Farmer of Shu Han Chapter 1131

Chapter 1131 and History of Governors

Before the second snowfall south of Yanmen Fortress, a guest came from Jinyang's Governor's Mansion.

This guest's surname is Zhuge, his first name is Qiao, and his style name is Bosong.

Last month, he was just recommended by the right hussar general as the chief governor of Bingzhou, and now he came here to take up the post.

"Oh, Zhuge Changshi, we have been waiting for a long time, please come in, please come in!"

A group of officials, headed by Bingzhou governor Deng Zhi, gathered at the governor's mansion today to welcome Zhuge Qiao.

This made Zhuge Qiao a little flattered, and quickly bowed back:

"How can Qiao Hede, how can he afford General Youwei to greet him in person?"

General Youwei, who is also in charge of the military administration of Bingzhou, is definitely ranked in the top five in the Jihan Dynasty Hall.

Be serious, it is not impossible to rank in the top three.

At least in name—the right hussar generals have to come second.

If you can make more outstanding political achievements or accumulate military merits in Bingzhou, you will be able to retire in the position of Sangong after returning to the court.

It is condescending to come out from the governor's mansion to greet Zhuge Qiao in person.

Deng Zhi has passed the age of Er Shun, but her bones are still very strong, and she is very strong in supporting Zhuge Qiao's arm:

"Zhuge Changshi, why do you need to be polite among your colleagues? It's cold outside, please come inside."

So what about the top three?

Is it bigger than the prime minister?

Although the prime minister is no longer there, the tomb on Lantian Mountain has been staring at the big man!

From the son of heaven down, how many people should be favored by the prime minister?

Even Deng Zhi herself was no exception.

Those present, are they looking at Zhuge Qiao's long history status?

Look at the identity of the prime minister's son.

Of course, there is also the identity of the elder brother of the right hussar general.

Other people give face, Zhuge Qiao naturally will not be ignorant of etiquette: "General Youwei first please."

"Alright, Chang Shi please."

Everyone returned to the mansion together and entered the living room.

The living room is surrounded by thick and beautiful blankets to block the cold wind outside.

There are stoves at the four corners, which burn clean coal, and there are copper pipes to discharge the smoke to the outside.

A dozen candles as thick as a child's arm illuminated the entire living room extremely brightly.

On every table, rose peach wine, honey wine, rice wine are lined up.

Rough luxury.

Deng Zhi is not a ostentatious person, let alone someone who likes luxury.

On the contrary, he has a straightforward temperament, does not pretend to be angry, is clear about rewards and punishments, and is kind to soldiers.

All the food and clothing of the body comes from the salary, be strict and frugal, and do not manage private property.

If it weren't for his son Deng Liang, who was one of the top ten members of the Xinghan Association, with his little salary, the family's wife and children would be able to make ends meet—after his death, they might even have problems with food and clothing.

The prime minister still has hundreds of acres of mulberry fields left, and he doesn't even have any land.

But it is also because of Deng Zhi's straightforward temperament, he will not hide his emotions, and he attaches great importance to talented people.

Such as Feng Duhu, Jiang Zhengdong, etc., he would greet them with a smile.

As for those scholars who are not worthy of their names, especially the children introduced by local rich families, he is often too lazy to deal with them.

So scholars do not like to make friends with him.

At this moment, he put on such a extravagant scene uncharacteristically, even if Zhuge Qiao had been mentally prepared, he couldn't help being a little surprised.

Then subconsciously glanced down.

For this banquet, in addition to the main officials of Bingzhou Governor's Mansion, the Wang family and Guo family of Taiyuan were also invited.

Of course Zhuge Qiao knew that Deng Zhi's move was not just to clean himself up.

At the same time, it is also to suppress the aristocratic family in Bingzhou in terms of momentum.

But it is obvious that Deng Zhi's goal seems to have been achieved.

These things on the table really surprised some people.

