Although the words of Zuo Rong's men were very demoralizing, for Zuo Rong, at this moment, his troops had no morale to speak of.
The subordinates are right, if there is no delay, you have to run!
Zuo Rong was supported by his men and mounted on his horse. Under the protection of a group of personal guards, he fled towards the west of Xiapi City in a daze.
As for the life and death of the troops and horses of his headquarters in the south of the city, Zuo Rong no longer cares about it at all.
In this critical time, what can be more important than your own life?
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Zuo Rong hurriedly ran to the west of the city to escape. Along the way, what he saw was the heartbreaking scene in Xiapi City due to the melee.
Not long ago, a grand Buddha Bathing Party was held here, and it was as quiet and peaceful as Xiaoxitian.
But at this moment, inside and outside the city, monks and nuns are running around everywhere, and common people and novices are everywhere.
The earthen platform, shelves, magical instruments, and food were all in a mess, and there were debris everywhere in the city. As far as the eye could see, it was a scene of chickens and dogs jumping around.
It was a nice Buddha bathing party, but due to the sudden arrival of the Jinling Army, it turned into a hellish banquet where the two armies were fighting.
Zuo Rong's eyes were filled with tears, and he sighed: "The sins of Tao are too deep! The Buddha will figure out the cause and effect of this with you sooner or later!"
Under the protection of several bald-headed guards, Zuo Rong was running around in panic when he suddenly heard the sound of horses hooting in front of him, and sand and dust also sounded along with the sound.
Looking past the chaotic crowd, Zuo Rong saw a burly man with a strong beard leading his troops to block his way.
The big man raised the long knife in his hand and shouted at Zuo Rong with great power: "Which one of you is the rebel Zuo Rong?"
When Zuo Rong heard this, he couldn't help but get furious. Who without a tutor would speak like this?
"What a rebel! I am Buddha!"
Before he could finish his words, he saw Zhou Tai and others rushing towards him like hungry wolves to kill him.
Zhou Tai was so eager to perform meritorious service that he didn't care whether the people who were running between him and Zuo Rong were innocent people. In short, the leader of the water thieves would kill anyone he saw and those who stood in his way would die.
And the guards around him were merciless in their attacks.
The captains and soldiers under Zuo Rong had little morale and a serious lack of fighting spirit. They were killed by Zhou Tai and others and fled in all directions like wild dogs.
In order to survive, no one in the monk army cared about the reincarnation of their Buddha.
Zhou Tai himself galloped towards Zuo Rong with a sinister smile on his horse. The sword in his hand looked extremely bright and cold in the sun.
For a moment, Zuo Rong seemed to have an epiphany!
He clasped his palms together, put a wry smile on his lips, and sighed helplessly:
"Buddha Immeasurable Life, if I don't go to hell, who will? Damn it."
When he finished speaking, Zhou Tai had already rushed to Zuo Rong's horse and swung the sword in his hand downwards.
In an instant, Fanghua saw Zuo Rong's huge, round and bright bald head falling from his neck and rolling to the ground.
Blood formed a curtain of blood in the air.
This time, he was completely in heaven.
The three counties in the southern part of Xuzhou were now pacified.
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Xuzhou, Pengcheng.
Tao Qian, who received the letter from Tao Shang reporting his victory, had his hands trembling slightly without realizing it.
The old man couldn't restrain his trembling because he was too excited.
For many years, Zuo Rong and Zang Ba, the two major scourges from the south to the north, were like two sharp axes hanging in the air in Xuzhou. They could fall on his neck at any time, making Tao Qian feel unhappy and sleepless at night.
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But in less than a few months, the two thorns that had been stuck in Tao Qian's heart for many years were pulled out by the pottery merchant with a flick of his finger. For many years, he had not paid taxes to Xuzhou.
Xiapi State and Guangling County all recovered them for themselves.
Moreover, according to the statement in Tao Shang's letter, Sheng Xian, the governor of Wu County, was also preparing to take the blame and become an official and return to his hometown due to physical reasons.
The position of Wu Commandery's governor is vacant, and the pottery merchant is temporarily managing it on his behalf.
Out of thin air, three more counties became the Tao family's rear supply areas for money, grain, and taxes!
Winning the lottery is just that.
