If possible, who wants to live in obscurity and accomplish nothing? Although Cui Jinrong is a descendant of the Cui family, he now lives in Shuozhou Taishou, but he himself knows that since he became an official, he has never done a political achievement that is beneficial to the people, and the reason why he can achieve the position of Taishou is completely because the family pushed him to this position.

Zhao Ziliang saw that Cui Jinrong's face was changing and his eyes were focused, he knew that his heart had moved and his will began to waver, so he decided to continue to pour oil and asked, "Why does Master Cui think that a person is alive?" Like you? ”

"Xiaguan?" Cui Jinrong's mind was pulled back by Zhao Ziliang's question, and he thought about it and said: "Don't hide it from the general, the subordinate officials are shallow, and life is nothing more than fame and fortune."

Zhao Ziliang said with a smile: "This is not shallow, who in this world does not live for fame and fortune?" Ben will ask again, is Lord Cui short of money? ”

Cui Jinrong shook his head and said: "Although the family assets of the lower officials are not rich in the world, they can be regarded as thin assets!" There is no shortage of money, why did the general ask so? ”

"That's right!" Zhao Ziliang took a sip of tea with a smile, and then continued: "Master Cui has no pursuit in the aspect of 'profit', because you are not short of money, what do you need money for?" You're just famous, Master Cui, are you famous? How many people in the world know you and have heard of your name? When you die, will there be any descendants who will remember you? Does anyone remember what you have done and what you have done for the dawn people of the Tang Dynasty? Although I Zhao dare not say that I am famous all over the world, at least in the ten teahouses and restaurants in the Tang Dynasty today, there are six storytellers who are telling others how I Zhao broke the Turks, how in Beijing I was not afraid of the powerful to rectify the illegal emperors and nobles, how to recapture Shibao City in Hexi, how to beat the Tubo people all over the ground to find teeth, how to beat the traitor Li Linfu above the court, and when I am old, I can proudly say to my grandson that your grandfather has not lived in vain in this life, even now, I Zhao someone is also dead without regrets. The history books will make a strong mark for me Zhao! The people of the Tang Dynasty and the descendants of future generations will remember that I, Zhao, once fought bloodily for the country and sacrificed my life to die! ”

After saying this, Zhao Ziliang did not speak again.

Cui Jinrong was stunned, after a cup of tea, he came back to his senses, his expression was shocked, his eyes were shining, the whole person's mental outlook has undergone great changes, he took a deep breath, and said to Zhao Ziliang: "The general's words are like a thunderbolt to wake up the lower officials, the lower officials recall that over the years, when they were young, they were also full of ambitions, but since they entered the officialdom, they have been stumped by all kinds of human feelings and sophistication, all kinds of relationships, so that they are afraid of the tail and waste the years, and finally achieve nothing, ashamed, ashamed!" In terms of age, the lower officials are better than the generals, but in terms of ambition and achievements, the lower officials are not as good as the generals! The general said these words to the subordinate today, presumably to prepare to sort out the military and political affairs in the jurisdiction, and to return the two armies of the three states to a guard to catch a bright and clear world, the general can afford to look down on the subordinate officer, patiently mention the point, the subordinate is grateful, if the general is sent, the subordinate will definitely obey! ”

Zhao Ziliang pondered for a moment and said: "This general is indeed going to sort out the military and political affairs in the jurisdiction and eradicate some tumors, but this general has just arrived, and there is a lack of trustworthy and talented officials around him, Master Cui is a trustworthy and talented person, this general wants to invite Lord Cui to join in, and we will complete this idea together!" ”

Cui Jinrong excitedly arched his hand and said: "The lower official is willing, no matter what the result is, the lower official is willing to break through with the general this time!" ”

"Good!" Zhao Ziliang happily picked up the teacup and said, "Come, I'll wait for a cup of tea instead of wine!" ”

