Chapter 54: Wang Shangde (2)
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"Peng Yong, didn't you tell you to rest today? What are you running for? β
Just when Liu Wei, Luyang Xianghou, and Zhao Yu were secretly observing, the man sitting behind the bookcase asked casually.
He didn't even look up at the Luyang Township Marquis.
Hearing this, Peng Yong hugged his fists and said with a smile: "I went to Luyang the day before yesterday, thanks to the hospitality of Zhao Xianghou and Liu County......
Hearing this, the man behind the bookcase raised his head and glanced at Liu Wei, Luyang Xianghou and Zhao Yu, and then said lightly: "Wait for Wang to finish handling the affairs at hand." β
In just one sentence, the domineering spirit of the superior is vividly displayed.
"Because I'm 'disobedient' in Luyang County, so give us a dismount? Or is this the character of this General Wang?"
Noticing that Liu Jian and the Marquis of Luyang exchanged glances, Zhao Yu also secretly guessed in his heart.
And at this moment, I saw Peng Yong smile and said, "It seems that the general has to be busy for a while, and the two of them will sit together." β¦β¦ Sit down, boy. β
"Thank you ......"
When Liu Wei and the Marquis of Luyang thanked them, Zhao Yu noticed that Wang Shangde glanced up at Peng Yong, but he didn't say anything, and continued to deal with the things in his hand.
"Those five jars of wine are worth it!"
Zhao Yu thought secretly in his heart.
It is no exaggeration to say that if it weren't for Peng Yong to relieve them at this moment, the three of them would have to stand in place stupidly, waiting for Wang Shangde to finish dealing with the things in their hands, who knows how long this waiting torment would last?
No matter how you think about it, this is undoubtedly Wang Shangde's dismount!
But Peng Yong's opening to relieve the siege allowed the three of Luyang townspeople to sit and wait, and the pressure in their hearts was naturally much less.
But even so, the atmosphere in the house was still extremely depressing, and in the next time, no one in the house spoke, except for Peng Yong's calm face, and the three of Luyang Xianghou all had a sense of discomfort with a sharp edge on their backs and fidgeting.
I don't know how long it took, Wang Shangde, who suddenly heard the bookcase, let out a long breath, immediately put down the brush in his hand, picked up a piece of silk cloth instead of paper, and blew the handwriting on it.
Seeing this, Peng Yong was puzzled and asked, "General, is it a letter to the imperial court?" β¦β¦ The last general didn't understand, why did the general write letters to the imperial court from time to time when he knew that the treasury had no money, urging the imperial court to send money and grain? β
"It's called a crying child with milk." Wang Shangde didn't care about the presence of the Luyang townsman and others, and explained with a chuckle: "Let's write a letter from time to time and cry a report, so that the court will remember us, otherwise, there are so many garrisons fighting the rebels along the river, God knows when the court will think of us?" β
When Wang Shangde explained, Zhao Yu carefully observed this person, and saw that Wang Shangde was less than forty years old, which could be called in the prime of life.
Under his casually erected hair, on his knife-like water chestnut face, the sharp eyes were as impressive as the 'Chuan' wrinkles that had been wrinkling between his brows.
In general, seeing this person's appearance, Zhao Yu immediately thought of the word "not angry" but mighty.
This Wang Shangde is really full of courage, and people can't help but feel the pressure.
"I see."
After Wang Shangde finished speaking, Peng Yong suddenly realized.
On the side, Liu Wei, Luyang Xianghou, and Zhao Yu also had their own ideas when they heard this.
But one thing is the same, that is, this Wang Shangde is by no means a reckless general who is unwise and unscrupulous, and even this person is extremely shrewd.
At this time, Wang Shangde had already set his eyes on the Luyang Township Marquis, and said expressionlessly: "Zhao Xianghou, the wine buried in your house for more than 20 years is really good, I like it very much." β
As soon as he heard this, the Marquis of Luyang immediately guessed that Peng Yong had given a part of the wine to Wang Shangde, and immediately surrendered his hand when he heard the words: "If the general likes it, there is still some surplus in the Xiaohou Mansion that can be dedicated to ......."
