It is said that although Changguang County was plagued by locusts, the celebration banquet that night was more sumptuous than the several banquets Cai Ji had eaten in Huang County and Xiaopei before. It can be seen that Qian Mao and the rich gentry of Changguang have invested a lot of money this time. However, from another point of view, this also shows in disguise who is behind the withholding of public grain.

However, even if Cai Ji had decided not to pursue the matter of greedy ink grain and grass, in the face of such an explicit "Zhumen wine and meat", she still couldn't help but put her face on it, and sighed at Qian Mao and the others and said that the gentlemen were kind, and the government understood it. But as soon as this house remembered that Changguang was plagued by locusts and starved all over the land, it could not enjoy this delicious food and wine. ”

When Qian Mao heard Cai Ji say this, he couldn't help but sneer secretly in his heart: What a pretentious girl. However, on the surface, he still put on a look of obsessiveness, nodded and said yes, Xiao Cai Fujun said yes. Come, take down half of the dishes from the table and distribute them to the hungry people in the city. ”

"Whoa." With Qian Mao's order, the maidservants at the bottom rushed in and removed half of the dishes on the dining table. On the one hand, everyone present was somewhat embarrassed in the face of the half-empty food table. However, Cai Ji raised the ear cup on the desk without changing his face, and toasted at Qian Mao, and Dao Ji was here to toast Qian County for the hungry people in the city. ”

"This time, it is all thanks to Xiao Cai Fujun to lead his troops to suppress the thieves, so as to ensure the safety of Changguang. It should be right for the old man to respect Xiao Cai's mansion. Qian Mao said, holding up the ear cup to salute Cai Ji.

"As a guard, it is the duty of the government to protect one side." Cai Ji said humbly.

"Xiao Cai Fujun is right. The old man was taught. Qian Maoyan and Cai Ji both drank the wine in their hands. Then he encouraged the Changguang gentry present to toast Cai Ji, Tai Shici and others one by one. It is undeniable that Qian Mao is worthy of being a veteran of officialdom, and as soon as a few flattering words came out, the atmosphere at the scene immediately became lively.

However, at this time, although Cai Ji was eating the wine and food provided by the gentry of Changguang, he was thinking in his heart that if Qian Mao and this group of fat-headed and big-eared local tyrants were killed at this moment, he didn't know how much food he could get. Of course, I want to think about it, but reason told Sù Cai Ji that this move was not feasible. It must be known that behind every wealthy gentry in the Eastern Han Dynasty is a huge clan. And the loyalty of the people of this era to the family is far greater than the imagination of later generations. If Cai Ji really killed all the gentry attending the banquet today. Unless she slaughters the city like Cao Cao, these people's clansmen will come to her for revenge for generations. This is definitely a strategy for Cai Ji, who wants to seek development in Donglai. What's more, at this moment, she already has another fundraising strategy in mind.

Therefore, the idea of killing the big family just flashed through Cai Ji's mind. As for the rich gentry present, they would not know that the amiable little Cai Fujun in front of him would have calculated their lives and family property in his heart. The feast lasted until late at night in a joyful atmosphere. Li Da and Wen Rui even fought until they fell down together, and were carried back to the backyard to rest early. On the contrary, Cai Ji relied on the experience of socializing at the banquet in his previous life, not only did he not drink much, but also left an impression of being old and serious to everyone present.

However, as a result, Cai Ji got up early the next morning and had to wash himself. After all, she is still a man to the outside world at the moment, and it is always troublesome if she is bumped into by a lowly servant in Changguang County. However, Li Da's hangover also made Cai Ji realize that he still had to find a maid dressed as a man to bring with him. For now, Cai Ji's most trusted servant girl is Lily of the Valley. But once he came, he needed Lily of the Valley to stay in Huang County to find out the news; Second, Lily of the Valley's temperament is calm and virtuous, even if she dresses up as a man, she is not a little boyish, but it is easy to be poked and self-defeating. What's more, they have to follow around and mix in the men's pile all day long, and it is difficult for ordinary Eastern Han women to get used to this special life.

Just as Cai Ji was wiping his face in the house, he was thinking about where to find a maid who was both boyish and could live in the barracks without being exposed. Suddenly, a maid came running outside the door to report that Tai Shici was asking to see him outside the hospital. Cai Ji immediately answered the call and instructed the maid to bring Tai Shici into the study, and he would arrive later.

Seeing the maid leave in a hurry, Cai Ji couldn't help but think of the glance he had with Tai Shici at the city gate yesterday. Could it be that Tai Shi Ci came to find the matter of those two scapegoats? That's it, since you have chosen to change history, there will only be more such dirty things in the future. It is not a good thing to take this opportunity to find out Tai Shici's attitude.

