At the foot of the Beiguan City in Zheng County, there stood a scribe, with deep clothes and wide sleeves, in his thirties, with a calm complexion and a short beard on his chin, standing quietly under the city tower. This person's name is Du Ji, that is, Jingzhao people's clan, before the turmoil in Guanzhong, he wanted to lead the family to flee to the south, because he had an old relationship with Jingzhao Yin Zhang, but fortunately defected to him and was an official under him.

After Liu Yuan attacked Guanzhong, Zhang Shi surrendered, Du Yi was disdainful in his heart, and wanted to lead his mother to abandon the official and go into exile. It's a pity that the four passes in Guanzhong were closed by Xia Zu, and they were reduced to exiles, and they were driven to Chang'an by Wei Xu and his people.

Talented people, even in embarrassment, can perform extraordinary. Among those displaced people, Du Ji has a good reputation, mediates conflicts, leads people to forage for food and survives, and is quite prestigious. When Liu Cheng received the displaced people from Zheng, he heard his name and had the intention of soliciting.

Several visits, I couldn't get it. is also patient enough, probed Du Ji's filial son, started from his mother, and served it with good food, good drink, and good clothes, and finally temporarily incorporated it into his hands. Liu Cheng is the county order, so he worships him as the county magistrate.

Du Ji served as the magistrate of Zheng County many years ago, and the original political measures benefited the people, and he still has a certain reputation and prestige among the people of Zheng County. It is also with the assistance of Du Ji that Liu Chengfang was able to restore the dilapidated Zheng County to its current climate. Otherwise, with him Liu Cheng alone, where is it so easy to do.

After a long period of contact with Du Yi, Liu Cheng felt that this was a rare talent, and the more he was treated, the more respectful he was, and he often treated him as a teacher. Putting aside the identity of Hu Ren, Du Yi's sense of Liu Cheng is actually not bad, this young man does not have the impression of Hu Lu's cruelty and barbarism, but reads more poetry and books, and learns more etiquette. Now, although he is still awkward in his heart, Du Ji has slowly become accustomed to assisting this Huxia prince.

The world is in turmoil, the Han Dynasty is up and down, and it is a good effort to seek some hope and peace for the people of Zheng County.

Behind Du Ji were more than a dozen county soldiers, and there was also a county subordinate official, who stayed by his side with low eyebrows. I knew in my heart that the third prince valued this person, and his position was much higher than his own, so he didn't dare to take it lightly.

"Lord Xiancheng, the prince is back!" The subordinate officer pointed to Liu Cheng and his party who were riding horses in the distance and said to Du Ji.

The healthy horse slowed down and stopped in front of Du Ji, and Liu Cheng dismounted.

"Subordinates, see Your Highness!" Du Ji stepped forward and saluted.

"Mr. Bohou is exempt!" Liu Cheng picked up Du Ji with both hands and looked at him: "I am now the commander of Zheng County!" ”

Seeing Liu Cheng's serious expression, Du Yi smiled faintly and bowed to Liu Cheng again: "I've seen the county honor!" ”

"The gentleman sent someone to call me, is there something going on in the county?" Liu Cheng asked: "Those powerful families in the county are not honest again?" Liu Cheng's tone became a little cold.

Du Ji shook his head and replied in a low voice: "It's the second prince, passing through Zheng County for a while, and his subordinates have already welcomed him into the county hall!" ”

"Brother Jue?" Liu Cheng's eyes froze, and he muttered: "He is escorting food back!" ”

"Yes! 100,000 grains are now all placed outside the East City! Du Qi said.

"Go back to the county office, don't let my brother wait for a long time!" Liu Cheng chuckled.

When I entered the yamen, I saw that there were some summer soldiers mixed with the yamen, and they unceremoniously occupied the guarded place. Liu Jue and Lan Hui were walking around in front of the yatang.

Seeing Liu Cheng and his party returning, they were happy and greeted them: "Brother Cheng, it's back!" ”

"I've seen Brother Wang!" Liu Cheng also replied with a smile.

Lan Hui next to him saw Liu Cheng and saluted casually: "I've seen the third prince!" Liu Cheng nodded at him.