When Cui Jinrong was leaving, Zhao Ziliang stopped him: "Yesterday, the huge family from Taiyuan came to find General Ben, according to her, her father was arrested, the reason is that Wang Shengdao's son wanted to buy a big worm that her father hunted at a very low price, and her father was angry and punched Wang Shengdao's son, so he was arrested and put in prison by the official. ”

Cui Jinrong said: "At first, Pang Orion was arrested because Wang Shengdao had been making noise in the government office, and the lower officials were afraid of his power, so they had to pretend to send someone to arrest Pang Orion into labor, but they were not executed! Since the general has spoken, the subordinate will go back and ask someone to release him! ”

Not long after Cui Jinrong was sent away, Brehan brought in Xia Guangyao, who was not driving in Shuozhou, and Xia Guangyao saw Zhao Ziliang and saluted: "Xia Guangyao is humble and meets the general!" ”

Zhao Ziliang raised his hand and said with a smile: "I will go to Yunzhou to visit Lord Tian when I take office, and my lord has mentioned Xia Beijia, since he is his own person, Lord Xia doesn't have to be polite, get up and talk!" ”

Xia Guangyao was overjoyed in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face, and hurriedly said, "Thank you, General!" ”

Sitting on half of the chair next to him, Xia Guangyao leaned over and said to Zhao Ziliang: "A few days ago, I also received a letter from my teacher, so that I can get closer to the general and ask for advice!" ”

"Hahaha・・・・・・" Zhao Ziliang laughed and said: "The handsome person thinks too highly of me Zhao Ziliang, a certain is just a rough person, he has the strength of a handle, and he knows a little crop style, if Lord Xia wants to ask a certain martial arts, I Zhao will not be modest, when it is said that I ask for advice and learning, the way of being an official, and dealing with the world, I am not as good as Lord Xia!" ”

Xia Guangyao hurriedly said modestly: "Since the teacher said so in the letter, it must be reasonable, the teacher will never be humble, right?" ”

Speaking of this, Xia Guangyao changed the topic: "After the banquet dispersed yesterday night, the lowly official originally wanted to come to visit the general, but the general came from the garrison of the Lan Army, and the journey was tiring, and the lowly duty was worried that the general's rest would be delayed, so he gave up, and just now I wanted to come to meet the general, but the general sent someone first, this is a lowly duty, isn't it!" ”

Zhao Ziliang waved his hand and said: "The general has said that Lord Xia is not an outsider, so there is no need to be so polite!" Today, General Ben sent someone to call you over, just to ask about the military and political affairs of Shuozhou alone, you have been here for a short time, what do you think of the current situation in Shuozhou? Cui Jinrong and Wang Shengdao How are these people? ”

Xia Guangyao heard Zhao Ziliang ask this, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "The general wants to hear the truth?" ”

Zhao Ziliang said with a straight face: "Could it be that General Ben wants you to tell lies to fool you?" ”

Xia Guangyao nodded, and after thinking about it for a while, he said: "Taishou Cui Jinrong is worthy of being born in a big family, his knowledge and character are nothing to say, he is still fair and honest as an official, and he has not been found to have bad deeds in the past two years, but as a county guard, he is considered unqualified, he is a little weak, lacks decisiveness and courage and as the highest official of the army to control the situation, in order to maintain the situation, he has repeatedly tolerated and compromised a group of officials led by Wang Shengdao, So much so that the officials headed by Wang Shengdao colluded with each other and wantonly embezzled the people's land, causing the people's resentment to boil, and many people became tenants of the big families, and many people died in their homes, and there was not even a cemetery! ”

After listening to Xia Guangyao's words, Zhao Ziliang touched his chin and said, "It seems that this Wang Shengdao and others are very harmful to the people of Shuozhou!" It's just ・・・・・・that it stands to reason that Wang Shengdao is just a county soldier captain, and his official rank can only be ranked fifth in the entire Shuozhou, and there are Cui Taishou in front of him, you don't drive, as well as Changshi and Sima, can't you all take him? ”

