Chapter 193 With the leader Yunqi around, young people are not easy to mess with
The living conditions of the people in the late Han Dynasty were mentioned in "Book of the Later Han":
——The cold dare not put on clothes, the hungry dare not eat. The people are in distress, but do not care about it.
Cao Cao also lamented in "Hao Li Xing":
——White bones are exposed in the wild, and there is no rooster crow for thousands of miles.
Sure enough, Guan Lin was right. When he gave out the "reward" of flour cakes and coarse cloth clothes, the eyes of the refugees and beggars in front of him were straightened.
The frost-covered cheeks were full of longing.
They seem to be saying that as long as they are not allowed to kill people and set fire to Jiangling City, as long as they are given food and clothing, they are willing to do anything!
In an instant, Guan Lin had such a feeling.
——Thing is settled!
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It is different from the misery of homeless people and begging everywhere at the city gate.
The market in Jiangling City is very lively. There are people selling fish, rice, and silk jewelry on burdens. The crowds of people are shoulder to shoulder, creating a prosperous scene.
Zhuge Jin walked out of the Guan family's mansion and changed into casual clothes. He was waiting in front of a stall selling fish and meat. The boss was holding a big Jingjiang fish and sliced off the fish meat as thin as a cicada's wings with his knife.
He quickly sliced a plate, placed it in front of Zhuge Jin, and said, "Your Majesty, please!"
Zhuge Jin hesitantly picked up the chopsticks and sighed in his heart, this Jiangling City is indeed under the rule of Guan Gong, even the knife skills of an ordinary fish seller are so "unfathomable".
It's a pity...
He shook his head slightly, raised the corners of his mouth, and revealed a sly smile.
Everything is according to Wu Hou's plan.
Zhuge Jin skillfully peeled off the fish bones and ate the fish meat.
The boss noticed his clothes and asked, "Is your guest from Jiangdong? I don't know which one is fresher, the fish from the Jing River or the fish from the Yangtze River."
Zhuge Jin took a sip and immediately raised his eyebrows because of the deliciousness. He was about to open his mouth to praise, but heard his boss mutter: "But sir, I have to remind you that Jiangdong is going to use troops against Jingzhou recently. Sneak attack on Jiangxia, Changsha, and Guiyang."
"Your Majesty, please don't wear Jiangdong clothes when you go out these days. Otherwise, you will get into trouble... Alas, in these troubled times, the city will change into a king's flag at every turn. We, the common people, are the ones suffering the most."
Hmm…
The boss's words made Zhuge Jin startled, and his normally normal cheeks suddenly changed color.
He quickly asked: "Since the Battle of Chibi, the alliance of Sun and Liu has fought against the Cao thieves with the same hatred. Even if they use troops, Jiangdong should also use troops against the Cao thieves. How can they use troops against Jingzhou?"
"This..."
While the boss was slicing the raw fish, he explained: "It's a long story. Who told us that Jingzhou was borrowed by Uncle Liu Huang from Jiangdong? No... Just now, beggars all over the city are talking about Jiangdong. He sent an envoy to ask Guan Gong for Jiangxia, Changsha, and Guiyang. How could he give it to Guan Gong with his temper? So Jiangdong built plank roads openly and secretly visited Chencang, intending to make a surprise attack..."
"Tell me, if there's no smoke without fire, if it's not true? How come...the beggars in Jiangling City would say it so unanimously and so strictly? Can they make up these words?"
this…
Zhuge Jin's brows were already standing on end. The boss's words made his hair stand on end and cold sweat dripped down his back.
——Building the plank road openly, but secretly destroying the old warehouse?
this…
this…
Could it be...that the plan was leaked?
Just think about it...
Clearly sending Zhuge Jin to seize the three counties of Jingzhou and secretly launching a surprise attack with troops, how could this be the beggar's idea? This must be... Jiangling City has already got the wind, and Guan Gong has already got the wind.
Thinking back to Guan Yu's cold words just now, it's hard for Zhuge Jin not to wonder, is it...