You know, over the years, Tao Qian's own inheritance has only been three counties.
The potter immediately offered him three more.
Happiness came so suddenly, Tao Qian felt like he was going to explode.
The kind that bangs and explodes!
This feeling is so comfortable!
Tao Qian sat at the top, holding the slips and looking at himself in a silly mood.
Pei Guang, who was responsible for delivering news to Tao Qian, was somewhat frightened by the old man's appearance.
Why does Mr. Tao keep giggling and saying nothing? Looking at him like that, his saliva seems to be flowing out!
Could it be that he was overly excited, had hallucinations, or had a demonic disorder?
This disease is not easy to cure, even Zhang Zhongjing can’t cure it!
"Envoy, envoy?" Pei Guang called in a low voice.
Tao Qian was brought back to his senses by Pei Guang's call in his endless reverie.
The soul returns to its original place in an instant.
"Why are you still here? Didn't you leave?" Tao Qian looked at Pei Guang doubtfully and asked.
Pei Guang felt quite helpless, I never moved anywhere.
"Haha, um..." Pei Guang helplessly handed over to Tao Qian: "You haven't said yet, when will you send someone who is considerate to Xiapi State and Wu Commandery to take office?"
When Tao Qian heard this, he patted his head hard.
I am happy because I am patronizing, but I have nothing to do!
The Tao merchant sent Pei Guang here this time, firstly to report to Tao Qian the happy news of the recovery of the three counties, and secondly, to ask Tao Qian to decide on important candidates who could serve as the prefect of Wu County and the Prime Minister of Xiapi.
After all, they are two large counties, and the appointment of personnel still needs to go through the process in Tao Qian's hands. This is both a kind of respect and a system.
Tao Qian stroked his white beard and pondered for a moment, but finally let out a long sigh.
I really can’t believe these people in Pengcheng.
Tao Qian said to Pei Guang: "Go back and tell Zidu who should be the Prime Minister of Xiapi State and the Governor of Wu County, and let him decide. As for Zhao Yu of Guangling County, I will write to him later."
I wrote a letter asking him to follow Zidu's arrangements from now on and dispatch Pi, Guangling, Danyang, and Wu... From now on, Tao Zidu will serve as the governor for me in the four southern counties, and tell Zidu
, don’t disappoint me.”
After hearing Tao Qian's words, even though Pei Guang was just a guard of the Tiger Guard, he couldn't help but secretly smack his tongue in fear.
Mr. Tao Qian really spent a lot of money!
He is currently in charge of the three counties of Pengcheng Kingdom, Donghai County, and Pei Kingdom, but he has appointed a pottery merchant as the governor of all the four southern counties!?
In this way, the old man has handed over his entire rear area to the pottery merchant.
What kind of trust and courage is this!
Thinking of this, Pei Guang couldn't help but feel a little respect for Tao Qian.
Tao Shijun seems to be an older man who usually speaks and acts slowly, but at critical moments, once he has made a decision, his performance is still very courageous and heroic!
What is a real father? Don't use it if you doubt it, don't doubt it if you employ it!
Look at Tao Shijun, how domineering he is!
Pei Guang was in awe and was about to agree when he heard Tao Qian add another sentence.
"Tell Zidu that from the four counties, you must pay me taxes, money and food on time every month and every quarter. If you dare to miss even one penny, I will send troops to destroy his Jinling City!"
Pei Guang: "..."
It seems that this old man is not very courageous.
Just like my master, most of them are still petty.
Thinking about the pottery merchant's deadly virtue, Pei Guang suddenly understood the source.
This is Suigen.
Pei Guang accepted the order and said goodbye. When he walked to the gate of the Governor's Mansion, he saw two middle-aged men dressed like generals coming to the Governor's Mansion to pay homage to Tao Qian.
The two generals looked like foreigners at first glance and were definitely not natives of Xuzhou.
Pei Guang didn't know why, but he looked at the two people and seemed familiar, but for a moment he couldn't remember where he had seen them.
However, the business at hand was still important at the moment, and Pei Guang had no time to think about the origins of those two people, so he left in a hurry.
After being summoned by Tao Qian, the two generals followed the servants into the main hall of the governor's mansion.
When they met Tao Qian, they both saluted and said respectfully.