In the past, I only heard that Han was rich in supplies, but now I really saw it once.

Not to mention anything else, they had never seen the dozens of thick and large white jade candles.

But in addition to being shocked, there are also sober people who tasted the taste:

"Today's banquet seems not easy!"

The iron cavalry of the Han army circled around the old place of Jiuyuan, attacked east and west, and raided Bingzhou, which caught Wei by surprise.

Taiyuan, the Bingzhou county, was taken over by the Han army with little resistance.

The Han army can easily control Taiyuan, in addition to the success of strategic and tactical deception, the Han army soldiers are good at fighting.

It is also inseparable from Wei Guo's misjudgment, and the Taiyuan clan's prudence and self-defense, watching with cold eyes.

Even before Bi Gui, the former governor of Bingzhou committed suicide, ordered people to burn the treasury and not leave food and grass for the Han army, they were blocked in private.

After all, the only defenders in Bingzhou at that time were defeated in front, and the city was basically defenseless.

The big families in Taiyuan can be loyal to Great Wei, or they can be loyal to Great Wei.

But you can't set yourself on fire for the sake of Wei, and use the flesh and blood of the children of the clan to stop the iron cavalry of the Han army, right?

If you do this, you can really stop it.

After all, defending Bingzhou for the Great Wei, and breaking Feng Guiwang's reputation of being invincible, the rate of return is simply immeasurable.

But in that case, how to block?

It's better to be a human and stay on the line.

Sure enough, the riots in Hedong behind made the Taiyuan clan headed by the Wang family and the Guo family, while secretly rejoicing, they couldn't help but shed cold sweat.

Feng Guiwang's work really fell into his mother's insidiousness!

However, it is not yet true—the elders of the various families in Hedong at that time kowtowed, begging King Feng Gui, who was fishing by the river, to send troops to riot.

"Who can't see it?"

Someone next to him said, "I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing."

There were rumors before that Ji Han had a tyrannical regime on the aristocratic family, and it was even rumored that he used armored cavalry in Liangzhou to wipe out all the people.

Of course, everything has good and bad.

There are also rumors that any aristocratic family that follows the right direction can even start a new branch and become the same line.

Many families in Shu have been dismembered, but there are also side branches that have come out of the middle of Shu.

Liangzhou's wealthy family has been wiped out, and there are also those who have made a lot of money.

"When they went south to Hedong, we paid money and food anyway, and the cunning rabbit died..., bah, I mean, even if you want to hide a good bow, it's not at this time, right?"

Although my hands were tight at the time, it was a bit procrastinated.

But when the Han army broke through the Guanque River Valley and entered the east river, didn't everyone immediately collect the first batch of grain and grass and send it?

"What are you thinking? Do you really think this is a Hongmen Banquet?"

Wang Chen, the representative of the Wang family, heard the conversation, glanced at the two of them, and said calmly:

"The civil unrest in Hedong is such a good opportunity, they didn't do anything, how could they do it at this time?"

Who is Zhuge Qiao?

That is someone with the surname Feng who would call out brother.

Making trouble at the banquet where he was cleansed?

Which one is brave enough!

Guo Pei, the representative of the Guo family in Taiyuan, turned his head and looked at Wang Chen seriously.

Wang Chen looked back at the other party without showing any weakness: "What are you doing?"

Guo Pei asked, "Are you really not worried?"

Wang Chen is the representative of the Wang family in Taiyuan, but he has another identity, that is, the elder brother of General Wang Ling of Wei Guozhengdong.

After Wang Yun killed Dong Zhuo, he became arrogant day by day, and his subordinates gradually renounced.

Wang Yun refused to listen to the persuasion, and wanted to forcibly dismiss the power of the Liangzhou generals, and then use the Kwantung people to control the Liangzhou army.

For so many years, Liangzhou has always had a gap with Kanto.