"Brother Wang has worked hard all the way, quickly follow the little brother and sit down!" As he spoke, he pulled Liu Jue to sit down in the hall with his own hands.

Sitting down and serving tea, Liu Cheng couldn't help but sweep around the Zheng County Yatang, and turned his head to look at Liu Cheng: "Brother Cheng, your county government is really simple!" This tea is also hard to drink, so why bother yourself so hard? ”

"Under the rule of Zheng County, tens of thousands of Li Shu are still unable to eat and wear, and they are waiting to be fed. My father handed over Zheng County to me, and my younger brother was burdened with a heavy responsibility, lest he not be able to fulfill his responsibilities. Instead of spending energy repairing the official office, it is better to widen a few more ditches and open up a few acres of land. Liu Cheng was conscientious.

"But as soon as the Han people are dry, why should Prince Cheng care so much about them?" Lan Hui next to him pursed his lips, his face full of indifference.

With a "bang", Liu Cheng patted the small case in front of him and stared at Lan Hui: "Our army has entered the pass, holding the three auxiliaries." These people are Xia people, and they are the people ruled by their father, how can they abandon them! You'd better not get into the ears of your father! ”

"Lan Hui is cautious!" Liu Jue, who was on the side, also scolded, extremely serious.

was beaten by the two brothers like this, especially Liu Jue's reaction, Lan Hui's expression froze, and he knew that he had said the wrong thing. With a grin, he said to Liu Cheng: "It's me who lost my words!" ”

After revealing this matter, Liu Cheng looked at Liu Jue: "Brother Wang, has this journey gone smoothly?" ”

"Smooth! Naturally, it goes smoothly" Liu Jue chuckled twice when he heard this: "There are no twists and turns, 100,000 grains, a lot of grains, all of which have been escorted back by me!" ”

"Zheng County is short of food, do you want me to give you some!" Liu Jue smiled playfully.

"No! The little brother doesn't dare to touch this food! Liu Cheng frowned, and said lightly: "Zheng County, up and down, cut down on food and clothing, and can still survive this year." ”

"Just mention it casually!" Liu Jue looked at Du Ji who was sitting next to him again: "This county lord was in a hurry before, and he hasn't been named yet?" ”

Seeing that Liu Jue was focusing on himself, Du Ji raised his hand and replied: "Xiaguan Du Ji!" ”

"The warlock is hopeful to say, I look at the adult, and the bearing is extraordinary!" Liu Jue praised.

"His Royal Highness the Prince has praised it!" Du Ji behaved calmly.

"Brother Wang has come thousands of miles, and the younger brother will set up a banquet to wash the dust for you!" Seeing this, Liu Cheng said in a cool voice.

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After resting in Zheng County for one night, early the next morning, Liu Jue led people to escort grain and continued to the west.

"This Liu Cheng is contrived, I don't believe it, he is really so 'loving the people like a son'!" Following Liu Jue's side, Lan Hui said disdainfully.

"My third brother, but it's not simple!" Liu Jue ignored Lan Hui's complaints, he was still thinking about yesterday's events.

Seeing that Liu Cheng actually showed a little jealousy towards Liu Cheng, Lan Hui immediately said: "The son of a Han girl, don't take him too seriously!" ”

"Son of a Han girl! Brother Hui, do you know how many Han people there are under my Great Xia rule now? Liu Jue said lightly.

"This ...... Ignorance! ”

"With the addition of this Guanzhong Hermes-Epitek, there are millions of people! And now I am Guanzhong Xia Junzhi, more than half of them are Han soldiers. Han Wenwu has become a powerful force in my Xia country! “

"The king allows the strength of the Han people to grow like this, and sooner or later it will become a disaster!" Lan Hui said hatefully.

"Brother Hui, you have lost your words again, how can you criticize your father?" Liu Jue's tone was a little stern.

"No!"

"What do you think, what do you think Liu Cheng is fighting so hard in Zheng County!" Liu Jue's voice was low.

"He also wants to compete for a place!" Lan Hui said fiercely: "Just him? ”

"Perhaps, I should also learn from Liu Cheng and ask my father to ask for a county and be this Baili Hou!" Liu Jue said slowly.