Xia Guangyao couldn't help but smile bitterly and shook his head: "Before the general came to Yunzhou, the ambassador of the Datong Army was a member of the Wang family, and he was the uncle of this Wang Shengdao. Moreover, he has the county soldiers of Quanzhou in his hands, and he is secretly colluding with several cottage bandits, he really wants to provoke him, he doesn't have to do it himself, he just needs to inform those bandits, and then order the county soldiers not to act rashly, just the bandits can break through the Taishou Mansion! ”

Zhao Ziliang frowned and said: "According to what you say, he Wang Shengdao is a one-handed man covering the sky among the county soldiers?" ”

"At the beginning, he had his uncle as a backer, and under the banner of his uncle, he seized Cui Taishou's right to appoint the county soldiers, and replaced all the generals and colonies appointed by Cui Taishou in the county soldiers for various unwarranted reasons, so that Cui Taishou could not command the county soldiers at all!"

In this area of northern Shanxi, the county soldiers were under the dual management and command of the local government of each state and the ambassador of the Datong Army. In wartime, the ambassador of the Datong Army had direct command over the county soldiers, without the consent of the local government, and had the right to appoint and dismiss the county soldiers at any time. In peacetime, Taishou has the right to command the county soldiers, and the specific management of the county soldiers is the county soldier captain, if the county soldier captain does not obey the order, the Taishou can appeal to the Datong Army Jiedu ambassador to request a replacement, but the previous Datong Army Jiedu ambassador is Wang Shengdao's uncle, Wang Shengdao as the county soldier captain, there is an uncle of the Jiedu ambassador as a backer, how can he listen to Cui Jinrong? This caused Cui Jinrong to not be able to move Wang Shengdao at all, but was safely taken away by Wang Shengdao from the control of the county soldiers!

Zhao Ziliang listened to what Xia Guangyao said, and couldn't help but feel sympathy for Cui Jinrong, he was too much of a guard, and he could only control a small number of officials, not to mention, but I was afraid that in addition to the government office's quick arrest and service, he couldn't mobilize a single soldier! Even the safety of his life is threatened by several bandits at any time.

Zhao Ziliang pondered for a moment and said to Xia Guangyao: "What Lord Xia said is very important to what General Ben decided to do next, so let's go back first, if there is anything else, General Ben will send someone to call you over!" ”

"Then the humble post will leave first, if the general has something, he can send someone to greet him," Xia Guangyao said goodbye and left.

Soon after, Brehan brought in Wang Shengdao, the commander of the county soldiers.

"The last general has seen the general!" Although Wang Shengdao is rampant and domineering in Shuozhou, he does not dare to be presumptuous in front of Zhao Ziliang, he has a very reliable news channel, and he is very clear about what Zhao Ziliang has done over the years, with his Wang family's power and heritage in Taiyuan, although he is not afraid of Zhao Ziliang, but he also does not want to provoke Zhao Ziliang, who is reckless and reckless, in his opinion, Zhao Ziliang is a stunned young man, otherwise he would not have punched Li Linfu and kicked the emperor's relatives.

"Get up, General Wang!" Zhao Ziliang walked down the steps from behind the desk.

"General Xie, I don't know what happened to the general's name?"

Zhao Ziliang said: "Two days after tomorrow, this general wants to see the military formation tactics and military formation transformation of the various departments of the county soldiers, you go back and prepare!" ”

Wang Shengdao was overjoyed in his heart, and said in his heart, Could it be that Pang Xiaoyu's sassy hooves successfully took down Zhao Ziliang last night? Otherwise, why did he call me alone today and tell me to test the military formation? Or let me go back and prepare? Yes, it must be!

Wang Shengdao immediately agreed: "No! ”

Zhao Ziliang said again: "Look at the weather, it will be sunny in two days, and after three days, General Ben wants to go hunting in the wild forest, but he is not very familiar with here, and he doesn't know where there are many prey, so please ask General Wang to accompany Ben General on a trip!" ”

Wang Shengdao was ecstatic and immediately agreed: "The last general is willing to work for the general, and it is just a matter of duty to accompany the general to hunt!" (To be continued.) )