefully recalled the time he knew him.
In everything that happened after Yuanfeng, this man was fearless in the face of danger, had an iron will, and was highly skilled in martial arts. He had a group of brothers who were willing to sacrifice their lives for him. The most important thing was that he was very good at winning people's hearts. In just a few days, Deputy Commander Zhang's reputation
The head was as bright as the sun. People in Liangzhou didn't know him as the eldest son Cao Jun, but they all knew Zhang Sian and Deputy Commander Zhang. If things went on like this, Liangzhou didn't need him to usurp him, so they just took the surname Zhang.
Cao Jun looked stern and waved the women to go away. After thinking for a long time, he finally made up his mind and sent someone to invite Wang Wei. As soon as General Wang arrived at the house, Cao Jun asked: "Uncle Wei, what are you doing?"
As you can see, when will the Turks retreat?"
Wang Wei said: "The Turkic people have lost all their energy, the forage fields have been burned, and there has been heavy snow for days. Logistics roads must have been blocked. I don't know when the backup troops will arrive. Our Liangzhou city wall is tall, our troops are well-prepared, and we have letters asking for help."
I'm afraid that we have already arrived in Lanzhou, and the imperial court will not know about the truth of death and coldness, and will definitely not sit idly by, so I thought that as long as we do two more things, Liangzhou will be safe."
"Oh, what two things?"
"The first was to open a warehouse and release grain to help the victims, and the second was to kill Zhang Sian."
Cao Jun's eyes lit up: "If you do these two things, can you really keep Liangzhou?"
"That's right, eldest son, please listen to what the veteran has to say slowly." Wang Wei sat down on a chair and started talking.
Anyone who can climb to a high position is not a fool. Wang Wei is naturally a person who knows what is good and what is good. There are more and more hungry people in the city. It used to be just a group of refugees making trouble, but now even the local people in Liangzhou have begun to get involved. If this continues, it will definitely win the hearts of the people.
The situation is unstable. If we don't open the granary to store grain, there will be big trouble. Anyway, there is plenty of grain in the granary. Take some out to stabilize the price of grain and make the people feel more at ease. Then we will open a porridge shed to let the refugees have two full meals.
The Ansheng year is not expensive, but the effect is very good. The common people can still be grateful to the eldest son, which offsets the negative impact brought by Zhang Sian.
Zhang Sian is a guy who must be killed. Everyone agrees on this. This guy is so terrifying that it is almost impossible to see his weaknesses. Cao Jun has no confidence in controlling this guy. Wang Wei also feels an invisible pressure.
, if he continues to cause trouble, the morale of the army may be in chaos, but it is not the time to kill him now. At least we have to wait until the Turks retreat and everything is fine.
"The eldest son might as well set a sentence for him to be executed later in the year. If the military situation is urgent, pardon him and let him perform meritorious service. If the Turkic army retreats, kill him in an official manner. In short, Liang Canjun cannot die without knowing it. He must
There needs to be an explanation."
After listening to Wang Wei's words, Cao Jun nodded repeatedly and said: "Just follow what the old general said."
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On the twenty-ninth day of the twelfth lunar month, porridge shacks were opened in the streets and alleys of Liangzhou City. After Liang Canjun died, the profiteers in the grain business did not dare to be arrogant. They honestly lowered the price of grain so that ordinary people could afford it.
, the refugees could go directly to receive porridge, but the people were not grateful to those in power. They felt that this result was obtained by Deputy Commander Zhang's life.
In the alley near Liangzhou Prison, Zhao Ding'an was grabbing Zhou Ze'an's collar and said, "Didn't you, a sour scholar, say that the young master must be released after two days? This is great, there are all the notices for execution after the fall."
Come out, let me see if you have anything else to say!"
Zhou Ze'an pushed Zhao Ding'an away, straightened his collar and said: "As long as it's not a execution, there's nothing to fear. This will be more beneficial. You'll understand when you open your eyes and look at the common people at the prison door."
Zhao Ding'an glared at Zhou Ze'an fiercely, walked to the entrance of the alley and looked over. He was dumbfounded. There was a sea of people in front of the prison door, all of them people waiting to visit Yuan Feng.