As soon as the word got out, it turned out that Wang Yun was going to lead the Guandong soldiers to march westward, and was going to kill all the Liangzhou people.

The generals of the Liangzhou army were in a state of panic all day long, and finally turned back and invaded Chang'an. Wang Yun's family was killed, and many clans were killed.

Only nephews Wang Chen and Wang Ling escaped over the wall and fled back to Taiyuan.

After this incident, the Wang brothers, who are still young, have fully understood the importance of "don't put all eggs in the same basket".

So Wang Chen stayed in Taiyuan, while Wang Ling went east to serve Wei.

Well, it turns out that planning for a rainy day was the right thing to do.

Otherwise, after the merger and change of owner, the situation facing the Wang family must be much more embarrassing than it is now.

Don't you see, after the fall of Hedong, Pei Qian even gave up his position as Wei Guoshang Shuling and ran back to his hometown?

"What's there to worry about? Didn't you hear that Pei Jun from the Pei family in Hedong, who was exiled to Shu more than 20 years ago, came back to visit relatives in Hedong?"

Speaking of this, Wang Chen glanced up, Deng Zhi was busy introducing Zhuge Qiao to the main officials of the governor's office.

He said softly: "Not to mention Pei Hui, Pei Qian's other brother, but he works in the Taifu's residence!"

If he had the ability, why didn't he drag his brother and escape with him?

Everyone is their own master, basic operation!

Hearing Wang Chen's words, Guo Pei was thoughtful.

Wang Chen saw him like this, and when the people above didn't notice him, he showed a strange smile on his face:

"Could it be possible, are you afraid?"

Guo Pei sneered:

"Since you are not afraid, what should I be afraid of?"

Wang Chen has a brother named Wang Ling, and Guo Pei also has a brother named Guo Huai.

Wang Ling is the person Cao Shuang, the general of the Wei State, wants to win over, while Guo Huai is leading the army under the command of the Wei State Tutor.

Taiyuan Wang and Guo are each other.

The two were talking, and Deng Zhi had already started Zhuge Qiao to introduce the Taiyuan gentry who came today.

The Wang and Guo families are the most prestigious clans in Taiyuan, so they are naturally at the top.

Zhuge Qiao had a modest smile on his face, but his eyes stayed on the two of them for a long time, and even the smile on his face made people feel that it was beginning to have some meaning.

After the introduction, this is the official opening.

Zhuge Qiao relied on Feng Duhu's back, so the officials of Bingzhou Governor's Mansion naturally did not dare to neglect.

At the same time, he is from the Zhuge Clan in Langya, and he behaves like a son of an aristocratic family, so the disciples of the rich clan present here are also willing to sell him.

After drinking for three rounds, the atmosphere of the banquet gradually became lively.

Zhuge Qiao took advantage of the wine, got up and raised his glass to the crowd and said:

"Qiao is not talented, but he has been favored by the state to serve in Bingzhou. To be honest, I have always been a little scared in my heart."

There was a burst of good-natured laughter at the scene.

"No one in the world knows that Bingzhou is a place of cold and bitterness? There are often barbarians making trouble, and I am afraid that I will be in debt to the emperor."

"However, when I got here, after seeing all the heroes, I feel at ease. Qiao is cheeky, but I would be very grateful if you could help me a little bit."

Wang Chen glanced at Guo Pei proudly when he heard Zhuge Qiao's words.

did you see?

Zhuge Qiao's words are actually trying to appease people's hearts.

Generally speaking, if the superficial effort is achieved, everyone will give face in a friendly manner.

But what Zhuge Qiao said next made people's ears **** up:

"A certain came here this time, in a hurry, and didn't make any preparations. At most, he brought some souvenirs from Nanzhong. Please don't laugh at me."

South China native products?

Zhuge Qiao had just finished speaking, when the thick blanket at the door was lifted, and the servants rushed in one after another, offering a small pot of tea and a small piece of brown sugar to everyone present.