"No need!"
Wang Shangde raised his hand to interrupt the words of the Luyang townsman, and said lightly: "Wine is a thing, it is enough to taste the taste, drinking too much will only make a mistake, and besides, compared to the drinks in your house, Wang is more concerned about your money and food in Luyang County......
So straightforward?
Seeing that Wang Shangde said so bluntly and directly, Liu Wei, Luyang Xianghou and Zhao Yu were all stunned for a moment.
However, just when the Marquis of Luyang and Liu Wei were pondering what to say, a soldier suddenly entered and said, "General, the county guard Kong Jian asks to see you." β
I don't know if I think it's not the right time for Kong Jian to come, the word 'Chuan' between Wang Shangde's eyebrows is deeper, but he still nodded: "Call him in." β
After a while, he saw Kong Jian walking into the study, and when he caught a glimpse of Liu Wei, the Marquis of Luyang and Zhao Yu sitting in the room, he smiled maliciously, and immediately bowed to Wang Shangde.
"This guy is really haunted!"
Liu Wei, Luyang Xianghou and Zhao Yu all frowned in unison.
"Sit." Wang Shangde said casually, and he couldn't see any respect for Kong Jian, the county guard of Nanyang.
But Kong Jian didn't care, and sat down under Peng Yong's head like a thousand thanks, and immediately looked at Liu Wei, Luyang Xianghou and Zhao Yu opposite with malicious eyes, and didn't seem to think that there was anything wrong with him sitting under Peng Yong, the deputy general.
Then, this guy began, and he said with a smile: "Liu County Order, Zhao Xianghou, the two of you came to Wancheng today, could it be that Luyang County has prepared the money and food for General Wang?" β
Looking at the disgusting and hypocritical smile on this guy's face, Liu Wei and the Marquis of Luyang didn't want to pay attention to it, but they couldn't stand it, and Wang Shangde deliberately asked at this time: "Is that so?" β
In desperation, Liu Wei stubbornly bowed his hand to Wang Shangde and said: "General Wang, I came here with the township marquis this time in the hope of getting General Wang's understanding, my Luyang is only a small county, and I really can't come up with 200,000 stone grain and 200,000 money......"
As soon as the words fell, before Wang Shangde could speak, Kong Jian instigated on the side: "Isn't it? As far as I know, you Luyang has received a batch of money and grain from Ruyang, Yangren and other Rushui counties, and the official warehouse is very full at the moment! β¦β¦ Don't think I don't know, you Luyang also specially built a few new granaries a while ago to use the grain that the other party transported from Rushui County...... Regardless of these, there are at least four or five thousand households in Luyang County, others may not know, but I, Kong Jian, served as a county magistrate in Luyang before, how can I be more than that? I said Brother Gongqian, if you Lu Yang don't want to help General Wang, he said bluntly that he doesn't want to, why should he be poor? β
Hearing Kong Jian's instigation, Liu Jian held back his anger and sneered: "Kong Wenju, do you still have the face to mention that you were once the county commander of Luyang?" Back then, you set up a project in Luyang, increased taxes, and used power for personal gain, and Luyang County was made miserable by you, and then Yin Song and Lord Yin, who cleaned up the mess for you, spent more than ten years before and after to restore Luyang County to the point it is today......"
"What do you do with those old things?"
was exposed by Liu Jian in front of him, Kong Jian's face was not good-looking, and he changed the topic and said: "Today is only about whether you Luyang is willing to lend money and grain to General Wang......