Thinking of this, Cai Ji immediately straightened his clothes and hurried to the study. saw that at this time, Tai Shici was already sitting in the room with his waist straight. Seeing Cai Ji coming, he just bowed slightly and said that he would visit early in the morning, and asked Xiaofujun to forgive him. ”

"There. Brother Ziyi was polite. Cai Ji said and sat opposite Tai Shici and asked, I don't know what happened to Brother Ziyi looking for Ji?

In the face of Cai Ji's inquiry, Tai Shici said straight to the point Xiaofujun, do you really think that the two little officials yesterday were the culprits? ”

Sure enough, it's still for that! Cai Ji, who sighed so much in his heart, after a deep groan, decided to confess to Tai Shi Ci yes and no. Just like the pirate that Li Da slashed. ”

When Tai Shici heard Cai Ji's answer, he knew that he didn't expect it yesterday. Thinking of the many shady officialdom he had seen when he was playing Cao Shi in the past, Tai Shici couldn't help but sigh slightly gloomily and said that this is the case. Xiaofujun also saw Qian Mao's tricks. ”

"I'm sorry. Let Brother Ziyi down. Cai Ji bowed slightly to Tai Shici. For she pales in the face of the lives of innocent people, and any explanation is powerless.

It is undeniable that when Cai Ji admitted to acquiescing in the evil deeds of Qian Mao and others, Tai Shici did feel a little disappointed in his heart. After all, Cai Ji's previous image of Tai Shici has always been an image of a young hero who makes decisions for the people. But when he thought of what the other princes were doing to the people at the moment, Tai Shici finally encouraged Cai Ji not to blame himself too much. As a Taishou, you can do this, which is already a blessing for the people of Donglai. ”

Tai Shici's persuasion surprised Cai Ji a little. But at the same time, it also gave her a certain hope. So Cai Ji immediately made up his mind in his heart to take this opportunity to tell Sù Tai Shi Ci about the pirate plan. But I saw that she once again said no to Tai Shi Ci, Ji Taishou was still very incompetent. Just like this, Changguang and the two counties were affected by the disaster, and Ji could only ask for two meals of rice porridge for the people, and he had to let the people leave their hometowns to serve as coolies. Seeing that the gentry below are corrupt and corrupt, Faji cannot do justice for the people. ”

Tai Shi Ci looked at Cai Ji, who was blaming himself in front of him, as if he saw someone who had abandoned his official position and left a few years ago, he couldn't help but say a little abruptly, cough, how can everything be as expected, but I want to be worthy of my heart. ”

"Brother Ziyi didn't say it. Therefore, in order to be worthy of his heart, there is now a plan to solve Donglai's predicament. Cai Ji said.

"Oh? What is the plan of Xiaofu-kun? As soon as Tai Shi Ci heard that Cai Ji had a plan, he immediately came to the spirit. It must be known that whether it is fighting Cao in Huang County, or exterminating locusts in Buqi County, and this time in Changguang County, this girl has surprised everyone too many times. Therefore, Tai Shici's strategy this time Cai Ji will definitely be extraordinary.

Cai Ji saw that Tai Shici's interest was aroused, so he hurriedly straightened his sitting posture and took a deep breath. ”

"Tribute robbery?!" Tai Shi Ci glared at the tiger in astonishment. Cai Ji's strategy did surprise Tai Shici, but he didn't like it at all. saw him sink his face and asked, "Could it be that Xiaofujun rebuilt the navy just to rob?" ”

As if to show his determination, Cai Ji looked directly at Tai Shici and emphasized once again that it was a tribute ship. ”

And Tai Shici and Cai Ji, who did not flinch, looked at each other for a long time, and then said with a straight face, "Xiaofujun, do you know that Sanhan is paying tribute to Gongsun?" ”

"Brother Ziyi has already mentioned this matter outside the city yesterday. Of course Geeh knows. Cai Ji nodded in response. Seeing that Tai Shi Ci did not refute with a lot of reasoning, but first mentioned the relationship between Sanhan and Gongsun Du, Cai Ji couldn't help but be more confident that he could persuade him.