Sugar and tea?

Let's talk about etiquette, but it's not that important.

The officials of the Governor's Mansion who can sit with him in the house are counted as one, and they can be regarded as important figures in the Governor's Mansion.

And the gentry who can sit with them in the house are even more local nobles.

This bit of sugar and tea leaves at most made their eyelids lift a bit.

But if you say it is light, it is not light.

Brown sugar and tea have always been Ji Han's strategic materials.

Especially brown sugar, as long as it exceeds a certain amount, the flow direction must be strictly controlled.

This certain quantity refers to the quantity that can produce a batch of military dry food.

Brown sugar is used to make military dry food, which provides far more calories than ordinary food, but is far lighter than ordinary food.

Giving candy to soldiers before the war can boost morale more than giving them wine and meat.

Giving wounded soldiers some sugar water after the war is much better than giving them minced meat.

Besides, brown sugar is easy to carry and has a long shelf life. Which one is better than meat?

So even in later generations, sugar has always been a national strategic material, and it is also a bulk trading material.

Not to mention that now, most people want to buy without channels, so it's really not easy.

"Everyone should try this Nanzhong specialty," Zhuge Qiao said with a smile, "especially the brown sugar, which is extremely sweet, even sweeter than Yi Tang."

Deng Zhi took a bite out of face, and then nodded in admiration:

"It's really sweet. Speaking of which, Zhuge Changshi has a wide network. I don't know how many people in Bingzhou want to buy brown sugar, but there is no way to buy it!"

Isn't it?

From the second half of last year to the first half of this year, a batch of brown sugar actually flowed into Bingzhou.

Most of them are exiled from the hands of Hu people.

is the reward that Guan Xiaojunhou promised to the Hu people in Bingzhou.

But it's just this batch.

Someone wanted to buy it later, but it's gone!

I heard that there is a small amount of brown sugar circulating in the north of Yanmen.

But people are not allowed to pass through Yanmen.

Xing Han Hui used it to exchange horses, cattle and sheep in the hands of Hu people.

Without connections to Xinghan Club, I want to get brown sugar...

Um?

Access?

Gateways!

Someone has already reacted, raised his head suddenly, and looked up in disbelief.

"It's so sweet, it really is so sweet!"

Guo Pei had already taken a bite of brown sugar first, shaking his head and saying loudly:

"It's as pleasant as honey, it melts in the mouth, refreshing..."

Enter your mother!

Wang Chen almost wanted to expose the case.

You are a child of an aristocratic family, can you stop being so ashamed?

Then he stretched his neck, and cried out:

"Zhuge Changshi really has a way to buy brown sugar?"

Zhuge Qiao had a reserved smile on his face:

"Joe has been staying in Nanzhong for the past few years, and he also opened some plantations with the Xinghanhui. Thanks to Feng Duhu's wrong love, he holds some brown sugar and tea quotas."

Zhuge Qiao didn't want the title left by the prime minister, but Huang Yueying acted fairly and gave him most of the property share of the prime minister's mansion.

Not the hundreds of acres of mulberry fields.

Instead, Feng Duhu used Guan Zhendong's hand to honor Huang Yueying's Xinghanhui related industry cadres.

In addition, when Feng Duhu first arrived in Hanzhong, he also gave Zhuge Qiao a part of the shares.

"So, I have some brown sugar and tea wool on hand to sell every year..."

Before he finished speaking, many people had swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

Deng Zhi had a smile on her face, and she didn't seem to feel that Zhuge Qiao had stolen her limelight.

Anyway, the more powerful Zhuge Qiao is, the easier the governance of Bingzhou will be, and the greater the possibility that he will take care of the elderly after returning to court.

Feng Duhu really values love and righteousness!

With such strong support for Zhuge Bosong, if he can gain a firm foothold in Bingzhou, and when he retreats, who can compete with him for the position of governor?

(end of this chapter)

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