Do those harsh words contain deep meaning?
Cold sweat had formed on Zhuge Jin's forehead, and big beads of sweat were falling down drop by drop.
When the boss saw Zhuge Jin looking like this, he immediately asked: "Why are you sweating so much? It's not hot either. How about I give you another bowl of frozen fish? That one is so fresh that it will fall off your tongue..."
Zhuge Jin quickly took out the copper plate from his arms, which was enough for three fish breasts.
"Boss? Where is the beggar you just mentioned...?"
"No, it's all over the streets! They tell everyone they meet that there's going to be a war, and Jiangdong is coming!"
Full of streets?
Meeting someone?
With a "gudong" sound, Zhuge Jin swallowed a mouthful of spit.
This is the first time he has been so nervous since his mission to Bashu and Jingzhou.
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Guan Lin was sitting on a vendor's bench. In front of him was the most prosperous East Market in Jiangling City.
And beggars were walking back and forth in the East Market, opening their mouths when meeting people.
"Jiangdong is about to attack, and envoys have appeared in Jiangling to stabilize Guan Gong. In fact, secretly, Jiangdong's troops have been dispatched to Jiangxia, Changsha, and Guiyang..."
certainly…
Facing these beggars, passers-by have different expressions.
"Will Jiangdong call? Are you asking for a wife with me? Does it matter?"
"Is Mr. Guan here? Even with ten courages, Jiangdong wouldn't dare to come?"
"Isn't it an alliance between Sun and Liu? If there's going to be a fight, then Cao Cao will be happy?"
Discussions arose one after another...
In ancient times, there were no forms of entertainment. When word of this explosive melon became known, it naturally became a hot topic among the people during their leisure time.
Some tea stalls and wine shops were even overcrowded and there was a lot of discussion.
Naturally, Uncle Liu came to Jingzhou, sent envoys from Jiangdong, and built a plank road in secret to visit Chencang.
The topic here is raging.
Public opinion is like this. When enough people discuss it, what is false will become true.
At first, it was thought that Jiangdong might attack, but in the end, Jiangxia, Changsha, and Guiyang counties were besieged. Guan Gong wanted to raise an army of 50,000 to fight Jiangdong to the death.
The so-called "three people become tigers", a similar story is happening now.
Guan Lin listened to the discussion with great interest. When he saw that it was almost done, he went to a stone pavilion by the river and distributed the cakes to the beggars.
It also comes with a set of "coarse cloth" clothes for each person.
These were all stolen by Guan Lin from Guan Mansion.
No, he took it out based on his own ability. How can it be considered stealing?
These beggars received the bread and clothes and bowed their heads in gratitude...
A shrewd beggar asked with great anticipation: "Sir, will such a job be available tomorrow?"
"Yes! Let's meet here tomorrow at 10:00!" Guan Lin replied with a smile.
In this compartment, after dividing the noodles, Guan Lin went home rather arrogantly.
Over there, Zhuge Jin came to Dongshi and was stunned. He felt like he was in a huge dizziness.
What...what's going on?
Why are people everywhere talking about Jiangdong’s raid on Jiangxia, Changsha, and Guiyang counties...
How come this...this secret of Jiangdong is...actually "well-known" in Jiangling City!
Zhuge Jin was stunned, completely stunned.
But soon…
More and more doubts appeared in his mind.
If Jiangdong’s sneak attack on Jingzhou is an open secret!
Could it be that... Guan Yu has set up ambushes in Jiangxia, Changsha, and Guiyang counties...
If this is the case, then Jiangdong's plan of "building plank roads openly and building warehouses secretly" isn't it... isn't it a plan to "steal chickens but lose rice"?
Immediately…
Beads of sweat fell from Zhuge Jin's forehead. He took big steps and ran towards the post house. He must... must pass the news back as soon as possible!
——Jiangxia, Changsha, and Guiyang counties!
——Can’t steal!
——Everything needs to be considered in the long term!