But when Tai Shici heard Cai Ji say this, he immediately scolded him angrily, and said that Xiaofujun knew about it. Why do you want to anger Gongsun Du for a little profit. You should know that Donglai is just a small county, how can you be able to defeat Gongsun Du, who claims to be the king of Liaodong? What's more, Sanhan and Donglai have no grievances and no enmity, and Xiaofujun rashly sent troops to loot Sanhan's tribute ships, which is to raise an unrighteous army. What is the difference between this and Cao Cao, who invaded Xuzhou in the first place? ”

"Nope! Ji who is now bent on plundering the Sanhan tribute ship is no different from Cao Cao, who captured Xuzhou in the first place. Cai Ji endured Tai Shici's accusation, and said calmly, "Brother Ziyi has read the copywriting sent by the county, and he should also know that this time, ninety percent of the fields in Changguang County have been eaten up by flying locusts, and the grain harvest is a foregone conclusion." In other counties, many people deliberately withheld grain for rations for fear of locust infestation. As a result, it is inevitable that these prefectures and counties will fail to harvest again. It is true that at present, the people can survive the locust plague with the rations allocated by the county and the grain left by their own families. But in the autumn, when there was no harvest, or the harvest was insufficient, the people relied on it to survive the harsh winter that followed. As the saying goes, in his position, he must seek his position. Ji, as the Taishou of Donglai, can't watch the entire Donglai County eat grain, let alone ignore the imminent famine. As long as the people of Donglai can tide over the difficulties, they don't have to be cannibalistic like the people of other affected counties. Why not be a pirate once Ji. ”

Tai Shi Ci heard Cai Ji's prediction that a great famine might break out in Donglai County in the future, and his originally stern face couldn't help but be covered with a trace of helplessness. No, successive years of drought, floods, and locust plagues have left hungry people all over the Central Plains. Many states and counties have even reached the point where there is no market for food. Although Donglai is remote, if the trend continues, famine is indeed imminent. Thinking of this, Tai Shi Ci had no choice but to sigh, and said, Xiaofu Jun's kindness and hardship, and his intentions were not unaware. However, the risk of looting the Samhan tribute ship is really not small. In fact, this time, Duan Lao and other gentry donated a lot of food to help the victims. If a famine breaks out in Donglai in the future, the small mansion monarch can once again ask the gentry to fund the disaster relief. ”

Cai Ji saw that Tai Shici still pinned his hopes on Duan Kui and the others, and couldn't help but point through today's events, couldn't Brother Ziyi still see that although Qian Mao, Duan Kui and others promised to provide food for disaster relief, they were actually using the locust plague to enrich their own pockets. However, without the help of these gentry, the county's grain reserves alone would not have survived this locust plague. Therefore, Ji, as a Taishou, in order to let the people of Donglai survive the difficulties, had to acquiesce to the practices of Duan Kui and others. But this does not mean that Ji Hui is willing to be subject to these gentry all the time! What's more, eight points of Donglai are mountains, and two points are plains. There is only a limit to the amount of fertile land that can be cultivated. Even if Duan Kui and other gentry have money, their grain reserves will not be much. ”

"In this way, Xiaofujun is determined to rob the Sanhan tribute ship?" Tai Shi Ci asked rhetorically with a frown.

"Yes." After Cai Ji nodded, he explained, "The robbery of the Sanhan tribute ship may indeed offend Gongsun Du. However, we can also blame the remnants of the Yellow Turban for this. ”

"Yellow Turban remnants?" Tai Shi Ci glanced at Cai Ji and asked, "But what if Gongsun Du still finds out that this matter is done by Donglai, and crosses the sea to commit it like four years ago?" ”

"Then fight!" Cai Ji said categorically, "Gongsun Du is bound to bring not many soldiers and horses to fight across the sea, and the supply is bound to be inconvenient. And our army's local operations occupy the right time, place, and people, so why not be afraid of a war. ”

"Xiaofujun, you want to drink to quench your thirst." Tai Shi Ci once again admonished Cai Ji.

But Cai Ji was not to be outdone and corrected no. I'm going to fight against the water. ”

Tai Shici looked at the girl with a firm expression in front of him, and was unconsciously persuaded by it again. However, this time Tai Shici was not impressed by Cai Jiru's clever tongue, but her courage to sacrifice herself for the people.

Tai Shi Ci has been looking for a master who can let him display his talents. Therefore, after discovering that Zhou Assassin Shi and Taishou were just two narrow-minded bureaucrats, Tai Shici abandoned the official and left without hesitation. Later, when he was guarding Kong Rong in Beihai, Tai Shici also felt that Kong Rong's reputation was better than that of the people, and he was not the choice of the master. But the little Cai Fujun in front of him is a completely different kind of person. In the face of this cruel and chaotic world, she may compromise or give up; But she will never bow to the troubled times, and she will never pin her hopes on others.

The so-called lord refers to this kind of people.

Tai Shi Ci sighed in his heart. At the same time, I was surprised that I would see the word "lord" from a 13-year-old girl. But in any case, it is an indisputable fact that Cai Ji has been convinced. So Tai Shi Ci, who had made up his mind in his heart, immediately hugged his fist at Cai Ji, and Ci accompanied Xiaofujun to fight against the water! ”

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