The city was full of people, including the guards and servants who went up to defend the city, as well as those brave civilians. Su Ren was a little surprised by the appearance of Cui Jiuming. Since the army besieged the city, Cui Jiuming had been protecting the Sichuan Chamber of Commerce in the name of
, never appeared in Su Ren's sight again, let alone came to the city.
Reaching out and handing the wine bottle on his waist to Su Ren, Cui Jiuming looked outside the city with excitement: "Well done, all those guys who besieged Chengdu should be killed! Come and have a drink, how can such a heroic thing be done without
liquor?"
Su Ren looked at Cui Jiuming with contempt and snatched the wine bottle away: "It's none of your business whether you are strong or not. I haven't seen you all day and night, and now you are out?"
"Haha, didn't I do that for you and my industry? I know you are busy and don't want to be disturbed. Guarding the Sichuan Chamber of Commerce and preventing trouble is the best help to you!"
"Bah! You are not afraid of toothache when you say this! If you are greedy for life and afraid of death, use this reason."
Cui Jiuming didn't take it seriously. He lay on the battlement and watched the battle below the city. There were several shopkeepers gathered around him. Everyone was very happy.
In addition to these businessmen, the majority are common people and civilian husbands. Ever since the great ancestor Liu Bang was granted the title of King of Hanzhong and sent troops to occupy Shu, there has never been a war in Chengdu, let alone the siege of Chengdu. Seeing that reinforcements have arrived, there is no need to
When there was any danger, the nearby people rushed to the top of the city to watch the fighting outside the city as a lively spectacle.
Those guards and servants who are eloquent are the most popular. If they are more presentable, there will always be three or two young girls around them. With the favor of these girls, the young man's words will be more sincere.
Changshi frowned, looked at the city wall that looked like a vegetable market, and said to Wen Dang: "Teacher, I'm afraid it's not appropriate for these people to crowd the city wall. Why don't the students send people to drive them away."
Wen Dang laughed and said: "No need, let the common people see it and let them know that those rebels will be wiped out soon, and we in Chengdu will be worry-free! Hahaha, all this is due to Ziheng!"
Su Ren chuckled and quickly humbled himself, looking a little wretched.
Tang Meng finally entered the city, entering the city as a victor. His soldiers were majestic, with bright armor, and passed through the city gate. They walked through the city gate in the middle. This was the treatment of a victorious battle, and it also made Chengdu
When people saw their captain, who had never shown his face in Chengdu, he was dressed in black armor and a fiery red cloak. Tang Meng was riding on a horse and waving his hands frequently, causing the people of Chengdu to shout loudly.
The rebels were at the end, no longer as crazy as they had been in the past few days, and they were all dejected. The school and county lieutenants captured by Su Ren were all held in prison cars. Unlike Tang Meng, who was greeted by the rebels were bricks and tiles.
Some people even poured excrement on these people. The officers and soldiers escorting the prisoners were so frightened that they quickly ducked because they did not want to get this stuff on their armor.
On the second floor of Cuixiang Building, Huo Jin glanced downstairs and curled his lips: "These guys show off their power. Without us, they can achieve such great achievements? I don't understand why the eldest brother would give such great achievements to Tang Meng!"
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No one answered. Hawking looked at Huang Shisan and Shi Bao, who quickly shook their heads.
Thirteenth Niang took a sip of water delicately: "This is what makes your eldest brother different. He cannot take credit for this!"
"Why?" Hawking, Huang Shisan and Shi Bao said in unison.
Leng Jun frowned: "Tens of thousands of rebels were wiped out by the newly appointed soldiers, and not a single soldier was used. If you are an official of the imperial court, do you believe it? If you really believe it, let me ask again, he is
What to rely on? Do we still need our caravan guards?"
"Oh...!" Huang Shisan nodded quickly.
Hawking looked at Huang Shisan: "Do you understand?"
Huang Shisan shook his head again.
"I don't understand you, you bastard!"
Thirteenth Niang was amused by several people, covering her mouth and snickering. Shi Bao moved the chair next to Thirteenth Niang, took Thirteenth Niang's arm with both hands and shook it hard: "Sister, tell me why? Not only are you
Whether she is the most beautiful woman or the smartest person in Yuanshan, you must know!"
Thirteenth Mother fondly touched Shi Bao's head: "Brother Leng said, if the truth is told, the court will definitely be suspicious, even if it is finally found out that the matter was really done by Su Ren, since Su Ren has annihilated tens of thousands of rebels
What if there is any dissent in his ability? Now, except for Tang Meng's thousands of soldiers and horses, there are no other troops in Chengdu, so the court will think that Su Ren has become the most powerful person in Shu County. This Shu
Wouldn't the county be controlled by Su Ren? Therefore, it is better for Tang Meng to lead the attack. He is the captain of Shu County, so he should be the one to handle this kind of thing."
"Hmph! I can't stand that guy Tang Meng's hypocrisy!" Huo Jin understood what Thirteenth Mother said, but he still felt unbalanced.
Thirteenth Niang smiled again: "Don't worry, with Su Ren's intelligence, he will never suffer in this matter. It doesn't matter who leads the attack. Getting more benefits is the key."
