Before the Niujia convoy came to Niufu, people were busy moving things. Niu Zheng looked at his mansion with emotion, he originally planned to take refuge with his eldest son Niu Heng, but Xu Liang, where Niu Heng was, was fighting, and he didn't even enter the city.

Then he had no choice but to go to the family of his second daughter who married Xiu Wuzhi. But the daughter's parents-in-law were very disgusted with so many people up and down the Niu family, and kept pointing fingers, making herself faceless. So I went back to Qinghua in a fit of anger, and I didn't know if what I did was right or wrong.

Niu Zheng was thinking about it, Zhang Shumo came to the door of Niu's house with a team of people, and Niu Zheng couldn't help but worry when he saw this: "What does Master Zhang mean by this?" My Niu family has always been law-abiding, and has never done anything that hurts nature and reason, why did you bring soldiers and horses here? ”

Zhang Shumo bowed respectfully again: "Master Niu misunderstood, I brought someone to help." The Niu family was afraid that they would not be able to move so many things for a while, so they called some people to move things. ”

After speaking, Zhang Shumo said to the soldiers: "Everyone listens to the command of Master Niu, and you can put things wherever you want." ”

Niu Zheng was a little flustered about Zhang Shumo's behavior: This kid must not be at ease when he has nothing to do, I'm afraid he doesn't want my Niu family to donate money and food, right? Alas, I originally admired his talent, but I didn't expect him to become like this in this short period of time.

After two hours of busy work, the Niu family's things were finally settled, Zhang Shumo wanted to say hello to Niu Zheng and leave, but he didn't think about it but was left by Niu Zheng.

"Master Zhang, if you need help with anything, just say it, and my Niu family will do their best."

Zhang Shumo saw that Niu Zheng took the initiative to speak, and he was overjoyed in his heart: "Since Lord Niu took the initiative to speak, then I am welcome, I want Master Niu to serve as the county commander of Qinghua City!" ”

Niu Zheng was originally full of disgust, but when he heard Zhang Shumo's request, his mouth opened wide in shock, and he asked in disbelief: "What did you say?" ”

"I want Master Niu to be the county commander of Qinghua City!"

"But if I became a county magistrate, what position would you be now?" Niu Zheng asked puzzled.

Zhang Shumo sighed: "What kind of position is there now." The prime minister rebelled, and the imperial court long ceased to exist. Zhang Jian was spineless, and I took refuge in the thief Liu Ye, and I killed him. Liang Junshou acted as the responsibility of the county order for a while, but it is not a long-term matter, but someone has to take care of this huge Qinghua City, right? You are a great Confucian in the city, with high morality, and you are in charge of others, and you will never be able to speak. ”

Niu Zheng smashed it, smashed it, but he didn't expect Zhang Shumo to make himself a county magistrate. But now that Zhang Shumo has made an enmity with Liu Ye, if he becomes the county commander of Qinghua City, won't the Niu family be implicated?

Seeing the hesitant Niu Zheng, Zhang Shumo asked, "What are the concerns of Master Niu?" ”

Niu Zheng pursed his lips: "The old man is grateful for Lord Zhang's trust, but the eldest son Niu Heng is still working in Xu Liang, if I let Liu Ye know that I am doing things for you, I'm afraid it will be ......."

Without waiting for Niu Zheng to finish speaking, Zhang Shumo asked rhetorically: "In that case, why didn't Master Niu take refuge in Niu Heng?" Master Niu, I respect you as a great Confucian in the city, don't you even understand this bit of morality? Liu Ye was disloyal and unjust, and everyone could be punished. If everyone is afraid to contend with it, what is the morality? What is the principle of heaven? ”

Niu Zheng was stunned after hearing this, although the person who knows the current affairs is Junjie, but isn't it just a breath for the readers? I've read books all my life, but in the end, I'm not as good as a posterity?

Many children of the Niu family knew that Niu Zheng left Zhang Shumo in the mansion, and people were worried that Zhang Shumo would be unfavorable to the Niu family, so they eavesdropped on the conversation between the two, and people finally couldn't sit still when they heard this.

Niu Ci's father, Niu Bao, was the third son of Niu Zheng, and he was originally the Shaofu of Thanh Hoa City, in charge of finances. Hearing Zhang Shumo's words, Niu Bao couldn't help but rush into the house: "Dad, you just agree!" ”

Seeing this, the children of the Niu family also rushed in: "You just agree!" ”

Niu Zheng suddenly had a sense of pride in his heart, although he had studied all his life, he had not embarked on a career in office, and he didn't expect to become an official after passing the grade of knowing the destiny of heaven. In this case, I must make a career and live up to everyone's expectations.

Thinking of this, Niu Zheng nodded heavily: "Okay, the old man agrees!" ”

When Zhang Shumo heard this, he hurriedly hugged his fist and bowed to Niu Zheng: "I have thanked Master Niu for the people in the city." ”

Soon Niu Zheng took office, because Qinghua City was in ruins, Niu Zheng was not afraid of others saying that he was nepotistic, and put the disciples of the Niu family in various positions in the city.

With the help of the Niu family, Zhang Shumo was a lot more relaxed, and he could finally put his experience on his plan.

In Jiudu Village, Zhang Jun and his three sons were discussing countermeasures, and they didn't know how many times they had discussed before, but they couldn't make up their minds.

"Dad, the child thinks Zhang Shumo's plan is not appropriate. He is completely giving it a go, and once we fail, we will have no room for maneuver! Zhang Gui said first.

Zhang Yan sighed: "But even if we don't give it a go, will Liu Ye let us go?" We are located in a mountainous area, it is impossible to be self-sufficient, even if we don't agree to Zhang Shumo's plan, it will only be a little longer, and in the end we will still be consumed by Liu Ye. ”

After listening to the opinions of the two, Zhang Jun looked at Zhang Lin: "Xiaojun (Zhang Lin character Xiaojun), what do you think of this matter?" ”

Zhang Lin scratched his head: "Dad, don't ask me, my hair is about to fall out in the past few days, it's better for you to decide, I will beat whoever you say!" ”

Zhang Jun shook his head helplessly after hearing this, thinking in his heart: Zhang Shumo's plan is too risky, and once he makes a slight mistake, he will lose everything. But there is no other way to deal with the current situation, otherwise Liu Ye will lay down Thanh Hoa in the spring of next year, and Jiudu Village and the last city will be trapped and killed in the northwest. Is there still a way to solve the crisis in the northwest?

Just thinking about it, Zhang Jun's wife walked in with Zhang Jun's mother in her arms, and everyone quickly got up, and Zhang Jun immediately greeted her: "Mother, why are you here?" ”

Although Zhang's mother is nearly seventy years old, her body is very strong, she signaled that she didn't need to be supported by others, and walked straight to the upper seat: "I heard what you just said." These days, you don't think about it, it turns out that it's just for this. Zhang Jun, my son, let me ask you, if you are allowed to leave the northwest with your men and horses now, would you be willing? ”

Zhang Jun shook his head when he heard this: "My mother and family can naturally leave, but I can't!" Thanks to General Su's support, I have changed from an ordinary guard to General Wei Lie in the Northwest Army, and naturally I want to repay General Su for his kindness. So even if I die in the northwest battlefield, I will never steal my life. ”

"Good! Worthy of being my son! Since you are not afraid of even death, are you afraid of taking risks? You don't have to worry about the Zhang family, because none of my Zhang family is a bad seed! ”

When Zhang Jun heard this, he nodded heavily: "Zhang Yan listens to the order, I order you to take a thousand soldiers and horses to escort half of the grain in Jiudu Village to Qinghua!" ”