Hearing this, Liu Wei sneered: "What? Don't dare to mention what you did back then? Hum! Liu didn't bother to mention it, mentioning your evil deeds back then, Liu felt that he had polluted the ears and eyes of everyone here, and you Kong Jian is also worthy of being a person surnamed Kong? Also worthy of the descendants of the self-proclaimed saints? If Sage Confucius has a spirit in heaven and learns that there is a disloyal and unfilial descendant of you, I am afraid it will be ......."
"Liu Wei!" Kong Jian interrupted Liu Jian angrily: "In front of General Wang, I will put up with you a few points, you don't have to deceive people too much!" β
"How much do I deceive?" Liu Wei sneered: "Don't you know the truth about Lu Yang? Do you not know where the money will be spent? You just can't see Lu Yang! Just like you hate the townsman, you hate Lu Yang, because you were kicked out of Lu Yang for doing evil back then......"
"Liu Wei!"
As the saying goes, hitting people without slapping their faces, Liu Jian directly exposed Kong Jian's thoughts, which made Kong Jian ashamed and angry.
And at this moment, I suddenly heard Wang Shangde shouting: "Enough!" β
For a moment, there was silence in the house.
At this time, I saw Wang Shangde glance around the people in the room, especially Liu Wei and Kong Jian, and immediately said coldly: "Wang doesn't want to listen to the two of you arguing about this, including the grievances and grievances of several of you back then, Wang doesn't care, I just need one answer." As he spoke, he turned his head to look at Liu Wei and asked in a deep voice: "Liu County Order, are you willing to lend money and grain to Wang!" β¦β¦ Yes, or, no, Wang only needs one answer, and he doesn't want to hear any excuses, any reason! β
Hearing Wang Shangde's such arrogant and unreasonable words, Liu Wei's previous momentum towards Kong Jian was suddenly interrupted.
At this moment, he finally understood why Peng Yong would say that most of the generals would not change their minds.
The reason is that this General Wang only recognizes money and grain!
Under the pressure brought by Wang Shangde's tiger eyes, Liu Wei and the townsman of Luyang glanced at each other, and then said with difficulty: "200,000 grain, 200,000 money, I Luyang...... I can't take it out. β
His words seemed to sound soft, and seeing this, Wang Shangde's tone also slowed down a little: "So, how much can you take out in Luyang County?" Fifty percent? β
Liu Wei shook his head with an ugly face.
Wang Shangde frowned, and said, "What about Sancheng?" β
Thirty percent?
That's about 60,000 stone of grain and 60,000 yuan?
If you only have 60,000 stone of grain, Luyang County can indeed get it, but the question is what to do with the next cash-for-work?
Not to mention the 60,000 dollars.
Stiffly, Liu Wei shook his head again.
"......" Wang Shangde let out a long breath, stared at Liu Wei intently, and said indifferently: "Then you can tell me the number yourself!" β
Facing the coercion of this General Wang, Liu Wei gritted his teeth and said stubbornly: "10,000 stone grain, 10,000 yuan, I can barely ...... Luyang"
"How much?" Wang Shangde looked at Liu Wei with some astonishment: "10,000 stone grain, 10,000 money?" β
After that, he laughed out loud, and after laughing three times, he saw him slap the table in front of him hard, and scolded angrily: "Liu Gongqian, who are you Wang?" Are you a beggar when Wang is a man? Who are you sending?! β
And just when Liu Wei and the Marquis of Luyang were ready to bear the wrath of this General Wang, they heard a childish voice in the room laugh and said: "Of course General Wang will not be a beggar, but I Luyang is, why don't General Wang give me 10,000 stone grain and 10,000 money to give me Luyang and help me Luyang to work for relief, okay?" I'm from Luyang very good. β
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Under the shocked gaze of Liu Wei and the Marquis of Luyang, Wang Shangde turned his head to look at Zhao Yu, who was speaking, and was surprised to see that this son was so young, and he was able to stabilize his mind under his own deterrence.
Seeing Wang Shangde's gaze on him, Zhao Yu got up and arched his hand towards the former, smiling.
"Boy Zhao Yu, I've seen General Wang."