Su Kai hurried upstairs, sweating profusely, grabbed the teapot on the table and drank a lot. After several sips, he put it down. Thirteenth Niang gently wiped the sweat from Su Kai's forehead, and the two of them met.
Heart smiles.
Leng Jun quickly turned his head and slapped Hawking and Shi Bao hard on the head each: "What are you looking at, kid? Turn your face!"
Twelfth Mother laughed: "They are truly a match made in heaven. If you kid dares to betray my sister in the future, I will make your life worse than death!"
Huang Shisan interrupted the conversation of several people and asked Su Kai: "How was it? What did you overhear?"
Su Kai found a chair, sat next to Thirteenth Niang, and sighed: "That Laifu is really powerful. I accidentally stepped on a tile and was discovered by him. He chased me for three streets.
If I hadn't run fast, I would have caught up with him."
He smiled coldly and said: "Now you know that the prefect has no one under his command, right? That Laifu is the most abominable one!"
"But I also heard a few words that Mr. seems to be resigning."
"Resign? Why?" Hawking turned his head suddenly and spilled the tea in his hand: "We just defeated the rebels. It's fine if I don't accept the credit, why do you want to resign?"
"According to your wishes, sir, he wants to be the captain of Chengdu!"
"Chengdu Captain? Yes, the best choice is to have military power in your hands!" Twelve Niang nodded, indicating that Su Ren's choice was good.
The Han Dynasty had not yet reached a time when later generations valued literature over military affairs. All high-ranking officials had the habit of leading troops in wars. Regardless of officials, big or small, the only way to obtain a title was through military merit. Only military merit could lead to a title.
This has almost become a tradition of the Han Dynasty. Looking at the seven or eight prime ministers of Emperor Wu's dynasty, only a handful of them had no military merit. Even Tian Fu, the incompetent brother of the Queen Mother, served as a Taiwei for a period of time before becoming prime minister.
"The Chengdu school captain is in charge of the Chengdu County soldiers, right?" Huo Jin thought for a while: "That's not bad. If you become the Chengdu school captain, our business will be much easier in the future. If my eldest brother becomes the school captain, I will definitely be able to
Become a military commander or Sima."
Shi Bao followed: "I'll go too. Brother Huo will be the military commander, and I will be the military commander!"
"Okay, I will take you with me for my own benefit, and I will never forget you!"
Huo Jin and Shi Bao had already begun to discuss their future. Leng Jun frowned, wondering if he should go too? He followed Su Ren. Logically speaking, no matter what Su Ren did, he should stand by Su Ren unconditionally.
However, the events of the past few days made him feel that he was getting further and further away from Su Ren, and that he could not guess Su Ren's thoughts more and more.
Su Kai sighed: "But there are also people who object. There are already some captains in Chengdu, and many merchants don't agree. They are afraid that if Su Ren becomes the captain of Chengdu, the Sichuan Chamber of Commerce will be lawless in Chengdu, let alone them.
Su Kai shook his head: "Tang Meng didn't say a word, as if this matter had nothing to do with him, the captain."
"This son of a bitch has benefited so much from us, yet he doesn't even say a word!" Hawking was filled with indignation and wished he could cut Tang Meng into pieces right now.
But Thirteen Niang smiled and said: "Very good, Tang Meng is still a little grateful after all. As the captain of Shu County, if he strongly recommends it at this time, even if the prefect agrees, the court may not dare. Again, in the court
In my eyes, everything is balanced."
Hawking was a little confused again: "After all, can my eldest brother become a captain in Chengdu?"
While the people of Chengdu were still celebrating their victory enthusiastically, the atmosphere in the prefect's mansion was extremely tense. This time, rebels in various counties participated in the mutiny in Shu County. Many key counties are now empty cities. There are no school captains and county magistrates.
, the bandits who were subdued in the mountains and forests have begun to move. Reorganizing the army as soon as possible is a major task before the prefect Wen Dang.
However, county soldiers are easy to find, but good generals are hard to find. Those generals must not be put back. Then we need to send people again. Who should be sent? Where to find them? Should they transfer people or select them? A group of officials studied it for several times
No matter how long it takes, there is no result. Such a large-scale personnel arrangement involves complicated interests, and it is unknown whether one bad move will lead to a second rebel siege.
Chang Shi poured a glass of water for Wen Dang and respectfully placed it on Wen Dang's desk: "Teacher, don't worry. Why don't you let Tang Duwei come up with a charter and draft some candidates, and then you can choose from them.
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"Hey!" Wen Dang sighed: "This method is only applicable to other places, not Chengdu. Ziheng wants to be a school captain and has aroused so many opinions. With Ziheng's merits, it will be no problem to become a captain.
But I can’t even give him a school captain here!”
"Teacher, don't get angry. If you really can't, just send Su Ren up by force. Let those people talk about it. Teacher has great prestige in Shu County. People in Chengdu all know who Su Bingcao is, and we have a clear conscience." Chang Shi held the cup of water.
He pushed Wen Dang in front of him: "Besides, Su Bingcao is also the teacher's student, so we feel more at ease with him as the school captain!"
"It is precisely because he is my student that he cannot use force! If those with evil intentions make a fuss about this matter, my official position aside, I am afraid that this old face will not be able to continue to stay in Shu County!"
The master and the apprentice sighed at the same time and stopped talking. The atmosphere in the room became dull. (To be continued)